Medeli Dp-460k Owner’s Manual

DIGITAL PIANO

Owner’s Manual

INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY!

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)

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 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 equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can

void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Power Supply

Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your instrument is intended.

Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

Connections

Before connecting the instrument to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and / or damage to other devices.

Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage:

Direct sunlight Extreme temperature or humidity Excessive dusty or dirty location Strong vibrations or shocks Close to magnetic fields

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

CAUTION

The normal function of the product may be disturbed

by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply

reset the product to resume normal operation by

following the owner's manual. In case the function

could not resume, please use the product in other

location.

Cleaning

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

Handling

Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument. If this happens, remove the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

Contents

Panel & Display Description

Front Panel..................................................................4

IO Panel.......................................................................5

Pedal...........................................................................5

LCD Display.................................................................5

Setup

Setup Guide.................................................................6

Connections

Connecting a Pair of Headphones...............................9

Connecting an Audio Equipment .................................9

Connecting an MP3/CD Player....................................9

Connecting a Computer or a MIDI Device...................9

Quick Start

Power Supply.............................................................10

Adjusting the Master Volume.....................................10

Adjusting the Voice Brilliance....................................10

Playing the Demo Songs...........................................10

Playing the Voices.....................................................11

Playing the Styles......................................................11

Playing the Songs......................................................11

Advanced Use

Playing the Voices.....................................................12

Playing a Voice..........................................................12

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - Dual................12

Playing Different Voices with Both Hands - Lower.....12

Playing Voice Demo..................................................13

Transpose..................................................................13

Piano Mode...............................................................13

Twinova.....................................................................14

Metronome................................................................14

Auto Accompaniment

Selecting a Style........................................................15

Playing the Style........................................................15

Fill A/B........................................................................15

Tempo........................................................................15

Song

Listening to the Songs...............................................16

Practise the Songs....................................................16

MIDI Recording

Record with Style Accompaniment............................17

Record with Song Accompaniment............................17

Audio Recording......................................................18

Connecting USB Flash Drive

Play............................................................................18

Save..........................................................................19

Load...........................................................................19

Format.......................................................................19

Function Menu

Tune...........................................................................21

Octave.......................................................................21

Touch.........................................................................21

Volume.......................................................................21

Time Signature..........................................................21

Speaker EQ...............................................................22

String Resonance......................................................22

Reverb.......................................................................22

Chorus.......................................................................23

MIDI OUT Channel....................................................23

Song Looping............................................................23

Auto Power Off..........................................................23

System Time..............................................................24

Restore Factory Setting.............................................24

Working with a Computer or a Smart Device

Connecting a Computer.............................................25

Connecting a Smart Device.......................................25

Troubleshooting..................................................... 26

Specifications..........................................................26

Appendices

Voice List...................................................................27

Style List....................................................................28

Song List....................................................................29

Demo List..................................................................30

MIDI Implementation Chart........................................31

Panel Description

Front Panel

1. [POWER] Switch

Turn the power on or off.

2. [VOLUME] Knob

Adjust the master volume.

3. [BRILLIANCE] Knob

Adjust the voice brilliance.

4. [USB DEVICE] Button

Enter the Play menu or the USB flash drive menu.

5. [AUDIO RECORD] Button

Enter the audio recording mode.

6. [RECORD] Button

Enter the MIDI recording mode.

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7. [STYLE] Button

Enter the style mode.

8. [SONG] Button

Enter the song mode. Press both [STYLE] and [SONG] buttons simultaneously to enter the demo mode.

9. [START/STOP] Button

Start/stop playing a song or style.

10. [FILL A/B] Button

Play the fill-in pattern A or B.

11. [METRO] Button

Turn the metronome on or off.

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12. [TEMPO] Button

Adjust the current tempo.

13. LCD Display

Display all parameters and values related to the current operation.

14. [Data Dial]

Adjust the value.

18. [LOWER] Button

Turn the lower function on or off.

21. [SHIFT] Button

Press and hold it to access secondary functions of other buttons.

22. VOICE Select Buttons

Select directly a preset voice.

When [SHIFT] is released:

15. [VOICE] Button

Enter the voice mode.

16. [VOICE DEMO] Button

Start or stop playing the voice demo.

17. [DUAL] Button

Turn the dual function on or off.

19. [+/YES] /[-/NO] Button

Adjust the value.

20. [PIANO] Button

Turn the piano mode on or off.

When [SHIFT] is pressed:

15. [LEFT] Button

Turn on or off the left hand melody of a preset song, so as to practise the left hand part.

16. [RIGHT] Button

Turn on or off the right hand melody of a preset song, so as to practise the right hand part.

17. [TWINOVA] Button

Turn the twinova function on or off.

19. [TRANSPOSE-]/[TRANSPOSE+] Button

Adjust the transpose value.

20. [FUNCTION] Button

Enter the function menu.

IO Panel

Panel Description

23 24 25

23. USB Jack

Connect to a computer, a smart device or a USB host device.

24. USB Port

Connect a USB flash drive.

25. AUX IN Jack

Connect an external audio source, such as an MP3 or CD player.

Pedal

30. Soft Pedal

When you step on the soft pedal, all notes played on the keyboard will have a softer effect.

31. Sostenuto Pedal

When you step on the sostenuto pedal, the notes played before you step on the pedal will have a sustain effect.

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26. MIDI OUT Jack

Transmit MIDI messages to an external MIDI device.

27. MIDI IN Jack

Receive MIDI messages from an external MIDI device.

28. AUX OUT Jack

Connect an external audio equipment.

29. DC IN Jack

Connect the DC power adaptor.

32. Sustain Pedal

When you step on the sustain pedal, all notes played on the keyboard will have a longer sustain. It also supports the half-pedal operation. Performing with the sustain pedal will achieve a smooth effect.

Display

1. Voice Layer and Voice Number

2. Octave Value

3. Transpose Value

4. T empo

5. Voice Name

6. Measure and Beat

7. Record Indicator

8. Time Signature

Setup

This section contains information about setting up your instrument and preparing to play. Please go through this section carefully before turning the power on.

Component Guide

Before proceeding to assemble the stand, please get a Philip's screwdriver (not supplied). Make sure you have the following parts in the package.

1. Piano body

2. Left leg component

3. Right leg component

4. Rear board

5. Foot pedal box

6. Screws 4x15BA (8PCS)

7. Screws M6x50（4PCS）

8. Screw caps （6PCS）

9. Hand screws（2PCS）

10. Screws M6x18（2PCS）

11. Pedal cable

12. AC power adaptor

Setup Guide

A. Install the legs.

First, align the Left and Right legs to each side of the Foot pedal box. Then, insert the screws ⑦ through the holes on the legs and fit them into the Foot pedal box. Fix with a screwdriver, and place the screw caps ⑧ on top. (Make sure the components are in the right direction before installing.)

Screws M6x50（4PCS）

Screw cap （6PCS）

Setup

B. Place the Rear board ④ against the Legs, then insert the

screws ⑥ through the holes and fit them into the Legs.

Screws 4x15BA (8PCS)

C. Place the Piano body on the stand, then fix it with the screws ⑨ & ⑩.

Hand screws（2PCS）

Screws M6x18（2PCS）

Setup

D. Connect the Pedal cable to the Pedal Jack at the rear

bottom of the Piano. Then plug the power cable to an AC power outlet. Now you can turn on the power and enjoy the perfect performance.

AC power adaptor

Pedal cable

Pedal jack

Connecting a Pair of Headphones

Plug a pair of standard stereo headphones to the PHONES jack for private practice or late-night playing.

Jack 1: When a pair of headphones is plugged into Jack 1, sound can be

heard from both headphones and speakers.

Jack 2: When a pair of headphones is plugged into Jack 2, the internal

speakers are automatically shut off, sound can only be heard from the headphones.

Note：

To avoid the risk of hearing loss, do not listen with headphones at high volume level for a long period of time.

Connecting an Audio Equipment

The rear-panel AUX OUT jack delivers the output of the instrument to an external audio equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, a stereo sound system, a mixing console, or a tape recorder. Use an audio cable to connect the AUX OUT jack to the AUX IN jack of the external audio equipment.

Connections

Notes:

1. Turn off the power to all units before connecting the external

equipment.

2. To avoid damaging the speakers, please set the volume level to

minimum before turning on the power.

Connecting an MP3/CD Player

The rear-panel AUX IN jack receives audio signals from an external audio source such as an MP3 or a CD player. Use an audio cable to connect the AUX IN jack to the AUX OUT jack of the MP3/CD player. The input signal will be mixed with the internal signal, allowing you to play along.

Connecting a Computer or a MIDI Device

MIDI OUT Jack

Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT jack of the instrument to the MIDI IN jack of an external device. The instrument will transmit MIDI messages to the external device and work as a MIDI controller.

MIDI IN Jack

Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN jack of the instrument to the MIDI OUT jack of an external device. The instrument will receive MIDI messages from the external device and work as a sound source.

USB Jack

Use a standard USB cable to connect the USB jack of the instrument to the USB port of a computer. You can transmit MIDI messages between the instrument and the computer. You can save the keyboard performance to the computer or use the speaker system of the instrument to play back music on the computer.

Note:

Do not set the USB device to be input and output simultaneously when setting the software on computer. Otherwise, the sound will be overlapped when playing the keyboard.

Quick Start

Power Supply

1. Turn off the instrument and turn down the volume before connecting

to power supply.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the instrument.

3. Plug the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.

4. Press the [POWER] button, LCD shows “Grand Piano”, which

indicates the instrument is powered on.

5. If you are ready to turn off the instrument, press and hold the

[POWER] button until the LCD lights off.

Notes：

1. The instrument will automatically shut down after 30 minutes if it is

not used. Please refer to Auto Power OFF.

2. For your safety, please unplug the instrument when it is not in use or

during a thunderstorm.

Adjusting the Master Volume

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob clockwise to increase the master volume or anticlockwise to decrease it. You can use the knob to set the desired volume level.

Note:

If the keyboard keeps silent, check if the volume is set to minimum or if headphones are plugged into Jack 2.

Adjusting the Voice Brilliance

Rotate the [BRILLIANCE] knob clockwise to make the voice sound brighter, or anticlockwise to make it sound mellow. You can use the knob to set the desired brilliance level.

Playing the Demo Songs

The instrument features a number of beautiful demo songs. Please refer to the Demo List.

1. Press both the [STYLE] and [SONG] buttons simultaneously to

enter the demo mode. It starts playing all demo songs in a loop. The LCD shows the current demo name and number.

2. Use the [Data Dial] or [+/YES]/[-/NO] button to select a demo song.

3. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop and exit the demo mode.

Or press again both the [STYLE] and [SONG] buttons to stop and exit the demo mode.

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