Roland HPi-6F User Manual

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CAUTION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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 ash 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 sucient 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 ampliers) 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 t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL LIVE

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied 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 qualied 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.

201b

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,” “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6, 7), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 8, 9). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Look at All You Can Do!

Perform while Reading Notation

p. 19

You can perform while reading the notation shown in the display. The display can show lyrics and ngering, and you can also magnify the notation.

Notation can be viewed not only for the internal songs, but also for songs that you’ve recorded.

Perform

Look at All

Perform with a Variety of Sounds

p. 25

In addition to piano sounds, you can play using sounds that are appropriate for the song you’re playing, such as organ or harpsichord.

Perform with Two Layered Sounds

p. 30

You can layer two dierent sounds such as piano and strings. This will add depth to the sound, and also gives you a way to perform using completely new sounds.

Listen

Play Dierent Sounds in the Left and

Right Hands

p. 32

You can split the keyboard into two sections and perform using two dierent tones with the left and right hands.

Play Duets

p. 34

Two people can perform simultaneously, just as if you had two pianos. You can imitate your teacher’s playing, or play together with a friend.

Listen to the Internal Songs

p. 39

The instrument comes stocked with more than 200 songs, which cover a broad range of styles, from piano practice songs to kid’s songs.

Listen to Various Instruments

p. 25

You can listen to a short phrase played using the instrumental sound you’ve selected. This is a good way to get an idea of how that instrument is played.

You Can Do!

Enjoy Activities and Games with Sound

Practice

Look at All You Can Do!

Learn About Notation and the Keyboard

p. 22

Easy operation and enjoyable animation make it fun to experience sounds and internal songs.

Finger Training

p. 22

Watch the screen indicate the strength of your ngering while you practice.

p. 22

Games and music will help you learn about keyboard positions, note names, and how to read notation.

Master a Song

p. 22

You can play a song along with an accompaniment, and see your playing evaluated in the screen.

Record

Record Your Performance

p. 46

You can record your own performance and listen to it later.

Saving a Recorded Performance

p. 48

After recording a performance, you can save it in the instrument's own memory area, or on separately available USB memory.

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 eects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

002a

Do not open or perform any internal modications on the unit.

003

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.

004

Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• 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 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.

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

008a

The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described as marked on the rear panel of unit.

008e

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

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 re and shock hazards!

010

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.

011

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.

About the Symbols

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specic 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 specic 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 specic 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.

012a

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

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

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

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

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

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance.

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.

014

Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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.

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.

023

DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

101a

The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

102b

Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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 re.

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.

106

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

107b

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

108d selection

You must make sure that a sucient number of people are on hand to help, so you can lift and move it safely, without causing strain. Make sure to have a rm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage. If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below.

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

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 26).

• Close the lid.

• Remove the music stand.

109a

Before cleaning the unit, turn o the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 15).

110a

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.

116

Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your ngers pinched (p. 15). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

117 selection

When using the stool, please observe the following points:

• Do not use the stool as a toy, or as a stepping stool.

• Do not allow two or more persons to sit on the stool.

• Do not adjust the height while sitting on the stool.

• Do not sit on the stool if the bolts holding the stool legs are loose. (If the bolts are loose, immediately re-tighten them using the supplied tool.)

• Never insert your hand into the gap (the metal height adjustment mechanism) under the seat lid. Doing so may cause your hand to be pinched or injured.

118c modied

Always keep the following small parts that may be removed out of the reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion of these parts.

• Screws for assembling the stand you may remove

• Included wing nut for headphone hook

• Included stereo 1/4" plug adaptor (If a stereo 1/4" plug adaptor is

included with your headphones)

• Musicrest attachment screws

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Important Notes

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 lter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn o the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

308 modied

• Although the screen and indicators are switched o when the POWER switch is switched o, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn o the power completely, rst turn o 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 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.

352a

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

352b

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

354b

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

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very 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.

356

• 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.

358

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

359

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter o the instrument may damage the exterior nish.

361

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., ower 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.

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 nish.

402

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

403

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

Repairs and Data

452

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

Additional Precautions

551

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

552 modied

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory or a USB memory 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.

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.

559b

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-absorbent 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.

562

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.

Important Notes

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 o 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.

Using External Memories

704

Carefully insert a USB memory all the way in—until it is rmly in place.

705

• Never touch the External Memory connector. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

708

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not allow USB memories to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories.

203

• GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.

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• XGlite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

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• This product uses certain software of the “Independent JPEG Group.”

220

• All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

240

• 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.

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CORPORATION

Photographers and illustrators whose images are used in this product

Norio Matsushika, Masakazu Watanabe, Photo by ©Tomo.Yun http://www.yunphoto.net/, ArtMedia myojyo

* Images included with this product may not be transferred or sold.

* These images may not be printed, recorded, placed on the Internet,

or used as screen savers, even for personal use.

Cautions regarding the LCD display

• In order to provide the highest possible image quality, the HPi-6F uses a TFT liquid crystal display. Due to the nature of a TFT liquid crystal display, the screen may contain pixels that fail to light or that remain constantly lit, but please be aware that this is not a malfunction or defect.

• The brightness may be aected by the temperature.

851

• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

852

• This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copyprotection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

853

• Do not use this unit 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 unit.

Look at All You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Repairs and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Additional Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using External Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cautions regarding the LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Before You Begin Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Attaching the Music Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting the Display Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting the Pedal Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Opening/Closing the Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the Music Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the Lid to Conceal the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning the Power On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning On the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning the Power O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting the Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the Headphone Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic Operation and Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Example of Screen Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Notation Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Notation View Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About the Notation Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 1) . . . . . . 21

Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 2) . . . . . . 22

Enjoying Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Choosing a Lesson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Perform using Various Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

About the Available Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

About the Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Performing with the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Changing the Metronome’s Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adding Reverberation to the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting the Reverb Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing Two Tones Layered Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the Tones for Dual Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adjusting the Balance of the Two Tones . . . . . . . . 31

Cancelling Dual Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing Dierent Tones with the Right and Left

Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing the Tones of the Right and Left-hand

Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Changing the Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cancelling Split Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Splitting the Keyboard for Two People to Play . . . . . . 34

Switching the Twin Piano Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cancelling Twin Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Separately Transposing the Keyboard and the

Song Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Disabling the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating Your Own Piano Sound . . . . . . . . . . . 38

What is Piano Designer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using Piano Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Listening to Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playing Back Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Fast-forward and Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing Back Individual Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

About Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

About Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Practicing Only the Right Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing All Songs Consecutively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adjusting the Song Playback Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting the Audio File and Music CD Volume 42

Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback . 42

Changing the Tempo of a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing the Tempo of an Audio File or

Music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using External Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playing Songs Saved on External Memory . . . . . 44

Switching the External Memory Setting . . . . . . . 44

Copying a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Recording Your Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Getting Ready to Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Listening to the Recorded Performance . . . . . . . . 47

Erasing a Performance Recorded on a Specic

Contents

Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Saving a Recorded Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Advanced Recording Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Recording Along with a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Deleting a Saved Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Saving User Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Saving User Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Recalling User Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using a Pedal to Recall User Programs . . . . . . . . . 54

Saving a User Program Set to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Loading a User Program Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Deleting a Saved User program Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying a User Program Set from USB memory to

Internal Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Various Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Basic Operations in the Function Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Editable Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Initializing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Having Settings Be Retained Even While Power is

Turned O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Restoring the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the V-LINK Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Other Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Changing the Notation Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Exporting Notation Data in BMP Format . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Enjoying a Slide Show of Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Displaying Images from USB Memory as a Slide

Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Connecting Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Connecting External Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Attaching a CD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Connecting USB Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Connecting to Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Listening to an Audio Device Through the

HPi-6F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting Speakers to the HPi-6F to Output

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting to MIDI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Connecting the HPi-6F to a MIDI Sequencer . . . 65

Playing a MIDI Sound Module from

the HPi-6F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Preventing Doubled Notes from the Sound

Generator when a Sequencer is Connected . . . . 66

Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . 66

Transmitting Recorded Performance Data to a

MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

USB Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using V-LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Panel Descriptions

1 2 3 4

11 12 13 14 15

19 20 21

[Volume] slider

Adjusts the overall volume of the HPi-6F (p. 16).

[Reverb] button

Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear when performing in a concert hall (p. 29).

[Transpose] button

This button lets you transpose the pitch.

• “Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback” (p. 36)

• “Separately Transposing the Keyboard and the Song Data” (p. 36)

Tone buttons ([Piano], [E. Piano], [Strings], [Others])

Here you can select the sound you’ll hear when you play the keyboard (p. 25).

[Notation] button

Displays the notation in the screen (p. 19).

[Song] button

Use this button to select internal songs or songs from USB memory (p.

39).

[Application/Lesson] button

The “Lesson” function provides for enjoyable practice (p. 22). Also, you can change various settings for the instrument’s functions and sounds (p. 58).

[O] (Circle) button / [X] button

Press the [O] button to conrm the item you’ve selected using the cursor buttons (p. 18). Press the [X] button to cancel an operation or to view the notation screen.

Cursor buttons

Use these buttons to select items in the screen (p. 18). In some screens, these buttons change the setting of the item you’ve selected.

Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons

Adjust the tempo (p. 27, p. 43). Simultaneously pressing the [Slow] and [Fast] buttons will restore the basic tempo.

[Metronome] button

Turns the internal metronome on/o (p. 27).

[Play/Stop] ( ) button

This button starts or stops song playback or recording.

• Start or stop playback of an internal song or a performance you’ve recorded (p. 39).

• Start or stop recording (p. 47 – p. 51).

[Rec] ( ) button

This button lets you record your own keyboard performance (p. 46).

[Bwd] ( ) button

Rewinds the song.

[Fwd] ( ) button

Fast-forwards the song.

Track buttons

([Accomp], [User], [Left], [Right])

These buttons let you play back individual tracks of a song, or record your playing on the selected track.

• “Playing Back Individual Tracks” (p. 40)

• “Recording Each Hand Separately” (p. 49)

• “Saving User Programs” (p. 53)

By holding down the [Right] button for several seconds, you can disable all button operations (Panel Lock) (p. 37).

[Power] button

Turns the power on/o (p. 16).

Display

Notation and various settings are shown here (p. 19).

Phones jacks

Here you can connect headphones (p. 17).

Input jacks (L/Mono, R)

You can connect your digital audio player here, and listen to it on the HPi-6F (p. 64).

Panel Descriptions

Analog RGB

Analog RGB connector

Connect the analog RGB cable of the music rest to this connector (p. 14).

Backlight connector

Connect the backlight cable of the music rest to this connector (p. 14).

Output jacks (L/Mono, R)

These jacks can output the HPi-6F’s sound to an external sound system (p. 64).

• You can listen to the HPi-6F’s sound through amplied speakers.

• You can output the HPi-6F’s sound to your audio system or mixer.

Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this connector (p. 14).

AC In (AC Connector)

Connect the included power cord here (p. 15).

Display Out

Backlight

28 29

MIDI connectors (Out, In)

You can connect these to external MIDI devices to transfer performance data (p. 65).

USB connector

You can connect this to your computer for transferring performance data (p. 67).

Pedals

You can use these pedals while performing.

• Use the pedals while playing the piano (p. 26).

• Assign various functions to the pedals (p. 58).

External memory connector

Here you can connect USB memory or a CD drive, and use them to save or recall songs.

Before You Begin Playing

Setting Up

Attaching the Music Rest

The music rest of the HPi-6F contains an LCD screen.

Attach the music rest as explained below, being sure to handle it with care.

Screw Screw View from rear

1. Remove the music rest screws that are attached to the top panel (two locations).

2. Fasten the music rest using the screws you removed.

Use one hand to support the music rest, and use your other hand to tighten the screws. When attaching the music rest, support it securely so that you don’t drop it. Take care not to get your ngers pinched.

NOTE

• Don’t apply excessive force to the music rest.

• Use only the included screws to attach the music rest.

• To avoid accidents, be sure to remove the music rest before moving

the HPi-6F.

• Be careful not to lose the screws used to fasten the music rest, or allow small children to accidentally swallow them.

• Completely remove the screws from the top panel before attaching the music rest. The top panel may be scratched if you attach the music rest without completely removing the screws.

Connecting the Pedal Cord

Pedal Cord

1. Plug the pedal cord extending from the stand into the Pedal connector located at the rear of the HPi-6F’s bottom panel.

NOTE

You must connect or disconnect the pedal cord while the HPi-6F’s power is switched o.

Connecting the Display Cables

Analog RGB cable / Backlight cable

Display Out

Analog RGB

1. Connect the music rest’s RGB cable and backlight cable to the Analog RGB connector and Backlight connector located on the HPi-6F’s bottom panel.

NOTE

Make sure that the power is turned o when you connect the analog RGB cable and backlight cable.

Backlight

Before You Begin Playing

Connecting the Power Cord

Check before you connect the power cord.

• Make sure that the [Power] switch is o (p. 16).

• Make sure that the [Volume] slider is minimized (p. 16).

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

• When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your

ngers get caught. If small children will be using the HPi-6F, adult supervision should be provided.

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

Using the Music Holders

You can use the holders to hold pages in place.

When not using the holders, leave them folded down.

Push

To AC outlet

Power cord

1. Connect the included power cord to the AC In connector located at the rear of the bottom panel.

2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.

NOTE

You must use the power cord included with the HPi-6F.

Using the Lid to Conceal the Buttons

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

Before You Begin Playing

Turning the Power On/O

O

Turning On the Power

NOTE

• Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), turn on power to your various devices in the order specied. By turning on devices in the wrong

order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

• 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.

• Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear

some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.

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. 19) will appear.

3. Use the [Volume] slider to adjust the volume “Adjusting the Sound’s Volume” (p. 16).

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.

MEMO

If you need to turn o the power completely, rst turn o the [Power] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 8).

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume

Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the playback volume of an internal song or USB memory song.

If headphones are connected, use the [Volume] slider to adjust the headphone volume.

Min Max

1. Turn the [Volume] slider to adjust the overall volume.

Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound.

Using the Headphones

You can use headphones to enjoy the HPi-6F without disturbing those around you, such as at night.

Before You Begin Playing

Connecting the Headphones

The HPi-6F has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously.

Using the Headphone Hook

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook of the HPi-6F.

Hole

Wing nut

Headphone hook

Attaching the Headphone Hook

1. Plug the headphones into the Phones jacks.

If headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the HPi-6F’s speakers.

2. Use the HPi-6F’s [Volume] slider to adjust the headphone volume (p. 16).

Cautions when Using Headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors, avoid rough handling. When using headphones, mainly try to handle either the plug or the headset.

• Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device is already turned up when you plug them in. Minimize the volume before you plug in the headphones.

• Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but may also strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at an appropriate volume.

• Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4” phone plug.

1. Press and twist the headphone hook included with the

HPi-6F into the hole in the bottom left of the HPi-6F (refer to the gure above).

2. Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the headphone hook.

NOTE

Do not hang anything other than headphones on the headphone hook. Doing so may damage the instrument or the hook.

Basic Operation and Screens

Basic Operation

To operate the HPi-6F, rst press the button for the desired function, then use buttons such as the cursor buttons and [O] [X] buttons while viewing the screen.

Example of Screen Operations

[X] button

Returns you to the notation screen. Cancels an operation.

[O] (Circle) button

Conrms the item selected by the cursor.

This button performs the function shown in the screen.

Cursor

Use the cursor buttons to select an item. If the screen extends across two or more pages, you can switch pages by pressing the left/right cursor buttons a number of times.

Setting

Use the up/down cursor buttons to edit the setting selected by the cursor.

Basic Operation and Screens

Basic Screen

Notation Screen

The following screen will appear when you switch on the HPi-6F’s power. There are three ways to view the notation screen, and you can press the [Notation] button to switch between these views as follows.

Notation (upon power-up)

Song name

Tempo

Time signature

Measure number

Notation (enlargement, with note names)

Notation Options

Notation with keyboard

Notation Menu

Basic Operation and Screens

Notation View Settings

Part

Select the part(s) for which the notation will be displayed.

Notation Mark

If this is “on,” notation marks will be shown when you play back song data that contains them.

Referring to these symbols can make your performance more expressive.

• This item is not available if there is no notation mark data.

Chords

If this is “on,” chord names will be shown when you play back song data that contains chord data.

• This item cannot be

selected if there is no chord data.

Lyrics

If this is “on,” lyrics will be shown when you play back song data that contains lyric data.

• This item cannot be selected if there is no lyric data.

Fingering Numbers

If this is “on,” ngering numbers will be shown when you play back song data that contains ngering data. This is a convenient way to ensure you’re using the correct ngering.

The ngering numbers have the following signicance.

1... Thumb

2... Index nger

3... Middle nger

4... Ring nger

5... Little nger

• This item cannot be selected if there is no ngering number data.

MEMO

• Not only can the notation for the internal songs be displayed, but you can also view the notation for SMF music les and performances that you’ve

recorded on the HPi-6F.

• If you select a track that contains no performance data, the displayed notation won’t contain any notes. To change the track you’re viewing, refer to “Changing the Notation Screen Settings” (p. 61).

• The ngering numbers shown in the screen indicate one possible ngering.

• The notation marks displayed by the HPi-6F represent only one set of possibilities, and are not intended to limit the expressiveness of your

performances.

About the Notation Screen

• When you begin song playback, the performance data will be read from USB memory or internal memory. It may take several tens of seconds for the data to be loaded. Please be patient.

• The displayed notation is generated from the music les, and priority is given to making the display easy to read rather than reproducing a complicated or dicult performance accurately. For this reason, you may notice dierences when compared with commercially available sheet music. In particular, this is not suitable for display of sophisticated or complex songs that require detailed notations.

• In the notation screen, lyrics or notes may fall outside the display range of the screen, and fail to be shown.

• A notation cannot be displayed for a song from a music CD or audio le.

• If you display the notation or change the displayed part during song playback, the song may sometimes play back from the beginning.

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• Using this music notation for any purpose other than personal enjoyment without permission from the copyright holder is a violation of applicable law.

Basic Operation and Screens

Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 1)

In this manual, a sequence of operations such as “press the [Application/Lesson] button to access the Function screen, choose [Function], and then press the [O] button” will be given as “[Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button.”

➝ P.

For details on each screen, refer to the page following the

Notation Screen

Tone Screen

indication.

Song Screen

➝ p. 25

➝ p. 39

Continues on p. 22

Basic Operation and Screens

Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 2)

Application/ Lesson

➝ p. 24

➝ p. 34

➝ p. 58

Basic Operation and Screens

➝ p. 24 ➝ p. 24

➝ p. 32 ➝ p. 62

Enjoying Lessons

Choosing a Lesson

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button.

The screen will appear.

Fingering Practice

You can check the strength of each nger on the keyboard.

2. Use the cursor buttons to select a lesson, and press the [O] button to conrm your choice.

Proceed as directed by the screen, and enjoy your lesson.

Visual Lesson

Play a song along with the accompaniment, and see your performance evaluated in the screen.

DoReMi Course

Even if you can’t read music, you can learn the basics of note reading and keyboard playing through games and music.

Performing

Perform Using Various Sounds

The HPi-6F lets you perform using piano sounds as well as a wide variety (more than 300 types) of other sounds.

Each of these sounds is called a “tone.” The tones are organized into four groups, and these groups are assigned to the four tone buttons.

Let’s start by playing a piano tone. When you turn on the power, “Grand Piano 1” will be automatically selected.

1. Press the [Piano] button.

A tone list screen will appear. It shows the number and name of the currently selected tone.

Tone

Use the cursor buttons to select a tone.

[O] button

When the tone list screen is shown, you can press the [O] button to hear a phrase that

uses the selected tone. The phrase will play to the end, then stop automatically. You can stop the phrase before it ends by pressing the [O] button once again.

About the Available Tones

Button Explanation

[Piano] button This lets you choose piano tones, such as grand piano and honky-tonk.

[E.Piano] button This lets you choose electric piano tones commonly used in pop and rock, as well as the sounds of instruments played with mallets.

[Strings] button

[Other] button

This lets you choose orchestral instruments, such as violins and other string instruments, as well as sounds that are suitable for Dual Play (p. 30) together with piano tones.

This lets you choose a variety of other tones such as organ and bass.

• If you’ve selected a tone to which the rotary eect is applied, you can press the [Other] button to switch the speed of the rotary eect.

• If you choose tone numbers 35–43, you’ll be able to play a drum set from the keyboard.

MEMO

For certain tones, some of the keyboard’s notes will not produce sound.

Performing

Using the Pedals

The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano.

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper Pedal

Damper Pedal (right pedal)

Use this pedal to sustain the sound.

While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended time even if you release your ngers from the keyboard.

The length of sustain will change subtly depending on how deeply you press the pedal.

MEMO

When you depress the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, you should be able to hear the sound of strings that are resonating in sympathy with the notes that you played (damper resonance). This results in an expansive, richly resounding sound.

This instrument is capable of re-creating such damper resonance, and it can be adjusted at will.

About the Adjuster

If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve moved the HPi-6F to a dierent location), you can adjust the adjuster located on the bottom of the pedals as follows.

Adjuster

Turn the adjuster to lower it until the adjuster is in rm contact with the oor. The pedal may be damaged if there is a gap between the adjuster and the oor. In particular, when you’ve placed the HPi-6F on carpet, you must turn the adjuster until it is pressing rmly against the oor.

Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)

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

Soft Pedal (left pedal)

This pedal is used to make the sound softer.

Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent strength. This is the same function as the left pedal of an acoustic piano.

The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to which you press the pedal.

MEMO

You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal and soft pedal (p. 58).

NOTE

If you disconnect the pedal cord from the HPi-6F while the power is turned on, the pedal eect will remain applied. You must connect or disconnect the pedal cord while the HPi-6F’s power is switched o.

Performing

Performing with the Metronome

You can play while listening to the metronome.

The HPi-6F’s metronome allows you to change the volume and time signature for the metronome, as well as the way in which the beats are divided.

2 3

1. Press the [Metronome] button.

The [Metronome] button will blink, and the metronome will sound.

The [Metronome] button will blink red and green according to the time signature that’s selected. Red indicates the strong beat, and green indicates the weak beats.

To stop the metronome, press the [Metronome] button once again.

2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the item that you want to edit.

Item Setting

Volume

Time signature

Sound

(no sound) Minimum ... Maximum

2/2, 0/4 (only weak beats), 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

* You can’t change the “Time signature” setting while a song is playing.

Click, Electronic sound,

Voice (Japanese “1,” “2,” “3,” ...), Voice (English “1,” “2,” “3,” ...),

Dog & cat, Woodblock, Triangle & castanet, Hands clapping

Normal,

Dotted half note, Half note, Dotted quarter note, Quarter note,

Pattern

Dotted eighth note, Eighth note, Sixteenth note,

+Doubl (double) Add a note to the backbeat of the every beat, +Tripl (triple) Add notes to make the every beat a triplet,

+Shu (shue) Add notes to create a shue

Beat indicator Switches the [Metronome] button’s indicator between lit and unlit.

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.

Performing

Changing the Metronome’s Tempo

1. Press the [Metronome] button.

The metronome will sound.

2. Use the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to change the setting.

The tempo will change.

Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing

A “count-in” is when beats are sounded before the song begins playing.

Sounding a count will make it easier for you to begin playing at the correct moment when you’re playing along with a song.

1. Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [Play/Stop] button.

A two-measure count will be heard before the song plays.

Performing

Adding Reverberation to the Sound

The HPi-6F can apply a reverb eect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall.

1. Press the [Reverb] button.

The Reverb screen will appear.

MEMO

If you press the [Reverb] button once again, the button will go out and the reverb eect will be eliminated.

Adjusting the Reverb Depth

1 2

1. Press the [Reverb] button.

The screen will indicate the reverb depth.

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the depth.

Higher values apply deeper reverb.

MEMO

• The adjusted setting will return to its original values when you turn o the power. If you wish, you can have this setting be retained even while the

power is turned o (p. 59).

• You can’t specify the depth of the reverb eect independently for each sound. Reverb is applied at the same depth for each sound.

• The depth of the reverb eect for the song that’s playing will not change.

• The reverb eect is not applied if Twin Piano mode (p. 35) is set to “individual.”

Performing

Playing Two Tones Layered Together

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

As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones.

1 1

1. Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.

Both buttons will light. When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear both the piano and the strings tones.

Tone 1

The tone name of the left tone button.

Tone 2

The tone name of the right tone button.

Dual Balance

Adjusts the volume balance of tone 1 and tone 2.

MEMO

• When you press a damper pedal while using Dual play, the eect will apply to both tone 1 and tone 2, but you may change this so that the eect

applies to only one tone (p. 58).

• Dual play is not available if Split Play (p. 32) or Twin Piano (p. 34) are turned on.

• For some combinations of sounds, the eect is not applied to tone 2, and this may aect how the tone sounds.

Changing the Tones for Dual Play

1 2

1. Use the cursor left/right buttons to choose “tone 1” or “tone 2.”

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone.

You can select tones from within the same tone group.

MEMO

The pitch of Tone 2 can be changed one octave at a time. This is called the “Octave Shift” function. To make settings for “Octave Shift,” carry out the following steps.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Octave Shift] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the pitch.

Performing

Adjusting the Balance of the Two Tones

When using Dual Play, you can adjust the volume balance of tone 1 and tone 2.

1. Use the cursor left/right buttons to choose “Dual Balance.”

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the dual balance.

The volume balance will change.

Cancelling Dual Play

1. Press either one of the tone buttons.

Only the tone of the button you pressed will be heard.

Performing

Playing Dierent Tones with the Right and Left Hands

You can divide the keyboard at a specic note into right and left sections, and play a dierent tone in each section. This is called “Split Play.”

MEMO

When using Split Play, the key at which the keyboard is divided into two sections is called the “split point.”

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Split] ➝ [O] button.

The Split screen will appear.

Left-hand tone

This is the name of the tone for the left-hand section.

When you turn Split on, the settings for the keyboard will be as follows.

Right-hand tone

This is the name of the tone for the right-hand section.

Split Point

You can change the point at which the left-hand and right-hand sections are divided.

Split Point

(upon power-up: F 3)

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

Left-hand tone

A. Bass + Cymbal (Acoustic bass + Cymbal)

…

MEMO

The split point is included in the left-hand section.

Right-hand tone

Piano tone (the tone selected before turning Split on)

Changing the Tones of the Right and Left-hand Areas

1. Use the cursor buttons to select the “right-hand tone” or “left-hand tone.”

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone.

MEMO

• If you want to switch tone groups, press a tone button while “left-hand tone” or “right-hand tone” is selected. Use the cursor up/down buttons to

select tones within the selected tone group.

• The pitch of the left-hand tone can be changed one octave at a time. This is called the “Octave Shift” function. To make settings for “Octave Shift,” carry out the following steps.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Octave Shift] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the pitch.

Performing

Changing the Split Point

1. Use the cursor buttons to select the Split Point.

2. Press the up or down cursor button.

The split point will change. The split point can be adjusted in the range of B1–B6.

MEMO

The modied setting will return to its original state when you turn o the power. If you want, you can have the settings be retained even while the power is turned o (p. 58).

Cancelling Split Play

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Split] ➝ [O] button.

The indicator in the screen will go out.

Indicator

If Split is o, this indicator will go out.

Performing

Splitting the Keyboard for Two People to Play

You can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the same range of pitches. This is called the “Twin Piano” function.

This means that you’ll be able to use the keyboard as though it were two separate pianos.

For example, this provides a convenient way for one person to follow along with another person’s performance to check it.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Twin Piano] ➝ [O] button.

The Twin Piano screen will appear.

[O] button

Changes the “Twin Piano

Mode” (p. 35).

When you turn Twin Piano on, the keyboard, pedals, and tone settings will be as follows.

Twin Piano o

C4 C5 C6 C7 C8C3C2C1

Twin Piano on

C4 C5 C6C3C4 C5C3 C6

Tone: Grand Piano 1Tone: Grand Piano 1

Damper pedal for left-hand keyboard area

Boundary

Damper pedal for righthand keyboard area

MEMO

Some eects (p. 29) will no longer be applied when you turn Twin Piano on, and this may cause the tone to sound dierent.

Switching the Twin Piano Mode

You can change the way in which the sound is heard when using Twin Piano (Twin Piano Mode).

1. In the Twin Piano screen, press the [O] button.

The Twin Piano Mode screen will appear. For details on the mode settings and the eects, refer to the explanation that appears in the screen.

MEMO

The modied setting will return to its original state when you turn o the power. If you want, you can have the settings be retained even while the power is turned o (p. 58).

Cancelling Twin Piano

Performing

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Twin Piano] ➝ [O] button.

The indicator in the screen will go out.

Indicator

If Twin Piano is o, this indicator will go out.

Performing

Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback

Changing the pitch is called “transpose.”

The “ Transpose” function makes it easy to do the following.

• When accompanying a vocalist, you can transpose the pitch to a range that’s comfortable for the vocalist, while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same ngering positions).

• If a song is written in a dicult key containing numerous sharps (

1. Press the [Transpose] button.

The Transpose screen will appear.

If the setting is anything other than 0, the [Transpose] button will light.

) or ats ( ), you can play it in a key that’s easier for you.

[O] button

Switches “Link” on/o.

MEMO

You can use the [Transpose] button to switch the Transpose function on/o (if the transpose setting is anything other than “0”).

Example: The song is written in the key of E, but you want to play it using the ngering of the key of C

If you want the C key to produce the E pitch, set the “Keyboard” transpose setting to “+4.”

Separately Transposing the Keyboard and the Song Data

If Link is turned o, the notes played on the keyboard and the notes of the song data (notation) can be transposed separately.

1. Press the [O] button.

The Link setting will change. If Link is “o,” the keyboard and the song data can be transposed separately.

MEMO

When you switch songs or turn o the power, the transpose setting will return to “0.”

Disabling the Buttons

The “Panel Lock” function helps you prevent unintended changes in settings, which otherwise might occur if you were to press a button by mistake during a performance.

When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled.

1. Hold down the [Right] button for several seconds.

Panel Lock will be turned on.

In this state, a “

To release Panel Lock, once again hold down the [Right] button for several seconds.

MEMO

• Panel Lock will be cancelled when you turn o the power.

• If you turn Panel Lock on while a song is playing or being recorded, playback or recording will stop.

• You can’t turn Panel Lock on while in the Function screen (p. 22) or the Demo screen.

” symbol is shown in the upper right of the screen, and all buttons will be disabled.

Performing

Creating Your Own Piano Sound

What is Piano Designer?

The HPi-6F lets you create your own personalized piano sound by editing the many elements that aect the sound of a grand piano, such as the strings, pedal, keyboard resonances, and key weight.

This is called the “Piano Designer” function.

Using Piano Designer

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Piano Designer] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

The “Piano Designer” screen will appear.

Item

Use the cursor buttons to select the item.

2. Use the cursor buttons to select the item that you want to edit, and press the [O] button.

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to edit the setting.

If there is more than one editable item, use the cursor left/right buttons to select other items.

4. Press the [X] button to return to the “Piano Designer” screen. If you also want to edit other settings, repeat steps 2–4.

5. Press the [X] button to return to the previous screen.

MEMO

• The edited settings will return to their original values when you turn o the power. If you want, you can have the settings be retained even while

the power is turned o (p. 59).

• You can select a demo to hear a demo performance of the piano sound.

Listening to Songs

Playing Back Songs

Let’s listen to the internal songs. The HPi-6F contains a wide variety of internal songs, organized by musical genre.

MEMO

• You can also play back songs using a separately sold CD drive or USB memory (p. 44).

• Using these internal songs for any purpose other than personal enjoyment without permission from the copyright holder is a violation of applicable

law.

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1. Press the [Song] button.

The screen will appear.

Song name

This shows the name of the currently selected song.

Genre

Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the genre.

The songs that you can select will depend on the genre.

You can also switch to songs from USB memory or a CD (p. 44).

Song list

Use the cursor up/down buttons to select a song. When you select a song, it will be highlighted in blue.

Icons

If the song includes chords, ngering numbers, lyrics, notation marks, or audio data, the corresponding icon is shown.

SMF music data

Audio data

Lyrics

Fingering Numbers

Chords

Notation Marks

2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select a song genre.

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired song from the song list.

4. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

When the song has played to the end, playback will stop.

To pause, press the [Play/Stop] button once again.

The next time you press the [Play/Stop] button, playback will resume from where you paused.

Listening to Songs

Fast-forward and Rewind

1. Press the [Fwd] button or the [Bwd] button.

Each time you press the button, you’ll move in steps of one measure. To move continuously, hold down the button.

MEMO

You can also jump to the beginning or end of the song.

Operation Button

Jump to beginning of song Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button.

Jump to end of song Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Fwd] button.

Playing Back Individual Tracks

You can select and play individual tracks of the internal songs. This is a convenient way to practice each hand individually along with a song.

About Tracks

The following illustration shows how tracks are assigned to the track buttons.

Left-hand part Right-hand part

Accompaniment track

About Muting

“Mute” means to prevent a specic track from producing sound.

MEMO

The [Accompaniment] button will not light if you’ve selected a song that contains no accompaniment.

1. Play back a song (p. 39).

2. Press the track button of the track that you want to mute.

The button you pressed will go out, and the specied track will no longer produce sound.

When you press the track button once again so it’s lit, that track will once again produce sound.

MEMO

• You can change the level (volume) of muting (p. 58).

• Mute settings are cancelled when you select a dierent song.

Practicing Only the Right Hand

1. Press the [Right] button.

The right-hand track will be muted, and the [Right] button will go out.

2. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

The HPi-6F will play the tracks other than the right-hand track, allowing you to practice just the right hand.

Playing All Songs Consecutively

You can play all of the internal songs successively. This is called “All Song Play.”

1 2 3

1. Press the [Song] button.

The screen will appear.

Listening to Songs

2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select a song genre.

3. Press the [O] button.

All songs of the selected genre will be played consecutively.

When all songs have nished playing, playback will begin again from the rst song.

MEMO

All Song Play will turn o when you stop playback or when you turn o the power.

Listening to Songs

Adjusting the Song Playback Volume

You can adjust the volume balance between your keyboard playing and the song playback.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Balance] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor left/right buttons.

The volume balance will change.

MEMO

When you turn o the power, the volume balance slider will return to the center position.

Adjusting the Audio File and Music CD Volume

You can adjust the volume of only audio les and music CDs.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Audio Volume] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the volume for audio les and music CDs.

Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback

When playing back an audio le or music CD, you can minimize the sounds that are heard from the center (e.g., vocals or melody instruments). This is called the “Center Cancel” function.

1. Select an audio le or CD song as described in steps 1–3 of “Playing Songs Saved on External Memory” (p. 44).

2. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

3. Press the [Right] button.

The [Right] button will go out, and the sound of the melody or vocal will be minimized.

MEMO

• For some songs, sounds heard from the center might not disappear completely.

• To turn o the Center Cancel function, press the [Right] button. Center Cancel will also be turned o when you select a dierent song.

• For some songs, using Center Cancel might aect the tone quality.

Listening to Songs

Changing the Tempo of a Song

You may want to change the tempo at which a song plays back.

Even a dicult song containing rapid phrases can be slowed down, allowing you to play along for practice.

1. Press the Tempo [Slow] or [Fast] button.

The tempo will change.

MEMO

• In the Metronome screen (p. 27), you can press the [O] button to make the song play back at a xed tempo (Tempo Mute), without having to change

the song tempo.

• You can also switch Tempo Mute on/o by holding down [Play/Stop] and pressing the [Slow] or [Fast] button.

• To return to the original tempo (default value), press the [Slow] button and [Fast] button simultaneously.

Changing the Tempo of an Audio File or Music CD

You can change the tempo of an audio le or music CD.

1. Select an audio le or CD song as described in steps 1–3 of “Playing Songs Saved on External Memory” (p. 44).

2. Press the Tempo [Slow] button or [Fast] button.

MEMO

When you turn o the power, this tempo setting will return to “100%”.

Listening to Songs

Using External Memory

Playing Songs Saved on External Memory

You can play songs from external memory (CD or USB memory).

The following types of songs can be played: music data, audio les, and music CDs.

1. Prepare the external memory that contains the song you want to play.

If the song is on a CD, insert it into the CD drive (sold separately). If the song is on USB memory, connect it to the external memory connector.

2. Press the [Song] button ➝ [External Memory].

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the song that you want to play.

4. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

If the screen asks “OK to delete Song?”

If you attempt to select another song without saving your recorded performance, the following conrmation message will appear.

If you want to erase the recorded performance Choose [OK] and press the [O] button.

If you don’t want to erase the recorded performance

Press the [×] button, or choose [No] and then press the [O] button. In this case, save your recorded performance to the Favorites or USB memory (p. 48), and then select another song.

Switching the External Memory Setting

In some cases when USB memory or another device is connected to the external memory connector, it might take a while for data to be loaded, or it might not be possible to read data correctly. In such cases, you may be able to solve the problem by switching the external memory mode.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [USB] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Ext Memory Mode] (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired mode.

For details on the mode, refer to the explanation that appears in the screen.

3. When you’ve changed the setting, turn the power o, then on again.

MEMO

This setting is remembered even when the power is turned o.

Listening to Songs

Copying a Song

A song saved in Favorites can be copied to USB memory. Conversely, a song saved in USB memory can be copied to the Favorites.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Copy] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor buttons to select the copy-source location and copy-destination location, and then press the [O] button.

To copy a song from external memory to “Favorites,” choose [Ext Memory to Favorites].

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the song that you want to copy.

MEMO

If you choose “Copy All,” all songs at the copy source will be copied.

4. Press the right cursor button.

5. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the copy-destination song number, and then press the [O] button.

No song has been saved at song numbers whose song name eld indicates “(Empty).”

Select a song number at which no song has been saved.

NOTE

Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Executing ...”

Saving and Copying

A performance you’ve recorded on the HPi-6F can be saved and copied as follows.

Save Save

Favorites

The HPi-6F

Recorded

performance

Copy

External memory (USB memory; sold separately)

Recording Your Performance

Getting Ready to Record

You can record your own performance in order to evaluate your playing, or you can play along with a recorded performance.

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1. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 25).

2. Press the [Song] button.

3. Press the cursor up button a number of times until “New Song” appears as the song name in the screen.

4. Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button will light, the [Play/Stop] button will blink, and the HPi-6F will enter recording-standby mode.

If you decide to cancel recording, press the [Rec] button once again.

5. If desired, turn on the metronome (p. 27).

6. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

A two-measure count will be heard (the measure number will indicate “-2” and then “-1”), and then recording will begin.

When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light.

MEMO

If desired, you can start recording by playing the keyboard while the HPi-6F is in recording-standby mode; recording will begin the instant you play the keyboard. In this case, no count will be heard.

7. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

Recording will stop.

If the screen asks “OK to delete Song?”

If you attempt to record a new song without saving your previously recorded performance, the following conrmation message will appear.

If you want to erase the recorded performance

If you don’t want to erase the recorded performance

Choose [OK] and press the [O] button.

Press the [×] button, or choose [No] and then press the [O] button. In this case, save your recorded performance to the Favorites or USB memory (p. 48) before you record the new song.

Recording Your Performance

Listening to the Recorded Performance

1. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button.

You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded performance.

MEMO

You can also return to the beginning of the recorded performance by holding down the [Bwd] button.

2. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

The recorded performance will play back.

To stop playback, press the [Play/Stop] button once again.

MEMO

If you hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [Play/Stop] button, a two-measure count (count-in) will be heard before playback begins.

NOTE

The performance you recorded will disappear when you turn o the power. If you don’t want to lose the recorded performance, save it to the Favorites or USB memory (p. 48).

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Erasing a Performance Recorded on a Specic Track

1. Hold down the track button that has the performance you want to erase, and press the [Rec] button.

The performance recorded at the track button you pressed will be erased.

Recording Your Performance

Saving a Recorded Performance

The performance you’ve recorded can be saved to the Favorites.

NOTE

If you turn o the power of the HPi-6F without saving the performance you recorded, that performance will be lost.

If you don’t want to lose the recorded performance, save it to the Favorites.

MEMO

You can also save a song to USB memory (sold separately) (p. 48).

1. Press [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Save] ➝ [O] button (p. 44).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to specify the save-destination, and then press the [O] button.

A screen where you can change the song name will appear.

3. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the character that you want to change, and use the cursor up/down buttons to change the character.

4. When you’ve assigned a name, press the right cursor button to select [Save Destination].

5. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired save-destination number.

No song has been saved at song numbers whose song name eld indicates “(Empty).”

Select a song number at which no song has been saved.

6. Press the [O] button.

The song will be saved to the Favorites.

NOTE

• If you select a song number for which a song name is shown, the currently saved song will be overwritten.

• Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”

Recording Your Performance

Advanced Recording Methods

Recording Each Hand Separately

By recording your left-hand performance at the [Left] button and your right-hand performance at the [Right] button, you can record a performance separately for each hand. You are also free to re-record each hand independently.

1. Make preparations for recording as described in “Getting Ready to Record” (p. 46).

2. Press the button of the track you don’t want to record, so the button’s indicator is turned o.

3. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

A two-measure count will be heard (the measure number will indicate “-2” and then “-1”), and then recording will begin.

When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light.

MEMO

4. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

Recording will stop.

How Track Buttons Correspond to the Recorded Performances

The recorded performances are assigned to the track buttons as follows.

Normal performance (playing a single tone on the entire keyboard) / Dual Play

Track buttons Recorded performance

Record with only one button specied The performance will be recorded on the specied track.

Record with multiple buttons specied

Twin Piano (p. 34) / Split Play (p. 32)

Track buttons

[Right] button Right section Right-hand tone

[Left] button Left section Left-hand tone

The performance will be recorded on only one track.

Recording will occur on one track in the following priority order: [User] button ➝ [Right] button ➝ [Left] button ➝ [Accomp] button

Recorded performance

Twin Piano Split Play

Recording Your Performance

Overdubbing

1. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button.

You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded performance.

MEMO

You can also return to the beginning of the recorded performance by holding down the [Bwd] button.

2. Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button will light.

If you decide to cancel recording, press the [Rec] button once again.

3. Press a track buttons ([Accomp], [User], [Left], [Right]) so the indicator for the track you want to record is blinking.

4. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

A two-measure count will be heard (as the measure number, “-2” is shown, then “-1”), and then recording will begin.

When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light.

MEMO

5. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

Recording will stop.

MEMO

When you overdub-record without erasing the previously recorded performance, the song’s tempo and time signature will remain as they were initially recorded.

About re-recording

If you select a track that already contains a previous recording, your new performance will be stored there anyway, overwriting the existing data. This means that the previously recorded performance will be lost.

First recording

Second recording

Replaced by performance recorded second time.

MEMO

If you want to record a new performance, you must rst erase the previously recorded performance (p. 46).

Performance recorded rst remains.

Recording Your Performance

Recording Along with a Song

You can record your performance while playing along with an internal song or a song saved in Favorites.

When you play the keyboard on the track you selected with the track buttons, your performance will be recorded.

1. Select the song that you want to play along with (p. 39).

2. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 25).

3. Specify the recording tempo (p. 43).

MEMO

• The tempo of the recording will be the tempo you specied.

• The time signature of the recording will be the time signature of the selected song.

4. Press the [Rec] button.

The [Rec] button will light.

If you decide to cancel recording, press the [Rec] button once again.

5. Press the track buttons ([Accomp], [User], [Left], [Right]) so that the track you want to record is blinking.

6. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

A two-measure count will be heard (the measure number will indicate “-2” then “-1”), and then recording will begin.

When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light.

MEMO

7. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

Recording will stop.

Recording Your Performance

Deleting a Saved Song

Here’s how to delete a song that you saved to the Favorites or to USB memory (sold separately).

MEMO

If you want to delete all songs that were saved to the Favorites, initialize the memory (p. 59).

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Delete] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

A screen will appear, allowing you to select the location in which the song is saved.

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the location in which the song is saved, and press the [O] button.

A screen will appear, allowing you to select the song to delete.

If you decide to cancel without deleting, press the [×] button.

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the number of the song you want to delete, and then press the [O] button.

The selected song will be deleted.

NOTE

• Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”

• A deleted song cannot be recovered.

Saving User Programs

You can save the settings of the currently selected tone buttons settings as a single set for instant recall when desired. These are called “user program,” and you can store 40 such settings in internal memory.

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1. Make the desired tone settings (p. 25).

2. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [User Programs] ➝ [O] button.

The “User Program” screen will appear.

3. Press the [O] button.

The “Write the User Program” screen will appear.

4. Enter a name for your “user program.” Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the character that you want to change, and use the cursor up/down buttons to change the character.

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If you don’t want to change the name of your user program, proceed to step 5.

5. Press the right cursor button a number of times to select “Write Destination.”

6. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the storage-destination number.

7. Press the [O] button.

The current settings will be stored as “user program.”

NOTE

Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”

MEMO

To return the “user program” to the factory-set condition, refer to “Restoring the Factory Settings” (p. 60).

Saving User Programs

Recalling User Programs

1 2

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [User Program] ➝ [O] button.

The “User Program” screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor buttons to select the user program that you want to recall.

The current performance settings will change to the user program that you select.

Using a Pedal to Recall User Programs

You can use a pedal to successively step through “user program.” This is called the “Pedal Shift” function.

Before you continue, you should store your “user program” in the order in which you want to recall them, so that the settings for the next song can be recalled simply by pressing the pedal.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Pedal] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

The “Pedal” screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select “Pedal Shift.”

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.

Setting Explanation

O The pedals will perform the functions that are assigned to them.

Left pedal

Center pedal

The left pedal will operate only to switch the user program. The function originally assigned to the left pedal will be unavailable.

The center pedal will operate only to switch the user program. The function originally assigned to the center pedal will be unavailable.

Saving User Programs

Saving a User Program Set to Memory

The 40 user programs you’ve stored in the HPi-6F can be saved as a single set of 40 user programs to USB memory or to internal user programs.

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If you want to save the set to USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory connector before you proceed.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [User Program File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Save] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

The “User Program File -> Save” screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to choose the save-destination memory, and then press the [O] button.

MEMO

If USB memory is not connected to the external memory connector, you won’t be able to choose “Ext Memory” as the save-destination.

3. Specify a name for the user program set. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the character that you want to change, and use the cursor up/down buttons to change the character.

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If you don’t need to rename the user program set, simply proceed to step 4.

4. Press the right cursor button a number of times to select “Save Destination.”

5. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the save-destination number.

A user program set has already been saved for numbers at which a name is already displayed.

If you select a number at which a user program set has already been saved, the previously saved set will be erased.

If you don’t want to erase the previously saved user program set, choose a number for which no name is displayed.

6. Press the [O] button.

The user program set will be saved to the number you specied.

NOTE

Never turn o the power or disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates “Executing...”

Saving User Programs

Loading a User Program Set

Here’s how a user program set you saved to USB memory or to internal memory can be loaded into the HPi-6F.

MEMO

If you’re loading from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector before you continue.

NOTE

Be aware that when you load a user program set, all of the user program in the HPi-6F will be overwritten and lost.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [User Program File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Load] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

The “User Program File -> Load” screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the memory in which you saved the user program set, and press the [O] button.

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the user program set you want to load, and then press the [O] button.

The selected user program set will be loaded into the HPi-6F.

NOTE

Never turn o the power or disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates “Loading...”

Deleting a Saved User program Set

Here’s how to delete a user program set that was saved to USB memory or internal memory.

MEMO

If you want to delete a user program set from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector before you continue.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [User Program File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Delete] ➝ [O] button (p.

22).

The “User Program File -> Delete” screen will appear.

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the memory that contains the user program set you want to delete, and then press the [O] button.

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the user program set you want to delete, and then press the [O] button.

The selected user program set will be deleted.

NOTE

Never turn o the power or disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates “Executing...”

Saving User Programs

Copying a User Program Set from USB memory to Internal Memory

Here’s how to copy a user program set from USB memory to internal memory.

Conversely, you can also copy a user program set from internal memory to USB memory.

1. Connect the USB memory from which you want to copy to the external memory connector.

2. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [User Program File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Copy] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

The “User Program File -> Copy” screen will appear.

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the memory from which you want to copy, and then press the [O] button.

4. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the user program set that you want to copy.

If you choose “All,” all sets of user program in memory will be copied.

5. Press the right cursor button.

6. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the copy destination.

A user program set has already been saved to numbers for which a name is shown.

If you copy to a number at which a user program set has already been saved, the previously saved user program set will be deleted.

If you don’t want to delete a previously saved user program set, select a number for which no name is displayed.

7. Press the [O] button.

The selected user program set will be copied.

NOTE

Never turn o the power or disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates “Executing...”

Various Settings

Basic Operations in the Function Screen

The “Function” screen lets you edit various settings for performance and recording.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

The “Function Menu” screen (p. 22) will appear.

2. Use the cursor buttons to select the item whose settings you want to edit.

3. Press the [O] button.

The settings for the selected item will appear.

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Depending on the item you select, the screen might show additional choices.

4. Use the cursor up/down buttons to edit the setting.

The content of the setting and its explanation are shown in the screen.

5. Press the [X] button.

You will return to the previous screen.

If you want to edit other settings, repeat steps 2–4.

6. Press the [X] button.

You will exit the “Function Menu” screen.

MEMO

The settings you edit will return to their original state when you turn o the power. By using the “Memory Backup” function, you can have these settings be retained even while the power is turned o. For details, refer to “Having Settings Be Retained Even While Power is Turned O” (p. 59).

Editable Items

Function Menu P. 1/3 Function Menu P. 2/3 Function Menu P. 3/3

Piano Designer Audio Volume Slide Show Settings

Balance Octave Shift Memory Backup

Brilliance Pedal Factory Reset

User Program Language

File MIDI

User Program File USB

Gain V-LINK Transmit Channel

Mute Volume CD/Audio Type

Various Settings

Initializing Memory

This operation will erase all songs saved in Favorites or in separately sold USB memory.

NOTE

• When you carry out an initialization, all songs saved in Favorites or

in USB memory will be erased. This data cannot be recovered after initialization, so be sure to exercise caution before executing this procedure.

• In order to use newly purchased USB memory with the HPi-6F for the rst time, you must rst initialize (format) the USB memory. USB memory that has not been initialized cannot be used by the HPi-6F.

If you want to initialize USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector before you proceed.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Format] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the memory that you want to initialize.

Indication Memory to initialize Initialized content

Internal memory

External memory

Favorites

USB memory

3. Press the [O] button.

A conrmation message will appear.

• User Programs (p. 53)

• Songs stored in “Favorites”

• Songs in external memory

• User Programs in external

memory (p. 53)

Having Settings Be Retained Even While Power is Turned O

Normally, the various function settings will return to their default values when you turn o the power. However, if desired, you can have them be retained even while the power is turned o. This is called the “Memory Backup” function.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Memory Backup] ➝ [O] button.

The following message will appear.

2. Press the right cursor button to select “Execute,” and then press the [O] button.

Memory Backup will be executed.

NOTE

Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”

4. To initialize, use the cursor buttons to select [OK] and then press the [O] button.

Initialization will begin. The entire contents of the selected memory will be erased.

If you select [Cancel] or press the [X] button, you will return to the previous screen without initializing.

Caution when initializing

• Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Formatting...”

• Initializing the Favorites will not initialize the settings of the HPi-6F

itself. If you want to restore the HPi-6F’s settings to their factory-set state, execute Factory Reset (p. 60).

• Do not disconnect the USB memory while USB memory is being initialized.

Items stored by Memory Backup

• Piano Designer

• Transpose

• Reverb

• Brilliance

• Metronome

• Language

• Twin Piano Mode

• Dual Balance

• Split Point

Various Settings

Restoring the Factory Settings

Here’s how the items stored in conjunction with “Having Settings Be Retained Even While Power is Turned O” (p. 59) can be restored to their factory settings. This is called the “Factory Reset” function.

NOTE

When you execute “Factory Reset,” all settings stored in the HPi-6F will be erased and returned to their factory-set state.

MEMO

Even if you execute Factory Reset, songs saved in “Favorites” or in USB memory will not be lost. If you want to erase the songs saved in Favorites or USB memory, refer to “Initializing Memory” (p. 59).

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Factory Reset] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

The following message will appear.

2. Press the right cursor button to select “Execute,” and then press the [O] button.

The Factory Reset will be executed. When Factory Reset has been completed, the following message will appear.

3. Turn the HPi-6F’s power o, then on again (p. 16).

NOTE

Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”

Other Operations

Changing the Notation Screen Settings

You can change the parts shown in the notation screen, and how they are shown.

1. Press the [Notation] button ➝ [O] button ➝ [O] button ➝ [Notation Settings] ➝ [O] button (p. 21).

2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the item.

3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to edit the setting.

The contents of the settings and an explanation are shown in the screen.

Exporting Notation Data in BMP Format

The notation displayed by the HPi-6F can be exported to (saved on) separately sold USB memory as image data. You can use this saved image data on your computer.

NOTE

• You cannot save song data that is copyrighted.

• Unauthorized use of the exported notation data for purposes other

than personal enjoyment without permission from the copyright holder is forbidden by law.

• For details on how the note names are shown when exporting as BMP format, refer to “Changing the Notation Screen Settings” (p. 61).

1. Connect your USB memory to the external memory connector.

2. Select the song whose notation you want to export (p. 39).

If you want to export image data for notation of a song that you yourself recorded, record your performance before you continue (p. 46).

3. Press the [Notation] button ➝ [O] button ➝ [O] button ➝ [Export] ➝ [O] button (p. 21).

4. After you’ve read the message, press the [O] button.

If you selected a song that is copyrighted, a screen like the following will appear.

If this screen appears, press the [O] button to return to step 2, and select a dierent song.

5. Press the [O] button.

The notation will be saved as BMP (bitmap) format image data.

NOTE

Do not disconnect the USB memory until saving is completed.

Other Operations

Enjoying a Slide Show of Images

You can watch a slide show of your images, while they are automatically switched in the HPi-6F’s screen at specied intervals. This is an enjoyable way to view photos of your vacation or pet.

Image data that can be shown

The recommended size is 480 x 234 pixels.

MEMO

• Images of resolutions up to 1280 x 960 pixels

can be shown, but in this case, please ensure

Size

Format

Displaying Images from USB Memory as a

that the le size does not exceed 400 KB.

• Taking a photo at greater than the recommended resolution will not improve the image shown in the screen. Also, a larger image size will also occupy a greater amount of data, which may lengthen the time it takes for the images to be switched.

JPEG format (.JPG)

Slide Show

1. Use your computer to prepare the image les.

2. Connect USB memory to your computer, and create a folder

named “_PICTURE” on the USB memory.

3. Save the images to be shown as a slideshow in the “_PICTURE” folder.

4. Remove the USB memory from your computer, and connect it to the HPi-6F’s external memory connector.

5. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Slide Show] ➝ [O] button (p. 20).

The images saved in USB memory will be displayed as a slide show.

When all images have been displayed, the slide show will repeat from the rst image.

6. To stop the slide show, press the [×] button.

MEMO

Here’s how to change the slide show settings.

Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Slide Show Settings] ➝ [O] button, and change the settings as directed by the screen.

Connecting Other Devices

Connecting External Memory

If you connect separately sold external memory (CD drive or USB memory), you’ll be able to save song data on the external memory or play back the saved data on a dierent piano.

Device name What you can do

CD drive

USB memory

Attaching a CD Drive

As shown in the illustration, attach the CD drive using the attachment holes on the bottom of the HPi-6F.

MEMO

• For details on attachment and connections, refer to the owner’s

manual of your CD drive.

• Use a CD drive sold by Roland. Operation cannot be guaranteed if any other CD drive is used.

Play back music CDs, SMF music les, VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES) songs (sold by Roland)

Play back SMF music les, save performance data, play back audio les

Connecting USB Memory

Connect your USB memory to the external memory connector as shown in the illustration.

MEMO

• Carefully insert a USB memory all the way in-until it is rmly in

place.

• When using new USB memory, you must rst initialize (format) it on the HPi-6F. For details, refer to “Initializing Memory” (p. 59).

• Use USB memory sold by Roland. Operation cannot be guaranteed if any other USB memory is used.

Caution when using CDs

• It is not possible to play back CD-R/RW discs to which music tracks have been added, or CDs that combine music tracks and data (CD Extra).

• Commercial CD playback is supported only for discs that bear the ocial CD specication’s logo “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO.”

• Operation or audio quality cannot be guaranteed for discs that are outside the CD specication, such as music discs that contain copy protection technology.

• For details about music discs that contain copy protection technology, please contact the issuer of the disc.

• Songs saved on a CD cannot be deleted. Nor is it possible to format a CD.

Connecting Other Devices

Connecting to Audio Equipment

You can play the HPi-6F’s sounds through amplied speakers or a stereo system that has line input jacks. You can also connect your portable audio player or other audio playback device, and play its sounds through the HPi-6F.

To make connections, use audio cables.

Caution when connecting audio equipment

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• To prevent malfunction and damage to your speakers, always be sure to turn the volume all the way down on all your equipment, then switch the power o on everything before you make any connections.

926a

• Using a connection cable that contains a built-in resistor may cause insucient volume from the device connected to the Input jacks. If so, use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

Listening to an Audio Device Through the HPi-6F

Connecting Speakers to the HPi-6F to Output Sound

Phone plug

Digital audio player, etc.

1. Minimize the volume of the HPi-6F and of the audio device.

2. Turn o the power of the HPi-6F and of the audio device.

3. Use commercially available audio cables to connect the

audio device to the HPi-6F.

4. Turn on the power of the audio device.

5. Turn on the power of the HPi-6F.

6. Start playback on the audio device, and adjust the volume of

the HPi-6F and of the audio device.

Turning O the Power

1. Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6F and on the audio device you’re about to connect.

2. Turn o the HPi-6F.

3. Turn o the connected audio device.

Amplied speakers, stereo set, etc.

1. Minimize the volume of the HPi-6F and of the speakers.

2. Turn o the power of the HPi-6F and of the speakers.

3. Use commercially available audio cables to connect the

HPi-6F to the speakers.

4. Turn on the power of the HPi-6F.

5. Turn on the power of the speakers.

6. Adjust the volume of the HPi-6F and of the speakers.

When you play the HPi-6F’s keyboard, you’ll hear the sound from the connected speakers as well as from the built-in speakers.

Turning O the Power

1. Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6F and on the speakers you’re about to connect.

2. Turn o the connected speakers.

3. Turn o the HPi-6F.

Connecting Other Devices

Connecting to MIDI Devices

By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control one device from the other.

For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.

What’s MIDI

MIDI, short of “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was developed as a universal standard for the exchange of performance data between electronic instruments and computers.

The HPi-6F is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect the HPi-6F to an external device for even greater versatility.

Caution when connecting a MIDI device

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Connecting the HPi-6F to a MIDI Sequencer

Make these connections if you want your performance on the HPi-6F to be recorded on the MIDI sequencer, or a recorded performance to be played back by the sequencer.

Playing a MIDI Sound Module from the HPi-6F

Make these connections if you want performance data from the HPi-6F to be sent to a MIDI sound module, causing the MIDI sound module to produce sound.

MIDI cable

MIDI

OUT

MIDI sequencer

NOTE

When the HPi-6F is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to “Local O” (p. 66).

MIDI

THRU OUT

MIDI sound module

Connections

1. Minimize the volume of the HPi-6F and of the MIDI device.

2. Turn o the power of the HPi-6F and of the MIDI device.

3. Use a separately sold MIDI cable to connect the HPi-6F to the

MIDI sound module (see illustration).

4. Turn on the power of the HPi-6F and of the MIDI device.

5. Adjust the volume of the HPi-6F and of the MIDI device.

6. Set the MIDI transmit channel if necessary.

MEMO

For the MIDI transmit channel setting, refer to “Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel” (p. 66).

Connecting Other Devices

Preventing Doubled Notes from the Sound Generator when a Sequencer is Connected

If you connect a MIDI sequencer to the HPi-6F, set the Local Control setting to “Local O.”

A MIDI sequencer will typically have its “Thru” function turned on, meaning that the notes from the keyboard will reach the sound generating section by two routes: internally within the HPi-6F itself, and also via the MIDI sequencer. This will cause notes to be sounded in duplicate, or to be cut o inappropriately. To prevent this, you should disconnect the internal route by choosing the “Local O ” setting.

When set to Local On

Play once Sounded twice

MIDIInMIDI

MIDI Out

OUT

MIDI IN

Thru function

Sequencer

Local Control On

The HPi-6F

Sound

generator

Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel

Here’s how to set the MIDI channel that the HPi-6F will use for transmission.

MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels” (1–16). When MIDI devices are connected, and the MIDI channels of the devices are set to match, a device can play notes or select tones on the other device.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [MIDI] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Tx Channel] (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.

MEMO

• If you turn this “O,” the HPi-6F will not transmit MIDI data.

• The HPi-6F can receive all channels 1–16.

Transmitting Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device

If the “Composer MIDI Out” setting is “On,” the recorded performance data can be transmitted to a MIDI device or computer that’s connected to the HPi-6F.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [MIDI] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Composer MIDI Out] (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to turn the setting on/o.

When set to Local O

The performance sounds correct

MIDIInMIDI

MIDI Out

OUT

MIDI IN

Thru function

Sequencer

Sound

generator

Local Control O

The HPi-6F

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [MIDI] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Local Control] (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to turn the setting on/o.

Connecting Other Devices

Connecting a Computer

If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the USB connector located on the bottom left of the HPi-6F to your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things.

• SMF data played back by your computer software can make the HPi-6F play sounds.

• MIDI data can be transferred between your sequencer software and the HPi-6F for more sophisticated music production and editing.

MEMO

Refer to the Roland website for system requirements.

Caution when connecting a Computer

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USB Driver Settings

Normally, there’s no need to install a driver in your computer. However, if you are unable to successfully connect the HPi-6F to your computer, you may be able to solve the problem by using the Roland original driver.

Make USB driver settings on the HPi-6F before you install the driver on your computer.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [USB] ➝ [O] button ➝ [USB Driver] (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.

3. If you’ve changed the setting, you must turn the HPi-6F’s

power o, then on again.

MEMO

• This setting is remembered even when the power is turned o.

• For details on downloading and installing the original driver, refer

to the Roland website.

Using V-LINK

Connecting the HPi-6F to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the HPi-6F.

• To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn o the power on all devices before making any connections.

V-LINK

V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy performing a wide range of visual eects that are linked to the expressive elements of a music performance.

1. Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [Transpose] button.

The icon indicating that V-LINK is on appears in the Notation screen.

2. Press any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

The image will be controlled according to the function assigned to each key.

C1 D1 E1 F1 G1A0

A0 – G#1

3. To cancel V-LINK, hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [Transpose] button.

MEMO

While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced when you press any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

Roland website

Here you can download the original driver, and read the installation procedure and operating requirements.

http://www.roland.com/

Setting the V-LINK Transmit Channel

Here’s how to specify the channel on which video control messages are transmitted.

1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [V-LINK] ➝ [O] button (p. 22).

2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

General Problems

Symptom Cause/Action See Page

Power does not turn on Is the power cord connected correctly? P. 15

Are the analog RGB cable and backlight cable connected correctly? P. 14

Nothing appears in the display

Unable to read from/write to USB memory

“Buzz” is heard from external devices

926b

The volume level of the instrument connected to Input jack is too low.

Buttons don’t work Could the Panel Lock function be active? P. 37

No sound

Symptom Cause/Action See Page

No sound

No sound when you play back a song

No sound from the leftmost notes of the keyboard

No sound

(when a MIDI device is connected)

Since the HPi-6F’s display is an LCD, characters may not be displayed if the ambient temperature is below 0 degrees centigrade.

Are you using (optional) Roland USB memory?

Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB memory products.

Change the External Memory setting. P. 44

Are the external devices connected to more than one AC power outlet?

If you connect external devices, be sure to connect them to the same AC outlet.

Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?

Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

Could the HPi-6F’s volume or the volume of the connected equipment be turned down? P. 16

Could headphones be connected?

Could there be a plug inserted in a headphone jack?

The speakers will not produce sound if headphones or plug are connected to the headphone jacks.

Has Local Control been set to “O ”?

When Local Control is set to O, no sound is produced by playing the keyboard. Set Local Control to On.

Could Twin Piano mode be set to “Individual”?

If headphones are connected when Twin Piano is “On” and the mode is set to “Individual,” notes played in the lefthand keyboard zone will not be heard from the headphones connected to the right Phones jack. Similarly, notes played in the right-hand keyboard zone will not be heard from the headphones connected to the left Phones jack.

Has Local Control been set to “O ”?

When Local Control is set to O, no sound is produced by playing the song. Set Local Control to On.

Is V-LINK switched on?

When V-LINK is on, the lowest twelve notes of the keyboard are used to control the image, and will not produce sound.

Are all devices powered on? P. 65

Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? P. 65

Do the MIDI channels of the HPi-6F and the connected device match? P. 66

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P. 17

P. 66

P. 35

P. 66

P. 67

Notes don’t sound right

Symptom Cause/Action See Page

Could you have made Transpose settings? P. 36

Pitch of the keyboard or song is incorrect

Not all the notes you play are sounded

Sounds are heard twice (doubled) when the keyboard is played

The wrong instrument is selected when you press the [E. Piano], [Strings], or [Others] button

Is the Master Tune setting appropriate? P. 38

Is the setting for the Temperament correct? P. 38

Is the settings for the Stretch Tuning correct? P. 38

The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 128 voices. If you are playing along with a song and making heavy use of the damper pedal, the number of notes the HPi-6F is attempting to produce may exceed the maximum polyphony, meaning that some of the notes will drop out.

Is the HPi-6F in Dual play? P. 30

When the HPi-6F is connected to an external sequencer, set the Local Control to o. Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is O.

Tone buttons [E. Piano] [Strings] [Others] also operate as buttons that select “Recommended Tones.”

With the factory settings, connecting a commercially-available CD-ROM drive to the external memory connector and selecting a song from a CD-ROM produced for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) will automatically cause sounds appropriate for that song to be assigned to the [E. Piano], [Strings], and [Others] Tone buttons, so that you can select “recommended” sounds by pressing one of these buttons.

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P. 66

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Symptom Cause/Action See Page

When you are using Dual play or Split play, and dierent eects are specied for the two selected

Eect does not apply

Reverberation remains even if You defeat the Reverb eect

The sound of the higher notes suddenly changes from a certain key

High-pitched ringing is heard

Low notes sound wrong, or are buzzy

Pedal does not work, or is “stuck”

tones, the eect will not be applied to Tone 2 (when using Dual play) or the left-hand tone (when using Split play).

The depth of the reverb eect for the song that’s playing will not change. P. 29

The HPi-6F’s piano sound faithfully simulates the depth and resonance of an acoustic piano, and this may give the impression of reverberation even if you’ve defeated the Reverb eect.

On an acoustic piano, the approximately one and a half octaves of notes at the top of the keyboard will continue sounding regardless of the damper pedal. These notes also have a somewhat dierent tonal character. HPi-6F faithfully simulate this characteristic of acoustic pianos. On the HPi-6F, the range that is unaected by the damper pedal will change according to the key transpose setting.

If you hear this in headphones:

Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial high-frequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been added. This is because the character of an actual piano is being faithfully reproduced, and is not a malfunction. This ringing is more obtrusive if the reverb eect is applied heavily, so you may be able to minimize it by decreasing the reverb.

If you don’t hear this in headphones:

It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted depending on how you perform.

If this occurs, turn down the volume. Alternatively, lower the master gain.

If you don’t hear this in headphones:

Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the HPi-6F to resonate. Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate sympathetically. In par ticular, this is more likely to occur for lower notes and higher volumes. You can take the following measures to minimize resonances.

• Locate the speakers 10–15 cm away from walls or other surfaces.

• Keep the volume down.

• Move away from the objects that are resonating.

If you hear this in headphones:

It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center

Is the pedal connected correctly?

Plug the cable rmly into the pedal connector.

If you disconnect the pedal cord from the HPi-6F while the power is on, the pedal eect may remain “stuck” in the On condition.

You must power-o the HPi-6F before connecting or disconnecting the pedal cord.

Could you have changed how the pedal eect is applied?

If the right pedal part is set to Right, the pedal will apply only to the right tone; if it is set to Left, the pedal will apply only to the left tone.

Could Twin Piano be turned on?

If Twin Piano is on, the right pedal will aect only the right-hand keyboard zone and the left pedal will aect only the left-hand keyboard zone.

Could you have changed the function of the pedal?

If you’ve switched the function of the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal, these pedals will not operate as the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal.

P. 30, P. 32

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P. 16, P. 58

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P. 14

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P. 58

P. 34

P. 58

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Song does not play correctly

Symptom Cause/Action See Page

Song won’t play

Only the sound of a particular instrument in a song does not play

Sound is heard from a muted track

Song volume is low Could the Balance setting be set all the way toward “keyboard”? P. 42

Can’t play back a song saved in USB memory

Song tempo becomes unstable

Song name in USB memory is not shown

Could the screen be indicating “OK to delete Song?”

You can’t play back an internal song if internal memory contains performance data you recorded. Erase the performance data you recorded before you play back the song.

Could a track be muted?

If the button indicator is out, the music on that track is not heard. Press the track button so the indicator is illuminated.

Could the track mute volume be set to other than “0”?

If you set this to “0,” the sound of a muted track will be completely inaudible.

Could the Audio les of the format be played?

Audio les of the following format can be played back.

• File extension “.WAV”

• 16-bit linear

• “44.1 kHz” sampling rate

Is the lename extension “MID”?

Files with other lename extensions cannot be handled as song data.

When playing a song from USB memory, the tempo may become unstable if there is an excessive amount of performance data.

The song name will not be shown if the song information in the le is empty or consists only of spaces.

Is the lename extension “MID”?

Files with other lename extensions cannot be handled as song data.

P. 44

P. 40

P. 46

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Can’t record / play back

Symptom Cause/Action See Page

Can’t record Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected? P. 49, P. 50

The recorded performance disappeared

Your recorded per formance will disappear if you switch o the HPi-6F’s power or select a song.

There is no way to recover the lost performance. Before you turn o the power, save your recorded performance in internal Memory.

P. 48

Specications

HPi-6F: Digital Piano

Keyboard

Keyboard PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement

Touch Sensitivity Touch: 5 levels/Fixed Touch

Keyboard Mode Whole, Dual (Volume Balance Adjustable), Split (Split Point Adjustable), Twin Piano

Sound Generator (Conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite)

Piano Sound SuperNATURAL Piano Sound

Max. Polyphony 128 Voices

Tones 337 Tones (Including 8 Drum Sets, 1 SFX Set)

Temperament 8 types, Selectable Temperament Key

Stretched Tuning O, On

Master Tuning 415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (Adjustable in Increments of 0.1 Hz)

Transpose

Eects

Key Transpose: -6–+5 (in Semitones),

Playback Transpose (with Audio CD/Audio File): -6–+5 (in Semitones)

Reverb (O, 1–10)

Only for Piano Tones: Damper Resonance (O, 1–10), String Resonance (O, 1–10), Key O Resonance (O, 1–10)

Only for Organ Tones: Rotary Speaker Eect (Slow, Fast)

Appendix

Composer

Tracks 4 Tracks

Song Recorder Section: 1 Song

Note Storage Approx. 30,000 notes

Control

Tempo Quarter Note=10 to 500

Resolution 120 Ticks per Quarter Note

Metronome

Internal Memory

Songs Max. 200 Songs

Save Song Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

External Memory

External Storage USB Memory (Optional)

Songs Max. 200 Songs

Playable Software

Save Song Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

Internal Songs

Internal Songs 200 songs and more

Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Rewinding, Fast-forwarding, Beginning of the Song, End of the Song, Track Mute, Mute Volume, Tempo, Tempo Mute, All Songs Play, Count-in, Balance, Center Cancel (Audio Data only)

Beat: 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

Volume: O, 1–10

Metronome Pattern: 11 patterns

Sound: 8 types

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format), Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz / 16-bit Linear Format), Audio CDs (CD-DA) * when using a CD drive

Display

Display TFT Color LCD 480 x 234 dots (with a Music Rest), Beat Indicator

Score Display Grand Sta/G Clef/F Clef, Notation Mark/Pitch Name/Lyrics/Chord/Finger Number

Language English, Germany, French, Spanish, Japanese

Functions

User Programs 40

Audio Playback Center Cancel, Audio Playback Speed: 75–125 %, Playback Transpose: -6–+5 (in semitones)

Others

Panel Lock, V-LINK, Classic Position, Piano Designer, Wonderland/Game, Visual Lesson, Doremi Course, Finger Training, Scroll Game, Flash Card, Tone Demo, BMP Export

Appendix

Specications of the piano

Connectors

Rated Power Output 30 W x 2

Volume Level (SPL)

Speakers 12 cm x 2, 5 cm x 2

Control Volume

Pedals

Power Consumption 95 W

Dimensions (including piano stand)

Weight (Including Piano Stand) 58 kg/127 lbs 14 oz

Accessories Owner’s Manual, Power Cord, Headphones Hook, Wing nut, Music Rest, Attachment Screws

Options

962a

In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

Ext. Memory connector, USB connector, Output jacks (L/Mono, R): 1/4-inch phone type, Input jacks (L/Mono, R): RCA phono type, Phones jack x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, MIDI connectors (In, Out), Mic Input jack (phone type), Analog RGB connector (HD DB-15 type), Backlight connector, AC In jack

107 dB

* This value was measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard.

Damper pedal (Capable of Continuous Detection), Soft pedal (Capable of Continuous Detection, Function Assignable), Sostenuto pedal (Function Assignable)

(With Music Rest) 1,387 (W) x 424 (D) x 1,036 (H) mm 54-5/8 (W) x 16-3/4 (D) x 40-13/16 (H) inches

(Without Music Rest) 1,387 (W) x 424 (D) x 867 (H) mm 54-5/8 (W) x 16-3/4 (D) x 34-3/16 (H) inches

USB CD Drive (CD-01A), USB Flash Memory

• Use USB memory sold by Roland. Operation cannot be guaranteed if any other manufacturer’s product is used.

Memo

Index

Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

All Song Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Audio Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

[Bwd] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

CD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Center Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Count-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Damper Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Doubled Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Dual Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Dual Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

[E.Piano] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Exporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

External Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 63

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Favorite performance settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

[Fwd] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Genre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Image data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Internal memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Local O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Pedal Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Pedal Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Performance Settings File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

[Piano] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Piano Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Recorded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Roland website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Rotary eect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Set of User Programs to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Soft Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Song name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Sostenuto Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Split Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33

[Strings] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Track Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 49

Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Twin Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Twin Piano Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 63

V-LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

V-LINK Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Volume balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Memory Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

MIDI Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

MIDI Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

MIDI Sound Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

MIDI Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Notation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Notation Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Notation Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

[Other] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.

411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound O . Dr. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 2493 9051

INDONESIA

PT Citra Intirama

Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O Jakarta Pusat, INDONESIA TEL: (021) 6324170

KOREA

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong, Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA TEL: (02) 3486-8855

MALAYSIA

Roland Asia Paci c Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 7805-3263

VIET NAM

VIET THUONG CORPORATION

386 CACH MANG THANG TAM ST. DIST.3, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIET NAM TEL: (08) 9316540

When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801

MALAYSIA/ SINGAPORE

Roland Asia Paci c Sdn. Bhd.

45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39, Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 7805-3263

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.

9F-5, No. 112 Chung Shan North Road Sec. 2 Taipei 104, TAIWAN R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

100-108 Soi Verng Nakornk asem, New Road,Sumpantawong, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND TEL: (02) 224-8821

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation Australia Pty.,Ltd.

38 Campbell Avenue Dee Why West. NSW 2099, AUSTRALIA

For Australia TEL: (02) 9982 8266 For New Zealand TEL: (09) 3098 715

CENTRAL/LATIN AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.

Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700

BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD

12 Webster Industrial Park Wildey, St.Michael, BARBADOS TEL: (246) 430-1100

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda.

Rua San Jose, 211 Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666

CHILE

Comercial Fancy II S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1

Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor Santiago - Centro, CHILE TEL: (02) 688-9540

COLOMBIA

Centro Musical Ltda.

Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9 Medellin, COLOMBIA TEL: (574) 3812529

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales

Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237, San Jose, COSTA RICA TEL: 258-0211

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc.

Orionweg 30 Curacao, Netherland Antilles TEL: (305) 5926866

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez

Calle Proyecto Central No.3 Ens.La Esperilla Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TEL: (809) 683 0305

ECUADOR

Mas Musika

Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Guayaquil - ECUADOR TEL: (593-4) 2302364

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC

75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda Juan Pablo II, Edi cio No.4010 San Salvador, EL SALVADOR TEL: 262-0788

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental

Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11 Ciudad de Guatemala, GUATEMALA TEL: (502) 599-2888

HONDURAS

Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.

BO.Paz Barahona 3 Ave.11 Calle S.O San Pedro Sula, HONDURAS TEL: (504) 553-2029

MARTINIQUE

Musique & Son

Z.I.Les Mangle 97232 Le Lamantin, MARTINIQUE F.W.I. TEL: 596 596 426860

Gigamusic SARL

10 Rte De La Folie 97200 Fort De France MARTINIQUE F.W.I. TEL: 596 596 715222

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.

Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F., MEXICO TEL: (55) 5668-6699

NICARAGUA

Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales Nicaragua

Altamira D'Este Calle Principal de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida 1 Cuadra al Lago.#503 Managua, NICARAGUA

TEL: (505) 277-2557

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.

Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA TEL: 315-0101

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De Instrumentos Musicales

J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira Asuncion, PARAGUAY TEL: (595) 21 492147

PERU

Audionet

Distribuciones Musicales SAC Juan Fanning 530 Mira ores Lima - PERU TEL: (511) 4461388

TRINIDAD

AMR Ltd

Ground Floor Maritime Plaza Barataria TRINIDAD W.I. TEL: (868) 638 6385

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.

Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771 C.P.: 11.800 Montevideo, URUGUAY TEL: (02) 924-2335

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales Allegro,C.A.

Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import #7 zona Industrial de Turumo Caracas, VENEZUELA TEL: (212) 244-1122

EUROPE

BELGIUM/FRANCE/ HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG

Roland Central Europe N.V.

Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel (Westerlo) BELGIUM TEL: (014) 575811

CROATIA

ART-CENTAR

Degenova 3. HR - 10000 Zagreb, CROATIA TEL: (1) 466 8493

CZECH REP.

CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR s.r.o

Voctárova 247/16 180 00 Praha 8, CZECH REP. TEL: (2) 830 20270

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S

Skagerrakvej 7 Postbox 880 DK-2100 Copenhagen, DENMARK TEL: 3916 6200

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial Finland

Vanha Nurmijarventie 62 01670 Vantaa, FINLAND TEL: (0) 9 68 24 020

GERMANY/AUSTRIA

Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH.

Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090

GREECE/CYPRUS

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light

155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.

2045 Torokbalint, FSD Park, building 3., HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011

IRELAND

Roland Ireland

G2 Calmount Park, Calmount Avenue, Dublin 12, Republic of IRELAND TEL: (01) 4294444

ITALY

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie 8, 20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY TEL: (02) 937-78300

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd. Kontor Norge

Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo, NORWAY TEL: 2273 0074

POLAND

ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.

ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B 03-289 Warszawa, POLAND TEL: (022) 678 9512

PORTUGAL

Roland Iberia, S.L. Branch O ce Porto

Edifício Tower Plaza Rotunda Eng. Edgar Cardoso 23, 9ºG 4400-676 Vila Nova de Gaia, PORTUGAL TEL: (+351) 22 608 00 60

ROMANIA

FBS LINES

Piata Libertatii 1, 535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA TEL: (266) 364 609

RUSSIA

Roland Music LLC

Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6 117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: (495) 981-4967

SERBIA

Music AP Ltd.

Sutjeska br. 5 XS - 24413 Palic, SERBIA TEL: (024) 539 395

SLOVAKIA

DAN Acoustic s.r.o.

Povazská 18. SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky, SLOVAKIA TEL: (035) 6424 330

SPAIN

Roland Iberia, S.L.

Paseo García Faria, 33-35 08005 Barcelona, SPAIN TEL: 93 493 91 00

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S SWEDISH SALES OFFICE

Mårbackagatan 31, 4 tr. SE-123 43 Farsta, SWEDEN TEL: (0) 8 683 04 30

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG

Landstrasse 5, Postfach, CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND TEL: (061) 975-9987

UKRAINE

EURHYTHMICS Ltd.

P.O.Box: 37-a. Nedecey Str. 30 UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE TEL: (03131) 414-40

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.

Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.1231&1249 Rumaytha Building Road 3931, Manama 339, BAHRAIN TEL: 17 813 942

IRAN

MOCO INC.

NO.16 End of Nike St. Shariaty Ave, Roberouye Cerah Mirdamad Teheran, IRAN TEL: (021)-2288-2998

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Son s Ltd.

8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. FREDDY FOR MUSIC

P. O. Box 922846 Amman 11192, JORDAN TEL: (06) 5692696

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI & SONS CO.

Al-Yousi Service Center P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002, KUWAIT TEL: 00 965 802929

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.

George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg., Achra eh, P.O.Box: 16-5857 Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 20-1441

OMAN

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.

Malatan House No.1 Al Noor Street, Ruwi SULTANATE OF OMAN TEL: 2478 3443

QATAR

AL-EMADI TRADING & CONTRACTING CO.

P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR TEL: 4423-554

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics APL

Behind Pizza Inn Prince Turkey Street aDawliah Building, PO BOX 2154, Alkhobar 31952, SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 8643601

SYRIA

Technical Light & Sound Center

PO Box 13520 Bldg No.49 Khaled Abn Alwalid St. Damascus, SYRIA TEL: (011) 223-5384

TURKEY

ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.

Galip Dede Cad. No.33 Beyoglu, Istanbul, TURKEY TEL: (0212) 249 85 10

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical Instruments Co. L.L.C.

Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai, U.A.E. TEL: (04) 3360715

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA

Roland Canada Ltd. (Head O ce)

5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4, CANADA TEL: (604) 270 6626

Roland Canada Ltd. (Toronto O ce)

170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6, CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.

5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. TEL: (323) 890 3700

As of Apr. 1, 2010 (ROLAND)

For EU Countries

For China

This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC.

For EU Countries

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

Model Name :

Type of Equipment :

Responsible Party :

Address :

Telephone :

HPi-6F Digital Piano Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700

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Roland is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Roland HPi-6F User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Look at All You Can Do!

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Important Notes

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Before You Begin Playing

Setting Up

Attaching the Music Rest

Connecting the Pedal Cord

Connecting the Display Cables

Connecting the Power Cord

Opening/Closing the Lid

Using the Music Holders

Using the Lid to Conceal the Buttons

Turning On the Power

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume

Using the Headphones

Connecting the Headphones

Using the Headphone Hook

Basic Operation and Screens

Basic Operation

Example of Screen Operations

Basic Screen

Notation Screen

Notation View Settings

About the Notation Screen

Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 1)

Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 2)

Enjoying Lessons

Choosing a Lesson

Performing

Perform Using Various Sounds

About the Available Tones

Using the Pedals

About the Adjuster

Performing with the Metronome

Changing the Metronome’s Tempo

Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing

Adding Reverberation to the Sound

Adjusting the Reverb Depth

Playing Two Tones Layered Together

Changing the Tones for Dual Play

Adjusting the Balance of the Two Tones

Cancelling Dual Play

Changing the Tones of the Right and Left-hand Areas

Changing the Split Point

Cancelling Split Play

Splitting the Keyboard for Two People to Play

Switching the Twin Piano Mode

Cancelling Twin Piano

Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback

Separately Transposing the Keyboard and the Song Data

Disabling the Buttons

Creating Your Own Piano Sound

What is Piano Designer?

Using Piano Designer

Listening to Songs

Playing Back Songs

Fast-forward and Rewind

Playing Back Individual Tracks

About Tracks

About Muting

Practicing Only the Right Hand

Playing All Songs Consecutively

Adjusting the Song Playback Volume

Adjusting the Audio File and Music CD Volume

Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback

Changing the Tempo of a Song

Changing the Tempo of an Audio File or Music CD

Using External Memory

Playing Songs Saved on External Memory

Switching the External Memory Setting

Copying a Song

Recording Your Performance

Getting Ready to Record

Listening to the Recorded Performance