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  • Page 2: Look What You Can Do

    & & Look What You Can Do! Play & & the Piano & e Play various sounds page The unit contains a wide variety of tones (sounds). You can freely select and perform using these tones. & e Play two layered tones page You can layer two tones on a single key.
  • Page 3 Adjust & & Your Piano & e Adjust the keyboard touch page You can adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to match your own playing style. & e Add reverberation to the sound page You can add reverberation (ambience) to create the sensation of performing in a concert hall.
  • Page 4 Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2013 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance (Dual Balance) ....Rear Panel and Bottom Panel (HP504) ....... . .12 Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning) .

  • Page 6: Operation Guide

    & & Operation Guide Adding Reverberation (Ambience) Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds, You can adjust the way in which the keyboard page page producing the impression that you are performing in responds to your playing.
  • Page 7 Operation Guide Tone Buttons To select a single tone page To layer two tones (dual play) page Press one of the tone buttons, and then use the [–] [+] buttons. Press two tone buttons. Press two Press one To change the tones Tone 1 Press the [–] [+] buttons.
  • Page 8 Operation Guide Adjusting the Song Volume (Song Balance) Repeatedly Practicing a Portion of a Song (AB Repeat) By modifying the playback volume of the song, you Here’s how you can make a specific portion of a page page can adjust the balance between the song and your song play back repeatedly.
  • Page 9 Operation Guide Selecting the Parts that will Play Here’s how to select the parts that will play. page To select the right-hand part Press the [Right] button so it’s lit. To select the left-hand part Press the [Left] button so it’s lit. To select the other parts Press the [Accomp] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 10: Panel Descriptions

    * Carefully insert the USB flash drives all the way in-until it is firmly in place. * When turning the power on again, you must allow at least five seconds after * Use a USB flash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if any power-off before you once again turn the power on.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel And Bottom Panel (Hp506)

    Panel Descriptions Rear Panel and Bottom Panel (HP506) Pedal Connector DC In Jack Connect the Connect the page 66 page 66 included AC pedal cord of the dedicated stand to adaptor here. this connector. * Before making this connection, you must make sure that the [Power] switch is off.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel And Bottom Panel (Hp504)

    Output jacks. Phones Jacks Here you can connect stereo headphones. The HP504 has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously. A Headphones 3D Ambience effect will be applied, producing the sensation that the sound is emanating from the piano itself even when using headphones.

  • Page 13: Before You Play

    & & Before You Play * When opening/closing the lid or raising/folding down the music rest, please be careful not to get your fingers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places where small children are present, make sure that an adult provides supervision and guidance. Setting Up the Music Rest Using the music holders You can use the holders to hold pages in place.

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On/Off

    Before You Play Turning the Power On/Off NOTE Once everything is properly connected (p. 11), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. Softer Louder Turning the power on...
  • Page 15 Before You Play If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off” setting to “OFF”! The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function).

  • Page 16: Performing

    & & Performing Performing with Various Sounds In addition to piano sounds, the unit lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (350 types). These sounds are called “Tones. ” The Tones are categorized into four groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button. Switching Tones Let’s start by performing with a piano tone.

  • Page 17: Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

    Performing Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) 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. While holding down the Piano [Grand] button, press the [Strings] button . Both buttons will light.

  • Page 18: Playing Different Tones With The Right And Left Hands (Split Play)

    Performing Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split Play) You can play different tones in the left and right sides of the keyboard, divided at a certain key. This feature is called “Split Play, ” and the key at which the keyboard is divided is called the “Split Point. ” While holding down the [Transpose] button, press the [Twin Piano] button .
  • Page 19 Performing Changing the left-hand tone While holding down the [Transpose] button and [Twin Piano] button, press a tone button . The number and name of the tone currently selected for the left-hand zone are shown. While holding down the [Transpose] button and [Twin Piano] button, press the [–] [+] buttons . A different tone is selected.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Sound To Your Taste

    Performing Adjusting the Sound to Your Taste The unit lets you add reverberation or modify the brightness of the sound. Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Ambience) You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds of the unit, producing the impression that you are performing in a concert hall. This effect is called “Ambience.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Keyboard Response (Key Touch)

    Performing While holding down the [Ambience] button, press the [Key Touch] button . Saving your settings The display will indicate the depth of the brilliance effect values. The unit’s settings will revert to the default values when you turn off the Press the [–] [+] buttons .

  • Page 22: Dividing The Keyboard For Two-Person Performance (Twin Piano)

    Performing Dividing the Keyboard for Two-Person Performance (Twin Piano) You can divide the keyboard into left and right zones so that two people can play the same range of pitches, just as though there were two pianos. This function is called “Twin Piano. ” For example, you could use Twin Piano to allow a student to play along with their teacher.

  • Page 23: Shifting The Pitch (Transpose)

    Performing HP504 only Screen Value Explanation The sound of the right-hand keyboard zone will be heard more loudly from the right speaker than from the left speaker. The sound of the left-hand keyboard zone will be heard more loudly from the left speaker than from the right (default) speaker.

  • Page 24: Practicing

    & & Practicing Practicing with the Metronome You can sound the metronome while you practice. While the song selects, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature of the song. Press the [Metronome] button . The [Metronome] button will blink, and the metronome will sound.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Metronome's Volume

    Practicing Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [–] [+] buttons . The display will indicate the metronome’s volume. Screen Value Explanation 0–10 When the volume of the metronome is set to “0, ” the metronome won’t sound, but the [Metronome] button will blink.

  • Page 26: Practicing With A Song

    Practicing Practicing with a Song You can practice by playing along with a song. Selecting and Playing a Song Here’s how to listen to the built-in songs. The unit provides over 200 built-in piano songs. You can also play back songs stored on a separately sold USB flash drive. Press the [Song] button .

  • Page 27: Playing Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play)

    Song formats that can be played by the unit The unit can play back data in the following formats. • SMF formats 0/1 • Roland Piano Digital format (i-format) • Audio files: WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear Playing Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play) You can consecutively play back the built-in songs or the songs saved in the internal memory or on the USB flash drive repetitively.

  • Page 28: Adjusting A Song's Tempo For Easier Practicing

    Practicing Adjusting a Song’s Tempo for Easier Practicing You can change the tempo at which a song plays back. When you’re practicing along with a song, this allows you to slow down the tempo of a difficult song in order to play it more comfortably. Press the [ ] (Slow/Fast) buttons .
  • Page 29 Practicing Using the sound of a specific part as a “guide” (mute volume) If desired, you can specify that the sound of a part will play at a reduced volume rather than going completely silent when you press a part button and turn off its indicator.

  • Page 30: Repeatedly Practicing A Portion Of A Song (Ab Repeat)

    Practicing Repeatedly Practicing a Portion of a Song (AB Repeat) Here’s how you can repeatedly play back a specified portion of the song. You can use this function to repeatedly practice that portion. Section to repeat Time B (Repeat End) A (Repeat Start) Press the [ ] (Play/Stop) button .

  • Page 31: Recording The Song You're Practicing

    Practicing Recording the Song You’re Practicing It’s easy to record your own performances. You can play back a recorded performance to check your playing, or perform along with a recorded performance. The unit lets you record in the following ways. Type of recording Explanation Parts will be separate.

  • Page 32: Overdubbing A Recorded Song

    Practicing Saving a performance you’ve recorded * If you want to save to the USB flash drive (sold separately), connect your USB flash drive to the USB memory port before you continue. Press the [ ] (Fast) button to select “Y . ” Saving will begin.
  • Page 33 Practicing Recording the left hand Press the [Right] button and the [Accomp] button so their illumination is turned off . The [Left] button alone will start blinking, meaning that the unit is ready to record to the [Left] button. * If you don’t specify a part at this time, the recorded performance will be recorded in this order: [Right] button [Left] button [Accomp] button.

  • Page 34: Recording A Performance You Play Along With A Song

    Practicing Recording a performance you play along with a song Here’s how you can record a performance that you play along with a song. Getting ready to record Select the tone that you want record (p . 16) . Select the song to be dubbed (p . 26) . Press the [ ] (Rec) button .

  • Page 35: Converting A Song Recorded As An Smf To Audio

    Practicing Converting a Song Recorded as an SMF to Audio By converting a song recorded in the form of an SMF to audio, you’ll be able to listen to it on your computer. You can also use your computer to burn the song to a music CD, or upload it to the Internet.

  • Page 36: Audio Recording

    Practicing Audio Recording Here’s how to record what you play on the unit as audio data. The recorded song can be used on your computer. HP506 only Thanks to its multiple number of speakers, each of which can be used to play a different portion of the overall sound, the unit is capable of producing piano sounds that possess great depth and seem to have three-dimensional presence.

  • Page 37: Transposing A Song For Easier Performance (Audio Transpose)

    Practicing Transposing a Song for Easier Performance (Audio Transpose) You can change the key when playing back an audio file. You can play the keyboard while listening to the transposed sound. HP506 only • Transposition will be applied to both to the selected audio file and to the sound from the digital audio player connected to the Input jack. •...

  • Page 38: Burning An Audio Recording Of A Song (Wav File) To A Cd

    Practicing Burning an Audio Recording of a Song (WAV file) to a CD After an audio recording of a song has been saved to the USB flash drive, you can copy it to your computer and burn it to a CD. If you want to burn a CD from a song that you recorded as an SMF, you must first convert it to audio (WAV file) (p.

  • Page 39: Saving A Song With The Name You Specify

    Practicing Saving a Song with the Name You Specify Immediately after you’ve finished recording, you can save the song to the memory, song number, and song name that you specify. * If you want to save to the USB flash drive (sold separately), connect your USB flash drive to the USB memory port before you continue. Make sure that you’ve finished recording, and that the screen shown at the right is displayed .

  • Page 40: Renaming A Song

    Practicing Renaming a Song Here’s how rename a song you’re saved. Select the song that you want to rename (p . 26) . While holding down the [Song Balance] button, press the [AB Repeat] button . The [Song Balance] button and [AB Repeat] button will light, and the unit will enter Function mode. Use the [ ] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select “SaveSong .

  • Page 41: Convenient Functions

    & & Convenient Functions Making the Power Automatically Parameters Stored in Memory Backup Page Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off) Ambience (on/off, depth) p. 20 Brilliance (depth) p. 20 Split Point p. 19 With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the Twin Piano mode p.

  • Page 42: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Convenient Functions Press the [ ] (Slow/Fast) button to choose “Copy Restoring the Factory Settings Song . ” (Factory Reset) Settings that you’ve stored using the Memory Backup function (p. 41) can be returned to their factory-set state. This is called the “factory reset”...

  • Page 43: Deleting A Saved Song (Delete Song)

    Convenient Functions Deleting a Saved Song (Delete Song) Initializing the Memory (Format Media) Here’s how to delete a song that you saved on the internal memory Here’s how you can completely erase all songs that were or the USB flash drive (sold separately). saved in the internal memory or the USB flash drive (sold separately).

  • Page 44: Disabling The Buttons (Panel Lock)

    Convenient Functions Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) Caution when initializing the memory • Never turn off the power while “Working... ” is shown in the When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons except for the [Volume] display. buttons will be disabled. •...

  • Page 45: About The Wireless Lan Function

    Convenient Functions While holding down the [Song Balance] button, press the About the Wireless LAN Function [AB Repeat] button . Press the [ ] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select the By inserting the wireless USB Adapter (WNA1100-RL; sold “Wireless,” then press the [Song] button . separately) into the unit’s USB MEMORY port, you’ll be able to use wireless-compatible applications (such as the “Piano Partner”...

  • Page 46: Wireless Lan Function Settings

    Convenient Functions Wireless LAN Function Settings Connecting to a Wireless LAN Access Point That You Select (Select AP) You can view or edit the wireless settings. This method lets you connect by choosing a wireless LAN access Basic Operation point from the list that is displayed. * Wireless standards 802.11g/n (2.4 GHz) and authentication methods WPA/WPA2 are supported.

  • Page 47: Other Settings (Option)

    [Settings] [Wi-Fi] [Choose a Network] Specifies the channel (1–11) for Ad-Hoc mode. to select the above Ad-Hoc SSID (HP506 or HP504) . A Ad-Hoc Normally, you won’t need to change the channel. Ch . Try changing the channel only if you have problems password entry screen will appear;...

  • Page 48: Various Settings (Function Mode)

    & & Various Settings (Function Mode) Press the [–] [+] buttons to edit the value of the setting . The same procedure is used for all settings in Function mode. While holding down the [Song Balance] button, press the Press the [Song Balance] button or the [AB Repeat] button [AB Repeat] button .

  • Page 49: Specifying A Song's Tonic (Temperament Key)

    Various Settings (Function Mode) Indication Value Explanation Specifying a Song’s Tonic (Temperament Key) When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the temperament key for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds to How to save your settings? C for a major key or to A for a minor key).

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Clarity Of Individual Notes In A Chord (Soundboard Behavior)

    Various Settings (Function Mode) Indication Value Explanation Adjusting the Clarity of Individual Notes in a Chord (Soundboard Behavior) When you play a chord, this setting improves the clarity of the individual notes in the chord, SoundBrd How to save your settings? creating a more beautiful resonance.

  • Page 51: Transposing An Audio File (Audio Transpose)

    Various Settings (Function Mode) Indication Value Explanation Transposing an Audio File (Audio Transpose) You can shift the playback key of an audio file. You can also play along on the keyboard. * For some songs, an audio transpose setting other than 0 may affect the tone quality of the sound. AudTrans * Transposition will be applied to both to the selected audio file and to the sound from the digital audio player connected to the Input jack.

  • Page 52: Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected To A Sequencer (Local Control)

    MEMO USB Drv This setting is automatically saved in the unit. For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver, refer to the Roland website. Roland website: http://www.roland.com/ Choose this if you want to use the generic USB driver that was included with your computer. Normally, you should use this mode.

  • Page 53: Changing The Usb Flash Drive Setting (Usb Memory Mode)

    MIDI in order to control video equipment in tandem with a performance. What is V-LINK? V-LINK is Roland’s proprietary specification that allows visual expression to be linked with musical performance. Video equipment that is compatible with V-LINK can be connected to electronic musical instruments, making it easy to enjoy a variety of visual effects that are linked with the performance.

  • Page 54: Wireless Lan Function Settings

    Various Settings (Function Mode) Indication Value Explanation Wireless LAN Function Settings Wireless You can view or edit the wireless settings (p. 45). Specifying the Maximum Volume (Volume Limit) You can specify the maximum [Volume] setting. This will prevent undesirably high volumes How to save your settings? VolLimit even if the volume buttons are operated unintentionally.

  • Page 55: Control

    Are you using (optional) Roland USB flash drive? – Unable to read from/write to USB Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB flash drive products. flash drive If you are unable to read or write USB flash drive successfully, change the USB memory mode.

  • Page 56: String Resonance

    • Ambience (p. 20) If you don’t hear this in headphones: It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted depending on how you perform.

  • Page 57: Error Messages

    A MIDI transmission error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device. There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved after you have tried several times, contact the Roland Error 51 service center.

  • Page 58: Tone List

    & & Tone List Piano–Grand No . Tone Name Explanation The sound of a splendid concert grand piano. This piano sound has our highest recommendation, and can be used for any style of Concert music. Ballade A mellow grand piano sound, recommended for quiet songs. Bright A brilliant grand piano sound, recommended when you want the piano to stand out in an ensemble.

  • Page 59: Internal Song List

    * No data for the music that is played will be output from USB Computer port. a .040 Träumerei Robert Alexander Schumann * Songs marked by an asterisk (*) are original songs composed for the Roland a .041 Moments Musicaux 3 Franz Peter Schubert Corporation.

  • Page 60: Main Specifications

    Audio Cable (sold separately) *2 Use USB Flash Memory and Wireless USB Adapter sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used. * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior...
  • Page 61 Audio Cable (sold separately) *2 Use USB Flash Memory and Wireless USB Adapter sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used. * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior...

  • Page 62: Using The Unit Safely

    Roland supplied with the unit. Also, make Refer all servicing to your retailer, Service Center, or an authorized Roland sure the line voltage at the the nearest Roland Service Center, distributor, as listed on the “Information”...
  • Page 63 Make sure to consult with your retailer, the have a firm grip, to protect yourself from nearest Roland Service Center, or an injury and the instrument from damage. authorized Roland distributor, as • Check to make sure the screws securing listed on the “Information.”...

  • Page 64: Important Notes

    To alleviate Since this beautiful finish is as delicate as • Roland assumes no liability concerning the the problem, change the orientation of that of the highest quality, wood-crafted restoration of any stored content that has this unit;...

  • Page 65: About The Ivory Feel Keyboard

    (musical work, video work, broadcast, live was developed by Technology Properties following measures. These may improve the performance, or other work), whether Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this situation. in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, technology from the TPL Group.

  • Page 66: Assembling

    * Do not place the piano unit directly on the fl oor. Doing so will damage the bottom panel case and the connectors and holders on the bottom of the piano. Copyright© 2011 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Parts Check Side Board (left) Screw (M5 ×...

  • Page 67: Install Piano Onto Stand

    (see fi gure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor. HP506 rear panel Please don’t...

  • Page 68: Index

    & & Index a ....... . . 26 Effects ......17 Octave Shift .
  • Page 69 For EU Countries For China...

  • Page 70: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : HP506, HP504 Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S.
  • Page 71 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA EUROPE THAILAND GUATEMALA POLAND IRAN Theera Music Co. , Ltd. Casa Instrumental ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.

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