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Roland HP101 Owner's Manual

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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP101.

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 piano. Maximum polyphony of 64 notes ensures that you can use the pedal
freely without running out of notes.
Keyboard and Three Pedals Faithfully Reproduce That True Grand
Piano Feel
This instrument features a compact progressive hammer action keyboard, which
duplicates the touch of a grand piano, with a heavier touch in the lower register, and
a lighter touch in the upper register.
The three pedals are designed for good-feeling response, and allows subtle
performance nuances to be expressed.
Luxurious Wood-Grain Design
Featuring an elegant, wood-grain cabinet, the compact design of this fine instrument
ensures it uses a minimum of space.
In addition to a sliding keyboard lid, the HP101 also features a convenient
headphone hook where you can hang your headphones when they are not in use.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3, 4), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p.
5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided
by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and
kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1: Main Features

    Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP101. 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 piano.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 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).

  • Page 3: Using The Unit Safely

    • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
  • Page 4 • 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.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    • Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...3 IMPORTANT NOTES ...5 Panel Descriptions...7 Control Panel ...7 Rear Panel...7 Before You Start Playing ...8 Connecting the Pedal Cable...8 Connecting the Power Cord ...8 Opening/Closing the Lid ...8 Setting Up the Music Rest...8 Connecting Headphones...9 Using the Headphone Hook...9 Turning the Power On and Off ...9 Adjusting the Sound’s Volume ...9...

  • Page 7: Panel Descriptions

    Input jacks These jacks can be connected to another sound generating device or an audio device, so that the sound of that device will be output from the HP101’s speakers (p. 25). Output jacks Allows you to output the piano’s sound to sound reinforcement equipment to obtain a more powerful sound.

  • Page 8: Before You Start Playing

    Setting Up the Music Rest Insert the included music rest attachment screws into the screw holes on top of the HP101, and tighten the screws slightly. fig.00-03 Put the music rest between the screws and the HP101’s body.

  • Page 9: Connecting Headphones

    Attaching the Headphone Hook Press and twist the headphone hook included with the HP101 into the hole in the bottom of the HP101 (refer to the figure below). Turn the wing nut of headphone hook to secure the headphone hook.

  • Page 10: About The Pedals

    When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the sound will have a softer tone. About the Adjuster When you move the HP101 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable, adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Enjoying The Internal Songs

    Chapter 1. Enjoying the Internal Songs Listening to Internal Songs The HP101 comes with 65 piano songs onboard. The songs are played back continuously in sequence. fig.panel1-1 Press the [Demo] button, getting its indicator to light. The demo songs will play back in succession. When the last song has been played, playback will return to the first song and begin again.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Performance

    Chapter 2. Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The HP101 contains 14 different internal tones. You can select a tone by holding down the [Tone] button and pressing the key to which the tone is assigned. The “Grand Piano” tone is selected when the instrument is turned on.

  • Page 13: Applying Effects To The Sound

    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. Press the [Reverb/Key Touch] button. The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect will be applied to the sound.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

    Chapter 2. 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. The key touch is set to “Medium”...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play)

    Chapter 2. Performance Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play) Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.” fig.panel2-5 Hold down the [Tone] button and press a key to which a tone is assigned to select the fundamental tone (p. 12). Hold down the [Tone] button and press the [Metronome] button.

  • Page 17: Using Metronome

    To return to the original volume balance, hold down the [Tone] and [Metronome] buttons and press both the “C ” and “D ” keys simultaneously. Using Metronome ■ Sounding the Metronome The HP101 features a built-in metronome. fig.panel2-4 Press the [Metronome] button, getting its indicator to light. The metronome will sound.

  • Page 18: Changing The Beat Of Metronome

    Chapter 2. Performance While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the corresponding key. Tap Tempo – + – + 0/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 6/4 Beat Preset Tempo ■ Changing the Beat of Metronome Hold down the [Metronome] button and press either the “A0,” “B0,” “C1,”...

  • Page 19: Changing The Metronome Volume

    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” to “E5”...

  • Page 20: Splitting The Keyboard Into Two Sections For Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano Mode)

    Chapter 2. Performance Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano Mode) 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. While holding down the [Tone] button...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Changing Various Settings

    Pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the HP101’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 22: Changing The Temperament

    (C4–B4). * When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the HP101 to the standard pitch of the other instruments. Qualities The Just tunings differ from major and minor keys.

  • Page 23: Changing The Damper Pedal's Resonance

    The damper pedal on the HP101 recreates this resonance (damper resonance) when depressed. You can select from eight levels of depth for the resonant sound (resonance level).

  • Page 24: Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock)

    Chapter 3. Changing Various Settings Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) The “Panel Lock” function locks the HP101 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.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4. Connecting External Devices

    Turn on the power of the connected device. Turn on the power of the HP101. Adjust the volume of each device. * You cannot use the HP101 to adjust the volume of the connected sound generating device. Turning off the power Set the volume of the HP101 and of the connected devices to the minimum position.

  • Page 26: Connecting Midi Devices

    * MT-90s has no MIDI Out connector. MIDI HP101 * Set Local Off if you have connected the HP101 to a MIDI sequencer. Refer to “Switching Local Control On and Off” (p. 27). Also set your MIDI sequencer to MIDI Thru mode (so that messages received at MIDI IN will be re-transmitted without change from MIDI OUT).

  • Page 27: Switching Local Control On And Off

    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 HP101 → MT series, Local Off will be set automatically.

  • Page 28: Tone List

    Tone List [Tone] button’s Tone: While holding down the [Tone] button, press the corresponding key. Dual Tone: While holding down the [Tone] button and [Metronome] button, press the corresponding key. These select the Dual Tones [Tone] button’s tone (p. 12) Dual Tone (p.

  • Page 29: Easy Operation List

    Easy Operation List Metronome Settings While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the corresponding key. Tap Tempo (p. 19) – + – + 3 4 6 Beat (p. 18) Metronome Tempo (Reference Tempo) (p. 19) Other Settings While holding down the [Metronome] button and [Reverb/Key Touch] button, press the corresponding key.

  • Page 30: Internal Song List

    L. v. Beethoven W. A. Mozart F. Schubert A. Dvorák Composer Copyright © 1995 Roland Corporation © 2002 Roland Corporation © 1996 Roland Corporation © 1998 Roland Corporation © 2001 Roland Corporation © 2001 Roland Corporation © 1997 Roland Corporation ©...
  • Page 31 Having been a product specialist for Roland U.K., John is now actively involved in music software composing/programming for both Roland Japan and various music publishers. Quite recently his “Musical Picture Book,” a volume of original piano music encompassing all standards of musical ability, which included the piano and orchestral accompaniment data in SMF format, was published and printed.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Is the panel locked? (p. 24) Turn the power off, then back on. work Is the volume level of the HP101 turned all the way down? (p. 9) Are headphones plugged in? (p. 9) Has a plug remained connected to the...

  • Page 33: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model HP101 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 6, 38 Control Change 100, 101 Prog Change...

  • Page 34: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys (Compact Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) Touch Sensitivity Touch: Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable) Keyboard Modes Sound Generator Max. Polyphony 64 voices 14 tones Tones Temperament 7 types, selectable tonic Stretched Tuning 2 types Master Tuning 415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

  • Page 35: Index

    Index Numerics 440.0 Hz ... 21 442.0 Hz ... 21 AC Inlet ... 8 Adjuster ... 10 Audio Equipment ... 25 Beat ... 18 Computer ... 25 Damper Pedal ... 10 Resonance ... 23 Damper Resonance ... 10, 23 Dual Balance ... 16 Dual Play ...
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  • Page 38 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200,...
  • Page 39 This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 40 This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. 03781323 ’04-9-2N...

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