Roland HP107 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP107.
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 128 notes ensures that you can use the pedal freely without running
out of notes.
This instrument is receptive to all the subtle nuances that a performer might use, and skillfully
reproduces them—whether it be slight variations in touch or the resonance in the strings when
the keys are released, or the type of resonance heard when the pedals are released (Piano
Resonance). 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. In addition, on the HP107, even the distinctive “click” that you feel when pressing a
key on a grand piano has been faithfully simulated (escapement mechanism).
The instrument features two kinds of key touch control; key response, which changes the
keys’ apparent weighting, and “hammer response function,” which reproduces the piano
hammers’ subtle movements. The pedal is designed for good-feeling response, and allows
subtle performance nuances to be expressed.
Before using this unit,
carefully read the sections
entitled:
UNIT SAFELY” and
“IMPORTANT NOTES”
(p. 4; p. 6)
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.
“USING THE
. These sections
Expressiveness Only a Digital Instrument Can Provide
The HP107 lets you add just the right sounds to the piano for an effect that is full and rich.
You can layer different instrument sounds over the piano sound, layer sounds one octave
higher, and use a pedal to control the volume.
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 HP107 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.
Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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
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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005
• This unit should be used only with a rack or stand
that is recommended by Roland.
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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 unit should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the bottom of 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.
008e
• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be used with
any other device.
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009
• 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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012a:
• 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
damaged; 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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3
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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023
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components
may result.
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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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001-50
• Connect mains plug of this model to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
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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.
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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 screws 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. 14).
• Close the lid.
• Fold down the music rest.
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109a
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 12).
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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. 13). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children
use the unit.
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118
• Should you remove the music rest’s attachment
screws, screws of stand, and wing nut, 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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IMPORTANT NOTES
291b
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 3,
4 and 5, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a
motor. Depending on the way in which the 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.
307
• 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.
308
• 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 and readily accessible.
Placement
351
• 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.
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
352b
• 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.
354b
• 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.
355b
• 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.
356
• 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.
358
• 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.
359
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.
Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the
exterior finish.
Maintenance
401b
• 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.
402
• 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.
Repairs and Data
452
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.
Important data should always be backed up in another
MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on paper
(when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid
the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when
circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret
that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Additional Precautions
551
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you
periodically save a backup copy of important data you
have stored in the unit’s memory in another MIDI device
(e.g., a sequencer).
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored in the unit’s memory and another
MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once it has been lost.
Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such
loss of data.
553
• 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
556
• 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.
557
•A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.
558a
• 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).
559b
• 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.
560
• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in
use.
562
• 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.
565
• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that
no pets or other small animals are located on top of the
instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the
keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design of
this instrument, small 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.
Handling CD-ROMs
801
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean
using a commercially available CD cleaner.
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................3
IMPORTANT NOTES .................................................5
Panel Descriptions..................................................10
Front Panel ........................................................................................10
Rear Panel..........................................................................................11
Bottom Panel.....................................................................................11
Before You Start Playing ........................................12
Connecting the Pedal Cord.............................................................12
Connecting the Speaker Cable .......................................................12
Connect the Power Cord.................................................................12
Setting Up the Music Rest...............................................................12
Folding down the music rest...................................................12
Using the music holders...........................................................12
Removing the music rest..........................................................13
Opening/Closing the Lid ...............................................................13
Connecting Headphones.................................................................13
Using the headphones hook....................................................13
Turning the Power On and Off......................................................14
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance.............................14
About the Pedals ..............................................................................14
Chapter 1. Enjoying the Built-in Songs.................15
Listening to Built-in Songs..............................................................15
Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play) ..........15
Selecting a song and playing it ...............................................15
Listening to the Demo Songs..........................................................16
Playing Back the Tone Demo Songs.......................................16
Listening to a Demo of the Functions ....................................17
Chapter 2. Performance..........................................18
Performing with a Variety of Sounds ...........................................18
Making Fine Adjustments to the Piano Sound
(Piano Resonance)............................................................................19
Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off) ....19
Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys
Are Played (String Resonance)................................................19
Having Resonance Played When You Press the Damper
Pedal (Damper Resonance)......................................................20
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)...............................21
Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force Used
to Press the Keys (Hammer Response)..................................22
Adding a Sense of Depth to the Sound (Grand Space)...............23
Adding the Right Sense of Depth for Headphones
(Grand Space) ...................................................................................24
Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic Emphasis)...............25
Applying Effects to the Sound .......................................................26
Adding reverberation to the sound (Reverb)........................26
Adding richness to the sound (Chorus).................................26
Changing the amount of effect applied .................................26
Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose).....................27
Layering Complementary Sounds with the Piano Tones
(Acoustic Layering)..........................................................................28
Changing the Volume Balance When Performing with
Acoustic Layering .....................................................................28
Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Performance) ...................29
Adjusting the volume balance in Dual performance
(Dual Balance)............................................................................29
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands
(Split Performance) ..........................................................................30
Changing the keyboard’s split point......................................31
Changing How the Center Pedals Work ......................................31
Using Metronome ............................................................................32
Sounding the metronome ........................................................32
Changing the metronome volume..........................................33
Chapter 3.
Playing Along with the Built-in Songs ................. 34
Changing the Tempo .......................................................................34
Adding a count-in to match the timing (Count-In)..............34
Playing Each Hand Separately.......................................................35
Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance............. 36
Notes regarding recording.......................................................36
Recording a New Song....................................................................37
Recording Along with a Song ........................................................38
Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately..39
Erasing Recorded Performances....................................................40
Erasing a performance from the specified track...................40
Erasing a song............................................................................40
Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings................. 41
Making Detailed Settings (Function).............................................41
Tuning to other instruments’ pitches (Master Tuning) .......42
Changing the temperament.....................................................42
Setting the tuning curve (Stretch Tuning) .............................43
Changing the Pitch by Octaves (Octave Shift)......................43
Applying the damper pedal to the left-hand keyboard
area..............................................................................................43
Changing How Grand Space is Applied
(Grand Space Mode).................................................................43
Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock)...............44
Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition
(Factory Reset) ..................................................................................44
Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is Turned
Off (Memory Backup)......................................................................45
Saving Recorded Songs Even with the Power Turned Off
(Song Backup)...................................................................................45
Deleting backed up songs........................................................45
Using the V-LINK function.............................................................46
Making the Settings for the USB Driver ................................46
Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices ............. 47
Connecting to Audio Equipment...................................................47
Connecting to the USB Connector .................................................47
Connecting MIDI Devices...............................................................48
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Contents
What’s MIDI?.............................................................................48
Making MIDI-related Settings........................................................48
MIDI send channel settings .....................................................49
Switching Local Control on and off........................................49
Transmitting a performance you recorded ...........................49
Appendices..............................................................50
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................50
Error Messages/Other Messages...................................................51
Tone List ............................................................................................52
Built-in Song List..............................................................................53
Easy Operation List..........................................................................55
Parameters Stored in Memory Backup .........................................56
MIDI Implementation Chart...........................................................57
Main Specifications..........................................................................58
Index.........................................................................59
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MEMO
9
Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
Power On
1
1
[Power On] switch
Turns the power on/off (p. 14).
2
[Volume] knob
Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 14).
3
[Brilliance] knob
Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 14).
[Demo] button
4
You can listen to a demo of the instrument’s tones as well as a
demo of the various functions (p. 16).
[ (Headphones)] indicator
5
This indicator lights up when headphones are connected to the
headphone jack (p. 13).
6
[Transpose] button
Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p. 27).
[Split] button
7
Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas,
allowing you to play a different sound in each area (p. 30). You
can also set a number of different functions when this button
and the [Chorus] button are held down (p. 41–p. 46, p. 48–p. 49).
[Chorus] button
8
Adds richness to the sound (p. 26).
9
[Grand Space] button
Adds a sense of depth to the sound (p. 23, p. 24).
10
[Dynamic Emphasis] button
Creates brilliance and liveliness in the sound (p. 25).
11
[Reverb] button
Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 26).
Piano Resonance
12
[Key Off] button
Plays the sound produced when the keys are released (p. 19).
13
[String] button
Produces the resonance of the strings created when you play the
keyboard (p. 19).
[Damper] button
14
Changes the resonance produced when the damper pedal is
pressed (p. 20).
15
[Acoustic Layering] button
You can layer and play recommended tones that complement
the piano’s own sound (p. 28).
4325
6
78 17
92010 11
12 13 14
15
16 19
16
Tone buttons
They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone groups) played
by the keyboard (p. 18).
17
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.
18
[Song/Tempo] Button
Used to select from the built-in songs (p. 15, p. 34).
Furthermore, you can press this button to alternately display
the tempo and the currently selected song number (indicated by
an “S.” before it). The indicator is green when the tempo is
indicated and red when the song number is displayed.
[-] [+] buttons
19
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.
[Metronome/Count In] Button
20
Turns the metronome on/off (p. 32). Also featured is the countin sound, which can be played before the song starts, allowing
you to begin playing with the song with perfect timing (p. 34).
Track
21
[Left] button
Plays back or records a performance separately for each hand
(p. 35, p. 38–p. 40).
The left-hand performances of the built-in songs are assigned to
this button. This button and the following [Right] button are
collectively referred to as the “track buttons.”
[Right] button
22
Plays back or records a performance separately for each hand
(p. 35, p. 38–p. 40).
The right-hand performances of the built-in songs are assigned
to this button.
23
[Play] button
Starts and stops playback of built-in songs and recorded
performances (p. 15, p. 34).
Also starts/stops recording of a performance (p. 37–p. 39).
24
[Rec] button
Puts the HP107 in recording-standby mode (p. 36–p. 40).
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22
232124 25 26 27
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Panel Descriptions
Key Touch
25
[Touch] button
Modifies the playing feel of the keyboard (p. 21).
[Hammer] button
26
Adjusts how variations in your keyboard playing strength will
modify the timing at which notes are sounded (p. 22).
Front Panel
Bottom Panel
27
[Center Pedal] button
Switches the center pedal function (p. 31).
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
Bottom Panel
31 32 33
28 29 30
Pedal connector
28
Connect the pedal cable of the special stand to this connector
(p. 12).
29
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 HP107’s speakers (p. 47).
30
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. 47).
31
Phones jacks
A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 13).
32
MIDI Out/In connectors
Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange performance data
(p. 48).
USB connector
33
You can connect a computer and exchange performance data
between the instrument and the computer (p. 47).
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Before You Start Playing
Clip portion
Connecting the Pedal Cord
Insert the pedal cord into the Pedal connector on the
rear panel of the HP107.
fig.00-01
Connecting the Speaker Cable
As shown in the diagram, connect the speaker cable
leading from the speaker box of the stand to the
speaker connector located on the rear bottom of the
HP107.
Push the speaker cable in until it clicks into position.
Connect the Power Cord
1.
Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the
bottom panel of the HP107.
Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
2.
NOTE
Use only the attached power-supply cord.
fig.00-02
Setting Up the Music Rest
1.
Grasping the music rest with both hands, lift it toward
you until its in the upright position.
Use the support on the back of the music rest to keep
2.
the stand in place.
Speaker connector
Speaker cable
NOTE
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.
The speakers of this piano are mounted beneath the upper
surface, and face upwards. Malfunctions or accidents may occur
if liquids contact any part of the speakers.
Speakers
The angle of the music rest can be set to any of three
positions.
fig.mu_stand
1
2
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Folding down the music rest
Raise the support located on the back of the music rest,
then gently fold down the music rest.
■
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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Before You Start Playing
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Removing the music rest
You can remove the music rest from the piano.
This allows you to place a notebook computer on the piano.
Position the music rest so it’s upright, then remove the
three screws, as shown.
You can remove the screws using a coin.
fig.mu_stand3
NOTE
Be careful not to lose the screws that you removed from the
music rest, or put them where they might be swallowed by
small children.
fig.00-04.e
Phones jack x 2
When headphones are connected, the [ (Headphones)]
indicator (p. 10) lights up, and sounds stop playing from
the speakers of the HP107.
The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume]
knob (p. 14) of the HP107.
NOTE
Use Stereo headphones.
Make sure to use only Roland headphones. Headphones from
other manufacturers may be unable to provide sufficient
volume.
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
NOTE
When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your
fingers get caught. If small children will be using the HP107,
adult supervision should be provided.
NOTE
If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed first
to prevent accidents.
Connecting Headphones
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 HP107 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 HP107.
Attaching the Headphone Hook
Press and twist the headphone hook included with the
HP107 into the hole in the bottom of the HP107 (refer to the
figure below). Turn the wing nut of headphone hook to
secure the headphone hook.
The HP107 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 jacks located at
the bottom left of the piano.
Wing Nut
Headphone Hook
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Before You Start Playing
Turning the Power On and Off
NOTE
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 HP107 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.
fig.00-06.e
Power On
About the Pedals
The pedals have the following functions, and are used
mainly for piano performance.
fig.00-08.e
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.
The length of sustain will change subtly depending on how
deeply you press the pedal.
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 HP107 simulates this damper resonance.
You can change the amount of resonance applied with
the damper pedal (p. 20).
Damper Pedal
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 HP107 will go
dark, and the power will be turned off.
* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the
[POWER] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 5).
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Adjusting the Sound’s
Volume and Brilliance
Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the brightness of
the sound.
fig.00-07.e
Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)
This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were
already played when you pressed the pedal.
You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal (p.
31).
Soft pedal (left pedal)
When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the
sound will have a softer tone.
The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to
which you press the pedal.
About the adjuster
Be sure to use the adjusters underneath the pedals whenever
the instrument is moved or when the pedals appear to be
unstable.
❍
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.
fig.00-09.j
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Min Max
Mellow
Bright
Adjuster
Chapter 1. Enjoying the Built-in Songs
A
Listening to Built-in Songs
The HP107 comes with 68 piano songs onboard.
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Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play)
The built-in songs can be played back consecutively.
fig.panel1-1
12
Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button, and press the [Play] button.
1
The [Song/Tempo] button’s indicator will light, the [Play] button’s indicator will
blink, and the songs will play back successively, starting with the currently selected
song.
The song number appears in the display for several seconds.
“Chapter 3. Playing Along
with the Built-in Songs” (p.
34), “Tone List” (p. 52)
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
2
Press the [Play] button.
Playback will stop.
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Selecting a song and playing it
fig.panel1-2
3, 4
2
Choosing the song to play back
Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in red.
1
The song number appears in the display for several seconds.
fig.disp-USr
1
bout the display for the
built-in songs
USr (user) … The location
where you can record your
performance. (For details on
recording → p. 37)
S.1–S.68 … Built-in songs
S. U … Song saved with Song
Backup (p. 45)
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Press the [-] or [+] button to select a song.
2
Holding down the button causes the numbers to change continuously.
Playing back
3
Press the [Play] button.
The button’s indicator will light, and the selected song will play.
Stopping the playback
4
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.
Listening to the Demo Songs
Select backed up songs with
the following procedure.
1 Simultaneously press the
[-] and [+] buttons so that
“USr” appears in the
display.
2 Press the [-] button so
that “S. U” is displayed.
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
1
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]
[E. Piano] E. Piano tone demo songs
[Harpsichord] Harpsichord tone demo songs
Piano tone demo songs
Demo content
[Organ] Organ tone demo songs
[Strings] Strings tone demo songs
[Acoustic Layering] Demo songs using the Acoustic Layering function (p. 28)
[Split] Demo songs using the Split function (p. 30)
Stopping the Tone Demo Songs
2
Press the [Demo] button.
The [Demo] button’s indicator goes off, and the demo quits.
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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
Press the [Demo] button.
The button’s indicator flashes, and playback of the tone demo songs starts.
Press any of the following buttons.
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Chapter 1. Enjoying the Built-in Songs
Button assigned function
demo
[Grand Space]
[Dynamic Emphasis] Dynamic Emphasis demo p. 25
Piano Resonance [Key Off] Key off demo p. 19
Piano Resonance [String] String Resonance demo p. 19
Piano Resonance [Damper] Damper Resonance demo p. 20
Key Touch [Hammer] Hammer Response demo p. 22
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.
Grand Space demo p. 23
Demo content Page
About the Hammer Response Function Demo
The performance stops when the Hammer Response function demo is selected.
When you press the button
pressed in Step 2, you can
switch between demos both
with the function switched on
and off.
Hammer Response is alternately switched on and off each time you press the Key
Touch [Hammer] button.
Try playing the keyboard and see how the Hammer Response function feels.
When Hammer Response is switched on, the sounds are expressed more slowly as
you play the keys with greater force.
Stopping the Demo of the Functions
Press the [Demo] button.
3
The [Demo] button’s indicator goes off, and the demo quits.
The Hammer Response
function demo makes it easy to
hear how the sound will be
with the function both on and
off.
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Chapter 2. Performance
Performing with a Variety of Sounds
The HP107 contains 36 different built-in tones. The tones are organized into five tone
groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.
fig.panel2-1
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Selecting a tone group
1
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.
Selecting variation tones
2
Press the [-] or [+] button.
The song number appears in the display for several seconds.
The tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.
For more details, refer to
“Tone List” (p. 52).
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Making Fine Adjustments to the Piano Sound (Piano Resonance)
You can make fine adjustments to the sound of the piano as desired.
fig.panel2-8
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Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off)
You can play the “key off” sound (the subtle sound produced when the keys are
released) obtained when playing an acoustic piano.
Press the Piano Resonance [Key Off] button, getting its indicator to light.
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Chapter 2. Performance
You can save this setting in the
HP107’s memory using the
Memory Backup function (p.
45).
A distinctive sound results when you release the keys.
Press the Piano Resonance [Key Off] button once more, causing the button’s
indicator to go off, and the effect is cancelled.
Adjusting the Volume of the Key Off Sound
Hold down the Piano Resonance [Key Off] button and press the [-] or [+]
2
button.
You can set the volume of the sound heard when the keys are released to any of ten
different levels.
The volume increases as the value is raised.
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Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played (String Resonance)
When you play the keys on an acoustic piano, the strings that are already playing
resonate as well. The function that reproduces this effect is called “String
Resonance.”
1
Press the Piano Resonance [Sting] button, getting its indicator to light.
The String Resonance function is switched on.
Press the Piano Resonance [String] button once more, causing the button’s indicator
to go off, and the effect is cancelled.
Adjusting the Depth of the Resonance
For more about the tones with
which this setting is enabled,
refer to the “Tone List” (p. 52).
NOTE
This setting is enabled only
with the piano tones. You
cannot set this for other tones.
You can save this setting in the
HP107’s memory using the
Memory Backup function (p.
45).
2
Hold down the Piano Resonance [String] button and press the [-] or [+]
button.
You can adjust the resonance depth (the volume of the resonance) to any of ten
levels.
More resonance effect is applied as the value is increased.
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Chapter 2. Performance
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Having Resonance Played When You Press the Damper Pedal (Damper Resonance)
You can change the volume of the damper pedal 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 HP107 recreates this resonance (damper resonance) when
depressed.
Hold down the Piano Resonance [Damper] button, getting its indicator to
1
light.
The Damper Resonance function is switched on.
Press the Piano Resonance [Damper] button once more, causing the button’s
indicator to go off, and the effect is cancelled.
Adjusting the Depth of the Resonance
Hold down the Piano Resonance [Damper] button, and press the [-] or [+]
2
button.
You can select from ten levels of depth for the resonant sound (resonance level).
Larger values will produce a deeper effect.
NOTE
This setting is enabled only
with the piano tones. You
cannot set this for other tones.
You can save this setting in the
HP107’s memory using the
Memory Backup function (p.
45).
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