Galaxy HP-66-RW User Manual

User Manual
DIGITAL PIANO
HP-66-RW
Please read this instruction
manual carefully before use
Caution:
Changes or modi󰘰cations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reaso­nable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o󰘯 and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di󰘯erent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Do not use near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or any other apparatus (including ampli󰘰ers) that produce heat.
Do not remove the polarized or grounding-type plug.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
Only use the included attachments/accessories.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long
period of time.
Refer all servicing to quali󰘰ed service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Important Safety Instructions
FCC Statements
We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing this Galaxy HP-66-RW digital piano. With proper care, this piano will provide you with years of musical enjoyment. Galaxy’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 features include
● Authentic acoustic piano feel
● Galaxy’s acclaimed stereo imaging
● Acoustic instrument voices that o󰘯er unmatched realism
● Metronome feature with variable tempo to facilitate practice
● 100 Auto-Accompaniment Styles
● Three track recorder that allows you to record and playback your
performances
● Over 50 pre-recorded play-along songs with separate left hand/right
hand
● Digital e󰘯ects to further enhance the instrument voices
● 50 pre-recorded play-along songs with separate left hand/right hand
● MIDI In/Out and USB connections
● Stereo line output and two headphone outputs
● Stereo line input and microphone input
● Sustain, soft, and Sostenuto pedals
You will 󰘰nd many more features and functions listed within this owner’s ma­nual. In order to make the most of your piano, we suggest that you take a few minutes to read this owner’s manual, then save it for later reference.
Introduction
Introduction
Contents
Taking Care of your Digital Piano .......................................................................................... 5
Connector Panel ...................................................................................................................... 6
Pedals ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Panel Controls ......................................................................................................................... 8
Keyboard Voices ................................................................................................................... 15
Select a Voice .................................................................................................................... 16
Layer (Dual) Voice ............................................................................................................. 16
Lower (Split) Voice............................................................................................................. 17
Rhythm Styles ....................................................................................................................... 18
Style Selection ................................................................................................................... 18
Auto-Accompaniment ........................................................................................................... 19
Auto-Accompaniment Split Point ....................................................................................... 19
Auto-Accompaniment Chord Fingering.............................................................................. 19
Using the Auto-Accompaniment ........................................................................................ 20
Auto Harmony .................................................................................................................... 21
Adjusting the Tempo .......................................................................................................... 22
Metronome......................................................................................................................... 22
Functions ............................................................................................................................... 23
Reverb Level Setting ......................................................................................................... 23
Chorus Level Setting ......................................................................................................... 24
Touch Response Setting ................................................................................................... 24
Changing the Split Point for Lower Voice .......................................................................... 25
Changing the Split Point for Auto Accompaniment ............................................................ 25
Auto Harmony Type Selection ........................................................................................... 26
Master Tune....................................................................................................................... 26
Drum Kit Selection (Keyboard Percussion) ....................................................................... 27
Registration Memory ............................................................................................................. 28
Save Registration .............................................................................................................. 28
Recall Registration............................................................................................................. 28
Recorder ................................................................................................................................. 29
Recording .......................................................................................................................... 29
Playback ............................................................................................................................ 31
Erasing Tracks ................................................................................................................... 31
Play-Along Songs .................................................................................................................. 32
MIDI and USB ......................................................................................................................... 34
MIDI Implementation Chart ................................................................................................... 35
Voice List ................................................................................................................................ 36
Style List ................................................................................................................................ 39
Chord Fingering Guide ......................................................................................................... 40
Drum Kit List .......................................................................................................................... 41
Specications ........................................................................................................................ 44
Taking Care of Your Digital Piano
Service and Modication
This product should be serviced by
qualied service personnel when:
● The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
● Liquid has been spattered into the unit or the unit has been exposed to rain.
● The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
● The instrument has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
Handling and Transport
● Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the instrument.
● Always unplug cables by gripping the plug 󰘰rmly, not by pulling on the cable.
● Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
● Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in scratches and/or more serious damage.
● Carefully check the ampli󰘰er volume control before playing. Excessive volume can cause permanent hearing loss.
Cleaning
● Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft, dry cloth. A wax based polish may be used on the cabinet, although rubbing with a soft cloth will usually su󰘲ce. Do not use paint thinner or petrochemical based polishes.
● To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons, wipe with a clean, lightly dam­pened cloth and then polish with a soft, dry cloth.
Location
● To avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage, do not expose the instrument to the following conditi­ons: Direct sunlight, high temperatures, excessive humidity, excessive dust, strong vibration.
● Leave enough space around the piano for proper ventilation.
● 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 a󰘯ec­ted equipment.
● Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument; vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface.
Power
● Turn the power switch o󰘯 when the instrument is not in use.
● To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected, turn the power switches of all related devices o󰘯 prior to connecting or dis­connecting MIDI cables.
● Turn the power o󰘯 if the main cable is damaged, or if the instrument is spat­tered with liquid.
● Do not switch the unit on and o󰘯 in quick succession as this places an un­due load on the electronic components.
● Unplug the AC power cord during an electrical storm.
● Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption,
such as electric heaters or ovens.
This Galaxy digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the suggestions listed below.
The connector panel is located underneath the keybed.
1. MICROPHONE: Plugging in a microp­hone will allow you to sing along while you play piano.
2. PHONE 1 / PHONE 2: You can play in total silence without disturbing others by plugging a set of headphones into one of the appropriate sockets. When headphones are plugged into either of these jacks the main speaker system is turned o󰘯. Two sets of headphones may be used simultaneously.
3. LINE IN: These stereo audio input jacks will amplify the supplied signal through the internal sound delivery system. They can be used to hook up items such as CD players, MP3 player or cassette players.
4. LINE OUT: These stereo audio output jacks supply the piano’s output signal to external ampli󰘰cation devices such as home stereo, PA system, or other stand alone ampli󰘰ers.
5. MIDI IN / MIDI OUT: The Symphony provides MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports. MIDI allows communication with other products equipped with MIDI interfaces. Please see the MIDI section of this manual for further details.
6. USB: The USB connector allows you to connect the Symphony piano directly to your computer. It can be connected without driver installation under the Windows XP & MAC OSX environment. The Symphony will be recognized as USB Audio device to receive and trans­mit MIDI messages.
Connector Panel
Pedals
Soft Pedal
When the left pedal is engaged the piano volume is reduced and the timbre slightly altered on the notes that are
played.
Sostenuto Pedal
When the center pedal is engaged, the
keys that were already held down will continue to sustain and the notes will decay gradually after they are released.
Other keys that are played after the pe-
dal has been pressed are not affected.
Sustain Pedal
When the right pedal is engaged the
piano keys will continue to sustain as they are played. The piano notes will decay gradually as if you were conti­nuing to hold down the piano keys.
Panel Controls
The control panel is divided into several distinct sections. The following is a brief descrip­tion of all the features located on the control panel.
1. MASTER VOLUME: Use this sliding control button to adjust the overall volume of the keyboard.
2. SETUP BUTTON: Slide this controller to adjust the volume of the auto accompaniment only, the keyboard instrument voice will not be a󰘯ected. It also controls the Metronome volume level.
3. TEMPO: Press one of the TEMPO buttons, the current tempo value will appear on the display. You can use the TEMPO +, TEMPO – buttons to change the tempo value range from 40 to 240 bpm (beats per minute). Press the TEMPO + or TEMPO – buttons simultaneously to recall the default tempo setting for the selected rhythm style. After three seconds the display will revert to the selected voice.
NOTE: There is a four-dot beat indicator above the tempo buttons. It indicates the accompaniment tempo and beat.
4. HARMONY: When selected, a single note played on the right-hand section of the keyboard will activate additional auto harmony notes when the auto accompaniment is engaged. The harmony type selection is assigned in the Function menu.increments.
5. LAYER: Engaging the LAYER button places the keyboard in the layer mode. Layer, or dual, refers to an additional voice that is “tone mixed” with the selected keyboard voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard with the original voice. To select a new layered instrument voice, use the +YES or
-NO buttons within 4 seconds after the LAYER button has been engaged.
6. 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 or layered voice will sound, and in the left-hand section a di󰘯erent 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 4 seconds after the LOWER button has been engaged.
7. SYNC START: Synchronized Start sets the auto accompaniment into standby mode. When the SYNC START button is pressed, the four indicator LEDs above the Tempo buttons will 󰘱ash to the tempo of the selected rhythm style. The rhythm style will start as soon as you play in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. The auto accompaniment will start with the 󰘰rst recognized chord played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, depending on which 󰘰ngering mode is selected.
8. START/STOP:
Displays current parameters such as voice number, tempo, song number and more.
9. DATA UP/DOWN BUTTONS: This
button starts or stops the selected rhythm style. The auto accompaniment will start with the 󰘰rst recognized chord played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, depending on the 󰘰ngering mode selected.
Panel Controls
10. INTRO/ENDING: The 100 rhythm styles can be started or 󰘰nished with an individual introduction or ending pattern. When Intro/Ending is engaged, an introductory rhythm pattern will start followed by the main pattern. With a rhythm or accompaniment pattern already engaged, the accompaniment can be completed with an ending pattern from the next measure by pressing the INTRO/ENDING button.
11. FILL IN: The 󰘰ll-in provides the accompaniment with a short rhythm pattern of one or two measures for each style. To add a 󰘰ll-in, press the FILL IN button at any time while the accompaniment is playing.
12. VARIATION: Each rhythm style has fully orchestrated auto accompaniment patterns. These accompaniments are dedicated to the selected rhythm style, and will create drums, bass and chord accompaniments. The ACCOMPANIMENT button selects the auto accompaniment mode. The auto accompaniment 󰘰ngering modes are single, 󰘰ngered, piano, and o󰘯. Press the ACCOMPANIMENT button until the indicator LED turns on.
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Panel Controls
13. QUICK SELECT VOICE BUTTONS:
Each Voice button controls two voices, one in the A bank (printed above the voice button) and one in theVB bank (printed below the voice button) for a total of 10 Quick Select voices (8 Presets and 2 User-de󰘰ned).VPlease see the Keyboard Voices section of this manual for more information.
14. QUICK SELECT STYLE BUTTONS:
Each Style button controls two styles, one in the A bank (printed above the style button) and one in the B bank (printed below the style button) for a total of 10 Quick Select styles (8 Presets and 2 User-de󰘰ned). Please see the Rhythm Styles section of this manual for more information.
15. A/B BUTTON Press the A/B (Above/ Below) to alternate between A and B banks for Voice or Style Quick Select. The A/B button indicator is lit when the B bank is selected.
16. METRONOME: Press the METRONOME button to engage the built-in metronome. Use the +YES and –NO buttons within three seconds after the metronome has been engaged to select the beat of your choice: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8 or 12/8.
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Panel Controls
17. VOICE: There are 128 GM (General MIDI) instrument voices, plus ten Asian folk instrument voices available on this piano. You can instantly select an instrument voice by pressing one of the voice select buttons. Or, when the voice button is engaged, you can use the number pads to select a voice. The voice name and its number will be shown on the display. There is a complete list of all 138 voices listed in the back of the manual. Please see the Voice section for more information.
18. STYLE: To engage one of the 100 rhythm styles and the corresponding auto accompaniment, press one of the rhythm style buttons or press the STYLE button to engage the style selection mode. While its indicator LED is lit, use the number pads to select a style. The style name and its number will be shown on the display. There is a complete list of all 100 rhythm accompaniment styles listed in the back of the manual. Please see the Rhythm section of this manual for more information.
19. SONG: This “music teacher” feature can be used as a learning aid to the 50 songs built into this piano. The SONG button turns the music teacher function on and o󰘯. Please see the Play-Along Songs section of this manual for more information.
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Panel Controls
20. 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: reverb level, chorus level, touch, split point for voice, auto accompaniment split point, tuning, drum kit selection and the auto harmony type. Please see the Function section of this manual for more information.
21. PAGE: The PAGE buttons (up and down) are used to access the di󰘯erent menus in the Function feature. When the FUNCTION button has been pressed, use the PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN buttons to access the Function menu selections.
22. USER REG: Registration is used to store keyboard settings. Press the USER REG button to engage the registration memory mode. Press one of the numeric buttons 1-9 and the stored setting will be recalled instantly. Please see the Registration Memory section of the manual for more information.
23. NUMERIC PAD: Use the +/YES, –/NO or the numeric pad to input numbers directly while using the voice, ttons are also used to access or alter many of the function features or wherever numerical input is necessary.
24. 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 and 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 – value buttons simultaneously to recall the default value of 0. After three seconds the display will return to the currently selected instrument voice. Transpose does not a󰘯ect notes that are currently playing. Transpose does not a󰘯ect the keyboard percussion.
25. REVERB: Reverb simulates the e󰘯ect of playing in a big room or hall where the sound reverberates o󰘯 the walls and ceiling. The reverb e󰘯ect is engaged automatically when the power is turned on. Press the REVERB button to turn o󰘯 the reverb e󰘯ect. You can switch the reverb feature on and o󰘯 by pressing the REVERB button. The reverb setting does not a󰘯ect the auto accompaniment. Reverb depth can be changed in the Reverb Level function
menu. Please see the Function Section for more information.
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Panel Controls
26. CHORUS: The Chorus e󰘯ect adds depth and spaciousness to the selected keyboard voice. Press the CHORUS button to engage the chorus e󰘯ect and the indicator will light up. Press the button again to turn o󰘯 the chorus e󰘯ect. The chorus setting does not a󰘯ect the auto accompaniment. Chorus depth can be changed in the Chorus Level function menu. Please see the Function Section for more information.
27. SONG LEFT , SONG RIGHT: These
buttons are used in conjunction with the SONG button. It allows the player to play along with the prerecorded songs contained within this piano. The SONG 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 SONG 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 SONG LEFT and SONG RIGHT buttons simultaneously only the rhythm part (if available) will be heard. The user can now 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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28. USER SONG: The Symphony is able to record four songs, each with a 3-track sequencer. It will record all note events and the accompaniment patterns exactly as they are performed. This recorded information will not be lost when the power is turned o󰘯. The USER SONG button accesses one of the four available user songs settings for recording or playback. Please see the Recorder section of this manual for more information.
29. ACCOMPANIMENT TRACK: The
ACCOMP button is used to select the auto accompaniment track of a song for recording or playback. Please see the Record section of this manual for more information.
30. MELODY TRACKS: There are two tracks for recording melody, which are assigned by the MELODY 1 and MELODY 2 buttons. Please see the Record section of this manual for more information.
31. RECORD: To prepare for recording, hold down the REC button and press the TRACK button(s) you want to record in. Please see the Record section of the manual for more information.
32. 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 Recorder section of this manual for more information.
33. DEMO: The Symphony has ten di󰘯erent demonstration songs. Press the DEMO button. The 󰘰rst demo song will play back instantly. To access an individual demo song press the +/ YES or –/NO buttons when the Demo Feature is engaged. All songs will play repeatedly until you press the DEMO button again to stop the song demonstration.
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