Roland HP102e, HP103e User Manual

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Owner’s Manual (p. 1)

Bedienungsanleitung (p. 37)

Mode d’emploi (p. 73)

Manuale dell’utente (p. 109)

Manual del Usuario (p. 145)

Handleiding (p. 181)

without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table except as specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL LIVE

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Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP103e/102e.

Main Features

Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-ranging Expressiveness

The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound of the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert grand piano. Maximum polyphony of 64 notes ensures that you can use the pedal freely without running out of notes. In addition, this instrument features a “Grand Sound” speaker system, and simulates the full, three-dimensional nature of a concert grand piano (Grand Space), which together help to deliver a sound with even greater clarity and power (Dynamic Emphasis).

Pursuing the Playing Feel of a Grand Piano

This instrument features a progressive hammer action keyboard, which duplicates the touch of a grand piano, with a heavier touch in the lower register, and a lighter touch in the upper register. The pedal is designed for good-feeling response, and allows subtle performance nuances to be expressed.

Comfortable for Use with Headphones

Special effects applied to the sound when headphones are used make listening through headphones comfortable, not fatiguing. And in addition to an indicator on the front panel that lights up when you connect a pair of headphones, the HP103e/102e also provides a convenient hook where you can keep your headphones when they’re not in use.

A Variety of Helpful Practice Features and Built-in Piano Songs

A metronome function and “two-track recorder,” the built-in songs for a collection of scores (60 songs included), and other features let you experience piano lessons in ways possible only with a digital piano.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Using the unit safely” (p. 2), and “Important notes” (p. 4). 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.

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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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• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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• 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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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sun-

light 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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• 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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• The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on rear of the unit.

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• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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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.

• 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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• 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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• 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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• Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The power-supply cord, or the plug has been dam-

aged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled

onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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• 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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026

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. 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.

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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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103a:

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug 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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104

• 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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106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

• 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 bolt 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 (p. 10).

• Close the lid.

• Fold down the music rest.

109a

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 8).

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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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116

• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 8). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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118b

• Keep the included the music rest’s attachment screws, screws of stand, and wing nut in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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HP103e/102e – Important notes

Important notes

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “Using the unit safely” (p. 2), please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

• 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 electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.

• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach.

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 unit 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.

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of 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.

• The pedals of this unit are made of brass. Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural oxidization process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish it using commercially available metal polisher.

Additional Precautions

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

• When connecting / disconnecting all 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, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.

• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use.

• 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.

• 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 pets or other animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland Service Center.

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Contents

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Using the unit safely .......................................................... 2

Important notes .................................................................. 4

Panel Descriptions .............................................................6

Front Panel...............................................................................................6

Rear Panel................................................................................................7

Before You Start Playing ................................................... 8

Connecting the Pedal Cable..................................................................8

Connecting the Power Cord..................................................................8

Opening/Closing the Lid......................................................................8

Setting up the Music Rest......................................................................8

Connecting Headphones.......................................................................9

Using the Headphones Hook.............................................................9

Turning the Power On and Off.............................................................9

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance...................................9

About the Pedals...................................................................................10

About the Adjuster...............................................................................10

Chapter 1. Enjoying the Internal Songs and Demo....... 11

Listening to Internal Songs .................................................................11

Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) ................11

Selecting a Song and Playing It........................................................11

Listening to the Demo Songs ..............................................................12

Playing Back the Tone Demo Songs................................................12

Listening to a Demo of the Functions.............................................12

Chapter 2. Performance...................................................13

Performing with a Variety of Sounds................................................13

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) ...................................13

Adding a Sense of Depth to the Sound (Grand Space)...................14

Adding the Right Depth for Headphones (Grand Space) ..............14

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic Emphasis)...................14

Applying Effects to the Sound............................................................15

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)...............................15

Changing the depth of the reverb effect.........................................15

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose).........................15

Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play) ......................................16

Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play (Dual Balance) ......16

Playing Different Tones with the Left & Right Hands (Split)........17

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point .............................................17

Using Metronome.................................................................................18

Sounding the Metronome.................................................................18

Changing the Metronome Volume .................................................18

Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand

Performances (Twin Piano Mode) .....................................................19

Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance .......................22

Recording a New Song ........................................................................22

Recording Along with a Song.............................................................23

Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately......24

Erasing Recorded Performances ........................................................24

Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings ...........................25

Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance........................................25

Making Detailed Settings (Function).................................................25

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) .................26

Changing the Temperament ............................................................26

Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning) ...................................26

Applying the Damper Pedal to the Left-hand Keyboard Area .....27

Changing How Grand Space is Applied (Grand Space Mode).....27

Preventing the Settings from Changing During Performance.......27

Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) ................27

Disabling the Buttons When Using a Tone Other Than Piano

(Tone Lock).........................................................................................27

Using the V-LINK function.................................................................28

Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices........................29

Connecting to Audio Equipment.......................................................29

Connecting to a Computer..................................................................29

Connecting MIDI Devices ...................................................................30

Making MIDI-related Settings............................................................30

MIDI Send Channel Settings............................................................31

Switching Local Control on and Off ...............................................31

Transmitting a Performance You Recorded ..................................31

Appendices .......................................................................32

Troubleshooting....................................................................................32

Error Messages/Other Messages.......................................................33

Easy Operation List..............................................................................34

Main Specifications ..............................................................................35

Tone List ..............................................................................................216

Internal Song List................................................................................217

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Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs ........ 20

Changing the Tempo............................................................................20

Adding a Count-in to Match the Timing (Count-In)....................20

Playing Each Hand Separately ...........................................................21

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HP103e/102e – Panel Descriptions

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

2 3 5 6 7 118 9 10 12 13 16 17 18 19 2014 154

Power On

[Power On] switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 9).

[Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 9).

[Demo] button

You can listen to a demo of the instrument’s tones as well as a demo of the various functions (p. 12).

[ (Headphones)] indicator

This indicator lights up when headphones are connected to the headphone jack (p. 9).

[Grand Space] button

Adds a sense of depth to the sound (p. 14, p. 14).

[Dynamics] button

You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness (p. 14).

[Brilliance] button

Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 9).

[Transpose] button

Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p. 15).

[Split] button

Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each area (p.

17). By holding down this button and the [Reverb] button, and pressing other specified button, you can make settings for various functions (p. 25–p. 28, p. 30–p. 31).

10.

[Reverb] button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 15).

11.

Tone buttons

They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone groups) played by the keyboard (p. 13).

12.

Display

The display indicates values for various settings, including the tone variation, song number, and tempo. Usually these will appear as in the figure above.

13.

[-] [+] buttons

Allow you to select the value of various settings. Pressing both the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously returns the setting of a particular item or function to its original value.

14.

[Song/Tempo] Button

Used to select from the internal songs (p. 11, p. 20). Each time you press this button, the song number and the tempo will be displayed alternately.

While the song number is displayed, the button indicator will light in red. While the tempo is displayed, it will light in green.

15.

[Metronome/Count In] Button

Turns the metronome on/off (p. 18). Also featured is the count-in sound, which can be played before the song starts, allowing you to begin playing with the song with perfect timing (p. 20).

16.

[Play] button

Starts and stops playback of internal songs and recorded performances (p. 11, p. 20).

Also starts/stops recording of a performance (p. 22–p.

24).

[Rec] button

17.

Puts the HP103e/102e in recording-standby mode (p. 22–p. 24).

18.

[Left] button

Plays back or records a performance separately for each hand. (p. 21, p. 23–p. 24).

The left-hand performances of the internal songs are assigned to this button.

This button and the following [Right] button are collectively referred to as the “track buttons.”

19.

[Right] button

Plays back or records a performance separately for each hand (p. 21, p. 23–p. 24).

The right-hand performances of the internal songs are assigned to this button.

20.

[Key Touch] button

Modifies the playing feel of the keyboard (p. 13).

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Rear Panel

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Panel Descriptions

MIDI Out/In connectors

Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange performance data (p. 30).

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 from the HP103e/102e’s speakers (p. 29).

Output jacks

Allows you to output the piano’s sound to sound reinforcement equipment to obtain a more powerful sound. These can also be connected to a tape recorder or other recording device to record a performance (p. 29).

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Front Panel

Headphones Jack

Headphones Jacks

A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 9).

Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cable of the special stand to this connector (p. 8).

Rear Panel

Pedal Jack

AC Inlet

Connect the supplied power cord here.

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HP103e/102e – Before You Start Playing

Before You Start Playing

Connecting the Pedal Cable

Connect the pedal cable to the Pedal jack on the bottom panel of the instrument, 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 instrument, at the rear.

2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Be sure to use the supplied power cord.

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Setting up the Music Rest

Set up the music rest as shown in the figure below.

Fold the three supporting feet at the back of the rest and check whether the stand is held in place.

Opening/Closing the Lid

To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and slide it away from yourself.

To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and lower it softly after it has been fully extended.

fig.00-05

When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your fingers get caught. If small children will be using the HP103e/102e, adult supervision should be provided.

If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is

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closed first to prevent accidents.

Before moving the HP103e/102e, be sure to lower the music stand as a safety precaution.

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Using the Music Holders

You can use the holders to hold pages in place. When not using the holders, leave them folded down.

fig.mu_stand4

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Connecting Headphones

Before You Start Playing

Turning the Power On and

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The HP103e/102e 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 having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night.

Plug the headphones into the Phones jack located at the bottom left of the piano.

When headphones are connected, the [ (Headphones)] indicator (p. 6) lights up, and sounds stop playing from the speakers of the HP103e/102e.

The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume] knob (p. 9) of the HP103e/102e.

Phones jack x 2

Use Stereo headphones.

Off

Once the connections have been completed, 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 and other devices.

To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the way down, and then press the [Power On] switch.

The power will turn on, and the Power indicator at the left front of the HP103e/102e will light.

After a few seconds, you will be able to play the keyboard to produce sound. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

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Power On

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Some notes on using headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones only by the headset or the plug.

• Connecting the headphones when the volume of connected equipment is turned up may result in damage to the headphones. Lower the volume on the HP103e/102e before plugging in the headphones.

• Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing loss. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.

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Using the Headphones Hook

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook at the lower left of the HP103e/102e.

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Press and twist the headphone hook included with the HP103e/102e into the hole in the bottom of the HP103e/ 102e (refer to the figure below). Turn the wing nut of headphone hook to secure the headphone hook.

Power Indicator

To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the way to the left, and press the [Power On] switch.

The Power indicator at the left front of the HP103e/102e will go dark, and the power will be turned off.

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance

Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.

Press the [Brilliance] button to adjust the brightness of the sound.

Select one of the three available settings to obtain the desired brilliance.

[Brilliance]

button’s indicator

Brilliance Medium Mellow Bright

fig.00-07.e

Off Lit in red

Lit in

green

Wing Nut

Headphone Hook

Min Max

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HP103e/102e – Before You Start Playing

About the Pedals

The pedals have the following functions, and are used mainly for piano performance.

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper pedal (right pedal)

While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after you take your fingers off the keys.

On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will allow the remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the sounds that you played from the keyboard, adding a rich resonance.

The HP103e/102e simulates this damper resonance.

You can change the amount of resonance applied with

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the damper pedal. Please refer to “Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance” on page 25.

Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)

This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were already played when you pressed the pedal.

Damper Pedal

About the Adjuster

When you move the HP103e/102e or if you feel that the pedals are unstable, adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows.

❍ Rotate the adjuster to lower it so that it is in firm contact

with the floor. If there is a gap between the pedals and the floor, the pedals may be damaged. In particular when placing the instrument on carpet, adjust this so that the pedals firmly contact the floor.

Adjuster

If the adjuster is difficult to turn, have one person lift either the left or right side of the stand to make it easier for another person to turn the adjuster and make the adjustment.

After adjusting the adjuster, press the pedals, and if the front board moves, turn the adjuster further so that it makes firm contact with the floor.

Always readjust the adjuster after moving the piano.

Soft pedal (left pedal)

When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the sound will have a softer tone.

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Chapter 1. Enjoying the Internal Songs and Demo

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Listening to Internal Songs

The HP103e/102e comes with 66 piano songs onboard.

“Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs” (p. 20),

Internal Song List

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Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All

(p. 217)

Song Play)

The internal songs can be played back consecutively.

Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button, and press the [Play] button.

The [Song/Tempo] button’s indicator will light in red, the [Play] button’s indicator will blink, and the songs will play back successively, starting with the currently selected song.

When you play back an internal song, the reverb effect will automatically be turned on (the button’s indicator lights).

The song number appears in the display for several seconds.

About the display for the internal songs

USr (user)

your performance. (For details on recording → p. 22)

Numbers with a “S.”

Press the [-] or [+] button to select a song.

Holding down the button causes the numbers to change continuously.

Playing back

Press the [Play] button.

The button’s indicator will light, and the selected song will play.

Stopping the playback

Press the [Play] button.

The button’s indicator goes out, and playback stops. The next time you press the [Play] button, the song that

was stopped is played from the beginning.

… The location where you can record

… internal songs.

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You can press the [-] or [+] button to select the song that you want to play back.

When all songs have been played, playback will return to the first song and resume.

Stopping the playback

Press the [Play] button.

Playback will stop.

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Choosing the song to play back

Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in red.

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HP103e/102e – Chapter 1. Enjoying the Internal Songs and Demo

Listening to the Demo Songs

You can listen to various demo songs, including those demonstrating the piano and other tones, as well as the function applied to the piano tones.

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Playing Back the Tone Demo Songs

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Listening to a Demo of the Functions

You can listen to the demo of the functions that can be applied to the piano tones.

1, 2

Press the [Demo] button.

The button’s indicator flashes, and playback of the tone demo songs starts.

When playback of the last song is finished, playback then returns to the first song.

When you press any of the tone buttons while the [Demo] button is flashing, the demo song corresponding to that tone button is played.

Button assigned

tone demo

[Piano] Piano tone demo songs [E. Piano] E. Piano tone demo songs [Harpsi] Harpsichord tone demo songs [Organ] Organ tone demo songs [Strings] Strings tone demo songs [Split] Demo songs using the Split function (p. 17)

Stopping the Tone Demo Songs

Press the [Demo] button.

The [Demo] button’s indicator goes off, and the demo quits.

Demo content

1, 3

Press the [Demo] button.

The button’s indicator flashes, and playback of the tone demo songs starts.

Press any of the following buttons.

Button assigned

function demo

[Grand Space] Grand Space demo

[Dynamics] Dynamic Emphasis demo p. 14

When a button is pressed, the demo assigned to the button is played.

Two versions of the demo will be played—one includes the function provided by the button you’ve pressed, the other doesn’t.

When you press the button pressed in Step 2, you can switch between demos both with the function switched on and off.

Demo content Page

Stopping the Demo of the Functions

Press the [Demo] button.

The [Demo] button’s indicator goes off, and the demo quits.

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Chapter 2. Performance

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Performing with a Variety of Sounds

The HP103e/102e contains 20 different internal tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.

1 2

Selecting a tone group

Press any Tone button.

The indicator of the button you pressed will light. When you play the keyboard, you will hear a sound in the

selected tone group.

For more details, refer to

Selecting variation tones

Press the [Variation] button.

Four different tones (numbered 1–4) are assigned to each Tone button. Use the [Variation] button to select among them.

Each time you press the [Variation] button, the button’s indicator will change color, and the four sounds will be selected successively.

Tone number 1 2 3 4

[Variation] button’s indicator

Dark Red Green Orange

Tone List

(p. 216).

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.

Press the [Key Touch] button.

The button’s indicator will light, and the feel of the keyboard will change.

Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the button’s indicator will change color, and the feel of the keyboard will change.

OFF: Medium. This allows you to play using the most natural touch. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.

Red: Heavy. Fortissimo (ff) cannot be produced unless you play more strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel heavier. Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to what you play.

Green: Light. Fortissimo (ff) can be produced by playing less strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel lighter. This setting makes it easy to play, even for children.

Orange: Fixed. Sounds at a fixed volume, regardless of your keyboard playing strength.

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Some of the number 3 and 4 tones form pairs, which can be layered and sounded together.

The tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.

When Dual play (p. 16) or Split play (p. 17) is used, only sound number 1 or 2 can be selected. If you use Dual play or Split play with a Tone button for which tone number 3 or 4 is selected, tone number 1 will be selected for that Tone button.

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HP103e/102e – Chapter 2. Performance

Adding a Sense of Depth to the Sound (Grand Space)

The HP103e/102e includes a “Grand Space” function that allows you to get sounds that have a sense of depth like you get by playing an acoustic grand piano. Using this function gives you the natural-sounding reverberation and depth of sound that an acoustic grand piano provides.

Press the [Grand Space] button, getting its indicator to light.

The Grand Space function is switched on, giving the sound a greater sense of depth.

When Grand Space Mode (p. 27) is set to “1” and a pair of headphones is connected, the sense of depth is optimized for headphones, and when no headphones are connected, the optimal depth for speakers is selected.

The Grand Space function is switched on, giving the sound a greater sense of depth.

To cancel the Grand Space function, press the [Grand Space] button once more so its illumination is turned off.

Changing the Grand Space Settings

Hold down the [Grand Space] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

You can adjust the sense of depth to any of four levels. A greater sense of depth is produced as the value is

increased.

The [ (Headphones)] indicator lights up when headphones are connected.

To cancel the Grand Space function, press the [Grand Space] button once more so its illumination is turned off.

Changing the Grand Space Settings

Hold down the [Grand Space] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

You can adjust the sense of depth to any of four levels. A greater sense of depth is produced as the value is increased.

Adding the Right Depth for Headphones (Grand Space)

You can achieve the kind of sonic depth produced with a grand piano through headphones as well. This feature creates an ambience that makes it seem you are seated in front of a grand piano as you perform.

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic Emphasis)

You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness.

Press the [Dynamics] button, getting its indicator to light.

The Dynamic Emphasis function is switched on, enlivening the sound.

To cancel the Dynamic Emphasis function, press the [Dynamics] button once more so its illumination is turned off.

Changing the Dynamic Emphasis Settings

Hold down the [Dynamics] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

Press the [Grand Space] button, getting its indica-

tor to light.

Indicator Description

1 Creates a sound with boosted bass and treble.

3 Creates a sound with boosted bass.

Produces a sound with chords in the low registers that are clear and distinct.

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Applying Effects to the

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Transposing the Key of the

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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.

Press the [Reverb] button.

The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect will be applied to the sound.

To cancel the reverb effect, press the [Reverb] button, getting its indicator to go dark.

When you play back an internal song, the reverb effect will automatically be turned on (the button’s indicator lights).

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Changing the depth of the reverb effect

The amount (depth) of the reverb effect can be set to any of eight levels.

When the power is turned on, reverb is set to “4.”

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 (b), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to play.

When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the pitch to a range that is comfortable for the singer, while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same fingering positions).

Continue to hold down the [Transpose] button, and press a note to indicate the tonic of the key to which you want to transpose.

The button’s indicator will light, and the keyboard will be transposed.

You can also transpose by holding down the [Transpose] button and pressing the [-] or [+] button.

When you hold down the [Transpose] button, the currently specified value will be displayed.

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Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [-] or [+] button.

The currently specified value will be displayed. Higher values will produce a deeper effect.

When you hold down the [Reverb] button, the currently specified reverb depth value will be displayed.

If you hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, the setting will return to the original value (0).

This can be set in a range of -6–0–+5 (semitone steps).

For example, if you want the E pitch to sound when you play the C key, hold down the [Transpose] button and press the E key. 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.

If you play C E G It will sound E G# B

When the transpose value is set to “0,” the button’s indicator will remain dark even if you press the [Transpose] button.

To cancel the transpose function, press the [Transpose] button, extinguishing its indicator.

When you press the [Transpose] button once again, getting its indicator to light, the keyboard will be transposed to the note you specified here.

This setting returns to the original value (0) when you turn off the power.

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HP103e/102e – Chapter 2. Performance

Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play)

Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.”

Simultaneously press the two Tone buttons that you want to play together.

When Dual play is used, the [Variation] button’s indicator will light to indicate the selection of the right button of the two selected tones.

The indicator of the button you pressed will light. When you play the keyboard, the tones of the two Tone

buttons you selected will sound simultaneously. To cancel Dual play, press any Tone button.

When Dual play is used, only sound number 1 or 2 can be selected. If you use Dual play with a Tone button for which tone number 3 or 4 is selected, tone number 1 will be selected for that Tone button.

To change the tone of the right button of the two selected tones

Press the [Variation] button.

Dual play now features the tone of the left side’s tone button along with the newly selected tone.

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Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play (Dual Balance)

You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual play.

When the power is turned on, this will be set to “8-2” (volume of the left button tone - volume of the right button tone).

Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [Split] button.

The indicators of the buttons you pressed will blink. The current volume balance appears in the display.

Press the [-] or [+] button to change the value.

The volume balance changes. To return to the original volume balance, press the [-] and

[+] buttons simultaneously.

fig.disp-dualbal.e

To change the tone of the left button of the two selected tones

Cancel the Dual play, and then re-select the tone.

Volume of the left button tone Volume of the right button tone

Press the [Transpose] or [Split] button, and the button’s indicator will return to the previous state.

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C C D E

E F F G

A_ A b_ b

A A B B

Display

Letter name

Display

Letter name

Display

Letter name

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Chapter 2. Performance

Playing Different Tones with the Left & Right Hands (Split)

Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split play.” The boundary key is called the “split point.”

Split Point (set to F#3, when the power is turned on.)

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C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1A0 B0 C2 C3 C4 C5 C8B7

…

The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area.

When Split play is used, only tone numbers 1 or 2 can be selected. If you use Split play with a Tone button for which tone numbers 3 or 4 selected, tone number 1 will be selected for that Tone button.

Press the [Split] button.

The button’s indicator will light. The keyboard is divided into right-hand and left-hand areas.

The tone played on the right side is the tone in use before the [Split] button is pressed, while the bass tone is played on the left side.

To cancel Split play, press the [Split] button, getting its indicator to go dark.

When using Dual play, press the [Split] button

The right hand will play the tone of the left button of Dual play, and the left hand will play a suitable match for the right-hand tone.

Changing tone played by the left hand

Press the [Variation] button.

Each time you press the [Variation] button, the button’s indicator will change color, and the left-hand tone will change.

Some tones assign the tone that had been selected before you pressed the [Split] button to the left hand area of the keyboard.

For information about the tones that can be selected for the left hand section, refer to the

The selected left hand tone is remembered for each Tone button. When you turn off the power, it will return to the original setting.

Tone List

(p. 216).

Right-hand ToneLeft-hand Tone

Changing tone played by the right hand

Press the Tone button.

The tone of the right-hand area will change. A tone that is a suitable match for the right-hand tone will be selected for the left-hand area.

If you want to change the variation for the right-hand tone, cancel Split play and then re-select the tone.

In Split play, the damper pedal will be applied only to the right-hand area of the keyboard. If you want the damper pedal to be applied to the left-hand area, refer to

Applying the Damper Pedal to the Left-hand

Keyboard Area

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Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point

(p. 27).

You can change the location where the keyboard is divided (the split point) within the range of B1 through B6.

The setting is at “F#3” when the piano is powered up.

While continuing to hold the [Split] button, press the key that you want to specify as the split point.

The key you pressed becomes the split point, and belongs to the left-hand section of the keyboard.

When you continue holding the [Split] button, the currently specified split point will be displayed.

You can also change the setting by pressing the [-] or [+] button while continuing to hold down the [Split] button.

If you hold down the [Split] button and simultaneously press the [-] and [+] buttons, the setting will return to its original value (F#3).

The split point key is displayed as follows.

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HP103e/102e – Chapter 2. Performance

Using Metronome

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Sounding the Metronome

The HP103e/102e features a built-in metronome. While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the

tempo and time signature (Beat) of that song.

2, 43, 4 1, 5

Sounding the metronome

Press the [Metronome/Count In] button.

The metronome will sound. The button flashes in red and green in time with the beat

selected at that time. The button lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.

Changing the tempo

Press the [Song/Tempo] button; the button’s indicator lights in green.

Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the tempo.

Changing the beat of metronome

Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

The currently selected beat will be displayed. If you hold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press the

[-] or [+] button, the beat will change. If you hold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press the

[-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, the beat will go back to what it was before you changed it.

Correspondence between beat and tempo display

Beat Tempo Value

Stopping the metronome

Once again press the [Metronome/Count In] button, getting the button to go dark.

The metronome will stop.

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Changing the Metronome Volume

The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with nine volume levels available.

This is set to “4” when the instrument is turned on.

Hold down the [Metronome/Count In] button and press the [-] or [+] button.

The currently specified volume will be displayed. Continue to hold down the [Metronome/Count In] but-

ton, and press the [-] or [+] button to sound the metronome, and change the volume.

When you hold down the [Metronome/Count In] button, the currently specified metronome volume will be displayed.

When the metronome volume is set to “0,” the metronome sound does not play.

Display beat Display beat

2.2

0.4

2.4

3.4

4.4

5.4

It is not possible to change the beat during song play-

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back or recording.

2/2

Only weak beats

2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4

6.4

7.4

3.8

6.8

9.8

12.8

6/4 7/4 3/8 6/8 9/8

12/8

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Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano Mode)

You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers.

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While holding down the [Split] button and press the [Piano] button.

The [Split] button’s indicator will light, and Twin Piano Mode is switched on.

To exit the function, press the [Split] button.

C4 C5 C6 C7 C8C3C2C1

C4 C5 C6C3C4 C5C3 C6

● When the Twin Piano Mode is switched on, you can make the following settings.

• The keyboard is divided into two separate sections, and

the pitch changes.

• The right pedal now functions as the damper pedal for

the right keyboard section, and the left pedal functions as the damper pedal for the left keyboard section.

• The center pedal now functions as the Sostenuto pedal

for the right keyboard section.

The damper resonance function is not operational in Twin Piano Mode.

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HP103e/102e – Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs

Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs

Here’s how you can play along with the internal songs. You can slow down the playback tempo of the song, or play

back each hand separately. Before you try playing the song, listen to it several times to

get a general feel for the song. For details on operation, refer to Selecting a Song and

Playing It (p. 11).

If you turn on the metronome while the song plays back, the metronome will sound at the beat and tempo of the song.

Some of the internal songs have tempos that change during the song.

Changing the Tempo

If the song has a rapid tempo, you can slow down the tempo so that you can practice it more easily. It is effective to gradually raise the tempo as you practice.

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If you press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, you will return to the basic tempo of the song (the tempo before you modified it).

Indication of the tempo during song playback

While the song is playing, the initial tempo of the song will continue to be displayed, regardless of tempo changes during the song.

About the display for the internal songs

USr (user)

your performance. (For details on recording → p. 22)

Numbers with a “S.”

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… The location where you can record

… internal songs.

(Count-In)

When you’re playing along with a song, you can make sure that your playing is in time with the song by sounding a count before the song starts playing.

Sounding a “count sound” leading up to playback of a song is called “Count-In.”

On the HP103e/102e, if you playback a song while the metronome is sounding, two measures of lead-in count will be heard at the beginning of the song.

During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the display as “-2” then “-1.”

Sounding the Metronome

(p. 18)

First select the song that you want to play back (p. 11).

Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in green.

The tempo appears in the display.

Correspondence between beat and tempo display

Beat Tempo Value

Each time you press the [Song/Tempo] button, the tempo and the currently selected song number (prefixed by “S.”) will be displayed alternately.

While the tempo is displayed, the [Song/Tempo] button indicator will light in green. While the song number is displayed, it will light in red.

Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the tempo.

The tempo can be adjusted in a range of = 20–250. You can also change the tempo during playback. Pressing the [+] button once increases the tempo by one

unit. Holding down the button increases the tempo continuously.

Pressing the [-] button once decreases the tempo by one unit. Holding down the button makes the tempo change (slow down) continuously.

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Playing Each Hand Separately

The internal songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back.

The left-hand performance of the internal songs is assigned to the [Left] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [Right] button. The place where each part of the performance is held is called a “track,” and the [Left] and [Right] buttons are called “track buttons.”

Track buttons

Left-hand

Part

Here’s how to practice each hand separately along with the song.

Right-hand

Part

Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs

Selecting the part that you yourself will play

Press the [Left] or [Right] button.

The indicator of the button you’ve pressed goes out, and the sound of the selected part will no longer be heard.

For example, if you want to practice the right hand, press the [Right] button and get its indicator to go dark. When you play back the song, the right-hand performance will not sound.

Playing back a song

Press the [Play] button, getting its indicator to light.

The song will begin playing back. The part you selected in step 1 will not sound.

Practice your right-hand performance along with the lefthand playback.

Once again press the button you selected in step 1. The button’s indicator will light, and the sound will be heard once again.

Even while the song is playing, you can press the track buttons to mute or un-mute the sound.

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First select the song that you want to play back (p. 11).

Stopping the song

Press the [Play] button.

The song will stop.

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HP103e/102e – Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance

Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance

You can easily record your performances. A recorded performance can be played back to hear your

own playing, or to add additional parts. The following types of recording can be done using the

HP103e/102e.

• Recording just your own keyboard performance (→ “Recording a New Song” p. 22)

• Recording along with an internal song (→ “Recording Along with a Song” p. 23)

• Recording each hand separately (→ “Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately” p. 24)

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• Only one song can be recorded.

• Recorded performances are erased when the power is

turned off. If you want to keep your performance, you can either record it on an external audio device, or use an external MIDI device to save the performance data on a floppy disk. For details, refer to Chapter 6. Con- necting External Devices (p. 29).

If you see the following...

If you attempt to record using a different internal song when a performance has already been recorded, the following will appear, and the indicators of [Rec] and [Play] button will blink.

If it is OK to erase the performance, press the [Rec] button. If you do not want to erase the performance, press the

[Play] button.

Recording a New Song

Record only the keyboard performance without playing along with an internal song.

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Recording settings (select “USr”)

Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in red.

The song number appears in the display for several seconds.

Press [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, and “USr” appears in the display.

Specifying the tone and tempo for recording

Select the tone that you want to play (p. 13).

If necessary, turn on the metronome.

Sound the metronome while you set the tempo and beat of the song (p. 18).

If you layer a newly recorded performance without erasing the recorded song, the song tempo and beat will be stored with the settings that were recorded first.

Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button’s indicator will light, the [Play] button’s indicator will blink, and you will be in recording-standby mode.

Start recording

Recording will start when you either press the [Play] button or play the keyboard.

When recording songs that start on an upbeat (that start on a beat other than the first beat of the measure), press the [Rec] button to put the HP103e/102e into recording standby, then press the [Play] button. Two measures of count sound are played, and then recording begins.

Two measures of the count sound are played, and the recording begins. Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard, even if you do not press the [Play] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner.

When recording begins, the [Play] button and [Rec] button indicators will light. Go ahead and perform on the keyboard.

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Stop recording

Press the [Play] or [Rec] button.

Recording will stop, and the indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark.

About the “USr” display

When you stop recording, the “ ” display will change to “ ”. The “.” in the lower right of the display indicates that there is already a recorded performance.

Play back the recorded performance

Press the [Play] button.

You will hear the recorded performance. Once again press the [Play] button, and playback will stop.

If you record without specifying the recording track, the performance will be recorded to the [Left] button. If you want to record the right and left hands separately on separate recording tracks, refer to

ing and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately

(p. 24).

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Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance

Starting to record

Press the [Play] button.

Recording begins after two measures of count sound. Play along with the song.

Stop recording

Press the [Play] or [Rec] button.

Recording will stop, and the indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark.

The recorded performance is stored in “USr (User).”

Play back the recorded performance

Press the [Play] button.

You will hear the recorded performance. Once again press the [Play] button, and playback will stop.

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Recording Along with a Song

You can record a performance that you play along with an internal song.

Using the [Left] or [Right] buttons, you can perform and record just the right-hand part of a song while listening to the left-hand playback of an internal song.

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Selecting the song to record

Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in red.

The display will indicate the song number for several seconds.

Use the [-] or [+] button to select the song that you want to play.

As necessary, set the metronome and tempo (p.

18).

Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button’s indicator will light.

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Selecting the track to record

Press the [Left] or [Right] button.

When you want to record the left-hand performance, press the [Left] button; to record that of the right hand, press the [Right] button.

The indicators of the button you pressed and of the [Play] button will blink, and the HP103e/102e enters recordingstandby mode.

If “dEL” appears in the display, refer to p. 22.

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Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately

The recorder of the HP103e/102e has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the right and left hands separately. Use the [Left] button or [Right] button to specify the recording track.

If you want to re-do the recording, you can re-record just a specific track.

If you go on to record additional material without erasing the recorded song, the song tempo, beat, and metronome settings of the original recording will be used for the new material as well.

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As described in steps 1 and 2 of Recording a New Song (p. 22), select “USr” before you continue. When layering recordings with built-in songs, select the built-in song as described in Steps 1 and 2 of Selecting a Song and Play- ing It (p. 11).

As necessary, turn on the metronome (p. 18).

Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button’s indicator will light. The button indicators of tracks that are already recorded

will light. The track button for which you will next be recording will

be blinking.

Selecting the track to record

Press the [Left] or [Right] button to select the track that you want to record.

The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the HP103e/102e enters recording-standby mode.

The track buttons allow you to record to either the [Left] or the [Right] button, one at a time.

Start recording

Press the [Play] button.

Two measures of the count sound are played, and the recording begins. Go ahead and perform on the keyboard.

Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard, even if you do not press the [Play] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner.

Stop recording

Press the [Play] or [Rec] button.

Recording will stop, and the indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark.

Your performance has been recorded to the specified track button.

If you want to record on the other track, return to step 2 to record your performance again. You can record while you listen to the previously recorded performance.

Play back the recorded performance

Press the [Play] button.

You will hear the recorded performance. Press the [Play] button once again, and playback will stop.

Erasing Recorded Performances

You can erase a recorded performance.

Erasing a Performance from the Specified Track

You can select a recorded track and erase it.

Hold down either the [Left] or [Right] button and press the [Rec] button.

The indicator of the button you pressed will go dark, and the performance of the selected track will be erased.

Erasing a Song

You can erase a song you’ve recorded.

Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press the [Rec] button.

The following display will appear, and the indicators of the [Rec] and [Play] button will blink.

If you decide not to erase the performance, press the [Play] button.

Once again press the [Rec] button.

The recorded performance is erased.

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Changing the Damper Pedal’s 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 HP103e/102e recreates this resonance (damper resonance) when depressed.

You can select from eight levels of depth for the resonant sound (resonance level).

This is set to “5” when the instrument is turned on.

* This setting is enabled only with the piano tones. You cannot

set this for other tones.

Hold down the [Brilliance] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

The currently specified value will be displayed. Larger values will produce a deeper effect.

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Button Function Page

Temperament

[E. Piano]

Stretch Tuning

[Harpsi]

Applying the damper pedal to the left-hand keyboard area

[Organ]

MIDI send channel

[Strings]

Local Control

[Variation]

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Making Detailed Settings (Function)

You can make performance-related settings such as tuning and temperament.

How to enter function mode

Hold down the [Split] button, and press the [Reverb] button.

The HP103e/102e switches to the set mode. The indicators for the [Split] and [Reverb] buttons and

the button to which the function is assigned start flashing.

Setting the various functions

Press the button to which the desired function is assigned.

The indicators for pressed button, [Split] button, and [Reverb] button flash.

For details on the contents of each function, refer to the explanations that follow.

Button Function Page

Master Tuning

[Piano]

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Transmitting a recorded performance

[Play]

Grand Space Mode

[Grand Space]

V-LINK

[Right]

For details on each function, refer to the explanations below.

Press the [-] or [+] button to change the value.

If you press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, the value will return to the power-up default setting.

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How to exit function mode

Press the [Split] or [Reverb] button.

The button’s indicator will return to the previous state.

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Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning)

In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the HP103e/102e’s standard pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key. This tuning of all the instruments to a standard pitch is called “tuning.”

If you press the [Piano] button in step 2 of Making Detailed Settings (Function) (p. 25), a display like the following will appear.

The last three digits are indicated in the display. “440.0 Hz” is indicated in the figure above.

Value 415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz–466.2 Hz Power-up default setting 440.0 Hz

This setting remains in effect until you turn off the power.

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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 variety of temperaments were used. Playing a composition with its original tuning lets you enjoy the sonorities of the chords that the composer originally intended.

If you press the [E.Piano] button in step 2 of Making Detailed Settings (Function) (p. 25), a display like the following will appear.

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Temperament Tonic

You can choose from among the seven temperaments described below.

Display Temperament Qualities

This scale makes some compromises in just

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meister

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intonation, enabling transposition to other keys.

This temperament combines the Mean Tone and Pythagorean tunings. Performances are possible in all keys (first technique, III).

This is an improvement of the Mean Tone and Just tunings that provides a high degree of freedom of modulation. Performances are possible in all keys (III).

Power-up default setting 1 C

Tonic

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).

While hold down the [E. Piano] button, and press a note to specify the desired tonic key.

The tonic note you specify will be displayed as follows.

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Display

Letter name

If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select a tonic note.

* If you record with a temperament other than equal tempera-

* When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be

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A piano is generally tuned to a pitch with a lower bass range and a higher treble range than equal temperament. This special tuning method for pianos is called “Stretch Tuning.”

If you press the [Harpsi] button in step 2 of Making Detailed Settings (Function) (p. 25), a display like the following will appear.

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C C d E_ E F F G A_ A b_ b C C D E E F F G A A B B

ment selected, and then want to play back that performance, use this setting to select the same temperament for playback as the temperament you used when recording.

aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the HP103e/102e to the fundamental pitch of the other instruments.

Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning)

Display Temperament Qualities

In this tuning, each octave is divided into twelve equal steps. Every interval produces

1 Equal

2 Pythagorean

3 Just Major

4 Just Minor

about the same amount of slight dissonance. This setting is in effect when you turn on the power.

This tuning, devised by the philosopher Pythagoras, eliminates dissonance in fourths and fifths. Dissonance is produced by third-interval chords, but melodies are euphonious.

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.

The Just tunings differ from major and minor keys. You can get the same effect with the minor scale as with the major scale.

Values

OFF This is the standard tuning curve. This is the right

choice when using Dual play (p. 16), or when playing in ensemble with other instruments.

On This tuning curve expands the bass and treble

ends somewhat. It is suitable for performances such as piano solos. This setting is in effect when you turn on the power.

Power-up default setting On

* This effect works only with the piano tones.

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Preventing the Settings from

to the Left-hand Keyboard Area

When you are using Split play (p. 17), you can apply the damper pedal effect to the sound played by the left-hand keyboard range.

If you press the [Organ] button in step 2 of Making Detailed Settings (Function) (p. 25), a display like the following will appear.

fig.disp-Off

Values

On The damper pedal effect will be applied to the

sound of the left and right hand keyboard area.

OFF The damper pedal effect will not be applied to

the sound of the left-hand keyboard area.

Power-up default setting OFF

Changing How Grand Space is Applied (Grand Space Mode)

If you press the [Grand Space] button in step 2 of Making Detailed Settings (Function) (p. 25), a display like

the following will appear.

Values

Setting Descriptions

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.

Changing During Performance

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Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock)

The “Panel Lock” function locks the HP103e/102e 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 buttons accidentally.

In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can be played.

Turn the volume to the minimum, and press the [Power On] switch to turn off the power.

Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Power On] switch to turn on the power.

The following display will appear.

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All buttons are disabled. Adjust the volume. When you play the keyboard, the grand piano sound will be heard.

To defeat the Panel Lock function, turn the volume down to the minimum, and turn on the power once again.

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Disabling the Buttons When Using a Tone Other Than Piano (Tone Lock)

Even when using Tones other than the Piano, you can set the instrument so all of its buttons are disabled (the settings in effect at that time will be maintained). That way, you won't get switched to the wrong settings if you inadvertently press a few buttons while you’re playing.

Hold down the [Demo] button and press the [Key Touch] button.

The song or the metronome sound that is playing will stop. The following will appear in the display:

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The optimal depth for speakers is used, regardless of whether or not headphones are connected. 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.

The optimal depth for headphones is used, regardless

of whether or not headphones are connected.

All buttons are disabled while the instrument is set like this. To cancel the Tone Lock function, once again hold down

the [Demo] button while you press the [Key Touch] button. Alternatively, you can lower the instrument’s volume all the way and switch its power off. Then, turn it on again.

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Using the V-LINK function

Connecting the HP103e/102e to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the HP103e/ 102e.

V-LINK

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.

How to Use the V-LINK

Hold down the [Split] button, and press the [Reverb] button.

The HP103e/102e switches to the set mode.

Press the [Right] button.

The button’s indicator flashes. The following appears in the display.

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Values

OFF The V-LINK function is switched off. On The V-LINK function is switched on. You can con-

trol images using the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

Power-up default setting OFF

Press the [-] and [+] buttons to switch the V-LINK function on and off.

You can control images using the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

While V-LINK is switched on, the following will appear in the display.

* While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced when you

press any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

How to exit function mode

Press the [Split] or [Reverb] button.

The button’s indicator returns to its original state.

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