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Roland HP 1700 User Manual

Roland HP 1700
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Roland
HP
1/00L/1/00/900L/900
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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Roland HP 1700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
EffectsReverb, Chorus
PedalsDamper
Speakers2 x 12 cm
HeadphonesYes
MIDIYes

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Advanced SA sound process

Detailed explanation of Roland's proprietary digital signal processing and sound generation technology.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Key operational guidelines and precautions to observe during use of the instrument.

FEATURES

ISM (Intelligent System of Music)

Overview of Roland's ISM products for expanding digital piano functionality and creative possibilities.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

FRONT PANEL

Identification and function of all controls and buttons located on the front panel of the instrument.

REAR PANEL

Identification and function of all connectors and ports located on the rear panel of the instrument.

1 Setup

How to assemble the piano stand

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the piano stand and attaching it to the unit.

Attaching the music stand

Instructions for correctly attaching the music stand to the piano unit.

The lid (HP-1700L/900L)

Guidance on how to safely open and close the piano lid, including cautions.

Moving the unit

Precautions and steps to follow when moving the piano unit to avoid accidents.

Connect the power cable

Instructions on how to properly connect the power cable to the unit and power outlet.

2 Getting Started

Turn the power on

Detailed steps on how to power on the digital piano and initial sound behavior.

Adjust the volume

Guide on using the volume control to set the desired sound level.

Adjust the brightness

Instructions on using the brilliance control for tone quality adjustment.

Stereo panning

Explanation of the stereo panning effect and how it simulates natural sound placement.

Headphones

Information on connecting and using headphones for private practice sessions.

Select a sound

How to choose and switch between the different instrument sounds available on the piano.

Playback the Demo Song

Instructions on how to play the built-in demonstration songs to experience piano capabilities.

Using the pedals

Explanation of the functions and usage of the damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals.

3 Using the Recorder Function

Record

Step-by-step guide on how to record your own performances on the instrument.

Playback

Instructions on how to play back recorded performances and manage recorded data.

4 Various Features

Chorus

How to use the Chorus effect to add depth and richness to the sound.

Reverb

How to use the Reverb effect to simulate acoustic hall ambience.

Tuning

Instructions on how to use the tuning knob to adjust the piano's pitch.

Key transpose

How to transpose the piano's pitch without changing keyboard fingering.

Keytouch control

Guide on selecting different keyboard touch responses for varied playing expression.

5 Connecting with audio device

Listening to other sources through the internal speakers

How to connect and listen to external audio sources through the piano's speakers.

Recording the piano sound on a cassette tape recorder

Instructions for recording the piano's sound onto an external cassette tape recorder.

Playing at higher volume

How to connect the piano to external amplification systems for higher volume playback.

6 Using MIDI

Connecting MIDI devices

Guide on connecting various MIDI devices to expand the piano's capabilities.

MIDI Guide

Explanation of MIDI technology, its purpose, and basic concepts.

MIDI channels

How to set and manage MIDI channels for communication between devices.

MIDI channel settings

Detailed instructions for setting MIDI transmit and receive channels independently.

MIDI transmission/reception mode

Explanation of the different MIDI modes and how to select them.

Program change reception

How the piano receives and responds to program change messages.

To select the Multi-timbral mode

Instructions on activating and using the Multi-timbral mode for layered sound.

7 Appendix

Troubleshooting

A guide to common problems and their solutions when using the digital piano.

Sound range diagram

Specifications

Information

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