Roland HP107 manual

Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP107. Main Features Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-ranging Expressiveness The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound of the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert grand pi[...]

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 aler[...]

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifica- tions on the unit. .............................................[...]

4 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. .......................................................................................................... 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)[...]

5 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 read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as [...]

6 IMPORTANT NOTES 556 • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements. 557 •A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation. 558a • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep t[...]

7 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................3 IMPORTANT NOTES .................................................5 Panel Descriptions ..................................................10 Front Panel ........................................................................................10 Rear Panel.......................[...]

8 Contents What’s MIDI? ............................................................................. 48 Making MIDI-related Settings........................................................ 48 MIDI send channel settings ..................................................... 49 Switching Local Control on and off.....................................[...]

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10 Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1 [Power On] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 14). 2 [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 14). 3 [Brilliance] knob Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 14). 4 [Demo] button You can listen to a demo of the instrument’s tones as well as a demo of the various functions (p. 16). 5 [ (Headphones)] indicator [...]

11 Panel Descriptions Key Touch 25 [Touch] button Modifies the playing feel of the keyboard (p. 21). 26 [Hammer] button Adjusts how variations in your keyboard playing strength will modify the timing at which notes are sounded (p. 22). 27 [Center Pedal] button Switches the center pedal function (p. 31). Rear Panel 28 Pedal connector Connect the ped[...]

12 Before You Start Playing Connecting the Pedal Cord Insert the pedal cord into the Pedal connector on the rear panel of the HP107. fig.00-01 Connecting the Speaker Cable As shown in the diagram, connect the speaker cable leading from the speaker box of the stand to the speaker connector located on the rear bottom of the HP107. Push the speaker ca[...]

13 Before You Start Playing ■ Removing the music rest You can remove the music rest from the piano. This allows you to place a notebook computer on the piano. Position the music rest so it’s upright, then remove the three screws, as shown. You can remove the screws using a coin. fig.mu_stand3 NOTE Be careful not to lose the screws that you remo[...]

14 Before You Start Playing Turning the Power On and Off NOTE Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the way down, and then press the [Power On] switch. The power[...]

15 Chapter 1. Enjoying the Built-in Songs Listening to Built-in Songs The HP107 comes with 68 piano songs onboard. ■ Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play) The built-in songs can be played back consecutively. fig.panel1-1 1 Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button, and press the [Play] button. The [Song/Tempo] button’s indicator will ligh[...]

16 Chapter 1. Enjoying the Built-in Songs 2 Press the [-] or [+] button to select a song. Holding down the button causes the numbers to change continuously. Playing back 3 Press the [Play] button. The button’s indicator will light, and the selected song will play. Stopping the playback 4 Press the [Play] button. The button’s indicator goes out,[...]

17 Chapter 1. Enjoying the Built-in Songs ■ Listening to a Demo of the Functions You can listen to the demo of the functions that can be applied to the piano tones. 1 Press the [Demo] button. The button’s indicator flashes, and playback of the tone demo songs starts. 2 Press any of the following buttons. When a button is pressed, the demo assig[...]

18 Chapter 2. Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The HP107 contains 36 different built-in tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons. fig.panel2-1 Selecting a tone group 1 Press any Tone button. The indicator of the button you pressed will light. When you play the keyboard, you will hea[...]

19 Chapter 2. Performance Making Fine Adjustments to the Piano Sound (Piano Resonance) You can make fine adjustments to the sound of the piano as desired. fig.panel2-8 ■ Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off) You can play the “key off” sound (the subtle sound produced when the keys are released) obtained when playing an acoustic [...]

20 Chapter 2. Performance ■ Having Resonance Played When You Press the Damper Pedal (Damper Resonance) You can change the volume of the damper pedal resonance. On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal on the HP107 r[...]

21 Chapter 2. Performance Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. fig.panel2-7 1 Press the Key Touch [Touch] button. Each time you press the Key Touch [Touch] button, the indicator that is lit switches, and the touch changes. Indicator Settings “Light” Lit Light Fortissimo (ff) can be pr[...]

22 Chapter 2. Performance ■ Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force Used to Press the Keys (Hammer Response) This adjusts how your playing strength will affect the timing at which the note sounds. This is called the “Hammer Response” function. On an acoustic piano, pressing a key moves a hammer, which strikes a string to produce [...]

23 Chapter 2. Performance Adding a Sense of Depth to the Sound (Grand Space) The HP107 includes a “Grand Space” function that allows you to get sounds that have a sense of depth like you get by playing an acoustic piano. Using this function gives you the natural-sounding reverberation and breadth of sound that an acoustic piano provides. fig.pa[...]

24 Chapter 2. Performance Adding the Right Sense of Depth for Headphones (Grand Space) You can achieve the kind of sonic depth produced with a grand piano through headphones as well. Using this function provides you with the natural reverberation and breadth in the sound provided by an acoustic piano. fig.panel2-8 1 Press the [Grand Space] button, [...]

25 Chapter 2. Performance Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic Emphasis) You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness. fig.panel2-8 1 Press the [Dynamic Emphasis] button, getting its indicator to light. The Dynamic Emphasis function is switched on, enlivening the sound. To cancel the Dynamic Emphasis function, p[...]

26 Chapter 2. Performance Applying Effects to the Sound fig.panel2-5 ■ Adding reverberation to the sound (Reverb) By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as though you were performing in a concert hall. 1 Press the [Reverb] button. The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect will be app[...]

27 Chapter 2. Performance Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose) By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to play. When accompa[...]

28 Chapter 2. Performance Layering Complementary Sounds with the Piano Tones (Acoustic Layering) With the HP107, you can easily select the perfect tones to complement the piano tone and play together with the piano tone. This feature is called the “Acoustic Layering function.” First have a piano tone selected (p. 18). 1 Press the [Acoustic Laye[...]

29 Chapter 2. Performance Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Performance) Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual performance.” You can select the tone you want to have layered by pressing the corresponding tone button. 1 Simultaneously press the two Tone buttons that you want to play together. The indicator of t[...]

30 Chapter 2. Performance Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Performance) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split performance.” The boundary key is called the “split point.” fig.splitpoint.e fig.panel2-3 1 Press the [Split] button. The button[...]

31 Chapter 2. Performance ■ Changing the keyboard’s split point You can change the location where the keyboard is divided (the split point) within the range of B1 through B6. 1 While continuing to hold the [Split] button, press the key that you want to specify as the split point. The key you pressed becomes the split point, and belongs to the l[...]

32 Chapter 2. Performance Using Metronome ■ Sounding the metronome The HP107 features a built-in metronome. While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature (Beat) of that song. fig.panel2-4 Sounding the metronome 2 Press the [Metronome/Count In] button. The metronome will sound. The button’s indicator flashes i[...]

33 Chapter 2. Performance ■ Changing the metronome volume The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with ten volume levels available. 1 While holding down the [Metronome/Count In] button, press the [-] or [+] button. The currently specified volume will be displayed. Continue to hold down the [Metronome/Count In] button, and press the [-] or [+[...]

34 Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Built-in Songs Here’s how you can play along with the built-in songs. You can slow down the playback tempo of the song, or play back each hand separately. Before you try playing the song, listen to it several times to get a general feel for the song. For details on operation, refer to “Selecting a song and p[...]

35 Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Built-in Songs Playing Each Hand Separately The built-in songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back. The left-hand performance of the built-in songs is assigned to the [Left] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [Right] button. The place where each part of the [...]

36 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance You can easily record your performances. A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add additional parts. The following types of recording can be done using the HP107. • Recording just your own keyboard performance ( → “Recording a New Song” p. 37) • Recording along w[...]

37 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Recording a New Song Record only the keyboard performance without playing along with a built-in song. fig.panel4-1 Recording settings (select “USr”) 1 Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in red. The song number appears in the display. 2 Press [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, [...]

38 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Recording Along with a Song You can record a performance that you play along with an built-in song. Using the [Left] or [Right] buttons, you can (for example) perform and record just the right-hand part of a song while listening to the left-hand playback of a built-in song. fig.panel4-3 Selecting the song to[...]

39 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately The recorder of the HP107 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the right and left hands separately. Use the [Left] button or [Right] button to specify the recording track. If you want to re-do the recording, you can re-record just a speci[...]

40 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Erasing Recorded Performances You can erase a recorded performance. ■ Erasing a performance from the specified track You can select a recorded track and erase it. 1 Hold down either the [Left] or [Right] button, and press the [Rec] button. The indicator of the button you pressed will go dark, and the perfo[...]

41 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings Making Detailed Settings (Function) You can make performance-related settings such as tuning and temperament. How to enter function mode 1. Hold down the [Split] button, and press the [Chorus] button. The HP107 switches to the function mode. The indicators for the [Split] and [Chorus] buttons and the button t[...]

42 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings ■ Tuning to other instruments’ pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the HP107’s standard pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A[...]

43 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings ■ Setting the tuning curve (Stretch Tuning) A piano is generally tuned to a pitch with a lower bass range and a higher treble range than equal temperament. This special tuning method for pianos is called “Stretch Tuning.” If you press the [Harpsichord] button in step 2 of “Making Detailed Settings (Fu[...]

44 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) The “Panel Lock” function locks the HP107 in a state where only piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even if children press the buttons accidentally. In the Panel Lo[...]

45 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is Turned Off (Memory Backup) Normally, the various settings revert to their default values when the power is turned off. However, you can specify that the settings will be remembered even when the power is turned off. This function is called “Memory Backup.” ?[...]

46 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings Using the V-LINK function Connecting the HP107 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the HP107. V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is functionality promoted by Roland that allows linked performance of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects can [...]

47 Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HP107 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device. When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug (sold separately). Connectio[...]

48 Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices Connecting MIDI Devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control the performances on one device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch tones on the other instrument. ■ What’s MIDI? MIDI stands for Musical Instr[...]

49 Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices ■ MIDI send channel settings MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. Simply connecting a cable is not enough for communication to take place. The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI channels. Otherwise, no sound will be produced, and no sounds can be selected. * The HP107 rece[...]

50 Appe ndice s Troubleshooting If you think there’s a problem, read this first. Case Cause/Remedy The power doesn’t come on Is the power cord connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 12) The button doesn’t work Is the panel locked? (p. 44) Turn the power off, then back on. No sound is heard Is the volume level of the HP107 turned all the way [...]

51 Appendices A High-pitched whine is produced When listening through headphones: Some of the more flamboyant and effervescent piano tones feature an ample high-end component, which may make the sound appear to have metallic reverberation added. Since this reverberation becomes particularly audible when supplemented by heavy reverb, you may be able[...]

52 Tone List Piano 1 Grand Piano 1 *1 *2 2 Mellow Piano 1 *1 *2 3 Honky-tonk *2 4 Mellow Piano 2 *1 *2 5 Grand Piano 2 *1 *2 6 Detuned Piano *2 7 Rock Piano *1 *2 E.Piano 1 Electric Piano 1 2 Electric Piano 2 3 Vibraphone 4 Morning Lite 5 Celesta 6 Electric Grand Harpsichord 1 Harpsichord 1 *1 2 Nylon Guitar 3 Harp 4 Coupled Harpsichord *1 5 Harpsi[...]

53 Built-in Song List Song No. Song Name Composer Copyright S. 1 Scherzo No.2 (Except) F. Chopin © 2004 Roland Corporation S. 2 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin C. Debussy © 2004 Roland Corporation S. 3 La Campanella F. Liszt © 2004 Roland Corporation S. 4 Late Night Chopin F. Chopin/ Arranged by John Maul © 2002 Roland Corporation S. 5 Fly Free Joh[...]

54 Appendices * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. Profile John Maul John Maul is a musician, composer and arranger having graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London. John’s work encompasses studio recordings and live performances i[...]

55 Easy Operation List No. Y ou want to Buttons Page Hold down the [Split] button and press the [Piano] button. T win Piano [Split] + [Piano] p. 33 Press the [Split] and [Chorus] buttons simultaneously, and press the [ ● ] button. Local Control [Split] + [Chorus] → Piano Resonance [Key Off] p. 49 MIDI send channel settings [Split] + [Chorus] ?[...]

56 Parameters Stored in Memory Backup Piano Tone-Related Settings in Effect When the Power is Turn On Key Off Resonance (On/Off, Volume) p. 19 String Resonance (On/Off, Depth) p. 19 Damper Resonance (On/Off, Depth) p. 20 Key Touch p. 21 Hammer Response p. 22 Temperament (Temperament, Tonic) p. 42 Stretch Tuning p. 43 Grand Space (On/Off, Depth) p. [...]

57 Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key’s Ch’s 0, 32 1 5 6, 38 7 10 11 6[...]

58 Main Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard with Escapement) Touch Sensitivity Touch: Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed Hammer: Light, Medium, Heavy, Off Keyboard Mode Whole, Laye[...]

59 Index A AC inlet ........................................................................... 12 Acoustic Layering ......................................................... 28 Adjuster .......................................................................... 14 All Song Play .................................................................. 15 A[...]

60 Index U USB Connector ............................................................... 47 USB Driver ..................................................................... 46 V Variation tone ................................................................ 18 V-LINK ........................................................................... 46 Vol[...]

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As of August 1, 2005 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Her[...]

This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouill[...]

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