Thomann DP-28 Plus User Manual
DP-28 Plus
digital piano
user manual
Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
E-mail: info@thomann.de
Internet: www.thomann.de
26.02.2021, ID: 493572
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Assembly instructions........................................................................................................ 10
5 Control panel and connections..................................................................................... 11
6 Connection options............................................................................................................. 13
7 Switching on / o and basic operation...................................................................... 15
7.1 Switching the digital piano on................................................................................. 15
7.1.1 Normal switching on / o....................................................................................... 15
7.1.2 Automatic shuto..................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Adjusting the volume.................................................................................................. 15
7.3 Setting the tone colour............................................................................................... 15
7.4 D.A.S (Dynamic Acoustic System)........................................................................... 16
7.5 Touch velocity................................................................................................................ 16
7.6 Transposing..................................................................................................................... 17
7.7 Tuning............................................................................................................................... 17
7.8 Temperament................................................................................................................. 18
7.9 Selecting sounds........................................................................................................... 19
7.10 Layer mode and split point..................................................................................... 19
7.10.1 Setting the Layer mode........................................................................................ 19
7.10.2 Split point setting................................................................................................... 20
7.11 Metronome................................................................................................................... 21
7.12 Demo pieces................................................................................................................. 22
7.13 Tempo............................................................................................................................. 23
7.14 Digital eects............................................................................................................... 24
7.14.1 Reverb and Chorus................................................................................................. 24
7.15 TWINOVA....................................................................................................................... 24
7.16 Recording function.................................................................................................... 24
7.16.1 Recording preparation.......................................................................................... 25
7.16.2 Recording................................................................................................................... 25
7.16.3 Stopping recording................................................................................................ 25
7.16.4 Playing a recording................................................................................................ 25
7.17 Further setting options............................................................................................ 26
7.17.1 String resonance..................................................................................................... 26
7.17.2 Damper resonance................................................................................................. 26
7.17.3 Damper noise........................................................................................................... 27
7.17.4 Hammer noise.......................................................................................................... 27
7.17.5 LID simulation.......................................................................................................... 28
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7.18 MIDI functions............................................................................................................. 28
7.18.1 What is MIDI?............................................................................................................ 28
7.18.2 USB connection....................................................................................................... 28
7.18.3 MIDI connection...................................................................................................... 29
7.18.4 Bluetooth®-MIDI connection............................................................................... 29
7.19 Operating tone............................................................................................................ 29
7.20 Factory defaults........................................................................................................... 30
8 Sound list.................................................................................................................................. 31
9 Practise and demo pieces................................................................................................. 32
10 Metronome rhythm list..................................................................................................... 34
11 MIDI implementation chart............................................................................................. 35
12 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 37
13 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 38
14 Plug and connection assignment................................................................................. 39
15 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 40
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1 General information
1.1 Further information
General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
details on the following points:
1.2 Notational conventions
Letterings
Displays
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search
Online guides
Personal
consultation
Service
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.
Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
For personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
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General information
Instructions
Cross-references
1.3 Symbols and signal words
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
Automatic operation is started.
ð
3. Switch o the device.
References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the speci‐
ed page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the crossreference to jump to the specied location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 6.
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that will result in
death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Intended use
Safety
This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano key‐
board. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use
under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per‐
sonal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting
from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons
may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and
are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the
like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce
volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impair‐
ment.
Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level.
Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in
your ears or hearing impairment.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage,
never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight,
heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the
chapter ‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy tem‐
perature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately after
it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport
at low outside temperatures).
Dust and dirt inside can damage the unit. When operated in harmful
ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be
maintained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent
overheating and other malfunction.
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Safety instructions
NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting
the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet)
matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is pro‐
tected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the device and possibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and
when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of
electric shock or re.
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly
react with the coating of your ground and after some time cause perma‐
nent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the ground, but
use felt-pad protectors.
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3 Features
Features
The digital piano is characterized by the following features:
n 88 weighted keys with hammer action
n 25 sounds
n Metronome with 50 rhythms
n 192-voice polyphony
n Layer and Split mode
n TWINOVA (duo mode)
n 100 practice and accompaniment songs
n D.A.S, Reverb and Chorus eects
n Transpose function
n Automatic shuto, deactivatable
n Built-in speakers
n Bluetooth®-MIDI, e.g. for instrument management via app (e.g. PianoToolBox)
n Connections: 2 × headphone output, MIDI out, USB-MIDI, sustain pedal, Aux IN,
Line OUT
n 12 V power supply included
n Music rest included
n Sustain pedal included
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Assembly instructions
4 Assembly instructions
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust
and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your
own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Set up the device in the desired location.
Voltage supply
The unit is powered by the included 12 V power supply. Make sure that the device is
turned o before you connect it to the power supply or disconnect it.
Turn the volume knob counter-clockwise to minimum before connecting the digital
piano to the power supply or to other devices. This is to protect the speakers from
damage.
Connect the cable from the power supply outlet to the input socket [12V] on the rear
panel of the piano. Plug the plug of the power cord into a properly wired and
earthed mains wall outlet.
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5 Control panel and connections
Overview
Control panel and connections
Control panel
6 [POWER]
1 Built-in speakers
2 Control panel with function keys and rotary knobs.
3 Rear panel connections
4 Keyboard with 88 keys (the additional functions of the keys can be found in the attached overview)
5 2 × connection sockets for headphones
Button to turn the digital piano on and o
7 [VOLUME]
Rotary control to adjust the overall volume
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Control panel and connections
8 [BRILLANCE]
Rotary control to adjust the tone colour
9 LEDs to indicate the activated mode ([METRONOME], [SONG], [RECORD])
10 [MODE]: Mode selection button (rst function)
[SHIFT]: Enables the second button function in combination with one of the buttons [11] and [12].
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12 [<] / [>]: Buttons for setting the parameters and selecting the functions
13 [PIANO] / [EP] / [KEYBOARD] / [SYNTH] / [OTHER]
Rear panel connections
: Button to play or stop the practice and demo pieces (rst function)
[REC]: Button to activate the Recording mode (second function).
[TEMPO]: Buttons for setting the tempo during playback (second function)
Buttons for selecting a sound
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USB-to-host interface for connection to a computer (MIDI data)
15 [MIDI OUT]
MIDI out for connecting an external MIDI device
16 [SUSTAIN]
Sustain pedal connection (1/4" jack socket).
17 [LINE OUT]
Stereo output socket for connection to external audio equipment, e.g. a stereo system (1/4" jack socket)
18 [AUX IN]
Stereo input socket for connecting an external audio device (e.g. MP3 or CD player, 3.5 mm mini jack socket).
19 [12V]
Connection for the external power supply
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6 Connection options
Headphones
External audio devices via LINE OUT
Connection options
To the left beneath the keyboard you nd the headphones outlets 1 and 2.
Connecting headphones (not supplied) to the outputs mutes the speakers.
Use the [LINE OUT] socket to connect the digital piano to an amplier, stereo device,
mixing console or recording device. Plug one end of the audio cable into the
[LINE OUT] socket on the rear panel of the digital piano and the other end into the
input of the respective audio device.
NOTICE!
To prevent damage to the speakers, turn the volume down to ‘Mini‐
mum’ before you connect other devices to the digital piano.
External audio devices via AUX IN
Computer via USB-MIDI
MIDI device via MIDI OUT
Use the [AUX IN] socket to connect a, for example, CD or MP3 player to the digital
piano. So you can playback music through the internal speakers of the digital piano
and simultaneously play along to it. Plug one end of the audio cable into the [AUX IN]
socket on the rear panel of the digital piano and the other end into the output of the
respective audio device.
You can connect the digital piano to a PC for data exchange via the USB-to-host
interface. You can also connect the digital piano to smartphones, tablets or other
mobile devices and control it using a suitable app (e.g. PianoToolBox).
Use the MIDI interface to send MIDI data to an external MIDI device.
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Connection options
Sustain pedal
Pedalry
Use the connection socket [SUSTAIN] to connect a sustain pedal to the digital piano.
Use the connection socket on the bottom of the digital piano to connect the triplepedal (Sustain, Sostenuto and Soft) of the optional Thomann original stand (item no.
352262).
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