Roland KR-4700 User manual

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DIGITAL INTELLIGENT PIANO
KR-4700/2000
OWNER’S MANUAL

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. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, or the like.
3. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
4. 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 hearing foss. Do not
operate for a tong period of time at a high volume level or at a
fevel that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss
or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
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nel when:
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product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
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exhibits a marked change in performance; or
&. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure dam-
aged.
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in the user-maintenance instructions. Ali other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel,
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Roland KR-4700/5000 Digital Intelligent Piano. The KR-4700/5000 is a
sophisticated keyboard instrument that allows you to create full ensemble performances with simple
operation. in order to take full advantage of its functionality and enjoy years of trouble-free use,
please read this manual caretully.
Main features
@ A wide variety of built-in sounds (Tones)
A wide variety of musical instrument tones (such as piano, violin and trumpet) are built in. Normally,
you will be able to select from 16 tones. By switching to the Tone Expansion mode, however, you
will be able to select from 128 different tones.
in addition, 8 drum sets and one SFX (sound effects) set are provided.
@ Sophisticated ensemble performances
The KR-4700/5000 provides an Arranger function that allows you to create ensembles of various
musical genres (such as rock, bossanova or rhumba). All you have to do is select a Music Style and
play the chords!
Normally, you will be able to select from 16 music styles. By switching to the Music Style Expansion
mode, however, you will be able to select from 128 different music styles. By using a Music Style
card (sold separately), you can add 8 more music styles.
@ Easy setup for performance
The KR-4700/5000 provides a One Touch Program button and a Piano button
By pressing the One Touch Program button, you can immediately begin using the Style performance
function, regardless of the panel settings. When you press the Piano button, the entire keyboard will
function as a piano, again regardless of the panel settings.
® Built-in Composer with taperecorder-style operation
The built-in Composer allows you to record your ensemble playing as with easily as with a tape
recorder. It can also play back SMF Music Data (sold separately).
@ User Program function for storing panel settings
The User Program function lets you store 8 different panel setups. To recall a stored setup, simply
press a button.
@ High quality stereo sound
The KR-5000 features a 40W + 40W stereo amp and 6 speakers (2 in the piano; 4 in the stand), pro-
viding you with high quality sound. The KR-4700 has a 25W + 25W stereo amp and two internal
speakers.
Copyright © 1983 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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This manual consists of Six chapters.
Chapter 1. Try out the KR-4700/5000
This
chapter
explains
basic
operations
of
the
KR-4700/5000,
such
as
how
to
select
sounds
and
use
the
performance
functions
and
the
Arranger.
If
you
are
using
the
KR-4700/5000
for
the
first
time,
please
be
sure
to
read
this
chapter.
Chapter
2.
Enhancing
your
playing
technique
This
chapter
explains
how
to
use
the
performance
functions
and
the
keyboard,
and
how
to
use
the
User
Program
function
to
store
panel
settings.
Read
this
chapter
when
you
wish
to
take
advantage
of
these
functions.
Chapter
3.
Record
and
playback
your
playing
This
chapter
explains
how
to
use
the
built-in
Composer
to
record
and
playback
your
playing.
The
musical
data
you
record
is
stored
temporarily
in
memory,
but
will
disappear
when
you
turn
the
power
off.
Be
sure
to
save
important
data
on
a
floppy
disk.
Chapter 4. Editing performance data
This
chapter
explains
how
to
edit
musical
data,
and
also
how
to
use
various
other
performance
func-
tions. Refer to this chapter as necessary.
Chapter 5. Various function settings
This
chapter
explains
various
settings
that
can
be
made
on
the
KR-4700/5000.
Refer
to
this
chapter
as
necessary.
Chapter 6. Appendices
This
chapter
contains
various
supplementary
material,
such
as
explanations
of
the
message
displays,
and
lists
of
the
internal
Tones
and
Music
Styles.
Refer
to
this
chapter
as
necessary.
General MIDI System
The
General
MIDI
System
is
a
set
of
recommendations
which
seek
to
provide
a
way
for
going
beyond
the
limitations
of
proprietary
designs,
and
standardize
the
MIDI
capabilities
provided
by
sound
gener-
ating
devices.
If
you
use
a
sound
generating
unit
which
carries
the
General
MIDI
logo,
you
will
be
able
to
faithfully
reproduce
any
song
data
which
also
carries
the
General
MIDI
logo.
G
GS format
The
GS
Format
is
Roland's
universal
set
of
specifications
which
were
formulated
in
the
interest
of
standardizing
the
way
in
which
sound
generating
devices
will
operate
when
MIDI
is
used
for
the
per-
formance
of
music.
If
you
use
a
sound
generating
unit
which
carries
the
GS
logo,
you
will
be
able
to
faithfully
reproduce
any
commercially
available
song
data
which
also
carries
the
GS
logo.
This product supports both General MIDI and GS.
Song
data
which
carries
either
of
these
logos
can
be
accurately
reproduced.
SMF
This
device
can
playback
Standard
MID!
Files
(720
Kbyte
format,
3.5
inch
floppy
disk)
such
as
SMF
Music
Data.

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Listen to the demo songs..
Chapter 1. Try out the KR-4700/5000
Auditioning the Sounds.
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Changing the brightness of the sound (KR-5000 only) .
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Chapter 2, Enhancing your playing techinque
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Change the Tempo of a Style performance (Tempo buttons)
Simplified fingering for chords (the Chord Intelligence button)..
Hold notes played in the Lower area (the Lower Hold button)
Add harmony to the melody (the Melody Intelligence button)
Use the Leading Bass function (the Leading Bass button)...
Start/Stop Style performance
Using the metronome
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Erase performance data (Erase)
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Copy performance data (Copy}
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Erasing specified performance data from disk (Delete File)
Convert performance data to Standard MIDI File (Save As SMF)
Chapter 5. Various function settings
Adjust the volume balance
Reverb effect settings
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Pitch Bend Wheel settings
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Change the Split Point
Chord Hold on/off ..
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Adjust the tuning
Restoring the factory settings
Chapter 6. Appendices
Troubleshooting...
Display messages.
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Assembling the stand (KR-4700) ..
Assembling the stand {KR-5000}
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Power Supply
Placement
@ Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units; 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; an
electric motor or variable lighting system for example.
@ This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity
of such receivers.
@ Make sure you always have the instrument placed so it is level and sure to remain stable.
Otherwise, if played while tilted, you risk causing damage to the keyboard as a result of the unnat-
ural degree of force that might be applied to certain parts of it.
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, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to
wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
@ Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discol-
oration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
@ Protect the unit from strong impact.
@ Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
@A smal! amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.
@ Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with qualified service personnel.
@ Please be aware that the contents of memory may at times be Jost; when the unit is sent for repairs
or when by some chance a malfunction has occurred. Important data should be stored on a floppy
disk, or written down on paper (if possible).
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 not be possible to restore the
data.

Before Using Disks
Handling the drive
@
Avoid
using
the
unit
in
areas
of
high
humidity
(eg.,
condensation).
High
levels
of
humidity
can
adversely
affect
the
operation
of
the
drive
and/or
damage
floppy
disks.
When
the
unit
has
been
transported,
allow
it
to
warm
to
room
temperature
before
operating.
@
To
insert
a
disk,
push
it
gently
but
firmly
into
the
drive
—
it
will
click
into
place.
To
remove
a
disk,
press
the
EJECT
button
firmly.
Do
not
use
excessive
force
to
remove
a
disk
which
is
lodged
in
the
drive.
EJECT button
@
Never
attempt
to
remove
a
floppy
disk
from
the
drive
while
the
drive
is
operating
(the
indicator
is
brightly
lit);
damage
could
result
to
both
the
disk
and
the
drive.
@
Remove
any
disk
from
the
drive
before
powering
up
or
down,
Handling Floppy Disks
@
Floppy
disks
contain
a
magnetic
storage
medium
(much
like
magnetic
recording
tape).
Please
observe the following when handling floppy disks:
© Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
2
Do
not
subject
floppy
disks
to
temperature
extremes
(eg.,
direct
sunlight
in
an
enclosed
vehicle).
Recommended
temperature
range:
10
to
50°C.
2
Do
not
expose
floppy
disks
to
strong
magnetic
fields,
such
as
those
generated
by
Joud-
speakers.
@
Floppy
disks
contain
a
‘write
protect’
tab
which
can
protect
the
disk
from
accidental
erasure.
It
is
recommended
that
the tab
be
kept
in
the
‘PROTECT’
position
and
moved
to
the
‘WRITE’
position
only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.
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Protect tab
Write (write enabie)
Protect (write disable)
@
All
important
data
should
be
copied
onto
backup
disk(s).
This
provides
a
complete
duplicate
of
the
data should the original disk(s} be lost or damaged.
@
The
identification
label
should
be
firmly
fixed
to
the
disk.
Should
the
label
come
loose
while
the
disk
is
in
the
drive,
it
may
be
difficult
to
remove
the
disk.
@ Put
the
disk
back
into
its
case
for
storage.

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1. Power switch
This switch turns the power on/off.
When the power is turned on, the indicator above the head-
phone jack will light.
2. Demo button
Press this button to hear the demo songs. (#p.15)
3. Metronome button
This button determines whether the metronome wil! sound
during performance. (6p.35)
4. Chord Intelligence button
Press this button when you wish to use the Chord Intelligence
function (chords played by simplified fingering). (= p.30)
5. Lower Hold button
Press this button when you wish to use the Lower Hold func-
tion (notes played in the Lower area will continue to sound
when you release the keys). (ep.32)
6. Part Balance buttons
These buttons adjust the volume of each performance Part.’
(erp.71)
7. Music Style select buttons
These buttons are used to select a Music Style. (n«p.22)
8. Display button
This button switches among the three basic display pages.
(0'9.27)
9. User Program button
Press this button when you wish to store panel settings as a
User Program, or to recall a previously stored User Program.
(p.42)
10. Brilliance slider
<KR-5000 only>
This slider adjusts the brightness (tone quality) of the sound.
(68 p.19)
11. Volume slider
This slider adjusts the overall volume. (¢7p.15}
12. Leading Bass button
Press this button when you wish to use the Leading Bass
function (the lowest note of the chord you play will be
played as the bass note). (#p.33)
13. Sync button
Press this button when you wish to start a Style performance
the moment you play a note. (&p.34)
14. Arrangement buttons
This button selects Arrangements within a Music Style.
(e#p.24)
15. Fill in buttons
Press this button to trigger a fill-in before switching to a dif-
ferent arrangement. (#p.24, 35)
16. Intro/Ending button
Press this button to start a Style performance with an Intro, or
to end a performance with an Ending. (#p.25, 35)

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21 22 23 24 25
17. Display
Various information is displayed in this area.
18. Beat indicator
This indicator flashes to indicate the beat of the selected
Music Style (or performance data).
19. Tone select buttons
These
buttons
select
the
tone
played
by
each
performance
Part; Upper, Lower, and Manual Bass. (®p.17, p.37, p.39)
20. Effect buttons
Use
these
buttons
to
switch
the
Chorus
and
Reverb
effects
on/off.
Chorus
adds
spaciousness,
and
Reverb
adds
reverber-
ation.
(Reverb:
#*p.72,
Chorus:
&*p.73)
21. Start/Stop button
Press this button to start/stop a Music Style. (&p.34)
22, Tempo buttons
These buttons adjust the performance tempo. (*p.30)
23. Melody Intelligence button
Press this button when you wish to use the Melody
Intelligence
function
(harmony
will
be
added
to
the
melody).
(9,33)
24. Piano button
Press
this
button
when
you
wish
to
use
the
entire
keyboard
as
a piano. (8.29)
25. One Touch Program button
Press
this
button
to
set
the
KR-4700/5000
to
a
setting
suitable
for the selected Music Style. (&p.29)
26. Keyboard Mode
Use these buttons to specify how you wish to use the key-
board. (6p.36)
26 27 28 29
27. Manual Bass On/Off button
This
button
determines
whether
or
not
the
Manual
Bass
Part
will sound. (#p.38)
28. Lower On/Off button
This
button
determines
whether
or
not
the
Lower
Part
will
sound.
29. Music Style Card slot
A Music Style card (sold separately) can be inserted here.
(@p.23)