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Behringer EG8180 User Manual

User manual
A50-64639-00001
EG2180
EG8180
EUROGRAND
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EUROGRAND
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................... 4
1.1 Before you get started .................................................. 4
1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................. 4
1.1.2 Initial operation ................................................... 4
1.1.3 Online registration ............................................... 4
2. Quick Start .......................................................................... 4
2.1 Power on/off ................................................................. 4
2.2 Adjusting the volume .................................................... 4
2.3 Demo playback ............................................................ 5
2.3.1 Playing back the sound demos ........................... 5
2.3.2 Playing back the piano music demos ................. 5
2.4 Selecting and playing sounds ...................................... 5
3. Control elements and connections ................................... 6
3.1 Control panel ................................................................ 6
3.2 Connectors ................................................................... 7
3.3 Foot pedals .................................................................. 7
3.4 Power supply ................................................................ 7
3.5 Headphone connectors ................................................ 7
4. Basic operation................................................................... 7
4.1 Using two sounds (layer mode) .................................... 7
4.2 Changing the sound character ..................................... 8
4.2.1 Brightness equalizer ........................................... 8
4.2.2 Room effects ....................................................... 8
4.2.3 Modulation effects ............................................... 8
4.3 Using the pedals .......................................................... 9
4.4 Using headphones ....................................................... 9
5. Advanced operation ........................................................... 9
5.1 Using EDIT mode ......................................................... 9
5.1.1 Quick access to layer mode functions .............. 10
5.2 Transposition .............................................................. 10
5.3 Layer mode settings ................................................... 10
5.3.1 Volume ratio ...................................................... 10
5.3.2 Detune .............................................................. 10
5.3.3 Transposition .....................................................11
5.3.4 Effect intensity ...................................................11
5.3.5 Reset .................................................................11
5.4 Using the metronome ..................................................11
5.4.1 Metronome volume ............................................11
5.5 Music sequencer ........................................................ 12
5.5.1 Recording pieces of music ................................ 12
5.5.2 Editing pieces of music ..................................... 12
5.5.3 Playing back pieces of music ............................ 13
5.5.4 Repeating musical passages for practicing ...... 14
5.5.5 Setting the volume of muted tracks .................. 14
5.5.6 Editing the music sequencer settings ............... 14
5.5.7 Sync start .......................................................... 15
5.5.8 Start the music sequencer with foot pedal ........ 15
5.6 System settings .......................................................... 15
5.6.1 Key velocity ....................................................... 15
5.6.2 Soft pedal intensity ........................................... 16
5.6.3 Fine tuning ........................................................ 16
5.6.4 Tunings ............................................................. 16
5.6.5 Saving parameter settings ................................ 17
5.6.6 Restoring the factory default settings ............... 17
6. Connection to external equipment ................................. 18
6.1 Connecting external sound sources ........................... 18
6.2 Connection to amplifiers and recording equipment .... 18
6.3 MIDI functions ............................................................ 18
6.3.1 MIDI connection to other sound modules ......... 19
6.3.2 MIDI connection to a computer with sequencing
software ............................................................ 19
6.3.3 MIDI settings ..................................................... 19
7. Troubleshooting ............................................................... 22
8. Specifications ................................................................... 23
9. Appendix ........................................................................... 24
9.1 Cables ........................................................................ 24
9.1.1 Unbalanced 1/4" cable ...................................... 24
9.1.2 RCA cables ....................................................... 24
9.1.3 1/4" to RCA cable ............................................. 24
9.1.4 MIDI cables ....................................................... 24
9.2 Presets on the EUROGRAND .................................... 25
9.3 List of demo music pieces included .......................... 26
9.4 MIDI implementation chart ......................................... 26
9.5 EDIT parameters ........................................................ 27
10. Warranty .......................................................................... 28
EUROGRAND
Quick Start4
Introduction1.
Congratulations! With the EUROGRAND you have purchased a master-class digital piano which is on a par with its acoustic counterpart in terms of sound and feel. The keyboard features 88 weighted keys with hammer action, in combination with the RSM stereo sound generator this gives you an unparalleled playing experience. High-quality modulation and room effects as well as a 2 x 40-Watt loudspeaker system produce a very natural and spa­cious sound. The 2-track sequencer for recording and practicing
also includes a metronome and adds the finishing touch to the
overall concept.
Before you get started1.1
Shipment1.1.1
Your EUROGRAND was carefully packed at the factory, and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit.
If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to +
BEHRINGER. Instead, notify your dealer and the ship­ping company immediately. Otherwise, claims for dam-
age or replacement may not be honored.
Always use the original packing carton to prevent dam- + age during storage or transport.
Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with + the EUROGRAND or its packaging.
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materi- + als.
Initial operation1.1.2
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the EUROGRAND on high temperature devices such as radiators etc. to avoid overheating.
Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same + type and rating! Please refer to the "SPECIFICATIONS"
for details.
The mains connection of the EUROGRAND is made by using the enclosed mains cable and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all
of the international safety certification requirements.
Please make sure that all units have a proper ground +
connection. For your own safety, never remove or dis­able the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord.
The EUROGRAND is an electronic piano. Unlike an +
acoustic piano, this instrument does not need to be tuned.
The sound quality may diminish within the range of pow- + erful broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter and the
device and use shielded cables for all connections.
Online registration1.1.3
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equip­ment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (http://www.behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Quick Start2.
Power on/off2.1
The EUROGRAND is a digital, i.e. electronic, piano. Therefore, mains power is required to operate the instrument and it has to be switched on or off. The following section describes how to connect the unit to the mains.
The POWER switch to the left of the keyboard must be + in the "off" position when you connect the unit to the
mains.
FUSE HOLDER / IEC RECEPTACLE
The EUROGRAND is connected to the mains using a standard IEC receptacle. All required safety regulations have been adhered to. A matching power cable is included with the unit. Blown fuses must be replaced with a fuse of the same type and rating.
Connect the power cable supplied with the unit to the con-1) nector provided on the underside of the instrument and to a wall socket
Press the POWER switch to the left of the keyboard to switch 2) the instrument on or off. The LED on the front panel lights up when the EUROGRAND is ready for operation.
After playing, switch off the unit with the POWER switch. + The POWER LED on the front panel will go out. Please note: Merely switching the unit off does not mean that
it is fully disconnected from the mains. If you do not plan to use your piano for a prolonged period of time, please disconnect it from the mains by unplugging the
power cable from the wall outlet.
Adjusting the volume2.2
The volume of the built-in loudspeakers and headphones can be adjusted as follows:
Set the MAIN VOLUME control to mid-travel position, be-1) tween MIN and MAX.
Adjust the volume as desired by moving the control to the 2) right (up) or left (down).
Caution
The EUROGRAND is capable of producing extreme vol- + umes. Please bear in mind that high sound pressures not only temporarily affect your sense of hearing, but
can also cause permanent damage. Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times, particularly when you are playing with headphones.
EUROGRAND
Quick Start 5
Demo playback2.3
The EUROGRAND offers you 14 sound and 15 piano music demos. These music pieces give you an impression of the instru­ment’s versatility and range of sounds.
Playing back the sound demos2.3.1
This section describes how to play back the 14 sound demos. These demos are specially designed to highlight the various sounds and their features and show you what can be done with your instrument.
Press the DEMO button.1)
Press one of the 14 buttons in the SOUND SELECT section 2) to play back an audio demo of the selected sound color.
Press the DEMO button again to quit DEMO mode. +
During demo playback the EUROGRAND does not re- +
ceive or send MIDI data.
The music sequencer (see chapter 5.5) must not be set +
to playback or record-ready mode when you switch to DEMO mode.
Playing back the piano music demos2.3.2
The following section describes how to play back the 15 piano music demos. These demos show you the versatility of the GRAND PIANO sounds.
Press the DEMO button.1)
Use the -/NO and +/YES buttons in the VALUE/SONG sec-2) tion to select the music piece of your choice.
The display reads:
1 ... 15: Number of the selected music piece.
ALL: Playback of all music pieces. The pieces are
played in chronological order.
ShF: Playback of all music pieces. The pieces are
played in random order.
Press the START/STOP button in the SONG section to 3) start playback.
Press the START/STOP button again to stop playback.4)
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to play back other pieces.5)
Press the DEMO button again to quit DEMO mode. +
A list of all the music pieces can be found in chapter +
9.3.
The music sequencer (see chapter 5.5) must not be set +
to playback or record-ready mode when you switch to DEMO mode.
You can adjust the playback tempo of the piano music + demos (see chapter 5.4).
Select any sound you like to accompany the piano mu- + sic demos; you can also add the room, modulation and brilliance effects (see chapter 4.2). Select and set the
sound colour before you enter DEMO mode.
Selecting and playing sounds2.4
The EUROGRAND comes with 14 different sound colours cover­ing a wide spectrum of sounds. You can select a sound in the SOUND SELECT section.
Press one of the 14 buttons in the SOUND SELECT section 1) to select the sound of your choice.
The LED above the sound button lights up to show that the cor­responding sound has been selected. The selected sound can be played over the entire keyboard.
The volume of the sound depends on how heavily + you play the keys (not applicable to HARPSICHORD, CEMBALO, JAZZ ORGAN, CHURCH ORGAN and PIPE ORGAN).
TIP: You can also select two sounds at the same time. +
EUROGRAND
Control elements and connections6
Control elements and connections3.
Control panel3.1
Control elements of the EUROGRANDFig. 3.1:
The control elements of the EUROGRAND are described below. To give you a clear overview of the control panel, its elements have been grouped in separate sections.
MAIN VOLUME: Is used to adjust the volume of the built-{1} in loudspeakers, headphone outputs and LINE OUT 1/4" TRS jacks.
BRIGHTNESS: Varies the sound character from soft (left) {2} to bright (right).
SPEAKERS: Switches the built-in loudspeakers on and off. {3} The MUTE LED lights up only when the built-in loudspeakers are switched off. When you insert your headphones this will automatically switch off the built-in loudspeakers.
DEMO: Enables/disables DEMO mode.{4}
METRONOME: Is used to start/stop the metronome click.{5} TRACK 1: Selects track 1 for playback or recording. The {6}
REC LED lights up when the track has been activated for recording. The PLAY LED lights up when the track has been set for playback and already contains musical data.
TRACK 2: Selects track 2 for playback or recording. The {7} REC LED lights up when the track has been activated for recording. The PLAY LED lights up when the track has been set for playback and already contains musical data.
START/STOP: Is used to start/stop playback or recording {8} of the music sequencer.
REC: Activates record mode.{9}
SELECT: Selects the TEMPO parameter and menu pages [10] for EDIT mode. The EDIT MODE LED shows in EDIT mode, the TEMPO LED in TEMPO mode.
< >[11] : Depending on which mode you have selected with the SELECT button, these two buttons can be used to enter the tempo or to scroll through the EDIT mode menu pages.
Display: Depending on the function used, the display reads [12] the tempo, menu numbers or parameter values.
-/NO, +/YES: Is used to raise/lower the parameter values [13] shown in the display. Additionally, the +/YES button executes certain EDIT functions.
SOUND SELECT: These 14 buttons are used for sound [14] selection. In DEMO mode they are used to select individual sound color demos.
REVERB: Selects one of four room effects (ROOM, HALL 1, [15] HALL 2, STAGE) for the selected sound. An LED shows which effect is currently active. If no LED lights up, no room effect is active.
EFFECT: Is used to select one of four modulation effects [16] (CHORUS, FLANGER, TREMOLO, DELAY) for the selected sound. An LED shows which effect is currently active. If no LED lights up, no modulation effect is active.
VELOCITY: Is used to set the key velocity to SOFT, MEDIUM [17] or HARD. An LED shows which setting is currently active. If no LED lights up, no key velocity has been selected and playing a key always triggers a fixed volume level, irrespec­tive of how hard you play the key.
TRANSPOSE : Is used for setting keyboard/pitch transposi-[18] tion.
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Connectors3.2
The connectors of the EUROGRAND are located on the underside of the playing console (center).
Connectors of the EUROGRANDFig. 3.2:
LINE OUT: There are two LINE OUT jacks available to send [19] signals from the EUROGRAND to other equipment.
1/4" jacks: Use the 1/4" jacks to route the sounds of = devices connected to the LINE IN jacks to the output of the EUROGRAND. The level of the output sig­nal depends on the position of the MAIN VOLUME control.
RCA jacks: The RCA jacks solely provide the sounds = of the EUROGRAND, but at a fixed volume level. Sig­nals fed in via the LINE IN jack are not present here.
LINE IN: Is used to connect feeding devices such as CD [20] players, sound cards or drum computers. The connected signal sources are routed to the LINE OUT 1/4" jacks and to the built-in loudspeakers.
MIDI: The three MIDI jacks enable you to connect external [21] MIDI devices such as synthesizers, sequencers, etc. to the EUROGRAND.
MIDI data controlling the sound generator of the = EUROGRAND are received at the IN jack.
MIDI data generated by the keyboard, pedals and = some control elements of the EUROGRAND are sent from the OUT jack.
Use the THRU jack to route MIDI data received at the = MIDI IN to the MIDI OUT without changing them. This jack can be used to connect additional MIDI devices.
PEDALS: Connector for the pedal unit of the EUROGRAND [22] (EG2180).
Foot pedals3.3
The EUROGRAND has three pedals similar to those found on acoustic grand pianos.
Soft/Piano pedal: Is used for passages to be played very [23] softly.
Sostenuto pedal: Is used to sustain tones that have been [24] played before the pedal is pressed, but have not yet decayed. All tones played after the pedal is pressed decay normally.
Damper/Forte pedal: Is used to sustain tones already played [25] but not yet decayed. All tones played after the pedal is pressed will also be sustained.
Power supply3.4
POWER: Switches the EUROGRAND on and off.[26]
Merely switching the unit off does not mean that it is + fully disconnected from the mains. If you do not plan to use your piano for a prolonged period of time, please
disconnect it from the mains by unplugging the power cable from the wall outlet.
LED: Lights up when the EUROGRAND is ready for opera-[27] tion.
Headphone connectors3.5
The headphone connectors are located on the underside of the playing console (front left).
Use these jacks to connect your headphones. It is not pos-[28] sible to control the volume separately.
Basic operation4.
The following chapters describe some further basic functions which you can use in addition to those already explained.
Using two sounds (layer mode)4.1
Instead of a single sound you can also play two sounds simultane­ously on the EUROGRAND. These sounds are layered and can be played together over the entire keyboard.
In the SOUND SELECT section, simultaneously press the 1) buttons of the sounds to be layered.
The LEDs above the buttons light up to show that the associated sounds have been selected.
EUROGRAND
Basic operation8
In our example the sounds „GRAND PIANO 1" and „STRINGS" are layered.
To quit layer mode, press any button in the SOUND +
SELECT section. This will also select one single sound
again.
Changing the sound character4.2
You can change the sound character by using a room and a modulation effect as well as a brightness equalizer.
Brightness equalizer4.2.1
Use the brightness equalizer to change the sound character and make it softer or more brilliant.
Change the sound character with the BRIGHTNESS control 1) as follows:
Move the control to the left (SOFT) for a softer sound = that is darker in tone.
Move the control to the right (BRIGHT) for a more = brilliant sound.
Room effects4.2.2
The EUROGRAND provides room effects simulating four re­verb rooms of different sizes. When you select a sound, the EUROGRAND also selects an appropriate effect. If required, however, you can always select any other effect. The following reverb room simulations are available:
ROOM: Simulates a small room.
HALL 1: Simulates a small concert hall.
HALL 2: Simulates a large concert hall.
STAGE: Simulates a typical stage ambience.
Keep pressing the REVERB button until the effect of your 1) choice has been selected.
The active effect is shown by an LED lighting up next to the ef­fect name.
If none of the four LEDs lights up, the room effect is + disabled.
Keep the REVERB button pressed while adjusting the origi-2) nal vs. effect signal ratio in the VALUE/SONG section using the -/NO and +/YES buttons.
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The display reads:
0 ... 20: Effect intensity
(0 = no effect, 20 = maximum effect)
If you want to restore the default settings, keep the REVERB 3) button pressed, then press -/NO and +/YES simultane­ously.
Modulation effects4.2.3
The EUROGRAND provides a modulation effect featuring four dif­ferent types of effect. When you select a sound, the EUROGRAND automatically adds an appropriate effect for some of the sounds. If required, however, you can always select any other effect. The following modulation effects are available:
CHORUS: Chorus effect. „Widens" the sound.
FLANGER: Time-shifted layering of sounds. Produces a
"floating" sound.
TREMOLO: Rapid, constantly repeated changes in the
volume of the sound.
DELAY: Echo effect. Produces time-shifted repetitions of
the sound that decay over time.
Keep pressing the EFFECT button until the effect of your 1) choice has been selected.
The selected effect is shown by an LED lighting up next to the effect name.
If none of the four LEDs lights up, the modulation effect + is disabled.
Keep the EFFECT button pressed while adjusting the original 2) vs. effect signal ratio in the VALUE/SONG section using the
-/NO and +/YES buttons.
+
The display reads:
0 ... 20: Effect intensity
(0 = no effect, 20 = maximum effect)
If you want to restore the default settings, keep the EFFECT 3) button pressed, then press -/NO and +/YES simultane­ously.
EUROGRAND
Advanced operation 9
Using the pedals4.3
The EUROGRAND is equipped with three foot pedals performing the same functions as the pedals on an acoustic grand piano. Normally, the pedals are used in accordance with the instructions given in the music, where they are marked by special symbols. It is useful to know how sound is produced on an acoustic piano to better understand how the pedals work.
When you strike a key, a hammer hits several strings for each note;
the strings produce a tone with a defined pitch. When you let go
of the key, a damper felt falls down on the strings to stop them from vibrating any longer. As a result, the tone decays quickly. However, if the key is held down, the tone is sustained for a while before it decays completely. In this case, the tone decays only after a certain time.
This decay characteristic can be influenced using the three foot
pedals.
Soft/piano pedal (left): = The soft pedal produces a soft and intimate sound. Use this pedal for particularly soft musical passages (pianissimo).
On an acoustic piano this soft sound results from a smaller distance between hammer and strings. On a grand piano, however, the position of the hammer changes, so that the hammer does not hit all strings.
Press the pedal to dampen all tones played afterwards with 1) the pedal down.
Let go of the pedal for normal playing.2)
You can adjust the effect of the damper pedal (see + chapter 5.6.2).
Sostenuto pedal (middle): = Use the sostenuto pedal
to sustain individual tones. The notes already played – as long as they have not yet decayed – will be sustained as soon as you press the pedal. All notes played subsequently will be dampened as described above. This allows you to play and sustain a certain note using the pedal, while all subsequent tones will be played in a staccato (detached) manner.
When you sustain single notes on an acoustic piano using the sostenuto pedal, the damper felts of the notes already played do not dampen the strings when you release the keys, but are held in their position.
Play the notes to be sustained.1)
Press the pedal to sustain the tones you just played.2)
Play the next notes. These are played with normal decay.3)
Release the pedal for normal playing. 4)
Damper/Forte pedal (right): The damper pedal al- = lows you to sustain the notes already played (and held) plus all subsequent notes, without having to hold the keys down. The damper pedal is often used to achieve a richer sound. This is the pedal that is used most often. You can also use it very subtly, for example, by holding it down only half-way.
On the acoustic piano notes are sustained by keeping all the damper felts in their raised position even after releasing the keys. This allows the notes played to decay quite naturally.
Play the notes to be sustained.1)
Press the pedal to sustain the notes you just played plus all 2) subsequent notes.
Release the pedal for normal playing.3)
Using headphones4.4
The EUROGRAND is equipped with two headphone jacks located on the underside of the playing console (front left). Headphones are ideal for practising without disturbing others. The second headphone jack allows another person, for example a music teacher, to listen as well so that piano lessons can also be held using headphones.
Use the MAIN VOLUME control to turn the volume down 1) (move the slide control to the left half of its control range).
Connect your headphones to a free headphone jack on the 2) underside of the playing console.
While playing adjust the volume as desired using the MAIN 3) VOLUME control.
If required, the SPEAKERS button allows you to switch the 4) built-in loudspeakers of the EUROGRAND on or off.
The built-in loudspeakers of the EUROGRAND are + switched off as soon as you connect a pair of head­phones; the MUTE LED above the SPEAKERS button
lights up.
When you disconnect your headphone from the +
headphones jack, the built-in loudspeakers of the EUROGRAND are switched on again and the MUTE LED above the SPEAKERS button goes out.
Advanced operation5.
The following chapters provide information on advanced operating functions of the EUROGRAND.
Using EDIT mode5.1
Many advanced operating functions of the EUROGRAND are available in EDIT mode. The following sections describe how to adjust these functions in EDIT mode.
Whenever you are prompted to enter EDIT mode, please + follow the step-by-step instructions given below to se-
lect a function and adjust its parameters.
Keep pressing the SELECT button in the TEMPO/EDIT 1) MODE section until the EDIT MODE LED lights up.
Scroll through the functions using the 2) < > buttons, until the appropriate function (e.g. E1) has been selected.
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