Roland HP-1 User Manual
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HP-1
Owner’s Manual
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Thank you for purchasing a Roland HP-1 Digital Piano. The HP-1 is the new entry-level model of Roland’s HP series
Digital Pianos. As such, it comes with all the benefits: a weighted Hammer-Action keyboard, vibrant sounds and a number of useful functions.
Authentic piano performances
A high-quality concert grand piano sound, and a keyboard that’s a true pleasure to play ensure an even
more realistic piano-playing experience. Thanks to its
Hammer-Action keyboard, the HP-1 faithfully reproduces the feel of an acoustic piano with minute control over the sound.
Captures the brilliant resonance
The sound of a grand piano has a brilliant timbre
because it contains a greater amount of high-frequency components. The HP-1 reproduces this characteristic of the grand piano.
Extended high-frequency response
One of the features of an acoustic piano is that for the
strings of the highest 1 1/2 octaves, there is no damper
to restrict the vibration of the strings, irrespective of
whether or not the damper pedal is used. Since this
also allows these strings to vibrate sympathetically
with other strings, they can sometimes be heard
sounding independently from the low and middleregister strings.
The HP-1 faithfully simulates these characteristics of
the acoustic piano (being a digital instrument, the
HP-1 contains no strings, however).
Eight Tones for a wide variety of musical genres
The HP-1 comes with eight sounds (called “Tones”).
That way, you can also use your instrument for playing harpsichord, organ, and pop/jazz music.
Before using this instrument, carefully read the sections on pages 2 and 4. They provide important information concerning the proper operation of the HP-1.
To get the most out of the HP-1 and to ensure many
years of trouble-free service, we urge you to read
through this Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
To avoid confusion, let’s agree to use the word “button” for all keys on the front panel, and only use “key”
when referring to the HP-1’s keyboard.
Copyright © 2002 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S.p.a.
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Using the unit safely
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* 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.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.
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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 authorized Roland distributor,
as listed on the “Information” page.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct,
on top of heat-generating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or
are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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008a
• The instrument should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions, or as marked on the unit.
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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
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.
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 powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
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• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and
short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
hazards!
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010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water,
soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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013
• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to
share an outlet with an unreasonable number of
other devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
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016
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page.
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101a
• The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
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102b
• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
109a
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 7).
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110a
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out
of the outlet.
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• Should you remove the screws fastening the
stand, make sure to put them in a safe place out
of children's reach, so there is no chance of them
being swallowed accidentally.
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107b
• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet or this unit.
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108d: Selection
• If you need to move the instrument, take note of
the precautions listed below. At least two persons
are required to safely lift and move the unit. It
should be handled carefully, all the while keeping
it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect
yourself from injury and the instrument from
damage.
• Check to make sure the knob bolts securing the
unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten
them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices.
• Raise the adjusters on the stand (see page 7).
• Close the lid.
• Fold down the music stand.
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1. Important notes
Power Supply
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with
any device that will generate line noise (such as an
electric motor or variable lighting system).
• Before connecting the HP-1 to other devices, turn off
the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may
induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the
source of interference.
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of
such receivers.
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving
or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you
experience such problems, you should relocate such
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from
this unit, or switch them off.
• Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight, place
it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an
enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that
normally are used while their light source is very close
to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for
extended periods of time. Excessive heat can deform
or discolor the unit.
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the HP-1 in a
wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other
moisture.
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to
remain on the HP-1 for long periods of time. Such
objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the
finish.
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower
vases) on the piano. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near
the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the
unit using a dry, soft cloth.
• Do not allow objects to remain on the keyboard. This
can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing
to produce sound.
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may
damage the exterior finish.
Maintenance
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is
slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using
an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along
with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the
same area can damage the finish.
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Additional Precautions
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
HP-1’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
• When connecting/disconnecting cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way
you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the
unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to
use headphones.
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shockabsorbent material. Transporting the unit without
doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged,
and could lead to malfunction.
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If
using some other make of connection cable, please
note the following precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not
use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting
to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the
sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to
hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.
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Contents
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Using the unit safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1. Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Panel descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Main operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Connecting the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 About the pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Setting up the music stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Connecting optional headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.5 Turning the power on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.6 Adjusting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.7 Listening to the demo songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.8 Selecting sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.9 Adding Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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4. Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 About the Function mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Transposing (same fingering, different notes) . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Master Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Changing the temperament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Selecting the tuning curve (Stretch Tuning) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.6 Setting the key touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.7 Changing the damper pedal’s resonance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.8 Selecting the function of the left pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5. Connecting to MIDI devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Selecting the MIDI transmit channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Switching Local Control on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6. Connecting audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.1 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Panel descriptions
2. Panel descriptions
2.1 Front panel
B
Power
C D E
A
A [Power] switch
Turns the power on/off.
B [Volume] knob
Adjusts the overall volume level.
C [Demo] button
Allows you to play back the 65 pieces the HP-1 contains. By pressing it simultaneously with the [Reverb]
button, you access the HP-1’s Function mode (p. 12).
D [Reverb] button
This button has three functions. By pressing it, you
switch the Reverb effect on and off.
By holding it down while pressing a Tone button
([Piano 1]~[Strings]), you select the alternative for
the currently active Tone.
If you press it together with the [Demo] button, you
access the HP-1’s Function mode.
E Tone select buttons
These buttons are used to assign the desired sound (or
“Tone”) to the keyboard.
2.2 Rear panel
A MIDI Out/In connectors
Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange performance data.
B Output jacks
Allows you to connect the HP-1 to sound reinforcement equipment to obtain a more powerful sound.
They can also be connected to a tape recorder or other
recording device to record a performance.
A CBD
C Input jacks
These jacks can be connected to another sound generating device, or an audio device, so that the sound of
that device will be output via the HP-1’s speakers.
D Pedal connector
Connect the pedal cable of the special stand to this
socket.
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