Suzuki HP-8 User manual

WEbEDIIEI
We would liketo express ourappreciation and congratulate youfor purchasing this Suzuki digital piano. This
pianohasbeendesigned to
provide youwithyearsof musical enjoyment. Stateoftheart electronics com-
binedwithanelegantblacklacquer
upright cabinet, addbeautyand sophistication toanyhome environment.
Someofthefeatures yournewpianois equipped with include:
* weighted, hammer action keyboard foran authentic acoustic piano feel
*a dynamic sound delivery system with EO controls
* twelve realistic sampled keyboard voices with a stereo grand piano voice
*twotrack sequencer/music recorder
* built in metronome with range from 40to240BPM
* digital effects tofurther enhance the keyboard voices
* transpose function that allows playinany piano key
* complete MIDI controls
You willfind manymore features and functions listed within this owners manual. This digital piano alsohas
thelatest
MIDI features thatallowyouto interface with your personal computer orother MIDI equipment for
endless musical possibilities.
Inordertofullyappreciate allthe unique features ofthis digital piano, please takeafew minutes to read the
following pagesof instruction and precaution. We'll cover assembly, the function ofeach control button,
warranty information and general precautions. Thankyouagainand congratulations for choosing this digital
pianopackagefromthe Suzuki Keyboard Product Uneof portable keyboards, home digital pianos and
ensembles, plustheelegant digital grand ensemble.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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DO NOT OPEN
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBAC~
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUAUFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
TM lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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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 instruction manual accompanying the product
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1. CAUTION: Any changes or modification in construction ofthis device wluch are nor expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
2. NOTE: Ttus equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitfora Class A digital device.
pursuant topart15of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection aqainst
harmtul interference when the equipment is operated ina non-commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and ifnot installed and used in accordance
wiHl the lnstruciton manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation oftnis
equipment ina residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at !ClIS own expense.

This Suzuki digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the
simple rules listed below:
LOCATION
Donotexposethe
instrument tothe
following conditions toavoid deformation,
discoloration, or more serious damage.
• Direct sunlight (e.g. neara window).
• Hightemperatures (e.g. neara heat source,
outside, orina car during the daytime)
• Excessive humidity.
• Excessive dust.
•
Strong vibration.
AC POWERCORD
•
Turn thepower switch offwhenthe instrument
isnotinuse.
•
Unplug theAC powercord during an electrical
storm.
• Avoid plugging theACadaptorintothesame
ACoutletasappliances with
high power
consumption, suchas electric heaters or
ovens.
TURN POWEROFFWHENMAKING
CONNECllONS
•
To avoid damagetothe instrument andother
devicestowhichitis
connected, tumthepower
switches ofall related devices offpriorto
connecting or
disconnecting MIDI cable.
HANDLINGANDTRANSPORT
• Neverapply
excessive forcetothe controls,
connectors orother parts ofthe instrument.
• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly,
notby pulling onthe cable.
• Disconnect all cables before moving the
instrument.
• Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping,
or placing heavy objects onthe instrument can
result inscratches andmore serious damage.
CLEANING
•
Clean the cabinet and panel with
a drysoft cloth. A waxed based polish
maybe used onthe cabinet, although
you will find that rubbing with a soft cloth
will usually suffice. Do not usethinner's or
petro-chemical-based polishes.
•
Avoid placing vinyl objects ontopofthe
instrument (vinyl cansticktoand discolor the
surface).
• To maintain the luster ofthe keys and buttons
wipe with a clean, lightly dampened cloth,
andthen polish witha softdry cloth.
ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE
• This instrument contains digital circuitry and
may, cause interference if placed too close
to radio or television receivers. Ifthis occurs,
movethe instrument further away from the
affected equipment.
• Donot switch theunitonandoffin quick
succession, asthis places an undue load on
the
electronic components
SERVICE AND MODIFICATION
• Opening and tampering with the
Digital Piano can lead to irreparable dam-
age. Please call the local music dealer or
factory before attempting to service or modify
this instrument.

EASYSETANDQUICK PLAY GUIDE
Easysetupand quick play steps page 6
HP-8andHP-9
Assembly 7
HP-1 0 Assembly 8
Quickplay
guide 13
BASIC
FUNCTIONS
Panel Controls 14
Demo 17
Digital Effects (Reverb/Chorus) 17
Spirt Feature 19
Dual Feature 20
Transpose 20
Lesson 21
Value Buttons 22
Metronome 23
RECORDING ONTHIS SUZUKI PIANO
Music recorder 24
FUNCTION CONTROLS
Touch Sensitivity 26
Tuning 27
MIDI FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES
Whatis MIIJI? , 28
Basic MIIJI setups 29
Setting the various functions 30
MIDI Implementation Chart 33
BACK PANEL AND CONNECTORS AND CONTROLS ... 34
PEDALS 34
SPECIRCATIONS 35
WARRANTY 36
ACCESSORIES 37

1
EASY SET UP AND QUICK PLAY IN FOUR SIMPLE STEPS
CHECK THE ASSEMBLE THE
PACKAGE PIANO STAND
CONTENTS
(/ PLACE THE PIANO~'"'" (~T-URN ":-HE POWE-R-~
ON IT'S STAND SWITCH ON,4
AND PLUG
THE, I
1 ADJUST THE
AC CORD INTO I VOLUME AND
THE AC OUTLET I BEGIN TO PLAY
,
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' MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PACKAGE
l5 CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. PIANO 7.
OWNERS MANUAL
2. MUSIC
RACK
8. AC POWER CORD
3. RIGHT PIANO STAND LEG 9.
CROSSPIECE SCREWS (4
4. LEFT PIANO STAND LEG
5.
CROSSPIECE
11. LEG
SCREW COVERS (4)
6. PEDAL
BOARD
12. HAI\ID BOLTS (4)
10. LEG
SCREWS (4)
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6. PEDAL BOARD
-4. LEFT LEG
8.AC POWER CORD
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2 ASSEMBLE THE PIANO STAND AS SHOWN BELOW
9. CROSSPIECE SCREWS
The complete assembly is shown below.
Please follow stepsA-Ctothe piano
assembly.
11. LEG SCREW COVERS
12.HAND BOLTS
10.LEG SCREWS
9
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A)
DOALL YOUR FINAL TIGHTENING ONLY AFrER THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED .
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2
•.. / ASSEMBLE THE PIANO STAND AS SHOWN BELOW
. (CQNTlNUED)
NEEDED.
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ONTHE BOTTOM RIGHT PORTION OFTHE PIANO, PLUG THE PEDAL CABLE INTO ITS RECEPTACLE. (THE
PLUG CAN ONLY BE INSERTED ONE WAY, MAKE SUREITIS PROPERLY ALIGNED BEFORE INSERTION.)
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DOALL YOUR FINAL TIGHTENING ONLY AFTER THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
B)
YOU MAY NOWDO YOUR FINAL TIGHTENING ONTHE PIANO STAND AND PLACE THE SCREW CAPS WHERE

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1 MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PACKAGE
CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
PARTS LIST Please make sure you have all the parts prior to assembly.
1. PIANO 7.CRSPSC&PANELSCREWS PIECES ~
2. PEDAL ASSEMBLY 8. LEG SCREWS 4 PIECES ~ nllmiil!IDbpi>
3. RIGHT STAND LEG 9. BACK PANEL SKIRT
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4. LEFT STAND LEG 10. LEG SCREW COVERS 4 PIECES
5. HORIZONTAL SUPPORT 11. HAND BOLTS 4 PIECES
6. POWER CORD (not shown)
4. LEFT LEG
1. PIANO
3. RIGHT LEG
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