Roland KR-3500 User manual

Roland GS Midi
DIGITAL INTELLIGENT PIANO
KR-37700
OVVNER'S MANUAL

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NO USER-SEAVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
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tnangle 1s intended to alert the user to the presence of un-
insulated “dangerous voltage’ within the product $ enclosure
that may be of sufficent magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons
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to alert the user to the presence of imponant operating and
MaINleENaNce (Servicing) instructions in the iterature accam-
panying the product
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING — When using electric products. basic precautions should always be followed. including the following:
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. Read all the instructions before using the product.
. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a
bathtub, washtowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, or the like.
. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
. This product. either alone or in combination with an amplifier
and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent nearing loss. Do
not operate for a long period of time at a high volume ievel
or at a level that is uncomfortable. if you experience any
hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an
audiologist.
. The product should be located so that its location or position
does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
. The product should be located away from neat sources such as
radiators, heai registers. or other products that produce heat
Avoid using the product where it may be affected by
dust.
. The product should be connecied to a power supply only of
the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the product.
9. The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged
irom the Gutlet when left unused for a long period of time.
10. Do not tread on the power-supply cord.
11. Do not pull the cord but hold the plug when unplugging.
12. When setting up with any other instruments, the procedure
should be followed in accordance with instruction manual.
13. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
14. The product should be serviced by qualified service per-
sonnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The product does not appear to operate normaily or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure dam-
aged.
15. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described
in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
For the U.K.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH. BLUE: NEUTRAL. BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may noi correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by
the letter E or by the safety earth symbol @or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire whichis coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire whichis coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED
The product which is equipped with a THREE WIRE GROUNDING TYPE AC PLUG must be grounded.

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KR-3500.
The KR-3500 is a keyboard instrument which is based on the same digital piano technology for which
Roland has been renowned ever since it developed the world’s first electronic piano. Moreover, thanks
to its Arranger feature, which can create positively amazing automatic accompaniment, it represents a
truly new concept in electronic keyboard instruments.
The keyboard is excellent in terms of comfort and responsiveness, features which are especially valuable
during long sessions. It truly represents the successful culmination of efforts toward duplicating the feel
of an acoustic piano. The keyboard is also ready for any type of solo performance, responding to a wide
variety of nuances and dynamics.
In addition, the Arranger feature will allow you to become a one-person-band, thanks to automatic
accompaniment employing a collection of Music Styles, which represent music from all over the world.
Also included is a Composer section, which not only provides four tracks for recording and playback of
the music you play.
The KR-3500 thus combines a full range of advanced features with an operational ease that was designed
from a piano player’s point of view. It is sure to please everyone, from those starting their first lessons,
to seasoned professionals.
In order to enjoy reliable performance for many years to come, please take the time to read this manual
in its entirety.
©1992 by Roland Corporation
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the permission
of Roland Corporation.
FEATURES
@ Provides Realistic Instrument Sounds
With 40 different types of high quality, authentic sounds, the instrument can fit in readily with any genre
of music. Additionally, using the Tone Expansion Mode, the number of sounds put at your fingertips can
be increased to 128. Moreover, a selection of sounds other than instrument sounds can also be played
from the keyboard, including 61 percussive sounds, and 46 special effects sounds (laughing voices,
applause, sirens, etc.).
The ordering and the settings for all of the instrument sounds can, of course, be set to conform to the
GS Format.
@ Music Styles : Music from Around the World
The instrument provides a collection of 32 Music Styles, containing the essential elements of a wide range
of
musical
styles
from
around
the
world,
including
ethnic
music
as
well
as
the
hottest
new
popular
styles.
(To
ensure
that
these
styles
are
authentic,
they
were
produced
in
the
country
or
region
where
the
style
originates,
whenever
feasible.)
Moreover,
by
employing
the
Music
Style
Expansion
Made,
you
can
select
from
64
Music
Styles.
(Of
these,
there
are
8
which
are
beautifully
simple,
and
work
very
well
as
backing
for piano pieces.)
Additionally,
simply
by
inserting
optionally
available
Music
Style
Cards
or
Music
Style
Super
Cards,
you
can
further
your
potential
for
playing
almost
any
type
of
music
imaginable.
@ quipped with an “Arranger” for the Best in Automatic Accompaniment
The
Arranger
feature
automatically
produces
the
appropriate
musical
accompaniment
based
on
the
selected
Music
Style
and
specified
chord
progression.
Alternate
patterns
for
an
accompaniment
can
be
easily
obtained
by
pressing
the
Intro,
Ending,
Fill-In,
or
Break
pattern
buttons.
Moreover,
the
result
obtained
will
change
depending
on
the
chord
progression
that
has
been
played,
so
with
a
little
imagina-
tion,
a
single
Music
Style
can
provide
a
great
deal of
variety.

INTRODUCTION
@ The Arranger Accommodates Traditional Piano Playing Styles
The automatic accompaniment that has been provided by other keyboards divided the keyboard into a melody (upper)
section, and an accompaniment (lower) section. All chords could only be played in the accompaniment section. The
Arranger on the KR-3500, however, no longer requires that the keyboard be divided in such a manner, and chords can
be selected from anywhere on the keyboard. It thus allows for performances which conform more closely to the
traditional playing style of the piano.
@ Leading Bass Feature Accommodates Inverted Chords
Using the Leading Bass Feature, the lowest note of an inverted chord can be recognized as the bass note by the Arranger
when playing chords for automatic accompaniment.
@ “User Programs” Provide One-touch Recall of Panel Settings
Once you store a collection of settings for sounds, Music Styles, or how the Arranger is to be used, they can be instantly
recalled simply by pressing a button. Up to five such User Programs can be stored.
@ The Composer Provides for Recording and Playback
The onboard Composer is a full-featured, 4 track music sequencer, and you can store your performance data
on Memory Cards.
In addition to the basic features of recording and playback of music you play, it also allows you to use the Arranger
to first record an accompaniment part, and then have that played back while you play the melody. The results you can
obtain are much like what is obtained when using a multi-track recorder.
Concerning the KR-3500’s sound source
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
REAR PANEL
PEDALS
© Left Pedal Acts as a soft pedal.
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#The Left Pedal can also be used for other types of caunteol (Pedal page
48)

Important Notes
Important Notes
In addition to the items listed under Safety Precautions inside the front
cover, please read and adhere to the following :
Power Supply
@ When making any connections with other devices, always turn off
the power to all equipment first;this will help prevent damage or
malfunction.
Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device
that will generate line noise, such as a motor or variable lighting
system.
@ Avoid damaging the power cord; do not step on it, place heavy
objects on it etc.
Placement
@ Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes (eg. direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Avoid using or storing the unit in
dusty or humid areas or areas that are subject to high vibration
levels.
@Make sure the instrument rests on a flat surface. Setting it on a tilted
or uneven surface may result in the keys not function properly or
the cover not opening or closin smoothly.
@ Using the unit power amplifiets (or other equipment containing
large transformers) may induce hum.
@ This unit may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not
use this unit in the vicinity of such receivers.
Maintenance
@ For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth (or one
that has been slightly dampened with water) . To remove stubborn
dirt, use a mild neutral detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the
unit thoroughly with a soft, dry doth.
@ Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the risk of discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
@ Protect the unit from strong impact.
@ Do not allow objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate the unit.
In the event of such an occurrence, discontinue use immediately.
Contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible.
@ Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with qualified
service personnel.
@ Should a malfunction occur (or if you suspect there is a problem)
discontinue use immediately. Contact qualified service personnel
as soon as possible.
@ Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
Memory Backup
@ Please be aware that the contents of memory may at times be lost
when the unit is sent for repairs or when by some chance a
malfunction has occurred. Important data should be stored on a
Memory Card. During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss
of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related
to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may be
impossible to restore the data.

How to assemble the piano stand KRS-3500
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© Before you begin assembly, check that you have all the parts.
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Attach the side boards (left and right) to the
pedal board.
(Note) Extend the pedal cable out from the pedal board.
(Note) Be sure that the side boards are oriented correctly: the metal
fittings are on the inside.
@ Use the long screws (M6 X 70 mm) to fasten f
the side boards to the pedal board. (use two
screws for each side.)
Fasten the pedal cable with the cable clamps,
and plug in the power cable and pedal cable.
© Fasten the pedal cable using the cable clamps (three locations) on the
right side of the stand.
@ Plug the pedal cable into the receptacle on the right side of the
bottom of the piano. (Be careful with the orientation of the receptacle.)
FEY sstach tne rearboard. Attach the rear board.
(Note) The grain side should face the front, and the other side (black) the
back.
@ Use the short screws (M4 x 15 mm) to
attach the rear board to the side boards.
(use two screws for each side.)
@ Use the four tip-pointed screws
(4 X 25 mm) to fasten the rear
board and the pedal board. Oe %,
| 5 | Plug in the power cable and adjust the adjuster
(Note) When placing the piano in its location, be sure not to pinch the
power cable underneath the piano.
(Note) if the piano is placed on carpeting, rotate the adjuster so that it
extends to secure the stand.
Plug the power cable into the receptacle on the left side of the back of
the piano.
© Attach the music rest to piano.
@ When you finish placing the piano, rotate the adjuster until it
completely touches the floor.
Ey Attach the piano to the stand.
(Note) When placing the piano on the stand, be careful not to pinch your
fingers. (Avoid holding the ends of the piano.)
@ Align the screws (one on each side) located on the bottom of the piano
with the slots in the metal fittings on the sideboards. Slide sda piano so
the screws slide into the slots. ra
© Lift up the piano and use the two knob bolts
to fasten the piano to the ‘stand. . (Use ™ two

SETUP
Make sure that you have the instrument fixed securely to the stand. Place the instrument on a solid, level surface.
A music rest is induded in the cardboard box your
instrument came in. It should be attached as shown in
the illustration.
@ While holding the music rest horizontally, slide it into the
holder.
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(2) Raise the music rest.
[X]When tilting the rest to the rear, make sure you firmly grasp A and the
rest as shown in the illustration.
(1) Check to make sure that the POWER switch on the panel's
left side is OFF.
(2) Connect the supplied power cord to a household power
outlet.
(PUse only the power cord that is supplied with the unit. Whenever the
instrument is not going to be played for an extended period of time,
disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
To open the cover, hold it with both hands and slide it
to the rear.
[P]Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening or closing the
cover. To close the cover, slowly pull it forward until it stops. Raise it
briefly, and then gently lower it into place. Adult supervision may be
necessary whenever small children are using the instrument.
{PNever close the cover while you have sheet music or anything else lying
First, remove the music stand and disconnect the
power cord. Then retract the stand adjuster. Two people
can then carefully move the instrument.
Find the set of keyboard labels which are taped to the
inside of the unit’s cardboard container.
Remove the protective backing from the labels and affix
them to the keyboard as shown below.
TRIAAix the sticker so it is aligned with the Keyboard’s left edge. Be sure to
attach the sticker securely.