Roland HPi6SERI Digital Piano User guide

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For the U.K.

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

BLUE:
BROWN:

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

NEUTRAL
LIVE

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6), and

“Important Notes” (p. 9). These sections provide important information

concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel

assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your

new unit, owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be

saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Easy Operation with the Cursor Button ➜ p. 25

Most tasks are carried out by pressing the button for the function you want
to use, then using the cursor button and the [ ] and
[ ] buttons at the panel center.
This allows you to enjoy a wide variety of performances
with simple operations.

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Read Notations as You Perform
➜ p. 26

You can show notations in the display and follow the
notes as you play. You can turn the pages in the
notation with the pedals, and display
lyrics and fingering number as well.
You can display the notation not just
for the internal songs, but also for
songs you record yourself.
Try checking out the notations
as you perform.

To Learn What Kinds of Songs are Included

➜ p. 41

The HPi-6S features 177 internal songs in a wide range of
musical genres, from piano practice songs to pops.

Listen to Phrases with a Variety of
Instrument Sounds

You can listen to phrases (brief performances) using a
variety of sounds to learn which tones are suited to each
kind of performance.

➜ p. 51

Listen to Music Files ➜ p. 44, p.47

You can enjoy listening to music CD and SMF music files.

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Change the Keyboard Touch ➜ p. 53

You can change the sense of heft in the keys (the touch),
making it lighter or heavier to match the player’s finger
strength.

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Perform with a Variety of Sounds ➜ p. 51

Not only can you perform using piano sounds, you can
also select other sounds suited to the material you are
playing.

Use the Pedals ➜ p. 29

Enjoy authentic piano performances using the pedals.

Perform in Singer’s Ranges ➜ p. 69

When accompanying vocal performances, you can
transpose the keyboard to match the vocalist’s register,
simply and easily with the score (the actual keys played)
unchanged. You can also change songs in difficult keys to
simpler key signatures.

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Layer Two Sounds as You Play ➜ p. 57

You can perform with two different sounds, for example
piano and strings, layered together. Layering lets you give
the sound greater substance.

Play Different Sounds in the Left and
Right Hands ➜ p. 58

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

Provides Support for Your Lessons at Home!

To Learn the Sounds and Instruments Through Games and Activities ➜ Wonderland p. 30

To Grasp the Fundamentals of Notations and the Keyboard ➜ DoReMi Course p. 32

To Master One Song Suited to Your Level of Ability ➜ Visual Lesson p. 37

To Split the Keyboard Into Two Sections For Two-Person Performances ➜ Twin Piano p. 34

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Functions

Output Your Own Performances as
Notations

You can save the notations as image data to external
memory (optional) and use your own computer and printer
to print out these notations.

➜ p. 104

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Perform Using the Metronome➜ p. 64

The HPi-6S includes a metronome function. You can
adjust the metronome volume level and change the tones
used for the metronome sound.

Practice at Different Tempos ➜ p. 63

When practicing songs written with rapid tempos, you
can practice at reduced tempos that are easier to handle.

Practice Just the Left or Right Hand ➜ p. 60

You can practice each hand’s part individually, for
example, following the song’s right-hand part with your
own right hand, or playing the left-hand part in time with
the song’s right-hand part.

Prevent Settings from being Changed
During Performances

You can prevent your settings from being changed as you
play, even when buttons are pressed accidentally.

➜ p. 88

Restore the Settings Programmed at the
Time of Purchase

You can restore the HPi-6S’s settings after changing them,
returning the settings to their original state at the time the
instrument was purchased.

➜ p. 98

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Recording

Record Your Own Performances ➜ p. 71

You can record the performances you play. You can then play
back the recordings afterwards to check how you’ve done.

Record Along with Songs ➜ p. 74

You can record while a song is played, allowing you to
record your own performances along with songs.

Save Your Recorded Performances to the
HPi-6S ➜ p. 81

After recording your own performance, you can then save
it within the HPi-6S’s internal memory. This is convenient,
as the saved performances are not deleted even when the
HPi-6S’s power is turned off. You can also easily select
performances that have been saved in the piano.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.

Do not disassemble or modify

002a

Do not disassemble or modify this device.

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Do not repair or replace parts

003

Never attempt to repair this device or replace
parts. If repair or part replacement should become
necessary, you must contact your dealer or a
Roland service center.

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Do not use or store in the following types of
locations

004

• Locations of extremely high temperature (such as
in direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or on
a device that generates heat)

• Near moisture (such as in a bathroom, near a
sink, or on a wet floor) or in locations of high
humidity

• Locations exposed to rain

• Locations of excessive dust

• Locations subject to heavy vibration

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Do not place in an unstable location

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Do not place this device on an unstable stand or a
tilted surface. You must place it in a stable and
level location.

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Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct
voltage

008a

You must connect the power cord to an AC outlet
of the correct voltage as marked on the device.

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power­cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

Use only the included power cord

008e

You must use only the power cord included with the
device. Do not use the included power cord with
any other device.

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

009

Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place
heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so will
damage the power cord, and may cause short
circuits or faulty connections, possibly resulting in
fire or electrical shock.

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

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Do not connect excessive numbers of electrical
devices to a single power outlet. In particular,
when using a power strip, exceeding the rated
capacity (watts/amps) of the power strip may
cause heat to be generated, possibly melting the
cable.

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Avoid extended use at high volume

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This device, either by itself or used in conjunction
with headphones, amps, and/or speakers, is
capable of producing volume levels that can cause
permanent hearing damage. If you experience
impaired hearing or ringing in your ears, immedi­ately stop using the device and consult a medical
specialist.

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Do not insert foreign objects

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Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects,
coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device.
This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Turn off the power if an abnormality or
malfunction occurs

012a

If any of the following should occur, immediately
turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service
center to have the device serviced.

• The power cord is damaged

• The device produces smoke or an unusual smell

• A foreign object enters the device, or liquid
spills into the device

• The device becomes wet (by rain, etc.)

• An abnormality or malfunction occurs in the device

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Do not allow children to use without supervision

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In households with children, take particular care
against tampering. If children are to use this device,
they must be supervised or guided by an adult.

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Do not drop or subject to strong impact

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Do not drop this device or subject it to strong
impact.

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Do not use overseas

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If you wish to use this device overseas, please
contact your dealer or a service center.

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Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player or
DVD player

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If you attempt to play back a CD-ROM in a conventional
audio CD player or DVD player, the resulting high
volume may damage your hearing or your speakers.

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Do not place containers of water on the device

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Do not place containers of water (such as a flower
vase) or drinks on the device. Nor should you
place containers of insecticide, perfume, alcoholic
liquids, nail polish, or spray cans on the device.
Liquids that spill into the device may cause it to
malfunction, and may cause short circuits or faulty
operation.

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Place in a well ventilated location

101a

When using this device, ensure that it is placed in
a well ventilated location.

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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting
the power cord

102b

When connecting or disconnecting the power cord
to/from an AC outlet or the device itself, you must
grasp the plug, not the cord.

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Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug

103a

From time to time, you should unplug the power
cord from the AC outlet and use a dry cloth to wipe
the dust off of it. You should also unplug the power
cord from the AC outlet if you will not be using the
device for an extended period of time. Dust or dirt
that accumulates between the power cord plug and
the AC outlet can cause a short circuit, possibly
resulting in fire.

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Manage cables for safety

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Ensure that the connected cables are organized
and managed in a safe manner. In particular,
place the cables out of reach of children.

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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device

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Do not stand on this device, or place heavy objects
on it.

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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with
wet hands

107b

Do not connect or disconnect the power cord to the
device or AC outlet while holding the power cord
plug with wet hands.

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Cautions when moving this device

108d

When moving this device, please check the
following cautions. Then, make sure that at least
three persons work together in lifting and carrying
the device, all the while making sure to keep it
level. When doing so, be careful not to pinch your
hands or drop the device on your feet.

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• Check whether the knob bolts fastening the
device to its stand have become loose. If they
are loose, tighten them firmly.

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• Disconnect the power cord.

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• Disconnect external devices.

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• Raise the adjuster of the stand.

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• Close the lid.

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• Remove the music stand.

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Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before
cleaning

109a

Before you clean the device, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

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

110a

If there is a possibility of lightning strike, immedi­ately turn off the power and disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.

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Cautions when opening/closing the lid

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Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do
not get your fingers pinched (p. 17). Adult super­vision is recommended whenever small children
use the unit.

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Keep small items out of the reach of children

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To prevent small items such as the following from
being swallowed accidentally, keep them out of the
reach of children.

• Included items

• Screws for assembling the stand

• Wing nut for headphone hook

• Removed parts

• Music rest attachment screws

• Volume knob

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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

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* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha

Corporation.

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* This product uses certain software of the

“Independent JPEG Group.”

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* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

Important Notes

In addition to the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” listed on page 6–8, please observe the following cautions.

Power Supply

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• Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an
inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave
oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric
motor. Depending on how the other device is used, power
supply noise could cause this device to malfunction or produce
noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet,
please connect this device via a power supply noise filter.

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• Before you make connections, you must switch off the power
on all devices to prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage.

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• When you turn off the power, the screen and indicators of this
device will go dark, but this does not mean that the main power
supply is completely disconnected. If you need to completely shut
off the power supply, turn off the power switch of this device and
then unplug it from the AC outlet. Connect this device to an AC
outlet that is as close and accessible as possible.

Location

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• If this device is placed near devices that contain large
transformers, such as power amps, hum may be induced in
this device. If this occurs, move this device farther away or
change its orientation.

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• If this device is operated near a television or radio, color
distortion may be seen in the television screen or noise may
be heard from the radio. If this occurs, move this device
farther away.

352b

• Keep your cell phone powered off or at a sufficient distance
from this device. If a cell phone is nearby, noise may be
heard when a call is received or initiated, or during
conversation.

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• Do not leave this device in direct sunlight, near devices that
produce heat, or in a closed-up automobile. Do not allow
illumination devices operated in close proximity (such as a
piano light) or powerful spotlights to shine on the same
location on this device for an extended time. This can cause
deformation or color change.

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• If you move this device between locations of radically different
temperature or humidity, water droplets (condensation) may
form inside the device. Using the device in this condition will
cause malfunctions, so please allow several hours for the
condensation to disappear before you use the device.

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• Do not allow items made of rubber or vinyl to remain on
top of this device for an extended time. This can cause
deformation or color change.

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• Do not leave objects on top of the keyboard. This can
cause malfunctions such as failure to sound.

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• Do not affix adhesive labels to this device. The exterior
finish may be damaged when you remove the labels.

Care

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• For everyday care, wipe with a soft dry cloth, or remove
stubborn dirt using a tightly wrung-out cloth. If this device
contains wooden components, wipe the entire area
following the direction of the grain. The finish may be
damaged if you continue strongly rubbing a single location.

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• If water droplets should adhere to this device, immediately
wipe them off using a soft dry cloth.

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• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol,
since these can cause deformation or color change.

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• The pedals of this device are made of brass.
Brass has a natural tendency to oxidize and become tarnished.
If this occurs, use a commercially available metal polish.

Servicing

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• If you return this device for servicing, the contents of
memory may be lost. Please store important contents on
USB memory, or make a note of the contents. We take
utmost care to preserve the contents of memory when
performing service, but there may be cases when the stored
content cannot be recovered because the memory section
has malfunctioned. Please be aware that we cannot accept
responsibility for the recovery of lost memory content or for
any consequences of such loss.

Other Cautions

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• Stored content may be lost due to a malfunction of the
device or because of inadvertent operation. You should
back up important content on USB memory as a safeguard
against such loss.

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• We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any
content lost from internal memory or USB memory, or for
the consequences of such loss.

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• Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, knobs, or
input/output jacks, since this may cause malfunctions.

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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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• When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug
(not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken
connections.

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• This device may produce a certain amount of heat, but this
is not a malfunction.

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• Please enjoy your music in ways that do not inconvenience
other people nearby, and pay particular attention to the
volume at nighttime. Using headphones will allow you to
enjoy music without having to be concerned about others.

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• When transporting or shipping this device, package it in an
appropriate amount of cushioning material. Scratches,
damage, or malfunctions may occur if you transport it
without appropriate packaging.

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• If using the music rest, do not apply excessive force to it.

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Important Notes

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• Some connection cables contain a resistor. Do not connect
such cables to this device. Doing so may make the volume
extremely low or inaudible. Please use connection cables
not containing a resistor.

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• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make
sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top
of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away
from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the
structural design of this instrument, small pets or other
animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a
situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off
the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
You should then consult with the retailer from whom the
instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland
Service Center.

Floppy Disk Handling

(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)

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• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of
magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is
required to enable storage of large amounts of data on
such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity,
please observe the following when handling floppy disks:

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes

(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle).
Recommended temperature range: 10–50 degrees C
(50–122 degrees F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,

such as those generated by loudspeakers.

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• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect
the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the
tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the
WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto
the disk.

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Rear side of the disk

Write

(can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

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• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk.
Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it
may be difficult to remove the disk.

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• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and
to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using
a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as
well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.

Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

USB Memory Handling

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• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way
in.

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• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or
allow them to become dirty.

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• USB memory is made using high-precision electronic
components, so please observe the following points when
handling it.

• To prevent damage from static electrical charges,

discharge any static electricity that might be present in
your body before handling USB memory.

• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal

object.

• Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong

impact.

• Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in

locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage
temperature: 0–50 degrees C)

• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.

Addition

• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with
the external memory connector and insert it without using
excessive force. The external memory connector may be
damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB
memory.

Addition

• Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire,
coins, other types of device) into the external memory
connector. Doing so will damage the external memory
connector.

Addition

• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB
memory.

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• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period
of time, close the USB memory cover.

Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs)

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• When handling the discs, please observe the following.

• Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc.

• Do not use in dusty areas.

• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed

vehicle.

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• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded
surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may
not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a
commercially available CD cleaner.

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• Keep the disc in the case.

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• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.

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• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.

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• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside
to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.

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• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any
kind.

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• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper
reading and writing of data, and may further result in
malfunction.

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Introduction

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HPi-6S.

In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to
read through this manual in its entirety.

How To Use This Manual

Please start out by reading
to connect the HPi-6S’s power cord and how to turn on the HPi-6S’s power.

This

Owner’s Manual

the HPi-6S’s performance functions to more advanced procedures, which allow you to create songs on the
HPi-6S.

Conventions Used in This Manual

■

This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions.

• Button names are enclosed in square brackets “[ ]”, as in [Reverb] button.

• For easier readability, some screens and colors used here may differ in part from actual screens and colors.

• On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Close>.

• An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution. These should
not be ignored.

• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.

“Before You Begin Playing”

describes procedures covering everything from mastering the basic operations used for

NOTE

in the

Owner’s Manual (this volume)

. This explains how

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Contents

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

Important Notes..................................................................................... 9

Introduction......................................................................................... 11

How To Use This Manual..................................................................................................11

Conventions Used in This Manual............................................................................. 11

Before You Begin Playing..................................................................... 16

Setting Up for Performing.................................................................................................. 16

Attaching the Music Rest.......................................................................................... 16

Using the Music Holders..........................................................................................16

Connecting the Pedal Cord......................................................................................16

Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................................................... 16

Opening and Closing the Lid ................................................................................... 17

Turning the Power On/Off................................................................................................ 17

Adjusting the Volume of the Sound ...........................................................................18

Connecting Headphones ..................................................................................................18

Using the Headphone Hook.....................................................................................18

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen...................................................................................19

Using USB Memory/Floppy Disk........................................................................................19

Connecting USB Memory ........................................................................................19

Installing the Floppy Disk Drive.................................................................................19

Using CD........................................................................................................................20

Connecting a CD Drive ........................................................................................... 20

Panel Descriptions................................................................................ 22

Basic Operation and the Main Screen ................................................... 25

Basic Operation ..............................................................................................................25

Basic Screen ................................................................................................................... 26

Notation Screen .....................................................................................................26

List Screen .............................................................................................................28

Detailed Settings Screen .......................................................................................... 28

Messages .............................................................................................................. 28

About the Pedals..............................................................................................................29

Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions!.................................................. 30

Playing in a Wonderland of Sound.................................................................................... 30

Learning the Basics of Reading Music (DoReMi Course)........................................................ 32

DoReMi (Pitch Training)...........................................................................................33

Note and Rest (Rhythm) ........................................................................................... 33

Fingering Number .................................................................................................. 33

Thumb Under .........................................................................................................33

Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano) .................. 34

Taking a Lesson While Playing a Two-Person Game (Twin Piano Game) .......................35

Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode) ........................... 36

Playing Songs Using the Lesson Functions (Visual Lesson)......................................................37

Practicing with Internal Songs and Songs on USB Memory ..........................................40

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Contents

Listening to the Songs .......................................................................... 41

Listening to the Internal Songs............................................................................................41

Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play) .............................................................. 43

Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on USB Memory........................................ 44

Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites) ........................................................................... 45

Removing Songs from Favorites ................................................................................ 46

Playing a Music CD or Audio file....................................................................................... 47

Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File or Music CD....................................................49

Reducing the Playback Volume of Sounds in the Center (Center Cancel)........................49

Adding Variety to Your Performances................................................... 50

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano).......................................................... 50

Performing with a Variety of Tones..................................................................................... 51

Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects ...................................................................52

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) .........................................................................53

Applying Effects to the Sound............................................................................................54

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) .............................................................. 54

Adding Richness to the Sound (Chorus) ..................................................................... 54

Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance)........................................................ 55

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control) ...........................................56

Playing Two Sounds Layered Together (Dual) ......................................................................57

Playing Different Sounds in the Right and Left Hand (Split) ....................................................58

Practicing ............................................................................................ 60

Playing Along with Songs .................................................................................................60

Lowering the Volume of a Part You’re Learning (Melody Guide) ................................... 61

Changing the Volume Balance of the Accompaniment and Keyboard (Balance) ......................62

Adjusting the Tempo ........................................................................................................63

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute) ............................................................ 63

Using the Metronome ....................................................................................................... 64

Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing ................................................................................65

Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated Practice ............................................................. 67

Assigning a Marker in the Middle of a Measure (Resolution)........................................ 68

Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback (Transpose) ......................................... 69

Recording Your Performance................................................................ 70

Recording a New Song .................................................................................................... 71

Saving Recorded Performances to the Favorites ................................................................... 73

Recording Along with a Song............................................................................................ 74

Re-recording....................................................................................................................76

Erasing a Recorded Song .................................................................................................77

Erasing the Performance on Specific Tracks ...............................................................77

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups ...............................................................................77

Multitrack Recording on Five Tracks ................................................................................... 78

Saving the Performance ....................................................................... 79

Using External Memory ....................................................................................................79

Connecting an USB Memory....................................................................................79

Rotating the External Memory Connector Holder ........................................................79

Formatting Media (Format)................................................................................................ 80

Saving Songs .................................................................................................................. 81

Deleting Saved Songs ......................................................................................................84

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Contents

Copying Songs on USB memory to Favorites.......................................................................85

Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to USB memory..................................................... 86

Convenient Functions ........................................................................... 87

Functions that Can be Selected Using the [Menu/Lesson] Button ............................................ 87

Making the Settings ................................................................................................ 87

Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback (Transpose) ......................................... 87

Adjusting the Piano Sounds (Piano Designer)....................................................................... 87

Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid) ......................................................................... 87

Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According to the Force Used

to Play the Keys (Hammer Response).........................................................................87

Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning) ................................................................... 88

Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed (Damper Resonance)........... 88

Adjusting the Resonant Sounds when the Keys are Pressed (String Resonance) ............... 88

Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance)............................... 88

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) ................................................................88

Listening to a Piano Designer demo ..........................................................................88

Setting the Reference Pitch and Temperament (Tuning).......................................................... 89

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) ...................................................89

Changing the Tuning (Temperament).........................................................................89

Setting the Tonic (Key)............................................................................................. 89

Adjusting the Depth of the Effects (Effect) ............................................................................90

Changing the Brightness of the Sound/Making the Sound Expressive (Adjusting the sound) ...... 90

Giving the Sound More Spatial Depth (3D Sound Control)....................................................90

Adjusting the Depth of the Sound (Depth) ..................................................................90

Changing How Grand Space is Applied (3D Mode)...................................................91

Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File (Audio Volume) ......................................................... 91

Changing the Pedal Functions (Pedal)................................................................................. 91

Changing the Language Displayed in the Screen (Language) ................................................92

Selecting Images to be Shown on the Displays (User Image Display) ...................................... 92

To Delete a Saved Image.........................................................................................92

Playing the Demos ........................................................................................................... 93

Setting the Demo (Auto Demo)........................................................................................... 93

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign) ............ 93

Recording and Playing Back Performances of Specific Instruments (16 Track) ..........................94

Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs (Play Mode) ...................................... 96

Displaying the Lyrics (Lyrics) .............................................................................................. 96

Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones (Recommended Tone)...................................... 96

Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain)...................................................................................96

Formatting the User Memory (Initialize User Memory)........................................................... 97

Remembering the Settings Even when the Power is Turned Off (Memory Backup).....................97

Restoring the Original Default Settings (Factory Reset) ..........................................................98

Using the V-LINK Function ................................................................................................. 98

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) ...................................................................................... 98

Changing the Notation Screen Settings ..............................................................................99

Editing Songs (Song Edit)................................................................................................ 100

Undoing Edits (Undo)............................................................................................100

Copying Measures (Copy)..................................................................................... 101

Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize) ............................................................101

Deleting Measures (Delete) ....................................................................................102

Inserting Blank Measures (Insert).............................................................................102

Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose).................................................................. 102

Making Measures Blank (Erase) .............................................................................103

Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)...........................................................................103

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Contents

Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit)............................................................... 103

Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit) .....................................................104

Saving the Notation Data in BMP Format..........................................................................104

Connecting to Other Devices............................................................... 106

Connecting to Audio Equipment ......................................................................................106

Connecting Speakers to the HPi-6S and Outputting Sounds........................................ 106

Playing Sounds from Audio Equipment Through the HPi-6S ........................................ 106

Connecting to MIDI Devices ............................................................................................107

Playing the HPi-6S with a MIDI Sequencer/Recording the HPi-6S’s Performance Data

to a MIDI Sequencer ............................................................................................107

Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound Module by Playing the HPi-6S .......................... 107

Making MIDI-Related Settings.......................................................................................... 108

Selecting the Transmit Channel (Transmit Channel) ...................................................108

Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard (Local Control).................. 108

Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device (Composer Out)......................109

Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/Bank Select MSB/Bank Select LSB)109

Connecting a Computer.................................................................................................. 109

Making the Settings for the USB Driver ............................................................................. 110

Appendices

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 111

Error Message...............................................................................................................114

Tone List .......................................................................................................................115

Drum/SFX Set List .......................................................................................................... 117

Internal Song List ...........................................................................................................121

Songs for Visual Lesson ..................................................................................................122

Beginner’s Course ................................................................................................122

Repertoire Course.................................................................................................122

Challenge Course.................................................................................................122

Music Files That the HPi-6S Can Use ................................................................................123

The HPi-6S Allows You To Use the Following Music Files ...........................................123

About the HPi-6S Sound Generator.........................................................................123

MIDI Implementation Chart .............................................................................................124

Main Specifications .......................................................................................................125

Index............................................................................................................................ 127

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Before You Begin Playing

Setting Up for Performing

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Attaching the Music Rest

The music rest of the HPi-6S contains a liquid crystal display screen.

Use the following procedure, and handle the music rest with care.

1.

Secure the music rest in place by turning the included
screws (at two points).

When attaching the music rest, support it firmly with one hand to
make sure that you don’t drop it. Be careful, so you don’t get
your fingers pinched.

fig.MusicRest

View from Rear

Screw

Screw

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Using the Music Holders

You can use the holders to hold pages in place.

When not using the holders, leave them folded down.

fig.MusicHolders

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Connecting the Pedal Cord

1.

Insert the end of the pedal cord extending from the piano
stand to the Pedal connector located at the lower part of
the HPi-6S’s rear panel.

fig.PedalCord

Connect the LCD cord of the music rest to the LCD Out

2.

connector on the rear panel of the HPi-6S.

NOTE

fig.LCDCord-e

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

The power must be off when connecting the cable of the
music rest.

LCD Cord

Do not apply excessive force to the installed music rest.

Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music
rest.

Before moving the piano, be sure to remove the music rest to
prevent accidents.

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

Pedal Cord

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Connecting the Power Cord

1.

Make sure that the [Power] switch located at the left side
of the front panel is off (in the upward position).

Upward
position

OFF

2.

Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the left to
minimize the volume.

Lower

position

On

16

Connect the included power cord to the AC inlet located at

3.

the rear of the bottom panel.

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

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

4.

fig.ACCord-e

Power Cord

AC Outlet

Before You Begin Playing

Turning the Power On/Off

Once the connections have been completed (p. 16), turn on
power to your various devices in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning On the Power

Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the left to

1.

minimize the volume.

Press the [Power] switch.

2.

After the power comes on, the opening animation appears in the
screen within the music rest, followed by the Notation screen.

fig.Power-e

NOTE

■

Use only the included power cord.

Opening and Closing the Lid

Opening the Lid

1.

Use both hands to lift the lid lightly, and slide it away from
yourself.

fig.Lid

Closing the Lid

Pull the lid gently toward yourself, and lower it softly after

1.

it has been fully extended.

NOTE

Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when opening or
closing the lid. If small children will be using the HPi-6S,
adult supervision should be provided.

3.

Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume (refer to the
next section).

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.

Turning Off the Power

Turn the [Volume] knob all the way down.

1.

Press the [Power] switch.

2.

The screen display goes blank, and the power is turned off.

If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the
[Power] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 9).

NOTE

To prevent accidents, the lid must be closed when
transporting the piano.

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Before You Begin Playing

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Adjusting the Volume of the Sound

Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.

1.

Adjust the volume level as you play the keyboard and listen to the
sound.

fig.MasterVolume-e

Min

You can also adjust the headphone volume with the
[Volume] knob.

Max

Connecting Headphones

The HPi-6S has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This allows two
people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very
useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands.
Additionally, this allows you to play without having to worry about
bothering others around you, even at night.

If connecting only one pair of headphones, they can be connected to
either one of the headphone jacks.

fig.Headphones

Some Notes on Using Headphones

• To avoid damaging or severing the headphone cord, be sure to
handle the headphones by holding the phones themselves, and
grasping the plug and not the cord when pulling the headphone
plug.

• To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hearing, or
damage to the headphones, the headphones should not be used
at an excessively high volume. Listen at appropriate levels.

• The headphones may be damaged if the volume is too high when
they are plugged in. Connect the headphones only after turning
the volume down completely.

• Please use stereo headphones.

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Using the Headphone Hook

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on
the headphone hook at the lower left of the HPi-6S.

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Press and twist the headphone hook included with the HPi-

1.

6S into the hole in the bottom left of the HPi-6S (refer to the
figure below).

Connect the headphones to the Phones (headphones) jack

1.

on the left underside of the HPi-6S.

When you connect headphones, no sound will be output from the
speakers of the HPi-6S.

The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume] knob (p. 18)
of the HPi-6S.

Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the

2.

headphone hook.

fig.HeadphoneHook

Hole

Wing

nut

Headphone

Hook

Some Notes on Using Headphone Hook

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

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Before You Begin Playing

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen

You can adjust the brightness of the HPi-6S’s display.

1.

To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the [Contrast]
knob located at the back of the music rest.

fig.Contrast-e

Liquid Crystal Display Cover

Rear of the Music Rest

Some Notes on Using the LCD Screen

• Never remove the liquid crystal display cover at the back of the
music rest. By removing it you risk electrical shock and/or
malfunction.

• You may see vertical lines in the screen, but this is due to the
structure of a liquid crystal display, and does not indicate a
malfunction. By using the [Contrast] knob to adjust the contrast of
the screen, you can minimize these lines.

• The contrast of the screen may be affected by the temperature.

Using USB Memory/Floppy Disk

A song you’ve recorded on the HPi-6S can be saved by copying it to
separately sold USB memory (p. 85). You can also copy songs to a
floppy disk using a separately sold floppy disk drive.

You can also play back SMF music files or audio files (p. 44) saved
on USB memory or a floppy disk.

Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available from

NOTE

■

1.

fig.ConnectUSBMem.eps

Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other
USB device is used.

Connecting USB Memory

Connect the USB memory to the External Memory
connector.

Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in
place.

If you’re using new USB memory or floppy Disk, you’ll need
to initialize (format) it on the HPi-6S. For details, refer to
“Formatting Media (Format)” (p. 80).

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Installing the Floppy Disk Drive

Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure, using the mounting
holes on the HPi-6S’s bottom panel.

For details of the attachment, refer to the owner’s manual of
the floppy disk drive.

External Memory Connector

External Memory

Connector Holder

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Before You Begin Playing

Using CD

You can play back audio CDs and CD-ROMs containing saved SMF
music files.

You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES)
sold by Roland.

Precautions Concerning Use of the CD

• You cannot play back CD-R/RW discs to which audio tracks
have been added or CDs containing both audio tracks and data
(CD Extra).

• The HPi-6S is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that
conform the official standards-those that carry the “COMPACT
DISC DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.

• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that incorporate
copyright protection technology and other non-standard CDs
cannot be guaranteed.

• For more detailed information on audio discs featuring copyright
protection technology and other non-standard CDs, please
consult the disc vendor.

• You cannot save songs to CDs, and you cannot delete songs
recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you cannot format CDs.

A list of the CD drives that have been tested and found to be
compatible is available on the Roland website.

http://www.roland.com/

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Connecting a CD Drive

NOTE

1.

CD drives that draw their power from the USB connector
cannot be used.

External Memory Connector

External Memory

Connector Holder

Turn off the power to the HPi-6S and the CD drive to be
connected.

2.

Connect the USB cable included with the CD drive to the
External Memory connector on the HPi-6S.

3.

Turn on the power to the connected CD drive.

4.

Turn on the power to the HPi-6S.

NOTE

20

For information on how to perform the following CD-drive
operations, refer to the owner’s manual for the drive.

• Switching the power on and off

• Inserting and ejecting a CD

Memo

Panel Descriptions

21

Front Panel

22

1

23

Front Panel

1.

[Power] switch

Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 17).

2.

[Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume of the HPi-6S (p. 18).

If headphones are connected, this adjusts the headphone volume
(p. 18).

One Touch [ ] button

3.

Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 50).

[Reverb] button

4.

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 54).

2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

25

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9.

[Menu/Lesson] button

You can enjoy practices using the “DoReMi Course,” “Twin
Piano,” “Visual Lesson,” and other lesson functions (p. 32–
p. 40).

Here you can also enjoy the “Drums,” “SFX,” and “Game,” and
learn about instruments while having fun (p. 30).

Selects various performance-related functions (p. 87–p. 105,
p. 108–p. 110).

[ ] [ ] buttons

10.

Press the [ ] button to confirm the selections you’ve made using

the Cursor button (11) (p. 25).

The [ ] cancels the operation, or displays the notation screen.

5.

[Key Touch] button

Adjusts the touch of the keyboard (p. 53).

Tone buttons (Piano, E. Piano, Organ, Strings, Others)

6.

Select the type of sound (the tone group) that will be played from
the keyboard (p. 51).

7.

[ (Song)] button

Use this button to select internal songs or songs from USB
memory (p. 41–p. 48, p. 60, p. 71–p. 78).

8.

[ (Notation)] button

Displays the notation in the screen in the panel center (p. 26,
p. 27, p. 99).

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11.

12.

13.

Cursor button

Used to select the item that you want to set (p. 25).

Also used to select values in some screens.

Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons

Adjust the tempo (p. 63).

Simultaneously pressing the [Slow] and [Fast] buttons will restore
the basic tempo.

[ (Metronome)] button

Sounds the internal metronome (p. 64).

10 11 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Panel Descriptions

14.

[Count/Marker] button

This is used for setting the count (p. 65).

This allow you to add and move markers in the notation as well
as repeat playback of song segments simply and easily (p. 67).

15.

[ (Reset)] button

Resets the song playback-start location to the beginning of the
song.

[ (Play/Stop)] button

16.

This starts and stops playback and recording of songs.

[ (Rec)] button

17.

This lets you record your own performance into the HPi-6S (p.
70–p. 78).

18.

[ (Bwd)] button

Rewinds the song.

[ (Fwd)] button

19.

Fast-forwards the song.

Track buttons

20.

(R/Rhythm, 1/User, 2/Accomp, 3/Left, 4/Right)

Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 60,
p. 74, p. 76, p. 77, p. 78).

HPi-6S’s Bottom Panel (Front Side Left)

21.

USB (MIDI) connector

Used for connecting a computer to the HPi-6S using a USB cable
(p. 109).

22.

MIDI Out/In connector

An external MIDI device can be connected here to receive
performance data (p. 107).

23.

Phones jacks

A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 18).

HPi-6S’s Bottom Panel (Front Side Right)

External memory connector

24.

Here you can connect USB memory, a floppy disk drive, or a CD
drive, and play back stored songs (p. 41).

You can also use USB memory to save a song you’ve recorded
on the HPi-6S (p. 81).

By rotating the base you can neatly store the USB memory or USB
cable.

* Use USB memory available from Roland. Proper operation

cannot be guaranteed if other USB Memory products are used.

* CD drives that draw their power from the USB connector cannot

be used.

Input jacks

25.

Here you can connect a portable audio player or another
electronic musical instrument, and listen to the connected device
through the HPi-6S’s speakers (p. 106).

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Panel Descriptions

1

Rear Panel

Bottom Panel (Rear Side)

2 3 4 5

Rear Panel

1.

LCD Out connector

Connect the LCD cord of the music rest to this connector (p. 16).

HPi-6S’s Bottom Panel (Rear Side)

Input jacks

2.

These jacks can be connected to another sound generating
device or an audio device, so that the sound of that device will
be output from the HPi-6S’s speakers (p. 106).

Output jacks

3.

These jacks can be connected to your audio system to enjoy more
powerful sound. They can also be connected to a tape recorder
or similar device in order to record your performance on a
cassette tape (p. 106).

Pedal jack

4.

Connect the pedal cord of the stand to this jack (p. 16).

5.

AC Inlet

Connect the included power cord to this inlet (p. 16).

Music Rest

fig.MusicRestFront

6

fig.MusicRestRear

7

6.

Display

This displays notations for the internal songs and performances
recorded to the HPi-6S, in addition to a variety of settings.

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict

what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however,
that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the
system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see
in the display may not always match what appears in the
manual.

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[Contrast] knob

7.

This knob adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 19).

Basic Operation and the Main Screen

Basic Operation

The HPi-6S is operated mainly by pressing the button for the function you want to use, then using the

cursor button and [ ] [ ] buttons in the center of the front panel while viewing the screen.

Button

Cursor button

[ ] button

[ ] button

How It Is Used

Use the up, down, left, and right cursor button to select parameters. In screens

consisting of two or more pages, pressing the cursor left and right button
switches the screen displayed.

In the Settings screen, pressing the cursor up and down button changes the
settings.

Finalizes the selected parameter.

The assigned function in that screen is used.
Examples: <Audition>, <Enter>, etc.

Opens the advanced settings screen.
Examples: <Notation Menu>, <Maker>, etc.

Closes the screen that is currently open.

Displays the Notation screen.

Correspondence Between Screens and Buttons

The functions of the cursor button, the [ ] button, and the [ ] button may be indicated in the screen.

fig.buttons-e

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Basic Operation and the Main Screen

Basic Screen

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Notation Screen

fig.d-Score-1-e_50

The Notation screen, like the one shown to the right, is displayed when
you turn on the power to the HPi-6S.

You can display notations not only for the internal songs, but also for
SMF music files and performances recorded with the HPi-6S as well.

From any other screen, pressing the [ (Notation)] button will
display the Notation screen.

If you press the [ ] button while the Notation screen is displayed, the
display switches to the “Notation+Settings” screen. Pressing the [ ]

button once more while the “Notation+Settings” screen is displayed
opens the “Notation Menu” screen.

The Notation screen has five pages. The screens are switched in the

following manner each time the [ (Notation)] button is pressed.

fig.ScoreScreens.e

Notation Notation + Keyboard

Press

Press

Press

Notation (Enlarged) Notation (Enlarged) + Keyboard

Press

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Press

Notation + Settings

You can change the following settings in the “Notation+Settings” screen.

fig.ScoreOption2-e

Pedal

When <Replay> is selected, you can start and stop
playback of the song data by pressing the left pedal
(p. 91).
When <PageTurn> is selected, you can turn the
pages of the notation by pressing the pedals. Press
the center pedal to turn to the next page in the
notation, and press the left pedal to turn to the
previous page.
When <User> is selected, you can use the functions
assigned to the pedals (p. 91).
When <Piano> is selected, the pedal
settings best suited for piano
performances are chosen.
Left Pedal: Soft Pedal
Center Pedal: Sostenute Pedal
Right Pedal: Damper Pedal

Basic Operation and the Main Screen

Fingering

When playing back song data that
includes fingering numbers, the fingering
numbers will be displayed if you select
<On>. This is convenient when you want
to practice the correct fingering.
The fingers are numbered as follows:

1: thumb, 2: index finger, 3: middle
finger, 4: ring finger, 5: little finger.

* This item cannot be selected if there is
no fingering data.

Part

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

: Notation for both hands

: Right-hand notation only

: Left-hand notation only

: User part notation

(→ to change the part, see p. 99)

Lyrics

When playing back song data that contains
lyric data, the lyrics will be displayed if you
select <On>.
* This item cannot be selected if there is no
lyric data.

* If you have selected a part that contains no performance data, the notation will not show any notes. To change

the part that is displayed, refer to “Changing the Notation Screen Settings” (p. 99).

* The fingering numbers shown in the screen indicate one possible fingering.

Some Notes on the Notation Screen

Notation Menu

Press the [ ] button to open a
screen where you can choose
from a variety of options for the
notation screen (p. 99).

Chord

When playing back song data that contains chord data,
the chord name will be displayed if you select <On>.
* This item cannot be selected if there is no chord data.

• When you begin song playback, the notation screen will show . While this symbol is displayed,
performance data is being loaded from USB memory or internal memory. Thirty seconds or longer may be
required to load the data. Please wait.

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

• 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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Basic Operation and the Main Screen

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List Screen

fig.d-ToneSelect-e_50

This type of list screen will appear when you select songs, or tones.

In this screen, use the cursor button to select the desired item.

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Detailed Settings Screen

fig.d-PianoSetting1-e_50

Detailed settings for functions are made in a screen similar to this.

You can then change the value with the cursor button. An
explanation of the selected item is shown below the item. For some
items, an explanation of the values will also be displayed.

When you press the [ ] button, and you’ll then be returned to the
screen that was displayed prior to the current screen.

When “P. */*” appears at the upper right of the screen, it indicates
that there are other items on the previous or next page.

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Messages

fig.d-FactoryReset-e_50

Various messages will sometimes be displayed during operation.
These messages ask you to confirm an operation, inform you of the
results of an operation, or indicate an error when an operation
could not be performed.

For details on error messages that begin with “Error,” refer to p.

114.

When a message like that to the right appears, select an answer

with the cursor button, then press the [ ] button to enter your
selection. Pressing the [ ] button closes the screen that is currently
open.

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About the Pedals

The pedals have the following functions, and are used mainly for
piano performance.

fig.pedal-e

Basic Operation and the Main Screen

About the Adjuster

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

• Rotate the adjustor to lower it so that it is in firm contact with the
floor. If there is a gap between the pedals and the floor, the pedals
may be damaged. In particular when placing the instrument on
carpet, adjust this so that the pedals firmly contact the floor.

fig.adjuster-e

Soft Pedal

Damper Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper Pedal (right pedal)

Use this pedal to sustain the sound.

While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after you
take your fingers off the keys.

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

On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will allow the
remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the sounds that you
played from the keyboard, adding a rich resonance.

The HPi-6S simulates this damper resonance.

You can adjust the amount of damper resonance that occurs
when you press the damper pedal. Refer to “Adjusting
Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed (Damper
Resonance)” (p. 88).

Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)

This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were already
played when you pressed the pedal.

Adjuster

Soft Pedal (left pedal)

This pedal is used to make the sound softer.

When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the sound
will have a softer tone. 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.

The Sostenuto pedal and Soft pedal can be given functions
other than these. Refer to “Notation Screen” (p. 26) and
“Changing the Pedal Functions (Pedal)” (p. 91).

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Playing in a Wonderland of Sound

“Wonderland” allows children to experience a variety of sounds and internal songs with easy operation and
enjoyable animation.

1.

2.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

fig.d-Menu-e_50

Press the cursor button to select <Wonderland>, then press the [ ]
button.

After the opening screen is displayed, the “Wonderland” screen, like the one below,
appears in the display. The “Wonderland” screen has two pages. Press the cursor
left or right button one or more times to switch the screens.

fig.d-wonderland-e.eps_50

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3.

Press the cursor button to select the item you want to play, then press
the [ ] button.

You can do the following in Wonderland.

Item

Drums

Piano

Alphabet

SFX

Songs

Tones

Flash Card

Game

How It Is Used

Select a picture of a percussion instrument to hear the sound
of that instrument. Play the keyboard to play the selected
percussion instrument.

Learn how the piano is constructed.

Use the keyboard to become familiar with the alphabet.

Listen to a wide variety of sound effects.

Listen to the internal songs.

Select a picture of an instrument to hear the sound of that
instrument. Play the keyboard to play the selected
instrument.

In this game, you play the notes shown on the cards.

In this game, you try to the tone name, chords, and rhythms
that you hear.

4.

5.

Try playing as you view the screen.

When you have finished with Wonderland, press the [ ] button in the
“Wonderland” screen.

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Learning the Basics of Reading Music (DoReMi Course)

In the “DoReMi Course,” even those unable to read music can study the basics of reading music and the
keyboard through games and music.

1.

2.

3.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <DoReMi Course>, then press the [ ]
button.

The “DoReMi Course” screen appears.

fig.d-doremi-e_50

Press the cursor up and down button to select the item you want to
practice, then press the [ ] button.

You can do the following in DoReMi Course.

4.

5.

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Item

DoReMi
(Pitch Training)

Note and Rest
(Rhythm)

Fingering Number

Thumb Under

Now try learning how to read the notation, using the buttons as you view the
screen.

When you have finished with DoReMi Course, press the [ ] button in the
“DoReMi Course” screen.

Contents

Learn the key and note positions and the note names.

Learn the note and rest lengths.

While playing, learn the fingering numbers.

Familiarize yourself with the thumb-under technique for
smooth fingering in performances.

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DoReMi (Pitch Training)

fig.d-DoReMi-1-e_50

Remember the key and note positions and the note names.
Press the [ ] button to start the game.
In this game, questions will appear in the left side of the screen.

Answer the questions by playing the keys.
Pressing the [ ] button in the game screen prompts a description

of the key and note positions and the note names.

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Note and Rest (Rhythm)

fig.d-DoReMi-2-e_50

Remember the note and rest lengths.
Press the [ ] button to start the practice.
Play the song while paying attention to the note and rest lengths.
Selecting <Description> in the Menu screen and pressing the [ ]

button prompts a description of notes and rests.

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Fingering Number

fig.d-DoReMi-3-e_50

Memorize the fingerings as you play the song.
Press the [ ] button to start the practice.
Play the song according to the fingering given.
After finishing the practice, you can press the cursor button to

check the notes and fingerings in the notation, one note at a time.
Selecting <Description> in the Menu screen and pressing the [ ]

button prompts a description of fingers and fingerings.

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Thumb Under

fig.d-DoReMi-4-e_50

To perform with smooth finger movements, familiarize yourself with
the thumb-under technique.

Press the [ ] button to start the practice.
Play the song while paying attention to the fingering and how you

are crossing over your hands.
After finishing the practice, you can press the cursor button to

check the finger movements slowly, one note at a time.
Selecting <Description> in the Menu screen and pressing the [ ]

button prompts a description of the thumb-under technique.

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Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano)

You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers.
By dividing the keyboard into two sections, you can use the instrument as though it were two pianos.
Even when playing in tandem, its easy to see whether or not the two players’ performances are matching.

1.

2.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <Twin Piano>, then press the [ ]
button.

The Twin Piano function switches on.

fig.d-TwinPiano-e_50

After you’ve turned on the Twin
Piano function, you can press
the tone buttons to switch
sounds.

The following occurs with Twin Piano set to ON.

• The keyboard is divided into two sections which can be played with “Middle C”
placed at the center of each section.

• The right pedal now functions as the damper pedal for the right keyboard section,
and the left pedal functions as the damper pedal for the left keyboard section.

3.

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• The same tone (Superior Grd) is sounded by both sections.

• If the Split function or the Dual function was on when you turned Twin Piano on,
the Split function and the Dual function will be turned off.

• 3D Sound Control,

Try performing with two people, one person playing on the left side of the
keyboard and one on the right.

Damper Resonance

and Chorus will be off.

You can record performances
played using the Twin Piano
function.

→ “Recording a New Song” (p.

71)

Cancelling Twin Piano Function

Use the following procedures to cancel Twin Piano function.

Method 1: Press the One Touch [ ] button. →
Method 2: Cancel the “Split” function. →
Method 3: Change the “Pedal” function. →

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Taking a Lesson While Playing a Two-Person Game

p. 59

p. 50

p. 27

(Twin Piano Game)

The HPi-6S features an ear training game that makes use of the Twin Piano function.
You can enjoy games such as listening to notes played in the left part of the keyboard
and playing the same notes in the right side, or displaying notes played in the left part
of the keyboard on the screen and playing the same note in the right side, all while
getting real ear training practice.

Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions!

1.

2.

Press the [ ] button in the “Twin Piano” screen.

The “Twin Piano Game” screen appears.

fig.d-TwinPiano1-e_50

Press the cursor left or right button to select <Listen to Sounds> or
<Read Notations>, then press the [ ] button.

Game

Listen to
Sounds

Read
Notations

Lesson Format

After listening to the note for a key played by the player using the
left section of the keyboard, the player on the right plays the note
he or she thinks is the same.

* Several seconds after the player on the left poses the question,

the note played appears in the notation to provide a hint.

The player using the left section of the keyboard plays a note to
pose a question. That note is indicated in the notation.
The player on the right looks at the screen and then plays the note
he or she thinks is the same.

* The player on the left should continue holding down the key for

several seconds after presenting the question.

When <Read Notations> is
selected, no sounds are played
when the player on the left
presses the keys for the
question.

3.

4.

One person presses a key in the left part of the keyboard to present a
question.

The other person responds by pressing a key in the right part of the
keyboard.

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Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

You can choose one of two ways in which the sound will be produced.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor button to select <Twin Piano Mode>, then press the
[ ] button.

fig.d-TwinPiano1-e_50

Press the cursor up or down button to change the Twin Piano Mode
setting.

Setting

1

2

Explanation

Notes played in the keyboard’s right zone will be heard more
loudly from the right speaker than from the left speaker.
Conversely, notes played in the keyboard’s left zone will be
heard more loudly from the left speaker than from the right
speaker.

Notes played in the keyboard’s right zone will be heard only
from the right speaker. Notes played in the keyboard’s left zone
will be heard only from the left speaker.

NOTE

If you set Twin Piano mode to
“2,” reverb will no longer be
applied when you turn on Twin
Piano mode.

NOTE

For some sounds, the sound
may not be split even if you set
Twin Piano mode to “2.”

You can use the Memory
Backup function to store this
setting in internal memory (p.

97).

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Playing Songs Using the Lesson Functions (Visual Lesson)

You can enjoy your practices with the HPi-6S’s Lesson function (Visual Lesson).
Play along with the accompaniment, and your score appears in the display showing how well you played. In

addition, in the Check screen you can see the results shown as notation, allowing you to confirm just what you
played.

You can select the course and practice songs to match your current abilities. You can also supplement your stock
of practice songs with additional music files.

At this point, pressing [ ] advances you to the next screen, and pressing [ ] returns
the previous screen to the display.

Starting the Visual Lesson Function

When you want to perform with the tone changed, select the tone before starting Visual
Lesson.

1.

2.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <Visual Lesson>, then press the [ ]
button.

The “Visual Lesson” screen appears.

fig.d-VisualLesson-e_50

When changing tones, refer to
“Performing with a Variety of
Tones” (p. 51).

Selecting the Course

3.

Press the cursor left or right button to select the course you want to
practice, then press the [ ] button.

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Selecting the Song

4.

5.

Press the cursor button to select the song you want to practice.

fig.d-VisualLesson2-e_50

You can audition the sound by pressing the [ (Play/Stop)] button.
You can adjust the tempo by pressing the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons.
You can also play the metronome sound by pressing the [ (Metronome)] button.

Press the [ ] button.

A screen like the one below appears when you select the <Repertoire course>.

fig.VisualLesson-1-1-e

Part

This selects the part to be
practiced.

Setting: Both Hands,

Right Hand,
Left Hand

Tempo

This sets the tempo for
your practice.

Setting: Much Slower,

Slower,
A Little Slower,
Original Tempo

Start Measure

This sets the starting
measure.

End Measure

This sets the
ending measure.

Set the tempo and the part you want to practice, then press the [ ] button.

Playing along with the Song

6.

7.

After reading the message in the screen, press the [ ] button once more.

The song accompaniment begins.

Play along with the accompaniment.

When you have finished playing, your score appears in the display.

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If you stop playing before the
end of the song, the song
playback stops, and the screen
showing the graded result
appears.

Checking the Performance

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8.

Press the [ ] button.

The results of your performance is shown in the musical notation in the Check screen,
like that below.

fig.d-VisualLesson-2-e

Grayed Out

The proper note was not played.

? (Green)

A note not in the notation was played.

Button

Cursor button

Rhythm (Blue)

The timing of the accent
was off.

How It Is Used

You can switch the performance to be checked by pressing

the cursor up or down button. Pressing the cursor
down button when “Ref.” (reference) is selected switches the
performance to “You” (the results of your performance).

Pressing the cursor up button when “You” (the results
of your performance) is selected switches the performance
to “Ref.” (reference).

Pitch (Red)

The pitch was incorrect.

[ (Bwd)] button

[ (Fwd)] button

[ (Play/Stop)]
button

Displaying the Menus

9.

Press the [ ] button.

The following screen appears.

fig.d-VisualLesson5-e_50

You can check each note in the performance, one note at a

time, by pressing the cursor left or right button.

The notation is switched, going back one measure in the
notation each time the button is pressed.

The notation is switched, advancing one measure in the
notation each time the button is pressed.

You can use this to play back the performance selected with

the cursor button (“Ref.” [reference] or “You” [the
results of your performance]).

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10.

■

1.

Press the cursor button to select the menu, then press the [ ] button.

If you want to practice the same song again, select “Try Again.”
If you want to practice another song, select “Select Song.”
If you want to practice with another course, select “Select Course.”
If you are finished with Visual Lesson, select “Exit.”

Practicing with Internal Songs and Songs on USB Memory

Not only can you practice the songs prepared for use in Visual Lesson, you can also
practice other HPi-6S internal songs and songs saved on USB memory.

When practicing songs saved on USB memory, be sure to have the USB memory
connected to the HPi-6S’s External Memory connector first.

Select “Other Songs” in the “practice song selection” screen, then press the
[ ] button.

fig.d-VisualLesson6-e_50

When the “Repertoire course”
is selected, <Setting> appears
in the menu. If you want to
make settings for the tempo,
part to be played, or other
settings, select this <Setting>.

NOTE

You can’t use Visual Lesson
with a music CD or audio file.

NOTE

Depending on the data size of
the song, it may not play all the
way to the end when using
Visual Lesson. In such cases,

ou’ll need to reduce the data
size of the song by using the
functions described in “Editing
Songs” (p. 98). One solution
would be to extract the portion
that you want to practice.

The “song selection” screen appears.

2.

3.

4.

Press the cursor button to select the song, then press the [ ] button.

If you have selected the <Repertoire> course, set the tempo and the part you
want to practice, then press the [ ] button.

Play along with the accompaniment.

When you have finished playing, your score appears in the display.
Press the [ ] button to display the results of your performance in the notation.

NOTE

If you want to use a song on
USB memory with Visual
Lesson, use parts 3 and 4 to
record the parts you’ll be
practicing, and use part 2 and
parts 5--16 to record the
accompaniment.

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Listening to the Songs

You can listen to the internal songs, commercially available music files, songs you have
recorded yourself, and songs saved on USB memory (optional; sold separately).

Listening to the Internal Songs

The HPi-6S features a variety of internal songs. The internal songs are categorized into “Practice,”
“Masterpieces,” “Popular,” and “Kids” genres.

fig.panel-SongSelect-e

You can listen to songs from floppy disk by using a separately sold floppy disk drive. By using a commercially­available CD drive, you can listen to SMF data or VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) on a CD-ROM, or listen to
music CDs.

Selecting the Song

1.

Genre

Press the cursor
left or right button to
select the genre.
Selectable songs differ
for each genre.

Song List

Press the cursor
up or down button to
select the song.
The selection will be
highlighted in black.

2.

3.

Press the [ (Song)] button.

The “song selection” screen appears.

fig.SongSelect-e

Press the cursor left or right button to select the song genre.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the song you want to listen
to from the song list.

Song Name

The name of the currently selected song.

Genre
Selected

Genre Not
Selected

External Memory/
Disk/Music CD/CD

Selects songs in USB
memory, on floppy disks or
CD.
For details refer to p. 44,
p.45

Chords, fingerings, lyrics,
and audio in songs
containing such data are
displayed here.

Lyrics

Fingering Number

Chord

Audio

NOTE

The “External Memory” , “Disk”
,“CD“ or “Music CD“ genres
can be selected only when USB
memory, a floppy disk drive or
CD drive is connected to the
External Memory connector.
In this case, “Disk” is indicated
when a floppy disk drive is
connected; “External Memory”
is indicated when USB memory
is connected; “Music CD” or
“CD“ is indicated when CD
drive is connected.
In addition, the “Favorites”
genre can be selected only
when you have a song or songs
in the “Favorites.”

If you want to display the
notation, press the

[ (Notation)] button.

While the notation shows the
symbol, the song data is being
loaded.

Playing Back

4.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The [ (Play/Stop)] button’s indicator will light.
The song will begin playing.

When the “song selection”

screen is displayed, you can

start and stop playback of

songs by pressing the [ ]

button.

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Stopping Playback

5.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The [ (Play/Stop)] button’s indicator goes off, and playback of the song stops.
Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song.
Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song.

You can check the notes of all of the internal songs in the Notation screen.
They also have orchestral accompaniments, so you can play along with the

accompaniment, or adjust the tempo to the desired speed for easier practice.

→ “Playing Along with Songs” (p. 60)

→ “Adjusting the Tempo” (p. 63)

You can save songs currently being practiced and other songs you like simply
and easily by registering them to the “Favorites.” You can also play back SMF
music files saved on external memory (USB memory, floppy disks; separately
available) connected to the External Memory connector.

→ “Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)” (p. 45)

→ “Internal Song List” (p. 121)

→ “Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on USB Memory” (p.

44)

If a screen like the following is
displayed

If you select a different song after already
having recorded, edited (p. 100), or changed
the settings (p. 94) for a song, the following
message appears.

If you want to erase the song, use the

cursor button to select <OK>, then press

the [ ] button. If you do not want to delete the
song, select <Cancel>, then save the song to
USB memory or to the “Favorites.”

→

“Saving Songs” (p. 81)

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Playing Songs Consecutively (All Song Play)

You can play back the internal songs and songs in USB memory continuously.

fig.panel-AllSong-e

Listening to the Songs

1.

2.

Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ (Play/Stop)]
button.

fig.d-AllSongPlay-e_50

Press the cursor up or down button to change the setting.

Setting

Random Play

Practice

Masterpieces

Popular

Explanation

Songs in all genres are played back in random order.

All internal songs in the selected genre are played back.

Kids Song

Favorites

External Memory

3.

Press the [ ] button.

All songs in the selected genre are played back continuously.
When all selected songs have been played, playback will return to the first song and

resume.
If no operations are performed for dozens of seconds, <Random Play> will start
automatically.

Stopping Playback

1.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

Playback will stop.

All songs registered in the “Favorites” are played back.

Songs stored to the USB memory, floppy disk or CD
connected to the External Memory connector are played
back.

If you want to play back songs

stored to optional external

memory (USB memory, floppy

disks or CD), select <External

Memory>, <Disk>, <CD> or

<Music CD>.

NOTE

When playing back all songs

on external memory, you

cannot play back songs

contained inside folders. If any

songs that you want to play are

inside any folders, move those

songs outside their folders.

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Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on USB Memory

This procedure is used to play back commercially available music files and songs saved on optional USB memory and floppy
disks connected to the External Memory connector. You can also play the keyboard along with the song playback.

1.

Connect the optional USB memory or floppy disks drive to the External
Memory connector.

If playing back commercially available music files or songs saved on a floppy disk,
insert the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.

Selecting the Song

2.

3.

4.

Press the [ (Song)] button.

Press the cursor left or right button to select <External Memory> ,
<Disk>, <CD> or <Music CD> as the genre.

fig.SongSelectSMF-e

Genre

Press the cursor left or right
button to select <External Memory>,
<Disk>, <CD> or <Music CD>.

Song Name

The name of the currently selected
song.

Song List

The selection will be highlighted in
black.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the song you want to play
back.

Playing Back

For more on connecting USB

memory or floppy disk drives,

refer to “Connecting USB

Memory” (p. 19) and

“Installing the Floppy Disk

Drive” (p. 19).

If you want to display the

notation, press the

[ (Notation)] button. The

measure number in the screen

will be highlighted while the

music file is being loaded.

Please wait.

5.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The song will begin playing.

Stopping Playback

6.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button once more.

When Selecting Songs in Folders

1. In the “song selection” screen, press the
select the folder containing the song you want to play back.

2. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] or [ ] button.

After a moment, a list of songs in the folder is displayed.

3. Press the
back.

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cursor button to

cursor button to select the song you want to play

For more on how to use the
notation screen, refer to p. 26.

To Leave a Folder

1. Press the

to select (Up).

2. Press the [ (Play/

Stop)] or [ ] button.

cursor button

Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)

You can register songs you are currently practicing or enjoy playing to “Favorites,” allowing you to select these
songs easily.

fig.panel-RegistFav-e

What are the “Favorites?”

This is the area of memory where you can save copies of performances
recorded with the HPi-6S, songs stored in the USB memory connected to the HPi­6S’s External Memory connector, and other songs. By registering songs to the
“Favorites,” you can then select the registered songs easily by selecting
“Favorites” as the genre in the “song selection” screen.

Since songs registered to the “Favorites” are not deleted when you turn off the
HPi-6S’s power, you will find it convenient to register the songs you often listen
to here in the “Favorites.”

Listening to the Songs

1.

2.

3.

4.

Press the [ (Song)] button.

The “song selection” screen appears.

fig.d-SongSelect-e_50

Press the cursor left or right button to select the song genre.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the song you want to
register.

Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ ] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.d-RegistFavorites-e_50

NOTE

You cannot register audio files
to the Favorites.

NOTE

When you have selected a
song registered to the
“Favorites” genre, holding

down the [ (Song)] button

and pressing the [ ] button
displays the “song deletion”
screen.
If you do not want to delete the

song, use the cursor button
to select <Cancel> and then

press the [ ] button.

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Listening to the Songs

5.

■

1.

2.

Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [ ] button.

The selected song is registered to “Favorites.”
Now you can select the registered song by selecting “Favorites” for the genre in the

“Song Selection” screen.

Removing Songs from Favorites

Press the [ (Song)] button.

The “song selection” screen appears.

In the “song selection” screen, press the cursor left or right button to
select <Favorites>.

fig.d-SongSelectFav-e_50

NOTE

Never turn off the power while
the display indicates

“Executing....”

NOTE

You can register up to a
maximum of 200 songs in the
“Favorites.” However, if there is
insufficient memory remaining,
the message “Error: 11” (p.

114) will appear even with
fewer than 200 songs, and you
will not be able to continue
registering more songs.

NOTE

You cannot select “Favorites”
as the song genre without any
songs being registered to the
“Favorites.”

3.

4.

5.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the song you want to
remove from “Favorites.”

Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ ] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.d-DelFavoriteSong-e_50

Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [ ]
button.

The selected song is removed from the “Favorites.”

NOTE

Never turn off the power while
the display indicates

“Executing....”

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Playing a Music CD or Audio File

You can connect a commercially available CD drive and play back a music CD. You can also play back audio
files from USB memory.

fig.panel-RegistFav-e

Listening to the Songs

1.

Connect your separately purchased USB memory or commercially available
CD drive to the external memory connector.

If you want to play back a music CD, insert the CD in your CD drive.

Selecting the Song

2.

3.

Press the [ (Song)] button.

Use the left/right cursor buttons to select either <External memory>,
<Disk>, <CD> or <Music CD> as the Genre.

fig.SongSelectSMF-e

Genre

Press the cursor left or right
button to select <External Memory>,
<Disk>, <CD> or <Music CD>.

Song Name

The name of the currently selected
song.

Song List

The selection will be highlighted in
black.

For more on connecting USB
memory, refer to “Connecting
USB Memory” (p. 19).

4.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the song you want to play
back.

When Selecting Songs in Folders

1. In the “song selection” screen, press the

cursor button to

select the folder containing the song you want to play back.

2. Press the [ (Play/Stop)] or [ ] button.

After a moment, a list of songs in the folder is displayed.

3. Press the

cursor button to select the song you want to play

back.

To Leave a Folder

1. Press the

to select (Up).

2. Press the [ (Play/

Stop)] or [ ] button.

cursor button

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Listening to the Songs

Playing Back

4.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The song will begin playing.

Stopping Playback

5.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button once more.

About Audio Files

Audio files of the following format can be played

• File extension is “.wav”

• 16-bit linear

• 44.1 kHz sampling rate

The following functions cannot be used for audio file playback.

• 3D Sound Control (p. 90)

• Reverb (p. 54)

NOTE

This instrument is incapable of
displaying the notation for the
songs on a music CD.

NOTE

You cannot register audio files
to the Favorites.

• Tempo change (p. 63)

• Save to internal memory (p. 81)

• Recording (p. 70)

• Play back (mute) individual parts (p. 94)

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Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File or Music CD

You can adjust the playback volume of an audio file or music CD.

Listening to the Songs

1.

2.

3.

4.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor button to select <Audio Volume>, then press the [ ]
button.

Use the cursor buttons to adjust the volume of the audio file or Music
CD.

Setting

0–127

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Reducing the Playback Volume of Sounds in the Center (Center Cancel)

When playing a music CD or audio file, you can reduce the playback volume of
sounds that are located in the center (such as vocals or melody instruments).

1.

2.

Turning off the center cancel function

1.

Play back the audio file or music CD (p. 47).

Press the track [4/Right] button so its indication is turned off.

The volume of the melody or vocal will be reduced.

Press the track [4/Right] button so it’s lit.

NOTE

For some songs, the sounds in
the center may not be entirely
eliminated.

NOTE

With some songs, the vocals
may not be eliminated
completely.

NOTE

The Center Cancel setting will
be cancelled when you select
another song.

NOTE

If you use Center Cancel when
3D Sound Control (p. 90) is on,
3D Sound Control will be
turned off.

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Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One Touch Piano)

You can create the optimal settings for a piano performance with the press of a single button.

1.

Press the One Touch [ ] button.

The Tone [Piano] button’s indicator will light.
A screen stating that the optimal settings for piano performances have been selected

is displayed for several seconds, followed by a “Notation screen” like the following.

fig.d-OTP-e.eps

When you press the One Touch [ ] button, the HPi-6S will switch to the
following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.

• If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower sections (Split

Performance → p. 58), the keyboard returns to a single section. When the
sounds are layered (Dual Performance → p. 57), the layered sound is
cancelled, and sounds are played using the piano tone.

• Pedal functions are as follows: the left pedal functions as the soft pedal, the

center pedal functions as a sostenuto pedal, and the right pedal functions as
a damper pedal.
If any other functions are assigned to the left and center pedals, these
functions are cancelled.

• The “Superior Grd” sound is automatically selected.

• Reverb depth is set to “4.”

• The chorus function is turned off.

The notation for the currently
selected song is displayed in
the screen.

When the one touch piano
screen is displayed, you can

press the [ ] button to access
the Piano Designer screen (p.
p. 87).

Since this instrument faithfully
reproduces real acoustic piano
action and response, keys
played in the top one-and-one­half-octave range continue to
resonate, regardless of the
damper pedal action, and the
tone in this range is audibly
different. The Transpose setting
(p. 69) can also be used to
change the range that is
unaffected by the damper
pedal.

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Performing with a Variety of Tones

The HPi-6S contains 460 and more different tones.
The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.

Adding Variety to Your Performances

1.

2.

Tone Group:

Piano, E. Piano, Organ, Strings, Others

Press any one of the Tone buttons to select a tone group.

When you press a Tone button, the button’s indicator will light. The “tone selection”
screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select the tone to perform with.

fig.

Tone List

The background of the currently selected tone turns orange.

Tone Group

The “tone selection” screen consists of multiple pages. When you press the
cursor button to switch tones, the screen switches automatically.

The next time you press this Tone button, the tone you finalized here will be heard.

→

“Tone List” (p. 115)

Tones indicated by “ ” is called an “EX Tone.” These tones are especially
recommended.

Sounds for which “ ” is indicated are 88-key multi-sampled piano sounds.
Sounds for which a red indication is shown will additionally

produce a key-off sound.
What “Key Off Sound” does is recreate the tonal changes produced when the

fingers are released from the keys.
When the “tone selection” screen is displayed, you can listen to a phrase that

uses the selected tone by pressing the [ ] button. The phrase is played to the
end and then stops automatically. Pressing the [ ] button while the phrase is
still playing stops the phrase.

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Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects

You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects like sirens and animal sounds.

1.

2.

Press the Tone [Others] button.

Use the cursor button to select a rhythm set such as <DR STANDARD>
or <SOUND EFFECT> (SFX set).

Drum set names are indicated by initial “DR.”
Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound.

fig.d-ToneDrum-e

The combination of sounds
assigned to the keyboard varies
according to the drum set. For
the sounds that are assigned to
each key of a drum set or
sound effect set, refer to
“Drum/SFX Set List” (p. 117).

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Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.
You can adjust the keyboard touch as appropriate for the playing strength of the person who is performing.

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1.

Press the [Key Touch] button.

Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the button’s indicator changes color while
the touch is switched.

fig.d-keytouch-e

Indicator

Lit
(Orange)

Lit (Green)

Lit (Green)

Setting Explanation

Fixed

Super Light

Light

Sounds at a fixed volume, regardless of your
keyboard playing strength.

This setting produces the lightest keyboard touch.

Fortissimo (ff) can be produced by playing less
strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel
lighter. This setting makes it easier for children,
whose hands have less strength.

While the “Key Touch” screen
is being displayed, you can
also change the key touch by

pressing the
down button.

cursor up or

Off

Lit
(Red)

Lit
(Red)

Medium

Heavy

Super
Heavy

This allows you to play using the most natural touch.
This setting is closest to the response of an acoustic
piano.

Fortissimo (ff) cannot be produced unless you play
more strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel
heavier. This setting allows you to add more
expression when playing dynamically.

This setting produces the heaviest keyboard touch.

You can adjust the keyboard
touch sensitivity in the Piano
Designer screen (p. 87).

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Applying Effects to the Sound

■

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant reverberation, making it
sound as though you were performing in a concert hall.

fig.d-Effect2-e

1.

Press the [Reverb] button.

The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect will be applied to the sound.
To cancel the reverb effect, press the [Reverb] button, getting its indicator to go dark.

NOTE

It is not possible to memorize
the reverb effect setting for
each tone.

The depth of the reverb effect
can be adjusted. Refer to
“Adjusting the Depth of the
Effects (Effect)” (p. 90).

■

Adding Richness to the Sound (Chorus)

By applying the chorus effect you can make the sound richer and more spacious.
You can turn the chorus effect on and off for each tone individually.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor button to select <Effect>, then press the [ ] button.

Press the cursor right button to select <Chorus>.

fig.d-Effect2-e

You can change the amount of
reverb applied by holding
down the [Reverb] button and

pressing the
down button.

NOTE

Reverb will not be applied if
Twin Piano is turned on with
Twin Piano Mode “2” selected.

cursor up or

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5.

6.

■

1.

2.

Press the cursor up or down button to adjust the amount of chorus
applied.

Setting

Off

1–10

Press the [ ] button to close the “Effect” screen.

Explanation

No chorus effect is applied.

The chorus effect is applied.
The effect deepens as the value is increased.

Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance)

You can adjust the brightness of the sound.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

The chorus setting can be
memorized for each tone.
Turning off the power restores
the original settings.
You can also use the Memory
Backup function to save the
chorus settings even when the
power is turned off(p. 97).

3.

4.

5.

Press the cursor button to select <Tone Control>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor left button to select <Brilliance>.

fig.d-SoundAdjust-e

Press the cursor up or down button to change the brightness setting.

Setting

-10–0–10

“0” is the standard brightness.
Values below 0 will produce a more mellow sound. Values above 0 will make the

sound brighter.

6.

Press the [ ] button to close the “Tone Control” screen.

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■

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control)

You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor button to select <Tone Control>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor right button to select <Dynamics>.

fig.d-SoundAdjust-e

You can use the Memory
Backup function to store this
setting in internal memory (p.

97).

NOTE

For some sounds, this may
cause distortion.

5.

6.

Press the cursor up or down button to change the dynamics setting.

Setting

Off

Sharp

Clear

Power

Explanation

The Dynamics sound control function is switched off.

Creates a sound with boosted bass and treble.

Creates a clear distinct sound in lower frequency.

Creates a sound with boosted bass.

Press the [ ] button to close the “Tone Control” screen.

NOTE

Dynamics does not affect the
sound from the Input jack or the
sound of external devices
connected to the MIDI Out
connector.

NOTE

If you use Dynamics Sound
Control when 3D Sound
Control (p. 90) is on, 3D Sound
Control will be turned off.

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Playing Two Sounds Layered Together (Dual)

Simultaneously playing two sounds when one key is pressed is called “Dual Performance.”

1.

Simultaneously press two of the Tone buttons.

Both of the button indicators will light. Of the two buttons, the sound of the left button
will be “Tone 1,” and the sound of the right button will be “Tone 2.”

Tone 1

Displays the tone name
for the left Tone button
that is selected.

Changing the Tone

1.

Press the cursor left or right button to select “Tone 1” or “Tone 2.”

Tone 2

Displays the tone name
for the right Tone button
that is selected.

Dual Balance

Displays the volume
ratio of the two selected
tones.

NOTE

You can’t use Dual Performance
if the Twin Piano function is on.

2.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the tone.

When the tone names of “Tone 1” or “Tone 2” are highlighted, you can press the
Cursor button to select tones within the same tone group.

Adjusting the Volume Balance (Dual Balance)

You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual
performance.

1.

2.

Press the cursor left or right button to select “Dual Balance.”

Press the cursor up or down button to adjust the dual balance.

The volume balance changes.

Cancelling Dual Performance

1.

Press any tone button.

Now you’ll hear only the sound of the button you pressed.

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Playing Different Sounds in the Right and Left Hand (Split)

Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split
Performance.” The boundary key is called the “Split Point.”

fig.splitpoint-e

Split Point

(set to F 3, when the power is turned on.)

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

Left-hand Tone Right-hand Tone

The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area.

1.

2.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <Split>, then press the [ ] button.

Split performance is enabled. The tone selected before the performance is set as the
“Right-hand Tone”, the “Left-hand Tone” is selected automatically.
The following screen appears.

Left-hand Tone

Displays the name of
the tone selected for
the left-hand
keyboard area.

…

Right-hand Tone

Displays the name of the
tone selected for the
right-hand keyboard
area.

Split Point

Displays the key
between the right-hand
and left-hand keyboard
areas.

NOTE

You can’t use Split performance
if the Twin Piano function is on.

Changing Tones

1.

2.

Press the cursor left or right button to select <Left-hand Tone> or
<Right-hand Tone>.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the tone.

When the tone names of <Left-hand Tone> or <Right-hand Tone> are highlighted, you
can press the cursor button to select tones within the same tone group.

Changing the Split Point

1.

Press the cursor left or right button to select the keyboard layout (split
point).

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When switching tone groups, if
<Right-hand Tone> or <Left­hand Tone> is selected, press a
tone button.

You can use the cursor
button to select tones within the
selected tone group.
After changing the tone,
pressing the [ ] button returns
the “Split” screen to the
display.

Adding Variety to Your Performances

2.

Press the cursor up or down button.

The Split Point is changed.
You can change the split point within the range of B1 through B6.

Cancelling the Split Performance

When the Split Performance is set to On, the mark at the <Split> in the Menu screen
icon turns red. Use the following procedure to cancel the split.

1.

Press the cursor button to select <Split> on the Menu screen, then press
the [ ] button.

The red mark at the <Split> icon in the Menu screen turns gray.

Enabling Split Performance When Dual Performance is Already
Enabled

By enabling Split Performance while the HPi-6S is already in Dual Performance mode,
you can then split the keyboard into left and right sections, while also having two tones
play in the right side.

1.

Simultaneously press two tone buttons to switch to Dual Performance.

This is set to “F#3” when the
power is turned on.

2.

3.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

Press the cursor button to select <Split>, then press the [ ] button.

Split is now enabled.
In addition, Dual performance is enabled in the right-hand side of the keyboard.

Left-hand Tone

Displays the tone name
in the left-hand area.

Split Point

Displays the boundary
key.

Dual Balance

This shows the relative balance in
volume between the two tones
selected for the right-hand side.

To Switch From Split to Dual Performance

Tone 1

Displays the name of Tone 1
of the Dual performance in
the right-hand area.

Tone 2

Displays the name of Tone 2
of the Dual performance in
the right-hand area.

1.

2.

Set the HPi-6S to Split Performance (p. 58).

After pressing the cursor button to select the right-hand tone, press two
tone buttons.

Split Performance is enabled. In addition, Dual Performance is enabled in the right­hand part.

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y

y

Playing Along with Songs

You can play along with a music data stored internally in the HPi-6S, on USB memory or on CD--ROM.
You can mute the sound of the part you want to play, and play that part yourself. This makes it easy to practice
hands separately. For example, you can follow along with your right hand while you listen to that same right­hand part be played, or you can practice the right-hand part while the left-hand part plays.
You can check the notes in internal songs and songs stored to USB memory in the Notation screen.

fig.panel-Rec5trk-e

A music file for piano lessons may be assigned to the five Track buttons as shown
below.

fig.5trackButton-e

Drums/

SFX

By using these Track buttons, you can mute the sound of specific parts. This is referred
to as “mute.”

Accompaniment

Part

Left-hand

Part

Right-hand

Part

Preparing to Play

1.

2.

3.

Select the song you want to play.

→

“Listening to the Internal Songs” (p. 41)

→

“Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on USB Memory” (p. 44)

Press the track button for the performance part you want to practice; the
button’s indicator goes off.

The indicators of the buttons you pressed will go dark, and the selected track will not
be heard.

To cancel muting, press the same track button once again to make the indicator light.

Press the [ (Notation)] button.

The Notation screen appears. While the screen shows the symbol, the song data
is being loaded.

For more on music files, refer to
“Music Files That the HPi-6S
Can Use” (p. 123).

If a single Track button includes
more than one instrument and

ou want to mute just one of
those instruments, take a look at
“Preventing a Part from Playing
(Mute)” (p. 95).

When a single Part is not
played, it is called “Minus
One.” Using Minus One, you
can mute out a particular
instrument and play the part

ourself.

When playing back SMF music
files for Roland Piano Digital
series instruments, and the [3/
Left] button and [4/Right]
button do not correctly control
the left/right-hand
performances, please change
the “Track Assign” settings.
Please refer to “Changing the
Parts Assigned to the Track
Buttons During SMF Playback
(Track Assign)” (p. 93).

Playing back

4.

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Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The button’s indicator will light.
The song will begin playing. Go ahead and play along with the song.

You can press the Tempo
[Slow] [Fast] buttons to adjust
the tempo to your liking.

Stopping the song

Practicing

5.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The indicator for the [ (Play/Stop)] button goes out, and playback of the song
stops.

Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song.
Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song.

If a screen like the following is displayed

If you select a different song after already
having recorded, edited (p. 100), or changed
the settings (p. 95) for a song, the following
message appears. If you want to erase the
song, select <OK>. If you do not want to delete
the song, select <Cancel>, then save the song
to USB Memory or to the “Favorites.”

→

“Saving Songs” (p. 81)

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Lowering the Volume of a Part You’re Learning (Melody Guide)

When playing back an internal song or SMF music file, you can have the part you
intend to perform be played at a reduced volume.

Until you’ve learned a part you want to play, you can have that part be played at a
reduced volume while you practice it. Once you’ve learned the part, you can press the
track button to mute it completely, and play it yourself.

1.

2.

Hold down the track button until the Mute Volume screen appears.

Press use the cursor buttons to adjust the volume of the part.

The volume of the part can be adjusted within the 0–80 range.

NOTE

The Melody Guide function
does not work for a music CD
or audio file.

NOTE

When you turn off the power,
the part volume will return to
“0.”

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Changing the Volume Balance of the Accompaniment and Keyboard (Balance)

You can change the volume balance between the sounds from the song being played and the sounds from keyboard.

1.

2.

3.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

Press the cursor button to select <Balance>, then press the [ ] button.

fig.d-Balance-e_50

Press the cursor left or right button to adjust he volume balance
between accompaniment and keyboard.

Setting

Pressing the
sets the <Keyboard> side

cursor right button

Explanation

The volume of the song and
accompaniment sounds decreases.

Pressing the
sets the <Accomp> side

cursor left button

The volume of the keyboard sounds
decreases.

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Adjusting the Tempo

This changes the song tempo.
If songs seem difficult to play at their original speed, you may find it helpful to first practice with the tempo

slowed down. Then, after becoming more familiar with the song, you can practice it at a gradually faster tempo.
Changing the tempo has no effect on the pitch of the notes. Additionally you can change the tempo even when

the song is in progress.

fig.panel-Tempo-e

Practicing

1.

■

1.

2.

Press the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to adjust the tempo.

The tempo can be adjusted in a range of =10–500.

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)

The tempo in some songs may change, speeding up or slowing down, when the song
is in progress.

If a song has tempo changes, it helps to practice the song first at a steady tempo.
Overriding tempo changes is called “Tempo Mute.”

Press the [ (Metronome)] button.

The “Metronome” screen appears.

Press the [ ] button.

Tempo mute is enabled.
When tempo mute is in effect, the tempo display appears in reverse video.

fig.d-TempoMute-e_50

NOTE

You cannot change the tempos
for Audio files and Music CDs.

You can also enable Tempo
Mute by holding down
[ (Play/Stop)] button and
pressing either the Tempo
[Slow] or [Fast] button.

When you play back the song, it will play at a constant tempo.
To cancel Tempo Mute, press the [ (Metronome)] button again to display the

“Metronome” screen, then press the [ ] button.
Tempo Mute will also be cancelled when you select a different song.

You can also cancel Tempo
Mute when the function is
enabled by holding down
[ (Play/Stop)] button and
pressing either the Tempo
[Slow] or [Fast] button.

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Using the Metronome

The HPi-6S contains a versatile metronome function.
While a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the corresponding tempo and time signature (Beat).

fig.panel-Metronome-e

1.

Press the [ (Metronome)] button.

The button’s indicator will blink according to the time signature (Beat), and the
metronome will sound.

To stop the metronome, press the [ (Metronome)] button, getting its indicator to go
dark.

fig.Metronome-e

Sound

Specifies the metronome sound.

Pattern

Specifies the timing interval of the
metronome’s weak beats.

Beat LED

Sets the [ (Metronome)] button’s
indicator on or off.

Beat

Sets the beat.

Volume

Sets the metronome volume.

You can set Tempo Mute by
pressing the [ ] button when

the “Metronome” screen is
displayed (p. 63).

2.

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Press the cursor left or right button to select the setting you want to
make.

Item

Volume

Beat

Setting

Choosing sets the volume to the lowest level, and choosing

sets it to the highest level.

Choosing to silence the metronome sound.

2/2, 0/4 (Only weak beats will be sounded), 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4,
6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

* It is not possible to change the “Beat” setting while a song is

playing.

Practicing

Item

Sound

Pattern

Beat LED

Setting

Click, Electronic,

Voice (Japanese) (“1,” “2,” “3” in Japanese),

Voice (English) (“1,” “2,” “3” in English),

Animal, Wood Block,

Triangle & Castanets, Hand Claps

,

(dotted half note), (half note),

(dotted quarter note), (quarter note),

(dotted eighth note), (eighth note),

(sixteenth note),

Double (note added to back beat of the first beat),

Triple (added notes sound the first beat as a triplet),

Shuffle (notes added to create a shuffle)

On

(The [ (Metronome)] button’s indicator flashes in time with the

beat.),

Off

(Dark)

3.

Press the cursor up or down button to change the value.

Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing

“Count-in” means to sound a count before song playback begins.
“Countdown” means to sound a count after the end of the song introduction (before you begin playing the keyboard).
If you will be playing along with a song, sounding a count will make it easier to match the timing of your

performance to the song.

fig.panel-CountMark-e

1.

Press the [Count/Marker] button.

The “Count” screen appears. The “Count” screen has two pages.

fig.d-Count-e_50

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Practicing

2.

Item

Count Mode

Countdown
Sound

Countdown
Track

Count In
Sound

Count In
Measure

Press the cursor left or right button to select the setting you want to
make.

Setting

Specifies what type of count will
be added.

Specifies the count-down sound.

Specifies the track or part that
will determine the beginning of
the performance when adding a
countdown.

Specifies the count-in sound.

Specifies the length (number of
measures) of the count-in.

Count In

performance),
only before you begin playing),

In/down

countdown)

Voice (Japanese), Voice (English)

Left & Right Track

hand parts of a piano song),
(Left-hand part of a piano song),

Track
Part 1–16

Stick, Click, Electronic,
Voice (Japanese), Voice (English),
Wood Block, Triangle & Castanets,
Hand Clap, Animal

1, 2

(add a count before the

Countdown

(add both a count-in and a

(Right-hand and left-

(Right-hand part of a piano song),

(add a count

Count

Left Track

Right

Count In
Repeat

3.

When <Repeat> is turned on in
the “Marker” screen (p. 67), this
specifies whether the count-in
will sound each time the range
between the markers is
repeated, or only the first time.

First time, Each time

Press the cursor up or down button to change the value.

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Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated Practice

You can add markers within a song so that you can move to a marked measure, or play back repeatedly
between two markers.

fig.panel-Repeat-e

Before you begin, select the song in which you want to assign markers (p. 41, p. 44).

Accessing the Marker Screen

1.

Press the [Count/Marker] button to display the “Count” screen.

Practicing

You cannot place markers in
audio files and in Music CDs.

2.

Press the [ ] button.

The “Marker” screen appears.

fig.Marker-e

Marker A

Indicates the measure number at
which marker A was assigned.

Marker B

Indicates the measure number
at which marker B was
assigned.

Repeat

If this is “On,” playback will
repeat between markers.

Moving to the Location at which You Want to Assign a Marker

3.

Use the [ (Bwd)] [ (Fwd)] buttons to move to the measure at which
you want to assign a marker.

NOTE

It is not possible to assign
marker B at the same location
or earlier than marker A.

Assigning a Marker

4.

Press the cursor left or right button to add a marker.

Press the cursor left button to set Marker A; press the cursor right button to
set Marker B.

The screen will indicate the number of the measure at which the marker was assigned.

Markers can also be assigned
in units of beats rather than
measures. Refer to “Assigning a
Marker in the Middle of a
Measure (Resolution)” (p. 68).

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Practicing

Moving an Assigned Marker

After adding markers to a song, you can then move to the location where Marker A is

set by holding down the cursor left button and pressing either the
[ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button.

To adjust the location of marker B, hold down the cursor right button and press
the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd) button.

Moving to the Location of an Assigned Marker

After assigning a marker in the song, press either cursor left or right button to
move (jump) to the location of the marker.

Playing Repeatedly between Markers

After assigning both markers A and B, press the cursor down button to turn
<Repeat> to “On.”
When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, playback will repeat between the
markers.

Deleting a Marker You’ve Assigned

Hold down the [ ] button, and press the cursor left button to delete marker A,

or press the cursor right button to delete marker B.

■

Assigning a Marker in the Middle of a Measure (Resolution)

A marker can be assigned in the middle (at the beginning of a beat) of a measure.

1.

Press the [Count/Marker] button to display the “Count” screen, then press the
[ ] button.

If you use Repeat Playback
without assigning marker A or B

The entire selected song will be
played back repeatedly.

If you use Repeat Playback when
only marker A is assigned

The song will play back
repeatedly from marker A to the
end of the song.

If you use Repeat Playback when
only marker B is assigned

The song will play back repeated
from the beginning of the song to
marker B.

If <Repeat> in the “Marker”
screen is turned “On,” you can

press the [ (Notation)]

button to display the Notation
screen and play back
repeatedly. Anything you want
to do that involves markers,
including moving to a particular
marker, is accomplished within
the “Marker” screen.

2.

3.

Press the [ ] button once more to access the “Resolution” screen.

fig.d-MarkerReso-e_50

Press the cursor up or down button to change the setting.

Setting

Measure

Beat

Markers will be assigned to the beginning of a
measure.

Markers will be assigned to the beginning of a beat.

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Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback (Transpose)

By using the “Transpose” function, you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play.
For example, if a song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can use this function to
play it in an easier key.

You can also use this function to play back a song in a different key.
When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the key to a range that is comfortable for the singer,

while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same fingering positions).

1.

2.

3.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

The Menu screen appears.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor button to select <Transpose>, then press the [ ]
button.

The “Transpose” screen appears.

fig.d-Transpose-e_50

.

Item

Keyboard

Song

Transpose the keys played by the keyboard.

SMF Music Files

Transpose the song playback.

Music CDs/
Audio Files

Setting

-6–0–5

-24–0–24

-6–0– 5

You can open the “Transpose”
screen by pressing the [Reverb]
and [Key Touch] buttons
simultaneously.

NOTE

If you’ve selected a song from a
music CD or an audio file,
using Transpose function may
affect the tonal character.

The Transpose icon
appears in the Notation screen
while the Transpose function is
on.

4.

Press the [ ] button to switch the link on or off.

When set to Link <On>, the values for the keyboard and the song data are the same.
When set to Link <Off>, the values for the keyboard and the song data can be set
separately. To cancel the transposition, set Transpose to “0.”

The transposition setting returns to “0,” when you choose another song.

For example, if you want the E pitch to sound when you press the C key, set the
“Keyboard” transpose setting to “4.”

fig.trans-e

If you play C E G It will sound E G# B

The transpose setting will return
to “0” when you select another
song.

NOTE

If you’ve selected a sing

from a music CD on an
audio files and used
Transpose

Control (p. 90) is on, 3D Sound
Control will be turned off.

when 3D Sound

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Recording Your Performance

The HPi-6S lets you record your own performances.
A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add

additional parts.
The following types of recording can be done using the HPi-6S.

→

Record along with an internal song or
song saved on USB Memory

“Recording Along with a Song” (p.

74)

Recording just your own keyboard
performance

Re-recording

Recording to the Track Buttons

Multitrack recording on 16 tracks

→

“Recording a New Song” (p. 71)

→

“Re-recording” (p. 76)

→

“Multitrack Recording on Five
Tracks” (p. 78)

→

“Recording and Playing Back
Performances of Specific
Instruments (16 Track)” (p. 94)

Memo

Songs you record are discarded if you select another song, or turn off the power
of the HPi-6S. Save important performances to the “Favorites” or to USB
Memory (optional), floppy disks (optional). Refer to “Saving Songs” (p. 81).

If a screen like the following is displayed

If you record a new song after already having
recorded, edited (p. 100), or changed the
settings (p. 94) for a song, the following
message appears.

If you want to erase the song, use the

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cursor button to select <OK>, then press

the [ ] button. If you do not want to delete the

song, use the cursor button to select
<Cancel> and press the [ ] button, then save

the song to USB Memory or to the “Favorites.”

→

“Saving Songs” (p. 81)

Recording a New Song

Here’s how to record just your own keyboard performance without using an internal song.

fig.panel-RecNew-e

Making the Recording Settings (Choosing “New Song”)

Recording Your Performance

1.

2.

Press the [ (Song)] button.

fig.Rec-NewSong-e

New Song

New song to record

Press the cursor up button one or more times to return to the first song,

then press the cursor up button once more to select <New Song>.

If there is a song that has already been recorded, or if you edit the song or change the

settings, then when you press the cursor up or down button, the message “OK to
delete Song?” appears (p. 70). When you delete the song, the “New Song” is
displayed.

The notation will appear when you press the [ (Notation)] button.

• You can change the tone used in recording.
→“Performing with a Variety of Tones” (p. 51)

• You can change the tempo and set the beat for the song.

→“Adjusting the Tempo” (p. 63)
→Changing the beat for the song (p. 64)

• You can use the HPi-6S’s metronome function.
In this case, the metronome sound is not recorded.

→“Using the Metronome” (p. 64)

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Recording Your Performance

3.

Press the [ (Rec)] button.

The indicators of all Track buttons will blink, and the HPi-6S enters recording-standby
mode.

To cancel recording, press the [ (Rec)] button once more and watch the indicator
goes out.

Starting the Recording

4.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The count is played, and then recording begins.
Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard,

even if you do not press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.
In this case, no count will be heard.

Once recording begins, the [ (Play/Stop)] button and the [ (Rec)] button
indicators will light.

Go ahead and perform on the keyboard.

Stopping the Recording

5.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

Recording will stop, and the [ (Play/Stop)] button and the [ (Rec)] button
indicators will go out.

When pressing the [ (Rec)]
button to display “Exit/New
Song/Add On,” press the

cursor button to select

<New Song> and then press

the [ ] button. This bypasses
Steps 1 and 2.

fig.d-Rec-NewSong-e_50

NOTE

Be aware that if you select
<New Song>, the currently
selected song will disappear.

Playing Back the Recorded Performance

6.

Press the [ (Reset)] button, and then press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

You can listen the recorded performance.
To stop the playback, press the [ (Play/Stop)] button once again.

Track Button Assignments for the Recorded Performance

When you record only a keyboard performance, the performance will be
assigned to the track buttons as follows.

Normal performance
(playing a single sound
from the entire keyboard)

Dual performance → p. 57

Split performance → p. 58

Dual performance and Split
performance → p. 59

The performance is recorded to the [1/User]
button.

The performance is recorded to the [1/User]
button.

The left-hand performance is recorded to the
[3/Left] button, and the right-hand
performance to the [4/Right] button.

The left-hand performance is recorded to the
[3/Left] button, and the right-hand dual
performance to the [4/Right] button.

NOTE

Recordings of performances are
deleted when you turn off the
power to the HPi-6S. If you do
not want a recorded
performance to be deleted,
save the performance to
external memory (USB Memory
or Floppy disk) or to the
“Favorites”(p. 73, p. 81).

If you have not saved the
performance you recorded, you
won’t be able to play back
another song. You’ll have to
erase (p. 77) or save (p. 73, p.

81) the performance before
playing back another song.

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Twin Piano performance
→ p. 34

Drum set or sound effect
performance → p. 52

The performance on the left side is recorded to
the [3/Left] button, and the performance on the
right side is recorded to the [4/Right] button.

The performance is recorded to the [R/Rhythm]
button.

Saving Recorded Performances to the Favorites

You can save the performances you have recorded to the “Favorites.”
If you turn off the power of the HPi-6S after recording a song without saving the recording first, the recorded

song is deleted. Songs saved to the “Favorites” are not deleted even when the power is turned off, so be sure
that any song that you don’t want to lose is saved to the “Favorites.”

Recording Your Performance

1.

2.

3.

4.

Record the performance (p. 71, p. 74, p. 78).

Press the [ (Song)] button to open the “song selection” screen.

Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ ] button.

The following screen appears.

fig.d-RegistFavorites-e_50

Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [ ] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.
You can change the name of the recorded song in this screen.

fig.RenameSong2-1-e

NOTE

When you have selected a
song registered to the
“Favorites” genre, holding

down the [ (Song)] button

and pressing the [ ] button
displays the “song deletion”
screen.
If you do not want to delete the

song, use the cursor button
to select <Cancel> and then

press the [ ] button.

5.

6.

Character to be changed

The selected character is shown with a
black background.

Characters that can be input:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}~
Space !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@

If you do not want to change the song name, go to Step 6.

Press the cursor left or right button to select the character you want to

change, then press the cursor up or down button to change the
character.

After changing the name, press the [ ] button.

The song, with the name changed, is saved to the “Favorites.”

You can save recorded songs
to USB Memory; you can also
save songs after changing the
save format (p. 81). In
addition, you can copy songs
saved in the “Favorites” to USB
Memory (p. 85).

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Recording Your Performance

Recording Along with a Song

Try recording along with internal songs and songs on USB Memory.

fig.panel-Rec5trk-e

Here, record your right-hand performance along with the song accompaniment.

Settings for Performances

1.

2.

Press the [ (Song)] button to select the song you want to play.

→

“Listening to the Internal Songs” (p. 41)

→

“Listening to Music Files or a Song that was Saved on USB Memory” (p. 44)

Press the [

You can change the tone used in performances and change the tempo at which songs
are played back. You can also play the metronome sound while recording.

(Notation)] button to display the notation screen.

Settings for Recording

3.

Press the [ (Rec)] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.Rec-OverRec1-e

The selected setting turns
orange.

NOTE

You can’t record along with an
audio file or Music CD.

If you select a track button and
then record, the sound of the
selected track button will not be
heard during recording.

NOTE

The song tempo is stored within
the song you selected. You can
change the song tempo (p. 63).

NOTE

While the measure number is
highlighted, the notation screen
is being generated. When the
highlighted number returns to
normal, please try the
operation again.

4.

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Press the cursor left or right button to select <Add On>, then press the
[ ] button.

With this setting, you can record while listening to the selected song.

fig.d-Rec-OverRec2-e_50

Performing with a Variety of
Tones → p. 51

Using the Metronome → p. 64

Selecting the Track to Record

Recording Your Performance

5.

Press the track button for the track that you want to record (i.e., the track that
you want to play yourself).

The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the HPi-6S enters recording­standby mode.

Since in this example we will record the right-hand part performance, press the [4/
Right] button to make the button’s indicator blink.

To cancel recording, press the [ (Rec)] button once more and watch the indicator
goes out.

Starting the Recording

6.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The count is played, and then recording begins.
When recording starts, the [ (Play/Stop)] and [ (Rec)] buttons’ indicators

light.

Stopping the Recording

7.

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

Recording stops, and the indicators for the [ (Play/Stop)] and [ (Rec)] buttons
go out.

Only drum sets or SFX set are
recorded to the [R/Rhythm]
button.

Listening to the Recorded Performance

8.

Press the [ (Reset)] button, then press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

The recorded performance is played back.
When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, recording stops.

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Recording Your Performance

Re-recording

When you want to re-record, specify the track button whose performance you want to re-record, then record again.
When you select a previously recorded track button and re-record, the performance from the location at which you

begin recording up to the location at which you stop recording will be replaced by the newly re-recorded
performance.

fig.panel-Rec-ReRec-e

1.

2.

3.

Use the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button to move to the measure that you
want to re-record.

Press the [ (Rec)] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.Rec-OverRec1-e

The selected setting turns
orange.

Press the cursor left or right button to select <Add On>, then press the
[ ] button

This sets the HPi-6S so you can record while listening to the song already recorded.

fig.d-Rec-OverRec2-e_50

When you want to record over
again after deleting all of the
previous recording, refer to
“Erasing a Recorded Song” (p.

77).

When deleting the performance
for a specific track button, refer
to “Erasing the Performance on
Specific Tracks” (p. 77).

NOTE

The song tempo is stored within
the song you selected.

4.

5.

6.

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Press the track button for the track that you want to re-record.

The indicators of the button you pressed and of the [ (Play/Stop)] button will
blink, and the HPi-6S enters recording-standby mode.

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

The count is played, and then recording begins.
When recording begins, the [ (Play/Stop)] button and [ (Rec)] button

indicators will light.
Go ahead and perform on the keyboard.

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

The [ (Play/Stop)] button and the [ (Rec)] button indicators will go out.

Erasing a Recorded Song

A recorded song can be erased in the following two ways:

Method 1: After recording a song, press the [ (Song)] button and select another

song in the “song selection” screen.

Method 2: Hold down the [ (Song)] button and press the [ (Rec)] button.

When either of these operations are performed, a display like the following will
appear.

fig.d-DelSongOK-e_50

If you select <OK>, the song will be deleted. If you do not want to erase the song, save
it on USB Memory or “Favorites” (p. 73, p. 81).

Recording Your Performance

■

Erasing the Performance on Specific Tracks

You can select and erase performances on specific tracks.

1.

Hold down the Track button for the track containing the performance you
want to erase, then press the [ (Rec)] button.

The Track button’s indicator goes out, and the recorded performance is erased.

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups

You can record songs that start with pickup beats (songs that start on a beat other than the measure’s first beat).

1.

2.

Carry out Steps 1–3 on p. 71 to prepare for recording.

If the [ (Rec)] button’s indicator is not lit, press the [ (Rec)] button so the indicator
is lit.

The HPi-6S is put in recording standby.

Press the [ (Bwd)] button one time.

The measure number in the upper right of the notation screen changes to “PU,” and
the HPi-6S is set to record a song starting with a pickup.

fig.d-PU-e_50

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, then record the performance.
The count is played, and then recording begins.

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Recording Your Performance

Multitrack Recording on Five Tracks

Multitrack recording is a method by which you can record additional tracks while listening to the previously
recorded tracks.

The HPi-6S provides five tracks, so you can record different sounds on each track to create an ensemble song.

→

You can also record on 16 tracks (p. 94).

fig.panel-Rec5trk-e

Recording the First Track

1.

Record your performance as described in “Recording a New Song” (p. 71).

Recording the Second and Subsequent Tracks

2.

3.

Select and record additional tracks one at a time as described in “Re­recording” (p. 76).

For the second and subsequent recordings, you can listen to the previously recorded
performances while you record.

Record additional tracks as desired to complete the song.

The Five Track Buttons and 16 Parts

Many songs in commercially available SMF music files consist of 16 parts. The
16 parts are divided among the five track buttons.

The track buttons and the 16 parts correspond as follows.

Track button Part

The song tempo will be
remembered as the tempo at
which you recorded the first
track.

NOTE

Only drum set or SFX set
sounds can be recorded in the
[R/Rhythm] button.

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[R/Rhythm] 10, 11

[1/User] 1

[2/Accomp] 2, 5–9, 12–16

[3/Left] 3

[4/Right] 4

Saving the Performance

Using External Memory

If you install USB Memory or a floppy disk drive (optional; sold separately), you’ll be able to save songs you’ve
recorded and listen to commercially available music files.

■

Connecting an USB Memory

1.

Connect the USB Memory to the External Memory connector.

fig.ConnectUSB1-e

External Memory

Connector

If connecting an optional floppy
disk drive, substitute “floppy
disk” wherever the term “USB
memory” appears here.

If connecting an optional floppy
disk drive, refer to “Installing
the Floppy Disk Drive” (p. 19).

NOTE

Use USB memory and floppy
disk drive available from
Roland. Proper functioning
cannot be guaranteed if other
USB memory products are
used.

■

Rotating the External Memory Connector Holder

The External Memory connector holder rotates 90 degrees left and right.
Rotating the External Memory connector holder allows you to avoid damaging the

connected USB Memory if something happens to bump against it.

1.

Grasp the External Memory connector holder and turn it 90 degrees to the
left or right.

fig.ConnectUSB2-2-e

90 degrees
to the left

90 degrees
to the right

External Memory

Connector Holder

NOTE

Be sure to grasp the External
Memory connector holder itself
when rotating it. Never rotate
the External Memory connector
holder by holding the
connected USB memory.

NOTE

Take care not to allow your
fingers to become pinched
when rotating the External
Memory connector holder.

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Saving the Performance

W

Formatting Media (Format)

The process of preparing USB Memory or floppy disks so that they can be used with the HPi-6S is called
“initialization” (formatting).

In certain cases, particularly with floppy disks, the media is formatted for a specific type of device. If the media
format does not match the HPi-6S’s, you will not be able to use that media with the HPi-6S.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Connect the USB Memory to the External Memory connector.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button.

The “File” screen appears.

Press the cursor right button to select <Format>, then press the [ ]
button.

fig.d-format-e_50

If connecting an optional floppy
disk drive, substitute “floppy
disk” wherever the term “USB
memory” appears here.

NOTE

hen an external memory is
initialized, all of the data saved
on the external memory is
erased. If you’re formatting a
used external memory for
reuse, be sure to check first to
make sure the external memory
doesn’t contain any data you
don’t want to lose.

NOTE

You cannot select <Format>
without any external memory
connected to the External
Memory connector.

When initializing floppy disks,

6.

Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the [ ] button.

fig.d-FormatMsg-e_50

Initialization of the external memory begins.
When initialization is completed, you’re returned to the “File” screen.

check to make sure that the
disk’s write protect tab is slid to
the “write” position (p. 10).

NOTE

Do not remove the storage
media until the initialization is
completed.

NOTE

If “Error” appears on screen,
take a look at “Error Message”
(p. 114).

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Saving Songs

A recorded performance is discarded when you switch off the power or choose another song. You can store
recorded song data to optional USB Memory and to the “Favorites.” Be sure to save important songs to USB
Memory or “Favorites.”

Saving the Performance

What are “Favorites?”

You can register songs you are currently practicing or particularly like to
“Favorites,” allowing you to select these songs easily.

You can register songs recorded with the HPi-6S and songs saved to USB
memory to the “Favorites.” When you register a song on an USB memory to
“Favorites,” you can then play back the song without connecting the USB
memory to the external memory connector.

If a recorded performance is saved to “Favorites,” the performance won’t be
erased when the power is turned off.

Preparations for Saving a Song

When saving to USB Memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory
connector.

1.

2.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

If connecting an optional floppy
disk drive, substitute “floppy
disk” wherever the term “USB
memory” appears here.

When using a new storage
media, first initialize (format)
the external memory on the HPi­6S. Take a look at “Formatting
Media (Format)” (p. 80).

NOTE

Some commercially available
music files cannot be saved
because they are copy
protected.

NOTE

You can’t save a music CD or
audio file to the “Favorites.“

3.

4.

Press the cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button.

Press the cursor left button to select <Save>, then press the [ ] button.

fig.d-File1-e_50

When saving to floppy disks,
first check to make sure that the
floppy disk’s protect tab is set
to the “Write” position (p. 10).

If not handled with care, a
floppy disk and an USB
memory can be damaged, or
the data on it become
corrupted, making playback
impossible. We recommend
saving your songs on two
different media.

When you want to clear all of
the content saved to the
“Favorites” and restore the
settings to the original factory
condition on the HPi-6S, refer to
“Formatting the User Memory
(Initialize User Memory)” (p.

97).

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Saving the Performance

Determining the Save Destination

5.

6.

Press the cursor up or down button to change the setting of the Save

Destination.

fig.d-SaveDest-e_50

Setting

External Memory

Favorites

Explanation

The recorded song is saved to the external memory (USB
memory, floppy disk, etc.).

The recorded song is saved to the “Favorites.”

Press the [ ] button.

NOTE

You cannot select <External
Memory> as the save
destination without any USB
memory connected to the
External Memory connector.

Determining the Name of the Song to be Saved

7.

Press the cursor left or right button to select the character you want to

change, then press the cursor up or down button to change the character.

fig.RenameSong3-e

Song Name

Displays the name of the song to save.

Characters that can be input:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}~
Space !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@

Character to be changed

The selected character is shown with
a black background.

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Selecting the Save Number

y

Saving the Performance

8.

9.

Press the cursor right button one or more times to select <Save
Destination>.

fig.RenameSong4-e

Save Destination

Displays the save-destination song
number.
If you select a song number that
displays a song name, and save a new
song, the previous song will be erased.

The selected setting turns orange.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the save-destination
number.

If a song name is displayed with a number, a song is already saved to that number.
If you select a number with a previously saved song and then proceed to save a new

song, the previously saved song will be erased. If you do not want to lose a saved
song, select a number with no song name indicated in the save-destination column.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while
the saving operation is in
progress. Doing so will damage
the HPi-6S’s internal memory or
USB memory, making it
unusable.

Saving the Song

10.

Press the [ ] button.

Saving begins. The time required for saving ranges from several seconds to half a
minute or more. Don’t take the USB memory out of the external memory connector until
the saving process is finished.

Press [ ] button several times; the “File” screen returns to the display.

It’s a good idea to get into the
habit of moving the write­protect tab (p. 10) on the
floppy disk to the “Protect”
position when you’ve finished
saving your data. Keeping the
tab at “Protect” prevents
operations that could erase

our songs by mistake.

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Saving the Performance

Deleting Saved Songs

This deletes songs that have been saved on USB memory, or to “Favorites.”

To delete a song on an USB memory, first connect the USB memory to the external
memory connector.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button.

Press the cursor left or right button to select <Delete>, then press the
[ ] button.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the location in which the
song you want to delete is saved.

fig.FileDelete1-e

Distination

The location where the song you
want to delete is stored is
displayed.

NOTE

You cannot select <Delete>
when there are no songs to be
deleted in the “Favorites” or in
the USB memory.

NOTE

You cannot select <External
Memory> as the delete
destination without any USB
memory connected to the
External Memory connector.

6.

7.

8.

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Press the [ ] button.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the song to be deleted.

fig.FileDelete2-e

Song Name

Displays the name of the song
that will be deleted.

Press the [ ] button.

The selected song is deleted.
Press [ ] button several times; the “File” screen returns to the display.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while
the operation is in progress.
Doing so will damage the HPi­6S’s internal memory or USB
memory, making it unusable.

Copying Songs on USB Memory to Favorites

Y
w

You can take songs saved on USB memory and copy them to “Favorites.”
You can also copy songs in “Favorites” to USB memory.

Saving the Performance

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Connect the USB memory with the song to be copied to the External Memory
connector.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then press the [ ]
button.

Press the cursor button to select <File>, then press the [ ] button.

Press the cursor left or right button to select <Copy>, then press the
[ ] button.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the copy type (copy source
and destination).

If copying songs from USB memory to the “Favorites,” select <External Memory to
Favorites>.

fig.d-FileCopy3-e_50

NOTE

You can’t copy an audio file or
music CD to “Favorites.”

NOTE

ou cannot select <Copy>

ithout any USB memory
connected to the External
Memory connector.

If there’s a floppy disk in the
floppy disk drive, you’ll also be
able to select “Disk to External

Memory.” Press [ ] and then
proceed as directed in the
screen.

7.

Press the [ ] button.

Selecting the Song You Want to Copy

8.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the song you want to
copy.

When “All” is selected, all of the songs on the USB memory are copied to “Favorites.”

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Saving the Performance

fig.FileCopy1-e

Copy Source

Selecting the Copy Destination

Copy Destination

Displays the copy-destination song
number.
If you select a song number that
displays a song name, and copy a
new song, the previous song will be
erased.

9.

10.

Press the cursor left or right button to select Copy Destination.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the copy-destination
number.

If a number is displayed with a song name, a song is already saved to that number.
If you select a number with previously saved song data and proceed to copy to that

location, the previously saved song will be erased. If you don’t want to erase a
previously saved song, choose a number with no song name appears in the destination
column.

11.

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Press the [ ] button.

The song is copied.

Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to USB memory

Songs that have been saved to “Favorites” can be copied onto USB memory.
In this case, select <Favorites to External Memory> in Step 6 on p. 85.

fig.d-FileCopy1-e_50

NOTE

When copying songs in USB
memory, songs within folders
are not copied when <All> is
selected. If a song you want to
copy is in a folder, first move
the song outside of the folder to
copy it.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while
the operation is in progress.
Doing so will damage the HPi­6S’s internal memory or USB
memory, making it unusable.

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NOTE

Some song data cannot be
copy because they are copy
protected.

The rest of the procedure is identical to that used for copying songs from USB memory
to “Favorites.”

Convenient Functions

NOTE

Functions that Can be Selected Using the [Menu/Lesson] Button

Here’s how you can easily make changes such as tuning the HPi-6S or
changing the function of the pedals.

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Making the Settings

1.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

fig.d-Menu-e_45

2.

Press the cursor button to select the <Functions>,
then press the [ ] button.

3.

Press the cursor button to select the setting you want
to make.

Pressing the cursor left or right button switches the selected

setting horizontally; pressing the cursor up or down button
switches the selected setting vertically.

fig.Menu1-e

Tone and Performance Settings

Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback (Transpose)

The HPi-6S is capable of reproducing a variety of the acoustic piano’s
distinctive characteristics. You can also adjust these to suit your own
taste and style.

→

Refer to “Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback
(Transpose)” (p. 69) for the procedure.

Adjusting the Piano Sounds (Piano Designer)

The HPi-6S is capable of reproducing a variety of the acoustic piano’s
distinctive characteristics. You can also adjust these to suit your own
taste and style.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (previous section) for the procedure.

This setting is valid when some piano sounds are selected.

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Opening/Closing the Piano Lid (Lid)

This simulates the actual changes in sound that occur when the lid of a
grand piano is set at different heights.

Setting

0–6

Explanation

As the value decreases, the lid seems to close
more, producing a softer sound. Increasing the
value opens the lid more, producing a brighter
sound.

Press the cursor up or
down button

The selected setting is
switched vertically.

Press the cursor left or
right button

The selected setting is switched horizontally.
If there are any pages before or after the current page,
pressing the cursor button one or more times will
switch the display to such pages.

4.

Press the [ ] button.

The screen for the selected function appears.

5.

Press the cursor up or down button to change the
setting.

6.

When you have finished making the settings, press the
[ ] button one or more times to return to the Notation
screen.

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Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed
According to the Force Used to Play the Keys
(Hammer Response)

You can adjust the timing with which sounds are produced according
to the force used to play the keys.

When a key is pressed on an acoustic piano, it causes a hammer to
move and strike the strings, producing sound. The hammers move
more slowly when the keys are played gently, meaning that sounds
are produced just slightly later than when you play the keyboard with
greater force. If the Hammer Response function is turned on, the time
between the moment you press a key until the sound is heard will
change depending on the strength with which you play. As you play
more softly, this time will become longer.

Setting

Off, 1–10

Explanation

The higher the value, the more slowly the hammers
move when the keys are played gently. When set
to Off, sounds are played immediately when the
keys are pressed, regardless of the force used to
play them.

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Convenient Functions

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Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning)

Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the high
range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This method of tuning is
unique to the piano, and is known as “Stretched Tuning.”

Setting

On

Off

■

Adjusting Resonance when the Damper

Explanation

This tuning curve expands the low range and high
range. It is suitable for piano solos.

This is the standard tuning curve. This is the right
choice when using Dual performance (p. 57), or
when playing in ensemble with other instruments.

Pedal is Depressed (Damper Resonance)

You can adjust this resonance (Damper Resonance) when the damper
pedal is depressed.

On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will allow the
remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the sounds that you
played from the keyboard, adding a rich resonance. The resonance is
called “Damper Resonance.”

■

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.

Setting Explanation

Fixed,
Super Light,
Light, Medium,
Heavy,
Super Heavy

■

Listening to a Piano Designer demo

You can hear a demonstration of the various differences in sound
created by the Piano Designer function (p. 87). When the Piano

Designer screen is shown, press the [ ] button to access the Piano
Designer Demo screen. To hear the demo, proceed as directed by the
screen.You can also select the piano designer demo from “Select a
Demo” screen (p. 93).

When you have finished with Piano Designer Demo, press the [ ]
button in the “Piano Designer Demo” screen.

You can adjust the sensitivity with which the
keyboard responds to your playing.
If you turn the keyboard’s touch sensitivity
“Fixed,” all notes will sound at a fixed loudness
regardless of how strongly you play the
keyboard.

Setting Explanation

Increasing the value will increase the amount of

Off, 1–10

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Adjusting the Resonant Sounds when the

effect. When set to Off, no Damper Resonance
is applied.

Keys are Pressed (String Resonance)

When the keys are pressed on an acoustic piano, the strings for keys
that are already pressed also vibrate sympathetically. The function
used to reproduce this resonance is called “String Resonance.”

Setting

Off, 1–10

■

Playing Sounds When the Keys Are

Explanation

Increasing the value will increase the amount of
effect. When set to Off, no String Resonance is
applied.

Released (Key Off Resonance)

This adjusts sympathetic vibrations such as an acoustic piano’s key-off
sound (the subtle sound that occurs when you release a note).

Setting

Off, 1–10

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Explanation

Increasing the value will increase the amount of
effect. When set to Off, no Key Off Resonance is
applied.

Setting the Reference Pitch

NOTE

and Temperament (Tuning)

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Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning)

In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments,
you can tune the HPi-6S’s standard pitch to the pitch of another
instrument. For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one
or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument’s standard pitch
is in tune with that of the other instruments. The standard pitch
generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger
the middle A key.

Setting

415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz–466.2 Hz

Convenient Functions

Setting Explanation

This temperament is a combination of

Werkmeister

When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be
aware that depending on the key, there may be some
shifting of the pitch. Tune the HPi-6S to the fundamental
pitch of the other instruments.

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Setting the Tonic (Key)

When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to
specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the
note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key).

If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select a tonic
note.

meantone and Pythagorean temperaments. It
allows you to play in all keys. (First method,
number three.)

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Changing the Tuning (Temperament)

You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic
temperaments (tuning methods).

Today, compositions are generally created with equal temperament in
mind and are played using equal temperament. However in past ages
of classical music, a variety of temperaments were used. By playing in
the temperament that was in use when a composition was created,
you can experience the sonorities of chords originally intended for
that song.

Setting

Equal

Just (Maj)

Just (min)

Arabic

Kirnberger

Pythagorean

Meantone

Explanation

This temperament divides the octave into 12
equal parts. All intervals will be slightly out of
tune by the same amount.

This temperament makes the 5th and 3rd
intervals pure. It is unsuitable for playing
melodies and modulation is not possible, but it
produces beautifully harmonious chords.

Just intonation differs between major and minor
keys. The same results as major can be
obtained in a minor key.

This tuning is suitable for the music of Arabia.

This temperament is a modification of
meantone temperament and just intonation,
allowing more freedom of modulation. It allows
you to play in all keys (third method).

This temperament is based on the theories of
the Greek philosopher Pythagoras, and has
pure fourths and fifths. Chords containing a
third will sound impure, but melodies will
sound good.

This temperament is a partial compromise of
just intonation in order to allow modulation.

Setting

C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B

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Convenient Functions

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

Adjusting the Depth of the Effects (Effect)

You can adjust the depth of the reverb (p. 54) and chorus (p. 54).

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Reverb

Setting

1–10

NOTE

NOTE

Explanation

Increasing the value will increase the amount of
reverb effect.

This setting is valid when the [Reverb] button is turned on to
apply an effect to the sound.

Holding down the [Reverb] button, press the cursor up
or down button to adjust the depth of reverb effect.

You cannot make separate reverb effect depth settings for
each individual tone. The effect will be applied with the
same depth to all tones.

This will not change the reverb depth for the song that is
playing back.

Changing the Brightness of the Sound/Making the Sound Expressive (Adjusting the sound)

You can adjust the brightness of the sound, or make it more
expressive.

→

“Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance)” (p. 55)

→

“Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control)” (p.

56)

Giving the Sound More Spatial Depth (3D Sound Control)

You can use the internal speakers to add a three-dimensional
spaciousness to the sound of the accompaniment.

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Adjusting the Depth of the Sound (Depth)

The HPi-6S provides a “3D Sound Control” function, which creates the
sense of spatial depth that you experience when playing a grand
piano. This function adds the natural resonance and spaciousness that
are characteristic of an acoustic piano.

Chorus

You can set the amount of chorus applied for each tone individually.

Select the tone for which you want to adjust the chorus.

1.

2.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

Press the cursor button to select <Functions>, then

3.

press the [ ] button.

4.

Press the cursor button to select <Effect>, then press
the [ ] button.

5.

Press the cursor right button to select <Chorus>.

Press the cursor up or down button to change the

6.

setting.

Setting

Off, 1–10

Explanation

The amount of chorus effect applied increases as
the value is raised. When set to Off, no chorus
effect is applied.

As long as the power to the HPi-6S is turned on, you can
store the chorus settings to each tone individually. In
addition, you can use the Memory Backup function (p. 97)
to keep the stored settings even when the power is turned
off.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

You can adjust the spatial depth over four levels.

Setting

Off,1–4

Explanation

Increasing the value will increase the spatial depth
of the sound.When set to Off, no 3D Sound Control
effect is applied.

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this
setting in internal memory (p. 97).

You can change the way in which the 3D Sound Control
function is applied (p. 91).

3D Sound Control does not affect the sound from the Input
jack or the sound of external devices connected to the MIDI
Out connector.

When you turn Twin Piano on, 3D Sound Control will be
turned off.

If you use the Playback Transpose function (p. 69) or the
Center Cancel function (p. 49) when a music CD song or an
audio file is selected, 3D Sound Control will be turned off.

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Changing How Grand Space is Applied (3D Mode)

This specifies how 3D Sound Control will be applied.

Convenient Functions

Changing the Pedal Functions (Pedal)

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Setting

Auto

Speaker

Headphones

Explanation

When the headphones are connected, the depth
effect is optimized for headphones, and when no
headphones are connected, the optimal depth for
speakers is applied.

The optimal depth for speakers is used,
regardless of whether or not headphones are
connected.
3D sound control is also applied to the sound
output from the Output connectors, making this
convenient when you want to play through
speakers connected to the Output connectors.

The optimal depth for headphones is used,
regardless of whether or not headphones are
connected.

Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File (Audio Volume)

You can adjust the volume at which an audio file or music CD will
play.

→

“Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File or Music CD” (p. 49)

You can change the function of the left pedal and center pedal.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Left Pedal, Center Pedal

Setting

Upper Soft
(only left pedal)

Upper Sostenuto
(only center pedal)

Tap Tempo

Lower Damper

Replay

Page Bwd

Page Fwd

Play/Stop

Explanation

When you hold down the pedal and play
the keyboard, the sound will have a softer
tone.

Only the notes that were played while the
pedal was held down will be sustained.

The tempo of the song, or metronome will
be set by the interval at which you press the
pedal. When the pedal to which this
function is assigned is pressed several
times at the desired rate, the tempo will be
set accordingly.

When using Split performance (p. 58), the
same effect as the damper pedal will be
applied to the left-hand keyboard area.

Pressing the pedal during playback of a
song stops the playback. When the pedal
is released, playback resumes from the
beginning of the measure that was playing
when the pedal was pressed. When the
pedal is pressed in rapid succession, the
playback will resume backs up the same
number of measures as the number of times
the pedal is pressed.

Pressing the pedal turns the notation
appearing on the display to the preceding
page while the playback of a song is
stopped.

Pressing the pedal turns the notation
appearing on the display to the next page
while the playback of a song is stopped.

Performs the same function as the [
(Play/Stop)] button.

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Convenient Functions

Screen Display Settings

Changing the Language Displayed in the Screen (Language)

You can change the language that is displayed in the screen.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Setting

English, Japanese, Germany, French, Spanish

NOTE

Germany, French, and Spanish are displayed for some
functions. Other screens will be displayed in English.

Selecting Images to be Shown on the Displays (User Image Display)

You can have image data from computers and other devices shown
on the onboard display, when the HPi-6S is turned on.

→

Displaying images saved on floppy disks on the HPi-6S’s screen
requires a floppy disk drive (optional; sold separately).

Prepare the desired image data with your computer.

1.

Recommended Image Data

Size

Format

Name

320 x 240 pixels

BMP format, JPEG format

1–8 characters in length (lowercase is ok).
A filename extension of “.bmp” or “.jpg“ must be
added after the name.
Use of the following alphanumeric characters is
recommended for naming image files.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

When You Want to Display Images
Residing in Folders

1.

Bring up the “User Image Display” screen.

2.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the
folder containing the desired image.

3.

Press the [ ] button.

The name of the image file in the folder is displayed.

4.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the
image you want to display from the list, then press the
[ ] button.

2.

Save the images you want to display to USB memory
(optional) or a floppy disk (optional).

3.

Connect the USB memory containing the image to the HPi­6S’s External Memory connector.

When using a floppy disk, insert the floppy disk in the floppy disk
drive connected to the External Memory connector.

4.

In Step 3 on p. 87, select <User Image Display> and press
the [ ] button.

The “User Image Display” screen appears.

fig.d-UserDisplay2-e_45

By selecting the image you want to display and pressing the
cursor left or right button, you can display the selected image in
the screen to confirm the image.

5.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the
image you want to display from the list, then press the
[ ] button.

To Leave a Folder

Press the cursor up or down button to select

1.

(Up).

2.

Press the [ ] button.

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To Delete a Saved Image

1.

Press the cursor up button one or more times to
select “User Image.”

2.

Press the [ ] button.

The following message appears.

3.

Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then
press the [ ] button.

The saved images are deleted.

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Playing the Demos

NOTE
NOTE

Convenient Functions

Recording and Playback Setting

You can play demo that give you an idea of the HPi-6S’s various
functions.

Hold down the Track [R/Rhythm] button and press the

1.

[ (Fwd)] button.

The Select a Demo screen appears.

2.

Use the cursor buttons to select “Auto Demo.”

3.

Press the [ ] button.

The HPi-6S’s functions appear in sequence in the display.

Press a button or a key on the keyboard to stop the demo.

You can set the HPi-6S so that the demo with all of the
songs starts playing automatically if the instrument is not
played or adjusted for several minutes.

→

“Setting the Demo (Auto Demo)” (p. 93)

By selecting “Piano Designer” in the demo screen, you can
listen to a Piano Designer demo.

→

“Listening to a Piano Designer demo” (p. 88)

Setting the Demo (Auto Demo)

Sets whether or not Auto Demo is started when no action is taken for a
set length of time.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Item

Auto Start

Mode

BGM

Explanation Setting

Sets whether or not Auto Demo is
started when no action is taken for a
set length of time.

Selects the image to be displayed in
the screen when Auto Demo starts.
Select <Demo> to display the demo
introducing the HPi-6S’s functions.
Select <User Image> to display the
image saved with “User Image
Display” (p. 92).

Selects whether or not BGM
(background music) is played when
Auto Demo starts. When <On> is
selected, all of the songs are played
in random order.

On, Off

Demo,
User Image

On, Off

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign)

Ordinarily, when playing back SMF music files for Roland Piano
Digital instruments (p. 123), the left-hand part is assigned to the Track
[3/Left] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the Track [4/
Right] button. However, right-hand and left-hand part assignments in
certain SMF music files may differ.

If these are set to “Auto,” and as a result you are unable to use the
track buttons to control the left- and right-hand parts properly, change
the setting to “2/1 Part” or “3/4 Part.”

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Setting Explanation

The part assigned to each track will be

Auto

2/1 Part

3/4 Part

The Track Assign function does not affect internal songs or
song data that is other than SMF format.

After changing this setting, try selecting the song once
again.

determined automatically, depending on the
song file.

Part 1 will be assigned to the right-hand track,
part 2 to the left-hand track, and part 3 to the
user track.

Part 4 will be assigned to the right-hand track,
part 3 to the left-hand track, and part 1 to the
user track.

If you select <Demo> for “Mode” with an image saved in
“User Image Display” (p. 92), the saved image appears at
the beginning of the demo.

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Convenient Functions

Recording and Playing Back Performances of Specific Instruments (16 Track)

The HPi-6S lets you record 16 separate parts. Multitrack recording is a
method of recording whereby you listen to what has previously been
recorded while recording new parts on top of that material.

By recording a different tone to each part, you can create song data
for performances that feature up to 16 different tones layered
together.

The function used for recording the 16 individual parts one at a time is
called the “16-track sequencer.”

fig.16Track-e

16-Track Sequencer

You can record performances for up to 16 parts,
overlaying them part by part, to create a single song.

Flute Part
Bass Part

Piano Part (left hand)

Piano Part (right hand)

•

•

•

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3
Part 4

Part 16

Basic Procedure

First, have the song that you want to edit selected.

1.

Press the [Menu/Lesson] button.

Press the cursor button to select the <Functions>,

2.

then press the [ ] button.

Press the cursor button to select the <16 Track>, then

3.

press the [ ] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

fig.d-16Track-e_45

The characters for parts with no recorded data are grayed out.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the part

4.

you want to edit.

16-Track Sequencer and the Track Buttons

In addition to the “16-Track Sequencer” function, the “Track Buttons”
(p. 60) are another of the unit’s playing/recording functions.

These “track buttons” group the 16-track sequencer’s 16 parts with
five buttons. Using the 16-track sequencer to work with performances
recorded with the track buttons allows you to record even more
sounds and edit with precision.

The track buttons correspond to the 16-track sequencer’s parts as
shown below.

Track button

[R/Rhythm]

[1/User]

[2/Accomp]

[3/Left]

[4/Right]

Each of the 16-track sequencer’s parts is used for recording a single
tone, so you cannot use it to record tones that combine two tones
simultaneously, as in Dual (p. 57) and Split (p. 58) performances.

You can also change the tones in each part, select specific parts for
playback (solo), and prevent specified parts from playing (mute).
Playback with only a single part muted is called “Minus One.”

You can even set solo and muting during playback.

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Part 11 of Roland SMF music file that is available for purchase is
included with the track button [2/Accomp], but the
correspondence of other parts to the track buttons is the same.

NOTE

Some commercially available SMF music files may contain
data that cannot be edited.

16-track Sequencer’s Part

10, 11

1

2, 5–9, 12–16

3

4

Make the part settings (p. 95), mute settings (p. 95), and

5.

tone settings (p. 95).

Record the performance (p. 95).

6.

7.

When you have finished the settings and recording, press
the [ ] button.

If the Following Message Appears

fig.d-16TrackOK-e_45

Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then press the
[ ] button

If you select <Cancel>, the “16-track Sequencer” screen

closes without any changes being made to the part settings.

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Convenient Functions

Preventing a Part from Playing (Mute)

Press the cursor up or down button to select the part

1.

you want to mute.

2.

Press the cursor left or right button to select Solo or
Mute.

Button Function Explanation

Only the sounds in the selected part is

Pressing the
cursor right button

Pressing the
cursor left button

fig.16TrackMute-e

Muted Part

played (Solo).
Part other than those selected have an “M”
appearing with the numbers.

The sounds of the selected parts are not
played (they are muted).
The number of the muted part is displayed
as “M.”

Press the cursor left or right button to select the item,

2.

then press the cursor up or down button to change
the setting.

Item

Volume

Reverb

Chorus

Pan (Panpot)

Explanation

Changes the volume level.

Changes the amount of reverb effect applied to
the sound.

Changes the amount of chorus effect applied to
the sound.

Shifts the direction from which the sound is
heard between left and right.

Press the cursor up button to shift the

sound to the right, or press the cursor
down button to shift it to the left.

What’s Panpot?

Panpot is the control that determines the placement of the sound
in the stereo sound field between left and right speakers. By
altering the Panpot setting, you can change the perceived
location of the sound between the left and right speakers.

Press the cursor right button or cursor left button once
more to cancel the solo or mute.

Changing Tones

Press the Tone button to select the Tone group.

1.

2.

Press the cursor button to select the tone.

Making Part Settings

This makes more detailed settings for the parts.

Press the cursor up or down button to select the part

1.

you want to edit, then press the [ ] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

Recording

Press the cursor up or down button to select the part

1.

you want to record.

2.

Use the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button to move to
the measure you want to record.

3.

Set the recording tempo (p. 63) and metronome (p. 64).

Press the [ (Rec)] button.

4.

The HPi-6S goes into record standby.

5.

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

The count is played, and then recording begins.

6.

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

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Convenient Functions

NOTE

Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs (Play Mode)

With the normal setting, GS tones (sounds that are compatible with
other GS instruments) will normally be used to play back song data.
By changing this setting, you can play back song using HPi-6S-specific
tones for certain portions of the data.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Setting

GS

HPi

NOTE

Explanation

Playback uses GS-compatible tones for performances
that sound like other GS instruments.

Playback uses HPi-6S tones for greater
expressiveness. However, differences may appear
when playing back using devices other than the HPi­6S.

After changing this setting, try selecting the song once
again.

Displaying the Lyrics (Lyrics)

Some commercially available music files for use in karaoke, as well as
some of the internal songs include lyrics data. You can have the lyrics
screen be displayed automatically when playing back these kinds of
song data.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Setting

Off

On

Explanation

The lyrics screen is not displayed, even when
playing back song data containing lyrics data.
The notation and lyrics are displayed in the
Notation screen.

The lyrics screen is displayed automatically when
song data containing lyrics data is played back.
You can confirm lyrics in the lyrics screen when, for
example, the lyrics cannot be displayed in full
within the Notation screen.

Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones (Recommended Tone)

You can connect a commercially available USB CD drive to the HPi­6S, and play back separately sold CD-ROMs created for the VIMA
(VIMA TUNES).

Songs on VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES) are programmed with
“recommended tones” suitable for each song.

When you select a song from a VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES),
recommended tones will be assigned to the HPi-6S’s [Organ],
[Strings], and [Others] tone buttons, and these three tone buttons will
blink.

When you press a flashing Tone button, the recommended tone is then
selected, enabling you to perform the selected song using a tone
matched to that song as it plays back.

You can set the HPi-6S so that the recommended tones are
automatically assigned or not assigned.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Setting

On

Off

This is set to “On” at the factory.

Explanation

When you select a song from a VIMA CD-ROM
(VIMA TUNES), the recommended tones will
automatically be assigned to the HPi-6S’s [Organ],
[Strings], and [Others] tone buttons.

When you select a song from a VIMA CD-ROM
(VIMA TUNES), the recommended tones are not
used, and only the HPi-6S’s internal tones can be
selected.

Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain)

If you are playing the HPi-6S through a connected external system,
there may be cases in which the volume from your external system is
too low even when the HPi-6S’s volume is turned to the maximum
setting. In such cases, you can adjust the master gain setting as
follows.

Adjusting the master gain will also affect the volume of the internal
speakers and headphones.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

Setting

-12–0–12 dB

The sound may distort if you increase the volume
excessively.

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Other Settings

NOTE

Formatting the User Memory (Initialize User Memory)

Convenient Functions

Remembering the Settings Even when the Power is Turned Off (Memory Backup)

The HPi-6S features an internal storage area where you can save
recorded performances and User image. This space is called the
“User Memory.”

The following content is stored to the user memory.

• Songs registered to the “Favorites”

• Image files set with the “User Image Display”

To delete all of the content held in the user memory and restore the
original settings, carry out the following procedure.

1.

In step 3 on p. 87, select “Initialize User Memory” and
press the [ ] button, and a message will be displayed.

fig.d-InitializeUserMem-e_45

Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then

2.

press the [ ] button; the initialization is executed.

Normally, the settings of the various variations will revert to their
default values when the power is turned off. However, you can specify
that the various settings will be remembered even when the power is
turned off.

This function is called “Memory Backup.”

In step 3 on p. 87, select “Memory Backup” and press the

1.

[ ] button, and a message will be displayed.

fig.d-InitializeUserMem-e_45

2.

Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then
press the [ ] button; the Memory Backup is executed.

Never turn off the power while the display indicates

“Executing....” Doing so will damage the HPi-6S’s internal

memory, making it unusable.

NOTE

NOTE

Never turn off the power while the display indicates

“Executing....” Doing so will damage the HPi-6S’s internal

memory, making it unusable.

Carrying out this operation does not initialize any settings
other than the user memory settings. To restore settings other
than those for the user memory to the original default
settings, carry out Factory Reset (p. 98).

Stored Contents

Piano Designer

Tuning

Transpose

Effects

Adjusting the
Sound

3D

Metronome

Count

Other

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The settings for the following parameters are saved even without
Memory Backup.

Auto Demo (

Lid, Hammer Response,
Stretched Tuning,
Damper resonance,
String Resonance
Key Off Resonance, Key touch

Master Tunig, Temperament, key

Link on/off

Reverb on/off, Reverb depth, Chorus depth
for each sound

Brilliance, Dynamics

Depth, Mode

Metronome Sound

Count-in sound, Count-down sound,
Count-in measures

Language, Track Assign, Play Mode,
Lyrics on/off, Twin Piano Mode,
Dual Balance, Split Point

p. 93

), USB Driver (

p. 110

)

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Convenient Functions

NOTE

NOTE

USB memory

Restoring the Original Default Settings (Factory Reset)

The memory backup settings can be restored to the original default
condition. This operation is referred to as “Factory Reset.”

NOTE

1.

When you execute “Factory Reset,” all settings you’ve stored
up to that point will be cleared, and reset to their factory-set
condition.

In step 3 on p. 87, select “Factory Reset” and press the
[ ] button, and a message will be displayed.

Setting

On

Off

Explanation

Switches to Image Control mode. You can control
images using the twelve keys at the left end of the
keyboard.

Cancels Image Control mode.

C1 D1 E1 F1 G1A0

B0

A0 – G#1

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. In addition, an icon indicating that V-LINK is on
appears in the Notation screen.

2.

Press the cursor right button to select <OK>, then
press the [ ] button; the Factory Reset is executed.

Once the Factory Reset has been completed, switch the power
off, then on again.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while the display indicates

“Executing....” Doing so will damage the HPi-6S’s internal

memory, making it unusable.

Executing this operation will not erase the songs from user
memory or USB memory. If you want to erase all songs
from the HPi-6S’s internal memory, refer to “Formatting the
User Memory (Initialize User Memory)” (p. 97).

Using the V-LINK Function

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

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 effects that are linked to the
expressive elements of a music performance.

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

The “Panel Lock” function locks the HPi-6S in a state where all buttons
will be disabled. In addition, the indicators for all of the HPi-6S’s
buttons go out, and nothing is displayed in the screen within the music
rest. This prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even
if children press the buttons accidentally.

1.

Press the One Touch [ ] button and [4/Right] button
simultaneously.

Pressing buttons during playback or recording of a song
stops the playback or recording.

Canceling the Panel Lock function

1.

Once again, press the One Touch [ ] button and [4/
Right] button simultaneously.

Panel Lock will be cancelled when you turn off the power.

Refer to “Making the Settings” (p. 87) for instructions.

NOTE

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

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Convenient Functions

Changing the Notation Screen Settings

You can change the parts shown in the notation screen, and how the
notation is displayed.

Press the [ (Notation)] button one or more times to

1.

display a screen like the following.

fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45

You can set the HPi-6S so that while the Notation screen is being
displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if

you press the [ ] button.

Press the [ ] button; the <Notation Menu> is displayed.

2.

fig.d-ScoreMenu1-e_45

Item Setting

Pitches

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

Item

Clef L, Clef R

Specify whether the
notation will be
displayed as a G­clef or F-clef.

Item

User

Select the part that will be displayed when you

select (User) for “Part” in the notation screen.

Off

C, D, E

Do, Re, Mi
(Fixed)

Do, Re, Mi
(Movable)

Setting

Auto

G Clef

F Clef

Not displayed.

The note name (C, D, E) will
be displayed.

The pitch names (fixed Do)
are displayed.

The syllable names (movable
Do) are displayed.

The display will be switched
automatically.

Select a G-clef notation.

Select a F-clef notation.

Setting

User Track,
Part 1–16

Item Setting

Left

Select the part that will be displayed when you

select (Left) for “Part” in the notation screen.

Left Track,
Part 1–16

3.

Press the cursor button to select <Notation Options>,
then press the [ ] button.

A screen like the one below appears.

fig.d-ScoreOption1-j_45

The Notation Options screen has four pages. Switch among the

pages in the screen by pressing the cursor left or right
button.

Item

Right

Select the part that will be displayed when you

select (Right) for “Part” in the notation screen.

Item

Key

Display the
notation in the
specified key.

Setting

Auto

# x 6–0–
b x 5

The key will be set automatically
according to the song file.

The notation will be displayed in
the specified key.

Item

Resolution

Sets the minimum note value displayed in the
screen.

Item

Bouncing Ball

Sets whether or not the animation of the ball
bouncing in time with the tempo is to be displayed
when song data is played back.

Item

Color Notation

Sets whether or not the note currently being played
appears in color in the notation when song data is
played back.
When set to <On>, notes in the right-hand part
appear in red, while the notes in the left-hand part
are displayed in green.

Setting

Right Track,
Part 1–16

Setting

16th Note,
32nd Note

Setting

On, Off

Setting

On, Off

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Convenient Functions

Editing Songs (Song Edit)

There are many ways you can edit performances recorded using the
HPi-6S Track button (p. 60) or 16-track sequencer (p. 94).

Basic Operation of the Editing Functions

1.

Press the [ (Notation)] button one or more times to
display a screen like the following.

fig.d-Score1+Options-e_45

You can set the HPi-6S so that while the Notation screen is being
displayed, a screen like that above continues to appear even if

you press the [ ] button.

2.

Press the [ ] button; the <Notation Menu> is displayed.

fig.d-ScoreMenu1-e_45

Editing Functions

Function

Undo

Copy

Quantize

Delete

Insert

Transpose

Erase

Part
Exchange

Note Edit

PC Edit

→

“PC” stands for “Program Change,” which is a command that
tells an instrument to change the sound it’s using. With songs that
rely on the use of a variety of sounds, a “PC” needs to be located
at every point within the song where the Tone is to be changed.

* Some edits can’t be undone, not even by choosing “Undo.” We

recommend saving songs to USB memory or to user memory
before editing. For more on how to save songs, refer to “Saving
Songs” (p. 81).

→

You can press the [ (Play/Stop)] button in the “Song Edit”
screen to play back the edited song. However, you cannot play
back the song while editing in the various edit screens.

Explanation Page

Undoes editing operations that have
been performed.

Copies measures.

Corrects Timing Discrepancies.

Deletes measures.

Inserts a blank measure.

Transposes parts individually.

Erases data in measures, creating blank
measures.

Exchanges the sounds in parts.

Allows corrections to be made note by
note.

Allows editing of the Tones changes that
occur during a song.

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3.

Press the cursor button to select <Song Edit>, then
press the [ ] button.

fig.d-ScoreOption1-j_45

4.

Press the cursor button to select the function, then
edit it.

The “Song Edit” screen has four pages. Press the cursor left
or right button one or more times to switch the screens. For more
detailed information, refer to the corresponding page for each
function.

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Undoing Edits (Undo)

You can cancel an editing operation that you’ve just carried out. This
is handy when you want to undo an edit and restore data to the way it
was before.

* There are some edits that can’t be restored.

Editing functions that can be undone appear on screen.

fig.d-edit-Undo-e_45

Selecting <Cancel> with the cursor button and pressing the

< > button returns the “Song Edit” screen to the display, and the

undo of the edit is cancelled. If you select <OK> and press the < >
button, the editing operation indicated in the screen is undone.

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