Roland Digital Piano HP User Manual Page 1

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10Look at All You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Important Notes .

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11ContentsSaving a Recorded Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Advanced Recording Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12Panel Descriptions242526 27282930311 2 3 456 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 151617 18 19 20 21 22 231 [Volume] sliderAdjusts the overall volume of the HPi-7F (

13Panel Descriptions13 [Transpose] buttonThis button lets you transpose the pitch.• “Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback” (p. 38)• “Se

14Attaching the Music RestThe music rest of the HPi-7F contains an LCD screen.Attach the music rest as explained below, being sure to handle it with c

15Before You Begin PlayingConnecting the Power Cord Check before you connect the power cord • Make sure that the [Power] switch is o (p. 16).• Make

16Before You Begin PlayingTurning the Power On/OOnO12Turning On the PowerNOTE• Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), turn on power to y

17Before You Begin PlayingConnecting the HeadphonesThe HPi-7F has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously.1. Plug the

18Before You Begin PlayingConnecting a MicrophoneYou can connect a microphone into the Mic jack, and enjoy karaoke with the HPi-7F.Mic jack[Mic Volume

19Basic OperationTo operate the HPi-7F, rst press the button for the desired function, then use the cursor buttons and [O] [×] [A] [B] buttons while

20Basic Operation and ScreensBasic ScreenNotation ScreenThe following screen will appear when you switch on the HPi-7F’s power. There are three ways t

21Basic Operation and ScreensNotation View SettingsPartSelect the part(s) for which the notation will be displayed.Notation MarkIf this is “on,” notat

22Basic Operation and ScreensMoving to Other Screens (Screen structure 1)In this manual, a sequence of operations such as “press the [Function] button

23Basic Operation and ScreensPiano Designer➝ P. 40Rhythm➝ P. 62Transpose➝ P. 38Continues on P. 24

24Basic Operation and ScreensMoving to Other Screens (Screen structure 2)Lesson➝ P. 261 2 31Application➝ P. 771515263748Function screen➝ P. 73

25Basic Operation and ScreensMoving to Other Screens (Screen structure 2)Lesson2 3Application➝ P. 79➝ P. 79 ➝ P. 82263748Function screen

26Choosing a Lesson11. Press the [Lesson] button.The “Lesson” screen will appear.Visual LessonPlay a song along with the accompaniment, and see your

27Perform Using Various SoundsThe HPi-7F lets you perform using piano sounds as well as a wide variety (more than 300 types) of other sounds.Each of t

28PerformingThe pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano. Soft PedalSostenuto PedalDamper PedalDamper Pedal

29PerformingPerforming with the MetronomeYou can play while listening to the metronome.The HPi-7F’s metronome allows you to change the volume and time

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOV

30PerformingChanging the Metronome’s Tempo121. Press the [Metronome] button.The metronome will sound.2. Use the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to chang

31PerformingAdding Reverberation to the SoundThe HPi-7F can apply a reverb eect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing

32PerformingPlaying Two Tones Layered TogetherYou can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play.

33PerformingChanging the Tones for Dual Play211. Use the cursor left/right buttons to choose “tone 1” or “tone 2.”2. Use the cursor up/down buttons

34PerformingPlaying Dierent Tones with the Right and Left HandsYou can divide the keyboard at a specic note into right and left sections, and play a

35PerformingChanging the Tones of the Right and Left-hand Areas211. Use the cursor buttons to select the “right-hand tone” or “left-hand tone.”2. Us

36PerformingSplitting the Keyboard for Two People to PlayYou can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the same ra

37PerformingSwitching the Twin Piano ModeYou can change the way in which the sound is heard when using Twin Piano (Twin Piano Mode).11. In the Twin P

38PerformingChanging the Key of the Keyboard or Song PlaybackChanging the pitch of the keyboard is called “transpose.”The “Transpose” function makes i

39PerformingDisabling the ButtonsThe “Panel Lock” function helps you prevent unintended changes in settings, which otherwise might occur if you were t

4Look at All You Can Do! Perform with a Variety of SoundsP. 27In addition to piano sounds, you can play using sounds that are appropriate for the song

40What is Piano Designer?The HPi-7F lets you create your own personalized piano sound by editing the many elements that aect the sound of a grand pia

41Playing Back SongsLet’s listen to the internal songs. The HPi-7F contains a wide variety of internal songs, organized by musical genre.MEMO• You ca

42Listening to SongsFast-forward and Rewind1. Press the [Fwd] button or the [Bwd] button.Each time you press the button, you’ll move in steps of one

43Listening to SongsPlaying All Songs ConsecutivelyYou can play all of the internal songs successively. This is called “All Song Play.”2311. Press th

44Listening to SongsAdjusting the Song Playback VolumeYou can adjust the volume balance between your keyboard playing and the song playback.121. Pres

45Listening to SongsChanging the Tempo of a SongYou may want to change the tempo at which a song plays back.Even a dicult song containing rapid phras

46Listening to SongsUsing External MemoryPlaying Songs Saved on External MemoryYou can play songs from external memory (CD or USB memory).The followin

47Listening to SongsSwitching the External Memory SettingIn some cases when USB memory or another device is connected to the external memory connector

48Listening to SongsCopying a SongA song saved in Favorites can be copied to USB memory. Conversely, a song saved in USB memory can be copied to the F

49You can add markers within a song so that you can move to a marked measure or play back repeatedly between two markers.Markers can be added at two l

5Look at All You Can Do!You Can Do! Record Your PerformanceP. 51You can record your own performance and listen to it later. Create a CDP. 77If you con

50Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated PracticeMoving an Assigned Marker1. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select marker A.2. Use the curso

51You can record your own performance in order to evaluate your playing, or you can play along with a recorded performance.The HPi-7F lets you do the

52Recording Your PerformanceGetting Ready to Record4211. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 27).2. Press the [Song] button.3. Press the curs

53Recording Your PerformanceRecording a Song in SMF Format2 31. Make preparations for recording as described in “Getting Ready to Record” (p. 52). Ch

54Recording Your PerformanceListening to the Recorded Performance1211. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button.You’ll return to t

55Recording Your PerformanceSaving a Recorded PerformanceThe performance you’ve recorded can be saved to the Favorites.NOTEIf you turn o the power of

56Recording Your PerformanceAdvanced Recording MethodsRecording Each Hand SeparatelyBy recording your left-hand performance at the [Left] button and y

57Recording Your PerformanceOverdubbing1. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button.You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded

58Recording Your PerformanceRecording Along with a SongYou can record your performance while playing along with an internal song or a song saved in Fa

59Recording Your PerformanceRecording a Song in Audio Format2 31. Make preparations for recording as described in “Getting Ready to Record” (p. 52) a

6Do not open or perform any internal modications on the unit.Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual p

60Recording Your PerformanceListening to the Recorded Performance311. Press the [Song] button.2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select [Favori

61Recording Your PerformanceDeleting a Saved SongHere’s how to delete a song that you saved to the Favorites or to USB memory (sold separately).MEMOIf

62Performing with RhythmThe HPi-7F lets you enjoy performing while you listen to rhythms in a variety of styles.Selecting RhythmsA wide variety of rhy

63Performing with RhythmPlaying RhythmsYou can start the rhythm in either of two ways: press the [B] (Start/Stop) button, or play the keyboard to make

64Performing with RhythmChanging the Tempo of the RhythmYou can change the tempo of the rhythm or the automatic accompaniment (p. 65).1. Use the Temp

65Performing with RhythmUsing Automatic AccompanimentThe HPi-7F can automatically generate an accompaniment that’s suitable for the selected rhythm an

66You can apply eects to your voice via a connected microphone. The eects applied to your voice are called “Vocal Eects.”Adding Harmony to Match th

67Applying Eects to a Microphone VocalAdding Reverberation to Your VoiceYou can apply reverb (reverberation) to your voice in the microphone. This wi

68Saving User ProgramsSaving User ProgramsYou can save the settings of the currently selected tone buttons and the automatic accompaniment settings as

69Saving User ProgramsRecalling User Programs211. Press the [Function] button ➝ [User Program] ➝ [O] button.The “User Program” screen will appear.2.

7USING THE UNIT SAFELYThe unit should be located so that its location or position does not inter-fere with its proper ventilation.Always grasp only th

70Saving User ProgramsSaving a User Program Set to MemoryThe 40 user programs you’ve stored in the HPi-7F can be saved as a single set of 40 user prog

71Saving User ProgramsLoading a User Program SetHere’s how a user program set you saved to USB memory or to internal memory can be loaded into the HPi

72Saving User ProgramsCopying a User Program Set from USB Memory to Internal MemoryHere’s how to copy a user program set from USB memory to internal m

73Basic Operations in the Function ScreenThe “Function” screen lets you edit various settings for performance and recording.1. Press the [Function] b

74Various SettingsInitializing MemoryThis operation will erase all songs saved in Favorites or in separately sold USB memory.NOTE• When you carry out

75Various SettingsRestoring the Factory SettingsHere’s how the items stored in conjunction with “Having Settings Be Retained Even While Power is Turne

76Changing the Notation Screen SettingsYou can change the parts shown in the notation screen, and how they are shown.1. Press the [Notation] button ➝

77Other OperationsCreating a Music CDHere’s how you can create a music CD by writing audio recordings of songs to a CD-R disc.You’ll need a separately

78Other OperationsWhen writing is completed, a screen like the following will appear.9. Use the cursor buttons to select [OK] or [Cancel], and then p

79Other OperationsEnjoying a Slide Show of ImageYou can watch a slide show of your photos, while they are automatically switched in the HPi-7F’s scree

8Power Supply• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (su

80Other OperationsCommercially Available SMF Music lesCommercially available Roland SMF music les also consists of 16 parts. You can load this type

81Other OperationsRecording Each Part1. Use the cursor buttons to select the part that you want to edit.2. Use the [Bwd] [Fwd] buttons to move to th

82Other OperationsEditing a SongHere’s how you can edit the performances that you recorded on the track buttons (p. 42) or on the 16-track sequencer (

83Other OperationsTransposing Entire Parts/TracksYou can transpose the specied part or track.Erasing MeasuresYou can erase a specied range of measur

84Connecting External MemoryIf you connect separately sold external memory (CD drive or USB memory), you’ll be able to save song data on the external

85Connecting Other DevicesConnecting to Audio EquipmentYou can play the HPi-7F’s sounds through amplied speakers or a stereo system that has line inp

86Connecting Other DevicesConnecting to MIDI DevicesBy connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control one device

87Connecting Other DevicesPreventing Doubled Notes from the Sound Generator when a Sequencer is ConnectedIf you connect a MIDI sequencer to the HPi-7F

88Connecting Other DevicesConnecting a ComputerIf you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the USB connector located on the bottom left o

89TroubleshootingGeneral ProblemsSymptom Cause/Action See PagePower does not turn on Is the power cord connected correctly? P. 15Nothing appears in t

9Important Notes• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrume

90AppendixSymptom Cause/Action See PageThe wrong instrument is selected when you press the [E. Piano], [Strings], or [Others] button Tone buttons [E.

91AppendixSong does not play correctly Symptom Cause/Action See PageSong won’t play Could the screen be indicating “OK to delete Song?” You can’t play

92AppendixSpecicationsHPi-7F: Digital PianoKeyboardKeyboard 88 keys (PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement)Touch Sensitivity Touch: 100 levels/

93AppendixInternal SongsInternal Songs 200 songs and moreDisplayDisplay TFT Color LCD 640 x 480 dots (with a Music Rest), Beat IndicatorScore Display

94AAdjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28All Song Play . . . . . . . . . . . .

95IndexRRecorded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .

96InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.AFR

97For EU CountriesFor China

98This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets al