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Roland HP-203 Owner's Manual

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  • 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: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the HP203. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the HP203’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. About the Manual You should first read the “Before You Play” section of the owner’s manual (this document).
  • Page 5 The playing feel of a grand piano The Progressive Hammer Action II (PHA II) action gives you a weighty playing feel in the low register while becoming lighter in the high register, replicating the authentic feel of a piano. The distinctive sense of click (escapement) that you experience when softly playing a piano note is also accurately simulated, ensuring a high degree of playability.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 2 About the Manual...2 Conventions in this Manual...2 Main Features ...2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 6 Important Notes ... 9 Names of Things and What They Do ... 12 Front Panel ...12 Rear Panel (Bottom)...14 Bottom Panel (Front Left) ...15 Bottom Panel (Front Right) ...15 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive...15 Before You Play ...
  • Page 7 Various Settings ... 64 Basic Operation in Function Mode...64 Changing How Grand Space is Applied (3D Mode).65 Keyboard Settings ...66 Specifying What the Key Transpose Will Affect (Transpose Mode)...66 Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift) ...66 Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force Used to Press the Keys (Hammer Response) ...66 Pedal Settings ...67...

  • Page 8: 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 9 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 10 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. 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, immedi-...

  • Page 11: Important Notes

    Important Notes In addition to the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” listed on page 6, please observe the following cautions. Power Supply • Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric motor.

  • Page 12: Other Cautions

    You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland Service Center. Floppy Disk Handling (Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive) •...
  • Page 13 • Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper reading and writing of data, and may further result in malfunction. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Page 14: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel [Power] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 18). [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume of the HP203 (p. 18). If headphones are connected, this adjusts the headphone volume (p. 20). [Brilliance] button Adjusts the tone brightness (p.
  • Page 15 [Metronome/Count In] button Turns the metronome on/off (p. 37). This also lets you sound a count before the song begins, so that you can match the timing of your playing to the song (p. 39). [Tempo/Beat] button Here you can adjust the tempo and beat of the metronome (p.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel (Bottom)

    Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel (Bottom) fig.Rearpanel-e.eps Input jacks (L/Mono, R) Here you can connect an audio device or another electronic musical instrument, and listen to the connected device through the HP203’s speakers (p. 81). Output jacks (L/Mono, R) You can connect an audio device or external powered speakers here to reproduce the HP203’s sound (p.

  • Page 17: Bottom Panel (Front Left)

    Bottom Panel (Front Left) HP-203BotomPanel1.eps USB connector You can connect this to your computer for transferring performance data (p. 83). MIDI In/Out connectors You can connect these to external MIDI devices to transfer performance data (p. 82). Phones jacks Here you can connect headphones. The HP203 lets you use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p.

  • Page 18: Before You Play

    Before You Play Getting Ready to Play Connecting the Pedal Cord Plug the pedal cord extending from the stand into the Pedal connector located at the back of the HP203’s bottom panel. fig.PedalCord.eps Connecting the Power Cord Make sure that the [Power] switch located at the left side of the front panel is off (in the upward position).

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Music Rest

    Setting Up the Music Rest Attach the included music rest using the procedure described below. Insert the included music rest attachment screws into the screw holes on top of the HP203, and tighten the screws slightly Put the music rest between the screws and the HP203’s body.

  • Page 20: Turning The Power On/Off

    Before You Play Turning the Power On/Off Once you’ve got everything connected properly, you NOTE can turn on the power using the following procedure. If you fail to perform these steps in the correct order, you risk causing a malfunction or damaging your speakers. Turning the Power On Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the left to minimize the volume.

  • Page 21: About The Pedals

    About the Pedals The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano. fig.Pedals-e.eps Soft Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Damper Pedal (right pedal) Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended time even if you release your fingers from the keyboard.

  • Page 22: Listening Through Headphones

    Before You Play Listening through Headphones You can use headphones to enjoy the HP203 without disturbing those around you, such as at night. Since the HP203 has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously. If you’re using only one set of headphones, you may connect them to either of the two headphone jacks.

  • Page 23: Using External Memory

    • Switching the power on and off • Inserting and ejecting a CD A list of the CD drives that have been tested and found to be compatible is available on the Roland website. http://www.roland.com/ Before You Play...

  • Page 24: Listening To Demo Songs

    Listening to Demo Songs Listening to the Tone Demo Songs Now, try listening to demo songs. The HP203 comes with seven demo songs. The six Tone buttons and the [Twin Piano] button are each assigned one demo song. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, NOTE personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

  • Page 25: Listening To The Piano Sound Demo Songs

    When the following appears in the display If you have recorded a song but have not yet saved it, “dEL” will appear, blinking, when you select a song. fig.d-dEL.eps You cannot play back a demo song if memory contains an unsaved song. If you want to delete your performance and play back the demo song, press the [ button.

  • Page 26: [Brilliance] Button

    Listening to Demo Songs Press the [Piano] or [E. Piano] button. Press the [Right] button or the [Key Touch] button to exit Demo mode. The indicators return to their previous state. [Brilliance] button fig.d-Pno.eps Button [Piano] [E. Piano] [3D] button fig.d-dmp.eps Button [Piano]...

  • Page 27: Performing

    Performing Performing with a Variety of Sounds The HP203 features over 300 different internal sounds, allowing you to enjoy performing with sounds suitable for many different types of music. These onboard sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into six different groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

    Performing Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch) You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. You can adjust the keyboard touch as appropriate for the playing strength of the person who is performing. fig.Panel-KeyTouch-e.eps Press the [Key Touch] button so it’s flash. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the keyboard touch.

  • Page 29: Adding Spatial Depth To The Sound (3D Sound Control).27

    Adding Spatial Depth to the Sound (3D Sound Control) The HP203 provides a “3D Sound Control” function, which creates the sense of spatial depth that you experience when playing a grand piano. This function adds the natural resonance and spaciousness that are characteristic of an acoustic piano. fig.Panel-3D-e.eps Press the [3D] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 30: Adding Liveliness To The Sound (Dynamics Sound Control)

    Performing Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control) You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness. fig.Panel-Dynamics-e.eps Hold down the [3D] button and press the [Reverb] button. The display will show the type of dynamics sound control. fig.d-OFF.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the desired sound control setting.

  • Page 31: Adding Reverberation To Sounds (Reverb Effect)

    Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. With the reverb effect, you obtain a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert hall or similar space. fig.Panel-Reverb-e.eps Press the [Reverb] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 32: Changing The Key Of The Keyboard (Key Transpose)

    Performing Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose) The “Key Transpose” function lets you play a song at a different key. If you’re accompanying a singer, you can use the Transpose function to shift the pitch to a key that’s comfortable for the singer while you continue playing in the same familiar key (fingering).

  • Page 33: Dividing The Keyboard For Two-Person Performance (Twin Piano)

    Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano) You can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the same range of pitches. 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 34: Changing The Way In Which The Sound Is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

    Performing Turning Off Twin Piano Press the [Twin Piano] button so its illumination is turned off. Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode) Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the [-] or [+] button. You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will be heard.

  • Page 35: Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

    Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) You can play two different sounds from a single key at the same time. This method of performance is called “Dual Play.” As an example, let’s try layering piano and strings sounds. fig.Panel-Tones-e.eps Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.

  • Page 36: Changing The Tone Variations

    Performing Changing the Tone Variations Changing the Tone 1 Press the [-] or [+] button. Changing the Tone 2 Hold down the Tone button for the Tone 2 (the rightmost of the lit Tone buttons), and press the [-] or [+] button. Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play You can change the volume balance of the Tones 1 and 2.

  • Page 37: Performing With Different Tones In The Left And Right Sides Of The Keyboard (Split Play)

    Performing with Different Tones in the Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play) Performing with the keyboard divided at a certain key into a left side and a right side is called “Split Play,” and the point at which the keyboard is divided is called the “split point.” In Split Play, you can have a different tone sound in the left and right sides.

  • Page 38: Switching Tone Groups And Tone Variations

    Performing Switching Tone Groups and Tone Variations Changing the Right-hand Tone Press the Tone button to choose a tone group. Press the [-] or [+] button to select a variation tone. Changing the Left-hand Tone Hold down the [Split] button and press the Tone button to choose a tone group.

  • Page 39: Performing With The Metronome

    Performing with the Metronome You can perform while the metronome sounds. HP203 provides a versatile Metronome function. You can adjust the volume or beat of the metronome. If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the tempo and beat of that song. fig.Panel-Metronome-e.eps Press the [Metronome] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 40: Changing The Beat

    Performing Changing the Beat Press the [Tempo/Beat] button to make the “Beat” indicator light. The beat is displayed. fig.d-44.eps Press the [-] or [+] button to select the beat. Indicate When you record your performance, it will record in the beat that is selected. When you play back a song, the metronome’s beat will be set to the beat of that song.

  • Page 41: Changing The Volume

    Changing the Volume The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with 11 volume levels available. This is set to “5” when the instrument is turned on. fig.Panel-MetronomeVol-e.eps While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [-] or [+] button. The display will indicate the metronome volume.

  • Page 42: Playing Back Songs

    Playing Back Songs Listening to Songs Here’s how to listen to the internal preset songs, songs from internal memory, or songs from USB memory (sold separately). The HP203 provides sixty-five piano songs as internal preset songs. fig.Panel-SongPlay-e.eps You can listen to songs from floppy disk by using a separately sold floppy disk drive. By using a commercially-available CD drive, you can listen to SMF data or VIMA CD- ROMs (VIMA TUNES) on a CD-ROM, or listen to music CDs.

  • Page 43: Fast Forward And Rewind

    Fast-forward and Rewind • Press the [ • Press the [ already at the beginning of the song, you will move to the beginning of the preceding song. • If you hold down the [ you press this button, the measure number (or the time, in the case of an audio file) will be displayed for several seconds.

  • Page 44: About Audio Files

    Playing Back Songs To select a song that’s inside a folder Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button so the “Ext Song” indicator is lit. fig.d-01.eps Press the [-] button. If a folder exists, a display like the following will appear. Press the [ The first song in the folder will be selected.

  • Page 45: Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)

    Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) Here’s how to repeatedly play all internal songs or external memory songs in succession. fig.Panel-SongPlay-e.eps Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button so it’s lit. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the first song. While holding down the [Int Song/Ext Song] button, press the [ button.

  • Page 46: Listening To Each Part Separately

    Playing Back Songs Listening to Each Part Separately When playing back internal songs or external memory songs, you can select the performance parts that will play. You can also practice each hand separately while playing along with the song. fig.Panel-TrackMute-e.eps The performance data is assigned to the Track buttons as shown below.

  • Page 47: Determining The Volume Of A Muted Part

    Determining the Volume of a Muted Part Here’s how to adjust the volume that a part will have after you’ve pressed a track button to mute the playback while playing back a song. The HP203 lets you play back a specific part at a reduced volume so you can use that part as a “guide”...

  • Page 48: Changing The Tempo Of A Song

    Playing Back Songs Changing the Tempo of a Song You can change the tempo at which the song plays. When you’re practicing one of the internal songs, slowing down the tempo of the playback can make it easier to play along with a difficult song. Press the [Tempo/Beat] button so the “Tempo”...

  • Page 49: Changing The Key Of The Song Playback (Playback Transpose)

    Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Transpose) The “Playback Transpose” function lets you change the key of the song playback. fig.Panel-KeyControl-e.eps Play back the song that you want to hear or play along with (p. 40). While holding down the [Transpose] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the pitch.

  • Page 50: Minimizing The Center Sounds In The Playback (Center Cancel)

    Playing Back Songs Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback (Center Cancel) When playing back a commercially available CD or audio file, you can minimize the sounds that are located in the center (such as vocals). fig.Panel-CenterCancel-e.eps Play back an audio file or music CD (p. 40). Press the [Right] track button so its illumination is turned off.

  • Page 51: Recording

    Recording You can easily record your performances. You can play back a performance you have recorded to check what and how you played, and play melodies on the keyboard along with prerecorded accompaniment. You can perform the following types of recording. Recording just your own keyboard performance Selecting a track button and...

  • Page 52: Recording Your Keyboard Performance

    Recording Recording Your Keyboard Performance Here’s how to record just your own keyboard performance without using an internal song. fig.Panel-RecNew-e.eps Performance Settings Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button. If the display does not show the following, press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button until this indication appears.

  • Page 53: Listening To The Recorded Performance

    Starting Recording Press the [ After two measures of count sound, recording begins. Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [ case, a count is not sounded. When recording begins, the [ During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the display as “-2” then “-1.” Stopping Recording Press the [ Recording will stop.

  • Page 54: Recording Your Performance Separately For Each Hand

    Recording Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand The HP203 recorder has three track buttons. You can record the performance of each hand separately to different track buttons (for example, the left-hand performance to the [Left] button and the right-hand performance to the [Right] button), or you can re-record just a specific track of a previously recorded performance.
  • Page 55 Press the [ The [ ] button will light, the [ recording standby mode. If you decide not to record, press the [ The button of the track to be recorded will flash. Press the button of each track you don’t want to record, turning off its illumination.
  • Page 56 Recording Press the [ After two measures of count sound, recording begins. Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [ case, a count is not sounded. When recording begins, the [ During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the display as “-2” then “-1.” If you record additional parts without erasing the previously recorded song, the song NOTE tempo and time signature will remain as it was when the song was first recorded.

  • Page 57: Recording Your Playing Along With A Song

    Recording Your Playing Along with a Song Here’s how you can play along with an internal memory song or an external memory song, and record your performance. For example, you can listen to the left-hand part while you record the right-hand part. The performance you play on the keyboard will be recorded in place of the sound of the part you select using the track buttons.
  • Page 58 Recording Press the track button for the part you want to record, making the button flash. This allows you to record while listening to the selected song. The [ ] button will light, the [ standby mode. If you decide not to record, press the [ How performance parts correspond with track buttons Track button Track [Right] button...

  • Page 59: Erasing Recorded Performances

    Erasing Recorded Performances You can erase recorded performances. fig.Panel-RecNew-e.eps Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button. The screen for the recorded performance will appear. fig.d-USrdotExp-e.eps Press the [+] button. “dEL” will start blinking in the display. fig.d-dEL.eps If you decide not to delete the song, press the [ Press the [ The recorded performance is erased.

  • Page 60: Saving Your Performance

    Saving Your Performance Initializing the Memory Here’s how you can completely erase all songs that were saved in internal memory, USB memory (sold separately), or a floppy disk (sold separately). Once an initialization is performed, all songs that have been saved in memory will be NOTE erased.
  • Page 61 Use the [-][+] buttons to select whether you will initialize “Int” (Internal Memory) or “EXt” (USB memory or floppy disk). Internal Memory Press the [ ] button. The display will indicate “Sur,” and the [ If you decide not to initialize, press the [ Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 62: Saving The Songs

    Saving Your Performance Saving the Songs A song you’ve recorded can be saved in internal memory, USB memory (sold separately) or floppy disk (sold separately). The songs you record will be lost if you simply turn off the HP203’s power before they’ve been saved.

  • Page 63: Saving The Song

    Selecting the Save destination for the Song Use the [-] [+] buttons to specify whether you want to save the song in “Int” (Internal Memory) or “EXt” (USB memory or floppy disk). Internal Memory Press the [ A screen in which you can select the save-destination number will appear. Internal Memory Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the save-destination number.

  • Page 64: Deleting A Song

    Saving Your Performance Deleting a Song Here’s how you can delete a previously saved song from internal memory, USB memory or floppy disk. If you want to delete all songs from internal memory, USB memory or floppy disk, refer to “Initializing the Memory” (p. 58). fig.Panel-SaveSong-j.eps If you’re deleting a song from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory connector (p.

  • Page 65: Deleting The Song

    Selecting the Song to Delete Use the [-] [+] buttons to select whether you will be deleting a song from “Int” (Internal Memory) or “EXt” (USB memory or floppy disk). Internal Memory Press the [ A screen in which you can select the song to delete will appear. Internal Memory Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to delete.

  • Page 66: Various Settings

    Various Settings In “Function mode” you can make various settings for performance and recording. Basic Operation in Function Mode Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button. The [Brilliance] button and [3D] button will light. The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.

  • Page 67: Changing How Grand Space Is Applied (3D Mode).65

    Button Function Save a Song Deleting a Song [Int Song] (&[-][+]) Initializing the Memory Accomp Track Local Control MIDI Transmit Channel Composer MIDI Out V-LINK [Accomp] (&[-][+]) USB Driver External Memory Mode Master Gain Track Assign Recommended Tone Memory Backup [Left] Factory Reset [Right]...

  • Page 68: Keyboard Settings

    Various Settings Keyboard Settings Specifying What the Key Transpose Will Affect (Transpose Mode) This setting specifies what the key transpose will affect. You can use the key transpose to change the pitch of both the song and the keyboard, the pitch of only the song, or the pitch of only the keyboard.

  • Page 69: Pedal Settings

    Pedal Settings Changing How the Damper Pedal Effects Is Applied (Damper Pedal Part) When you press the damper pedal during Dual performance or Split performance, the damper pedal effect is normally applied to both tones, but you can also select the tone to which the effect is to be applied.

  • Page 70: Tuning Settings

    Various Settings Tuning Settings Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning) When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other such instances, you can match the standard pitch to another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key.

  • Page 71: Stretched Tuning

    Setting Temperament This is an improvement of the Meantone and Just tunings that Kirnberger provides a high degree of freedom of modulation. Performances are possible in all keys (III). This scale makes some compromises in just intonation, Meantone enabling transposition to other keys.

  • Page 72: Sound-Related Settings

    Various Settings Sound-related Settings Producing Sympathetic Resonance When You Press the Damper Pedal (Damper Resonance) You can change the volume of the damper pedal 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.

  • Page 73: Metronome Settings

    Metronome Settings Changing the Sound of the Metronome (Metronome Sound) You can change the sound that’s played by the metronome. The metronome will sound when you enter the setting screen. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button. The display will indicate “Fnc”...

  • Page 74: Selecting The Part That Will Begin The Count-Down (Countdown Part)

    Various Settings Selecting the Part that Will Begin the Count-down (Countdown Part) Specifies the part that will determine the beginning of the performance when adding a count-down. The count will sound before the selected part begins playing. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button.

  • Page 75: Midi Settings

    Playing the keyboard or playing back a song will not produce sound. When connecting a unit in the Roland MT series, you don’t need to switch off Local Control. MT units transmit Local Off messages when their power is switched on.

  • Page 76: Midi Transmit Channel Settings (Midi Transmit Channel)

    Various Settings MIDI Transmit Channel Settings (MIDI Transmit Channel) This setting specifies the MIDI channel on which the HP203 will transmit. MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” which are numbered 1 through 16. By connecting MIDI devices and specifying the appropriate MIDI channel for each device, you can play or select sounds on those devices.

  • Page 77: Other Settings

    V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is functionality promoted by Roland that allows linked performance of music and visual material. By using V- LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects can be easily liked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance.

  • Page 78: Changing The Usb Driver Settings (Usb Driver)

    Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the HP203 to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem. Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the driver.

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Volume (Master Gain)

    Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign) Ordinarily, when playing back SMF music files for Roland Piano Digital instruments (p. 97), the left-hand part is assigned to the Track [Left] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the Track [Right] button.

  • Page 80: Switching Vima Tunes Recommended Tones (Recommended Tone)

    Various Settings Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones (Recommended Tone) You can connect a commercially available USB CD drive to the HP203, and play back separately sold CD-ROMs created for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES). Songs on VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES) are programmed with “recommended tones”...

  • Page 81: Restoring The Settings To The Factory Condition (Factory Reset)

    Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset) The settings you’ve changed in Function mode can be restored to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “Factory Reset.” Execute this operation if you want the settings you’ve stored using Memory Backup to be returned to their original state. When you execute “Factory Reset,”...

  • Page 82: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HP203 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device. Use phone plug audio cables (sold separately) to make connections.

  • Page 83: Playing Sounds Of An Audio Device Through The Hp203

    Playing Sounds of an Audio Device through the HP203 Turn the volume all the way down on the HP203 and on the audio device you’re about to connect. Turn off the power to the HP203 and connected audio device. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the connection.

  • Page 84: Connecting To Midi Devices

    HP203 MIDI Out/In connectors MIDI cables MIDI Roland MT Series When the HP203 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to “Local Off.” Refer to p. 73. Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound Module by Playing the HP203...

  • Page 85: Connecting A Computer

    Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the HP203 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 86: Troubleshooting

    If you’ve switched the function of the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal, these pedals will not operate as the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal. Are you using (optional) Roland USB memory? Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB Unable to read from/write to USB memory products.
  • Page 87 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. Cause/Action Troubleshooting Page p.
  • Page 88 If you hear this in headphones: It is likely that there is some other reason. 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 89: Error Messages

    There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved Error: 51 after you have tried several times, contact the Roland service center. The External Memory port was subjected to excessive current. Make sure that there is no problem Error: 65 with the external media, then turn the power off, then on again.

  • Page 90: Tone List

    Tone List Piano Grand Piano1 Piano + Str. Harpsichord Grand Piano2 Piano+Choir Honky-tonk E.Piano Pop E.Piano FM E.Piano Vibraphone Celesta ’60s E.Piano Clav. Morning Lite Organ ChurchOrgan1 ChurchOrgan2 Combo Jz.Org Ballad Organ Nason flt 8’ Mellow Bars Light Organ Lower Organ Strings Rich Strings OrchestraStr...
  • Page 91 EP Phase Harpsichord Coupled Hps. Harpsi.w Harpsi.o Clav. Pulse Clav. Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Vibraphone Vibraphone w Marimba Marimba w Xylophone TubularBells Church Bell Carillon Santur Organ 1 TremoloOrgan ’60s Organ Organ 2 Perc.Organ 1 Chorus Organ Perc.Organ 2 Rock Organ Church Org.1 Church Org.2 Church Org.3...
  • Page 92 Tone List French Horn1 French Horn2 Brass 1 Brass 2 Synth Brass1 Synth Brass3 AnalogBrass1 Jump Brass Synth Brass2 Synth Brass4 AnalogBrass2 Soprano Sax Alto Sax Tenor Sax Baritone Sax Oboe English Horn Bassoon Clarinet Piccolo Flute Recorder Pan Flute Bottle Blow Shakuhachi Whistle...
  • Page 93 Car Pass Car Crash Siren Train Jetplane Starship Burst Noise Applause Laughing Screaming Punch Heart Beat Footsteps Gun Shot Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion * In the tone group “Others” when you hold down the [-] or [+] button to switch tone in succession, the tones will stop changing at number 006 and number 015.
  • Page 94 Tone List Standard Set High-Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Kick Drum 2 Kick Drum 1 Side Stick Snare Drum Hand Clap Electric Snare 3 Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-Hat 1 [EXC1] Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi-Hat 1...
  • Page 95 Analog Set High-Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell TR-808 Kick 2 TR-808 Kick 1 TR-808 Rim shot TR-808 Snare Hand Clap Electric Snare 6 TR-808 Low Tom 2 TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat 1 [EXC1] TR-808 Low Tom 1 TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat 2 [EXC1] TR-808 Mid Tom 2...
  • Page 96 Tone List SFX Set ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Guitar Fret Noise Guitar Cutting Noise Up Guitar Cutting Noise Down String Slap of Double Bass Fl.Key Click Laughing...

  • Page 97: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List 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 Étude, op.25-1...

  • Page 98: Parameters Stored In Memory Backup

    Parameters Stored in Memory Backup Brilliance (On/Off, Brilliance) Key Touch 3D Sound Control (On/Off, Depth) Dynamics Sound Control (Off, Type) Reverb (On/Off, Depth) Dual Balance Split Point Twin Piano Mode 3D Mode Hammer Response Transpose Mode Damper Pedal Part Tuning Temperament (Temperament, Tonic) Stretch Tuning Damper Resonance...

  • Page 99: Music Files That The Hp203 Can Use

    The HP203 Allows You To Use the Following Music Files VIMA TUNES VIMA TUNES is a Roland specification for music files that contains image and lyric data, allowing you to enjoy songs with lyrics and images simultaneously. When data bearing the “VIMA TUNES”...

  • Page 100: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model HP203 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 101: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications HP203: Digital Piano <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (PHA II with Escapement) Touch: 5 levels/Fixed Touch Touch Sensitivity Hammer Response: Off/1–10 Keyboard Mode Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin piano <Sound Generator> Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite Max.
  • Page 102 Options USB Memory, Floppy Disk Drive, CD Drive Holder *1 A list of the CD drives that have been tested and found to be compatible is available on the Roland website. http://www.roland.com/ In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change NOTE without prior notice.

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Numerics 3D Mode ... 65 3D Sound Control ... 27 AC INLET ... 14, 16 Accomp Track ... 72 Adjuster ... 19 All Song Play ... 43 AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jack ... 14–15 Bottom Panel ... 15 Brilliance Button ... 12 CD ...
  • Page 104 Index Octave Shift ... 66 Panel Lock ... 79 Parameters ... 96 Pedal ... 19 PEDAL Connector ... 14 Pedal Cord ... 16 PHONES Jack ... 15, 20 Playback Transpose ... 47 Power Cord ... 16 Power On ... 18 Power Switch ...

  • Page 105: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : HP203 Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 NOTICE AVIS For EU Countries...
  • Page 106 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. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
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