Roland HP-201 - Manual

8 Important Notes Additional Precautions 551 • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup c...

9 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................. 4 Important Notes .......................................... 7 Main Features ........................................... 10 Panel Descriptions ..................................... 11 Control Panel ..........................................

10 Main Features Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP201. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the HP201’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. • This instrument features a piano sound generator that u...

11 Panel Descriptions 1 Pedal Connector Connect the pedal cord to this connector (p. 12). 2 AC Inlet Connect the supplied power cord here (p. 12). Control Panel 3 [POWER] Switch Turns the power on/off (p. 13). 4 [VOLUME] Knob Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 14). 5 [TONE] Button Used to choose t...

12 Before You Start Playing Connecting the Pedal Cord 1. Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal connector on the bottom panel of the HP201, at the rear. fig.00-01 Connecting the Power Cord 1. Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the bottom panel of the HP201, at the rear. 2. Plug the pow...

13 Before You Start Playing Connecting Headphones The HP201 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without h...

14 Before You Start Playing Adjusting the Sound’s Volume 1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall volume. fig.00-07.e About the Pedals The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use themmainly when playing piano. Damper Pedal (right pedal) While this pedal is held down, notes will be...

15 Enjoying the Internal Songs The HP201 comes with 65 piano songs onboard. The songs are played back continuously in sequence. fig.panel1-2 1. While holding down the [SONG] button, press the key that corresponds to the song you wish to hear. The built-in songs are assigned consecutively, starting w...

16 Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The HP201 contains 20 different internal tones. You can also select a tone by pressing the [TONE] button and a key to which a tone is assigned. The “Grand Piano 1” tone is selected when the instrument is turned on. fig.panel2-1 1. Press the [TONE] b...

19 Performance Changing the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance) You can adjust the brightness of the sound. 1. Hold down the [TONE] button and press one of the keys from “C4” to “B4” to adjust the brightness of the sound. Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics) You can add liveliness to the sound...

20 Performance Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance) 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 [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button and press one of the keys from “C4” to “C5” to adju...

21 Performance Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as though you were performing in a concert hall. fig.panel2-5 1. Press the [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button. The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effe...

23 Performance Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose) By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose it to a key that is e...

24 Performance Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano) You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers. 1. While holding down the [TONE] button and press the “C8” key. The keyboard is divided into t...

26 Performance Using Metronome ■ Sounding the Metronome The HP201 features a built-in metronome. fig.panel2-4 Starting the metronome 1. Press the [METRONOME] button, getting its indicator to light. The metronome will sound. The button flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that t...

27 Performance ■ Changing the Metronome Volume The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with eight volume levels available. 1. Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press a white key in the “C7” to “C8” range. ■ Changing the Metronome Tempo Changing the Tempo in Single Beat Increments 1. Hold dow...

28 Performance Selecting the Preset Tempo 1. Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the white keys in the “C2” to “C3” range. The metronome tempo changes. Setting the Tempo Value 1. Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the white keys in the “C4” to “E5” range. The tempo can be adjusted in ...

30 Recording Your Performance You can record your own performance. Listening to the playback of your recorded performance can be a helpful way for you to evaluate your own playing. Recording Set the tempo and time signature of the metronome before you record (p. 26, p. 27). 1. Hold down the [SONG] b...

31 Recording Your Performance Playing Back the Recorded Performance Playing back the song immediately after you’ve stopped recording 1. Press the [SONG] button. The song you recorded will play back. Playing back the recorded song after you’ve played other internal songs 1. Hold down the [SONG] butto...

32 Changing Various Settings Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the HP201’s standard pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played...

33 Changing Various Settings Changing the Temperament You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods).Today, compositions are generally created with equal temperament in mind and are played using equal temperament. However in past ages of classical music, a...

34 Changing Various Settings Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance (Damper 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 HP201 recreates this resonance (d...

35 Changing Various Settings Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) The “Panel Lock” function locks the HP201 in a state where only piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even if children press the bu...

36 Changing Various Settings Remembering the Settings Even when the Power is Turned Off (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 t...

37 Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HP201 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device. When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard ...

38 Connecting External Devices Connecting MIDI Devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control the performances on one device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch tones on the other instrument. ■ What’s ...

40 Connecting External Devices Connecting to a Computer If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the USB (MIDI) connector located on the HP201’s bottom panel to the USB connector of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. • Use the HP201 to play SMF music files pl...

41 Appendices Troubleshooting If you think there’s a problem, read this first. Case Cause/Remedy The power doesn’t come on Is the power cord connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 12) The button doesn’t work Is the panel locked? (p. 35)Turn the power off, then back on. No sound is heard Is the volu...

42 Tone List Tone Key Pressed Tone Grand Piano1 A0 B 0 Rich Strings Grand Piano2 B0 Honky-tonk C1 C 1 Orchestra Strings Harpsichord D1 E 1 Aerial Choir Pop E.Piano E1 FM E.Piano F1 F 1 Soft Pad Vibraphone G1 A 1 Morning Lite ChurchOrgan1 A1 B 1 Harp ChurchOrgan2 B1 Nason flute 8' C2 C 2 Piano + Stri...

43 Internal Song List * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. * Songs marked by “*” have an orchestral accompaniment. Song No. Key Song Name 1 B 0 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin 2 B0 La Campanella * ...

44 Easy Operation List ■ Tone Settings ■ Metronome Settings A0 C6 D6 F6 E6 B0 C1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C2 D2 E2 B7 C8 A7 [TONE] button’stone (p. 16, 17) Brilliance (p. 19) Dynamics (p. 19) Twin Piano On/Off (p. 24) Twin Piano Mode (p. 25) While holding down t...

46 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... BasicChannel Mode NoteNumber : Velocity AfterTouch Pitch Bend ControlChange ProgChange System Exclusive SystemCommon SystemReal Time AuxMessage Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks DefaultChanged DefaultMessagesAltered True Voice Note ONNote OFF Key’sCh’s 0, ...

47 Main Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys, PHA II keyboard Touch Sensitivity Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed Keyboard Modes Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustabl...

48 Index A AC Inlet ............................................................... 11–12Adjuster ..................................................................... 14Audio Equipment ........................................................ 37 B Beat ..................................................

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This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les...