Roland HP-1 owner manual

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Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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• Do not open or perform any internal modifica- tions on the unit.

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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides spe- cific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Ser-

vice Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sun- light in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

Humid; or are

Exposed to rain; or are

Dusty; or are

Subject to high levels of vibration.

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Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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The instrument should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the unit.

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

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 at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power- cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can dam- age the cord, producing severed elements and

short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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This unit, either alone or in combination 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 immediately stop using the unit, and con- sult an audiologist.

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Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable mate- rial, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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Contents Captures the brilliant resonance Authentic piano performancesEight Tones for a wide variety of musical genres Extended high-frequency responsePage English Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Additional PrecautionsContents Rear panel Panel2descriptions. Panel descriptionsFront panel About the adjuster Connecting the power cordSetting up the music stand Main operationsTurning off the power Turning the power on and offAdjusting the volume Turn the volume all the way downPlaying/stopping the demo songs Listening to the demo songsSelecting sounds Playing one sound at a timePlaying two sounds at a time Dual Repeat the above to switch the Reverb back off or on again Switching the Reverb effect on and offSetting the Reverb level Adding ReverbTransposing same fingering, different notes About the Function modeConvenient4. Convenientfuncti sfunctions Ex. Playing in C and sounding in ESounding the A4 note Master TuningSetting the reference pitch to 442Hz straight away Lowering/ raising the reference pitchTonic Initial setting Equal temperamentChanging the temperament Selecting the tuning curve Stretch Tuning Setting the key touchTo once again select the Soft function Changing the damper pedal’s resonanceSelecting the function of the left pedal Connection examples Connecting to Midi devicesSelecting the Midi transmit channel Perform on the HP-1 to play a Midi sound generatorSwitching Local Control on and off Connection examples Connecting audio equipmentConnecting to a computer Appendix7. Appendix TroubleshootingWhen the HP-1 is connected to an external device Specifications