Roland HPi-6F - Manual

6 002a Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. 003 Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an auth...

8 Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrica...

9 Important Notes 565 • Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design of this instrument, small pet...

10 Look at All You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ...

12 Panel Descriptions 23 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 [Volume] slider Adjusts the overall volume of the HPi-6F (p. 16). 2 [Reverb] button Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear when performing in a concert hall (p. 29). 3 [Transpose] button This button let...

14 Attaching the Music Rest The music rest of the HPi-6F contains an LCD screen.Attach the music rest as explained below, being sure to handle it with care. Screw Screw View from rear 1. Remove the music rest screws that are attached to the top panel (two locations). 2. Fasten the music rest using t...

15 Before You Begin Playing Connecting the Power Cord Check before you connect the power cord. • Make sure that the [Power] switch is off (p. 16).• Make sure that the [Volume] slider is minimized (p. 16). To AC outlet Power cord 1. Connect the included power cord to the AC In connector located at th...

16 Before You Begin Playing Turning the Power On/Off On Off 1 2 Turning On the Power NOTE • Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers...

17 Before You Begin Playing Connecting the Headphones The HPi-6F has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously. 1. Plug the headphones into the Phones jacks. If headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the HPi-6F’s speakers. 2. Use the HPi-6F’s [Volume] sli...

18 Basic Operation To operate the HPi-6F, first press the button for the desired function, then use buttons such as the cursor buttons and [O] [X] buttons while viewing the screen. Example of Screen Operations Setting Use the up/down cursor buttons to edit the setting selected by the cursor. [X] but...

19 Basic Operation and Screens Basic Screen Notation Screen The following screen will appear when you switch on the HPi-6F’s power. There are three ways to view the notation screen, and you can press the [Notation] button to switch between these views as follows. Notation (upon power-up) Notation (e...

20 Basic Operation and Screens Notation View Settings Part Select the part(s) for which the notation will be displayed. Notation Mark If this is “on,” notation marks will be shown when you play back song data that contains them.Referring to these symbols can make your performance more expressive.• T...

21 Basic Operation and Screens Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 1) In this manual, a sequence of operations such as “press the [Application/Lesson] button to access the Function screen, choose [Function], and then press the [O] button” will be given as “[Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Functi...

22 Basic Operation and Screens Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 2) Application/ Lesson ➝ p. 24 ➝ p. 34 ➝ p. 58 1 1 5 2 6 3 7 7 4 4 8 10 10 9

24 Choosing a Lesson 1 1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button. The screen will appear. Visual Lesson Play a song along with the accompaniment, and see your performance evaluated in the screen. Fingering Practice You can check the strength of each finger on the keyboard. DoReMi Course Even if you c...

25 Perform Using Various Sounds The HPi-6F lets you perform using piano sounds as well as a wide variety (more than 300 types) of other sounds.Each of these sounds is called a “tone.” The tones are organized into four groups, and these groups are assigned to the four tone buttons.Let’s start by play...

26 Performing The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano. 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 releas...

27 Performing Performing with the Metronome You can play while listening to the metronome.The HPi-6F’s metronome allows you to change the volume and time signature for the metronome, as well as the way in which the beats are divided. 2 3 1 1. Press the [Metronome] button. The [Metronome] button will...

28 Performing Changing the Metronome’s Tempo 1 2 1. Press the [Metronome] button. The metronome will sound. 2. Use the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to change the setting. The tempo will change. Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing A “count-in” is when beats are sounded before the song begins playing....

29 Performing Adding Reverberation to the Sound The HPi-6F can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall. 1 1. Press the [Reverb] button. The Reverb screen wi...

30 Performing Playing Two Tones Layered Together You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play.” As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones. 1 1 1. Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button. Both buttons will...

31 Performing Changing the Tones for Dual Play 1 2 1. Use the cursor left/right buttons to choose “tone 1” or “tone 2.” 2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone. You can select tones from within the same tone group. MEMO The pitch of Tone 2 can be changed one octave at a time. Th...

32 Performing Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands You can divide the keyboard at a specific note into right and left sections, and play a different tone in each section. This is called “Split Play.” MEMO When using Split Play, the key at which the keyboard is divided into two secti...

33 Performing Changing the Tones of the Right and Left-hand Areas 2 1 1. Use the cursor buttons to select the “right-hand tone” or “left-hand tone.” 2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone. MEMO • If you want to switch tone groups, press a tone button while “left-hand tone” or “...

34 Performing Splitting the Keyboard for Two People to Play You can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the same range of pitches. This is called the “Twin Piano” function.This means that you’ll be able to use the keyboard as though it were two separate pianos.F...

35 Performing Switching the Twin Piano Mode You can change the way in which the sound is heard when using Twin Piano (Twin Piano Mode). 1 1. In the Twin Piano screen, press the [O] button. The Twin Piano Mode screen will appear. For details on the mode settings and the effects, refer to the explanat...

36 Performing Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback Changing the pitch is called “transpose.”The “Transpose” function makes it easy to do the following. • When accompanying a vocalist, you can transpose the pitch to a range that’s comfortable for the vocalist, while still playing the not...

37 Performing Disabling the Buttons The “Panel Lock” function helps you prevent unintended changes in settings, which otherwise might occur if you were to press a button by mistake during a performance.When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled. 1 1. Hold down the [Right] button for ...

38 What is Piano Designer? The HPi-6F lets you create your own personalized piano sound by editing the many elements that affect the sound of a grand piano, such as the strings, pedal, keyboard resonances, and key weight.This is called the “Piano Designer” function. Using Piano Designer 1 1. Press t...

39 Playing Back Songs Let’s listen to the internal songs. The HPi-6F contains a wide variety of internal songs, organized by musical genre. MEMO • You can also play back songs using a separately sold CD drive or USB memory (p. 44).• Using these internal songs for any purpose other than personal enjo...

40 Listening to Songs Fast-forward and Rewind 1. Press the [Fwd] button or the [Bwd] button. Each time you press the button, you’ll move in steps of one measure. To move continuously, hold down the button. MEMO You can also jump to the beginning or end of the song. Operation Button Jump to beginning...

41 Listening to Songs Playing All Songs Consecutively You can play all of the internal songs successively. This is called “All Song Play.” 1 2 3 1. Press the [Song] button. The screen will appear. 2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select a song genre. 3. Press the [O] button. All songs of the ...

42 Listening to Songs Adjusting the Song Playback Volume You can adjust the volume balance between your keyboard playing and the song playback. 1 1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Balance] ➝ [O] button (p. 22). 2. Use the cursor left/right buttons. The volume bala...

43 Listening to Songs Changing the Tempo of a Song You may want to change the tempo at which a song plays back.Even a difficult song containing rapid phrases can be slowed down, allowing you to play along for practice. 1 1. Press the Tempo [Slow] or [Fast] button. The tempo will change. MEMO • In th...

44 Listening to Songs Using External Memory Playing Songs Saved on External Memory You can play songs from external memory (CD or USB memory).The following types of songs can be played: music data, audio files, and music CDs. 1. Prepare the external memory that contains the song you want to play. If...

45 Listening to Songs Copying a Song A song saved in Favorites can be copied to USB memory. Conversely, a song saved in USB memory can be copied to the Favorites. 1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Copy] ➝ [O] button (p. 22). 2. Use the cursor...

46 Getting Ready to Record You can record your own performance in order to evaluate your playing, or you can play along with a recorded performance. 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 25). 2. Press the [Song] button. 3. Press the cursor up button a number of times until “New So...

47 Recording Your Performance Listening to the Recorded Performance 1 1 2 1. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button. You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded performance. MEMO You can also return to the beginning of the recorded performance by holding down the [Bwd] button...

48 Recording Your Performance Saving a Recorded Performance The performance you’ve recorded can be saved to the Favorites. NOTE If you turn off the power of the HPi-6F without saving the performance you recorded, that performance will be lost.If you don’t want to lose the recorded performance, save ...

49 Recording Your Performance Advanced Recording Methods Recording Each Hand Separately By recording your left-hand performance at the [Left] button and your right-hand performance at the [Right] button, you can record a performance separately for each hand. You are also free to re-record each hand ...

50 Recording Your Performance Overdubbing 1. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button. You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded performance. MEMO You can also return to the beginning of the recorded performance by holding down the [Bwd] button. 2. Press the [Rec] button. The...

51 Recording Your Performance Recording Along with a Song You can record your performance while playing along with an internal song or a song saved in Favorites.When you play the keyboard on the track you selected with the track buttons, your performance will be recorded. 1. Select the song that you...

52 Recording Your Performance Deleting a Saved Song Here’s how to delete a song that you saved to the Favorites or to USB memory (sold separately). MEMO If you want to delete all songs that were saved to the Favorites, initialize the memory (p. 59). 1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Functi...

53 Saving User Programs Saving User Programs You can save the settings of the currently selected tone buttons settings as a single set for instant recall when desired. These are called “user program,” and you can store 40 such settings in internal memory. 2 4 3 7 5 6 1. Make the desired tone setting...

54 Saving User Programs Recalling User Programs 1 2 1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [User Program] ➝ [O] button. The “User Program” screen will appear. 2. Use the cursor buttons to select the user program that you want to recall. The current performance settings ...

55 Saving User Programs Saving a User Program Set to Memory The 40 user programs you’ve stored in the HPi-6F can be saved as a single set of 40 user programs to USB memory or to internal user programs. MEMO If you want to save the set to USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory con...

56 Saving User Programs Loading a User Program Set Here’s how a user program set you saved to USB memory or to internal memory can be loaded into the HPi-6F. MEMO If you’re loading from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector before you continue. NOTE Be aware that when y...

57 Saving User Programs Copying a User Program Set from USB memory to Internal Memory Here’s how to copy a user program set from USB memory to internal memory.Conversely, you can also copy a user program set from internal memory to USB memory. 1. Connect the USB memory from which you want to copy to...

58 Basic Operations in the Function Screen The “Function” screen lets you edit various settings for performance and recording. 1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button (p. 22). The “Function Menu” screen (p. 22) will appear. 2. Use the cursor buttons to select the item whos...

59 Various Settings Initializing Memory This operation will erase all songs saved in Favorites or in separately sold USB memory. NOTE • When you carry out an initialization, all songs saved in Favorites or in USB memory will be erased. This data cannot be recovered after initialization, so be sure t...

60 Various Settings Restoring the Factory Settings Here’s how the items stored in conjunction with “Having Settings Be Retained Even While Power is Turned Off ” (p. 59) can be restored to their factory settings. This is called the “Factory Reset” function. NOTE When you execute “Factory Reset,” all ...

61 Changing the Notation Screen Settings You can change the parts shown in the notation screen, and how they are shown. 1. Press the [Notation] button ➝ [O] button ➝ [O] button ➝ [Notation Settings] ➝ [O] button (p. 21). 2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the item. 3. Use the cursor up/d...

62 Other Operations Enjoying a Slide Show of Images You can watch a slide show of your images, while they are automatically switched in the HPi-6F’s screen at specified intervals. This is an enjoyable way to view photos of your vacation or pet. Image data that can be shown Size The recommended size ...

63 Connecting External Memory If you connect separately sold external memory (CD drive or USB memory), you’ll be able to save song data on the external memory or play back the saved data on a different piano. Device name What you can do CD drive Play back music CDs, SMF music files, VIMA CD-ROM (VIM...

64 Connecting Other Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can play the HPi-6F’s sounds through amplified speakers or a stereo system that has line input jacks. You can also connect your portable audio player or other audio playback device, and play its sounds through the HPi-6F.To make connectio...

65 Connecting 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. What’s MIDI MIDI, short of “M...

66 Connecting Other Devices Preventing Doubled Notes from the Sound Generator when a Sequencer is Connected If you connect a MIDI sequencer to the HPi-6F, set the Local Control setting to “Local Off.”A MIDI sequencer will typically have its “Thru” function turned on, meaning that the notes from the ...

67 Connecting Other Devices Connecting a Computer If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the USB connector located on the bottom left of the HPi-6F to your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. • SMF data played back by your computer software can make the HPi-6F play...

68 Troubleshooting General Problems Symptom Cause/Action See Page Power does not turn on Is the power cord connected correctly? P. 15 Nothing appears in the display Are the analog RGB cable and backlight cable connected correctly? P. 14 Since the HPi-6F’s display is an LCD, characters may not be dis...

70 Appendix Song does not play correctly Symptom Cause/Action See Page Song won’t play Could the screen be indicating “OK to delete Song?” 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 ...

71 Appendix Specifications HPi-6F: Digital Piano KeyboardKeyboard PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement Touch Sensitivity Touch: 5 levels/Fixed Touch Keyboard Mode Whole, Dual (Volume Balance Adjustable), Split (Split Point Adjustable), Twin Piano Sound Generator (Conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite)Pian...

75 A Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 All Song Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Audio Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

76 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Offi ce 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-417-1828 REUNION MARCEL ...

78 This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC. 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 exigences du ...