Roland HPi-5 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HPi-5.
201a
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
2; p. 4)
. These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order
to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be
read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p.
Musical Score Shown In
A Large LCD Screen
The musical score can be displayed not only for
the internal songs, but also for commercially
available song files.
Lyrics and fingering numbers can also be displayed.
* The fingering numbers are displayed only for some of the internal
songs.
Authentic Piano Performance
High-quality concert grand piano tones,
along with the Progressive Hammer
Action Keyboard, which gives more
realistic piano touch let you enjoy truly
authentic piano performances.
Easy Game-like Operation
After pressing the button for the desired
function, operation consists basically of
pressing the cursor buttons and [ ] [ ]
buttons located in the center of the panel.
You can enjoy versatile performance
with easy operation.
A “Wonderland” Sure To Please
Children
“Wonderland” is a world of sound which children
can enjoy, with a “DRUM,” a “SFX” of sounds, and
more. A note-guessing game is also included.
Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
A Wealth Of Onboard Songs
The instrument comes with 168 piano
songs, all carefully selected so almost
every genre is represented—whether it
be piano etudes, or popular tunes.
Of course, all internal songs can be
viewed in the score screen.
Convenient Functions
For Practicing
Song data can be played back one
hand (part) at a time, and you can
use the internal metronome and
other convenient functions for
practicing.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. 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.
For the U.K.
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE:
BROWN:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
NEUTRAL
LIVE
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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008a
• The unit should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the unit.
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009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements and
short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
hazards!
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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.
010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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013
• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
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016
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page.
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026
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g.,
flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of
insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray
cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any
liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.
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008e
• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be used with
any other device.
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101a
• The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
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102b
• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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103a:
• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power
plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all
dust and other accumulations away from its
prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the
power outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug and
the power outlet can result in poor insulation and
lead to fire.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
109a
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 9).
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110a
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out
of the outlet.
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116
• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do
not get your fingers pinched (p. 9). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children
use the unit.
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118
• Should you remove the screws fastening the
stand, make sure to put them in a safe place out of
children's reach, so there is no chance of them
being swallowed accidentally.
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107b
• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from,
an outlet or this unit.
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108d: Selection
• If you need to move the instrument, take note of
the precautions listed below. At least two persons
are required to safely lift and move the unit. It
should be handled carefully, all the while keeping
it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect
yourself from injury and the instrument from
damage.
1
• Check to make sure the knob bolts securing the
unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten
them again securely whenever you notice any
loosening.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices.
• Raise the adjuster on the stand (p. 11).
• Close the lid.
• Remove the music stand.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291b
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2,
3 and 4, please read and observe the following:
359
Power Supply
301
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being
used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an
inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave
oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending
on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power
supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may
produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate
electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between
this unit and the electrical outlet.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/
or damage to speakers or other devices.
308
• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the
POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the
unit has been completely disconnected from the source of
power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn
off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the
power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you
choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is
within easy reach and readily accessible.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or
move it farther away from the source of interference.
352
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception.
Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
353
• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk
drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy
Disks” (p. 6).
• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a
strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.
• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while
the drive is operating.
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.
355
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet
area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
356
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on
the piano for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor
or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
358
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This
can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to
produce sound.
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.
Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the
exterior finish.
Maintenance
401b
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly
dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal
amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of
the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the
finish.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind,
to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
• The pedals of the HPi-5 are made of brass.
Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural
oxidization process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish it
using commercially available metal polisher.
Additional Precautions
551
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper
operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of
loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically
save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the
unit’s memory on a floppy disk.
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of
data that was stored on a floppy disk. once it has been lost.
Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss
of data.
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
555
•A small amount of noise may be heard from the display
during normal operation.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal
elements.
557
•A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those
around you (especially when it is late at night).
559b
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shockabsorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so
can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead
to malfunction.
560
• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.
565
• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure
that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the
instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the
keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design
of this instrument, small pets or other animals could end up
getting trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered,
you must immediately switch off the power and disconnect
the power cord from the outlet. You should then consult with
the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or
contact the nearest Roland Service Center.
Handling Floppy Disks
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 to 50° C (50 to 122° 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.
Before Using Floppy Disks
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive
602
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from
vibration.
603
• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to
a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different
than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment
can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will
adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage
floppy disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to
become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few
hours) before operating it.
604
• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive—it
will click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT
button firmly. Do not use excessive force to remove a disk
which is lodged in the drive.
605b
• Never eject a disk while reading or writing is in progress,
since that can damage the magnetic surface of the disk,
rendering it unusable. (The disk drive’s indicator will light up
at full brightness when the drive is busy reading or writing
data. Ordinarily, the indicator will be less brightly lit, or be
extinguished.)
606
• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or
down.
607
• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try to
hold the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any
direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly,
but gently. Never use excessive force.
608
• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only
floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type
of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign
objects inside the drive.
Rear side of the disk
Write
(can write new data onto disk)
Write Protect Tab
653
• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk.
Protect
(prevents writing to 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.
655
• Disks containing performance data for this unit should
always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the
“Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive on
some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the HPG/R, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s drive.
Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the “Write”
position), when you perform any disk operations using the
other device’s disk drive (such as checking the contents of the
disk, or loading data), you risk rendering the disk unreadable
by this unit’s disk drive.
203
* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.
203
* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corpo-
ration.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY .............................................................3
IMPORTANT NOTES .......................................................................5
Before You Begin Playing ........................................9
Making the Connections ...................................................................9
Connecting the pedal cable........................................................9
Attach the music stand...............................................................9
Connect the power cable............................................................9
Connect headphones ..................................................................9
Opening and Closing the Lid ...........................................................9
Turning the Power On/Off ............................................................10
Adjusting the Volume or Brightness of the Sound .....................10
Switching the Display On/Off.......................................................10
Adjusting the brightness of the screen...................................10
About the pedals ..............................................................................11
Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance
(Panel Lock) ......................................................................................11
Panel Descriptions..................................................12
Basic Operation and the Main Screen...................14
Playing Along With A Song....................................15
Score Screen ...............................................................................15
Button Operations..................................................................... 16
Playing a Song ..................................................................................16
Playing songs consecutively (Demo/All Song Play)...........18
Playing back at a fixed tempo .................................................18
Using the Metronome......................................................................19
Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing........................................20
Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated Practice...................20
Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard or Song Playback
(Transpose)........................................................................................22
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)...............................23
Adding Variety to Your Performances ..................24
Selecting the Sound to Play ............................................................24
Playing percussion instruments or sound effects.................24
Applying Effects to the Sound .......................................................24
Adding reverberation to the sound (Reverb)........................25
Adding richness to the sound (Chorus).................................25
Playing Two Sounds Layered Together (Dual) ...........................25
Playing Different Sounds in the Right and Left Hand (Split)....26
Changing from dual performance to split performance .....27
To switch from split to dual performance.............................27
Adding an Accompaniment to Your Performance
(Pianist Function)....................................................28
Playing in a Wonderland of Sound........................29
Recording Your Performance ................................30
Recording Along with a Song ........................................................30
Recording a New Song....................................................................31
Re-recording .....................................................................................33
Erasing a Recorded Song ................................................................34
Other Recording Methods ..............................................................34
Recording with an accompaniment (the Pianist function)..34
Multitrack recording on five tracks........................................35
Saving Your Performance ..................................... 36
Saving a Song on a Floppy Disk ....................................................36
Inserting/removing a floppy disk..........................................36
Formatting a floppy disk..........................................................36
Saving to a floppy disk.............................................................37
Erasing a Song from Floppy Disk..................................................39
Playing Back Music Files or a Song that was Saved
on Floppy Disk ....................................................... 40
Convenient Functions ........................................... 41
Changing the Score Screen Settings ..............................................41
Changing the Count Settings..........................................................42
Functions that Can be Selected Using the [Function] Button ....43
Adjusting the volume balance between accompaniment
and keyboard (Balance)............................................................43
Adjusting the depth of the effects (Effects) ...........................43
Assigning a marker in the middle of a measure
(Marker setting/Resolution) ...................................................43
Setting the standard pitch and temperament (Tuning).......44
Playing back the performance of a specific instrument
(16 Track)....................................................................................44
Changing the function of the pedals (Pedal).........................45
Changing the language displayed in the screen
(Language) .................................................................................45
Remembering the settings even when the power is
turned off (Memory Backup)...................................................45
Changing the parts assigned to the track buttons
during SMF playback (Track Assign) ....................................45
Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset).......................45
Connecting External Devices................................ 46
Connecting Audio Devices .............................................................46
Connections with MIDI Devices ....................................................46
What is MIDI?............................................................................46
Connections to a Computer............................................................47
Making MIDI-Related Settings.......................................................47
MIDI settings .............................................................................47
Program Change setting...........................................................48
Appendices............................................................. 49
Trouble Shooting..............................................................................49
If this Message Appears on Screen ................................................51
Tone/Drum Set List.........................................................................52
Pianist Style List ...............................................................................56
Chord List..........................................................................................57
Internal Song List .............................................................................58
Music Files That the HPi-5 Can Use..............................................60
MIDI Implementation Chart...........................................................61
Main Specifications ..........................................................................62
Index...................................................................................................63
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Contents
MEMO
8
Before You Begin Playing
Making the Connections
Connecting the pedal cable
Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the
rear panel of the HPi-5.
fig.pedalcord
Attach the
The music stand of the HPi-5 contains a liquid crystal display screen.
Use the following procedure, and handle the music stand with care.
1
Insert the music stand as shown in the diagram.
2
Connect the music stand cable to the LCD Out
connector of the HPi-5.
* The power must be off when connecting the cable of the music
stand.
fig.LCDcord
Connecting Disconnecting
music stand
Connect
headphones
Plug the headphones into the Phones jack on the
bottom panel of the HPi-5.
When you connect headphones, no sound will be output from
the internal speakers.
The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume] knob
(→ p. 10) of the HPi-5.
* Please use stereo headphones.
fig.headphones
Phones plug x 2
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Some Notes on Using Headphones
• To avoid damaging or severing the headphone cord, be
sure to handle the headphones by holding the phones
themselves, and grasping the plug and not the cord
when pulling the headphone plug.
• The headphones may be damaged if the volume is too
high when they are plugged in. Connect the headphones
only after turning the volume down completely.
• To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hearing, or
damage to the headphones, the headphones should not
be used at an excessively high volume. Listen at
appropriate levels.
Insert the plug into the connector
so that it is securely fastened
Connect the
power cable
Grasp the plug
to pull it out
Insert the included power cable into the AC inlet on the
bottom panel of the HPi-5, and then plug it into an AC
power outlet.
* Use only the included power cable.
fig.ACcord
Bottom rear of the HPi-5
Opening and 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.futa
* Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when opening or
closing the lid. If small children will be using the HPi-5, adult
supervision should be provided.
* To prevent accidents, the lid must be closed when transporting
the piano.
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Before You Begin Playing
Back of the music stand
Cover
Turning the Power On/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] switch.
The power will turn on, and the Power indicator at the left front
of the HPi-5 will light.
After a few seconds, you will be able to play the keyboard to
produce sound. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a
few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
fig.Power
Powe r
Power Indicator
Switching the Display On/ Off
When you turn on the power, the screen in the center of the music
stand will be on.
Press the Display [On/Off] button to turn the display
off.
Press the Display [On/Off] button once again to turn
the display on.
fig.LCDonoff
* If you turn on the power while activating Panel Lock (→ p. 11),
the screen will not appear.
* Even if you leave the screen turned off, some functions will
cause the screen to turn on automatically.
Adjusting the
To adjust the brightness of the screen, turn the
[Contrast] knob located at the back of the music stand.
fig.contrast
brightness of the screen
To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way to the left, and press the [Power] switch.
The Power indicator at the left front of the HPi-5 will go dark,
and the power will be turned off.
* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the
POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Refer to
Power Supply
(p. 5).
Adjusting the Volume or Brightness of the Sound
Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the brightness of
the sound.
fig.knobs
Min Max Mellow
Bright
Some Notes on Using the LCD screen
• Never remove the liquid crystal display cover at the back
of the music stand. By removing it you risk electrical
shock and/or malfunction.
• You may see vertical lines in the screen, but this is due to
the structure of a liquid crystal display, and does not
indicate a malfunction. By using the [Contrast] knob to
adjust the brightness of the screen, you can minimize
these lines.
• The brightness of the screen may be affected by the
temperature.
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Before You Begin Playing
About the Pedals
The pedals have the following functions, and are used mainly for
piano performance.
fig.pedal
Soft Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Damper pedal (right pedal)
While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after you
take your fingers off the keys. The depth to which you press the
pedal will subtly affect the duration of the sustain.
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 HPi-5 simulates this sympathetic resonance.
* You can adjust the amount of sympathetic resonance that occurs
when you press the damper pedal. Refer to “Adjusting the depth
of the effects (Effects)” (p. 43).
Damper Pedal
Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance (Panel Lock)
The “Panel Lock” function locks the HPi-5 in a state where only
piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled.
This prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even if
children press the buttons accidentally.
* In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can be
played. Also, nothing will be displayed in the screen.
1
Turn the volume to the minimum, and press the
[Power] switch to turn off the power.
Hold down the [Function] button, and press the
2
[Power] switch to turn on the power.
Continue holding down the button for one or two seconds.
Adjust the volume. When you play the keyboard, the grand
piano sound will be heard.
To defeat the Panel Lock function, turn the volume down to the
minimum, and turn on the power once again.
Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)
This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were already
played when you pressed the pedal.
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.
* The Sostenuto pedal and Soft pedal can be given functions other
than these. Refer to “Changing the function of the pedals
(Pedal)” (p. 45).
About the adjuster
When you move the HPi-5 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable,
adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows.
❍
Rotate the adjustor to lower it so that it is in firm contact with
the floor. If there is a gap between the pedals and the floor, the
pedals may be damaged. In particular when placing the
instrument on carpet, adjust this so that the pedals firmly
contact the floor.
fig.adjust
Adjuster
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Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
234
Power
6
7 8 9 10 11 14 16 1819 2021 22 23 25
5
1
[Power] switch
1
Pressed to switch the power on and off. (p. 10)
[Volume] knob
2
Adjusts the overall volume. (p. 10)
3
[Brilliance] knob
Adjusts the brightness of the sound. (p. 10)
4
[Transpose] button
Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or the song being played.
(p. 22)
5
[Tone] buttons
Select the type of sound (the tone group) that will be played
from the keyboard. (p. 24)
6
[Pianist] button
You can use the Pianist function to add an accompaniment to
your playing. (p. 28)
7
[Reverb]/[Intro/Ending] button
Adds reverberation to the sound. (p. 25)
When you are using the Pianist function, this starts/stops the
accompaniment with an intro or ending. (p. 28)
[Chorus]/[Start/Stop] button
8
Adds spaciousness to the sound. (p. 25)
When you are using the Pianist function, this starts/stops the
accompaniment. (p. 28)
[Split] button
9
Lets you play different sounds in the left and right-hand areas
of the keyboard. (p. 26)
[Key Touch] button
10
Adjusts the touch of the keyboard. (p. 23)
[Function] button
11
Selects various performance-related functions. (p. 20,
p. 36–p. 39, p. 43–p. 45)
12
[][][][] buttons (Cursor buttons)
Used to select the item or value that you want to set. (p. 14)
Depending on the screen, other functions may be assigned.
13
[Song] button
Use this button to select internal songs or songs from floppy
disk. (p. 16, p. 40)
24 2617151312
14
[][] buttons
The [ ] button finalizes the value that was selected by the
cursor buttons (12). (p. 14)
The [ ] cancels the operation, or displays the musical score
screen.
Depending on the screen, other functions may be assigned.
15
[ (Metronome)] button
Sounds the internal metronome. (p. 19)
This button specifies the count. (p. 20)
Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons
16
Adjust the tempo. (p. 16, p. 28)
Simultaneously pressing the [Slow] and [Fast] buttons will
restore the basic tempo.
17
Track buttons
Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 16, p. 33,
p. 35).
[ (Reset)] button
18
Resets the song playback-start location to the beginning of the
song.
[ (Stop)] button
19
Stops song playback or recording.
20
[ (Play)] button
Starts song playback or recording.
21
[ (Rec)] button
When pressed, this button places the instrument in recording
standby. (p. 30–p. 35)
[ (Bwd)] button
22
Rewinds the song.
[ (Fwd)] button
23
Fast-forwards the song.
24
[Wonderland] button
Here you can enjoy the “DRUM,” “SFX,” and “GAME,” and
learn about instruments while having fun. (p. 29)
Display [On/Off]
25
Turns the music-stand screen on/off. (p. 10)
26
Disk Drive
You can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs.
(p. 40, p. 36)
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Rear Panel
Panel Descriptions
1 2 3 4 5
1
LCD Out Connector
Connect the cable of the music stand to this connector. (p. 9)
2
MIDI Out/In connectors
These can be connected to an external MIDI device to exchange
performance data. (p. 46)
* There is also a MIDI In connector on the bottom panel. The two
MIDI In connectors cannot be used simultaneously.
Pedal connector
3
Connect the pedal cable of the stand to this connector. (p. 9)
Bottom Panel
MIDI In connector
1
An external MIDI device can be connected
here to receive performance data. (p. 46)
* There is also a MIDI In connector on the rear
1
panel of the HPi-5. The two MIDI In
connectors cannot be used simultaneously.
2
2
Phones jacks
A set of headphones can be connected here.
(p. 9)
4
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 HPi-5’s speakers. (p. 46)
5
Output jacks
These jacks can be connected to your audio system to enjoy
more powerful sound. They can also be connected to a tape
recorder or similar device in order to record your performance
on a cassette tape. (p. 46)
Music Stand
Front of the music stand
1
Display
This screen displays the musical score of an internal song or
disk song, and also displays various settings.
* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict
what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however,
that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the
system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see
in the display may not always match what appears in the
manual.
fig.contrast
Rear of the music stand
1
2
[Contrast] knob
2
This knob adjusts the brightness of the screen. (p. 10)
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Basic Operation and the Main Screen
Basic operation
The HPi-5 is operated mainly by using the cursor buttons and [ ]
[] buttons while viewing the screen.
The lower part of every screen shows the functions of the cursor
buttons and the [ ] [ ] buttons.
The main functions are as follows.
Cursor
[][][][]
Move to an item to select it, switch pages
[] button
[] button
fig.cursor.e
: Finalize the selected value
: Display the score screen, or return to the previous
screen
Cursor buttons
The main screens include the following.
buttons
:
[ ][ ] buttons
1. Score screen (basic screen)
fig.score.e.eps_50
3. Detailed settings screen
fig.scoreopt1.e.eps_50
Detailed settings for functions are made in a screen similar to this.
The currently selected item will be highlighted in white, and you can
use the [ ][ ] buttons to edit the value. An explanation of the
selected item is shown below the item. For some items, an
explanation of the values will also be displayed.
If you simultaneously press the [ ] and [ ] buttons, the value
will revert to the basic setting.
When the upper part of the screen shows the symbols,
this means that items exist on the next or previous page as well.
When you press the [ ] button the selected value will be finalized,
and you’ll then be returned to the screen that was displayed prior to
the current screen.
Navigating among selections
In most cases, you will press a cursor button to select the item to the
left or right (depending on the arrow’s direction) of the currently
selected item (the item highlighted in white).
However, in some screens, the [ ][ ] buttons can be used to
select items above and below, as well as those to the left and right.
fig.cursormove.e
Example:
Dual Screen (P. 25)
1
2
This is the first screen that will be displayed when you turn on the
power.
If some other screen is displayed, you can press the [ ] button
several times to access this screen.
For details on the score screen display, refer to p. 15.
2. List screen
fig.toneslct.e.eps_50
This type of list screen will appear when you select songs, tones, or
accompaniment styles.
In this screen, use the cursor buttons to select the desired item. The
selected item will be highlighted in white.
When the upper part of the screen shows the symbols,
this means that items exist on the next or previous page as well.
When you press the
[ ] button, the
selected item will
move in the order of
2
1
.
When you are to use only the [ ][ ] buttons to select an item,
the lower part of the display will indicate “[ ] Select.”
3
3
Messages
Various messages will sometimes be displayed during operation.
These messages ask you to confirm an operation, inform you of the
results of an operation, or indicate an error when an operation could
not be performed.
For details on error messages that begin with “Error,” refer to p. 51.
When a message like the following is displayed, use the [ ][ ]
buttons to select your response, and press the [ ] button to finalize
it. Pressing the [ ] button returns you to the previous screen.
fig.message.e.eps
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Playing Along With A Song
Score Screen
When the power of the HPi-5 is turned on, a musical score screen like the following will appear in the
display.
This can display not only the onboard songs, but also the musical score for SMF music files or a
performance that you’ve recorded on the HPi-5.
fig.score.e
Part
Select the part(s) for which the
score will be displayed.
: Score for both hands
: Left-hand score only
: Right-hand score only
: Score of the specified part
(→ to change the part, see p. 41)
Fingering
When playing back song data
that includes fingering numbers,
the fingering numbers will be
displayed if you check this. This
is convenient when you want to
practice the correct fingering.
The fingers are numbered as
follows: 1: thumb, 2: index finger,
3: middle finger, 4: ring finger,
5: little finger.
This item cannot be selected if
there is no fingering data.
Tempo Song name Beat Measure
Lyrics
When playing back song data
that contains lyric data, the
lyrics will be displayed if you
check this.
This item cannot be selected if
there is no lyric data.
Zoom
If this is checked, the score will be
displayed at a higher magnification,
one measure at a time.
You can also have the note names
be displayed.
Add/remove check
mark, change parts
Select the item to set
Depending on the song
data, it may not be
possible to select some
items.
Make detailed settings
for the count
For details refer to p. 41.
Part Fingering Lyrics Zoom
* If you have selected a part that contains no performance data, the score will not show any notes. To change the
part that is displayed, refer to “Changing the Score Screen Settings” (p. 41).
* The fingering numbers shown in the screen indicate one possible fingering.
* The fingering numbers can be displayed only when playing some internal song.
Some notes on the score screen
• When you begin song playback, the score screen will show . While this symbol is displayed,
performance data is being loaded from floppy disk or internal memory. It may take thirty seconds
to a minute or more to read the data. Please wait.
• The displayed score is generated from the music files, and priority is given to making the display
easy to read rather than reproducing a complicated or difficult performance accurately. For this
reason, you may notice differences when compared with commercially available sheet music. In
particular, this is not suitable for display of sophisticated or complex songs that require detailed
scores. Ornamentals or notes shorter than a sixteenth note cannot be displayed.
• In the score screen, lyrics or notes may fall outside the display range of the screen, and fail to be
shown.
• If you display the score or change the displayed part during song playback, the song may
sometimes play back from the beginning.
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Playing Along With A Song
Button Operations
The following buttons are used to play back a song.
fig.panel1-1 Track buttons
[Volume] knob
Adjusts the volume. (p. 10)
[Song] button
Selects the song that will be played. (p. 16)
[Transpose] button
Changes the playback key of
the song. (p. 22)
[Function] button
Assigns a marker within
the song. (p. 18)
Track buttons
Each part of the song being played is assigned to a track button.
Select parts, or switch them between muted (button’s
indicator dark) and playing (button’s indicator lit).
[ (Bwd)] [ (Fwd)] buttons
Press this once to go back or forward one measure.
Goes back or forward continuously when held down.
[ (Rec)] button
Records a performance. (p. 30)
[ (Play)] button
Starts playback.
[ (Stop)] button
Stops playback.
[ (Reset)] button
Returns to the first measure of the song.
[Tempo] buttons
Adjust the tempo of the song.
Playing a Song
The HPi-5 comes with 168 piano songs onboard.
All of these can be viewed in the score screen.
They also have orchestral accompaniments, so you can play along with the accompaniment, or adjust
the tempo to the desired speed for easier practice.
→
“Internal Song List” (p. 58)
fig.panel1-2
16
If you hold down the [ (Stop)] button and press the [ (Fwd)] button,
*
you will move to the end of the song.
1
2
3 2
2
Playing Along With A Song
Select a song
1
Press the [Song] button. In the screen, select the song that you want to play.
Genre
Press to select the
genre.
Selectable songs differ
for each genre.
Song list
The selection will be
highlighted in white.
0: (Song name)
The name of the
currently selected song.
Play back
Press the [ (Play)] button.
2
The button’s indicator will light.
The screen will appear, and the song will begin playing.
While the screen shows the symbol, the song data is being loaded.
To adjust the tempo
Use the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to adjust the tempo.
The tempo is adjusted in terms of the value of a quarter note, with 20-250 being the permissible range.
If you press the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons simultaneously, you will return to the basic tempo of the
song (the tempo before it was modified).
Disk
Select songs from disk.
For details refer to p. 40.
Select a song
Back to Score screen
Audition the selected
song
Muting (silencing) parts of the playback
You can mute the sound of specific playback parts, and play them yourself.
Press a track button to mute a specific track.
The indicator of the button you pressed will go dark, and the selected track will not be heard.
To cancel muting, press the same track button once again to make the indicator light.
* When playing back SMF files for Roland Piano Digital series instruments, and the [3/Left hand] button and [4/Right
hand] button do not correctly control the left/right-hand performances, please change the “Track Assign” settings.
Please refer to “Changing the parts assigned to the track buttons during SMF playback (Track Assign)” (p. 45).
Stop the song
3
Press the [ (Stop)] button.
Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song.
Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song.
If a screen like the following is displayed
If a song has already been selected in the storage area (internal
memory), it will not be possible to choose another song or record
a new performance.
If it is OK to erase the existing song, select “Yes,” and press the
[] button. If you do not want to erase the song, select “No” and
save the song on a floppy disk (→ p. 36).
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Playing Along With A Song
Genre
Play back all songs of the
selected genre.
Select “Disk” if you want
to play back songs from
your floppy disk.
Select a genre
Start playback
Back to score screen
All Songs in Random
Play back all songs.
Playing songs consecutively (
The internal songs can be played back consecutively.
fig.panel1-3
Hold down the track [4/Right] button and press the [Wonderland] button.
1
fig.allsong.e
Demo/All Song Play)
1
Change
the tempo
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If no operations are performed for several seconds, “All Songs in Random” will start automatically.
Songs will be played consecutively.
When all selected songs have been played, playback will return to the first song and resume.
Stop playback
Press the [ (Stop)] button.
2
Playback will stop.
Playing back at a fixed tempo
In the case of a song with difficult tempo changes, it is effective to practice initially with a fixed tempo.
Playing back at a fixed tempo without allowing tempo changes is called “Tempo Mute.”
Hold down the [ (Stop)] button and press either the Tempo [Slow] or [Fast]
1
button.
While Tempo Mute is enabled, the indication of the tempo in the screen will be highlighted.
fig.tempomute.e
18
When you play back the song, it will play at a constant tempo.
To defeat Tempo Mute, hold down the [ (Stop)] button and press either the Tempo [Slow] or [Fast]
button.
Tempo Mute will also be cancelled when you select a different song.
Using the Metronome
Sound
Specify the
metronome sound.
Change the setting
Return to the previous
screen
Volume
Set the metronome
Pattern
Specify the timing
interval of the
metronome’s weak beats.
Count
Displays the state of
the Count setting
(p. 42).
Beat
Set the beat.
Select the item to set
Make detailed
settings for the count
For details refer to p. 42.
Tempo
Use the Tempo [Fast]
or [Slow] button to
set the tempo.
The HPi-5 contains a versatile metronome function.
While a song or accompaniment (→Pianist function, p. 28) is playing, the metronome will sound at the
corresponding tempo and time signature (Beat).
fig.panel1-4
Press the [Metronome] button.
1
The button’s indicator will blink according to the time signature (Beat), and the metronome will sound.
To stop the metronome, press the [Metronome] button, getting its indicator to go dark.
fig.metro.e
Playing Along With A Song
1
In this screen you can make the following settings.
Item
Volume
Beat
Sound
Pattern
Setting
0 (no sound)–10
2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
* It is not possible to change the “Beat” setting while a song is playing.
Click, Electronic, Voice (Japanese) (“1,” “2,” “3” in Japanese), Voice (English) (“1,” “2,” “3” in
English), Animal, Wood Block, Triangle & Castanets
Normal, (dotted half note), (half note), (dotted quarter note),
(quarter note), (dotted eighth note), (eighth note), (sixteenth note),
Double (note added to back beat of the first beat),
Triple (added notes sound the first beat as a triplet),
Shuffle (notes added to create a shuffle)
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Playing Along With A Song
Return to the metronome screen
Select the item to set
Press the button to display the next
setting item.
For details refer to p. 42.
Change the setting
Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing
“Count-in” means to sound a count before song playback begins.
“Countdown” means to sound a count after the end of the song introduction (before you begin playing
the keyboard).
If you will be playing along with a song, sounding a count will make it easier to match the timing of
your performance to the song.
fig.panel1-5
1
Press the [Metronome] button. In the Metronome screen press the [ ] button.
1
fig.count1.e
Item
Count
→
For details on other settings in the Count Options screen, refer to “Changing the Count Settings” (p. 42).
Specify what type of
count will be added.
Setting
Off (no count),
Count In (add a count before the performance),
Countdown (add a count only before you begin playing),
Count In/down (add both a count-in and a countdown)
Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated Practice
You can add markers within a song so that you can move to a marked measure, or play back repeatedly
between two markers.
fig.panel1-6
1 23
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Playing Along With A Song
Before you begin, select the song in which you want to assign markers. (→ p. 16)
Access the Marker screen
Press the [Function] button. In the Functions screen, select “Marker” and press the
1
fig.mark.e
Tempo Song name Beat Measure
Marker A
Indicates the measure
number at which marker A
was assigned.
Repeat
If this is “On,” playback
will repeat between
markers.
Marker B
Indicates the measure
number at which marker
B was assigned.
Move to the location at which you want to assign a marker.
[] button.
2
Use the [ (Bwd)][ (Fwd)] buttons to move to the measure at which you want
to assign a marker.
Assign a marker
Set marker A, move to marker A.
Delete a marker
Switch “Repeat” on/off
Set marker B, move to marker B.
Make detailed settings
for the marker
For details refer to p. 43.
Return to the Functions
screen.
Press the [ ] or [ ] button to assign marker A or B.
3
The screen will indicate the number of the measure at which the marker was assigned.
It is not possible to assign marker B at the same location or earlier than marker A.
→
Markers can also be assigned in units of beats rather than measures. Refer to “Assigning a marker in the middle of
a measure (Marker Option/Resolution)” (p. 43).
Moving an assigned marker
After assigning a marker in the song, you can hold down the [ ] button and press the [ (Bwd)]
or [ (Fwd)] button to adjust the location at which marker A was assigned. To adjust the location
of marker B, hold down the [ ] button and press the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button.
Moving to the location of an assigned marker
After assigning a marker in the song, press either the [ ] or [ ] buttons to move (jump) to the
location of the marker.
Playing repeatedly between markers.
After assigning both markers A and B, press the [ ] button. In the screen, turn “Repeat” to “On.”
When you press the [ (Play)] button, playback will repeat between the markers.
If you use Repeat Playback without assigning marker A or B
The entire selected song will be played back repeatedly.
If you use Repeat Playback when only marker A is assigned
The song will play back repeatedly from marker A to the end of the song.
If you use Repeat Playback when only marker B is assigned
The song will play back repeated from the beginning of the song to marker B.
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