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: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] 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 / off 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 e•ects...............................................................................................................	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 specifications....................................................................................................		38
14	Plug and connection assignment.................................................................................		39
15	Protecting the environment...........................................................................................		40

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General information

1 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.

1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will „nd lots of further information and
details on the following points:
	Download		This manual is also available as PDF „le for you to download.
	Keyword search		Use the search function in the electronic version to „nd the
			topics of interest for you quickly.
	Online guides		Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
			basics and terms.
	Personal		For personal consultation please contact our
	consultation		technical hotline.
	Service		If you have any problems with the device the
			customer service will gladly assist you.

1.2 Notational conventions

	This manual uses the following notational conventions:
Letterings	The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
	Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Displays	Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
	Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ .

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Instructions	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].
		ð Automatic operation is started.
	3.	Switch o• the device.
Cross-references	References to other locations in this manual are identi„ed by an arrow and the speci
	„ed page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-
	reference to jump to the speci„ed location.

Example: See Ä‘Cross-references’ on page 6.

1.3 Symbols and signal words

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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		Safety instructions
2	Safety instructions
Intended use		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 su†cient 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.

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 speci„ed in the chapter ‘Technical speci„cations’ 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 quali„ed 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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Features

3 Features

The digital piano is characterized by the following features:

n88 weighted keys with hammer action

n25 sounds

nMetronome with 50 rhythms

n192-voice polyphony

nLayer and Split mode

nTWINOVA (duo mode)

n100 practice and accompaniment songs

nD.A.S, Reverb and Chorus e•ects

nTranspose function

nAutomatic shuto•, deactivatable

nBuilt-in speakers

nBluetooth®-MIDI, e.g. for instrument management via app (e.g. PianoToolBox)

nConnections: 2 × headphone output, MIDI out, USB-MIDI, sustain pedal, Aux IN, Line OUT

n12 V power supply included

nMusic rest included

nSustain 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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Control panel and connections

5 Control panel and connections

Overview

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

Control panel

6[POWER]

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

9LEDs 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].

11: Button to play or stop the practice and demo pieces („rst function) [REC]: Button to activate the Recording mode (second function).

12[<] / [>]: Buttons for setting the parameters and selecting the functions [TEMPO]: Buttons for setting the tempo during playback (second function)

13[PIANO] / [EP] / [KEYBOARD] / [SYNTH] / [OTHER]

Buttons for selecting a sound

Rear panel connections

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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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Connection options

6 Connection options

Headphones

To the left beneath the keyboard you „nd the headphones outlets 1 and 2. Connecting headphones (not supplied) to the outputs mutes the speakers.

External audio devices via LINE OUT

Use the [LINE OUT] socket to connect the digital piano to an ampli„er, 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

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.

Computer via USB-MIDI

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).

MIDI device via MIDI OUT

Use the MIDI interface to send MIDI data to an external MIDI device.

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Connection options

Sustain pedal

Use the connection socket [SUSTAIN] to connect a sustain pedal to the digital piano.

Pedalry

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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