Roland HP109-PE User Manual

Roland

HP109-PE

Owner’s Manual (p. 1)

Bedienungsanleitung (p. 41)

Mode d’emploi (p. 81)

Digital Piano

Manuale dell’utente (p. 121)

Manual del Usuario (p. 161)

Handleiding (p. 201)

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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilater-

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

al triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

tric shock to persons.

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompa-

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

nying the product.

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 accor-

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

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

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

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

9. Do not defeat safety purpose of the polarized or groundinggrounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider

one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

than the other.

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the

A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding

third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your

does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par-

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

where they exit from the apparatus.

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac-

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

manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when un-

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, used for long periods of time.

or table specified by the manufacturer, or

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the ap-

unused for long periods of time.

paratus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not oper-

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

ate normally, or has been dropped.

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.

Roland

HP109-PE

Digital Piano

Owner’s Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP109-PE.

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).

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:

safely” (p. 2) notes” (p. 4)

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 instrument, this owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

“Using the unit

“Important

and

. These sections

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 HP109-PE, 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.

Expressiveness Only a Digital Instrument Can Provide

The HP109-PE 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 HP109-PE 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.

any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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.

• 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 HP109-PE, 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 the HP109-PE.

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• Use only the supplied 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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• Protect the unit from strong impact.

• (Do not drop it!)

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• The HP109-PE should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

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• 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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• 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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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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

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• 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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• 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. 12).

• Close the lid.

• Fold down the music rest.

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 9).

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• 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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• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 9). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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• 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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HP109-PE – 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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

• 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

• 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).

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• 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.

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• 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.

Important notes

• 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.

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• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

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• 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).

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• 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.

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

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• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use

cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

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• 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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Handling CD-ROMs

• 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.

HP109-PE – Contents

Contents

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

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

Panel Descriptions .............................................................7

Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 7

Bottom panels .................................................................................................... 8

Before You Start Playing ...................................................9

Connecting the Pedal Cable............................................................................. 9

Connect the Power Cord ..................................................................................9

Setting Up the Music Rest................................................................................ 9

Opening/Closing the keyboard lid ................................................................9

Opening and closing the top lid.................................................................... 10

Connecting Headphones................................................................................ 10

Using the headphones hook ............................................................11

Turning the Power On and Off .....................................................................11

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance............................................ 11

About the Pedals ............................................................................................. 11

Chapter 1. Enjoying the Built-in Songs ..........................13

Listening to Built-in Songs............................................................................. 13

Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play)...................13

Selecting a song and playing it........................................................13

Listening to the Demo Songs......................................................................... 14

Playing Back the Tone Demo Songs ...............................................14

Listening to a Demo of the Functions.............................................14

Chapter 2. Performance ...................................................15

Performing with a Variety of Sounds........................................................... 15

Making Fine Adjustments to the Piano Sound (Piano Resonance)..........15

Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off).............15

Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are

Played (String Resonance)................................................................15

Having Resonance Played When You Press the Damper Pedal

(Damper Resonance).........................................................................16

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) ..............................................16

Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force Used to

Press the Keys (Hammer Response)...............................................16

Adding a Sense of Depth to the Sound (Grand Space).............................. 17

Adding the Right Sense of Depth for Headphones (Grand Space) ......... 17

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic Emphasis).............................. 18

Applying Effects to the Sound ...................................................................... 18

Adding reverberation to the sound (Reverb)................................18

Adding richness to the sound (Chorus).........................................18

Changing the amount of effect applied..........................................18

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose)....................................19

Layering Complementary Sounds with the Piano Tones (Acoustic

Layering)........................................................................................................... 19

Changing the Volume Balance for Acoustic Layering.................20

Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Performance) .................................. 20

Adjusting the volume balance in Dual performance (Dual

Balance)...............................................................................................20

Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split) ...............21

Changing the keyboard’s split point ..............................................21

Changing How the Center Pedals Work ..................................................... 22

Using the metronome .....................................................................................22

Sounding the metronome.................................................................22

Changing the metronome volume ..................................................22

Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand Performances

(Twin Piano Mode).......................................................................................... 23

Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Built-in Songs ........ 24

Changing the Tempo.......................................................................................24

Adding a count-in to match the timing (Count-In)......................24

Playing Each Hand Separately ......................................................................25

Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance ...................... 26

Recording a New Song ...................................................................................26

Recording Along with a Song........................................................................27

Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately .................28

Erasing Recorded Performances....................................................................28

Erasing a performance from the specified track...........................28

Erasing a song....................................................................................28

Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings .......................... 29

Making Detailed Settings (Function) ............................................................29

Tuning to other instruments’ pitches (Master Tuning) ...............30

Changing the temperament .............................................................30

Setting the tuning curve (Stretch Tuning) .....................................30

Changing the Pitch by Octaves (Octave Shift) ..............................31

Applying the damper pedal to the left-hand keyboard area......31

Changing How Grand Space is Applied (Grand Space Mode)..31

Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) ..............................31

Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset)..............32

Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is Turned Off

(Memory Backup)............................................................................................32

Saving Recorded Songs (Song Backup)........................................................32

Deleting backed up songs ................................................................32

Using the V-LINK function ............................................................................33

Making the Settings for the USB Driver.......................................................33

Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices....................... 34

Connecting to Audio Equipment ..................................................................34

Connecting to the USB Connector.................................................................34

Connecting MIDI Devices ..............................................................................35

Making MIDI-related Settings .......................................................................35

MIDI send channel settings .............................................................36

Switching Local Control on and off................................................36

Transmitting a performance you recorded....................................36

Appendix........................................................................... 37

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................37

Error Messages/Other Messages ..................................................................38

Parameters Stored in Memory Backup.........................................................38

Easy Operation List .........................................................................................39

Main Specifications..........................................................................................40

Tone List ......................................................................... 241

Built-in Song List ........................................................... 242

MIDI Implementation Chart.................................. 244

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Panel Descriptions

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Power On

[Power On] switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 11).

[Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 11).

[Brilliance] knob

Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 11).

[Demo] button

You can listen to a demo of the instrument’s tones as well as a demo of the various functions (p. 14).

[ (Headphones)] indicator

This indicator lights up when headphones are connected to the headphone jack (p. 10).

[Transpose] button

Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p. 19).

[Split] button

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

21). You can also set a number of different functions when this button and the [Chorus] button are held down (p. 29–33, p. 35–36).

[Chorus] button

Adds richness to the sound (p. 18).

[Grand Space] button

Adds a sense of depth to the sound (p. 17).

[Dynamic Emphasis] button

10.

Creates brilliance and liveliness in the sound (p. 18).

11.

[Reverb] button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 18).

Piano Resonance

[Key Off] button

12.

Plays the sound produced when the keys are released (p.

15).

[String] button

13.

Produces the resonance of the strings created when you play the keyboard (p. 15).

[Damper] button

14.

Changes the resonance produced when the damper pedal is pressed (p. 16).

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15.

[Acoustic Layering] button

You can layer and play recommended tones that complement the piano’s own sound (p. 19).

16.

Tone buttons

They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone groups) played by the keyboard (p. 15).

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. 13, 24). Furthermore, you can press this button to alternately dis-

play 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.

19.

[–] [+] 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.

20.

[Metronome/Count In] Button

Turns the metronome on/off (p. 22). 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. 24).

TRACK

21.

[Left] button

Plays back or records a performance separately for each hand (p. 25, 27~28).

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.”

22.

[Right] button

Plays back or records a performance separately for each hand (p. 25, 27–28). The right-hand performances of the built-in songs are assigned to this button.

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HP109-PE – Panel Descriptions

23.

[Play] button

Starts and stops playback of built-in songs and recorded performances (p. 13, 24).

Also starts/stops recording of a performance (p. 26–28).

24.

[Rec] button

Puts the HP109-PE in recording-standby mode (p. 26–28).

KEY TOUCH

25.

[Touch] button

Modifies the playing feel of the keyboard (p. 16).

Bottom panels

28 29 30

26.

[Hammer] button

Adjusts how variations in your keyboard playing strength will modify the timing at which notes are sounded (p. 16).

27.

[Center Pedal] button

Switches the center pedal function (p. 22).

28.

Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cable of the special stand to this socket (p. 9).

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 HP109-PE’s speakers (p. 34).

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. 34).

31 32 33

31.

Phones jacks

A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 10).

32.

MIDI Out/In connectors

Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange performance data (p. 35).

33.

USB connector

You can connect a computer and exchange performance data between the instrument and the computer (p. 34).

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Connecting the Pedal Cable

Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the bottom panel of the HP109-PE.

Connect the Power Cord

Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the bottom panel of the HP109-PE.

Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Use only the attached power-supply cord.

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Setting Up the Music Rest

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

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

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Before moving the HP109-PE, be sure to lower the music stand as a safety precaution.

Opening/Closing the keyboard lid

When opening the HP109-PE’s lid, grasp it with both hands and gently lift it upwards, then slide it towards the back of the piano.

When closing the lid, slowly pull it forward, then gently lower it into place.

Never insert your hands between the lid and the keyboard.

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Take care not to allow fingers to be caught or pinched when opening and closing the lid. Make sure an adult is on hand to provide assistance when young children are playing the HP109-PE.

For safety, transport the HP109-PE only with the lid in the closed position.

Opening and closing the top lid

The HP109-PE’s top lid can be raised and closed like on an acoustic grand piano. Though this is mainly intended to help you obtain a better projection of the sound, it also changes the HP109-PE’s tone color.

Carefully raise the top with one hand, taking care to get a secure grip.

Fold out the supporting leg.

Lower the top until you are sure it is supported by the leg.

Here’s what your HP109-PE should look like once the top is in place:

When closing the top, make sure that the coupling pin on the top lid fits well into the hole located in the angle bar provided in the piano.

Connecting Headphones

The HP109-PE 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.

Phones jack x 2

If you are not sure how to raise the top ask your Roland dealer to show you how it’s done.

When opening the top, be careful not to open it too far. Opening the top at an angle in excess of 30 degrees may damage the unit, or cause the top to drop, and possibly cause injury to the user. Also, before opening the top, make sure that no one is in the path of the top as it is opened.

When headphones are connected, the [ (Headphones)] indicator (p. 7) lights up, and sounds stop playing from the speakers of the HP109-PE.

The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume] knob (p. 11) of the HP109-PE.

Use Stereo headphones. Make sure to use only Roland headphones. Headphones from other manufacturers may be unable to provide sufficient volume.

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 HP109-PE 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 HP109-PE.

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Press and twist the headphone hook included with the HP109-PE into the hole in the bottom of the HP109-PE (refer to the figure below). Turn the wing nut of headphone hook to secure the headphone hook.

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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.

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Wing Nut

Headphone Hook

Turning the Power On and Off

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.

Power On

Min Max

Mellow

Bright

About the Pedals

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

Soft Pedal Damper 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 HP109-PE simulates this sympathetic resonance.

You can change the amount of resonance applied with the damper pedal (p. 16).

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Power indicator

The power will turn on, and the Power indicator at the left front of the HP109-PE 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

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interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

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 HP109-PE will go dark, and the power will be turned off.

If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off

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the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 4).

Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)

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

You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal (p.

22).

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.

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About the adjuster

Be sure to use the adjuster underneath the pedals whenever the instrument is moved or when the pedals appear to be unstable.

Adjuster

❍ 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.

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Listening to Built-in Songs

The HP109-PE comes with 68 piano songs onboard.

“Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Built-in Songs” on page 24, “Tone List” (p. 241)

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Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play)

The built-in songs can be played back consecutively.

Selecting a song and playing it

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About the display for the built-in songs

USr (user)

performance. (For details on recording → p. 26)

S.1–S.68 S. U

… The location where you can record your

… Built-in songs

… Song saved with Song Backup (p. 32)

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Simultaneously press the [Song/Tempo] and [Play] button.

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.

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.

Choosing the song to play back

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

The song number appears in the display for several seconds.

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

Holding down the button causes the numbers to change continuously.

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.

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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.

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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

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 [Harpsichord] Harpsichord tone demo songs [Organ] Organ tone demo songs [Strings] Strings tone demo songs

[Acoustic Layering]

[Split] Demo songs using the Split function (p. 21)

Demo songs using the Acoustic Layering function (p. 19)

Stopping the Tone Demo Songs

Demo content

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.

About the Hammer Response Function Demo

The performance stops when the Hammer Response function demo is selected. 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.

The Hammer Response function demo makes it easy to hear how the sound will be with the function both on and off.

Stopping the Demo of the Functions

Press the [Demo] button.

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

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.

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 p. 17 [Dynamic Emphasis] Dynamic Emphasis demo p. 18 Piano Resonance [Key Off] Key off demo p. 15 Piano Resonance [String] String Resonance demo p. 15 Piano Resonance [Damper] Damper Resonance demo p. 16 Key Touch [Hammer] Hammer Response demo p. 16

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Performing with a Variety of Sounds

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The HP109-PE contains 36 different built-in tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.

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.

Selecting variation tones

Press the [–] or [+] button.

The Tone variation number appears in the display for several seconds.

For more details, refer to Tone List (p. 241).

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

Making Fine Adjustments to the Piano Sound (Piano Resonance)

You can make fine adjustments to the sound of the piano as desired.

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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.

You can save this setting in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

Press the Piano Resonance [Key Off] button, getting its indicator to light.

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.

For more about the tones with which this setting is enabled, refer to the Tone List (p. 241).

Adjusting the Volume of the Key Off Sound

Hold down the Piano Resonance [Key Off] button and press the [-] or [+] 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.”

This setting is enabled only with the piano tones. You cannot set this for other tones.

Press the Piano Resonance [String] 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.

You can save this setting in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

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Adjusting the Depth of the Resonance

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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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 HP109-PE recreates this resonance (sympathetic resonance) when depressed.

This setting is enabled only with the piano tones. You

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Hold down the Piano Resonance [Damper] button, getting its indicator to 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.

You can save this setting in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

Adjusting the Depth of the Resonance

Hold down the Piano Resonance [Damper] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

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

Larger values will produce a deeper effect.

“Light” Lit. 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.

“Medium” Lit. This allows you to play using the most natural touch. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.

“Heavy” Lit. 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.

All Indicators Off. Fixed. Sounds at a fixed volume, regardless of your keyboard playing strength.

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Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force Used to Press the Keys (Hammer Response)

This adjusts how your playing strength will affect the timing at which the note sounds. This is called the “Hammer Response” function.

You can save this setting in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

On an acoustic piano, pressing a key moves a hammer, which strikes a string to produce sound. If you press the key softly, the hammer will move slowly, meaning that it will take slightly longer (in comparison to a stronglyplayed note) from the moment you press the key until the sound is produced.

If the Hammer Response function is turned on, the time between the moment you press a key until the sound is heard will change depending on the strength with which you play. As you play more softly, this time will become longer.

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

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

You can save this setting in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

Press the Key Touch [Touch] button.

Each time you press the Key Touch [Touch] button, the indicator that is lit switches, and the touch changes.

Press the Key Touch [Hammer] button to get the appropriate indicator to light.

“Light” Lit. The response is faster when the keys are pressed gently.

“Medium” Lit. The regular timing is used when the keys are pressed gently.

“Heavy” Lit. The timing of the sounds is delayed when the keys are pressed gently.

All Indicators Off. The Hammer Response function is cancelled. The sound is played immediately, regardless of the force with which the keys are played (velocity).

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Adding the Right Sense of

the Sound (Grand Space)

The HP109-PE includes a “Grand Space” function that allows you to get sounds that have a sense of depth like you get by playing an acoustic piano. Using this function gives you the natural-sounding reverberation and breadth of sound that an acoustic piano provides.

You can save this setting in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

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. 31) 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.

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.

Depth for Headphones (Grand Space)

You can achieve the kind of sonic depth produced with a grand piano through headphones as well. Using this function provides you with the natural reverberation and breadth in the sound provided by an acoustic piano.

You can save this setting in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

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.

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

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

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

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Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic Emphasis)

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

You can save this setting in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

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

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

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

Changing the Dynamic Emphasis Settings

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

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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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.

You can save the reverb on/off setting as well as the setting for the amount of reverb applied in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

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Adding richness to the sound (Chorus)

By adding the chorus effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth.

Press the [Chorus] button.

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

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

You can save separate chorus effect on/off settings to each tone individually. The original settings are restored when the power is turned off.

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Changing the amount of effect applied

The amount (depth) of the reverb and chorus effects can be set to any of ten levels.

With the factory settings, the reverb and chorus are set to “5.”

Changing the depth of the reverb effect

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

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

You cannot save separate reverb settings to each tone individually.

Changing the depth of the chorus effect

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

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

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Layering Complementary

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.

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

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

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.

Sounds with the Piano Tones (Acoustic Layering)

With the HP109-PE, you can easily select the perfect tones to complement the piano tone and play together with the piano tone. This feature is called the “Acoustic Layering” function.

You can change the pitch of the Layer tone in octave steps (p. 31).

First have a piano tone selected (p. 15).

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

When you play the keyboard, the piano tone and the tone complementing it are layered and played together.

When you want to layer sounds to tones other than the piano tone, press the tone button, then select the tone to be used as the basis.

Selecting the Tone to Be Layered with the Piano Tone

Use the [-] and [+] buttons to select the layered tone.

The song number appears in the display for several seconds.

The number for the tone layered with the piano tone (the layer tone) has “L.” appended to it.

When “Layer” is selected as the center pedal setting, the Acoustic Layering function is switched on automatically (p. 19). In this case, you can adjust the volume of the tone layered with the piano tone with the pedal.

When you play the keyboard, the piano tone and the tone you have selected are layered and played together.

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Changing the Volume Balance for Acoustic Layering

You can adjust the balance in volume between the two selected tones when performing with Acoustic Layering.

When the volume balance is changed with Acoustic Layering in effect, the Dual Balance also changes to the same volume balance settings (p. 20).

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

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

[+] buttons simultaneously.

Volume of the Piano tone Volume of Layer Tone

Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Performance)

Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual performance.” You can select the tone you want to have layered by pressing the corresponding tone button.

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Adjusting the volume balance in Dual performance (Dual Balance)

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

You can save this setting in the HP109-PE’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 32).

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.

You can also change the volume balance by holding down the [Acoustic Layering] button and pressing the [+] or [-] button.

To return to the original volume balance, press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously.

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

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 performance, press any Tone button.

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

Press the [-] or [+] button.

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

You can change the pitch of the tone of the right button in octave steps (p. 31).

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

Cancel the Dual performance, and then re-select the tone. Press the two Tone buttons that you want to play together.

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

Press any button other than the [-] [+] buttons, and the button’s indicator will return to the previous state.

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

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

Split Point (Factory setting: F#3)

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

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Right-hand ToneLeft-hand Tone

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Cancel Split performance, and then re-select the tone.

In Split performance, 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 (p. 31).

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Changing the keyboard’s split point

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

This is set at the factory to “F#3.”

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.

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).

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Press the [Split] button.

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

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

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 when the power is turned on, with a different tone selected when the left-hand tone is changed.

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

When using Dual performance, press the [Split] button

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

You can change the pitch of the tones on the left side of the keyboard in octave steps (p. 31).

Changing tone played by the left hand

Press any Tone button.

Press the [-] or [+] button.

Each time you press the [-] or [+] button, the left-hand tone will change.

For more about the tones, refer to the Tone List (p. 241).

The split point key is displayed as follows.

Display

C C d E_

Letter name

C C D E

Display

E F F G

Letter name

E F F G

Display

A_ A b_ b

Letter name

A A B B

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

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Changing How the Center Pedals Work

With the factory setting, the center pedal functions as a sostenuto pedal (p. 11).

However, the center pedal setting can be changed to any of a variety of different functions.

Press the [Center Pedal] button to get the appropriate indicator to light.

If Acoustic Layering (p. 26) and Dual function are switched off, the Acoustic Layering function is then switched on.

Sostenuto. Sets function to sostenuto pedal (p. 11). Layer. When you play a key while pressing on the center

pedal, a suitable tone to match the piano tone is selected, and the two tones are layered and played together. The volume of the layer tone is adjusted according to how much you press the pedal.

Octave. When you play a key while pressing on the center pedal, the note for the key being pressed and the note one octave above it are layered and played together. You can adjust the volume of the sound one octave above the layer tone by changing the pressure used on the pedal.

Using the metronome

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Sounding the metronome

The HP109-PE features a built-in metronome. While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the

tempo and time signature (Beat) of that song.

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

2/2 =5–250

x/4 =10–500

3/8 =20–999

6/8 9/8 = 7–333 12/8

It is not possible to change the beat during song playback or recording.

Display beat Display beat

2.2 2/2 6.4 6/4

0.4 Only weak beats 7.4 7/4

2.4 2/4 3.8 3/8

3.4 3/4 6.8 6/8

4.4 4/4 9.8 9/8

5.4 5/4 12.8 12/8

Stopping the metronome

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

The metronome will stop.

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Changing the metronome volume

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

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

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Sounding the metronome

Press the [Metronome/Count In] button.

The metronome will sound. The button’s indicator flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time. The indicator lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.

While holding down the [Metronome/Count In] button, 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 the metronome volume is set to “0,” the metronome sound does not play.

Chapter 2. Performance

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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 register.

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

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

To exit the function, while holding down the [Split] button, press the [Piano] button once more.

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● The following occurs when Twin Piano Mode is switched

on:

• The keyboard is divided into two separate sections, and the pitch changes.

• The right pedal now acts 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.

• If recording is in progress or the instrument is in recording standby, recording is stopped or recording standby is cancelled. The [Rec] button is disabled while Twin Piano Mode is active.

• If the Split function happens to be on, it is switched off.

• The same tone and effects are used on both the left and

right sides. If the piano is in Split Play before switching Twin Piano Mode on, then the tone selected for the right hand in Split Play is used.

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

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HP109-PE – Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Built-in Songs

Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Built-in Songs

Here’s how you can play along with the built-in 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.

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

For details on operation, refer to “Selecting a song and playing it” (p. 13).

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.

Some of the built-in songs have tempos that change during the song.

First select the song that you want to play back (p. 13).

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

The tempo appears in the display. 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 q= 10–500. 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.

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

Correspondence between beat and tempo display

Beat Tempo Value

2/2 =5–250

x/4 =10–500

3/8 =20–999

6/8 9/8 = 7–333 12/8

About the display for the built-in songs

USr (user)

performance. (For details on recording → p. 26)

S.1~S.68 S. U

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Adding a count-in to match the timing

… The location where you can record your

… Built-in songs

… Song saved with Song Backup (p. 32)

(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 HP109-PE, 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” on page 22

Playing Each Hand Separately

The built-in songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back.

The left-hand performance of the built-in 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

Left

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

Right-hand

Part

Right

Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Built-in Songs

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.

Stopping the song

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

The song will stop.

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First select the song that you want to play back (p. 13).

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

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HP109-PE – Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance

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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 HP109-PE.

• Recording just your own keyboard performance (→“Recording a New Song”, p. 26)

• Recording along with a built-in song (→“Recording Along with a Song”, p. 27)

• Recording each hand separately (→“Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately”, p. 28)

Notes regarding recording

• Only one song can be recorded.

• The HP109-PE includes a “Song Backup function” (p.

32), which allows you to store the song recorded with the HP109-PE in the instrument itself. Recorded performance that have not been backed up with Song Backup is erased with the power is turned off. Be sure to use Song Backup for any performance you want to keep. 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. Connecting External Devices” (p. 34).

If you see the following...

If you attempt to select a song when another performance has already been recorded, the following appears in the display and the [Record] button’s indicator flashes.

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.

C. Recording while the “Layer” or “Octave” function is assigned to the center pedal

Function Left Track Right Track

Layer Layer tone Original tone (piano tone)

Octave

* When using method B or C above to layer a recording to a

song, press both the [Left] and [Right] buttons before recording so that the buttons flash.

Layer tone (one octave

higher)

Original tone

Recording a New Song

Record only the keyboard performance without playing along with a built-in song.

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The HP109-PE includes a “Song Backup function” (p.

32), which allows you to store the song recorded with the HP109-PE in the instrument itself.

Recording settings (select “USr”)

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

The song number appears in the display.

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

About the Recorded Tracks

A. Recording without specifying the track to be recorded If there is no data recorded on the left and right track, the

data is then recorded to the right track. If there is any data recorded to either the left or right track, the data is then recorded to the empty track.

B. Recording while using the Dual, Acoustic Layering, or Split functions

Function Left Track Right Track

Dual Tone from right tone button Tone from left tone button

Acoustic

Layering

Split Left (keyboard) tone Right (keyboard) tone

Layer tone Original tone (piano tone)

Specifying the tone and tempo for recording

Select the tone that you want to play (p. 15).

If necessary, turn on the metronome.

Sound the metronome while you set the tempo and beat of the song (p. 22).

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.

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.

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 [Right] button. If you want to record the right and left hands separately on separate recording tracks, refer to “Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately” (p. 28).

Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance

Recording Along with a Song

You can record a performance that you play along with a built-in song.

The HP109-PE includes a “Song Backup function” (p.

32), which allows you to store the song recorded with the HP109-PE in the instrument itself.

Using the [Left] or [Right] buttons, you can (for example) perform and record just the right-hand part of a song while listening to the left-hand playback of a built-in 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.

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

As necessary, set the metronome and tempo (p.

22).

Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button’s indicator will light.

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 HP109-PE enters recordingstandby mode.

If “dEL” appears in the display, refer to p. 26.

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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.

HP109-PE – Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance

Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately

The recorder of the HP109-PE 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.

The HP109-PE includes a “Song Backup function” (p.

32), which allows you to store the song recorded with the HP109-PE in the instrument itself.

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

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ing the recorded song, the song tempo, beat, and metronome settings of the original recording will be used for the new material as well.

When recording a new song, first follow the instructions in Steps 1 and 2 of “Recording a New Song” (p. 26) to select “USr.” When layering recordings with built-in songs or songs that have been backed up, select the built-in or backed up song as described in Steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting a song and playing it” (p. 13).

As necessary, turn on the metronome (p. 22).

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.

The button indicators of tracks that are already recorded will light.

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

Press the [Left] or [Right] button to turn off the button for the track not to be recorded.

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

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.

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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.

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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 [Rec] button’s indicator will blink.

If you decide not to erase the performance, press the [Play] or [Song/Tempo] button.

Once again press the [Rec] button.

The recorded performance is erased.

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.

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