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Roland HP 1700L User Manual

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

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Tones8
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Headphone Jacks2
Amplifier20W x 2
Speakers2 x 12 cm
MIDIYes

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Safety Warning

Crucial warnings regarding grounding and preventing electric shock.

INTRODUCTION

Advanced SA Sound Process

Details Roland's proprietary sound synthesis technology for realistic piano sounds.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Key Operational Notes

Covers power, location, care, and other essential operational precautions.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front Panel Controls

Explanation of buttons and controls located on the front of the instrument.

Rear Panel Connectors

Identification and function of all input/output and MIDI connectors on the rear.

1 Setup

Assembling the Piano Stand

Step-by-step guide to correctly assemble the piano's dedicated stand.

Attaching the Music Stand

Instructions for fitting the music stand to the instrument.

Lid Operation

Guidance on safely opening and closing the instrument's lid.

Moving the Unit Safely

Procedures and precautions for safely relocating the piano and stand.

Connecting the Power Cable

Steps for connecting the instrument to a power source.

2 Getting Started

Powering On the Instrument

How to turn the digital piano on and initial sound check.

Adjusting Volume

Using the volume control to set the desired sound level.

Adjusting Brightness

How to use the brilliance control for tone quality adjustment.

Stereo Panning Effect

Explanation of how note positions create a realistic stereo sound field.

Using Headphones

Connecting headphones for private practice and disabling internal speakers.

Selecting Instrument Sounds

How to choose between the five built-in instrument tones.

Playing Demo Songs

Instructions for playing the instrument's built-in demonstration songs.

Using the Pedals

Explanation of the damper and soft/sostenuto pedal functions.

3 Using the Recorder Function

Recording Your Performance

Step-by-step guide to record piano playing using the built-in recorder.

Playing Back Recordings

How to listen to recorded performances and manage recorded data.

4 Various Features

Chorus Effect

How to apply the chorus effect to add depth and richness to the sound.

Reverb Effect

How to apply the reverb effect for concert hall ambience.

Tuning Adjustment

Using the tuning knob to match pitch with other instruments.

Key Transpose Function

How to shift the pitch of the instrument without changing fingering.

Keytouch Control

Adjusting keyboard sensitivity for different playing styles.

5 Connecting with Audio Devices

Listening to External Sources

Connecting other instruments to use the piano's internal speakers.

Recording to Cassette Recorder

How to record the piano's sound onto a cassette tape.

Playing at Higher Volume

Connecting to external amplification systems for louder output.

6 Using MIDI

Connecting MIDI Devices

Overview of connecting the piano to other MIDI-compatible equipment.

MIDI Concepts and Connections

Covers MIDI guide, connections, master/slave roles, THRU, and channels.

MIDI Message Types and Usage

Explains Omni, Program Change, Control Change, and System Exclusive messages.

MIDI Implementation Chart

A technical chart detailing MIDI message compatibility.

Connecting a Sequencer

How to connect and use the piano with a MIDI sequencer.

Local On/Off Function

Disabling the internal keyboard sound when using external MIDI devices.

MIDI Channel Settings

How to set transmit and receive MIDI channels.

MIDI Transmission/Reception Mode

Selecting modes for MIDI data transmission and reception.

Program Change Transmission

How to send program change data to select sounds on other devices.

Program Change Reception

How the instrument receives and responds to program change messages.

Multi-timbral Mode

Using the instrument as multiple independent sound modules simultaneously.

7 Appendix

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems encountered with the piano.

Sound Range Diagram

Specifications

Service Information

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