Introduction

Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano DP-970.

In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.

Main Features

Refined Wood Grain Finish, Compact Design

The simple design and light wood grain finish is at home both in the living room as well as in the children’s room. When its lid (which descends slowly and smoothly) is closed, the instrument presents a clean, flat look.

And its compact design, with a depth of only about 300 millimeters, allows it to fit in perfectly with other furniture.

Piano Tones with Rich Resonance and Broad Expression

Featuring a piano sound generator that employs stereo sampling and accurately reproduces the true sound of the piano, even down to the sound of the hammers striking the strings, this instrument provides a high- quality, concert grand piano sound.

With 64-voice polyphony, the sound generator handles the most robust performances with ease, even performances during which the pedals are used extensively.

This instrument also reproduces the concert grand piano’s sonic depth (3D) along with improved clarity and power (Dynamic Emphasis).

Authentic Piano Performances

High-quality concert grand piano tones, along with a keyboard that offers a more realistic piano touch by providing a heavier feel in the low end and a lighter feel in the upper notes, combine to let you enjoy truly authentic piano performances.

The Soft pedal, Sostenuto pedal, and Damper pedal are securely attached to the piano, ensuring precision nuance in performances.

Practice Functions to Support Great Musicianship

The instrument includes not only a metronome but also a “Two-Track Recorder,” which lets you record and check what you practice, along with a variety of other piano lesson features that are possible only with a digital piano.

66 Piano Songs Built-In

The 66 internal songs, featuring primarily classical pieces, also include compositions you can use for listening enjoyment as well as for lessons.

High-Performance Two-Box Speaker Construction

The lateral speaker box features two independent left and right speaker boxes, providing superior volume and sonic quality beyond what one would expect for this class of instrument.

The speakers can also be directed rearward if conditions require.

Perform in Comfort, Even with

Headphones

A special effect is applied when headphones are used allowing you to listen to sounds comfortably and without getting fatigued. In addition, the DP-970 also features a panel lamp that lights to indicate when headphones are connected and a headphone hook on which to place the headphones when they are not in use.

Checking the Included Items

Check to see if you have all of the items that normally are supplied with the DP-970. If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit.

DP-970 (For installing the DP-970, refer to p. 8)

Cord Clamp x 4

- Side Board right

AC Adaptor (DC 9V), Power Cord

- Side Board left

Headphones hook

- Speaker Box

Owner’s manual (this document)

- Pedal Board

 

- Stabilizer x 2

 

Stabilizer screw x 6

 

- Attachment screw x 8

 

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