Roland FP-E50 Digital Piano User Guide

Roland FP-E50 Digital Piano User Guide

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Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Panel Descriptions

Getting Ready to Play

Placing the FP-E50 on a Stand

Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand.
Please use one of the following Roland stands to support your FP-E50: KSFE50, KS-10Z, KS-12 or KS-20X.
Refer to the following when using a stand.

Attaching the Music Rest

1.  Insert the music rest into the slit on the top of the FP-E50.
   

NOTE

• When moving the FP-E50, be sure to remove the music rest as asafety precaution.
• Do not apply excessive force to the music rest.
• The music rest is not designed to accept the placement of laptops or other heavy objects.

Turning On/Off the Power

Once everything is properly connected (p. 3), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

Turning on the Power

1. Move the [Master Volume] slider all the way down to minimize the volume.
2. Press the [ Ā ] (power) ****switch to turn on the

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NOTE

• Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
• To ensure proper operation of the wheel, make sure not to touch the wheel when turning the FP-E50’s power on.

Turning off the Power

1. Move the [Master Volume] slider all the way down to minimize the volume.
2. old down the [Ā] (power) button until the display shows “POWER OFF”.
   Release the button, and the power turns of

NOTE

1. Never turn off the power of the FP-E50 during playback or recording, or when loading/saving data to or from the USB flash drive.
2. When you turn off the power of the FP-E50, the contents of the loaded (currently edited) scene are lost. Save any important data before you turn off the power.
3. If you need to turn off the power completely, press the [Ā] (power) button; after the unit’s power switch has been turned off, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Adjusting the Overall Volume

Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the playback volume of an internal song.
If headphones are connected, use the [Master Volume] slider to adjust the headphone volume.

1.  Move the [Master Volume] slider to adjust the overall volume.
   Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound.
   Move the slider up to raise the volume, and move the slider down to lower the volume.

Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off)

The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used
for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function.

• Factory setting: 240 min.
•  Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.
• To restore power, turn the power on again

Turning off the Auto-Off Function

If you don’t want the instrument to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off” setting to “Off”.

1. Press the [Menu] button. The Menu screen appears.
2. Use the [ä] [å] buttons to select “SYSTEM”, and then press the [Enter] button.
3. Use the [ä] [å] buttons to select “GENERAL”, and then press the [Enter] button.
4. Use the [ä] [å] buttons to select “Auto Off”.
5. Use the [Dec] [Inc] buttons to change the value.

Parameter         Value

Auto Off| Off, 10, 30, 240 (minutes)

Having Fun with the FP-E50

Aside from just playing piano, the FP-E50 offers many ways to enjoy playing, including a variety of tones that you can switch between, an auto- accompaniment feature to play along with, a function for recording what you play and more.
This section explains how to play along with the auto-accompaniment

1 Selecting the Tone to Play (Tone)

You can enjoy playing a wide range of sounds (tones) on this instrument, including piano tones and many others.
The tones are assigned to the five tone buttons, organized by category

E.Grand Piano

  [E.Piano] button| E.Piano1

E.Piano2

  [Strings] button| Solo Strings

Ensemble Strings

[Organ/Pad] button| E.Organ Pipe.Organ Reed.Organ Synth Pad/Str Synth Bellpad

Synth PolyKey

[Other] button| Categories not listed above

1. Move the cursor to the tone category name on the top screen, and use the [Dec] and [Inc] buttons to select the tone category.
2. Move the cursor to the tone name and use the [Dec] [Inc] buttons to select a
   When playing in dual or split mode, move the cursor to the part you want to select and then select the tone.
   When the cursor is positioned at the tone name, pressing the [Enter] button shows the Tone List. On the Tone List screen, you can use the [ç] [æ] buttons to edit the tone category.

2 Selecting an Auto-accompaniment Style (Style)

The FP-E50 automatically accompanies what you play, according to the style you selected.

1.  Move the cursor to the style category name on the top screen and then use the [Dec] [Inc] buttons to select a style category.
2. Move the cursor to the style name and then use the [Dec] [Inc] buttons to select a style.

MEMO

When the cursor is positioned at the style name, pressing the [Enter] button shows the Style List. On the Style List screen, you can use the [ç] [æ] buttons to change the style category.

3 Playing Along with the Auto-accompaniment

Here’s how to play along with the auto-accompaniment.

1. Press the [Start/Stop] button. The auto-accompaniment begins.
2. You can control the accompaniment part while you’re playing the keyboard.
   Use the following buttons to control the accompaniment part

start playing the keyboard.
[Variation 1] button| Plays a more relaxed accompaniment.
[Variation 2] button| Plays a more lively accompaniment.

[Intro/Ending] button| If you press this button while the auto-accompaniment is stopped, the auto-accompaniment starts after the intro plays.

If you press this button while you play the keyboard, the auto- accompaniment switches to the ending and then ends.

4 Changing the Accompaniment to Match Your Playing (Interactive Function)

By enabling the interactive function, you can make the accompaniment arrangement and volume change in real time according to what you’re playing.

1.  Press the [Interactive] button to turn on the interactive function. The [Interactive] button light.
2. Perform.
   MEMO
   Pressing the [Interactive] button toggles the interactive function on/off.
   The accompaniment changes in three stages (extravagant, standard, simple), according to how you play on the keyboard zone to the left of the split point.
   *1 Split Point: You can play different tones in the areas at the left and right of a specified key. This feature is called “Split Play”, and the point at which the keyboard is divided is called the “split point”.

Accompaniment| Style (rhythm) used when playing on the keyboard zone to the left of the split point
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Extravagant

(Advanced)

| Plays a rhythm that’s more intricate than an eighth-note rhythm.
Normal (Standard)| Plays a quarter-note rhythm.
Simple (Simple)| Plays a half-note rhythm.

The accompaniment volume changes according to the dynamics (velocity)
you use to play on the zone to the right of the split point.

Switching Between Collections of Settings (Scene)

The settings such as the keyboard parts, auto-accompaniment and so on are saved together on the FP-E50 as a scene.
You can switch between scenes to quickly recall the settings you’ve saved.
See the Reference Manual (web) for details on what is stored in the scenes.

1. Press the [Scene] button. The Scene Select screen appears.
2. Use the [ç] [æ] buttons to select a scene bank.

save operation to store a scene.

. Use the [Dec] [Inc] buttons and the [ä] [å] buttons to
select a scene.

Playing Music through the Piano’s Speakers (Bluetooth Audio)

Here’s how to configure the settings for wirelessly playing the music data that’s playing back on your mobile device through the FP-E50’s speakers.

• If your mobile device is already paired with the FP-E50, there is no need to perform pairing again. Refer to “Connecting an already-paired mobile device” (p. 7

Making Initial Settings (Pairing)
As an example, we explain how to make settings for an iPad. If you’re using an Android device, refer to the owner’s manual of the mobile device you’re using.

1. Place the mobile device that you want to connect near the FP-E50.

2. Long-press the [Menu] button. “Now Pairing…” appears.
   MEMO You can start pairing by navigating as follows: [Menu] Ó “Bluetooth” Ó

3. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device
   

4. Tap “FP-E50 Audio” that is shown in the Bluetooth device screen of your mobile device.
   

The FP-E50 and mobile device are paired. When pairing is completed, a display like the following appears

FP-E50

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The “AUDIO” is shown beside the Bluetooth symbol

5. Press the [Exit] button on the FP-E50 a number of times  to return to the top screen.
This completes initial settings.
1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device.
The FP-E50 and the mobile device are wirelessly connected.
MEMO
If you were unable to establish a connection using the procedure above, tap “FP-E50 Audio” that is displayed in the Bluetooth device screen of the mobile device.

Playing Back Audio

1. Play back the music data on your mobile device.
   The sound is heard from the FP-E50’s speakers.
   Adjusting the volume of Bluetooth audio (Input Volume)
   Normally you’ll adjust the volume on your mobile device.
   If this does not provide the volume adjustment you want, you can adjust the volume as follows.

2. Press the [Menu] button.

3. Use the [ä] [å] buttons to select “Input Volume”.

4. Use the [ä] [å] buttons to select “Bluetooth Input Volume” and use the [Dec] [Inc] buttons to adjust the volume.
   

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

WARNING

Concerning the Auto Off function

The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons

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Use only the supplied power cord

Use only the attached power cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

 CAUTION

Cautions when moving this unit

If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit.

CAUTION

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.
or controls were operated (Auto Off function).  If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off
It should be handled carefully, all the while
keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the

• Accessories Screws for mounting onto the stand function (p. 5)

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the
AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards. The indicator will light when you plug the

AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Placement

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.

Care of the Keyboard

• Do not write on the keyboard with any pen or other implement, and do not stamp or place any marking on the instrument. Ink will seep into the surface lines and become unremovable.
• Do not affix stickers on the keyboard. You may be unable to remove stickers that use strong adhesives, and the adhesive may cause discoloration.
• To remove stubborn dirt, use a commercially available keyboard cleaner that does not contain abrasives. Start by wiping lightly. If the dirt does not come off, wipe using gradually increasing amounts of pressure while taking care not to scratch the keys.

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may

prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information.
• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the
• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by playing an instrument can be transmitted through a floor or wall to an unexpected extent. Please take care not to cause annoyance to others nearby.
• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in
• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in

Using External Memories

• Please observe the following precautions when handling external memory Also, make sure to carefully observe all the precautions that were supplied with the external memory device.
• Do not remove the device while reading/writing is in
• To prevent damage from static electricity, discharge all static electricity from your person before handling the device.

Caution Regarding Radio Frequency Emissions

• The following actions may subject you to penalty of
  • Disassembling or modifying this
  • Removing the certification label affixed to the back of this
  • Using this device in a country other than where it was purchased

Intellectual Property Right

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted

work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.
• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.
• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content (except song data such as Demo Songs) for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.
• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.
• This product contains eParts integrated software platform of eSOL ,Ltd. Parts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is under license.
• This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).
• This product includes third party open source

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Copyright © 2018 STMicroelectronics. All rights reserved.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”);
You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Copyright © 2018 STMicroelectronics. All rights reserved.
This software component is licensed by ST under BSD 3-Clause license, the “License”;
You may obtain a copy of the License at https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause
This product uses source code from the Jansson (http://w)ww.digip.org/jansson/)) library.
Copyright © 2009-2016 Petri Lehtinen <petri@ digip.org> Released under the MIT license http://opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php

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• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

Main Specifications

Sound generator| SuperNATURAL Piano

ZEN-Core

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Keyboard| PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel (88 keys)

Bluetooth function

| Bluetooth Ver. 4.2

Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy) Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the SCMS-T method)

Power Supply| AC Adaptor

Power consumption

| 11 W (When using the included AC adaptor)

Approximate power consumption when playing the piano at medium volume: 6 W Power consumption when sound has not been played after power-on: 5 W

Dimensions

| Detached music rest:

1,300 (W) x 322 (D) x 174 (H) mm

51-3/16 (W) x 12-11/16 (D) x 6-7/8 (H) inches

FP-E50 with KSFE50 and music rest: 1,300 (W) x 357 (D) x 953 (H) mm

51-3/16 (W) x 14-1/16 (D) x 37-9/16 (H) inches

Weight| 17.1 kg/37 lbs 12 oz (FP-E50 with music rest)

27.3 kg/60 lbs 3 oz (FP-E50 with KSFE50, KPD-70, and music rest)

Accessories

| Quick start

Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

AC adaptor Power cord Music rest

Damper pedal (DP-2)

Options

| Dedicated stand: KSFE50 Dedicated pedal board: KPD-70

Keyboard stand: KS-10Z, KS-12, KS-20X Damper pedal: DP series

Expression pedal: EV-5

Headphones

This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

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