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Page 2: Look What You Can Do
& & Look What You Can Do! Play & & the piano & e Play various sounds page page Try selecting and playing various sounds. You can layer two sounds together. & e Playing different sounds in left and right hands page You can divide the keyboard into left- and right-hand sections, and select and play different sounds in each. -
Page 3: Convenient Functions
Use the HPi-50e as a simple piano page page You can use the HPi-50e as a simple piano by taking advantage of a function that prevents the sounds or settings from inadvertently being changed, and by placing the lid in the Classic Position. & e... -
Page 4: Using The Unit Safely
(Do not drop it!) to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service with an amplifier and headphones or Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on speakers, may be capable of producing the “Information” page. sound levels that could cause permanent Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number hearing loss. - Page 5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY CAUTION CAUTION Take care so as not to get fingers pinched Place in a well ventilated location When handling the following moving The unit and the AC adaptor should parts, take care so as not to get fingers, be located so their location or position etc., pinched.
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Page 6: Important Notes
Please take care not to cause annoyance to polish it using commercially available metal polisher. others nearby. • With the factory settings, the HPi-50e will • Since wood will expand and contract depending automatically be switched off 30 minutes after you •... - Page 7 Technology • Do not touch or allow metal to come into Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this contact with the contact portion of the technology from the TPL Group. cards.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
& & Contents Look What You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Song . - Page 9 Manual should be read in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2014 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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Page 10: Operation Guide
& & Operation Guide Describing this area Adjusting the Song Volume (Song Balance) Adjusting the Resonance or Brightness (Ambience/Brilliance) By modifying the playback volume of the song, you You can adjust the spatial ambiance reminiscent page page can adjust the balance between the song and your of a performance in a concert hall, and vary the keyboard performance. - Page 11 Operation Guide Enjoy Lessons (Lesson Function) Selecting an Item in the Screen You can play games and practice enjoyably in other ways. To select an item that’s shown in the screen, move the cursor. To access the lesson menu To move the cursor Press the [Lesson] button so it’s lit.
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Page 12: Storing Your Settings (Memory Backup)
Storing Your Settings (memory backup) The HPi-50e allows you to adjust numerous settings, but these settings will return to their default values as soon as you turn off the power. However, by using the Memory Backup feature, you can have the changes you’ve made in settings be retained. - Page 13 Operation Guide Selecting the Parts That Will Play Repeatedly Practicing a Portion of a Song (AB Repeat) Here’s how to select the parts that will play. Here’s how you can make a specific portion of a page page song play back repeatedly. To select the right-hand Press the [ ] (Play/Stop) button to play back the...
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Page 14: Main Screens
If this is “On, ” the notation will be shown in synchronization with Auto Sync • The fingering numbers displayed by the HPi-50e are just one the performance. possible example. Display the notation in the specified key. - Page 15 Main Screens Lesson Menu Screen When you press the [Lesson] button, a list of games and practice helps will appear. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to select an item, and press the [ ] button to confirm your choice. Normal (upon power-up) Lesson Menu screen Wonderland (example)
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Page 16: Panel Descriptions
With the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, when you step on the pedal it will at first offer only a slight amount of resistance, but as you press down further it will start to feel much heavier. On the HPi-50e, this change in the feeling of resistance is simulated. - Page 17 * Carefully insert the USB flash drives all the way in-until it is firmly in place. * Use a USB flash drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if any other USB flash drive is used. DC In Jack...
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Page 18: Before You Play
& & Before You Play Opening/Closing the Lid To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and slide it away from yourself. To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and lower it softly after it has been fully extended. NOTE •... -
Page 19: Turning The Power On/Off
The screen goes blank and the power is turned off. If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off” setting to “Off”! With the factory settings, the HPi-50e’s power will automatically be switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit. If the unit’s power has been turned off automatically, you can use the [Power] switch to turn the unit back on again. If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off”... -
Page 20: Performing
Performing with Various Sounds In addition to piano sounds, the HPi-50e lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (350 types). These sounds are called “Tones. ” The Tones are divided into three groups (p. 65), each of which is assigned to a different Tone button. -
Page 21: Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)
Performing Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play. ” While holding down the [Piano] button or the [E . Piano] button, press the [Strings/Other] button . The tone select button will light, and the dual tone 1/tone 2 screen will appear. -
Page 22: Playing Different Tones With The Right And Left Hands (Split Play)
Performing Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split Play) You can play different tones in the left- and right-hand sections of the keyboard, divided at the key you specify. This feature is called “Split Play, ” and the key at which the keyboard is divided is called the “Split Point. ” While holding down the [Transpose] button, press the [Twin Piano] button . - Page 23 Performing Changing the keyboard’s split point In the Split Left-hand Tone/Right-hand Tone screen, press the [ ] cursor button to select the keyboard illustration . Use the cursor [ ] buttons to change the split point . Item Value Split point B1–B6...
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Page 24: Adjusting The Sound To Your Taste
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Ambience)/Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance) You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds of the HPi-50e, producing the impression that you are performing in a concert hall. This effect is called “Ambience. ”... -
Page 25: Adjusting The Keyboard Response (Key Touch)
Performing Adjusting the Keyboard Response (Key Touch) The way in which the keyboard responds to your playing strength can be adjusted to your personal taste. Press the [Key Touch] button . The [Key Touch] button will light, and the key touch screen will appear. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to select either the “Key Touch”... -
Page 26: Dividing The Keyboard For Two-Person Performance (Twin Piano)
Changing the way in which the sound is heard (twin piano mode) Saving your settings In the Twin Piano screen, use the cursor [ The HPi-50e’s settings will revert to the buttons to specify the desired Twin Piano mode . default values when you turn off the power, but you can save them as described in “Stor-... -
Page 27: Shifting The Pitch (Transpose)
Performing Shifting the Pitch (Transpose) “Transpose” means to shift the pitches of songs and the keyboard. The Transpose function makes it easy to do the following. • You can use unchanged fingering to accompany a singer who is singing in a key different than the original music. •... -
Page 28: Lessons
Press the [ ] button to confirm your choice . Follow the instructions on the screen, and enjoy the game. About the HPi-50e’s built-in games Wonderland Wonderland contains the following applications that will enjoyably familiarize you with notes and sounds. -
Page 29: Practicing With Digiscore
] button to confirm your choice . Follow the instructions on the screen, and enjoy the game. About the HPi-50e’s built-in lesson applications Do Re Mi Course The Do Re Mi Course teaches you about reading musical notation and the location of the notes on the keyboard. The Do Re Mi Course includes the following applications. -
Page 30: Practicing
Here you can practice keeping an accurate rhythm while listening to the metronome. The HPi-50e’s metronome allows you to change the volume and time signature for the metronome, as well as the way in which the beats are divided. Press the [Metronome] button . -
Page 31: Practicing With A Song
Selecting and Playing a Song Let’s listen to the built-in songs. The HPi-50e provides a variety of built-in songs, which are organized into various categories. * Copyright law prohibits unauthorized use of these built-in songs for any purpose other than personal enjoyment. -
Page 32: Adding A Count-In To Synchronize Your Performance
Practicing Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance A series of sounds rhythmically played to indicate the tempo before a song starts is called a “count-in. ” Sounding a count will make it easier for you to begin playing at the correct moment when you’re playing along with a song. Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [ ] (Play/Stop) -
Page 33: Adjusting The Volume Balance Of The Song And The Keyboard Performance (Song Balance)
Practicing Adjusting the Volume Balance of the Song and the Keyboard Performance (Song Balance) You can adjust the balance between the song and your keyboard performance by changing the volume of the song. Press the [Song Balance] button . The [Song Balance] button will light, and the Song Balance screen will appear. . Use the cursor [ ] buttons to adjust the balance between the sound of your performance and the accompaniment . -
Page 34: Practicing One Hand At A Time (Part Mute)
Practicing Practicing One Hand at a Time (Part Mute) Here’s how to have only the selected part play back. This allows you to practice playing the left or right-hand part of a song while listening to the other hand played automatically. Part button Part The performance data is assigned to the three Part buttons:... -
Page 35: Repeatedly Practicing A Portion Of A Song (Ab Repeat)
Practicing Repeatedly Practicing a Portion of a Song (AB Repeat) Here’s how you can repeatedly play back a specified portion of the song. You can use this function to repeatedly practice that portion. Section to repeat Time B (Repeat End) A (Repeat Start) Press the [ ] (Play/Stop) button . -
Page 36: Recording
* In order to use audio recording, you must connect a USB flash drive (sold separately) to the USB memory port (p. 17). * The HPi-50e’s piano sound reproduces the depth and spatial feel of a piano by emitting different sounds from the multiple speakers built Audio recording into the instrument (Acoustic Projection). -
Page 37: Making A New Smf Recording
Press the [ ] (Rec) button . The [ ] (Rec) button will light, the [ ] (Play/Stop) button will blink, and the HPi-50e will enter the recording-standby state in new recording mode. Explanation New Song A new song will be recorded. -
Page 38: Saving A Song
* Audio songs can’t be saved in Favorites (internal memory). NOTE If you turn off the HPi-50e’s power without saving your recorded performance, that performance will be lost. If you want to keep your recorded performance, you must save it as described below. -
Page 39: Overdubbing A Recorded Song
Recording Overdubbing a Recorded Song While listening to a recorded song or an internal song, you can record again using either Replace or Mix recording. As described in “Getting Ready to Record” (p . 36), turn mix recording on/off and choose the recording mode . In this example, choose “SMF”... -
Page 40: Making A New Audio Recording
Recording Making a New Audio Recording Connect a USB flash drive (sold separately) to the USB memory port (p . 17) . Select the recording mode as described in “Getting Ready to Record” (p . 36) . In this example, choose “Audio” as the recording mode. Press the [ ] (Rec) button to enter recording-standby mode . -
Page 41: Burning An Audio Recording Of A Song (Wav File) To A Cd
CD from a song that you recorded as an SMF, you must first convert it to audio (WAV file) (p. 47). A song recorded on the HPi-50e can be Use computer software (such as In order to burn a CD on your computer, copied to your computer by means of a iTunes) to burn the song to a CD. -
Page 42: Creating A Song
If this is off, use the[ ] button to start the rhythm. The HPi-50e lets you enjoy performing while you listen to rhythms in If this is on, an accompaniment suitable for the selected rhythm will be automati- a variety of styles. -
Page 43: Recording With 16 Parts
] button (p . 29) . 16 part recorder and part buttons The 16 Part Recorder screen will appear. In addition to the “16 part recorder, ” the HPi-50e’s recording and Indication Explanation playback functionality also includes the “part buttons” ([Accomp] [Left] [Right]). -
Page 44: Editing The Part Settings
If you don’t want to lose your song, save it to the Commercially available Roland SMF music files also consists of 16 Favorites or to USB memory. parts, each playing a different instrumental sound, and you can edit the settings for each part of such data in the same way. -
Page 45: Deleting Measures (Delete)
Creating a Song Deleting Measures (Delete) Transposing an Entire Part (Transpose) You can delete a specified range of measures from your You can transpose the entire part you specify. performance. This will cause the subsequent measures to be moved forward to fill the gap. Editing Individual Notes (Note Edit) Example: Deleting measures 5–8 You can edit the individual notes of a recorded performance. -
Page 46: Cancelling An Edit (Undo)
Creating a Song Use the [ ] (Bwd) button, [ ] (Fwd) button, or Deleting a Notation Mark cursor [ ] buttons to select the program change that you want to edit . Make the program change you want to edit appear in the center of Use the cursor [ ] buttons to select a notation mark . -
Page 47: Editing The Tempo
For details, refer to “Saving a Song” (p. 38). The [ ] (Rec) button will light, the [ ] (Play/Stop) button will flash, and the HPi-50e will be in the tempo record standby condition. If you decide to cancel recording, press the [ ] (Rec) button once again. -
Page 48: Personalizing Your Piano Sound (Piano Designer)
What is Piano Designer? Hammer Noise String The HPi-50e lets you adjust the piano sound to your taste by Resonance modifying various aspects of a grand piano’s sound, such as its strings and pedal, as well as the keyboard resonances. - Page 49 2, User Stretch Tuning If you select “Preset, ” a standard tuning curve created for the HPi-50e will be used. (User: -50–0–+50) If you select “User, ” you’ll be able to edit the stretched tuning yourself. Play the key whose pitch you want to adjust, then use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to adjust its pitch.
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Page 50: Convenient Functions
] buttons to change the setting . Saving Notation Data in BMP Format The notation displayed by the HPi-50e can be saved to a separately sold USB flash drive as image data. You can use this saved image data on your computer. -
Page 51: Saving Tone And Rhythm Settings
[Transpose] button . when desired. This is called a “User Program, ” and you can save 40 such sets in the HPi-50e. Use the cursor [ ] buttons to select “User Programs . ”... -
Page 52: Managing User Programs
You can save or delete User Programs. MEMO With the factory settings, the HPi-50e’s power will automatically be If you want to save User Programs on a USB flash drive, connect switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the your USB flash drive to the USB memory port before you unit. -
Page 53: Loading/Saving Piano Setups
Press the [O] button to save the piano setup to your USB flash drive . The HPi-50e lets you load a piano setup that you’ve saved on a USB flash drive, or save your piano setup to a USB flash drive. -
Page 54: Various Settings
Display You can turn on/off the HPi-50e’s display. Adjusting the Display’s Brightness Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the HPi-50e’s display. MEMO This setting is automatically saved in the HPi-50e. Adjusting the Volume of an Audio Playback Device Input Volume You can adjust the volume of an audio playback device that’s connected to the Input jack. -
Page 55: Playing Back An Audio File With Its Central Sound Minimized
The erased data cannot be recovered, so we recommend that you check the contents of memory before you proceed. • If you’re using new USB flash drive (sold separately) with the HPi-50e for the first time, you’ll need to initialize (format) the USB flash drive before using it. -
Page 56: Changing How The Pedals Work (Center Pedal)
REFERENCE For details, refer to “Calling Up a User Program” (p. 51). Forty User Programs stored in the HPi-50e can be saved together as a “User Program Set” to Favorites or to a USB flash drive. Save User Program REFERENCE For details, refer to “Managing User Programs”... -
Page 57: Loading/Saving Piano Setups
Piano Setup Import Piano Setup Export The HPi-50e lets you load a piano setup that you’ve saved on a USB flash drive, or save your piano setup to a USB flash drive. REFERENCE For details, refer to “Loading/Saving Piano Setups” (p. 53). -
Page 58: Specifying The Visual Control Channel
For details, refer to “About the Wireless LAN Function” (p. 59). The HPi-50e’s settings will return to their default settings when you turn off the power, but you can store these settings so that they will retain the changes you made even after the power is turned off, then on again. -
Page 59: About The Wireless Lan Function
By WPS,” then press the [ ] button . into the HPi-50e’s USB memory port, you’ll be able to use wireless- compatible applications (such as the “Piano Partner” iPad app). “Press the WPS button on your Wireless Access Point. Then push [Circle] to setup connection, ”... -
Page 60: Wireless Lan Function Settings
About the Wireless LAN Function Wireless LAN Function Settings Connecting to a Wireless LAN Access Point That You Select (Select AP) You can view or edit the wireless settings. This method lets you connect by choosing a wireless LAN access Basic Operation point from the list that is displayed. -
Page 61: Other Settings (Option)
Ad-Hoc mode lets you connect the HPi-50e directly to an iPad or other wireless device without using a wireless LAN access point. This is a convenient way to use the HPi-50e with an iPad or other wireless device if you’re in a location where the wireless LAN access point you normally use is unavailable, such as when you’re... -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
Are you using (optional) Roland USB flash drive? – Unable to read from/write to USB Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB flash drive products. flash drive If you are unable to read or write USB flash drive successfully, change the USB memory mode. - Page 63 • Be sure that your wireless LAN access point is set to use DHCP. • If the HPi-50e cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point that it previously could connect to, make sure the “Connecting in Ad-Hoc Cannot connect to wireless LAN p.
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Page 64: Error Messages
• Ambience will not be applied to audio files (p. 24). • Audio data cannot be saved in the HPi-50e’s internal memory. In order to record audio, you must connect a USB flash drive (sold separately) (p. 17). • The part mute function cannot be used for audio file playback (p. 34). -
Page 65: Tone List
& & Tone List Piano E. Piano No . Tone name Explanation No . Tone name Explanation This is the sound of a splendid concert grand piano. It is the This is the sound of an electric piano with a tremolo effect ConcertPiano most highly recommended piano tone, and can be used for Tremolo EP... -
Page 66: Internal Song List
& & Internal Song List Song Title Composer Song Title Composer Masterpiece Alpenglöckchen Theodor Oesten The Nutcracker “Danse des Mirlitons” Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Menuett G dur Ludwig van Beethoven The Marriage of Figaro “Overture” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Venezianisches Gondellied Felix Mendelssohn Sonate No.15 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Alpenabendröte... - Page 67 * No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI Out connector and USB Computer port. * The copyrights to the songs marked by an asterisk “*” are owned by the Roland Corporation.
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Page 68: Chord Fingering List
& & Chord Fingering List symbol: Indicates the constituent notes of chords. symbol: Chords shown with an “ ” can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “ ”. -
Page 69: Settings That Can Be Saved
Items Saved in a User Program Memory Backup The following settings are saved as part of a User Program. Although the settings of the HPi-50e will return to their default Setting item Page values when you turn off the power, the following settings can be Song balance p. -
Page 70: Main Specifications
& & Main Specifications Roland HPi-50e: Digital Piano Keyboard SMF Recorder 88 keys (PHA-4 Concert Keyboard: with Escapement and Tracks 3 part Keyboard Ebony/Ivory Feel) Song Format Standard MIDI Files (Format 0) Key Touch: 100 types, Fixed Touch Note Storage Approx. - Page 71 Screw set (*1) External Storage USB Flash Memory *1 Supplied with the stand. Playable Song Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1), Roland original format Headphones Format (i-Format), Audio Files (WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear) USB Flash Memory (*2) Wireless USB Adapter (*2)
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Page 72: Assembling
* Do not place the piano unit directly on the fl oor. Doing so will damage the bottom panel case and the connectors and holders on the bottom of the piano. Copyright© 2011 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Parts Check Side Board (left) Screw (M5 ×... - Page 73 If you are unsure of the connection method, contact installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor.
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Page 74: Attaching The Music Rest
Connect the music rest display cable to the display cable • You must use the included screws to attach the music rest. connector located on the bottom of the HPi-50e . • For safety, be sure to remove the music rest before transporting the HPi-50e. -
Page 75: About The Ivory Feel Keyboard
& & About the Ivory Feel Keyboard Features of an ivory feel keyboard Traditional piano keys are made from the best materials-ivory (for white keys) and ebony (for black keys). The Ivory Feel keyboard uses the latest in technology to reproduce the touch and feel of these materials. An Ivory Feel keyboard offers the following features. -
Page 76: Index
& & Index AB Repeat ..... . . 35 Main Screens ....14 Temperament . - Page 78 For EU Countries For China...
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Page 79: Declaration Of Conformity
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : HPi-50 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...