Operation Guide
Using the Metronome
Here’s how to sound the metronome.
To turn the metronome on
Press the [Metronome] button so it blinks.
To change the tempo
Press the [Slow] [Fast] button.
To adjust the metronome volume or time signature
Use the cursor [
] [
] buttons to select the item, and use the
cursor [
] [
] buttons to specify the desired setting.
Volume
Metronome volume
Beat
E.g., 2/2 or 4/4
Sound
Click tone or an electronic sound
Pattern
Specifies how the weak beats are to be sounded.
Beat Lamp
Switches the [Metronome] button’s illumination on/off.
Tempo Mute
If this is “On,” playback at a fixed tempo.
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Selecting a Song
Access the song screen.
To select a song
1.
Press the [Song] button to access the song select screen .
2.
Use the cursor [
] [
] [
] [
] buttons to select the
category and song .
Category
Use the [ ] [ ] cursor
buttons to select.
Song list
Use the [ ] [ ] cursor
buttons to choose.
Icon
Icons are shown to
indicate the type of
data, and to indicate
whether the song
contains lyrics or
fingering.
To select a song that’s saved on a USB flash drive
1.
Press the [Song] button to access the song
select screen .
2.
Use the cursor [
] [
] buttons to select
“USB Memory .”
Category
Choose “USB Memory.”
3.
Use the cursor [
] [
] buttons to select a song .
Copying a song from your computer to a USB flash
drive
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Storing Your Settings (memory backup)
The HPi-50e allows you to adjust numerous settings, but these settings will return to their default values as soon as you turn off the power.
However, by using the Memory Backup feature, you can have the changes you’ve made in settings be retained.
1.
While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the
[Transpose] button .
2.
Use the cursor [
] [
] buttons to select “Memory
Backup .”
3.
Press the [
] cursor button .
4.
Choose “Execute,” and press the [
] button .
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