Suzuki Musical Instrument Corp Electronic Keyboard HP 97 User Manual

SUZUKI  
Pianos  
HP-97  
DIGITAL UPRIGHT PIANO  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
SUZUKI  
 
WELCOME!  
We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing this Suzuki digital piano. With  
proper care this piano will provide you with years of musical enjoyment. Suzuki’s Advanced State of the art  
electronics are  
combined with an elegant cabinet that will add beauty and sophistication to any home or studio environment.  
Some of the features your new piano is equipped with include:  
Š an authentic acoustic piano feel  
Š Suzuki’s acclaimed stereo imaging sampling of the 30 acoustic instrument voices offering  
unmatched realism  
Š metronome feature with variable tempo to facilitate practice  
Š compact and dynamic sound delivery system  
Š three track recorder that allows you to record and playback your performances  
Š digital effects to further enhance the instrument voices  
Š over 50 prerecorded play along songs  
Š MIDI controls and compatibility  
Š audio outputs, and pedal and headphone jacks for versatile play  
You will find many more features and functions listed within this owners manual. In order to make the most of  
your Suzuki Piano’s performance potential and musical features, we suggest that you take a few minutes to read  
this owner’s manual. After your manual review please store it in a safe place for later reference.  
The Suzuki Piano Division includes portable keyboards, home and stage digital pianos, and the elegant digital  
grand ensembles plus the Suzuki Acoustic upright and grand piano models.  
SUZUKI  
 
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL  
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated or “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operation and maintenance or servicing instructions in the manual accompanying the product.  
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1. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved  
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
2. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class A digital device,  
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a noncommercial environment. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in  
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the  
interference at his own expense.  
 
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO  
This Suzuki digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the simple rules listed below.  
SERVICE AND MODIFICATION  
LOCATION  
This product should be serviced by qualified service  
personnel when,  
Š the power supply cord or the plug has been dam-  
aged,  
Š liquid has been spattered into the unit or it has been  
exposed to rain,  
Do not expose the instrument to the following condi-  
tions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more  
serious damage,  
Š direct sunlight (near a window),  
Š high temperatures (near a heat source, outside, or  
in a car during the daytime),  
Š the instrument does not appear to operate normally  
or exhibits a marked change in performance,  
Š the instrument has been dropped or the cabinet has  
been damaged.  
Šexcessive humidity,  
Šexcessive dust,  
Š strong vibration.  
Š Leave enough space around the piano for it to be  
properly ventilated.  
Š Do not attempt to open the piano or make any  
change in the circuits or parts of the unit.  
Š This instrument contains digital circuitry and may  
cause interference if placed too close to radio or  
television receivers. If interference occurs, move  
the instrument further away from the affected  
equipment.  
Š Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument,  
HANDLINGANDTRANSPORT  
Š Never apply excessive force to the controls, connec-  
tors or other parts of the instrument.  
vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface.  
Š Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not  
by pulling on the cable.  
Š Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.  
Š Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or  
placing heavy objects on the instrument can result  
in scratches and/or more serious damage.  
Š Carefully check the amplifier volume control before  
stating to play. Excessive volume can cause perma-  
nent hearing loss.  
POWER  
Š Turn the power switch off when the instrument is  
not in use.  
Š To avoid damage to the instrument and other  
devices to which it is connected, turn the power  
switches of all related devices off prior to connec-  
tion or disconnection of MIDI cables.  
Š Turn the power off if the main cable is damaged or  
the instrument is spattered with liquid.  
Š Do not switch the unit on and off in quick succession,  
this places an undue load on the electronic compo-  
nents.  
Š Unplug the AC power cord during an electrical  
storm.  
Š Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC  
outlet as appliances with high power consumption,  
such as electric heaters or ovens.  
CLEANING  
Š Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth. A  
wax based polish may be used on the cabinet,  
although rubbing with a soft cloth will usually  
suffice. Do not use paint thinner or petrochemical  
based polishes.  
Š To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons wipe  
with a clean, lightly dampened cloth, and then  
polish with a soft dry cloth.  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
EASY SET UP AND QUICK PLAY ............................................. 7  
ASSEMBLY .................................................................................. 8  
HG-415 ....................................................................................... 8  
HP-97 Furniture Stand .............................................................. 12  
PANEL CONTROLS ................................................................. 15  
DEMO ......................................................................................... 20  
KEYBOARD VOICES ................................................................ 21  
Voice Selection .......................................................................... 21  
Layer (dual) .............................................................................. 22  
Lower (split) .............................................................................. 23  
FUNCTIONS.............................................................................. 24  
Function Mode .......................................................................... 24  
Touch Mode.............................................................................. 25  
Metronome Volume .................................................................. 26  
Split Point .................................................................................. 26  
Reverb Level............................................................................. 27  
Chorus Level ............................................................................. 27  
Song Volume............................................................................. 28  
Octave...................................................................................... 28  
Layer Octave............................................................................ 28  
Lower Octave ........................................................................... 28  
Pedal Assign.............................................................................. 29  
Master Tune ............................................................................. 29  
Grade........................................................................................ 30  
REGISTRATION ....................................................................... 31  
RECORD .................................................................................... 32  
Recording .................................................................................. 32  
Playback ................................................................................... 33  
Erasing Tracks .......................................................................... 34  
PLAY ALONG SONGS.............................................................. 35  
MIDI ........................................................................................... 37  
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART.......................................... 38  
VOICE LIST ............................................................................... 39  
VOICE DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................... 40  
CONNECTOR PANEL ............................................................... 43  
PEDALS...................................................................................... 44  
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 45  
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 46  
 
EASY SET UP AND QUICK PLAY  
EASY SET UP AND QUICK PLAY IN FOUR SIMPLE STEPS  
CHECK THE  
PACKAGE  
CONTENTS  
ASSEMBLE THE  
PIANO STAND  
1
3
2
4
PLACE THE PIANO  
ON THE STAND  
AND PLUG THE  
AC CORD INTO  
THE AC OUTLET  
TURN THE POWER  
SWITCH ON,  
ADJUST THE  
VOLUME AND  
BEGIN TO PLAY  
7
 
ASSEMBLY HP-97  
1
CHECK THE PACKAGE CONTENTS - Please make sure your package contains the  
following items prior to assembly.  
CHECK THE  
PACKAGE  
CONTENTS  
ITEM  
QTY  
1. PIANO ......................................................... 1  
2. PEDALBOARDCROSSPIECE ...................... 1  
3. RIGHT LEG .................................................. 1  
4. LEFTLEG ..................................................... 1  
5. BACKPANEL ................................................ 6  
6. PLASTICSCREWCOVERS ........................... 4  
7. LEG/PEDALBOARDSCREWS ...................... 4  
8. HAND BOLTS............................................... 4  
11. BACKPANELSCREWS ................................. 10  
12. ACPOWERCORD ....................................... 1  
STAND PIECES  
BACK PANEL  
RIGHT LEG  
LEFT LEG  
PEDAL BOARD  
8
 
ASSEMBLY HP-97  
ASSEMBLETHEPIANOSTAND  
NOTE: Do all your final tightening only after the assembly has been  
2
completed.  
1.  
Attach the horizontal pedal assembly to the two legs. Use the four Leg  
Bolts.  
ASSEMBLE  
THE PIANO  
STAND  
Insert the Leg Bolts up through the holes on the side leg and into the  
Pedal Assembly and tighten. Remembering to do all your final tightening  
only after the assembly is complete.  
LEG & PEDAL ASSY.  
)
)
ASSEMBLETHEPIANOSTAND  
NOTE: Do all your final tightening only after the assembly has been  
completed.  
2.  
Attach the Back Panel to the bracket on each of the two legs.  
Use four of the Back Panel Bolts to attach this piece.  
3.  
Attach the Back Panel to the Pedal Board Assembly.  
Use five of the Back Panel Bolts to attach this piece.  
BACK PANEL ASSY.  
)
)
Attach the Back Panel to the  
Leg Brackets.  
Attach the Back Panel to the  
Pedal Board.  
9
 
ASSEMBLY HP-97  
PLACE THE PIANO ON THE STAND, ATTACH THE CABLES AND  
PLUG IN  
Attach the piano to the stand using the four Hand Bolts.  
3
4.  
5.  
Plug in the Pedal Board Cable located in the Pedal Board to the bottom,  
back portion of the bottom right hand side of the piano.  
PLACE THE  
PIANO  
6.  
If everything is in its proper place then you should do all your final  
tightening now.  
ON THE  
STAND,  
NOTE THE NOTCH IN THE LEG PLATE  
FITSAROUND THE HAND BOLT  
)
)
Plug in the Pedal Board Cable  
located in the Pedal Board to  
the bottom of the piano.  
Attach the piano to the stand with  
the Hand Bolts.  
1.  
2.  
PLUG IN THE AC CORD - Plug the AC Cord into the AC Receptacle Jack on the  
back left portion of the panel. Then plug the AC cord into the 110V wall outlet.  
4
PLUG IN, TURN  
ON, ADJUST THE  
VOLUME AND  
TURN THE POWER SWITCH ON - Turn on the power switch located on the left  
side of the keyboard (O is off, and – is on). The display will welcome you and  
set the voice to Grand Piano automatically. The display will show “01: Grand  
Piano1”.  
BEGIN TO PLAY  
NOTE: When you turn the power off, do not turn the power back on immedi-  
ately. Wait at least five seconds to turn the power back on so that the circuit  
can properly reset.  
3.  
SET THE VOLUME TO THE DESIRED SETTING - Adjust the volume control to a  
comfortable level by sliding the Master Volume control left, for softer sound or  
right, for louder sound.  
POWER  
MIN  
MAX  
MASTERVOLUME  
4.  
BEGIN TO PLAY!  
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PANEL CONTROLS  
SONG  
VOLUME  
BASS  
TREBLE  
DEMO  
TEMPO  
+
5
METRONOME  
7
MIN  
MASTERVOLUME  
MAX  
6
1
2
3
4
The elegant control panel is designed for simplicity of operation and is divided  
into several distinct sections. The following is a brief description of all the  
features located on the control panel.  
1.  
2.  
MASTER VOLUME - Use this rotary control button to adjust the overall volume  
of the keyboard.  
BASS TONE CONTROL- Slide this controller to adjust the bass tone level. To  
add more Bass to the overall tone of the sound delivery system slide the Bass  
control higher.  
3.  
TREBLE TONE CONTROL- Slide this controller to adjust the Treble tone level.  
To add more Treble to the overall tone of the sound delivery system slide the  
Treble control higher.  
4.  
5.  
SONG VOLUME - Slide this controller to adjust the volume of the built-in play  
along songs, the keyboard instrument voice will not be affected.  
DEMO - Press the DEMO button. The first demo song will play back instantly.  
This piano has ten different demonstration songs.  
To access an individual demo song press the +/YES or –/NO buttons when the  
Demo Feature is engaged. The Demo Songs will continue to play consecutively  
until the DEMO button or the PLAY/STOP button is pressed.  
NOTE: HG-415 - this panel buttons are located at the far right end of the  
control panel  
6.  
7.  
METRONOME - Press the METRONOME button to engage the built-in metro-  
nome. Use the +/YES and –/NO buttons with the metronome engaged to  
choose the meter of your choice, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 or 5/4 time.  
NOTE: HG-415 - this panel buttons are located at the far right end of the  
control panel  
TEMPO - Press one of the TEMPO buttons, the current tempo value will appear  
on the display. You can use the TEMPO +, TEMPO – buttons, or the +/YES and  
–/NO buttons to change the tempo value range from 40 to 240 bpm (beats per  
minute). Press the TEMPO + or TEMPO – buttons or the +/YES and  
–/NO buttons simultaneously to recall the default tempo setting. After three  
seconds the display will revert to the selected voice.  
There is a four-dot beat indicator above the tempo buttons. It indicates the  
tempo and beat for the accompaniment that is playing.  
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PANEL CONTROLS  
GRAND  
ELECTRIC  
HARPSI  
VIBRA-  
PIPEORGAN  
VARIATION  
9
8
STRINGS  
CHOIR  
GUITAR  
BASS  
ELECTRIC  
10  
11  
12  
PAGE  
PAGE  
FUNCTION  
USERREG  
8.  
INSTRUMENT VOICE SELECT BUTTONS- There are 10 instrument voices  
buttons and 30 instrument voices. You can instantly select an instrument voice  
by pressing one of the instrument voice select buttons. You can select the  
variation of the engaged voice by pressing the variation button. There is a  
total of 3 instrument voices per instrument voice button. There is a complete  
list of all 30 voices listed in the back of the manual. Please see the Voice  
section of this manual for more information.  
9.  
VARIATION - This button selects the variation of the initial instrument voice  
button sound. Pressing the VARIATION button one time turns the button LED  
green while pressing the button a second time turns the button LED red.  
Pressing the button a third time turns the button LED off.  
Green LED denotes the first variation of the initial voice selection.  
Red LED denotes the second variation of the initial voice selection.  
When the LED is off the initial voice selection is heard.  
10.  
FUNCTION - The FUNCTION button is used to access the function menu. The  
function menu can be used to adjust or change the parameters of a number of  
settings. The reverb level, chorus level, touch, split point for voice, split point,  
tuning etc. are all set from the function menu.  
Please see the Function section of this manual for more information.  
11.  
12.  
PAGE - The PAGE buttons (up and down) are used to access the different  
menus in the Function feature. When the FUNCTION button has been pressed  
use the PAGE Down or PAGE Up buttons to access the Function menu selec-  
tions.  
USER REG - Registration is used to store keyboard settings. Press the USER  
REG button to engage the registration memory mode. There are two keyboard  
memory settings. See Registration Section of this manual for more informa-  
tion.  
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PANEL CONTROLS  
+ / YES  
- / NO  
13  
LAYER  
REVERB  
14  
16  
LOWER  
CHORUS  
15  
17  
PAGE  
PAGE  
FUNCTION  
USERREG  
13.  
13.  
ENTER KEYS - Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons directly while using the voice or  
function settings. These buttons are also used to access or alter many of the  
function features or when input is necessary.  
REVERB - The reverb effect is engaged automatically when the power is turned  
on. Reverb simulates the effect of playing in a big room or hall where the sound  
reverberates off the walls and ceiling. Press the REVERB button to turn off the  
reverb effect. You can switch the reverb feature on and off by pressing the  
REVERB button. Reverb depth can be changed in the function menu.  
Please see the Function Section for more information.  
15.  
CHORUS - The Chorus effect adds depth and spaciousness to the selected  
keyboard voice. Press the CHORUS button to engage the chorus effect and the  
indicator will light up. Press the button again to turn off the chorus effect.  
Chorus depth can be changed in the function menu.  
Please see the Function Section for more information.  
16.  
17.  
LAYER - Engaging the LAYER button will put the keyboard in the layer mode.  
Layer refers to an additional voice that is “tone mixed” with the selected keyboard  
voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard together with the original voice. To  
select a new layered instrument voice use the +/YES or –/NO buttons within 3  
seconds after the LAYER button has been engaged.  
LOWER - With the Lower feature engaged the keyboard operates in the “split”  
mode. In the Lower mode the keyboard is divided into two sections. In the right  
hand section the original and/or layered voice will sound, and in the left hand  
section a different voice can be assigned to sound when the keys are played. To  
select a new Lower instrument voice use the +/YES or –/NO buttons within three  
seconds after the LOWER button has been engaged.  
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PANEL CONTROLS  
20  
SONG  
18  
19  
1
2
3
4
SONG  
– TRANSPOSE +  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
USERSONG  
TRACK 1  
TRACK 2  
TRACK 3  
REC  
PLAY/STOP  
18.  
TRANSPOSE - The transpose feature can shift the pitch of the keyboard up or  
down in semitone intervals up to a maximum of 24 semitones. Press one of the  
TRANSPOSE buttons, the current transpose value will appear on the display. Use  
the TRANSPOSE + or TRANSPOSE – buttons to set the transpose value range  
from –12, one octave lower, to 12, one octave higher. Press the + and – Trans-  
pose value buttons simultaneously to recall the default value of 0. After three  
seconds the display will return to the currently selected instrument voice.  
19.  
20.  
SONG - This “Play Along Songs” or “Music Teacher” feature can be used as an aid  
to learn the 50+ songs built into this piano. The SONG button turns the “music  
teacher” function on and off. Please see the Play Along Song section of this  
manual for more information.  
LEFT , RIGHT - These buttons are used in conjunction with the SONG button. It  
allows the player to play along with the prerecorded traditional songs contained  
within this piano. The LEFT button will play the right hand of the selected song,  
so that the user can practice the Left Hand portion of the song. The RIGHT  
button will play the Left Hand of the selected song, so that the user can practice  
the Right Hand portion of the song. When engaging the LEFT and RIGHT buttons  
simultaneously only the metronome count will sound and the user should play  
both the Left and Right portions of the selected song. Please see the Play Along  
Song section of this manual for more information.  
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PANEL CONTROLS  
SONG  
1
2
3
4
SONG  
– TRANSPOSE +  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
USERSONG  
TRACK 1  
TRACK 2  
TRACK 3  
REC  
PLAY/STOP  
21  
22  
23  
24  
21.  
USER SONG - The USER SONG button accesses one of the four available song  
settings for recording or playback. Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select the  
song you wish, if there is recorded information on any of the three tracks their  
indicator lights will light up. Please see the Record section of this manual for  
more information.  
22.  
23.  
TRACK 1, TRACK 2 AND TRACK 3 - There are three tracks for recording your  
performance for each song composition. These tracks are assigned by the  
TRACK 1/2/3 buttons. Please see the Record section of this manual for more  
information.  
REC - This unit is able to record four songs, each with 3 tracks. It will record all  
note events as they are performed. This recorded information is nonvolatile and  
therefore will not be lost when the power is turned off. To Record press and hold  
down the RECORD button then press the track button you want to record in.  
Recording begins as soon as you start to play on any section of the keyboard.  
Press the RECORD or PLAY/STOP button again to stop recording. Please see the  
Record section of the manual for more information.  
24.  
PLAY/STOP - Press the PLAY/STOP button to hear selected tracks that you have  
recorded. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop the playback. Please see  
the Record section of this manual for more information.  
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DEMO  
PLAYING THE DEMONSTRATION SONGS - This piano has ten different demon-  
stration songs that are designed to showcase the different sampled voices that are  
available. The display will show the song number with a “d” prefix. When playing  
all the songs, “ALL” will appear on the display initially, and will change to the demo  
song number as it plays. After exiting the demonstration mode the display will  
revert to its initial default instrument voice LCD display.  
NOTE HG-415 LCD displays two character lines but in this same character style  
format.  
DEMO  
1.  
PLAY ALL DEMO SONGS - Press the DEMO button. The first demo song will  
playback instantly. This unit has ten demo songs. All songs will then play repeat-  
edly until you press the DEMO button again to stop the demonstration.  
ALL:Demo Song  
2.  
PLAY A SINGLE DEMO SONG - Use the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change  
songs while the demo is playing. The selected Demo songs will play consecu-  
tively until you press the DEMO button or the PLAY/STOP button to stop.  
DEMO  
+ / YES  
- / NO  
ALL:Demo Song  
There are 50+ play along songs that can also be played back for demonstration.  
Please see the Play Along Song section of this manual for more information.  
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KEYBOARD VOICES  
GRAND  
PIANO  
ELECTRIC  
PIANO  
HARPSI  
CHORD  
VIBRAPHONE  
PIPEORGAN  
VARIATION  
STRINGS  
CHOIR  
GUITAR  
BASS  
GUITAR  
ELECTRIC  
ORGAN  
INSTRUMENTVOICES  
Each instrument voice has it’s own sound quality and texture.  
Therefore there may be instances where certain voices depending on the  
various settings could cause the sound delivery system to make a slight distor-  
tion or buzzing sound.  
This is normal and can be adjusted by changing the volume, digital effects  
(Reverb or Chorus) or Touch sensitivity settings.  
VOICE SELECTION - There are 30 instrument voices and 10 sound  
button groups. The complete list of all 30 voices is in the back of  
this manual.  
QUICK SELECT INSTRUMENT VOICES - There are ten voices that can be selected quickly  
by pressing one of the ten voice select buttons. Each one of these Instrument  
Voice Buttons has three instruments related to that sound group. You can access  
the other instrument voices by using the VARIATION Button or by pressing the  
+/YES or the –/NO Buttons.  
SELECTINGONEOFTHE30INSTRUMENTVOICES  
GRANDPIANO  
1.  
Press the VOICE Select Button that correspond to the group of instrument voices  
that you would like to play. The main instrument voice of the selected Sound  
Group Button will be shown on the LCD display.  
VARIATION  
2.  
Press the VARIATION Button to access the other two instrument voices that are  
available in the Voice Select Button that you have engaged.  
Every time the Variation Button is pressed the Name of the Instrument Voice on  
the LCD Display will be changed.  
Note: When pressing the VARIATION Button one time the Variation Button LED  
will be GREEN indicating the first variation of the original instrument voice.  
When pressing the button a second time the Variation button LED will be  
RED indicating the second variation of the original instrument voice.  
When the Variation Button LED is OFF the original Voice Select Button instrument  
voice can be heard.  
,
+ / YES  
- / NO  
USE +/YES OR -/NO TO SELECT INSTRUMENT VOICES  
1.  
Press the +/YES or –/NO Buttons to cycle through all 30 instrument voices.  
Holding either button down will auto repeat the cycle through all 30 voices.  
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KEYBOARD VOICES  
LAYER VOICE  
LAYER (DUAL) VOICE - Layer, or dual, refers to an additional voice that is “tone mixed”  
with the originally selected keyboard voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard  
with the original voice when the layer feature is engaged.  
TOUSETHELAYERFUNCTION  
1.  
Press the LAYER button, the currently assigned Layer voice will be shown on the  
display, and the LED indicator will turn on.  
LAYER  
2.  
Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons or the Quick Select Voice Buttons to select the  
desired Layer voice.  
+ / YES  
NOTE: The LCD display will show the layer voice number and name, after three  
seconds the display will revert to the originally selected main voice.  
Press the LAYER button again and the LCD display will show the current volume  
setting for the LAYER Function.  
,
- / NO  
3.  
4.  
Press the LAYER button again to turn the LAYER function off.  
LAYER  
TOSELECTADIFFERENT VOICEFORTHELAYERFUNCTION  
1.  
Press the LAYER button, the currently assigned Layer voice will be shown on the  
display, and the LED indicator will turn on.  
2.  
Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons or the Quick Select Voice Buttons to select the  
desired Layer voice.  
NOTE: You must select the +/YES, –/NO buttons or the Quick Select Voice Buttons  
within the three second period that the LAYER voice is displayed on the LCD  
,
screen or else the originally selected LAYER voice will remain engaged.  
TOCHANGETHEVOLUMEOFTHELAYERVOICE  
1.  
2.  
Press the LAYER Button - Its LED will turn on.  
Press the LAYER Button a second time and the current Layer Volume level is  
shown on the Display LCD.  
NOTE: This Layer Volume setting will be displayed on the LCD screen for three  
seconds.  
3.  
While the Layer Volume screen is displayed, use the +/YES or the –/NO Buttons  
to raise or lower the volume of the selected Layer Instrument Voice. The LCD  
Display Screen will show Volume Setting.  
TO ADD REVERB TO LAYER VOICE  
1.  
2.  
Press the FUNCTION Button - Its LED will turn on.  
Press the PAGE Down Button - Until Layer Reverb (LayerRev.Lvl) is shown on the  
DisplayLCD.  
3.  
Press the +/YES Button to display the current Layer Reverb Level and then press  
the +/YES or the –/NO Buttons to raise or lower the Layer Reverb level of the  
selected Layer Instrument Voice.  
TO ADD CHORUS TO LAYER VOICE  
1.  
2.  
Press the FUNCTION Button - Its LED will turn on.  
Press the PAGE Down Button - Until Layer Chorus (LayerCho.Lvl) is shown on the  
DisplayLCD.  
3.  
Follow step 3 listed above to change the Current Layer Chorus Levels.  
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KEYBOARD VOICES  
LOWER VOICE  
LOWER VOICE - In the lower, or split, mode the keyboard is divided into two separate  
sections. To the right of the Split Point the currently selected main voice, or the  
layered and main voice will sound. The keys to the left of the Split Point can play a  
different instrument voice.  
TOUSETHELOWER FUNCTION  
1.  
Press the LOWER button, the currently assigned Lower voice will be shown on the  
display, and the LED indicator will turn on.  
LOWER  
+ / YES  
2.  
Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons or the Quick Select Voice Buttons to select the desired  
Lower voice.  
- / NO  
NOTE: The LCD display will show the Lower voice number and name, after three  
seconds the display will revert to the originally selected main voice.  
Press the LOWER button again and the LCD display will show the current volume  
setting for the Lower Function.  
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3.  
4.  
Press the LOWER button again to turn the Lower function off.  
LOWER  
TOSELECTADIFFERENT VOICEFORTHELOWERFUNCTION  
1.  
Press the LOWER button, the currently assigned Lower voice will be shown on the  
display, and the LED indicator will turn on.  
2.  
Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons or the Quick Select Voice Buttons to select the desired  
Lower voice.  
NOTE: You must select the +/YES, –/NO buttons or the Quick Select Voice Buttons  
within the three second period that the Lower voice is displayed on the LCD screen  
,
or else the originally selected Lower voice will remain engaged.  
TOCHANGETHEVOLUMEOFTHELOWERVOICE  
1.  
2.  
Press the LOWER Button - Its LED will turn on.  
Press the LOWER Button a second time and the current LOWER Volume level is  
shown on the Display LCD.  
NOTE: This Lower Volume setting will be displayed on the LCD screen for three  
seconds.  
3.  
While the Lower instrument voice volume is displayed on the LCD screen, use the  
+/YES or the –/NO Buttons to raise or lower the volume of the selected Lower  
Instrument Voice. The LCD Display Screen will show the Volume Setting.  
TO ADD REVERB TO LOWER VOICE  
1.  
2.  
Press the FUNCTION Button - Its LED will turn on.  
Press the PAGE Down Button - Until Lower Reverb (LowerRev.Lvl) is shown on the  
DisplayLCD.  
3.  
Press the +/YES Button to display the current Lower Reverb Level and then press  
the +/YES or the –/NO Buttons to raise or lower the Lower Reverb level of the  
selected Lower Instrument Voice.  
TO ADD CHORUS TO LOWER VOICE  
1.  
2.  
Press the FUNCTION Button - Its LED will turn on.  
Press the PAGE Down Button - Until Lower Chorus (LowerCho.Lvl) is shown on the  
DisplayLCD.  
3.  
Follow step 3 listed above to change the Current Lower Chorus Levels.  
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FUNCTIONS  
+ / YES  
- / NO  
PAGE  
PAGE  
FUNCTION  
USERREG  
The Function mode is used to set up or to adjust various parameters related to  
the operation of this keyboard. With the FUNCTION button engaged you may  
access the menu for the Touch, Metronome Volume, Split Point, Reverb level,  
Layer Reverb Level, Lower Reverb Level , Chorus level, Layer Chorus Level,  
Lower Chorus Level, Song Volume, Octave, Layer Octave, Lower Octave, Pedal  
Assign, Master Tune and Grade selections.  
In the pages that follow each of these functions controls will be explained.  
FUNCTION MODE  
USINGTHEFUNCTIONPARAMETER MENU  
1.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The first menu item that can be manipulated will  
appear on the display and the Function LED indicator will turn on.  
FUNCTION  
TOUCH  
TOUCH  
HARPSICHORD 2  
HG-415  
2.  
Press the PAGE or the PAGE buttons until the menu you wish to access  
appears on the LCD display screen.  
PAGE  
PAGE  
3.  
4.  
Press the +/YES button to show the current parameter for your selected  
function.  
+ / YES  
- / NO  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to adjust the parameter.  
Note: Pressing the +/YES and the –/NO buttons simultaneously will recall the  
default setting.  
5.  
To exit this Mode Press the FUNCTION button.  
It’s indicator LED will turn off.  
FUNCTION  
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FUNCTIONS  
TOUCH MODE  
This Keyboard offers four types of keyboard touch sensitivity settings:  
Soft, Normal, Hard and Fixed  
These are also known as Velocity sensitivity settings and can help you to suit this  
keyboard to your playing style.  
The Normal setting is selected automatically when the piano is turned on.  
Hard is the most sensitive keyboard response which permits maximum  
sound levels with a light touch.  
Normal is an intermediate response suitable for most styles of music.  
Normal is the default setting.  
Soft is a less sensitive keyboard response which requires a heavier  
touch to obtain maximum sound levels.  
Fixed does not offer any touch sensitivity. Each key plays at full  
volume no matter how hard the piano key is hit.  
It is commonly used on Harpsichord and Organ voices.  
USING THE TOUCH SENSITIVITY PARAMETER  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
The first menu item is Touch which appears on the LCD display.  
FUNCTION  
+ / YES  
Press the +/YES button to show the Touch Sensitivity setting that is currently  
engaged.  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change the Touch Sensitivity setting that  
is currently engaged.  
- / NO  
NORMAL  
Play the Keyboard to confirm that your currently selected Touch setting is  
correct for your performance.  
To Exist the Function mode press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED  
indicator will turn off.  
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FUNCTIONS  
METRO VOLUME  
The Metronome Volume control function has a range from 00 - 24.  
The Metronome is engaged and its meter is selected by pressing the METRONOME  
Control Panel Button.  
NOTE: HG-415 LCD will display two character lines that list both Metro Mode and  
the currently selected instrument voice.  
USINGTHEMETROVOLUME PARAMETER  
1.  
2.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
The first menu item is Touch which appears on the LCD display.  
FUNCTION  
+ / YES  
Press the Down Arrow Page button to show the METRO VOLUME on the LCD  
screen.  
3.  
4.  
Press the +/YES to display the current Metro Volume Setting.  
- / NO  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change the Metro Volume setting that  
is currently engaged.  
METRO VOL 24  
5.  
To exit the Function mode press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED  
indicator will turn off.  
SPLIT POINT  
When the Lower mode is engaged the keyboard is divided into two parts  
at the split point. In the right hand section the original (and Layer voice -  
if engaged) will sound. In the left hand section a new instrument voice  
can be assigned, the lower voice. The split point location for the  
Keyboard can be changed. Its range is from G1 - C7.  
NOTE: HG-415 LCD will display two character lines that list both Split  
Point Mode and the currently selected instrument voice.  
CHANGING THESPLITPOINTSETTING  
1.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
The first menu item is Touch which appears on the LCD display.  
FUNCTION  
+ / YES  
2.  
Press the Down Arrow PAGE button twice to show the Split Point on the LCD  
screen.  
3.  
4.  
Press the +/YES to display the current Split Point Setting.  
- / NO  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change the Split Point setting that  
is currently engaged.  
Split Point G2  
5.  
To exit the Function mode press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED  
indicator will turn off.  
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FUNCTIONS  
REVERB LEVEL  
REVERB LEVEL SETTING - Reverb simulates the effect of playing in a big room or hall  
where the sound reverberates off the walls and ceiling. The reverb effect is  
engaged automatically when the power is turned on. You can switch the reverb  
feature on and off by pressing the REVERB button. Select the level of reverb  
from the Function menu. It’s range is from 1 -16.  
USINGTHEREVERBLEVEL PARAMETER  
1.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
The first menu item is Touch which appears on the LCD display.  
FUNCTION  
+ / YES  
2.  
Press the Down Arrow PAGE button three times to show Reverb Level on the  
LCD screen.  
3.  
4.  
Press the +/YES to display the current Reverb Level Setting.  
- / NO  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change the Reverb Level setting that  
is currently engaged.  
Reverb Level 05  
5.  
To exit the Function mode press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED  
indicator will turn off.  
Layer Reverb Level  
Lower Reverb Level  
Please follow the steps listed above to alter the current Reverb Level on these  
voice channels.  
Further information on these functions is located in the Layer and Lower sections  
of this manual.  
CHORUS LEVEL  
CHORUS LEVEL SETTING - The Chorus effect enriches your selected instrument voice by  
adding depth and texture.  
Press the CHORUS button to engage the chorus effect, the indicator will light up.  
Adjust the level of chorus in the Function menu. It’s range is from 1 - 16.  
USINGTHECHORUSLEVEL PARAMETER  
1.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
The first menu item is Touch which appears on the LCD display.  
FUNCTION  
+ / YES  
2.  
Press the Down Arrow PAGE button six times to show Chorus Level on the LCD  
screen.  
3.  
4.  
Press the +/YES to display the current Chorus Level Setting.  
- / NO  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change the Chorus Level setting that  
is currently engaged.  
Chorus Level 08  
5.  
To exit the Function mode press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED  
indicator will turn off.  
Layer Chorus Level  
Lower Chorus Level  
Please follow the steps listed above to alter the current Chorus Level on these  
voice channels.  
Further information on these functions is located in the Layer and Lower sections  
of the this manual.  
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FUNCTIONS  
SONG VOLUME  
SONG VOLUME - The Song Volume function mode is used strictly as a numerical volume  
level display. It is not adjustable from the +/YES or –/NO Buttons. It is adjust-  
able only by the Song Volume Slider Control located next to the Bass and Treble  
sliding controls.  
When the Song Volume Function Mode is engaged the LCD screen will show the  
numerical value of the Song Volume when the Song Volume Slider Control is  
moved to the left or to the right.  
OCTAVE  
OCTAVE SHIFT - The Octave Shift function will shift the keyboard note value up or down  
in entire Octave increments. The range is 2+ to 2- from normal Keyboard note  
values, where 0 is for normal pitch.  
You may want to use this 88 note Octave Shift on certain instrument voices  
whose frequency ranges differ from the 88 note Acoustic Piano.  
USINGTHEOCTAVE FUNCTION  
1.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
The first menu item is Touch which appears on the LCD display.  
FUNCTION  
+ / YES  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Press the Down Arrow PAGE button until you see Octave on the LCD screen.  
Press the +/YES to display the current Octave Setting.  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change the Octave Level and move the  
keyboard note values up or down by one Octave. Octave range is from 2 to -2.  
- / NO  
Octave  
0
5.  
To exit the Function mode press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED  
indicator will turn off.  
LAYER OCTAVE  
LAYER OCTAVE - The Layer Octave Shift function will shift the keyboard note value up  
or down in entire Octave increments for the selected Layer Instrument Voice only.  
Depending on which voice you have selected it may sound better if one of the  
voice was Octave Shifted.  
Follow steps 1-5 listed above to activate the Layer Octave Shift Function.  
LOWER OCTAVE  
LOWER OCTAVE - The Lower Octave Shift function will shift the Lower keyboard note  
value up or down in entire Octave increments for the selected Lower Instrument  
Voice only.  
Depending on which voice you have selected it may sound better or it may be  
easier to play if the voice shifted up or down by one or two Octaves.  
Follow steps 1-5 listed above to activate the Lower Octave Shift Function.  
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FUNCTIONS  
PEDAL ASSIGN  
LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION MODE - This function sets the left pedal for normal soft pedal  
operation or for song Play/ Stop. The Play / Stop selection will allow the player  
to use the Left Pedal as a control “START/ STOP” button.  
CHANGINGTHEPEDALFUNCTIONSETTING  
1.  
2.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
The first menu item is Touch which appears on the LCD display.  
FUNCTION  
+ / YES  
Press the Down Arrow PAGE button 13 times to show Pedal Assign on the LCD  
screen.  
3.  
4.  
Press the +/YES to display the current Left Pedal Assignment Setting.  
- / NO  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change the Left Pedal Assignment. You  
can choose from standard Soft Pedal or Play/Stop. The Play / Stop selection will  
allow the player to use the Left Pedal as a START/STOP button  
Pedal Assign  
5.  
To exit the Function mode press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED  
indicator will turn off.  
MASTER TUNE  
MASTER TUNE - The pitch of this piano is very accurate and stable, it is automatically set  
to standard A440 pitch when the piano is turned on. The tuning feature makes it  
possible to tune the pitch of the instrument in fine intervals. If necessary, you can  
alter the piano pitch. Tuning can be accomplished over –50 to +50 semitone  
steps, or cents.  
USINGTHEMASTERTUNEFUNCTION  
1.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
The first menu item is Touch which appears on the LCD display.  
FUNCTION  
+ / YES  
2.  
Press the Down Arrow PAGE button 14 times to show Master Tune on the LCD  
screen.  
3.  
4.  
Press the +/YES to display the current Master Tune Setting.  
- / NO  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change the Master Tune Setting. The  
range is from -50 to 50.  
Master Tune 00  
5.  
To exit the Function mode press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED  
indicator will turn off.  
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FUNCTIONS  
GRADE  
GRADE - The GRADE feature of this piano turns the Vocal Grading of the of the Play Along  
Song feature On or Off. The Vocal Grading feature can only function when the  
Song Mode is engaged. The Vocal Grading instructor grades on the following  
scores:  
0 - 40% of notes correct and Vocal Instructor will say “Try Again.”  
41 - 60% of notes correct and Vocal Instructor will say “Good.”  
61 - 85% of notes correct and Vocal Instructor will say “Very Good.”  
86- 100% of notes correct and Vocal Instructor will say “Excellent.”  
USINGTHEGRADE FUNCTION  
1.  
Press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
The first menu item is Touch which appears on the LCD display.  
FUNCTION  
+ / YES  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Press the Up Arrow PAGE button 1 time to show Grade on the LCD screen.  
Press the +/YES to display the current Grade Setting.  
Press the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change the Grade Setting. The range is  
either On or Off.  
- / NO  
Grade  
ON  
5.  
6.  
To exit the Function mode press the FUNCTION button. The Function LED  
indicator will turn off.  
Press the Song button. The Song LED indicator will turn on.  
The first song is ALLEGRO which appears on the LCD display.  
SONG  
7.  
8.  
Press the +/YES to Select the song that you want to play along with.  
+ / YES  
Press the LEFT, RIGHT or both LEFT and RIGHT Buttons (depending on which part  
of the song you which to practice/play - see the Song section of this manual for  
more information). Their indicator LED’s will turn on.  
SONG  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
9.  
Press the PLAY/STOP button to begin the selected Play Along Song. At the end of  
the song the vocal instructor will announce your grade.  
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REGISTRATION  
The registration feature offers two memory spots to save your  
keyboard settings for you to recall at a later time.  
You can store the desired settings in one button and recall them instantly when  
needed.  
SAVE REGISTRATION  
USINGTHESAVEREGISTRATION FUNCTION  
1.  
Set up your keyboard with the function and features engaged that you would like  
to save.  
PAGE  
PAGE  
PAGE  
PAGE  
USER  
USER  
2.  
3.  
Press the USER REG. button. The Function LED indicator will turn on.  
Press the USER REG. button and hold it down while you press the PAGE DOWN  
button. b-1: Store will be displayed on the LCD screen while you hold down the  
button PAGE DOWN button.  
b-1:Store  
NOTE: To store a second set of your keyboard settings follow steps 1-3 as shown  
above but instead press the PAGE UP button.  
The LCD display will show b-2: Store.  
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RECALL REGISTRATION  
USINGTHERECALLREGISTRATION FUNCTION  
1.  
2.  
Press and release the USER REG. button. The it’s LED indicator will turn on.  
PAGE  
PAGE  
PAGE  
PAGE  
USER  
USER  
Press the PAGE DOWN button to recall the saved Keyboard settings of b-1.  
Press the PAGE UP button to recall the saved Keyboard settings of b-2.  
The LCD display b-1:RegisterBank or b-2:RegisterBank respectively.  
3 .  
To exit the Registration Function mode press the USER REG. button. The  
Function LED indicator will turn off.  
b-1:RegisterBank  
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RECORD  
1
2
3
4
USERSONG  
TRACK 1  
TRACK 2  
TRACK 3  
REC  
PLAY/STOP  
This piano features a three track recorder that let you record what you play on  
the keyboard and then play it back. Three Tracks mean that you can “overdub”  
one part on top of another, using a different voice if you like. The recorder  
feature is a useful adjunct to any keyboard study program, since it lets you hear  
exactly how you sound from the listener’s perspective. It can also be just plain  
fun.  
This Recorder is able to store four songs, each with up to a 3-track recording.  
This recorded information is nonvolatile and therefore will not be lost when the  
power is turned off. All 3 tracks can playback separately or together as a com-  
plete song.  
The Record function records all settings exactly as you engaged and performed  
them.  
RECORD  
1
2
3
4
USINGTHERECORDINGFEATURE-  
1.  
Prepare - Prepare to record by setting the voice, reverb level, octave shifts etc. or  
other parameters as desired.  
2.  
Select a Song - Press the USER SONG button, and use the +/YES, –/NO buttons  
to select a song, the LED display above the User Song button will show the song  
number selected. This is where the recorded information will be stored.  
USERSONG  
3.  
Select a track - There are three tracks available for recording, these are assigned  
by engaging the TRACK 1, TRACK 2 or TRACK 3 button.  
REC  
Press and hold down the REC button, then press the track button that you want to  
record in. The corresponding track indicator LED will blink, and the four dots of the  
beat indicator will blink with the current Metronome tempo, to show that the  
recorder is on standby.  
TRACK 1  
NOTE: If you already have a recorded track(s) in the selected song, that Track  
indicator LED will also be lit and the recorded music will play, as a reference for you  
while you record the new track. If you do not wish for previously recorded tracks to  
play while you are recording, press the corresponding track button to turn the  
indicator light off.  
,
)
BE AWARE: Be careful not to hold the REC button down while deselecting a track  
as that will put that track on Record standby, and immediately erase the existing  
data from your previous recording.  
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RECORD  
RECORDING (continued)  
4.  
Record on Track 1, 2 or 3  
If the Track LED 1, Track LED 2 or Track LED 3 is selected and blinking the  
recording will begin as soon as you play the keyboard.  
Note: the contents in a track will be erased as soon you start to record on that  
selected track.  
It will be replaced by the new note data that you are recording.  
5.  
Stop Recording - Press the PLAY/STOP button or the REC button to stop  
recording.  
PLAY/STOP  
NOTE: When the record memory is full, recording will stop automatically and  
“End” will appear on the display screen.  
Expressed in terms of notes, the total number of notes which can be recorded in  
all three Tracks is about 4500 (The number of notes may be reduced if opera-  
tions such as depressing the pedal are carried out.)  
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PLAYBACK  
1
PLAYBACK - To listen to the passage that you just recorded press the PLAY/STOP Button.  
2
3
4
TOLISTENTOTHE RECORDEDUSERSONG  
1.  
Press the USER SONG button to select the song you want to play back. Each time  
you press the USER SONG button the LED above the Button will indicate which song  
is selected, and the LCD display will show the User Song number.  
USERSONG  
2.  
After you have selected your desired User Song, the Track LED indicators will be  
engaged.  
If you do not wish to hear any of the 3 Tracks, press the corresponding TRACK  
button to turn that track off.  
It’s LED indicator will turn off.  
3.  
Press the PLAY/STOP button to hear the recorded track(s).  
The LED dots of the beat indicator will flash in consecutive order.  
You can change the tempo of your Recorded Track by pressing the +TEMPO–  
buttons while the recording is being played back.  
PLAY/STOP  
You may also accompany the recorded playback on the keyboard while the record-  
ing is playing back.  
4.  
5.  
Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop the playback.  
Playback will stop automatically when the recording reaches its end.  
Press the USER SONG button to exit the User Song Mode. The User Song indicator  
LED’s will turn off after USER SONG 4.  
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RECORD  
ERASING TRACKS  
ERASING TRACK INFORMATION - To Erase the recorded passage on Track 1, Track 2 or  
1
2
3
4
Track 3.  
TO ERASE THE MUSIC RECORDED ON TRACK 1/2/3  
1.  
Press the USER SONG button to select the song you want to Erase. Each time you  
press the USER SONG button the LED above the User Song Button will indicate  
which is selected. Also the LCD display will show the User Song number.  
USERSONG  
REC  
2.  
3.  
Press and Hold the REC button down.  
Press the TRACK button that you which to Erase while you continue to hold down  
the REC button, to put that track on Record standby. This will immediately erase  
the existing data from your previous recording.  
TRACK 1  
4.  
5.  
Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 until all the Tracks that you desire are Erased.  
When the Track has been properly Erased its Track Button LED will not turn on  
when the USER SONG button is pressed.  
This indicates that this is no Recorded information on this Track.  
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PLAY ALONG SONGS  
SONG  
MIN  
MAX  
SONG  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
SONGVOLUME  
There are over 50 songs built into this piano for your musical enjoyment.  
These songs have separate left and right hand parts that can be turned on and off  
as required so you can practice the corresponding part on the keyboard.  
The Right - hand part is played by selecting the LEFT Button in the Song Section of  
the control panel.  
The Left-hand part is played by selecting the RIGHT Button in the Song Section of  
the control panel.  
You can change the song by pressing the +/YES , –/NO buttons.  
PLAY ALONG SONGS  
USINGTHEPLAYALONGSONG FEATURETOLISTENTOTHEENTIRESONG  
1.  
Press the SONG button.  
The first song number and abbreviated name of the song will appear on the LCD  
SONG  
display.  
Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select a song.  
2.  
Press the PLAY/STOP button to hear the both hand parts playing the entire song.  
START/  
STOP  
USINGTHESONG FEATURETO PRACTICETHERIGHTHAND OFTHESELECTEDSONG  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press the SONG button.  
The Song LED will turn on.  
SONG  
Press the RIGHT button.  
The Right LED will turn on.  
RIGHT  
Press the PLAY/STOP button.  
You will hear the metronome “count in” the song.  
You will then hear the left hand part of your selected song.  
START/  
STOP  
4.  
5.  
Play the right hand melody part of your selected song while the left hand part  
plays.  
After the song finishes it will automatically repeat unless the PLAY/STOP button is  
pressed or the Song Function is disengaged.  
NOTE: If the Grading function is engaged you will hear the vocal grade of “Try  
Again”, “Good,” “Very Good” or “Excellent.” To turn off this Function enter the  
Function mode. For more information see the Function Section of this manual.  
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USINGTHESONG FEATURETO PRACTICETHELEFTHAND OFTHESELECTEDSONG  
1.  
Follow steps 1-5 listed above - substituting the LEFT button whenever RIGHT  
button is mentioned.  
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PLAY ALONG SONGS  
PLAY ALONG SONGS  
PRACTICETHELEFTAND RIGHTHAND OFTHESELECTEDSONG  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Press the SONG button.  
The Song LED will turn on.  
SONG  
Press the RIGHT and LEFT buttons.  
The Right and Left LED’s will turn on.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
Press the PLAY/STOP button.  
You will hear the metronome “count in” the song.  
START/  
STOP  
Play the right and left hand parts of your selected song.  
If it is necessary you can turn on Metronome on to assist in keeping time.  
After the song finishes it will automatically repeat unless the PLAY/STOP button is  
pressed or the Song Function is disengaged.  
VOCAL GRADING  
Check your progress - You can set this piano to offer a vocal grade at the comple-  
tion of your play along song performance.  
If the Grading function is engaged you will hear the vocal grade of “Try Again”,  
“Good,” “Very Good” or “Excellent.” To turn off this Function enter the Function  
mode.  
0 - 40% of notes correct and Vocal Instructor will say “Try Again.”  
41 - 60% of notes correct and Vocal Instructor will say “Good.”  
61 - 85% of notes correct and Vocal Instructor will say “Very Good.”  
85- 100% of notes correct and Vocal Instructor will say “Excellent.”  
USINGTHEGRADING FEATURETOCHECKYOUR PRACTICEPROGRESS  
1.  
Follow steps listed in the Functions Section under “Using the grading function” of  
this manual to enable the Vocal Grading Function.  
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M I D I  
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. This is a world wide  
standard communication interface that enables electronic musical instruments  
and computers (of all brands) to communicate with each other so that instruc-  
tions and other data can pass between them. This exchange of information  
makes it possible to create a system of MIDI instruments and devices that offers  
far greater versatility and control than is available with isolated instruments.  
Whether you interface with computers, sequencers, expanders or other key-  
boards your musical horizons will be greatly enhanced. For further information  
on MIDI and MIDI equipment that is available, please contact your local Suzuki  
music store.  
MIDI  
THRU  
OUT  
IN  
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2
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MIDI CONNECTION - The MIDI terminals are located on the left side panel of the piano.  
1.  
2.  
MIDI In: This terminal receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device.  
MIDI Out: This terminal transmits data from this instrument to other MIDI  
devices. The transmitted data includes the note and touch velocity produced  
while playing on the keyboard, as well as voice changes, wheel operation, and  
recorded playback for the melody tracks. Demo songs and auto accompaniment  
are not transmitted.  
3.  
MIDI Thru - This terminal transfers data from the IN terminal directly to other  
MIDI devices.  
For more information regarding transmitted MIDI data please see the  
next page and or the MIDI implementation chart.  
MIDI CHANNELS - The MIDI system in this unit has 16 channels numbered from  
1-16. Each of the channels is responsible for a voice. When the instrument  
receives from an external device, the active channel is determined by the control  
message. The transmission channels on this keyboard are fixed as follows:  
Channel 1: Master voice  
Channel 2: Layer voice  
Channel 3: Split voice  
Please see the MIDI Implementation Chart for more detail.  
For further MIDI setup options please see your local Suzuki Music Store.  
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART  
Function  
Transmitted Recognized Remark  
Basic Channel  
Channel changed  
Default Mode  
Note  
1 CH  
1-16 CH  
3
9-120  
* * * * * * * *  
X
X
1-16 CH  
1-16 CH  
3
0-127  
0-127  
X
Number  
:True Voice  
Velocity: Note On  
Velocity: Note Off  
Pitch Bender  
Control Change: 0  
Variation page  
Modulation  
1
X
5
X
X
X
X
X
X
Portamento value  
Volume, Pan  
Expression  
Sustain. Sostenuto, Soft Pedal  
Portamento yes/no  
Reverb, Chorus program  
Reverb, Chorus send level  
NRPNL, NRPHH  
RPNL, RPNH  
7, 10  
11  
64, 66, 67  
65  
80, 81  
91  
98, 99  
100 ,101  
X
X
X
121  
123  
Program  
Reset all controllers  
All notes off  
Change : True#  
System Exclusive  
Sys. Common: Song Select  
Sys. Common: Song Position  
System: Clock  
Real Time: Commands  
* * * * * * * *  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY  
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO  
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VOICE LIST  
Piano #  
Instrument Name LCD Display MIDI #  
Grand Piano Grand Piano  
Bright Grand Piano Bright Piano  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
00  
01  
03  
04  
05  
54  
08  
08  
07  
11  
11  
09  
19  
19  
20  
17  
17  
19  
48  
49  
50  
52  
53  
54  
Honky-Tonk Piano  
Rhodes Piano  
Electric Piano 2  
Synth Piano  
Harpsichord 1  
Harpsichord 2  
Clavichord  
Honky-Tonk  
RhodesPiano  
Elec.Piano2  
Synth Piano  
Harpschord1  
Harpschord2  
Clavichord  
Vibraphone 1  
Vibraphone 2  
Glockenspiel  
Pipe Organ 1  
Pipe Organ 2  
Pipe Organ 3  
Jazz Organ 1  
Jazz Organ 2  
Rock Organ  
Vibraphone 1  
Vibraphone 2  
Glockenspiel  
Pipe Organ1  
Pipe Organ2  
Pipe Organ3  
Elec.Organ1  
Elec.Organ2  
Rock Organ  
StringEnsbl1  
String Ensemble  
Slow String Ensemble SlowStrings  
Synth Strings  
Choir Aahs  
Choir Oohs  
Synth String  
Choir Aahs  
Choir Oohs  
Synth Voice  
Synth Voice  
Acoustic Nylon  
Acoustic Steel Guitar 1  
GuitarNylon Guitar 24  
SteelGuitar1 25  
Acoustic Steel Guitar 2 with Harmonic  
SteelGuitar2  
AcousticBass  
Acoustic Bass with Hi Hat Bass&Hi Hat  
Fretless Bass FretlessBass  
25  
28  
29  
30  
Acoustic Bass 1  
32  
32  
35  
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VOICE DESCRIPTIONS  
Each of the 30 instrument voice samples on this piano are described below to  
offer both information ideas on how to use them.  
01 Grand Piano  
This is a 6’ Bosendorfer Grand Piano. The stereo  
piano sample of this world class piano was taken in Paris, France. Perfect  
for classical compositions as well as any other style that requires  
acoustic piano.  
02 Bright Grand Piano  
This is a 7 foot Grand Piano sampled with popular music in mind.  
This piano is great for Elton John and rhythmic playing. The sound  
is crisp and spacious. The 3D samples were taken from the position  
of the player at Sony studios L.A.  
03 Honky Tonk Piano  
The same samples as 02 but detuned and chorused. The perfect  
ragtime piano.  
04 Rhodes Piano  
A very natural Rhodes warm and rich with slight vibrato. Great for 70s  
ballads and R&B. The samples were taken from a vintage Fender  
Rhodes piano. The same instrument which was used on the famous  
pop/rock song “Dreamweaver”.  
05 Electric Piano 2  
An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. This sound is  
useful for popular music as well as smooth Jazz.  
06 Synth Piano  
Same as 04 with an added synth pad. Lush and bright great for  
pop ballads and for adding textures to your accompaniment.  
07 Harpsichord 1 - single string  
This authentic Italian Harpsichord is the definitive instrument for  
Baroque music. The 3D samples were taken from the position of  
the player at Sony studios L.A.  
08 Harpsichord 2 - double string  
This authentic Italian Harpsichord is the definitive instrument for  
Baroque music. The 3D samples were taken from the position of  
the player at Sony studios L.A.  
09 Clavinet  
The Hohner Clavinet is great for Stevie Wonder “Superstition”  
and rhythmic ”funky” playing.  
10 Vibraphone 1  
A wonderful instrument for Jazz and smooth Jazz. These amazing 3D samples  
are taken from the position of the player  
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VOICE DESCRIPTIONS  
11 Vibraphone 2 - vibrato  
Same as 10 but with the typical mechanical vibrato sound.  
12 Glockenspiel  
Christmas and Mozart. The sweet and tender tone of these 3D  
samples will enchant your audience.  
The 3 Pipe Organ patches have been selected to cover most  
organ music.  
13 Pipe Organ 1  
This is a warm organ stop consisting of Principals and Flaute  
useful for accompaniment.  
14 Pipe Organ 2  
This is a full tutti Principal stop with 16, 8, 4, and 1 1/3 pipes. This massive stop  
is great for Bach’s “Toccatta and Fugue.  
15 a sweet Flaute Mixture, great for sensitive pieces and Christmas music.  
15 Pipe Organ 3  
The 3D samples were taken from the big organ at the Baylor  
University in Waco, Texas.  
16 Jazz Organ  
Made for Jazz solos and accompaniment. The sound has the  
typical Hammond key clicking and a slow Leslie effect.  
17 Jazz Organ 2  
Same texture as 16 but with a fast Leslie effect.  
18 Rock Organ  
Great for Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Rock and Pop music. The  
Hammond organ was run through tube distortion and a tube Leslie.  
19 String Ensemble  
Velocity attack strings good for fast string lines in pop and  
classical music.  
The 3D samples reflect the seating positions of the players in a real orchestra  
and also contain the typical natural vibrato of string instruments. The basses are  
to the right, cellos are center right, violas center and violins to the center left and  
left.  
20 Slow String Ensemble  
Same as 19 with a slow attack. Beautiful for ballads and warm pads.  
21 Synth Strings  
A great sound for pop ballads and slow tunes. The samples  
contain warm analog synth components as well as FM sound  
with a slight filter sweep.  
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VOICE DESCRIPTIONS  
22 Choir AAhs  
Mixed choir with an emphasis on Baritones. Spacious 3D samples great for pads  
and ballads.  
23 Choir OOhs  
Mixed choir with an emphasis on Baritones. Velocity adds a  
“DOOO” articulation. Played softly it makes for wonderful voice pads and  
accompaniments. Very 3D stereo!  
24 Synth voice  
22 and 23 mixed to form a OOO - AAAh effect.  
26 AcousticNylon String  
Great for musical styles from country to classical. A beautifully engineered  
guitar sample.  
26 Acoustic Steel String  
For music from Pop to Country.  
27 Acoustic Steel String With Harmonic  
For music from Pop to Country. This voice adds a guitar string harmonic when  
piano key is played hard.  
28 Acoustic Bass 1  
Walk it for Jazz!  
29 Acoustic Bass with Ride Cymbal  
Great for Bee Bop and Blues.  
30 Fretless Bass  
Warm electric bass sound for pop and ballads.  
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CONNECTOR PANELS  
HP-97:These connector jacks are located on the back of the piano.  
MIDI  
AUX IN  
R
AUX OUT1  
R
AUX OUT2  
THRU  
OUT  
IN  
L
L
R
L
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
MIDI IN / MIDI OUT /MIDI THRU - This piano contains MIDI in/out/thru ports.  
MIDI jacks allow communication with other products equipped with MIDI inter-  
faces. Please see the MIDI section of this manual for further details.  
AUX LINE IN - This left and right stereo audio input jacks allows the user to play  
external audio equipment such as CD player or Expander Module etc. through the  
pianos sound delivery system.  
AUX LINE OUT (1 & 2) - This left and right stereo audio output jacks supplies  
the piano’s output signal to external amplification (with or without speaker  
output).  
PHONE 1 / PHONE 2 - You can play in total silence, without disturbing others  
in the room, by plugging a set of headphones into one of the appropriate sockets  
located on the left side of the piano. When headphones are plugged into either  
of these jacks the main speaker system is turned off. Two sets of headphones  
may be used. These headphone jacks are located directly under the piano on the  
left side of the piano.  
5.  
A/C RECEPTACLE JACK - Plug the supplied A/C cord into bottom of piano for  
this A/C Receptacle Jack  
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PEDALS  
1
2
3
PEDALS  
1.  
SOFT PEDAL - When the left pedal is engaged the piano volume is reduced  
and the timbre slightly altered on the notes that are played.  
2.  
3.  
FUNCTION PEDAL - This center pedal can be used to trigger various events,  
such as start/stop. Pedal function is assigned in the setup menu, “Pedal  
Assign”. Please see the Setup section of this manual for more information.  
SUSTAIN PEDAL - When the right pedal is engaged all volumes of the keys  
as they are played will decay gradually as if you were continuing to hold  
down the piano keys.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
SPECIFICATIONS  
KEYBOARD  
88-note, hammer-action keyboard  
AUXILIARYJACKS  
Headphone x 2  
Aux. In  
POLYPHONY: 64  
VOICES  
30 Voices  
Aux. Out x 2  
Power In  
MIDI In/Out/Thru  
VOICE MODE  
Layer (dual) voice  
Lower (split) voice  
PEDALS  
Sustain Pedal  
Auxilary Pedal (sostenudo)  
Soft Pedal  
VOICE EFFECTS  
Reverb  
Chorus  
Octave  
VOLTAGE: AC120VINPUT  
AMPLIFIER: 60W x 2  
SETUP  
Power: On/Off  
Main Volume Control: Min-Max  
Bass EQ Control: Min-Max  
Treble EQ Control: Min-Max  
Song Volume Control: Min-Max  
DIMENSIONS  
HP-97: 55” W x 21” D x 35.5” H  
WEIGHT: HP-97: 165 LBS. INCLD. STAND  
INPUT BUTTONS: +/YES, -/NO  
DISPLAY: HP-97:16 Character LCD  
STANDARDACCESSORIES  
AC Cord  
Owner’s manual  
REGISTRATIONMEMORY: 2  
DEMONSTRATION: Tensongs,  
RECORDING: Four songs, 3 track recording  
OVERALLCONTROL  
Transpose  
Tempo  
Touch response: soft, normal, hard, fixed  
Voice split point  
FUNCTION  
Metronome  
Reverb level  
Chorus level  
Touch Sensitivity  
Split point for voice  
Master Tune  
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WARRANTY  
This product, except the exterior cosmetic parts, is warranted  
by the Suzuki Corporation to the original purchaser to be free  
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use  
as follows:  
1. For a period of one year from the date of purchase, the  
Suzuki Corporation will pay the labor charges to repair the  
defective product. After this one year period, you must  
pay all labor charges.  
2. In addition, the Suzuki Corporation will supply, at no  
charge, new or rebuilt replacements for defective parts for  
a period of one year from the date of purchase.  
In the event repairs are needed, the original purchaser will  
return the product to an Authorized Suzuki Retail Center with  
the original proof of purchase. The dealer will then repair the  
product or return it to the Suzuki distribution center in San Diego,  
California for repairs. Upon completion of the repair, the unit will  
be returned to the music store freight prepaid. This warranty will  
not apply to this product if it has been misused, abused, or al-  
tered. This warranty is void if the product has been opened.  
Without limiting the foregoing, bending, dropping of unit, or visible  
cracks and/or scratches are presumed to be defects resulting  
from misuse or abuse.  
Neither this warranty nor any other warranty expressed or implied,  
including implied warranties of merchantable, shall extend beyond  
the warranty period. No responsibility is assumed for any inciden-  
tal or consequential damages.  
In the United States Contact:  
Suzuki Corporation  
San Diego Distribution Center  
P.O. Box 261030  
San Diego, CA 92196  
In all other Countries Contact: Original retailer where product  
was purchased for additional warranty details.  
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NOTES  
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SUZUKI  
DIGITAL UPRIGHT PIANO  
HP-97  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
SUZUKI  
P.O. BOX 261030  
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92196  
(858) 566-9710  
Copyright Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation  
 

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