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No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. HP-137 Roland HP 137 Roland Digital Piano Owner's Manual Thank you for purchasing 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 keyboard 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, irrespective of whether or not the damper pedal is used. Since this also allows these strings to vibrate sympathetically 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”). That way, you can also use your instrument for playing harpsichord, organ, and pop/jazz music. Before using this instrument, carefully read the sections on pages 2 and 4. They provide important information 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 “button” for all keys on the front panel, and only use “key” when referring to the HP-137’s keyboard. Copyright © 1999 ROLAND EUROPE. Ail rights reserved. No pari of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe s.p.a. 3 Owner's Manual r . 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 ........... S 1.4 Adjusting the volume ..................... 5 1.5 Connecting headphones (sold separately) —. fi 1.6 Listening to the demo songs ............. fi 2. Playing your own music ....... . . .8 2.1 Selecting sounds ......................... R 2.2 Adding Reverb .......................... 8 3. Convenient functions ........... . .10 3.1 Transposing (same fingering, different notes) .. in 3.2 Master Tuning ........................... 10 3.3 Setting the key touch ........................11 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.......................15 5.1 Troubleshooting ............................15 5.1 Functions assigned to the keyboard .............16 6. Specifications ...................16 In addition to the items listed under “USING TIIH UNIT SAFELY" on page 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply ■ Do not use this unit un the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an elec-tric motor or variable lighting system). * Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices. Placement ■ Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may inducc hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference. ■ This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this instrument in the vicinity of such receivers. * Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it Lo Lemperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the * To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture. Maintenance ■ For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry doth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, nun-abra.sivc detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. ■ Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation. Additional Preca...