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DIGITAL PIANO
Owner’s Manual
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...................................................................... 2
IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................. 4
Main Features of the ep-90/70................................................. 5
Button Descriptions................................................................... 6
Getting Ready .......................................................................... 8
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol
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013 108d: Selection • In households with small children, an adult • If you need to move the instrument, take note of should provide supervision until the child is the precautions listed below. At least two persons capable of following all the rules essential for the are required to safely lift and move the unit. It safe operation of the unit. should be handled carefully, all the while keeping ......................................................................
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IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Maintenance 301 401a • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth device that will generate line noise (such as an electric or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To motor or variable lighting system). remove stubbo
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Main Features of the ep-90/70 Authentic piano performances High-quality concert grand piano sounds, and a keyboard that’s a true pleasure to play assure an even more realistic piano-playing experience. • Captures the brilliant resonance The sound of a grand piano has a more brilliant timbre than that of an upright piano. This is because the sound of a grand piano contains a greater amount of high-frequency components. The piano sounds of the ep-90/70 reproduce this characteri
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Button Descriptions Button, switch and knob names are enclosed in square brackets ( [ ] ). NOTE fig.2-01-L Vibra- Harpsi- Power Volume Reverb Chorus Organ Piano 1 Piano 2 E.Piano phone chord Min Max 1 2 34 5 1 Power Indicator When the power is turned on, this will light in red (p. 9). 2 [Volume] Knob This knob controls the master volume level (p. 10). 3 [Reverb] Button Press this button to add reverberation to the sound (p. 15). 4 [Chorus] Button Press this button to add t
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Button Descriptions fig.2-01-R Metronome Tempo Beat 108 3 3 96 120 2 2 4 4 Strings Choir Demo Sound On/Off Play Rec 0 0 6 6 6 144 80 168 60 192 40 208 7 8 9 12 6 10 11 6 [Tempo] Knob Use this knob to adjust the tempo of the metronome (p. 18). 7 [Beat] Knob Use this knob to select the time of the metronome (p. 18). 8 [Sound] Button Press this button to change the metronome sound (p. 18). 9 [On/Off] Button Press this button to switch on or off the metronome (p. 17). 10 [
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Getting Ready 2. Securing the Cord NOTE To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, 1. As shown in the diagram, loop the AC cord always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices around the cord stay to fasten it in place. before making any connections. 2. Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet. 1. Connecting the Power Cord fig.3-02 NOTE 1 DC In 9V Power Power 1200 mA If the supplied AC adaptor is the ACB or ACK type, step 1 of the proce
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Getting Ready 3. Connecting the Pedal 4. Turning the Power On and Off Connect the supplied pedal to one of the pedal jacks. NOTE fig.3-03 Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the MIDI Pedal Input Output Out In Damper Soft R L (Mono) R L (Mono) wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 1. Turn the volume all the way down. fig.3-04 Volume or Min Max If the p
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Getting Ready ■ Turning Off the Power 7. Connecting Headphones 1. Turn the volume all the way down. (Sold Separately) fig.3-04 The ep-90/70 features two headphone jacks. This allows two Volume people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without Min Max having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night. 2. Press the [Power] switch to turn off the f
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Listening to the Demo Songs The ep-90/70 features eight internal piano songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.4-01 Metronome Tempo Beat Vibra- Harpsi- Power Volume 108 3 3 Reverb Chorus Organ Strings Choir 96 120 2 2 4 4 Demo Piano 1 Piano 2 E.Piano phone chord Sound On/Off Play Rec 0 0 6 6 144 80 168 60 192 Min Max 40 208 2 1, 3 1. Press the [Demo] button, and confirm that the indicator has lit. The [Play] button’s indicator starts blinking. fig.4-02.e Demo Demo Press Lit 2. Press the [Pla
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Listening to the Demo Songs It is not possible to change the tempo of a demo song. NOTE If you press the [Demo] button while the metronome is sounding (p. 17), the metronome will NOTE stop sounding. It is not possible to sound the metronome while a demo song is playing. Selecting a Song for Playback Here’s how you can select and play a desired demo song. While holding down the [Demo] button, and press the Tone button that corresponds to the demo song you wish to hear. The indicators of the [De
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Listening to the Demo Songs About the Demo Songs No. Title Composer Copyright 1 Little White Room Scott Wilkie ©1998 Scott Wilkie Media (ASCAP) 2 Valse No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 18 “Grand Valse Brillante” Frederic Chopin ©1998 Roland Corporation 3 “From Foreign Lands And People” from “Scenes From Childhood” Op. 15 Robert Schumann ©1998 Roland Corporation 4 Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 9-2 Frederic Chopin ©1998 Roland Corporation 5 Rhapsody No. 2, Op. 79 J. Brahms ©1998 Roland Corporatio
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Playing the Keyboard Selecting the Instrumental Sound You Wish to Play The ep-90/70 allows you to play using eight different sounds including piano. The ep-90/70’s sounds are called “Tones.” Use the eight Tone buttons to select tones. When the ep-90/70 is turned on, the tone is reset to “Piano 1”. fig.5-01.e Metronome Tempo Beat Power Volume Vibra- Harpsi- 108 3 3 96 120 2 2 4 4 Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 E.Piano phone chord Organ Strings Choir Sound On/Off Play Rec Demo 144 0 0 6 6 80 168 6
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Playing the Keyboard Adding Reverberation to the Sound—Reverb Effect The ep-90/70 allows you to add reverberation to what you play on the keyboard. With the Reverb Effect, you can get a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert hall or similar space. The settings of the Reverb Effect cannot be memorized independently for each sound. When the power is turned on, the Reverb Effect will be cancelled. fig.5-03 Metronome Tempo Beat Vibra- Harpsi- Power Volume 10
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Playing the Keyboard Adding Breadth to the Sound—Chorus Effect The ep-90/70 allows you to add chorus to what you play on the keyboard. By adding the Chorus Effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth. The settings of the Chorus Effect are memorized independently for each sound. When the power is turned on, the Chorus Effect will be applied to the “E.Piano” and “Vibraphone” sounds. The Chorus Effect will be turned off for the other sounds. fig.5-06 Metronome
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Playing the Keyboard Sounding the Metronome You can start or stop the metronome with a single button. In addition to adjusting the tempo and time, you can also change the sound and volume of the metronome. fig.5-09 Metronome Tempo Beat Vibra- Harpsi- Power Volume 108 3 3 2 4 Reverb Chorus Organ Strings Choir 96 120 2 4 Demo Piano 1 Piano 2 E.Piano phone chord Sound On/Off Play Rec 0 0 6 6 144 80 168 60 192 Min Max 40 208 1. Press the [On/Off] button, and the metronome will begin sounding. fig.5
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Playing the Keyboard ■ Changing the Metronome Tempo The metronome tempo is adjusted by the [Tempo] knob. You can select a tempo in the range of 40–208. fig.5-13.e (Tempo becomes slower/Tempo becomes faster) Metronome Tempo Beat 108 3 3 120 2 2 4 4 96 Sound On/Off 0 0 6 6 144 80 168 60 192 40 208 ■ Changing the Time of the Metronome Use the [Beat] knob to select the time of the metronome. You can select from the following five types: 0 (only upbeat sounds), 2 (2-beat), 3 (3- beat), 4 (4-beat), 6
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Try Recording Your Performance You can record what you play on your piano. When you record, pay attention to the setting of the [Tempo] knob. Be sure to set it to the tempo MEMO at which you wish to record. Only one song can be recorded on the ep-90/70. If a previously recorded performance exists, it NOTE will be erased the moment you begin recording another performance. The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the power of the ep-90/70 is turned NOTE off. After approximatel
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Try Recording Your Performance 4. Use the [Beat] knob to select the time for the song. The time of the song cannot be changed during or after recording. fig.6-04 Beat 3 3 2 2 4 4 0 0 6 6 5. Press the [Rec] button to turn on the indicator. The keyboard is put in record standby mode. The [Play] button’s indicator flashes. fig.6-05.e Rec Rec Press Lit If you want to cancel the recording, then press the [Rec] button once more to make the indicator dark. If you wish to stop the metronome, press the
