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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re 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 4: Look At All You Can Do
Look at All You Can Do! Perform while Reading Notation p. 19 You can perform while reading the notation shown in the display. The display can show lyrics and fingering, and you can also magnify the notation. Notation can be viewed not only for the internal songs, but also for songs that you’ve recorded. -
Page 5: Record Your Performance
You Can Do! Enjoy Activities and Games with Sound p. 22 Easy operation and enjoyable animation make it fun to experience sounds and internal songs. Finger Training p. 22 Watch the screen indicate the strength of your fingering while you practice. Record Your Performance p. -
Page 6: 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 autho- rized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. - Page 7 101a The unit should be located so that its location or position does not inter- fere with its proper ventilation. 102b Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. 103a At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its...
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Page 8: Important Notes
(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. Additional Precautions • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. -
Page 9: Using External Memories
• Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories. Cautions regarding the LCD display • In order to provide the highest possible image quality, the HPi-6F uses a TFT liquid crystal display. Due to the nature of a TFT liquid... -
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Look at All You Can Do! ..... USING THE UNIT SAFELY ....Important Notes . - Page 11 HPi-6F ........
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Page 12: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions [Volume] slider Adjusts the overall volume of the HPi-6F (p. 16). [Reverb] button Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear when performing in a concert hall (p. 29). [Transpose] button This button lets you transpose the pitch. -
Page 13: Track Buttons
(p. 64). • You can listen to the HPi-6F’s sound through amplified speakers. • You can output the HPi-6F’s sound to your audio system or mixer. Pedal connector Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this connector (p. 14). -
Page 14: Before You Begin Playing
View from rear Plug the pedal cord extending from the stand into the Pedal connector located at the rear of the HPi-6F’s bottom panel. NOTE You must connect or disconnect the pedal cord while the HPi-6F’s power is switched off. Pedal Cord... -
Page 15: Connecting The Power Cord
NOTE • When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your fingers get caught. If small children will be using the HPi-6F, adult supervision should be provided. • If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed first to prevent accidents. -
Page 16: Turning The Power On/Off
Before You Begin Playing Turning the Power On/Off Turning On the Power NOTE • Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), 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. -
Page 17: Using The Headphones
Using the Headphones You can use headphones to enjoy the HPi-6F without disturbing those around you, such as at night. Connecting the Headphones The HPi-6F has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously. Plug the headphones into the Phones jacks. -
Page 18: Basic Operation And Screens
Basic Operation and Screens Basic Operation To operate the HPi-6F, first press the button for the desired function, then use buttons such as the cursor buttons and [O] [X] buttons while viewing the screen. Example of Screen Operations [X] button Returns you to the notation screen. -
Page 19: Basic Screen
Basic Screen Notation Screen The following screen will appear when you switch on the HPi-6F’s power. There are three ways to view the notation screen, and you can press the [Notation] button to switch between these views as follows. Notation (upon power-up) -
Page 20: Notation View Settings
“Changing the Notation Screen Settings” (p. 61). • The fingering numbers shown in the screen indicate one possible fingering. • The notation marks displayed by the HPi-6F represent only one set of possibilities, and are not intended to limit the expressiveness of your performances. -
Page 21: Moving To Other Screens (Screen Structure 1)
Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 1) In this manual, a sequence of operations such as “press the [Application/Lesson] button to access the Function screen, choose [Function], and then press the [O] button” will be given as “[Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button. ” For details on each screen, refer to the page following the Notation Screen Tone Screen... -
Page 22: Moving To Other Screens (Screen Structure 2)
Basic Operation and Screens Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 2) Application/ Lesson ➝ p. 24 ➝ p. 34 ➝ p. 58... - Page 23 ➝ p. 24 ➝ p. 32 ➝ p. 24 ➝ p. 62 Basic Operation and Screens...
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Page 24: Enjoying Lessons
Enjoying Lessons Choosing a Lesson Press the [Application/Lesson] button. The screen will appear. Fingering Practice Visual Lesson You can check the Play a song along with the strength of each finger accompaniment, and see on the keyboard. your performance evaluated in the screen. -
Page 25: Performing
Perform Using Various Sounds The HPi-6F lets you perform using piano sounds as well as a wide variety (more than 300 types) of other sounds. Each of these sounds is called a “tone. ” The tones are organized into four groups, and these groups are assigned to the four tone buttons. -
Page 26: Using The Pedals
You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal and soft pedal (p. 58). NOTE If you disconnect the pedal cord from the HPi-6F while the power is turned on, the pedal effect will remain applied. You must connect or disconnect the pedal cord while the HPi-6F’s power is switched off. -
Page 27: Performing With The Metronome
Performing with the Metronome You can play while listening to the metronome. The HPi-6F’s metronome allows you to change the volume and time signature for the metronome, as well as the way in which the beats are divided. Press the [Metronome] button. -
Page 28: Changing The Metronome's Tempo
Performing Changing the Metronome’s Tempo Press the [Metronome] button. The metronome will sound. Use the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to change the setting. The tempo will change. Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing A “count-in” is when beats are sounded before the song begins playing. Sounding a count will make it easier for you to begin playing at the correct moment when you’re playing along with a song. -
Page 29: Adding Reverberation To The Sound
Adding Reverberation to the Sound The HPi-6F can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall. -
Page 30: Playing Two Tones Layered Together
Performing Playing Two Tones Layered Together You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play. ” As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones. Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button. Both buttons will light. -
Page 31: Changing The Tones For Dual Play
Changing the Tones for Dual Play Use the cursor left/right buttons to choose “tone 1” or “tone 2.” Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone. You can select tones from within the same tone group. MEMO The pitch of Tone 2 can be changed one octave at a time. This is called the “Octave Shift” function. To make settings for “Octave Shift, ” carry out the following steps. -
Page 32: Playing Different Tones With The Right And Left Hands
Performing Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands You can divide the keyboard at a specific note into right and left sections, and play a different tone in each section. This is called “Split Play. ” MEMO When using Split Play, the key at which the keyboard is divided into two sections is called the “split point. ” Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝... -
Page 33: Changing The Tones Of The Right And Left-Hand Areas
Changing the Tones of the Right and Left-hand Areas Use the cursor buttons to select the “right-hand tone” or “left-hand tone.” Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone. MEMO • If you want to switch tone groups, press a tone button while “left-hand tone” or “right-hand tone” is selected. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select tones within the selected tone group. -
Page 34: Splitting The Keyboard For Two People To Play
Performing Splitting the Keyboard for Two People to Play You can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the same range of pitches. This is called the “Twin Piano” function. This means that you’ll be able to use the keyboard as though it were two separate pianos. For example, this provides a convenient way for one person to follow along with another person’s performance to check it. -
Page 35: Switching The Twin Piano Mode
Switching the Twin Piano Mode You can change the way in which the sound is heard when using Twin Piano (Twin Piano Mode). In the Twin Piano screen, press the [O] button. The Twin Piano Mode screen will appear. For details on the mode settings and the effects, refer to the explanation that appears in the screen. MEMO The modified setting will return to its original state when you turn off the power. -
Page 36: Changing The Key Of The Keyboard Or Song Playback
Performing Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback Changing the pitch is called “transpose. ” The “Transpose” function makes it easy to do the following. • When accompanying a vocalist, you can transpose the pitch to a range that’s comfortable for the vocalist, while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same fingering positions). -
Page 37: Disabling The Buttons
Disabling the Buttons The “Panel Lock” function helps you prevent unintended changes in settings, which otherwise might occur if you were to press a button by mistake during a performance. When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled. Hold down the [Right] button for several seconds. -
Page 38: Creating Your Own Piano Sound
Creating Your Own Piano Sound What is Piano Designer? The HPi-6F lets you create your own personalized piano sound by editing the many elements that affect the sound of a grand piano, such as the strings, pedal, keyboard resonances, and key weight. -
Page 39: Listening To Songs
Listening to Songs Playing Back Songs Let’s listen to the internal songs. The HPi-6F contains a wide variety of internal songs, organized by musical genre. MEMO • You can also play back songs using a separately sold CD drive or USB memory (p. 44). -
Page 40: Fast-Forward And Rewind
The right-hand track will be muted, and the [Right] button will go out. Press the [Play/Stop] button. The HPi-6F will play the tracks other than the right-hand track, allowing you to practice just the right hand. Left-hand part Right-hand part... -
Page 41: Playing All Songs Consecutively
Playing All Songs Consecutively You can play all of the internal songs successively. This is called “All Song Play. ” Press the [Song] button. The screen will appear. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select a song genre. Press the [O] button. All songs of the selected genre will be played consecutively. -
Page 42: Adjusting The Song Playback Volume
Listening to Songs Adjusting the Song Playback Volume You can adjust the volume balance between your keyboard playing and the song playback. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Balance] ➝ [O] button (p. 22). Use the cursor left/right buttons. The volume balance will change. -
Page 43: Changing The Tempo Of A Song
Changing the Tempo of a Song You may want to change the tempo at which a song plays back. Even a difficult song containing rapid phrases can be slowed down, allowing you to play along for practice. Press the Tempo [Slow] or [Fast] button. The tempo will change. -
Page 44: Using External Memory
Listening to Songs Using External Memory Playing Songs Saved on External Memory You can play songs from external memory (CD or USB memory). The following types of songs can be played: music data, audio files, and music CDs. Prepare the external memory that contains the song you want to play. If the song is on a CD, insert it into the CD drive (sold separately). -
Page 45: Copying A Song
Select a song number at which no song has been saved. NOTE Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Executing ... ” Saving and Copying A performance you’ve recorded on the HPi-6F can be saved and copied as follows. Save The HPi-6F Recorded... -
Page 46: Recording Your Performance
When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light. MEMO If desired, you can start recording by playing the keyboard while the HPi-6F is in recording-standby mode; recording will begin the instant you play the keyboard. In this case, no count will be heard. -
Page 47: Listening To The Recorded Performance
Listening to the Recorded Performance Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button. You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded performance. MEMO You can also return to the beginning of the recorded performance by holding down the [Bwd] button. Press the [Play/Stop] button. -
Page 48: Saving A Recorded Performance
The performance you’ve recorded can be saved to the Favorites. NOTE If you turn off the power of the HPi-6F without saving the performance you recorded, that performance will be lost. If you don’t want to lose the recorded performance, save it to the Favorites. -
Page 49: Advanced Recording Methods
When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light. MEMO If desired, you can start recording by playing the keyboard while the HPi-6F is in recording-standby mode; recording will begin the instant you play the keyboard. In this case, no count will be heard. - Page 50 When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light. MEMO If desired, you can start recording by playing the keyboard while the HPi-6F is in recording-standby mode; recording will begin the instant you play the keyboard. In this case, no count will be heard.
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Page 51: Recording Along With A Song
When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light. MEMO If desired, you can start recording by playing the keyboard while the HPi-6F is in recording-standby mode; recording will begin the instant you play the keyboard. In this case, no count will be heard. -
Page 52: Deleting A Saved Song
Recording Your Performance Deleting a Saved Song Here’s how to delete a song that you saved to the Favorites or to USB memory (sold separately). MEMO If you want to delete all songs that were saved to the Favorites, initialize the memory (p. 59). Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝... -
Page 53: Saving User Programs
Saving User Programs Saving User Programs You can save the settings of the currently selected tone buttons settings as a single set for instant recall when desired. These are called “user program, ” and you can store 40 such settings in internal memory. Make the desired tone settings (p. -
Page 54: Recalling User Programs
Saving User Programs Recalling User Programs Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [User Program] ➝ [O] button. The “User Program” screen will appear. Use the cursor buttons to select the user program that you want to recall. The current performance settings will change to the user program that you select. -
Page 55: Saving A User Program Set To Memory
Saving a User Program Set to Memory The 40 user programs you’ve stored in the HPi-6F can be saved as a single set of 40 user programs to USB memory or to internal user programs. MEMO If you want to save the set to USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory connector before you proceed. -
Page 56: Loading A User Program Set
NOTE Be aware that when you load a user program set, all of the user program in the HPi-6F will be overwritten and lost. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝ [User Program File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Load] ➝ [O] button (p. 22). -
Page 57: Internal Memory
Copying a User Program Set from USB memory to Internal Memory Here’s how to copy a user program set from USB memory to internal memory. Conversely, you can also copy a user program set from internal memory to USB memory. Connect the USB memory from which you want to copy to the external memory connector. -
Page 58: Various Settings
Various Settings Basic Operations in the Function Screen The “Function” screen lets you edit various settings for performance and recording. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button (p. 22). The “Function Menu” screen (p. 22) will appear. Use the cursor buttons to select the item whose settings you want to edit. Press the [O] button. -
Page 59: Initializing Memory
• In order to use newly purchased USB memory with the HPi-6F for the first time, you must first initialize (format) the USB memory. USB memory that has not been initialized cannot be used by the HPi-6F. -
Page 60: Restoring The Factory Settings
Retained Even While Power is Turned Off” (p. 59) can be restored to their factory settings. This is called the “Factory Reset” function. NOTE When you execute “Factory Reset, ” all settings stored in the HPi-6F will be erased and returned to their factory-set state. MEMO Even if you execute Factory Reset, songs saved in “Favorites”... -
Page 61: Other Operations
The contents of the settings and an explanation are shown in the screen. Exporting Notation Data in BMP Format The notation displayed by the HPi-6F can be exported to (saved on) separately sold USB memory as image data. You can use this saved image data on your computer. -
Page 62: Enjoying A Slide Show Of Images
Enjoying a Slide Show of Images You can watch a slide show of your images, while they are automatically switched in the HPi-6F’s screen at specified intervals. This is an enjoyable way to view photos of your vacation or pet. -
Page 63: Connecting Other Devices
MEMO • For details on attachment and connections, refer to the owner’s manual of your CD drive. • Use a CD drive sold by Roland. Operation cannot be guaranteed if any other CD drive is used. Caution when using CDs •... -
Page 64: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Start playback on the audio device, and adjust the volume of the HPi-6F and of the audio device. Turning Off the Power Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6F and on the audio device you’re about to connect. Turn off the HPi-6F. -
Page 65: Connecting To Midi Devices
MIDI sequencer, or a recorded performance to be played back by the sequencer. MIDI cable NOTE When the HPi-6F is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to “Local Off” (p. 66). Playing a MIDI Sound Module from the HPi-6F... -
Page 66: Preventing Doubled Notes From The Sound Generator When A Sequencer Is Connected
➝ [MIDI] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Tx Channel] (p. 22). Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting. MEMO • If you turn this “Off, ” the HPi-6F will not transmit MIDI data. • The HPi-6F can receive all channels 1–16. Transmitting Recorded Performance Data to... -
Page 67: Connecting A Computer
HPi-6F to your computer, you may be able to solve the problem by using the Roland original driver. Make USB driver settings on the HPi-6F before you install the driver on your computer. Press the [Application/Lesson] button ➝ [Function] ➝ [O] button ➝... - Page 68 Is the power cord connected correctly? Are the analog RGB cable and backlight cable connected correctly? Since the HPi-6F’s display is an LCD, characters may not be displayed if the ambient temperature is below 0 degrees centigrade. Are you using (optional) Roland USB memory? Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB memory products.
- Page 69 Is the pedal connected correctly? Plug the cable firmly into the pedal connector. If you disconnect the pedal cord from the HPi-6F while the power is on, the pedal effect may remain “stuck” in the On condition. You must power-off the HPi-6F before connecting or disconnecting the pedal cord.
- Page 70 Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected? Your recorded performance will disappear if you switch off the HPi-6F’s power or select a song. There is no way to recover the lost performance. Before you turn off the power, save your recorded performance in internal Memory.
- Page 71 Standard MIDI Files (Format 0) USB Memory (Optional) Max. 200 Songs Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format), Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz / 16-bit Linear Format), Audio CDs (CD-DA) * when using a CD drive Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)
- Page 72 58 kg/127 lbs 14 oz Owner’s Manual, Power Cord, Headphones Hook, Wing nut, Music Rest, Attachment Screws USB CD Drive (CD-01A), USB Flash Memory • Use USB memory sold by Roland. Operation cannot be guaranteed if any other manufacturer’s product is used.
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Page 78: Declaration Of Conformity
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