Roland HP-207 User Manual
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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
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operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
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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. If 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. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table 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.
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
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,”
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6), and “Important Notes” (p. 9). These sections provide important
information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, owner’s manual should be read
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Introduction
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the HP207. To ensure that you obtain
the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the HP207’s functionality, please
read this owner’s manual carefully.
About the Manual
You should first read the “Before You Play” (p. 16) section of the owner’s manual (this
document). This explains how to connect the power cord and turn on the power.
This owner’s manual explains everything from basic operations that use the HP207’s
playback functions to more advanced operations, such as using the HP207 to record a
song.
Conventions in this Manual
In order to explain the operations as clearly as possible, this manual uses the following
conventions.
• Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button or a knob, such as the
[Piano] button.
• Lines that begin with or an asterisk * are cautionary statements that you must be sure
to read.
• The numbers of pages that you can turn to for additional, related information are given like
this: (p. **).
• This document uses screen shots for explanatory purposes. Please be aware that the settings
in these explanatory screen shots may not match the actual factory settings (Tone names, etc.).
NOTE
Features of the HP207
Piano sounds with rich resonance and broad expressive range
The HP207 uses a stereo sampling piano sound generator that realistically reproduces
even the sound of the hammers striking the strings, providing a faithful simulation of the
sounds of a high-quality concert grand piano. With a maximum polyphony of 128 notes,
it has ample capability even for performances that make extensive use of pedaling.
It contains not only piano sounds, but a total of more than 300 different sounds covering
a wide range of musical styles. You can also play a drum set from the keyboard.
“Ivory feel” keyboard for realistic grand piano playing sensation
The unrivaled feel of the ivory and ebony traditionally used in the highest quality piano
keyboards has been replicated using modern technology in the “ivory feel” keyboard.
The white keys are a two-piece structure consisting of a base material and surface,
providing a natural appearance as well as the ideal combination of strength and
response.
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The progressive hammer action II (PHA II) gives you a highly natural touch in which the
low ranges have an appropriate weightiness and the high ranges have a light playing
feel. In addition, the escapement mechanism that causes a distinctive sense of “click”
when you play a note softly has also been faithfully replicated, giving the HP207 a high
degree of playability.
To ensure sanitary conditions under extended use, long-lasting antibacterial processing
has also been applied.
Gorgeous yet tasteful cabinet
The cabinet features a new design that projects the tasteful atmosphere of an acoustic
piano when the cover of the operating panel is closed. Attention has been paid to giving
the HP207 the aura of a quality musical instrument.
Versatile functionality you expect from a digital piano
Piano Designer
Introduction
The HP207 rivals the sound and expressive power of a grand piano, with careful
simulation of the changes in sound produced by opening or closing the grand piano lid,
the subtle sounds of releasing a key, the sympathetic resonance between strings, and the
sound of the damper pedal being pressed to move the damper away from the strings.
These aspects of the sound can be customized to your taste.
Concert hall reverberation
In addition to high-quality reverberation effects, the HP207 provides a 3D Sound Control
function, which reproduces the spatial depth of a full concert grand piano, and a
Dynamics Sound Control function, which enhances the coherence and power of the
sound.
You can also enjoy a special presence effect when performing with headphones.
Versatile functions to assist practicing, and built-in piano songs with
accompaniment
The metronome function, a “3-track recorder,” and internal preset songs with orchestral
accompaniment and an included score collection (containing sixty songs) make the
HP207 an excellent choice for piano lessons.
Perform and save data
Data you perform using the recorder can be saved on a separately available floppy disk
drive or USB memory device.
In addition to a floppy disk drive or USB memory, you can connect a commercially
available USB-type CD drive and play back SMF music files, music CDs, or audio files.
SMF music files from USB memory, floppy disk, or CD-ROM can also be saved in internal
memory.
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Contents
Introduction.......................................2
About the Manual ..................................................2
Conventions in this Manual................................2
Features of the HP207 ............................................2
USING THE UNIT SAFELY....................6
Important Notes.................................9
Names of Things
and What They Do........................... 12
Front Panel..........................................................12
Bottom Panel (Rear) ..............................................14
Bottom Panel (Front Left)........................................15
Bottom Panel (Front Right)......................................15
Before You Play............................... 16
Getting Ready to Play...........................................16
Connecting the Speaker Cable.........................16
Connecting the Pedal Cord..............................16
Connecting the Power Cord .............................16
Setting Up the Music Rest.................................17
Opening/Closing the Lid.................................17
Turning the Power On/Off ....................................18
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance ...........19
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display....................19
About the Pedals..................................................20
Listening through Headphones ...............................21
Using the Headphone Hook.............................21
Using External Memory.........................................22
Connecting USB Memory.................................22
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive.........................22
Using CD ............................................................22
Connecting a CD Drive ...................................22
Listening to Demo Songs ..................23
Listening to the Tone Demo Songs ..........................23
Listening to Piano Designer Demo Songs ...........25
Adding Liveliness
to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control).................. 32
Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect)....... 33
Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect ................33
Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound (Effects).........34
Editing the effect settings ................................. 34
Adding a Spinning Sound
to Organ Tones (Rotary Effect) .........................35
Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose).36
Dividing the Keyboard
for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)................ 38
Changing the way in
which the sound is heard (Twin Piano mode) ..... 39
Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) ...... 40
Changing the Tone variations .......................... 41
Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play...... 42
Performing with Different Tones in the
Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play) ...... 43
Switching Tone Groups and Tone Variations...... 44
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point................. 45
Performing with the Metronome ............................. 46
Changing the Tempo ...................................... 46
Changing the Beat .........................................47
Changing the Volume ..................................... 47
Sounding a Count to Keep your Timing Accurate..... 47
Playing Back Songs ......................... 48
Listening to Songs ................................................48
Playing Back
All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) ................... 50
Listening to Each Part Separately ...........................52
Determining the Volume of a Muted Part ........... 53
Changing the Song Playback Volume.....................53
Adjusting the Volume
of the Audio Files and Music CDs..................... 53
Changing the Tempo of a Song............................. 54
Playing Back at a fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute) ....54
Changing the Key
of the Song Playback (Playback Transpose)............. 55
Minimizing the
Center Sounds in the Playback (Center Cancel) .......56
Performing ......................................26
Performing with a Variety of Sounds.......................26
Adjusting the piano sound
to your taste (Piano Designer) ................................27
Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch) ........30
Adding spatial depth
to the sound (3D Sound Control) ............................31
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Recording ....................................... 57
Recording Your Keyboard Performance .................. 58
Recording Your Performance Separately
for Each Hand.....................................................60
Recording Your Playing Along with a Song.............63
Erasing Recorded Performances............................. 66
Contents
Saving Your Performance................. 67
Initializing the Memory .........................................67
Saving and Copying ............................................69
Saving the Songs You Record ................................70
Deleting a Song...................................................72
Copying a Song ..................................................74
Various Settings............................... 76
Basic Operation in Function Mode .........................76
Tuning Settings ....................................................77
Matching the Pitch
with Other Instruments (Master Tuning) ..............77
Equalizer Settings.................................................78
Changing the Equalizer Settings (Equalizer).......78
Song playback settings .........................................79
Determining the Parts that Sound (Part Mute)......79
Using the [Accomp] Button
to Switch the Part to be Muted (Accomp Track)...79
Changing the
Song Playback Method (Play Mode) .................79
Metronome Setting ...............................................80
Changing the Sound
of the Metronome (Metronome Sound) ..............80
Changing How the Metronome Marks
the Beat (Metronome Pattern) ..........................80
Sounding a Count
Before the Melody Begins (Countdown).............80
Selecting the
Count-down Sound (Countdown Sound) ............80
Selecting the Part that
Will Begin the Count-down (Countdown Part).....80
Keyboard Settings................................................81
Specifying What the Key Transpose
will Affect (Transpose Mode)............................81
Changing the Pitch of the Tone
in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)..........................81
Changing the Velocity When the
Key Touch is Set to “Fixed” (Fix Velocity)...........81
Pedal Settings......................................................81
Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied
(Damper/Center/Left Pedal Part) .....................81
Changing How the
Pedals Work (Center/Left Pedal Func) ...............81
MIDI Settings .......................................................82
Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected
to a Sequencer (Local Control) .........................82
MIDI Transmit Channel Settings
(MIDI Transmit Ch.).........................................82
Sending Recorded Performance Data
to a MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out) .............82
Other Settings .....................................................83
Using the V-LINK Function (V-LINK) ................... 83
Changing the USB Driver Settings (USB Driver) .. 84
Changing the
External Memory Setting (Ext. Memory Mode) ...84
Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain) .................84
Changing How Grand Space is Applied
(3D Mode) ....................................................84
Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons
During SMF Playback (Track Assign)................. 85
Switching On/Off the Display of Lyrics (Lyrics)... 85
Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones
(Recommended Tone) .....................................85
Changing the Language Displayed
in the Screen (Language).................................85
Remembering the Settings (Memory Backup)...... 86
Restoring the Settings to the
Factory Condition (Factory Reset) .....................86
Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)..................... 87
Connecting to Other Devices ............ 88
Connecting to Audio Equipment ............................88
Connecting Speakers
to the HP207 and Outputting Sounds................ 88
Playing Sounds of an
Audio Device through the HP207..................... 89
Connecting to MIDI Devices .................................. 90
Connecting a Computer to the HP207 ..............90
Producing Sounds from a
MIDI Sound Module by Playing the HP207........ 90
Connecting a Computer........................................ 91
Troubleshooting............................... 92
Error Messages ............................... 96
Tone List.......................................... 97
Internal Song List........................... 104
Parameters
Stored in Memory Backup.............. 105
Music Files
That the HP207 Can Use ................ 106
MIDI Implementation Chart ............ 107
Main Specifications........................ 108
INDEX........................................... 110
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
Do not disassemble or modify
002a
Do not disassemble or modify this device.
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Do not repair or replace parts
003
Never attempt to repair this device or replace
parts. If repair or part replacement should become
necessary, you must contact your dealer or a
Roland service center.
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Do not use or store in the following types of
locations
004
• Locations of extremely high temperature (such as
in direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or on
a device that generates heat)
• Near moisture (such as in a bathroom, near a
sink, or on a wet floor) or in locations of high
humidity
• Locations exposed to rain
• Locations of excessive dust
• Locations subject to heavy vibration
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Do not place in an unstable location
007
Do not place this device on an unstable stand or a
tilted surface. You must place it in a stable and
level location.
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Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct
voltage
008a
You must connect the power cord to an AC outlet
of the correct voltage as marked on the 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.
Use only the included power cord
008e
You must use only the power cord included with the
device. Do not use the included power cord with
any other device.
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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects
on it
009
Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place
heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so will
damage the power cord, and may cause short
circuits or faulty connections, possibly resulting in
fire or electrical shock.
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Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable
number of other devices
015
Do not connect excessive numbers of electrical
devices to a single power outlet. In particular,
when using a power strip, exceeding the rated
capacity (watts/amps) of the power strip may
cause heat to be generated, possibly melting the
cable.
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Avoid extended use at high volume
010
This device, either by itself or used in conjunction
with headphones, amps, and/or speakers, is
capable of producing volume levels that can cause
permanent hearing damage. If you experience
impaired hearing or ringing in your ears, immediately stop using the device and consult a medical
specialist.
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Do not insert foreign objects
011
Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects,
coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device.
This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Turn off the power if an abnormality or
malfunction occurs
012a
If any of the following should occur, immediately
turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service
center to have the device serviced.
• The power cord is damaged
• The device produces smoke or an unusual smell
• A foreign object enters the device, or liquid
spills into the device
• The device becomes wet (by rain, etc.)
• An abnormality or malfunction occurs in the device
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Do not allow children to use without supervision
013
In households with children, take particular care
against tampering. If children are to use this device,
they must be supervised or guided by an adult.
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Do not drop or subject to strong impact
014
Do not drop this device or subject it to strong
impact.
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Do not use overseas
016
If you wish to use this device overseas, please
contact your dealer or a service center.
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Do not place containers of water on the device
026
Do not place containers of water (such as a flower
vase) or drinks on the device. Nor should you
place containers of insecticide, perfume, alcoholic
liquids, nail polish, or spray cans on the device.
Liquids that spill into the device may cause it to
malfunction, and may cause short circuits or faulty
operation.
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Place in a well ventilated location
101a
When using this device, ensure that it is placed in
a well ventilated location.
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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting
the power cord
102b
When connecting or disconnecting the power cord
to/from an AC outlet or the device itself, you must
grasp the plug, not the cord.
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Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug
103a
From time to time, you should unplug the power
cord from the AC outlet and use a dry cloth to wipe
the dust off of it. You should also unplug the power
cord from the AC outlet if you will not be using the
device for an extended period of time. Dust or dirt
that accumulates between the power cord plug and
the AC outlet can cause a short circuit, possibly
resulting in fire.
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Manage cables for safety
104
Ensure that the connected cables are organized
and managed in a safe manner. In particular,
place the cables out of reach of children.
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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device
106
Do not stand on this device, or place heavy objects
on it.
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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with
wet hands
107b
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord to the
device or AC outlet while holding the power cord
plug with wet hands.
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Cautions when moving this device
108d
When moving this device, please check the
following cautions. Then, make sure that at least
two persons work together in lifting and carrying
the device, all the while making sure to keep it
level. When doing so, be careful not to pinch your
hands or drop the device on your feet.
1
• Check whether the knob bolts fastening the
device to its stand have become loose. If they
are loose, tighten them firmly.
2
• Disconnect the power cord.
3
• Disconnect external devices.
4
• Raise the adjuster of the stand.
5
• Close the lid.
7
• Fold down the music rest.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before
cleaning
109a
Before you clean the device, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
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If there is a possibility of lightning strike,
disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet
110a
If there is a possibility of lightning strike, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.
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Cautions when opening/closing the lid
116
Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do
not get your fingers pinched (p. 16). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children
use the unit.
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Keep small items out of the reach of children
118c
To prevent small items such as the following from
being swallowed accidentally, keep them out of the
reach of children.
• Included items
• Screws for assembling the stand
• Wing nut for headphone hook
• Removed parts
• Music rest attachment screws
• Volume knob
• Brilliance knob
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Important Notes
In addition to the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” listed on page 6, please observe the following cautions.
Power Supply
301
• Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an
inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave
oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric
motor. Depending on how the other device is used, power
supply noise could cause this device to malfunction or produce
noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet,
please connect this device via a power supply noise filter.
307
• Before you make connections, you must switch off the power
on all devices to prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage.
308
• When you turn off the power, the screen and indicators of this
device will go dark, but this does not mean that the main power
supply is completely disconnected. If you need to completely shut
off the power supply, turn off the power switch of this device and
then unplug it from the AC outlet. Connect this device to an AC
outlet that is as close and accessible as possible.
Location
351
• If this device is placed near devices that contain large
transformers, such as power amps, hum may be induced in
this device. If this occurs, move this device farther away or
change its orientation.
352a
• If this device is operated near a television or radio, color
distortion may be seen in the television screen or noise may
be heard from the radio. If this occurs, move this device
farther away.
352b
• Keep your cell phone powered off or at a sufficient distance
from this device. If a cell phone is nearby, noise may be
heard when a call is received or initiated, or during
conversation.
354b
• Do not leave this device in direct sunlight, near devices that
produce heat, or in a closed-up automobile. Do not allow
illumination devices operated in close proximity (such as a
piano light) or powerful spotlights to shine on the same
location on this device for an extended time. This can cause
deformation or color change.
355b
• If you move this device between locations of radically different
temperature or humidity, water droplets (condensation) may
form inside the device. Using the device in this condition will
cause malfunctions, so please allow several hours for the
condensation to disappear before you use the device.
356
• Do not allow items made of rubber or vinyl to remain on
top of this device for an extended time. This can cause
deformation or color change.
358
• Do not leave objects on top of the keyboard. This can
cause malfunctions such as failure to sound.
359
• Do not affix adhesive labels to this device. The exterior
finish may be damaged when you remove the labels.
Care
401b
• For everyday care, wipe with a soft dry cloth, or remove
stubborn dirt using a tightly wrung-out cloth. If this device
contains wooden components, wipe the entire area
following the direction of the grain. The finish may be
damaged if you continue strongly rubbing a single location.
Addition
• If water droplets should adhere to this device, immediately
wipe them off using a soft dry cloth.
402
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol,
since these can cause deformation or color change.
403
• The pedals of this device are made of brass.
Brass has a natural tendency to oxidize and become tarnished.
If this occurs, use a commercially available metal polish.
Servicing
452
• If you return this device for servicing, the contents of
memory may be lost. Please store important contents on
USB memory, or make a note of the contents. We take
utmost care to preserve the contents of memory when
performing service, but there may be cases when the stored
content cannot be recovered because the memory section
has malfunctioned. Please be aware that we cannot accept
responsibility for the recovery of lost memory content or for
any consequences of such loss.
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Important Notes
Rear side of the disk
Write
(can write new data onto disk)
Protect
(prevents writing to disk)
Write Protect Tab
Other Cautions
551
• Stored content may be lost due to a malfunction of the
device or because of inadvertent operation. You should
back up important content on USB memory as a safeguard
against such loss.
552
• We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any
content lost from internal memory or USB memory, or for
the consequences of such loss.
553
• Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, knobs, or
input/output jacks, since this may cause malfunctions.
554
• Do not apply strong pressure to the display or strike it.
556
• When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug
(not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken
connections.
557
• This device may produce a certain amount of heat, but this
is not a malfunction.
558a
• Please enjoy your music in ways that do not inconvenience
other people nearby, and pay particular attention to the
volume at nighttime. Using headphones will allow you to
enjoy music without having to be concerned about others.
559b
• When transporting or shipping this device, package it in an
appropriate amount of cushioning material. Scratches,
damage, or malfunctions may occur if you transport it
without appropriate packaging.
560
• If using the music rest, do not apply excessive force to it.
562
• Some connection cables contain a resistor. Do not connect
such cables to this device. Doing so may make the volume
extremely low or inaudible. Please use connection cables
not containing a resistor.
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.
Floppy Disk Handling
(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)
651
• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of
magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is
required to enable storage of large amounts of data on
such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity,
please observe the following when handling floppy disks:
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.
• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle).
Recommended temperature range: 10–50 degrees C
(50–122 degrees F).
• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,
such as those generated by loudspeakers.
652
• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect
the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the
tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the
WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto
the disk.
fig.DiskProtect.e.eps
653
• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk.
Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it
may be difficult to remove the disk.
654
• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and
to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using
a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as
well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.
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Important Notes
USB Memory Handling
704
• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way
in.
705
• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or
allow them to become dirty.
708
• USB memory is made using high-precision electronic
components, so please observe the following points when
handling it.
• To prevent damage from static electrical charges,
discharge any static electricity that might be present in
your body before handling USB memory.
• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal
object.
• Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong
impact.
• Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in
locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage
temperature: 0–50 degrees C)
• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.
Addition
• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with
the external memory connector and insert it without using
excessive force. The external memory connector may be
damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB
memory.
Addition
• Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire,
coins, other types of device) into the external memory
connector. Doing so will damage the external memory
connector.
Addition
• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB
memory.
Addition
• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period
of time, close the USB memory cover.
Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs)
Add
• When handling the discs, please observe the following.
• Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc.
• Do not use in dusty areas.
• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed
vehicle.
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.
Add
• Keep the disc in the case.
Add
• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.
Add
• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.
Add
• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside
to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.
Add
• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any
kind.
Add
• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper
reading and writing of data, and may further result in
malfunction.
203
* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland
Corporation.
Add
* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha
Corporation.
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Names of Things and What They Do
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1
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2
Front Panel
1
[Power] switch
Turns the power on/off (p. 18).
2
[Volume] knob
Adjusts the overall volume of the HP207 (p. 19).
If headphones are connected, this adjusts the
headphone volume (p. 21).
3
[Transpose] button
Transposes the keyboard and/or song (p. 36).
By holding down this button and pressing the [Split]
button, you can adjust the volume balance between the
two sounds when using Dual play (p. 42).
[Split] button
Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand
areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each
area (p. 43).
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12
3
[Brilliance] knob
Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 19).
4
[Effects] button
Lets you apply a variety of effects to the sound (p. 34).
You can also set a number of different functions when
this button and the [3D] button are held down (p. 76).
5
[3D] button
Adds a sense of depth to the sound (p. 31).
By holding down this button and pressing the [Reverb]
button to change the setting, you can make the sound
more expressive (p. 32).
6
[Reverb] button
Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear
when performing in a concert hall (p. 33).
[Twin Piano] button
Divides the keyboard into two separate sections,
allowing two people to perform in the same registers (p.
38).
Tone buttons
Here you can select the sound you’ll hear when you play
the keyboard (p. 26).
[Metronome/Count In] button
Turns the metronome on/off (p. 46).
This also lets you sound a count before the song begins,
so that you can match the timing of your playing to the
song (p. 47).
[Piano Designer] button
Here you can adjust the character of the piano sound to
your taste by modifying parameters such as the
sympathetic resonances of the piano strings (p. 27).
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22
23
13
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
14
15
13
Display
This shows the sound name, song number, tempo, time
signature, and the value of various settings.
14
[Tempo/Beat] (▲) button
Here you can adjust the tempo and time signature of the
metronome (p. 46).
15
[Song] (▼) button
This lets you select the song to play back (p. 48).
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23
[ ] (Rec) button
This lets you record your own performance into the
HP207 (p. 57).
Track buttons
You can use these buttons to play back or record your
performance separately for each hand (p. 52, p. 60).
The right-hand performance of internal preset songs is
assigned to the [Right] button, the left-hand performance
to the [Left] button, and the remaining parts of the
performance to the [Accomp] button.
16
[ ] (–) button
You can select the preceding song by pressing this
button while the song select screen is displayed (p. 49).
If you hold down this button while a song is playing, the
song will be rewound.
Use this button to select variations of the sound you’re
playing on the keyboard (p. 26).
This button is also used to edit various values.
17
[ ] (+) button
You can select the next song by pressing this button
while the song select screen is displayed (p. 49).
If you hold down this button while a song is playing, the
song will be fast-forwarded.
Use this button to select variations of the sound you’re
playing on the keyboard (p. 26).
This button is also used to edit various values.
18
[ ] (Play/Stop) button
Use this button to play/stop an internal preset song or a
song you’ve recorded (p. 48).
This button is also used to begin recording your
performance (p. 57).
[Key Touch] button
This lets you adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard
(p. 30).
You can listen to the demo songs by holding down this
button and pressing the [File] button (p. 23).
[File] button
This lets you save a recorded song in internal memory or
in USB memory (p. 70).
You can also copy songs between internal memory and
USB memory (p. 74).
[Display Contrast] knob
This adjusts the brightness of the screen (p. 19).
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Names of Things and What They Do
Bottom Panel (Rear)
fig.Rearpanel.eps
24 25 26 27
24
Input jacks (L/Mono, R)
Here you can connect an audio device or another
electronic musical instrument, and listen to the connected
device through the HP207’s speakers (p. 89).
25
Output jacks (L/Mono, R)
You can connect an audio device or external powered
speakers here to reproduce the HP207’s sound (p. 88).
26
Pedal connector
Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this
connector (p. 16).
27
Ac In (AC Inlet)
Connect the included power cord here (p. 16).
14
Bottom Panel (Front Left)
30
32
fig.JackPanel.eps
28 29 30
28
Phones jacks
Here you can connect headphones. The HP207 lets you
use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p. 21).
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MIDI Out/In connectors
You can connect these to external MIDI devices to
transfer performance data (p. 90).
Names of Things and What They Do
USB connector
You can connect this to your computer for transferring
performance data (p. 91).
Bottom Panel (Front Right)
fig.ExtMemoryPort.eps
31
External Memory connector
Here you can connect USB memory, a floppy disk drive,
or a CD drive, and play back stored songs (p. 48).
You can also use USB memory to save a song you’ve
recorded on the HP207 (p. 70).
By rotating the base you can neatly store the USB
memory or USB cable.
31
32
Input jacks
Here you can connect an audio device or another
electronic musical instrument, and listen to the connected
device through the HP207’s speakers (p. 89).
* CD drives that
cannot be used.
draw their power fr
om the USB connector
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Before You Play
3
4
Getting Ready to Play
Connecting the Speaker Cable
Plug the speaker cable extending from the stand into
the SPEAKER connector located at the rear of the
HP207’s bottom panel.
Pay attention to the shape of the speaker cable’s
connector, and insert it until you hear it click securely
into place.
fig.SpeakerCable.eps
Connecting the Power Cord
1.
Make sure that the [Power] switch located at
the left side of the front panel is off (in the
upward position).
fig.PowerOff-e.eps
Upward
position
OFF
2.
Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the
left to minimize the volume.
3.
Connect the included power cord to the AC
INLET located at the rear of the bottom panel.
4.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an
AC outlet.
fig.PowerCord.eps
Connecting the Pedal Cord
Plug the pedal cord extending from the stand into
the Pedal connector located at the rear of the
HP207’s bottom panel.
fig.PedalCord.eps
NOTE
You must use the power cord included with the
HP207.
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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
2.
to keep the stand in place.
The angle of the music rest can be set to any of three
positions.
fig.MusicRest.eps
1
2
Before You Play
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.MusicRest2.eps
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.
Push
NOTE
NOTE
Don’t apply excessive force to the music rest.
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.
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.Lid.eps
NOTE
When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to
let your fingers get caught. If small children will be
using the HP207, adult supervision should be
provided.
NOTE
If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is
closed first to prevent accidents.
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Before You Play
ON
Lower
position
NOTE
Turning the Power On/Off
NOTE
Turning the Power On
1.
fig.VolumeMin-e.eps
Once you’ve got everything connected properly, you
can turn on the power using the following procedure.
If you fail to perform these steps in the correct order,
you risk causing a malfunction or damaging your
speakers.
Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the
left to minimize the volume.
Turning the Power Off
Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the
1.
left to minimize the volume.
fig.VolumeMin-e.eps
Press the [Power] switch.
2.
The screen goes blank and the power is turned off.
fig.PowerOff-e.eps
Upward
position
Press the [Power] switch.
2.
fig.PowerOn.eps
The power will turn on.
After a brief interval, you’ll be able to produce sounds
by playing the keyboard.
NOTE
3.
Due to a circuitry protection feature, this unit requires
a few moments after power is turned on before it is
ready for normal operation.
Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume (p.
19).
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.
9).
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Before You Play
Min Max
Mellow
Bright
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance
Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or
the playback volume of an internal song or USB memory song.
If headphones are connected, use the [VOLUME] knob to
adjust the headphone volume.
Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall
1.
volume.
Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to
produce sound.
Turning the knob toward the right will increase the
volume, and turning it toward the left will decrease the
volume.
2.
Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the
brightness of the sound.
Turning the knob toward the right will make the sound
brighter, and turning it toward the left will make the
sound more mellow.
fig.VolBri-e.eps
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display
You can adjust the brightness of the HP207’s display.
fig.Contrast-e.eps
To adjust the brightness, turn the [Display
1.
Contrast] knob located at the right of the front
panel.
Cautions Regarding the LCD Display
• You may notice something like vertical lines in the screen,
but this is due to the characteristics of a liquid crystal
display, and is not a malfunction.
You can minimize this by using the [Display contrast] knob
to adjust the brightness of the screen.
• The brightness may be affected by the temperature.
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Before You Play
Adjuster
About the Pedals
The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them
mainly when playing piano.
fig.Pedals-e.eps
Soft Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Damper Pedal (right pedal)
Use this pedal to sustain the sound.
While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an
extended time even if you release your fingers from the
keyboard.
The length of sustain will change subtly depending on how
deeply you press the pedal.
Damper Pedal
About the Adjuster
If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve
moved the HP207 to a different location), you can adjust the
adjuster located on the bottom of the pedals as follows.
• Turn the adjuster to lower it until the adjuster is in firm
contact with the floor. The pedal may be damaged if there
is a gap between the adjuster and the floor. In particular,
when you’ve placed the HP207 on carpet, you must turn
the adjuster until it is pressing firmly against the floor.
When you press the damper pedal of an acoustic piano, a
slight noise is heard when the damper frees the strings, and a
richly spacious resonance is added by the strings that vibrate
in sympathy with the strings of the notes you actually play. The
HP207 replicates the sound created when the damper
releases the string (“damper noise”) and the sympathetic
vibration (“damper resonance”).
You can modify the sound of the damper releasing
the string and the sound of the sympathetic vibration.
Refer to the Piano Designer function (p. 27) settings
“Damper Noise” and “Damper Resonance.”
Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)
The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will
be sustained.
Soft Pedal (left pedal)
This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is
not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent
strength. This is the same function as the left pedal of an
acoustic piano.
The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to
which you press the pedal.
NOTE
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You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal.
Refer to “Changing How the Pedals Work (Center/
Left Pedal Func)” (p. 81).
If you disconnect the pedal cable from the HP207
while the power is turned on, the pedal effect will
remain applied. You must connect or disconnect the
pedal cable while the HP207’s power is switched
off.
Before You Play
Headphones
Headphone Hook
Listening through Headphones
You can use headphones to enjoy the HP207 without
disturbing those around you, such as at night. Since the
HP207 has two headphone jacks, two people can also use
headphones simultaneously.
If you’re using only one set of headphones, you may connect
them to either of the two headphone jacks.
fig.Headphones.eps
Using the Headphone Hook
Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang
them on the headphone hook of the HP207.
Attaching the Headphone Hook
Press and twist the headphone hook included
1.
with the HP207 into the hole in the bottom left
of the HP207 (refer to the figure above).
2.
Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure
the headphone hook.
1.
Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack
located at the left of the HP207’s bottom
panel.
If headphones are connected, no sound will be output
from the HP207’s speakers.
Use the HP207’s [VOLUME] knob (p. 19) to
2.
adjust the headphone volume.
Cautions when Using Headphones
• To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors,
avoid rough handling. When using headphones, mainly
try to handle either the plug or the headset.
• Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a
device is already turned up when you plug them in.
Minimize the volume before you plug in the headphones.
• Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but
may also strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at an
appropriate volume.
• Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4” phone plug.
NOTE
fig.PhonesMark.eps
Do not hang anything other than headphones on the
headphone hook. Doing so may damage the
instrument or the hook.
If headphones are connected, a headphone symbol
is shown in the lower left of the screen.
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Before You Play
Using External Memory
A song you’ve recorded on the HP207 can be saved by
copying it to separately sold USB memory (p. 74).
You can also copy songs to a disk using a separately sold
floppy disk drive.
Music data saved on USB memory can also be played back
(p. 48).
NOTE
Connecting USB Memory
1.
fig.ConnectUSBMem.eps
Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available
from Roland. Proper operation cannot be
guaranteed if other USB device is used.
Connect the USB memory to the External
Memory connector.
Using CD
You can play back audio CDs and CD-ROMs containing
saved SMF music files.
* You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold
by Roland.
Precautions Concerning Use of the CD
• You cannot play back CD-R/RW disks to which audio
tracks have been added or CDs containing both audio
tracks and data (CD Extra).
• The HP207 is capable of playing back only commercial
CDs that conform the official standards-those that carry the
“COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.
• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that
incorporate copyright protection technology and other
non-standard CDs cannot be guaranteed.
• For more detailed information on audio discs featuring
copyright protection technology and other non-standard
CDs, please consult the disc vendor.
Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is
firmly in place.
If you’re using new USB memory, you’ll need to
initialize (format) it on the HP207. For details, refer
to “Initializing the Memory” (p. 67).
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive
Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure, using
the mounting holes on the HP207’s bottom panel.
* For details of the attachment, refer to the owner’s manual of the
floppy disk drive.
• You cannot save songs and styles to CDs, and you cannot
delete songs or styles recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you
cannot format CDs.
Connecting a CD Drive
* CD drives that draw their power from the USB connector cannot
be used.
Switch off the power to this instrument and the
1.
CD drive to be connected.
2.
Connect the USB cable included with the CD
drive to the External Memory connector on this
instrument.
3.
Turn on the power to this instrument.
Turn on the power to the connected CD drive.
4.
NOTE
For information on how to perform the following CDdrive operations, refer to the owner’s manual for the
drive.
•Switching the power on and off
•Inserting and ejecting a CD
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A list of the CD drives that have been tested and
found to be compatible is available on the Roland
website.
http://www.roland.com/
Listening to Demo Songs
Listening to the Tone Demo Songs
Now, try listening to demo songs.
The HP207 comes with seven demo songs.
The six Tone buttons and the [Twin Piano] button are each assigned one demo song.
1.
fig.d-Demo.eps
NOTE
NOTE
All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private,
personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.
No MIDI data for the music that is played will be output.
fig.Panel-Demo-e.eps
Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [File] button.
The indicators for the Tone, [Twin Piano], and [Piano Designer] buttons flash.
The following appears in the display.
Button with tone demo
[Piano]
[E. Piano]
[Organ]
[Strings]
[Voice]
[Others]
[Twin Piano]
Demo content
Piano tone demo song
E.piano tone demo song
Organ tone demo song
Strings tone demo song
Demo song using Voice tones
Demo song using Guitar tones
Demo song using the Twin Piano function (p. 38)
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Listening to Demo Songs
When the following appears in the display
If there is the performance you recorded but have not yet saved, the following display will
appear if you attempt to select a song.
fig.d-SongDelete.eps
You cannot play back a demo song if memory contains an unsaved song.
If you want to delete your performance and play back the demo song, press the [ ]
button. If you don’t want to delete your performance, press the [ ] button. If you want
to save your recorded performance, refer to “Saving the Songs You Record” (p. 70).
2.
Press one of the six Tone buttons or the [Twin Piano] button.
The songs will play consecutively, starting with the demo song you selected. The button for the
song currently being played back flashes on and off.
When playback of the last song is reached, playback continues by returning to the first song and
playing that again.
The display will show the name of the currently playing demo song.
fig.d-DemoSongName.eps
3.
To stop playback, press the flashing button.
4.
Press the [Key Touch] button or the [File] button to exit Demo mode.
The indicators return to their previous state.
If a button is not flashing, it means that it has no demo song.
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Listening to Piano Designer Demo Songs
Here’s how you can listen to the differences in various sounds created by the Piano
Designer function (p. 27).
Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [File] button.
1.
The indicators for the Tone, [Twin Piano], and [Piano Designer] buttons flash.
The following appears in the display.
fig.d-Demo.eps
Listening to Demo Songs
2.
fig.d-DemoPnoDsgn1.eps
3.
4.
fig.d-DemoPnoDsgn2.eps
NOTE
You can’t play back the demo songs if your recorded performance has not been saved.
Either press the [ ] button to erase your performance (p. 24), or press [ ] button
and save your recorded performance (p. 70).
Press the [Piano Designer] button.
Several of the tone buttons at the left and the [Piano Designer] button will flash.
The piano designer demo screen will appear.
Use the [▲] or [▼] buttons to select the demo you want to hear.
Press the flashing tone button.
The demo corresponding to the button you pressed will play.
By repeating steps 3 and 4, you can listen to other demos.
5.
Press the [Piano Designer] button to access the demo song playback
screen.
6.
Press the [Key Touch] button or the [File] button to exit Demo mode.
The indicators return to their previous state.
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Performing
Performing with a Variety of Sounds
The HP207 features over 300 different internal sounds, allowing you to enjoy performing
with sounds suitable for many different types of music.
These onboard sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into six different
groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.
The Tone “Grand Piano 1” is selected when the instrument’s power is turned on.
fig.Panel-Tones-e.eps
1.
fig.d-Piano001.eps
2.
fig.d-Piano003.eps
Press a Tone button to select a tone group.
You’ll hear the Tone assigned to Tone number 1 in the selected Tone Group. Try fingering the
keyboard.
The display will indicate the name and the number of the currently selected tone.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a sound from the tone group.
The Tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.
The next time you select this Tone button, you’ll hear the tone you selected here.
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NOTE
About the Tone name, refer to “Tone List” p. 97.
For some sounds, there are keys that do not produce sound.
Adjusting the piano sound to your taste (Piano Designer)
The HP207 provides a “Piano Designer” function that lets you customize the piano sound
by adjusting aspects such as the sound of the sympathetically vibrating piano strings.
You can also save a favorite sound you’ve created (p. 86).
1.
Press the [Piano Designer] button.
The [Piano Designer] button will light, and the Piano Designer screen will appear.
The Tone “Grand Piano 1” is selected.
2.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the setting you want to adjust, and press the
[ ] button to enter the setting screen.
There are four Piano Designer screens.
fig.d-PianoDesigner.eps
Performing
3.
Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select the item you want to adjust.
4.
Use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the setting.
The lid setting can also be adjusted using the [▲] [▼] buttons.
5.
Press the [Piano Designer] button to return to the previous screen.
Repeat steps 3–6 to adjust the piano sound to your taste.
6.
Press the [Piano Designer] button to return to the tone select screen.
7.
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Performing
Display
Parameter Value Description
Lid Open/Close Lid 0–6
Fixed, Extra Light,
Key Touch
Light, Medium,
Heavy, Extra Heavy
Key Touch Offset
-10–0–9
Keyboard
Hammer Response
Hammer Noise
Master Tuning
Off, 1–10
-2–0– +2
415.3–440.0–
466.2 Hz
Equal, Just (Major),
Just (Minor), Arabic,
Temperament
Kirnberger,
Meantone,
Pythagorean,
Werkmeister
Tuning
Tonic
C–B
Off, Preset, User
Stretched Tuning
(User: -50–0– +50)
Damper Resonance Off, 1–10
Resonance
Damper Noise
Duplex Scale
String Resonance
Key Off Resonance
Off, 1–10
Off, 1–10
Off, 1–10
Off, 1–10
Adjusts the extent to which the lid of the grand piano is open.
The sound will become more mellow as you close the lid of the piano in the
screen. The sound will become brighter as you open the lid of the piano in the
screen.
Adjusts the touch sensitivity of the keyboard.
If you select “Fixed,” notes will sound at a uniform volume regardless of how
strongly you play the keyboard.
This lets you make further detailed adjustments to the keyboard sensitivity as
appropriate for the strength of your fingers.
Higher settings will produce a heavier playing feel.
This adjusts the time from when you play a key until the piano sound is heard.
Higher settings will produce slower response.
This adjusts the sound produced when the hammer of an acoustic piano strikes
the string. Higher settings will produce a louder sound of the hammer striking
the string.
This adjusts the HP207s standard pitch (the pitch of the middle A note).
You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments
(tuning methods).
Most modern songs are composed for and played in equal temperament, the
most common tuning in use today. But at one time, there were a wide variety of
other tuning systems in existence.
By playing in the temperament that was in use when a composition was
created, you can experience the sonorities of chords originally intended for that
song.
For details, refer to “Temperaments” p. 29.
When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify
the tonic note for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note that
corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key).
If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select a tonic note.
This lets you specify the amount of “stretched tuning,” a tuning method
specifically for pianos, in which the high range is tuned slightly sharper, and
the low range is tuned slightly flatter.
If you select “Preset,” a standard tuning curve created for the HP207 will be
used.
If you select “User,” you’ll be able to edit the stretched tuning yourself. Play the
key whose pitch you want to adjust, then use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust its pitch.
(If you adjust the “Preset” setting, the selection will change to “User.”)
This adjusts the damper resonance of the acoustic piano sound (the sympathetic
vibration produced in strings other than those actually played when you press
the damper pedal).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.
This adjusts the damper noise of the acoustic piano sound (the sound of the
damper releasing the strings when you press the damper pedal).
This adjusts the sympathetic vibrations of an acoustic piano’s Duplex Scale (p.
29).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.
This adjusts the string resonance of the acoustic piano sound (the sympathetic
vibrations of strings for previously played notes that occur when you play
another note).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.
This adjusts sympathetic vibrations such as an acoustic piano’s key-off sound
(the subtle sound that occurs when you release a note).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.
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