Roland HPi-7LE, HPi-7 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Musical Notation Shown In A Large LCD Screen

The musical notation can be displayed

not only for the internal songs, but also

for commercially available song files.

You can split the screen and change the

settings as you view the Notation screen.

Lyrics and fingering numbers can also

be displayed.

* The fingering numbers are displayed only for some

of the internal songs.

Authentic Piano Performance

High-quality grand piano tones and

true piano feel from the keyboard

and pedals let you enjoy authentic

-piano performance.

A “Wonderland” Sure To Please Children

“Wonderland” is a world of sound

which children can enjoy, with a

“Piano,” a “SFX” of sounds, and more.

A note-guessing game is also included.

A Wealth Of Onboard Songs

The instrument comes with 170

songs, all carefully

selected so almost

every genre is

represented—

whether it be piano

etudes, or popular

tunes.

A “Visual Lesson” Convenient Functions For Practicing

Enjoy practicing along with song data.

You can also check the results of what you

play right in the screen.

Easy Game-like Operation

After pressing the button for the desired function, operation consists basically

of pressing the cursor buttons, [ ] [ ] buttons and [+] [-] located in the center of

the panel. You can enjoy versatile performance with easy operation.

Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HPi-7/HPi-7LE.

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5). 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.

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ROLAND CORPORATION.

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.

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

For the U.K.

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

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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

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

* Material damage refers to damage or

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

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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002a

• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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004

• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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007

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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008a

• The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the rear side of unit.

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008e

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

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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.

009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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012a:

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

• The power-supply cord, or the plug has been

damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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016

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

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023

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

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026

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

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101a

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

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102b

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

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103a:

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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104

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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106

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

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107b

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

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108d: Selection

• If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.

• Check to make sure the screw securing the unit

to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external

devices.

• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 11).

• Close the lid.

• Remove the music rest.

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109a

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 9).

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110a

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

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116

• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 10). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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118

• Should you remove the screws fastening the stand, and the music rest, and the thumbscrew fastening the headphone hook, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children's reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

291b

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 3 and 4, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

307

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

308

• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Placement

351

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

352a

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

352b

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

353

• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks” (p. 40).

• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive is operating.

354b

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

355b

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

356

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

358

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

359

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.

Maintenance

401b

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

402

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

403

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

Repairs and Data

452

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

Additional Precautions

551

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

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

557

• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

559b

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.

560

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

562

• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

565

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

983

• Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

3. Lowering volume levels.

Before Using Floppy Disks

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

602

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from

vibration.

603

• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a

location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage floppy disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

604

• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive—it will

click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly. Do not use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in the drive.

605a

• Never attempt to remove a floppy disk from the drive while the

drive is operating (the indicator is lit); damage could result to both the disk and the drive.

605b

• The indicator light for the disk drive lights up at full brightness

when reading or writing data, and lights up at half brightness at other times. Don’t try to eject the disk while reading or writing is in progress (that is, when the indicator light is lit up at full brightness). Attempting to do so may damage the magnetic surface of the disk, rendering it unusable.

606

• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.

607

• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try to hold

the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.

608

• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only

floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

Handling Floppy Disks

651

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

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

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

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: 0 to 50° C (50 to 122° F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.

652

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

Rear side of the disk

Write (can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

Protect (prevents writing to disk)

653

• 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.

654

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

655

• Disks containing performance data for this unit should always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the “Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the HP-G, HPi, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the “Write” position), when you perform any disk operations using the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk rendering the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.

Handling CD-ROMs

801

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

***

* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corpo-

ration.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................... 3

IMPORTANT NOTES...................................................5

Before You Begin Playing ...........................9

Making the Connections...............................................9

Connecting the pedal cable.....................................9

Connecting the Speaker Cable

(HPi-7LE only).......................................................... 9

Attach the music rest............................................... 9

Connect the power cord..........................................9

Connect headphones ...............................................9

Using the Headphone Hook.................................10

Opening and Closing the Lid..................................... 10

Turning the Power On/Off........................................ 10

Adjusting the Volume or Brightness of

the Sound ......................................................................10

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen ........................ 10

About the Pedals.......................................................... 11

Disabling Functions Other Than Piano

Performance (Panel Lock) ..........................................11

Cancelling Auto Demo ...............................................11

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

Front Panel.................................................................... 12

Rear Panel .....................................................................13

Bottom Panel ................................................................13

Music Rest..................................................................... 13

Basic Operation and the Main Screen......14

Basic operation .......................................................14

1. Notation screen (basic screen).......................... 14

2. List screen............................................................14

3. Detailed settings screen.....................................14

Messages .................................................................14

Playing Along With A Song .......................15

Notation Screen ...................................................... 15

Button Operations.................................................. 16

Playing a Song.............................................................. 16

Playing songs consecutively (All Song Play)..... 18

Playing back at a fixed tempo ..............................19

Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites) .......19

Removing Songs from Favorites.......................... 19

Using the Metronome .................................................20

Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing ...................21

Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated

Practice ..........................................................................22

Assigning a marker in the middle of

a measure (Resolution).......................................... 23

Changing the Key of the Keyboard or

Song Playback (Transpose) ........................................24

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

Adding Variety to Your Performances .....26

Selecting the Sound to Play........................................26

Playing percussion instruments or sound

effects .......................................................................26

Applying Effects to the Sound...................................27

Adding reverberation to the sound (Reverb) ....27

Adding richness to the sound (Chorus) .............27

Playing Two Sounds Layered Together (Dual)....... 27

Playing Different Sounds in the Right and

Left Hand (Split) ..........................................................28

Changing from dual performance to split

performance............................................................29

To switch from split to dual performance..........29

Using the Lesson Function

(Visual Lesson) ..........................................30

Practicing with Internal Songs and Songs on

Floppy Disks........................................................... 31

Adding an Accompaniment to Your

Performance (Pianist Function)................ 32

Playing in a Wonderland of Sound........... 33

Explanation of each selection ...............................33

Recording Your Performance ................... 34

Recording Along with a Song....................................34

Recording a New Song ...............................................36

Re-recording................................................................. 38

Erasing a Recorded Song............................................39

Other Recording Methods..........................................39

Recording with an accompaniment

(the Pianist function) .............................................39

Multitrack recording on five tracks.....................40

Saving Your Performance ......................... 41

Using Floppy Disks .....................................................41

Inserting/removing a floppy disk....................... 41

Formatting a floppy disk ......................................41

Saving Songs.................................................................42

Deleting Saved Songs ............................................43

Copying Songs........................................................44

Playing Back Music Files or a Song that

was Saved on Floppy Disk........................ 46

Convenient Functions ...............................47

Changing the Notation Screen Settings.................... 47

Editing Songs................................................................48

Undoing Edits (Undo)...........................................49

Copying Measures (Copy)....................................49

Correcting Timing Discrepancies

(Quantize)................................................................49

Deleting Measures (Delete) ..................................50

Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)........................50

Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose)......... 51

Making Measures Blank (Erase) ..........................51

Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange).......................51

Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit) .........52

Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song

(PC Edit) ..................................................................52

Saving the Notation Data in BMP Format ...............52

Functions that Can be Selected Using

the [Function] Button ..................................................54

Adjusting the volume balance between

accompaniment and keyboard (Balance) ...........55

Adjusting the Piano Sounds

(Piano Setting) ........................................................55

Contents

Adjusting the depth of the effects (Effect)..........55

Setting the reference pitch and temperament

(Tuning)...................................................................55

Mic Echo.................................................................. 56

Changing the function of the pedals (Pedal) .....56

Changing the language displayed in

the screen (Language) ...........................................56

Selecting Images To Be Shown on

the Displays (User Image Display)...................... 57

Setting the Demo (Auto DEMO).......................... 57

Changing the parts assigned to the track buttons during SMF playback

(Track Assign).........................................................57

Recording and Playing Back Performances of

Specific Instruments (16 Track)............................ 58

Formatting the User Memory

(Initialize User Memory)....................................... 59

Remembering the settings even when

the power is turned off (Memory Backup)......... 59

Restoring the factory settings

(Factory Reset)........................................................ 60

Using the V-LINK function ..................................60

Changing the Tone Settings When

Playing Back Songs (Play Mode) .........................60

Playing the Demos.......................................................60

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 One Touch Program [Piano] button.

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

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

• [+] [-], [ ] [ ], [ ] [ ] means that you should press one or the other button.

Connecting External Devices....................61

Connecting Audio Devices.........................................61

Connections with MIDI Devices................................61

What is MIDI?.........................................................61

Connections to a Computer .......................................62

Making MIDI-Related Settings .................................. 62

MIDI settings ..........................................................62

Making the Settings for the USB Driver...................63

Appendics ...................................................64

Trouble Shooting .........................................................64

If this Message Appears on Screen ...........................66

Tone List........................................................................67

SFX Set .....................................................................69

Drum Set List................................................................70

Chord List .....................................................................74

Internal Song List......................................................... 75

Songs for Visual Lesson ........................................76

Pianist Style List........................................................... 76

Music Files That the HPi-7 Can Use .........................77

MIDI Implementation Chart ......................................78

Main Specifications......................................................79

Index.............................................................................. 80

Connecting an External Display

(HPi-7LE only).............................................82

Before You Begin Playing

Bottom rear of the HPi-7

Making the Connections

Connecting the

Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the rear panel of the

HPi-7.

Connecting the Speaker Cable (HPi-7LE only)

As shown in the diagram, connect the speaker cable

leading from the speaker box of the stand to the speaker connector located on the rear bottom of the HPi-7 LE.

Push the speaker cable in until it clicks into position.

pedal cable

fig.LCDcord-e

Connecting Disconnecting

Connect the

Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the bottom panel

of the HPi-7, and then plug it into an AC power outlet.

* Use only the included power cord.

fig.ACcord-e

Connect

power cord

headphones

Clip portion

* Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this

unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. The speakers of this piano are mounted beneath the upper surface, and face upwards. Malfunctions or accidents may occur if liquids contact any part of the speakers.

Speakers

Attach the

The music rest of the HPi-7 contains a liquid crystal display screen.

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

Insert the music rest as shown in the diagram.

fig.mrest

Connect the cable of the music rest to the LCD Out

connector on the rear panel of the HPi-7.

* The power must be off when connecting the cable of the music

rest.

music rest

Speaker connector

Speaker cable

Plug the headphones into the Phones jack on the bottom

panel of the HPi-7.

When you connect headphones, no sound will be output from the

internal speakers.

The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume] knob (p. 12)

of the HPi-7.

* Please use stereo headphones.

* Make sure to use only Roland headphones. Headphones from

other manufacturers may be unable to provide sufficient volume.

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.

Before You Begin Playing

Min

Max

Mellow Bright

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-7.

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Press and twist the headphone hook included with the HPi-7 into

the hole in the bottom of the HPi-7 (refer to the figure below).

Turn the headphone hook thumbscrew to secure the headphone hook.

Opening and Closing the Lid

To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and slide it away from

yourself.

To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and lower it softly after

it has been fully extended.

fig.futa

fig.Power-e

Power Indicator

To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the way to the left, and press the [Power On] switch.

The Power indicator at the left front of the HPi-7 will go dark, and

the power will be turned off.

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* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the

POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to

Power Supply

(p. 5).

Adjusting the Volume or Brightness of the Sound

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

Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the brightness of the sound.

* Be careful not to get your fingers pinched when opening or closing

the lid. If small children will be using the HPi-7, adult supervision should be provided.

* To prevent accidents, the lid must be closed when transporting the

piano.

Turning the Power On/Off

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* Once the connections have been completed (p. 9), turn on power

to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the way down, and then press the [Power On] switch.

The power will turn on, and the Power indicator at the left front of

the HPi-7 will light.

After a few seconds, you will be able to play the keyboard to

produce sound. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.

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* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a

few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

fig.knobs

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen

To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the [Contrast] knob located at

the back of the music rest.

Back of the music rest

Cover

fig.contrast-e

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.

Before You Begin Playing

About the Pedals

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

piano performance.

fig.pedal-e

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper pedal (right pedal)

While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after you take

your fingers off the keys. The depth to which you press the pedal will

subtly affect the duration of the sustain.

On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will allow the

remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the sounds that you

played from the keyboard, adding a rich resonance.

The HPi-7 simulates this sympathetic resonance.

→

You can adjust the amount of sympathetic resonance that occurs

when you press the damper pedal. Refer to “Adjusting the depth of

the effects (Effect)” (p. 55).

Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)

This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were already

played when you pressed the pedal.

Soft pedal (left pedal)

When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the sound

will have a softer tone.

The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to which

you press the pedal.

Damper Pedal

Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance (Panel Lock)

The “Panel Lock” function locks the HPi-7 in a state where only piano

performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled. This

prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even if

children press the buttons accidentally.

* In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can be

played. Also, nothing will be displayed in the screen.

Turn the volume to the minimum, and press the [Power

On] switch to turn off the power.

Hold down the [Function] button, and press the [Power

On] switch to turn on the power.

Continue holding down the button for six or seven seconds.

Adjust the volume. When you play the keyboard, the grand piano

sound will be heard.

To defeat the Panel Lock function, turn the volume down to the

minimum, and turn on the power once again.

Cancelling Auto Demo

The HPi-7 is set at the factory so that it automatically starts playback

of the demo songs whenever the keys and controls have been left

untouched for a few minutes.

You can cancel this setting.

Press the [Function] button.

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→

The Sostenuto pedal and Soft pedal can be given functions other

than these. Refer to “Notation Screen” (p. 15) and “Changing the

function of the pedals (Pedal)” (p. 56).

About the adjuster

When you move the HPi-7 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable,

adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows.

• Rotate the adjustor to lower it so that it is in firm contact with the

floor. If there is a gap between the pedals and the floor, the pedals

may be damaged. In particular when placing the instrument on

carpet, adjust this so that the pedals firmly contact the floor.

fig.adjust

Adjuster

Press the [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons to select “Auto

Demo,” then press [ (Enter)] button.

Press the [ ] [ ] buttons to select “Auto Start,” then

press the [+] [-] buttons to set this to “Off”.

Press the [ (Close)] button to return the Notation screen

to the display.

→

For more details about Auto Demo, refer to p. 57.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

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7 8 9 10 11 14 18 20 22 23 24 2526

14 17 28

12 16 21

27 2919151312

[Power On] switch

Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 10).

[Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume (p. 10).

[Brilliance] knob

Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 10).

[Transpose] button

Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or the song being played

(p. 24).

[Tone] buttons

Select the type of sound (the tone group) that will be played

from the keyboard (p. 26).

[Pianist] button

You can use the Pianist function to add an accompaniment to

your playing (p. 32).

[Reverb]/[Intro/Ending] button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 27).

When you are using the Pianist function, this starts/stops the

accompaniment with an intro or ending (p. 32).

[Chorus]/[Start/Stop] button

Adds spaciousness to the sound (p. 27).

When you are using the Pianist function, this starts/stops the

accompaniment (p. 32).

[Split] button

Lets you play different sounds in the left and right-hand areas

of the keyboard (p. 28).

[Key Touch] button

Adjusts the touch of the keyboard (p. 25).

[Function] button

Selects various performance-related functions (p. 41–p. 44,

p. 54–p. 63).

[+] [-] buttons

Used to select the value that you want to set (p. 14).

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons (Cursor buttons)

Used to select the item that you want to set (p. 14).

Depending on the screen, other functions may be assigned.

[ ] [ ] buttons

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

using the Cursor buttons (

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

Depending on the screen, other functions may be assigned.

[Song] button

Use this button to select internal songs or songs from floppy

disk (p. 16, p. 46).

[Lesson] button

You can enjoy your practices with the Lesson function (p. 30).

[Notation] button

Displays the notation using the entire screen. (p. 15).

[Zoom] button

This magnifies the notation (zooms in) (p. 16).

[ (Metronome)] button

Sounds the internal metronome (p. 20).

Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons

Adjust the tempo(p. 16, p. 20, p. 32).

Simultaneously pressing the [Slow] and [Fast] buttons will

restore the basic tempo.

Track buttons

Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 16, p. 37,

p. 40).

[ (Reset)] button

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

song.

[ (Play/Stop)] button

This starts and stops playback and recording of songs.

[ (Rec)] button

When pressed, this button places the instrument in recording

standby (p. 34–p. 40).

[ (Bwd)] button

Rewinds the song.

[ (Fwd)] button

Fast-forwards the song.

[Wonderland] button

Here you can enjoy the “Drums,” “SFX,” and “Game,” and

learn about instruments while having fun (p. 33).

) (p. 14).

Panel Descriptions

[Marker/Count] button

This is also used for setting the count (p. 21).

These allow you to add and move markers in the notation as

well as repeat playback of song segments simply and easily.

Rear Panel

fig.panelrear

1 2 3 4

LCD Out Connector

Connect the cable of the music rest to this connector (p. 9).

Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cable of the stand to this connector (p. 9).

Input jacks

These jacks can be connected to another sound generating

device or an audio device, so that the sound of that device will

be output from the HPi-7’s speakers (p. 61).

Disk Drive

You can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs (p.

41, p. 46).

Output jacks

These jacks can be connected to your audio system to enjoy

more powerful sound. They can also be connected to a tape

recorder or similar device in order to record your performance

on a cassette tape (p. 61).

Bottom Panel

fig.panelbottom

1 2 3 4 5

Phones jacks

A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 9).

Mic Volume knob

Adjusts the volume level for the microphone.

Mic jacks

Used for connecting microphones, so that the sound will be

output from the HPi-7’s speakers (p. 56).

MIDI Out/In connector

An external MIDI device can be connected here to receive

performance data (p. 61).

USB connector

Used for connecting a computer to the HPi-7 using a USB cable

(p. 62).

Music Rest

fig.pmrest

Display

This screen displays the notation of an internal song or disk

song, and also displays various settings.

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict

what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however,

that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the

system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see

in the display may not always match what appears in the

manual.

fig.contrast

[Contrast] knob

This knob adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 10).

Basic Operation and the Main Screen

Basic operation

The HPi-7 is operated mainly by using the cursor buttons and [ ]

[ ] [+] [-] buttons while viewing the screen. The every screen shows the functions of the cursor buttons and the

[ ] [ ] [+] [-] buttons. The main functions are as follows.

Cursor [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] buttons:

Move to an item to select it, switch pages

[ ] button:

[+] [-] button:

fig.cursor-e

Finalize the selected value

Display the notation screen, or return to the previous screen change the selected value

[+][-] buttons

Cursor buttons

[ ][ ] buttons

The main screens include the following.

1. Notation screen (basic screen)

fig.d-kihonscore-e

3. Detailed settings screen

fig.d-kihonsettei-e

Detailed settings for functions are made in a screen similar to this. The currently selected item will be highlighted, and you can use the [+] [-] buttons to edit the value. An explanation of the selected item is shown below the item. For some items, an explanation of the values will also be displayed. If you simultaneously press the [+] and [-] buttons, the value will revert to the basic setting.

When you press the [ ] button the selected value will be finalized, and you’ll then be returned to the screen that was displayed prior to the current screen. When “P.*/*” appears at the upper right of the screen, it indicates that there are other parameters on the previous or next page.

This is the first screen that will be displayed when you turn on the power. If some other screen is displayed, you can press the [Notation]

button, then press the [ ] button to access this screen. For details on the notation screen display, refer to p. 15.

2. List screen

fig.list-e

This type of list screen will appear when you select songs, tones, or accompaniment styles. In this screen, use the cursor buttons to select the desired item. The selected item will be highlighted.

Messages

Various messages will sometimes be displayed during operation. These messages ask you to confirm an operation, inform you of the results of an operation, or indicate an error when an operation could not be performed. For details on error messages that begin with “Error,” refer to p. 66.

When a message like the following is displayed, use the [ ] [ ]

buttons to select your response, and press the [ ] button to finalize

it. Pressing the [ ] button returns you to the previous screen.

fig.msg-e

Playing Along With A Song

Lyrics

When playing back song data that contains lyric data, the lyrics will be displayed if you check this. This item cannot be selected if there is no lyric data.

Pedal

When “Replay” is selected, you can start and stop playback of the song data by pressing the left pedal (p. 56). When “PageTurn” is selected, you can turn the pages of the score by pressing the pedals. Press the center pedal to turn to the next page in the score, and press the left pedal to turn to the previous page.

Keyboard

The keyboard will be displayed under the notation if you check this.

Fingering

When playing back song data that includes fingering numbers, the fingering numbers will be displayed if you check this. This is convenient when you want to practice the correct fingering. The fingers are numbered as follows: 1: thumb, 2: index

finger, 3: middle finger, 4: ring finger, 5: little finger.

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

Part

Select the part(s) for which

the notation will be displayed.

: Notation for both hands

: Right-hand notation only

: Left-hand notation only

: Notation of the specified part

(→ to change the part, see p. 47)

Tempo Song name Beat Measure

Chord

When playing back song data that contains chord data, the chord name will be displayed if you check this. This item cannot be selected if there is no chord data.

Select the item to set

Change the setting

Close, open the menu

For details refer to p. 47

Notation Screen

When the power of the HPi-7 is turned on, a notation screen like the following will appear in the display. This can display not only the onboard songs, but also the notation for SMF music files or a performance that you’ve recorded on the HPi-7.

fig.notation-e

* 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. 47).

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

* The fingering numbers can be displayed only when playing some internal song.

Some notes on the notation screen

• When you begin song playback, the notation screen will show . While this symbol is displayed, performance data is being loaded from floppy disk or internal memory. It may take dozens to read 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.

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

Playing Along With A Song

[Volume] knob

Adjusts the volume (p. 10).

[Transpose] button

Changes the playback key of the song (p. 24).

[Song] button

Selects the song that will be played (p. 17).

[Marker/Count] button

Assigns a marker within the song (p. 22).

[Tempo] buttons

Adjust the tempo of the song.

[Notation] button

Displays the notation using

the entire screen.

[Zoom] button

Magnifies the notation (zoom in).

Track buttons

Each part of the song being played is assigned to a track button.

Select parts, or switch them between muted (button’s indicator

dark) and playing (button’s indicator lit).

[ (Bwd)] [ (Fwd)] buttons

Press this once to go back or forward one measure.

Goes back or forward continuously when held down.

[ (Rec)] button

Records a performance (p. 34).

[ (Play)] button

Starts and stops playback.

[ (Reset)] button

Returns to the beginning of the song.

If you hold down the [ (Play/Stop)] button and press the

[ (Fwd)] button, you will move to the end of the song.

Button Operations

The following buttons are used to play back a song.

fig.panel1-e

Playing a Song

The HPi-7 comes with 170 piano songs onboard. All of these can be viewed 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.

→

“Internal Song List” (p. 75)

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fig.songslcte

Playing Along With A Song

Select a song

Press the [Song] button. In the screen, select the song that you want to play.

Genre

Press [ ] [ ] to

select the genre.

Selectable songs differ

for each genre.

Song name

The name of the currently selected song.

Disk

Select songs from disk. For details refer to p. 46.

Select a song

Registor to “Favorites”

For details refer to p. 19.

Song list

The selection will be highlighted in black.

Back to score screen

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

Play back

Press the [ (Play/stop)] button.

The button’s indicator will light. The song will begin playing.

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

To adjust the tempo

Use the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to adjust the tempo. The tempo is adjusted in terms of the value of a quarter note, with 10-500 being the permissible range. If you press the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons simultaneously, you will return to the basic tempo of the song (the tempo before it was modified).

Muting (silencing) parts of the playback

You can mute the sound of specific playback parts, and play them yourself. Press a track button to mute a specific track. The 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.

Select a genre

Audition the selected song

* When playing back SMF music files for Roland Piano Digital series instruments, and the [3/Left hand] button and

[4/Right hand] button do not correctly control the left/right-hand performances, please change the “Track Assign” settings. Please refer to “Changing the parts assigned to the track buttons during SMF playback (Track Assign)” (p. 57).

Stop the song

Press the [ (play/Stop)] button once again.

Playback will stop automatically when it reaches the end of the song.

Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song.

Playing Along With A Song

Change the tempo

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If a screen like the following is displayed

If a song has already been selected in the current area (internal memory), it will not be possible to choose another song or record a new performance.

If you want to erase the song, use the [ ] [ ] buttons to select “OK,” then press the [ (Execute)]

button. If you do not want to erase the song, select “Cancel” and save the song on a floppy disk (p. 42).

Playing songs consecutively (

The internal songs can be played back consecutively.

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All Song Play)

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Song category

The category for the song being played back is displayed.

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

item

Song Category

When you press the [ (Play)] button, all of the internal songs in the selected category are played back. If you want to play back songs on floppy disks you have, select “Disk.” If no operations are performed for dozens of seconds, “Random Play” will start automatically. Songs will be played consecutively. When all selected songs have been played, playback will return to the first song and resume.

Random Play, Practice, Masterpieces, Popular, Favorites,

Disk (only when the floppy disk is inserted in the floppy disk drive)

Value

Stop playback

Select a category

Start playback

Back to previous screen

Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.

Playback will stop.

Playing Along With A Song

Playing back at a fixed

In the case of a song with difficult tempo changes, it is effective to practice initially with a fixed tempo. Playing back at a fixed tempo without allowing tempo changes is called “Tempo Mute.”

Hold down the [ (Play/Stop)] button and press either the Tempo [Slow] or

[Fast] button.

While Tempo Mute is enabled, the indication of the tempo in the screen will be highlighted.

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When you play back the song, it will play at a constant tempo.

To defeat Tempo Mute, hold down the [ (Play/Stop)] button and press either the Tempo [Slow]

or [Fast] button. Tempo Mute will also be cancelled when you select a different song.

tempo

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.favorite

Selecting the Song

Press the [+] button.

A screen like the one shown below appears.

Select “OK” and press the [ (Execute)] 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.

* Never turn off the power while the display indicates “Executing....”

Select a choice

Finalise a choice

Return to the previous screen

Removing Songs from Favorites

Select “Favorites” in the song select screen, choose the song you want to delete, then press the [+] button.

* Never turn off the power while the display indicates “Executing....”

Playing Along With A Song

Volume

Set the metronome volume.

Beat LED

Set the metronome button’s indicator on or off.

Beat

Set the beat.

Sound

Specify the metronome sound.

Pattern

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

Select the item to set

Change the setting

Return to the previous screen

Using the Metronome

The HPi-7 contains a versatile metronome function. While a song or accompaniment (Pianist function, p. 32) is playing, the metronome will sound at the corresponding tempo and time signature (Beat).

fig.panelmetro

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.metroe

In this screen you can make the following settings.

Item Setting

Volume

Beat

Sound

Pattern

Beat LED

OFF (no sound)-10

2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

* It is not possible to change the “Beat” setting while a song is playing.

Click, Electronic, Voice (Japanese) (“1,” “2,” “3” in Japanese),

Voice (English) (“1,” “2,” “3” in English), Animal, Wood Block, Triangle & Castanets, Hand Claps

Normal, (dotted half note), (half note), (dotted quarter note),

(quarter note), (dotted eighth note), (eighth note), (sixteenth note),

Double (note added to back beat of the first beat),

Triple (added notes sound the first beat as a triplet),

Shuffle (notes added to create a shuffle)

On (The [Metronome] button’s light flashes in time with the beat.), Off (Dark)

Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing

Select the item to set

Change the setting

Return to the previous screen

“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.

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Press the [Marker/Count] button.

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Playing Along With A Song

Count Mode

Countdown

Sound

Countdown

Track

Count In

Sound

Count In

Measure

Count In

Repeat

Item

Specify what type of count will be added.

Specify the count-down sound.

Specify the track or part that will determine the beginning of the performance when adding a countdown.

Specify the count-in sound.

Specify the length (number of measures) of the count-in.

When “Repeat” is turned on in the Marker setting screen (p. 22), this specifies whether the count-in will sound each time the range between the markers is repeated, or only the first time.

Setting

Count In (add a count before the performance), Countdown (add a count only before you begin playing), Count In/down (add both a count-in and a countdown)

Voice (Japanese), Voice (English)

Left & Right Track (Right-hand and left-hand parts of a piano song) Left Track (Left-hand part of a piano song) Right Track Part 1-16

Stick, Click, Electronic, Voice (Japanese), Voice (English), Wood Block, Triangle & Castanets, Hand Clap, Animal

1, 2

First time, Each time

(

Right-hand part of a piano song

)

Playing Along With A Song

Return to the previous screen

Make detailed settings for the resolution

For details refer to p. 22.

Set marker A, move to marker A.

Set marker B, move to marker B.

Switch “Repeat” on/off

Delete a marker

Marker B

Indicates the measure number at which marker B was assigned.

Marker A

Indicates the measure number at which marker A was assigned.

Repeat

If this is “On,” playback will repeat between markers.

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.

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321

Before you begin, select the song in which you want to assign markers (p. 17).

Access the Marker screen

Press the [Marker/Count] button. In the Count screen, press the [ ] button.

fig.marke

→

Move to the location at which you want to assign a marker.

Use the [ (Bwd)] [ (Fwd)] buttons to move to the measure at which you

want to assign a marker.

Assign a marker

Press the [ ] or [ ] button to assign marker A or B.

The screen will indicate the number of the measure at which the marker was assigned. It is not possible to assign marker B at the same location or earlier than marker A.

Markers can also be assigned in units of beats rather than measures. Refer to “Assigning a marker in the middle of a measure (Resolution)” (p. 23).

Playing Along With A Song

Moving an assigned marker

After assigning a marker in the song, you can hold down the [ ] button and press the [ (Bwd)]

or [ (Fwd)] button to adjust the location at which marker A was assigned. To adjust the location of

marker B, hold down the [ ] button and press the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)] button.

Moving to the location of an assigned marker

After assigning a marker in the song, press either the [ ] or [ ] buttons to move (jump) to the

location of the marker.

Playing repeatedly between markers.

After assigning both markers A and B, press the [ ] button. In the screen, turn “Repeat” to “On.”

When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, playback will repeat between the markers.

If you use Repeat Playback without assigning marker A or B

The entire selected song will be played back repeatedly.

If you use Repeat Playback when only marker A is assigned

The song will play back repeatedly from marker A to the end of the song.

If you use Repeat Playback when only marker B is assigned

The song will play back repeated from the beginning of the song to marker B.

* If “Repeat” in the Marker screen is turned “On,” you can press the [ ] 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.

Deleting a marker you’ve assigned

Hold down the [ ] button, and press the [ ] button to delete marker A, or press the [ ] button to

delete marker B.

Assigning a marker in the middle of a measure (

A marker can be assigned in the middle (at the beginning of a beat) of a measure.

Press the [Marker/Count] button. In the Count screen, press the [ (Marker)]

button.

The screen for setting markers appears.

Press the [ (Resolution)] button once more to access the Resolution setting

screen.

item

Resolution

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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If you want to assign a marker to the beginning of a beat, assign the marker while playing back the song.

Setting

Resolution)

Playing Along With A Song

For example, if you want the E

pitch to sound when you press

the C key, set the “Keyboard”

transpose setting to “4.”

If you play C E G It will sound E G# B

Return to the previous screen

Select the item to set

Switches the link on and off

Change the setting

Link

Setting this to “Off” allows you to set values separately for the keyboard and the song data.

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).

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Press the [Transpose] button.

Transpose the keys played by the keyboard. This setting can

Keyboard

Song

be set by holding down the [Transpose] button and pressing

the key to which you want to transpose.

Transpose the song playback.

Item

Setting

-6–0–5

-24–0–24

When you transpose the keyboard, the [Transpose] button’s indicator will light. If the transpose setting is “0,” the button’s indicator will be dark. 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 transposition, press the [Transpose] button, getting its indicator to go dark. The transposition setting returns to “0”, when you choose another song.

Playing Along With A Song

Return to the previous screen

Key Touch

Press to switch

the setting.

Change the setting

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.

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Press the [Key Touch] button.

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Item

Key Touch

Indicator Setting

No Light

Red Light Heavy

Green

Light

Orange

Light

Medium

Light

Fixed

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.

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.

Sounds at a fixed volume, regardless of your keyboard playing

strength.

Adding Variety to Your Performances

Tone list

The selection will be highlighted in Orange.

Hear a demo of the selected tone

Return to the previous screen

Select a tone

Selecting the Sound to Play

The HPi-7 contains 600 and more different tones. The tones are organized into six tone groups, which are assigned to the [Tone] buttons.

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Press one of the [Tone] buttons, and select the desired tone in the screen.

When you press a [Tone] button, the button’s indicator will light.

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→

Playing

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

“Tone List” (p. 67)

Tones indicated by is called an “EX voice.” These voices are especially recommended.

Tones indicated by a red mark produce the “Key Off Sound.” What “Key Off Sound” does is recreate the tonal changes produced when the fingers are released from the keys.

percussion instruments or sound effects

Press the Tone [Others] button. Use the cursor buttons to select a rhythm set such as “DR Standard” or SFX set. Drum set names are indicated by initial “DR.” Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound.

For the sounds that are assigned to each key of a drum set or sound effect set, refer to “Drum Set List” (p. 70).

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