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Roland HP203 User's Manual

1. OK The external media s protect tab may be in the Protect writing prohibited position or the external media may not yet be initialized 10 No external media is inserted Insert the external media and try again um There is not sufficient free memory in the save destination Either insert other external media or delete i unneeded files and try again 14 An error occurred during writing The external media may be corrupted Insert other external media j and try again Alternatively you can initialize the external media 15 The file is unreadable The data format is not compatible with the HP203 Data was not called up in time for playback of the song After waiting several seconds you may be 16 e able to play back the song by pressing the m button again 18 This audio format is not supported i Please use 44 1 kHz 16 bit linear WAV format audio files 30 The internal memory capacity of the HP203 is full 40 The HP203 cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device Reduce the amount of MIDI data sent to the HP203 41 A MIDI cable has been disconnected Connect it properly and securely 43 A MIDI transmission error has occurred Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device IT There may be a problem with the system Repeat the procedure from the beginning If it is not solved after you have tried several times contact the Roland service center 65 The Exter
2. e Power i 1 L ATR 2 Ix HP203 P203 3 i 3 l 2 Ts P203 E gt 3 Tx 3 4 d a 5 d P203 6 A HP203 The sounds from the connected audio device are played by the HP203 Adjust the volume by using the controls of your audio device 81 SEI to Other Devices onnecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data you can control one device from the other Fon instance you can output sound from the other instrument on witch Tones on the other instrument What s MIDI MIDI short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface was developed as a universal standard for the exchange of performance data between electronic instruments and computers The HP203 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange performance data with external devices These connectors can be used to connect the HP203 to an external device for even greater versatility MIDI Out connector MIDI cable MIDI THRU OUT MIDI Sound Module e n MIDI Out In connectors he 203 3 MIDI cables a a II ka HP203 Roland MT Series nf HP203 NEM When the HP203 is connected to a MIDI sequencer set it to Local Off Refer to p 73 MIDI x KA 74 82 Connecting to Other Devices Connecting a Computer The following become possible once you connect a USB cable available separately between the USB MIDI connector located to the lower left of
3. You should first read the Before You Play section of the owner s manual this document This explains how to connect the power cord and turn on the power This owner s manual explains everything from basic operations that use the HP203 s playback functions to more advanced operations such as using the HP203 to record a song x M In order to explain the operations as clearly as possible this manual uses the following conventions e Text enclosed in square brackets indicates the name of a button or a knob such as the Piano button e Lines that begin with or an asterisk are cautionary statements that you must be sure to read e The numbers of pages that you can turn to for additional related information are given like this p Piano sounds with rich resonance and wide expressive range eeeeocene ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee This instrument features a piano sound generator that utilizes stereo sampling so it is capable of faithfully recreating the sound of a high quality concert grand piano realistically reproducing even the finest details including the sound of the hammers striking the strings With a maximum polyphony of 128 notes it has ample capability even for performances that make full use of pedaling More than three hundred different sounds covering not only piano but a wide range of instruments are builtin You can
4. 1 Bis Bs 3D kh The display will indicate Frc and you ll be in Function mode Fac 2 L he display will indicate bP and the p gt H button ill blink 3 p m k he display will indicate Sur and the p gt gg button nd button will blink If you decide not to save the settings press the Ip E button 4 Xx AA NOTE Never turn off the power while buP is blinking in DES the display When the memory backup has been completed the display will indicate Fnc NEM For details on the settings stored by the Memory Backup operation refer to p 96 The display will indicate Fhc and you ll be in Function mode ES LS 2 IR J Iki he display will indicate Frt and the p gg button ill blink pm e display will indicate Sur and the p gt gg button nd button will blink lf you decide not to execute the Factory Reset press the y E button F R Tel Never turn off the power while Fct is blinking in the display Vdriops Settings Whe following display willlappear the Factory Redet ies been completed the 6 S If you activate the Panel L ck functipn all buttons will be locked ong non functional You con use this to preveht a child from accidentally changing the settings by inadvertently pressing buttons 1 P B JI BRx IK xX Pa
5. When you take your hand off the button the screen for selecting the destination to which to save 4 the song will appear Selecting the Save destinatia r the Song 4 Saving Your Performance U UA e oy d Ma M EX USB If there is no song ta save the following screen will not appear Internal Memory SB memory floppy disk P rm UN A screen in which you fan kelech the save destination number will appear Internal Memory SB memory floppy disk U a x nas D If the dot in the lower right of the display is lit a song has already been saved in that number Select a number at whigh ng song has been saved number of the unwante If you want to erase rf nted song and replace it with the newly saved song select the song Vi Saving the Song 7 8 P gt m k The display will indicate Sur and the pl button and button will blink If you decide not to sav the song press the P H button P k The song will be saved Never turn off the power while SAv is blinking in the display 61 N Saving Your Performance AN d Here s how you can delete a previlougly saved song from internal memory USB memory r floppy disk NEMD If you want to dalete all songs ffom internal memdry USB mempry or floppy disk refer to Initializing th Memort
6. Here s how tq switch the port that will bel muted when you press the Acdomp ttdck button dndjturnjoft its obt 1 S B x SH 3D The display will ndicate Fnc andl you ll he in Function miode 2 x T 3 UI A d A will indicate the value of the setting 3 uU LI R a x aN Both the accompaniment and rhythm will be muted Only the accompaniment will be muted The rhythm will not be muted Only the rhythm will be muted The accompaniment will not be muted The change you make to this setting will not be applied until you select a song a Hefe you can make various Milbl related settings for the HPRO3 Fo more about p 182 DI refer to Connecting to MIDI Deyices Ha a Css Soe When you have a MIDI sequencer connected set this parameter to Local Off ince the Thru function of your sequencer will normally be turned on notes played on the keyboard or played back by the recorder will be transmitted to the sound generator by the two routes 1 and 2 shown in the illustration causing notes tp be sounded in duplicate or to be cut off unnaturally To prevent this the setting called Local Off is used to disconnect the route in 1 TE MIDI Sound IN Generator K pe MIDI Il OUT A Each note played is sounded twice Q The keyboard and recor
7. ain Specifications it d gt S5 Max 99 songs 5 iS Standard MIDI Files Format 0 lt E y gt E x SSP Memo l l EA g Floppy Disk when using an optional floppy disk drive Standard MIDI Files Format 0 1 Roland Original Format i Format Audio File WAV 44 1kHz 16 bit Linear Format Audio CDs CD DA when using a commercially available CD drive Js 65 songs 7 Tone Demo Songs O 30Wx2 12 cmx2 7 segments 3 characters LED Beat LED Volume Brilliance 21 steps 10 1 Off 1 10 Damper half pedal recognition Soft halfpedal recognition function assignable Sostenuto function assignable d Panel Lock V LINK AC inlet Pedal connector Input jacks Front L Mono R Rear L Mono R Output jacks L Mono R USB connector MIDI connectors IN OUT Phones jack Stereo x 2 External Memory port AC 115 V AC 117 V AC 220 V AC 230 V AC 240 V 50 60 Hz 70 W v With Music Rest 1387 W x 422 D x 1036 H mm 54 5 8 W x 16 5 8 D x 40 13 16 H inches D d Without Music Rest 1387 W x 422 D x 846 H mm 54 5 8 W x 16 5 8 D x 33 5 16 H inches W 54 kg 120 lbs A Owner s Manual Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces Power Cord Headphone Hook Ok 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
8. Dx Dp not drop this device of subject it fo strong impact Ds If you wish toluse this device overseds please cgntact your dealer or a gervice center LN nN Do not place containers of water such as a flower vase or drinks on the device Nor should you place containers of insecticide perfume alcoholic liquids nail polish or spray cans on the device Liquids that spill into the device may cause it to malfunction and may cause short circuits or faulty operation P SE HE UINIT SAFELY Acaution d V hen using this device ensure that ft Is plaged in ell venjilated location xX aa nS a RA hen connect isconnecting thel power tord tb from an AC r the Hevice its lt you must grasp the gp cord From time to tim cord ftom th the du should unplug the power Q cl i 9S Dq not connect of disconnect the power cord to the K device or AC outlet while holding the power cord L pl g with wet hands following cautions Then make sure that at least two persons work together in lifting and carrying the device all the while making sure to keep it level When doing so be careful not to pinch your hands or drop the device on your feet e Check whether the knob bolts fastening the device to its stand have become loose If they are loose tighten them firmly When moving this device please check the O e Disconnect the power cord e Disconnect externa
9. Space Voice 227 TR 808 Tom 154 Soprano Sax 191 ltopia 228 Elec Perc 155 Alto Sax 192 Bowed Glass 229 Reverse Cym 156 Tenor Sax 193 Metallic Pad 230 Gt FretNoise 157 Baritone Sax 194 Halo Pad 231 Gt Cut Noise 158 Oboe 195 Sweep Pad 232 BsStringSlap 159 English Horn 196 Ice Rain 233 Breath Noise 160 Bassoon 197 Soundtrack 234 Fl Key Click 161 Clarinet 198 Crystal 235 Seashore 162 Piccolo 199 Synth Mallet 236 Rain 163 Flute 200 Atmosphere 237 Thunder 164 Recorder 201 Brightness 238 Wind 165 Pan Flute 202 Goblins 239 Stream 166 Bottle Blow 203 Echo Drops 240 Bubble 167 Shakuhachi 204 Echo Bell 241 Bird 1 168 Whistle 205 Echo Pan 242 Dog 169 Ocarina 206 Star Theme 243 Horse Gallop 170 Square Lead1 207 Sitar 1 244 Bird 2 171 Square Lead2 208 Sitar 2 245 Telephone 1 172 Sine Lead 209 Banjo 246 Telephone 2 173 Saw Lead 1 210 Shamisen 247 DoorCreaking 174 Saw Lead 2 211 Koto 248 Door 175 Doctor Solo 212 Taisho Koto 249 Scratch 176 Natural Lead 213 Kalimba 250 Wind Chimes 177 SequencedSaw 214 Bagpipe 251 Helicopter 178 Syn Calliope 215 Fiddle 252 Car Engine 179 Chiffer Lead 216 Shanai 253 Car Stop 90 254 Car Pass 255 Car Crash 256 Siren 257 Train 258 Jetplane 259 Starship 260 Burst Noise 261 Applause 26
10. The indi ators return to thei Brilliance button B Piano K Hammer Noise the sound of the hammer striking the m when you play d nate r previous state Jx a Each press of the button selects the next choice for what you will hear in this order Piano sound with hammer noise Piano sound without hammer noise Hammer noise by itself E Piano 3D button Piano E Pian Organ Reverb button B Lk Piano E Piano 24 Key Off Resonance resonance such as the subtle sounds that occur when you pel ase a note Damper Resonance the sound of pther strings vibrating in sympathy with the played Strings when the damper pedal is pressed D ak Sk String Resonance the sound of the strings of already played notes sympathetically vibrating when you play a note Each press of the button selects the next choice for what you will hear in this order Piano sound with kpy off resonance added Piano sound withoyt key off resonance Key off resonance by itself W a A Piano sound with damper resonance added Piano sound withot damper resonance Damper resonance by itself x A Piano sound with string resonance added Piano sound without string resonance Performing divided Tone button into six different ssigned og is selected when the instrument s
11. excessively 1 B 3D x a hones istort if ypu inctease the volume The display will ndicate Fine fand you ll be in Function mode 2 x T Ki MAS When you take your finger off the button the display will indicate the value of the setting 3 u 10 0 10 dB aN a a HAO T SEN P A x B Da SMFP A x Ordinarily when pldying back SMF music files for Roland Piano igital Jnstruments p 97 the left hdnd part is assigned Trock left button anid the right hand partlis assigned to the Tragk Right button However right hand and left hand part asgignmants in dertain BMF music filed may differ Thig setting tan be used fdr SM 1 2 re sef to Auto 2 SE rasult yqu are unable to use ele and right hand parts p 44 change tha getting to 2 1 Part Jor 3 4 Part formpt songs other thah the internal preset songs Dill npt affect intdrnal prpget songs x B 3 3 EI The display will ndicate Fnc and yau ll be in Function miode Pry I BS HU np S A will indicate the value of the setting U gt vd vd The part assigned to each track will be determined automatically depending on the song file Assigns Part 1 to the Track Right button Part 2 to the Track Left button and the remaining parts to the Track Accomp button oot PI
12. p 80 p Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this connector p 16 AJ aca Connect the included power cord here p 16 14 uss x Vol can connec this to your computer for transferring petformance data p 83 won 0 ks Yob can connect these to external MIDI devices to trahsfer performance data p 82 Drk Here you can connect headphones The HP203 lets you use two sets of headphones simultaneously p 20 Thirigs and What They Do Qo Input e BN Ext Memory 27 Ex M SS Here you can conhect USB memory a floppy disk drive or a CD drive anfi play back stored songs p 40 You can also use USB memory to save a song you ve recorded on the HR203 p 60 da FH D D Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure using the mounting holes jon the HP203 s bottom panel For details of the attadhment refer to the owner s manual of the floppy disk drive D i 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 15 Before You Play R Gx Jo 3 P Plug the pedal cord extending from the stand into the Pedal connector located at the back of the HP203 s bottom panel see eer ee 16 A 3 Ka A C INLET S 4 P a
13. slowing down the tempo lof the ch can make jt easier tq play qlong with difficult sqng 1 P T B I Ik TII Eer S 2 U s play back At a fixed unchanging tempo Here s how you cdn make these so The tempo changes recorded in the song will be ignored and the song will play at a fixed tempo O The song will play back according to the tempo changes recorded in the song EEM if Tempo Mute is enabled When you switch songs the Tempo Mute function will revert to the off setting 46 Playing Back Songs spo ae P P K CN T3 The Playback Trahspose furjction lets ypu chdnge the key af the song playback 2 W d gt ITs y HU bh The pitch of the song will change in semitone steps The Playback Transpose setting is shown while you hold down the Transpose button The range is 6 0 5 semitone steps If this is set to a value other than O the Transpose button will light If the transpose value is other than O you can use the Transpose button to turn the Playback Transpose function on off NEM If you hold down the Transpose button and press both the and buttons simultaneously this setting will return to its original value 0 The Playback Transpose function won t be applied if the Transpose Mode p 66 is set to K Keyboard If you ve selected a song from a music CD or an audio file using Playback Transpose may affe
14. volume at nighttime Using headphones will allow you to enjoy music without having to be concerned about others e When transporting or shipping this device package it in an appropriate amount of cushioning material Scratches damage or malfunctions may occur if you transport it without appropriate packaging e f using the music rest do not apply excessive force to it e Some connection cables contain a resistor Do not connect such cables to this device Doing so may make the volume extremely low or inaudible Please use connection cables not containing a resistor e Before opening or closing the keyboard lid always make sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrument in particular they should be kept away from the keyboard and its lid Otherwise due to the structural design of this instrument small pets or other animals could end up getting trapped inside it If such a situation is encountered you must immediately switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased or contact the nearest Roland Service Center 10 e Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area To preserve their integrity please observe the following when handling floppy disks e Never
15. 42 from external memory or a music CD Playing the Song E E E E E E ee ee 3 P l k The selected song will play The selected song is played to the end and then playback stops To stop playback press the button once more The next time you press the button playback will resume from the point at which you stopped 40 Playing Back Songs Fast forward and Rewind eeeeeeecoeoceaeoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeee e Press the gt gt button to move to the beginning of the next song button to move to the beginning of the currently selected song If you re already at the beginning of the song you will move to the beginning of the preceding song e If ygu hold down the I button while a song is playing the song will fast forward When you press this button the measure number or the time in the case of an audio file will be displayed for several seconds If you hold down the ta button while a song is playing the song will rewind Xx but have not yet saved it dEL will appear blinking when I LIL song if memory cpntains an umsaved song Indications such as A or U will not appear if no songs are saved in external memory or internal memory or if USB memory is not connected Yy MEMO About the name of the internal song refer to Internal Song List p 95 MEMO Ifyou don
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18. Gri S 3D This spgcifies how 3 Sound Control p 27 will be applied 1 3D Se B ail ka a e The display will indicate Ac and you ll be in Function mode 2 P R e The display will indicate 3H and then the value of the setting will appear 3 ul LI k 1 Me xs Is ey When the headphones are connected the depth effect is optimized for headphones and when no headphones are connected the optimal depth for speakers is applied The optimal depth for speakers is used regardless of whether or not headphones are connected Grand Space is also applied to the sound output from the Output connectors making this convenient when you want to play through speakers connected to the Output connectors The optimal depth for headphones is used regardless of whether or not headphones are connected 65 Various Settings K S S a W W A Tx aN This setting specifies whatlthe Key trqnspog will affect You cam use the key transpose tto change the pitch of both the song ard the keyboard the pitch of only tHe song or the pitch of only the keyboard gt Key Transppse p 30 Playback Transppse p 47 U D 3 mB 3 3D Rk The display will inditate Finc and you ll be in Function mode 2 P ITs d The display will mdic te trp and then the value of the setting will appear 3 u vd vd i aN Keyboard no
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20. If you don t want to delete your performance press the m button If you want to save your recorded performance refer to p 60 l d Tx Psi h aN h e s ngb will play consedufively starting with the demo sohg yu selected THe bu ton for the spng turjently being play d bpak flashes on and off ben plpyback of the last spng s reached playback continues kly returning to he first song and laying that qgain P R Jf K J 5 D d The indi ptorg return to theid preyipus state MEMO I demo song will fot diay if you press an unlit button Px x D CN In order to simulate the rich sounds typical of an acoustic pitino this Instrument produces raverbefation and a variety of pther sounds together with the piano sound This demo lets youlcompare how fhe piano sounds with and without these additig nal sounds A R bys K bk P S kh The indication in the display will change The Brilliance Piano and E Piano buttons will blink and the 3D and Reverb buttons will light While the Brilliance button is blinking you can listen to demos of the hammer noise and key off resonance Press the 3D button if you want to hear the damper resonance demo or press the Reverb button if you want to hear the string resonance demo When you press the 3D button the Organ button will also blink in addition to the Piano and E Piano buttons 23 Listening to Demo Songs 3 P 4 P R
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22. Saving the Songs p 60 If you have not saved the performance you recorded you won t be able to play back DH y H play another song You ll have to erase p 57 or save p 60 the performance before playing back another song 54 Recording Here s how you can play along with an internal memory song or an external memory song and record your performance For example you an listen to the left hand part while you record the right hand part The performdncel ypu play on the keyboard will be recorded in place of the sound of the part you select using the track buttons MEMO The sound of the track button you selected will not be heard during recording Performance Settings ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ejo e ele eeeeee See ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 1 For details on how tq select a song refer to Playing Back Songs p 40 Lk e If you want to recdrd albng with alsong from external memory connect USB memory or floppy disk drive before continue p 21 2 S d 25 3 5 46 The performante will be recorded at the tempo of the song you selected when recording If ypu record your playing along with a song it will be recorded with the time signature of that song Settings for Recording See ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee e See ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 4 P hk 55 Recording 5 P a bi T x
23. Vintage EP 27 60s E Piano 28 E Piano 2 29 Detuned EP 2 30 St FM EP 31 EP Legend 88 Tone List 32 EP Phase 69 Ukulele 106 RubberSyn Bs 33 Harpsichord 70 Nylon Gto 107 Attack Pulse 34 Coupled Hps 71 Nylon Gt 2 108 Violin 35 Harpsi w 72 Steel str Gt 109 Slow Violin 36 Harpsi o 73 12 str Gt 110 Viola 37 Clav 74 Mandolin 111 Cello 38 Pulse Clav 75 Steel Body 112 Contrabass 39 Celesta 76 Jazz Guitar 113 Tremolo Str AO Glockenspiel 77 Hawaiian Gt 114 PizzicatoStr 41 Music Box 78 Clean Guitar 115 Harp 42 Vibraphone 79 Chorus Gt 1 116 Yang Qin 43 Vibraphone w 80 Mid Tone Gt 117 Timpani 44 Marimba 81 Muted Guitar 118 Strings 45 Marimba w 82 Funk Guitar 119 Orchestra 46 Xylophone 83 Funk Guitar2 120 60s Strings A7 TubularBells 84 Chorus Gt 2 121 Slow Strings A8 Church Bell 85 Overdrive Gt 122 Syn Strings1 A9 Carillon 86 Guitar Pinch 123 Syn Strings3 50 Santur 87 DistortionGt 124 Syn Strings2 51 Organ 1 88 Gt Feedback 125 Choir 1 52 TremoloOrgan 89 Dist Rtm Gt 126 Choir 2 53 s Organ 90 Gt Harmonics 127 Voice 54 Organ 2 91 Gt Feedback2 128 Humming 55 Perc
24. 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 without prior notice 100 Index Numerics IK TEE 65 3D Sound Control cccccccccccsssssssssesseeseseeeeeeeees 27 A Keel EE 14 16 Accomp Track deed 72 EE 19 ll Song lettre A3 AUDIO OUTPUT L R jack EEN 14 15 B Bottom Regel d en gie g et gereest eet eh Geer 15 Brilliance Button 12 C E KEE 21 40 48 78 97 ERT EH 21 Center Cancel cccccccccssssesssseeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseees 48 Center Eegenen Aveta vss Autos ees 19 Center Left Pedal Function 67 Composer MIDI a EE 74 COMPUTE yeee teaa ita T ES 83 Connecting Audio Equipment Ae fen anerer dee geht egieen 80 COMPUTER nens esei deta aden chats fetes deeded 83 MIDI devices cccccsceessessecceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 82 Power Cord cere 16 Speakers passeatas e A 80 GOUNTA OWN saoid nea e E EE 71 Countdown Part cccccsssesesseeecseecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 72 Countdown Sound 71 E egpklr e r rag beste A E R 39 D Damper E 19 67 70 Damper Resonance ceeeeeeeeeeereeee 19 64 70 Damper Center Left Pedal Port 67 Deleting Saved Song EE 62 En NEE 22 Display ee 13 D al Play eege 33 Dynamics Sound Control vii cccscctsaspetectedates patent 28 E Error Messages soie iiie inia EE E aA 87 ER 21 External Memory Connector ccccceesseeeeeeeteees 15 External
25. balance of the two tones Take a look at Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play p 34 B BR Emo you press the damper pedal while using Dual Performance the effect will be applied to both Tone 1 and Tone 2 However you can change this setting so that the damper pedal will affect only one of the tones Refer to Changing How the Damper Pedal Effects Is Applied Damper Pedal Part p 67 Depending on the combination of the two tones the effect may not be applied to Tone 2 ejeeeeeeeoeoeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 33 Performing Cy L V Changing the Tone 1 1 P a le Changing the Tone 2 1 gt ROE 2 d La Li Z Gx Bou D P l balance of the Tones 1 and 2 he current valime bdlance js shg wnl 2 P LI 4 ob S X The volume balance will change If you want to return tp the original vplume balance gress the H and H buttons simultaneously 3 P Tx moe pn S x L NEM a can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory p 34 Performing D P Performing with the keyboard divided at a ertain key into a left side and a right side is called Split Play and the point at Which the keyboard is divided i called the split point In Split Play youl can have a different tone sound in the left and right sides At the factory settings the split point s set to F 3
26. cable while the HP203 s power is switched off Before You Play 19 Before You Play You can use headphones to enjoy the HP203 without Wherever you are not us hg thej headphones eqn hang disturbing those around you such as at night Since the them pn the headphone Te HP203 HP203 has two headphone jacks two people can also use headphones simultaneously Attaching the Hea ok If you re using only one seftof headphones you may connect 1 P lt e aN them to either of the two headphone jacks HF2033 HP203 Do not hang anything other than headphones on the un H headphone hook Doing so may damage the 1 L A MN aN instrument or the hook HO HP203 If headphones are connected no sodnd will be oufput from the HP203 s spepkers 2 U HP203 VOLUME 18 Cautions when Using Headphones e To prevent damage to the cord s internal conductors avoid rough handling When using headphones mainly try to handle either the plug or the headset e Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device is already turned up when you plug them in Minimize the volume before you plug in the headphones e Excessive input will not only damage your hearing but may also strain the headphones Please enjoy music at an appropriate volume e Use headphones that have a stereo 1 4 phone plug 20 youlve regorded qn the HP208 can be sav
27. cleaner Keep the disc in the case Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside to outside Do not wipe along circumference Do not use benzine record cleaner spray or solvents of any kind Do not bend the disc Bending discs may prevent proper reading and writing of data and may further result in malfunction GS G is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation XG lite Xc is a registered trademark of Yamaha XGlite Corporation B Names of Things and What They Do HDD senden Fk P On Tufns the power on off p 18 Ov js Adjusts the ovefal volume of the HP203 p 18 If headphones rs connected this adjusts the headphone volume p 20 Oi sili Adjusts the tone brightness p 18 You can also set a number of different functions when this button and the 3D button are held down p 64 k Adds a sense of depth to the sound p 27 By holding down this button and pressing the Reverb button to change the setting you can make the sound more expressive p 28 Orr Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear when performing in a concert hall p 29 12 Oi IH H Transposes the keybpard and or song p 30 By holding down this button and pressing the Split button you von adjust the volume ba
28. gt gt m amp UW 1 Here s How to adjust the volume that a part will have alte you ye pressed a track button td mute the playback whilel playing back aj song The HP O3 lets you play back a specific part at a reduced vollme so you can se that part as d guide for your pwn playing l LiH e The voluine for when the track is muted will be shown while you hold down the track button D track ite volume can e set to any value from O to 80 NOTE en you furn off the power the track mute volume will be reset to 0 pep P Here s how to chahge the volume at which the song will play hen yduire practicing dlong with a song this allows you to adjust thel volume balance between lyour keyHoard performance and the song playback 3 5 pve k LU h AN The song playback volume fs displayed while you hold down the m button The playbadk volume can be set to any value from O to 127 en you furn off the power the song playback volume will revert tp 127 A IF x M CD When wou select ah audio file or a song from music CD it will play back at a separately specitied volume setting h 4 h When you turn off the power this playback volume will return to a setting of 64 45 Playing Back Songs Ki Cine T You can change the fempq at which the song plays Whe playb yqu re pradtiding one of the internal song
29. key being used as the split point belongs to the lefthand section of the keyboard The previous display will reappear when you release the key WI NEM can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory p 36 Performing You can perform while the metronome sounds HP203 provides p Versatile Metrondme function You can adjust the volume or beat of the metronome If a song is plot e heard The metronome The Metronome button flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time The inditator lights mp fed on the dawnbeats and in green on weak beats Nia If you do Jerform any peration for a while the indidation in the display will change to the foll Stopping the Met no F nction pie eeleeeeeeeee eooo eoeoeoeee E E E E E MEMO You can change the souhd of the metronome p 71 1 P T le LU T E The tempo is displayed 2 P Li X Correspondence between beat and tempo display Beat 2 2 x 4 3 8 6 8 9 8 12 8 Tempo Value J 5 250 J 10 500 20 999 Jam 37 Performing GIN B 1 P T The beat is displayed oh b d B d ER 2 Si 6 4 ME Vivvo souncec 7 4 2 4 3 8 3 4 6 8 4 4 9 8 5 4 12 8 When you record your performance it will record in the beat that is selected When you play back a song the metrono
30. not leave this device in direct sunlight near devices that produce heat or in a closed up automobile Do not allow illumination devices operated in close proximity such as a piano light or powerful spotlights to shine on the same location on this device for an extended time This can cause deformation or color change If you move this device between locations of radically different temperature or humidity water droplets condensation may form inside the device Using the device in this condition will cause malfunctions so please allow several hours for the condensation to disappear before you use the device Do not allow items made of rubber or vinyl to remain on top of this device for an extended time This can cause deformation or color change Do not leave objects on top of the keyboard This can cause malfunctions such as failure to sound Do not affix adhesive labels to this device The exterior finish may be damaged when you remove the labels For everyday care wipe with a soft dry cloth or remove stubborn dirt using a tightly wrung out cloth If this device contains wooden components wipe the entire area following the direction of the grain The finish may be damaged if you continue strongly rubbing a single location If water droplets should adhere to this device immediately wipe them off using a soft dry cloth Do not use solvents such as benzene thinner or alcohol since these can cause deformation or color ch
31. original value 0 If you set Transpose Mode p 66 to S Song playback the Key Transpose function will not be applied Example Playing a Song i in the Key of E Major After Transposition to c Major 30 Hold dawn he Transposel ution and press the E key Se E is the dente Counting from C as a reference point one moves up four keys including the black keys to reach E thus 4 appears in the display mH gt e Performing 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 i For example this provides a convenient way for one person to follow along with another person s performance to check it Ci C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 ei C3 3 3 a y aN a The following appears in the display 1 P T Px When you turn Twin Piano on the instrument will be in the following state e The keyboard will be divided into left and right areas with middle C located in the center of each area The left and right areas will have the same sound Grand Piano 1 The right pedal will be the damper pedal for the right area and the left pedal will be the damper pedal for the left area The middle pedal will be the sostenuto pedal for the right area If the Split function or the Dual function was on when you turned Twin Piano on the Spl
32. power is turned on Piano E Piano Organ Strings Voice Others wmd oe paa gt a ARM You ll hear the Tone aspigned to Tone number 1 in the selected Tone Grpup Try fingering the keyboard The display will indicate the number of the urrently Aeleched tome U LI e The Tone you ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard The next time you select this Tone button you ll hear the tone you selected here If you don t perform any operation for a while the indication in the display will change to the following About the Tone refer to Tone List p 88 For some sounds there are keys that do not produce sound 25 Performing Ha ox The sound plays at one set volume regardless of the force used to play the F E keys a ee L Gi This setting produces the lightest keyboard touch E L ES You can achieve fortissimo ff play with a less forceful touch than medium Gx so the keyboard feels lighter This setting makes it easy to play even for L children D This sets the standard keyboard touch You can play with the most natural M touch This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano You have to finger the keyboard more forcefully than medium in order to play fortissimo ff so the keyboard touch feels heavier Dynamic fingering H adds even more feeling to what you play el a AIS R This setting produces the heaviest keyboard touch
33. the front of the HP203 and the USB connector of your computer e You can use the HP203 to play sounds from SMF music files played back with MIDI software e By exchanging MIDI data with sequencer software you can save songs recorded with the HP203 to your computer and enjoy a variety of musical control and editing features Connect the HP203 to your computer as shown below USB MIDI D USB connector Computer USB cable USB connector Cp e Refer to the Roland website for system requirements Roland website http www roland com If connection to your computer is unsuccessful eeeoeoeoevoeevoeveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eed 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 Roland website http www roland com Specify the USB driver you want to use and then install the driver For details refer to Changing the USB Driver Settings USB Driver p 76 Caution e To prevent malfunction and or damage to speakers or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB USB cables are not includ
34. yi3 AC You must use the power cord included with the HP203 Before You Play SU M R Attach the includgd music rest using the progedure described below UE 3 HP203 3 x ES 2 P x 3 HP203 3 S a D a a hen aftaching the music rest support it firmly with one nd to make ure that you don t drop it Be careful so u don t get yopr fingers pinched 4 gt a a aa After removing the music rest don t forget to retighten the screws Do not apply excessive force to the installed music rest Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music rest Before moving the piano be sure to remove the music rest to prevent accidents Be careful not to lose the screws used to fasten the mu sic rest or allow small children to accidentally swal low them Using the music holders You can use the holders to hold pages in place When not using the holders leave them folded down 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 When opening and closing the lid be careful not to let your fingers get caught If small children will be using the HP203 adult supervision should be provided If you need to move the piano make sure the lid is closed first to prevent accidents 17 If you need
35. yo ith the song 3D hh 1 The display will indidgte F nd you ll be in Function s i mode 3 h THe display willlindicatd Eng be in Function mode 2 P M k 2 u The display will indic tS qnd then the value of the i ig aa fe Ik d C setting will appear Vhen you take your finger ton the display ill inditate t 3 u UL A S ill inditate the IT 0 i A count ib sounded Ee W r z Es Ge EE iim E wel LI wg lee mintii A L OLL B uri scant Le o ec OO nk Ee e ee Ca e se Sia not sounded You cam seleqj the sound thot will be used fo play the count down 1 xX B y 3 Du in The display willlindicate Fn and nal be in Function mode 2 xX T Sm 71 P Specifi s the part that will determine the beginning of the performance When didding o countdown The count willsound before the selected part begins playing 1 xX B bs a 3 3h jh The display will indicate Fine anflyou ll be in Function mode 2 Xx T 3 r vd When you take your finger ot the button the display will indicate the value of the setting 3 uU UL A 1 vd Right hand and left hand parts of a song Left hand part of a song SES ab K E Righthand part of a song 1 16 Part 1 16 NOTE When you select another song this setting will return to r L 72 A
36. 2 Laughing 263 Screaming 264 Punch 265 Heart Beat 266 Footsteps 267 Gun Shot 268 Machine Gun 269 Laser Gun 270 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 To select the next sound release the H or button then press it again Tone List 91 Tone List gl d s E k s Sx S A io a High Q High Q High Q 28 Slap Slap Slap Slap 29 Scratch Push EXC7 Scratch Push EXC7 Scratch Push EXC7 Scratch Push EXC7 GC ER Scratch Pull EXC7 Scratch Pull EXC7 Scratch Pull EXC7 Scratch Pull EXC7 31 Sticks Sticks Sticks Sticks E Square Click Square Click Square Click Square Click 33 Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Click E Metronome Bell Metronome Bell Metronome Bell Metronome Bell Kick Drum 2 Room Kick 2 Room Kick 1 Power Kick C2136 Kick Drum 1 Room Kick 1 Power Kick Electric Kick JE Side Stick Side Stick Side Stick Side Stick 38 Snare Drum Room Snare Power Snare Electric Snare 1 CERN Hand Clap Hand Clap Hand Clap Hand Clap 40 Electric Snare 3 Electric Snare 4 Electric Snare 5 Electric Snare 2 41 Low Tom 2 Room Low Tom 2 Power Low Tom 2 Electric Low Tom 2 EM Closed Hi Hat 1 EXC1 Closed Hi Hat2 EXC1 Closed Hi Hat2 EXC1 Closed Hi Hat 2 EXC1 43 Low Tom 1 Room Low Tom 1 Power Low Tom 1 Electric
37. 3 Spinnerlied 19 tude op 10 5 54 Gavotte 20 Dr Gradus ad Parnassum 55 Heidenr slein 21 Grande Valse Brillante 56 Zigeuner Tanz 22 La pri re d une Vierge 57 La Cinquantaine 23 Course en Troika 58 Csikos Post 24 To The Spring 59 Dolly s Dreaming Awakening 25 Valse op 64 2 60 La Violette 26 Radetzky Marsch 61 Frohlicher Landmann 27 Traumerei 62 Sonatine op 36 1 Clementi 28 Moments Musicaux 3 63 Sonatine op 20 1 Kuhlau 29 Pr lude op 28 15 64 Sonatine No 5 Beethoven 30 Harmonious Blacksmith 65 Fly Flee 31 Ungarische T nze 5 32 T rkischer Marsch Beethoven All rights reserved Unauthorized use EAE of this material for purposes other than private personal enjoyment is a 34 Frihlingslied violation of applicable laws 35 Pr ludivm No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT 95 Parameters Stored in Memory Backup Brilliance On Off Brilliance p 18 Key Touch p 26 3D Sound Control On Off Depth p 27 Dynamics Sound Control Off Type p 28 Reverb On Off Depth p 29 Dual Balance p 34 Split Point p 36 Twin Piano Mode p 31 3D Mode p 65 Hammer Response p 66 Transpose Mode p 66 Damper Pedal Part p 67 Tuning p 68 Temperament Temperament Tonic p 68 Stretch Tuning p 69 Damper Resonance p 70 String Resonance p 70 Key Off Resonance p 70 Metr
38. 9 Recording LS Here s how re T just your own keyboard performance without using an internal song LS LS Performance Settings E E E E E E LE ie ge ee ed ee epo E E E E E E ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 1 P fl wl E S amp RK If the display does nat show the following press the Int Song Ext Song button until this indication appears NEM Alternatively you can get USr to be displayed by holding down the Int Song Ext Song button dnd pressing the button 2 d 25 3 e I x b D Press the Metronome button p 37 While listening to the m tronome adjust the song tempo and the time signature as desired p 37 Settings for Recording See ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee e ee ae e ee e ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 4 P LA e The button lights the m button begins flashing and the HP203 is put into recording standby If you decide not to record press the button once again 50 Recording Starting Recording 5 P pve h After two measures of counj sound recording begins Recording starts when you sort playing the keyboard without pressing the m button In this case a count is not sounded When recording begins the button and m button will light S MEMO During the count in the count measure is indicated in the display as 2
39. ANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS USING THE UNIT SAFELY p 6 and Important Notes p 9 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 owner s manual should be read in its entirety The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference Copyright 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION 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
40. E H 3 P K 1 k d Co NEM Ca can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory p 26 Performing 1 P 3D k The 3D Sound Cqnirpl fundtion will be turn d on and the sound will hqve mdre spatial depth 2 W S ah BD b Hi amp Ww Lk D You can adjust the spatial depth over four levels Increasing the value will increase the spatial depth of the sound You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory p 78 You can change the way in which the 3D Sound Control function is applied p 65 3D Sound Control does not affect the sound from the Input jack or the sound of external devices connected fo the MIDI Out connector When you turh Twih Piano on 3D Sound Control will be turned off If you use the Playback Transpose function jp 47 or the Center Cancel function p 48 when a music CD song or an audio file jis selected 3D Sound Control will be turned off Turning off 3D Sound Control eeoeoeveeeveevevneveeeeeeeeeeeeee ee eogqgeeeveeeeveeeee ee eieeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee2 e800 1 P 3D 27 Performing a D Ypu can add liveline s to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness The display will show the type of dynamics sound cantrdl 2 U OFF 1 S 3 P 3D ir x Es Pa D Dynamics sound control is turned o
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42. ENT Selecting the Countdown Sound Countdown Sound 71 You DEER WEE 1 Selecting the Part that Will Begin the Countdown Countdown Pott 72 P lt M B oe Song Playback Setting 72 Switching the Part that Will be Muted When You Press iH Acne Button Accomp Tock 72 M F HP203 Cx U nei IER EE 73 Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a MIDI d gees Sequencer Local Control c cccccceeesseeesteeeeeees 73 MIDI Transmit Channel Settings Mx S WEE MIDI Transmit Channel ccccceesseeeeeeeeeseeees 74 SE EE J ee sr ER Device Composer MIDI Out 74 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS About WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices About the Symbols Used for instructions intended to alert the The A dee SE the user to m anant in Vengi or i ini warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is AWARNING SSC ne ja SE eee RE b Ge design Get Alle the triangle In the case of the symbol at left it is used for general cautions warnings or alerts to danger Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle In the case of the symbol ot left it improperly A CAUTION Material damage refers to damage or means that the unit must never be
43. ES 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 logo is played back on a device that bears the same logo lyrics can be shown on the screen of a connected external display or television letting you enjoy karaoke or watch a slide show This instrument HP203 is not able to play back VIMA TUNES images SMF Music Files SMFs Standard MIDI Files use a standard format for music file that was formulated so that files containing music file could be widely compatible regardless of the manufacturer of the listening device An enormous variety of music is available whether it be for listening for practicing musical instruments for Karaoke etc GENERAL General MIDI Mil PC The General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices Sound generating devices and music files that meets the General MIDI standard bears the General MIDI logo Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical performance GENERAL General MIDI 2 mide The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 recommendations pick up where the original General MIDI left off offering enhanc
44. EXC3 ZH Claves Claves Claves Claves 76 High Woodblock High Woodblock High Woodblock High Woodblock 77 Low Woodblock Low Woodblock Low Woodblock Low Woodblock EE Mute Cuica EXC4 Mute Cuica EXC4 Mute Cuica EXC4 Mute Cuica EXC4 79 Open Cuica EXC4 Open Cuica EXC4 Open Cuica EXC4 Open Cuica EXC4 80 Mute Triangle EXC5 Mute Triangle EXC5 Mute Triangle EXC5 Mute Triangle EXC5 81 Open Triangle EXC5 Open Triangle EXC5 Open Triangle EXC5 Open Triangle EXC5 ER Shaker Shaker Shaker Shaker 83 Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jingle Bell cel84 Bar Chimes Bar Chimes Bar Chimes Bar Chimes E Castanets Castanets Castanets Castanets 86 Mute Surdo EXC6 Mute Surdo EXC6 Mute Surdo EXC6 Mute Surdo EXC6 TEE Open Surdo EXC6 Open Surdo EXC6 Open Surdo EXCE6 Open Surdo EXC6 88S e Zell ee Applause WEE No sound EXC will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number 93 Tone List C236 D CH K D 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 FI Key Click Laughing Screaming Punch Heart Beat Footsteps 1 Footsteps 2 Applause Door Creaking Door Scratch Wind Chimes Car Engine Car Stop Car Pass Car Crash Siren Train Jet Plane Helicopter Starship Gun Shot Machine Gun L
45. HP203 Roland Digital Piano Owner s Manual WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK F e withi DO NOT OPEN presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK intended to alert the user to the presence of important NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the product INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS NOaRON gt E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should always be followed including the following Read these instructions 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched Keep these instructions particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the Heed all warnings point where they exit from the apparatus Follow all instructions 11 Only use attachmen
46. INK function A Ls ybur finger off the button the display will indicate t n off status ion l The V LINK function is switched on The V LINK function is switched off The button indicator will return to its previous state Various Settings If V LINK is on the bars at the bottom of the display will be lit You can control images using the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard While V LINK is switched on no sound is produced when you press any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard To disengage V LINK repeat steps 1 2 on the preceding page and choose OFF in step 3 75 Varios Settings CRIN USB D S o USBD Normally yo don t heed t However if ome problem the Roland the HP403 folyour cpinpute occurs or if the perf manq is ppor usin install aldriver in order to connect CSi E x M In soma caseg when memory connector i or data may fpil to SB memory is conndcted fo the external ay tke langer for data tp be loaded loaded sudcegsfully If thid occurs you original drivef may Specify the U B drivel you driver 1 be d 3D The display w will indicate thelvalu 3 u LI A e Ti bk ve the problem ant fo use ard then install the 4 BI x illindicqte Fhe fand yau ll be in Function vd Ki f the setting S 3 A Xx may be
47. LI A 2 1P 3 4P Assigns Part 4 to the Track Right button Part 3 to the Track Left button and the remaining parts to the Track Accomp button After changing this setting try selecting the song once again 77 E Various Setti gs IMA TUNES R ni ct a commercially avgilable USB CD drive to re programmed nded tones buitable for eath song When you select a sping fram a VIMA CD ROM VIMA recommended tongs will bel assigned to the HP203 s Strings Voie and Others tone buttons and these three recommended When you pr ss a flashing fone button th tone is then s lected enabling wou t pertorm t hed ie that song as it plays back selected You cam set tHe HP208 so that the racommended tones are automaficallylassigned or not assigned a gt vd vd When you select a song from a VIMA CD ROM i VIMA TUNES recommended tones will Lit automatically be assigned to the HP203 s Strings Voice and Others tone buttons The recommended tones are not used and only the HP203 s internal tones can be selected This is set to On at the factory 78 Normally the settings of the various variations will revert to their default vplues When the power is turned off However you can specify that the varipus settings will be remembered even when the power is turned off This funftion ib called Memory Backup
48. Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi Hat 1 EXC1 Pedal Hi Hat 2 EXC1 Pedal Hi Hat 2 EXC1 Pedal Hi Hat 2 EXC1 45 Mid Tom 2 Room Mid Tom 2 Power Mid Tom 2 Electric Mid Tom 2 EM Open Hi Hat 1 EXC1 OpenHi Hat2 EXC1 OpenHi Hat2 IECH Open Hi Hat2 EXC1 ae Mid Tom Room Mid Tom 1 Power Mid Tom 1 Electric Mid Tom 1 c3l4g High Tom 2 Room High Tom 2 Power High Tom 2 Electric High Tom 2 ER Crash Cymbal 1 Crash Cymbal 3 Crash Cymbal 3 Crash Cymbal 3 50 High Tom 1 Room High Tom 1 Power High Tom 1 Electric High Tom 1 ER Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 3 Ride Cymbal 3 Ride Cymbal 3 52 Chinese Cymbal 1 Chinese Cymbal 2 Chinese Cymbal 2 Reverse Cymbal 53 Ride Bell 1 Ride Bell 2 Ride Bell 2 Ride Bell 2 E Tambourine Tambourine Tambourine Tambourine 55 Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal EJ Cowbell Cowbell Cowbell Cowbell 57 Crash Cymbal 2 Crash Cymbal 4 Crash Cymbal 4 Crash Cymbal 4 E Vibraslap Vibraslap Vibraslap Vibraslap ne Ride Cymbal 2 Ride Cymbal4 Ride Cymbal4 Ride Cymbal4 caleo High Bongo 1 High Bongo 2 High Bongo 2 High Bongo 2 ci Low Bongo 1 Low Bongo 2 Low Bongo 2 Low Bongo 2 62 Mute High Conga 1 Mute High Conga 2 Mute High Conga 2 Mute High Conga 2 e o Open High Conga Open High Conga Open High Conga Open High Conga 64 Low Conga Low Conga Low Conga Low Conga 65 High Timbale High Timbale High Timbale High Timbale ER Low Timbale Low Timbale Low Timbale Low Timbale 67 High Agogo High Agogo High Agogo High Agogo es Low Agogo Low A
49. Memory Mode yx cadteleetieticineietede 76 F Factory Reset sesini aee e i i aei 79 Floppy Disk Drive ae bgunaEEegc ech 15 40 55 Front EE 12 Foehr 64 G General MIDI egener retten 97 ERT EE 97 GS Forma 2 rei n i e E May debates 97 H Hammer Response cceeeeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 66 Headphone EE 20 Plead phones ncn satemacacaneaniny mete cereus 20 K Key OF Resonance cccccaccciesasaoesccaieenscteotseecs 64 70 Key ROUGH A eetegiengt rep tE AER 26 Key Trans pose ieties strese iae ie ee 30 Keyboard Sensitivity EE 26 Keyboard Settings caacaeccatrenhaievedtacemaene ee 66 Keynote Tonic seeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeaeenees 69 L Lefi b tin osn ninna es 44 Le Keelt nee A AEE EE EET 19 List Error Messages noa ea e A E oats 87 Parameters eceeeeeeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeneaeenees 96 Troubleshooting eech geegent Ziet 84 Local Control EE 73 M M ster Gain ennaa a a i E a 77 Mast r T nn EE 68 INATET E E E A 76 Memory Backup EE 78 96 el GEERT A E 37 Metronome Sound WEE 71 IER 73 74 82 MIDI connector cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 83 MIDI Implementation Chart o ae 98 MIDI IN OUT connector c cscecceecececceeeeceetecees 15 MIDI Transmit Ch itscincatesstetccteres eebe g eebegt 74 MIDI Transmit Channel 74 PAUSIC TEE 97 Music EE 17 101 Index O E EE 66 P Panel lock aieeaa a E a E 79 Parameters E E 96 Htet EE T 19 PEDAL CONMECION geheft gege et 14 Pedal G
50. Organ 1 92 AcousticBass 129 Synth Voice 56 Chorus Organ 93 FingeredBass 130 Analog Voice 57 Perc Organ 2 94 Finger Slap 131 OrchestraHit 58 Rock Organ 95 Picked Bass 132 Bass Hit 59 Church Org 1 96 FretlessBass 133 6th Hit 60 Church Org 2 97 Slap Bass 1 134 Euro Hit 61 Church Org 3 98 Slap Bass 2 135 Trumpet 62 Reed Organ 99 Synth Bass 1 136 Dark Trumpet 63 Puff Organ 100 WarmSyn Bass 137 Trombone 1 64 Accordion 1 101 Synth Bass 3 138 Trombone 2 65 Accordion 2 102 Clav Bass 139 Bright Tb 66 Harmonica 103 Hammer 140 Tuba 67 Bandoneon 104 Synth Bass 2 141 MuteTrumpet 68 Nylon str Gt 105 Synth Bass 4 142 MuteTrumpet2 89 Tone List 143 French Horn 180 Charang 217 Tinkle Bell 144 French Horn2 181 Wire Lead 218 Agogo 145 Brass 1 182 Solo Vox 219 Steel Drums 146 Brass 2 183 5th Saw Lead 220 Woodblock 147 Synth Brass 184 Bass Lead 221 Castanets 148 Synth Brass3 185 Delayed Lead 222 Taiko 149 AnalogBrass1 186 Fantasia 223 Concert BD 150 Jump Brass 187 Warm Pad 224 Melodic Tom 151 Synth Brass2 188 Sine Pad 225 Melodic Tom2 152 Synth Brass4 189 Polysynth 226 Synth Drum 153 AnalogBrass2 190
51. See ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eege ee ee ee See ee e See ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 1 P fi Ss E SR k If the display does not show the following press the Int Song Ext Song button until this indication appears 52 Recording 2 P k The Tel button will light the m button indicator will flash ahd the HP203 will enter recording standby mode If you decide Inot to r cord press the bution once again he button of theltrack to bel recorded will flash MEMO You kar record to pnly one track button atla time Recording 4 gt m K fter wo medsures of cpunt sound retording begi coring stafts when ypu start playing the keyboard without pressing the m button In this case la countlis not souhded hen recording begjng thel button and m f button will light MEMO During the dount in the count measure is rdicafed in the display as 2 then 1 5 1 Ss L i Recording an additional part If the Int Song indichtor is not It press the Int Somg Ext Song button 6 P tal k You will return to the lbaginning of the recorded performdnce 7 P ei jk If you select a previously recorded track that track will be overwritten by the newly recorded performance and the previously recorded performance will be lost The Tel button will light the m button will flash a
52. The split point key is included in the left side x SS While in Split Play a Th played lin the r GC is called a right hand tone and the sound played in the left side is culled a lefthand tone Lm me L to play the tone F43 d of i IT re as part of a Split N D N O co a ss As an example here e hang performance oo eres 1 P Px LU Now the piano tone is s lected 2 P S gt 7 3 xX The keyboard will be divided into left and right Bass Cymbal tone Turning Off Split Play eeeeedeeeleee 1 P IS kh The right hand tone becomes the tone for the entire keyboard Emo When you switch from Dual Play p 33 to Split Play the Tone 1 used in Dual Play is selected as the right hand tone for Split Play 35 Performing S at Changing the aN a a h LI bk NEM You can change fhe pitth id the left hand tone an octave at a time Refer to Changing P the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps Octave Shift p 66 K Cy A3 u can change the split point the key at which the keyboard is divided The split point can be set to ahy value from B1 through B This is set to F 3 at the TI ry ettings S F 3 M Rs M B1 B i i A The key you pressed becomes the split point and appears in the display The
53. X a D This allows you to record while listening to the selected song The bptton will light the button will flash and fhe HP203 will enter recording standby mode Wou decide not to record press the button once again Xx Starting Recording 6 P l k After a two measure count recording will begin Even if you don t press the button recording will begin when you play the keyboard In this case a count won t be sounded When recording begins the button and button will light During the count fhe display will indicate the measure number as 2 and 1 Stopping Recording 56 7 P kR Recording will stop Recording P ded performan es a You can erase re d WERNER l P u Alle da k The screen for the redorded performange will appear dEL will start blinking lin the display If you decide not to del te the song press the m button 3 P The recorded performance is erased Lk o Song button and pressing the button After playing back a song you can hold down one of the track buttons and press the button to erase the performance of only that track At this time the display will indicate USr If you erase the performance from all tracks the display will indicate USr NEM You can also erase the recorded performance by holding down the Int Song Ext NEM A performance you r
54. also play drum sets from the keyboard Introduction 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 senge of dlick escapement that you experience when softly playing a piano note is also accurately simulated ensuring a high degree of playability The pedal position is detected smoothly allowing you to vary the effect by the changing the depth to which you preds the pedal You can take advantage of the way in which si btle differences in pedaling willlaffect the sound DA here A compact cabinet that fits a newly designed cabinetjis campact and exudes a sense of quality befitting a musical ument It can be placed nearly anywhere and does not occupy excessive space ddition to a sliding keyHoard tover that will not rattle therefs o convenient dphone hook fpr stdring your headphones when not in use The versatile pect from a digital pian igh quplity reverb effect these instruments also feqture a 3D Sound ontrol function which replicate the spatial depth of a full concert grand piano and a Yymamic Sound Control function which enhances the consisten y dnd power of the spund Even when perfarming through headphones you can use these effects to enjoy spunds with superb pregence AA A A A SC z3 3 A metro
55. ament correct p 68 Is the HP203 in Dual performance p 33 When the HP203 is connected to an external sequencer set the Local Control 73 to off Alternatively the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is Off S INSTRUMENT buttons Strings Voice Others also operate as buttons that select Recommended Tones With the factory settings connecting a commercially available CD ROM drive to the external memory connector and selecting a song from a CD ROM L produced for the VIMA VIMA TUNES will automatically cause sounds p 78 appropriate for that song to be assigned to the Strings Voice and Others Tone buttons so that you can select recommended sounds by pressing one of these buttons You can also make settings so that recommended sounds are not automatically assigned When you are using Dual performance or Split performance and different effects are specified for the two selected tones the effect will not be applied to Tone 2 when using Dual performance or the left hand tone when using Split performance The HP203 s piano sound faithfully simulates the depth and resonance of an acoustic piano and this may give the impression of reverberation even if you ve defeated the Reverb effect kd On an acoustic piano the approximately one and a half octaves of notes at the top of the keyboard will continue sounding regardless of the damper pedal These notes also have a somewhat
56. ange The pedals of this device are made of brass Brass has a natural tendency to oxidize and become tarnished If this occurs use a commercially available metal polish gt aN e If you return this device for servicing the contents of memory may be lost Please store important contents on USB memory or make a note of the contents We take utmost care to preserve the contents of memory when performing service but there may be cases when the stored content cannot be recovered because the memory section has malfunctioned Please be aware that we cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of lost memory content or for any consequences of such loss Important Nojes e Stored content may be lost due to a malfunction of the device or because of inadvertent operation You should back up important content on USB memory as a safeguard against such loss e We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any content lost from internal memory or USB memory or for the consequences of such loss e Do not apply excessive force to the buttons knobs or input output jacks since this may cause malfunctions e When connecting or disconnecting cables grasp the plug not the cable to prevent short circuits or broken connections e This device may produce a certain amount of heat but this is nota malfunction e Please enjoy your music in ways that do not inconvenience other people nearby and pay particular attention to the
57. aser Gun Explosion Dog Horse Gallop Birds Rain Thunder Wind Seashore Stream Bubble A A amp i C3 D a oO ol N RK Rau oa ol NJ oa Kei CH for CH O N O A RK CO Nj O o J i C5 J N i J N T o wo C6 84 oo ee ee No sound EXC will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number 94 Internal Song List 1 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin 36 Jagerlied 2 La Campanella 37 Menuet Antique 3 Trio Grande 38 Fir Elise A Scherzo No 2 39 Tirkischer Marsch Mozart 5 Sonate No 15 40 St ndchen 6 Liebestr ume 3 41 Humoreske 7 Etude op 10 3 42 Blumenlied 8 Je te veux A3 Alpengl ckchen 9 Valse op 64 1 44 Menuett G dur Beethoven 10 Golliwog s Cakewalk 45 Venezianisches Gondellied 11 Fantaisie Impromptu 46 Alpenabendr te 12 Arabesque 1 47 Farewell to the Piano 13 An der sch nen blauen Donau 48 Brautchor 14 Auf Fl geln des Gesanges 49 Battle of Waterloo 15 Mazurka No 5 50 Wiener Marsch 16 Gymnop die 1 51 Le Coucou 17 tude op 25 1 52 Menuett G dur Bach 18 Clair de Lune 5
58. ases the volume of the Damper Resonance The Damper Resonance function is not active when the value is set to OFF reproduces thlsleffe 1 is called Sfring Resqnance leh the value of the The resonance ldvel decreases as the value is decreased whil increasing the value OFF 1 10 increases the anjount of resonance The String Resorfance function is not active when the value if set to OFF You cam play the kay off bound the subt sound produced when the keyg are released obtained wheh playing an acousti piano 1 e xX B LN xX 3D B The display will indicata Fncf and you be in Function mode 2 P O e The display will indicate rF and then the value of the setting will appear 3 U gt x 4 The volume of the Key Off sound decreases as the value is lowered while raising the value OFF 1 10 increases the volume of the Key Off sound The Key Off Resonance function is not active when the value is set to OFF Yarious Settings You cam change the soynd that splayed by the metronome A gountdowp i g 5 d at the end of the d ing the keyboard If The metrononje will gound When kou dnter the setting screen song s introdUttion pefpre you H H nding a count will you will be playing Be ae helg you maigh the timing af
59. at s comfartable for e singer while you continue playing in the same familiar key fingering u con also use this function to transpose the pitch of your playing without changing ur fingering on the keybpard For example if the song is i ifficult key with merous sharps or flats b youlcan transpost to a key tna easidr for you to play n the HP203 you can trdinspose tHe pitch of just the keybobrd or thd pitch of the ybo fd and song together or the pitch of just the song Trangplose Mode p 66 hen the HP203 is shipped from the factory it is set so that the pitch of the keyboard d s ng will be transposdd together Changing the Key of the Bong Playback laybatk Transpose p MAIL 1 e hS T A b aa h 3 d N NW h e 1 aN aN aN e The Key Transpose setting value continues to appear in the display while the Transpose button is held down Kemo Tou can also adjust this setting by holding down the Transpose button and using the H MEMS buttons The available range is 6 0 5 semitone steps If this is set to a value other than O the Transpose button will light If the transpose value is not O you can use the Transpose button to turn the Transpose function on off When you release the Transpose button you return to the previous screen MEMO By holding down the Transpose button and pressing both the and buttons simultaneously the setting returns to its
60. be erased Never turn off the power while FMt is blinking in the display Initializing the HP203 s internal memory will not initialize settings other than the contents of internal memory If you want to return settings other than the contents of internal memory to their factory set condition execute the Factory Reset operation p 79 Don t disconnect the USB memory until USB memory initialization has been completed While a floppy disk is being initialized do not eject the disk from the floppy disk drive or disconnect the cable of the disk drive 59 Saving Your Perfornjance Sx 60 A spngiyou ve recorded con be saved in internal memory USB memory gold sepprately or floppy disk sold separately HP203 s power before they ye ep it Thej sorigs you record will bellast if you simply turn off th bedn saved ul need t spye d song iff ypu want to A spng ifrom internal memory tanjalso be saved fo extetnal memary dria song from externa memory can be saved to internall memory You cdn t saye aldo files of gbngs Wo usic CH l US IS U i d 21 3 y r se 3 La A Ra T e Ifyou went to save a song from internal external memory to external infernal memory select the song that you want to pave BR Lo 3D BR The display will indicate Fnc and you ll be in Function mode gt ES JER BY Cll k Xx SA
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62. ct the tonal character NEM The transpose setting will return to O when you select another song 47 Playing Back Songs The melody or vocal sound will b min mized For some songs the souhds ir the center may not be entirely eliminated The Center Cancel settinlg will be cancelled when you select another song Defeating the Center Cancel functipn See ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee e E ele eeeeeeeee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 1 P R Ea For some songs using the Center Cancel function may affect the tonal character If you use Center Cancel when 3D Sound Control p 27 is on 3D Sound Control will be turned off 48 ord your performances a performance you have recorded to check what and how you Recording Your Keyboard Performance p 50 Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand p 52 Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand p 52 kd Recording Your Playing Along with a Song p 55 If you have recorded a song but have not yet saved it dEL will appear blinking when you select another song You cannot record another song if memory contains an unsaved song If it is OK to delete the song press the button If you don t want to delete the song press the m button and save your song to internal memory or USB memory p 60 4
63. cuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit For Canada NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada For the USA 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 Information EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9 EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street ARD E1 Golf Heliopolis Cairo 11341 EGYPT TEL 20 2 417 1828 REUNION Maison FO YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Hermann Chaudron BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex REUNION ISLAND TEL 0262 218 429 SOUTH AFRICA T O M S Sound amp Music P
64. 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 p 18 N If this occurs turn down the volume Could the screen be indicating dEL 4 You can t play back an internal song if internal memory contains performance Al i I data you recorded Erase the performance data you recorded before you play S back the song Q x Could a track be muted H d H If the button indicator is out the music on that track is not heard Press the track p 44 button so the indicator is illuminated Audio files of the following format can be played back es File extension WAV 42 ae F e 16 bit linear Ps ep 7 e 44 1 kHz sampling rate Is the filename extension MID Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data When playing a song from USB memory the tempo may become unstable if j 3 there is an excessive amount of performance data soa CG Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected p 52 Your recorded performance will disappear if you switch off the HP203 s T 3 power or select a song p 60 86 There is no way to recover the lost performance Before you turn off the power save your recorded performance in internal Memory Error Messages KA You can only read the music file It can not be saved An error occurred during writing
65. der are connected to the internal sound generator Sound is emitted Sound Generator Local On t e O The keyboard and recorder are not connected to the internal sound generator No sound will be produced by the keyboard when it is played No sound produced Sound Generator Local Off WALA EIT arigus Settings 1 ni B x d 3D The display will ndicate Fnc and you ll he in Function miode 2 x T ka UL k d LC will indicate the value of the setting 3 u LI R 1 a The Local Control is set to On The keyboard and recorder are connected to the internal sound generator The Local Control is set to Off The keyboard and recorder are not connected to the internal sound generator 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 If you first switch on the HP203 then the MT series device Local Control is automatically switched off on the HP203 73 Varios Settings MIDI T 3 CaTa mM i R x D MIDITs Cur MIDID MIDIO chdnnel on which be HP203 When Compdser MIP Out s On kou cAn send performance gata retorded with the HP20B to d connected nnels which pre numbered 1 MIDI davice qr compu
66. different tonal character HP203 faithfully simulate this characteristic of acoustic pianos On the HP203 the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change according to the key transpose setting kd If you hear this in headphones Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial high frequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been added This is because the character of an actual piano is being faithfully reproduced and is not a malfunction This ringing is more obtrusive if the reverb effect is applied heavily so you may be able to minimize it by decreasing the reverb 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 HP203 to resonate Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate sympathetically In particular this is more likely to occur for lower notes and higher volumes You can take the following measures to minimize resonances Locate the speakers 10 15 cm away from walls or other surfaces es Keep the volume down e Move away from the objects that are resonating If you hear this in headphones It is likely that there is some other reason Please contact your
67. disassembled other adverse effects caused with The symbol alerts the user to things that must be respect to the home and all its carried out The specific thing that must be done is furnishings as well to domestic animals indicated by the design contained within the circle In or pets gt the case of the symbol at left it means that the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet EE ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING 7 2 Ht Aware Q Awane H x x A A DH not digasgemble or modify this device You must luse only the power od included with the CG device Do not use the included power cord with Q any other devic S a E HES A RN a SE Ee E d EEE E E E E E D E J Di oR Never attempt fo reppir this Hevice of replace Bl d pqits If rgpair pr part repladenjent should becqme S netessary ypu must contact your dediler or a Dp no bend E power cord extessively or place Roland setvice center heavyloblects on the power cord Doing sp will S Pellet E a Mica S ANE N sea dlimage he boer cdrd and may cause hort if E cifcuits or faulty connections pdssibly resulting in S fide orlelactri al Bhock Locations pf extremely high temperature such ds in direct yoe near heati ipment or on GG Xx N a device that generates f g Do not connect excesgive numbers of electrical D Near mol GE devices to a single powe
68. ecceeee 29 Changing the Key of the Keyboard Key Transpose 30 Dividing the Keyboard for Two person Performance IER eo cleo caste Aiea Senedak Yes 3 Recording Your Keyboard Performance ss111ssa1ese 50 Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand 52 Recording Your Playing Along with a Song 00 55 Erasing Recorded Herformances cccescreeeteeereeees 57 Sx P EE Initializing the Memor 58 Saving the Songs 60 Deleting a Eenegkeet 62 Contents Vv Sx EE IAN EEE oT Other Seting eeh eaten nha a EN 75 Basic Operation in Function Mode 64 Using the W LINK Function V LINK ss ssssssnes 79 Changing How Grand Space is Applied 3D Mode 65 Changing the USB Driver Settings USB Driver 76 Keyboard Settings cscceceesessessteesteeseeeeeseeereens 66 Changing the External Memory Setting Specifying Whaithe Key Transpose Will Affect bm emory Model 76 Transpose Model 66 Adjusting the Volume Master Gain nn 77 Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons Eeer 66 During SMF Playback Track Aesgnl en it Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones Force Used to Press the Keys Hammer Response 66 Recommended Tone s nsssinesiieeiieeeeseresseerseeeeee 78 Pedal Settings eerren erection e a 67 Remembering the Settings M
69. ecorded will be deleted when you turn off the power 57 Here s how you lcan completely erase alllsongs that were saved In internal memory USB memory sold separately jor a floppy disk sold separately Once an initialization ib performed all somgs that haye been saved ip memory will be erased The erased data cannot ba recovdred so we recomimend that you check the contents of memory before you praceed In order bo use pew USD memory of a new floppy disk with the I1P208 for the first time ory or a floppy disk that has not been you ll nged ta initialize fonma initialized can t be Heed with For details on handling USB hemo y refel to Using External Memoty p421 Brilliance 3D I L JL Function Du i Ve 21 2 d B k 1 kx 3D k The display will indicate Fnc and yob ll be in Fupction mode A 3 H s ES BY Cll B FM When you take your finger off the button a screen in which you can select the memory that you want to initialize will appear 58 Saving Your Performance Internal Memory USB memory floppy disk P el kh The display will indicate Sur and the p ygg button and button will blink If you decide not to initiplize press the p gg button P k Initialization will begin The entire contents of the selected memory will
70. ed Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase e Turn on the power to the HP203 before starting up MIDI applications on the computer Do not turn the HP203 on or off while any MIDI application is running 83 bleshooting a problem read this first Lit at CS i P i x Is the power cord connected correctly p 16 Is the pedal connected correctly 16 Plug the cable firmly into the pedal connector P If you disconnect the pedal cable from the HP203 while the power is on the P Z pedal effect may remain stuck in the On condition E i d You must power off the HP203 before connecting or disconnecting the pedal cable If you ve switched the function of the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal these 67 pedals will not operate as the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal P Are you using optional Roland USB memory Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non Roland USB u USB memory products If you are unable to read or write USB memory successfully change the 76 l External Memory setting to Mode 1 P l if x Are the external devices connected to more than one AC power outlet _ If you connect external devices be sure to connect them to the same AC outlet D Fe Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor D ai Use a connection cable that does not contain a resisto
71. ed by can also copy songs fo a fl py disk rive can also play back SMF musjc data or audio files p 42 sayed on UBB memory ora flop Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in until it is firmly in place If you re using new USB memory you ll need to initialize format it on the HP203 For details refer to Initializing the USB memory p 58 Before You Play You can play back audio CDs and CD ROMs containing saved SMF music files You can also play songs on VIMA CD ROMs VIMA TUNES sold by Roland Precautions Concerning Use of the CD vk You canhot play back CD R RW disks to which audio tracks have been added or CDs containing both audio tracks and data CD Extra D3 is cdpable of playing back only commercial PACTIDISC DIGITAL AUDIO logo ility and sound quality of audio discs that ight pretettion technblogy and other cannof be gugranteed 2 o information om audip discs featbring copyright protection technology and other nonstandard CDs plebise consult the disd vendor You cannot save bongs td CDs and ygu canngt delete songs re prded Ds Hurihermore you cannot format COs CD drives that draw their pdwar from the USB connectof cannot be lused HP203 CD S SS SB x CD Da M neal ul HP203 T3 bk a x Ti kh 3 CD For information on how to perform the following CD drive operations refer to the owner
72. ed expressive capabilities and even greater compatibility Issues that were not covered by the original General MIDI recommendations such as how sounds are to be edited and how effects should be handled have now been precisely defined Moreover the available sounds have been expanded General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are capable of reliably playing back music files that carry either the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo In some cases the conventional form of General MIDI which does not include the new enhancements is referred to as General MIDI 1 as a way of distinguishing it from General MIDI 2 GS Format G The GS Format is Roland s set of specifications for standardizing the performance of sound generating devices In addition to including support for everything defined by the General MIDI the highly compatible GS Format additionally offers an expanded number of sounds provides for the editing of sounds and spells out many details for a wide range of extra features including effects such as reverb and chorus Designed with the future in mind the GS Format can readily include new sounds and support new hardware features when they arrive Since it is upwardly compatible with the General MIDI Roland s GS Format is capable of reliably playing back GM Scores equally as well as it performs GS music files music files that have been created with the GS Format in mind XG lite XGlite XG is a tone generator fo
73. emory Backup 78 Changing How the Damper Pedal Effects Is Applied Restoringythe Settings to the Factory Condition Damper Pedal For 67 Factory Hebel sei Eugene AER 79 Changing How the Pedals Work Disabling el Buttons Panel Loch 79 Center Left Pedal Function ccceeeseeeeteees 67 Tuning Settings EE ie Be 68 Ar Xx O D EN 01 Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments Connecting to Audio Eouipmeng 80 Master TUning Seia iese annia is arene ee 68 Connekting Speakers to the HP203 and Outputting Adjusting the Tuning Temperament 511 21 68 SOuridpihevtcth E sa tees ta ths genders 80 Stretched Tuntng 69 Playin Is offan Audio Device through the Sound related Settings eecceesceeeeceeeeeteeenteeeteensaes 70 HP20q eee vate E 81 Producing Sympathetic Resonance When You Press Connecti IDI DEVICES E 82 the Damper Pedal Damper Resononcel 70 Conn MIDI Sequencer to the HP203 82 Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Produding Sbunds from a MIDI Sound Module by Keys Are Played String Resonance neneesee 70 Playing he HPPO S 82 Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released Connecti LE E ER Key Off Resonance 0 cccccceceseeeeeseeeetteeeeneeeees 70 Metronome Settings 0 ceeeeseceeseseeeeeesnneeeeeenaaes 71 Changing the Sound of the Metronome Metronome Sound 71 Countdown Betting 71 M d CH Sounding a Count Before the Melody Begins Countdown 71 L KE
74. es discharge any static electricity that might be present in your body before handling USB memory e Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal object es Do not bend or drop USB memory or subject it to strong impact es Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in locations such as a closed up automobile Storage temperature 0 50 degrees C es Do not allow USB memory to become wet e Do not disassemble or modify USB memory When connecting USB memory position it horizontally with the external memory connector and insert it without using excessive force The external memory connector may be damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB memory Do not insert anything other than USB memory e g wire coins other types of device into the external memory connector Doing so will damage the external memory connector Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period of time close the USB memory cover Important Notes Hy CD CD ROM When handling the discs please observe the following es Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc e Do not use in dusty areas es Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside encoded surface of the disc Damaged or dirty CD ROM discs may not be read properly Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD
75. eset 1 Ox is selectable by Sys Ex 2 Recognized as M 1 even if Mat Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO O Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO X No 88 keys PHA II with Escapement Touch 5 levels Fixed Touch Hammer Response Off 1 10 Whole Dual volume balance adjustable Split split point adjustable Twin piano gt Ch GM2 GS XG L 128 voices 306 tones including 8 drum sets SFX set T 8 types selectable tonic Tax On Off M Tas 415 3 466 2 Hz adjustable in increments of 0 1 Hz D Key Transpose 6 5 in semitones S Playback Transpose with Audio CD Audio File 6 5 in semitones 3D 4 Levels Dynamics 3 types Reverb Off 1 10 Key Off Resonance only for piano tones Off 1 10 String Resonance only for piano tones Off 1 10 Damper Resonance only for piano tones Off 1 10 gt 3 tracks Recorder Section 1 song Internal Memory Max 99 songs Approx 30 000 notes Song Select Play Stop Rec Previous Rewinding Next Fastforwarding Track Mute Mute Level adjustable Tempo Tempo Mute All Song Play d Count in Countdown Song Volume Center Cancel only for audio playback T Quarter note 10 to 500 R d 120 ticks per quarter note Beat 2 2 0 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 3 8 6 8 9 8 12 8 M Volume 0 10 Metronome Sound 8 types 99
76. ff 3D F R J oR You will return to the normal screen 28 You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory p 78 For some sounds this may cause distortion Dynamics Sound Control does not affect the sound from the Input jack or the sound of external devices connected to the MIDI Out connector Performing n the keyboard With the reverb sound as if you were performing 1 P R J RB fi Try fingdring the keyboard The reverb effect is applied tp the entire tone Turning Off the Reverb Effect ee ee ee ee ee eebe ee Dee ee ee ee ee ge e ele beeee ee ee ee ee ele e ge ee ee eie e ee ee ee ee ee ee 1 P R h x e NOTE Reverb will not be applied if Twin Piano is turned on jwith Twin Piano Mode 2 lected CRIT D R E Ypu con select from ten levels of Hepth for the reverb effdct 1 d R ka LI kh The depth for the reverb effect appears in the display You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory p 78 You cannot make separate reverb effect depth settings for each individual tone The effect will be applied with the same depth to all tones ENG This will not change the reverb depth for the song that is playing back 29 Performing The Key Transpose function lets you play a song qt a different key If you re accompanying singer you can use the Transpose function to shitt the pitch fo key th
77. ful sonorities The Just tunings differ from major and minor keys You can get the same effect with the minor scale as with the major scale This tuning is suitable for the music of Arabia arious Settings This is an improvement of the Meantone and Just tunings that provides a high degree of freedom of modulation Performances are possible in all keys Ill This scale makes some compromises in just intonation enabling transposition to other keys This tuning devised by the philosopher Pythagoras eliminates dissonance in fourths and fifths Dissonance is produced by third interval chords but melodies are euphonious This temperament combines the Meantone and Pythagorean tunings Performances are possible in all keys first technique Ill Specifying the Tonic When playing with tuning other than equpl temperament you need tp specify the tonic hota for tuning the sing to e performed thpy is the nate that corresponds ftp C forja major key or to A farla minor key If you Ehoose dp equal te mp rament there s Ino need to select a toni note 4 A MN E Pix D 7 ns gt T x D CIC l d EJE FIF GJAJA b_ b K C C DIEb E FJ Fe GIA A Bb B NOTE When performing in ensemble with other instruments be aware that depending on the key there may be some shifting of the pitch Tune the HP203 to the fundamental pitch of the other instr
78. gogo Low Agogo Low Agogo 69 Cabasa Cabasa Cabasa Cabasa e 7 Maracas Maracas Maracas Maracas E Short High Whistle EXC2 Short High Whistle EXC2 Short High Whistle EXC2 Short High Whistle EXC2 cs 72 Long Low Whistle EXC2 Long Low Whistle EXC2 Long Low Whistle EXC2 Long Low Whistle EXC2 a Short Guiro EXC3 Short Guiro EXC3 Short Guiro EXC3 Short Guiro EXC3 74 Long Guiro EXC3 Long Guiro EXC3 Long Guiro EXC3 Long Guiro EXC3 EA Claves Claves Claves Claves 76 High Woodblock High Woodblock High Woodblock High Woodblock 77 Low Woodblock Low Woodblock Low Woodblock Low Woodblock B 78 Mute Cuica EXC4 Mute Cuica EXC4 Mute Cuica EXC4 Mute Cuica EXC4 79 Open Cuica EXC4 Open Cuica EXC4 Open Cuica EXC4 Open Cuica EXC4 E vute Triangle EXC5 Mute Triangle EXC5 Mute Triangle EXC5 Mute Triangle EXC5 81 Open Triangle EXC5 Open Triangle EXC5 Open Triangle EXC5 Open Triangle EXC5 ER Shaker Shaker Shaker Shaker 83 Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jingle Bell Jingle Bell cel84 Bar Chimes Bar Chimes Bar Chimes Bar Chimes E Castanets Castanets Castanets Castanets 86 Mute Surdo EXC6 Mute Surdo EXC6 Mute Surdo EXC6 Mute Surdo EXC6 GB Open Surdo EXC6 Open Surdo EXC6 Open Surdo EXC6 Open Surdo EXC6 W IEE No sound EXC will not sound simultaneously with other percussion instruments of the same number 92 Tone List als J s B s o s AB i
79. i able fo solva fhe prblem by changing the external memory setting 1 e xX B S 2 3D The display willlindicate Fhc fand you ll be in Function moche 2 gt TTT I I BS Hl b d UMI When you take lyour finger off the button the display will indicate thel value pf the setting 3 U x xX 4 Tih d P Choose this if you want to use the standard USB driver that was included with your G computer gt Normally you should use this mode Ir F Choose this if you want to use a USB driver SE downloaded from the Roland website For details on downloading and installing the Roland w Roland original driver refer to the Roland website ebsite hitp www roland com For detail 83 This settin 76 s on connecting your computer via the USB connector refer to Connecting a Computer p g is remembered even when the power is turned off Mode 1 NED Mode 2 This setting is remembered even when the power is turned off aripus Settings A 3 If you are playing th system there may be tases externa system is tog jow e turned the magter gafn setting as f HEI llows Gi B thrdugh a connected external in which the volume from your yen when the HP203 s volume is the maximum ae In sugh cases ygu can adjust Adjusting the master gain will also affect the volpme of the internal speakers and head Tha sound may d
80. ing will appa butt 3 4 4 ih xX xX NM 3 2 5 Bils R 3D k Fx aN The button indicators will return to their former state The settings you change will return to their original state when you turn off the power except the USB Driver and the Ext Memory mode settings If you want your changes to be retained even after the power has been turned off carry out the Memory Backup procedure p 78 to save the settings 64 P p 65 SCH EE e O S UCe D P fe Gg orr GQ P F IER EN 67 GU apa i L P P Wm p 67 ECEE M Pa Px p 68 Cun T y E P x p 68 EnF s r 9 N SEI D di Xx s s Ee p 70 Pie a ara C p 70 ee bier O ne p 70 TL hic rf SA LEO iT d x J gt d3 71 GL CdS i dz xP JO p 72 mq a 60 Ci H OAs u i D x d z pa 62 ICI P Wl lol HEI J M CML p 58 Cie ik EES g VEH p 73 eS det Cw SE Sch d MIDI O m Pale ULU V LINK EES ES A ISL USB D HS Pn EN M IIT p 76 Lig m Gx noe p 77 lina T Ax oz E Ai x A p 78 ren wife L CH p 78 J buf F R g EEE GN Tia K p 66 Lj_f TI 3 B 3 IK p 79 CRN A arious Settings
81. it function and the Dual function will be turned off e 3D Sound Control and the effect will be off 31 Performing Turning Off Twin Piano 1 P Tx Ps a W S H L d gt aN 1 Tx Py Tx LA You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will be heard 1 As usual the sound will be heard from the right as you play toward the right of the keyboard and from the left as you play toward the left 2 Notes played in the right area will be heard from the right speaker and notes played in Twin Piano mode FORE EM 78 32 the left area will be heard from the left speaker If you set Twin Piano mode to 2 reverb will no longer be applied when you turn on For some sounds the sound may not be split even if you set Twin Piano mode to 2 You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory p Performing w T L D P Ypu can play two different sounds from a single key at the same time This method of performance is called Dual Play Als an example let s try layering piano and strings sounds Piano E Piano Organ Strings Voice Others ee paes ee a aas k L S3 L Turning Off Dual Pla eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ef Now you ll hear only the tone of the button you pressed EMO You can change the pitch of the Tone 2 an octave at a time Refer to p 66 S You can vary the volume level
82. ite eher ce Men ote ees 97 For EU Countries Bxcbp dn y menm pmone Edu yur wocer dar EE dan pensen Gedht pc 2pen HO yx re6u oeuyciydb opt dap n k kb 6pnccAmM6ch6 vawumngp Me d pre 16 dar Kbue pecimralOr P6 Gemttkpdhp pnx yOcHXH xps dn vawpnm nen DC pen n GpncecApdnuoi MOx 5 Me dp nr For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89 336 EEC and LVD 73 23 EEC For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir
83. l devices e Raise the adjuster of the stand Close the lid e Remove the music stand ore you dledh the device tufn off the power and nplug the Gower cord from the AC autlet Z Be careful when not get your fing vision is recomm use the unit pening closing the Jid so you do rs pihched p 16 Adult super A nded whenever small children vd being swallowed accidentally keep them out of the reach of children To prevent small items such as the following from Q e Included items e Screws for assembling the stand e Wing nut for headphone hook e Removed parts e Music rest attachment screws e Volume knob Important Notes off the power supply turn off the power switch of this device and then unplug it from the AC outlet Connect this device to an AC outlet fhat is as close and accessible as possible If this device is placed near devices that contain large transformers such as power amps hum may be induced in this device If this occurs move this device farther away or change its orientation If this device is operated near a television or radio color distortion may be seen in the television screen or noise may be heard from the radio If this occurs move this device farther away Keep your cell phone powered off or at a sufficient distance from this device If a cell phone is nearby noise may be heard when a call is received or initiated or during conversation Do
84. lance between the two sounds When usjng Dual performance p 34 Or 1 Divides the Heyboard into right hand and left hand areas allowing you to play a different sound in each area p 35 OiT P k Divides the keyboard into two separate sections allowing tw people to perform in the same registers p 31 TONE Here you can select the sound fone group you ll hear when you play the keyboard p 25 j Count In 1 Ext Song Im Gxja 5 Turns He metronome on off fp 37 This algo lets you sourd a copnt before the song begins so thatlyou can match the timing of your playing to the song p 39 dn I iii amp Here you can adjtst the temgo and beat of the metronome p 3 On This shows the sound number song number tempo time signature and the value of various settings Ois mp KI k This lets you selegt the song to play back p 40 Oial k You can select the preceding song by pressing this button while the song select screen is displayed p 40 If you hold down this button while a song is playing the song will be rewound p 41 Use this button to select variations of the sound you re playing on the keyboard p 25 This button is also used to edit various values ielk k Or d Names of Things and What They Do Accomp Left Right Key Touch I J Demo i gt You can select the hext song by pressing this button while the sang se
85. lect screen jis displayed p 40 If you hold down this button while a song is playing the song will be fast forwarded kb 41 Use this button td select varidtions of the sound you re playing on the keyboard p 25 This button s alsp sed to edit various values Oi ei k Use this butfon tq play stop an internal preset song or a song you ve recdrded p 40 This button js alsp Used to begin recording your performance p Mal This lets yoy record your own performance into the HP203 p 49 You can use these buttons to play back or record your performance separately for each hand p 44 p 52 The right hand performance of internal preset songs is assigndd to the Right button the left hand performance to the left button pnd the remaining parts of the perfornjance to the Accomp button You cah listen to the demo songs by holding down the Right putton and pressing the Key Touch button p 22 ik 1 b This lets you adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard p 26 13 Names of Things and What They Do h __ Input ____ ____ Output ____ R L Mono R L Mono stereo stereo 21 GG L Ms R Here vo can connec on audio device or another electronit musicql instrument and listen to the connected device through the HA20B s speakers p 81 Oo LG R You can connecf an audio device or external powered speakerg here to reproduce the HP203 s sound
86. me s beat will be set to the beat of that song You can t change the metronome s beat while a song is playing 38 EE The valu e of the reen can fe ee CH 11 volume e available Lw ois isi wkl uk Hw The display will indicate the metronome volume MEMO When the metrongme volume is set to O the metrondme sound does not play A countin is a count tht is sounded before the song begins to play If you re playing along with a song you can bound a coumt to make it easier to synchronize your own playing with the song T SS 1 P 1 k Li A two measure count sounds before the song plays A count down is a count that is sounded at the end of the song s introduction before you begin playing the keyboard p 71 39 i Playirig Back Songs Here s how to listen to the infernal preset songs songs from internal memory or songs from USB memory sold sepdrately The HP203 provides sixty five piano sohgs as internal preset songs i ON i om Hopp disk by using a separately sold floppy disk drive vailabld CD drive you can listen to SMF data or VIMA CD a CD ROM orllisten to music CDs Selecting a Song eeoeeeeveeveeeee2e2008080 The Int Song indicator will light if an internal preset song or internal memory song is selected and the Ext Song indicatdr will light if a USB memory song is selected You can play back audio files p
87. n you t soft pedal pedal p 19 You cam ch operations 1 li Bi the di lay will indicat ious Settings on th the center pedal nations A the gostenuto ower the left ped e the furiction lof the pedal 3 B 4 Il be in Function a Sets function to sostenuto pedal Selectable only for the center pedal Sets function to soft pedal Selectable only for the left pedal Effects can be switched on off by pressing the pedal When effect type is rotary you can control the slow fast of spinning E S The most appropriate type of effect is specified for each sound pI Q The pedal will have the same function as the T button P s p m Pressing the pedal will layer on Tone 2 used for Dual performance Pressing the pedal will layer on a sound one octave higher For some tones no effect will be applied If you exit Dual performance while Layer and Octave are selected the pedal functions will also return to the factory set settings 67 Various Settings M a P O da M When playing ensemble with ather instruments and in other such ingfance you gar match the standard pitch to another instrument The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that s played when ypu finger thel middle A key For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with ong or more other instrume
88. nal Memory port was subjected to excessive current Make sure that there is no problem with the external media then turn the power off then on again External Media USB memory Floppy Disk CD ROM etc 87 Tone List Piano Strings Others 1 Grand Piano1 1 Rich Strings 1 Nylon str Gt 2 Piano Str 2 OrchestraStr 2 Steel str Gt 3 Harpsichord 3 Harp 3 AcousticBass A Grand Piano2 A Violin 4 A Bass Cymbl 5 Piano Choir 5 Flute 5 FingeredBass 6 Honky tonk 6 PizzicatoStr GM2 7 DecayStrings 6 STANDARD Set Pop E Piano 9 ELEC Set 2 FM E Piano 1 Aerial Choir 10 ANALOG Set 3 Vibraphone 2 Jazz Scat 11 JAZZ Set 4 Celesta 3 Soft Pad 12 BRUSH Set 5 60s E Pong A Female Aahs 13 ORCH Set 6 Clav 5 Male Achs 14 SFX Set 7 Morning Lite 6 Thum Voice S 6 14 are drum sets Refer to p 7 Decay Choir 92 94 for details on the sounds in Organ 8 Dey ChoirPad the drum sets Tones indicated by are suitable 15 Piano 1 ChurchOrgan for playing layered with a piano 16 Piano Iw 2 ChurchOrgan2 tone 17 Piano 1d 3 Combo Jz Org 18 Piano 2 4 Ballad Organ 19 Piano 2w 5 Nason flt 8 20 Piano 3 6 Mellow Bars 21 Piano 3w 7 Light Organ 22 Honky tonk 8 Lower Organ 23 Honky tonk w 24 E Piano 1 25 Detuned EP 1 26
89. nd the HP203 will enter recording standby mode If you decide not to record press the button once again 53 Recording Q p pm k After iwo Measures of countsound recording begink Recording stoltz when you start playing the keyboard without pressing the m button In this chse ja cdunt is not soundeq ben recording begins the button and pl button will light MEMO During the countim the count measure is indicated in the display as 2 then 1 If yop record addifional parts without erasing the previously recorded song the song tempo and time signature will remain as it was when the song was first recorded 10 A Si gt E Lk o Listening to the Recorded Performance If the ng Song indicatoijis not lit prass the Int Song Ext Song button 11 P ie k You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance 12 P gt m kh The recorded performance will play back 13 W A gt H LA LA oh D NEM After playing back a song you can hold down one of the track buttons and press the button to erase the performance of only that track At this time the display will indicate USr If you erase the performance from all tracks the display will indicate USr The recorded performance will disappear when you turn off the power If you want to keep the performance you recorded you must save it in internal memory or USB memory Refer to
90. nel Lock will be activated All buttons will be disabled The following screen appears when Panel Lock is in force Pressing buttons during playback or recording of a song stops the playback or recording Canceling the Panel Lock function eoeoeevoeveveveeveeoeeoeeeeeeeoeeeeeeeeee eee 4 Once again press the Brilliance button and Key Touch button simultaneously MEMO Panel Lock will be cancelled when you turn off the power 79 Connecting to Other Devices al iN Chay A E Yow can connect audio devices to glay the sound of the HPPO3 through the speakers of your audio system or to recbrd your performance on a tape recorder or other gt recbrding device Use phone plug audio cables sold beparately to make connections l i S HP203x O 1 oUt ae In Output L Mono put L Mono OO Ustereot When onnection cables with resistors are used the volume level of equipment connected to the Input jacks Amplified Speakers Audio System etc P203 2 13 HP203 x 3 2 Tx 3 5 d P203 3 T xX HP203 5 nS 3 e d HP203 When you play the HP203 s keyboard the sound is played from the connected speakers 80 Connecting to Other Devices P 3 nl 1 A D HP203 Output R L Mono Input jacks stereo Audio System etc
91. nome function a three track recorder and internal preset songs with orchestral accpmpaniment and printed piano music sixty songs are included making this electronic piano an excellent choice for piano lessons I A The data you ve recorded using the recorder can be saved using a separately sold floppy disk drive or USB memory In addition to a floppy disk drive or USB memory you can also connect a commercially available USB type CD drive and play back SMF music data music CDs or audio files SMF music data from USB memory a floppy disk or CD ROM can also be saved in internal memory Ce tents e Manuali ireren tied atc e hinrere besat 2 ConMentions in this Monuoal A 2 About ain OTI DEE EN 2 USING HE UNIT SAFELY seseseee 6 N Tx a W T BEEN 12 RENE VE eset aes ER 12 Rear Panel TBopteonmt 1 14 Bottom Panel Front Let 15 Bottom Panel Front Right 0 c cceeesseeeseeeeeeeeees 15 _ Installing the Hopp Disk Drive 15 Ligtening to the Tone Demo Songs 22 Listening to the Piano Sound Demo Songs 23 Performing with a Variety of Sounds 25 Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity Key Touch 26 Adding Spatial Depth to the Sound 3D Sound Control 27 Adding Liveliness to the Sound Dynamics Sound Control ccccccceeeeseeeseeeesteeeeees 28 Adding Reverberation to Sounds Reverb Effect 29 Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect c
92. ntil th which you play As you play more softly this time wil became longer 1 d 3D The display will indicate Fe Jand you ll be in Function sound is heard will change depending on the strength wit a mode 2 P K li R The display will indicate HrS and then the value of the setting will appear 3 U Ki x vd This adjusts the time from when you play a key until the piano sound is heard Higher settings will produce slower response If this is OFF the sound will be heard as soon as you strike the key regardless of how OFF 1 10 strongly you strike it C3 D P E IA D P P When you press the damper pedal dung Dual performance or Split performance the damper pedal effect is normally applied to bofh tone but you can algo select the tone to which the effdct is to be applied 1 RK 3D hk The display will indicate Fine dndlyou ll be in Function mode 2 P Tx bail kl The display will indicgte d r and then the value of the setting will appear te dP hold down the Twin Piano button ahd press the H button several If the display does nof indi times 3 u gt vd vd All enabled Applied only to the Tone 1 in dual mode Right J hand Tone in split mode Applied only to the Tone 2 in dual mode Lefthand Tone in split mode Cia a L P A Whe
93. nts ensure oh eadh instfument s standard pitch is in tune with thatlof the pther instruments This tuning of all the instruments toja stan atd pitch jis called njaster tuning 1 e xX B as xX 3D fh The display will indicate Fhc and you ll be in Function mode 2 P Pui hl The display will indicgte tun and then the value of the setting will appear 3 U gt vd y The last three digits are indicated in the display 440 0 Hz is indicated in the figure above SEN 15 3H 40 0H 66 2H 415 3H 440 0H 466 2H When the instrument is shipped from the factory this is set to 40 0 440 0 Hz 68 Tax T S You can play classichl music such as baroque pieces using erament the mpst common tuning but when classi al music was ide variety of other tuning systems position with itd original tuning lets you enjpy the sonorifies off fhe chords that fhe composer Lk a ao a te Fn and you ll be in Function P E P IR The display will indicate tP and then the value of the setting will appear vd Y U gt In this tuning each octave is divided into twelve equal steps Every interval produces about the same amount of slight dissonance This tuning eliminates ambiguities in the fifths and thirds It is unsuited to playing melodies and cannot be transposed but is capable of beauti
94. on High Q High Q Closed Hi Hat2 IECH 28 Slap Slap Slap Pedal Hi Hat 2 EXC1 29 Scratch Push EXC7 Scratch Push EXC7 Scratch Push EXC7 Open Hi Hat 2 EXC1 GC GE Scratch Pull EXC7 Scratch Pull EXC7 Scratch Pull EXC7 Ride Cymbal 3 31 Sticks Sticks Sticks Sticks EAH Square Click Square Click Square Click Square Click 33 Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Click Metronome Click E Metronome Bell Metronome Bell Metronome Bell Metronome Bell Se TR 808 Kick 2 Room Kick 2 Room Kick 2 Concert Bass Drum 2 colse TR 808 Kick 1 Jazz Kick Jazz Kick Concert Bass Drum 1 EA TR 808 Rim shot Side Stick Side Stick Side Stick 38 TR 808 Snare Jazz Snare Brush Tap Concert Snare Drum CERN Hand Clap Hand Clap Brush Slap1 Castanets 40 Electric Snare 6 Electric Snare 7 Brush Swirl Concert Snare Drum 41 TR 808 Low Tom 2 Jazz Low Tom Brush Low Tom 2 Timpani F E 1R 808 Closed Hi Hat 1 EXC1 Closed Hi Hat2 EXC1 Brush Closed Hi Hat EXC1 Timpani F 43 TR 808 Low Tom 1 Low Tom 1 Brush Low Tom 1 Timpani G 44 TR 808 Closed Hi Hat 2 EXC1 Pedal Hi Hat 2 EXC1 Brush Pedal Hi Hat EXC1 Timpani G 45 TR 808 Mid Tom 2 Mid Tom 2 Brush Mid Tom 2 Timpani A EJ TR 808 Open Hi Hat EXC1 Open Hi Hat 2 EXC1 Brush Open Hi Hat EXC1 Timpani A ar TR 808 Mid Tom 1 Jazz Mid Tom Brush Mid Tom 1 Timpani B c3l48 TR 808 High Tom 2 Jazz High Tom 2 Brush High Tom 2 Timpani C ao TR 808 Crash Cymbal Crash Cymbal 3 Jazz Crash Cymbal Timpani C 50 TR 808 High Tom 1 Ja
95. onome Sound p 71 Countdown Sound p 71 Track Assign p 77 USB Driver Setting p 76 External Memory Mode p 76 96 Music Files That the HP203 Can Use What Are Music Files Music files contains musical information such as how long the key for a corresponding pitch is played the force applied to the key played and other such information When the performance data music file is sent by your computer or similar device the song will be played exactly as specified by the data This is different than a audio CD since the music file does not contain a recording of the sound itself This makes it possible to change tempos and keys freely allowing you to use it in many different ways Regarding Copyright Use of the song data supplied with the CD ROM attached to this product for any purpose other than private personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law Additionally this data must not be copied nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder Please be aware that if you create derivative works that are based on existing copyrighted material such as commercially available SMF music files such works may violate copyright law if used for any purpose other than personal enjoyment Roland takes no responsibility for any copyright violation you may commit by creating such works The HP203 Allows You To Use the Following Music Files VIMA TUN
96. ord EE 16 PHONES Joch 15 20 Playback EE 47 Power Cord arer cinaiee entation nest 16 EE 18 Power Switch cccecccseeecccaseecceeeeeceeeaes 12 16 18 R Recommended eeneg 78 LE EE 49 RESONANCE E E E EE 70 Right BURON See 44 RIG At EE ege ingiere Stater aA ERER 19 S Saving Recorded Song EE 60 Selecting a SONG ni tesina nin a an hee 40 Seling EE 64 Keyboard eege e 66 Metronome seeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 INAID EE 73 Pedal Agent Rie cer Ot 67 Remembering EE 78 Song Playback EE 72 UI RE 68 E CAT 76 UE 77 97 Soft Pedal ee 19 Sostenuto E 19 Specifications eebe ebe 99 ll 35 S PUP PONE rare deefe Reger 36 Standard EE 68 Stretched Toning WEE 64 69 String Resonance Ze hunectcoesenetss ade tege itudaintones 64 70 System Settings onis ei an a 64 102 T Temperament siosan EE 64 68 Tempo rip A dis 46 EE 46 Tone button 25 Tone Demo Song eners eps n ee 22 KoA E E A A NATE 69 Track Assign iaa i Eet 77 rack EE 77 TrANSpOSE i erasa EE Ei 30 47 66 Transpose TEE 66 Troubleshooting EE 84 e E 64 68 69 TN EE 31 U USB Connector cccccceccscceeceeecesscesseesceuce 15 83 USB EI EE 76 WEB MEMORY EE 21 58 Vi VIMA TUNES 00 ccc cece cece cess sees eeeseeeeeseeeeeneeees 78 97 K 75 Volume AudioFile seirene e teeters vei eek tls ees 45 Headphones eege dotur net btuE 20 M ster Gain aisinn nnii e a 77 Te KEE 45 Overall EAE ES 18 SONG EE EEN 45 Volume Knabe 12 16 18 20 X KG
97. owing operations You ll use them mainly when playing piano 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 The length of sustain will change subtly depending on how deeply you press the pedal On an acoustic piano holding down the damper pedal will cause the strings for notes other than the ones you actually play to vibrate in sympathy with what you ve played producing a rich resonance The HP203 simulates this sympathetic vibration damper resonance You can modify the sound of the sympathetic vibration Refer to p 70 Sostenuto Pedal center pedal The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be sustained Soft Pedal left pedal This pedal is used to make the sound softer Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent strength This is the same function as the left pedal of an acoustic piano The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to which you press the pedal You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal and the soft pedal Refer to Changing How the Pedals Work Center Left Pedal Function p 67 If you disconnect the pedal cable from the HP203 while the power is turned on the pedal effect will remain applied You must connect or disconnect the pedal
98. p playback pressing the gt E button once again will resume playback from the location where you stopped but the next song will not play back If you want to play back all songs once again hold down the Int Song Ext Song button and press the P W button MEMD 43 Playing Back Songs LS The left hand performance is assigned to the Track Left button the right hand performance is assigned to the Track Right button and other performance is assigned to the Track Accomp button Tracks are areas in which music data is held and buttons Left Right and Accomp are referred to as the track buttons Press the Track Left button Track Right button or the Track Accomp button The button you pressed will go out and the corresponding part will no longer be heard MEMO For example if you want to practice the right hand part press the Track Right button so its illumination is turned off When you play back the song the right hand part will not play NEM You can select the part that will be muted when you press the Track Accomp button and turn off its light Please refer to p 72 MEMO If you mute the accompaniment part before initiating playback you can skip the intro If you again press the button you selected in step 3 so the button is lit the sound of that part will be heard Mute settings will be cleared when you switch songs 44 Playing Back Songs D a M P 1 e W 3
99. r g H gt Could the HP203 s volume or the volume of the connected equipment be 18 turned down P Could headphones be connected S Could there be a plug inserted in a headphone jack 20 g The speakers will not produce sound if headphones or plug are connected to P the headphone jacks Has Local Control been set to Off When Local Control is set to Off no sound is produced by playing back a p 73 song Set Local Control to On Has Local Control been set to Off S S When Local Control is set to Off no sound is produced by playing back a p 73 x song Set Local Control to On Could the song volume be set to O p 45 B lt Is V LINK switched on is gt When V LINK is on the lowest twelve notes of the keyboard are used to control p 75 the image and will not produce sound Are all devices powered on gt x MIDI Are the MIDI cables connected correctly p 82 Do the MIDI channels of the HP203 and the connected device match p 74 The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 128 notes If you are playing along x with a song and making heavy use of the damper pedal the number of notes 84 the HP203 is attempting to produce may exceed the maximum polyphony meaning that some of the notes will drop out Could you have made Key Transpose settings Troubleshooting Is the Master Tune setting appropriate p 68 Is the setting for the Temper
100. r outlet In particular sink or or a wet floor atipns of high when using d power strip exceeding the rated humidity capacity watts amps of the pdwer strip may e Locations Cause heat to be generated po sibly melting the e Locations cable elLlocations bubiect th beet dech 1 Ich 3 LR 3 This device qither by sell or used in conjunction D EE EE bouge with headphones amps and or speakers is ae Ge as ee eee ee cqpable of poducing volume levels that can cause H p g tilted surface You myst pldce it im a stable and Hd inad if b level locatio permanent hearing dqmage If you experience impaired hearing or ringing in your ears immedi eee eee eee eres DUTOT CeCe Seer ee CeCe eres CeCe ee eereer Corre rere res a ely stop usi g the d vice and consult a medical go sgecialist DA a You must connect the power cord to an AC outlet Gd 7 of the correct voltage as marked on the device Never allow foreign objects flammable objects coins wires etc to enter this device This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions LI III II II AWARNING Tix a a Won o i puld occur timmediately turn off the power disconnect the pawer cord from the AC putlet center to e The dow r e The devige unusual smell e A forki or liquid spilling e The de etc e An alpn rs in the device Ds In households n take particular care against fta e this device they mupt guided by an adult
101. rmat of YAMAHA Corporation that defines the ways in which voices are expanded or edited and the structure and type of effects in addition to the General MIDI 1 specification XGlite is a simplified version of XG tone generation format You can play back any XG music files using an XGlite tone generator However keep in mind that some music files may play back differently compared to the original files due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects 97 DIGITAL PIANO Date Oct 2006 Model HP203 98 MIDI Implementation Chart Verson 06 Function Basic Default 1 1 16 Channel Changed 1 16 1 16 Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Messages Xx Mode 3 4 M 1 Altered RRR IKI AIK Nols 15 113 119 127 Number True Voice D f Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key s Touch Ch s Pitch Bend Bank select Modulation Portamento time Data entry Volume Panpot Expression Hold 1 Portamento Sostenuto Soft Portamento control Reverb Effect1 depth Chorus Effect3 depth NRPN LSB MSB W RPN LSB MSB 127 Program number 1 128 Control Change O D D D D D D O D O O D O D D D O OO0Oo0o0o0o00000000000 O Prog 0 127 Change True Week dek System Exclusive Song Pos Song Sel Tune System Common System Clock Real Time Commands All sound off 120 126 127 Reset all controllers Aux Local Control Message All Notes OFF 123 125 Active Sense O R
102. s manual for the drive e Switching the power on and off e 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 hitp www roland com 21 Listening to Demo Songs ow tny listening to demo songs The HP203 comes with seven demo songs The six Tone buttons and the Iwin Piano button are eachlassigned one demo song NOTE All rights reserved Unauthorized use of this material for purposes ofher than private personal enjoyment is a Violation of applicable laws No MIDI data for the music that is played will be output i i 1 Twin Piano Piano E Piano Organ Strings Voice Others alee The indicators for the Tone Twin Piano and Split buttons flash The following appears in the display Piano Piano tone demo song E Piano E piano tone demo song Organ Organ tone demo song Strings Strings tone demo song Voice Demo song using Voice tones Others Demo song using Guitar tones Twin Piano Demo song using the Twin Piano function p 31 22 AA Listening to Demo Songs Ws x 3 If you have recorded a song but have not yet saved it dEL will appear blinking when you select a song 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
103. t perform any operation for a while the indication in the display will change as follows 41 Playing Back Songs 2 P jE k If a folder exists a display like the following will appear Dag D Seed 3 P rm l The first song in the folder will be selected D m a N be bn Audio files of the following format can be played e File extension is wav e 16 bit linear e 44 1 kHz sampling rate The following functions cannot be used for audio file playback e 3D Sound Control p 27 e Reverb p 29 e Tempo change p 46 e Save to internal memory p 61 e Recording p 49 e Play back mute individual parts p 44 If you execute an operation such as Save while an audio file is playing the song may stop before the end 42 Playing Back Songs Peele et H gt Gs A SP Here s how to repdatedly glay all internal song or external memory songs in succession 1 A I 2 I bh gt E gt kr gt ed D i will indicate ALL and the songs will play consecutively starting with the elected We the last song finishes playing playback will feturn to the first song and then continue The songs in internal memory will play comsecufively if an intefnal memory song is selected and the songs in USB memory will plaly consecutively if a USB memdry song is selected R pm d After you ve pressed the B gt W button to sto
104. ter and petifying the appropriate 1 By 3 E ife you un play or select sounds EI The display will Indicaie Fnc and you ll be in Function ixteem channels 1 16 mode 7 2 3 TT I HU np O When you take your finger off the button the display a a will indicate the value of the setting 3 U gt vd 4 Performance data is transmitted aie E Performance data is not transmitted OFF 1 16 If you turn this OFF the HP203 will not transmit MIDI data For details on connecting MIDI devices refer to Connecting to MIDI Devices p 82 MEMD MEMD 74 Us V LINK Fx V LINK Conneqting the HP203 to a V LINK compatible i image device allows e ta control the images with the HP203 To preve ent nalfunction and or damjage to speakers or VINK LRT is functionali allows linked perform LINK cofnpatible v to and nade goe o Whenlyou ta other devi ower n B ices always turn e V LINK aj ndicate Fnc and A T lof the down the volume and turn off all devices before making any connections ity promoted by Roland that nte of music dnd visua material By using V i equipment Visud effedts an be easily liked ineexpressive elements pf D performance youll b in Function mode V L
105. tes Song playback H 0 Keyboard notes aid song play O S IO S You cam change the pitch of the Tone 2 in Dual Play p 33 and Leff hand tone in Split Play p 35 an pctave at a time Altering the p tch in pne octave units in thid way is called Octave Shift For example kou cah raise the pitch of th Left hand Tone to the same pitch of the Right hand Tone in Split Play 1 B 3 R 3D ae The display will indicate Fne and you ll be in Function mode 66 K e Cher ang then the value of the pa EES ES ES GER DEE HN The rahge of availble pitch Fhange gpdns froh two octaves higher to two octaves lower The pitth is lowered one octavg each time hel H utton is pressed while dach press of the button rajses thb pitchlby one octave To retdrn to the original pitch preis the H landi buttons simultdmeously K H R This adjysts how your playing strength will affect the timing at which the note sounds This is called the sant Response function On an qcoustic piano Diessing alkey moves a hammer which strikes o string to Droduch spund If you press the key softly the hammer will move slowly meaning that it will take slightly longer in comparison tola trongly played momen you press the key until the sqund i rote from the produced If the Himmel Response function jis tyrned 8 the time between the moment vol press alkey u
106. then 1 Stopping Recording 6 P pve h Recording will stop 7 P tal bk You will return to the beginming of the performahce you recorded 8 P gt E Lk The recorded performance will play back MEMO If you press the gt m button while the metronome is sounding there will be a two measure count cbuntin before playpack begins 9 P hye kk The recorded performance will disappear when you turn off the power If you want to keep the performance you recorded you must save it in internal memory or USB memory Refer to p 60 If you have not saved the performance you recorded you won t be able to play back another song You ll have to erase p 57 or save p 60 the performance before playing back another song 51 Recording R S P SR AN The HP203 recordet has three track buttons You can recofd thelperformance of edch 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 regord just a pecific track of a pr performance eviously recorded The recorded pe formances are assighed to the track buttons as follows Right area Right hand tone Left area Left hand tone Recording will take place in this order of priority Right button Left button gt Accomp button Settings for recording
107. to turn off the pawer completely first turn off the Power switch then Unplug the power cord from the power outlet Refer to Power Supply p 9 Here s how to adjust th volume of your keyboard paying or the playback volume of an internal sqng or USB memory song If headphones lare connected uge tha VOLUME knob to adjust he headphone volume 1 13 VOLUME gt Adjud the volume while you play the keyboard to prodyce sound Turning the knob tqward the right will increase the volume gnd turning it toward the left will decrease the volunje The power will turn on gind the Piano button will light After a brieffinterval voll be able to prodide sounds by playing tne keyboar Adjusti the brightness pf the sound ue fo alhircuitry prdfiectipn feature this uhit requires ggf ge 74 aaa i s j alfew mpments atter bower is turned on before it is 1 P IB IJ d i ready kan normal operation 3 U ie 2 W x B x nN HiH ob d EE the pens ff a Press the button to make the sound brighter Press the button to make the sound more mellow 1 Ts Ix If you press the Brilliance button so it s no longer lighted the sound will return to its original brightness 2 P The screen goes blank and the power is turned off You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory p 78 18 The pedals perform the foll
108. touch the magnetic medium inside the disk e Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas e Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes e g direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle Recommended temperature range 10 50 degrees C 50 122 degrees F es Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by loudspeakers e Floppy disks have a write protect tab which can protect the disk from accidental erasure It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position and moved to the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk Rear side of the disk Write i can write new data onto disk Write Protect Tab H Protect prevents writing to disk e The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive it may be difficult to remove the disk e Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them and to protect them from dust dirt and other hazards By using a dirty or dust ridden disk you risk damaging the disk as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction When connecting USB memory firmly insert it all the way in Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector or allow them to become dirty USB memory is made using high precision electronic components so please observe the following points when handling it e To prevent damage from static electrical charg
109. ts accessories specified by the Do not use this apparatus near water manufacturer Clean only with a dry cloth 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in or table specified by the manufacturer or accordance with the manufacturers instructions sold with the apparatus When a cart is used Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators use caution when moving the cart apparatus heat registers stoves or other apparatus including combination to avoid injury from tip over amplifiers that produce heat 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or unused for long periods of time grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does replacement of the obsolete outlet not operate normally or has been dropped For the U K IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORD
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111. uments S Tx Pianos fre generally tuned eo thot the low frange is flatter and the high range is shqrper than equal tempered pitches This method of tunjng is Unique fo the piano aid is known as stretched tunjng 1 d IB wi ka 3D kh The display will indicate Fine andlyou ll be in Function mode 2 P O 3 The display will indicate Sir and then the value of the setting will appear 3 U gt vd vd This tuning curve expands the bass and treble ends somewhat It is suitable for performances such as piano solos This is the standard tuning curve This is suitable for E when using Dual performance p 33 or when playing in an ensemble with other instruments 69 Ws D D RES 4 S P You coh change the polume of the damper pedal resonance On an Acoustjc pianp deprtessi the danjper pedal makes the not s you play rasonate with pther strings adding rich reverberation and fatness to he sound T damper pedal on the HP40O3 retreates this resonamce Damper Resonance when depressed Ts B sii N 3D kh The display will indicate Finc and you ll be in Function mode Sx The display will indicate r S and th setting will appear 3 U Ki vd n the value of the vd is lowered while raising th OFF 1 10 70 The resonance volume decreases as the value e value incre
112. y p 158 1 7 d LC SB k USB SS 21 2 d B k 1 kx 3D kh The display will indicate JE amp J RY LI e When you take your finger off the button a screen in which you can select the song to delete will appear 62 Saving Your Performance Selecting the Song to Delete 4 U d 3 d SS d e M EX U If there is no song tq delete the foll ing screen Will not appear Internal Memory SB memory floppy disk 5 P LA A screen in which you bon bdlect the song to will appear Internal Memory SB memory flo py disk TR 6 U N Deleting the Song 7 P gt E Lk o The display will indicate Sur and the p gg button and button will blink If you decide not to del te the song press the P M button 8 P el The selected song will be deleted k e Never turn off the power while dEL is blinking in the display 63 ES arious Setti D In Fun tion mode you can make variou performance and redording A S B x iol hk The Byillign el button and 3D button will light hel display wll i dichte Fhe arld you ll be in Fynation ode ES A0 Thel display shaw the down the buttdh The her you reletisa the none af the setting while you hold alu fof hei sett
113. zz High Tom 1 Brush High Tom 1 Timpani D ER Ride Cymbal 3 Ride Cymbal 3 Jazz Ride Cymbal 1 Timpani D 52 Chinese Cymbal 2 Chinese Cymbal 2 Chinese Cymbal 2 Timpani E 53 Ride Bell 2 Ride Bell 2 Jazz Ride Cymbal 2 Timpani F EE Tambourine Tambourine Tambourine Tambourine 55 Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal Splash Cymbal LE TR 808 Cowbell Cowbell Cowbell Cowbell 57 Crash Cymbal 4 Crash Cymbal 4 Crash Cymbal 4 Concert Cymbal 2 E Vibraslap Vibraslap Vibraslap Vibraslap By Ride Cymbal4 Ride Cymbal4 Ride Cymbal4 Concert Cymbal 1 caleo High Bongo 2 High Bongo 2 High Bongo 2 High Bongo 2 ci Low Bongo 2 Low Bongo 2 Low Bongo 2 Low Bongo 2 62 TR 808 High Conga Mute High Conga 2 Mute High Conga 2 Mute High Conga 2 e o TR 808 Mid Conga Open High Conga Open High Conga Open High Conga 64 TR 808 Low Conga Low Conga Low Conga Low Conga 65 High Timbale High Timbale High Timbale High Timbale SS Low Timbale Low Timbale Low Timbale Low Timbale 67 High Agogo High Agogo High Agogo High Agogo op Low Agogo Low Agogo Low Agogo Low Agogo 69 Cabasa Cabasa Cabasa Cabasa E TR 808 Maracas Maracas Maracas Maracas E Short High Whistle EXC2 Short High Whistle EXC2 Short High Whistle EXC2 Short High Whistle EXC2 cs 72 Long Low Whistle EXC2 Long Low Whistle EXC2 Long Low Whistle EXC2 Long Low Whistle EXC2 a Short Guiro EXC3 Short Guiro EXC3 Short Guiro EXC3 Short Guiro EXC3 74 Long Guiro EXC3 Long Guiro EXC3 Long Guiro EXC3 Long Guiro

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