Roland HPi-50e Owner’s Manual

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Look What You Can Do!

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Play the piano

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Play various sounds

Try selecting and playing various sounds. You can layer two sounds together.

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Playing dierent sounds in left and right hands

You can divide the keyboard into left- and right-hand sections, and select and play dierent sounds in each.

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Play with a friend

You can divide the keyboard into left and right sections, and play them as if you were using two pianos.

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Enjoy games

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Become familiar with notes

Learn the basics of music through simple operation and enjoyable animation. (Wonderland)

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Improve your sense of pitch

Train your sense of pitch with an ear-training quiz. (Flash Card, Twin Piano Game)

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Become familiar with the keyboard

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Have fun while improving prociency at the keyboard while you aim at the falling sticks. º(Scroll Game)

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Practice

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Master a song

Practice by playing along with an accompaniment while you view the notation. (Visual Lesson) Collect medals by playing a song. (Medal Collection)

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Practice your ngering

You can improve your ngering. (Finger Exercises)

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Preserve the results of your lessons

You can preserve your own performance to record the results of your practice. (Recording)

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Eco-friendly power conservation

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Power will turn o after a certain time has elapsed

The power will turn o automatically 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the instrument.

* If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, you can make that setting in “Auto O” (p. 52).

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Create songs

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Create your own original songs

You can play along with a rhythm. (Rhythm) You can use multi-track recording to create a song. (16 part recorder)

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Edit a song

You can make detailed edits to a recorded song. (Song Editor)

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Create a CD on your computer

You can copy the recorded song to your computer and burn it to a CD. (Audio Conversion)

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Personalize your piano (Piano Designer)

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Adjust the keyboard touch

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You can adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to suit your preferences.

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Adjust the resonance and brightness of the sound

You can make the piano sound brighter or more mellow, and adjust the resonance.

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Adjust the openness of the grand piano’s lid

Closing the lid will produce a more mellow sound; opening it brightens the sound.

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Convenient functions

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Change the notation display

You can switch the way in which the notation is displayed, as appropriate for your own level or the type of song.

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Use the HPi-50e as a simple piano

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Settings

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You can use the HPi-50e as a simple piano by taking advantage of a function that prevents the sounds or settings from inadvertently being changed, and by placing the lid in the Classic Position.

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Use your smartphone or tablet for even more convenience

The separately sold wireless USB adapter lets you use the HPi-50e with your smartphone or tablet.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

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.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING

Do not disassemble or modify by yourself

Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself

Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specic 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.

Do not use or store in the following types of locations

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heatgenerating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet oors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

Do not place in an unstable location

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.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

Use only the supplied power cord

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

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it

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 re and shock hazards!

Avoid extended use at high volume

This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplier 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.

Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit; never place containers with liquid on unit

Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., ower vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., ammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

Turn o the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs

Immediately turn the unit o, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs; or

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

About the Symbols

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 power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

WARNING

Adults must provide supervision in places where children are present

When using the unit in locations where children are present, be careful so no mishandling of the unit can take place. An adult should always be on hand to provide supervision and guidance.

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices

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.

Do not use overseas

Before using the unit in overseas, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

CAUTION

Place in a well ventilated location

The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

When disconnecting an AC adaptor, grasp it by the plug

To prevent conductor damage, always grasp the AC adaptor by its plug when disconnecting it from this unit or from a power outlet.

Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug

At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor 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 re.

Manage cables for safety

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.

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy objects on it

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

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CAUTION

Take care so as not to get ngers pinched

When handling the following moving parts, take care so as not to get ngers, etc., pinched. An adult should always be in charge of handling these items.

• Lid (p. 18)

• Pedal (p. 16)

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

• Included Parts/Removable Parts Stereo phone plug adaptor (p. 17) Screws (p. 72)

Handle the ground terminal carefully

If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is rmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet hands

Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

Cautions when moving this unit

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 rm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.

• Check to make sure the screws for stand assembly securing the unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 72).

• Close the lid.

• Remove the music stand.

Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before cleaning

Before cleaning the unit, turn it o and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 72).

If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner). 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 lter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always make sure to turn o the power on all your equipment before you make any connections.

• With the factory settings, the HPi-50e will automatically be switched o 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you don’t want the unit to turn o automatically, change the “AUTO OFF” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 52.

NOTE

The settings you were editing will be lost when the unit is turned o. If you want to keep your settings, you must save your settings before turning the unit o.

Placement

• Using the unit near power ampliers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them o.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

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

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully aect the nish.

• 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 o the instrument may damage the exterior nish.

• Do not place containers or anything else containing liquid on top of this unit. Also, whenever any liquid has been spilled on the surface of this unit, be sure to promptly wipe it away using a soft, dry cloth.

Maintenance

• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the nish.

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

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

• Since wood will expand and contract depending on how it is used and the environment in which it is located, products made of wood may experience a gradual loosening of the screws over time. To ensure that your piano remains in safe, optimal condition, you should regularly check the tightness of the screws in the locations shown in the illustration. If you nd that any screws are Loose, use a screwdriver to tighten them.

Repairs and Data

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up USB ash drives, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory USB ash drives.

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory, USB ash drives once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

• 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.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• When 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.

• To avoid disturbing others nearby, 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.

• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by playing an instrument can be transmitted through a oor or wall to an unexpected extent. Please take care not to cause annoyance to others nearby.

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

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

• 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 specications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design of this instrument, small pets or other animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered, you must immediately turn o the unit 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.

• When opening or closing the lid or operating the pedals, please be careful not to get your ngers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.

Before Using External Memories

Using External Memories

• Carefully insert the USB ash drives all the way in— until it is rmly in place.

• Never touch the terminals of the USB ash drives. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• USB ash drives are constructed using precision components; handle the memories carefully, paying particular note to the following.

• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before handling the cards.

• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact portion of the cards.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or vibration.

• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other such locations.

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

Note regarding display of musical notation

• When you start song playback, performance data will be read from Favorites or from a USB ash drive. It may take several tens of seconds for the data to be read. Please wait for this to take place.

• The displayed musical notation is generated based on the music data. Priority is given to visual clarity rather than to the precision needed for complex or sophisticated performance. For this reason, the displayed musical notation may dier from commercially available notation. In particular, the displayed notation is not suitable for sophisticated or complex songs that require detailed notation.

• In some cases, the lyrics or notes may fall outside the displayed area, and might not be visible.

• Musical notation cannot be displayed for audio les or songs from a music CD.

• In some cases, the song may play back again from the beginning if you display the musical notation or change the displayed tracks.

• Copyright law prohibits the unauthorized use of this musical notation for any purpose other than personal enjoyment.

• Unauthorized use of the exported notation data for purposes other than personal enjoyment without permission from the copyright holder is forbidden by law.

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

• XGlite ( of Yamaha Corporation.

• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

• Roland, GS, SuperNATURAL, DigiScore are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Mac OS and iTunes are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc.

LEONARD CORPORATION E-Z PLAY and EASY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD MUSIC are registered trademarks of HAL LEONARD CORPORATION

) is a registered trademark or a trademark

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Intellectual Property Right

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner.

• Do not use this product for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product.

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation.

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content in original or modied form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available on a computer network.

• You cannot save song data that is copyrighted.

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Look What You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Operation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Storing Your Settings (memory backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Before You Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Opening/Closing the Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using the Music Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Performing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Performing with Various Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Switching Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) . . . . . . . .21

Playing Dierent Tones with the Right and Left

Hands (Split Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Adjusting the Sound to Your Taste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Ambience)/

Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance) . . . . . .24

Adjusting the Keyboard Response (Key Touch) . . . . . . . . .25

Dividing the Keyboard for Two-Person Performance

(Twin Piano) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Shifting the Pitch (Transpose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Practicing with DigiScore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Practicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Practicing with the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Practicing with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Selecting and Playing a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance . . .32

Storing a Song in Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Playing Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play) . . . . . . . . . . .32

Adjusting the Volume Balance of the Song and the

Keyboard Performance (Song Balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Adjusting a Song’s Tempo for Easier Practicing . . . . . . . . .33

Practicing One Hand at a Time (Part Mute) . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Repeatedly Practicing a Portion of a Song (AB Repeat) . .35

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Getting Ready to Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Making a New SMF Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Saving a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Overdubbing a Recorded Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Making a New Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Audio Recording a Performance with SMF

Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using an Audio File without Melody (Center Cancel) . . . 40

Burning an Audio Recording of a Song (WAV le) to a

CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Creating a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Play Along with Rhythms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Editing the Rhythm Performance and Automatic

Accompaniment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Recording the Rhythm Performance and Automatic

Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recording with 16 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

About the 16 part recorder Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Editing the Part Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Recording Each Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Saving Your Multitrack Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Editing a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Copying Measures (Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Inserting Blank Measures (Insert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Deleting Measures (Delete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Erasing Measures (Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Tightening Up the Note Timing (Quantize) . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Transposing an Entire Part (Transpose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Editing Individual Notes (Note Edit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Editing Tone Changes During the Song (PC Edit) . . . . . . .45

Cancelling an Edit (Undo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Saving a Song You’ve Edited by Note or Measure . . . . . . .46

Inserting Notation Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Deleting a Notation Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Saving a Song After Editing Its Notation Marks . . . . . . . . .46

Editing the Key Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Editing the Time Signature (Beat Map) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Editing the Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Recording Tempo Data (Tempo Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Converting an SMF Song to Audio (WAV File) . . . . . . . . . . 47

Personalizing Your Piano Sound (Piano Designer) . . . .48

Making Detailed Adjustments to the Piano Sound . . . . . 48

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Changing the Notation Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Changing the Screen Display and Lesson Grading

Standard (Resolution) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Changing the Number of Measures Displayed . . . . . . . . . 50

Saving Notation Data in BMP Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Saving Tone and Rhythm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Writing a User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Calling Up a User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Managing User Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a

Time ( Auto O ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Loading/Saving Piano Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Loading a Piano Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Saving a Piano Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Contents

Various Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Basic Operations in the Function Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Applying a Headphones 3D Ambience Eect to the

Piano Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Changing the Tuning Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Specifying a Song’s Tonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Turning On/O the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Adjusting the Display’s Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Adjusting the Volume of an Audio Playback Device . . . . .54

Playing Back an Audio File with Its Central Sound

Minimized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Transposing an Audio File (Audio Transpose) . . . . . . . . . . .55

Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps . . . . . . . .55

Selecting the Format for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Choosing the Recording Method for Overdub-

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Copying a Saved Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Deleting a Saved Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Initializing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Changing How the Pedal Eects Are Applied . . . . . . . . . . .55

Changing How the Pedals Work (Center Pedal) . . . . . . . . .56

Changing How the Pedals Work (Left Pedal) . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Using a Pedal to Switch User Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Loading/Saving Piano Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a

Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Changing the USB Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Changing the USB Flash Drive Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Controlling Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Specifying the Visual Control Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Specifying the Maximum Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Specifying the Screen Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Restoring the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

About the Wireless LAN Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

What Is Wireless LAN Function? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Basic Connection Method (Connect by WPS) . . . . . . . . . . 59

Wireless LAN Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Status Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Connecting to a Wireless LAN Access Point That You

Select (Select AP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Other Settings (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Internal Song List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Chord Fingering List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Settings That Can Be Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Settings That Can Be Saved by Memory Backup . . . . . . .69

Items Saved in a User Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Attaching the Music Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Connecting the Display Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

About the Ivory Feel Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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How to read the explanatory illustrations

Press two buttons.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). 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 of your new unit, read Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Numerals indicate the sequence of steps.

Press one of the enclosed buttons.

While holding down a button, press another button.

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons.

Settings

AppendixFunctions

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Operation Guide

Describing this area

Adjusting the Song Volume (Song Balance)

By modifying the playback volume of the song, you can adjust the balance between the song and your keyboard performance.

To turn song balance on

Press the [Song Balance] button so it’s lit.

To adjust the song balance

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons.

Adjusting the Overall Volume

Adjust the sound’s volume

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MaxMin

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Adjusting the Resonance or Brightness (Ambience/Brilliance)

You can adjust the spatial ambiance reminiscent of a performance in a concert hall, and vary the brilliance of the sound.

To turn ambience/brilliance on

Press the [Ambience/Brilliance] button so it’s lit.

To adjust ambience/brilliance

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “ambience” or “brilliance,” and use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to adjust the setting.

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Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

You can adjust the way in which the keyboard responds to your playing.

To turn key touch on

Press the [Key Touch] button so it’s lit.

To adjust the key touch

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons.

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Playing Dierent Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split Play)

This function divides the keyboard into left and right zones, allowing you to play a dierent tone in each zone.

To turn split on

While holding down the [Transpose] button, press the [Twin Piano] button.

To change the tones

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1. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the left-hand

or right-hand tone.

2. Press the [ ] button to access the tone select screen.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a category.

Transposing Your Performance (Transpose)

You can transpose your keyboard performance or the song.

To turn transpose on

Press the [Transpose] button so it’s lit.

To adjust the amount of transposition

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons.

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Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)

This function divides the keyboard into left and right, allowing two people to play the same range of pitches.

To turn twin piano on

Press the [Twin Piano] button so it’s lit.

To change how the sounds are heard

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons.

Individual Two people using headphones can practice independently.

Pair Two people can practice together.

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4. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a tone.

Changing the keyboard’s split point

In the split screen, select the keyboard illustration, and then use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons.

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Enjoy Lessons (Lesson Function)

You can play games and practice enjoyably in other ways.

To access the lesson menu

Press the [Lesson] button so it’s lit.

Playing games

Practicing

Creating a song

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Selecting an Item in the Screen

To select an item that’s shown in the screen, move the cursor.

To move the cursor

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons.

To conrm or cancel

Press the [ ] button to conrm, or the [ ] button to cancel.

Switching Tones

To select a single tone

Press one of the tone buttons.

Press one

To change the tones

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1. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a tone

category.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a tone.

If you hold down a cursor button, the tone selection will change successively.

To layer two tones (dual play)

While holding down the [Piano] button or the [E. Piano] button, press the [Strings/Other] button.

If you want to change the tones for Dual Play, use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select either tone 1 or tone 2, and press the [ ] button to access the tone select screen.

Use the cursor [ category and the tone.

* You can’t select tones of the same category for tone 1 and

* Tone 2 can be selected only when using Dual Play.

Customizing Your Piano Sound (Piano Designer)

You can adjust various elements of a grand piano’s sound to create your own personalized piano.

1. While holding down the [Piano] button, press the [E. Piano] button.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the item that you want to edit.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to edit the value.

* By holding down the [Piano]

button and pressing the [E. Piano] button, you can access the Piano Designer screen.

Press two

] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to select the tone

tone 2.

Settings

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AppendixFunctions

Operation Guide

Using the Metronome

Here’s how to sound the metronome.

To turn the metronome on

Press the [Metronome] button so it blinks.

To change the tempo

Press the [Slow] [Fast] button.

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Describing this area

To adjust the metronome volume or time signature

Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the item, and use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to specify the desired setting.

Volume Metronome volume

Beat E.g., 2/2 or 4/4

Sound Click tone or an electronic sound

Pattern Species how the weak beats are to be sounded.

Beat Lamp Switches the [Metronome] button’s illumination on/o.

Tempo Mute If this is “On,” playback at a xed tempo.

Selecting a Song

Access the song screen.

To select a song

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1. Press the [Song] button to access the song select screen.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to select the

category and song.

Storing Your Settings (memory backup)

The HPi-50e allows you to adjust numerous settings, but these settings will return to their default values as soon as you turn o the power. However, by using the Memory Backup feature, you can have the changes you’ve made in settings be retained.

1. While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the

[Transpose] button.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select “Memory

Backup.”

3. Press the [ ] cursor button.

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4. Choose “Execute,” and press the [ ] button.

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Selecting the Parts That Will Play

Here’s how to select the parts that will play.

To select the right-hand part

To select the left-hand part

To select the other parts Press the [Accomp] button so it’s lit.

To change the mute volume

Hold down the button of the part whose volume you want to change, and use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons.

Press the [Right] button so it’s lit.

Press the [Left] button so it’s lit.

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Repeatedly Practicing a Portion of a Song (AB Repeat)

Here’s how you can make a specic portion of a song play back repeatedly.

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1. Press the [ ] (Play/Stop) button to play back the

song.

2. At the beginning of the portion to be repeated, press

the [

AB Repeat

] button.

3. At the end of the portion to be repeated, press the

[AB Repeat] button once again.

Recording/Playback

Here’s how to play back or record a song.

Return to the beginning of the song

Play/Stop

Enter recordingstandby mode

Record

Rewind

Fast-forward

To play all songs

Press the [

While stopped, press the [

While in recording-standby mode, press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

Press the [

] (Reset) button.

] (Play/Stop) button.

] (Bwd) button.

] (Fwd) button.

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] (Rec) button.

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1. Press the [Song] button to access the song select

screen.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a category.

3. While holding down the [Song] button, press the

[ ] (Play/Stop) button.

To make a new recording

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1. Select the tone that you want to play.

2. Press the [ ] (Rec) button.

3. Press the [ ] (Play/Stop) button to start

recording.

4. Press the [ ] (Play/Stop) button to stop

recording.

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

To enable panel lock

Hold down the [AB Repeat] button f for several seconds

To cancel panel lock

Hold down the [AB Repeat] button once again for several seconds.

To overdub

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1. Press the [ ] (Rec) button.

2. Press the [ ] button to select overdub recording.

As desired, press the button of the part that you want to record, making the button blink.

3. Press the [ ] (Play/Stop) button to start

recording.

4. Press the [ ] (Play/Stop) button to stop

recording.

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Main Screens

Notation Display Screen

When you turn on the power, the notation display screen will appear. You can view the notation display screen in four sizes: “small,” “medium,” “large,” or “with note names.” Use the Options screen to specify the desired “Size.”

Small

(32 measures displayed)

Medium (upon power-up)

(15 measures displayed)

Large

(8 measures displayed)

With note names

(2 measures displayed)

Changing the Number of Measures Displayed

Press the cursor [ ] [ ] button

Tempo Time signature Measure numberSong name

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Options screen

In the notation screen, press the [ ] button to access the option screen for notation.

Item Explanation

Size Species the size of the notation display.

Part Species the part to be shown as notation.

Keyboard If this is “On,” a keyboard is shown below the notation.

Mark

Finger

Chord

Lyric

Pitches

Auto Sync

Key Display the notation in the specied key.

Clef R Species the clef of the notation shown for the right-hand part.

Clef L Species the clef of the notation shown for the left-hand part.

Upper Part

Lower Part

Resolution Changes the screen display and lesson grading standard.

If this is “On,” performance marks are shown when you play back song data that contains performance marks.

If this is “On,” ngering numbers are shown when you play back song data that contains ngering numbers.

If this is “On,” chord names are shown when you play back song data that contains chord data.

If this is “On,” lyrics are shown when you play back song data that contains song lyric data.

Specify how note names are displayed when the notation screen is expanded.

If this is “On,” the notation will be shown in synchronization with the performance.

Species the part for which notation will be shown as the upper part.

Species the part for which notation will be shown as the lower part.

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Notation menu

[

] button

Writes (exports) the displayed notation in BMP format to a USB ash drive.

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[ × ] button

Returns to the notation display screen.

MEMO

• Not only the built-in songs but also SMF music data and performances you’ve recorded on the HPi-50e can be displayed in the notation screen.

• If you select a part that contains no performance data, no notes will be shown in the notation. To change the part that’s displayed, change the “Upper Part” or “Lower Part” setting in the Options screen.

• The ngering numbers displayed by the HPi-50e are just one possible example.

• The performance marks displayed by the HPi-50e are just one possible example, and are not intended to limit the expressivity of your performances.

* 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.

Main Screens

Lesson Menu Screen

When you press the [Lesson] button, a list of games and practice helps will appear. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to select an item, and press the [ ] button to conrm your choice.

Normal (upon power-up) Lesson Menu screen Wonderland (example)

Playing a Game

You can become familiar with the sounds and built-in songs through easy operation and enjoyable animation.

Wonderland

Flash Card

Twin Piano Game

Scroll Game

This includes enjoyable game such as “Monkey’s Rhythm Clap,” “Mole’s Melody Chase,” and “Frog’s Song Album.”

In this game you’ll guess the note from the notation you see or the pitch you hear.

Use the right keyboard section to match the note played in the left keyboard section.

This is a game where you play notes while watching the scrolling bars.

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Practicing

You can study or practice while you view the screen.

DoReMi Course Learn about the piano in a game-like way.

Visual Lesson

Medal Collection

Finger Training

This is a practice application that lets you score points.

Play along with the accompaniment; you’ll get points for your performance and be awarded the corresponding medal.

This application lets you practice while checking the force with which each nger strikes the key.

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Creating a Song

You can layer 16 parts by overdubbing, and edit the song you recorded.

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Rhythm

16 Part Recorder

Song Editor

Audio Converter

Settings

You can perform along with a variety of rhythms.

You can create multi-track recordings with 16 parts.

You can edit the data you recorded.

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A song recorded as an SMF can be converted to audio.

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Panel Descriptions

[Power] Switch

This turns the power on/o.

* With the factory settings, the HPi-50e’s power will automatically be switched

o 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit.

If the unit’s power has been turned o automatically, you can use the [Power] switch to turn the unit back on again. If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, change the “Auto O” setting to “O ” as described on “Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time ( Auto O )” (p. 52).

* When turning the power on again, you must allow at least ve seconds after power-o before you

once again turn the power on. If you fail to allow enough time, the Auto O function might not be reset, preventing the power from turning on correctly.

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Power

Display (Music Stand)

Various screens and settings are shown here. You can also use it as a music stand.

Headphone Hook

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook.

Front Panel

These buttons and sliders are used to operate the HPi-50e.

“Operation Guide” page 10–13

Pedals

Damper 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 ngers from the keyboard. With the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, when you step on the pedal it will at rst oer only a slight amount of resistance, but as you press down further it will start to feel much heavier. On the HPi-50e, this change in the feeling of resistance is simulated. On an acoustic piano, when you step on the damper pedal, you’ll rst hear the sound of the dampers releasing the strings. Then, you should also be able to hear the sound of strings adjacent to the ones for the notes actually played resonate sympathetically, resulting in a rich, resounding tone. Additionally, when using half-pedaling techniques, the core of the sound disappears rapidly while a rich, spacious resonance remains, producing a unique form of reverberation. On the HPi-50e, the unique, lingering tones produced by the half-pedaling technique are reproduced in addition to released-string sounds (Damper Noise) and resonating sounds (Damper Resonance).

Sostenuto Pedal

The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be sustained.

* Don’t hang anything other than headphones on

this hook, and don’t apply excessive force to it. Doing so may damage the headphone hook.

When opening or closing the lid or operating the pedals, please be careful not to get your ngers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance.

Soft 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.

Panel Descriptions

USB Memory Port

You can do the following things using a USB ash drive.

• WAVE les or MIDI les (SMF) data copied from your computer can be played back by the HPi-50e.

• You can make audio recordings of your performances on the HPi-50e.

• The audio recordings of songs that you’ve made can be played on your computer, or burned to a CD.

* Do not disconnect the USB ash drive while it is being read from, or

written to (i.e., while the USB ash drive access indicator will blink).

* Carefully insert the USB ash drives all the way in-until it is rmly

in place.

* Use a USB ash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee

operation if any other USB ash drive is used.

DC In Jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

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Pedal Connector

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Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this connector.

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Rear side

USB Computer Port

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If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the HPi-50e to your computer, you’ll be able to use MIDI-compatible software to record and play back the HPi-50e’s performance.

Output Jacks

If you connect these jacks to amplied speakers, the sound of HPi-50e will be heard through them.

* Before turning o the power of

the HPi-50e, you must rst turn o the power of the devices that are connected to the Output jacks.

Phones Jacks

Here you can connect headphones. The HPi-50e has two jacks, two people can also

use headphones simultaneously.

A Headphones 3D Ambience eect will be applied, producing the sensation that the sound is emanating from the piano itself even when using headphones.

* The Headphones 3D Ambience eect applies only to piano tones; it

does not apply to other tones.

* You can also turn the Headphones 3D Ambience eect o (p. 54). * You can use the [Ambience] button to adjust the Headphones 3D

Ambience eect.

Input jack

If a digital audio player or other audio playback device is connected here, you’ll be able to listen to its playback through the HPi-50e.

The volume of the device connected to the Input jack can be adjusted by means of Input Volume (p. 54).

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* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections. * When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the Input jack may be low. If this happens, use

connection cables that do not contain resistors.

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Before You Play

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.

NOTE

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• If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed rst to prevent accidents.

Using the Lid to Conceal the Buttons (Classic Position)

You can use the lid to conceal the buttons (Classic Position). This allows you to concentrate on performing without being distracted by the buttons.

Lid

Using the Music Holders

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

Push

Before You Play

Turning the Power On/O

NOTE

• Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

• Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Min

Min Max

O

Power

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Turning the power on

1. Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

2. Press the [Power] switch.

The power will turn on, the music rest screen will show an opening animation, and then the notation screen (p. 14) will appear.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally.

3. Use the [Volume] slider to adjust the volume.

This will adjust the volume of the speakers if you’re using the speakers of the unit, or the volume of the headphones if headphones are connected. Each volume setting (for speaker or headphone) is saved automatically.

Turning the power o

1. Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

2. Press the [Power] switch.

The screen goes blank and the power is turned o.

If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, change the “Auto O” setting to “O”!

With the factory settings, the HPi-50e’s power will automatically be switched o 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the

unit.

If the unit’s power has been turned o automatically, you can use the [Power] switch to turn the unit back on again. If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, change the “Auto O” setting to “O” as described on “Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time ( Auto O )” (p. 52).

Settings

NOTE

• When turning the power on again, you must allow at least ve seconds after power-o before you once again turn the power on. If you fail to allow enough time, the Auto O function might not be reset, preventing the power from turning on correctly.

• The settings will be initialized after the power has been turned o. If you want to still be retained the next time you turn on the power, you should refer to “Having Your Settings Be Retained after the Power Is Turned O (Memory Backup)” (p. 12) and save your settings.

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Performing with Various Sounds

In addition to piano sounds, the HPi-50e lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (350 types). These sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into three groups (p. 65), each of which is assigned to a dierent Tone button.

Switching Tones

Let’s start by performing with a piano tone. When you turn on the power, the “ConcertPiano” tone is selected.

1. Press a tone button.

The tone button will light, and the tone select screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to switch tone categories.

Tone categories

Tone button Explanation

[Piano] button Selects grand piano sounds, upright piano sounds and the sounds of historical pianos.

[E. Piano] button Selects electric piano sounds often used in pop and rock.

Selects high quality vibraphone sound and various other sounds such as orchestral instruments, organ, bass, or accompaniment sounds.

[Strings/Other] button

If you select the drum set category, you’ll be able to play the sounds of a drum set from the keyboard.

* If you’ve selected an organ sound for which the rotary eect (*1) is available, such as Combo Jz. Org or Ballad Organ, you can press the

[Strings/Other] button to switch the modulation speed of the rotary eect.

For details on the tones, refer to “Tone List” (p. 65). *1 Rotary eect:

Rotary is an eect which simulates the sound of rotating speakers. There is a choice of two settings: Fast and Slow.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select a tone.

If you hold down a cursor button, the selected tone will change successively.

* If you’ve selected a drum set tone or an SFX set tone, some notes of the keyboard will not produce sound.

Auditioning tones

1. In the tone select screen, press the [ ] button.

A phrase using the selected tone will play.

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Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play.”

1. While holding down the [Piano] button or the [E. Piano] button, press the [Strings/Other] button.

The tone select button will light, and the dual tone 1/tone 2 screen will appear.

When selecting

tone 1/tone 2

[ ] button

[ × ] button

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Selecting tones for dual play

1. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select tone 1 or tone 2.

2. Press the [ ] button to access the tone select screen.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the tone category.

4. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the tone.

If you hold down a cursor button, the selected tone will change successively.

* You can’t select tones of the same category for tone 1 and tone 2.

5. Press the [×] button to return to the dual tone 1/tone 2 screen.

2. To exit Dual Play, press one of the tone buttons.

Dual balance

Here’s how to adjust the volume balance between tone 1 and tone 2.

1. In the Dual Tone 1/Tone 2 screen, press the [ ] cursor button to select “Dual Balance.”

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to adjust the balance.

Advanced techniques

• Changing the pitch of tone 2 in octaves: “Octave Shift” (p. 55)

• Specifying the part aected by the damper pedal: “Right Pedal” (p. 55)

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Playing Dierent Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split Play)

You can play dierent tones in the left- and right-hand sections of the keyboard, divided at the key you specify. This feature is called “Split Play,” and the key at which the keyboard is divided is called the “Split Point.”

1. While holding down the [Transpose] button, press the [Twin Piano] button.

The Split Left-hand Tone/Right-hand Tone screen will appear.

When selecting Left-hand Tone/

Right-hand Tone

[ ] button

[×] button

When Split is turned on, the keyboard settings will be as follows.

Split Point (Power-up default: F#3)

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

…

Left-hand Tone Right-hand Tone

Selecting the split tones

1. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the right-hand tone or left-hand tone.

2. Press the [ ] button to access the tone select screen.

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the tone category.

4. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select the tone.

If you hold down a cursor button, the selected tone will change successively.

5. Press the [×] button to return to the Left-hand Tone/Right-hand Tone screen.

2. To exit Split Play, hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [Twin Piano] button once again.

* Depending on which tones are being used together, the tones might sound dierent because no eect is applied to the left-hand zone.

Advanced techniques

• Specifying the part(s) aected by the damper pedal: “Right Pedal” (p. 55)

• Changing the pitch of the left-hand tone in octaves: “Octave Shift” (p. 55)

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Changing the keyboard’s split point

1. In the Split Left-hand Tone/Right-hand Tone screen, press the [ ] cursor button to select the keyboard illustration.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to change the split point.

Item Value

Split point B1–B6

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Adjusting the Sound to Your Taste

The HPi-50e lets you add reverberation or modify the brightness of the sound.

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Ambience)/Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance)

You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds of the HPi-50e, producing the impression that you are performing in a concert hall. This eect is called “Ambience.”

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1. Press the [Ambience/Brilliance] button.

The [Ambience/Brilliance] button will light, and the ambience/brilliance screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to select either “ambience” or “brilliance.”

3. Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to adjust the depth of the eect.

Item Value Explanation

Higher values apply deeper ambience.

Ambience 0–10

Brilliance 1–10 Positive (+) values make the sound brighter; negative (-) values make the sound more mellow.

* If you’re using headphones and the Headphones 3D Ambience eect (p. 54) is set to “On,” this lets you

adjust the depth of the Headphones 3D Ambience eect.

4. To turn o ambience and brilliance, press the [Ambience/Brilliance] button once again.

The [Ambience/Brilliance] button will go out.

MEMO

The on/o settings for ambience and brilliance will switch simultaneously.

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