Roland HP-2 Connecting External Devices, Connecting to a Computer, Connecting to Audio Equipment

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Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices

Connecting to Audio Equipment

You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the HP-2 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device.

When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug (sold separately).

❍Use the following procedure when turning on the power.

1.Turn on the power of the connected device.

2.Turn on the power of the HP-2.

3.Adjust the volume of each device.

Turning off the power

Connection Examples

*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.

Playing the sound of the HP-2 through the speakers of an audio system/Recording the performance of the HP-2 on a recording device

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Input R/L

(Line In, Aux In)

HP-2

1.Set the volume of the HP-2 and of the connected devices to the minimum position.

2.Turn off the power to the HP-2.

3.Turn off the connected equipment.

Connecting to a Computer

You can use a USB MIDI interface cable (sold separately) to connect the HP-2 to your computer.

If the HP-2 is connected to a computer in which sequencer software such as Roland’s “Visual MT” is installed, a song you’ve recorded on the HP-2 can be saved on your computer.

❍Use the following procedure when turning on the power.

1.Turn on the power of the HP-2.

2.Turn on the power of the connected device.

3.Adjust the volume of each device.

When Recording HP-2 Performances on a Recording Device

4.Start recording with the connected device.

5.Perform on the HP-2.

6.When the performance ends, stop recording on the connected equipment.

Playing the sound of an audio device through the speakers of the HP-2

fig.audio2.e

Output R/L

(Line Out, Aux Out)

Connection Examples

*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.

*In order to make connections to your computer, you must install “MIDI driver” software on your computer. For details, refer to the owner’s manual for your MIDI interface.

Use a USB MIDI interface cable to connect the USB connector of your computer to the MIDI connectors of

the HP-2.

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USB Connector of your Computer

UM-1 etc.

Computer

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

HP-2

HP-2

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Contents Piano Songs Built-In Main FeaturesPursuing the Playing Feel of a Grand Piano For the U.K Important Safety InstructionsProtect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Additional PrecautionsContents Front Panel Panel DescriptionsRear Panel 10 11 13 14 15 16Setting Up the Music Stand Connect the Power Cord Opening/Closing the LidConnecting Headphones Before You Start PlayingAbout the Pedals Turning the Power On and OffAdjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance Selecting a Song and Playing It Listening to Internal SongsStopping the playback Choosing the song to play backPerforming with a Variety of Sounds PerformanceSelecting a tone group Selecting variation tonesPlaying Two Sounds Together Dual Play Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play Dual BalanceHold down the Transpose button and press the Split button Press the + or button to change the valuePress the Split button When using Dual play, press the Split buttonChanging tone played by the left hand Changing tone played by the right hand1, 5 Using MetronomeChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Sounding the MetronomeChanging the Metronome Sound Changing the Metronome VolumeChanging the beat of metronome Stopping the metronomeAdding Reverberation to the Sound Reverb Applying Effects to the SoundChanging the Amount of Effect Applied Changing the depth of the reverb effectFig.panel2-6 Transposing the Key of the Keyboard TransposeIndicator Settings Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Key TouchPress the Key Touch button RedIndication of the tempo during song playback Changing the TempoAdding a Count-in to Match the Timing Count-In Selecting the part that you yourself will play Playing Each Hand SeparatelyPress the 1 or 2 button Playing back a songIf you see the following Recording Your PerformanceRecording a New Song 8 4 Recording Along with a SongSelecting the song to record Selecting the track to recordAs necessary, turn on the metronome p Press the Rec button Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand SeparatelyErasing a Song Erasing Recorded PerformancesErasing a Performance from the Specified Track Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance Changing Various SettingsMaking Detailed Settings Function Tonic Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuningChanging the Temperament Disabling Everything Except Piano Play Panel Lock Setting the Tuning Curve Stretch TuningApplying the Damper Pedal to Left-hand Keyboard Area Connecting to a Computer Connecting External DevicesConnecting to Audio Equipment Turning off the powerSetting various functions Connecting Midi DevicesWhat’s MIDI? Perform on the HP-2 to play a Midi sound generatorSwitching Local Control on Off Midi Send Channel SettingsValue Power-up default setting Transmitting a Performance You RecordedCase Cause/Remedy TroubleshootingDisplay Meaning Error Messages/Other MessagesChord Tone ListHarpsi Song Song Name Composer Copyright Internal Song ListFarewell to the Piano Beethoven Press the button, and press the or + button Easy Operation ListHold down the button and press the or + button Hold down the Split or Transpose button and press the keyMidi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Midi IndexMemo Africa InformationFor Canada For EU CountriesFor the USA Contents Name Qty