Roland DP-1000 owner manual Appendices, Troubleshooting, When using external sound devices

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Appendices

Troubleshooting

If you are encountering any problems with the equipment, please read the section below before determining that there has been any malfunction.

The piano cannot be switched on

- Is the power cord properly connected? (p. 7)

No sound is produced

-Is the Volume knob set to the minimum position? (p. 8)

-Are headphones connected? (p. 8)

When headphones are connected, the keyboard’s speaker stops playing.

-Is Local On/Off set to “Off?” (p. 21)

When using external sound devices

No sound of external devices is produced

-Is the power to all equipment turned on?

-Is the volume setting in the external sound generator lowered?

-Are the MIDI connections between DP-1000 and the external MIDI device correct? (p. 20)

-Is the MIDI channel setting correct? (p. 21)

-Is the Omni On/Off setting correct? (p. 22)

When using MIDI sequencers

Two sounds are produced when the keyboard is played

- Is the keyboard in Dual Play mode? (p. 13)

The pitch of the keyboard sounds incorrect

-Is the Master Tuning setting correct? (p. 18)

-Is the Key Transpose setting correct? (p. 17)

The pedals are not functioning, or function intermittently

-Are the pedals connected properly?

Make sure the pedal cord is securely connected to the pedal jack on the back of the unit.

I can hear strange sounds when opening and closing the keyboard lid

- During normal operation, you may hear faint sounds

when opening and closing the keyboard lid.

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The volume level of the instrument connected to the Input jacks is too low

-Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?

Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

No sound of DP-1000 is produced

-Are the MIDI connections between DP-1000 and the MIDI sequencer correct? (p. 20)

-Is the MIDI channel setting correct? (p. 21)

-Is the Omni On/Off setting correct? (p. 22)

Strange sounds (or two sounds) are produced when the DP-1000 is played

-With the sequencer’s “Thru” function on, the same notes may be sounded twice. Set the DP-1000 to Local off. (p. 21)

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Contents Connecting to Audio Equipment Connecting Midi Devices Starting OutBefore You Play Listening to the Demo SongsPage Important Safety Instructions Page Page Power Supply PlacementMaintenance Additional PrecautionsMain Features Starting OutButton Descriptions Connecting the Power Cord Before You PlayOpening and Closing the Lid Opening the LidAbout the Volume Knob Connecting HeadphonesTurning On the Power Turning Off the PowerAbout the Adjuster About the PedalsSoft Pedal Sostenuto PedalListening to the Demo Songs Playing Back and Stopping the Demo SongPlaying Back the Demo Song Stopping the Demo SongList of Demo Songs Title Composer CopyrightPlaying the Keyboard Performing with Piano SoundPerforming with Various Instrument Sounds Try Pressing the Tone ButtonLayering Two Instrument Sounds- Dual Play Layering the Piano tones and Strings tonesReverting to a Single Instrument Tone Layering the Harpsichord and Strings TonesAdding Reverberation to the Sound Reverb Effect Changing the Reverb TypeChanging Keyboard Touch Sensitivity HeavyChanging the Volume Balance in Dual Play Ex. Using the C Major Keys to Play a Song in E MajorTransposing without Changing Your Fingering- Key Transpose Adjusting the Reference Pitch Master Tuning Setting the Reference Pitch to 440 HzSetting the Reference Pitch to 442 Hz Lowering/ raising the Reference PitchConnecting to Audio Equipment ConnectorsMaking the Connections Connecting Midi Devices Using MidiMaking Connections Set the Midi Channel Local On/OffEx. Set the Midi Channel to Switching Local On/Off Switching Omni On/OffOmni On/Off Troubleshooting When using external sound devicesWhen using Midi sequencers AppendicesSpecifications Functions Assigned to the KeyboardMidi Implementation Chart Index Avis Information