Roland HP-203 User Manual

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Names of Things and What They Do
[Power] switch
Turns the power on/off (p. 18).
[Volume] knob
Adjusts the overall volume of the HP203 (p. 18).
If headphones are connected, this adjusts the
headphone volume (p. 20).
[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).
[3D] button
Adds a sense of depth to the sound (p. 27).
By holding down this button and pressing the [Reverb]
button to change the setting, you can make the sound
more expressive (p. 28).
[Reverb] button
Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear
when performing in a concert hall (p. 29).
[Transpose] button
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
two sounds when using Dual performance (p. 34).
[Split] button
Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand
areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each
area (p. 35).
[Twin Piano] button
Divides the keyboard into two separate sections,
allowing two people to perform in the same registers (p.
31).
TONE buttons
Here you can select the sound (tone group) you’ll hear
when you play the keyboard (p. 25).
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Roland HP-203 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Piano
Number of Keys	88
Polyphony	128 voices
Metronome	Yes
Weight	45 kg
Sound Engine	Roland SuperNATURAL Piano Sound
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Recorder	Yes
Internal Memory	Max. 70, 000 notes
Speakers	12 cm x 2
Connectors	MIDI
MIDI	In/Out
USB	Yes
Pedals	Damper (with half-pedaling), Soft, Sostenuto

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions for Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury

Essential guidelines to prevent hazards during the use of electrical products.

Using the Unit Safely

General Unit Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety measures for operating the digital piano, including handling, placement, and power.

Important Notes and Cautions

Power Supply and Location Considerations

Guidance on electrical connections, power handling, and optimal placement to avoid interference and damage.

Care, Servicing, and Handling Media

Information on cleaning, maintenance, and precautions for handling floppy disks, USB memory, and CDs.

Before You Play: Initial Setup

Connecting the Pedal and Power

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the pedal cord and power cord to the HP203.

Setting Up Accessories and Powering On

Recording Your Performances

Recording Modes and Setup

Steps for recording keyboard performance, separate hands, and along with songs.

Managing Recorded Data

Information on erasing recorded performances and handling potential data loss.

Saving and Managing Performance Data

Initializing Memory and Saving Songs

Procedures for formatting memory, saving recorded songs, and selecting save destinations.

Deleting Saved Songs

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problem Diagnosis and Solutions

Addresses common symptoms like no sound, incorrect pitch, or playback errors with suggested actions.

Understanding Error Messages

Lists and explains various error codes that may appear on the HP203 display.

Main Specifications of the HP203

Keyboard and Sound Generator Specs

Recorder, Control, and Connectivity Specs

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Function Mapping