Roland Electronic Keyboard HP103 User Guide

Owner’s Manual  
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano HP103.  
Main Features  
Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-ranging Expressiveness  
The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound  
of the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert  
grand piano. Maximum polyphony of 64 notes ensures that you can use the pedal  
freely without running out of notes.  
In addition, this instrument features a “Grand Sound” speaker system, and  
simulates the full, three-dimensional nature of a concert grand piano (Grand Space),  
which together help to deliver a sound with even greater clarity and power  
(Dynamic Emphasis).  
Pursuing the Playing Feel of a Grand Piano  
This instrument features a progressive hammer action keyboard, which duplicates  
the touch of a grand piano, with a heavier touch in the lower register, and a lighter  
touch in the upper register.  
The pedal is designed for good-feeling response, and allows subtle performance  
nuances to be expressed.  
Comfortable for Use with Headphones  
Special effects applied to the sound when headphones are used make listening  
through headphones comfortable, not fatiguing. And in addition to an indicator on  
the front panel that lights up when you connect a pair of headphones, the HP103 also  
provides a convenient hook where you can keep your headphones when they’re not  
in use.  
A Variety of Helpful Practice Features and Built-in Piano Songs  
A metronome function and “two-track recorder,” the built-in songs for a collection  
of scores (60 songs included), and other features let you experience piano lessons in  
ways possible only with a digital piano.  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3, 4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p.  
5, 6). 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.  
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in  
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
The  
symbol alerts the user to important instructions  
Used for instructions intended to alert  
the user to the risk of death or severe  
injury should the unit be used  
improperly.  
or 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.  
001 Before using this unit, make sure to read the  
009 Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,  
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can  
damage the cord, producing severed elements and  
short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock  
hazards!  
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.  
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002a  
Do not open or perform any internal modifica-  
tions on the unit.  
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010 This unit, either alone or in combination with an  
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amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be  
capable of producing sound levels that could  
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for  
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at  
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience  
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should  
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an  
audiologist.  
003 Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts  
within it (except when this manual provides  
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer  
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland  
Service Center, or an authorized Roland  
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.  
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004 Never use or store the unit in places that are:  
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011 Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,  
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct  
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating  
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or  
are  
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft  
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.  
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);  
or are  
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012a:  
Immediately turn the power off, remove the  
power cord from the outlet, and request servicing  
by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information” page when:  
• Humid; or are  
• Exposed to rain; or are  
• Dusty; or are  
• Subject to high levels of vibration.  
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• The power-supply cord, or the plug has been  
damaged; or  
007 Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is  
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on  
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.  
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been  
spilled onto the unit; or  
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008a  
The unit should be connected to a power supply  
only of the type described in the operating instruc-  
tions, or as marked on the bottom of unit.  
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise  
has become wet); or  
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or  
exhibits a marked change in performance.  
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008e  
Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,  
the supplied power cord must not be used with  
any other device.  
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107b  
013 In households with small children, an adult  
Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet  
should provide supervision until the child is  
capable of following all the rules essential for the  
safe operation of the unit.  
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from,  
an outlet or this unit.  
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108d: Selection  
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014 Protect the unit from strong impact.  
If you need to move the instrument, take note of  
the precautions listed below. At least two persons  
are required to safely lift and move the unit. It  
should be handled carefully, all the while keeping  
it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect  
yourself from injury and the instrument from  
damage.  
(Do not drop it!)  
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015 Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share  
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other  
devices. Be especially careful when using  
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• Check to make sure the knob bolt securing the  
unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten  
them again securely whenever you notice any  
loosening.  
extension cords—the total power used by all  
devices you have connected to the extension  
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating  
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive  
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat  
up and eventually melt through.  
• Disconnect the power cord.  
• Disconnect all cords coming from external  
devices.  
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016 Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult  
• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 12).  
• Close the lid.  
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information” page.  
• Remove the music rest.  
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026 Do not put anything that contains water (e.g.,  
109a  
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and  
flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of  
insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray  
cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any  
liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.  
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110a  
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning  
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out  
of the outlet.  
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001-50  
Connect mains plug of this model to a mains  
socket outlet with a protective earthing  
connection.  
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116 Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do  
not get your fingers pinched (p. 10). Adult super-  
vision is recommended whenever small children  
use the unit.  
101a  
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The unit should be located so that its location or  
118b  
position does not interfere with its proper venti-  
lation.  
Keep the included the music rest’s attachment  
screws, screws of stand, and wing nut in a safe  
place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance  
of them being swallowed accidentally.  
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102b  
Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply  
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an  
outlet or this unit.  
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103a:  
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. Also, disconnect the power plug from the  
power outlet whenever the unit is to remain  
unused for an extended period of time. Any  
accumulation of dust between the power plug and  
the power outlet can result in poor insulation and  
lead to fire.  
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104 Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming  
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be  
placed so they are out of the reach of children.  
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106 Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on  
the unit.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
291b  
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2,  
3 and 4, please read and observe the following:  
355b  
Power Supply  
• When moved from one location to another where the  
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water  
301  
• 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. If it is not  
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a  
power supply noise filter between this unit and the  
electrical outlet.  
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage  
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in  
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must  
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation  
has completely evaporated.  
356  
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain  
on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can  
discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.  
358Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard.  
This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing  
to produce sound.  
307  
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the  
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions  
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.  
359  
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.  
308  
Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the  
exterior finish.  
• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the  
POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the  
unit has been completely disconnected from the source of  
power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first  
turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord  
from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into  
which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug  
should be one that is within easy reach.  
Maintenance  
401b  
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is  
slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an  
equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the  
grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can  
damage the finish.  
Placement  
402  
351  
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any  
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment  
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or  
deformation.  
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.  
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this  
unit; or move it farther away from the source of  
interference.  
403  
• The pedals of this unit are made of brass.  
Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural  
oxidization process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish  
it using commercially available metal polisher.  
352a  
• This device may interfere with radio and television  
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such  
receivers.  
For HP103-PE  
352b  
• Since your piano has a polished finish that is as delicate as  
that found on finely crafted wooden furniture, it needs  
careful, periodic care. A few important suggestions  
concerning the proper care of the unit follow.  
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications  
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of  
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or  
initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you  
experience such problems, you should relocate such  
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this  
unit, or switch them off.  
For dusting, wipe the instrument with a soft cloth  
that has been soaked with water, then squeezed dry.  
Be sure to wipe gently. Even the tiniest grains of sand  
or grit can leave scratches on the surface if too much  
force is applied while wiping.  
354b  
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near  
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed  
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.  
Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used  
while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a  
piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the  
same area of the unit for extended periods of time.  
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.  
Do not use any cleaners or detergents, since they might  
deteriorate the surface of the cabinet, and produce  
cracks. Do not use dusting cloths that contain  
chemicals.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Additional Precautions  
553  
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s  
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks  
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.  
556  
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the  
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you  
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s  
internal elements.  
557A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during  
normal operation.  
558a  
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s  
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use  
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about  
those around you (especially when it is late at night).  
559b  
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-  
absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing  
so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and  
could lead to malfunction.  
560  
• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in  
use.  
562  
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using  
some other make of connection cable, please note the  
following precautions.  
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use  
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this  
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level  
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For  
information on cable specifications, contact the  
manufacturer of the cable.  
565  
• 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.  
You should then consult with the retailer from whom the  
instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland  
Service Center.  
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Rear Panel............................................................................................9  
Notes Regarding Recording ....................................................30  
Recording a New Song....................................................................31  
Erasing a Performance from the Specified Track .................34  
Erasing a Song ...........................................................................34  
Using the Music Holders .........................................................11  
Using the Headphones Hook..................................................11  
Making Detailed Settings (Function).............................................35  
Applying the Damper Pedal to the Left-hand Keyboard  
Chapter 1.  
Enjoying the Internal Songs and Demo ................13  
Listening to Internal Songs.............................................................13  
Playing Back the Tone Demo Songs.......................................14  
Listening to a Demo of the Functions ....................................15  
(Grand Space Mode).................................................................37  
Preventing the Settings from Changing During Performance ..38  
What’s MIDI?.............................................................................40  
(Grand Space) ...................................................................................19  
Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic Emphasis)...............20  
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)......................21  
Error Messages/Other Messages...................................................43  
Tone List ............................................................................................44  
Internal Song List .............................................................................45  
Easy Operation List..........................................................................47  
Main Specifications..........................................................................49  
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands  
(Split Play).........................................................................................24  
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point.....................................25  
Using Metronome ............................................................................25  
Sounding the Metronome........................................................25  
Changing the Metronome Volume.........................................26  
Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand  
Performances (Twin Piano Mode).................................................27  
Index........................................................................ 50  
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Panel Descriptions  
Front Panel  
2
3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10  
11  
12  
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20  
Power On  
1
1
2
3
[Power On] switch  
Turns the power on/off (p. 11).  
13 [-] [+] buttons  
Allow you to select the value of various settings.  
Pressing both the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously  
returns the setting of a particular item or function to its  
original value.  
[Volume] knob  
Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 12).  
[Demo] button  
You can listen to a demo of the instrument’s tones as  
well as a demo of the various functions (p. 14).  
14 [Song/Tempo] Button  
Each time you press this button, the song number and  
the tempo will be displayed alternately.  
will light in red. While the tempo is displayed, it will  
light in green.  
4
[
(Headphones)] indicator  
This indicator lights up when headphones are connected  
to the headphone jack (p. 11).  
5
6
[Grand Space] button  
Adds a sense of depth to the sound (p. 18, p. 19).  
15 [Metronome/Count In] Button  
count-in sound, which can be played before the song  
perfect timing (p. 28).  
[Dynamics] button  
You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb  
clarity and distinctness (p. 20).  
7
8
9
Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 12).  
16 [Play] button  
[Transpose] button  
Also starts/stops recording of a performance (p. 31–p.  
33).  
[Split] button  
areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each area  
(p. 24). By holding down this button and the [Reverb]  
make settings for various functions (p. 35–p. 38, p. 40–p.  
41).  
17 [Rec] button  
Puts the HP103 in recording-standby mode (p. 30–p. 34).  
18 [Left] button  
Plays back or records a performance separately for each  
10 [Reverb] button  
The left-hand performances of the internal songs are  
assigned to this button.  
Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 21).  
This button and the following [Right] button are  
collectively referred to as the “track buttons.”  
11 Tone buttons  
They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone groups)  
played by the keyboard (p. 16).  
19 [Right] button  
Plays back or records a performance separately for each  
hand (p. 29, p. 32–p. 34).  
The right-hand performances of the internal songs are  
assigned to this button.  
12 Display  
The display indicates values for various settings,  
including the tone variation, song number, and tempo.  
Usually these will appear as in the figure above.  
20 [Key Touch] button  
Modifies the playing feel of the keyboard (p. 17).  
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Rear Panel  
1
2
Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange  
performance data (p. 40).  
Input jacks  
1
2
3
These jacks can be connected to another sound  
generating device or an audio device, so that the sound  
of that device will be output from the HP103’s speakers  
(p. 39).  
3
Output jacks  
Allows you to output the piano’s sound to sound  
reinforcement equipment to obtain a more powerful  
sound. These can also be connected to a tape recorder or  
other recording device to record a performance (p. 39).  
Front Panel  
Rear Panel  
4.  
Headphones  
jack  
5.  
Pedal jack  
6.  
AC inlet  
4
5
Headphones jacks  
A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 11).  
Pedal jack  
Connect the pedal cable of the special stand to this jack  
(p. 10).  
6
AC inlet  
Connect the supplied power cord here.  
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Before You Start Playing  
Connecting the Pedal Cord  
Setting Up the Music Rest  
Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal jack on the bottom  
1. Insert the included music rest attachment screws into  
panel of the instrument, at the rear.  
the screw holes on top of the HP103, and tighten the  
fig.00-01  
screws slightly.  
fig.00-03  
Connecting the Power Cord  
2. Put the music rest between the screws and the HP103’s  
1. Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the  
body.  
bottom panel of the instrument, at the rear.  
2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.  
NOTE  
Be sure to use the supplied power cord.  
fig.00-02  
3. While supporting the music rest with one hand, secure  
it in place by turning the screws.  
When attaching the music rest, support it firmly with  
one hand to make sure that you don’t drop it. Be careful,  
so you don’t get your fingers pinched.  
Opening/Closing the Lid  
4. To remove the music rest, support it with one hand  
while loosening the screws.  
To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and  
slide it away from yourself.  
After removing the music rest, don’t forget to retighten  
the screws.  
To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and  
lower it softly after it has been fully extended.  
fig.00-05  
NOTE  
Do not apply excessive force to the installed music rest.  
NOTE  
Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the  
music rest.  
NOTE  
When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let  
your fingers get caught. If small children will be using  
the HP103, adult supervision should be provided.  
NOTE  
Before moving the piano, be sure to remove the music  
rest to prevent accidents.  
NOTE  
If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is  
closed first to prevent accidents.  
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Before You Start Playing  
Using the Music Holders  
Using the Headphones Hook  
You can use the holders to hold pages in place.  
Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang  
them on the headphone hook at the lower left of the HP103.  
When not using the holders, leave them folded down.  
Attaching the Headphone Hook  
*
HP103-PE has not music holders.  
Press and twist the headphone hook included with the  
fig.mu_stand4  
HP103 into the hole in the bottom of the HP103 (refer to the  
figure below). Turn the wing nut of headphone hook to  
secure the headphone hook.  
Wing Nut  
Headphone Hook  
Connecting Headphones  
The HP103 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This  
allows two people to listen through headphones  
simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when  
allows you to play without having to worry about bothering  
others around you, even at night.  
Turning the Power On and Off  
NOTE  
Once the connections have been completed, 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.  
Plug the headphones into the Phones jack located at the  
bottom left of the piano.  
When headphones are connected, the [ (Headphones)]  
indicator (p. 8) lights up, and sounds stop playing from  
the speakers of the HP103.  
To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the  
way down, and then press the [Power On] switch.  
The power will turn on, and the Power indicator at the  
left front of the HP103 will light.  
The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume]  
knob (p. 12) of the HP103.  
fig.00-04.e  
After a few seconds, you will be able to play the  
keyboard to produce sound.  
Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.  
*
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.  
Phones jack x 2  
fig.00-06.e  
Power On  
NOTE  
Use Stereo headphones.  
Some notes on using headphones  
To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones only by  
the headset or the plug.  
Connecting the headphones when the volume of connected  
equipment is turned up may result in damage to the  
headphones. Lower the volume on the HP103 before plugging  
in the headphones.  
Power Indicator  
To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the  
way to the left, and press the [Power On] switch.  
Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only  
damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing loss. Use  
the headphones at a moderate volume level.  
The Power indicator at the left front of the HP103 will go  
dark, and the power will be turned off.  
*
If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the  
[POWER] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power  
outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 5).  
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Before You Start Playing  
Adjusting the Sound’s  
Volume and Brilliance  
About the Adjuster  
When you move the HP103 or if you feel that the pedals are  
unstable, adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as  
follows.  
Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.  
Press the [Brilliance] button to adjust the brightness of  
the sound.  
Rotate the adjuster to lower it so that it is in firm contact  
with the floor. If there is a gap between the pedals and  
the floor, the pedals may be damaged. In particular  
when placing the instrument on carpet, adjust this so  
that the pedals firmly contact the floor.  
Select one of the three available settings to obtain the  
desired brilliance.  
[Brilliance]  
button’s indicator  
Lit in  
green  
fig.00-09.j  
Off  
Lit in red  
Brilliance  
Medium  
Mellow  
Bright  
fig.00-07.e  
Adjuster  
Min  
Max  
If the adjuster is difficult to turn, have one person lift  
either the left or right side of the stand to make it easier  
for another person to turn the adjuster and make the  
adjustment.  
About the Pedals  
The pedals have the following functions, and are used  
NOTE  
mainly for piano performance.  
fig.00-08.e  
After adjusting the adjuster, press the pedals, and if the  
front board moves, turn the adjuster further so that it  
makes firm contact with the floor.  
NOTE  
Soft Pedal  
Damper Pedal  
Always readjust the adjuster after moving the piano.  
Sostenuto Pedal  
Damper pedal (right pedal)  
While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after  
you take your fingers off the keys.  
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will  
resonance.  
The HP103 simulates this damper resonance.  
You can change the amount of resonance applied with  
the damper pedal. Please refer to “Changing the Damper  
Pedal’s Resonance” (p. 35).  
Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)  
This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were  
already played when you pressed the pedal.  
Soft pedal (left pedal)  
When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the  
sound will have a softer tone.  
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Chapter 1.  
Enjoying the Internal Songs and Demo  
Listening to Internal Songs  
The HP103 comes with 66 piano songs onboard.  
“Chapter 3. Playing Along  
with the Internal Songs” (p. 28)  
Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)  
“Internal Song List” (p. 45)  
The internal songs can be played back consecutively.  
fig.panel1-1  
1 2  
1
Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button, and press the [Play] button.  
When you play back an  
internal song, the reverb effect  
will automatically be turned  
on (the button’s indicator  
lights).  
The [Song/Tempo] button’s indicator will light in red, the [Play] button’s indicator will  
blink, and the songs will play back successively, starting with the currently selected  
song.  
The song number appears in the display for several seconds.  
You can press the [-] or [+] button to select the song that you want to play back.  
When all songs have been played, playback will return to the first song and resume.  
Stopping the playback  
2
Press the [Play] button.  
Playback will stop.  
Selecting a Song and Playing It  
fig.panel1-2  
2 1 3, 4  
Choosing the song to play back  
1
Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in red.  
About the display for the  
internal songs  
The song number appears in the display for several seconds.  
fig.disp-USr  
USr (user) … The location  
where you can record your  
performance. (For details on  
recording p. 31)  
2
Press the [-] or [+] button to select a song.  
Numbers with a “S.”  
… internal songs.  
Holding down the button causes the numbers to change continuously.  
Playing back  
Press the [Play] button.  
3
The button’s indicator will light, and the selected song will play.  
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Stopping the playback  
4
Press the [Play] button.  
The button’s indicator goes out, and playback stops.  
The next time you press the [Play] button, the song that was stopped is played from  
the beginning.  
Listening to the Demo Songs  
You can listen to various demo songs, including those demonstrating the piano and  
other tones, as well as the function applied to the piano tones.  
Playing Back the Tone Demo Songs  
fig.panel1-3  
1, 2  
1
Press the [Demo] button.  
The button’s indicator flashes, and playback of the tone demo songs starts.  
When playback of the last song is finished, playback then returns to the first song.  
When you press any of the tone buttons while the [Demo] button is flashing, the  
demo song corresponding to that tone button is played.  
Button assigned  
Demo content  
tone demo  
[Piano]  
[E. Piano]  
[Harpsi]  
[Organ]  
[Strings]  
[Split]  
Piano tone demo songs  
E. Piano tone demo songs  
Harpsichord tone demo songs  
Organ tone demo songs  
Strings tone demo songs  
Demo songs using the Split function (p. 24)  
Stopping the Tone Demo Songs  
2
Press the [Demo] button.  
The [Demo] button’s indicator goes off, and the demo quits.  
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Chapter 1. Enjoying the Internal Songs and Demo  
Listening to a Demo of the Functions  
You can listen to the demo of the functions that can be applied to the piano tones.  
fig.panel1-3  
1, 3 2  
1
2
Press the [Demo] button.  
The button’s indicator flashes, and playback of the tone demo songs starts.  
Press any of the following buttons.  
Button assigned function  
demo  
Demo content  
Page  
p. 18  
p. 19  
[Grand Space]  
[Dynamics]  
Grand Space demo  
Dynamic Emphasis demo  
p. 20  
When you press the button  
pressed in Step 2, you can  
switch between demos both  
with the function switched on  
and off.  
When a button is pressed, the demo assigned to the button is played.  
Two versions of the demo will be played—one includes the function provided by the  
button you’ve pressed, the other doesn’t.  
Stopping the Demo of the Functions  
3
Press the [Demo] button.  
The [Demo] button’s indicator goes off, and the demo quits.  
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Chapter 2. Performance  
Performing with a Variety of Sounds  
The HP103 contains 20 different internal tones. The tones are organized into five tone  
groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.  
fig.panel2-1  
1
2
Selecting a tone group  
Press any Tone button.  
For more details, refer to  
“Tone List” (p. 44).  
1
The indicator of the button you pressed will light.  
When you play the keyboard, you will hear a sound in the selected tone group.  
Selecting variation tones  
2
Press the [Variation] button.  
Four different tones (numbered 1–4) are assigned to each Tone button. Use the  
[Variation] button to select among them.  
When Dual play (p. 23) or Split  
play (p. 24) is used, only sound  
number 1 or 2 can be selected.  
If you use Dual play or Split  
play with a Tone button for  
which tone number 3 or 4 is  
selected, tone number 1 will be  
selected for that Tone button.  
Each time you press the [Variation] button, the button’s indicator will change color,  
and the four sounds will be selected successively.  
Tone number  
1
2
3
4
[Variation]  
button’s indicator  
Dark  
Red  
Green  
Orange  
Some of the number 3 and 4 tones form pairs, which can be layered and sounded  
together.  
The tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.  
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Adjusting the Keyboard Touch  
(Key Touch)  
You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.  
fig.panel2-7  
1
1
Press the [Key Touch] button.  
The button’s indicator will light, and the feel of the keyboard will change.  
Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the button’s indicator will change color,  
and the feel of the keyboard will change.  
Indicator  
OFF  
Settings  
This allows you to play using the most natural touch.  
This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.  
Medium  
Fortissimo (ff) cannot be produced unless you play  
more strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel  
heavier. Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to  
what you play.  
Red  
Heavy  
Fortissimo (ff) can be produced by playing less strong-  
ly than usual, making the keyboard feel lighter. This  
setting makes it easy to play, even for children.  
Green  
Light  
Fixed  
Sounds at a fixed volume, regardless of your keyboard  
playing strength.  
Orange  
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Chapter 2. Performance  
Adding a Sense of Depth to the Sound  
(Grand Space)  
The HP103 includes a “Grand Space” function that allows you to get sounds that  
have a sense of depth like you get by playing an acoustic grand piano. Using this  
function gives you the natural-sounding reverberation and depth of sound that an  
acoustic grand piano provides.  
fig.panel2-8  
1
2
1
Press the [Grand Space] button, getting its indicator to light.  
The Grand Space function is switched on, giving the sound a greater sense of depth.  
When Grand Space Mode (p.  
37) is set to “1” and a pair of  
headphones is connected, the  
sense of depth is optimized for  
headphones, and when no  
headphones are connected, the  
optimal depth for speakers is  
selected.  
To cancel the Grand Space function, press the [Grand Space] button once more so its  
illumination is turned off.  
Changing the Grand Space Settings  
2
Hold down the [Grand Space] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.  
You can adjust the sense of depth to any of four levels.  
A greater sense of depth is produced as the value is increased.  
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Adding the Right Sense of Depth for  
Headphones (Grand Space)  
You can achieve the kind of sonic depth produced with a grand piano through  
headphones as well. This feature creates an ambience that makes it seem you are  
seated in front of a grand piano as you perform.  
1
2
1
Press the [Grand Space] button, getting its indicator to light.  
The Grand Space function is switched on, giving the sound a greater sense of depth.  
When Grand Space Mode (p.  
37) is set to “1” and a pair of  
headphones is connected, the  
sense of depth is optimized for  
headphones, and when no  
headphones are connected, the  
optimal depth for speakers is  
selected.  
To cancel the Grand Space function, press the [Grand Space] button once more so its  
illumination is turned off.  
Changing the Grand Space Settings  
2
Hold down the [Grand Space] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.  
You can adjust the sense of depth to any of four levels.  
A greater sense of depth is produced as the value is increased.  
The [  
(Headphones)]  
indicator lights up when  
headphones are connected.  
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Chapter 2. Performance  
Adding Liveliness to the Sound  
(Dynamic Emphasis)  
You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness.  
1
2
1
Press the [Dynamics] button, getting its indicator to light.  
The Dynamic Emphasis function is switched on, enlivening the sound.  
To cancel the Dynamic Emphasis function, press the [Dynamics] button once more  
so its illumination is turned off.  
Changing the Dynamic Emphasis Settings  
Hold down the [Dynamics] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.  
2
Display  
Description  
1
2
3
Creates a sound with boosted bass and treble.  
Produces a sound with chords in the low registers that are  
clear and distinct.  
Creates a sound with boosted bass.  
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Chapter 2. Performance  
Applying Effects to the Sound  
fig.panel2-5  
1
2
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)  
By applying the reverb effect you can produce a pleasant reverberation, making it  
sound as though you were performing in a concert hall.  
When you play back an  
internal song, the reverb effect  
will automatically be turned  
on (the button’s indicator  
lights).  
1
Press the [Reverb] button.  
The button’s indicator will light, and a reverb effect will be applied to the sound.  
To cancel the reverb effect, press the [Reverb] button, getting its indicator to go dark.  
Changing the depth of the reverb effect  
When the power is turned on,  
reverb is set to “4.”  
The amount (depth) of the reverb effect can be set to any of eight levels.  
2
Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [-] or [+] button.  
The currently specified value will be displayed.  
Higher values will produce a deeper effect.  
When you hold down the  
[Reverb] button, the currently  
specified reverb depth value  
will be displayed.  
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Chapter 2. Performance  
Transposing the Key of the Keyboard  
(Transpose)  
By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without  
changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with  
numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you  
to play.  
When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the pitch to a range that is  
comfortable for the singer, while still playing the notes as written (i.e., with the same  
fingering positions).  
fig.panel2-6  
1
1
Continue to hold down the [Transpose] button, and press a note to  
indicate the tonic of the key to which you want to transpose.  
The button’s indicator will light, and the keyboard will be transposed.  
When you hold down the  
[Transpose] button, the  
currently specified value will  
be displayed.  
You can also transpose by holding down the [Transpose] button and pressing the [-  
] or [+] button.  
If you hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [-] and [+] buttons  
simultaneously, the setting will return to the original value (0).  
This can be set in a range of -6–0–5 (semitone steps).  
For example, if you want the E pitch to sound when you play the C key, hold down  
the [Transpose] button and press the E key.  
Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up four keys, including the black  
keys, to reach E, thus “4” appears in the display.  
fig.trans.e  
If you play C E G  
It will sound E G#  
B
When the transpose value is set to “0,” the button’s indicator will remain dark even  
if you press the [Transpose] button.  
To cancel the transpose function, press the [Transpose] button, extinguishing its  
indicator.  
This setting returns to the  
original value (0) when you  
turn off the power.  
When you press the [Transpose] button once again, getting its indicator to light, the  
keyboard will be transposed to the note you specified here.  
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Chapter 2. Performance  
Playing Two Sounds Together  
(Dual Play)  
When Dual play is used, the  
[Variation] button’s indicator  
will light to indicate the  
Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.”  
1
Simultaneously press the two Tone buttons that you want to play  
together.  
selection of the right button of  
the two selected tones.  
The indicator of the button you pressed will light.  
When you play the keyboard, the tones of the two Tone buttons you selected will  
sound simultaneously.  
When Dual play is used, only  
sound number 1 or 2 can be  
selected.  
To cancel Dual play, press any Tone button.  
To change the tone of the right button of the two selected tones  
If you use Dual play with a  
Tone button for which tone  
number 3 or 4 is selected, tone  
number 1 will be selected for  
that Tone button.  
Press the [Variation] button.  
Dual play now features the tone of the left side’s tone button along with the newly  
selected tone.  
To change the tone of the left button of the two selected tones  
Cancel the Dual play, and then re-select the tone.  
Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play  
(Dual Balance)  
You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual play.  
fig.panel2-2  
1
2
1
2
Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [Split] button.  
The indicators of the buttons you pressed will blink.  
The current volume balance appears in the display.  
Press the [-] or [+] button to change the value.  
The volume balance changes.  
To return to the original volume balance, press the [-] and [+] buttons  
simultaneously.  
fig.disp-dualbal.e  
Volume of the left button tone  
Volume of the right button tone  
Press the [Transpose] or [Split] button, and the button’s indicator will return to the  
previous state.  
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Chapter 2. Performance  
Playing Different Tones with the Left  
and Right Hands (Split Play)  
The split point key is included  
in the left-hand keyboard area.  
Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different  
sounds in each is called “Split play.” The boundary key is called the “split point.”  
When Split play is used, only  
tone numbers 1 or 2 can be  
selected.  
fig.splitpoint.e  
Split Point (set to F 3, when the power is turned on.)  
If you use Split play with a  
Tone button for which tone  
numbers 3 or 4 selected, tone  
number 1 will be selected for  
that Tone button.  
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
B7 C8  
Left-hand Tone  
Right-hand Tone  
fig.panel2-3  
1
1
Press the [Split] button.  
When using Dual play,  
press the [Split] button  
The right hand will play the  
tone of the left button of Dual  
play, and the left hand will  
play a suitable match for the  
right-hand tone.  
The button’s indicator will light.  
The keyboard is divided into right-hand and left-hand areas.  
The tone played on the right side is the tone in use before the [Split] button is  
pressed, while the bass tone is played on the left side.  
To cancel Split play, press the [Split] button, getting its indicator to go dark.  
Changing tone played by the left hand  
For information about the  
tones that can be selected for  
the left hand section, refer to  
the “Tone List” (p. 44).  
Press the [Variation] button.  
Each time you press the [Variation] button, the button’s indicator will change color,  
and the left-hand tone will change.  
Some tones assign the tone that had been selected before you pressed the [Split]  
button to the left hand area of the keyboard.  
The selected left hand tone is  
remembered for each Tone  
button. When you turn off the  
power, it will return to the  
original setting.  
Changing tone played by the right hand  
Press the Tone button.  
The tone of the right-hand area will change. A tone that is a suitable match for the  
right-hand tone will be selected for the left-hand area.  
will be applied only to the  
right-hand area of the  
If you want to change the variation for the right-hand tone, cancel Split play and then  
re-select the tone.  
keyboard. If you want the  
damper pedal to be applied to  
the left-hand area, refer to  
“Applying the Damper Pedal  
to the Left-hand Keyboard  
Area” (p. 37).  
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Chapter 2. Performance  
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point  
You can change the location where the keyboard is divided (the split point) within  
the range of B1 through B6.  
The setting is at “F#3” when  
the piano is powered up.  
1
While continuing to hold the [Split] button, press the key that you want  
to specify as the split point.  
The split point key is  
displayed as follows.  
The key you pressed becomes the split point, and belongs to the left-hand section of  
the keyboard.  
Display  
C
C
C
C
F
d
E_  
E
Letter  
name  
You can also change the setting by pressing the [-] or [+] button while continuing to  
hold down the [Split] button.  
D
Display  
E
F
G
G
b
Letter  
name  
If you hold down the [Split] button and simultaneously press the [-] and [+] buttons,  
E
F
F
the setting will return to its original value (F#3).  
fig.disp-splitpoint  
Display  
A_  
A
A
b_  
B
Letter  
name  
A
B
When you continue holding  
the [Split] button, the currently  
specified split point will be  
displayed.  
Using Metronome  
Sounding the Metronome  
The HP103 features a built-in metronome.  
While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature  
(Beat) of that song.  
fig.panel2-4  
3, 4 2, 4 1, 5  
Sounding the metronome  
1
Press the [Metronome/Count In] button.  
The metronome will sound.  
The button flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time. The  
button lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.  
Changing the tempo  
2
3
Press the [Song/Tempo] button; the button’s indicator lights in green.  
Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the tempo.  
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Changing the beat of metronome  
4
Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.  
The currently selected beat will be displayed.  
NOTE  
If you hold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press the [-] or [+] button, the beat  
will change.  
It is not possible to change the  
beat during song playback or  
recording.  
If you hold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press the [-] and [+] buttons  
simultaneously, the beat will go back to what it was before you changed it.  
fig.disp-beat  
Display  
beat  
Display  
beat  
Correspondence between  
beat and tempo display  
2.2  
0.4  
2.4  
3.4  
4.4  
5.4  
2/2  
6.4  
7.4  
3.8  
6.8  
9.8  
12.8  
6/4  
7/4  
3/8  
6/8  
9/8  
12/8  
Only weak beats  
2/4  
3/4  
4/4  
5/4  
Beat  
2/2  
Tempo Value  
=10–125  
x/4  
=20–250  
x /8  
=40–500  
Stopping the metronome  
5
Once again press the [Metronome/Count In] button, getting the button to  
go dark.  
The metronome will stop.  
Changing the Metronome Volume  
The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with nine volume levels available.  
This is set to “4” when the  
instrument is turned on.  
1
Hold down the [Metronome/Count In] button and press the [-] or [+]  
button.  
The currently specified volume will be displayed.  
Continue to hold down the [Metronome/Count In] button, and press the [-] or [+]  
When you hold down the  
[Metronome/Count In] button,  
the currently specified  
metronome volume will be  
displayed.  
button to sound the metronome, and change the volume.  
fig.disp-metrovol  
NOTE  
When the metronome volume  
is set to “0,” the metronome  
sound does not play.  
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Splitting the Keyboard Into Two  
Sections for Four-Hand Performances  
(Twin Piano Mode)  
You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to  
perform in the same registers.  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C5  
C4  
C6  
C5  
C6  
C7  
C8  
C3  
C4  
C3  
C4  
C5  
C6  
1
While holding down the [Split] button and press the [Piano] button.  
The [Split] button’s indicator will light, and Twin Piano Mode is switched on.  
fig.panel3-1  
1
The following occur when Twin Piano Mode is switched on:  
• The keyboard is divided into two separate sections, and the pitch  
changes.  
• The right pedal now functions as the damper pedal for the right  
keyboard section, and the left pedal functions as the damper pedal for  
the left keyboard section.  
• The center pedal now functions as the Sostenuto pedal for the right  
keyboard section.  
• If recording is in progress or the instrument is in recording standby,  
recording is stopped or recording standby is cancelled. The [Rec] button  
is disabled while Twin Piano Mode is active.  
• If the Split function happens to be on, it is switched off.  
• The same tone and effects are used on both the left and right sides. If the  
piano is in Split Play before switching Twin Piano Mode on, then the  
tone selected for the right hand in Split Play is used.  
* The damper resonance function is not operational in Twin Piano Mode.  
2
To exit the function, press the [Split] button.  
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Chapter 3.  
Here’s how you can play along with the internal songs.  
You can slow down the playback tempo of the song, or play back each hand separately.  
If you turn on the metronome  
while the song plays back, the  
metronome will sound at the  
beat and tempo of the song.  
Before you try playing the song, listen to it several times to get a general feel for the  
song.  
For details on operation, refer to “Selecting a Song and Playing It” (p. 13).  
Changing the Tempo  
Some of the internal songs  
have tempos that change  
during the song.  
If the song has a rapid tempo, you can slow down the tempo so that you can practice  
it more easily. It is effective to gradually raise the tempo as you practice.  
fig.panel3-1  
2 1  
First select the song that you want to play back (p. 13).  
Correspondence between  
beat and tempo display  
1
2
Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in green.  
The tempo appears in the display.  
Beat  
2/2  
Tempo Value  
=10–125  
Each time you press the [Song/Tempo] button, the tempo and the currently selected  
song number (prefixed by “S.”) will be displayed alternately.  
x/4  
=20–250  
While the tempo is displayed, the [Song/Tempo] button indicator will light in green.  
While the song number is displayed, it will light in red.  
x /8  
=40–500  
Press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the tempo.  
Indication of the tempo  
during song playback  
While the song is playing, the  
initial tempo of the song will  
continue to be displayed,  
regardless of tempo changes  
during the song.  
The tempo can be adjusted in a range of =20–250.  
You can also change the tempo during playback.  
Pressing the [+] button once increases the tempo by one unit. Holding down the  
button increases the tempo continuously.  
Pressing the [-] button once decreases the tempo by one unit. Holding down the  
button makes the tempo change (slow down) continuously.  
About the display for the  
internal songs  
USr (user) … The location  
where you can record your  
performance. (For details on  
recording p. 31)  
If you press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, you will return to the basic tempo  
of the song (the tempo before you modified it).  
Adding a Count-in to Match the Timing (Count-In)  
When you’re playing along with a song, you can make sure that your playing is in  
time with the song by sounding a count before the song starts playing.  
Numbers with a “S.”  
… internal songs.  
Sounding a “count sound” leading up to playback of a song is called “Count-In.”  
On the HP103, if you playback a song while the metronome is sounding, two  
measures of lead-in count will be heard at the beginning of the song.  
During the count-in, the count  
measure is indicated in the  
display as “-2” then “-1.”  
“Sounding the Metronome”  
(p. 25)  
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Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs  
Playing Each Hand Separately  
The internal songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back.  
The left-hand performance of the internal songs is assigned to the [Left] button,  
while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [Right] button. The place where  
each part of the performance is held is called a “track,” and the [Left] and [Right]  
buttons are called “track buttons.”  
fig.trackbuttons.e  
Track buttons  
Left-hand Right-hand  
Part  
Part  
Here’s how to practice each hand separately along with the song.  
fig.panel3-2  
2, 3 1  
First select the song that you want to play back (p. 13).  
Selecting the part that you yourself will play  
1
Press the [Left] or [Right] button.  
The indicator of the button you’ve pressed goes out, and the sound of the selected  
part will no longer be heard.  
For example, if you want to practice the right hand, press the [Right] button and get  
its indicator to go dark. When you play back the song, the right-hand performance  
will not sound.  
Playing back a song  
Press the [Play] button, getting its indicator to light.  
2
The song will begin playing back. The part you selected in step 1 will not sound.  
Practice your right-hand performance along with the left-hand playback.  
Once again press the button you selected in step 1. The button’s indicator will light,  
and the sound will be heard once again.  
Even while the song is playing, you can press the track buttons to mute or un-mute  
the sound.  
Stopping the song  
Press the [Play] button.  
3
The song will stop.  
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You can easily record your performances.  
A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add  
additional parts.  
The following types of recording can be done using the HP103.  
• Recording just your own keyboard performance (“Recording a New Song” p.  
31)  
• Recording along with an internal song (“Recording Along with a Song” p. 32)  
• Recording each hand separately (“Selecting and Recording the Track for Each  
Hand Separately” p. 33)  
Notes Regarding Recording  
• Only one song can be recorded.  
• Recorded performances are erased when the power is turned off. If you want to  
keep your performance, you can either record it on an external audio device, or  
use an external MIDI device to save the performance data on a floppy disk. For  
details, refer to “Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices” (p. 39).  
If you see the following...  
If you attempt to record using a different internal song when a performance has  
already been recorded, the following will appear, and the indicators of [Rec] and  
[Play] button will blink.  
fig.disp-del  
If it is OK to erase the performance, press the [Rec] button.  
If you do not want to erase the performance, press the [Play] button.  
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Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance  
Recording a New Song  
Record only the keyboard performance without playing along with an internal song.  
fig.panel4-1  
3
2 1 4 6,7,8 5,7  
Recording settings (select “USr”)  
NOTE  
If you layer a newly recorded  
1
2
Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in red.  
performance without erasing  
the recorded song, the song  
tempo and beat will be stored  
with the settings that were  
recorded first.  
Press [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, and “USr” appears in the  
display.  
Specifying the tone and tempo for recording  
About the “USr” display  
When you stop recording, the  
3
4
Select the tone that you want to play (p. 16).  
If necessary, turn on the metronome.  
” display will change  
to “  
.”  
Sound the metronome while you set the tempo and beat of the song (p. 25).  
The “.” in the lower right of the  
display indicates that there is  
already a recorded  
5
Press the [Rec] button.  
The [Rec] button’s indicator will light, the [Play] button’s indicator will blink, and  
you will be in recording-standby mode.  
performance.  
Start recording  
Recording will start when you either press the [Play] button or play the  
When recording songs that  
start on an upbeat (that start  
on a beat other than the first  
beat of the measure), press the  
[Rec] button to put the HP103  
into recording standby, then  
press the [Play] button. Two  
measures of count sound are  
played, and then recording  
begins.  
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keyboard.  
Two measures of the count sound are played, and the recording begins.  
Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard,  
even if you do not press the [Play] button. There is no count sound played when you  
start in this manner.  
When recording begins, the [Play] button and [Rec] button indicators will light.  
Go ahead and perform on the keyboard.  
Stop recording  
Press the [Play] or [Rec] button.  
7
If you record without  
specifying the recording track,  
the performance will be  
Recording will stop, and the indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark.  
recorded to the [Left] button.  
If you want to record the right  
and left hands separately on  
separate recording tracks, refer  
to “Selecting and Recording  
the Track for Each Hand  
Separately” (p. 33).  
Play back the recorded performance  
8
Press the [Play] button.  
You will hear the recorded performance.  
Once again press the [Play] button, and playback will stop.  
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Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance  
Recording Along with a Song  
You can record a performance that you play along with an internal song.  
Using the [Left] or [Right] buttons, you can perform and record just the right-hand  
part of a song while listening to the left-hand playback of an internal song.  
fig.panel4-3  
2 1 3 6,7,8 4,7 5  
Selecting the song to record  
1
Press the [Song/Tempo] button, getting its indicator to light in red.  
The display will indicate the song number for several seconds.  
2
3
4
Use the [-] or [+] button to select the song that you want to play.  
As necessary, set the metronome and tempo (p. 25).  
Press the [Rec] button.  
The [Rec] button’s indicator will light.  
Selecting the track to record  
If “dEL” appears in the  
display, refer to p. 30.  
5
Press the [Left] or [Right] button.  
When you want to record the left-hand performance, press the [Left] button; to  
record that of the right hand, press the [Right] button.  
The indicators of the button you pressed and of the [Play] button will blink, and the  
HP103 enters recording-standby mode.  
Starting to record  
Press the [Play] button.  
6
Recording begins after two measures of count sound.  
Play along with the song.  
Stop recording  
Press the [Play] or [Rec] button.  
7
Recording will stop, and the indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark.  
The recorded performance is stored in “USr (User).”  
Play back the recorded performance  
8
Press the [Play] button.  
You will hear the recorded performance.  
Once again press the [Play] button, and playback will stop.  
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Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance  
Selecting and Recording the Track for Each  
Hand Separately  
The recorder of the HP103 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the right  
and left hands separately. Use the [Left] button or [Right] button to specify the  
recording track.  
If you want to re-do the recording, you can re-record just a specific track.  
fig.panel4-4  
1 4,5,6 2,5 3  
As described in steps 1and 2of “Recording a New Song” (p. 31), select “USr” before  
you continue. When layering recordings with built-in songs, select the built-in song  
as described in Steps 1 and 2 of “Selecting a Song and Playing It” (p. 13).  
NOTE  
If you go on to record  
additional material without  
erasing the recorded song, the  
song tempo, beat, and  
1
2
As necessary, turn on the metronome (p. 25).  
metronome settings of the  
original recording will be used  
for the new material as well.  
Press the [Rec] button.  
The [Rec] button’s indicator will light.  
The button indicators of tracks that are already recorded will light.  
The track button for which you will next be recording will be blinking.  
Selecting the track to record  
3
Press the [Left] or [Right] button to select the track that you want to  
record.  
The indicator of the button you pressed will blink, and the HP103 enters recording-  
standby mode.  
The track buttons allow you to  
record to either the [Left] or  
the [Right] button, one at a  
time.  
Start recording  
Press the [Play] button.  
4
Two measures of the count sound are played, and the recording begins. Go ahead  
and perform on the keyboard.  
Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard,  
even if you do not press the [Play] button. There is no count sound played when you  
start in this manner.  
Stop recording  
Press the [Play] or [Rec] button.  
5
Recording will stop, and the indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark.  
Your performance has been recorded to the specified track button.  
If you want to record on the other track, return to step 2 to record your performance  
again. You can record while you listen to the previously recorded performance.  
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Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance  
Play back the recorded performance  
6
Press the [Play] button.  
You will hear the recorded performance.  
Press the [Play] button once again, and playback will stop.  
Erasing Recorded Performances  
You can erase a recorded performance.  
Erasing a Performance from the Specified Track  
You can select a recorded track and erase it.  
1
Hold down either the [Left] or [Right] button and press the [Rec] button.  
The indicator of the button you pressed will go dark, and the performance of the  
selected track will be erased.  
Erasing a Song  
You can erase a song you’ve recorded.  
1
Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press the [Rec] button.  
The following display will appear, and the indicators of the [Rec] and [Play] button  
will blink.  
fig.disp-del  
If you decide not to erase the performance, press the [Play] button.  
2
Once again press the [Rec] button.  
The recorded performance is erased.  
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Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings  
Button  
Function  
Page  
Changing the Damper  
Pedal’s Resonance  
On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes  
the notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich  
reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal  
on the HP103 recreates this resonance (damper resonance)  
when depressed.  
Temperament  
[E. Piano]  
p. 36  
Stretch Tuning  
[Harpsi]  
[Organ]  
p. 37  
p. 37  
You can select from eight levels of depth for the resonant  
sound (resonance level).  
Applying the damper pedal  
to the left-hand keyboard  
area  
This is set to “5” when the instrument is turned on.  
*
This setting is enabled only with the piano tones. You cannot  
set this for other tones.  
1. Hold down the [Brilliance] button, and press the [-] or  
MIDI send channel  
Local Control  
[+] button.  
[Strings]  
p. 41  
p. 41  
The currently specified value will be displayed.  
Larger values will produce a deeper effect.  
fig.disp-reso  
[Variation]  
Transmitting a recorded  
performance  
Making Detailed Settings  
(Function)  
[Play]  
p. 41  
You can make performance-related settings such as tuning  
and temperament.  
Grand Space Mode  
V-LINK  
How to enter function mode  
[Grand Space]  
[Right]  
p. 37  
p. 38  
1. Hold down the [Split] button, and press the [Reverb]  
button.  
The HP103 switches to the function mode.  
The indicators for the [Split] and [Reverb] buttons and  
the button to which the function is assigned start  
flashing.  
For details on each function, refer to the explanations  
below.  
Setting the various functions  
2. Press the button to which the desired function is  
3. Press the [-] or [+] button to change the value.  
assigned.  
The indicators for pressed button, [Split] button, and  
[Reverb] button flash.  
If you press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, the  
For details on the contents of each function, refer to the  
explanations that follow.  
How to exit function mode  
4. Press the [Split] or [Reverb] button.  
The button’s indicator will return to the previous state.  
Button  
[Piano]  
Function  
Page  
Master Tuning  
p. 36  
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Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings  
Tuning to Other Instruments’  
Dis-  
play  
Temper-  
ament  
Qualities  
Pitches (Master Tuning)  
This tuning, devised by the  
philosopher Pythagoras, eliminates  
dissonance in fourths and fifths.  
Dissonance is produced by third-  
interval chords, but melodies are  
euphonious.  
In situations such as when playing ensemble with other  
pitch of another instrument. The standard pitch generally  
refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger  
the middle A key. This tuning of all the instruments to a  
standard pitch is called “tuning.”  
Pythagor  
ean  
2
3
This tuning eliminates ambiguities in  
the fifths and thirds. It is unsuited to  
playing melodies and cannot be  
transposed, but is capable of  
beautiful sonorities.  
Just  
Major  
If you press the [Piano] button in step 2 of “Making  
Detailed Settings (Function)” (p. 35), a display like the  
following will appear.  
fig.disp-tune  
The Just tunings differ from major  
and minor keys. You can get the  
same effect with the minor scale as  
with the major scale.  
Just  
Minor  
4
5
6
This scale makes some compromises  
in just intonation, enabling  
transposition to other keys.  
Mean  
Tone  
The last three digits are indicated in the display. “440.0 Hz”  
is indicated in the figure above.  
This temperament combines the  
Mean Tone and Pythagorean  
tunings. Performances are possible in  
all keys (first technique, III).  
Value  
415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz–466.2 Hz  
Werck-  
meister  
Power-up default setting 440.0 Hz  
This setting remains in effect until you turn off the power.  
This is an improvement of the Mean  
Tone and Just tunings that provides a  
high degree of freedom of  
modulation. Performances are  
possible in all keys (III).  
Changing the Temperament  
Kirn-  
berger  
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You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic  
temperaments (tuning methods).  
Today, compositions are generally created with equal  
temperament in mind and are played using equal  
temperament. However in past ages of classical music, a  
variety of temperaments were used. Playing a composition  
with its original tuning lets you enjoy the sonorities of the  
chords that the composer originally intended.  
Power-up default setting 1 C  
Tonic  
When playing with tuning other than equal temperament,  
you need to specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be  
performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major  
key or to A for a minor key).  
If you press the [E.Piano] button in step 2 of “Making  
While hold down the [E. Piano] button, and press a note to  
Detailed Settings (Function)” (p. 35), a display like the  
specify the desired tonic key.  
following will appear.  
fig.disp-temp.j  
The tonic note you specify will be displayed as follows.  
fig.Chart_note2.j  
Display  
C
C
C
C
d
E_  
E
E
E
F
F
F
F
G
G
A_  
A
A
A
b_  
B
b
Letter  
name  
D
B
Temperament Tonic  
If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select  
a tonic note.  
You can choose from among the seven temperaments  
described below.  
*
*
If you record with a temperament other than equal  
temperament selected, and then want to play back that  
performance, use this setting to select the same temperament  
for playback as the temperament you used when recording.  
Dis-  
play  
Temper-  
ament  
Qualities  
In this tuning, each octave is divided  
into twelve equal steps. Every  
interval produces about the same  
amount of slight dissonance. This  
setting is in effect when you turn on  
the power.  
When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be  
aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of  
the pitch. Tune the HP103 to the fundamental pitch of the  
other instruments.  
1
Equal  
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Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings  
Applied (Grand Space Mode)  
A piano is generally tuned to a pitch with a lower bass range  
and a higher treble range than equal temperament. This  
special tuning method for pianos is called “Stretch Tuning.”  
If you press the [Grand Space] button in step 2 of “Making  
Detailed Settings (Function)” (p. 35), a display like the  
following will appear.  
If you press the [Harpsi] button in step 2 of “Making  
Detailed Settings (Function)” (p. 35), a display like the  
following will appear.  
fig.disp-On  
Display  
1
Descriptions  
When the headphones are connected, the  
depth effect is optimized for headphones, and  
when no headphones are connected, the  
optimal depth for speakers is applied.  
Display  
Descriptions  
This is the standard tuning curve. This is the  
right choice when using Dual play (p. 23), or  
when playing in ensemble with other instru-  
ments.  
The optimal depth for speakers is used,  
regardless of whether or not headphones are  
connected.  
Grand Space is also applied to the sound  
output from the Output jacks, making this  
convenient when you want to play through  
speakers connected to the Output jacks.  
OFF  
2
3
This tuning curve expands the bass and tre-  
ble ends somewhat. It is suitable for perfor-  
mances such as piano solos. This setting is in  
effect when you turn on the power.  
On  
The optimal depth for headphones is used,  
regardless of whether or not headphones are  
connected.  
Power-up default setting On  
This effect works only with the piano tones.  
When you are using Split play (p. 24), you can apply the  
damper pedal effect to the sound played by the left-hand  
keyboard range.  
If you press the [Organ] button in step 2 of “Making  
Detailed Settings (Function)” (p. 35), a display like the  
following will appear.  
fig.disp-Off  
Display  
On  
Descriptions  
The damper pedal effect will be applied to  
the sound of the left and right hand key-  
board area.  
The damper pedal effect will not be applied  
to the sound of the left-hand keyboard area.  
OFF  
Power-up default setting OFF  
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Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings  
Preventing the Settings from  
Changing During Performance  
Using the V-LINK function  
Connecting the HP103 to a V-LINK compatible image device  
allows you to control the images with the HP103.  
Disabling Everything Except  
V-LINK  
Piano Play (Panel Lock)  
The “Panel Lock” function locks the HP103 in a state where  
only piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be  
disabled. This prevents the settings from being inadvertently  
modified even if children press the buttons accidentally.  
In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can be  
played.  
V-LINK (  
) is a function that allows music and  
images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect  
two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily  
enjoy a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the  
expressive elements of a music performance.  
How to Use the V-LINK  
1. Turn the volume to the minimum, and press the [Power  
1. Hold down the [Split] button, and press the [Reverb]  
On] switch to turn off the power.  
button.  
2. Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Power  
The HP103 switches to the set mode.  
2. Press the [Right] button.  
On] switch to turn on the power.  
The following display will appear.  
fig.disp—-  
The button’s indicator flashes.  
The following appears in the display.  
fig.  
All buttons are disabled.  
Adjust the volume.  
When you play the keyboard, the grand piano sound  
will be heard.  
Display  
OFF  
Descriptions  
To defeat the Panel Lock function, turn the volume down  
to the minimum, and turn on the power once again.  
The V-LINK function is switched off.  
The V-LINK function is switched on. You  
can control images using the twelve keys at  
the left end of the keyboard.  
On  
Disabling the Buttons When  
Using a Tone Other Than Piano  
(Tone Lock)  
Power-up default setting OFF  
3. Press the [-] and [+] buttons to switch the V-LINK  
Even when using Tones other than the Piano, you can set the  
instrument so all of its buttons are disabled (the settings in  
effect at that time will be maintained). That way, you won't  
get switched to the wrong settings if you inadvertently press  
a few buttons while you’re playing.  
function on and off.  
You can control images using the twelve keys at the left  
end of the keyboard.  
While V-LINK is switched on, the following will appear  
in the display.  
1. Hold down the [Demo] button and press the [Key  
Touch] button.  
The song or the metronome sound that is playing will  
stop. The following will appear in the display:  
fig.disp—-  
*
While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced when you  
press any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.  
How to exit function mode  
All buttons are disabled while the instrument is set like this.  
To cancel the Tone Lock function, once again hold down  
the [Demo] button while you press the [Key Touch]  
button. Alternatively, you can lower the instrument’s  
volume all the way and switch its power off. Then, turn  
it on again.  
4. Press the [Split] or [Reverb] button.  
The button’s indicator returns to its original state.  
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Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices  
Use the following procedure when turning on the power.  
Connecting to Audio Equipment  
You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the  
1. Turn on the power of the connected device.  
HP103 through the speakers of your audio system, or to  
2. Turn on the power of the HP103.  
record your performance on a tape recorder or other  
3. Adjust the volume of each device.  
recording device.  
When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard  
phone plug (sold separately).  
*
You cannot use the HP103 to adjust the volume of the  
connected sound generating device.  
Turning off the power  
Connection Examples  
1. Set the volume of the HP103 and of the connected  
*
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other  
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power  
on all devices before making any connections.  
devices to the minimum position.  
2. Turn off the power to the HP103.  
3. Turn off the connected equipment.  
Playing the sound of the HP103 through the  
speakers of an audio system/Recording the  
performance of the HP103 on a recording device  
fig.audio1.e  
Input R/L  
(Line In, Aux In)  
Connecting to a Computer  
You can use a USB MIDI interface cable (sold separately) to  
connect the HP103 to your computer.  
HP103  
If the HP103 is connected to a computer in which sequencer  
software such as Roland’s “Visual MT” is installed, a song  
you’ve recorded on the HP103 can be saved on your  
computer.  
Use the following procedure when turning on the power.  
1. Turn on the power of the HP103.  
Connection Examples  
*
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other  
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power  
on all devices before making any connections.  
2. Turn on the power of the connected device.  
3. Adjust the volume of each device.  
*
In order to make connections to your computer, you must  
install “MIDI driver” software on your computer. For details,  
refer to the owner’s manual for your MIDI interface.  
You can adjust the volume of a connected sound module with  
the HP103.  
When Recording HP103 Performances on a Recording  
Device  
Use a USB MIDI interface cable to connect the USB  
connector of your computer to the MIDI connectors of  
the HP103.  
4. Start recording with the connected device.  
5. Perform on the HP103.  
fig.comp.e  
USB Connector  
of your Computer  
6. When the performance ends, stop recording on the  
connected equipment.  
UM-1 etc.  
MIDI IN  
Computer  
Playing the sound of an audio device through the  
speakers of the HP103  
fig.audio2.e  
MIDI OUT  
Output R/L  
(Line Out, Aux Out)  
HP103  
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Perform on the HP103 to play a MIDI sound  
generator  
fig.midi1.e  
Connecting MIDI Devices  
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging  
performance data, you can control the performances on one  
device from the other. For instance, you can output sound  
from the other instrument or switch tones on the other  
instrument.  
Sound Module  
MIDI  
THRU  
OUT  
IN  
HP103  
What’s MIDI?  
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an  
international standard which allows performance  
information to be communicated among electronic musical  
instruments and computers.  
The HP103 provides MIDI connectors, which allow  
performance data to be exchanged with external devices.  
When these connectors are used to connect the HP103 to  
external devices, an even wider range of possibilities  
becomes available.  
Making MIDI-related Settings  
Here’s how you can set the transmit channel and other MIDI-  
related settings.  
How to enter function mode  
*
A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also  
available. It provides complete details concerning the way  
MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require  
this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-  
level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service  
Center or authorized Roland distributor.  
1. Hold down the [Split] button and press the [Reverb]  
button.  
The HP103 switches to the set mode.  
The indicators for the [Split] and [Reverb] buttons and  
the button to which the function is assigned start  
flashing.  
Connection Examples  
*
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other  
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power  
on all devices before making any connections.  
Setting various functions  
2. Press the button to which the desired function is  
assigned.  
Playing the HP103 from a MIDI sequencer/  
Recording an HP103 performance on a MIDI  
sequencer  
fig.midi2.e  
The indicators for pressed button, [Split] button, and  
[Reverb] button flash.  
For details on the contents of each function, refer to the  
explanations that follow.  
MT Series  
* MT-90s has no MIDI Out connector.  
3. Press the [-] or [+] button to change the value.  
Out  
MIDI  
In  
If you press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, the  
setting will return to the original value.  
HP103  
How to exit function mode  
4. Press either the [Split] button or the [Reverb] button.  
The button’s indicator will return to the previous state.  
*
Set Local Off if you have connected the HP103 to a MIDI  
sequencer. Refer to “Switching Local Control on and Off” (p.  
41). Also set your MIDI sequencer to MIDI Thru mode (so  
that messages received at MIDI IN will be re-transmitted  
without change from MIDI OUT). For details, refer to the  
owner’s manual of your MIDI sequencer.  
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Local Control OFF: The keyboard and the internal sound  
generator are in an unlinked state. No sound will be  
produced by the keyboard when it is played.  
fig.localoff.e  
MIDI Send Channel Settings  
MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16.  
to take place. The connected devices must be set to use the  
same MIDI channels. Otherwise, no sound will be produced,  
and no sounds can be selected.  
No sound produced  
Sound Generator  
Local Off  
*
The HP103 receives all channels 1–16.  
If you press the [Strings] button in step 2 of “Making MIDI-  
related settings” (p. 40), a display like the following will  
*
When a Roland MT series instrument is connected, it is not  
necessary to make the Local Off setting. MT units transmit  
Local Off messages when their power is switched on. If you  
turn on the power in the order of the HP103 MT series,  
Local Off will be set automatically.  
appear.  
fig.disp-1  
If you press the [Variation] button in step 2 of “Making  
MIDI-related settings” (p. 40), a display like the following  
will appear.  
fig.disp-on  
Value  
1–16  
1
Power-up default setting  
Switching Local Control on and  
Off  
When connecting a MIDI sequencer, set Local Control to  
“OFF.”  
Value  
On, OFF  
On  
Power-up default setting  
As illustrated, information describing what has been played  
on the keyboard is passed to the internal sound generator  
over two different routes, (1) and (2). As a result, you hear  
overlapping or intermittent sounds. To prevent this from  
happening, route (1) must be severed, by setting the unit to  
You Recorded  
If you want to transmit a performance recorded on the  
HP103 to an external MIDI device or computer, turn this  
setting “On.” If this is “OFF,” the data will not be  
transmitted.  
what is known as “Local Off.”  
fig.localcont.e  
Local On  
(1)  
If you press the [Play] button in step 2 of “Making MIDI-  
Sequencer  
Memory  
related settings” (p. 40), a display like the following will  
appear.  
fig.disp-Off  
MIDI  
OUT  
MIDI  
IN  
Sound  
Generator  
MIDI  
OUT  
MIDI  
IN  
(2) Thru function On  
Each note played  
is sounded twice  
Value  
On, OFF  
Power-up default setting OFF  
Local Control ON: The keyboard and the internal sound  
If you wish to save the performance recorded on the HP103,  
use the following procedure. In this situation, your external  
sequencer is set its MIDI Thru feature to be OFF. For details,  
refer to the owner’s manual of your MIDI sequencer.  
generator are in a linked state.  
fig.localon.e  
Sound is emitted  
Sound Generator  
Local On  
1. Connect a MIDI sequencer such as the MT series (p.  
40).  
2. Record the performance on the HP103 (p. 30).  
3. Set this setting to “On.”  
4. Start recording with the connected MIDI sequencer.  
5. Start playback of the recorded song on the HP103.  
6. When playback ends, stop recording with the  
connected MIDI sequencer.  
7. Use a connected MIDI sequencer to save the data on a  
floppy disk or other media.  
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Appen  
dices  
If you think there’s a problem, read this first.  
Case  
Cause/Remedy  
Case  
Cause/Remedy  
The maximum number of notes that the HP103  
can play simultaneously is 64.  
The power doesn’t  
come on  
Is the power cord connected and plugged in  
correctly? (p. 10)  
Not all played notes  
are sounded  
Frequent use of the damper pedal when  
playing along with a song may result in  
performance data with too many notes,  
causing some notes to drop out.  
Is the panel locked? (p. 38)  
Is the Tone locked? (p. 38)  
The button doesn’t  
work  
Turn the power off, then back on.  
Have you set Transpose? (p. 22)  
Is the volume level of the HP103 turned all the  
way down? (p. 12)  
The tuning or pitch  
of the keyboard or  
song is off  
Are the settings for the “Temperament” and  
“Stretch Tuning” correct? (p. 36)  
Are headphones plugged in? (p. 11)  
Has a plug remained connected to the Phones  
jack?  
Is the setting for the “Master Tuning” correct?  
(p. 36)  
When headphones are connected, the  
keyboard’s speaker stops playing.  
Song doesn’t play  
back/ Only the  
Are the indicator for the Track buttons ([Left]  
and [Right] buttons) extinguished? (p. 29)  
No sound is heard  
Is Local Off selected?  
sound of a particular If the button indicator is out, the music on that  
When Local Control is set to OFF, no sound is  
produced by playing the keyboard. Set Local  
Control to “On” (p. 41).  
track is not heard. Press the track button so the  
indicator is illuminated.  
instrument in a song  
does not play  
Has one of the track buttons for recording been  
selected? (p. 30–p. 33)  
Can’t record  
Is V-LINK switched on?  
While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is  
produced when you press any of the twelve  
keys at the left end of the keyboard (p. 38).  
If you select an internal song in which the  
tempo changes during the song, and then  
record, the tempo will change in the same way  
for the performances. The tempo of the  
metronome will also change in the same way.  
Have all devices been switched on?  
No sound is heard  
(when a MIDI  
instrument is  
connected)  
Tempo of recorded  
song or metronome  
is off  
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?  
If you record additional material without  
erasing the previously recorded song, the song  
will be recorded at the first-recorded tempo.  
Please erase the previously recorded song  
before you re-record (p. 34).  
Does the MIDI channel match the connected  
instrument? (p. 41)  
Is the HP103 in Dual play? (p. 23)  
Sounds are heard  
twice (doubled)  
when the keyboard  
is played  
When the HP103 is connected to an external  
sequencer, set it to the Local OFF mode (p. 41).  
Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its  
MIDI Thru feature is OFF.  
Any performance that has been recorded is  
deleted when the power to the HP103 is turned  
off. A performance cannot be restored once it’s  
been deleted.  
The recorded  
performance has  
disappeared  
If you use Dual play or Split play with a Tone  
button (p. 16).  
Depressing a pedal  
has no effect, or the  
pedal effect doesn’t  
stop  
Is the pedal connected correctly?  
The tone has  
Make sure the pedal cord is securely connected  
to the pedal jack on the rear of the unit (p. 10).  
changed in the Split  
or Dual play  
Some tones assign the tone that had been  
selected before you pressed the [Split] button  
to the left hand area of the keyboard. Please  
refer to “Tone List” (p. 44).  
Adjust the adjuster underneath the pedal so  
that the adjuster presses firmly against the  
floor surface (p. 12).  
The pedal rattles  
Is the panel locked? (p. 38)  
Is the Tone locked? (p. 38)  
Since the H103’s piano sounds accurately  
reproduce the depth and reverberation of the  
original acoustic piano, you may find that  
reverberation is audible when the Grand Space  
is enabled.  
Turn the power off, then back on.  
Reverberation still  
audible even with  
Reverb turned off  
Tone doesn’t  
change  
Are the indicators for the [Split] and [Reverb]  
buttons flashing?  
Setting of functions is in progress. Press the  
[Split] or [Reverb] button to exit function mode  
(p. 35, p. 40).  
If you want to eliminate the reverberation, turn  
off the Grand Space function (p. 18-19).  
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Error Messages/Other Messages  
Case  
Cause/Remedy  
Case  
Cause/Remedy  
On an acoustic piano, notes in the upper one  
and a half octaves of the keyboard continue to  
sound until they decay naturally, regardless of  
the damper pedal. There is a difference in the  
timbre as well. Roland pianos faithfully  
simulate such characteristics of the acoustic  
piano. On the HP103, the range that is  
When listening through speakers:  
Playing at loud volumes may cause  
instruments near the HP103 to resonate.  
Resonation can also occur with fluorescent  
light tubes, glass doors, and other objects.  
In particular, this problem occurs more  
easily when the bass component is  
increased, and when the sound is played at  
higher volumes. Use the following  
measures to suppress such resonance.  
• Place speakers so they are 10–15 cm from  
walls and other surfaces.  
In the upper range,  
the sound changes  
abruptly beyond a  
certain key  
unaffected by the damper pedal will change  
depending on the Key Transpose setting.  
The bass range  
sounds odd, or  
there is a vibrating  
resonance  
When listening through headphones:  
Some of the more flamboyant and  
effervescent piano tones feature an ample  
high-end component, which may make the  
sound appear to have metallic  
• Reduce the volume.  
• Move the speakers away from any  
resonating objects.  
reverberation added. Since this  
When listening through headphones:  
Here, a different cause would be suspect.  
Consult your Roland dealer or nearest  
Roland Service Center.  
reverberation becomes particularly  
audible when supplemented by heavy  
reverb, you may be able to diminish the  
problem by reducing the amount of reverb  
applied to the sound.  
A High-pitched  
whine is produced  
The volume level of  
the instrument  
Could you be using a connection cable that  
contains a resistor?  
When listening through speakers:  
Here, a different cause (such as resonance  
produced by the HP103) would be suspect.  
Consult your Roland dealer or nearest  
Roland Service Center.  
Use a connection cable that does not contain a  
resistor.  
connected to Input  
jacks is too low  
Display  
Meaning  
USr  
User Song. Stores recorded performances (p. 31).  
The “.” in the display indicates that there is performance material already  
recorded (p. 31).  
Usr.  
S.  
Internal song number (p. 13).  
This appears when a song with a pickup (a song that does not start on the first  
beat) is played back.  
PU  
dEL  
E.32  
This appears when you attempt to delete a recorded song (p. 30, p. 34).  
The amount of performance information is too large, and further recording is  
not possible.  
A problem such as a loose MIDI cable occurred. Make sure the MIDI cables  
are correctly hooked up.  
E.41  
_._._.  
V-LINK function is On (p. 38).  
*
Error messages are indicated by an “E.” before the number. Press any button, and you can cancel the error message.  
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Tone List  
[Split] Off  
[Split] On  
[Variation]  
Button name  
Tone  
[Variation] Dark  
[Variation] Red  
[Variation] Green  
Grand Piano /  
Acoustic Bass +  
Cymbal  
Grand Piano /  
Acoustic Bass  
Dark  
Grand Piano  
Mellow Piano  
Grand Piano / Strings  
Mellow Piano /  
Acoustic Bass +  
Cymbal  
Mellow Piano /  
Acoustic Bass  
[Piano]  
Red  
Mellow Piano / Strings  
Green  
Piano + Strings  
Piano + Choir  
Orange  
Electric Piano1 /  
Electric Bass  
Electric Piano1 /  
Acoustic Bass  
Electric Piano1 /  
Strings  
Dark  
Electric Piano1  
Electric Piano2  
Electric Piano2 /  
Electric Bass  
Electric Piano2 /  
Acoustic Bass  
Electric Piano2 /  
Strings  
Red  
[E. Piano]  
Green  
Vibraphone  
Orange  
Electric Piano + Choir  
Harpsichord /  
Organ Flute  
Harpsichord /  
Acoustic Bass  
Dark  
Harpsichord  
Harpsichord / Strings  
CoupledHarpsichord/  
Strings  
CoupledHarpsichord/  
Organ Flute  
CoupledHarpsichord/  
Acoustic Bass  
Red  
Coupled Harpsichord  
[Harpsi]  
Green  
Harpsichord + Strings  
Harpsichord + Choir  
Orange  
Church Organ 1 /  
Organ Bass  
Church Organ 1 /  
Strings  
Church Organ 1 /  
Choir  
Dark  
Church Organ 1  
Organ Flute  
OrganFlute /  
Organ Bass  
Red  
OrganFlute / Strings  
OrganFlute / Choir  
[Organ]  
Green  
Orange  
Dark  
Rotary Organ  
Church Organ 2  
Slow Strings  
Strings / Pizzicato  
Jazz Scat / Choir  
Jazz Scat /  
Voice Bass  
Jazz Scat /  
Red  
Jazz Scat  
Acoustic Bass  
[Strings]  
Green  
Strings  
Choir  
Orange  
*
A+B: simultaneously playing two tones  
You can change the volume balance between the two tones, refer to “Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play (Dual Balance)” (p. 23).  
A/B: A, the right-hand tone; and B, the left-hand tone in Split play  
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Internal Song List  
Song  
Song Name  
No.  
Composer  
Copyright  
S. 1  
S. 2  
S. 3  
S. 4  
La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin  
Late Night Chopin  
Fly Free  
C. Debussy  
© 2004 Roland Corporation  
© 2002 Roland Corporation  
© 1998 Roland Corporation  
© 2000 Roland Corporation  
F. Chopin/  
Arranged by John Maul  
John Maul  
Masashi & Kazuko  
Hirashita  
L'éveil del l'amour  
S. 5  
Sonate für Klavier No. 15  
Liebesträume III  
Étude, op.10-3  
W. A. Mozart  
F. Liszt  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 2001 Roland Corporation  
© 2001 Roland Corporation  
© 1997 Roland Corporation  
© 2001 Roland Corporation  
© 1995 Roland Corporation  
© 2001 Roland Corporation  
© 1995 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1995 Roland Corporation  
© 1997 Roland Corporation  
© 1995 Roland Corporation  
© 1998 Roland Corporation  
© 2001 Roland Corporation  
© 1995 Roland Corporation  
© 1995 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
S. 6  
S. 7  
F. Chopin  
S. 8  
Je te veux  
E. Satie  
S. 9  
Valse, op.64-1  
F. Chopin  
S. 10  
S. 11  
S. 12  
S. 13  
S. 14  
S. 15  
S. 16  
S. 17  
S. 18  
S. 19  
S. 20  
S. 21  
S. 22  
S. 23  
S. 24  
S. 25  
S. 26  
S. 27  
S. 28  
S. 29  
S. 30  
S. 31  
S. 32  
S. 33  
S. 34  
S. 35  
S. 36  
S. 37  
S. 38  
S. 39  
S. 40  
Golliwog’s Cake walk  
Fantaisie-Impromptu  
1ére Arabesque  
C. Debussy  
F. Chopin  
C. Debussy  
J. Strauss (II)  
F. Mendelsshon  
F. Chopin  
An der schönen, blauen Donau  
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges  
Mazurka No.5  
1ère Gymnopédie  
Étude, op.25-1  
E. Satie  
F. Chopin  
Clair de Lune  
C. Debussy  
F. Chopin  
Étude, op.10-5  
Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum  
Grande Valse Brillante  
La prière d'une Vierge  
Course en Troïka  
To The Spring  
C. Debussy  
F. Chopin  
T. Badarzewska  
P. Tchaikovsky  
E. Grieg  
Valse, op.64-2  
F. Chopin  
Radetzky Marsch  
Träumerei  
J. Strauss (I)  
R. Schumann  
F. Schubert  
F. Chopin  
Moments Musicaux III  
Prélude, op.28-15  
The harmonious blacksmith  
Ungarische Tänze V  
Türkischer Marsch  
Nocturne No.2  
G. Handel  
J. Brähms  
L. v. Beethoven  
F. Chopin  
Frühlingslied  
F. Mendelsshon  
J. S. Bach  
Präludium  
Jägerlied  
F. Mendelsshon  
M. Ravel  
Menuet Antique  
Für Elise  
L. v. Beethoven  
W. A. Mozart  
F. Schubert  
Türkischer Marsch  
Ständchen  
S. 41  
Humoreske  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
A. Dvorák  
G. Lange  
T. Oesten  
S. 42  
S. 43  
Blumenlied  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
Alpenglöckchen  
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Internal Song List  
Song  
No.  
Song Name  
Composer  
Copyright  
S. 44  
S. 45  
S. 46  
S. 47  
S. 48  
S. 49  
S. 50  
S. 51  
S. 52  
S. 53  
S. 54  
S. 55  
S. 56  
S. 57  
S. 58  
S. 59  
S. 60  
S. 61  
S. 62  
S. 63  
S. 64  
Menuett G dur  
Venezianisches Gondellied  
Alpenabendröte  
Farewell to the Piano  
Brautchor  
L. v. Beethoven  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1992 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
F. Mendelsshon  
T. Oesten  
L. v. Beethoven  
R. Wagner  
W. Anderson  
C. Czerny  
Battle of Waterloo  
Wiener Marsch  
Le Coucou  
L. C. Daquin  
J. S. Bach  
Menuett G dur  
Spinnerlied  
A. Ellmenreich  
F. Gossec  
Gavotte  
Heidenröslein  
Zigeuner Tanz  
La Cinquantaine  
Csikos Post  
G. Lange  
H. Lichner  
G. Marie  
H. Necke  
Dolly’s Dreaming Awakening  
La Violette  
T. Oesten  
L. Streabbog  
R. Schumann  
M. Clementi  
F. Kuhlau  
Fröhlicher Landmann  
Sonatine op.36-1  
Sonatine op.20-1  
Sonatine No.5  
L. v. Beethoven  
Hungarian Rag: Hungarian Dance No. 5 Ragtime Arrangement For  
Solo Piano  
J. Brahms/  
S. 65  
S. 66  
© 1996 Roland Corporation  
© 1998 Roland Corporation  
Arranged by John Maul  
Paganini Boogie: Jazz Variation Based on “Caprice No. 24 in A  
Minor”  
N. Paganini/  
Arranged by John Maul  
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John Maul  
John Maul is a musician, composer and arranger having graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London. John’s work  
encompasses studio recordings and live performances including work with top UK Jazz artists.  
His writing credits include commercial music for BBC radio and television, as well as scoring jazz and classical works.  
Having been a product specialist for Roland U.K., John is now actively involved in music software composing/programming for  
both Roland Japan and various music publishers. Quite recently his “Musical Picture Book,” a volume of original piano music  
encompassing all standards of musical ability, which included the piano and orchestral accompaniment data in SMF format, was  
published and printed.  
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Easy Operation List  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
6
5
4
1
3
2
1
1
No.  
You want to  
Buttons  
Page  
p. 27  
Press the [Split] and [Piano] buttons simultaneously.  
[Split]+ [Piano]  
Twin Piano Mode  
1
Press the [Split] and [Reverb] buttons simultaneously, and press the [] button.  
[Split]+ [Reverb] [Grand Space]  
p. 37  
p. 36  
Grand Space Mode  
Master Tuning  
1
2
[Split]+ [Reverb] [Piano]  
Selecting a temperament  
Specifying the keynote  
[Split]+ [Reverb] [E. Piano]  
p. 36  
p. 37  
p. 37  
3
4
5
[E. Piano] + key  
[Split]+ [Reverb] [Harpsi]  
Stretch tuning  
Applying the damper pedal to the left-hand  
keyboard area  
[Split]+ [Reverb] [Organ]  
[Split]+ [Reverb] [Strings]  
[Split]+ [Reverb] [Variation]  
[Split]+ [Reverb] [Play]  
[Split]+ [Reverb] [Right]  
p. 41  
p. 41  
p. 41  
p. 38  
MIDI send channel settings  
Local Control  
6
7
8
9
Transmitting a recorded performance  
V-LINK  
Press the [ ] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.  
[Transpose] + [Split] [-][+]  
p. 23  
Dual Balance  
1
Hold down the [ ] button and press the [-] or [+] button.  
[Metronome/Count In] + [-] [+]  
p. 26  
p. 26  
p. 21  
p. 35  
p. 20  
Metronome volume  
1
2
3
4
5
[Song/Tempo] + [-] [+]  
[Reverb] + [-] [+]  
Beat of metronome  
Depth of the Reverb effect  
Damper pedal’s resonance level  
Dynamic Emphasis setting  
[Brilliance] + [-] [+]  
[Dynamics] + [-] [+]  
p. 18  
p. 19  
[Grand Space] + [-] [+]  
Grand Space setting  
6
Hold down the [Split] or [Transpose] button and press the key.  
[Split] + key  
p. 25  
p. 22  
Split Point  
[Transpose] + key  
Key Transpose  
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MIDI Implementation Chart  
DIGITAL PIANO  
Date : Jun. 1, 2004  
Version : 1.00  
Model HP103  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Transmitted  
Recognized  
Remarks  
Function...  
Basic  
Channel  
Default  
Changed  
1
1
1–16  
116  
Default  
Messages  
Altered  
Mode 3  
x
Mode 3  
x
Mode  
**************  
Note  
Number :  
15–113  
**************  
0–127  
15–113  
True Voice  
Note ON  
Note OFF  
O
x
O
x
Velocity  
8n v=64  
After  
Touch  
Key’s  
Ch’s  
x
x
x
x
Pitch Bend  
x
x
6, 38  
O
x
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Data entry  
7
Volume  
11  
64  
x
Expression  
Hold 1  
Sostenuto  
Soft  
Effect 1 (Reverb)  
RPN LSB, MSB  
O
O
O
O
O
66  
Control  
Change  
67  
91  
100, 101  
Prog  
Change  
O (0...117)  
**************  
O (0–127)  
0...117  
: True Number  
System Exclusive  
O
O
: Song Pos  
: Song Sel  
: Tune  
x
x
x
x
x
x
System  
Common  
System  
Real Time  
: Clock  
: Commands  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
O
x
x
: All sound off  
O
:
Reset all controllers  
Aux  
Message  
O
: Local Control  
: All Notes OFF  
: Active Sense  
: Reset  
O (123–127)  
O
x
Notes  
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO  
O : Yes  
X : No  
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO  
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Main Specifications  
Keyboard  
Keyboard  
88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard)  
Touch: Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed  
Touch Sensitivity  
Keyboard Modes  
Sound Generator  
Max. Polyphony  
Tones  
Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable)  
64 voices  
5 groups 20 variations  
Temperament  
Stretched Tuning  
Master Tuning  
Transpose  
7 types, selectable tonic  
2 types  
415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)  
Key Transpose (-6–+5 in semitones)  
Grand Space, Dynamic Emphasis, Reverb (8 levels), Chorus (for E. Piano only),  
Damper Resonance (for Piano only, 8 levels)  
Effects  
Metronome  
Beat  
2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8  
9 levels  
Volume  
Recorder  
Tracks  
2 tracks  
Song  
1 song  
Note Storage  
Tempo  
Approx. 5,000 notes  
Quarter note = 20–250  
96 ticks per quarter note  
Play/Stop, Rec, Tempo, All Song Play, Track Select  
66 songs + 9 Tone Demo Songs  
Resolution  
Control  
Preset Songs  
Others  
Rated Power Output  
Speakers  
25 W x 2  
12 cm x 2  
Beat LED  
Display  
7-segment, 3-digit LED  
Headphones indicator  
Control  
Volume, Brilliance (3 steps)  
Pedals  
Damper, Soft, Sostenuto  
Other Functions  
Connectors  
Power Supply  
Power Consumption  
Panel Lock, Tone Lock  
Output jacks (L/Mono, R), Input jacks (L/Mono, R), Headphones jack x 2 (Stereo), MIDI connectors (In, Out)  
AC 117 V/AC 230 V/AC 240 V  
55 W  
1,388 (W) x 425 (D) x 836 (H) mm / 54-11/16 (W) x 16-3/4 (D) x 32-15/16 (H) inches (HP103-MH)  
1,398 (W) x 427 (D) x 837 (H) mm / 55-1/16 (W) x 16-13/16 (D) x 33 (H) inches (HP103-PE)  
Dimensions  
1,388 (W) x 425 (D) x 1,025 (H) mm / 54-11/16 (W) x 16-3/4 (D) x 40-3/8 (H) inches  
(including music rest: HP103-MH)  
(including piano stand)  
1,398 (W) x 427 (D) x 1,027 (H) mm / 55-1/16 (W) x 16-13/16 (D) x 40-7/16 (H) inches  
(including music rest: HP103-PE)  
Weights  
53 kg / 117 lbs (HP103-MH/PE)  
(including piano stand)  
Accessories  
Owner’s manual, Roland 60 Classical Piano Masterpieces, Power Cord, Headphones Hook, Music Rest  
*
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.  
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A
AC inlet ........................................................................... 10  
Adjuster .......................................................................... 12  
Play  
B
All Songs Continuously .......................................... 13  
Along with the built-in songs ................................ 28  
C
D
Resonance ................................................................. 35  
Damper Resonance ................................................. 12, 35  
Demo  
R
Record ............................................................................. 30  
Tone Demo ............................................................... 14  
Dual Balance .................................................................. 23  
E
S
Erase ................................................................................ 34  
F
MIDI-related Settings .............................................. 40  
G
Tone button .................................................................... 16  
Tone Group .................................................................... 16  
Transpose ........................................................................ 22  
Twin Piano Mode .......................................................... 27  
Grand Space ............................................................. 18–19  
H
Headphone Hook .......................................................... 11  
Headphones ................................................................... 11  
I
Internal Song .................................................................. 13  
K
L
Variation tone ................................................................ 16  
M
[Volume] knob ............................................................... 12  
Master Tuning ............................................................... 36  
Metronome ..................................................................... 25  
Volume ...................................................................... 26  
MIDI ................................................................................ 40  
MIDI channel ................................................................. 41  
MIDI Devices ................................................................. 40  
Music Holder ................................................................. 11  
Music Rest ...................................................................... 10  
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MEMO  
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Information  
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland  
distributor in your country as shown below.  
PHILIPPINES  
COSTA RICA  
TRINIDAD  
NORWAY  
JORDAN  
AFRICA  
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.  
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue  
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,  
PHILIPPINES  
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales  
AMR Ltd  
Roland Scandinavia Avd.  
AMMAN Trading Agency  
245 Prince Mohammad St.,  
Amman 1118, JORDAN  
TEL: (06) 464-1200  
Ground Floor  
Kontor Norge  
EGYPT  
Al Fanny Trading Office  
9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany  
Street,  
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,  
Cairo 11341, EGYPT  
TEL: 20-2-417-1828  
Maritime Plaza  
Barataria Trinidad W.I.  
TEL: (868)638 6385  
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,  
San Jose, COSTA RICA  
TEL: 258-0211  
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95  
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo  
NORWAY  
TEL: (02) 899 9801  
KUWAIT  
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI  
& SONS CO.  
Abdullah Salem Street,  
Safat, KUWAIT  
TEL: 2273 0074  
SINGAPORE  
SWEE LEE MUSIC  
COMPANY PTE. LTD.  
150 Sims Drive,  
SINGAPORE 387381  
TEL: 6846-3676  
URUGUAY  
Todo Musica S.A.  
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa  
1771  
C.P.: 11.800  
Montevideo, URUGUAY  
TEL: (02) 924-2335  
CURACAO  
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.  
Orionweg 30  
Curacao, Netherland Antilles  
TEL:(305)5926866  
POLAND  
MX MUSIC SP.Z.O.O.  
UL. Gibraltarska 4.  
PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND  
TEL: (022) 679 44 19  
REUNION  
TEL: 243-6399  
Maison FO - YAM Marcel  
25 Rue Jules Hermann,  
Chaudron - BP79 97 491  
Ste Clotilde Cedex,  
LEBANON  
Chahine S.A.L.  
Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine  
Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-  
5857  
Beirut, LEBANON  
TEL: (01) 20-1441  
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez  
Calle Proyecto Central No.3  
Ens.La Esperilla  
Santo Domingo,  
Dominican Republic  
TEL:(809) 683 0305  
PORTUGAL  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Portugal Office  
Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto  
4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL  
TEL: 22 608 00 60  
CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE LTD  
Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E,  
#02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980  
TEL: 6243-9555  
VENEZUELA  
Instrumentos Musicales  
Allegro,C.A.  
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar  
REUNION ISLAND  
TEL: (0262) 218-429  
SOUTH AFRICA  
That Other Music Shop(PTY)Ltd.  
11 Melle St., Braamfontein,  
Johannesbourg,  
SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (011) 403 4105  
TAIWAN  
ROLAND TAIWAN  
ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.  
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung  
Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei,  
TAIWAN, R.O.C.  
import  
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo  
Caracas, Venezuela  
TEL: (212) 244-1122  
ROMANIA  
FBS LINES  
Piata Libertatii 1,  
535500 Gheorgheni,  
ROMANIA  
OMAN  
ECUADOR  
Mas Musika  
Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma  
Guayaquil - Ecuador  
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.  
P.O. BOX 37, MUSCAT,  
POSTAL CODE 113  
TEL: 931-3705  
FAX: (011) 403 1234  
EUROPE  
TEL:(593-4)2302364  
TEL: (02) 2561 3339  
TEL: (266) 364 609  
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.  
17 Werdmuller Centre,  
Main Road, Claremont 7708  
SOUTH AFRICA  
QATAR  
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio &  
Stores)  
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR  
TEL: 4423-554  
EL SALVADOR  
OMNI MUSIC  
75 Avenida Norte y Final  
Alameda Juan Pablo II,  
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,  
EL SALVADOR  
THAILAND  
AUSTRIA  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
RUSSIA  
MuTek  
3-Bogatyrskaya Str. 1.k.l  
107 564 Moscow, RUSSIA  
TEL: (095) 169 5043  
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.  
330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2,  
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND  
TEL: (02) 2248821  
TEL: (021) 674 4030  
Austrian Office  
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,  
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA  
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260  
SAUDI ARABIA  
aDawliah Universal  
Electronics APL  
Corniche Road, Aldossary  
Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar,  
SAUDI ARABIA  
VIETNAM  
Saigon Music  
Suite DP-8  
40 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street  
Hochiminh City, VIETNAM  
TEL: (08) 930-1969  
TEL: 262-0788  
SPAIN  
ASIA  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Paseo García Faria, 33-35  
08005 Barcelona SPAIN  
TEL: 93 493 91 00  
GUATEMALA  
BELGIUM/FRANCE/  
HOLLAND/  
LUXEMBOURG  
Roland Central Europe N.V.  
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel  
(Westerlo) BELGIUM  
CHINA  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road  
Shanghai 200090, CHINA  
TEL: (021) 5580-0800  
Casa Instrumental  
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11  
Ciudad de Guatemala  
Guatemala  
SWEDEN  
P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952  
SAUDI ARABIA  
TEL: (03) 898 2081  
TEL:(502) 599-2888  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE  
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.  
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN  
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20  
HONDURAS  
Almacen Pajaro Azul S.A. de C.V.  
BO.Paz Barahona  
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O  
San Pedro Sula, Honduras  
TEL: (504) 553-2029  
AUSTRALIA/  
NEW ZEALAND  
TEL: (014) 575811  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(BEIJING OFFICE)  
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili  
Chaoyang District Beijing  
100011 CHINA  
SYRIA  
Technical Light & Sound  
Center  
Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St.  
Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520,  
Damascus, SYRIA  
CZECH REP.  
K-AUDIO  
Kardasovska 626.  
CZ-198 00 Praha 9,  
CZECH REP.  
AUSTRALIA/  
SWITZERLAND  
Roland (Switzerland) AG  
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,  
CH-4452 Itingen,  
SWITZERLAND  
TEL: (061) 927-8383  
NEW ZEALAND  
Roland Corporation  
Australia Pty.,Ltd.  
38 Campbell Avenue  
Dee Why West. NSW 2099  
AUSTRALIA  
MARTINIQUE  
Musique & Son  
Z.I.Les Mangle  
97232 Le Lamantin  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 426860  
TEL: (2) 666 10529  
TEL: (010) 6426-5050  
TEL: (011) 223-5384  
DENMARK  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(GUANGZHOU OFFICE)  
2/F., No.30 Si You Nan Er Jie  
Yi Xiang, Wu Yang Xin Cheng,  
Guangzhou 510600, CHINA  
TEL: (020) 8736-0428  
TURKEY  
Ant Muzik Aletleri Ithalat Ve  
Ihracat Ltd Sti  
Siraselviler Caddesi  
Siraselviler Pasaji No:74/20  
Taksim - Istanbul, TURKEY  
TEL: (0212) 2449624  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,  
DK-2100 Copenhagen  
DENMARK  
UKRAINE  
TIC-TAC  
Mira Str. 19/108  
P.O. Box 180  
295400 Munkachevo,  
UKRAINE  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
For Australia  
Tel: (02) 9982 8266  
For New Zealand  
Tel: (09) 3098 715  
Gigamusic SARL  
10 Rte De La Folie  
97200 Fort De France  
Martinique F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 715222  
TEL: 3916 6200  
FINLAND  
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial  
Finland  
Elannontie 5  
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND  
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020  
HONG KONG  
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.  
Service Division  
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen  
Wan, New Territories,  
HONG KONG  
U.A.E.  
Zak Electronics & Musical  
Instruments Co. L.L.C.  
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,  
No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai,  
U.A.E.  
CENTRAL/LATIN  
AMERICA  
UNITED KINGDOM  
MEXICO  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA  
SA7 9FJ,  
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.  
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar  
de los Padres 01780 Mexico  
D.F. MEXICO  
ARGENTINA  
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.  
Av.Santa Fe 2055  
(1123) Buenos Aires  
ARGENTINA  
TEL: (011) 4508-2700  
GERMANY  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844  
Norderstedt, GERMANY  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
TEL: 2415 0911  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
TEL: (55) 5668-6699  
Parsons Music Ltd.  
NICARAGUA  
Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales Nicaragua  
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal  
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida  
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503  
Managua, Nicaragua  
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39  
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,  
Kowloon, HONG KONG  
TEL: 2333 1863  
NORTH AMERICA  
MIDDLE EAST  
BARBADOS  
GREECE  
STOLLAS S.A.  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Music Ltd.  
(Head Office)  
5480 Parkwood Way  
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4  
CANADA  
A&B Music Supplies LTD  
12 Webster Industrial Park  
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados  
TEL: (246)430-1100  
INDIA  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
409, Nirman Kendra  
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound  
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,  
Mumbai-400011, INDIA  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
BAHRAIN  
Moon Stores  
No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue,  
P.O.Box 247, Manama 304,  
State of BAHRAIN  
TEL: (505)277-2557  
BRAZIL  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
PANAMA  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.  
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,  
Panama City, REP. DE  
PANAMA  
TEL: 17 211 005  
HUNGARY  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83  
H-2046 Torokbalint,  
HUNGARY  
CYPRUS  
Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.  
17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia,  
CYPRUS  
Roland Canada Music Ltd.  
(Toronto Office)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6  
CANADA  
INDONESIA  
PT Citra IntiRama  
J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150  
Jakarta Pusat  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
TEL: 315-0101  
TEL: (23) 511011  
CHILE  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
PARAGUAY  
Distribuidora De  
Instrumentos Musicales  
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira  
Asuncion PARAGUAY  
TEL: (595) 21 492147  
TEL: (022) 66-9426  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
IRELAND  
Roland Ireland  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
IRAN  
MOCO INC.  
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,  
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad  
Tehran, IRAN  
U. S. A.  
KOREA  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
COLOMBIA  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9  
Medellin, Colombia  
PERU  
Audionet  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Miraflores  
TEL: (021) 285-4169  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
ITALY  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
ISRAEL  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons  
Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
MALAYSIA  
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
TEL: (574)3812529  
Lima - Peru  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND)  
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For EU Countries  
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.  
For the USA  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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