Roland Electronic Keyboard HPi 6F User Guide

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of £re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
CAUTION  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence  
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of su“cient magnitude to constitute a  
risk of electric shock to persons.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended  
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the product.  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories speci£ed by the  
manufacturer.  
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table speci£ed by the manufacturer, or sold  
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli£ers) that  
produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with  
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two  
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug  
does not £t into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use  
caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to quali£ed service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,  
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus  
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
For the U.K.  
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.  
BLUE: NEUTRAL  
BROWN: LIVE  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the  
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.  
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.  
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.  
201b  
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,”  
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY(p. 6, 7), and “IMPORTANT NOTES(p. 8, 9). These sections provide important  
information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you  
have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, owner’s manual should be read  
in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.  
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Perform  
Perform while Reading Notation  
You can perform while reading the notation shown in the  
display. The display can show lyrics and fingering, and you can  
also magnify the notation.  
Notation can be viewed not only for the internal songs, but  
also for songs that you’ve recorded.  
Perform with a Variety of Sounds  
Play Different Sounds in the Left and  
Right Hands  
In addition to piano sounds, you can play using sounds that  
are appropriate for the song you’re playing, such as organ or  
harpsichord.  
You can split the keyboard into two sections and perform  
using two different tones with the left and right hands.  
Perform with Two Layered Sounds  
Play Duets  
You can layer two different sounds such as piano and strings.  
This will add depth to the sound, and also gives you a way to  
perform using completely new sounds.  
Two people can perform simultaneously, just as if you had  
two pianos. You can imitate your teacher’s playing, or play  
together with a friend.  
Listen  
Listen to the Internal Songs  
Listen to Various Instruments  
The instrument comes stocked with more than 200 songs,  
which cover a broad range of styles, from piano practice  
songs to kid’s songs.  
You can listen to a short phrase played using the  
instrumental sound you’ve selected. This is a good way to get  
an idea of how that instrument is played.  
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You Can Do!  
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Practice  
Enjoy Activities and Games with Sound  
Learn About Notation and the Keyboard  
Easy operation and enjoyable animation make it fun to  
experience sounds and internal songs.  
Games and music will help you learn about keyboard  
positions, note names, and how to read notation.  
Finger Training  
Master a Song  
Watch the screen indicate the strength of your fingering while  
you practice.  
You can play a song along with an accompaniment, and see  
your playing evaluated in the screen.  
Record  
Record Your Performance  
Saving a Recorded Performance  
You can record your own performance and listen to it later.  
After recording a performance, you can save it in the  
instrument's own memory area, or on separately available USB  
memory.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices  
About the Symbols  
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or  
Used for instructions intended to alert the  
user to the risk of death or severe injury  
should the unit be used improperly.  
warnings.The specic 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 specic 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 eꢀects 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 specic 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.  
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING  
012a  
002a  
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 “Informationpage  
when:  
Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.  
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 autho-  
rized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Informationpage.  
The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or  
If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or  
The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or  
004  
Never install the unit in any of the following locations.  
The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked  
change in performance.  
Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed  
vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or  
are  
013  
In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision  
until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe  
operation of the unit.  
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are  
Exposed to steam or smoke; or are  
Subject to salt exposure; or are  
Humid; or are  
014  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
Exposed to rain; or are  
015  
Dusty or sandy; or are  
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  
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.  
Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.  
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  
008a  
016  
The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type de-  
scribed as marked on the rear panel of unit.  
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the  
nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Informationpage.  
008e  
Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord  
must not be used with any other device.  
023  
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The re-  
sulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss.  
Damage to speakers or other system components may result.  
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!  
010  
This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and head-  
phones 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.  
011  
Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., flower vases) on this  
product. Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires)  
or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may cause  
short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
101a  
The unit should be located so that its location or position does not inter-  
fere with its proper ventilation.  
102b  
Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into,  
or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.  
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 accumula-  
tion of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in  
poor insulation and lead to fire.  
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.  
106  
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.  
107b  
Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging  
into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.  
108d selection  
You must make sure that a sufficient number of people are on hand to  
help, so you can lift and move it safely, without causing strain. Make sure  
to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from  
damage. If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions  
listed below.  
1
Check to make sure the screws securing the unit to the stand have not  
become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any  
loosening.  
2
Disconnect the power cord.  
3
Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.  
4
Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 26).  
5
Close the lid.  
6
Remove the music stand.  
109a  
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord  
110a  
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the  
plug on the power cord out of the outlet.  
116  
Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers  
pinched (p. 15). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children  
use the unit.  
117 selection  
When using the stool, please observe the following points:  
1
Do not use the stool as a toy, or as a stepping stool.  
2
Do not allow two or more persons to sit on the stool.  
3
Do not adjust the height while sitting on the stool.  
4
Do not sit on the stool if the bolts holding the stool legs are loose. (If the  
bolts are loose, immediately re-tighten them using the supplied tool.)  
6
Never insert your hand into the gap (the metal height adjustment  
mechanism) under the seat lid. Doing so may cause your hand to be  
pinched or injured.  
118c modified  
Always keep the following small parts that may be removed out of the  
reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion of these parts.  
Screws for assembling the stand you may remove  
Included wing nut for headphone hook  
Included stereo 1/4" plug adaptor (If a stereo 1/4" plug adaptor is  
included with your headphones)  
Musicrest attachment screws  
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Important Notes  
Power Supply  
Maintenance  
301  
401b  
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.  
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.  
402  
403  
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid  
the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.  
307  
The pedals of this unit are made of brass.  
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.  
Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural oxidization  
process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish it using commercially  
available metal polisher.  
308 modified  
Although the screen and indicators 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 and readily accessible.  
Repairs and Data  
452  
Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be  
lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be  
backed up USB memories, or written down on paper (when possible).  
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in  
certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of  
order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and  
Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.  
Placement  
351  
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment 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.  
Additional Precautions  
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost  
as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit.  
To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we  
recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important  
data you have stored in the unit's memory on a USB memory.  
551  
352a  
352b  
This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not  
use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.  
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.  
552 modified  
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data  
that was stored in the unit’s memory or a USB memory once it has  
been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such  
loss of data.  
553  
354b  
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.  
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.  
554  
556  
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.  
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.  
355b  
When moved from one location to another where the temperature  
and/or humidity is very different, water 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.  
557  
A 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.  
356  
Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this  
unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise  
harmfully affect the finish.  
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.  
358  
359  
361  
Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the  
cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.  
560  
562  
Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.  
Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling  
such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.  
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.  
Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., 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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Important Notes  
565  
203  
add  
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220  
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.  
GS (  
) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.  
) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.  
XGlite (  
This product uses certain software of the “Independent JPEG Group.”  
All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective owners.  
240  
MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio  
concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed  
by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this  
technology from the TPL Group.  
Using External Memories  
704  
add  
Carefully insert a USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in place.  
The HPi-6F’s notation display (with magnification and note names; p. 21)  
705  
uses Hal Leonard Corporation’s E-Z Play ® Today Music Notation.  
Never touch the External Memory connector. Also, avoid getting the  
terminals dirty.  
E-Z Play ® Today Music Notation © 1975 by HAL LEONARD  
708  
CORPORATION  
USB memories are constructed using precision components; handle  
the cards carefully, paying particular note to the following.  
To prevent damage to the USB memories from static electricity, be  
sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before  
handling the USB memories.  
Photographers and illustrators whose images are used  
in this product  
Norio Matsushika, Masakazu Watanabe, Photo by ©Tomo.Yun  
Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact  
portion of the USB memories.  
* Images included with this product may not be transferred or sold.  
Do not bend, drop, or subject USB memories to strong shock or  
vibration.  
* These images may not be printed, recorded, placed on the Internet,  
or used as screen savers, even for personal use.  
Do not keep USB memories in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or  
other such locations.  
Do not allow USB memories to become wet.  
Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories.  
Cautions regarding the LCD display  
In order to provide the highest possible image quality, the HPi-6F  
uses a TFT liquid crystal display. Due to the nature of a TFT liquid  
crystal display, the screen may contain pixels that fail to light or  
that remain constantly lit, but please be aware that this is not a  
malfunction or defect.  
The brightness may be affected by the temperature.  
Copyright  
851  
Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or  
broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works,  
broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in  
part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is  
forbidden by law.  
852  
This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual  
material without being limited by certain technological copy-  
protection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is  
intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or  
video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does  
not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own  
original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.  
853  
Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright  
held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with  
regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through  
your use of this unit.  
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Contents  
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Panel Descriptions  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10  
11 12 13 14 15  
16  
9
17  
18  
24  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
1
7
[Volume] slider  
[Application/Lesson] button  
Adjusts the overall volume of the HPi-6F (p. 16).  
The “Lessonfunction provides for enjoyable practice (p. 22). Also, you  
can change various settings for the instrument’s functions and sounds  
2
[Reverb] button  
Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear when performing  
8
[O] (Circle) button / [X] button  
Press the [O] button to confirm the item you’ve selected using the  
cursor buttons (p. 18). Press the [X] button to cancel an operation or to  
view the notation screen.  
3
[Transpose] button  
This button lets you transpose the pitch.  
9
Cursor buttons  
Use these buttons to select items in the screen (p. 18). In some screens,  
these buttons change the setting of the item you’ve selected.  
4
Tone buttons ([Piano], [E. Piano], [Strings], [Others])  
10  
11  
Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons  
Here you can select the sound you’ll hear when you play the keyboard  
Adjust the tempo (p. 27, p. 43). Simultaneously pressing the [Slow] and  
[Fast] buttons will restore the basic tempo.  
5
[Notation] button  
[Metronome] button  
Displays the notation in the screen (p. 19).  
Turns the internal metronome on/off (p. 27).  
6
[Song] button  
Use this button to select internal songs or songs from USB memory (p.  
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Panel Descriptions  
12  
[Play/Stop] (  
) button  
25  
26  
This button starts or stops song playback or recording.  
Display Out  
Start or stop playback of an internal song or a performance you’ve  
Analog RGB  
Backlight  
Start or stop recording (p. 47 – p. 51).  
13  
14  
15  
16  
[Rec] ( ) button  
This button lets you record your own keyboard performance (p. 46).  
[Bwd] ( ) button  
Rewinds the song.  
[Fwd] ( ) button  
27  
28  
29  
Fast-forwards the song.  
Track buttons  
([Accomp], [User], [Left], [Right])  
These buttons let you play back individual tracks of a song, or record  
your playing on the selected track.  
25  
26  
27  
Analog RGB connector  
Connect the analog RGB cable of the music rest to this connector (p. 14).  
Backlight connector  
Connect the backlight cable of the music rest to this connector (p. 14).  
By holding down the [Right] button for several seconds, you can  
disable all button operations (Panel Lock) (p. 37).  
Output jacks (L/Mono, R)  
These jacks can output the HPi-6F’s sound to an external sound system  
17  
18  
19  
20  
[Power] button  
You can listen to the HPi-6F’s sound through amplified speakers.  
You can output the HPi-6F’s sound to your audio system or mixer.  
Display  
Notation and various settings are shown here (p. 19).  
28  
Pedal connector  
Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to this connector (p. 14).  
Phones jacks  
Here you can connect headphones (p. 17).  
29  
AC In (AC Connector)  
Connect the included power cord here (p. 15).  
Input jacks (L/Mono, R)  
You can connect your digital audio player here, and listen to it on the  
21  
22  
23  
MIDI connectors (Out, In)  
You can connect these to external MIDI devices to transfer  
performance data (p. 65).  
USB connector  
You can connect this to your computer for transferring performance  
Pedals  
You can use these pedals while performing.  
Use the pedals while playing the piano (p. 26).  
Assign various functions to the pedals (p. 58).  
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External memory connector  
Here you can connect USB memory or a CD drive, and use them to  
save or recall songs.  
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Before You Begin Playing  
Setting Up  
Attaching the Music Rest  
Connecting the Pedal Cord  
The music rest of the HPi-6F contains an LCD screen.  
Attach the music rest as explained below, being sure to handle it with  
care.  
Screw  
Screw  
View from rear  
1. Remove the music rest screws that are attached to the top  
panel (two locations).  
2. Fasten the music rest using the screws you removed.  
Use one hand to support the music rest, and use your other hand to  
tighten the screws. When attaching the music rest, support it securely  
so that you don’t drop it. Take care not to get your fingers pinched.  
Pedal Cord  
NOTE  
Don’t apply excessive force to the music rest.  
1. Plug the pedal cord extending from the stand into the Pedal  
Use only the included screws to attach the music rest.  
connector located at the rear of the HPi-6F’s bottom panel.  
To avoid accidents, be sure to remove the music rest before moving  
the HPi-6F.  
NOTE  
You must connect or disconnect the pedal cord while the HPi-6F’s  
power is switched off.  
Be careful not to lose the screws used to fasten the music rest, or  
allow small children to accidentally swallow them.  
Completely remove the screws from the top panel before attaching  
the music rest. The top panel may be scratched if you attach the  
music rest without completely removing the screws.  
Connecting the Display Cables  
Analog RGB cable /  
Backlight cable  
Display Out  
Analog RGB  
Backlight  
1. Connect the music rest’s RGB cable and backlight cable to  
the Analog RGB connector and Backlight connector located  
on the HPi-6F’s bottom panel.  
NOTE  
Make sure that the power is turned off when you connect the  
analog RGB cable and backlight cable.  
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Before You Begin Playing  
Connecting the Power Cord  
Opening/Closing the Lid  
To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and slide it away from  
yourself.  
Check before you connect the power cord.  
To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and lower it softly after it  
has been fully extended.  
Make sure that the [Power] switch is off (p. 16).  
Make sure that the [Volume] slider is minimized (p. 16).  
NOTE  
When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your  
fingers get caught. If small children will be using the HPi-6F, adult  
supervision should be provided.  
If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed first to  
prevent accidents.  
Using the Music Holders  
You can use the holders to hold pages in place.  
When not using the holders, leave them folded down.  
Push  
To AC outlet  
Power cord  
1. Connect the included power cord to the AC In connector  
located at the rear of the bottom panel.  
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet.  
NOTE  
You must use the power cord included with the HPi-6F.  
Using the Lid to Conceal the Buttons  
You can use the lid to conceal the buttons(Classic Position). This allows  
you to concentrate on performing without being distracted by the  
buttons.  
Lid  
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Before You Begin Playing  
Turning the Power On/Off  
On  
Off  
1
2
Turning On the Power  
NOTE  
Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong  
order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.  
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.  
Always make sure to have the volume level turned down before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear  
some sound when the power is switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a malfunction.  
1. Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to minimize the volume.  
2. Press the [Power] switch.  
The power will turn on, the music rest screen will show an opening animation, and then the notation screen (p. 19) will appear.  
3. Use the [Volume] slider to adjust the volume “Adjusting the Sound’s Volume” (p. 16).  
Turning the Power Off  
1. Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to minimize the volume.  
2. Press the [Power] switch.  
The screen goes blank and the power is turned off.  
MEMO  
If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [Power] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.  
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume  
Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the playback volume of an internal song or USB memory song.  
If headphones are connected, use the [Volume] slider to adjust the headphone volume.  
1
Min  
Max  
1. Turn the [Volume] slider to adjust the overall volume.  
Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to produce sound.  
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Before You Begin Playing  
Using the Headphones  
You can use headphones to enjoy the HPi-6F without disturbing those around you, such as at night.  
Connecting the Headphones  
Using the Headphone Hook  
The HPi-6F has two headphone jacks, two people can also use  
headphones simultaneously.  
Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on  
the headphone hook of the HPi-6F.  
Hole  
Wing nut  
Headphone hook  
Attaching the Headphone Hook  
1. Press and twist the headphone hook included with the  
HPi-6F into the hole in the bottom left of the HPi-6F (refer to  
the figure above).  
2. Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the  
headphone hook.  
NOTE  
Do not hang anything other than headphones on the headphone  
hook. Doing so may damage the instrument or the hook.  
1. Plug the headphones into the Phones jacks.  
If headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the  
HPi-6F’s speakers.  
2. Use the HPi-6F’s [Volume] slider to adjust the headphone  
Cautions when Using Headphones  
To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors, avoid rough  
handling. When using headphones, mainly try to handle either the  
plug or the headset.  
Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device is already  
turned up when you plug them in. Minimize the volume before you  
plug in the headphones.  
Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but may also strain  
the headphones. Please enjoy music at an appropriate volume.  
Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4phone plug.  
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Basic Operation and Screens  
Basic Operation  
To operate the HPi-6F, first press the button for the desired function, then use buttons such as the cursor buttons and [O] [X] buttons while viewing the  
screen.  
Example of Screen Operations  
[O] (Circle) button  
Confirms the item selected by  
the cursor.  
[X] button  
This button performs the  
function shown in the screen.  
Returns you to the notation  
screen. Cancels an operation.  
Cursor  
Use the cursor buttons to select  
an item. If the screen extends  
across two or more pages, you  
can switch pages by pressing  
the left/right cursor buttons a  
number of times.  
Setting  
Use the up/down cursor  
buttons to edit the setting  
selected by the cursor.  
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Basic Operation and Screens  
Basic Screen  
Notation Screen  
The following screen will appear when you switch on the HPi-6F’s power. There are three ways to view the notation screen, and you can press  
the [Notation] button to switch between these views as follows.  
Notation (upon power-up)  
Time  
signature  
Measure  
number  
Tempo  
Song name  
Notation (enlargement, with note names)  
Notation with keyboard  
Notation Options  
Notation Menu  
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Notation View Settings  
Notation Mark  
Chords  
If this is “on,notation marks will be  
shown when you play back song data  
that contains them.  
If this is “on,chord names  
will be shown when you play  
back song data that contains  
chord data.  
Part  
Referring to these symbols can make  
your performance more expressive.  
This item cannot be  
selected if there is no  
chord data.  
Select the part(s) for  
which the notation will  
be displayed.  
This item is not available if there is  
no notation mark data.  
Lyrics  
Fingering Numbers  
If this is “on,lyrics will be  
shown when you play back  
song data that contains lyric  
data.  
If this is “on,ngering numbers will be shown  
when you play back song data that contains  
fingering data. This is a convenient way to  
ensure you’re using the correct fingering.  
This item cannot be  
selected if there is no lyric  
data.  
The fingering numbers have the following  
significance.  
1... Thumb  
2... Index finger  
3... Middle finger  
4... Ring finger  
5... Little finger  
This item cannot be selected if there is no  
fingering number data.  
MEMO  
Not only can the notation for the internal songs be displayed, but you can also view the notation for SMF music files and performances that you’ve  
recorded on the HPi-6F.  
If you select a track that contains no performance data, the displayed notation won’t contain any notes. To change the track you’re viewing, refer to  
The fingering numbers shown in the screen indicate one possible fingering.  
The notation marks displayed by the HPi-6F represent only one set of possibilities, and are not intended to limit the expressiveness of your  
performances.  
About the Notation Screen  
When you begin song playback, the performance data will be read from USB memory or internal memory. It may take several tens of seconds for the  
data to be loaded. Please be patient.  
The displayed notation is generated from the music files, and priority is given to making the display easy to read rather than reproducing a complicated  
or difficult performance accurately. For this reason, you may notice differences when compared with commercially available sheet music. In particular,  
this is not suitable for display of sophisticated or complex songs that require detailed notations.  
In the notation screen, lyrics or notes may fall outside the display range of the screen, and fail to be shown.  
A notation cannot be displayed for a song from a music CD or audio file.  
If you display the notation or change the displayed part during song playback, the song may sometimes play back from the beginning.  
981a  
Using this music notation for any purpose other than personal enjoyment without permission from the copyright holder is a violation of applicable law.  
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Basic Operation and Screens  
Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 1)  
In this manual, a sequence of operations such as “press the [Application/Lesson] button to access the Function screen, choose [Function], and then  
press the [O] buttonwill be given as “[Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button.”  
P.  
For details on each screen, refer to the page following the  
indication.  
Notation Screen  
Tone Screen  
Song Screen  
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Basic Operation and Screens  
Moving to Other Screens (Screen Structure 2)  
Application/  
Lesson  
7
8
1
1
2
3
9
4
5
6
10  
4
7
10  
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2
5
8
3
6
9
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Enjoying Lessons  
Choosing a Lesson  
1
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button.  
The screen will appear.  
DoReMi Course  
Fingering Practice  
Visual Lesson  
Even if you can’t read music,  
you can learn the basics of note  
reading and keyboard playing  
through games and music.  
You can check the  
strength of each finger  
on the keyboard.  
Play a song along with the  
accompaniment, and see  
your performance evaluated  
in the screen.  
2. Use the cursor buttons to select a lesson, and press the [O] button to confirm your choice.  
Proceed as directed by the screen, and enjoy your lesson.  
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Performing  
Perform Using Various Sounds  
The HPi-6F lets you perform using piano sounds as well as a wide variety (more than 300 types) of other sounds.  
Each of these sounds is called a “tone.The tones are organized into four groups, and these groups are assigned to the four tone buttons.  
Let’s start by playing a piano tone. When you turn on the power, “Grand Piano 1will be automatically selected.  
1
1. Press the [Piano] button.  
A tone list screen will appear. It shows the number and name of the currently selected tone.  
Tone  
Use the cursor buttons to  
select a tone.  
[O] button  
When the tone list screen is shown, you can  
press the [O] button to hear a phrase that  
uses the selected tone. The phrase will play  
to the end, then stop automatically. You can  
stop the phrase before it ends by pressing  
the [O] button once again.  
About the Available Tones  
Button  
Explanation  
[Piano] button  
[E.Piano] button  
This lets you choose piano tones, such as grand piano and honky-tonk.  
This lets you choose electric piano tones commonly used in pop and rock, as well as the sounds of instruments played with mallets.  
This lets you choose orchestral instruments, such as violins and other string instruments, as well as sounds that are suitable for Dual  
Play (p. 30) together with piano tones.  
[Strings] button  
[Other] button  
This lets you choose a variety of other tones such as organ and bass.  
If you’ve selected a tone to which the rotary effect is applied, you can press the [Other] button to switch the speed of the rotary  
effect.  
If you choose tone numbers 35–43, you’ll be able to play a drum set from the keyboard.  
MEMO  
For certain tones, some of the keyboard’s notes will not produce sound.  
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Performing  
Using the Pedals  
The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly  
when playing piano.  
About the Adjuster  
If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve moved the  
HPi-6F to a different location), you can adjust the adjuster located on  
the bottom of the pedals as follows.  
Soft Pedal  
Sostenuto Pedal  
Damper Pedal  
Damper Pedal (right pedal)  
Use this pedal to sustain the sound.  
While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended  
time even if you release your fingers from the keyboard.  
Adjuster  
The length of sustain will change subtly depending on how deeply you  
press the pedal.  
Turn the adjuster to lower it until the adjuster is in firm contact with  
the floor. The pedal may be damaged if there is a gap between the  
adjuster and the floor. In particular, when you’ve placed the HPi-6F on  
carpet, you must turn the adjuster until it is pressing firmly against the  
floor.  
MEMO  
When you depress the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, you  
should be able to hear the sound of strings that are resonating in  
sympathy with the notes that you played (damper resonance). This  
results in an expansive, richly resounding sound.  
This instrument is capable of re-creating such damper resonance,  
and it can be adjusted at will.  
Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)  
The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be  
sustained.  
Soft Pedal (left pedal)  
This pedal is used to make the sound softer.  
Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is not as  
strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent strength. This is  
the same function as the left pedal of an acoustic piano.  
The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to which  
you press the pedal.  
MEMO  
You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal and soft pedal  
NOTE  
If you disconnect the pedal cord from the HPi-6F while the power is  
turned on, the pedal effect will remain applied. You must connect  
or disconnect the pedal cord while the HPi-6F’s power is switched  
off.  
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Performing  
Performing with the Metronome  
You can play while listening to the metronome.  
The HPi-6F’s metronome allows you to change the volume and time signature for the metronome, as well as the way in which the beats are divided.  
1
2
3
1. Press the [Metronome] button.  
The [Metronome] button will blink, and the metronome will sound.  
The [Metronome] button will blink red and green according to the time signature that’s selected. Red indicates the strong beat, and green indicates the  
weak beats.  
To stop the metronome, press the [Metronome] button once again.  
2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the item that you want to edit.  
Item  
Setting  
Volume  
(no sound) Minimum ... Maximum  
2/2, 0/4 (only weak beats), 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8  
* You can’t change the “Time signaturesetting while a song is playing.  
Time signature  
Click,  
Electronic sound,  
Sound  
Voice (Japanese “1,“2,“3,...),  
Voice (English “1,“2,“3,...),  
Triangle & castanet,  
Dog & cat,  
Woodblock,  
Hands clapping  
Normal,  
Dotted half note,  
Half note,  
Dotted quarter note,  
Quarter note,  
Pattern  
Dotted eighth note,  
Eighth note,  
Sixteenth note,  
+Doubl (double) Add a note to the backbeat of the every beat, +Tripl (triple) Add notes to make the every beat a triplet,  
+Shufl (shuffle) Add notes to create a shuffle  
Beat indicator  
Switches the [Metronome] button’s indicator between lit and unlit.  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.  
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Changing the Metronome’s Tempo  
2
1
1. Press the [Metronome] button.  
The metronome will sound.  
2. Use the Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons to change the setting.  
The tempo will change.  
Adding a Count to Assist Your Timing  
A “count-inis when beats are sounded before the song begins playing.  
Sounding a count will make it easier for you to begin playing at the correct moment when you’re playing along with a song.  
1
1
1. Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [Play/Stop] button.  
A two-measure count will be heard before the song plays.  
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Performing  
Adding Reverberation to the Sound  
The HPi-6F can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. Applying reverb adds pleasing reverberation to what you play, so it sounds  
almost as if you were playing in a concert hall.  
1
1. Press the [Reverb] button.  
The Reverb screen will appear.  
MEMO  
If you press the [Reverb] button once again, the button will go out and the reverb effect will be eliminated.  
Adjusting the Reverb Depth  
1
2
1. Press the [Reverb] button.  
The screen will indicate the reverb depth.  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the depth.  
Higher values apply deeper reverb.  
MEMO  
The adjusted setting will return to its original values when you turn off the power. If you wish, you can have this setting be retained even while the  
You can’t specify the depth of the reverb effect independently for each sound. Reverb is applied at the same depth for each sound.  
The depth of the reverb effect for the song that’s playing will not change.  
The reverb effect is not applied if Twin Piano mode (p. 35) is set to “individual.”  
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Performing  
Playing Two Tones Layered Together  
You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play.”  
As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones.  
1
1
1. Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.  
Both buttons will light. When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear both the piano and the strings tones.  
Tone 1  
Tone 2  
The tone name of the left  
tone button.  
The tone name of the right  
tone button.  
Dual Balance  
Adjusts the volume balance  
of tone 1 and tone 2.  
MEMO  
When you press a damper pedal while using Dual play, the effect will apply to both tone 1 and tone 2, but you may change this so that the effect  
applies to only one tone (p. 58).  
Dual play is not available if Split Play (p. 32) or Twin Piano (p. 34) are turned on.  
For some combinations of sounds, the effect is not applied to tone 2, and this may affect how the tone sounds.  
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Changing the Tones for Dual Play  
1
2
1. Use the cursor left/right buttons to choose “tone 1” or “tone 2.”  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone.  
You can select tones from within the same tone group.  
MEMO  
The pitch of Tone 2 can be changed one octave at a time. This is called the “Octave Shiftfunction. To make settings for “Octave Shift,carry out the  
following steps.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [Octave Shift] [O] button (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the pitch.  
Adjusting the Balance of the Two Tones  
When using Dual Play, you can adjust the volume balance of tone 1 and tone 2.  
1. Use the cursor left/right buttons to choose “Dual Balance.”  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the dual balance.  
The volume balance will change.  
Cancelling Dual Play  
1. Press either one of the tone buttons.  
Only the tone of the button you pressed will be heard.  
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Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands  
You can divide the keyboard at a specific note into right and left sections, and play a different tone in each section. This is called “Split Play.”  
MEMO  
When using Split Play, the key at which the keyboard is divided into two sections is called the “split point.”  
1
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Split] [O] button.  
The Split screen will appear.  
Left-hand tone  
Right-hand tone  
This is the name of the tone  
for the left-hand section.  
This is the name of the tone  
for the right-hand section.  
Split Point  
You can change the point at which the  
left-hand and right-hand sections are divided.  
When you turn Split on, the settings for the keyboard will be as follows.  
Split Point  
(upon power-up: F 3)  
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
B7 C8  
Left-hand tone  
Right-hand tone  
Piano tone  
(the tone selected before turning Split on)  
A. Bass + Cymbal  
(Acoustic bass + Cymbal)  
MEMO  
The split point is included in the left-hand section.  
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Changing the Tones of the Right and Left-hand Areas  
1
2
1. Use the cursor buttons to select the “right-hand tone” or “left-hand tone.”  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired tone.  
MEMO  
If you want to switch tone groups, press a tone button while “left-hand toneor “right-hand toneis selected. Use the cursor up/down buttons to  
select tones within the selected tone group.  
The pitch of the left-hand tone can be changed one octave at a time. This is called the “Octave Shiftfunction. To make settings for “Octave Shift,”  
carry out the following steps.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [Octave Shift] [O] button (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the pitch.  
Changing the Split Point  
1. Use the cursor buttons to select the Split Point.  
2. Press the up or down cursor button.  
The split point will change. The split point can be adjusted in the range of B1–B6.  
MEMO  
The modified setting will return to its original state when you turn off the power. If you want, you can have the settings be retained even while the  
Cancelling Split Play  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Split] [O] button.  
The indicator in the screen will go out.  
Indicator  
If Split is off, this  
indicator will go out.  
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Splitting the Keyboard for Two People to Play  
You can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the same range of pitches. This is called the “Twin Pianofunction.  
This means that you’ll be able to use the keyboard as though it were two separate pianos.  
For example, this provides a convenient way for one person to follow along with another person’s performance to check it.  
1
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Twin Piano] [O] button.  
The Twin Piano screen will appear.  
[O] button  
Changes the “Twin Piano  
When you turn Twin Piano on, the keyboard, pedals, and tone settings will be as follows.  
Twin Piano off  
C1  
C3  
C2  
C3  
C5  
C4  
C5  
C6  
C7  
C8  
Twin Piano on  
C4  
C6  
C3  
C4  
C5  
C6  
Tone: Grand Piano 1  
Tone: Grand Piano 1  
Boundary  
Damper pedal for  
left-hand keyboard area  
Damper pedal for right-  
hand keyboard area  
MEMO  
Some effects (p. 29) will no longer be applied when you turn Twin Piano on, and this may cause the tone to sound different.  
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Switching the Twin Piano Mode  
You can change the way in which the sound is heard when using Twin Piano (Twin Piano Mode).  
1
1. In the Twin Piano screen, press the [O] button.  
The Twin Piano Mode screen will appear. For details on the mode settings and the effects, refer to the explanation that appears in the screen.  
MEMO  
The modified setting will return to its original state when you turn off the power. If you want, you can have the settings be retained even while the  
Cancelling Twin Piano  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Twin Piano] [O] button.  
The indicator in the screen will go out.  
Indicator  
If Twin Piano is off, this  
indicator will go out.  
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Performing  
Changing the Key of the Keyboard or Song Playback  
Changing the pitch is called “transpose.”  
The “Transposefunction makes it easy to do the following.  
When accompanying a vocalist, you can transpose the pitch to a range that’s comfortable for the vocalist, while still playing the notes as written (i.e.,  
with the same fingering positions).  
If a song is written in a difficult key containing numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can play it in a key that’s easier for you.  
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1. Press the [Transpose] button.  
The Transpose screen will appear.  
If the setting is anything other than 0, the [Transpose] button will light.  
[O] button  
Switches “Link” on/off.  
MEMO  
You can use the [Transpose] button to switch the Transpose function on/off (if the transpose setting is anything other than “0”).  
Example: The song is written in the key of E, but you want to play it using the fingering of the key of C  
If you want the C key to produce the E pitch, set the “Keyboardtranspose setting to “+4.”  
Separately Transposing the Keyboard and the Song Data  
If Link is turned off, the notes played on the keyboard and the notes of the song data (notation) can be transposed separately.  
1. Press the [O] button.  
The Link setting will change. If Link is “off,the keyboard and the song data can be transposed separately.  
MEMO  
When you switch songs or turn off the power, the transpose setting will return to “0.”  
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Performing  
Disabling the Buttons  
The “Panel Lockfunction helps you prevent unintended changes in settings, which otherwise might occur if you were to press a button by mistake  
during a performance.  
When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled.  
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1. Hold down the [Right] button for several seconds.  
Panel Lock will be turned on.  
In this state, a “ symbol is shown in the upper right of the screen, and all buttons will be disabled.  
To release Panel Lock, once again hold down the [Right] button for several seconds.  
MEMO  
Panel Lock will be cancelled when you turn off the power.  
If you turn Panel Lock on while a song is playing or being recorded, playback or recording will stop.  
You can’t turn Panel Lock on while in the Function screen (p. 22) or the Demo screen.  
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Creating Your Own Piano Sound  
What is Piano Designer?  
The HPi-6F lets you create your own personalized piano sound by editing the many elements that affect the sound of a grand piano, such as the strings,  
pedal, keyboard resonances, and key weight.  
This is called the “Piano Designerfunction.  
Using Piano Designer  
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1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [Piano Designer] [O] button (p. 22).  
The “Piano Designerscreen will appear.  
Item  
Use the cursor buttons to  
select the item.  
2. Use the cursor buttons to select the item that you want to edit, and press the [O] button.  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to edit the setting.  
If there is more than one editable item, use the cursor left/right buttons to select other items.  
4. Press the [X] button to return to the “Piano Designer” screen. If you also want to edit other settings, repeat steps 2–4.  
5. Press the [X] button to return to the previous screen.  
MEMO  
The edited settings will return to their original values when you turn off the power. If you want, you can have the settings be retained even while  
the power is turned off (p. 59).  
You can select a demo to hear a demo performance of the piano sound.  
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Listening to Songs  
Playing Back Songs  
Let’s listen to the internal songs. The HPi-6F contains a wide variety of internal songs, organized by musical genre.  
MEMO  
You can also play back songs using a separately sold CD drive or USB memory (p. 44).  
Using these internal songs for any purpose other than personal enjoyment without permission from the copyright holder is a violation of applicable  
law.  
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2
3
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1. Press the [Song] button.  
The screen will appear.  
Genre  
Icons  
Use the cursor left/right  
buttons to select the genre.  
If the song includes chords, fingering  
numbers, lyrics, notation marks, or audio  
data, the corresponding icon is shown.  
The songs that you can  
select will depend on the  
genre.  
SMF music data  
Audio data  
You can also switch to songs  
from USB memory or a CD  
Lyrics  
Fingering Numbers  
Chords  
Notation Marks  
Song name  
This shows the name of the  
currently selected song.  
Song list  
Use the cursor up/down  
buttons to select a song.  
When you select a song, it  
will be highlighted in blue.  
2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select a song genre.  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired song from the song list.  
4. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
When the song has played to the end, playback will stop.  
To pause, press the [Play/Stop] button once again.  
The next time you press the [Play/Stop] button, playback will resume from where you paused.  
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Listening to Songs  
Fast-forward and Rewind  
1. Press the [Fwd] button or the [Bwd] button.  
Each time you press the button, you’ll move in steps of one measure. To move continuously, hold down the button.  
MEMO  
You can also jump to the beginning or end of the song.  
Operation  
Button  
Jump to beginning of song  
Jump to end of song  
Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button.  
Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Fwd] button.  
Playing Back Individual Tracks  
You can select and play individual tracks of the internal songs. This is a convenient way to practice each hand individually along with a song.  
About Tracks  
The following illustration shows how tracks are assigned to the track buttons.  
Left-hand part  
Right-hand part  
Accompaniment track  
About Muting  
“Mutemeans to prevent a specific track from producing sound.  
MEMO  
The [Accompaniment] button will not light if you’ve selected a song that contains no accompaniment.  
2. Press the track button of the track that you want to mute.  
The button you pressed will go out, and the specified track will no longer produce sound.  
When you press the track button once again so it’s lit, that track will once again produce sound.  
MEMO  
You can change the level (volume) of muting (p. 58).  
Mute settings are cancelled when you select a different song.  
Practicing Only the Right Hand  
1. Press the [Right] button.  
The right-hand track will be muted, and the [Right] button will go out.  
2. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
The HPi-6F will play the tracks other than the right-hand track, allowing you to practice just the right hand.  
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Listening to Songs  
Playing All Songs Consecutively  
You can play all of the internal songs successively. This is called “All Song Play.”  
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2
3
1. Press the [Song] button.  
The screen will appear.  
2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select a song genre.  
3. Press the [O] button.  
All songs of the selected genre will be played consecutively.  
When all songs have finished playing, playback will begin again from the first song.  
MEMO  
All Song Play will turn off when you stop playback or when you turn off the power.  
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Listening to Songs  
Adjusting the Song Playback Volume  
You can adjust the volume balance between your keyboard playing and the song playback.  
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1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [Balance] [O] button (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor left/right buttons.  
The volume balance will change.  
MEMO  
When you turn off the power, the volume balance slider will return to the center position.  
Adjusting the Audio File and Music CD Volume  
You can adjust the volume of only audio files and music CDs.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [Audio Volume] [O] button (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the volume for audio files and music CDs.  
Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback  
When playing back an audio file or music CD, you can minimize the sounds that are heard from the center (e.g., vocals or melody instruments). This is  
called the “Center Cancelfunction.  
1. Select an audio file or CD song as described in steps 1–3 of “Playing Songs Saved on External Memory” (p. 44).  
2. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
3. Press the [Right] button.  
The [Right] button will go out, and the sound of the melody or vocal will be minimized.  
MEMO  
For some songs, sounds heard from the center might not disappear completely.  
To turn off the Center Cancel function, press the [Right] button. Center Cancel will also be turned off when you select a different song.  
For some songs, using Center Cancel might affect the tone quality.  
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Listening to Songs  
Changing the Tempo of a Song  
You may want to change the tempo at which a song plays back.  
Even a difficult song containing rapid phrases can be slowed down, allowing you to play along for practice.  
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1. Press the Tempo [Slow] or [Fast] button.  
The tempo will change.  
MEMO  
In the Metronome screen (p. 27), you can press the [O] button to make the song play back at a fixed tempo (Tempo Mute), without having to change  
the song tempo.  
You can also switch Tempo Mute on/off by holding down [Play/Stop] and pressing the [Slow] or [Fast] button.  
To return to the original tempo (default value), press the [Slow] button and [Fast] button simultaneously.  
Changing the Tempo of an Audio File or Music CD  
You can change the tempo of an audio file or music CD.  
1. Select an audio file or CD song as described in steps 1–3 of “Playing Songs Saved on External Memory” (p. 44).  
2. Press the Tempo [Slow] button or [Fast] button.  
MEMO  
When you turn off the power, this tempo setting will return to “100%.  
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Listening to Songs  
Using External Memory  
Playing Songs Saved on External Memory  
You can play songs from external memory (CD or USB memory).  
The following types of songs can be played: music data, audio files, and music CDs.  
1. Prepare the external memory that contains the song you want to play.  
If the song is on a CD, insert it into the CD drive (sold separately). If the song is on USB memory, connect it to the external memory connector.  
2. Press the [Song] button [External Memory].  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the song that you want to play.  
4. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
If the screen asks “OK to delete Song?”  
If you attempt to select another song without saving your recorded performance, the following confirmation message will appear.  
If you want to erase the recorded performance  
Choose [OK] and press the [O] button.  
Press the [×] button, or choose [No] and then press the [O] button. In this case, save your recorded  
performance to the Favorites or USB memory (p. 48), and then select another song.  
If you don’t want to erase the recorded performance  
Switching the External Memory Setting  
In some cases when USB memory or another device is connected to the external memory connector, it might take a while for data to be loaded, or it  
might not be possible to read data correctly. In such cases, you may be able to solve the problem by switching the external memory mode.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [USB] [O] button [Ext Memory Mode] (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired mode.  
For details on the mode, refer to the explanation that appears in the screen.  
3. When you’ve changed the setting, turn the power off, then on again.  
MEMO  
This setting is remembered even when the power is turned off.  
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Listening to Songs  
Copying a Song  
A song saved in Favorites can be copied to USB memory. Conversely, a song saved in USB memory can be copied to the Favorites.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [File] [O] button [Copy] [O] button (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor buttons to select the copy-source location and copy-destination location, and then press the [O] button.  
To copy a song from external memory to “Favorites,choose [Ext Memory to Favorites].  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the song that you want to copy.  
MEMO  
If you choose “Copy All,all songs at the copy source will be copied.  
4. Press the right cursor button.  
5. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the copy-destination song number, and then press the [O] button.  
No song has been saved at song numbers whose song name field indicates “(Empty).”  
Select a song number at which no song has been saved.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Executing ...”  
Saving and Copying  
A performance you’ve recorded on the HPi-6F can be saved and copied as follows.  
Save  
Save  
The HPi-6F  
Recorded  
performance  
1
2
3
4
Favorites  
External memory  
(USB memory; sold separately)  
Copy  
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Recording Your Performance  
Getting Ready to Record  
You can record your own performance in order to evaluate your playing, or you can play along with a recorded performance.  
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3
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1. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 25).  
2. Press the [Song] button.  
3. Press the cursor up button a number of times until “New Song” appears as the song name in the screen.  
4. Press the [Rec] button.  
The [Rec] button will light, the [Play/Stop] button will blink, and the HPi-6F will enter recording-standby mode.  
If you decide to cancel recording, press the [Rec] button once again.  
5. If desired, turn on the metronome (p. 27).  
6. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
A two-measure count will be heard (the measure number will indicate “-2and then “-1”), and then recording will begin.  
When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light.  
MEMO  
If desired, you can start recording by playing the keyboard while the HPi-6F is in recording-standby mode; recording will begin the instant you play  
the keyboard. In this case, no count will be heard.  
7. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
Recording will stop.  
If the screen asks “OK to delete Song?”  
If you attempt to record a new song without saving your previously recorded performance, the following confirmation message will appear.  
If you want to erase the recorded  
Choose [OK] and press the [O] button.  
performance  
If you don’t want to erase the  
recorded performance  
Press the [×] button, or choose [No] and then press the [O] button.  
In this case, save your recorded performance to the Favorites or USB memory (p. 48) before you record the new song.  
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Recording Your Performance  
Listening to the Recorded Performance  
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2
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1. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button.  
You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded performance.  
MEMO  
You can also return to the beginning of the recorded performance by holding down the [Bwd] button.  
2. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
The recorded performance will play back.  
To stop playback, press the [Play/Stop] button once again.  
MEMO  
If you hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [Play/Stop] button, a two-measure count (count-in) will be heard before playback begins.  
NOTE  
The performance you recorded will disappear when you turn off the power. If you don’t want to lose the recorded performance, save it to the  
Favorites or USB memory (p. 48).  
Erasing a Performance Recorded on a Specific Track  
1. Hold down the track button that has the performance you want to erase, and press the [Rec] button.  
The performance recorded at the track button you pressed will be erased.  
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Recording Your Performance  
Saving a Recorded Performance  
The performance you’ve recorded can be saved to the Favorites.  
NOTE  
If you turn off the power of the HPi-6F without saving the performance you recorded, that performance will be lost.  
If you don’t want to lose the recorded performance, save it to the Favorites.  
MEMO  
You can also save a song to USB memory (sold separately) (p. 48).  
1. Press [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [File] [O] button [Save] [O] button (p. 44).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to specify the save-destination, and then press the [O] button.  
A screen where you can change the song name will appear.  
3. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the character that you want to change, and use the cursor up/down buttons to change  
the character.  
4. When you’ve assigned a name, press the right cursor button to select [Save Destination].  
5. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the desired save-destination number.  
No song has been saved at song numbers whose song name field indicates “(Empty).”  
Select a song number at which no song has been saved.  
6. Press the [O] button.  
The song will be saved to the Favorites.  
NOTE  
If you select a song number for which a song name is shown, the currently saved song will be overwritten.  
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”  
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Recording Your Performance  
Advanced Recording Methods  
Recording Each Hand Separately  
By recording your left-hand performance at the [Left] button and your right-hand performance at the [Right] button, you can record a performance  
separately for each hand. You are also free to re-record each hand independently.  
1. Make preparations for recording as described in “Getting Ready to Record” (p. 46).  
2. Press the button of the track you don’t want to record, so the button’s indicator is turned off.  
3. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
A two-measure count will be heard (the measure number will indicate “-2and then “-1”), and then recording will begin.  
When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light.  
MEMO  
If desired, you can start recording by playing the keyboard while the HPi-6F is in recording-standby mode; recording will begin the instant you play  
the keyboard. In this case, no count will be heard.  
4. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
Recording will stop.  
How Track Buttons Correspond to the Recorded Performances  
The recorded performances are assigned to the track buttons as follows.  
Normal performance (playing a single tone on the entire keyboard) / Dual Play  
Track buttons  
Recorded performance  
Record with only one button specified  
The performance will be recorded on the specified track.  
The performance will be recorded on only one track.  
Record with multiple buttons specified  
Recording will occur on one track in the following priority order: [User] button ➝  
[Right] button [Left] button [Accomp] button  
Recorded performance  
Track buttons  
Twin Piano  
Right section  
Left section  
Split Play  
[Right] button  
[Left] button  
Right-hand tone  
Left-hand tone  
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Overdubbing  
1. Hold down the [Play/Stop] button and press the [Bwd] button.  
You’ll return to the beginning of the recorded performance.  
MEMO  
You can also return to the beginning of the recorded performance by holding down the [Bwd] button.  
2. Press the [Rec] button.  
The [Rec] button will light.  
If you decide to cancel recording, press the [Rec] button once again.  
3. Press a track buttons ([Accomp], [User], [Left], [Right]) so the indicator for the track you want to record is blinking.  
4. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
A two-measure count will be heard (as the measure number, “-2is shown, then “-1”), and then recording will begin.  
When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light.  
MEMO  
If desired, you can start recording by playing the keyboard while the HPi-6F is in recording-standby mode; recording will begin the instant you play  
the keyboard. In this case, no count will be heard.  
5. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
Recording will stop.  
MEMO  
When you overdub-record without erasing the previously recorded performance, the song’s tempo and time signature will remain as they were  
initially recorded.  
About re-recording  
If you select a track that already contains a previous recording, your new performance will be stored there anyway, overwriting the existing data. This  
means that the previously recorded performance will be lost.  
First recording  
Second recording  
Replaced by performance  
recorded second time.  
Performance recorded  
first remains.  
MEMO  
If you want to record a new performance, you must first erase the previously recorded performance (p. 46).  
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Recording Your Performance  
Recording Along with a Song  
You can record your performance while playing along with an internal song or a song saved in Favorites.  
When you play the keyboard on the track you selected with the track buttons, your performance will be recorded.  
1. Select the song that you want to play along with (p. 39).  
2. Select the tone that you want to play (p. 25).  
3. Specify the recording tempo (p. 43).  
MEMO  
The tempo of the recording will be the tempo you specified.  
The time signature of the recording will be the time signature of the selected song.  
4. Press the [Rec] button.  
The [Rec] button will light.  
If you decide to cancel recording, press the [Rec] button once again.  
5. Press the track buttons ([Accomp], [User], [Left], [Right]) so that the track you want to record is blinking.  
6. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
A two-measure count will be heard (the measure number will indicate “-2then “-1”), and then recording will begin.  
When recording begins, the [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button will light.  
MEMO  
If desired, you can start recording by playing the keyboard while the HPi-6F is in recording-standby mode; recording will begin the instant you play  
the keyboard. In this case, no count will be heard.  
7. Press the [Play/Stop] button.  
Recording will stop.  
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Recording Your Performance  
Deleting a Saved Song  
Here’s how to delete a song that you saved to the Favorites or to USB memory (sold separately).  
MEMO  
If you want to delete all songs that were saved to the Favorites, initialize the memory (p. 59).  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [File] [O] button [Delete] [O] button (p. 22).  
A screen will appear, allowing you to select the location in which the song is saved.  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the location in which the song is saved, and press the [O] button.  
A screen will appear, allowing you to select the song to delete.  
If you decide to cancel without deleting, press the [×] button.  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the number of the song you want to delete, and then press the [O] button.  
The selected song will be deleted.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”  
A deleted song cannot be recovered.  
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Saving User Programs  
Saving User Programs  
You can save the settings of the currently selected tone buttons settings as a single set for instant recall when desired. These are called “user program,”  
and you can store 40 such settings in internal memory.  
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1. Make the desired tone settings (p. 25).  
2. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [User Programs] [O] button.  
The “User Programscreen will appear.  
3. Press the [O] button.  
The “Write the User Programscreen will appear.  
4. Enter a name for your “user program.Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the character that you want to change, and use  
the cursor up/down buttons to change the character.  
MEMO  
If you don’t want to change the name of your user program, proceed to step 5.  
5. Press the right cursor button a number of times to select “Write Destination.”  
6. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the storage-destination number.  
7. Press the [O] button.  
The current settings will be stored as “user program.”  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”  
MEMO  
To return the “user programto the factory-set condition, refer to “Restoring the Factory Settings(p. 60).  
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Saving User Programs  
Recalling User Programs  
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1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [User Program] [O] button.  
The “User Programscreen will appear.  
2. Use the cursor buttons to select the user program that you want to recall.  
The current performance settings will change to the user program that you select.  
Using a Pedal to Recall User Programs  
You can use a pedal to successively step through “user program.This is called the “Pedal Shiftfunction.  
Before you continue, you should store your “user programin the order in which you want to recall them, so that the settings for the next song can be  
recalled simply by pressing the pedal.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [Pedal] [O] button (p. 22).  
The “Pedalscreen will appear.  
2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select “Pedal Shift.”  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.  
Setting  
Off  
Explanation  
The pedals will perform the functions that are assigned to them.  
The left pedal will operate only to switch the user program. The function originally  
assigned to the left pedal will be unavailable.  
Left pedal  
The center pedal will operate only to switch the user program. The function originally  
assigned to the center pedal will be unavailable.  
Center pedal  
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Saving User Programs  
Saving a User Program Set to Memory  
The 40 user programs you’ve stored in the HPi-6F can be saved as a single set of 40 user programs to USB memory or to internal user programs.  
MEMO  
If you want to save the set to USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory connector before you proceed.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [User Program File] [O] button [Save] [O] button (p. 22).  
The “User Program File -> Savescreen will appear.  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to choose the save-destination memory, and then press the [O] button.  
MEMO  
If USB memory is not connected to the external memory connector, you won’t be able to choose “Ext Memoryas the save-destination.  
3. Specify a name for the user program set. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the character that you want to change, and  
use the cursor up/down buttons to change the character.  
MEMO  
If you don’t need to rename the user program set, simply proceed to step 4.  
4. Press the right cursor button a number of times to select “Save Destination.”  
5. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the save-destination number.  
A user program set has already been saved for numbers at which a name is already displayed.  
If you select a number at which a user program set has already been saved, the previously saved set will be erased.  
If you don’t want to erase the previously saved user program set, choose a number for which no name is displayed.  
6. Press the [O] button.  
The user program set will be saved to the number you specified.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates “Executing...”  
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Saving User Programs  
Loading a User Program Set  
Here’s how a user program set you saved to USB memory or to internal memory can be loaded into the HPi-6F.  
MEMO  
If you’re loading from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector before you continue.  
NOTE  
Be aware that when you load a user program set, all of the user program in the HPi-6F will be overwritten and lost.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [User Program File] [O] button [Load] [O] button (p. 22).  
The “User Program File -> Loadscreen will appear.  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the memory in which you saved the user program set, and press the [O] button.  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the user program set you want to load, and then press the [O] button.  
The selected user program set will be loaded into the HPi-6F.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates “Loading...”  
Deleting a Saved User program Set  
Here’s how to delete a user program set that was saved to USB memory or internal memory.  
MEMO  
If you want to delete a user program set from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector before you continue.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [User Program File] [O] button [Delete] [O] button (p.  
The “User Program File -> Deletescreen will appear.  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the memory that contains the user program set you want to delete, and then press the  
[O] button.  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the user program set you want to delete, and then press the [O] button.  
The selected user program set will be deleted.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates “Executing...”  
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Saving User Programs  
Copying a User Program Set from USB memory to Internal Memory  
Here’s how to copy a user program set from USB memory to internal memory.  
Conversely, you can also copy a user program set from internal memory to USB memory.  
1. Connect the USB memory from which you want to copy to the external memory connector.  
2. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button [User Program File] [O] button [Copy] [O] button (p. 22).  
The “User Program File -> Copyscreen will appear.  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the memory from which you want to copy, and then press the [O] button.  
4. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the user program set that you want to copy.  
If you choose “All,all sets of user program in memory will be copied.  
5. Press the right cursor button.  
6. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the copy destination.  
A user program set has already been saved to numbers for which a name is shown.  
If you copy to a number at which a user program set has already been saved, the previously saved user program set will be deleted.  
If you don’t want to delete a previously saved user program set, select a number for which no name is displayed.  
7. Press the [O] button.  
The selected user program set will be copied.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB memory while the screen indicates “Executing...”  
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Various Settings  
Basic Operations in the Function Screen  
The “Functionscreen lets you edit various settings for performance and recording.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button (p. 22).  
The “Function Menuscreen (p. 22) will appear.  
2. Use the cursor buttons to select the item whose settings you want to edit.  
3. Press the [O] button.  
The settings for the selected item will appear.  
MEMO  
Depending on the item you select, the screen might show additional choices.  
4. Use the cursor up/down buttons to edit the setting.  
The content of the setting and its explanation are shown in the screen.  
5. Press the [X] button.  
You will return to the previous screen.  
If you want to edit other settings, repeat steps 2–4.  
6. Press the [X] button.  
You will exit the “Function Menuscreen.  
MEMO  
The settings you edit will return to their original state when you turn off the power. By using the “Memory Backupfunction, you can have these  
settings be retained even while the power is turned off. For details, refer to “Having Settings Be Retained Even While Power is Turned Off(p. 59).  
Editable Items  
Function Menu P. 1/3  
Piano Designer  
Balance  
Function Menu P. 2/3  
Audio Volume  
Octave Shift  
Pedal  
Function Menu P. 3/3  
Slide Show Settings  
Memory Backup  
Factory Reset  
Brilliance  
User Program  
File  
Language  
MIDI  
User Program File  
Gain  
USB  
V-LINK Transmit Channel  
CD/Audio Type  
Mute Volume  
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Various Settings  
Initializing Memory  
Having Settings Be Retained Even While  
Power is Turned Off  
This operation will erase all songs saved in Favorites or in separately  
sold USB memory.  
Normally, the various function settings will return to their default  
values when you turn off the power. However, if desired, you can have  
them be retained even while the power is turned off. This is called the  
“Memory Backupfunction.  
NOTE  
When you carry out an initialization, all songs saved in Favorites or  
in USB memory will be erased. This data cannot be recovered after  
initialization, so be sure to exercise caution before executing this  
procedure.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O]  
button [Memory Backup] [O] button.  
In order to use newly purchased USB memory with the HPi-6F for  
the first time, you must first initialize (format) the USB memory. USB  
memory that has not been initialized cannot be used by the HPi-6F.  
The following message will appear.  
If you want to initialize USB memory, connect the USB memory to the  
external memory connector before you proceed.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O]  
button [File] [O] button [Format] [O] button (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to select the memory that  
you want to initialize.  
Indication  
Memory to initialize  
Initialized content  
User Programs (p. 53)  
Internal  
memory  
Favorites  
Songs stored in “Favorites”  
Songs in external memory  
External  
memory  
2. Press the right cursor button to select “Execute,and then  
USB memory  
User Programs in external  
press the [O] button.  
Memory Backup will be executed.  
3. Press the [O] button.  
NOTE  
A confirmation message will appear.  
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”  
Items stored by Memory Backup  
Piano Designer  
Transpose  
Reverb  
Brilliance  
Metronome  
Language  
Twin Piano Mode  
Dual Balance  
Split Point  
4. To initialize, use the cursor buttons to select [OK] and then  
press the [O] button.  
Initialization will begin. The entire contents of the selected memory  
will be erased.  
If you select [Cancel] or press the [X] button, you will return to the  
previous screen without initializing.  
Caution when initializing  
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Formatting...”  
Initializing the Favorites will not initialize the settings of the HPi-6F  
itself. If you want to restore the HPi-6F’s settings to their factory-set  
state, execute Factory Reset (p. 60).  
Do not disconnect the USB memory while USB memory is being  
initialized.  
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Various Settings  
Restoring the Factory Settings  
Here’s how the items stored in conjunction with “Having Settings Be  
factory settings. This is called the “Factory Resetfunction.  
NOTE  
When you execute “Factory Reset,all settings stored in the HPi-6F  
will be erased and returned to their factory-set state.  
MEMO  
Even if you execute Factory Reset, songs saved in “Favoritesor in  
USB memory will not be lost. If you want to erase the songs saved  
in Favorites or USB memory, refer to “Initializing Memory(p. 59).  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button[Function] [O]  
button [Factory Reset] [O] button (p. 22).  
The following message will appear.  
2. Press the right cursor button to select “Execute,and then  
press the [O] button.  
The Factory Reset will be executed. When Factory Reset has been  
completed, the following message will appear.  
3. Turn the HPi-6F’s power off, then on again (p. 16).  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Executing...”  
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Other Operations  
Changing the Notation Screen Settings Exporting Notation Data in BMP Format  
You can change the parts shown in the notation screen, and how they  
are shown.  
The notation displayed by the HPi-6F can be exported to (saved on)  
separately sold USB memory as image data. You can use this saved  
image data on your computer.  
1. Press the [Notation] button [O] button [O] button ➝  
[Notation Settings] [O] button (p. 21).  
NOTE  
You cannot save song data that is copyrighted.  
Unauthorized use of the exported notation data for purposes other  
than personal enjoyment without permission from the copyright  
holder is forbidden by law.  
For details on how the note names are shown when exporting as  
1. Connect your USB memory to the external memory  
connector.  
2. Select the song whose notation you want to export (p. 39).  
If you want to export image data for notation of a song that you  
yourself recorded, record your performance before you continue (p. 46).  
2. Use the cursor left/right buttons to select the item.  
3. Press the [Notation] button [O] button [O] button ➝  
3. Use the cursor up/down buttons to edit the setting.  
[Export] [O] button (p. 21).  
The contents of the settings and an explanation are shown in the  
screen.  
4. After you’ve read the message, press the [O] button.  
If you selected a song that is copyrighted, a screen like the following  
will appear.  
If this screen appears, press the [O] button to return to step 2, and  
select a different song.  
5. Press the [O] button.  
The notation will be saved as BMP (bitmap) format image data.  
NOTE  
Do not disconnect the USB memory until saving is completed.  
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Other Operations  
Enjoying a Slide Show of Images  
You can watch a slide show of your images, while they are  
automatically switched in the HPi-6F’s screen at specified intervals. This  
is an enjoyable way to view photos of your vacation or pet.  
Image data that can be shown  
The recommended size is 480 x 234 pixels.  
MEMO  
Images of resolutions up to 1280 x 960 pixels  
can be shown, but in this case, please ensure  
that the file size does not exceed 400 KB.  
Size  
Taking a photo at greater than the  
recommended resolution will not improve the  
image shown in the screen. Also, a larger image  
size will also occupy a greater amount of data,  
which may lengthen the time it takes for the  
images to be switched.  
Format  
JPEG format (.JPG)  
Displaying Images from USB Memory as a  
Slide Show  
1. Use your computer to prepare the image files.  
2. Connect USB memory to your computer, and create a folder  
named “_PICTURE” on the USB memory.  
3. Save the images to be shown as a slideshow in the  
“_PICTURE” folder.  
4. Remove the USB memory from your computer, and connect  
it to the HPi-6F’s external memory connector.  
5. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Slide Show] [O]  
button (p. 20).  
The images saved in USB memory will be displayed as a slide show.  
When all images have been displayed, the slide show will repeat from  
the first image.  
6. To stop the slide show, press the [×] button.  
MEMO  
Here’s how to change the slide show settings.  
Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O] button  
[Slide Show Settings] [O] button, and change the settings as  
directed by the screen.  
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Connecting Other Devices  
Connecting USB Memory  
Connecting External Memory  
Connect your USB memory to the external memory connector as  
shown in the illustration.  
If you connect separately sold external memory (CD drive or USB  
memory), you’ll be able to save song data on the external memory or  
play back the saved data on a different piano.  
MEMO  
Carefully insert a USB memory all the way in-until it is firmly in  
Device name  
What you can do  
place.  
Play back music CDs, SMF music files, VIMA CD-ROM  
(VIMA TUNES) songs (sold by Roland)  
CD drive  
When using new USB memory, you must first initialize (format) it on  
the HPi-6F. For details, refer to “Initializing Memory(p. 59).  
Play back SMF music files, save performance data, play  
back audio files  
USB memory  
Use USB memory sold by Roland. Operation cannot be guaranteed  
if any other USB memory is used.  
Attaching a CD Drive  
As shown in the illustration, attach the CD drive using the attachment  
holes on the bottom of the HPi-6F.  
MEMO  
For details on attachment and connections, refer to the owner’s  
manual of your CD drive.  
Use a CD drive sold by Roland. Operation cannot be guaranteed if  
any other CD drive is used.  
Caution when using CDs  
It is not possible to play back CD-R/RW discs to which music tracks  
have been added, or CDs that combine music tracks and data (CD  
Extra).  
Commercial CD playback is supported only for discs that bear the  
official CD specification’s logo “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO.”  
Operation or audio quality cannot be guaranteed for discs that are  
outside the CD specification, such as music discs that contain copy  
protection technology.  
For details about music discs that contain copy protection technology,  
please contact the issuer of the disc.  
Songs saved on a CD cannot be deleted. Nor is it possible to format a  
CD.  
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Connecting Other Devices  
Connecting Speakers to the HPi-6F to Output  
Sound  
Connecting to Audio Equipment  
You can play the HPi-6F’s sounds through amplified speakers or a  
stereo system that has line input jacks. You can also connect your  
portable audio player or other audio playback device, and play its  
sounds through the HPi-6F.  
To make connections, use audio cables.  
Caution when connecting audio equipment  
921  
To prevent malfunction and damage to your speakers, always be sure  
to turn the volume all the way down on all your equipment, then  
switch the power off on everything before you make any connections.  
926a  
Using a connection cable that contains a built-in resistor may cause  
insufficient volume from the device connected to the Input jacks. If so,  
use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.  
Listening to an Audio Device Through the  
HPi-6F  
Phone plug  
Amplified speakers,  
stereo set, etc.  
1. Minimize the volume of the HPi-6F and of the speakers.  
2. Turn off the power of the HPi-6F and of the speakers.  
3. Use commercially available audio cables to connect the  
HPi-6F to the speakers.  
4. Turn on the power of the HPi-6F.  
5. Turn on the power of the speakers.  
6. Adjust the volume of the HPi-6F and of the speakers.  
When you play the HPi-6F’s keyboard, you’ll hear the sound from the  
connected speakers as well as from the built-in speakers.  
Digital audio  
player, etc.  
1. Minimize the volume of the HPi-6F and of the audio device.  
Turning Off the Power  
2. Turn off the power of the HPi-6F and of the audio device.  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6F and on the  
3. Use commercially available audio cables to connect the  
speakers you’re about to connect.  
audio device to the HPi-6F.  
2. Turn off the connected speakers.  
4. Turn on the power of the audio device.  
3. Turn off the HPi-6F.  
5. Turn on the power of the HPi-6F.  
6. Start playback on the audio device, and adjust the volume of  
the HPi-6F and of the audio device.  
Turning Off the Power  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the HPi-6F and on the  
audio device you’re about to connect.  
2. Turn off the HPi-6F.  
3. Turn off the connected audio device.  
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Connecting Other Devices  
Playing a MIDI Sound Module from  
Connecting to MIDI Devices  
the HPi-6F  
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance  
data, you can control one device from the other.  
Make these connections if you want performance data from the HPi-6F  
to be sent to a MIDI sound module, causing the MIDI sound module to  
produce sound.  
For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or  
switch Tones on the other instrument.  
What’s MIDI  
MIDI, short of “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,was developed as  
a universal standard for the exchange of performance data between  
electronic instruments and computers.  
The HPi-6F is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange  
performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used  
to connect the HPi-6F to an external device for even greater versatility.  
Caution when connecting a MIDI device  
921  
To prevent malfunction and damage to your speakers, always be sure  
to turn the volume all the way down on all your equipment, then  
switch the power off on everything before you make any connections.  
Connecting the HPi-6F to a MIDI Sequencer  
Make these connections if you want your performance on the HPi-6F  
to be recorded on the MIDI sequencer, or a recorded performance to  
be played back by the sequencer.  
MIDI cable  
MIDI  
OUT  
THRU  
IN  
MIDI sound module  
Connections  
1. Minimize the volume of the HPi-6F and of the MIDI device.  
2. Turn off the power of the HPi-6F and of the MIDI device.  
3. Use a separately sold MIDI cable to connect the HPi-6F to the  
MIDI sound module (see illustration).  
4. Turn on the power of the HPi-6F and of the MIDI device.  
5. Adjust the volume of the HPi-6F and of the MIDI device.  
6. Set the MIDI transmit channel if necessary.  
MEMO  
MIDI cable  
For the MIDI transmit channel setting, refer to “Changing the MIDI  
OUT  
MIDI  
IN  
MIDI sequencer  
NOTE  
When the HPi-6F is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to “Local  
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Connecting Other Devices  
Preventing Doubled Notes from the Sound  
Generator when a Sequencer is Connected  
Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel  
Here’s how to set the MIDI channel that the HPi-6F will use for  
transmission.  
If you connect a MIDI sequencer to the HPi-6F, set the Local Control  
setting to “Local Off.”  
MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels(1–16). When MIDI devices are  
connected, and the MIDI channels of the devices are set to match, a  
device can play notes or select tones on the other device.  
A MIDI sequencer will typically have its “Thrufunction turned on,  
meaning that the notes from the keyboard will reach the sound  
generating section by two routes: internally within the HPi-6F itself,  
and also via the MIDI sequencer. This will cause notes to be sounded in  
duplicate, or to be cut off inappropriately. To prevent this, you should  
disconnect the internal route by choosing the “Local Offsetting.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O]  
button [MIDI] [O] button [Tx Channel] (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.  
MEMO  
If you turn this “Off,the HPi-6F will not transmit MIDI data.  
When set to Local On  
The HPi-6F can receive all channels 1–16.  
Play once  
Sounded twice  
Transmitting Recorded Performance Data to  
a MIDI Device  
MIDI  
In  
MIDI  
OUT  
Sound  
generator  
If the “Composer MIDI Outsetting is “On,the recorded performance  
data can be transmitted to a MIDI device or computer that’s connected  
to the HPi-6F.  
Thru  
function  
On  
Local Control On  
MIDI  
Out  
MIDI  
IN  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O]  
button [MIDI] [O] button [Composer MIDI Out] (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to turn the setting on/off.  
Sequencer  
The HPi-6F  
When set to Local Off  
The performance  
sounds correct  
MIDI  
In  
MIDI  
OUT  
Sound  
generator  
Thru  
On  
function  
Local Control Off  
MIDI  
Out  
MIDI  
IN  
Sequencer  
The HPi-6F  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button[Function] [O]  
button [MIDI] [O] button [Local Control] (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to turn the setting on/off.  
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Connecting Other Devices  
Connecting a Computer  
Using V-LINK  
If you use a commercially available USB cable to connect the USB  
connector located on the bottom left of the HPi-6F to your computer,  
you’ll be able to do the following things.  
Connecting the HPi-6F to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you  
to control the images with the HPi-6F.  
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.  
SMF data played back by your computer software can make the  
HPi-6F play sounds.  
MIDI data can be transferred between your sequencer software and  
the HPi-6F for more sophisticated music production and editing.  
V-LINK  
MEMO  
V-LINK (  
) is a function that allows music and images to  
Refer to the Roland website for system requirements.  
be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK  
compatible devices, you can easily enjoy performing a wide range  
of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of a music  
performance.  
Caution when connecting a Computer  
To prevent malfunction and damage to your speakers, always be sure  
to turn the volume all the way down on all your equipment, then  
switch the power off on everything before you make any connections.  
921  
1. Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [Transpose]  
button.  
The  
icon indicating that V-LINK is on appears in the  
Notation screen.  
USB Driver Settings  
2. Press any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.  
The image will be controlled according to the function assigned to  
each key.  
Normally, there’s no need to install a driver in your computer. However,  
if you are unable to successfully connect the HPi-6F to your computer,  
you may be able to solve the problem by using the Roland original  
driver.  
Make USB driver settings on the HPi-6F before you install the driver on  
your computer.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O]  
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1  
A0G#1  
button [USB] [O] button [USB Driver] (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.  
3. If you’ve changed the setting, you must turn the HPi-6F’s  
3. To cancel V-LINK, hold down the [Reverb] button and press  
power off, then on again.  
the [Transpose] button.  
MEMO  
MEMO  
This setting is remembered even when the power is turned off.  
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.  
For details on downloading and installing the original driver, refer  
to the Roland website.  
Setting the V-LINK Transmit Channel  
Roland website  
Here’s how to specify the channel on which video control messages are  
transmitted.  
Here you can download the original driver, and read the installation  
procedure and operating requirements.  
1. Press the [Application/Lesson] button [Function] [O]  
button [V-LINK] [O] button (p. 22).  
2. Use the cursor up/down buttons to change the setting.  
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Appendix  
Troubleshooting  
General Problems  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
See Page  
Power does not turn on  
Is the power cord connected correctly?  
Are the analog RGB cable and backlight cable connected correctly?  
Nothing appears in the display  
Since the HPi-6F’s display is an LCD, characters may not be displayed if the ambient temperature is  
below 0 degrees centigrade.  
Are you using (optional) Roland USB memory?  
Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB memory products.  
Unable to read from/write to USB memory  
“Buzz” is heard from external devices  
Change the External Memory setting.  
Are the external devices connected to more than one AC power outlet?  
If you connect external devices, be sure to connect them to the same AC outlet.  
926b  
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?  
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.  
The volume level of the instrument  
connected to Input jack is too low.  
Buttons don’t work  
Could the Panel Lock function be active?  
No sound  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
See Page  
Could the HPi-6F’s volume or the volume of the connected equipment be turned down?  
Could headphones be connected?  
Could there be a plug inserted in a headphone jack?  
The speakers will not produce sound if headphones or plug are connected to the headphone jacks.  
Has Local Control been set to “Off”?  
No sound  
When Local Control is set to Off, no sound is produced by playing the keyboard. Set Local Control  
to On.  
Could Twin Piano mode be set to “Individual”?  
If headphones are connected when Twin Piano is “Onand the mode is set to “Individual,notes  
played in the lefthand keyboard zone will not be heard from the headphones connected to the  
right Phones jack. Similarly, notes played in the right-hand keyboard zone will not be heard from  
the headphones connected to the left Phones jack.  
Has Local Control been set to “Off”?  
No sound when you play back a song  
When Local Control is set to Off, no sound is produced by playing the song. Set Local Control to On.  
Is V-LINK switched on?  
No sound from the leftmost notes of the  
keyboard  
When V-LINK is on, the lowest twelve notes of the keyboard are used to control the image, and will  
not produce sound.  
Are all devices powered on?  
No sound  
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?  
(when a MIDI device is connected)  
Do the MIDI channels of the HPi-6F and the connected device match?  
Notes don’t sound right  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
See Page  
Could you have made Transpose settings?  
Is the Master Tune setting appropriate?  
Is the setting for the Temperament correct?  
Is the settings for the Stretch Tuning correct?  
Pitch of the keyboard or song is incorrect  
Not all the notes you play are sounded  
The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 128 voices. If you are playing along with a song and  
making heavy use of the damper pedal, the number of notes the HPi-6F is attempting to produce  
may exceed the maximum polyphony, meaning that some of the notes will drop out.  
Is the HPi-6F in Dual play?  
Sounds are heard twice (doubled) when the  
keyboard is played  
When the HPi-6F is connected to an external sequencer, set the Local Control to off. Alternatively,  
the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is Off.  
Tone buttons [E. Piano] [Strings] [Others] also operate as buttons that select “Recommended Tones.”  
With the factory settings, connecting a commercially-available CD-ROM drive to the external  
memory connector and selecting a song from a CD-ROM produced for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) will  
automatically cause sounds appropriate for that song to be assigned to the [E. Piano], [Strings],  
and [Others] Tone buttons, so that you can select “recommendedsounds by pressing one of these  
buttons.  
The wrong instrument is selected when you  
press the [E. Piano], [Strings], or [Others]  
button  
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Symptom  
Cause/Action  
See Page  
When you are using Dual play or Split play, and different effects are specified for the two selected  
tones, the effect will not be applied to Tone 2 (when using Dual play) or the left-hand tone (when  
using Split play).  
Effect does not apply  
The depth of the reverb effect for the song that’s playing will not change.  
Reverberation remains even if You defeat  
the Reverb effect  
The HPi-6F’s piano sound faithfully simulates the depth and resonance of an acoustic piano, and  
this may give the impression of reverberation even if you’ve defeated the Reverb effect.  
On an acoustic piano, the approximately one and a half octaves of notes at the top of the keyboard  
will continue sounding regardless of the damper pedal. These notes also have a somewhat different  
tonal character. HPi-6F faithfully simulate this characteristic of acoustic pianos. On the HPi-6F, the  
range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change according to the key transpose setting.  
The sound of the higher notes suddenly  
changes from a certain key  
If you hear this in headphones:  
Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial high-frequency  
components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been added. This is because the  
character of an actual piano is being faithfully reproduced, and is not a malfunction. This ringing  
is more obtrusive if the reverb effect is applied heavily, so you may be able to minimize it by  
decreasing the reverb.  
High-pitched ringing is heard  
If you don’t hear this in headphones:  
It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your  
dealer or a nearby Roland service center.  
If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted depending on how you  
perform.  
If this occurs, turn down the volume. Alternatively, lower the master gain.  
If you don’t hear this in headphones:  
Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the HPi-6F to resonate.  
Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate sympathetically. In particular, this is more likely  
to occur for lower notes and higher volumes. You can take the following measures to minimize  
resonances.  
Low notes sound wrong, or are buzzy  
Locate the speakers 10–15 cm away from walls or other surfaces.  
Keep the volume down.  
Move away from the objects that are resonating.  
If you hear this in headphones:  
It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service  
center  
Is the pedal connected correctly?  
Plug the cable firmly into the pedal connector.  
If you disconnect the pedal cord from the HPi-6F while the power is on, the pedal effect may remain  
“stuckin the On condition.  
You must power-off the HPi-6F before connecting or disconnecting the pedal cord.  
Could you have changed how the pedal effect is applied?  
If the right pedal part is set to Right, the pedal will apply only to the right tone; if it is set to Left, the  
pedal will apply only to the left tone.  
Pedal does not work, or is “stuck”  
Could Twin Piano be turned on?  
If Twin Piano is on, the right pedal will affect only the right-hand keyboard zone and the left pedal  
will affect only the left-hand keyboard zone.  
Could you have changed the function of the pedal?  
If you’ve switched the function of the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal, these pedals will not operate as  
the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal.  
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Song does not play correctly  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
See Page  
Could the screen be indicating “OK to delete Song?”  
Song won’t play  
You can’t play back an internal song if internal memory contains performance data you recorded.  
Erase the performance data you recorded before you play back the song.  
Could a track be muted?  
Only the sound of a particular instrument in  
a song does not play  
If the button indicator is out, the music on that track is not heard. Press the track button so the  
indicator is illuminated.  
Could the track mute volume be set to other than “0”?  
Sound is heard from a muted track  
Song volume is low  
If you set this to “0,the sound of a muted track will be completely inaudible.  
Could the Balance setting be set all the way toward “keyboard”?  
Could the Audio files of the format be played?  
Audio files of the following format can be played back.  
File extension .WAV”  
Can’t play back a song saved in USB  
memory  
16-bit linear  
“44.1 kHzsampling rate  
Is the filename extension “MID”?  
Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data.  
When playing a song from USB memory, the tempo may become unstable if there is an excessive  
amount of performance data.  
Song tempo becomes unstable  
The song name will not be shown if the song information in the file is empty or consists only of  
spaces.  
Song name in USB memory is not shown  
Is the filename extension “MID”?  
Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data.  
Can’t record / play back  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
See Page  
Can’t record  
Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected?  
Your recorded performance will disappear if you switch off the HPi-6F’s power or select a song.  
The recorded performance disappeared  
There is no way to recover the lost performance. Before you turn off the power, save your recorded  
performance in internal Memory.  
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Appendix  
Specifications  
HPi-6F: Digital Piano  
Keyboard  
Keyboard  
PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement  
Touch Sensitivity  
Keyboard Mode  
Touch: 5 levels/Fixed Touch  
Whole, Dual (Volume Balance Adjustable), Split (Split Point Adjustable), Twin Piano  
Sound Generator (Conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite)  
Piano Sound  
Max. Polyphony  
Tones  
SuperNATURAL Piano Sound  
128 Voices  
337 Tones (Including 8 Drum Sets, 1 SFX Set)  
8 types, Selectable Temperament Key  
Off, On  
Temperament  
Stretched Tuning  
Master Tuning  
415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (Adjustable in Increments of 0.1 Hz)  
Key Transpose: -6–+5 (in Semitones),  
Transpose  
Playback Transpose (with Audio CD/Audio File): -6–+5 (in Semitones)  
Reverb (Off, 1–10)  
Only for Piano Tones:  
Effects  
Damper Resonance (Off, 1–10), String Resonance (Off, 1–10), Key Off Resonance (Off, 1–10)  
Only for Organ Tones:  
Rotary Speaker Effect (Slow, Fast)  
Composer  
Tracks  
4 Tracks  
Song  
Recorder Section: 1 Song  
Approx. 30,000 notes  
Note Storage  
Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Rewinding, Fast-forwarding, Beginning of the Song, End of the Song, Track Mute, Mute  
Volume, Tempo, Tempo Mute, All Songs Play, Count-in, Balance, Center Cancel (Audio Data only)  
Control  
Tempo  
Quarter Note=10 to 500  
Resolution  
120 Ticks per Quarter Note  
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  
Volume: Off, 1–10  
Metronome  
Metronome Pattern: 11 patterns  
Sound: 8 types  
Internal Memory  
Songs  
Max. 200 Songs  
Save Song  
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)  
External Memory  
External Storage  
Songs  
USB Memory (Optional)  
Max. 200 Songs  
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format), Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz / 16-bit Linear  
Format), Audio CDs (CD-DA) * when using a CD drive  
Playable Software  
Save Song  
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)  
Internal Songs  
Internal Songs  
200 songs and more  
Display  
Display  
TFT Color LCD 480 x 234 dots (with a Music Rest), Beat Indicator  
Grand Staff/G Clef/F Clef, Notation Mark/Pitch Name/Lyrics/Chord/Finger Number  
English, Germany, French, Spanish, Japanese  
Score Display  
Language  
Functions  
User Programs  
Audio Playback  
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Center Cancel, Audio Playback Speed: 75–125 %, Playback Transpose: -6–+5 (in semitones)  
Panel Lock, V-LINK, Classic Position, Piano Designer, Wonderland/Game, Visual Lesson, Doremi Course, Finger  
Training, Scroll Game, Flash Card, Tone Demo, BMP Export  
Others  
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Specifications of the piano  
Ext. Memory connector, USB connector, Output jacks (L/Mono, R): 1/4-inch phone type, Input jacks (L/Mono, R):  
RCA phono type, Phones jack x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type, MIDI connectors (In, Out), Mic Input jack (phone  
type), Analog RGB connector (HD DB-15 type), Backlight connector, AC In jack  
Connectors  
Rated Power Output  
Volume Level (SPL)  
30 W x 2  
107 dB  
* This value was measured according to the method that is based on Roland’s technical standard.  
Speakers  
Control  
12 cm x 2, 5 cm x 2  
Volume  
Damper pedal (Capable of Continuous Detection), Soft pedal (Capable of Continuous Detection, Function  
Assignable), Sostenuto pedal (Function Assignable)  
Pedals  
Power Consumption  
95 W  
(With Music Rest)  
1,387 (W) x 424 (D) x 1,036 (H) mm  
54-5/8 (W) x 16-3/4 (D) x 40-13/16 (H) inches  
Dimensions (including piano stand)  
(Without Music Rest)  
1,387 (W) x 424 (D) x 867 (H) mm  
54-5/8 (W) x 16-3/4 (D) x 34-3/16 (H) inches  
Weight (Including Piano Stand)  
Accessories  
58 kg/127 lbs 14 oz  
Owner’s Manual, Power Cord, Headphones Hook, Wing nut, Music Rest, Attachment Screws  
USB CD Drive (CD-01A), USB Flash Memory  
Options  
Use USB memory sold by Roland. Operation cannot be guaranteed if any other manufacturer’s product is used.  
962a  
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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Index  
A
P
Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Panel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
All Song Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Audio Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Pedal Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Pedal Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Performance Settings File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
[Piano] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Piano Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
B
[Bwd] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
C
CD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Center Cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Count-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
R
Recorded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Roland website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
Rotary effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
S
Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Set of User Programs to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Soft Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Song name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Sostenuto Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Split Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 33  
[Strings] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
D
Damper Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Doubled Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
Dual Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Dual Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
E
[E.Piano] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Exporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
External Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 63  
T
Tempo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Track Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 49  
Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Twin Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Twin Piano Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
F
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Favorite performance settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
[Fwd] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
G
U
Genre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
USB memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 63  
I
Image data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Initializing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Internal memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
V
V-LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
V-LINK Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Volume balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
L
Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Local O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
M
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Memory Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Metronome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
MIDI Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
MIDI Sequencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
MIDI Sound Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
MIDI Transmit Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
N
Notation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Notation Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
Notation Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
O
[Other] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
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When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland  
distributor in your country as shown below.  
Information  
PHILIPPINES  
CURACAO  
URUGUAY  
POLAND  
JORDAN  
AFRICA  
G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.  
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue  
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,  
PHILIPPINES  
Zeelandia Music Center Inc.  
Orionweg 30  
Todo Musica S.A.  
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa  
1771  
ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.  
ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B  
MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.  
FREDDY FOR MUSIC  
P. O. Box 922846  
Amman 11192, JORDAN  
TEL: (06) 5692696  
Curacao, Netherland Antilles  
TEL: (305) 5926866  
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TEL: (022) 678 9512  
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TEL: (02) 924-2335  
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TEL: (02) 899 9801  
Al Fanny Trading Oꢀce  
9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street,  
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Cairo 11341, EGYPT  
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MALAYSIA/  
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Branch Oꢀce Porto  
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45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
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TEL: (809) 683 0305  
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P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002,  
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Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import  
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo  
Caracas, VENEZUELA  
MARCEL FO-YAM Sarl  
25 Rue Jules Hermann,  
Chaudron - BP79 97 491  
Ste Clotilde Cedex,  
TEL: 00 965 802929  
ECUADOR  
TEL: (212) 244-1122  
TEL: (+351) 22 608 00 60  
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Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma  
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CO., LTD.  
Piata Libertatii 1,  
535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA  
TEL: (266) 364 609  
EUROPE  
9F-5, No. 112 Chung Shan  
North Road Sec. 2 Taipei 104,  
TAIWAN R.O.C.  
SOUTH AFRICA  
EL SALVADOR  
T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd.  
2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER  
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,  
SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (01) 20-1441  
OMNI MUSIC  
TEL: (02) 2561 3339  
BELGIUM/FRANCE/  
HOLLAND/  
75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda  
Juan Pablo II,  
Edi™cio No.4010 San Salvador,  
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RUSSIA  
OMAN  
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THAILAND  
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.  
Malatan House No.1  
Al Noor Street, Ruwi  
SULTANATE OF OMAN  
TEL: 2478 3443  
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6  
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA  
TEL: (495) 981-4967  
LUXEMBOURG  
TEL: (011) 417 3400  
Theera Music Co. , Ltd.  
100-108 Soi Verng Nakornkasem,  
New Road,Sumpantawong,  
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND  
TEL: (02) 224-8821  
Roland Central Europe N.V.  
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel  
(Westerlo) BELGIUM  
TEL: 262-0788  
Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd.  
Royal Cape Park, Unit 24  
Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800  
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA  
TEL: (021) 799 4900  
GUATEMALA  
SERBIA  
TEL: (014) 575811  
Casa Instrumental  
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11  
Ciudad de Guatemala,  
GUATEMALA  
Music AP Ltd.  
QATAR  
Sutjeska br. 5 XS - 24413 Palic,  
SERBIA  
TEL: (024) 539 395  
CROATIA  
AL-EMADI TRADING &  
ART-CENTAR  
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P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR  
TEL: 4423-554  
Degenova 3.  
HR - 10000 Zagreb, CROATIA  
TEL: (1) 466 8493  
OCEANIA  
TEL: (502) 599-2888  
SLOVAKIA  
ASIA  
HONDURAS  
DAN Acoustic s.r.o.  
Povazská 18.  
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AUSTRALIA/  
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BO.Paz Barahona  
CZECH REP.  
aDawliah Universal Electronics  
SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky,  
SLOVAKIA  
TEL: (035) 6424 330  
NEW ZEALAND  
CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR  
APL  
CHINA  
3 Ave.11 Calle S.O  
San Pedro Sula, HONDURAS  
TEL: (504) 553-2029  
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s.r.o  
Behind Pizza Inn  
Prince Turkey Street  
aDawliah Building,  
PO BOX 2154,  
Alkhobar 31952,  
SAUDI ARABIA  
TEL: (03) 8643601  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Australia Pty.,Ltd.  
38 Campbell Avenue  
Dee Why West. NSW 2099,  
AUSTRALIA  
Voctárova 247/16  
180 00 Praha 8, CZECH REP.  
TEL: (2) 830 20270  
Co.,Ltd.  
SPAIN  
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road  
Shanghai 200090, CHINA  
TEL: (021) 5580-0800  
MARTINIQUE  
Roland Iberia, S.L.  
Paseo García Faria, 33-35  
08005 Barcelona, SPAIN  
TEL: 93 493 91 00  
Musique & Son  
DENMARK  
Z.I.Les Mangle  
For Australia  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
Skagerrakvej 7 Postbox 880  
DK-2100 Copenhagen,  
DENMARK  
97232 Le Lamantin,  
MARTINIQUE F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 426860  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
TEL: (02) 9982 8266  
For New Zealand  
TEL: (09) 3098 715  
Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE)  
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili  
Chaoyang District Beijing  
100011, CHINA  
SYRIA  
SWEDEN  
Technical Light & Sound Center  
PO Box 13520 Bldg No.49  
Khaled Abn Alwalid St.  
Damascus, SYRIA  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
TEL: 3916 6200  
Gigamusic SARL  
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE  
Mårbackagatan 31, 4 tr.  
SE-123 43 Farsta, SWEDEN  
TEL: (0) 8 683 04 30  
10 Rte De La Folie  
97200 Fort De France  
MARTINIQUE F.W.I.  
TEL: 596 596 715222  
FINLAND  
TEL: (010) 6426-5050  
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial  
CENTRAL/LATIN  
AMERICA  
TEL: (011) 223-5384  
HONG KONG  
Finland  
Tom Lee Music  
TURKEY  
Vanha Nurmijarventie 62  
01670 Vantaa, FINLAND  
TEL: (0) 9 68 24 020  
SWITZERLAND  
11/F Silvercord Tower 1  
30 Canton Rd  
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon,  
HONG KONG  
ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.  
Galip Dede Cad. No.33  
Beyoglu, Istanbul, TURKEY  
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10  
MEXICO  
Roland (Switzerland) AG  
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,  
CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND  
TEL: (061) 975-9987  
Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.  
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar  
de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F.,  
MEXICO  
ARGENTINA  
GERMANY/AUSTRIA  
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.  
Av.Santa Fe 2055  
TEL: 825-2737-7688  
Roland Elektronische  
U.A.E.  
(1123) Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA  
TEL: (011) 4508-2700  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,  
GERMANY  
UKRAINE  
TEL: (55) 5668-6699  
Zak Electronics & Musical  
Parsons Music Ltd.  
EURHYTHMICS Ltd.  
P.O.Box: 37-a.  
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39  
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,  
Kowloon, HONG KONG  
TEL: 2333 1863  
Instruments Co. L.L.C.  
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,  
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai,  
U.A.E.  
NICARAGUA  
BARBADOS  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
Bansbach Instrumentos  
Nedecey Str. 30  
UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
A&B Music Supplies LTD  
12 Webster Industrial Park  
Wildey, St.Michael, BARBADOS  
TEL: (246) 430-1100  
Musicales Nicaragua  
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal  
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida  
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503  
Managua, NICARAGUA  
TEL: (505) 277-2557  
GREECE/CYPRUS  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
STOLLAS S.A.  
INDIA  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
UNITED KINGDOM  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi  
Flats Compound O¢. Dr. Edwin  
Moses Road, Mumbai-400011,  
INDIA  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
BRAZIL  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7  
9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
NORTH AMERICA  
Rua San Jose, 211  
PANAMA  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
HUNGARY  
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.  
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,  
Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA  
TEL: 315-0101  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
2045 Torokbalint, FSD Park,  
building 3., HUNGARY  
TEL: (23) 511011  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
INDONESIA  
CHILE  
(Head Oꢀce)  
PT Citra Intirama  
Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O  
Jakarta Pusat,  
MIDDLE EAST  
5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B.  
C., V6V 2M4, CANADA  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
PARAGUAY  
IRELAND  
Distribuidora De Instrumentos  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
Roland Ireland  
Musicales  
BAHRAIN  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12,  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira  
Asuncion, PARAGUAY  
TEL: (595) 21 492147  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
Moon Stores  
KOREA  
(Toronto Oꢀce)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6,  
CANADA  
No.1231&1249 Rumaytha  
Building Road 3931,  
Manama 339, BAHRAIN  
TEL: 17 813 942  
COLOMBIA  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9  
Medellin, COLOMBIA  
PERU  
ITALY  
Audionet  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Mira’ores  
Lima - PERU  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
TEL: (574) 3812529  
IRAN  
MALAYSIA  
U. S. A.  
MOCO INC.  
COSTA RICA  
Roland Asia Paciꢀc Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
NO.16 End of Nike St. Shariaty  
Ave, Roberouye Cerah Mirdamad  
Teheran, IRAN  
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales  
NORWAY  
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237,  
San Jose, COSTA RICA  
TEL: 258-0211  
TEL: (021)-2288-2998  
Roland Scandinavia Avd.  
TRINIDAD  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
Kontor Norge  
AMR Ltd  
ISRAEL  
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95  
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo,  
NORWAY  
VIET NAM  
Ground Floor  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons  
Maritime Plaza  
Barataria TRINIDAD W.I.  
TEL: (868) 638 6385  
VIET THUONG CORPORATION  
386 CACH MANG THANG TAM ST.  
DIST.3, HO CHI MINH CITY,  
VIET NAM  
Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
TEL: 2273 0074  
TEL: (08) 9316540  
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This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC.  
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 oŽ 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 diŽerent 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 modi™cation 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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WARNING  
This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.  
For the USA  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Compliance Information Statement  
Model Name : HPi-6F  
Type of Equipment : Digital Piano  
Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S.  
Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938  
Telephone : (323) 890-3700  
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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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