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Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP-7/3. Main Features Piano sounds with rich resonance and wide-ranging expressiveness The stereo sampling pi.
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4 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.
5 016 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. ........................................................
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 read and observe the following: Power Suppl.
7 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY .............................................................4 IMPORTANT NOTES .......................................................................6 Contents .........................................................
8 Panel Descriptions * The panel diagrams shown in this owner’s manual are those of the HP-7. Front Panel 1 [Power] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 12). 2 [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 12). 3 [Brilliance] knob Adjusts the tone brightness (p.
9 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel 1 MIDI Out/In connectors Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange performance data (p. 37). 2 Pedal connector Connect the pedal cable of the special stand to this connector (p.
10 Before You Start Playing Connect the Pedal Cable Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the rear panel of the HP-7/3. fig.00-01 Connect the Speaker Cable (HP-7) 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 panel of the HP-7.
11 Before You Start Playing ■ Adjusting the position of the music stand Grasp the music stand with both hands, and pull it toward yourself to adjust the position. fig.mu_stand2 ■ Folding down the music stand 1. Grasp the music stand with both hands, and gently push it in until it stops.
12 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] switch.
13 Chapter 1. Enjoying the Built-in Songs and Game Listening to Built-in Songs The HP-7/3 comes with 65 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.
14 Chapter 1. Enjoying the Built-in Songs and Game 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, and playback stops.
15 Chapter 2. Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The HP-7 contains 24 different built-in tones. The tones are organized into six tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons. The HP-3 contains 20 different built-in tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.
16 Chapter 2. Performance Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Performance) Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual performance.” 1 Simultaneously press the two Tone buttons that you want to play together. The indicator of the button you pressed will light.
17 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.
18 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.
19 Chapter 2. Performance Changing the beat of metronome 3 Hold down the [ (Rhythm)/Beat] button, and press the [+] or [-] button. The currently selected beat will be displayed. If you hold down the [ (Rhythm)/Beat] button and press the [+] or [-] button, the beat will change.
20 Chapter 2. Performance ■ Playing rhythm The HP-7/3 contains 53 different rhythms. The built-in rhythms can be sounded or stopped by pressing a button, in the same way as the metronome. By playing the rhythm instead of the metronome, you can enjoy performing as if you were playing with a session-like feel.
21 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.
22 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.
23 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] button.
24 Chapter 2. Performance Making Fine Adjustments to the Piano Sound (Piano Customize) (HP-7) You can make fine adjustments to the sound of the piano as desired. [Hammer] Button This adjusts how your playing strength will affect the timing at which the note sounds.
25 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.
26 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 [1] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [2] button.
27 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 HP-7/3. • Recording just your own keyboard performance ( → “Recording a New Song” (p.
28 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Recording a New Song Record only the keyboard performance without playing along with a built-in song or rhythm. fig.panel4-1 Recording settings (select “USr”) 1 Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in red.
29 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Recording Along with the Rhythm You can record a performance that uses the Rhythm function. fig.panel4-2 As described in steps 1 and 2 of “Recording a New Song” (p. 28), select the song “USr” before you continue.
30 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 [1] or [2] 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.
31 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately The recorder of the HP-7/3 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the right and left hands separately. Use the [1] button or [2] button to specify the recording track.
32 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 [1] or [2] button, and press the [ (Rec)] button.
33 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings Changing the Damper Pedal’s 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 HP-7/3 recreates this resonance (sympathetic resonance) when depressed.
34 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 HP-7/3’s reference pitch to the pitch of another instrument.
35 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.
36 Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HP- 7/3 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device.
37 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.
38 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.
39 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. 10) The button doesn’t work Is the panel locked? (p. 35) Turn the power off, then back on.
40 Appendices In the upper range, the sound changes abruptly beyond a certain key On an acoustic piano, notes in the upper one and a half octaves of the keyboard continue to sound until they decay naturally, regardless of the damper pedal. There is a difference in the timbre as well.
41 Tone List * A+B: simultaneously playing two tones A/B: A, the right-hand tone; and B, the left-hand tone in Split performance * ❉ indicates a tone that will not be applied the chorus effect (p.
42 Built-in Song List Song No. Song Name Composer Copyright d. 1 1ére Arabesque C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation d. 2 Late Night Chopin F. Chopin/ Arranged by John Maul © 2002 Roland Corporation d. 3 Sonate für Klavier No. 15 W. A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation d.
43 Appendices * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. d. 45 Farewell to the Piano L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation d. 46 Brautchor W. Wagner © 1996 Roland Corporation d.
44 Rhythm List Beat Rhythm No. Rhythm Name 2/2 r. 1 2/2 March r. 2 2/2 Swing r. 3 2/2 Voice (Japanese) r. 4 2/2 Voice (English) r. 5 2/2 Animal 0/4 r. 1 Stick 2/4 r. 1 2/4 March r. 2 2/4 Country r. 3 Samba r. 4 2/4 Voice (Japanese) r. 5 2/4 Voice (English) r.
45 Easy Operation List No. Y ou want to Buttons Page Press the [Game] and [Key Touch] buttons simultaneously, and press the [ ● ] button. Master T uning [Game] + [Key T ouch] → [Piano] p. 34 Selecting a temperament Specifying the keynote [Game] + [Key T ouch] → [E.
46 Appendices 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 *1 0.
47 Main Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
48 Index A AC inlet ........................................................................... 10 Adjuster .......................................................................... 12 All Song Play ...................................................
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Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of November 1, 2003 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.
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.
1 2 3 4 5 1 4 3 5 HP-3 HP-7 02891323 ’04-2-7N This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. Contents No. Name Qty. 1 Instrument 1 2 Music Stand (HP-3 only) 1 3 Manual Set 1 4 AC Cord Set 1 5 Collection of Printed Music 1 HP-7/3_e.
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