Roland HPi-6F User Manual

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.

981a

• 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.

+ 56 hidden pages