Owner’s Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p.
5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the
unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every
feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference
Copyright © 2000 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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The
symbol alerts the user to important instructions
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
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Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
The
symbol alerts the user to items that must never
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be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
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The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
001
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Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions
below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor
place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord,
producing severed elements and short circuits.
Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!
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002a
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Do not open or perform any internal modifications on
the unit.
010
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This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable
of producing sound levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a
high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If
you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,
you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult
an audiologist.
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003
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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within
it (except when this manual provides specific instruc-
tions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your
retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an autho-
rized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”
page.
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Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins,
pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to
penetrate the unit.
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Never use or store the unit in places that are:
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Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight
in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of
heat-generating equipment); or are
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are
Humid; or are
Exposed to rain; or are
Dusty; or are
Subject to high levels of vibration.
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013
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In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of
following all the rules essential for the safe operation of
the unit.
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014
This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is
recommended by Roland.
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Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended
by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so
it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or
stand, you still need to make sure that any location you
choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that
will properly support the unit, and keep it from
wobbling.
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Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an
outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be
especially careful when using extension cords—the total
power used by all devices you have connected to the
extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power
rating (watts/ amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and
eventually melt through.
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008a
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The unit should be connected to a power supply only of
the type described in the operating instructions, or as
marked on the unit.
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016
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Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor-
mation” page.
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USIN G THE UN IT SAFELY
101a
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The unit should be located so that its location or position
does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
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102b
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Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord
when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or
this unit.
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104
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Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so
they are out of the reach of children.
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106
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Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the
unit.
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107b
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Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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108d: Selection
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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. 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 instrument from damage.
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Check to make sure the knob bolts securing the unit
to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them
again securely whenever you notice any loosening.
Disconnect the power cord.
Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.
Remove the music stand.
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109a
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Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug
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110a
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Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in
your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the
outlet.
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118
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Should you remove the screws fastening the music
stand, make sure to put them in a safe place out of
children's reach, so there is no chance of them being
swallowed accidentally.
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291b
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2,
3 and 4, please read and observe the following:
Po w e r Su p p ly
Ad d itio n a l Pre ca u tio n s
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301
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Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
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Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself
against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend
that you periodically save a backup copy of important
data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a floppy
disk
307
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Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.
552
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Pla ce m e n t
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the
contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk once it
has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
351
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Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter-
ference.
553
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Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its
jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to
malfunctions.
352
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This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
554
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555
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Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
353
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Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk
drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy
Disks”.
A small amount of noise may be heard from the display
during normal operation.
556
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When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
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Do not place the unit near devices that produce a
strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).
Install the unit on a solid, level surface.
Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while
the drive is operating.
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557
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A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.
354b
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Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are
used while their light source is very close to the unit
(such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine
upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of
time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
558a
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To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).
559a
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When you need to transport the unit, package it in the
box (including padding) that it came in, if possible.
Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging
materials.
355
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To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet
area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
561
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Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold
separately). By connecting any other expression pedals,
you risk causing malfunction and/ or damage to the unit.
356
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Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain
on the piano for long periods of time. Such objects can
discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
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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.
357
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Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower
vases) on the piano. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the
unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit
using a dry, soft cloth.
562
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Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
Ma in te n a n ce
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Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-
turer of the cable.
401b
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To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is
slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using
an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with
the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area
can damage the finish.
402
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Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/ or
deformation.
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652
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Be fo re Usin g Flo p p y Disk s
Floppy disks have 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.
Ha n d lin g th e Flo p p y Disk Drive
602
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Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free
from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle,
be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible
range.
Rear side of the disk
603
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Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved
to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly
different than its former location. Rapid changes in the
environment can cause condensation to form inside the
drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the
drive and/ or damage floppy disks. When the unit has
been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new
environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.
Write
(can write new data onto disk)
Write Protect Tab
Protect
(prevents writing to disk)
653
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The identification label should be firmly affixed to the
disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the
drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.
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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.
654
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Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them,
and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards.
By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging
the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.
605b
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Never eject a disk while reading or writing is in progress,
since that can damage the magnetic surface of the disk,
rendering it unusable. (The disk drive's indicator will
light up at full brightness when the drive is busy reading
or writing data. Ordinarily, the indicator will be less
brightly lighted, or be extinguished.)
655
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Disks containing performance data for this unit should
always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the
“Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive
on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the
HP-G/ R, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a
computer’s drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab
remains in the “Write” position), when you perform any
disk operations using the other device’s disk drive (such
as checking the contents of the disk, or loading data), you
risk rendering the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk
drive.
606
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Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or
down.
607
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To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try
to hold the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in
any direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in
firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.
608
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To avoid the risk of malfunction and/ or damage, insert
only floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any
other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or
any other foreign objects inside the drive.
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* GS (
) is a registered trademark of Roland Corpo-
ration.
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Ha n d lin g Flo p p y Disk s
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* Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
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Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of
magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is
required to enable storage of large amounts of data on
such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity,
please observe the following when handling floppy disks:
208
* Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
210
* IBM is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
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Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty
areas.
211
* IBM PC is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
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Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recom-
mended temperature range: 0 to 50° C (50 to 122° F).
Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,
such as those generated by loudspeakers.
* COMPOSER is a registered trademark of Roland
Corporation.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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In tro d u ctio n
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KF-90 Intelligent Piano.
While the KF-90 Intelligent Piano certainly allows you to achieve authentic piano
performances, it also features easy-to-use Automatic Accompaniment and numerous other
useful functions.
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.
Fe a tu re s
Au th e n tic Pia n o So u n d
Co n ve n ie n t Fu n ctio n s to Su p p o rt Yo u r
Pra ctice Effo rts (Pia n o Ma ste r)
Piano Master can be used to greatly simplify a wide variety
The KF-90 reproduces the tones of a high-quality grand
piano, with stereo sampled sounds that capture the true
piano sound so well, you can even hear the hammers hitting
the strings. With a maximum polyphony of 64 stereo piano
tones, the KF-90 can handle just about any kind of
performance, even when extensive pedal work is involved.
In addition, the KF-90 features a Progressive Hammer
Action, with a heavier touch in the lower keys and lighter
touch in the upper keys, for even more realistic piano
keyboard feel. All this provides you with more natural, more
authentic piano performance.
of operations, such as practicing the same section repeatedly
any number of times, and practicing the parts for each hand.
You also get useful practice functions, such as a recording
Ex p a n d a b le En se m b le O p p o rtu n itie s
Usin g MIDI (MIDI En se m b le )
You can connect this instrument's MIDI connector to an
La rg e Disp la y a n d To u ch Pa n e l
electronic percussion instrument or other separate
instrument, allowing you to play ensemble performances. By
using “MIDI Ensemble,” you can simply connect an
instrument to the MIDI connector and start playing using
MIDI, without having to be concerned about making a lot of
MIDI settings.
The KF-90 features a large-sized display screen, and a
“Touch Panel” that allows you to perform various tasks
merely by touching items displayed on the screen, for easier
viewing and more comfortable operation.
A W id e Va rie ty o f Acco m p a n im e n t
Sty le s w ith th e Au to m a tic
Acco m p a n im e n t Fu n ctio n
The KF-90 features numerous music Styles–approximately
Ma k e Yo u r O w n Au th e n tic En se m b le
So n g s
You can use a variety of recording and editing features to
140 different Styles are provided--and an Automatic
Accompaniment function. You can use these to add the exact
accompaniment you have in mind to your own
performances.
compose your own authentic ensemble tunes.
Ma k in g Use o f Co m m e rcia lly Ava ila b le
Mu sic File s fo r Liste n in g o r Le sso n s
You can use the built-in disk drive to listen to commercial
N a vig a to r Bu tto n s Le t Yo u Ge t Stra ig h t
to W h a t Yo u W a n t to Acco m p lish
There are Navigator buttons for tones, Automatic
Accompaniment, and so on. For example, even if you don't
understand what a certain button does, you can use the Style
Navigator buttons, and just by following the on-screen
instructions, make immediate use of the Automatic
Accompaniment feature and access many other convenient
functions, allowing you to achieve the things you want to do
even more easily.
Ka ra o k e En jo y m e n t
You can connect a microphone and enjoy singing along with
add harmony to the microphone vocals, and even change
Re fin e d a n d Sim p le De sig n
From the tasteful brown tones to real wood used for the
sides, this instrument has a look to fit in naturally with your
room's interior design.
Effe cts Ad d in g Th re e -Dim e n sio n a l
Bre a d th to Yo u r Pe rfo rm a n ce s
(Ad va n ce d 3 D)
You can select parts in Performances and add three-
dimensional breadth to them. This provides the pleasant
effect of “wrapping” your performance within the sound.
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In tro d u ctio n
Ch e ck in g th e In clu d e d Ite m s
● Owner’s Manual
● Power Cord
● Cover
● Screw Set
Screw for the
music stand x 2
● Pedal (DP-6) x 1
● Data Disk x 1
● Music Stand
Knob bolt for the stand
(FPS-9; sold separately) x 2
Ho w to Use Th is Ma n u a l
This owner's manual is organized as follows.
Quick Start
For those just starting out with the KF-90, this volume explains how to make use of the
instrument's various performance features simply and easily. We highly recommend
reading through the Quick Start manual while you play the instrument, as this will allow
you to more fully grasp the kinds of things capable with the KF-90.
Reference
This section explains the functions available with the KF-90 with easy-to-understand screen
shots.
Please refer to the relevant pages for the functions you wish to use.
Refer to the “Contents” when you already know what it is that you want to achieve. If you
want to learn how the KF-90's various buttons work, see “Panel Descriptions.” Also, be sure
to make use of the “Index” at the end of the volume.
Appendices
If the KF-90 does not operate as you expect, read “Troubleshooting” to make sure that your
settings are correct. If an error message appears in the display during operation, consult the
“If this Message Appears on Screen” section to determine the appropriate action. The
appendices also provide other information, including the Tone list, Style list, MIDI
implementation chart, etc.
● Co n ve n tio n s Use d in Th is Ma n u a l
• Button names are enclosed in square brackets“[ ]”, as in [Demo] button.
• On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Exit>.
• The act of lightly contacting the Touch Screen with your finger is called “touching.”
• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.
• An asterisk (*) or a
at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or
N O TE
precaution. These should not be ignored.
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Co n te n ts
Introduction ................................................................................................................7
Checking the Included Items .................................................................................................................... 8
How to Use This Manual........................................................................................................................... 8
Panel Descriptions...................................................................................................13
Before You Play .......................................................................................................16
Connecting the Power Cord.................................................................................................................... 16
Connecting Pedals.................................................................................................................................... 16
Turning the Power On and Off .............................................................................................................. 17
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance ..................................................................................... 17
Connecting a Microphone....................................................................................................................... 18
About the Touch Screen .......................................................................................................................... 18
Basic Screen .................................................................................................................................... 19
Playing the Keyboard ..............................................................................................22
Listening to the Demo Song.................................................................................................................... 22
Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-touch Piano) ...................................................................... 23
Performing with Various Instrument Sounds...................................................................................... 24
Handy Features for Selecting Tones ([Tone Navigator] Button)....................................................... 25
Playing with Accompaniment .................................................................................28
Playing with Automatic Accompaniment ([Style Navigator] Button) ............................................. 28
Recording a Performance .......................................................................................34
Recording a Song ([Composer Navigator] Button) ............................................................................. 34
Recording a Performance with Automatic Accompaniment............................................................. 36
Listening to the Recorded Performance................................................................................................ 38
Using Music Files.....................................................................................................39
Listening to Music Files........................................................................................................................... 39
Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files.............................................................................. 42
Adding the Effects to Your Voice........................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 1 Performance............................................................................................50
Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-touch Piano) ...................................................................... 50
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Play) ............................................... 55
Selecting a Different Tone in the Current Tone Group ........................................................... 56
Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave Shift) .............................................................. 57
Playing Drum Sounds.............................................................................................................................. 58
Playing Effect Sounds................................................................................................................... 59
Adding Reverberation to Sounds (The Reverb Effect)........................................................................ 59
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Contents
Sounding the Metronome........................................................................................................................ 63
Changing the Animation.............................................................................................................. 63
Adjusting the Tempo .................................................................................................................... 64
Changing the Beat of Metronome............................................................................................... 65
Changing How the Metronome Beat (Pattern) Sounds........................................................... 65
Changing the Volume................................................................................................................... 66
About Chords............................................................................................................................................ 68
Playing Chords with Simple Fingering ..................................................................................... 68
Displaying the Chord Fingering On Screen (Chord Finder) .................................................. 69
Playing Sounds with the Left Hand Along with the Automatic Accompaniment......................... 72
Playing Just the Rhythm Pattern ............................................................................................................ 73
Adjusting the Tempo for Automatic Accompaniment ....................................................................... 73
Playing a Music Style (Start/ Stop)......................................................................................................... 74
Starting at the Press of a Button .................................................................................................. 75
Adjusting the Timing During a Performance and Starting Over........................................... 75
Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro ................................................................................ 76
Modifying an Accompaniment .............................................................................................................. 77
Changing the Accompaniment Pattern Within a Song (Fill-In)............................................. 77
Adding Harmony to the Right-hand Part (Melody Intelligence)...................................................... 79
Changing the Volume Balance for the Accompaniment and Keyboard .......................................... 81
Adjusting the Volume of Each Performance Part................................................................................ 81
Chapter 3 Some Handy Features............................................................................83
Playing Back Songs for Practice ............................................................................................................. 83
Adjusting the Tempo ............................................................................................................................... 85
Determining the Tempo Using the Selected Interval............................................................... 86
Playback with No Change in Tempo..................................................................................................... 87
Counting Down Before a Performance Starts ...................................................................................... 88
Preventing the Part to Be Practiced from Sounding............................................................................ 89
Placing a Marker Within a Song............................................................................................................. 90
Placing/ Erasing a Marker Within a Song ................................................................................. 90
Playback from a Marker Location............................................................................................... 91
Moving a Marker........................................................................................................................... 91
Playing Back to the Same Passage Over and Over .............................................................................. 92
Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose)..................................................................... 93
Transposing a song for playback ........................................................................................................... 94
Checking Your Performance On Screen................................................................................................ 95
Specifying the Part to Display ..................................................................................................... 96
Recording Your Playing with Ease ........................................................................................................ 98
Redoing a Recording.............................................................................................................................. 101
Erasing a Recorded Song....................................................................................................................... 102
Erasing the Sound Recorded at Specific Track Buttons......................................................... 102
Changing How Recording Stops.......................................................................................................... 103
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Contents
Recording Songs Starting with Pickups.............................................................................................. 104
Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)..................................... 105
Creating a Rhythm Part with Ease....................................................................................................... 108
Formatting Floppy Disks (Format)........................................................................................... 109
Saving Your Songs on Floppy Disk .......................................................................................... 111
Changing the Order of Songs on Floppy Disk ................................................................................... 114
Chapter 5 Advanced Recording Function ...........................................................115
Selecting the Recording Method .......................................................................................................... 115
Repeatedly Recording Over the Same Location (Loop Recording)..................................... 116
Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording) .......................................... 117
Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)............................................................... 118
Recording with the 16 Track Sequencer .................................................................................. 119
Changing the Settings of Each Part...................................................................................................... 120
Composing a Song That Changes the Beat Partway Through......................................................... 122
Changing a Song’s Basic Tempo .......................................................................................................... 122
Changing the Tempo Within the Song................................................................................................ 123
Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a Song.................................................................... 123
Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular Measure ........................................................................ 123
Chapter 6 Editing Functions .................................................................................124
Canceling an Edit.................................................................................................................................... 124
Copying a Rhythm Pattern ................................................................................................................... 126
Correcting Timing Discrepancies......................................................................................................... 126
Deleting a Specific Measure.................................................................................................................. 127
Inserting a Blank Measure..................................................................................................................... 128
Making a Measure Blank....................................................................................................................... 129
Chapter 7 Using Other Functions.........................................................................132
Saving a User Style................................................................................................................................. 137
Saving on the Floppy Disk......................................................................................................... 137
Deleting a User Style Saved on Floppy Disk .......................................................................... 138
Calling Up User Program ...................................................................................................................... 139
Changing How Button Settings Are Called Up...................................................................... 139
Calling Up Saved User Programs from Floppy Disk............................................................. 140
Erasing a User Program Saved on a Floppy Disk .................................................................. 141
Chapter 8 Changing Various Settings..................................................................142
Changing the Settings for One Touch Piano ...................................................................................... 142
Adding Ambience from Different Venues to Songs (Ambience)......................................... 142
Changing the Tuning.................................................................................................................. 143
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Adjusting Resonance .................................................................................................................. 144
Changing Key Touch (Key Touch) ........................................................................................... 144
Fine Adjustment of the Piano Tone .......................................................................................... 145
Changing the Settings for Automatic Accompaniment.................................................................... 145
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point....................................................................................... 145
Changing the Chord Tone and Bass Tone............................................................................... 146
Canceling the Chord Intelligence Function............................................................................. 147
Changing the settings for Score screen ............................................................................................... 149
Changing the Tone Set When Playing Back a Song .......................................................................... 149
Changing the Settings for the Marker and the Count Sound .......................................................... 150
Playing the Count Sound at Each Repetition .......................................................................... 150
Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure......................................................................... 150
Adjusting the Standard Pitch (Master Tuning).................................................................................. 151
Changing the Bend Range..................................................................................................................... 152
Changing the Screen Settings ............................................................................................................... 153
Hiding the On-screen Lyrics...................................................................................................... 153
Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen........................................................................................ 153
Maintaining Settings After the Power Is Turned Off (Memory Backup)....................................... 154
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)................................................................................... 154
Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices..............................................................156
Synchronizing with Connected MIDI Devices................................................................................... 159
Connecting a Computer ........................................................................................................................ 161
Appendices.............................................................................................................162
Tone List....................................................................................................................................... 166
Chord List..................................................................................................................................... 178
Important Notes on Combining the KF-90 and FPS-9 .............................................................. 193
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● Re a r Pa n e l
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[Power] Switch
AC Inlet
Pedal Jacks
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Mic
Volume Knob
2
Mic In Jack
3
When connected to Damper, the pedal functions as a damper
pedal.
7
Line In Jacks
You can connect audio equipment or other digital
instruments and hear them through the KF-90's speakers
When connected to Sostenuto, the pedal functions as a
sostenuto pedal.
8
Line Out Jacks
When connected to Soft, the pedal functions as a soft pedal.
You can use these to play the notes from the KF-90 on an
audio device or record what you play on a tape recorder
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MIDI Out/In Connectors
Connect between these and external MIDI instruments to
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Computer
Computer Switch
Switches the connections for the MIDI connectors and the
Also, this switch is set to Mac, PC-1, or PC-2 according to the
type computer that's connected.
Computer Connector
You can connect a computer to this jack to exchange
* You can' t use the MIDI Out/In connector and the Computer
connector at the same time.
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● Fro n t Pa n e l
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Disk Drive
11 Bwd[
] Button
You can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs
Rewinds the song.
12 Fwd[ ] Button
Fast-forwards the song.
13 Reset[ ] Button
2
[Volume] Knob
[Brilliance] Knob
[Reverb] Knob
[Balance] Knob
3
Sets the position from which playback will begin to the start
of the song.
4
14 Stop[
] Button
Pressed to stop playback or recording.
5
15 Play[ ] Button
Starts playback or recording for a song.
16 Rec[ ] Button
Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the
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[Part Balance] Button
Puts the keyboard in record standby mode.
Use this button to adjust the relative volumes of each of the
parts played in the Automatic Accompaniment, the
percussion or effects sounds played with the keyboard, and
Arranger Section
17 Style Orchestrator [-] [+] Buttons
Used to change the arrangement type for automatic
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[Demo] Button
Press this to hear an internal demo song and to view the KF-
18 [Sync/Reset] Button
This setting simultaneously starts the Automatic
Accompaniment when any key in the left side of the
button while Automatic Accompaniment is being played,
you can restart with the accompaniment synchronized
8
[User Program] Button
Stores the selected functions and states of the buttons. It can
Composer Section
9
[Song/Disk] Button
19 [Count Down] Button
This can be used to make settings for the disk, such as saving
20 Beat Indicator
10 [Composer Navigator] Button
This lights up in correspondence with the beat of the selected
song or accompaniment.
You can select convenient functions for playing back,
21 Tempo [-] [+] Buttons
Press the [-] and [+] buttons at the same time to return to the
basic tempo.
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22 Fill In
30 [Drums/SFX] Button
Changes the keyboard to play percussion and effect sounds
[To Variation] Button
Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes
31 [Melody Intelligence] Button
Adds harmony to the sounds played with the keyboard
[To Original] Button
Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes
32 [Advanced 3D] Button
When performing along with the automatic accompaniment
or the internal songs, you can add three-dimensional breadth
23 Intro/Ending [1] [2] Buttons
Play an intro or ending during automatic accompaniment
33 [Vocal Effect] Button
24 [Start/Stop] Button
Applies a variety of effects to vocals from the microphone
Music Style Section
25 Touch Screen
34 Music Style Buttons
This lets you perform a variety of operations just by touching
26 Value [-] [+] Buttons / Dial
35 [User/Disk] Button
You can use this to change on-screen values or select various
items.
27 [Metronome] Button
36 [Style Navigator] Button
Activates the built-in metronome. And you can change the
Press this button to select convenient functions when
performing with Automatic Accompaniment or when
28 [Transpose] Button
Tone Select Section
29 One Touch Program
[Piano] Button
37 Tone Select Buttons
Selects the kinds of sounds (Tone groups) played by the
Changes the keyboard to a piano sound and makes the
38 [Tone Navigator] Button
You can select convenient functions for selecting tones
[Arranger] Button
Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic
39 [Function] Button
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Expression Pedal
(EV-5)
Pedal Switch
(DP-6)
When connected to the Damper jack, the pedal can be
used as a damper pedal.
1 . Using the supplied screws, fasten the music stand
to the back of the KF-90 as illustrated.
When connected to Sostenuto, the pedal can be used as a
sostenuto pedal.
Turn the screws clockwise to tighten them.
When connected to Soft, the pedal can be used as a soft
pedal.
2 . To remove the music stand, support it with one
hand while loosening the screws.
* Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on
may cause the pedal’s effect to be applied without stopping. Be
sure to switch off the power to the unit before attempting to
disconnect or connect a pedal cord.
* Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music
stand.
* When attaching the music stand, support it firmly with one
hand to make sure that you do not drop it.
Da m p e r Pe d a l
Use this pedal to sustain the sound.
Be careful, so you do not get your fingers pinched.
While the pedal is depressed, long lingering reverberations
continue to be added to the sound after you release from the
keys. When you depress the damper pedal on an acoustic
piano, the sound from the strings that were struck resonates
with other strings, adding rich reverberations and broadness
to the sound. You can adjust this resonance (Sympathetic
Resonance) when the damper pedal is depressed.
● You can vary the amount of resonance applied when the
* Do not apply excessive force to the installed music stand.
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Rear Panel
So ste n u to Pe d a l
When this pedal is depressed, reverberations are applied
only to the keys being played at that time.
So ft Pe d a l
This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that
is not as strong as when otherwise played with the
equivalent strength. This is the same function as the left
pedal of an acoustic piano.
* Be sure to use the supplied power cord.
1 . Connect the supplied power cord to the AC inlet
● When connected to the Sostenuto jack or the Soft jack, you can
also assign other functions to the connected pedal. For more
● By providing two more pedals, you can use three pedals at the
same time. If you wish to purchase the optional pedal (DP-2/
DP-6), please contact the dealer where you purchased the
keyboard.
on the back of the piano.
2 . Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
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● You' ll be able to change the pitch smoothly using the "Glide"
EV-5 Expression Pedal (sold separately) to the Sostenuto or
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