Roland HP 137 user manual
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1. Owner s Manual 2 Playing your own music 2 2 Adding Reverb The HP 137 allows you to add reverberation to what you play on the keyboard The Reverb effect provides a pleasant reverberation that gives the impression that you are performing in a concert hall or similar space 2 1 Selecting sounds The HP 137 allows you to play using four different sounds including piano The HP 137 s sounds are called Tones Use the three keys to the far left to select another sound than the stereo piano sound that is selected when you switch on the HP 137 1 Press and hold the volume button a a SE A 2 While still holding the volume button press one of the keys labeled Tone to select the corresponding sound E Piano electric piano sound Harpsichord harpsichord sound Pipe Organ pipe organ sound 3 To return to the stereo piano sound after selecting one of the above hold down the volume button while press the key of the last Tone you selected Switching the Reverb effect off and on At power on the Reverb effect is already switched on If you do not need this effect you need to switch it off 1 Press and hold the volume button 2 While still holding the volume button press the G 3 key AAA y Reverb on off G 3 Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact location of the keys you need to press 3 Repeat the above to switch the Reverb back on again2. mono selon le type d entr e de l appareil externe Remarque cette installation coupe les enceintes du HP 137 ADDENDUM Input Buchsen Schlie en Sie diese Buchsen mit Audiokabeln an die Ausg nge einer externen Signalquelle an Das Instrument oder Gerat wird dann ebenfalls ber die Lautsprecher des HP 137 verst rkt Herstellen der Anschl sse Achtung Um weder die Lautsprecher noch das externe Ger t zu besch digen sollten Sie die Lautst rke immer auf den Mindestwert stellen und alle Ger te ausschalten bevor Sie sie miteinander verbinden 1 Stellen Sie die Lautst rke aller Ger te auf den Mindestwert 2 Schalten Sie das HP 137 sowie das anzuschlie ende Ger t aus 3 Verbinden Sie das Ger t ber optionale Audiokabel mit dem HP 137 Achtung Wenn das externe Ger t mono ist m ssen Sie es mit der L Mono Buchse verbinden Schlie en Sie dann nichts an die R Buchse des HP 137 an Nach Herstellen der Anschl sse k nnen Sie die Ger te in der unten erw hnten Reihenfolge einschalten Wenn Sie diese Reihenfolge nicht einhalten k nnten Sie die Lautsprecher oder das externe Ger t besch digen Verst rken eines externen Ger tes mit dem HP 137 1 Schalten Sie die externe Signalquelle ein 2 Schalten Sie das HP 137 ein 3 Stellen Sie die Lautst rke ein Verwendung eines externen Verst rkers oder Aufnahme mit einem Audioger t Verbinden Sie eine Kopfh rerbuchse mit den Eing ngen AUX LINE IN
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5. MIDI Implementation Chart Version 1 00 Function Basic Default 1 1 1 16 A 1 16 Channel Changed Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Messages X OMNI ON OFF Altered dene dede dend dk SR Sdr Note 15 113 ARALAR Number True Voice i Note ON O Velocity Note OFF x Bn v 64 After Key s Touch Ch s Pitch Bend Data entry Volume Expression Hold 1 Sostenuto So Effect depth Reverb Effect3 depth Chorus RPN LSB MSB Control 66 Change u i 00000000 100 101 y O Prog O 0 3 5 7 O 0 127 Change True DELEITE TE EEE EES 0 3 5 7 Song Pos nn Song Sel ommon o Tune System Clock Real Time Commands All sound off Reset all controllers Aux Local Control Message All Notes OFF Active Sense Reset 1 These message can affect only MIDI notes Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO O Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO X No World Distributors Information When you need repair service call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office P O Box 244 El Horrieh Hetiopolos Cairo EGYPT TEL 02 4185531 REUNION Maison FO YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules MermanZL Chaudron BP79 97491 Ste Clotikle REUNION TEL 28 29 th SOUTH AFRICA That Other Music Shop
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7. That way you can also use your instrument for play ing harpsichord organ and pop jazz music Before using this instrument carefully read the sec tions on pages 2 and 4 They provide important infor mation concerning the proper operation of the HP 137 To get the most out of the HP 137 and to ensure many years of trouble free service we urge you to read through this Owner s Manual thoroughly To avoid confusion let s agree to use the word but ton for all keys on the front panel and only use key when referring to the HP 137 s keyboard Copyright 1999 ROLAND EUROPE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe s p a 3 m in n Owner s Manual Contents 1 Getting Ready 5 1 1 Connecting the power cord 5 1 2 About the pedals 5 1 3 Turning the power on and off 5 1 4 Adjusting the volume 5 1 5 Connecting headphones sold separately 6 1 6 Listening to the demo songs 6 2 Playing your own music 8 2 1 Selecting sounds 8 2 2 Adding Reverb 8 3 Convenient functions 10 3 1 Transposing same fingering different notes 10 3 2 Master Tuning 10 Impo
8. i dispositivi collegati 2 Accendete PHP 137 3 Regolate il volume Usare un amplificatore esterno o registrare la vostra musica su un registratore audio Collegate una delle prese cuffia agli ingressi AUX LINE IN di un amplificatore esterno etc Utilizzate un cavo opzionale stereo 1 4 jack 2x RCA jacks o 2 x 1 4 jacks mono in base al tipo di dispositivo esterno usato Nota questa operazione disattiva gli altoparlanti interni dell HP 137 Jacks de Entrada Input Puede utilizar cables de audio se venden por separado para conectar otro aparato productor de audio al HP 137 y escuchar el sonido a trav s de los altavoces del HP 137 Realizar las conexiones Nota Para evitar un mal funcionamiento y o da os en los altavoces baje siempre el volumen y desactive todos los aparatos antes de realizar cualquier conexi n 1 Baje el volumen de todos los equipos al m nimo 2 Desactive el HP 137 y los otros aparatos que conectar 3 Utilice cables de audio se venden por separado para conectar el otro aparato al HP 137 Nota Si el aparato que conecta es monoaural con ctelo en el jack L Mono En este caso no conecte nada en el jack R del HP 137 Cuando haya realizado las conexiones active los diferentes aparatos en el orden especificado a continuaci n Si activa los aparatos en un orden incorrecto puede provocar un mal funcionamiento y o da os en los altavoces u otros aparatos Escuchar el son
9. power 1 Turn the volume all the way down 1 2 About the pedals The HP 137 comes with two pedals that are built into RL b the supplied stand 2 Press the power switch to turn off the power Soft Pedal Damper Pedal 1 4 Adjusting the volume Soft pedal This pedal softens the sound Playing Use the volume knob to adjust the volume with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is not as strong as when played with the equivalent strength This is the same function as the left most MEK DE EE pedal on an acoustic piano Damper pedal Use this pedal when you want the Louder sound to linger on While the damper pedal is Softer ww depressed the sound from the keyboard continues to linger for an extended period even when you remove your fingers from the keys This is the same function as the right most pedal on an acoustic piano Note You can change the left pedal s function See page 12 Owner s Manual 1 5 Connecting headphones sold 1 6 Listening to the demo songs separately The HP 137 features eight internal piano songs you The HP 137 features two headphone jacks This may want to listen to before starting to play yourself allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously making it very useful for lessons and Playing stopping the demo songs when performing piano pieces for four hands Addi 1 Press and hold the volume button tionally this allows you to play without having to
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11. E E te er aR TE ppt a A 3 A 3 i E a al gaa HER RE i i HEE pater Pe e m A ees ER BR e CAUTION R SK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTR QUE NE PAS QUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all the instructions before using the product 2 Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or the like This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer This product either alone or in combina
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13. Note The Reverb will also be activated next time you power up the HP 137 Setting the Reverb level You can also set the volume of the Reverb effect to accommodate the sound your are using You may want to select a higher Reverb for the Pipe Organ sound to simulate the reverberations of a church than for the piano sound There are eight possible Reverb level settings At pow er on the HP 137 selects level 3 1 Press and hold the volume button 2 While still holding the volume button press a key between the C3 and the G3 to set the desired Reverb level a BEEN y Lowest Reverb level Highest Reverb level El 3 a gt amp e gt S Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact location of the keys you need to press HP 137 rr a paa wn x Owner s Manual 3 Convenient functions 3 1 Transposing same fingering 3 2 Master Tuning different notes You can play in a different key without changing the keys you are playing That way even songs originally written in a difficult key with many sharps or flats i e with many black keys can be played in a more convenient way This is especially useful when you are used to playing a given song in one key while someone else wants you to play it in another key just change the Transpose setting and you re there The transposition remains in effect until you change it or until yo
14. al enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws Note The data of the demo songs are not transmitted to the HP 137 s MIDI OUT put Profiles of the composers Naoki Nishi Born in 1958 in Hiroshima Japan Began working professionally at the age of 21 Has so far released 9 albums He has also taken part in numerous other albums His broad range of activities have included appearances at a number of jazz festi vals in Japan and other parts of the world In addition to his duties as an instructor at the Tokyo Conserva toire Shoubi he has provided his services as a demon strator for Roland since 1990 He is considered to be one of Japan s finest jazz pianist John Maul John Maul is a musician composer and arranger having graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London John s work encompasses studio recordings and live performances including work with top UK Jazz artists His writing credits include commercial music for BBC radio and television as well as scoring jazz and classical works Having been a product specialist for Roland U K John is now active ly involved in music software composing program ming for both Roland Japan and various music pub lishers Quite recently his Musical Picture Book a volume of original piano music encompassing all standards of musical ability which included the piano and orchestral accompaniment data in SMF format was published and printed HP 137 m e rr n TI
15. asing a Roland HP 137 Digital Piano The HP 137 is the new entry level model of Roland s HP series Digital Pianos As such it comes with all the benefits a weighted Hammer Action keyboard vibrant sounds and a number of useful functions Authentic piano performances High quality concert grand piano sounds and a key board that s a true pleasure to play assure an even more realistic piano playing experience Thanks to its Hammer Action keyboard the HP 137 faithfully reproduces the feel of an acoustic piano with minute control over the sound Captures the brilliant resonance The sound of a grand piano has a brilliant timbre because the sound of a grand piano contains a greater amount of high frequency components The HP 137 reproduces this characteristic of the grand piano Extended high frequency response One of the features of an acoustic piano is that for the strings of the highest 1 1 2 octaves there is no damper to restrict the vibration of the strings irre spective of whether or not the damper pedal is used Since this also allows these strings to vibrate sympa thetically with other strings they can sometimes be heard sounding independently from the low and mid dle register strings The HP 137 faithfully simulates these characteristics of the acoustic piano being a digital instrument the HP 137 contains no strings Four Tones for a wide variety of musical genres The HP 137 comes with four sounds called Tones
16. cables audio vendus s par ment pour brancher un autre appareil audio PHP 137 et l couter via les enceintes de PHP 137 R alisation des connexions Remarque Pour viter tout dysfonctionnement et ou dommage aux enceintes et aux autres appareils r glez toujours le volume au minimum et coupez Valimentation de tous les appareils avant d effectuer des connexions 1 R glez le volume de tous les appareils concern s au minimum 2 Coupez l alimentation de HP 137 et de l appareil brancher 3 Utilisez des cables audio vendus s par ment pour brancher l appareil externe a HP 137 Remarque Si vous branchez un appareil mono utilisez Ventrde L Mono Dans ce cas la prise R de PHP 137 doit rester inutilisce Une fois les connexions tablies mettez les divers appareils sous tension selon l ordre indiqu plus bas Si vous ne respectez pas cette sequence vous fisquez de cr er des dysfonctionnements et d endommager les enceintes et les autres appareils Ecouter le son d un appareil audio via les enceintes de l HP 137 1 Mettez le mat riel branch sous tension 2 Mettez HP 137 sous tension 3 R glez le volume Utilisation d un ampli externe ou enregistrement sur un appareil audio Reliez une des prises pour casque aux entr es AUX LINE IN d un amplificateur externe ou autre Il vous faut cet effet un c ble special en Y disponible en option jack 1 4 stereo gt 2x fiches RCA Cinch ou 2 x jacks 1 4
17. des externen Verst rkers usw Hierf r brauchen Sie ein optionales Kabel Stereo 1 4 Klinke gt 2x RCA Stecker oder 2 x 1 4 Mono Klinke je nach dem Anschlu typ des externen Ger tes Achtung Dabei werden die Lautsprecher des HP 137 ausgeschaltet Input Output R L Line Out HP 137 L Mono Stereo Input R L Line in Aux In Roland HP 137 Digital Piano Prese Input Potete usare cavi audio opzionali per collegare un dispositivo audio al HP 137 ed ascoltare il suono attraverso gli altoparlanti dell HP 137 Effettuare i Collegamenti Nota Per prevenire malfunzionamenti e o danni agli speaker o altri dispositivi abbassate completamente il volume e spegnete tutti i dispositivi prima di effettuare qualsiasi collegamento 1 Abbassate completamente il volume su tutti i dispositivi 2 Spegnete PHP 137 e tutti gli altri dispositivi che devono essere collegati 3 Usate cavi audio opzionali per collegare gli altri dispositivi al HP 137 Note Se il dispositivo che state collegando mono collegatelo all ingresso L Mono In questo caso non collegate niente all ingresso R dell HP 137 Una volta che il collegamento stato effettuato accendete tutti i dispositivi collegati nell ordine specificato di seguito Accendendo i dispositivi nell ordine sbagliato potrebbe causare danni alle apparecchiature Ascoltare il suono di un dispositivo audio attraverso gli speakers dell HP 137 1 Accendete
18. ed on the keyboard and other data such as that generated when a pedal is depressed is sent out from here to external MIDI devices Making the connections Note 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 1 Turn the volume down completely on all equip ment 2 Turn off the HP 137 and any other devices to be connected 3 Use MIDI cable sold separately to connect the external MIDI device to the MIDI connector on the HP 137 Take a look at the connection examples below 4 You should also make the settings below as needed For details on making MIDI related settings for the HP 137 refer to Cautions when connecting an exter nal MIDI device 5 Turn on the power to all equipment 6 Adjust the volume Connecting to a sequencer Roland MT series nent on h ogo Note The MT 80s has no MIDI Out connector Connecting to a MIDI sound module Sound module oo Cautions when connecting an external MIDI device Here we will explain the Local On Off and Omni On Off settings that you need to be aware of when connecting the HP 137 to an external MIDI device Disconnecting the HP 137 s keyboard and internal sound generator Local On Off When the HP 137 is connected to a MIDI seguencer or the like set it to Local Off As shown in the dia gram the data that is produced wh
19. ed to the keyboard Eao Hamidon Tone selection Fr ALLA Key Touch Demo songs Key Transpose Reverb effect mm gt gt Light Medium Heavy A DIESES SEES 6 Specifications Master Tune MIDI channel 145673 300110141516 f Q Left pedals Soft A Left pedal Sostenuto me Omni off fp Omni on KEYBOARD 88 keys hammer action SOUND SOURCE Max polyphony 64 voices 4 Tones Stereo Piano E Piano Harpsichord Pipe Organ PANEL CONTROL Volume control under left endblock FUNCTIONS via keyboard Master Tuning 415 3Hz 466 2Hz 0 1Hz steps Key Transpose 6 5 semitones Reverb on off 8 levels Key Touch Light Medium Heavy PEDALS Right pedal Damper Left pedal Soft Sostenuto selectable OTHERS Output power 15W rms x 2 Speakers 16cm x 2 Connectors Pedal connector headphone jack x 2 stereo MIDI In amp MIDI Out connectors POWER CONSUMPTION 60W 117V 45W 230V 240V DIMENSIONS Piano 1380 W x 440 D x 175 H mm Stand 1390 W x 390 D x 645 H mm Total 1390 W x 440 D x 820 H mm WEIGHT Piano 36 kg Stand 12 0 kg Total 48 kg SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Owner s Manual power cable FINISH ROLAND Rosewood Note In the interest of product improvement the specifi cations and or appearance of this instrument are subject to change without prior notice 16 HP 137 DIGITAL PIANO Date October 1999 Model HP 137
20. en you play the keyboard will reach the sound generator by two routes 1 and 2 causing each note to be played in duplicate To prevent this select the Local Off setting to cut route 1 1 Local On Sequencer m Ar Each note played is sounded twice 13 m e wn T Owner s Manual When Local is on Sound is emitted When Local is off No sound produced Local Off Note Be aware that if you set your instrument to Local Off when no external MIDI device is connected there will be no sound Note Local On is set when the power is switched on 1 Press and hold the volume button 2 While still holding the volume button press the highest B key second from the right to set Local to off ET ow m y Local off Local on Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact location of the keys you need to press If the HP 137 is connected to a Roland MT series except MT 80S it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting When the power is turned on the MT will transmit a Local Off message If you first switch on the HP 137 and then the MT the HP 137 will auto matically be set to Local Off 3 Repeat this procedure with the highest note to switch the Local function back on again Receiving on all MIDI channels Omni MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels numbered 1 16 The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI chan
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22. ff and back on again Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact location of the keys you need to press HP 137 4 Connecting to MIDI devices Read this chapter if you wish to connect the HP 137 to an external MIDI devices If the HP 137 is connected to a MIDI sequencer such as one from the MT series you can record your play ing or have the external module synthesizer etc reproduce the notes you play on the HP 137 s key board When the HP 137 is connected to an MT series sequencer the rich variety of sounds built into the MT can be played from the keyboard of the HP 137 About MIDI MIDI short for Musical Instrument Digital Inter face was developed as a standard for the exchange of performance data between electronic instruments and computers The HP 137 is equipped with MIDI connectors to allow such exchange of performance data with exter nal equipment and devices About the MIDI connectors MIDI In connector Use a MIDI cable sold sepa rately to connect from here to the MIDI Out connec tor on the external MIDI device MIDI messages sent from connected external equip ment will be received here As a result the HP 137 will produce sound change tones or perform other oper ations MIDI Out connector Use a MIDI cable sold sepa rately to connect from here to the MIDI In connector on the external MIDI device Performance data detail ing what has been play
23. he pitch will continue falling Each time you press the D4 key the pitch will rise by 0 1 Hz If you continue holding the key the pitch will continue rising Returning to 440Hz While holding down the volume button press the C 4 key on the keyboard ctrtt hh y 5 Press to return to 440Hz The reference pitch will be set to 440 0 Hz This is the most commonly used setting Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact location of the keys you need to press Setting the reference pitch to 442Hz straight away While holding down the volume button press the D 4 key on the keyboard This is the black key to the right of the one shown in the above illustration Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact location of the keys you need to press The standard pitch will be set to 442Hz This setting is often used for concert pianos The A4 Middle A key will sound at 442Hz HP 137 3 3 Setting the key touch Your HP 137 also provides a function that allows you to adapt it to your playing style or to ensure that even your children can play loud notes The are three Key Touch levels 1 Press and hold the volume button 2 While still holding the volume button press one of the keys labeled Key Touch to select the desired lev el Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact l
24. her audio producing device to the HP 137 and hear its sound through the speakers of the HP 137 Making the connections Note 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 L Turn the volume down completely on all equipment 2 Turn off the HP 137 and any other devices to be connected 3 Use audio cables sold separately to connect the other device to the HP 137 Note If the device you are connecting is monaural connect it to the L Mono jack In this case connect nothing to the R jack of the HP 137 Once the connections have been completed turn on power to your various devices in the order specified below By turning on devices in the wrong order you risk causing malfunction and or damage to speakers and other devices Listening to the sound of an audio device through the speakers of HP 137 1 Turn on the power to the connected equipment 2 Turn on the power to the HP 137 3 Adjust the volume Using an external amplifier or recording your music with an audio device Connect one of the headphone sockets to the inputs AUX LINE IN of an external amplifier etc This requires the use of an optional breakout cable stereo 1 4 jack gt 2x RCA jacks or 2 x 1 4 mono jacks depending on the input types of the external device Note this switches off the HP 137 s speakers Prises Input Utilisez des
25. ido de un aparato de audio a trav s de los altavoces del HP 137 1 Active los equipos conectados 2 Active el HP 137 3 Ajuste el volumen Utilizar un amplificador externo o grabar la m sica con un aparato de audio Conecte qualquiera de los dos jacks de auricolares a las entradas AUX LINE IN de un amplificador etc Utilice cables de audio se venden por separado stereo 1 4 jack 2x RCA jacks o 2 x 1 4 jacks mono Nota Cuando se conecta el cable en el jack de auricolares se desactivan los altavoces del HP 137 ADDENDUM Input connectors Verbind deze aansluitingen d m v audiokabels met de uitgangen van een externe signaalbron Het instrument of apparaat in kwestie wordt dan eveneens via de luidsprekers van de HP 137 versterkt Aansluitingen Opgelet Om noch de luidsprekers noch het externe apparaat te beschadigen moet u het volume eerst op de minimumwaarde zetten en alle apparaten uitschakelen voordat u ze op elkaar aansluit 1 Zet het volume van alle betrokken apparaten op de minimumwaarde 2 Schakel de HP 137 en het aan te sluiten apparaat uit 3 Gebruik een optionele audiokabel om de HP 137 met het andere apparaat te verbinden Opgelet Als het externe apparaat mono is moet u het op de L Mono connector aansluiten Sluit dan echter niets aan op de R connector van de HP 137 Zodra alle apparaten op elkaar zijn aangesloten kunt u ze in onderstaande volgorde inschakelen Als u deze vo
26. lgorde niet hanteert kunt u de luidsprekers of het externe apparaat beschadigen Extern apparaat versterken via de HP 137 1 Schakel de externe signaalbron in 2 Schakel de HP 137 in 3 Regel het volume Gebruik van een externe versterker of opnemen met een audio apparaat Verbind n van de hoofdtelefoonaansluitingen met de ingangen AUX LINE IN van de externe versterker e d Hiervoor hebt u een optionele kabel nodig stereo 1 4 jack 2x RCA connectors of 2 x 1 4 mono jacks naar gelang het ingangstype van het externe apparaat Opgelet De luidsprekers van de HP 137 worden dan uitgeschakeld Input Output R L Line Out Input HP 137 0 Output HP 137 Input R L Line In Aux In For E C Countrles This product complies with EC directives Questo prodotto conforme alle seguenti direttive CEE LOW VOLTAGE 73 23 BASSA TENSIONE 73 23 EMC 89 336 EMC 89 336 Dieses instrument entspricht folgenden EG Verordnungen Dit instrument beantwoordt aan de volgende EG richtlijnen NIEDRIGE SPANNUNG 73 23 LAGE SPANNING 73 23 EMC 89 336 EMC 89 336 Cet instrument est conforme aux directives CE suivantes Este producto cumple con las siguientes directrices de la CE BASSE TENSION 73 23 BAJO VOLTAJE 73 23 EMC 89 336 EMC 89 336 For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply
27. nel as the HP 137 otherwise no sound will be produced When set to Omni On the HP 137 receives on all MIDI channels so that you do not need to set a spe cific one This may be practical for playing back sequences containing piano music on different chan nels for the left and right hands It should not be used however for playing back commercial Standard MIDI Files as that will cause the HP 137 to produce so many notes that you hardly recognize the piece in question Omni Off is automatically set when the power is switched on 1 Press and hold the volume button 2 While still holding the volume button press the highest A key fourth from the right to set Omni to on Perf y Omni off Omni on Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact location of the keys you need to press 3 Repeat this procedure with the highest G key to switch the Omni function back off again 14 4 1 Setting the MIDI channel MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels numbered 1 16 The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI channel otherwise no sound will be pro duced In a setup where you wish to play the HP 137 and also have another MIDI equipped instrument or sound module play the same notes you must set the channel used for reception on your external device to the same channel that the HP 137 uses for transmission If you use another MIDI keyboard as a master instru men
28. ocation of the keys you need to press Note Though Light may be a good settings for begin ners they should also try to get used to playing with the Medium setting Light little strength is required to play at high vol umes Medium the keyboard reacts normally similar to an acoustic piano Heavy choose this only if you usually strike with too much force and therefore play very bright loud notes This is also a good setting for practising purposes Note At power on the HP 137 selects the Medium set ting 11 HSITONG Owner s Manual 3 4 Selecting the function of the 12 left pedal Grand pianos and upmarket models of the Roland HP series have three pedals instead of two This means that in addition to the Damper and Soft pedals mentioned on page 5 there is also a Sostenuto pedal On the HP 137 you can assign this function to the left pedal which means that the Soft function is no longer available Sostenuto pedal If you select this function the left pedal allows you to sustain the notes you played at the time when you pressed the pedal Subsequently played notes however will not be held 1 Press and hold the volume button 2 While still holding the volume button press the D7 key to select the Sostenuto function ctr ttt y Soft Sostenuto gt O 3 To once again select the Soft function Either hold the volume button and press the C7 key Or switch the HP 137 o
29. rtant notes 3 3 Setting the key touch 1 3 4 Selecting the function of the left pedal 12 4 Connecting to MIDI devices 13 4 1 Setting the MIDI channel 15 5 Appendix 0020000215 5 1 Troubleshooting 15 5 1 Functions assigned to the keyboard 16 6 Specifications 16 HP 137 1 Getting Ready Note To prevent malfunction and or damage t speakers 1 3 Turning the power on and off or other devices always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections Your HP 137 is fitted with an amplifier and speakers so that you do not need additional devices 1 Turn the volume all the way down The volume control is located to the left and below a m 1 1 Connecting the power cord the keyboard Turn it to the right to decrease the vol z Connect the supplied power cord to a wall outlet ume a ER un EEE z m m 2 Press the power switch to turn on the power The power switch is located below the left side of the keyboard Note Strong tension applied to the cord may cause it to be Note Your HP 137 is equipped with a protection circuit damaged or broken Be careful not to pull the cord acci A brief interval a few seconds after power up is required dentally or to apply strong pressure to it before it will operate normally Turning off the
30. ructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel For the USA This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug one blade wider than the other This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug For Polarized Line Plug For Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATENTION POUR VITER Les CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND For the U K IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE 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 Copyright 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION Roland HP 137 HP 3 Roland Digital Piano Owner s Manual Thank you for purch
31. t and want the HP 137 to play these notes you need to set the channel used for reception on the HP 137 to the same channel that the master keyboard is transmitting on If you want to use the HP 137 as tone generator for an external sequencer select the MIDI channel assigned to the track who s data the HP 137 should play back Note When the HP 137 is turned on Channel 1 is selected 1 Press and hold the volume button 5 Appendix 5 1 Troubleshooting If you are encountering problems with the HP 137 please read the section below before assuming that there is a malfunction The piano cannot be switched on Is the power cord properly connected p 5 No sound is produced Is the volume knob set to the minimum position p 5 Are headphones connected p 6 Is Local On Off set to Off p 13 The pitch of the keyboard sounds incorrect Is the Master Tuning setting correct p 10 Is the Transpose setting correct p 10 Bass notes sound wrong buzzing or vibration occurs If you can t hear the problem in the headphones When playing at high volumes resonance may occur in the piano itself or in objects near the piano At times other objects in the room such as fluorescent lights or glass doors could start vibrating This becomes more noticeable when sounding the lower frequencies at high volume To minimize such unwanted resonance please observe the following Locate the instrument at least 10 15 cm a
32. tion with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers or other products that produce heat The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product gt a o N 8 The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 9 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 10 The product should be serviced by qualified service personne when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled onto the product or C The product has been exposed to rain or D The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 11 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance inst
33. u switch off the HP 137 Ex Playing in C and sounding in E 1 Press and hold the volume button 2 While still holding the volume button use the C2 B2 notes to select the key For our example press the second E from the left EE R y en Gray higher White lower Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact keys to press 3 To return to the previous condition hold down the volume button while pressing the C2 key Note The transposition only applies to the notes you play on the HP 137 s keyboard It does not apply to note mes sages received via the MIDI IN connector In situations such as when playing in ensemble with other instruments you can adjust the HP 137 s refer ence pitch to that of another instrument Middle A A4 is generally used for tuning instru ments When playing in ensemble with other instru ments tune each instrument to the same reference pitch 440Hz is the power on default for the reference pitch Lowering raising the reference pitch 1 Press and hold the volume button 2 While still holding the volume button press the C4 note to lower the reference pitch or the D4 note to raise it Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact location of the keys you need to press Each time you press the C4 key the pitch will fall by 0 1 Hz If you continue holding the key t
34. way from the walls HP 137 2 While still holding the volume button press the key corresponding to the desired MIDI channel between the C5 and the D 6 Select the desired MIDI channel The MIDI transmit and receive channel will switch to the number that corresponds to the note you pressed Note Refer to Functions assigned to the keyboard on page 16 for the exact location of the keys you need to press Reduce the volume Increase the distance from the object that is resonat ing If you can hear the problem in the headphones there may be another reason Please contact your dealer in the upper range the sound changes abruptly beyond a certain key On an acoustic piano notes in the upper one and a half octaves of the keyboard continue to sound until they decay naturally regardless of the damper pedal There is a difference in the timbre as well Roland pianos faithfully simulate such characteristics of the acoustic piano On the HP 137 the range that is unaf fected by the damper pedal will change depending on the Key Transpose setting When the HP 137 is connected to an external device No sound is produced Is the power to all equipment turned on Are the connections between HP 137 and the MIDI sequencer or the other external devices correct p 13 Is the MIDI channel setting correct p 15 Is the Omni On Off setting correct p 14 15 HSI19N13 Owner s Manual 5 1 Functions assign
35. 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 circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 CLASS B NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications CLASS B AVIS Cet appareil num rique ne d passe pas l
36. worry about bothering others around you even at night 1 e 2 While still holding the volume button press one of the keys labeled Demo Song to select the corre sponding demo song and to start playback of that song Tot key Teach far Song Hara Pipe Eneo curd Organ ugu Slam Fiy 5 2 gt 4 8 6 7 1 Turn the volume all the way down 2 Connect the headphones to either of the head phone jacks 3 Adjust the volume By connecting headphones to the HP 137 you switch off its speakers which is ideal for playing or practising without disturbing others The demo songs will play back consecutively starting with the song you selected When the last song has been played playback will return to the first song and Note Be sure to use stereo headphones resume 3 To stop demo song playback press the volume but ton and release it The demo song playback will stop About the demo songs a i J Maul 21991 1999 Roland UK 2 Bagatelle F r Elise W00 59 Lv Beethoven 1994 Roland Corporation 3 AMaiden s Prayer 4 No 4 La Styrienne from 25 Etudes F Burgm ller 1992 Roland Corporation 5 from Cantata BWV 147 1 5 Bach Naoki Nishi 1993 Roland Corporation 6 Etude No 3 in E Major Chanson de l adieu F Chopin 1992 Roland Corporation 7 Fly Free Maul 01991 1999 Roland UK Note All rights reserved Unauthorized use of this materi al for purposes other than private person
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