Roland HP-1 User Manual

1ENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISHrHP-1Thank you for purchasing a Roland HP-1 Digital Piano. The HP-1 is the new entry-level model of Rol

Main operations10Playing two sounds at a time (“Dual”)It is also possible to play two Tones simultaneously (something we like to call “Dual mode”). A

11HP-1 – Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH3.9 Adding ReverbThe HP-1 allows you to add reverberation to what you play on the

Convenient functions124.1 About the Function modeThe functions described below need to be set in “Function mode”. After selecting that mode, you can u

13HP-1 – Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH4.3 Master TuningWhen playing in ensemble with other instruments, you can adjust

Convenient functions144.4 Changing the temperamentYou can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods).Today, co

15HP-1 – Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH4.5 Selecting the tuning curve (Stretch Tuning)A piano is generally tuned to a pi

Convenient functions164.7 Changing the damper pedal’s resonanceOn an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the notes you play resonate wit

17HP-1 – Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISHBy connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can co

Connecting to MIDI devices185.2 Switching Local Control on and offWhen connecting a MIDI sequencer, switch off the Local Control function.As illustrat

19HP-1 – Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISHYou can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HP-1 through the speakers

2Using the unit safely001• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

Appendix207.1 TroubleshootingIf you are encountering problems with the HP-1, please read the section below before assuming that there is a malfunc-tio

3HP-1 – Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH015• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreason

4Power Supply• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lig

5HP-1 – Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISHtUsing the unit safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Panel descriptions62.1 Front panelA [Power] switchTurns the power on/off.B [Volume] knobAdjusts the overall volume level.C [Demo] buttonAllows you to

7HP-1 – Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISHNote: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always tu

Main operations83.4 Connecting optional headphonesThe HP-1 features two headphone sockets. This allows two persons to listen through headphones simult

9HP-1 – Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH3.7 Listening to the demo songsThe HP-1 contains 65 internal piano pieces you may