Roland HP-7/3 owner manual Disabling Everything Except Piano Play Panel Lock

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Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings

■Setting the tuning curve

(Stretch Tuning)

A piano is generally tuned to a pitch with a lower bass range and a higher treble range than equal temperament. This special tuning method for pianos is called “Stretch Tuning.”

If you press the [Harpsichord] button in step 2 of “Making Detailed Settings (Function)” (p. 33), a display like the following will appear.

fig.disp-On

Values

 

OFF

This is the standard tuning curve. This is the right

 

choice when using Dual performance (p. 16), or

 

when playing in ensemble with other instruments.

On

This tuning curve expands the bass and treble

 

ends somewhat. It is suitable for performances

 

such as piano solos. This setting is in effect when

 

you turn on the power.

Power-up default setting On

→This effect works only with the piano tones.

■Applying the damper pedal to

the left-hand keyboard area

When you are using Split performance (p. 17), you can apply the damper pedal effect to the sound played by the left-hand keyboard range.

If you press the [Organ] button in step 2 of “Making Detailed Settings (Function)” (p. 33), a display like the following will appear.

fig.disp-Off

Values

 

On

The damper pedal effect will be applied to the

 

sound of the left and right hand keyboard area.

OFF

The damper pedal effect will not be applied to the

 

sound of the left-hand keyboard area.

Power-up default setting OFF

Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock)

The “Panel Lock” function locks the HP-7/3 in a state where only piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even if children press the buttons accidentally.

In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can be played.

1.Turn the volume to the minimum, and press the [Power] switch to turn off the power.

2.Hold down the [Piano] button, and press the [Power] switch to turn on the power.

Then, continue to hold down these two buttons for a few seconds.

The following display will appear.

fig.disp—-

All buttons are disabled.

Adjust the volume.

When you play the keyboard, the grand piano sound will be heard.

To defeat the Panel Lock function, turn the volume down to the minimum, and turn on the power once again.

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Contents Piano songs built-in Main FeaturesAdjustable music stand HP-7 Pursuing the playing feel of a grand pianoPage Important Safety Instructions Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit Additional Precautions Power SupplyPlacement MaintenanceContents Piano Customize Panel DescriptionsFront Panel RecorderHP-7 HP-3 Rear PanelBefore You Start Playing Opening/Closing the Lid Connecting HeadphonesAbout the Pedals Turning the Power On and OffAdjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance Choosing the song to play back Listening to Built-in SongsSelecting a song and playing it Stopping the playbackEnding the game Playing the Note-guessing GamePlaying back Press the Game buttonSelecting variation tones PerformancePerforming with a Variety of Sounds Selecting a tone groupPress the + or button to change the value Playing Two Sounds Together Dual PerformanceHold down the Transpose button, and press the Split button Press the Tone button Press the Split buttonChanging tone played by the left hand Changing tone played by the right handSounding the metronome Using Metronome and RhythmChanging the keyboard’s split point Sounding the metronomeStopping the metronome Changing the metronome and rhythm volumeChanging the beat of metronome Hold down the Rhythm/Beat button, and press the + or ButtonChanging the rhythm Playing rhythmPlaying rhythm Changing the beat of rhythmChanging the amount of effect applied Applying Effects to the SoundAdding reverberation to the sound Reverb Adding richness to the sound ChorusFig.panel2-6 Transposing the Key of the Keyboard TransposePress the Key Touch button Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Key TouchIndicator Settings Press the Hammer button Indicator SettingHammer Button Lid ButtonAdding a count-in to match the timing Count-In Changing the TempoPlaying back a song Playing Each Hand SeparatelySelecting the part that you yourself will play Press the 1 or 2 buttonIf you see the following Recording Your PerformanceRecording a New Song Selecting the tone and rhythm for recording Recording Along with the RhythmSelecting the track to record Recording Along with a Song1 6, 8 4, 7 Selecting the song to recordFig.panel4-4 Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand SeparatelyHold down the Song/Tempo button and press the Rec button Erasing Recorded PerformancesErasing a performance from the specified track Erasing a songChanging the Damper Pedal’s Resonance Changing Various SettingsMaking Detailed Settings Function Tonic Tuning to other instruments’ Pitches Master TuningChanging the temperament Applying the damper pedal to Left-hand keyboard area Setting the tuning curve Stretch TuningDisabling Everything Except Piano Play Panel Lock Connection examples Connecting External DevicesConnecting to a Computer Connecting to Audio EquipmentWhat’s MIDI? Connecting Midi DevicesSetting various functions Transmitting a performance You recorded Midi send channel settingsSwitching Local Control on Off Value Power-up default settingCase Cause/Remedy TroubleshootingDisplay Meaning Error Messages/Other MessagesSplit Off Split On Tone ListSong Song Name Composer Copyright Built-in Song ListFarewell to the Piano Beethoven Beat Rhythm Rhythm Name Rhythm ListHold down the button and press the or + button Easy Operation ListMidi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Midi IndexMemo Africa InformationAvis Contents Name Qty

HP-7/3 specifications

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