RD-2000, RD-2000 EX: Can I Play with Three Pedals?

Yes. The RD-2000 and RD-2000 EX support the 3-pedal unit RPU-3. When the RPU-3 is connected, you can play using the pedals just like on a grand piano: the Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedals.

The following explains how to connect and configure the RPU-3.

Connecting the RPU-3 to the Piano

Connect the RPU-3 plugs to the piano’s pedal jacks as shown below.

Follow the steps below to configure the settings.

Pedal Mode Setup Procedure

1. 1. Press the [MENU] button.
      
   2. Use the cursor buttons to select “System,” then press the [ENTER] button.
      The SYSTEM EDIT screen appears.
   3. Press the cursor [◀] [▶] buttons to switch to the “Pedal Mode” tab.
   4. Use the [DEC]/[INC] buttons or the Value dial to change the setting.
      • PROGRAM: Pedal settings change when switching programs.
      • REMAIN: Pedal settings remain unchanged when switching programs.
   5. Press the [WRITE] button to save the system settings.

Assigning Functions (Sostenuto, Soft)

1. 1. While holding down the [SHIFT] button, press the center pedal on the RPU-3.
   2. Use the Value dial to make the following setting:
      FC2 Func: CC66 (SOSTENUTO)
      
   3. Use the cursor buttons to move to FC1 Func, then use the Value dial to make the following setting:
      FC1 Func: CC67 (SOFT)
   4. Press the [WRITE] button to save the program.

* Depending on the tone, the Sostenuto or Soft effect may not be applied, or it may be difficult to notice.