Kurzweil MP120 User Manual

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USERʼS

M A N UA L

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The lightning flash with the 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.

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 literature
accompanying the product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

IMPORTANT SAFETY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK , OR INJURY TO PERSONS

WARNING: When using electric products, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all the Safety and Installation Instructions and Explanation
of Graphic Symbols before using the product.

2. This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product
is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment­grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Do not modify the

adaptor which defeats the function of the equipment-grounding
conductor. If you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly

3. Do not use this product near water Ð for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, or the like.

4. This product should only be used with a stand or cart that is
recommended by the manufacturer.

5.
speakers or headphones, may be capable of producing sound
levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate
for a long period of time at a high volume level or a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in
the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

6. This product should be located so that its location or position
does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

7. The product should be located away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.

8. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the
product.

9. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one
blade wider than the other). 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.

10. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged
from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. When
unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but
grasp it by the plug.

11. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

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when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

product;

C. The product has been exposed to rain;

D. The product does not appear to be operating normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance;

E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

13. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in
the user maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be

14. WARNING: Do not place objects on the product’s power supply
cord, or place the product in a position where anyone could trip
over, walk on, or roll anything over cords of any type. Do not
allow the product to rest on or be installed over cords of any type.

hazard and/or personal injury.

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

WARNING:

approved by Young Chang could void your authority to operate the
instrument.

IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or
other equipment use only high quality shielded cables.

NOTE: This instrument 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 instrument
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 instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the instrument off 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 instrument and the receiver.

• Connect the instrument into an outlet on a circuit other than the

one to which the receiver is connected.

• If necessary consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television

technician for additional suggestions.

The normal function of this product may be disturbed by strong electro
magnetic interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal
operation by following the instruction manual. In case the function
could not resume, please use the product in another location.

NOTICE

This apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

AVIS

Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la
class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique
edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

Allow adequate ventilation for the power adapter. Do not
hide it under a carpet or behind a curtain or place it in an enclosed space where heat buildup can
occur. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

9) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

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damaged in any way, such as power-supply 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.

Warning:

such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug
from the AC receptacle.

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Kurzweil International Contacts

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tive.

US Customers:

Young Chang North America
Kurzweil Home Products
6000 Phyllis Drive
Cypress, CA 90630
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Customers outside the US:

Young Chang Co., LTD.
9th Floor, Bldg 102, I-Park
Jeongja-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si
Gyeonggi-Do 463-859
South Korea

Tel: [phone]

www.ycpiano.co.kr
www.youngchang.com

www.kurzweil.com

[e-mail]

www.facebook.com/kurzweilmusicsystems/

www.twitter.com/KurzweilMusic

www.youtube.com/user/KurzweilTutorials

American Music & Sound
925 Broadbeck Dr #220 Newbury Park, CA 91320
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Young Chang Co., LTD.
196, Bongsu-daero, Seo-gu, Incheon, Korea
South Korea Tel: [phone]

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Chapter 1 Primary Features ......................................................................7

Chapter 2 Assembly Instructions ................................................................8

Chapter 3 Left Panel ....................................................................13

Chapter 4 Selecting a Voice ...............................................................14

Chapter 5 Using Layer Mode .............................................................15

Chapter 6 Using Split/Dual Mode ......................................................16

Chapter 7 X-Pose/Setting ......................................................................17

Chapter 8 Recording ............................................................................21

Chapter 9 EDU/DEMO/USB Function ................................................22

Chapter 10 Metronome/Rhythm Mode......................................................23

Chapter 11 Pedal ..................................................................................24

Chapter 12 MIDI.......................................................................................25

Chapter 13 Connectors.............................................................................27

Chapter 14 Demo List ..............................................................................28

Chapter 15 Sonatine/Rhythm List .........................................................29

Chapter 16 Specifications ....................................................................30

Chapter 17 Product Warranty ................................................................31

Contents

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Installation Site and Precautions

● Avoid direct sunlight.

● Avoid excessive dusty or dirty location.

● Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

● Do not place objects, such as vases, glasses, and coffee cups, on

the product.

● Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument.

● Do not open inside personally.

● When repair is needed, please contact the Kurzweil A/S center.

● Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning uids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the MP120. You are certain to enjoy many hours
exploring the variety of features as well as the 128 beautiful preset voices.

1. Primary Features

● 88-NOTE, Fully-Weighted, Graded Hammer-Action, 3-Point Sensor Keyboard

● 128 GM Voices

● 5 x 7 Dot Matrix LCD Display

● Dual Mode

● Layer/Split Mode

● Transpose Function

● 256 Voice Polyphony

● Favorite Button for Piano Voice

● Recording & Smart Recording Function

● 50 Built-in Demo Songs

● Built-in Learning Songs (Beyer, Czerny, Sonatina)

● Built-in Sustain Pedal, Sostenuto Pedal and Soft Pedal

(Half Pedal, String/Damper Resonance)

● Stereo Audio Input and Output

● Two Headphone Jacks

● “Plug & Play” USB MIDI, USB Audio

Primary Features

Chapter 1

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Assembly Instructions

Chapter 2

Instrument Description

Upper Cover

Music Stand

Arms

Side Panel

Legs

Back Panel

Pedal Box

Feet

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Assembly Instructions

Chapter 2

Components

Carton Contents

❶

Piano Body x1

❷

Side Panel(Left) Stand x1

❸

Side Panel(Right) Stand x1

❹

Pedal Box x1

❺

Back Panel x1

❻

Side Panel(Left/Right) Stand &

Piano Body Set Bolts x 4

❼

Side Panel(Left/Right) Stand &

Pedal Box Set Bolts x 4

❽

Back Panel Set Bolts x 2

❾

Side Panel & Back Panel Set Screws x6

❿

Cable Clamps x 2

⓫

Pedal Box Supports x2

Piano Body

Pedal Box

DC Power Adapter User’s Manual Smart Recording Cable

Pedal Box Supports

Pedal Box Supports

Back Panel

Side Panel
Set Screws

Back Panel
Set Screws

Side Panel
(Left) Stand

Side Panel Stand &
Piano Body Set Bolts

Side Panel
(Right) Stand

Back Panel
Set Bolts

Pedal Box
Set Bolts

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Assembly Instructions

Chapter 2

Assembling Left/Right Side Panel Stand

Assembling Back Panel

Please arrange the pedal cable after completely assembling the back panel
with the side panel and pedal box.

Side Panel(Left) Stand

Side Panel(Right) Stand

Pedal Box Support

Pedal Box

Pedal Box Set Bolt

Back Panel

Pedal Cable

Back Panel
Set Bolt

Cable clamps

Back Panel Set Screw

1. Put the cable in the Pedal Box❹ out.

2. Starting with the left stand leg❷, place the
Pedal Box❹ on the Pedal Box Supports⓫,
align the holes in the Pedal Box❹ with the
holes in the Stand Leg, then thread the Pedal
Box Set Bolts❼into the holes.

3. Repeat with the right stand❸ and tighten all
bolts fully.

1. Place the Back Panel❺ on the assembled
stand legs. Align the holes in the Back Panel

❺

with the bracket in the stand legs, then fasten
them by using the Back Panel Set Bolts❽ as
shown.

2. Attach the Pedal Box❹ to the bottom of the

Back Panel❺ and thread the Back Panel Set
Screws❾ into the 4 holes.

3. After placing the Cable Clamps❿ over the

pedal cable, stick the clamps on the back panel
to arrange the cable behind the Back Panel

❺

Caution!