Roland Electronic Keyboard DP 990 User Guide

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p. 27  
Play various sounds  
The DP-990 contains more than three hundred sounds for you to enjoy playing.  
p. 28  
Adjust the keyboard touch  
You can adjust the keyboard touch sensitivity to suit your own playing strength.  
p. 32  
Change the tuning of the keyboard  
You can use the “Keyboard Transpose” function to transpose the pitch of the keyboard.  
You can also change the temperament to play Baroque music and other classical music  
using historically correct tunings (p. 70).  
p. 33  
Play duets  
You can divide the keyboard into left and right regions and play them as though there  
were two pianos.  
p. 39  
Use the metronome  
You can perform while listening to a metronome.  
Adjust the brightness of the sound  
p. 20  
p. 29  
The DP-990 makes it easy for you to adjust the brightness of the sound.  
Make the sound deeper  
You can produce the natural resonance and spaciousness that is characteristic of  
a grand piano.  
p. 30  
Make the sound more lively  
You can make the sound clearer and more lively.  
Add reverberation to the sound  
p. 31  
You can add reverberation (reverb) to simulate the sensation of playing in a concert hall.  
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Play back the demo songs  
p. 24  
p. 42  
The DP-990 contains seven demo songs for each sound.  
Play back the internal songs  
The DP-990 contains 65 piano songs.  
For the titles of the internal songs, refer to “Internal song list” (p. 97).  
Play back parts separately  
You can choose to have the right hand, left hand, or accompaniment part be played  
back while you practice a different part.  
p. 46  
p. 23  
Play back songs from a CD  
By connecting a commercially available USB-compatible CD drive, you can use the  
DP-990 to play back commercial music CDs or CD-ROMs that contain SMF music data.  
p. 51  
Record your own performances  
It’s easy to record what you play. Such recordings give you an opportunity to  
evaluate your own performances. You can also record each hand separately.  
p. 60  
Save your performances  
Songs you record can be saved in internal memory, USB memory (sold separately),  
or on a floppy disk (sold separately).  
p. 81  
Disable the panel buttons  
You can enable Panel Lock so that the buttons will be inoperable. This is a convenient  
way to prevent unintended changes in settings while you’re performing.  
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Introduction  
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the DP-990. To ensure that you obtain  
the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the DP-990’s functionality, please  
read this owner’s manual carefully.  
About the Manual  
You should first read the “Before You Play” section of the owner’s manual (this  
document). This explains how to connect the AC adaptor and turn on the power.  
This owner’s manual explains everything from basic operations that use the DP-990’s  
playback functions to more advanced operations, such as using the DP-990 to record a  
song.  
Conventions in this Manual  
In order to explain the operations as clearly as possible, this manual uses the following  
conventions.  
• Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button or a knob, such as the  
[Piano] button.  
NOTE  
• Lines that begin with  
to read.  
or an asterisk * are cautionary statements that you must be sure  
• The numbers of pages that you can turn to for additional, related information are given like  
this: (p. **).  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 8), and  
“Important Notes” (p. 11). 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 © 2007 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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Introduction  
Main Features  
Piano sounds with rich resonance and wide expressive range  
This instrument features a piano sound generator that utilizes stereo sampling, so it is  
capable of faithfully recreating the sound of a high-quality concert grand piano,  
realistically reproducing even the finest details, including the sound of the hammers  
striking the strings. With a maximum polyphony of 128 notes, it has ample capability  
even for performances that make full use of pedaling.  
More than three hundred different sounds covering not only piano but a wide range of  
instruments are built-in. You can also play drum sets from the keyboard.  
The playing feel of a grand piano  
The Progressive Hammer Action II (PHA II) action gives you a weighty playing feel in the  
low register while becoming lighter in the high register, replicating the authentic feel of  
a piano. The distinctive sense of click (escapement) that you experience when softly  
playing a piano note is also accurately simulated, ensuring a high degree of playability.  
The pedal position is detected smoothly, allowing you to vary the effect by the changing  
the depth to which you press the pedal. You can take advantage of the way in which  
subtle differences in pedaling will affect the sound.  
Compact Design  
The simple design 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 1 feet, allows it to fit in perfectly with  
other furniture.  
The versatile functionality you expect from a digital piano  
Replicating the ambience of a concert hall  
In addition to a high-quality reverb effect, these instruments also feature a 3D Sound  
Control function, which replicates the spatial depth of a full concert grand piano, and a  
Dynamic Sound Control function, which enhances the consistency and power of the  
sound. Even when performing through headphones, you can use these effects to enjoy  
sounds with superb presence.  
Convenient functions to help you practice, and built-in piano songs with  
accompaniment  
A metronome function, a three-track recorder, and internal preset songs with orchestral  
accompaniment, making this electronic piano an excellent choice for piano lessons.  
Performing and saving data  
The data you’ve recorded using the recorder can be saved using a separately sold floppy  
disk drive or USB memory. In addition to a floppy disk drive or USB memory, you can  
also connect a commercially available USB-type CD drive and play back SMF music  
data, music CDs, or audio files. SMF music data from USB memory, a floppy disk, or CD-  
ROM can also be saved in internal memory.  
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Introduction ................................................ 4  
Conventions in this Manual......................................4  
(Twin Piano Mode) ..............................................34  
Front Panel ..............................................................14  
Changing the Tempo ............................................39  
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (sold separately).......22  
Listening to Each Part Separately................................46  
Music CDs...........................................................47  
Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)..........48  
Recording Your Keyboard Performance.......................52  
Performing................................................ 27  
Saving Your Performance ..........................60  
Performing with a Variety of Sounds ...........................27  
(Dynamics Sound Control) ........................................30  
Various Settings ........................................66  
Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) ...........31  
Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect.......................31  
Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose)......32  
Basic Operation in Function Mode .............................66  
Changing How Grand Space is Applied (3D Mode).67  
Keyboard Settings ....................................................68  
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Contents  
(Transpose Mode).................................................68  
Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones  
Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force  
Remembering the Settings (Memory Backup)................80  
Pedal Settings ..........................................................69  
Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)...............................81  
Changing How the Pedals Work (Center/Left Pedal  
Connecting to Other Devices ......................82  
Connecting to Audio Equipment.................................82  
(Master Tuning) ....................................................70  
Playing Sounds of an Audio Device through  
the DP-990..........................................................83  
Adjusting the Tuning (Temperament)........................70  
Stretched Tuning...................................................71  
Connecting to MIDI Devices.......................................84  
(MIDI Sequencer) to the DP-990 .............................84  
Producing Sympathetic Resonance When You Press the  
by Playing the DP-990 ..........................................84  
Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys  
Main Specifications..................................101  
Index ......................................................103  
Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released  
Changing the Sound of the Metronome  
Count-down Setting...................................................73  
(Countdown)........................................................73  
Selecting the Part that Will Begin the Count-down  
Switching the Part that Will be Muted When You  
MIDI Settings............................................................75  
Sequencer (Local Control)......................................75  
(Composer MIDI Out)............................................76  
Using the V-LINK Function (V-LINK)..........................77  
Changing the External Memory Setting  
(External Memory Mode).......................................78  
Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain)........................78  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
The  
symbol alerts the user to important instructions or  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of death or severe injury  
should the unit be used improperly.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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.  
Connect the AC adaptor to an outlet of the correct  
voltage  
Before using this unit, make sure to read the instruc-  
tions below, and the Owner’s Manual.  
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Do not disassemble or modify  
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  
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its  
AC adaptor.  
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Do not repair or replace parts  
damage, malfunction, or electric shock  
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Use only the included power cord  
Never attempt to repair this device or replace  
parts. If repair or part replacement should become  
necessary, you must contact your dealer or a  
Roland service center.  
You must use only the power cord included with the  
device. Do not use the included power cord with  
any other device.  
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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects  
on it  
Do not use or store in the following types of  
locations  
• Locations of extremely high temperature (such as  
in direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or on  
a device that generates heat)  
• Near moisture (such as in a bathroom, near a  
sink, or on a wet floor) or in locations of high  
humidity  
Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place  
heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so will  
damage the power cord, and may cause short  
circuits or faulty connections, possibly resulting in  
fire or electrical shock.  
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Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable  
number of other devices  
• Locations exposed to rain  
• Locations of excessive dust  
• Locations subject to heavy vibration  
Do not connect excessive numbers of electrical  
devices to a single power outlet. In particular,  
when using a power strip, exceeding the rated  
capacity (watts/amps) of the power strip may  
cause heat to be generated, possibly melting the  
cable.  
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Do not place in an unstable location  
Do not place this device on an unstable stand or a  
tilted surface. You must place it in a stable and  
level location.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
Avoid extended use at high volume  
This device, either by itself or used in conjunction  
with headphones, amps, and/or speakers, is  
capable of producing volume levels that can cause  
permanent hearing damage. If you experience  
impaired hearing or ringing in your ears, immedi-  
ately stop using the device and consult a medical  
specialist.  
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Do not insert foreign objects  
Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects,  
coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device.  
This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions.  
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Turn off the power if an abnormality or  
malfunction occurs  
Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC  
adaptor from the outlet, and contact your dealer or  
a service center to have the device serviced.  
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the  
plug has been damaged  
• The device produces smoke or an unusual smell  
• A foreign object enters the device, or liquid  
spills into the device  
• The device becomes wet (by rain, etc.)  
• An abnormality or malfunction occurs in the device  
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Do not allow children to use without supervision  
In households with children, take particular care  
against tampering. If children are to use this device,  
they must be supervised or guided by an adult.  
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Do not drop or subject to strong impact  
Do not drop this device or subject it to strong  
impact.  
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Do not use overseas  
If you wish to use this device overseas, please  
contact your dealer or a service center.  
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Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player or  
DVD player  
If you attempt to play back a CD-ROM in a conventional  
audio CD player or DVD player, the resulting high  
volume may damage your hearing or your speakers.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
Place in a well ventilated location  
Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet before  
cleaning  
When using this device and AC adaptor, ensure  
that it is placed in a well ventilated location.  
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and  
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 18).  
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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting  
the power cord  
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If there is a possibility of lightning strike,  
disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet  
Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor  
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an  
outlet or this unit.  
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in  
outlet.  
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Periodically wipe the dust off the AC adaptor plug  
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Cautions when opening/closing the lid  
At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC  
adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe  
all dust and other accumulations away from its  
prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the  
power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused  
for an extended period of time. Any accumulation  
of dust between the power plug and the power  
outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.  
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Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not  
get your fingers pinched (p. 19). Adult supervision is  
recommended whenever small children use the unit.  
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Keep small items out of the reach of children  
To prevent small items such as the following from  
being swallowed accidentally, keep them out of the  
reach of children.  
Manage cables for safety  
• Included items  
Ensure that the connected cables are organized  
and managed in a safe manner. In particular,  
place the cables out of reach of children.  
• Stand assembly screws  
• Stand support fixture screws  
• Cord clamp  
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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device  
• Wing nut for headphone hook  
• Removed parts  
• Volume knob  
Do not stand on this device, or place heavy objects  
on it.  
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Beware of burns  
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Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with  
wet hands  
The area around the DC In jack and the cable  
hook on the rear panel will reach a high temper-  
ature; be careful to avoid burning yourself.  
Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet  
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an  
outlet or this unit.  
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Cautions when moving this device  
When moving this device, please check the  
following cautions. Then, make sure that at least  
two persons work together in lifting and carrying  
the device, all the while making sure to keep it  
level. When doing so, be careful not to pinch your  
hands or drop the device on your feet.  
• Make sure that the screws that hold together the  
stand have not become loose. If any are loose,  
tighten them firmly.  
• Disconnect the power cord.  
• Disconnect external devices.  
• Spread a piece of cloth between the keyboard  
and the lid (music stand) before you close the  
lid.  
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Important Notes  
In addition to the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” listed on page 8, please observe the following cautions.  
Power Supply  
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface  
on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or  
mar the surface.  
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet  
to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make  
sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.  
• Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an  
inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave  
oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric  
motor. Depending on how the other device is used, power  
supply noise could cause this device to malfunction or produce  
noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet,  
please connect this device via a power supply noise filter.  
Care  
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long  
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause  
for concern.  
• For everyday care, wipe with a soft, dry cloth, or use a  
moistened, tightly wrung-out cloth to remove dirt. Wooden  
parts must be wiped in the direction of the grain, applying  
equal pressure to the entire part. Forcefully scrubbing the  
same location repeatedly may damage the finish.  
Part of the finish may adhere to the wiping cloth, but this  
will not affect the finish.  
• Before you make connections, you must switch off the power  
on all devices to prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage.  
Location  
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol,  
since these can cause deformation or color change.  
• If this device is placed near devices that contain large  
transformers, such as power amps, hum may be induced in  
this device. If this occurs, move this device farther away or  
change its orientation.  
Servicing  
• If you return this device for servicing, the contents of  
memory may be lost. Please store important contents on  
USB memory, or make a note of the contents. We take  
utmost care to preserve the contents of memory when  
performing service, but there may be cases when the stored  
content cannot be recovered because the memory section  
has malfunctioned. Please be aware that we cannot accept  
responsibility for the recovery of lost memory content or for  
any consequences of such loss.  
• If this device is operated near a television or radio, color  
distortion may be seen in the television screen or noise may  
be heard from the radio. If this occurs, move this device  
farther away.  
• Keep your cell phone powered off or at a sufficient distance  
from this device. If a cell phone is nearby, noise may be  
heard when a call is received or initiated, or during  
conversation.  
• Do not leave this device in direct sunlight, near devices that  
produce heat, or in a closed-up automobile. Do not allow  
illumination devices operated in close proximity (such as a  
piano light) or powerful spotlights to shine on the same  
location on this device for an extended time. This can cause  
deformation or color change.  
Other Cautions  
• Stored content may be lost due to a malfunction of the  
device or because of inadvertent operation. You should  
back up important content on USB memory as a safeguard  
against such loss  
• If you move this device between locations of radically different  
temperature or humidity, water droplets (condensation) may  
form inside the device. Using the device in this condition will  
cause malfunctions, so please allow several hours for the  
condensation to disappear before you use the device.  
• We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any  
content lost from internal memory or USB memory, or for  
the consequences of such loss.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, knobs, or  
input/output jacks, since this may cause malfunctions.  
• Do not allow items made of rubber or vinyl to remain on  
top of this device for an extended time. This can cause  
deformation or color change.  
• When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug  
(not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken  
connections.  
• Do not leave objects on top of the keyboard. This can  
cause malfunctions such as failure to sound.  
• Please enjoy your music in ways that do not inconvenience  
other people nearby, and pay particular attention to the  
volume at nighttime. Using headphones will allow you to  
enjoy music without having to be concerned about others.  
• Do not affix adhesive labels to this device. The exterior  
finish may be damaged when you remove the labels.  
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Important Notes  
Floppy Disk Handling  
(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)  
• 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.  
• 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:  
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.  
• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.  
• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes  
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle).  
• If using the music rest, do not apply excessive force to it.  
• Some connection cables contain a resistor. Do not connect  
such cables to this device. Doing so may make the volume  
extremely low or inaudible. Please use connection cables  
not containing a resistor.  
• Do not insert your finger into the bass reflex port (hole) of  
the speaker box. The edge of the wood may injure you.  
Recommended temperature range: 10–50 degrees C  
(50–122 degrees F).  
• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,  
such as those generated by loudspeakers.  
• Never insert foreign objects (flammable material, coins,  
wire, etc.) into the bass reflex port (hole) of the speaker  
box. Doing so may cause damage or malfunctions.  
• 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.  
fig.DiskProtect.e.eps  
Rear side of the disk  
Write  
(can write new data onto disk)  
Write Protect Tab  
Protect  
(prevents writing to disk)  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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Important Notes  
USB Memory Handling  
Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs)  
• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way  
in.  
• When handling the discs, please observe the following.  
• Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc.  
• Do not use in dusty areas.  
• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed  
vehicle.  
• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or  
allow them to become dirty.  
• USB memory is made using high-precision electronic  
components, so please observe the following points when  
handling it.  
• To prevent damage from static electrical charges,  
discharge any static electricity that might be present in  
your body before handling USB memory.  
• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal  
object.  
• Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong  
impact.  
• Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in  
locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage  
temperature: 0–50 degrees C)  
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded  
surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may  
not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a  
commercially available CD cleaner.  
• Keep the disc in the case.  
• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.  
• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.  
• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside  
to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.  
• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any  
kind.  
• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.  
• Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.  
• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper  
reading and writing of data, and may further result in  
malfunction.  
• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with  
the external memory connector and insert it without using  
excessive force. The external memory connector may be  
damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB  
memory.  
• Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire,  
coins, other types of device) into the external memory  
connector. Doing so will damage the external memory  
connector.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB  
memory.  
• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period  
of time, close the USB memory cover.  
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Names of Things and What They Do  
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
Front Panel  
1
6
[Power] switch  
[Transpose] button  
Turns the power on/off (p. 20).  
Transposes the keyboard and/or song (p. 32).  
By holding down this button and pressing the [Split]  
button, you can adjust the volume balance between the  
two sounds when using Dual performance (p. 36).  
2
3
4
[Volume] knob  
Adjusts the overall volume of the DP-990 (p. 20).  
If headphones are connected, this adjusts the  
headphone volume (p. 21).  
7
8
9
[Split] button  
Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand  
areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each  
area (p. 37).  
[Brilliance] button  
Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 20).  
You can also set a number of different functions when  
this button and the [3D] button are held down (p. 66).  
[Twin Piano] button  
Divides the keyboard into two separate sections,  
allowing two people to perform in the same registers (p.  
33).  
[3D] button  
Adds a sense of depth to the sound (p. 29).  
By holding down this button and pressing the [Reverb]  
button to change the setting, you can make the sound  
more expressive (p. 30).  
TONE buttons  
Here you can select the sound (tone group) you’ll hear  
when you play the keyboard (p. 27).  
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[Reverb] button  
Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear  
when performing in a concert hall (p. 31).  
Disabling the panel buttons  
By using the Panel Lock function you can disable all of the buttons. This allows you to prevent unintended changes in  
the settings during a performance. For details, refer to “Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)” (p. 81).  
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10  
11  
13  
14 15  
16 17  
12  
18  
19  
10  
15  
[
] (+) button  
Turns the metronome on/off (p. 39).  
You can select the next song by pressing this button  
If you hold down this button while a song is playing, the  
song will be fast-forwarded (p. 43).  
This also lets you sound a count before the song begins,  
so that you can match the timing of your playing to the  
song (p. 41).  
Use this button to select variations of the sound you’re  
playing on the keyboard (p. 27).  
This button is also used to edit various values.  
11  
12  
[Tempo/Beat] button  
Here you can adjust the tempo and beat of the  
metronome (p. 39).  
16  
[
Use this button to play/stop an internal preset song or a  
song you’ve recorded (p. 42).  
This button is also used to begin recording your  
performance (p. 51).  
Display  
This shows the sound number, song number, tempo, time  
signature, and the value of various settings.  
17  
18  
[
] (Rec) button  
13  
14  
[Int Song/Ext Song] button  
This lets you select the song to play back (p. 42).  
This lets you record your own performance into the DP-  
990 (p. 51).  
[
] (–) button  
Track buttons  
You can select the preceding song by pressing this  
If you hold down this button while a song is playing, the  
song will be rewound (p. 43).  
Use this button to select variations of the sound you’re  
playing on the keyboard (p. 27).  
You can use these buttons to play back or record your  
performance separately for each hand (p. 46, p. 54).  
The right-hand performance of internal preset songs is  
to the [Left] button, and the remaining parts of the  
performance to the [Accomp] button.  
You can listen to the demo songs by holding down the  
[Right] button and pressing the [Key Touch] button (p.  
24).  
This button is also used to edit various values.  
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[Key Touch] button  
This lets you adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard  
(p. 28).  
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Rear Panel  
fig.Rearpanel-e.eps  
23  
24  
25  
20  
21  
22  
20  
21  
MIDI In/Out connectors  
You can connect these to external MIDI devices to  
transfer performance data (p. 84).  
Input jacks (L/Mono, R)  
Here you can connect an audio device or another  
electronic musical instrument, and listen to the connected  
device through the DP-990’s speakers (p. 83).  
22  
Output jacks (L/Mono, R)  
You can connect an audio device or external powered  
23  
24  
Dc In (DC Inlet)  
Cord hook  
Use this to fix in place the cord from the supplied AC  
adaptor (p. 18).  
25  
Pedal connector  
Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this  
connector (p. 18).  
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Bottom Panel (Front Left)  
Bottom Panel (Front Right)  
HP-203BotomPanel1.eps  
HP-203BotomPanel2.eps  
26  
27  
27  
External Memory connector  
26  
Phones jacks  
Here you can connect USB memory, a floppy disk drive,  
or a CD drive, and play back stored songs (p. 42).  
You can also use USB memory to save a song you’ve  
recorded on the DP-990 (p. 62).  
Here you can connect headphones. The DP-990 lets you  
use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p. 21).  
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Before You Play  
Getting Ready to Play  
Connecting the Pedal Cord  
1. Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal jack on  
the rear panel of DP-990, at the rear.  
fig.00-01  
008c  
NOTE  
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  
924  
NOTE  
Connecting the AC Adaptor  
To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit  
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid  
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the  
power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the  
illustration.  
Even if the cord is fastened, strong tension applied to the  
cord may cause it to be damaged or broken. Be careful  
not to pull the cord accidentally, or to apply strong  
pressure to it.  
921  
NOTE  
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or  
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off  
the power on all devices before making any connections.  
1. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and AC cord.  
fig.00-02.e  
927  
Power cord  
NOTE  
Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you  
may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive  
that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch  
this device or the metal portions of other objects  
connected to it. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical  
charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are  
concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see  
figure) with an external ground. When the unit is  
grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the  
particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the  
connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on  
the “Information” page.  
AC adaptor  
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In jack on  
the rear panel.  
3. As shown in the diagram, loop the AC adaptor  
cord around the cord hook to fasten it in place.  
fig.00-01.e  
Rear panel  
Cord hook  
Unsuitable places for connection  
• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)  
• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)  
• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be  
dangerous in the event of lightning)  
Ground terminal  
4. Plug the Power cord into a power outlet.  
If necessary, secure the AC adaptor cord with the cord  
clamps (leaflet: Assembling the DP-990).  
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Before You Play  
Closing the Lid  
Opening and Closing the Lid  
1. When closing the lid, be sure to close the  
NOTE  
music rest and open the blind.  
Always use two hands to open and close the lid.  
Although the DP-990’s lid is designed to close slowly and  
gently when it is released, the lid immediately closes if it  
has been opened only slightly. Take care not to allow  
your fingers to become pinched by the lid.  
fig.lidclose1  
Blind  
Music Rest  
Opening the Lid  
1. Grasp and lift the lid with both hands.  
fig.lidopen1  
2. Grasp and gently lower the lid with both  
hands.  
fig.lidclose2  
NOTE  
Adult supervision is recommended whenever small  
children use the unit.  
2. Close the blind and open the music rest as  
shown in the figure.  
fig.lidopen2  
NOTE  
Blind  
If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed  
first to prevent accidents. In addition, do not hold onto the  
lid when moving or setting up the instrument.  
Music Rest  
NOTE  
When opening and closing the lid, take care not to allow  
your fingers to become pinched in the gap.  
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fig.lidcaution  
Turning the Power On/Off  
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume  
and Brilliance  
Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or  
the playback volume of an internal song or USB memory song.  
If headphones are connected, use the [VOLUME] knob to  
adjust the headphone volume.  
Once you’ve got everything connected properly, you  
NOTE  
can turn on the power using the following procedure. If  
you fail to perform these steps in the correct order, you  
risk causing a malfunction or damaging your speakers.  
Turning the Power On  
1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall  
1. Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the  
volume.  
left to minimize the volume.  
Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to  
produce sound.  
Turning the knob toward the right will increase the  
volume, and turning it toward the left will decrease the  
volume.  
2. Press the [Power] switch.  
Lower  
position  
Min  
Max  
ON  
Adjusting the brightness of the sound  
1. Press the [Brilliance] button so it’s lit.  
The power will turn on, and the [Piano] button will light.  
After a brief interval, you’ll be able to produce sounds  
by playing the keyboard.  
Due to a circuitry protection feature, this unit requires  
a few moments after power is turned on before it is  
NOTE  
2. While holding down the [Brilliance] button, use  
ready for normal operation.  
the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the brightness of  
the sound.  
3. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.  
Turning the Power Off  
Press the [+] button to make the sound brighter.  
Press the [-] button to make the sound more mellow.  
Setting  
-10– -1, 1–10  
1. Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the  
left to minimize the volume.  
If you press the [Brilliance] button so it’s no longer  
lighted, the sound will return to its original brightness.  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store  
this setting in internal memory (p. 80).  
2. Press the [Power] switch.  
The screen goes blank and the power is turned off.  
Upward  
position  
OFF  
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Before You Play  
About the Pedals  
Listening through Headphones  
The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them  
You can use headphones to enjoy the DP-990 without  
disturbing those around you, such as at night. Since the DP-  
990 has two headphone jacks, two people can also use  
headphones simultaneously.  
mainly when playing piano.  
fig.Pedals-e.eps  
If you’re using only one set of headphones, you may connect  
them to either of the two headphone jacks.  
fig.Headphones-e.eps  
Soft Pedal  
Sostenuto Pedal  
Damper Pedal  
Damper Pedal (right pedal)  
Use this pedal to sustain the sound.  
While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an  
extended time even if you release your fingers from the  
keyboard.  
The length of sustain will change subtly depending on how  
deeply you press the pedal.  
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will  
cause the strings for notes other than the ones you actually  
producing a rich resonance. The DP-990 simulates this  
sympathetic vibration (damper resonance).  
Headphones  
You can modify the sound of the sympathetic  
vibration. Refer to p. 72.  
1. Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack  
located at the left of the DP-990’s bottom  
panel.  
Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)  
The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will  
be sustained.  
If headphones are connected, no sound will be output  
from the DP-990’s speakers.  
2. Use the DP-990’s [VOLUME] knob (p. 20) to  
Soft Pedal (left pedal)  
adjust the headphone volume.  
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.  
Cautions when Using Headphones  
To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors,  
avoid rough handling. When using headphones, mainly  
try to handle either the plug or the headset.  
which you press the pedal.  
• Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a  
device is already turned up when you plug them in.  
Minimize the volume before you plug in the headphones.  
You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal  
and the soft pedal. Refer to “Changing How the  
Pedals Work (Center/Left Pedal Function)” (p. 69).  
• Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but  
may also strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at an  
appropriate volume.  
If you disconnect the pedal cable from the DP-990  
NOTE  
while the power is turned on, the pedal effect will  
remain applied. You must connect or disconnect the  
pedal cable while the DP-990’s power is switched  
off.  
• Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4” phone plug.  
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Before You Play  
Using the Headphone Hook  
Using External Memory  
A song you’ve recorded on the DP-990 can be saved by  
copying it to separately sold USB memory (p. 62).  
You can also save songs to a floppy disk using a separately  
sold floppy disk drive.  
Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang  
them on the headphone hook of the DP-990.  
Attaching the Headphone Hook  
You can also play back SMF music data or audio files (p. 44)  
saved on USB memory or a floppy disk.  
1. Press and twist the headphone hook included  
with the DP-990 into the hole in the bottom left  
of the DP-990 (refer to the figure below).  
Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available  
NOTE  
from Roland. Proper operation cannot be  
guaranteed if other USB device is used.  
2. Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure  
the headphone hook.  
fig.HeadphonHook.eps  
Connecting USB Memory (sold separately)  
1. Connect the USB memory to the External  
Memory connector at the right of the DP-990’s  
bottom panel.  
fig.ConnectUSBMem.eps  
Headphone Hook  
Do not hang anything other than headphones on the  
NOTE  
headphone hook. Doing so may damage the  
instrument or the hook.  
firmly in place.  
If you’re using new USB memory, you’ll need to  
initialize (format) it on the DP-990. For details, refer  
to Initializing the USB memory (p. 60).  
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive (sold  
separately)  
Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure, using  
the mounting holes on the DP-990’s bottom panel.  
*
For details of the attachment, refer to the owner’s manual of the  
floppy disk drive.  
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Before You Play  
By connecting a commercially available CD drive that is USB-  
compatible, you can use the DP-990 to play back ordinary  
music CDs or songs from a CD-ROM that contains SMF music  
files (p. 42).  
such as a “Center Cancel” function, which minimizes the vocal  
portion of commercially available CDs so that you can sing the  
vocal yourself (p. 50), and a “Melody Guide” function, which  
mutes the melody portion of SMF music files so that you can  
play it yourself (p. 46).  
Connecting a CD Drive (sold separately)  
*
CD drives that draw their power from the USB connector cannot  
be used.  
1. Switch off the power to the DP-990 and the CD  
drive to be connected.  
2. Connect the USB cable included with the CD  
drive to the External Memory connector on the  
DP-990.  
*
You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold  
by Roland.  
CD Drive  
(Sold Separately)  
USB Cable  
3. Turn on the power to this instrument.  
Precautions Concerning Use of the CD  
4. Turn on the power to the connected CD drive.  
• You cannot play back CD-R/RW disks to which audio  
tracks have been added or CDs containing both audio  
tracks and data (CD Extra).  
For information on how to perform the following CD-  
drive operations, refer to the owner’s manual for the  
NOTE  
drive.  
• The DP-990 is capable of playing back only commercial  
CDs that conform the official standards—those that carry  
the “COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.  
• Switching the power on and off  
• Inserting and ejecting a CD  
• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that  
incorporate copyright protection technology and other  
non-standard CDs cannot be guaranteed.  
Installing the CD Drive Holder (sold  
separately)  
• For more detailed information on audio discs featuring  
copyright protection technology and other non-standard  
CDs, please consult the disc vendor.  
Attach the CD drive holder as shown the figure, using  
the mounting holes on the DP-990’s bottom panel.  
• You cannot save songs to CDs, and you cannot delete  
songs recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you cannot format  
CDs.  
CD drives of the following sizes cannot be attached  
NOTE  
A list of the CD drives that have been tested and  
found to be compatible is available on the Roland  
website.  
to the piano using the CD drive holder. You will  
need to place such drives on a table or other  
surface.  
http://www.roland.com/  
• Width greater than 150 mm (5-15/16 inches)  
• Depth greater than 170 mm (6-3/4 inches)  
• Thickness (height) greater than 25 mm (1 inches)  
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Listening to Demo Songs  
Listening to the Tone Demo Songs  
Now, try listening to demo songs.  
The DP-990 comes with seven demo songs.  
The six Tone buttons and the [Twin Piano] button are each assigned one demo song.  
All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private,  
personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
No MIDI data for the music that is played will be output.  
fig.Panel-Demo-e.eps  
1. Hold down the [Right] button and press the [Key Touch] button.  
The indicators for the six Tone buttons, [Twin Piano], and [Split] buttons flash.  
The following appears in the display.  
fig.d-dEn.eps  
Button with tone demo  
[Piano]  
Demo content  
Piano tone demo song  
[E. Piano]  
[Organ]  
E.piano tone demo song  
Organ tone demo song  
[Strings]  
[Voice]  
Strings tone demo song  
Demo song using Voice tones  
Demo song using Guitar tones  
Demo song using the Twin Piano function (p. 33)  
[Others]  
[Twin Piano]  
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Listening to Demo Songs  
When the following appears in the display  
If you have recorded a song but have not yet saved it, “dEL” will appear, blinking, when  
you select a song.  
fig.d-dEL.eps  
You cannot play back a demo song if memory contains an unsaved song.  
If you want to delete your performance and play back the demo song, press the [  
]
button. If you don’t want to delete your performance, press the [  
to save your recorded performance, refer to p. 62.  
] button. If you want  
2. Press one of the six Tone buttons or the [Twin Piano] button.  
The songs will play consecutively, starting with the demo song you selected. The button for the  
song currently being played back flashes on and off.  
When playback of the last song is reached, playback continues by returning to the first song and  
playing that again.  
3. To stop playback, press the flashing button.  
4. Press the [Right] button or the [Key Touch] button to exit Demo mode.  
The indicators return to their previous state.  
A demo song will not play if you press an unlit button.  
Listening to the Piano Sound Demo Songs  
In order to simulate the rich sounds typical of an acoustic piano, this instrument produces  
reverberation and a variety of other sounds together with the piano sound. This demo  
lets you compare how the piano sounds with and without these additional sounds.  
1. Hold down the [Right] button and press the [Key Touch] button.  
2. Press the [Split] button.  
The indication in the display will change.  
The [Brilliance], [Piano], and [E. Piano] buttons will blink, and the [3D] and [Reverb]  
buttons will light.  
While the [Brilliance] button is blinking, you can listen to demos of the hammer noise and  
key-off resonance. Press the [3D] button if you want to hear the damper resonance demo,  
or press the [Reverb] button if you want to hear the string resonance demo.  
When you press the [3D] button, the [Organ] button will also blink in addition to the  
[Piano] and [E.Piano] buttons.  
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3. Press the [Piano] or [E. Piano] button.  
4. Press the [Right] button or the [Key Touch] button to exit Demo mode.  
The indicators return to their previous state.  
[Brilliance] button  
fig.d-Pno.eps  
Button  
[Piano]  
Demo content  
Hammer Noise  
(the sound of the hammer  
striking the string when  
you play a note)  
Sound that is played  
Each press of the button selects the next choice for what  
you will hear, in this order:  
Piano sound with hammer noise  
Piano sound without hammer noise  
Hammer noise by itself  
[E. Piano]  
Key Off Resonance  
Each press of the button selects the next choice for what  
you will hear, in this order:  
Piano sound with key-off resonance added  
Piano sound without key-off resonance  
Key-off resonance by itself  
(resonance such as the  
subtle sounds that occur  
when you release a note)  
[3D] button  
fig.d-dmp.eps  
Button  
[Piano]  
Demo content  
Sound that is played  
Piano sound with damper resonance added  
Piano sound without damper resonance  
Damper resonance by itself  
Damper Resonance  
(the sound of other strings  
vibrating in sympathy with  
the played strings when the  
damper pedal is pressed)  
[E. Piano]  
[Organ]  
[Reverb] button  
fig.d-Str.eps  
Button  
[Piano]  
[E. Piano]  
Demo content  
Sound that is played  
Piano sound with string resonance added  
Piano sound without string resonance  
String Resonance  
(the sound of the strings of  
already-played notes  
sympathetically vibrating  
when you play a note)  
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Performing  
Performing with a Variety of Sounds  
The DP-990 features over 300 different internal sounds, allowing you to enjoy  
performing with sounds suitable for many different types of music.  
These onboard sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into six different  
groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.  
The Tone “Grand Piano 1” is selected when the instrument’s power is turned on.  
fig.Panel-Tones-e.eps  
1. Press a Tone button to select a tone group.  
You’ll hear the Tone assigned to Tone number 1 in the selected Tone Group. Try fingering the  
keyboard.  
The display will indicate the number of the currently selected tone.  
fig.d-1.eps  
2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a sound from the tone group.  
The Tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.  
The next time you select this Tone button, you’ll hear the tone you selected here.  
fig.d-5.eps  
If you don’t perform any operation for a while, the indication in the display will change  
to the following.  
About the Tone, refer to “Tone List” (p. 90).  
NOTE  
For some sounds, there are keys that do not produce sound.  
Disabling the panel buttons  
By using the Panel Lock function you can disable all of the buttons. This allows you to prevent unintended changes in  
the settings during a performance. For details, refer to “Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)” (p. 81).  
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Performing  
Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)  
You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. You can adjust the  
keyboard touch as appropriate for the playing strength of the person who is performing.  
fig.Panel-KeyTouch-e.eps  
1. Press the [Key Touch] button so it’s flash.  
2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the keyboard touch.  
fig.d--M-.eps  
Indicate  
Fixed  
Button color  
Orange  
Description  
The sound plays at one set volume, regardless of the force used to play the  
keys.  
Green  
Green  
Dark  
Red  
This setting produces the lightest keyboard touch.  
Super Light  
Light  
You can achieve fortissimo (ff) play with a less forceful touch than “medium”,  
so the keyboard feels lighter. This setting makes it easy to play, even for  
children.  
This sets the standard keyboard touch. You can play with the most natural  
touch. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.  
Medium  
Heavy  
You have to finger the keyboard more forcefully than “medium” in order to  
play fortissimo (ff), so the keyboard touch feels heavier. Dynamic fingering  
adds even more feeling to what you play.  
Red  
This setting produces the heaviest keyboard touch.  
Super  
Heavy  
3. Press the [Key Touch] button to return to selection of tones.  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p.  
80).  
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Performing  
Adding Spatial Depth to the Sound (3D Sound Control)  
The DP-990 provides a “3D Sound Control” function. This function adds the natural  
resonance and spaciousness that are characteristic of a grand piano.  
fig.Panel-3D-e.eps  
1. Press the [3D] button so it’s lit.  
The 3D Sound Control function will be turned on, and the sound will have more spatial depth.  
2. While holding down the [3D] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the  
spatial depth of the sound.  
You can adjust the spatial depth over four levels.  
Increasing the value will increase the spatial depth of the sound.  
fig.d-3.eps  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p.  
80).  
You can change the way in which the 3D Sound Control function is applied (p. 67).  
NOTE  
NOTE  
When you turn Twin Piano on, 3D Sound Control will be turned off.  
If you use the Playback Transpose function (p. 49) or the Center Cancel function (p.  
NOTE  
50) when a music CD song or an audio file is selected, 3D Sound Control will be  
turned off.  
Turning off 3D Sound Control  
1. Press the [3D] button so its light is turned off.  
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Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control)  
You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness.  
fig.Panel-Dynamics-e.eps  
1. Hold down the [3D] button and press the [Reverb] button.  
The display will show the type of dynamics sound control.  
fig.d-OFF.eps  
2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the desired sound control setting.  
fig.d-1.eps  
Indicate  
Description  
Dynamics sound control is turned off.  
OFF  
1 (Sharp)  
2 (Clear)  
3 (Power)  
Creates a sound with boosted bass and treble.  
Produces a sound with chords in the low registers that are clear and distinct.  
Creates a sound with boosted bass.  
You will return to the normal screen.  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p.  
80).  
NOTE  
For some sounds, this may cause distortion.  
Dynamics Sound Control does not affect the sound from the Input jack or the sound of  
NOTE  
external devices connected to the MIDI Out connector.  
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Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect)  
You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. With the reverb  
effect, you obtain a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing  
in a concert hall or similar space.  
fig.Panel-Reverb-e.eps  
1. Press the [Reverb] button so it’s lit.  
Try fingering the keyboard.  
The reverb effect is applied to the entire tone.  
Turning Off the Reverb Effect  
1. Press the [Reverb] button so its light is turned off.  
NOTE  
Reverb will not be applied if Twin Piano is turned on with Twin Piano Mode “2”  
selected.  
Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect  
You can select from ten levels of depth for the reverb effect.  
1. Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [-] or [+] button.  
The depth for the reverb effect appears in the display.  
fig.d-4.eps  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p.  
80).  
You cannot make separate reverb effect depth settings for each individual tone.  
NOTE  
The effect will be applied with the same depth to all tones.  
NOTE  
This will not change the reverb depth for the song that is playing back.  
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Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose)  
The “Key Transpose” function lets you play a song at a different key. If you’re accompanying  
a singer, you can use the Transpose function to shift the pitch to a key that’s comfortable for  
the singer while you continue playing in the same familiar key (fingering).  
You can also use this function to transpose the pitch of your playing without changing  
your fingering on the keyboard. For example, if the song is in a difficult key with  
numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose to a key that’s easier for you to play.  
fig.Panel-Transpose-e.eps  
On the DP-990, you can transpose the pitch of just the keyboard, or the pitch of the  
keyboard and song together, or the pitch of just the song(Playback Transpose; p. 49)  
(Transpose Mode; p. 68).  
When the DP-990 is shipped from the factory, it is set so that the pitch of the keyboard  
and song will be transposed together .  
1. Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the key corresponding to the  
tonic of the desired key. (In this case, the note will not sound.)  
The Key Transpose setting value continues to appear in the display while the [Transpose] button  
is held down.  
fig.d-0.eps  
Y
ou can also adjust this setting by holding down the [Transpose] button and using the [-]  
[+] buttons.  
The available range is -6–0–5 (semitone steps).  
If this is set to a value other than 0, the [Transpose] button will light.  
When you release the [Transpose] button, you return to the previous screen.  
By holding down the [Transpose] button and pressing both the [-] and [+] buttons  
simultaneously, the setting returns to its original value (0).  
If you set Transpose Mode (p. 68) to “-S-” (Song playback), the Key Transpose function  
will not be applied.  
NOTE  
Example: Playing a Song in the Key of E Major After Transposition to C Major  
Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the E key (since E is the tonic).  
Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up four keys, including the black keys,  
to reach E, thus “4” appears in the display.  
fig.Transpose.eps  
If you play C E G  
It will sound E G #  
B
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Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)  
You can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the  
same range of pitches.  
This means that you’ll be able to use the keyboard as though it were two separate pianos.  
For example, this provides a convenient way for one person to follow along with another  
person’s performance to check it.  
fig.TwinPiano.eps_80  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C5  
C4  
C6  
C5  
C6  
C7  
C8  
C3  
C4  
C3  
C4  
C5  
C6  
fig.Panel-TwinPiano-e.eps  
1. Press the [Twin Piano] button, getting its indicator to light.  
The following appears in the display.  
fig.d-P-P.eps  
When you turn Twin Piano on, the instrument will be in the following state.  
• The keyboard will be divided into left and right areas, with “middle C” located in the center  
of each area.  
• The left and right areas will have the same sound (Grand Piano 1).  
• The right pedal will be the damper pedal for the right area, and the left pedal will be the  
damper pedal for the left area.  
• If the Split function or the Dual function was on when you turned Twin Piano on, the Split function  
and the Dual function will be turned off.  
• 3D Sound Control and the effect will be off.  
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Turning Off Twin Piano  
1. Press the [Twin Piano] button so its illumination is turned off.  
Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)  
1. Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the [-] or [+] button.  
You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will be heard.  
fig.d-1.eps  
Indicate  
1
Description  
As usual, the sound will be heard from the right as you play toward the right of the  
keyboard, and from the left as you play toward the left.  
Notes played in the right area will be heard from the right speaker, and notes played in  
the left area will be heard from the left speaker.  
2
If you set Twin Piano mode to “2,” reverb will no longer be applied when you turn on  
NOTE  
NOTE  
For some sounds, the sound may not be split even if you set Twin Piano mode to “2.”  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p.  
80).  
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Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)  
You can play two different sounds from a single key at the same time. This method of  
performance is called “Dual Play.”  
As an example, let’s try layering piano and strings sounds.  
fig.Panel-Tones-e.eps  
1. Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.  
The indicators for both buttons light.  
Try fingering the keyboard. Both the piano and strings sounds play.  
Pressing two Tone buttons at the same time in this manner activates Dual Play.  
Of the two selected tones, the one for the tone button at left is called “Tone 1” and the one for the  
button at right is called “Tone 2.”  
NOTE  
You can’t select Dual Play if you’ve turned on Split Performance or Twin Piano.  
Turning Off Dual Play  
Now you’ll hear only the tone of the button you pressed.  
You can change the pitch of the Tone 2 an octave at a time. Refer to “Changing the  
Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)” (p. 68).  
If you press the damper pedal while using Dual Performance, the effect will be applied  
to both Tone 1 and Tone 2. However, you can change this setting so that the damper  
pedal will affect only one of the tones. Refer to “Changing How the Damper Pedal  
Effects Is Applied (Damper Pedal Part)” (p. 69).  
Depending on the combination of the two tones, the effect may not be applied to Tone  
2.  
NOTE  
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Changing the Tone Variations  
Changing the Tone 1  
1. Press the [-] or [+] button.  
Changing the Tone 2  
1. Hold down the Tone button for the Tone 2 (the rightmost of the lit Tone  
buttons), and press the [-] or [+] button.  
Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play  
You can change the volume balance of the Tones 1 and 2.  
fig.Panel-Balance-e.eps  
1. Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [Split] button.  
The current volume balance is shown.  
fig.d-9-3-e.eps  
Volume of  
Tone 1  
Volume of  
Tone 2  
2. Press the [-] or [+] button to change the volume balance.  
The volume balance will change.  
If you want to return to the original volume balance, press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously.  
fig.d-5-9.eps  
screen.  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p.  
80).  
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Performing with Different Tones in the Left and Right Sides of the  
Keyboard (Split Play)  
Performing with the keyboard divided at a certain key into a left side and a right side is  
called “Split Play,” and the point at which the keyboard is divided is called the “split point.”  
In Split Play, you can have a different tone sound in the left and right sides.  
At the factory settings the split point is set to “F 3.” The split point key is included in the  
left side.  
While in Split Play, a sound played in the right side is called a “right-hand tone,” and  
the sound played in the left side is called a “left-hand tone.”  
fig.SplitPoint-e.eps  
Split Point (Factory default: F 3)  
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
B7 C8  
Left-hand Tone  
Right-hand Tone  
As an example, here’s how to play the tone of the [Piano] button as part of a Split  
performance.  
fig.Panel-Split-e.eps  
1. Press the [Piano] button.  
Now, the piano tone is selected.  
2. Press the [Split] button, getting its indicator to light.  
The keyboard will be divided into left and right sides.  
The F 3 key forms the division between the left and right sides of the keyboard.  
The right-hand section of the keyboard plays piano tone, and the left-hand section plays “A.  
Bass+Cymbal” tone.  
Turning Off Split Play  
1. Press the [Split] button so its illumination is turned off.  
The right-hand tone becomes the tone for the entire keyboard.  
When you switch from Dual Play (p. 35) to Split Play, the Tone 1 used in Dual Play is  
selected as the right-hand tone for Split Play.  
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Switching Tone Groups and Tone Variations  
Changing the Right-hand Tone  
1. Press the Tone button to choose a tone group.  
2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select a variation tone.  
Changing the Left-hand Tone  
1. Hold down the [Split] button and press the Tone button to choose a tone  
group.  
variation tone.  
You can change the pitch of the left-hand tone an octave at a time. Refer to “Changing  
the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)” (p. 68).  
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point  
You can change the split point (the key at which the keyboard is divided).  
The split point can be set to any value from B1 through B6.  
This is set to “F 3” at the factory settings.  
fig.SplitPoint-3-e.eps_78  
Split Point (Factory default: F 3)  
A0  
C1  
B1 C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
C6  
B6 C7  
C8  
Range in which you can specify the split point (B1–B6)  
1. Hold down the [Split] button and press a key set as the split point.  
The key you pressed becomes the split point, and appears in the display.  
fig.d-C3.eps  
The key being used as the split point belongs to the left-hand section of the keyboard.  
The previous display will reappear when you release the key.  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p.  
80).  
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Performing with the Metronome  
You can perform while the metronome sounds.  
DP-990 provides a versatile Metronome function. You can adjust the volume or beat of  
the metronome.  
If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the tempo and beat of that song.  
fig.Panel-Metronome-e.eps  
1. Press the [Metronome] button so it’s lit.  
The metronome will be heard.  
The [Metronome] button flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time.  
The indicator lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.  
If you don’t perform any operation for a while, the indication in the display will change  
to the following.  
You can change the sound of the metronome (p. 73).  
Stopping the Metronome Function  
1. Press the [Metronome] button.  
Changing the Tempo  
1. Press the [Tempo/Beat] button to make the “Tempo” indicator light.  
The tempo is displayed.  
fig.d-108.eps  
2. Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the tempo.  
Correspondence between beat and tempo display  
2/2  
=5–250  
Beat  
x/4  
=10–500  
3/8  
=20–999  
6/8, 9/8, 12/8  
= 7–333  
Tempo Value  
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Changing the Beat  
1. Press the [Tempo/Beat] button to make the “Beat” indicator light.  
The beat is displayed.  
fig.d-44.eps  
2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the beat.  
Indicate  
Beat  
Indicate  
Beat  
2/2  
6/4  
7/4  
3/8  
6/8  
9/8  
12/8  
Only weak beats  
will be sounded.  
2/4  
3/4  
4/4  
5/4  
When you record your performance, it will record in the beat that is selected.  
When you play back a song, the metronome’s beat will be set to the beat of that song.  
You can’t change the metronome’s beat while a song is playing.  
NOTE  
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Changing the Volume  
The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with 11 volume levels available.  
fig.Panel-MetronomeVol-e.eps  
1. While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [-] or [+] button.  
The display will indicate the metronome volume.  
fig.d-5.eps  
When the metronome volume is set to “0,” the metronome sound does not play.  
Sounding a Count to Keep your Timing Accurate  
A “count-in” is a count that is sounded before the song begins to play.  
If you’re playing along with a song, you can sound a count to make it easier to  
synchronize your own playing with the song.  
fig.Panel-CountIn-e.eps  
1. Press the [  
A two-measure count sounds before the song plays.  
A “count-down” is a count that is sounded at the end of the song’s introduction (before  
you begin playing the keyboard) (p. 73).  
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Listening to Songs  
Here’s how to listen to the internal preset songs, songs from internal memory, or songs  
from USB memory (sold separately).  
The DP-990 provides sixty-five piano songs as internal preset songs.  
fig.Panel-SongPlay-e.eps  
You can listen to songs from floppy disk by using a separately sold floppy disk drive.  
By using a commercially-available CD drive, you can listen to SMF data or VIMA CD-  
ROMs (VIMA TUNES) on a CD-ROM, or listen to music CDs.  
Selecting a Song  
1. Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button.  
fig.d-P01.eps  
Songs can be selected from internal memory only if the song you want to hear has  
already been saved in internal memory. To select a song from USB memory (sold  
separately), connect the USB memory containing the desired song to the external  
memory connector, then press the Song button (p. 22).  
2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the song.  
The “Int Song” indicator will light if an internal preset song or internal memory song is selected,  
and the “Ext Song” indicator will light if a USB memory song is selected.  
fig.d-P05.eps  
You can play back audio files (p. 44) from external memory, or a music CD.  
Playing the Song  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
The selected song will play.  
The selected song is played to the end, and then playback stops.  
To stop playback, press the [  
] button once more.  
The next time you press the [  
] button, playback will resume from the point at which you stopped.  
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Fast-forward and Rewind  
• Press the [  
• Press the [  
] button to move to the beginning of the next song.  
] button to move to the beginning of the currently selected song. If you’re  
already at the beginning of the song, you will move to the beginning of the preceding song.  
• If you hold down the [ ] button while a song is playing, the song will fast-forward. When  
you press this button, the measure number (or the time, in the case of an audio file) will be  
displayed for several seconds.  
• If you hold down the [  
] button while a song is playing, the song will rewind.  
When the following appears in the display  
If you have recorded a song but have not yet saved it, “dEL” will appear, blinking, when  
you select a song.  
fig.d-dEL.eps  
You cannot play back another song if memory contains an unsaved song.  
If you want to delete your performance and play back the song, press the [ ] button.  
If you don’t want to delete your performance, press the [  
] button. If you want to  
save your recorded performance, refer to “Saving the Songs” (p. 62).  
About the Song Select Display  
The song select screen will change as follows each time you press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button.  
fig.SongDisplay-e.eps  
The song you’re  
newly recording  
Song of the  
Song of the  
Internal memory  
Internal  
Preset  
Song  
External memory  
Audio File or Music CD  
SMF Music File etc.  
NOTE  
Indications such as “A.**,” “.**,” or “U.**” will not appear if no songs are  
saved in external memory or internal memory, or if USB memory is not connected.  
About the name of the internal song, refer to “Internal Song List” (p. 97).  
If you don’t perform any operation for a while, the indication in the display will change  
as follows.  
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To select a song that’s inside a folder  
1. Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button so the “Ext Song” indicator is lit.  
fig.d-01.eps  
2. Press the [-] button.  
If a folder exists, a display like the following will appear.  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
The first song in the folder will be selected.  
fig.d-01.eps  
If the folder contains no songs, or if the first song is selected when you press the [-]  
button, the following display will appear. Here you can press the [  
exit the folder.  
] button to  
fig.d-L[].eps  
About audio files  
Audio files of the following format can be played  
• File extension is “.wav”  
• 16-bit linear  
• 44.1 kHz sampling rate  
• 3D Sound Control (p. 29)  
• Tempo change (p. 48)  
• Recording (p. 51)  
• Reverb (p. 31)  
• Save to internal memory (p. 63)  
• Play back (mute) individual parts (p. 46)  
* If you execute an operation such as Save while an audio file is playing, the song  
may stop before the end.  
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Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)  
Here’s how to repeatedly play all internal songs or external memory songs in succession.  
fig.Panel-SongPlay-e.eps  
1. Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button so it’s lit.  
2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the first song.  
3. While holding down the [Int Song/Ext Song] button, press the [  
]
button.  
The display will indicate “ALL,” and the songs will play consecutively, starting with the selected  
song.  
When the last song finishes playing, playback will return to the first song and then continue.  
fig.d-ALL.eps  
The songs in internal memory will play consecutively if an internal memory song is  
selected, and the songs in USB memory will play consecutively if a USB memory song  
is selected.  
4. To stop playback, press the [  
] button so its indicator is turned off.  
After you’ve pressed the [  
] button to stop playback, pressing the [  
]
button once again will resume playback from the location where you stopped, but the  
next song will not play back. If you want to play back all songs once again, hold down  
the [Int Song/Ext Song] button and press the [  
] button.  
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Listening to Each Part Separately  
When playing back internal songs or external memory songs, you can select the  
performance parts that will play.  
You can also practice each hand separately while playing along with the song.  
fig.Panel-TrackMute-e.eps  
The performance data is assigned to the Track buttons as shown below.  
fig.TrackButtons-e.eps  
The left-hand performance is assigned to the Track [Left]  
button, the right-hand performance is assigned to the  
Track [Right] button, and other performance is assigned  
to the Track [Accomp] button. “Tracks” are areas in  
[Accomp] are referred to as the “track buttons.”  
Accompaniment  
Right-hand  
Part  
Part  
Left-hand Part  
1. Select the song that you want to play (p. 42).  
2. Press the [  
] button to play the song.  
3. Select the part that you don’t want to play back.  
Press the Track [Left] button, Track [Right] button, or the Track [Accomp] button.  
The button you pressed will go out, and the corresponding part will no longer be heard.  
illumination is turned off. When you play back the song, the right-hand part will not  
play.  
You can select the part that will be muted when you press the Track [Accomp] button  
and turn off its light. Please refer to p. 74.  
If you mute the accompaniment part before initiating playback, you can skip the intro.  
NOTE  
Mute settings will be cleared when you switch songs.  
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Determining the Volume of a Muted Part  
Here’s how to adjust the volume that a part will have after you’ve pressed a track button  
to mute the playback while playing back a song.  
The DP-990 lets you play back a specific part at a reduced volume so you can use that  
part as a “guide” for your own playing.  
1. Hold down a track button and use the [-] [+] buttons to specify the volume  
that the track will have when its playback is muted.  
The volume for when the track is muted will be shown while you hold down the track button.  
The track mute volume can be set to any value from 0 to 80.  
fig.d-30.eps  
NOTE  
When you turn off the power, the track mute volume will be reset to “0.”  
Changing the Song Playback Volume  
Here’s how to change the volume at which the song will play.  
When you’re practicing along with a song, this allows you to adjust the volume balance  
between your keyboard performance and the song playback.  
1. While holding down the [  
] button, press the [-] [+] buttons.  
The song playback volume is displayed while you hold down the [  
] button.  
The playback volume can be set to any value from 0 to 127.  
fig.d-127.eps  
NOTE  
When you turn off the power, the song playback volume will revert to “127.”  
Adjusting the Volume of the Audio Files and Music CDs  
When you select an audio file or a song from music CD, it will play back at a separately-  
specified volume setting.  
1. While holding down the [  
] button, press the [-] [+] buttons.  
NOTE  
When you turn off the power, this playback volume will return to a setting of “64.”  
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Changing the Tempo of a Song  
You can change the tempo at which the song plays.  
When you’re practicing one of the internal songs, slowing down the tempo of the  
playback can make it easier to play along with a difficult song.  
1. Press the [Tempo/Beat] button so the “Tempo” button’s indicator is lit.  
2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the tempo.  
Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)  
Some of the internal preset songs have a tempo that varies during the song.  
Here’s how you can make these songs play back at a fixed, unchanging tempo.  
1. While holding down the [Tempo/Beat] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to  
change the setting.  
Button  
[+]  
Value  
On  
Explanation  
The tempo changes recorded in the song will be ignored, and the song will  
play at a fixed tempo.  
[-]  
Off  
The song will play back according to the tempo changes recorded in the song.  
Lit if Tempo Mute is enabled  
NOTE  
When you switch songs, the Tempo Mute function will revert to the “off” setting.  
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Playing Back Songs  
Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Transpose)  
The “Playback Transpose” function lets you change the key of the song playback.  
fig.Panel-KeyControl-e.eps  
1. Play back the song that you want to hear or play along with (p. 42).  
2. While holding down the [Transpose] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust  
the pitch.  
The pitch of the song will change in semitone steps.  
The Playback Transpose setting is shown while you hold down the [Transpose] button.  
The range is -6–0–5 (semitone steps).  
If this is set to a value other than 0, the [Transpose] button will light.  
If the transpose value is other than “0,” you can use the [Transpose] button to turn the Playback  
Transpose function on/off.  
If you hold down the [Transpose] button and press both the [-] and [+] buttons  
simultaneously, this setting will return to its original value (0).  
The Playback Transpose function won’t be applied if the Transpose Mode (p. 68) is set  
NOTE  
to “Kbd” (Keyboard).  
If you’ve selected a song from a music CD or an audio file, using Playback Transpose  
NOTE  
may affect the tonal character.  
The transpose setting will return to “0” when you select another song.  
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Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback (Center Cancel)  
When playing back a commercially available CD or audio file, you can minimize the  
sounds that are located in the center (such as vocals).  
fig.Panel-CenterCancel-e.eps  
1. Play back an audio file or music CD (p. 42).  
2. Press the [Right] track button so its illumination is turned off.  
The melody or vocal sound will be minimized.  
NOTE  
For some songs, the sounds in the center may not be entirely eliminated.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
For some songs, using the Center Cancel function may affect the tonal character.  
If you use Center Cancel when 3D Sound Control (p. 29) is on, 3D Sound Control will  
NOTE  
be turned off.  
Defeating the Center Cancel function  
1. Press the [Right] track button so it’s lit.  
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Recording  
You can easily record your performances.  
You can play back a performance you have recorded to check what and how you  
Recording just your own  
“Recording Your Keyboard Performance” (p. 52)  
keyboard performance  
Selecting a track button and  
recording  
“Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand” (p. 54)  
Re-recording  
“Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand” (p. 54)  
Recording along with an  
internal song  
“Recording Your Playing Along with a Song” (p. 57)  
Memo  
With second or later recordings, the previously recorded song is erased as the new  
material is recorded. When recording a new performance, it is probably a good idea to  
erase the previously recorded performance first (p. 59).  
fig.OverRec.eps  
1st Pass  
2nd Pass  
The first Performance is preserved  
When the following appears in the display  
If you have recorded a song but have not yet saved it, “dEL” will appear, blinking, when  
you select another song.  
fig.d-dEL.eps  
You cannot record another song or playback if memory contains an unsaved song.  
If it is OK to delete the song, press the [ ] button.  
If you don’t want to delete the song, press the [  
internal memory or USB memory (p. 62).  
] button and save your song to  
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Recording Your Keyboard Performance  
Here’s how to record just your own keyboard performance without using an internal  
song.  
fig.Panel-RecNew-e.eps  
Performance Settings  
1. Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button.  
If the display does not show the following, press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button until this indication  
appears.  
fig.d-USr.eps  
Alternatively, you can get “USr” to be displayed by holding down the [Int Song/Ext  
Song] button and pressing the [ ] button.  
3. If necessary, sound the metronome.  
Press the [Metronome] button (p. 39).  
While listening to the metronome, adjust the song tempo and the time signature as desired (p. 39).  
Settings for Recording  
4. Press the [ ] button.  
The [ ] button lights, the [  
standby.  
] button begins flashing, and the DP-990 is put into recording  
If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button once again.  
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Recording  
Starting Recording  
5. Press the [  
] button or play the keyboard.  
After two measures of count sound, recording begins.  
Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [  
case, a count is not sounded.  
] button). In this  
When recording begins, the [ ] button and [  
] button will light.  
During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the display as “-2” then “-1.”  
Stopping Recording  
6. Press the [  
] button.  
Recording will stop.  
Listening to the Recorded Performance  
If the “Int Song” indicator is not lit, press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button.  
7. Press the [  
] button.  
You will return to the beginning of the performance you recorded.  
8. Press the [  
] button.  
The recorded performance will play back.  
If you press the [  
] button while the metronome is sounding, there will be a two-  
measure count (“count-in”) before playback begins.  
9. Press the [  
keep the performance you recorded, you must save it in internal memory or USB  
memory. Refer to p. 62.  
NOTE  
If you have not saved the performance you recorded, you won’t be able to play back  
another song. You’ll have to erase (p. 59) or save (p. 62) the performance before  
playing back another song.  
NOTE  
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Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand  
The DP-990 recorder has three track buttons.  
You can record the performance of each hand separately to different track buttons (for  
example, the left-hand performance to the [Left] button and the right-hand performance  
to the [Right] button), or you can re-record just a specific track of a previously recorded  
performance.  
fig.Panel-RecTrack-e.eps  
How the track buttons correspond to the recorded performances  
The recorded performances are assigned to the track buttons as follows.  
Twin Piano (p. 33), Split performance (p. 37)  
Recorded performance  
Track button  
Twin Piano  
Right area  
Left area  
Split performance  
Right-hand tone  
Left-hand tone  
[Right] button  
[Left] button  
Normal performance (the entire keyboard plays a single tone), Dual  
performance (p. 35)  
• When you record with just one recording track specified  
The performance will be recorded on the specified track.  
• When you record with multiple recording tracks specified  
Recording will take place in this order of priority:  
[Right] button [Left] button [Accomp] button.  
Settings for recording  
1. Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button.  
If the display does not show the following, press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button until this indication  
appears.  
fig.d-USr.eps  
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Recording  
2. Press the [ ] button.  
The [ ] button will light, the [  
recording standby mode.  
] button indicator will flash, and the DP-990 will enter  
If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button once again.  
The button of the track to be recorded will flash.  
3. Press the button of each track you don’t want to record, turning off its  
illumination.  
You can record to only one track button at a time.  
Recording  
4. Press the [  
] button.  
After two measures of count sound, recording begins.  
Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [  
case, a count is not sounded.  
] button). In this  
When recording begins, the [ ] button and [  
] button will light.  
During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the display as “-2” then “-1.”  
5. To stop recording, press the [  
] button.  
Recording an additional part  
If the “Int Song” indicator is not lit, press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button.  
6. Press the [  
] button.  
You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance.  
7. Press the [ ] button.  
8. Press the button of the track you want to record, making it flash.  
If you select a previously recorded track, that track will be overwritten by the newly  
NOTE  
recorded performance, and the previously recorded performance will be lost.  
The [ ] button will light, the [  
standby mode.  
] button will flash, and the DP-990 will enter recording  
If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button once again.  
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Recording  
9. Press the [  
] button.  
After two measures of count sound, recording begins.  
Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [  
case, a count is not sounded.  
] button). In this  
When recording begins, the [ ] button and [  
] button will light.  
During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the display as “-2” then “-1.”  
If you record additional parts without erasing the previously recorded song, the song  
tempo and time signature will remain as it was when the song was first recorded.  
NOTE  
10.To stop recording, press the [  
] button.  
Listening to the Recorded Performance  
If the “Int Song” indicator is not lit, press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button.  
11.Press the [  
] button.  
You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance.  
12.Press the [  
] button.  
The recorded performance will play back.  
13.When you press the [  
] button once again, playback will stop.  
You can hold down one of the track buttons and press the [ ] button to erase the  
performance of only that track. At this time, the display will indicate “USr.” If you erase  
keep the performance you recorded, you must save it in internal memory or USB  
memory. Refer to “Saving the Songs” (p. 62).  
NOTE  
NOTE  
If you have not saved the performance you recorded, you won’t be able to play back  
another song. You’ll have to erase (p. 59) or save (p. 62) the performance before  
playing back another song.  
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Recording Your Playing Along with a Song  
Here’s how you can play along with an internal memory song or an external memory  
song, and record your performance.  
For example, you can listen to the left-hand part while you record the right-hand part.  
The performance you play on the keyboard will be recorded in place of the sound of the  
part you select using the track buttons.  
The sound of the track button you selected will not be heard during recording.  
fig.Panel-RecSong-e.eps  
Performance Settings  
1. Select a song.  
If you want to record along with a song from external memory, connect USB memory or floppy  
disk drive before you continue (p. 22).  
2. Select the Tone to be played (p. 27).  
3. Specify the recording tempo (p. 48).  
The performance will be recorded at the tempo of the song you selected when  
NOTE  
recording. If you record your playing along with a song, it will be recorded with the  
time signature of that song.  
Settings for Recording  
4. Press the [ ] button.  
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Recording  
5. Press the track button for the part you want to record, making the button flash.  
This allows you to record while listening to the selected song.  
The [ ] button will light, the [  
standby mode.  
] button will flash, and the DP-990 will enter recording  
If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button once again.  
How performance parts correspond with track buttons  
Track button  
Track [Right] button  
Track [Left] button  
Performance part  
Right-hand part  
Left-hand part  
Track [Accomp] button  
Performance data other than the right-hand part and left-hand part  
Starting Recording  
6. Press the [  
] button.  
After a two-measure count, recording will begin.  
Even if you don’t press the [  
] button, recording will begin when you play the keyboard. In  
this case, a count won’t be sounded.  
When recording begins, the [ ] button and [  
] button will light.  
During the count, the display will indicate the measure number as “-2” and “-1.”  
Stopping Recording  
7. Press the [  
] button.  
Recording will stop.  
Listening to the Recorded Performance  
If the “Int Song” indicator is not lit, press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button.  
8. Press the [  
] button.  
You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance.  
9. Press the [  
] button.  
The recorded performance will play.  
10.Press the [  
] button once again to stop playback.  
keep the performance you recorded, you must save it in internal memory or USB  
memory. Refer to p. 62.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
If you have not saved the performance you recorded, you won’t be able to play back  
another song. You’ll have to erase (p. 59) or save (p. 62) the performance before  
playing back another song.  
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Erasing Recorded Performances  
You can erase recorded performances.  
fig.Panel-RecNew-e.eps  
1. Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button.  
The screen for the recorded performance will appear.  
fig.d-USrdotExp-e.eps  
Lit if there is a recorded song  
2. Press the [+] button.  
“dEL” will start blinking in the display.  
fig.d-dEL.eps  
If you decide not to delete the song, press the [  
] button.  
3. Press the [ ] button.  
The recorded performance is erased.  
You can also erase the recorded performance by holding down the [Int Song/Ext  
Song] button and pressing the [ ] button.  
After playing back a song, you can hold down one of the track buttons and press the  
[
] button to erase the performance of only that track. At this time, the display will  
indicate “USr.” If you erase the performance from all tracks, the display will indicate  
“USr”.  
A performance you recorded will be deleted when you turn off the power.  
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Saving Your Performance  
Initializing the Memory  
Here’s how you can completely erase all songs that were saved in internal memory, USB  
memory (sold separately), or a floppy disk (sold separately).  
Once an initialization is performed, all songs that have been saved in memory will be  
NOTE  
erased. The erased data cannot be recovered, so we recommend that you check the  
contents of memory before you proceed.  
NOTE  
time, you’ll need to initialize (format) it. USB memory or a floppy disk that has not been  
initialized can’t be used with the DP-990.  
For details on handling USB memory, refer to “Using External Memory” (p. 22).  
fig.Panel-SaveSong-j.eps  
1. If you will be initializing USB memory, connect the USB memory to the  
external memory connector (p. 22).  
If you will be initializing a floppy disk, connect your floppy disk drive to  
the external memory connector, and insert the disk into the drive.  
2. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc,” and you’ll be in Function mode.  
fig.d-Fnc.eps  
3. Hold down the [Int Song/Ext Song] button and use the [-] [+] buttons to  
make the display indicate “FMt.”  
When you take your finger off the button, a screen in which you can select the memory that you  
want to initialize will appear.  
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Saving Your Performance  
4. Use the [-][+] buttons to select whether you will initialize “Int” (Internal  
Memory) or “EXt” (USB memory or floppy disk).  
Internal Memory  
USB memory, floppy disk  
5. Press the [  
] button.  
The display will indicate “Sur,” and the [  
] button and [  
] button.  
] button will blink.  
If you decide not to initialize, press the [  
6. Press the [ ] button.  
Initialization will begin.  
The entire contents of the selected memory will be erased.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power while “FMt” is blinking in the display.  
Initializing the DP-990’s internal memory will not initialize settings other than the  
contents of internal memory. If you want to return settings other than the contents of  
internal memory to their factory-set condition, execute the Factory Reset operation (p.  
80).  
NOTE  
NOTE  
NOTE  
Don’t disconnect the USB memory until USB memory initialization has been completed.  
While a floppy disk is being initialized, do not eject the disk from the floppy disk drive  
or disconnect the cable of the disk drive.  
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Saving the Songs  
A song you’ve recorded can be saved in internal memory, USB memory (sold separately)  
or floppy disk (sold separately).  
The songs you record will be lost if you simply turn off the DP-990’s power before they’ve  
been saved. You’ll need to save a song if you want to keep it.  
A song from internal memory can also be saved to external memory, or a song from  
external memory can be saved to internal memory.  
fig.Panel-SaveSong-j.eps  
You can’t save audio files or songs from a music CD.  
NOTE  
1. If you want to save the song on USB memory, connect the USB memory to  
the external memory connector (p. 22).  
If you want to save the song on a floppy disk, connect your floppy disk  
drive to the external memory connector and insert a disk into the drive.  
If you want to save a song from internal (external) memory to external (internal) memory, select  
the song that you want to save.  
2. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.  
fig.d-Fnc.eps  
3. Hold down the [Int Song/Ext Song] button and use the [-] [+] buttons to  
make the display indicate “SAv.”  
When you take your hand off the button, the screen for selecting the destination to which to save  
the song will appear.  
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Saving Your Performance  
Selecting the Save destination for the Song  
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to specify whether you want to save the song in  
“Int” (Internal Memory) or “EXt” (USB memory or floppy disk).  
NOTE  
If there is no song to save, the following screen will not appear.  
Internal Memory  
USB memory, floppy disk  
5. Press the [  
] button.  
A screen in which you can select the save-destination number will appear.  
Internal Memory  
USB memory, floppy disk  
6. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the save-destination number.  
If the dot in the lower right of the display is lit, a song has already been saved in that number.  
Select a number at which no song has been saved.  
If you want to erase an unwanted song and replace it with the newly saved song, select the  
number of the unwanted song.  
fig.d-SongExist-e.eps  
Lit if a song has been saved  
Saving the Song  
7. Press the [  
] button.  
The display will indicate “Sur,” and the [  
] button and [  
] button will blink.  
If you decide not to save the song, press the [  
] button.  
8. Press the [ ] button.  
The song will be saved.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power while “SAv” is blinking in the display.  
fig.d-SAv.eps  
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Deleting a Song  
Here’s how you can delete a previously saved song from internal memory, USB memory  
or floppy disk.  
If you want to delete all songs from internal memory, USB memory or floppy disk, refer  
to “Initializing the Memory” (p. 60).  
fig.Panel-SaveSong-j.eps  
1. If you’re deleting a song from USB memory, connect your USB memory to  
the external memory connector (p. 22).  
If you’re deleting a song from floppy disk, connect your floppy disk drive  
to the external memory connector and insert the disk into the drive.  
2. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.  
fig.d-Fnc.eps  
3. Hold down the [Int Song/Ext Song] button and use the [-] [+] buttons to  
make the display indicate “dEL.”  
When you take your finger off the button, a screen in which you can select the song to delete will  
appear.  
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Saving Your Performance  
Selecting the Song to Delete  
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select whether you will be deleting a song from  
“Int” (Internal Memory) or “EXt” (USB memory or floppy disk).  
NOTE  
If there is no song to delete, the following screen will not appear.  
Internal Memory  
USB memory, floppy disk  
5. Press the [  
] button.  
A screen in which you can select the song to delete will appear.  
Internal Memory  
USB memory, floppy disk  
6. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to delete.  
Deleting the Song  
7. Press the [  
] button.  
The display will indicate “Sur,” and the [  
] button and [  
] button.  
] button will blink.  
If you decide not to delete the song, press the [  
8. Press the [ ] button.  
The selected song will be deleted.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power while “dEL” is blinking in the display.  
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Various Settings  
In “Function mode” you can make various settings for  
performance and recording.  
Button  
[Reverb]  
Function  
Page  
3D Mode  
p. 67  
Basic Operation in Function  
Mode  
Transpose Mode  
Octave Shift  
[Transpose]  
[Split]  
p. 68  
p. 68  
p. 69  
p. 69  
p. 69  
p. 70  
p. 70  
p. 71  
p. 72  
p. 72  
p. 72  
p. 73  
p. 73  
p. 73  
p. 74  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The [Brilliance] button and [3D] button will light.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
Damper Pedal Part  
Center Pedal Function  
Left Pedal Function  
Master Tuning  
mode.  
fig.d-Fnc.eps  
[Twin Piano]  
(&[-][+])  
2. Press one of the blinking buttons to select the  
setting you want to change.  
The display shows the name of the setting while you hold  
down the button. The value of the setting will appear  
when you release the button.  
[Piano]  
Temperament  
[E.Piano]  
[Organ]  
[Strings]  
[Voice]  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Stretched Tuning  
Damper Resonance  
String Resonance  
Key Off Resonance  
Metronome Sound  
Countdown  
4. If you want to change a different setting, select  
the setting you want to change by pressing  
one of the buttons that were blinking before  
step 2.  
5. Press the [Brilliance] button or the [3D] button  
to exit Function mode.  
The button indicators will return to their former state.  
[Metronome]  
The settings you change will return to their original  
NOTE  
state when you turn off the power (except the Ext.  
Memory mode settings.) If you want your changes to  
be retained even after the power has been turned  
off, carry out the Memory Backup procedure (p. 80)  
to save the settings.  
Countdown Sound  
Countdown Part  
[Tempo]  
(&[-][+])  
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Button  
Function  
Save a Song  
Page  
Changing How Grand Space is  
Applied (3D Mode)  
p. 62  
Deleting a Song  
Initializing the Memory  
Accomp Track  
[Int Song]  
(&[-][+])  
p. 64  
p. 60  
p. 74  
p. 75  
p. 76  
p. 76  
p. 77  
p. 78  
p. 78  
p. 79  
p. 79  
p. 80  
p. 80  
p. 68  
p. 81  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
2. Press the [Reverb] button.  
The display will indicate “3d” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
Local Control  
MIDI Transmit Channel  
Composer MIDI Out  
V-LINK  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
When the headphones are connected, the depth  
effect is optimized for headphones, and when no  
headphones are connected, the optimal depth for  
speakers is applied.  
Auto  
[Accomp]  
(&[-][+])  
The optimal depth for speakers is used,  
regardless of whether or not headphones are  
connected.  
External Memory Mode  
Master Gain  
Grand Space is also applied to the sound output  
from the Output connectors, making this  
convenient when you want to play through  
speakers connected to the Output connectors.  
Speaker  
The optimal depth for headphones is used,  
regardless of whether or not headphones are  
connected.  
Track Assign  
Headphones  
Recommended Tone  
Memory Backup  
Factory Reset  
[Left]  
[Right]  
Hammer Response  
Panel Lock  
[Key Touch]  
[Brilliance] +  
[Key Touch]  
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Various Settings  
2. Press the [Split] button.  
Keyboard Settings  
The display will indicate “Oct” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
Specifying What the Key Transpose  
Will Affect (Transpose Mode)  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Indication  
You can use the key transpose to change the pitch of both the  
song and the keyboard, the pitch of only the song, or the pitch  
of only the keyboard.  
-2–0–2  
The range of available pitch change spans from two octaves  
higher to two octaves lower.  
The pitch is lowered one octave each time the [-] button is pressed,  
while each press of the [+] button raises the pitch by one octave.  
To return to the original pitch, press the [-] and [+] buttons  
simultaneously.  
Key Transpose (p. 32), Playback Transpose (p. 49)  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
Changing the Timing of Sounds  
According to the Force Used to Press  
the Keys (Hammer Response)  
2. Press the [Transpose] button.  
The display will indicate “trS” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
This adjusts how your playing strength will affect the timing at which  
the note sounds. This is called the “Hammer Response” function.  
On an acoustic piano, pressing a key moves a hammer, which  
strikes a string to produce sound. If you press the key softly,  
the hammer will move slowly, meaning that it will take slightly  
longer (in comparison to a strongly-played note) from the  
moment you press the key until the sound is produced.  
If the Hammer Response function is turned on, the time  
between the moment you press a key until the sound is heard  
will change depending on the strength with which you play.  
As you play more softly, this time will become longer.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
Keyboard notes  
Song playback  
Keyboard notes and song playback  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
Octave Steps (Octave Shift)  
You can change the pitch of the Tone 2 in Dual Play (p. 35)  
and Left-hand tone in Split Play (p. 37) an octave at a time.  
Altering the pitch in one-octave units in this way is called  
“Octave Shift.”  
2. Press the [Key Touch] button.  
The display will indicate “HrS” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
For example, you can raise the pitch of the Left-hand Tone to  
the same pitch of the Right-hand Tone in Split Play.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
Setting  
Explanation  
the [3D] button.  
This adjusts the time from when you play a  
key until the piano sound is heard. Higher  
settings will produce slower response.  
If this is OFF, the sound will be heard as soon  
as you strike the key, regardless of how  
strongly you strike it.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
OFF, 1–10  
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Various Settings  
Changing How the Pedals Work  
Pedal Settings  
Changing How the Damper Pedal  
Effects Is Applied (Damper Pedal Part)  
When you turn on the power, the left pedal functions as the  
soft pedal, and the center pedal functions as the sostenuto  
pedal (p. 21).  
When you press the damper pedal during Dual performance  
or Split performance, the damper pedal effect is normally  
applied to both tones, but you can also select the tone to  
which the effect is to be applied.  
You can change the function of the pedal to a variety of other  
operations.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
2. Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and use the  
[-] [+] buttons to select the pedal whose  
function you want to change.  
2. Press the [Twin Piano] button.  
The display will indicate “dPr” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
: Center Pedal  
: Left Pedal  
If the display does not indicate “dPr,” hold down the  
[Twin Piano] button and press the [-] button several  
times.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Sostenuto  
Soft  
Explanation  
Setting  
Explanation  
Sets function to sostenuto pedal.  
(Selectable only for the center pedal)  
All enabled  
Sets function to soft pedal.  
(Selectable only for the left pedal)  
Applied only to the Tone 1 (in dual mode)/Right-  
hand Tone (in split mode)  
Effects can be switched on/off by pressing the pedal.  
When effect type is rotary, you can control the  
slow/fast of spinning.  
Applied only to the Tone 2 (in dual mode)/Left-hand  
Tone (in split mode)  
Effects Switch  
*
The most appropriate type of effect is specified  
for each sound.  
The pedal will have the same function as the  
] button.  
[
Play/Stop  
Layer  
Pressing the pedal will layer on Tone 2, used for  
Dual performance.  
*
The Layer function can be applied only when  
using Dual play.  
Pressing the pedal will layer on a sound one  
octave higher.  
*
The Octave function cannot be applied while  
using Twin Piano, Dual play, or Split play.  
Octave  
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Various Settings  
Adjusting the Tuning (Temperament)  
Tuning Settings  
You can play classical music such as baroque pieces using  
their original tuning.  
Matching the Pitch with Other  
Instruments (Master Tuning)  
Most modern songs are composed and played with the  
assumption that equal temperament (the most common tuning  
in use today) will be used, but when classical music was  
composed, there were a wide variety of other tuning systems  
in existence. Playing a composition with its original tuning lets  
you enjoy the sonorities of the chords that the composer  
originally intended.  
When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other  
such instances, you can match the standard pitch to another  
instrument.  
The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note  
that’s played when you finger the middle A key. For a cleaner  
ensemble sound while performing with one or more other  
instruments, ensure that each instrument’s standard pitch is in  
tune with that of the other instruments. This tuning of all the  
instruments to a standard pitch is called “master tuning.”  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
2. Press the [E. Piano] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
The display will indicate “tnP” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
2. Press the [Piano] button.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
The display will indicate “tun” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Temperament Tonic  
You can choose from among the eight tunings described  
below.  
The last three digits are indicated in the display. “440.0  
Hz” is indicated in the figure above.  
Setting  
Temperament  
Equal  
Qualities  
In this tuning, each octave is  
Settings  
divided into twelve equal steps.  
Every interval produces about the  
same amount of slight dissonance.  
1
15.3 Hz–40.0 Hz–66.2 Hz  
(415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz–466.2 Hz)  
This tuning eliminates ambiguities  
in the fifths and thirds. It is unsuited  
to playing melodies and cannot be  
transposed, but is capable of  
beautiful sonorities.  
When the instrument is shipped from the factory, this is  
set to “40.0 (440.0 Hz).”  
2
Just (Major)  
The Just tunings differ from major  
and minor keys. You can get the  
same effect with the minor scale as  
with the major scale.  
3
4
Just (Minor)  
Arabic  
This tuning is suitable for the music  
of Arabia.  
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Various Settings  
Setting  
Temperament  
Kirnberger  
Qualities  
Stretched Tuning  
This is an improvement of the  
Meantone and Just tunings that  
provides a high degree of freedom  
of modulation. Performances are  
possible in all keys (III).  
Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and  
the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This  
method of tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as  
“stretched tuning.”  
5
This scale makes some  
compromises in just intonation,  
enabling transposition to other  
keys.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
6
7
8
Meantone  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
This tuning, devised by the  
philosopher Pythagoras, eliminates  
dissonance in fourths and fifths.  
Dissonance is produced by third-  
interval chords, but melodies are  
euphonious.  
Pythagorean  
Werkmeister  
2. Press the [Organ] button.  
The display will indicate “Str” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
This temperament combines the  
Meantone and Pythagorean  
tunings. Performances are possible  
in all keys (first technique, III).  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
This tuning curve expands the bass and treble ends  
somewhat. It is suitable for performances such as  
piano solos.  
Specifying the Tonic  
This is the standard tuning curve. This is suitable for  
when using Dual performance (p. 35) or when  
playing in an ensemble with other instruments.  
When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you  
need to specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be  
performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major  
key or to A for a minor key).  
If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select  
a tonic note.  
4. While holding down the [E. Piano] button,  
press the [-] button or [+] button to select the  
tonic note.  
Temperament Tonic  
Display  
Key  
C
C
C
C
d
E_  
E
E
E
F
F
F
F
G
G
A_  
A
A
A
b_  
B
b
B
D
When performing in ensemble with other  
NOTE  
instruments, be aware that depending on the key,  
there may be some shifting of the pitch.  
Tune the DP-990 to the fundamental pitch of the  
other instruments.  
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Various Settings  
Producing the Resonance of the Strings  
When the Keys Are Played  
(String Resonance)  
Sound-related Settings  
Producing Sympathetic Resonance  
When You Press the Damper Pedal  
(Damper Resonance)  
When you play the keys on an acoustic piano, the strings that  
are already playing resonate as well. The function that  
reproduces this effect is called “String Resonance.”  
You can change the volume of the damper pedal resonance.  
On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes  
the notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich  
reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal on  
the DP-990 recreates this resonance (Damper Resonance)  
when depressed.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.  
2. Press the [Voice] button.  
The display will indicate “rSt” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
2. Press the [Strings] button.  
The resonance level decreases as the value is  
decreased, while increasing the value  
increases the amount of resonance.  
The String Resonance function is not active  
when the value is set to “OFF.”  
The display will indicate “rES” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
OFF, 1–10  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
The resonance volume decreases as the value  
is lowered, while raising the value increases  
the volume of the Damper Resonance.  
The Damper Resonance function is not active  
when the value is set to “OFF.”  
Playing Sounds When the Keys Are  
Released (Key Off Resonance)  
OFF, 1–10  
You can play the “key off” sound (the subtle sound produced  
when the keys are released) obtained when playing an  
acoustic piano.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.  
2. Press the [Others] button.  
The display will indicate “rOF” and then the value of the  
setting will appear.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
The volume of the Key Off sound decreases as  
the value is lowered, while raising the value  
increases the volume of the Key Off sound.  
The Key Off Resonance function is not active  
when the value is set to “OFF.”  
OFF, 1–10  
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Various Settings  
Metronome Settings  
Count-down Setting  
Changing the Sound of the Metronome  
(Metronome Sound)  
Sounding a Count Before the Melody  
Begins (Countdown)  
You can change the sound that’s played by the metronome.  
The metronome will sound when you enter the setting screen.  
A “count-down” is when a count is sounded at the end of the  
song’s introduction (before you begin playing the keyboard). If  
you will be playing along with the song, sounding a count will  
help you match the timing of your playing with the song.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.  
2. Press the [Metronome] button.  
2. Hold down the [Tempo] button and use the [-]  
The display will indicate “Mt.S” and then the value of  
the setting will appear.  
[+] buttons to make the display indicate “Ctd.”  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Sound  
Setting  
Explanation  
(Click),  
(Electronic),  
(Voice: English),  
(Wood Block),  
(Hand Claps)  
A count is sounded  
(Voice: japanese),  
(Animal),  
A count is not sounded  
(Triangle & Castanets),  
Selecting the Count-down Sound  
(Countdown Sound)  
You can select the sound that will be used to play the count-  
down.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.  
2. Hold down the [Tempo] button and use the [-]  
[+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“Cd.S.”  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Sound  
(Voice: English),  
(Voice: Japanese)  
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Various Settings  
Selecting the Part that Will Begin the  
Count-down (Countdown Part)  
Song Playback Settings  
Switching the Part that Will be Muted  
When You Press the [Accomp] Button  
(Accomp Track)  
Specifies the part that will determine the beginning of the  
performance when adding a count-down.  
The count will sound before the selected part begins playing.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
Here’s how to switch the part that will be muted when you  
press the [Accomp] track button and turn off its light.  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
2. Hold down the [Tempo] button and use the [-]  
[+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“Cd.P.”  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
2. Hold down the Track [Accomp] button and use  
the [-] [+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“A.tr.”  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Right-hand and left-hand parts of a song  
Setting  
Explanation  
Left-hand part of a song  
Both the accompaniment and rhythm will be muted.  
Right-hand part of a song  
Part 1–16  
Only the accompaniment will be muted. (The rhythm  
will not be muted.)  
1–16  
Only the rhythm will be muted.  
(The accompaniment will not be muted.)  
When you select another song, this setting will  
return to “r - L.”  
NOTE  
The change you make to this setting will not be  
applied until you select a song.  
NOTE  
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Various Settings  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
Here you can make various MIDI-related settings for the DP-  
990.  
For more about MIDI, refer to “Connecting to MIDI Devices”  
(p. 84).  
2. Hold down the Track [Accomp] button and use  
the [-] [+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“L.Ct.”  
Preventing Doubled Notes When  
Connected to a Sequencer (Local Control)  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this  
parameter to Local Off.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Since the Thru function of your sequencer will normally be  
turned on, notes played on the keyboard or played back by  
the recorder will be transmitted to the sound generator by the  
two routes (1) and (2) shown in the illustration, causing notes  
to be sounded in duplicate or to be cut off unnaturally. To  
prevent this, the setting called “Local Off” is used to disconnect  
Setting  
Explanation  
The Local Control is set to On.  
The keyboard and recorder are connected to the  
internal sound generator.  
The Local Control is set to Off.  
the route in (1).  
fig.LocalCntr.j  
The keyboard and recorder are not connected to the  
internal sound generator. Playing the keyboard or  
playing back a song will not produce sound.  
Local On  
(1)  
Sequencer  
Memory  
MIDI  
OUT  
MIDI  
IN  
Sound  
Generator  
MIDI  
OUT  
MIDI  
IN  
(2) Soft Thru On  
Each note played is sounded twice  
Local On:  
The keyboard and recorder are connected to  
the internal sound generator.  
fig.LocalOn.j  
Sound is emitted  
Sound Generator  
Local On  
Local Off:  
The keyboard and recorder are not connected  
to the internal sound generator. No sound will be produced by  
the keyboard when it is played.  
fig.LocalOff.j  
No sound produced  
Sound Generator  
Local Off  
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Various Settings  
MIDI Transmit Channel Settings  
(MIDI Transmit Channel)  
Sending Recorded Performance Data  
to a MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out)  
This setting specifies the MIDI channel on which the DP-990  
will transmit.  
MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” which are numbered 1  
through 16.  
By connecting MIDI devices and specifying the appropriate  
MIDI channel for each device, you can play or select sounds  
on those devices.  
When Composer MIDI Out is “On,” you can send  
performance data recorded with the DP-990 to a connected  
MIDI device or computer.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
The DP-990 will receive all sixteen channels (1–16).  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
2. Hold down the Track [Accomp] button and use  
the [-] [+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“Out.”  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
2. Hold down the Track [Accomp] button and use  
the [-] [+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“Ch.”  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
Performance data is transmitted.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Performance data is not transmitted.  
Settings (Channel)  
OFF, 1–16  
If you turn this “OFF,” the DP-990 will not transmit  
MIDI data.  
For details on connecting MIDI devices, refer to  
“Connecting to MIDI Devices” (p. 84).  
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Various Settings  
If V-LINK is on, the bars at the bottom of the display will  
be lit.  
Other Settings  
Using the V-LINK Function (V-LINK)  
Connecting the DP-990 to a V-LINK compatible image device  
allows you to control the images with the DP-990.  
You can control images using the twelve keys at the left  
end of the keyboard.  
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or  
NOTE  
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off  
the power on all devices before making any connections.  
V-LINK  
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1  
A0 – G1#  
V-LINK (  
) is functionality promoted by Roland that  
allows linked performance of music and visual material. By using V-  
LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects can be easily liked  
to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance.  
While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced  
NOTE  
when you press any of the twelve keys at the left  
end of the keyboard.  
How to Use the V-LINK  
To disengage V-LINK, repeat steps 1–2 on the preceding  
page, and choose “OFF” in step 3.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.  
fig.d-Fnc.eps  
2. Hold down the Track [Accomp] button and use the  
[-] [+] buttons to make the display indicate “vLn.”  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the on/off status of the V-LINK function.  
3. Press the [-] or [+] button to switch the V-LINK  
function on or off.  
Setting  
Explanation  
The V-LINK function is switched on.  
The V-LINK function is switched off.  
4. Press the [Brilliance] button or the [3D] button  
to execute Function mode.  
The button indicator will return to its previous state.  
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Various Settings  
Changing the External Memory Setting  
(External Memory Mode)  
Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain)  
If you are playing the DP-990 through a connected external  
system, there may be cases in which the volume from your  
external system is too low even when the DP-990’s volume is  
turned to the maximum setting. In such cases, you can adjust  
the master gain setting as follows.  
In some cases, when USB memory is connected to the external  
memory connector, it may take longer for data to be loaded,  
or data may fail to be loaded successfully. If this occurs, you  
may be able to solve the problem by changing the external  
memory setting.  
Adjusting the master gain will also affect the volume of the  
internal speakers and headphones.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
The sound may distort if you increase the volume  
excessively.  
NOTE  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
2. Hold down the Track [Accomp] button and use  
the [-] [+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“UMd.”  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
2. Hold down the Track [Accomp] button and use  
the [-] [+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“MAS.”  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
4. Turn on the power once again.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
Setting  
Mode 1  
Mode 2  
-10–0–10 dB  
This setting is remembered even when the power is  
turned off.  
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Various Settings  
Changing the Parts Assigned to the  
(Track Assign)  
Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended  
Tones (Recommended Tone)  
You can connect a commercially available USB CD drive to  
the DP-990, and play back separately sold CD-ROMs created  
for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES).  
with “recommended tones” suitable for each song.  
When you select a song from a VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA  
TUNES), recommended tones will be assigned to the DP-990’s  
[Strings], [Voice], and [Others] tone buttons, and these three  
tone buttons will blink.  
Ordinarily, when playing back SMF music files for Roland  
Piano Digital instruments (p. 99), the left-hand part is assigned  
to the Track [Left] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to  
the Track [Right] button. However, right-hand and left-hand  
part assignments in certain SMF music files may differ.  
If these are set to “Auto,” and as a result you are unable to use  
the track buttons to control the left- and right-hand parts (p. 46)  
properly, change the setting to “2/1 Part” or “3/4 Part.”  
When you press a flashing Tone button, the recommended  
tone is then selected, enabling you to perform the selected  
song using a tone matched to that song as it plays back.  
You can set the DP-990 so that the recommended tones are  
automatically assigned or not assigned.  
This setting can be used for SMF format songs other  
than the internal preset songs. It will not affect  
internal preset songs.  
NOTE  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
2. Hold down the Track [Accomp] button and use  
the [-] [+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“trA.”  
2. Hold down the Track [Accomp] button and use  
the [-] [+] buttons to make the display indicate  
“rtn.”  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
When you take your finger off the button, the display  
will indicate the value of the setting.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
3. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Explanation  
Setting  
Explanation  
The part assigned to each track will be  
determined automatically, depending on the  
song file.  
When you select a song from a VIMA CD-ROM  
(VIMA TUNES), recommended tones will  
automatically be assigned to the DP-990’s [Strings],  
[Voice], and [Others] tone buttons.  
Auto  
Assigns Part 1 to the Track [Right] button, Part  
2 to the Track [Left] button, and the remaining  
parts to the Track [Accomp] button.  
The recommended tones are not used, and only the  
DP-990’s internal tones can be selected.  
2/1 Part  
3/4 Part  
Assigns Part 4 to the Track [Right] button, Part  
3 to the Track [Left] button, and the remaining  
parts to the Track [Accomp] button.  
This is set to “On” at the factory.  
After changing this setting, try selecting the song  
once again.  
NOTE  
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Various Settings  
Remembering the Settings  
(Memory Backup)  
Normally, the settings of the various variations will revert to  
their default values when the power is turned off. However,  
you can specify that the various settings will be remembered  
even when the power is turned off.  
Restoring the Settings to the  
Factory Condition (Factory  
Reset)  
The settings you’ve changed in Function mode can be restored  
to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “Factory  
Reset.”  
This function is called “Memory Backup.”  
Execute this operation if you want the settings you’ve stored  
using Memory Backup to be returned to their original state.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
When you execute “Factory Reset,” all settings  
NOTE  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
you’ve stored up to that point will be cleared, and  
reset to their factory-set condition.  
mode.  
fig.d-Fnc.eps  
from internal memory or USB memory.  
If you want to erase all songs from the DP-990‘s  
internal memory and all songs from USB memory,  
refer to “Initializing the Memory” (p. 60).  
2. Press the [Left] button.  
The display will indicate “buP” and the [  
will blink.  
] button  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press  
the [3D] button.  
The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function  
mode.  
fig.d-Fnc.eps  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
The display will indicate “Sur,” and the [  
] button  
2. Press the [Right] button.  
and [  
] button will blink.  
The display will indicate “Fct” and the [  
will blink.  
] button  
If you decide not to save the settings, press the  
] button.  
[
3. Press the [  
] button.  
4. To save the settings, press the [  
NOTE  
] button.  
The display will indicate “Sur,” and the [  
] button  
and [  
] button will blink.  
Never turn off the power while “buP” is blinking in  
the display.  
When the memory backup has been completed, the  
display will indicate “Fnc.”  
If you decide not to execute the Factory Reset, press the  
] button.  
fig.d-Fnc.eps  
[
4. To execute the Factory Reset, press the [  
]
button.  
For details on the settings stored by the Memory  
Backup operation, refer to p. 98.  
Never turn off the power while “Fct” is blinking in  
the display.  
NOTE  
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Various Settings  
When the Factory Reset has been completed, the  
following display will appear.  
Disabling the Buttons (Panel  
Lock)  
If you activate the Panel Lock function, all buttons will be  
locked and non-functional. You can use this to prevent a child  
from accidentally changing the settings by inadvertently  
pressing buttons.  
5. Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the  
left to minimize the volume.  
1. Press the [Brilliance] button and [Key Touch]  
6. Switch the power off, then back on.  
button simultaneously.  
Panel Lock will be activated.  
All buttons will be disabled.  
The following screen appears when Panel Lock is in  
force.  
*
Pressing buttons during playback or recording of a song stops the  
playback or recording.  
Canceling the Panel Lock function  
Once again, press the [Brilliance] button and [Key Touch]  
button simultaneously.  
Panel Lock will be cancelled when you turn off the  
power.  
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Connecting to Other Devices  
Connecting to Audio Equipment  
You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the DP-  
990 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record  
your performance on a tape recorder or other recording  
device.  
* When connection cables with resistors are used, the  
volume level of equipment connected to the Input jacks  
may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that  
do not contain resistors.  
Use phone plug audio cables (sold separately) to make  
connections.  
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or  
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn  
off the power on all devices before making any  
connections.  
Connecting Speakers to the DP-990 and Outputting Sounds  
Output Jacks  
Amplified Speakers,  
Audio System, etc.  
Input (Line In)  
Turning Off the Power  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the DP-  
990 and on the device you’re about to  
connect.  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the DP-  
990 and on the speakers you’re about to  
connect.  
2. Turn off the power to the DP-990 and  
connected speakers.  
3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the  
2. Turn off the connected speakers.  
connection.  
3. Turn off the DP-990.  
4. Switch on the DP-990.  
5. Switch on the connected speakers.  
6. Adjust the volume level on the DP-990 and the  
connected speakers.  
When you play the DP-990’s keyboard, the sound is  
played from the connected speakers.  
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Connecting to Other Devices  
Playing Sounds of an Audio Device through the DP-990  
Input jacks  
Portable music player, etc.  
Output (Line Out)  
Turning Off the Power  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the DP-  
990 and on the audio device you’re about to  
connect.  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the DP-  
990 and on the audio device you’re about to  
connect.  
2. Turn off the power to the DP-990 and  
connected audio device.  
2. Turn off the DP-990.  
3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the  
connection.  
3. Turn off the connected audio device.  
4. Switch on the connected audio device.  
5. Switch on the DP-990.  
6. Adjust the volume level on the DP-990 and the  
connected audio device.  
The sounds from the connected audio device are played  
by the DP-990.  
Adjust the volume by using the controls of your  
audio device.  
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Connecting to Other Devices  
Connecting to MIDI Devices  
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging  
performance data, you can control one device from the other.  
For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument  
or switch Tones on the other instrument.  
Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound  
Module by Playing the DP-990  
What’s MIDI?  
MIDI Out  
connector  
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was  
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of  
performance data between electronic instruments and  
computers.  
The DP-990 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it  
exchange performance data with external devices. These  
connectors can be used to connect the DP-990 to an  
external device for even greater versatility.  
MIDI cable  
Connecting a MIDI Sequencer  
to the DP-990  
MIDI IN  
MIDI Sound Module  
MIDI Out  
connector  
Making the Connection  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the DP-  
990 and on the MIDI device you’re about to  
connect.  
MIDI cable  
2. Switch off the power to the DP-990 and the  
MIDI device you’re about to connect.  
MIDI Sequencer  
3. Use a MIDI cables (sold separately) to connect  
Connecting the Roland MT Series  
the MIDI connectors to each other.  
4. Switch on the power to the DP-990 and the  
MIDI Out  
connector  
connected device.  
5. Adjust the volume level on the DP-990 and the  
connected device.  
6. You should also set the MIDI transmit channel  
MIDI cable  
When the DP-990 is connected to a MIDI  
sequencer, set it to “Local Off.” Refer to “Preventing  
Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer  
(Local Control)” (p. 75).  
MIDI IN  
Roland MT Series  
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Connecting to Other Devices  
Connecting a Computer  
You can use a USB MIDI interface cable (sold separately) to  
connect the DP-990 to your computer.  
If the DP-990 is connected to a computer in which sequencer  
software is installed, a song you’ve recorded on the DP-990  
can be saved on your computer.  
Connection Examples  
921  
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers  
or other devices, always turn down the volume, and  
turn off the power on all devices before making any  
connections.  
* In order to make connections to your computer, you  
must install “MIDI driver” software on your computer.  
For details, refer to the owner’s manual for your MIDI  
interface.  
Use a USB MIDI interface cable to connect the USB  
connector of your computer to the MIDI connectors of the  
DP-990.  
fig.comp.e  
MIDI Out/In  
connectors  
USB Connector  
of your Computer  
USB MIDI Interface  
Computer  
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Troubleshooting  
If you think there’s a problem, read this first.  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
Is the AC adaptor connected correctly?  
Page  
Power does not turn on  
p. 18  
Is the pedal connected correctly?  
Plug the cable firmly into the pedal connector.  
p. 18  
If you disconnect the pedal cable from the DP-990 while the power is on, the  
pedal effect may remain “stuck” in the On condition.  
You must power-off the DP-990 before connecting or disconnecting the pedal  
cable.  
Pedal does not work, or is “stuck”  
If you’ve switched the function of the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal, these  
pedals will not operate as the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal.  
p. 69  
Are you using (optional) Roland USB memory?  
Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB  
memory products.  
Unable to read from/write to USB  
memory  
If you are unable to read or write USB memory successfully, change the  
External Memory setting to “Mode 1.”  
p. 78  
“Buzz” is heard from external  
devices  
Are the external devices connected to more than one AC power outlet?  
If you connect external devices, be sure to connect them to the same AC outlet.  
Device connected to the Input  
jacks have insufficient volume  
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?  
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.  
No sound  
Could the DP-990’s volume or the volume of the connected equipment be  
turned down?  
p. 20  
p. 21  
Could headphones be connected?  
Could there be a plug inserted in a headphone jack?  
The speakers will not produce sound if headphones or plug are connected to  
the headphone jacks.  
No sound  
Has Local Control been set to “Off”?  
When Local Control is set to Off, no sound is produced by playing back a  
song. Set Local Control to On.  
p. 75  
Has Local Control been set to “Off”?  
When Local Control is set to Off, no sound is produced by playing back a  
song. Set Local Control to On.  
p. 75  
p. 47  
p. 77  
No sound when you play back a  
song  
Could the song volume be set to “0”?  
Is V-LINK switched on?  
When V-LINK is on, the lowest twelve notes of the keyboard are used to control  
the image, and will not produce sound.  
No sound from the leftmost notes  
of the keyboard  
Are all devices powered on?  
No sound (when a MIDI device is  
connected)  
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?  
p. 84  
p. 76  
Do the MIDI channels of the DP-990 and the connected device match?  
The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 128 notes. If you are playing along  
with a song and making heavy use of the damper pedal, the number of notes  
the DP-990 is attempting to produce may exceed the maximum polyphony,  
meaning that some of the notes will drop out.  
Not all the notes you play are  
sounded  
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Symptom  
Cause/Action  
Page  
Notes don’t sound right  
Could you have made Key Transpose settings?  
Is the Master Tune setting appropriate?  
Is the setting for the Temperament correct?  
Is the DP-990 in Dual performance?  
p. 32  
p. 70  
p. 70  
p. 35  
Pitch of the keyboard or song is  
incorrect  
Sounds are heard twice (doubled)  
when the keyboard is played  
When the DP-990 is connected to an external sequencer, set the Local Control  
to off. Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is Off.  
p. 75  
INSTRUMENT buttons [Strings] [Voice] [Others] also operate as buttons that  
select “Recommended Tones.”  
With the factory settings, connecting a commercially-available CD-ROM drive  
to the external memory connector and selecting a song from a CD-ROM  
produced for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) will automatically cause sounds  
appropriate for that song to be assigned to the [Strings], [Voice], and [Others]  
Tone buttons, so that you can select “recommended” sounds by pressing one  
of these buttons.  
The wrong instrument is selected  
when you press the [Strings],  
[Voice], or [Others] button  
p. 79  
You can also make settings so that “recommended” sounds are not  
automatically assigned.  
When you are using Dual performance or Split performance, and different  
effects are specified for the two selected tones, the effect will not be applied  
to Tone 2 (when using Dual performance) or the left-hand tone (when using  
Split performance).  
Effect does not apply  
The DP-990’s piano sound faithfully simulates the depth and resonance of an  
acoustic piano, and this may give the impression of reverberation even if  
you’ve defeated the Reverb effect.  
Reverberation remains even if  
you defeat the Reverb effect  
* Lowering the Key Off Resonance (p. 72) may improve matters.  
On an acoustic piano, the approximately one and a half octaves of notes at  
the top of the keyboard will continue sounding regardless of the damper  
pedal. These notes also have a somewhat different tonal character. DP-990  
faithfully simulate this characteristic of acoustic pianos. On the DP-990, the  
range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change according to the key  
transpose setting.  
The sound of the higher notes  
suddenly changes from a certain  
key  
If you hear this in headphones:  
Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial high-  
frequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been  
added. This is because the character of an actual piano is being faithfully  
reproduced, and is not a malfunction. This ringing is more obtrusive if the  
reverb effect is applied heavily, so you may be able to minimize it by  
decreasing the reverb.  
High-pitched ringing is heard  
If you don’t hear this in headphones:  
It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit).  
Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Action  
If you don’t hear this in headphones:  
Page  
Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the DP-  
990 to resonate. Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate  
sympathetically. In particular, this is more likely to occur for lower notes and  
higher volumes. You can take the following measures to minimize resonances.  
• Locate the speakers 10–15 cm away from walls or other surfaces.  
• Keep the volume down.  
Low notes sound wrong, or are  
buzzy  
• Move away from the objects that are resonating.  
If you hear this in headphones:  
It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a  
nearby Roland service center.  
If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted  
depending on how you perform.  
p. 20  
p. 43  
If this occurs, turn down the volume.  
Song does not play correctly  
Could the screen be indicating “dEL”?  
You can’t play back an internal song if internal memory contains performance  
data you recorded. Erase the performance data you recorded before you play  
back the song.  
Song won’t play  
Only the sound of a particular  
instrument in a song does not  
play  
Could a track be muted?  
If the button indicator is out, the music on that track is not heard. Press the track  
p. 46  
p. 44  
button so the indicator is illuminated.  
Audio files of the following format can be played back.  
• File extension “.WAV”  
• 16-bit linear  
Can’t play back a song saved in  
USB memory  
• “44.1 kHz” sampling rate  
Is the filename extension “MID”?  
Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data.  
When playing a song from USB memory, the tempo may become unstable if  
there is an excessive amount of performance data.  
Song tempo becomes unstable  
Can’t record / play back  
Can’t record  
Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected?  
p. 54  
p. 57  
Your recorded performance will disappear if you switch off the DP-990’s  
power or select a song.  
There is no way to recover the lost performance. Before you turn off the power,  
save your recorded performance in internal Memory.  
The recorded performance  
disappeared  
p. 62  
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Error Messages  
Indication  
Meaning  
E.01  
You can only read the music file. It can not be saved.  
An error occurred during writing.  
The external media’s protect tab may be in the “Protect” (writing prohibited) position, or the external  
media may not yet be initialized.  
E.02  
E.10  
E.11  
No external media is inserted. Insert the external media and try again.  
There is not sufficient free memory in the save destination. Either insert other external media or delete  
unneeded files and try again.  
An error occurred during writing. The external media may be corrupted. Insert other external media  
and try again. Alternatively, you can initialize the external media.  
E.14  
E.15  
E.16  
The file is unreadable. The data format is not compatible with the DP-990.  
Data was not called up in time for playback of the song. After waiting several seconds, you may be  
able to play back the song by pressing the [  
] button again.  
This audio format is not supported.  
E.18  
E.30  
E.40  
Please use 44.1 kHz 16-bit linear WAV format audio files.  
The internal memory capacity of the DP-990 is full.  
The DP-990 cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device. Reduce  
the amount of MIDI data sent to the DP-990.  
E.41  
E.43  
A MIDI cable has been disconnected. Connect it properly and securely.  
A MIDI transmission error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device.  
There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved  
E.51  
E.65  
with the external media, then turn the power off, then on again.  
– – –  
P – P  
The Panel Lock function is on (p. 81).  
The Twin Piano function is on (p. 33).  
If you record a performance, then select a song before you’ve saved your recording, “dEL” will  
appear, flashing, in the display (p. 25).  
d E L  
* External Media: USB memory, Floppy Disk, CD-ROM, etc.  
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Tone List  
Piano  
Strings  
Others  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Grand Piano1  
Piano + Str.  
Harpsichord  
Grand Piano2  
Piano+Choir  
Honky-tonk  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Rich Strings  
1
2
3
4
5
Nylon-str.Gt  
OrchestraStr  
Harp  
Steel-str.Gt  
AcousticBass  
A.Bass+Cymbl  
FingeredBass  
Violin  
Flute  
PizzicatoStr  
DecayStrings  
GM2  
*
6
7
8
9
STANDARD Set  
ROOM Set  
POWER Set  
ELEC.Set  
E.Piano  
Voice  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Pop E.Piano  
FM E.Piano  
Vibraphone  
Celesta  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Aerial Choir  
Jazz Scat  
10 ANALOG Set  
11 JAZZ Set  
12 BRUSH Set  
14 SFX Set  
Soft Pad  
’60s E.Piano  
Clav.  
Female Aahs  
Male Aahs  
Thum Voice  
Decay Choir  
Dcy ChoirPad  
Morning Lite  
* 6--14 are drum sets. Refer to p.  
94–96 for details on the sounds in  
the drum sets.  
*
*
Organ  
15 Piano 1  
* Tones indicated by ”*” are suitable  
for playing layered with a piano  
tone.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ChurchOrgan1  
16 Piano 1w  
17 Piano 1d  
18 Piano 2  
ChurchOrgan2  
Combo Jz.Org  
Ballad Organ  
Nason flt 8’  
19 Piano 2w  
20 Piano 3  
Mellow Bars  
Light Organ  
21 Piano 3w  
22 Honky-tonk  
23 Honky-tonk w  
24 E.Piano 1  
25 Detuned EP 1  
26 Vintage EP  
27 ’60s E.Piano  
28 E.Piano 2  
29 Detuned EP 2  
30 St.FM EP  
31 EP Legend  
Lower Organ  
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32 EP Phase  
69 Ukulele  
106 RubberSyn.Bs  
107 Attack Pulse  
108 Violin  
33 Harpsichord  
34 Coupled Hps.  
35 Harpsi.w  
70 Nylon Gt o  
71 Nylon Gt 2  
72 Steel-str.Gt  
73 12-str.Gt  
109 Slow Violin  
110 Viola  
36 Harpsi.o  
37 Clav.  
74 Mandolin  
111 Cello  
38 Pulse Clav.  
39 Celesta  
75 Steel+Body  
76 Jazz Guitar  
77 Hawaiian Gt  
78 Clean Guitar  
79 Chorus Gt 1  
80 Mid Tone Gt  
81 Muted Guitar  
82 Funk Guitar1  
83 Funk Guitar2  
84 Chorus Gt 2  
85 Overdrive Gt  
86 Guitar Pinch  
87 DistortionGt  
88 Gt Feedback1  
89 Dist.Rtm Gt  
90 Gt Harmonics  
91 Gt Feedback2  
92 AcousticBass  
93 FingeredBass  
94 Finger Slap  
95 Picked Bass  
96 FretlessBass  
97 Slap Bass 1  
98 Slap Bass 2  
99 Synth Bass 1  
100 WarmSyn.Bass  
101 Synth Bass 3  
102 Clav.Bass  
103 Hammer  
112 Contrabass  
113 Tremolo Str.  
114 PizzicatoStr  
115 Harp  
40 Glockenspiel  
41 Music Box  
42 Vibraphone  
43 Vibraphone w  
44 Marimba  
116 Yang Qin  
117 Timpani  
118 Strings  
45 Marimba w  
46 Xylophone  
47 TubularBells  
48 Church Bell  
49 Carillon  
119 Orchestra  
120 ’60s Strings  
121 Slow Strings  
122 Syn.Strings1  
123 Syn.Strings3  
124 Syn.Strings2  
125 Choir 1  
50 Santur  
51 Organ 1  
52 TremoloOrgan  
53 ’60s Organ  
54 Organ 2  
126 Choir 2  
127 Voice  
128 Humming  
129 Synth Voice  
130 Analog Voice  
131 OrchestraHit  
132 Bass Hit  
55 Perc.Organ 1  
56 Chorus Organ  
57 Perc.Organ 2  
58 Rock Organ  
59 Church Org.1  
60 Church Org.2  
61 Church Org.3  
62 Reed Organ  
63 Puff Organ  
64 Accordion 1  
65 Accordion 2  
66 Harmonica  
67 Bandoneon  
68 Nylon-str.Gt  
133 6th Hit  
134 Euro Hit  
135 Trumpet  
136 Dark Trumpet  
137 Trombone 1  
138 Trombone 2  
139 Bright Tb  
140 Tuba  
104 Synth Bass 2  
105 Synth Bass 4  
141 MuteTrumpet1  
142 MuteTrumpet2  
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143 French Horn1  
180 Charang  
181 Wire Lead  
182 Solo Vox  
183 5th Saw Lead  
184 Bass+Lead  
185 Delayed Lead  
186 Fantasia  
187 Warm Pad  
188 Sine Pad  
189 Polysynth  
190 Space Voice  
191 Itopia  
217 Tinkle Bell  
218 Agogo  
144 French Horn2  
145 Brass 1  
219 Steel Drums  
220 Woodblock  
221 Castanets  
222 Taiko  
146 Brass 2  
147 Synth Brass1  
148 Synth Brass3  
149 AnalogBrass1  
150 Jump Brass  
151 Synth Brass2  
152 Synth Brass4  
153 AnalogBrass2  
154 Soprano Sax  
155 Alto Sax  
223 Concert BD  
224 Melodic Tom1  
225 Melodic Tom2  
226 Synth Drum  
227 TR-808 Tom  
228 Elec.Perc.  
229 Reverse Cym.  
230 Gt FretNoise  
231 Gt Cut Noise  
232 BsStringSlap  
233 Breath Noise  
234 Fl.Key Click  
235 Seashore  
236 Rain  
192 Bowed Glass  
193 Metallic Pad  
194 Halo Pad  
195 Sweep Pad  
196 Ice Rain  
156 Tenor Sax  
157 Baritone Sax  
158 Oboe  
159 English Horn  
160 Bassoon  
197 Soundtrack  
198 Crystal  
161 Clarinet  
162 Piccolo  
199 Synth Mallet  
200 Atmosphere  
201 Brightness  
202 Goblins  
163 Flute  
237 Thunder  
164 Recorder  
238 Wind  
165 Pan Flute  
239 Stream  
166 Bottle Blow  
167 Shakuhachi  
168 Whistle  
203 Echo Drops  
204 Echo Bell  
205 Echo Pan  
206 Star Theme  
207 Sitar 1  
240 Bubble  
241 Bird 1  
242 Dog  
169 Ocarina  
243 Horse Gallop  
244 Bird 2  
170 Square Lead1  
171 Square Lead2  
172 Sine Lead  
173 Saw Lead 1  
174 Saw Lead 2  
175 Doctor Solo  
176 Natural Lead  
177 SequencedSaw  
178 Syn.Calliope  
179 Chiffer Lead  
208 Sitar 2  
245 Telephone 1  
246 Telephone 2  
247 DoorCreaking  
248 Door  
209 Banjo  
210 Shamisen  
211 Koto  
212 Taisho Koto  
213 Kalimba  
214 Bagpipe  
215 Fiddle  
249 Scratch  
250 Wind Chimes  
251 Helicopter  
252 Car Engine  
253 Car Stop  
216 Shanai  
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Tone List  
254 Car Pass  
255 Car Crash  
256 Siren  
257 Train  
258 Jetplane  
259 Starship  
260 Burst Noise  
261 Applause  
262 Laughing  
263 Screaming  
264 Punch  
265 Heart Beat  
266 Footsteps  
267 Gun Shot  
268 Machine Gun  
269 Laser Gun  
270 Explosion  
* In the tone group “Others” when you  
hold down the [-] or [+] button to  
switch tone in succession, the tones  
will stop changing at number 006  
and number 015.  
To select the next sound, release the  
[-] or [+] button, then press it again.  
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Tone List  
Standard Set  
Room Set  
Power Set  
Electronic Set  
27  
28  
High-Q  
Slap  
High-Q  
Slap  
High-Q  
Slap  
High-Q  
Slap  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Kick Drum 2  
Kick Drum 1  
Side Stick  
Snare Drum  
Hand Clap  
Electric Snare 3  
Low Tom 2  
Closed Hi-Hat 1  
Low Tom 1  
Pedal Hi-Hat 1  
Mid Tom 2  
Open Hi-Hat 1  
Mid Tom 1  
High Tom 2  
Crash Cymbal 1  
High Tom 1  
Ride Cymbal 1  
Chinese Cymbal 1  
Ride Bell 1  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
[EXC7]  
[EXC7]  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Room Kick 2  
Room Kick 1  
Side Stick  
[EXC7]  
[EXC7]  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Room Kick 1  
Power Kick  
[EXC7]  
[EXC7]  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Power Kick  
Electric Kick  
Side Stick  
Electric Snare 1  
Hand Clap  
Electric Snare 2  
Electric Low Tom 2  
Closed Hi-Hat 2  
Electric Low Tom 1  
Pedal Hi-Hat 2  
Electric Mid Tom 2  
Open Hi-Hat 2  
Electric Mid Tom 1  
Electric High Tom 2  
Crash Cymbal 3  
Electric High Tom 1  
Ride Cymbal 3  
Reverse Cymbal  
Ride Bell 2  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
Crash Cymbal 4  
Vibraslap  
Ride Cymbal4  
High Bongo 2  
Low Bongo 2  
Mute High Conga 2  
Open High Conga  
Low Conga  
High Timbale  
Low Timbale  
High Agogo  
[EXC7]  
[EXC7]  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
38  
40  
41  
43  
45  
47  
C2  
Side Stick  
Power Snare  
Hand Clap  
37  
39  
Room Snare  
Hand Clap  
Electric Snare 4  
Room Low Tom 2  
Closed Hi-Hat 2  
Room Low Tom 1  
Pedal Hi-Hat 2  
Room Mid Tom 2  
Open Hi-Hat 2  
Room Mid Tom 1  
Room High Tom 2  
Crash Cymbal 3  
Room High Tom 1  
Ride Cymbal 3  
Chinese Cymbal 2  
Ride Bell 2  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
Crash Cymbal 4  
Vibraslap  
Ride Cymbal4  
High Bongo 2  
Low Bongo 2  
Mute High Conga 2  
Open High Conga  
Low Conga  
High Timbale  
Low Timbale  
High Agogo  
Electric Snare 5  
Power Low Tom 2  
Closed Hi-Hat 2  
Power Low Tom 1  
Pedal Hi-Hat 2  
Power Mid Tom 2  
Open Hi-Hat 2  
Power Mid Tom 1  
Power High Tom 2  
Crash Cymbal 3  
Power High Tom 1  
Ride Cymbal 3  
Chinese Cymbal 2  
Ride Bell 2  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
Crash Cymbal 4  
Vibraslap  
Ride Cymbal4  
High Bongo 2  
Low Bongo 2  
Mute High Conga 2  
Open High Conga  
Low Conga  
High Timbale  
Low Timbale  
High Agogo  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
42  
44  
46  
C3 48  
50  
49  
51  
52  
53  
54  
56  
58  
55  
57  
Crash Cymbal 2  
Vibraslap  
59  
Ride Cymbal 2  
High Bongo 1  
Low Bongo 1  
Mute High Conga 1  
Open High Conga  
Low Conga  
High Timbale  
Low Timbale  
High Agogo  
Low Agogo  
C4 60  
62  
61  
63  
64  
65  
66  
68  
70  
67  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
Short High Whistle [EXC2]  
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
Short High Whistle [EXC2]  
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
Short High Whistle [EXC2]  
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]  
69  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
71  
Short High Whistle [EXC2]  
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
High Woodblock  
Low Woodblock  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
C5 72  
74  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
High Woodblock  
Low Woodblock  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
-----  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
High Woodblock  
Low Woodblock  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
-----  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
High Woodblock  
Low Woodblock  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
-----  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
73  
75  
76  
77  
[EXC4]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC5]  
78  
80  
82  
79  
81  
83  
C6 84  
86  
85  
87  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
-----  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
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*
- - - - - : No sound.  
* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.  
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Tone List  
Analog Set  
Jazz Set  
Brush Set  
Orchestra Set  
27  
High-Q  
Slap  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
TR-808 Kick 2  
TR-808 Kick 1  
TR-808 Rim shot  
TR-808 Snare  
Hand Clap  
High-Q  
Slap  
High-Q  
Slap  
Closed Hi-Hat 2  
Pedal Hi-Hat 2  
Open Hi-Hat 2  
Ride Cymbal 3  
Sticks  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Concert Bass Drum 2  
Concert Bass Drum 1  
Side Stick  
Concert Snare Drum  
Castanets  
Concert Snare Drum  
Timpani F  
Timpani F#  
Timpani G  
Timpani G#  
Timpani A  
Timpani A#  
Timpani B  
Timpani C  
Timpani C#  
Timpani D  
Timpani D#  
Timpani E  
Timpani F  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
Concert Cymbal 2  
Vibraslap  
Concert Cymbal 1  
High Bongo 2  
Low Bongo 2  
Mute High Conga 2  
Open High Conga  
Low Conga  
High Timbale  
Low Timbale  
High Agogo  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
Short High Whistle [EXC2]  
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
28  
29  
31  
33  
35  
36  
38  
40  
41  
43  
45  
47  
[EXC7]  
[EXC7]  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Room Kick 2  
Jazz Kick  
[EXC7]  
[EXC7]  
Scratch Push  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Room Kick 2  
Jazz Kick  
Side Stick  
Brush Tap  
Brush Slap1  
Brush Swirl  
Brush Low Tom 2  
Brush Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1]  
Brush Low Tom 1  
Brush Pedal Hi-Hat [EXC1]  
Brush Mid Tom 2  
Brush Open Hi-Hat [EXC1]  
Brush Mid Tom 1  
Brush High Tom 2  
Jazz Crash Cymbal  
Brush High Tom 1  
Jazz Ride Cymbal 1  
Chinese Cymbal 2  
Jazz Ride Cymbal 2  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
Crash Cymbal 4  
Vibraslap  
Ride Cymbal4  
High Bongo 2  
Low Bongo 2  
Mute High Conga 2  
Open High Conga  
Low Conga  
High Timbale  
Low Timbale  
High Agogo  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
[EXC7]  
[EXC7]  
30  
32  
34  
C2  
Side Stick  
Jazz Snare  
Hand Clap  
37  
39  
Electric Snare 6  
TR-808 Low Tom 2  
Electric Snare 7  
Jazz Low Tom  
Closed Hi-Hat 2  
Low Tom 1  
Pedal Hi-Hat 2  
Mid Tom 2  
Open Hi-Hat 2  
Jazz Mid Tom  
Jazz High Tom 2  
Crash Cymbal 3  
Jazz High Tom 1  
Ride Cymbal 3  
Chinese Cymbal 2  
Ride Bell 2  
Tambourine  
Splash Cymbal  
Cowbell  
Crash Cymbal 4  
Vibraslap  
Ride Cymbal4  
High Bongo 2  
Low Bongo 2  
Mute High Conga 2  
Open High Conga  
Low Conga  
High Timbale  
Low Timbale  
High Agogo  
Low Agogo  
TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat 1 [EXC1]  
TR-808 Low Tom 1  
TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat 2 [EXC1]  
TR-808 Mid Tom 2  
TR-808 Open Hi-Hat [EXC1]  
TR-808 Mid Tom 1  
TR-808 High Tom 2  
TR-808 Crash Cymbal  
TR-808 High Tom 1  
Ride Cymbal 3  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
[EXC1]  
42  
44  
46  
C3 48  
50  
49  
51  
52  
Chinese Cymbal 2  
Ride Bell 2  
Tambourine  
53  
54  
56  
58  
Splash Cymbal  
55  
TR-808 Cowbell  
Crash Cymbal 4  
Vibraslap  
Ride Cymbal4  
High Bongo 2  
57  
59  
C4 60  
62  
Low Bongo 2  
61  
63  
TR-808 High Conga  
TR-808 Mid Conga  
TR-808 Low Conga  
High Timbale  
Low Timbale  
High Agogo  
64  
65  
66  
68  
70  
67  
Low Agogo  
Cabasa  
69  
Cabasa  
Maracas  
TR-808 Maracas  
Short High Whistle [EXC2]  
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
High Woodblock  
Low Woodblock  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
71  
Short High Whistle [EXC2]  
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
High Woodblock  
Low Woodblock  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
Short High Whistle [EXC2]  
Long Low Whistle [EXC2]  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
High Woodblock  
Low Woodblock  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
C5 72  
74  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
Short Guiro  
Long Guiro  
Claves  
High Woodblock  
Low Woodblock  
Mute Cuica  
Open Cuica  
Mute Triangle  
Open Triangle  
Shaker  
Jingle Bell  
Bar Chimes  
Castanets  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
Applause  
[EXC3]  
[EXC3]  
73  
75  
76  
77  
[EXC4]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC4]  
[EXC5]  
[EXC5]  
78  
80  
82  
79  
81  
83  
C6 84  
86  
85  
87  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
-----  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
-----  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
Mute Surdo  
Open Surdo  
-----  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
[EXC6]  
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Tone List  
SFX Set  
-----  
-----  
27  
28  
-----  
-----  
29  
30  
-----  
-----  
31  
32  
33  
-----  
-----  
-----  
34  
35  
-----  
-----  
-----  
High Q  
36  
38  
40  
41  
43  
45  
47  
C2  
37  
39  
Slap  
Scratch Push [EXC7]  
Scratch Pull  
Sticks  
[EXC7]  
42  
44  
46  
Square Click  
Metronome Click  
Metronome Bell  
Guitar Fret Noise  
Guitar Cutting Noise Up  
Guitar Cutting Noise Down  
String Slap of Double Bass  
Fl.Key Click  
Laughing  
C3 48  
50  
49  
51  
52  
Screaming  
Punch  
53  
54  
56  
58  
Heart Beat  
Footsteps 1  
Footsteps 2  
Applause  
Door Creaking  
Door  
55  
57  
59  
C4 60  
62  
Scratch  
61  
63  
Wind Chimes  
Car-Engine  
Car-Stop  
64  
Car-Pass  
Car-Crash  
Siren  
65  
66  
68  
70  
67  
Train  
69  
Jet Plane  
Helicopter  
Starship  
71  
Gun Shot  
Machine Gun  
Laser Gun  
Explosion  
Dog  
C5 72  
74  
73  
75  
76  
Horse-Gallop  
Birds  
Rain  
Thunder  
Wind  
77  
78  
80  
82  
79  
81  
Seashore  
Stream  
83  
Bubble  
-----  
-----  
-----  
C6 84  
86  
85  
87  
88  
-----  
*
- - - - - : No sound.  
* [EXC]: will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number.  
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Internal Song List  
1
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin  
La Campanella  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
Jägerlied  
2
Menuet Antique  
Für Elise  
3
Trio Grande  
4
Scherzo No.2  
Türkischer Marsch (Mozart)  
Ständchen  
5
Sonate No.15  
6
Liebesträume 3  
Humoreske  
7
Étude, op.10-3  
Blumenlied  
8
Je te veux  
Alpenglöckchen  
Menuett G dur (Beethoven)  
Venezianisches Gondellied  
Alpenabendröte  
Farewell to the Piano  
Brautchor  
9
Valse, op.64-1  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
Golliwog’s Cakewalk  
Fantaisie-Impromptu  
Arabesque 1  
An der schönen, blauen Donau  
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges  
Mazurka No.5  
Battle of Waterloo  
Wiener Marsch  
Le Coucou  
Gymnopédie 1  
Étude, op.25-1  
Menuett G dur (Bach)  
Spinnerlied  
Clair de Lune  
Étude, op.10-5  
Gavotte  
Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum  
Grande Valse Brillante  
La prière d’une Vierge  
Course en Troïka  
To The Spring  
Heidenröslein  
Zigeuner Tanz  
La Cinquantaine  
Csikos Post  
Dolly’s Dreaming Awakening  
La Violette  
Valse, op.64-2  
Radetzky Marsch  
Träumerei  
Fröhlicher Landmann  
Sonatine op.36-1 (Clementi)  
Sonatine op.20-1 (Kuhlau)  
Sonatine No.5 (Beethoven)  
Fly Flee  
Moments Musicaux 3  
Prélude, op.28-15  
Harmonious Blacksmith  
Ungarische Tänze 5  
Türkischer Marsch (Beethoven)  
Nocturne No.2  
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of this material for purposes other  
than private, personal enjoyment is a  
violation of applicable laws.  
Frühlingslied  
Präludium  
* No data for the music that is played  
will be output from MIDI OUT.  
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Brilliance (On/Off, Brilliance)  
Key Touch  
p. 20  
p. 28  
p. 29  
p. 30  
p. 31  
p. 36  
p. 38  
p. 33  
p. 67  
p. 68  
p. 68  
p. 69  
p. 70  
p. 70  
p. 71  
p. 72  
p. 72  
p. 72  
p. 73  
p. 73  
p. 79  
3D Sound Control (On/Off, Depth)  
Dynamics Sound Control (Off, Type)  
Reverb (On/Off, Depth)  
Dual Balance  
Split Point  
Twin Piano Mode  
3D Mode  
Hammer Response  
Transpose Mode  
Damper Pedal Part  
Tuning  
Temperament (Temperament, Tonic)  
Stretch Tuning  
Damper Resonance  
String Resonance  
Key Off Resonance  
Metronome Sound  
Countdown Sound  
Track Assign  
Settings stored immediately, whenever a change is made (Memory Backup procedure not needed)  
External Memory Mode p. 78  
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Music Files That the DP-990 Can Use  
What Are Music Files?  
Music files contains musical information such as how long the  
General MIDI  
The General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to  
key for a corresponding pitch is played, the force applied to  
the key played, and other such information. When the  
performance data (music file) is sent by your computer or  
similar device, the song will be played exactly as specified by  
the data. This is different than a audio CD, since the music file  
does not contain a recording of the sound itself. This makes it  
possible to change tempos and keys freely, allowing you to  
use it in many different ways.  
provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary  
designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound  
generating devices. Sound generating devices and music files  
that meets the General MIDI standard bears the General MIDI  
logo. Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be  
played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to  
produce essentially the same musical performance.  
General MIDI 2  
Regarding Copyright  
The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 recommendations  
pick up where the original General MIDI left off, offering  
enhanced expressive capabilities, and even greater  
compatibility. Issues that were not covered by the original  
General MIDI recommendations, such as how sounds are to  
be edited, and how effects should be handled, have now been  
precisely defined. Moreover, the available sounds have been  
expanded. General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are  
capable of reliably playing back music files that carry either  
the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo.  
In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which  
does not include the new enhancements, is referred to as  
“General MIDI 1” as a way of distinguishing it from General  
MIDI 2.  
Use of the song data supplied with the CD-ROM attached to  
this product for any purpose other than private, personal  
enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is  
prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied,  
nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the  
permission of the copyright holder.  
Please be aware that if you create derivative works that are  
based on existing copyrighted material, such as commercially  
available SMF music files, such works may violate copyright  
law if used for any purpose other than personal enjoyment.  
Roland takes no responsibility for any copyright violation you  
may commit by creating such works.  
The DP-990 Allows You To Use the  
Following Music Files  
GS Format  
The GS Format is Roland’s set of specifications for standardizing  
the performance of sound generating devices. In addition to  
including support for everything defined by the General MIDI,  
the highly compatible GS Format additionally offers an  
expanded number of sounds, provides for the editing of sounds,  
and spells out many details for a wide range of extra features,  
including effects such as reverb and chorus. Designed with the  
future in mind, the GS Format can readily include new sounds  
and support new hardware features when they arrive. Since it is  
upwardly compatible with the General MIDI, Roland’s GS  
Format is capable of reliably playing back GM Scores equally  
as well as it performs GS music files (music files that have been  
created with the GS Format in mind).  
VIMA TUNES  
VIMA TUNES is a Roland specification for music files that  
contains image and lyric data, allowing you to enjoy songs with  
lyrics and images simultaneously. When data bearing the  
“VIMA TUNES” logo is played back on a device that bears the  
same logo, lyrics can be shown on the screen of a connected  
external display or television, letting you enjoy karaoke or watch  
a slide show.  
* This instrument (DP-990) is not able to play back VIMA  
TUNES images.  
SMF Music Files  
XG lite  
SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) use a standard format for music file  
that was formulated so that files containing music file could be  
widely compatible, regardless of the manufacturer of the  
listening device. An enormous variety of music is available,  
whether it be for listening, for practicing musical instruments, for  
Karaoke, etc.  
XG is a tone generator format of YAMAHA Corporation, that  
defines the ways in which voices are expanded or edited and  
the structure and type of effects, in addition to the General  
MIDI 1 specification. XGlite is a simplified version of XG tone  
generation format. You can play back any XG music files  
using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that  
some music files may play back differently compared to the  
original files, due to the reduced set of control parameters and  
effects.  
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MIDI Implementation Chart  
DIGITAL PIANO  
Model DP-990  
Date : Sep. 1, 2007  
Version : 1.00  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Transmitted  
Recognized  
Remarks  
Function...  
Basic  
Channel  
Default  
Changed  
1
1–16  
1–16  
116  
Default  
Messages  
Altered  
Mode 3  
x
Mode 3  
Mode 3, 4 (M=1)  
* 2  
Mode  
**************  
Note  
Number :  
15–113  
**************  
0–127  
0–127  
True Voice  
Note ON  
Note OFF  
O
O
O
O
Velocity  
After  
Touch  
Key’s  
Ch’s  
x
x
O
O
*1  
*1  
Pitch Bend  
x
O
0, 32  
O
x
O
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Bank select  
Modulation  
Portamento time  
Data entry  
1
O
5
6, 38  
7
x
O
x
O
x
O
Volume  
10  
x
O
Panpot  
11  
O
O
x
O
Expression  
Hold 1  
Control  
Change  
64  
O
65  
O
Portamento  
Sostenuto  
66  
O
O
x
O
x
x
x
O
67  
O
Soft  
84  
O
Portamento control  
Effect1 depth  
Effect3 depth  
NRPN LSB, MSB  
RPN LSB, MSB  
91  
O (Reverb)  
93  
O (Chorus)  
98, 99  
100, 101  
O
O
*1  
*1  
Prog  
Change  
0–127  
**************  
O
0–127  
: True #  
Program number 1–128  
System Exclusive  
O
O
: Song Pos  
: Song Sel  
: Tune  
x
x
x
x
x
x
System  
Common  
System  
Real Time  
: Clock  
: Commands  
O
O
x
x
x
x
x
x
O
x
O (120, 126, 127)  
: All sound off  
O
:
Reset all controllers  
Aux  
Message  
O
: Local Control  
: All Notes OFF  
: Active Sense  
: Reset  
O (123–125)  
O
x
* 1 O x is selectable by Sys Ex.  
* 2 Recognized as M=1 even if M=1.  
Notes  
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO  
O : Yes  
X : No  
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO  
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Main Specifications  
DP-990: Digital Piano  
<Keyboard>  
Keyboard  
88 keys (PHA II with Escapement)  
Touch: 5 levels/Fixed Touch  
Touch Sensitivity  
Keyboard Mode  
Hammer Response: Off/1–10  
Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin piano  
<Sound Generator> Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite  
Max. Polyphony  
Tones  
128 voices  
306 tones (including 8 drum sets, SFX set)  
8 types, selectable tonic  
Temperament  
Stretched Tuning  
Master Tuning  
On/Off  
415.3–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)  
Key Transpose: -6–+5 (in semitones)  
Transpose  
Effects  
Playback Transpose (with Audio CD/Audio File): -6–+5 (in semitones)  
3D (4 Levels), Dynamics (3 types), Reverb (Off/1–10),  
Key Off Resonance (only for piano tones, Off/1–10), String Resonance (only for piano tones,  
Off/1–10), Damper Resonance (only for piano tones, Off/1–10),  
<Recorder>  
Tracks  
3 tracks  
Recorder Section: 1 song  
Internal Memory: Max. 99 songs  
Songs  
Note Storage  
Approx. 30,000 notes  
Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Previous/Rewinding, Next/Fast-forwarding,  
Track Mute (Mute Level adjustable), Tempo, Tempo Mute, All Song Play,  
Count-in, Count-down, Song Volume  
Control  
Center Cancel (only for audio playback)  
Quarter note = 10 to 500  
Tempo  
Resolution  
120 ticks per quarter note  
Beat: 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8  
Volume: 0–10  
Metronome  
Metronome Sound: 8 types  
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Main Specifications  
<Internal Memory>  
Songs  
Max. 99 songs  
Save Song  
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)  
<External Memory>  
USB Memory  
External Storage  
Floppy Disk (when using an optional floppy disk drive)  
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1),  
Roland Original Format (i-Format),  
Audio File (WAV 44.1kHz / 16-bit Linear Format)  
Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using a commercially available CD drive  
Playable Software  
*1  
)
<Others>  
Internal Songs  
Rated Power Output  
Speakers  
65 songs + 7 Tone Demo Songs  
12W x 2  
12 cm x 2  
7 segments, 3 characters LED  
Beat LED  
Display  
Control  
Volume, Brilliance ( -10–10)  
Damper (half-pedal recognition), Soft (half-pedal recognition, function assignable),  
Sostenuto (function assignable)  
Pedal  
Other Function  
Panel Lock, V-LINK  
DC inlet, Pedal connector, Input jacks (L/Mono, R),  
Output jacks (L/Mono, R), MIDI connectors (IN, OUT),  
Phones jack (Stereo) x 2, External Memory port (USB)  
Connectors  
Power Supply  
DC 12V  
48 W  
Power Consumption  
1,398 (W) x 344 (D) x 781 (H) mm / 55-1/16 (W) x 13-9/16 (D) x 30-3/4 (H) inches  
(With lid closed)  
Dimensions  
1,398 (W) x 339 (D) x 974 (H) mm / 55-1/16 (W) x 13-3/8 (D) x 38-3/8 (H) inches  
(With lid open)  
Weight  
47 kg / 103 lbs 10oz  
Accessories  
Options  
Owner’s manual, AC Adaptor, Power Cord (for connecting AC Adaptor), Headphones Hook  
USB Memory, Floppy Disk Drive, CD Drive Holder  
*1 A list of the CD drives that have been tested and found to be compatible is available on the Roland website.  
http://www.roland.com/  
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change  
NOTE  
without prior notice.  
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External Memory Mode ...................................... 78  
3D Mode .......................................................... 67  
3D Sound Control .............................................. 29  
Factory Reset ..................................................... 80  
Floppy Disk Drive ................................... 22, 42, 57  
Front Panel ........................................................ 14  
Function Mode .................................................. 66  
A
AC INLET .......................................................... 16  
Accomp Track ................................................... 74  
All Song Play ..................................................... 45  
AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jack .................................... 16  
General MIDI .................................................... 99  
General MIDI 2 ................................................. 99  
GS Format ........................................................ 99  
B
Bottom Panel ..................................................... 17  
Brilliance Button ................................................. 14  
Hammer Response ............................................. 68  
Headphone Hook .............................................. 22  
C
Center Pedal ...................................................... 21  
Key Transpose ................................................... 32  
Keyboard Sensitivity ........................................... 28  
Keyboard Settings .............................................. 68  
Keynote (Tonic) .................................................. 71  
Countdown ....................................................... 73  
Countdown Part ................................................. 74  
Countdown Sound .............................................. 73  
Count-In ............................................................ 41  
Error Messages ............................................. 89  
Local Control ..................................................... 75  
D
MIDI Transmit Ch. .............................................. 76  
MIDI Transmit Channel ....................................... 76  
Music Files ........................................................ 99  
Music rest ......................................................... 19  
Deleting  
Demo Song ....................................................... 24  
Display ............................................................. 15  
Dual Play .......................................................... 35  
Dynamics Sound Control ..................................... 30  
E
Error Messages .................................................. 89  
External Memory ................................................ 22  
External Memory Connector ................................ 17  
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Index  
Transpose Mode ................................................ 68  
Tuning .................................................. 66, 70–71  
Twin Piano ........................................................ 33  
O
Octave Shift ...................................................... 68  
P
PHONES Jack .............................................. 17, 21  
Playback Transpose ............................................ 49  
Power On ......................................................... 20  
Power Switch ............................................... 14, 20  
U
USB Memory ............................................... 22, 60  
R
Recording ......................................................... 51  
Resonance ......................................................... 72  
Right button ....................................................... 46  
Master Gain ................................................. 78  
Music CD ..................................................... 47  
Song ........................................................... 47  
Volume Knob ........................................ 14, 20–21  
S
Saving  
XG lite .............................................................. 99  
Standard Pitch ................................................... 70  
Stretched Tuning .......................................... 66, 71  
String Resonance ......................................... 66, 72  
System Settings .................................................. 66  
T
Temperament ............................................... 66, 70  
Tempo .............................................................. 48  
Tempo Mute ...................................................... 48  
Tone button ....................................................... 27  
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For EU Countries  
For EU Countries  
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.  
For the USA  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
For the USA  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Compliance Information Statement  
Model Name :  
DP-990  
Type of Equipment :  
Digital Piano  
Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S.  
Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938  
(323) 890-3700  
Telephone :  
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GERMANY  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844  
Norderstedt, GERMANY  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
INDIA  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
411, Nirman Kendra  
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound  
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,  
Mumbai-400011, INDIA  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
BRAZIL  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (505)277-2557  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA  
SA7 9FJ,  
NORTH AMERICA  
PANAMA  
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.  
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,  
Panama City, REP. DE  
PANAMA  
GREECE/CYPRUS  
STOLLAS S.A.  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
(Head Office)  
5480 Parkwood Way  
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4  
CANADA  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
INDONESIA  
PT Citra IntiRama  
Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O  
Jakarta Pusat  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
CHILE  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
TEL: 315-0101  
PARAGUAY  
Distribuidora De  
Instrumentos Musicales  
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira  
Asuncion PARAGUAY  
TEL: (595) 21 492147  
MIDDLE EAST  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
HUNGARY  
KOREA  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83  
H-2046 Torokbalint,  
HUNGARY  
BAHRAIN  
Moon Stores  
No.1231&1249 Rumaytha  
Building Road 3931, Manama  
339 BAHRAIN  
COLOMBIA  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9  
Medellin, Colombia  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
(Toronto Office)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6  
CANADA  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
TEL: (23) 511011  
PERU  
Audionet  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Miraflores  
TEL: (574)3812529  
TEL: 17 813 942  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
IRELAND  
Roland Ireland  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
MALAYSIA  
COSTA RICA  
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales  
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado  
10237,  
San Jose, COSTA RICA  
TEL: 258-0211  
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
IRAN  
MOCO INC.  
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,  
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad  
Tehran, IRAN  
U. S. A.  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
Lima - Peru  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
TRINIDAD  
AMR Ltd  
Ground Floor  
Maritime Plaza  
Barataria Trinidad W.I.  
TEL: (868) 638 6385  
TEL: (021) 285-4169  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
ITALY  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
VIET NAM  
Suoi Nhac Company, Ltd  
370 Cach Mang Thang Tam St.  
Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City,  
VIET NAM  
ISRAEL  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons  
Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
TEL: 9316540  
As of May 1, 2007 (ROLAND)  
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