Roland HP 230 Owner's Manual

Roland
Roland Digital Piano
HP 230
OWNER'S MANUAL
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland HP-230 Digital Piano.
In order to take full advantage of the HP-230's numerous features, and to enjoy years of trouble-free service,
please take the time to read through this manual.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 2), "USING THE
UNIT SAFELY" (p. 3), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the
proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as
a convenient reference.
Features AN SN A TS
e Six Different Sounds <Page 5>
The selection of sounds, beginning with a luxurious grand
piano, allows you to play music in virtually any style.
A Dual Function <Page 5>
Any two Voices can be combined (layered) and played
together.
Digital Effects <Page 5>
Your new piano comes equipped with two digital
effects: Chorus and Reverb.
A "Recorder" <Page 8>
An easy-to-operate Recorder allows you to record and
play back the music you create.
» A Key Touch Function <Page 9>
Three 'Touch' levels are available, allowing the player
to adjust the keyboard feel to suit personal preferences.
A Damper Pedal <Page 7>
When the Damper pedal is depressed, the HP-230 pro-
vides a realistic simulation af "sympathetic reso-
nance." This effect occurs when strings (on an acoustic
piano) adjacent to the notes played also resonate, creat-
ing much richer, expansive sonorities.
* Tuning Functions
Even though there is no need to tune an electric piano at
regular intervals, or after it has been moved, the instru-
ment allows for the creative use of alternate tunings.
Master Tuning <Page 6>
The overall pitch of the piano can be changed to match
the pitch of other musical instruments.
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MIDI Capability <from Page 9>
The instrument also provides for use of MIDI, the
interface standard designed to provide for the transfer
of performance information among electronic musical
instruments and computers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .. 2
USING THE UNIT SAFELY. 3
IMPORTANT NOTES.... 4
Front Panel Description.. 5
Rear Panel Description... 6
Turning the Power On. .6
Using Headphones.... .6
Setting Up the Music Rest ......ssessssssccsereeessencsseneeserenessrseese 7
Pedal Functions .......scssssssecsessersenenceseneerenennenrseaes Sasani
Listening to the Demonstration Songs................. Kasisi 7
Try Recording What You Play... sreaaeensoransensanencenson 8
How to Create Recordings............. eee 8
Now try listening to what you just recorded
Playing with the Key Transposed ........ssssssesesessreesserseeacees
Playing a piece in some other key
with thefingeringofl.............. mem 8
Key Touch Function eeseeeeemrererererereseresesez şeranesesusressonas neresi 9
Changing the Depth of the Chorus Effect seeen esasan 9
Applying Reverb to the Sound ...cssesssssssserereersnensenesses 9
For Those Who Wish To Use MIDI... .cccersessessrerssseresneseees
Setting the MIDI Transmit/Reccivc Channels...........
Omni On/Off... eee een 1
LOCA ONO fferr EŞ EEE NY EŞLİ
The Multi-Timbral Mode............ Ke A
Selecting the Transmission/Reception Mode............ 11
Transmission / Reception of Program Change Messages ......12
Troubleshooting ...sccssssssessececssvensreeseesees VEEARTS 13
Specifications sasirnaning enasna a 13
MIDI Implementation Chart.......c.cccsesscesceseeesseeassneesees 14
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