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Roland HP 900 User Manual

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

General IconGeneral
MetronomeYes
Keyboard88 keys
EffectsReverb
Speakers5 cm x 2
PedalsDamper pedal (with half-pedaling support), Soft pedal, Sostenuto pedal
USBYes
Included AccessoriesPower Cord, Owner's Manual, Headphone Hook

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Advanced SA sound process

Explains Roland's Advanced SA sound process for realistic piano reproduction.

FEATURES

ISM (Intelligent System of Music)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

FRONT PANEL

Details the controls and indicators on the front panel of the Roland digital piano.

REAR PANEL

Describes the connectors and controls located on the rear panel of the piano.

1 Setup

How to assemble the piano stand

Provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the piano stand and attaching the piano.

Attaching the music stand

The lid (HP-1700L/900L)

Moving the unit

Connect the power cable

2 Getting Started

Turn the power on

Instructions on how to turn the Roland digital piano on and what to expect.

Adjust the volume

Guides users on adjusting the instrument's volume using the dedicated control.

Adjust the brightness

Explains how to adjust the tone quality using the brilliance control.

Stereo panning

Headphones

Select a sound

Playback the Demo Song

To playback the Demo Song just once

Instructions for playing the demo song a single time.

To playback the Demo Song continuously

Instructions for playing the demo song on repeat until stopped.

Using the pedals

To use the left pedal as a Sostenuto pedal

Step-by-step guide to activating the Sostenuto function for the left pedal.

3 Using the Recorder Function

Record

Instructions on how to record your own playing on the digital piano.

To record your own playing

Step-by-step guide to initiating and stopping a recording session.

Playback

To playback your Music

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

4 Various Features

Chorus

Explains the Chorus effect and how to add it to the sound.

To add chorus to the sound

Guides on selecting sounds and activating the Chorus effect.

Reverb

To add reverb to the sound

Explains how to add the Reverb effect for acoustic ambience.

Tuning

Key transpose

To specify a key transposition

Details how to use the FUNCTION button and keys to transpose the pitch.

Keytouch control (adjusting the keyboard action)

To change the keytouch

Instructions on how to select one of three keyboard action settings.

5 Connecting with audio device

Listening to other sources through the internal speakers

How to connect external instruments to listen through the piano's speakers.

Recording the piano sound on a cassette tape recorder

Guidance on recording the piano's sound onto a cassette tape recorder.

Playing at higher volume

Instructions for connecting to external amplification systems for higher volume.

6 Using MIDI

Connecting MIDI devices

Overview of connecting the piano with other MIDI devices like sequencers and arrangers.

When a PR-1 is connected

Details on connecting the Roland PR-1 to the digital piano.

When an MT-200 is connected

Explains connecting the Roland MT-200 for multi-track recording.

When an RA-90 is connected

Guidance on connecting the Roland RA-90 for automatic accompaniment.

MIDI Guide

About MIDI

Explains what MIDI is and its basic principles for musical instrument communication.

MIDI connections

Illustrates how to connect two digital pianos using MIDI cables.

Master and slave

Defines the roles of master (transmitter) and slave (receiver) in MIDI communication.

MIDI connectors

Details the MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU connectors and their functions.

MIDI THRU connector

Explains the function of the MIDI THRU connector for transmitting messages.

MIDI channels

Explains the concept of MIDI channels for directing messages between devices.

MIDI channels

To set MIDI transmit and receive channels to the same setting

Instructions to set transmit and receive MIDI channels to match.

To set the MIDI transmit channel

Guides on setting the MIDI transmit channel for outgoing messages.

Program change messages

Control change messages

MIDI messages used by the HP-1700L/1700/900L/900

System Exclusive messages

Connecting a sequencer

Local on/off

Explains the Local On/Off function for controlling keyboard sound when using a sequencer.

Local on/off switch

Locates and describes the Local On/Off switch on the rear panel.

MIDI Implementation chart

MIDI channel settings

To set MIDI transmit and receive channels to the same setting

Instructions to set transmit and receive MIDI channels to match.

To set the MIDI transmit channel

Guides on setting the MIDI transmit channel for outgoing messages.

MIDI transmission/reception mode

To select the mode

Program changes

<Program change transmission>

Explains how to specify and transmit Program Change numbers using keys.

To transmit a Program Change

Step-by-step guide to transmitting a Program Change message.

<Program change reception>

Multi-timbral mode

To select the Multi-timbral mode

Instructions on how to enable or disable the Multi-timbral mode.

<Messages received in Multi-timbral mode>

Details how MIDI messages are handled when the piano is in Multi-timbral mode.

7 Appendix

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the digital piano.

Sound range diagram

Specifications

Index

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