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Roland Digital Piano
Owner’s Manual
USING THE UNIT SAFELY...............................................................4
IMPORTANT NOTES ......................................................................6
Main Features of the HP 237R......................................................7
Button Descriptions ......................................................................8
Getting Started...........................................................................10
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the DO NOT OPEN product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER (O
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert The sym
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101a • The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti- lation. .......................................................................................................... 102b • Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. .......................................................................................................... 104 • Try to prevent
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IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 3, 4 and 5, please read and observe the following: Power Supply Maintenance 301 401b • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any • To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is device that will generate line noise (such as an electric slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an motor
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Main Features of the HP 237R Authentic piano performances High-quality concert grand piano tones, combined with the Progressive Hammer Action keyboard, which provides more realistic piano touch, with a heavier feel in the low end and a lighter feel in the upper notes, let you enjoy truly authentic piano performances. • Captures the brilliant resonance The sound of a grand piano has a more brilliant timbre than that of an upright piano. This is because the sound of a grand pia
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Button Descriptions Button, switch and knob names are enclosed in square brackets ( [ ] ). fig.2-01 Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Min Volume Max Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1 Piano 2 chord phone Organ Strings Tone 234 5 Power 1 1 [Power] Switch Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 11). 2 [Volume] Slider Adjusts the overall volume (p. 11). 3 [Reverb] Button Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 18). 4 [Chorus] Button Adds the Chorus Effect to the s
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Button Descriptions f Tempo Beat 40 60 80 96 120 168 208 0236 4 Sound On/Off Play Rec Demo Song Metronome 6 789101112 6 Metronome [Tempo] Slider This adjusts the tempo of the metronome (p. 21). 7 Metronome [Beat] Slider Used to select the time of the metronome (p. 21). 8 Metronome [Sound] Button This is used to change the metronome sound (p. 21). This button is also used in setting the Split function (p. 17). 9 Metronome [On/Off] Button Activates the built-in metronom
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Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord About the Pedals fig.3-04.e 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. Connect the supplied power cable to the Soft Pedal Damper Pedal Sostenuto Pedal AC Inlet on the rear panel of the HP 237R. 2. Connect the power cable to an AC outlet. Soft Pedal fig.3-01 This pedal softens the sound. AC In Playing with the
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Getting Started Turning the Power On and Adjusting the Volume Off Use the [Volume] slider to adjust the overall volume. fig.3-08 Min Volume Max NOTE Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Setting the Music Stand Turning on the power Insert the music stand into the two holes as shown in the 1. Before you switch o
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Getting Started Connecting Headphones The HP 237R features two headphone jacks. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night. fig.3-09 1. Turn the volume all the way down by using the [Volume] slider. 2. Plug the headphones into the Phones jack on the lower-left panel of the
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Listening to the Demo Songs The HP 237R features thirty two internal piano songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.4-01 Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Tempo Beat Min Volume Max Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1 Piano 2 chord phone Organ Strings 40 60 80 96 120 168 208 0236 4 Sound On/Off Play Rec Demo Song Tone Metronome 2 1, 3 1. Press the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, and confirm that the indicator has lit. The [Play] button’s indicator starts blinking. fig.4-02.e Demo Song Dem
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Listening to the Demo Songs It is not possible to change the tempo of a demo song. NOTE If you press the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button while the metronome is sounding NOTE (p. 20), the metronome will stop sounding. It is not possible to sound the metronome while a demo song is playing. Selecting a Song for Playback Here’s how you can select and play a desired demo song. While holding down the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, and press the Tone button that corresponds to the demo song you wish to
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Listening to the Demo Songs List of Demo Songs No. Title Composer Copyright 1-1 Intro J. Maul © 1991, 1999 Roland UK 1-2 Je Te Veux E. Satie © 1997 Roland Corporation 1-3 Golliwog’s Cakewalk C. Debussy © 1996 Roland Corporation 1-4 “Fröhlicher Landmann” from “Album Für Die Jugend” Op. 68 R. Schumann © 1996 Roland Corporation 2-1 Bagatelle “Für Elise” WoO. 59 L. v. Beethoven © 1994 Roland Corporation 2-2 Arabesque No. 1 in E-Major C. Debussy © 1994 Roland Corporation 2-3 Salut D’Amour Op. 12 E.
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Playing the Keyboard Playing with Various Sounds The HP 237R allows you to play using eight different sounds including piano. The HP 237R’s sounds are called “Tones.” Use the eight Tone buttons to select tones. When the HP 237R is turned on, the tone is reset to “Piano 1”. fig.5-01 Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Tempo Beat Min Volume Max Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1 Piano 2 chord phone Organ Strings 40 60 80 96 120 168 208 0236 4 Sound On/Off Play Rec Demo Song Tone Metronome Pre
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Playing the Keyboard Using Two Different Sounds for Right And Left Hands–Split Function The piano allows you to divide the keyboard into two sections, upper and lower, and to play two different Tones. Dividing the keyboard is called “Split” and the key where the keyboard is split is called the “Split Point”. The Split Point is at “F3” when the power is turned on. fig.5-20-1 Tempo Beat Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Min Volume Max Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1 Piano 2 chord phon
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Playing the Keyboard Adding Reverberation to the Sound–Reverb Effect The HP 237R allows you to add reverberation to what you play on the keyboard. With the Reverb Effect, you can get a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert hall or similar space. The settings of the Reverb Effect cannot be memorized independently for each sound. When the power is turned on, the Reverb Effect will be cancelled. fig.5-03 Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Tempo Beat Min
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Playing the Keyboard Adding Breadth to the Sound–Chorus Effect The HP 237R allows you to add chorus to what you play on the keyboard. By adding the Chorus Effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth. The settings of the Chorus Effect are memorized independently for each sound. When the power is turned on, the Chorus Effect will be applied to the “Electric Piano 1”, “Electric Piano 2” and “Vibraphone” sounds. The Chorus Effect will be turned off for the oth
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Playing the Keyboard Sounding the Metronome You can start or stop the metronome with a single button. In addition to adjusting the tempo and time, you can also change the sound and volume of the metronome. fig.5-09 Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Tempo Beat Min Volume Max Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1 Piano 2 chord phone Organ Strings 40 60 80 96 120 168 208 02 3 4 6 Sound On/Off Play Rec Demo Song Tone Metronome 1. Press the Metronome [On/Off] button, and the metronome will begin
