Roland Corporation HPi-6s Owner's Manual
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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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
007
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
015
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
010
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
011
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
013
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
014
Do not drop this device or subject it to strong
impact.
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Do not use overseas
016
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
023
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
026
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
104
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
106
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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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
116
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
118c
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
301
• 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.
307
• Before you make connections, you must switch off the power
on all devices to prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage.
308
• 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
351
• 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.
352a
• 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.
354b
• 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.
355b
• 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.
356
• 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.
358
• Do not leave objects on top of the keyboard. This can
cause malfunctions such as failure to sound.
359
• Do not affix adhesive labels to this device. The exterior
finish may be damaged when you remove the labels.
Care
401b
• 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.
Addition
• If water droplets should adhere to this device, immediately
wipe them off using a soft dry cloth.
402
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol,
since these can cause deformation or color change.
403
• 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
452
• 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
551
• 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.
552
• We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any
content lost from internal memory or USB memory, or for
the consequences of such loss.
553
• Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, knobs, or
input/output jacks, since this may cause malfunctions.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
556
• When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug
(not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken
connections.
557
• This device may produce a certain amount of heat, but this
is not a malfunction.
558a
• 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.
559b
• 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.
560
• If using the music rest, do not apply excessive force to it.
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Important Notes
562
• 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.
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.
Floppy Disk Handling
(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)
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: 10–50 degrees C
(50–122 degrees 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.
fig.DiskProtect.e.eps
Rear side of the disk
Write
(can write new data onto disk)
Write Protect Tab
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.
Protect
(prevents writing to disk)
USB Memory Handling
704
• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way
in.
705
• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or
allow them to become dirty.
708
• 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.
Addition
• 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.
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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• 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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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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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
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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
■
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
24
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
■
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.
■
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.
■
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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Try Out the HPi-6S’s Lesson Functions!
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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