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Roland HP-207 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 HP207. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the HP207’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. About the Manual You should first read the “Before You Play” (p. 16) section of the owner’s manual (this document).
  • Page 5 The progressive hammer action II (PHA II) gives you a highly natural touch in which the low ranges have an appropriate weightiness and the high ranges have a light playing feel. In addition, the escapement mechanism that causes a distinctive sense of “click” when you play a note softly has also been faithfully replicated, giving the HP207 a high degree of playability.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 2 About the Manual ...2 Conventions in this Manual ...2 Features of the HP207 ...2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY... 6 Important Notes... 9 Names of Things and What They Do... 12 Front Panel ...12 Bottom Panel (Rear) ...14 Bottom Panel (Front Left) ...15 Bottom Panel (Front Right)...15 Before You Play ...
  • Page 7 Saving Your Performance... 67 Initializing the Memory ...67 Saving and Copying ...69 Saving the Songs You Record ...70 Deleting a Song ...72 Copying a Song ...74 Various Settings... 76 Basic Operation in Function Mode ...76 Tuning Settings ...77 Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning) ...77 Equalizer Settings...78 Changing the Equalizer Settings (Equalizer) ...78...

  • 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 HP207 (p. 19). If headphones are connected, this adjusts the headphone volume (p. 21). [Brilliance] knob Adjusts the tone brightness (p.

  • Page 15: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Display This shows the sound name, song number, tempo, time signature, and the value of various settings. [Tempo/Beat] (▲) button Here you can adjust the tempo and time signature of the metronome (p. 46). [Song] (▼) button This lets you select the song to play back (p. 48). ] (–) button You can select the preceding song by pressing this button while the song select screen is displayed (p.

  • Page 16: Bottom Panel (Rear)

    Names of Things and What They Do Bottom Panel (Rear) fig.Rearpanel.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 HP207’s speakers (p. 89). Output jacks (L/Mono, R) You can connect an audio device or external powered speakers here to reproduce the HP207’s sound (p.

  • Page 17: Bottom Panel (Front Left)

    Bottom Panel (Front Left) fig.JackPanel.eps Phones jacks Here you can connect headphones. The HP207 lets you use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p. 21). MIDI Out/In connectors You can connect these to external MIDI devices to transfer performance data (p. 90). Bottom Panel (Front Right) fig.ExtMemoryPort.eps External Memory connector...

  • Page 18: Before You Play

    Before You Play Getting Ready to Play Connecting the Speaker Cable Plug the speaker cable extending from the stand into the SPEAKER connector located at the rear of the HP207’s bottom panel. Pay attention to the shape of the speaker cable’s connector, and insert it until you hear it click securely into place.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Music Rest

    Setting Up the Music Rest Grasping the music rest with both hands, lift it toward you until its in the upright position. Use the support on the back of the music rest to keep the stand in place. The angle of the music rest can be set to any of three positions.

  • 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.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Sound's Volume And Brilliance

    Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the playback volume of an internal song or USB memory song. If headphones are connected, use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphone volume. Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.

  • Page 22: About The Pedals

    Before You Play 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 23: Listening Through Headphones

    Listening through Headphones You can use headphones to enjoy the HP207 without disturbing those around you, such as at night. Since the HP207 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 24: 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/...

  • Page 25: Listening To Demo Songs

    Listening to Demo Songs Listening to the Tone Demo Songs Now, try listening to demo songs. The HP207 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 26 Listening to Demo Songs When the following appears in the display If there is the performance you recorded but have not yet saved, the following display will appear if you attempt to select a song. fig.d-SongDelete.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 27: Listening To Piano Designer Demo Songs

    Listening to Piano Designer Demo Songs Here’s how you can listen to the differences in various sounds created by the Piano Designer function (p. 27). Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [File] button. The indicators for the Tone, [Twin Piano], and [Piano Designer] buttons flash. The following appears in the display.

  • Page 28: Performing

    Performing Performing with a Variety of Sounds The HP207 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 29: Adjusting The Piano Sound To Your Taste (Piano Designer)

    Adjusting the piano sound to your taste (Piano Designer) The HP207 provides a “Piano Designer” function that lets you customize the piano sound by adjusting aspects such as the sound of the sympathetically vibrating piano strings. You can also save a favorite sound you’ve created (p. 86). Press the [Piano Designer] button.
  • Page 30 Performing Display Parameter Open/Close Lid Key Touch Key Touch Offset Keyboard Hammer Response Hammer Noise Master Tuning Temperament Tuning Tonic Stretched Tuning Damper Resonance Damper Noise Duplex Scale Resonance String Resonance Key Off Resonance Value Adjusts the extent to which the lid of the grand piano is open. The sound will become more mellow as you close the lid of the piano in the 0–6 screen.
  • Page 31 Temperaments Temperament Equal Just (Major) Just (Minor) Arabic Kirnberger Meantone Pythagorean Werkmeister What is the Duplex Scale? The Duplex Scale is a system of sympathetically vibrating strings sometimes included in grand pianos. These sympathetically vibrating strings are not struck directly with hammers, but sound by vibrating in sympathy with the vibrations of other strings.

  • Page 32: 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. fig.d-KeyTouch.eps Press the [-] or [+] buttons to select the keyboard touch.

  • Page 33: Adding Spatial Depth To The Sound (3D Sound Control)

    Adding spatial depth to the sound (3D Sound Control) The HP207 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 34: 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. A screen will appear, allowing you to select the type of Dynamics Sound Control. fig.d-Dynamics.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the desired sound control setting.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Adding A Variety Effects To The Sound (Effects)

    Performing Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound (Effects) In addition to reverb, you can apply a variety of effects to the HP207’s sounds. These are referred to as “effects.” With the factory settings, an effect suitable for each tone is selected. Effects may not be applied with some of sounds.

  • Page 37: Adding A Spinning Sound To Organ Tones (Rotary Effect)

    Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones (Rotary Effect) The Rotary effect is applied to some Organ tones you can select with the [Organ] button. When one of these tones is selected, you can use the [Effects] button to change the speed of the rotary effect.

  • Page 38: 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 39 Example: Playing a Song in the Key of E Major After Transposition to C Major Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the E key (since E is the tonic). Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up four keys, including the black keys, to reach E, thus “+4”...

  • Page 40: 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 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 41: Changing The Way In Which The Sound Is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

    Press the [Twin Piano] button, getting its indicator to light. fig.d-TwinPiano.eps When you turn Twin Piano on, the instrument will be in the following state. • The keyboard will be divided into left and right areas, with “middle C” located in the center of each area.

  • Page 42: Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

    Performing 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 43: Changing The Tone Variations

    Changing the Tone variations Changing the Tone 1 Press the [-] or [+] button. fig.d-Dual.eps 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. fig.d-Dual.eps Performing...

  • Page 44: Changing The Volume Balance For Dual Play

    Performing Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play You can change the volume balance of the Tones 1 and 2. fig.Panel-Balance-e.eps Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [Split] button. The current volume balance is shown. fig.d-DualBalance.eps Press the [-] or [+] button to change the volume balance. The volume balance will change.

  • Page 45: 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.”...

  • Page 46: Switching Tone Groups And Tone Variations

    Performing Turning Off Split Play Press the [Split] button so its illumination is turned off. The right-hand tone becomes the tone for the entire keyboard. When you switch from Dual Play (p. 40) to Split Play, the Tone 1 used in Dual Play is selected as the right-hand one for Split Play.

  • Page 47: Changing The Keyboard's Split Point

    Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point You can change the split point (the key at which the keyboard is divided). The split point can be set to any value from B1 through B6. This is set to “F 3” at the factory settings. fig.SplitPoint-3-e.eps_78 fig.Panel-Split-e.eps Hold down the [Split] button and press a key set as the split point.

  • Page 48: Performing With The Metronome

    Performing Performing with the Metronome You can perform while the metronome sounds. The HP207 provides a versatile Metronome function. You can adjust the volume or time signature of the metronome, and change the way that beats are marked. If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature of that song.

  • Page 49: Changing The Beat

    Changing the Beat Press the [Tempo/Beat] button several times so it’s lit in green. The beat is displayed. fig.d-MetronomeBeat.eps Press the [-] or [+] button to select the beat. With the “0/4” setting, only weak beats will be sounded. You can change the way in which the metronome will distinguish the beats. For details, refer to “Changing How the Metronome Marks the Beat (Metronome Pattern)”...

  • Page 50: 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 HP207 provides seventy 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 51 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 [ • If you hold down the [ About the Song Select Screen The song select screen shows the following information.

  • Page 52: Playing Back

    Playing Back Songs Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) The internal songs and the songs in internal memory can be played repeatedly in succession. fig.Panel-Function-e.eps Making preparations for continuous playback Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [3D] button. The song select screen shows the following information.
  • Page 53 Press the [-] or [+] button to select “All Song.” fig.d-AllSongPlay.eps Press the [Piano Designer] button twice. You will return to the tone select screen. Specifying the First Song Press the [Song] button so it’s lit. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the song. Press the [ The songs will play successively, starting with the selected song.

  • Page 54: Listening To Each Part Separately

    Playing Back Songs Listening to Each Part Separately With the internal songs, you can select the performance part that is to be played back. 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. fig.TrackButtons-e.eps The left-hand performance is assigned to the Track [Left] button, the right-hand performance is assigned to the...

  • Page 55: 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 HP207 lets you play back a specific part at a reduced volume so you can use that part as a “guide”...

  • Page 56: 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 several times so it’s lit in red.

  • Page 57: Changing The Key

    Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Transpose) The “Playback Transpose” function lets you change the key of the song playback. fig.Panel-Transpose-e.eps Play back the song that you want to hear or play along with (p. 48). While holding down the [Transpose] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the pitch.

  • Page 58: 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. 48). Press the [Right] track button so its illumination is turned off.

  • Page 59: Recording

    Recording You can easily record your performances. By playing back your performance you can listen to yourself playing, or use the keyboard to play the melody along with the song you recorded. You can perform the following types of recording. Recording just your own keyboard performance Selecting a track button and...

  • Page 60: 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 [Song] button so it’s lit. Press the [-] button a number of times, until “New Song” appears in the display.

  • Page 61: Starting Recording

    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 lower right of the display as “-2”...

  • Page 62: Recording Your Performance Separately For Each Hand

    Recording Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand The HP207’s 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 63 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 64 Recording Press the button of the track you want to record, making it flash. If you select a previously recorded track, that track will be overwritten by the newly NOTE recorded performance, and the previously recorded performance will be lost. The [ ] button will light, the [ recording standby mode.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Settings For Recording

    Recording Settings for Recording Press the [ The following screen will appear. fig.d-OverRec.eps Press the [ The following screen will appear. fig.d-OverRec2.eps 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 [ recording standby mode.
  • Page 67 Stopping Recording Press the [ Recording will stop. Listening to the Recorded Performance In the song select screen, press the [ You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance. Press the [ The recorded performance will play. Press the [ The recorded performance will disappear when you turn off the power.

  • Page 68: Erasing Recorded Performances

    Recording Erasing Recorded Performances You can erase recorded performances. fig.Panel-RecNew-e.eps Press the [Song] button. The screen for the recorded performance will appear. fig.d-NewSong2.eps Press the [+] button. A confirmation message appears in the display. fig.d-SongDelete.eps If you decide not to delete the song, press the [ Press the [ The recorded performance is erased.

  • Page 69: 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 70 Saving Your Performance Press the [ The Initialize Media screen will appear. fig.d-Format.eps Use the [-][+] buttons to select whether you will initialize Internal Memory, External Memory (USB memory), or Disk (floppy disk). Press the [ A confirmation message will appear. fig.d-Format2.eps If you press the [ Press the [...

  • Page 71: Saving And Copying

    Saving and Copying A song you’ve recorded can be saved in internal memory or USB memory. Songs saved in internal memory can be copied to external memory, such as USB memory. fig.SongSaveCopy.eps Save HP207 Internal Memory Saving a recorded song in internal memory •...

  • Page 72: Saving The Songs You Record

    Saving Your Performance Saving the Songs You Record A song you’ve recorded can be saved in internal memory or USB memory (sold separately). The songs you record will be lost if you simply turn off the HP207’s power before they’ve been saved.

  • Page 73: Saving The Song

    Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to change the character. When you’ve finished editing the name, press the [ A screen in which you can choose the save destination will appear. Selecting the Save destination for the Song fig.d-FileSave2.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to specify whether you want to save the song in internal memory (inside the HP207) or external memory (USB memory).

  • Page 74: Deleting A Song

    Saving Your Performance Deleting a Song Here’s how you can delete a previously saved song from internal memory or USB memory. If you want to delete all songs from internal memory, USB memory or floppy disk, refer to “Initializing the Memory” (p. 67). fig.Panel-deleteSong-e.eps If you’re deleting a song from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory connector (p.

  • Page 75: Deleting The Song

    Selecting the Song to Delete Use the [-] [+] buttons to select whether you will be deleting a song from internal memory (the HP207’s memory) or external memory (USB memory). Press the [▼] button. fig.d-FileDelete2.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to delete. Deleting the Song Press the [ A confirmation message will appear.

  • Page 76: Copying A Song

    Saving Your Performance Copying a Song Songs that have been saved in internal memory can be copied to USB memory. Alternatively, songs stored on a USB memory device can be copied to internal memory. fig.Panel-SaveSong-e.eps Preparing for the Copy Connect your USB memory to the external memory connector (p. 22). Alternatively, connect your floppy disk drive to the external memory connector, and insert the disk into the drive.

  • Page 77: Copying The Song

    Selecting the Song to Copy Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-source memory. Press the [▼] button. fig.d-FileCopy2.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to copy. If you choose “Copy all,” all songs in the copy-source memory will be copied. Press the [ The song copy-destination selection screen will appear.

  • Page 78: Various Settings

    Various Settings In “Function mode” you can make various settings for performance and recording. Basic Operation in Function Mode fig.Panel-Function-e.eps Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [3D] button. A screen like the following will appear, and you’ll be in Function mode.

  • Page 79: Tuning Settings

    Function Local Control MIDI Transmit Ch. Composer MIDI Out V-LINK USB Driver Ext. Memory Mode Master Gain 3D Mode Track Assign Lyrics Recommended Tone Language Memory Backup Factory Reset Panel Lock Page Tuning Settings p. 82 p. 82 Matching the Pitch with Other p.

  • Page 80: Equalizer Settings

    Various Settings Equalizer Settings Changing the Equalizer Settings (Equalizer) You can use the equalizer to modify the tonal character of the sound by boosting or reducing just the low-frequency or high- frequency range of the sound. Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [3D] button.

  • Page 81: Song Playback Settings

    Song playback settings Determining the Parts that Sound (Part Mute) For each part of the song data, you can specify whether or not it will be sounded. Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [3D] button. The HP207 will enter Function mode. Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Part Mute.”...

  • Page 82: Metronome Setting

    Various Settings Metronome Setting 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. Sound Click, Electronic, Voice (Japanese), Voice (English), Animal, Wood Block, Triangle &...

  • Page 83: Keyboard 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: Changing The Usb Driver Settings (Usb Driver)

    Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the HP207 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 87: Changing The Parts Assigned To The Track Buttons During Smf Playback (Track Assign)

    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. 106), the left-hand part is assigned to the Track [Left] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the Track [Right] button.

  • Page 88: Remembering The Settings (Memory Backup)

    Various Settings Remembering the Settings (Memory Backup) Normally, the settings of the various variations will revert to their default values when the power is turned off. However, you can specify that the various settings will be remembered even when the power is turned off. This function is called “Memory Backup.”...

  • Page 89: Disabling The Buttons (Panel Lock)

    If you’re sure you want to execute Factory Reset, press [ A confirmation message appears in the screen. fig.d-Reset2.eps Press the [ ] button. If you decide to cancel without executing, press the ] button. When the Factory Reset is complete and the following appears in the screen.

  • Page 90: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HP207 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 91: Playing Sounds Of An Audio Device Through The Hp207

    Playing Sounds of an Audio Device through the HP207 Turn the volume all the way down on the HP207 and on the audio device you’re about to connect. Turn off the power to the HP207 and connected audio device. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the connection.

  • Page 92: Connecting To Midi Devices

    HP207 MIDI Out/In connector MIDI cable MIDI Roland MT Series When the HP207 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to “Local Off.” Refer to “Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer (Local Control)” (p. 82). Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound...

  • Page 93: Connecting A Computer

    Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the HP207 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 94: 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 95 Symptom Are all devices powered on? No sound (when a MIDI device is Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? connected) Do the MIDI channels of the HP207 and the connected device match? The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 128 notes. If you are playing along Not all the notes you play are with a song and making heavy use of the damper pedal, the number of notes the HP207 is attempting to produce may exceed the maximum polyphony,...
  • Page 96 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 don’t hear this in headphones: Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the HP207 to resonate.
  • Page 97 Symptom The song name will not be shown if the song information in the file is empty or consists only of spaces. Song name in USB memory is not shown Is the filename extension “MID”? Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data. Can’t record / play back Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected? Can’t record...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Tone List

    Tone List Piano Grand Piano1 Piano + Str. Harpsichord Grand Piano2 Piano + Pad Grand Piano3 MagicalPiano Rock Piano Piano+Choir Honky-tonk Coupled Hps. E.Piano Pop E.Piano Vintage EP FM E.Piano Vibraphone EP Belle Celesta ’60s E.Piano Clav. Mallet Isle Morning Lite Marimba Stage Phaser Ballad Bells...
  • Page 100 Tone List Others Nylon-str.Gt Steel-str.Gt Jazz Guitar AcousticBass A.Bass+Cymbl FingeredBass BrassSection Alto Sax Tenor Sax STANDARD Set ROOM Set POWER Set ELEC.Set ANALOG Set JAZZ Set BRUSH Set ORCH.Set SFX Set * 010--018 are drum sets. Refer to p. 101–p. 103 for details on the sounds in the drum sets.
  • Page 101 Hammer Synth Bass 2 Synth Bass 4 RubberSyn.Bs Attack Pulse Violin Slow Violin Viola Cello Contrabass Tremolo Str. PizzicatoStr Harp Yang Qin Timpani Strings Orchestra ’60s Strings Slow Strings Syn.Strings1 Syn.Strings3 Syn.Strings2 Choir 1 Choir 2 Voice Humming Synth Voice Analog Voice OrchestraHit Bass Hit...
  • Page 102 Tone List Bagpipe Fiddle Shanai Tinkle Bell Agogo Steel Drums Woodblock Castanets Taiko Concert BD Melodic Tom1 Melodic Tom2 Synth Drum TR-808 Tom Elec.Perc. Reverse Cym. Gt FretNoise Gt Cut Noise BsStringSlap Breath Noise Fl.Key Click Seashore Rain Thunder Wind Stream Bubble Bird 1...
  • Page 103 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 [EXC1] Mid Tom 2...
  • Page 104 Tone List 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 105 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 106: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin La Campanella Trio Grande Wedding Song Scherzo No.2 Étude, op.10-12 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...

  • Page 107: Parameters Stored In Memory Backup

    Parameters Stored in Memory Backup Piano Designer Settings Function Mode Settings Other Settings Settings stored immediately, whenever a change is made (Memory Backup procedure not needed) Open/close lid Key Touch Key Touch Offset Hammer Response Hammer Noise Master Tuning Temperament (Temperament, Tonic) Stretch Tuning Damper Resonance Damper Noise...

  • Page 108: Music Files That The Hp207 Can Use

    The HP207 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 109: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model HP207 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 110: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications HP207: Digital Piano <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (PHA II ivory feel Keyboard with Escapement) Touch: 100 levels / Fixed Touch (level adjustable) Touch Sensitivity Hammer Response: Off / 1–10 Keyboard Mode Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin piano <Sound Generator>...
  • Page 111 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 112: Index

    INDEX Numerics [3D] button ... 31 3D Mode ... 84 3D Sound Control ... 31 AC inlet ... 14, 16 [Accomp] button ... 52, 64 Adjuster ... 20 Adjusting Keyboard Sensitivity ... 30 All Song Play ... 50 Balance Volume ... 42 Beat Metronome ...
  • Page 113 List Error Messages ... 96 Internal Song ... 104 Parameters ... 105 Tones ... 97 Troubleshooting ... 92 Local Control ... 82 Local Off ... 82 Local On ... 82 Locking Panel ... 87 Lyrics ... 85 Master Gain ... 84 Master Tuning ...
  • Page 114 INDEX Temperament ... 28 Tempo Metronome ... 46 Tempo Mute ... 54 [Tempo/Beat] button ... 47 Tone button ... 12, 26 Tone Demo songs ... 23 Tone List ... 97 Tones ... 44 Layering ... 40 Tonic ... 28 Track Assign ... 85 Track button ...
  • Page 115 MEMO...
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  • Page 117 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : HP207 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 118 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...
  • Page 120 04452634 07-01-2N...

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