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Roland HP-201 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Cover1,4...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

  • Page 4: Using The Unit Safely

    Never attempt to repair this device or replace parts. If repair or part replacement should become necessary, you must contact your dealer or a Roland service center. Do not use or store in the following types of locations • Locations of extremely high temperature (such as...
  • Page 5 Do not insert foreign objects Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects, coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device. This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions. Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs 012a If any of the following should occur, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced.
  • Page 6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning 109a Before you clean the device, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet (p. 12). If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet 110a If there is a possibility of lightning strike,...

  • Page 7: Important Notes

    However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

  • Page 8: Additional Precautions

    You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland Service Center. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 4 Important Notes ... 7 Main Features ... 10 Panel Descriptions ... 11 Control Panel ...11 Bottom Panel/Rear Panel ...11 Before You Start Playing... 12 Connecting the Pedal Cord ...12 Connecting the Power Cord ...12 Opening/Closing the Lid ...12 Setting Up the Music Rest ...12 Connecting Headphones ...13...

  • Page 10: Main Features

    Main Features Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP201. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the HP201’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide Expressive Range •...

  • Page 11: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Control Panel Bottom Panel 1 Pedal Connector Connect the pedal cord to this connector (p. 12). Control Panel 3 [POWER] Switch Turns the power on/off (p. 13). Bottom Panel/Rear Panel 9 Phones Jacks You can connect headphones to these jacks (p. 13). Rear Panel Pedal Connector AC Inlet...

  • Page 12: Before You Start Playing

    Before You Start Playing Connecting the Pedal Cord Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal connector on the bottom panel of the HP201, at the rear. fig.00-01 Connecting the Power Cord Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the bottom panel of the HP201, at the rear.

  • Page 13: Connecting Headphones

    Connecting Headphones The HP201 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Sound's Volume

    Before You Start Playing Adjusting the Sound’s Volume Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall volume. fig.00-07.e The volume decreases About the Pedals The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano. Soft Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Damper Pedal (right pedal) While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended time even if you release your fingers from the...

  • Page 15: Enjoying The Internal Songs

    Enjoying the Internal Songs The HP201 comes with 65 piano songs onboard. The songs are played back continuously in sequence. fig.panel1-2 9 11 13 3 5 7 8 10 12 14 15 The Song You Record While holding down the [SONG] button, press the key that corresponds to the song you wish to hear.

  • Page 16: Performance

    Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The HP201 contains 20 different internal tones. You can also select a tone by pressing the [TONE] button and a key to which a tone is assigned. The “Grand Piano 1” tone is selected when the instrument is turned on. fig.panel2-1 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 Press the [TONE] button.

  • Page 17: Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play)

    Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play) Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.” fig.panel2-5 Press the [TONE] button. The button’s indicator will blink. Simultaneously press a white key and black key to which tones are assigned.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume Balance In Dual Play (Dual Balance)

    Performance ■ Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play (Dual Balance) You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual play. fig.panel2-2 While holding down the [TONE] button... When using Dual play, the tones are handled as follows according to the combination of keys you pressed.

  • Page 19: Changing The Brightness Of The Sound (Brilliance)

    Changing the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance) You can adjust the brightness of the sound. Hold down the [TONE] button and press one of the keys from “C4” to “B4” to adjust the brightness of the sound. Key Pressed Setting Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics) You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness.

  • Page 20: Playing Sounds When The Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance)

    Performance Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance) You can play the “key off” sound (the subtle sound produced when the keys are released) obtained when playing an acoustic piano. Hold down the [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button and press one of the keys from “C4”...

  • Page 21: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)

    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. fig.panel2-5 Press the [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button. The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect will be applied to the sound. To cancel the reverb effect, press the [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button, getting its indicator to go dark.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

    Performance Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. fig.panel2-7 Hold down the [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button and press either the “A0,” “B0,” “C1,” or “D1” key. The feel of the keyboard will change. Key Pressed Setting Light...

  • Page 23: Transposing The Key Of The Keyboard (Transpose)

    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 ( to play.

  • Page 24: Splitting The Keyboard Into Two Sections For Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano)

    Performance Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano) You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers. While holding down the [TONE] button and press the “C8” key. The keyboard is divided into two separate sections, and the pitch changes.

  • Page 25: Changing The Way In Which The Sound Is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

    ■ Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode) You can choose one of two ways in which the sound will be produced. While holding down the [TONE] button, press the A7 or B 7 key to specify how the sound is to be produced.

  • Page 26: Using Metronome

    Performance Using Metronome ■ Sounding the Metronome The HP201 features a built-in metronome. fig.panel2-4 Starting the metronome Press the [METRONOME] button, getting its indicator to light. The metronome will sound. The button flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time. The button lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.

  • Page 27: Changing The Metronome Volume

    ■ Changing the Metronome Volume The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with eight volume levels available. Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press a white key in the “C7” to “C8” range. Key Pressed Volume ■ Changing the Metronome Tempo Changing the Tempo in Single Beat Increments Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the “C ”...
  • Page 28 Performance Selecting the Preset Tempo Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the white keys in the “C2” to “C3” range. The metronome tempo changes. Key Pressed Tempo Setting the Tempo Value Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the white keys in the “C4”...
  • Page 29 Setting the Tempo According to the Interval a Key is Pressed as you Hold Down the [METRONOME] Button (Tap Tempo) You can set the tempo according to the interval a key is pressed as you hold down the [METRONOME] button. This function is called “Tap Tempo.” This feature allows you to set the tempo you have in mind quickly and easily, without indicating the tempo numerically.

  • Page 30: Recording Your Performance

    Recording Your Performance You can record your own performance. Listening to the playback of your recorded performance can be a helpful way for you to evaluate your own playing. You can also sound a count before recording starts. This is called “count-in recording,” and allows you to match the timing of the count so that your performance will begin smoothly.

  • Page 31: Playing Back The Recorded Performance

    Playing Back the Recorded Performance Playing back the song immediately after you’ve stopped recording Press the [SONG] button. The song you recorded will play back. Playing back the recorded song after you’ve played other internal songs Hold down the [SONG] button and press the “A0” key. The recorded performance will play back.

  • Page 32: Changing Various Settings

    Changing Various Settings Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the HP201’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 key.

  • Page 33: Changing The Temperament

    Changing the Temperament You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods). Today, compositions are generally created with equal temperament in mind and are played using equal temperament. However in past ages of classical music, a variety of temperaments were used.

  • Page 34: Changing The Damper Pedal's Resonance (Damper Resonance)

    Changing Various Settings Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance (Damper 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 HP201 recreates this resonance (damper resonance) when depressed.

  • Page 35: Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock)

    Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) The “Panel Lock” function locks the HP201 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. NOTE In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can be played.

  • Page 36: Remembering The Settings Even When The Power Is Turned Off (Memory Backup)

    Changing Various Settings Remembering the Settings Even when the Power is Turned Off (Memory Backup) Normally, the settings of the various variations will revert to their default values when the power is turned off. However, you can specify that the various settings will be remembered even when the power is turned off.

  • Page 37: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HP201 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).

  • Page 38: Connecting Midi Devices

    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. ■...

  • Page 39: Switching Local Control On And Off

    No sound produced Sound Generator Local Off When a Roland MT series instrument is connected, it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. MT units transmit Local Off messages when their power is switched on. If you turn on the power in the order of the HP201 → MT series, Local Off will be set automatically.

  • Page 40: Connecting To A Computer

    Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the HP201 to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem. For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver, refer to the Roland website.

  • Page 41: Appendices

    In the upper range, of the damper pedal. There is a difference in the sound changes the timbre as well. Roland pianos faithfully abruptly beyond a simulate such characteristics of the acoustic certain key piano.

  • Page 42: Tone List

    Tone List [TONE] button’s Tone: While holding down the [TONE] button, press the corresponding key. A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 [TONE] button’s tone (p. 16, 17) Tone Grand Piano1 Grand Piano2 Honky-tonk Harpsichord Pop E.Piano FM E.Piano Vibraphone...

  • Page 43: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List Song No. Song Name La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin La Campanella Trio Grande Scherzo No.2 Sonate No.15 Liebesträume 3 Étude, op.10-3 Je te veux Valse, op.64-1 Golliwog’s Cakewalk Fantaisie-Impromptu Arabesque 1 An der schönen, blauen Donau Auf Flügeln des Gesanges Mazurka No.5 Gymnopédie 1...

  • Page 44: Easy Operation List

    Easy Operation List ■ Tone Settings While holding down the [TONE] button, press the corresponding key. B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 [TONE] button’s tone (p. 16, 17) ■ Metronome Settings While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the corresponding key. Tap Tempo (p.

  • Page 45: Other Settings

    ■ Key Touch/Damper Resonance/Key Off Resonance Settings While holding down the [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button, press the corresponding key. A0 B0 C1 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 Key Touch Damper Resonance (p. 22) (p. 34) ■ Other Settings While holding down the [METRONOME] and [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button, press the corresponding key.

  • Page 46: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model HP201 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 6, 38 Control Change 98, 99 100, 101 Prog : True #...

  • Page 47: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys, PHA II keyboard Touch Sensitivity Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed Keyboard Modes Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Twin piano Sound Generator Max. Polyphony 128 voices 20 tones Tones Tone available at time of MIDI data performance: 285 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set) Temperament 7 types, selectable tonic Stretched Tuning...

  • Page 48: Index

    Index AC Inlet ... 11–12 Adjuster ... 14 Audio Equipment ... 37 Beat ... 26 Bottom Panel ... 11 Brilliance ... 19 Composer Out ... 39 Computer ... 40 Control Panel ... 11 Count-in Recording ... 30 Damper Pedal ... 14 Damper Resonance ...
  • Page 49 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. EGYPT 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
  • Page 50 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : HP201 Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Address : Telephone : (323) 890-3700 NOTICE AVIS For EU Countries...
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