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Look at All Pe r Look at All You Can Do! O rm fo n Your Own Perform Perform while Reading Notation P. 20 You can perform while reading the notation shown in the display. The display can show lyrics and fingering, and you can also magnify the notation. Notation can be viewed not only for the internal songs, but also for songs that you’ve recorded. Perform with a Variety of Sounds P. 27 P.
You Can Do! Us Look at All You Can Do! he et ice Funct Pract ion s Practice Enjoy Activities and Games with Sound Learn About Notation and the Keyboard P. 24 P. 24 Easy operation and enjoyable animation make it fun to experience sounds and internal songs. Games and music will help you learn about keyboard positions, note names, and how to read notation. Finger Training Master a Song P. 24 P. 24 Watch the screen indicate the strength of your fingering while you practice.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY About WARNING and CAUTION Notices 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.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs.
Important Notes Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise.
Important Notes • Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design of this instrument, small pets or other animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
Contents Look at All You Can Do!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Maintenance. .
Contents Saving a Recorded Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Copying Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Advanced Recording Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Tightening Up the Note Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Recording a Song in Audio Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Deleting Measures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panel Descriptions 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 31 29 30 1 [Volume] slider 8 Adjusts the overall volume of the HPi-7F (p. 16). 2 [Piano Designer] button Use the “Lesson” function to enjoy practicing (p. 26). 9 This button lets you adjust the piano sound to your taste (p. 14). 3 Tone buttons ([Piano], [E. Piano], [Strings], [Others]) 10 [A] button / [B] button • “Playing Back Individual Tracks” (p.
Panel Descriptions 13 [Transpose] button 29 This button lets you transpose the pitch. • “Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback” (p. 38) • “Separately Transposing the Keyboard and the Song Data” (p. 38) 14 30 • Use the pedals while playing the piano (p. 28). [Twin Piano] button • Assign various functions to the pedals (p. 73). 31 Divides the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers (p. 36).
Before You Begin Playing Setting Up Attaching the Music Rest Connecting the Speaker Cable The music rest of the HPi-7F contains an LCD screen. Attach the music rest as explained below, being sure to handle it with care. Screw Screw Screw View from rear 1. Remove the music rest screws that are attached to the top panel (three locations). 2. Fasten the music rest using the screws you removed. Speaker connector Use one hand to support the music rest, and use your other hand to tighten the screws.
Before You Begin Playing Connecting the Power Cord Opening/Closing the Lid To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and slide it away from yourself. Check before you connect the power cord To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and lower it softly after it has been fully extended. • Make sure that the [Power] switch is off (p. 16). • Make sure that the [Volume] slider is minimized (p. 16). NOTE • When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your fingers get caught.
Before You Begin Playing Turning the Power On/Off On Off 2 1 Turning On the Power NOTE • Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), 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. • This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.
Before You Begin Playing Using the Headphones You can use headphones to enjoy the HPi-7F without disturbing those around you, such as at night. Connecting the Headphones Using the Headphone Hook The HPi-7F has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously. Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook of the HPi-7F. Hole Wing nut Headphone hook Attaching the Headphone Hook 1.
Before You Begin Playing Connecting a Microphone You can connect a microphone into the Mic jack, and enjoy karaoke with the HPi-7F. Mic jack [Mic Volume] knob 1. Connect your microphone to the Mic jack located on the bottom right of the HPi-7F. 2. To adjust the volume of the microphone, turn the [Mic Volume] knob located beside the Mic jack. MEMO You can apply reverb and harmony to your voice (p. 66).
Basic Operation and Screens Basic Operation To operate the HPi-7F, first press the button for the desired function, then use the cursor buttons and [O] [×] [A] [B] buttons while viewing the screen. Screen Operations [O] (Circle) button [×] button Confirms the item selected by the cursor. Returns you to the notation screen. Cancels an operation. This button performs the function shown in the screen. [A] button, [B] button Cursor These buttons perform the functions shown in the screen.
Basic Operation and Screens Basic Screen Notation Screen The following screen will appear when you switch on the HPi-7F’s power. There are three ways to view the notation screen, and you can press the [Notation] button to switch between these views as follows.
Basic Operation and Screens Notation View Settings Part Select the part(s) for which the notation will be displayed. Notation Mark Chords Lyrics If this is “on,” notation marks will be shown when you play back song data that contains them. If this is “on,” chord names will be shown when you play back song data that contains chord data. If this is “on,” lyrics will be shown when you play back song data that contains lyric data. • This item cannot be selected if there is no chord data.
Basic Operation and Screens Moving to Other Screens (Screen structure 1) In this manual, a sequence of operations such as “press the [Function] button to access the Function screen, choose [File], and then press the [O] button” will be given as “[Function] button ➝ [File] ➝ [O] button.” For details on each screen, refer to the page following the ➝ P. indication. Notation Screen Tone Screen ➝ P. 27 Song Screen ➝ P. 41 Continues on P.
Basic Operation and Screens Piano Designer ➝ P. 40 Rhythm ➝ P. 62 Transpose ➝ P. 38 Continues on P.
Basic Operation and Screens Moving to Other Screens (Screen structure 2) Lesson 1 1 2 3 ➝ P. 26 Application 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 ➝ P. 77 Function screen ➝ P.
Basic Operation and Screens 2 3 2 3 4 6 7 8 ➝ P. 79 ➝ P. 79 ➝ P.
Enjoying Lessons Choosing a Lesson 1 1. Press the [Lesson] button. The “Lesson” screen will appear. Visual Lesson Play a song along with the accompaniment, and see your performance evaluated in the screen. 2. Finger Training DoReMi Course You can check the strength of each finger on the keyboard. Even if you can’t read music, you can learn the basics of note reading and keyboard playing through games and music.
Performing Perform Using Various Sounds The HPi-7F lets you perform using piano sounds as well as a wide variety (more than 300 types) of other sounds. Each of these sounds is called a “tone.” The tones are organized into four groups, and these groups are assigned to the four tone buttons. Let’s start by playing a piano tone. When you turn on the power, “Grand Piano 1” will be automatically selected. 1 1. Press the [Piano] button. A tone list screen will appear.
Performing Using the Pedals The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano. About the Adjuster If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve moved the HPi-7F to a different location), you can adjust the adjuster located on the bottom of the pedals as follows. Soft Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Damper Pedal Damper Pedal (right pedal) Use this pedal to sustain the sound.
Performing Performing with the Metronome You can play while listening to the metronome. The HPi-7F’s metronome allows you to change the volume and time signature for the metronome, as well as the way in which the beats are divided. 2 3 1. 1 Press the [Metronome] button. The [Metronome] button will blink, and the metronome will sound. The [Metronome] button will blink red and green according to the time signature that’s selected. Red indicates the strong beat, and green indicates the weak beats.
Performing Changing the Metronome’s Tempo 2 1. 1 Press the [Metronome] button. The metronome will sound. 2. Use the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to change the setting. The tempo will change. Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing A “count-in” is when beats are sounded before the song begins playing. Sounding a count will make it easier for you to begin playing at the correct moment when you’re playing along with a song. 1 1. Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [Play/Stop] button.
Performing Adding Reverberation to the Sound The HPi-7F can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds almost as if you were playing in a concert hall. 1 1. Press the [Reverb] button. The Reverb screen will appear. MEMO If you press the [Reverb] button once again, the button will go out and the reverb effect will be eliminated. Adjusting the Reverb Depth 2 1 1. Press the [Reverb] button.
Performing Playing Two Tones Layered Together You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play.” As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones. 1 1. 1 Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button. Both buttons will light. When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear both the piano and the strings tones. Tone 1 Tone 2 The tone name of the left tone button. The tone name of the right tone button.
Performing Changing the Tones for Dual Play 1 2 1. Use the cursor left/right buttons to choose “tone 1” or “tone 2.” 2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone. You can select tones from within the same tone group. MEMO The pitch of Tone 2 can be changed one octave at a time. This is called the “Octave Shift” function. To make settings for “Octave Shift,” carry out the following steps. 1. Press the [Function] button ➝ [Octave Shift] ➝ [O] button (p. 24). 2.
Performing Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands You can divide the keyboard at a specific note into right and left sections, and play a different tone in each section. This is called “Split Play.” MEMO When using Split Play, the key at which the keyboard is divided into two sections is called the “split point.” 1 1. Press the [Split] button. Left-hand tone Right-hand tone This is the name of the tone for the left-hand section. This is the name of the tone for the right-hand section.
Performing Changing the Tones of the Right and Left-hand Areas 1 2 1. Use the cursor buttons to select the “right-hand tone” or “left-hand tone.” 2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone. MEMO If you want to switch tone groups, press a tone button while “left-hand tone” or “right-hand tone” is selected. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select tones within the selected tone group. MEMO The pitch of the left-hand tone can be changed one octave at a time.
Performing Splitting the Keyboard for Two People to Play You can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the same range of pitches. This is called the “Twin Piano” function. This means that you’ll be able to use the keyboard as though it were two separate pianos. For example, this provides a convenient way for one person to follow along with another person’s performance to check it. 1 1. Press the [Twin Piano] button.
Performing Switching the Twin Piano Mode You can change the way in which the sound is heard when using Twin Piano (Twin Piano Mode). 1 1. In the Twin Piano screen, press the [O] button. The Twin Piano Mode screen will appear. For details on the mode settings and the effects, refer to the explanation that appears in the screen. MEMO The modified setting will return to its original state when you turn off the power. If you want, you can have the settings be retained even while the power is turned off (p.
Performing Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback Changing the pitch of the keyboard is called “transpose.” The “Transpose” function makes it easy to do the following. • When accompanying a vocalist, you can transpose the pitch to a range that’s comfortable for the vocalist, while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same fingering positions). • If a song is written in a difficult key containing numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can play it in a key that’s easier for you. 1 1.
Performing Disabling the Buttons The “Panel Lock” function helps you prevent unintended changes in settings, which otherwise might occur if you were to press a button by mistake during a performance. When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled. 1 1. Hold down the [Right] button for several seconds. Panel Lock will be turned on. In this state, a “ ” symbol is shown in the upper right of the screen, and all buttons will be disabled.
Creating Your Own Piano Sound What is Piano Designer? The HPi-7F lets you create your own personalized piano sound by editing the many elements that affect the sound of a grand piano, such as the strings, pedal, keyboard resonances, and key weight. This is called the “Piano Designer” function. Using Piano Designer 1 4 2 3 1. Press the [Piano Designer] button (p. 23). The [Piano Designer] button will light, and the “Piano Designer” screen will appear. Item Use the cursor buttons to select the item. 2.
Listening to Songs Playing Back Songs Let’s listen to the internal songs. The HPi-7F contains a wide variety of internal songs, organized by musical genre. MEMO • You can also play back songs using a separately sold CD drive or USB memory (p. 46). • Using these internal songs for any purpose other than personal enjoyment without permission from the copyright holder is a violation of applicable law. 1 2 1. 4 3 Press the [Song] button. The screen will appear.
Listening to Songs Fast-forward and Rewind 1. Press the [Fwd] button or the [Bwd] button. Each time you press the button, you’ll move in steps of one measure. To move continuously, hold down the button. MEMO You can also jump to the beginning or end of the song. Operation Button Jump to beginning of song Hold down [Play/Stop] and press [Bwd]. Jump to end of song Hold down [Play/Stop] and press [Fwd]. Playing Back Individual Tracks You can select and play individual tracks of the internal songs.
Listening to Songs Playing All Songs Consecutively You can play all of the internal songs successively. This is called “All Song Play.” 1 2 1. 3 Press the [Song] button. The screen will appear. 2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select a song genre. 3. Press the [O] button. All songs of the selected genre will be played consecutively. When all songs have finished playing, playback will begin again from the first song.
Listening to Songs Adjusting the Song Playback Volume You can adjust the volume balance between your keyboard playing and the song playback. 1 1. Press the [Function] button ➝ [Balance] ➝ [O] button (p. 24). 2. Use the cursor left/right buttons. 2 The volume balance will change. MEMO When you turn off the power, the volume balance slider will return to the center position. Adjusting the Audio File and Music CD Volume You can adjust the volume of only audio files and music CDs. 1.
Listening to Songs Changing the Tempo of a Song You may want to change the tempo at which a song plays back. Even a difficult song containing rapid phrases can be slowed down, allowing you to play along for practice. 1 1. Press the Tempo [Slow] or [Fast] button. The tempo will change. MEMO • In the Metronome screen (p. 29), you can press the [O] button to make the song play back at a fixed tempo (Tempo Mute), without having to change the song tempo.
Listening to Songs Using External Memory Playing Songs Saved on External Memory You can play songs from external memory (CD or USB memory). The following types of songs can be played: music data, audio files, and music CDs. 1. Prepare the external memory that contains the song you want to play. If the song is on a CD, insert it into the CD drive (sold separately). If the song is on USB memory, connect it to the external memory connector (p. 84). 2. Press the [Song] button ➝ [External Memory]. 3.
Listening to Songs Switching the External Memory Setting In some cases when USB memory or another device is connected to the external memory connector, it might take a while for data to be loaded, or it might not be possible to read data correctly. In such cases, you may be able to solve the problem by switching the external memory mode. 1. Press the [Function] button ➝ [USB] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Ext Memory Mode] (p. 24). 2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired mode. 3.
Listening to Songs Copying a Song A song saved in Favorites can be copied to USB memory. Conversely, a song saved in USB memory can be copied to the Favorites. 1. Press the [Function] button ➝ [File] ➝ [Copy] ➝ [O] button (p. 24). 2. Use the cursor buttons to select the copy-source location and copy-destination location, and then press the [O] button. To copy a song from external memory to “Favorites,” choose [External Memory to Favorites]. 3.
Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated Practice You can add markers within a song so that you can move to a marked measure or play back repeatedly between two markers. Markers can be added at two locations, A and B. Assigning a Marker Before you continue, select the song in which you want to assign a marker (p. 41). 1. Press the [Notation] button, or press the [×] button a number of times to access the “Notation” screen. 2.
Assigning Markers to a Song for Repeated Practice Moving an Assigned Marker 1. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select marker A. 2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to move marker A. You can also move marker B in the same way. Jumping to the Location of an Assigned Marker 1. After assigning a marker in the song, press the [A] button or [B] button. You will move (jump) to the location of the marker. Playing Repeatedly Between Markers 1.
Recording Your Performance You can record your own performance in order to evaluate your playing, or you can play along with a recorded performance. The HPi-7F lets you do the following types of recording. The song will be recorded in SMF format. • Record just your own keyboard performance SMF recording • Record a performance that uses rhythm • Record a performance along with an internal song or SMF music data from USB memory or CD After reading “Getting Ready to Record” (p.
Recording Your Performance Getting Ready to Record 2 1 4 1. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 27). 2. Press the [Song] button. 3. Press the cursor up button a number of times until “New Song” appears as the song name in the screen. 4. Press the [Rec] button. The following message will appear. 5. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the recording format, and then press the [O] button.
Recording Your Performance Recording a Song in SMF Format 2 3 1. Make preparations for recording as described in “Getting Ready to Record” (p. 52). Choose “SMF” as the recording format. 2. If desired, turn on the metronome (p. 29). 3. Press the [Play/Stop] button. A two-measure count will be heard (the measure number will indicate “-2” and then “-1”), and then recording will begin. When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light.
Recording Your Performance Listening to the Recorded Performance 1 1. 2 1 Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button. You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded performance. MEMO You can also return to the beginning of the recorded performance by holding down the [Bwd] button. 2. Press the [Play/Stop] button. The recorded performance will play back. To stop playback, press the [Play/Stop] button once again.
Recording Your Performance Saving a Recorded Performance The performance you’ve recorded can be saved to the Favorites. NOTE If you turn off the power of the HPi-7F without saving the performance you recorded, that performance will be lost. If you don’t want to lose the recorded performance, save it to the Favorites. MEMO You can also save a song to USB memory (sold separately) (p. 48). 1. Press [Function] button ➝ [File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Save] ➝ [O] button (p. 24). 2.
Recording Your Performance Advanced Recording Methods Recording Each Hand Separately By recording your left-hand performance at the [Left] button and your right-hand performance at the [Right] button, you can record a performance separately for each hand. You are also free to re-record each hand independently. 1. Make preparations for recording as described in “Getting Ready to Record” (p. 52). Choose “SMF” as the recording format. 2.
Recording Your Performance Overdubbing 1. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button. You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded performance. MEMO You can also return to the beginning of the recorded performance by holding down the [Bwd] button. 2. Press the [Rec] button. The following message will appear. The [Rec] button will light, the [Play/Stop] button will blink, and the HPi-7F will enter recording-standby mode.
Recording Your Performance Recording Along with a Song You can record your performance while playing along with an internal song or a song saved in Favorites. When you play the keyboard on the track you selected with the track buttons, your performance will be recorded. 1. Select the song that you want to play along with (p. 41). 2. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 27). 3. Specify the recording tempo (p. 45). For this example, select an SMF-format song.
Recording Your Performance Recording a Song in Audio Format 2 3 1. Make preparations for recording as described in “Getting Ready to Record” (p. 52) and choose “Audio” as the recording format. 2. Press the [Play/Stop] button. When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light. 3. Press the [Play/Stop] button. Recording will stop, and the “Save/Rename” screen will appear. 4.
Recording Your Performance Listening to the Recorded Performance 1 3 1. Press the [Song] button. 2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select [Favorites]. 3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select a saved song. 4. Press the [Play/Stop] button. The recorded performance will play back. Playback will stop when you press the [Play/Stop] button once again. Recording Along with a Song You can record a performance that you play while listening to an internal song or a song saved in Favorites.
Recording Your Performance Deleting a Saved Song Here’s how to delete a song that you saved to the Favorites or to USB memory (sold separately). MEMO If you want to delete all songs that were saved to the Favorites, initialize the memory (p. 74). 1. Press the [Function] button ➝ [File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Delete] ➝ [O] button (p. 24). A screen will appear, allowing you to select the location in which the song is saved. 2.
Performing with Rhythm The HPi-7F lets you enjoy performing while you listen to rhythms in a variety of styles. Selecting Rhythms A wide variety of rhythms are built into the HPi-7F. 1 1. Press the [Rhythm] button. The [Rhythm] button will light, and a “Rhythm” screen will appear. 2. 62 Use the cursor buttons to select the Rhythm Pattern.
Performing with Rhythm Playing Rhythms You can start the rhythm in either of two ways: press the [B] (Start/Stop) button, or play the keyboard to make the rhythm start immediately (Sync Start). You can also make the rhythm start with an intro, or stop with an ending. Intro/Ending Start/Stop Starting the Rhythm by Pressing a Button Start without an intro 1. Press the [B] (Start/Stop) button. The rhythm will start. Start with an intro 1. Press the [A] (Intro/Ending) button. 2.
Performing with Rhythm Changing the Tempo of the Rhythm You can change the tempo of the rhythm or the automatic accompaniment (p. 65). 1. Use the Tempo [Slow]/[Fast] buttons to adjust the tempo of the rhythm. By pressing the [Slow] and [Fast] buttons simultaneously, you can return to the standard tempo of the selected rhythm. The tempo value is shown in the screen. Stopping the Rhythm Stopping the rhythm by pressing a button 1. Press the [B] (Start/Stop) button. The rhythm will stop.
Performing with Rhythm Using Automatic Accompaniment The HPi-7F can automatically generate an accompaniment that’s suitable for the selected rhythm and the chords you play in the left-hand section of the keyboard. This function is called “Automatic Accompaniment.” 1. Select a rhythm as described in “Selecting Rhythms” (p. 62). 2. Press the [O] button. 3. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select [Arranger]. 4. Use the cursor up/down buttons to choose [On]. 5. Press the [×] button.
Applying Effects to a Microphone Vocal You can apply effects to your voice via a connected microphone. The effects applied to your voice are called “Vocal Effects.” Adding Harmony to Match the Song When singing along with a song that contains “chord data,” you can add harmony to your voice. If the song contains chord data, there will be an indication of “ name.
Applying Effects to a Microphone Vocal Adding Reverberation to Your Voice You can apply reverb (reverberation) to your voice in the microphone. This will add a pleasant-sounding richness to your vocal performance. 1. Press the [Function] button ➝ [ Vocal Effect] ➝ [O] button (p. 24). 2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select “Reverb.” 3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired setting. 4. Press the [×] button to complete the settings. 5. Sing into the microphone.
Saving User Programs Saving User Programs You can save the settings of the currently selected tone buttons and the automatic accompaniment settings as a single set for instant recall when desired. These are called “User Program,” and you can store 40 such settings in internal memory. 2 1. Make the desired accompaniment style and tone settings (p. 62, p. 27). 2. Hold down the [Split] button and press the [Twin Piano] button. 3 The “User Program” screen will appear. 3. Press the [O] button.
Saving User Programs Recalling User Programs 1 1. 2 Press the [Function] button ➝ [User Program] ➝ [O] button. The “User Program” screen will appear. 2. Use the cursor buttons to select the user program that you want to recall. The current performance settings will change to the user program that you select. Using a Pedal to Recall User Programs You can use a pedal to successively step through “user program.” This is called the “Pedal Shift” function.
Saving User Programs Saving a User Program Set to Memory The 40 user programs you’ve stored in the HPi-7F can be saved as a single set of 40 user programs to USB memory or to internal memory. MEMO If you want to save the set to USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory connector before you proceed. 1. Press the [Function] button ➝ [User Program File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Save] ➝ [O] button (p. 24). The “User Program File” screen will appear. 2.
Saving User Programs Loading a User Program Set Here’s how a user program set you saved to USB memory or to internal memory can be loaded into the HPi-7F. MEMO If you’re loading from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector before you continue. NOTE Be aware that when you load a user program set, all of the user program in the HPi-7F will be overwritten and lost. 1. Press the [Function] button ➝ [User Program File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Load] ➝ [O] button (p. 24).
Saving User Programs Copying a User Program Set from USB Memory to Internal Memory Here’s how to copy a user program set from USB memory to internal memory. Conversely, you can also copy a user program set from internal memory to USB memory. 1. Connect the USB memory from which you want to copy to the external memory connector. 2. Press the [Function] button ➝ [User Program File] ➝ [O] button ➝ [Copy] ➝ [O] button (p. 24). The “User Program File” screen will appear. 3.
Various Settings Basic Operations in the Function Screen The “Function” screen lets you edit various settings for performance and recording. 1. Press the [Function] button. The [Function] button will light, and the “Function” screen (p. 24) will appear. 2. Use the cursor buttons to select the item whose settings you want to edit. 3. Press the [O] button. The settings for the selected item will appear. MEMO Depending on the item you select, the screen might show additional choices. 4.
Various Settings Initializing Memory This operation will erase all songs saved in Favorites or in separately sold USB memory. Having Settings Be Retained Even While Power is Turned Off Normally, the various function settings will return to their default values when you turn off the power. However, if desired, you can have them be retained even while the power is turned off. This is called the “Memory Backup” function.
Various Settings Restoring the Factory Settings Here’s how the items stored in conjunction with “Having Settings Be Retained Even While Power is Turned Off” (p. 74) can be restored to their factory settings. This is called the “Factory Reset” function. NOTE When you execute “Factory Reset,” all settings stored in the HPi-7F will be erased and returned to their factory-set state. MEMO Even if you execute Factory Reset, songs saved in “Favorites” or in USB memory will not be lost.
Other Operations Changing the Notation Screen Settings Exporting Notation Data in BMP Format You can change the parts shown in the notation screen, and how they are shown. 1. The notation displayed by the HPi-7F can be exported to (saved on) separately sold USB memory as image data. You can use this saved image data on your computer. Press the [Notation] button ➝ [O] button ➝ [O] button ➝ [Notation Options] ➝ [O] button (p. 22). NOTE • You cannot save song data that is copyrighted.
Other Operations Creating a Music CD 5. When you’ve finished specifying the songs to be written, press the right cursor button. A message will appear. Here’s how you can create a music CD by writing audio recordings of songs to a CD-R disc. You’ll need a separately sold CD drive in order to write songs to a CD-R disc. NOTE Music CDs created by the HPi-7F cannot be guaranteed to play on all CD players. Depending on how your CD player supports CD-R discs, the music CD you create might not play correctly.
Other Operations When writing is completed, a screen like the following will appear. Making the Disc Playable on Another CD Player A CD-R disc that has not been finalized is not a completed music CD, and cannot be played back by another CD player. To make the disc playable on other CD players, you must “finalize” the disc. 9. Use the cursor buttons to select [OK] or [Cancel], and then press the [O] button. Operation 1. Insert the unfinalized CD-R disc into the CD drive. 2.
Other Operations Enjoying a Slide Show of Image You can watch a slide show of your photos, while they are automatically switched in the HPi-7F’s screen at specified intervals. This is an enjoyable way to view photos of your vacation or pet. Image data that can be shown The recommended size is 640 x 480 pixels. MEMO • We recommend that images to be shown on the HPi-7F are taken at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
Other Operations Commercially Available SMF Music files Editing the Part Settings Commercially available Roland SMF music files also consists of 16 parts. You can load this type of song data from USB memory, and use the 16-track sequencer to edit the data. For each part of a song recorded on the 16-track sequencer or an internal song, you can edit the volume and tone of each part, or mute it.
Other Operations Recording Each Part Changing the Recording Mode 1. Use the cursor buttons to select the part that you want to edit. 2. Use the [Bwd] [Fwd] buttons to move to the measure at which you want to record. 3. Specify the recording tempo (p. 45) and metronome settings (p. 29). Also select the tone (p. 27) you’ll use when recording. 4. Press the [Rec] ( The HPi-7F lets you choose either of the following two recording modes. Replace Recording This is the conventional recording method.
Other Operations Editing a Song Copying Measures Here’s how you can edit the performances that you recorded on the track buttons (p. 42) or on the 16-track sequencer (p. 79). You can copy a specified range of measures to other measures or to another part. 1. Select the song that you want to edit. 2. Press the [Application] button ➝ [Song Edit] ➝ [O] button. This is a convenient way to create songs in which similar phrases are repeated. 3.
Other Operations Transposing Entire Parts/Tracks Editing Tone Changes During the Song You can transpose the specified part or track. Songs in which the instrumental sound changes during the song (i.e., when the tone used by a part is switched during the song) contain commands that specify when the tone should change. Erasing Measures You can erase a specified range of measures, causing those measures to be blank. These commands are called “program changes (PC).
Connecting Other Devices Connecting External Memory If you connect separately sold external memory (CD drive or USB memory), you’ll be able to save song data on the external memory or play back the saved data on a different piano.
Connecting Other Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can play the HPi-7F’s sounds through amplified speakers or a stereo system that has line input jacks. You can also connect your portable audio player or other audio playback device, and play its sounds through the HPi-7F. Connecting Speakers to the HPi-7F to Output Sound To make connections, use audio cables.
Connecting Other Devices Connecting to MIDI Devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control one device from the other. Playing a MIDI Sound Module from the HPi-7F Make these connections if you want performance data from the HPi-7F to be sent to a MIDI sound module, causing the MIDI sound module to produce sound. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.
Connecting Other Devices Preventing Doubled Notes from the Sound Generator when a Sequencer is Connected Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel Here’s how to set the MIDI channel that the HPi-7F will use for transmission. If you connect a MIDI sequencer to the HPi-7F, set the Local Control setting to “Local Off.
Connecting Other Devices Connecting a Computer Using V-LINK If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the USB connector located on the bottom left of the HPi-7F to your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things. Connecting the HPi-7F to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the HPi-7F.
Appendix Troubleshooting General Problems Symptom Power does not turn on Nothing appears in the display Cause/Action Is the power cord connected correctly? P. 15 Are the analog RGB cable and backlight cable connected correctly? P. 14 Since the HPi-7F’s display is an LCD, characters may not be displayed if the ambient temperature is below 0 degrees centigrade.
Appendix Symptom Cause/Action See Page Tone buttons [E. Piano] [Strings] [Others] also operate as buttons that select “Recommended Tones.” The wrong instrument is selected when you press the [E.
Appendix Song does not play correctly Symptom Cause/Action See Page Could the screen be indicating “OK to delete Song?” Song won’t play Only the sound of a particular instrument in a song does not play Sound is heard from a muted track Song volume is low You can’t play back an internal song if internal memory contains performance data you recorded. Erase the performance data you recorded before you play back the song. P.
Appendix Specifications HPi-7F: Digital Piano Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys (PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement) Touch Sensitivity Touch: 100 levels/Fixed Touch Hammer Response Off, 1–10 Keyboard Mode Whole, Dual (Volume Balance Adjustable), Split (Split Point Adjustable), Twin Piano Sound Generator (Conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite) Piano Sound SuperNATURAL Piano Sound Max.
Appendix Internal Songs Internal Songs 200 songs and more Display Display TFT Color LCD 640 x 480 dots (with a Music Rest), Beat Indicator Score Display Grand Staff/G Clef/F Clef, Notation Mark/Pitch Name/Lyrics/Chord/Finger Number Language English, Germany, French, Spanish, Japanese Other Functions User Programs 40 Audio Playback Center Cancel, Audio Playback Speed: 75–125 %, Playback Transpose: -6–+5 (in semitones) Others Panel Lock, V-LINK, Classic Position, Piano Designer, Wonderland/Game,
Index A I Adjuster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 All Song Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Audio Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Automatic Accompaniment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Image data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index R Recorded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Recording a Song in SMF Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Recording Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Replace Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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