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- Page 1 Roland HP 237R user manual http://www.manuallib.com/file/2725302 From ManualLib.com ManualLib.com collects and classifies the global product instrunction manuals to help users access anytime and anywhere, helping users make better use of products. Home: http://www.manuallib.com/ Chinese: http://www.shuomingshuku.com/ This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2725302...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Roland Digital Piano Owner’s Manual USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............... 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ..............6 Main Features of the HP 237R ............7 Button Descriptions ..............8 Getting Started................10 Connecting the Power Cord ..................10 Opening and Closing the Lid ..................10 About the Pedals ...................... - Page 3 This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2725302...
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the DO NOT OPEN product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. -
Page 5: Using The Unit Safely
Refer • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft Service Center, or an authorized Roland drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. - Page 6 101a • The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti- lation......................102b • Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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Page 7: Important Notes
Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the • Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower following precautions. -
Page 8: Main Features Of The Hp 237R
Nine Tones for use in a wide variety of musical genres The HP 237R features not only piano tones, but nine different internal tones that you can use in a variety of musical genres (8 tones + 1 tone [in Split mode]). -
Page 9: Button Descriptions
[Vibraphone] Button [Pipe Organ] Button [Strings] Button By holding down three of these buttons while you then press a specific key, you can make various settings on the HP 237R. → “Functions Assigned to the Keyboard” (p. 38) This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2725302... - Page 10 This starts and stops the demo songs, or a recorded performance (p. 13, p. 24). It also is used to start/stop recording (p. 22). [Rec] Button Press this button to put HP 237R in recording standby (p. 22). [Demo Song/Key Touch] Button This plays the demo songs (p. 13).
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Page 11: Getting Started
The damper pedal on the HP 237R recreates this resonance when depressed. This resonance is called “Sympathetic Resonance.”... -
Page 12: Turning The Power On And Off
2. Press the [Power] switch, to turn on the power. NOTE fig.3-06.e Before moving the HP 237R, be sure to remove the music stand as a Lower position safety precaution. After a few seconds, the keyboard will produce sound when played. Adjust the volume appropriately. -
Page 13: Connecting Headphones
Getting Started Connecting Headphones The HP 237R features two headphone jacks. 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: Listening To The Demo Songs
Listening to the Demo Songs The HP 237R features thirty two internal piano songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.4-01 Tempo Beat Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Volume Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1 Piano 2 chord phone Organ... -
Page 15: Selecting A Song For Playback
Listening to the Demo Songs It is not possible to change the tempo of a demo song. NOTE If you press the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button while the metronome is sounding NOTE (p. 20), the metronome will stop sounding. It is not possible to sound the metronome while a demo song is playing. -
Page 16: List Of Demo Songs
Japan and other parts of the world. In addition to his Having been a product specialist for Roland U.K., John is now actively duties as an instructor at the Tokyo Conservatoire Shoubi, he has involved in music software composing/programming for both Roland Japan provided his services as a demonstrator for Roland since 1990. -
Page 17: Playing The Keyboard
The HP 237R allows you to play using eight different sounds including piano. The HP 237R’s sounds are called “Tones.” Use the eight Tone buttons to select tones. When the HP 237R is turned on, the tone is reset to “Piano 1”. fig.5-01 Electric... -
Page 18: Using Two Different Sounds For Right And Left Hands-Split Function
Playing the Keyboard Using Two Different Sounds for Right And Left Hands–Split Function The piano allows you to divide the keyboard into two sections, upper and lower, and to play two different Tones. Dividing the keyboard is called “Split” and the key where the keyboard is split is called the “Split Point”. -
Page 19: Adding Reverberation To The Sound-Reverb Effect
Playing the Keyboard Adding Reverberation to the Sound–Reverb Effect The HP 237R allows you to add reverberation to what you play on the keyboard. With the Reverb Effect, you can get a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert hall or similar space. -
Page 20: Adding Breadth To The Sound-Chorus Effect
Playing the Keyboard Adding Breadth to the Sound–Chorus Effect The HP 237R allows you to add chorus to what you play on the keyboard. By adding the Chorus Effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth. -
Page 21: Sounding The Metronome
Playing the Keyboard Sounding the Metronome You can start or stop the metronome with a single button. In addition to adjusting the tempo and time, you can also change the sound and volume of the metronome. fig.5-09 Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Tempo... -
Page 22: Changing The Metronome Tempo
Playing the Keyboard Checking the Metronome Volume Press and hold the Metronome [On/Off] button. The Tone button indicators will blink to indicate the current volume. Changing the Metronome Tempo The metronome tempo is adjusted by the Metronome [Tempo] slider. You can select a tempo in the range of 40–208. fig.5-13 Tempo Beat... -
Page 23: Try Recording Your Performance
Try Recording Your Performance You can record what you play on your piano. Only one song can be recorded on the HP 237R. If a previously recorded NOTE performance exists, it will be erased the moment you begin recording another performance. - Page 24 Try Recording Your Performance Press the [Rec] button to turn on the indicator. The keyboard is put in record standby mode. The [Play] button’s indicator flashes. fig.6-05.e Press If you want to cancel the recording, then press the [Rec] button once more to make the indicator dark.
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Page 25: Listening To The Recorded Performance
Try Recording Your Performance Listening to the Recorded Performance Listen to the performance you recorded. Press the [Play] button to make the indicator light. The performance you recorded will play back. When the recorded performance ends, the [Play] button indicator will go dark, and playback will stop. fig.6-08.e Play Play... -
Page 26: Convenient Functions
Demo Song While holding down Press NOTE The transposition setting is effective only on sounds performed on the HP 237R’s keyboard. This setting is not effective on tones from external MIDI messages played on the HP 237R. This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2725302... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Pitch Of The Sound-Master Tuning
Touch] button, press the “C#4” key on the In situations such as when playing in ensemble with other keyboard. instruments, you can adjust the HP 237R’s reference pitch to fig.7-08.e that of another instrument. Middle A is generally used as the standard reference pitch for tuning instruments. -
Page 28: Changing The Volume Balance In Dual Play
Convenient Functions Changing the Volume Changing the Depth of the Balance in Dual Play Reverb You can change the volume balance between the two layered The depth of the Reverb Effect (p. 18) can be adjusted. sounds in Dual Play (p. 16). There are eight levels of depth from which to choose. -
Page 29: Changing The Damper Pedal's Resonance
The damper pedal on the HP 237R recreates the tuning in use almost universally today, will be used this resonance when depressed. This resonance is called when performing. -
Page 30: Changing Tuning Curves
HP 237R can switch the tuning curve. Pythagorean Developed by the philosopher “Type 2” (Stretch Tuning) is the power-on default for the Pythagoras as a method of tuning that tuning curve. -
Page 31: Disabling Buttons-Panel Lock
It will not be possible to switch to another sound. Switching the power off and back on again releases the panel lock and returns the HP 237R to its usual state. You can set Panel Lock in Step 3 above by turning on the power while holding down any Tone button other than the [Piano 1] button. -
Page 32: Connecting To Midi Devices
Connecting to MIDI Devices Making the Connections Read this chapter if you wish to connect the HP 237R to an external MIDI device. If the HP 237R is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one NOTE from the MT series, a performance recorded on the HP 237R To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, can be transmitted to the MIDI sequencer. -
Page 33: Cautions When Connecting An External Midi Device (Local On/Off And Omni On/Off)
MIDI Local Off message. If you turn the power on in the order of MIDI first the HP 237R and then the MT series, the HP 237R will automatically be set to Local Off. Thru function On Each note played... -
Page 34: Set The Midi Channel
Omni On/Off MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. When set to Omni On, the HP 237R will sound as a result of The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI received MIDI messages, no matter which channel the channels, otherwise no sound will be produced. -
Page 35: Transmitting/Receiving Sound Selection Data-Program Change
“On” (it will transmit/receive Program Change Piano1 + Pipe Organ messages). Piano1 + Strings If you set it to “Off,” the HP 237R will no longer send out Piano2 + Harpsichord Program Change message when you change the tone being Piano2 + Vibraphone used. -
Page 36: Turning Transmission And Reception Of Control Changes On/Off
“On” (it will transmit/receive all Control Change On, or the “E6” note to turn the setting Off. messages). fig.8-13.e If you set it to “Off” the HP 237R will no longer send or receive any Control Change messages. Electric Electric... -
Page 37: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Connecting to Audio Equipment 3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make When you connect the HP 237R to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the HP 237R through the speakers on the connection. the audio equipment or record your performances on a tape 4. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
Set the HP 237R to Local off (p. 32). The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the power of the HP 237R is turned off (p. 22). The volume level of the instrument connected If you record again after recording, the first-recorded to the Input jack is too low. -
Page 39: Functions Assigned To The Keyboard
Functions Assigned to the Keyboard Convenient Functions • While holding down the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, Demo Song press the corresponding key. Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Tempo Beat Volume Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1 Piano 2 chord phone Organ... -
Page 40: Midi Implementation Chart
* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor. This Manual: http://www.manuallib.com/file/2725302... -
Page 41: Specifications
Specifications HP237R: Roland Digital Piano < Keyboard> <Others> Keyboard Pedals 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Mechanism) Damper, Sostenuto, Soft Touch Sensitivity Speakers 3 levels 12 cm x 2 Keyboard Mode Rated Power Output Whole 15 W x 2 Connectors Dual... -
Page 42: Index
Index Audio Equipment............36 Omni On/Off ..............33 Output Jack ..............36 Beat ..................21 Panel Lock ................30 Pedal..................10 Chorus.................19, 27 Playing Control Change ...............35 Demo Song..............13 Performance Song............24 Program Change..............34 Delete ................24 Damper Pedal ............10, 28 Demo Song ..............13–15 Recording .................22 Dual Play ..............16, 27 Reference Pitch ..............26 Reverb .................18, 27 Headphones ..............12... - Page 43 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PANAMA ITALY ISRAEL SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A. Roland Italy S. p. A. Halilit P. Greenspoon &...
- Page 44 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For the USA 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.
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