Kohler SG-450, SDP-45 Owner's Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Make sure that the voltage set is suitable for the instrument (the voltage is indicated next to the power inlet). When using electric products, always follow basic precautions, including the following: 1 Read all of these instructions before using the product. 2 To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near

children.

3 Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,

in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or the like.

4 This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones, or

speakers may be capable of producing sound le vels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss, or ringing in your ears, you should consult an audiologist.

5 The product should be located so that its location, or position, does not interfere with

proper ventilation.

6 This product should only be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, and other products that cause heat.

7 The product should be connected only to the type of power supply described in the

operating instructions, or as marked on the product.

8 This product may be equipped with a polarised plug. This is a safety feature. If you are

unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

9 The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left

unused for a long period of time When re-plugging unit, turn on the instrument and leave on for 3-5 hours to recharge internal battery. The battery may need to be replaced after two or three years of use.

10 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the

cabinet through openings 11 The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when: a The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the product or c The product has been exposed to rain or

d The product does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a marked change in

performance, or e The product has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged 12 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded (earthed). In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the local codes and regulations.

DANGER

Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit - have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

TEMPO / VALUE DISPLAY

The messages contained in the Display may not always match the display pages They are merely examples of the many features of the product.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this manual has been very carefully revised. Due to the constant effort to improve the product, the product specifications might differ to those in the manual. The specifications are subject to modification without prior notice.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT

Your instrument is a fine instrument and deserves careful treatment. Follow carefully the next few points, to keep it at it’s best for many years.

- Never open the case and touch the internal circuits.

- Always switch the power Off after use.

- Use a cloth or a damp sponge. If the dirt is particularly persistent, use a neutral detergent

to remove it. Never use solvents or alcohol.

- Do not place your instrument near electric motors, neon or fluorescent lamps as these

may generate disturbances.

- In most cases you just need to change the position of the instrument to avoid interference.

- Keep your instrument away from dusty environments, high humidity, and high

temperatures.

- Do not use on the same AC outlet with electrical appliances, neon lights or variable

lighting system.

- Before turning on the instrument, make sure that any external amplifier and speaker

system that you have connected to your instrument are turned off.

- Computer controlled instruments can be interrupted by spikes, surges and dropouts on the

power line. If your instrument stops working because of a power line disturbance, switch it off for a few seconds and then switch it on again.

- Never disconnect the power cable without turning the power switch off.

GETTING STARTED

PREPARATION

This section contains information about setting up your instrument and preparing to play. Be sure to go through this section carefully before using this instrument.

POWER SUPPLY

Plug the DC output cable from the power adapter into DC IN jack in the rear panel of your instrument, then plug the AC cable of your power adapter into a convenient wall AC power socket.

1. Turn on the instrument by pressing the POWER ON/OFF switch located in the back panel.

2. Set the MASTER VOLUME to the desired level. The MASTER VOLUME controls the overall volume for the entire instrument.

USING HEADPHONES OR AN EXTERNAL SOUND SYSTEM

A standard stereo headphone can be plugged into the PHONES socket for private practice or latenight playing. The internal speaker system is automatically switched off, when the headphone is plugged into the PHONE socket. There are two sockets available in the rear panel and allow the use of two headphone at the same time. The LINE OUT (Left and Right) sockets can be used to deliver the output of the sound to an external amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console or tape recorder.

SOFT/SOSTENUTO/SUSTAIN PEDAL

Insert the mono jack to the Pedal Input nr 1 and t he stereo jack in the Pedal Input nr 2.

Soft Sustain Sostenuto

The instrument works with a set of three pedals giving the following functions:

SOFT: gives the piano voices a ''softer'' sound. SOSTENUTO: this allows only the notes pressed on the keyboard before the Sostenuto pedal

is activated to sustain and no subsequent notes played afterwards.

SUSTAIN: has the same function as the ''sustain'' pedal on the piano. It provides sustain

and lets the sound slowly decay after the keys have been released.

If the 3 Pedals pedalboard is used it is possible to program the Soft and Sostenuto pedals to control the Start /Stop and Fill In features of the style section.

- Press the [FUNCTION] button a few times to select PEDAL on the display:

- Press [ENTER] button to confirm the function. The display indicates the current status.

- Use the [+/-] buttons to select Normal or Custom.

In Normal mode the pedals will be used for Soft and Sostenuto.

In Custom mode the pedals will be used for Start/Stop and Fill In.

The display will return to the normal display mode and the Pedal Mode is now set.

VOLUME SLIDERS

The Brillance Control slider control adjusts the brightness of the sound. Moving the slider upwards it will make the sound brighter and more aggressive, moving it downwards it will make the sound mellower The Master Volume slider controls the overall volume of the instrument. It control the volume also when connected to an headphone set . The Rhythm Volume slider controls the Drum Sounds when playing the automatic accompaniment. The Bass/Chord Volume slider controls the Auto Accompaniment volume when playing the automatic accompaniment.

PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS

Your instrument features a large multi-function display (INFORMATION DISPLAY) that shows all the important settings for the instrument. The section below briefly explains most of the various icons and indications that may appear in the display.

(1) Message Display - This section displays the demo song, voice or style name and number you have selected. Other important functions and parameters are also displayed in this section.

(2) Active Input – Enables the user to make selection changes. The arrow indicates the active feature. (3) Function – Indicates the status of the listed parameters: Touch Sensitivity , Sustain, OTS, Dual mode. (4) Note Display - When you play a key on the keyboard, the note will be displayed. (5) Octave - The icon indicate the Octave of the played notes. (6) Tempo – Indicates the tempo in BPM (Beats Per Minute). (7) Track Volume - Displays the volume of each track dynamically, when a song or a style is played. (8) Chord – Indicates the chord played on the instrument.

DEMO SONGS

There are 26 demo songs in the internal memory. Listen to the pre-programmed demonstration songs and they will give you a good idea of what the instrument can do.

- With the Power ON and Set the Master Volume at half way.

- Press the [FULL KEYBOARD] button and the [METRONOME] button at the same time to

activate the DEMO function. The name of the selected DEMO will appear on the INFORMATION DISPLAY. You can select the demo songs by using the [+/-] buttons.

- Press [FULL KEYBOARD] button and the [METRONOME] button again to stop the

DEMO song.

SELECTING AND PLAYING THE VOICES

Your instrument has 476 sounds in the internal so und library numbered from 01 to 476, and 8 Drum Kits numbered from 477 to 484. Sound 485 is the SOUND EFFECT bank preset. The available sounds can be played in three different modes: Right 1, Right 2 and Left. Right 1 - plays a single voice over the entire range of the keyboard. Right 2 - mixes two different voices together for rich, complex sounds. Left - allows the player to select one sound for the Left part and up to two sounds for the

Right part of the keyboard.

The complete list of the available Sounds is available in the SOUND LIST pages at the end of this manual.

The first 128 sounds are listed according to GM sound list from 1 to128. From 129 to 476 the sounds are listed according to ENHANCED XM Sound List that incorporate all the GM sounds plus all sound variations. In GM mode the instruments allows the player to select the sounds according to the GM mapping and most of the player remember the sound numbers and therefore may be easier for them. In the XM mode the complete sound list is available including not only all the GM sounds but also the many sound variations specially developed by the musicians team.

SOUND VOLUME

The volume of each section can be controlled with the related volume buttons.

The volume range is fro m 00 (no sound) to 127 (maximum volume).

SELECT A SOUND

Press the [VOICE] button - the voice mode is selected and the current voice number and name will display on the Message Display section. By pressing the VOICE button several time you can see that it automatically select RIGHT1, RIGHT2, LEFT (the related Led is blinking). Press the numeric key-pad buttons or the [+/-] buttons to select the desired voice number according to the Voice List.

To select a sound numbered between 1 and 99, for example 65 Soprano Sax:

OPTION 1: Press the [+/-] buttons until the number 65 is displayed. OPTION 2: Use the numeric key-pad buttons as detailed below:

- Press the number 6 button and than the number 5 to select the sound.

- The sound number 65 Soprano Sax, is now selected.

To select a sound numbered higher than 99, for example 123 Sea Shore, press the [+/-] buttons until the number 123 is selected on the display. To select the sound 123 using the numeric key-pad buttons:

- Press the number 1 b utton and hold it until the number 1 appears on the display.

- Press than the number 2 and the number 3 buttons to select the sound.

- Sound number 123 Sea Shore, is now selected.

SELECT RIGHT 1 SOUND

Press the [VOICE] button to select the sound of RIGHT 1. Select the desired sound as explained above. The name of the RIGHT 1 sound will be indicated on the display. To change again the sound use the numeric key-pad buttons or the [+/-] buttons to select the desired voice number according to the Voice List. Press the [RIGHT 1] button to switch the section ON or OFF. When you will select the RIGHT1 sound OFF the display will show:

SELECT RIGHT 2 SOUND

Press the [RIGHT 2] button and its Led is now blinking. In this mode you can play two different sounds at the same time on the right part of the keyboard. The name of the RIGHT 2 sound will be indicated on the display for a few seconds also indicating the RIGHT 2 sound selected at present.

When the RIGHT 2 sound is indicated on the display and its Led is blinking, the sound can be changed. Press the numeric key-pad buttons, the [+/-] buttons to select the desired voice number according to the Voice List. Press the [RIGHT 2] button to switch this section ON or OFF.

SELECT LEFT SOUND

Press the [LEFT] buttons to select the LEFT voice. This will enter the instrument in SPLIT MODE and automatically divide the keyboard in two parts. The current voice number and name will display on the Message Display section. The keyboard is now divided in two sections: Left and Right. When the LEFT sound is indicated on the display (remember – the instrument gives approximately 4 seconds to input data) the sound can be changed. Press the numeric key-pad buttons or the [+/-] buttons to select the desired voice number according to the Voice List. Press the [LEFT] button to switch this section ON or OFF.

Note. It is possible to play the LEFT Sound together with the Auto Accompaniment.

SELECT THE SPLIT POINT

The default position of the Split point is G2. The Split Point can be set to any other key as follows:

- Press the [FUNCTION] button a few times to select on the display:

- Press [ENTER] button to confirm the function. The display indicates the current Split Point

position: 34 SplPoint.

- Use the [+/-] buttons to set the Split Point Value. The default value is 34 that corresponds to

the note G2.

- To set the Split Point on the C2 Position change the value to 27.

The display will return to the normal display mode and the new Split Point is now set.

The new Left Sound Split Point will remain active until the instrument is switched OFF.

TWIN MODE

Press the [TWIN] button to select TWIN mode. In this mode, the keyboard will be separated into two playing areas. Right: from C#3 to C7 Left: from A-1 to C3

This will be very helpful when the instrument is used by two players at the same time (example: Teacher and Student) and they will be able to play the same piano sound in the same octave. Press [TWIN] button again to exit the Twin mode.

While the TWIN feature is selected using the optional 3 lever pedal, the pedals automatically switch in a different configuration where there are 2 Sustain pedals, one for the left and one for the right part of the keyboard.

Sustain Sustain Left Right

In this configuration the middle pedal is not active.

GRAND PIANO

When pressed the [GRAND PIANO] button resets the instrument to the Grand Piano sound.

DRUM KITS AND EFFECTS

Your instrument has 8 different Drum kits that can be played on the keyboard when selecting voice numbers - 477 through to 484.

Sound No. Drum Kit Sound No. Drum Kit

477 Standard 482 Jazz 478 Room 483 Brush 479 Power 484 Classic 480 Electric 485 Effects 481 Dance

The Sound number 485 is the Sound Effects preset.

OMC

Whenever you play a chord with the left hand, this function adds a complete chord to the melody line played with the right hand based on the left hand notes that are being played. It is intended to convert a single note melody into a full chord. When using the OMC it is important to play the lower manual in a legato fashion with sustained left hand chords. This feature provides a very full overall professional sound, however it has greater effect if it is not used all of the time.

DIGITAL REVERB

Press the [REVERB] button to turn the REVERB effect ON or OFF.

While the Reverb setting is indicated on the display, the parameter can be changed. Use the [+/-] buttons to select the desired REVERB settings. The display will indicate the available Reverb types: REVERB OFF, Room1, Room2, Room3, HALL1, HALL2, Plate, Delay, Pan

Delay.

It is possible to adjust the Reverb effect for each section.

- Press [FUNCTION] button to select R1 RevVo? on the display and use the [+/-] buttons to

select R2 RevVo? or Lf RevVo? page.

- Press the [ENTER] button to select the Right 1 section.

- Use the [+/-] buttons or use the numeric key-pad buttons to change the Reverb value ( the

range is fro m 00 to 63).

- Press the [+/-] buttons at the same time to set the default value.

After a few seconds the display will go back to the normal display mode and the new Reverb Value for Right 1 section is now saved.

CHORUS EFFECT

Press the [CHORUS] button to turn the CHORUS effect ON or OFF.

Whilst the Chorus setting is indicated on the display, the sound can be changed. Use the [+/-] buttons to select the desired CHORUS types. The display will indicate the available Chorus type:

CHORUS OFF,Chorus1,Chorus2,Chorus3,Chorus4, Feedback, Flanger, Short Delay, Feed Back Delay.

It is possible to Change the Chorus effect for each section.

- Press [FUNCTION] button to select R1 RevVo? on the display and use the [+/-] buttons to

select R1 Chr Vo? or Lf Chr Vo? or R2 ChrVo? R2 page.

- Press the [ENTER] button to select the Right 1 section.

- Use the [+/-] buttons or use the numeric key-pad buttons to change the Chorus value

( the range is from 00 to 63).

- Press the [+/-] buttons at the same time to set the default value.

After a few seconds the display will go back to the normal display mode and the new Reverb Value for Right 1 section is now saved.

TOUCH SENSITIVITY

Just like an acoustic piano, your instrument has a keyboard with velocity control. This means the level of the audio signal will be in proportion with the velocity of the key pressed. If you play soft you will have a quiet sound, while if you play very hard you will have a much louder sound. This function can be set to different levels to adjust the touch with you own playing style. After the [TOUCH] button is pressed the display will show

Using the + and – button select the available Touch Sensitivity value:

00 No Touch Sensitivity - Sensitivity Off

01 Hard Touch Sensitivity - This setting requires the keys to be played quite hard

to product maximum volume.

02 Normal Touch Sensitivity - This setting produces standard keyboard response.

This is the factory default mode.

03 Light Touch Sensitivity - This setting allows maximum volume with lighter

key pressure.

TRANSPOSE

It is possible to Transpose the natural key ( C ) of your instrument up or down.

The default C natural setting is indicated as C0 in the following table.

C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B

-12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1

C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C

+1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 +12

The examples below illustrate how to use the above table:

- To Transpose the instrument to the key of E above C, press the Transpose [+] button 4 times.

- To Transpose the instrument to the key of A# below C, press the Transpose [-] button 2 times.

Press the [TRANSP/PITCH] buttons at the same time to restore the instrument to the key of C0.

PITCH – FINE TUNING

The PITCH feature enables the player to tune the pitch of the instrument to match other instruments.

Press the two buttons for a few seconds and the display will display: PITCH Use the + and – buttons to set the desired Pitch value. The PITCH value on the display can be changed between –64 and +63. Press the [TRANSP/PITCH] buttons at the same time to set the default value (0).

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION

Your instrument has 260 (01-260) accompaniment styles which can be used to provide fullyorchestrated Auto Accompaniment.

When the Auto Accompaniment function is turned ON, the left part of the keyboard will be used to play automatic accompaniments with orchestrated chords and bass lines, the right part of the keyboard is available for playing the melody.

SELECT A STYLE

Press the [STYLE] button to enter the style select function. The current style number and name will appear on the Display

Press the numeric key-pad buttons or the [+/-] buttons to select the desired style number with the same system used to select the sounds. You can see the complete Style List at the end of this manual. The Styles are listed in groups according to the following table:

01 – 12 8 Beat 108 – 117 Blues & Gospel 13 – 20 16 Beat 118 – 136 Country 21 – 32 Ballad 137 – 158 Latin 1 33 – 43 Dance 159 – 182 Latin 2 44 – 56 Disco 183 – 212 Ballroom 57 – 86 Big Band & Swing 213 – 241 World

87 – 107 Rock & Boogie 242 – 260 Waltz

AUTO CHORD RECOGNITION

When playing the Auto accompaniment it is possible to change chords using one or more fingers without selecting the One Finger Note system or the Multi Finger Chord system. The internal computer will automatically select it for you.

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