Roland Electronic Keyboard HP203 User Guide

 
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
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 (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the product.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the apparatus.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the manufacturer, or  
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with  
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two  
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug  
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,  
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing  
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid  
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
For the U.K.  
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.  
BLUE: NEUTRAL  
BROWN: LIVE  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying  
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.  
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,”  
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 6), and “Important Notes” (p. 9). These sections provide important  
information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you  
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, owner’s manual should be read  
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.  
Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form  
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.  
 
Introduction  
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the HP203. To ensure that you obtain  
the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the HP203’s functionality, please  
read this owner’s manual carefully.  
About the Manual  
You should first read the “Before You Play” section of the owner’s manual (this  
document). This explains how to connect the power cord and turn on the power.  
This owner’s manual explains everything from basic operations that use the HP203’s  
playback functions to more advanced operations, such as using the HP203 to record a  
song.  
Conventions in this Manual  
In order to explain the operations as clearly as possible, this manual uses the following  
conventions.  
• Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button or a knob, such as the  
[Piano] button.  
NOTE  
• Lines that begin with  
to read.  
or an asterisk * are cautionary statements that you must be sure  
• The numbers of pages that you can turn to for additional, related information are given like  
this: (p. **).  
Main Features  
Piano sounds with rich resonance and wide expressive range  
This instrument features a piano sound generator that utilizes stereo sampling, so it is  
capable of faithfully recreating the sound of a high-quality concert grand piano,  
realistically reproducing even the finest details, including the sound of the hammers  
striking the strings. With a maximum polyphony of 128 notes, it has ample capability  
even for performances that make full use of pedaling.  
More than three hundred different sounds covering not only piano but a wide range of  
instruments are built-in. You can also play drum sets from the keyboard.  
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Introduction  
The playing feel of a grand piano  
The Progressive Hammer Action II (PHA II) action gives you a weighty playing feel in the  
low register while becoming lighter in the high register, replicating the authentic feel of  
a piano. The distinctive sense of click (escapement) that you experience when softly  
playing a piano note is also accurately simulated, ensuring a high degree of playability.  
The pedal position is detected smoothly, allowing you to vary the effect by the changing  
the depth to which you press the pedal. You can take advantage of the way in which  
subtle differences in pedaling will affect the sound.  
A compact cabinet that fits anywhere  
The newly designed cabinet is compact and exudes a sense of quality befitting a musical  
instrument. It can be placed nearly anywhere, and does not occupy excessive space.  
In addition to a sliding keyboard cover that will not rattle, there’s a convenient  
headphone hook for storing your headphones when not in use.  
The versatile functionality you expect from a digital piano  
Replicating the ambience of a concert hall  
In addition to a high-quality reverb effect, these instruments also feature a 3D Sound  
Control function, which replicates the spatial depth of a full concert grand piano, and a  
Dynamic Sound Control function, which enhances the consistency and power of the  
sound. Even when performing through headphones, you can use these effects to enjoy  
sounds with superb presence.  
Convenient functions to help you practice, and built-in piano songs with  
accompaniment  
A metronome function, a three-track recorder, and internal preset songs with orchestral  
accompaniment and printed piano music (sixty songs) are included, making this  
electronic piano an excellent choice for piano lessons.  
Performing and saving data  
The data you’ve recorded using the recorder can be saved using a separately sold floppy  
disk drive or USB memory. In addition to a floppy disk drive or USB memory, you can  
also connect a commercially available USB-type CD drive and play back SMF music  
data, music CDs, or audio files. SMF music data from USB memory, a floppy disk, or CD-  
ROM can also be saved in internal memory.  
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Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance  
Introduction ................................................ 2  
Conventions in this Manual......................................2  
Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard  
Names of Things and What They Do .......... 12  
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point.......................36  
Listening to Songs.....................................................40  
Changing the Song Playback Volume .........................45  
Listening through Headphones....................................20  
Using CD.................................................................21  
CDs....................................................................45  
Changing the Tempo of a Song .................................46  
Erasing Recorded Performances .................................57  
Listening to the Piano Sound Demo Songs................23  
Saving Your Performance .......................... 58  
Adding Spatial Depth to the Sound (3D Sound Control).27  
Saving the Songs......................................................60  
Deleting a Song .......................................................62  
Adding Liveliness to the Sound  
(Dynamics Sound Control) .........................................28  
Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) ...........29  
Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect.......................29  
Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose)......30  
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Using the V-LINK Function (V-LINK) .........................75  
Basic Operation in Function Mode..............................64  
Keyboard Settings ....................................................66  
Changing the External Memory Setting  
(External Memory Mode).......................................76  
Specifying What the Key Transpose Will Affect  
Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons  
During SMF Playback (Track Assign).......................77  
Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps  
Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones  
Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the  
Force Used to Press the Keys (Hammer Response).....66  
(Factory Reset)..........................................................79  
Changing How the Damper Pedal Effects Is Applied  
(Damper Pedal Part)..............................................67  
Changing How the Pedals Work  
Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments  
Connecting to Audio Equipment.................................80  
Sounds................................................................80  
Adjusting the Tuning (Temperament)........................68  
Sound-related Settings...............................................70  
HP203................................................................81  
Producing Sympathetic Resonance When You Press  
Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the  
Keys Are Played (String Resonance)........................70  
Playing the HP203 ...............................................82  
(Key Off Resonance) .............................................70  
MIDI Implementation Chart ........................ 98  
Main Specifications.................................... 99  
Index ...................................................... 101  
Changing the Sound of the Metronome  
Count-down Setting...................................................71  
Sounding a Count Before the Melody Begins  
Selecting the Count-down Sound  
(Countdown Sound)..............................................71  
(Countdown Part)..................................................72  
Switching the Part that Will be Muted When You  
MIDI Settings............................................................73  
Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a  
Sequencer (Local Control)......................................73  
MIDI Transmit Channel Settings  
(MIDI Transmit Channel)........................................74  
Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI  
Device (Composer MIDI Out) .................................74  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
The  
symbol alerts the user to important instructions or  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of death or severe injury  
should the unit be used improperly.  
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is  
determined by the design contained within the triangle.  
In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general  
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of injury or material  
damage should the unit be used  
improperly.  
The  
symbol alerts the user to items that must never  
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that  
must not be done is indicated by the design contained  
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it  
means that the unit must never be disassembled.  
* 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.  
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be  
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is  
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In  
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-  
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.  
Do not disassemble or modify  
002a  
Use only the included power cord  
008e  
Do not disassemble or modify this device.  
You must use only the power cord included with the  
device. Do not use the included power cord with  
any other device.  
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Do not repair or replace parts  
003 Never attempt to repair this device or replace  
parts. If repair or part replacement should become  
necessary, you must contact your dealer or a  
Roland service center.  
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Do not use or store in the following types of  
locations  
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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects  
on it  
009 Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place  
heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so will  
damage the power cord, and may cause short  
circuits or faulty connections, possibly resulting in  
fire or electrical shock.  
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004  
Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable  
number of other devices  
• Locations of extremely high temperature (such as  
in direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or on  
a device that generates heat)  
• Near moisture (such as in a bathroom, near a  
sink, or on a wet floor) or in locations of high  
humidity  
015 Do not connect excessive numbers of electrical  
devices to a single power outlet. In particular,  
when using a power strip, exceeding the rated  
capacity (watts/amps) of the power strip may  
cause heat to be generated, possibly melting the  
cable.  
• Locations exposed to rain  
• Locations of excessive dust  
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Avoid extended use at high volume  
• Locations subject to heavy vibration  
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010 This device, either by itself or used in conjunction  
with headphones, amps, and/or speakers, is  
capable of producing volume levels that can cause  
permanent hearing damage. If you experience  
impaired hearing or ringing in your ears, immedi-  
ately stop using the device and consult a medical  
specialist.  
Do not place in an unstable location  
007 Do not place this device on an unstable stand or a  
tilted surface. You must place it in a stable and  
level location.  
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Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct  
voltage  
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008a  
Do not insert foreign objects  
You must connect the power cord to an AC outlet  
of the correct voltage as marked on the device.  
011 Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects,  
coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device.  
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This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
Turn off the power if an abnormality or  
malfunction occurs  
Place in a well ventilated location  
101a  
When using this device, ensure that it is placed in  
a well ventilated location.  
012a  
If any of the following should occur, immediately  
turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from  
the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service  
center to have the device serviced.  
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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting  
the power cord  
• The power cord is damaged  
102b  
• The device produces smoke or an unusual smell  
• A foreign object enters the device, or liquid  
spills into the device  
When connecting or disconnecting the power cord  
to/from an AC outlet or the device itself, you must  
grasp the plug, not the cord.  
• The device becomes wet (by rain, etc.)  
• An abnormality or malfunction occurs in the device  
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Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug  
103a  
Do not allow children to use without supervision  
From time to time, you should unplug the power  
013 In households with children, take particular care  
against tampering. If children are to use this device,  
they must be supervised or guided by an adult.  
cord from the AC outlet and use a dry cloth to wipe  
the dust off of it. You should also unplug the power  
cord from the AC outlet if you will not be using the  
device for an extended period of time. Dust or dirt  
that accumulates between the power cord plug and  
the AC outlet can cause a short circuit, possibly  
resulting in fire.  
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Do not drop or subject to strong impact  
014 Do not drop this device or subject it to strong  
impact.  
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Manage cables for safety  
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104 Ensure that the connected cables are organized  
and managed in a safe manner. In particular,  
place the cables out of reach of children.  
Do not use overseas  
016 If you wish to use this device overseas, please  
contact your dealer or a service center.  
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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device  
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Do not place containers of water on the device  
106 Do not stand on this device, or place heavy objects  
on it.  
026 Do not place containers of water (such as a flower  
vase) or drinks on the device. Nor should you  
place containers of insecticide, perfume, alcoholic  
liquids, nail polish, or spray cans on the device.  
Liquids that spill into the device may cause it to  
malfunction, and may cause short circuits or faulty  
operation.  
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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with  
wet hands  
107b  
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord to the  
device or AC outlet while holding the power cord  
plug with wet hands.  
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Cautions when moving this device  
108d  
When moving this device, please check the  
following cautions. Then, make sure that at least  
two persons work together in lifting and carrying  
the device, all the while making sure to keep it  
level. When doing so, be careful not to pinch your  
hands or drop the device on your feet.  
1
• Check whether the knob bolts fastening the  
device to its stand have become loose. If they  
are loose, tighten them firmly.  
• Disconnect the power cord.  
• Disconnect external devices.  
• Raise the adjuster of the stand.  
2
3
4
5
• Close the lid.  
• Remove the music stand.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before  
cleaning  
109a  
Before you clean the device, turn off the power and  
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.  
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If there is a possibility of lightning strike,  
110a  
If there is a possibility of lightning strike, immedi-  
ately turn off the power and disconnect the power  
cord from the AC outlet.  
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Cautions when opening/ closing the lid  
116 Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do  
not get your fingers pinched (p. 16). Adult super-  
vision is recommended whenever small children  
use the unit.  
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Keep small items out of the reach of children  
118cTo prevent small items such as the following from  
being swallowed accidentally, keep them out of the  
reach of children.  
• Included items  
• Screws for assembling the stand  
• Wing nut for headphone hook  
• Removed parts  
• Music rest attachment screws  
• Volume knob  
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Important Notes  
In addition to the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” listed on page 6, please observe the following cautions.  
355b  
Power Supply  
• If you move this device between locations of radically different  
temperature or humidity, water droplets (condensation) may  
form inside the device. Using the device in this condition will  
cause malfunctions, so please allow several hours for the  
condensation to disappear before you use the device.  
301  
• Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an  
inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave  
oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric  
motor. Depending on how the other device is used, power  
supply noise could cause this device to malfunction or produce  
noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet,  
please connect this device via a power supply noise filter.  
356  
• Do not allow items made of rubber or vinyl to remain on  
top of this device for an extended time. This can cause  
deformation or color change.  
307  
358  
• Before you make connections, you must switch off the power  
• Do not leave objects on top of the keyboard. This can  
on all devices to prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage.  
cause malfunctions such as failure to sound.  
308  
359  
• When you turn off the power, the screen and indicators of this  
• Do not affix adhesive labels to this device. The exterior  
device will go dark, but this does not mean that the main power  
supply is completely disconnected. If you need to completely shut  
off the power supply, turn off the power switch of this device and  
then unplug it from the AC outlet. Connect this device to an AC  
outlet that is as close and accessible as possible.  
finish may be damaged when you remove the labels.  
Care  
401b  
• For everyday care, wipe with a soft dry cloth, or remove  
stubborn dirt using a tightly wrung-out cloth. If this device  
contains wooden components, wipe the entire area  
following the direction of the grain. The finish may be  
damaged if you continue strongly rubbing a single location.  
Location  
351  
• If this device is placed near devices that contain large  
transformers, such as power amps, hum may be induced in  
this device. If this occurs, move this device farther away or  
change its orientation.  
Addition  
• If water droplets should adhere to this device, immediately  
wipe them off using a soft dry cloth.  
352a  
402  
• If this device is operated near a television or radio, color  
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol,  
distortion may be seen in the television screen or noise may  
be heard from the radio. If this occurs, move this device  
farther away.  
since these can cause deformation or color change.  
403  
• The pedals of this device are made of brass.  
Brass has a natural tendency to oxidize and become tarnished.  
If this occurs, use a commercially available metal polish.  
352b  
• Keep your cell phone powered off or at a sufficient distance  
from this device. If a cell phone is nearby, noise may be  
heard when a call is received or initiated, or during  
conversation.  
Servicing  
452  
354b  
• If you return this device for servicing, the contents of  
• Do not leave this device in direct sunlight, near devices that  
memory may be lost. Please store important contents on  
USB memory, or make a note of the contents. We take  
utmost care to preserve the contents of memory when  
performing service, but there may be cases when the stored  
content cannot be recovered because the memory section  
has malfunctioned. Please be aware that we cannot accept  
responsibility for the recovery of lost memory content or for  
any consequences of such loss.  
produce heat, or in a closed-up automobile. Do not allow  
illumination devices operated in close proximity (such as a  
piano light) or powerful spotlights to shine on the same  
location on this device for an extended time. This can cause  
deformation or color change.  
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Important Notes  
Other Cautions  
Floppy Disk Handling  
(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)  
551  
• Stored content may be lost due to a malfunction of the  
651  
device or because of inadvertent operation. You should  
back up important content on USB memory as a safeguard  
against such loss.  
• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of  
magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is  
required to enable storage of large amounts of data on  
such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity,  
please observe the following when handling floppy disks:  
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.  
• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.  
• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes  
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle).  
552  
• We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any  
content lost from internal memory or USB memory, or for  
the consequences of such loss.  
553  
• Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, knobs, or  
input/output jacks, since this may cause malfunctions.  
556  
Recommended temperature range: 10–50 degrees C  
(50–122 degrees F).  
• When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug  
(not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken  
connections.  
• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,  
such as those generated by loudspeakers.  
557  
• This device may produce a certain amount of heat, but this  
is not a malfunction.  
558a  
652  
• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect  
the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the  
tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the  
WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto  
• Please enjoy your music in ways that do not inconvenience  
other people nearby, and pay particular attention to the  
volume at nighttime. Using headphones will allow you to  
enjoy music without having to be concerned about others.  
the disk.  
fig.DiskProtect.e.eps  
559b  
Rear side of the disk  
• When transporting or shipping this device, package it in an  
appropriate amount of cushioning material. Scratches,  
damage, or malfunctions may occur if you transport it  
without appropriate packaging.  
Write  
(can write new data onto disk)  
560  
• If using the music rest, do not apply excessive force to it.  
Write Protect Tab  
Protect  
(prevents writing to disk)  
562  
• Some connection cables contain a resistor. Do not connect  
653  
such cables to this device. Doing so may make the volume  
extremely low or inaudible. Please use connection cables  
not containing a resistor.  
• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk.  
Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it  
may be difficult to remove the disk.  
565  
654  
• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make  
• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and  
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.  
You should then consult with the retailer from whom the  
instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland  
Service Center.  
to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using  
a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as  
well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.  
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Important Notes  
USB Memory Handling  
Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs)  
704  
Add  
• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way  
• When handling the discs, please observe the following.  
in.  
• Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc.  
• Do not use in dusty areas.  
• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed  
vehicle.  
705  
• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or  
allow them to become dirty.  
708  
801  
• USB memory is made using high-precision electronic  
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded  
components, so please observe the following points when  
handling it.  
surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may  
not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a  
commercially available CD cleaner.  
• To prevent damage from static electrical charges,  
discharge any static electricity that might be present in  
your body before handling USB memory.  
• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal  
object.  
Add  
• Keep the disc in the case.  
Add  
• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.  
Add  
• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.  
• Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong  
impact.  
• Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in  
locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage  
temperature: 0–50 degrees C)  
Add  
• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside  
to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.  
Add  
• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any  
kind.  
• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.  
• Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.  
Add  
• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper  
Addition  
reading and writing of data, and may further result in  
malfunction.  
• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with  
the external memory connector and insert it without using  
excessive force. The external memory connector may be  
damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB  
memory.  
Addition  
• Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire,  
coins, other types of device) into the external memory  
connector. Doing so will damage the external memory  
connector.  
Addition  
• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB  
memory.  
Addition  
• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period  
of time, close the USB memory cover.  
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) is a registered trademark of Yamaha  
Corporation.  
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Corporation.  
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Names of Things and What They Do  
Front Panel  
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[Power] switch  
[Transpose] button  
Turns the power on/off (p. 18).  
Transposes the keyboard and/or song (p. 30).  
By holding down this button and pressing the [Split]  
button, you can adjust the volume balance between the  
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[Volume] knob  
If headphones are connected, this adjusts the  
headphone volume (p. 20).  
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8
9
[Split] button  
Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand  
areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each  
3
4
[Brilliance] button  
Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 18).  
You can also set a number of different functions when  
this button and the [3D] button are held down (p. 64).  
[Twin Piano] button  
Divides the keyboard into two separate sections,  
31).  
[3D] button  
Adds a sense of depth to the sound (p. 27).  
button to change the setting, you can make the sound  
more expressive (p. 28).  
TONE buttons  
Here you can select the sound (tone group) you’ll hear  
when you play the keyboard (p. 25).  
5
[Reverb] button  
Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear  
when performing in a concert hall (p. 29).  
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[Metronome/ Count In] button  
[
] (+) button  
Turns the metronome on/off (p. 37).  
You can select the next song by pressing this button  
while the song select screen is displayed (p. 40).  
If you hold down this button while a song is playing, the  
song will be fast-forwarded (p. 41).  
This also lets you sound a count before the song begins,  
so that you can match the timing of your playing to the  
song (p. 39).  
Use this button to select variations of the sound you’re  
playing on the keyboard (p. 25).  
This button is also used to edit various values.  
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12  
[Tempo/ Beat] button  
Here you can adjust the tempo and beat of the  
metronome (p. 37).  
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[
] (Play/ Stop) button  
Use this button to play/stop an internal preset song or a  
song you’ve recorded (p. 40).  
Display  
This button is also used to begin recording your  
performance (p. 49).  
This shows the sound number, song number, tempo, time  
signature, and the value of various settings.  
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] (Rec) button  
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14  
[Int Song/ Ext Song] button  
This lets you record your own performance into the  
HP203 (p. 49).  
This lets you select the song to play back (p. 40).  
[
] (–) button  
Track buttons  
You can select the preceding song by pressing this  
button while the song select screen is displayed (p. 40).  
If you hold down this button while a song is playing, the  
song will be rewound (p. 41).  
Use this button to select variations of the sound you’re  
playing on the keyboard (p. 25).  
You can use these buttons to play back or record your  
The right-hand performance of internal preset songs is  
assigned to the [Right] button, the left-hand performance  
to the [Left] button, and the remaining parts of the  
performance to the [Accomp] button.  
[Right] button and pressing the [Key Touch] button (p.  
22).  
This button is also used to edit various values.  
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[Key Touch] button  
This lets you adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard  
(p. 26).  
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Rear Panel (Bottom)  
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Input jacks (L/ Mono, R)  
Here you can connect an audio device or another  
electronic musical instrument, and listen to the connected  
device through the HP203’s speakers (p. 81).  
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23  
Output jacks (L/ Mono, R)  
You can connect an audio device or external powered  
speakers here to reproduce the HP203’s sound (p. 80).  
Pedal connector  
Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this  
connector (p. 16).  
Ac In (AC Inlet)  
Connect the included power cord here (p. 16).  
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Bottom Panel (Front Left)  
Bottom Panel (Front Right)  
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HP-203BotomPanel2.eps  
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External Memory connector  
Here you can connect USB memory, a floppy disk drive,  
or a CD drive, and play back stored songs (p. 40).  
You can also use USB memory to save a song you’ve  
recorded on the HP203 (p. 60).  
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Installing the Floppy Disk Drive  
Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure, using  
the mounting holes on the HP203’s bottom panel.  
*
For details of the attachment, refer to the owner’s manual of the  
floppy disk drive.  
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25  
26  
USB connector  
You can connect this to your computer for transferring  
performance data (p. 83).  
MIDI In/ Out connectors  
You can connect these to external MIDI devices to  
transfer performance data (p. 82).  
Phones jacks  
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Input jacks (L/ Mono, R)  
Here you can connect headphones. The HP203 lets you  
use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p. 20).  
Here you can connect an audio device or another  
electronic musical instrument, and listen to the connected  
device through the HP203’s speakers (p. 81).  
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