Roland HP 237R User Manual Page 1

USING THE UNIT SAFELY...4IMPORTANT NOTES ...

10 Getting Started Connecting the Power CordNOTE To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and

11Getting StartedTurning the Power On and OffNOTEOnce the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specifie

12Getting StartedConnecting HeadphonesThe HP 237R features two headphone jacks. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, ma

13Listening to the Demo SongsThe HP 237R features thirty two internal piano songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songsfig.4-011. Press the [Demo Song/Key

14Listening to the Demo SongsIt is not possible to change the tempo of a demo song.If you press the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button while the metronome i

15Listening to the Demo Songs List of Demo Songs* All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal en

16Playing the KeyboardPlaying with Various SoundsThe HP 237R allows you to play using eight different sounds including piano.The HP 237R’s sounds are

17Playing the KeyboardUsing Two Different Sounds for Right And Left Hands–Split FunctionThe piano allows you to divide the keyboard into two sections,

18Playing the KeyboardAdding Reverberation to the Sound–Reverb EffectThe HP 237R allows you to add reverberation to what you play on the keyboard.With

19Playing the KeyboardAdding Breadth to the Sound–Chorus EffectThe HP 237R allows you to add chorus to what you play on the keyboard.By adding the Cho

20Playing the KeyboardSounding the MetronomeYou can start or stop the metronome with a single button.In addition to adjusting the tempo and time, you

21Playing the Keyboard Checking the Metronome VolumePress and hold the Metronome [On/Off] button.The Tone button indicators will blink to indicate th

22Try Recording Your PerformanceYou can record what you play on your piano.Only one song can be recorded on the HP 237R. If a previously recorded perf

23Try Recording Your Performance5. Press the [Rec] button to turn on the indicator.The keyboard is put in record standby mode.The [Play] button’s indi

24Try Recording Your PerformanceListening to the Recorded PerformanceListen to the performance you recorded.1. Press the [Play] button to make the ind

25Convenient FunctionsChanging Keyboard Touch SensitivityYou can select from three touch sensitivity levels.When the power is turned on, the response

26Convenient FunctionsAdjusting the Pitch of the Sound–Master TuningIn situations such as when playing in ensemble with other instruments, you can adj

27Convenient FunctionsChanging the Volume Balance in Dual PlayYou can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual Play (p. 16).Wh

28Convenient FunctionsChanging the Damper Pedal’s ResonanceOn acoustic pianos, when the damper pedal is depressed, additional strings are released to

29Convenient FunctionsWhen you want to perform using a tuning other than equal temperament, you’ll need to specify the keynote (tonic for major, sixth

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

30Convenient FunctionsDisabling Buttons-Panel LockBy using the Panel Lock function, you can disable the buttons with the exception of certain operatio

31Connecting to MIDI DevicesRead this chapter if you wish to connect the HP 237R to an external MIDI device.If the HP 237R is connected to a MIDI sequ

32Connecting to MIDI DevicesCautions when Connecting an External MIDI DeviceHere we will explain the “Local On/Off” and “Omni On/Off” settings that yo

33Connecting to MIDI Devices Receiving on all MIDI channels–Omni On/OffWhen set to Omni On, the HP 237R will sound as a result of received MIDI messa

34Connecting to MIDI DevicesTransmitting/Receiving Sound Selection Data–Program ChangeProgram Changes are messages that tell an instrument to “switch

35Connecting to MIDI DevicesTurning Transmission and Reception of Control Changes On/OffMessages known as “Control Changes” are used to convey to anot

36Connecting to Audio EquipmentWhen you connect the HP 237R to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the HP 237R through the speakers on the a

37TroubleshootingIf you are encountering problems with the unit, please read the section below before assuming that there is a malfunction.The piano c

38Functions Assigned to the KeyboardConvenient FunctionsFunctions for Temperamentfig.11-00.eFunctions for MIDIfig.11-00.ePowerVolumeMaxMinReverb Choru

39* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented o

4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

40SpecificationsHP237R: Roland Digital Piano< Keyboard>● Keyboard88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Mechanism)● Touch Sensitivity3 levels● Keybo

41IndexAAudio Equipment...36BBeat...

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

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5 101a • The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti-lation...

6 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 3, 4 and 5, please

7 Main Features of the HP 237R Authentic piano performances High-quality concert grand piano tones, combined with the Progressive Hammer Action keybo

8 Button Descriptions Button, switch and knob names are enclosed in square brackets ( [ ] ). fig.2-01 1 [Power] Switch Pressed to switch the power on

9 Button Descriptions f 6 Metronome [Tempo] Slider This adjusts the tempo of the metronome (p. 21). 7 Metronome [Beat] Slider Used to select the time