thomann DP-495 GP BK, DP-495 GP WHP User Manual

DP-495 GP BK, DP-495 GP WHP

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

11.01.2016, ID: 365835, 367109

Table of contents

1 General notes............................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 5

1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 5

1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 6

2 Safety............................................................................................................................................ 7

3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 9

4 Installation.............................................................................................................................. 10

5 Connections and controls................................................................................................ 14

6 Operating................................................................................................................................. 20

6.1 Turning the digital piano on and off...................................................................... 20

6.2 Automatic shutoff......................................................................................................... 20

6.3 Adjusting the volume.................................................................................................. 20

6.4 Demo and practice songs.......................................................................................... 21

6.5 Voice selection............................................................................................................... 23

6.6 Style selection................................................................................................................ 23

6.7 Auto Accompaniment................................................................................................. 24

6.8 Chord accompaniment............................................................................................... 24

6.9 Harmony mode.............................................................................................................. 26

6.10 Multi Tone mode........................................................................................................ 26

6.11 Arpeggio mode........................................................................................................... 27

6.12 Transposing.................................................................................................................. 28

6.13 Metronome................................................................................................................... 28

6.14 Reverb effect................................................................................................................ 28

6.15 Chorus effect................................................................................................................ 28

6.16 Percussion..................................................................................................................... 29

6.17 Equalizer........................................................................................................................ 30

6.18 Recording function.................................................................................................... 31

6.19 Sequencer..................................................................................................................... 32

6.20 User settings................................................................................................................. 33

6.21 Setup menu.................................................................................................................. 33

6.21.1 Fine tuning................................................................................................................ 34

6.21.2 Effects settings......................................................................................................... 35

6.21.3 Split point setting................................................................................................... 36

6.21.4 Harmony settings.................................................................................................... 36

6.21.5 Touch velocity.......................................................................................................... 37

6.21.6 Pedal function.......................................................................................................... 38

6.21.7 Metronome settings.............................................................................................. 39

6.21.8 Reset to factory defaults....................................................................................... 40

7 Voice list.................................................................................................................................... 41

8 Liste der Styles....................................................................................................................... 43

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9 Chord list.................................................................................................................................. 45

10 MIDI implementation chart............................................................................................. 47

11 Technical specifications.................................................................................................... 48

12 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 49

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1 General notes

This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read
and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for
future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell
the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.

Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are
subject to change.

1.1 Further information

On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and
details on the following points:

Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.

Keyword search

Use the search function in the electronic version to find the
topics of interest for you quickly.

Online guides

Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.

Personal consultation

For personal consultation please contact our
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:

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’.

References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the speci‐
fied page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross­reference to jump to the specified location.

Example: See

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‘Cross-references’ on page 5.

Letterings

Displays

Cross-references

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1.3 Symbols and signal words

In this section you will find 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 – high-voltage.

Warning – danger zone.

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2 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 sufficient 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.

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit

Always use proper ready-made insulated two-wire mains cabling
(power cord). Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do
so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice
from a registered electrician.

DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside

Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Never remove any covers.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are

missing or damaged.

Intended use

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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.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to heavy weight

Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required
for transport and installation.

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.

NOTICE!
Power supply

Before connecting the device, 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 injure the user.

Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused
for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

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3 Features

The digital piano is characterized by the following features:

n 88 weighted keys with hammer action
n Large true-colour display (4.3")
n User-friendly controls and indicators
n SD card slot
n Built-in memory for user settings and recordings
n Built-in speakers
n Polyphony: 128-voice
n 55 practice and accompaniment songs
n 122 Voices
n 100 Styles
n 128 MIDI voices
n Metronome
n Transpose function
n Equalizer
n Reverb and Chorus effects
n Melody and accompaniment functions
n Recording function
n Connections: 2 × headphones, Microphone, Line Out/In, MIDI Out/In, USB
n Automatic switchoff

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4 Installation

For assembling the digital piano, you only need the included tool. Open the package,
take out all items and check before assembling that the entire scope of delivery is
present, as listed here.

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1 Piano housing
2 Pedalry (preassembled)
3 3 × support foots
4 13 × screws M8 × 45

13 × washers M8

13 × locking rings M8
7 8 × screws M4 × 10
Not illustrated:

2 × pedalry supports

Power cord

Pedal cable

Assembly tool

Scope of delivery

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Proceed according to the illustrations and only use the supplied screws. Using other
screws could damage the piano housing or result in a reduced stability of the piano.

1. Place the piano housing with the bottom side up on a suitable surface. Use a

soft padding in order not to damage the surface of the piano housing.

2. Successively screw the pedalry and the three support feet using the supplied

screws, washers and locking rings (4) on the bottom of the piano housing.

3. Connect the power cord to the mains power socket (5) and the pedal cord to

the pedal cable connector (6) on the bottom of the piano housing.

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4. Finally screw the two pedalry supports as shown using the four supplied brass

screws (7).

5. Set up the digital piano near a power wall outlet. Ensure sufficient standing

stability.

1. Make sure that the piano is turned off before you connect the device to the

power supply or disconnect it.

2. Turn the volume control to minimum.

3. Plug the power cord into a 230 V AC outlet.

4. Now you can turn on the device.

If the piano is not in use or when a thunderstorm with danger of lightning
threatens, disconnect the device from its mains power for safety.

Mains connection

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5 Connections and controls

1 [MASTER VOLUME]

Overall volume control.

2 [ACCOMP VOLUME]

Volume control for the accompaniment.

3 [TEMPO – | +]

Buttons to increase / decrease the playback tempo.

4 [HARMONY]

Button to activate / deactivate the Harmony mode.

5 [MULTI]

Button to activate / deactivate the Multi-Tone mode.

6 [ARPEG]

Button to activate / deactivate the Arpeggio mode.

7 Direct selection buttons for selecting styles or voices. Use the button [VOICE/STYLE] to switch between both memory

banks.

8 [VOICE/STYLE]

Toggle switch for direct selection buttons to select styles or voices.

9 [METRONOME]

Button to turn the metronome on or off.

Left control panel

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10 [ACCOMP]

Buttons for selecting an accompaniment mode. The indicator LED of the active mode lights permanently ([SINGLE],
[FINGERED], [PIANO]).

11 [VARIATION]

Button to call a variation of the current style in accompaniment mode.

12 [FILL-IN]

Button to insert Fills in accompaniment mode.

13 [INTRO/ENDING]

Button to insert an Intro / Ending in accompaniment mode.

14 [START / STOP]

Style playing control button.

15 [SYNC START]

Button to activate the Sync Start function in accompaniment mode.
Use this button in Recording mode to select an accompaniment song from the device memory.

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, , , , [+], [–]

Navigation buttons for selecting menu options and buttons to increase or decrease setting values.

17 [TRANSPOSE – | +]

Button for transpose the entire keyboard.

Right control panel.

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18 [EFFECTS]

Buttons to activate / deactivate the Reverb and Chorus effect.

19 [SONG]

Buttons to select the accompaniment track while practising (right hand, left hand).

20 [PERCUSSION]

Button to open the Percussion menu.

21 [CARD]

SD card slot.

22 [DEMO/SONG/CARD]

Memory selection button. Use this button to switch between songs from the device memory, user songs and songs
stored on the SD card.

23 [PLAY / STOP]

Song playback control button.

24 [REC]

Button to switch to recording mode.

25 [MELODY 1 | 2 |3]

Button to activate a melody track in recording mode.

26 [USER SONG]

Button for selecting user recordings.

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27 [SETUP]

Button to open the device settings menu.

28 Display
29 [EQUALIZER]

Button to activate / deactivate the Equalizer.

30 [USER REG]

Button to store user settings and user recordings.

31 [EDIT]

Button for calling up menu options, to confirm input values etc. (depending on the parent menu).

All connectors for external devices are located on the connector panel on the bottom
side of the piano housing.

Display

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32 [MIC]

Connection socket for a microphone. The signal of the connected microphone can be heard through the built-in sound
system of the piano.

33 [PHONES]

Connection sockets for headphones. Both connection sockets can be used at a time. As soon as you connect head‐
phones, the speakers of the internal sound system are being muted.

Never operate the headphones at high volume as this can permanently damage your hearing.
To avoid damage to the speakers, make sure before connecting the power supply or a device to the digital piano that

the volume is set to ‘minimum’.

34 [AUDIO IN]

Input sockets for connecting external audio devices such as MP3 player.
For stereo playback, connect both channels (L and R). For mono playback, connect only one channel.

35 [AUDIO OUT]

Output sockets for connecting powered speakers, a stereo system or other amplifiers.
For stereo transmission, connect both channels (L and R). For mono transmission, connect only one channel.

36 [MIDI]

MIDI in and output sockets to connect the unit to other MIDI devices.

37 [USB]

USB port for connecting the unit to a computer or another device with USB support.

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Soft pedal
Using the Soft pedal makes the piano sound smoother and the overall volume is

attenuated.
Sostenuto pedal

When stepping on the Sostenuto pedal, the currently played notes linger until you
release the pedal.

Sustain pedal
With the sustain pedal all played notes sound longer. This effect simulates the

lifting of the damper in an analogue keyboard instrument.

Pedal box

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6 Operating

6.1 Turning the digital piano on and off

Press the main switch on the left of the device to turn it on and off. The display shows
the following:

If the display keeps blank when you turn the digital piano on, check the
power supply.

If you hear nothing coming from the speakers, the volume may be set to
‘minimum’.

6.2 Automatic shutoff

If the digital piano is not in use, it shuts off after 40 minutes automatically. To turn it
back on, press the main switch on the left of the device.

To disable the function, keep the first left white key on the keyboard pressed while
turning the digital piano on.

By default, the automatic shutoff function gets initialized when you turn on the dig‐
ital piano.

6.3 Adjusting the volume

Use the control to set the overall volume of the device that is comfortable for playing
and exercising. Slide the control up to increase the volume. Slide the control down to
decrease the volume.

Disable automatic shutoff function

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6.4 Demo and practice songs

The digital piano offers a total of 14 demo and 55 practice songs. You also have the
option to play your own MIDI files from an SD card. Repeatedly press

[DEMO/SONG/CARD] to select one of the options ‘DEMO SONG’, ‘TEACH SONG’ or

‘MEMORY CARD’ .

The demo songs show the sound and the pitch range of the instrument. Switch to
DEMO mode.

Use [+] or [–] to select the desired piece.
Start / stop playback using [PLAY / STOP] .

DEMO SONG

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Use the practise songs for accompaniment while practising the voice of the left or
the right hand. Switch to TEACH mode.

Use the navigation buttons or to select whether you want to practice the voice
of the left or the voice of the right hand.

Use [+] or [–] to select the desired piece.
Start / stop playback using [PLAY / STOP] .
If you accompany the practise song all the way, a short review of your accompanying

performance is finally displayed on the screen.

Select this option to play your own recordings and pieces in MIDI format, stored on
an SD card. Switch to CARD mode.

Use [+] or [–] to select the desired piece.
Start / stop playback using [PLAY / STOP] .

TEACH SONG

MEMORY CARD

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6.5 Voice selection

The digital piano offers in total 122 voices in ten categories (see Ä Chapter 7 ‘Voice
list’ on page 41). When selecting a voice, make sure that the LED indicator of the
button [VOICE/STYLE] is not lit.

Press one of the direct selection buttons to select the song category. Then use [+] or
[–] to select the desired voice on the display.

6.6 Style selection

The digital piano offers more than 100 styles in ten categories (see

Ä

Chapter 8 ‘Liste

der Styles’ on page 43). When selecting a style, make sure that the LED indicator of the

button [VOICE/STYLE] is lit.
Press one of the direct selection buttons to select the style category. Then use [+] or

[–] to select the desired style on the display.

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6.7 Auto Accompaniment

Auto Accompaniment allows you to play along to one of the available styles on the
digital piano. You can also insert an intro, fills and an ending by keystroke.

Press [START / STOP] to play a previously selected style directly (see

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Chapter 6.6

‘Style selection’ on page 23). Press the button again to stop the playback.

Press [INTRO / ENDING] prior to start style playing to insert an intro. Press the button
while the style is playing to insert an Ending after the last bar that fits to the accom‐
paniment.

Press [FILL-IN] to add a matching fill bar after the current bar of the currently playing
style. One fill bar is inserted per keystroke.

One Variation for each style is stored in the device. Press [VARIATION] to call up the
Variation of the currently playing style.

All preprogrammed Styles and pieces contain certain Tempo information. These pre‐
sets can be adjusted at any time.

Press [TEMPO +] or [TEMPO –] to adjust the playback speed in a range of ‘20’ … ‘250’.
Simultaneously press [TEMPO +] and [TEMPO –]to reset the tempo to the preset

default value.

The volume of the accompaniment track can be adjusted directly with the volume
control for the auto accompaniment on the left panel.

6.8 Chord accompaniment

The chord accompaniment of the digital piano allows you to play chords in Single or
Fingered mode with the left hand and accompany them with the right hand. Alterna‐
tively, you can accompany practice pieces and styles in piano mode ambidextrous
(chord library see

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Chapter 9 ‘Chord list’ on page 45).

Repeatedly press the button [ACCOMP] until the desired accompany mode [SINGLE],
[FINGERED] or [PIANO] is displayed. The indicator LED of the active mode lights per‐
manently.

Style playing

Inserting Intro / Ending

Inserting Fills

Variations

Adjusting accompaniment track
tempo

Adjusting accompaniment track
volume

Selecting accompany mode

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In this mode, the following chord types are played with one or two fingers of the left
hand and taken from the chord library (Example C, Cm, C7 and Cm7):

In this mode, you can play chords with normal fingering. Here we show you 32
chords using the example of C chords:

Single mode

Fingered mode

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First, set a split point on the keyboard, see Ä Chapter 6.21.3 ‘Split point setting’
on page 36. The area to the left of the split point is the chord area.

If you enable this function, the Auto Accompaniment starts as soon as you play a
chord in the left hand key area. To activate / deactivate the function press the button
[SYNC START].

In Piano mode, you can accompany practise pieces and styles ambidextrous.

6.9 Harmony mode

In harmony mode, appropriate harmonic frequencies are added to the notes you
play. Select the desired harmony type using the setup menu, see

Ä

Chapter 6.21.4

‘Harmony settings’ on page 36.
Press [HARMONY] to activate / deactivate the Harmony mode.

6.10 Multi Tone mode

In Multi Tone mode, the keyboard is divided into four sections, to which different
voices can be assigned. Press [MULTI] to activate the Multi Tone mode.

In this dialogue window, you can use the buttons [+] and [–] to select one of the 15
presets, or use [EDIT] to open the sub menu for creating Multi Tone user settings.

Split point for Single or Fingered
mode

Synch start

Piano mode

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In this window, you set the four keyboard areas using the navigation buttons and

. These areas may overlap.

Use and to assign the desired voice to each area.
Press [EXIT] to confirm the changes.
Press again [MULTI] to deactivate the Multi Tone mode.

6.11 Arpeggio mode

In Arpeggio mode, the associated arpeggio tones are automatically added to the
root note you play. Press [ARPEG] to enable the Arpeggio mode.

In this dialogue window, you can use the buttons [+] and [–] to select one of the 5
presets. Adjust the settings, if necessary, using the navigation buttons.

All changes are applied automatically. To restore the default settings, see Ä Chapter

6.21.8 ‘Reset to factory defaults’ on page 40.

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6.12 Transposing

Press [TRANSPOSE –] or [TRANSPOSE +] to transpose the pitch of the entire keyboard
in cent steps by up to 12 semitones down or up.

Simultaneously press [TRANSPOSE –] and [TRANSPOSE +] to reset the keyboard pitch
to the default value ‘0’.

6.13 Metronome

Press [METRONOME] to turn the metronome on or off. To adapt the metronome set‐
tings, see

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Chapter 6.21.7 ‘Metronome settings’ on page 39.

6.14 Reverb effect

Press [REVERB] to turn the Reverb effect on or off. To adapt the effect settings, see

Ä

Chapter 6.21.2 ‘Effects settings’ on page 35.

6.15 Chorus effect

Press [CHORUS] to turn the Chorus effect on or off. To adapt the effect settings, see

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Chapter 6.21.2 ‘Effects settings’ on page 35.

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6.16 Percussion

With this function, drum / percussion voices are being assigned to all keys of the key‐
board. Press [PERCUSSION] to enable the function.

Use [–] or [+] to select one of the ten available presets.
Press again [PERCUSSION] to deactivate the function.

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6.17 Equalizer

The built-in software equalizer provides a total of eleven presets, which can be cus‐
tomized. Use or to select [EQUALIZER] from the start window.

Use [–] or [+] a preset.
If desired, you can now use and to select the controller for a certain frequency

and then adjust its setting using and . All changes are applied immediately.
To reset the equalizer settings, see

Ä

Chapter 6.21.8 ‘Reset to factory defaults’

on page 40.

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6.18 Recording function

The recording function allows you to record your accompaniment performance to a
practise piece or style. You can store up to five recordings as user songs in the
internal memory. Each user song consists of an accompaniment track and up to three
user recording tracks. All recordings are retained in the clipboard memory after
switching the digital piano off.

Press [USER SONG] and use [–] or [+] to set the desired memory location (user song 1
to 5).

Keep the button [REC] pressed and use [–] or [+] to highlight the selection ‘Accomp’
to select the accompaniment track.

If desired, use the navigation buttons , , and as well as [+] and [–] to adjust
the other recording parameters: Voice, style, volume and balance.

Keep the button [REC] pressed and use [–] or [+] to highlight the desired recording
track ‘Melody 1’, ‘Melody 2’ or ‘Melody 3’. The track is marked with ‘R’.

Recording starts as soon as you begin playing after selecting the recording track.
To record a second and third track you can mute previously recorded tracks . High‐

light the desired melody or accompaniment track and press ‘MELODY’ or [ACCOMP].
Muted tracks are labelled with ‘M’.

Press [USER SONG] and use [–] or [+] to select the desired user song. Start and stop
playback with [PLAY / STOP].

Playback recordings

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6.19 Sequencer

You can save various sound parameters for specific sequences in the built-in memory
of the digital piano.

Press [USER REG] until the menu ‘SEQUENCE’ appears in the display.

Use [–] or [+] to select a matrix parameter to call up the stored settings.

Here you have the possibility to specify various settings for Voices, Styles, Arpeggio
and Harmony mode, Tempo and Transpose on bar-level. Press [EDIT] and adapt the
setting value with the navigation buttons , , and as well as [+] and [–] .

Press [EXIT] to store the settings in the memory and to adapt another parameter.
Press again [USER REG] to close the menu. To reset the changed values to factory
defaults, see Ä Chapter 6.21.8 ‘Reset to factory defaults’ on page 40.

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6.20 User settings

To give you access to your own preferences when needed, you can save various user
settings in the built-in memory of the digital piano.

Press [USER REG] until the menu ‘REGISTRATION’ appears in the display.

Here you have the possibility to save the current settings for Voices, Styles, Arpeggio
and Harmony mode, Tempo and Transpose.

Use [–] or [+] to select the desired memory bank, and with and the desired
memory location ‘R1’ … ‘R10’.

If desired, press [EDIT] and adapt certain values with the navigation buttons , ,
and as well as [+] and [–] .

Press [EXIT] to save the settings in the memory. To reset the changed values to fac‐
tory defaults, see

Ä

Chapter 6.21.8 ‘Reset to factory defaults’ on page 40.

6.21 Setup menu

Various device settings can be customised in the Setup menu. Press [SETUP] to open
the menu. Use the navigation buttons , , and to select the desired option and
use [+] or [–] to adjust the setting values as desired.

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6.21.1 Fine tuning

With this function you can fine tune the entire keyboard. Use or to select the
option [MASTER TUNE].

Then use [+] or [–] to adapt the tuning of the entire keyboard in a range from –50 to
+50 cent.

Simultaneously press [+] and [–] to reset the keyboard tuning to the default value ‘0’.

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6.21.2 Effects settings

Here you can specify the settings for the built-in effects. Use or to select the
option [EFFECT].

Use or to highlight the setting you want to change. Then use [+] or [–] to adjust
the setting value as desired.

n Reverb type.
n Reverb level (range 0 … 127).
n Chorus type.
n Chorus level (range 0 … 127).

Simultaneously press [+] or [–] to reset the value to the factory default setting.

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6.21.3 Split point setting

The split point of the keyboard can be freely selected (on delivery, the split point is
set to ‘G2’). Use or to select the option [SPLIT POINT].

Then use [+] or [–] to specify the desired split point.

6.21.4 Harmony settings

Use or to select the option [HARMONY].

Then use or to select the desired harmony type: ‘Duot’ , ‘Closed Chord’ , ‘Open
Chord’ , ‘octave’ .

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6.21.5 Touch velocity

With this function you can adjust the touch response of the keyboard in four dif‐
ferent levels. Use or to select the option [VELOCITY].

Then use or to select the desired mode:

n ‘Fixed’ : Touch sensitivity is off.
n ‘Soft’ : In this setting, the volume is higher than usual even when playing with a

soft touch.

n ‘Normal’ : This setting corresponds to the usual touch response of a claviature.
n ‘Hard’ : In this setting, the volume is lower than usual even when playing with a

hard touch.

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6.21.6 Pedal function

The function of the three pedals can be individually assigned. Use or to select
the option [PEDAL SETUP].

Use or to select the pedal to which you want to assign a certain function (‘Right
Pedal’ , ‘Center Pedal’ , ‘Left Pedal’ ). Then use [+] or [–] to assign one of the following
functions:

n Sustain pedal
n Soft pedal
n Sostenuto pedal
n Start / Stop
n Voice selection
n Transposing

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6.21.7 Metronome settings

Here you have the possibility to adjust various metronome settings. Use or to
select the option [METRONOME].

Use or to highlight you setting you want to adjust. Then use [+] or [–] to assign
the desired value:

n Time signature
n Tempo
n Downbeat sound
n Upbeat sound
n Downbeat volume
n Upbeat volume

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6.21.8 Reset to factory defaults

Use or to select the option [RESET].

Then use or to select the settings which you want to reset to their factory default
values and confirm with [+].

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7 Voice list

No. Voice No. Voice No. Voice
GRD PIANO 025 Strings 5 052 Space Pad

001 Grand Piano 026 Pizzicato 053 Future Chr
002 Bright Piano 027 Choir OTHERS
003 Honky Tonk 028 Voice Oohs 054 Clavi
E. PIANO BRASS 055 Glock
004 Rhodes 029 Brass Tutti 056 Musicbox
005 DYNO 030 Trumpet 057 Vibes
006 E.Piano FM 031 Alto Sax 058 Xylophone
007 Elec. Piano1 WOODWINDS 059 TubBells
008 Elec. Piano2 032 Oboe 060 BrawOrgn 2
KEYBOARD 033 Flute 061 PercOrgn 2
009 Harpsicord 034 Shakuhachi 062 Rockorgn 2
010 Marimba 035 Panflute 063 Acordion
011 Marimba SYNTH 064 Harmonica
012 Celesta 036 NewagePad 065 TangoAcd
013 YSBell 037 SquareLd 066 JazzGtr
ORGAN 038 SaetooyhLf 067 CleanGtr
014 Drabar Organ 1 039 CalipeLd 068 MuteGtr
015 Church Organ 1 040 ChifferyLd 069 AcstBass
016 Rock Organ 1 041 CharangLd 070 FngrBass
GUITAR 042 VoiceLd 071 PickBass
017 Acou Guitar 043 Warm Pad 072 Fretless
018 Nylon Guitar 044 PolySyPd 073 SlapBas1
019 Steel Guitar 045 ChoirPad 074 SlapBas2
020 Elec.Bass 046 BowedPad 075 SynBass1
STRINGS 047 MetalPad 076 SynBass2
021 Strings 1 048 HaloPad 077 Violin
022 Strings 2 049 Deepsky 078 Viola
023 Strings 3 050 Mistry Pad 079 Cellow
024 Strings 4 051 Soft Synth 080 TremStrf

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No. Voice No. Voice No. Voice

081 TremStrg 095 SynBras1 109 Bass_Ld
082 Pizzicto 096 SynBras2 110 Rain
083 Harp 097 SprnoSax 111 SoundTrk
084 SynStrg1 098 TenorSax 112 Crystal
085 SynStrg2 099 Bari Sax 113 Atmosphr
086 ChoirAah 100 Oboe 114 Brightns
087 VoiceOoh 101 EnglHorn 115 SciFi
088 SynVoice 102 Bassoon 116 Sitar
089 Orch hit 103 Clarinet 117 Banjo
090 Trombone 104 Piccolo 118 Shamisen
091 Tuba 105 Recorder 119 Koto
092 Mute Trum 106 Bottle 120 Kalimba
093 FrenchHr 107 Bass+Ld 121 Bagpipe
094 Brass 108 Ocarina 122 Fiddle

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8 Liste der Styles

No. Style No. Style No. Style
BIG BAND 027 Bolero 055 March 6/8

001 Big Band 028 CntyBld1 056 March
002 MillerBd 029 CntyBld2 POP
003 LatinBnd 030 PopBalad 057 FlrdKeys
004 Broadway 031 PwrBalad 058 FunkyPop
005 Hollywood 032 Slow 16 059 Pop 16
006 OrchWltz 033 GspBalad 060 8BeatPop
007 JazWaltz 034 JzBallad 061 PianoPop
008 JazzBand R&B 062 CntryPop
BOSS 035 SoulBlue 063 Easy Pop
009 CoolBosa 036 SoulShuf 064 Pop8Beat
010 PopBossa 037 GsplFast 065 MovTheme
011 FastNova 038 GsplBlue 066 DancePop
012 BosaNova 039 Calypso 067 Folk
013 Samba 040 Reggae 1 068 Disco
014 Salsa 041 Reggae 2 OLDIES
015 Tango 042 RbShuffle 069 StridPno
016 Merenque 043 R&B 070 Ragtime
SWING 044 Motown 071 Hawaiin
017 SwngTrio 045 70'sDisco 072 Hula
018 SoloSwng ACOUSTIC 073 SoloBoog
019 SwngOrgn 046 Unplug 1 074 VienWltz
020 SlowSwng 047 Unplug 2 075 foxtrot
021 Bacharac 048 Unplug 3 076 WstrnMovi
022 Dixie 049 Solo Pop 077 Boogie
023 Lounge 050 Baroque 078 ClasscPno
024 Jazz 051 New Age 079 MuesWltz
025 Swing 052 Kids 1 080 Showtime
BALLAD 053 Kids 2 ROCK
026 50 Ballad 054 March 4/4 081 RocknRol

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No. Style No. Style No. Style

082 JerryLee 089 ModCnty 095 Cha Cha 2
083 Blugrass 090 Country 096 Rhumba 1
084 SlowBlue 091 CntryWtz 097 Rhumba 2
085 Blues LATIN 098 Mex Polka
086 Cntry 2/4 092 MambBand 099 Polka 1
087 CntryPno 093 Beguine 100 Polka2
088 CntryTrn 094 Cha Cha 1

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9 Chord list

Chord name Normal chord structure Chord

symbol

0 Major chord [M] 1–3–5 C
1 Major six-five chord [6] 1–(3)–5–6 C6
2 Major seventh chord with major seventh [M7] 1–3–(5)–7 CM7
3 Major seventh chord with augmented eleventh [M7#11] 1–(2)–3–#4–(5)–7 CM7#11
4 Major chord with additional ninth [Madd9] 1–2–3–5 CMadd9
5 Major seventh chord with ninth [M9] 1–2–3–(5)–7 CM9
6 Major sixth-ninth chord [6 9] 1–2–3–(5)-6 C6 9
7 Augmented chord [aug] 1–3–#5 Caug
8 Minor chord [m] 1–b3–5 Cm
9 Minor six-five chord [m6] 1–b3–5–6 Cm6
10 Minor seventh chord with flat seventh [M7] 1–b3–(5)–b7 Cm7
11 Flat minor seventh chord with diminished fifth [m7b5] 1–b3–b5–b7 Cm7b5
12 Minor chord with additional ninth [madd9] 1–2–b3–5 Cmadd9
13 Minor ninth chord [m9] 1–2–b3–(5)–b7 Cm9
14 Minor eleventh chord [m11] 1–(2)–b3–4–5–(b7) Cm11
15 Minor seventh chord with major seventh [mM7] 1–b3–(5)–7 CmM7
16 Minor seventh chord with ninth [mM9] 1–2–b3–(5)–7 CmM9
17 Diminished chord [dim] 1–b3–b5 Cdim
18 Diminished seventh chord [dim7] 1–b3–b5–6 Cdim7
19 Major seventh chord with flat seventh [7] 1–3–(5)–b7 C7
20 Flat major seventh chord with suspended fourth [7sus4] 1–4–5–b7 C7sus4
21 Flat major seventh chord with diminished fifth [7b5] 1–3–b5–b7 C7b5
22 Flat major seventh ninth chord [79] 1–2–3–(5)–b7 C7 9
23 Flat major seventh chord with augmented eleventh [7#11] 1–2–3–#4–(5)–b7 or 1–(2)–3–#4–5–b7C7#11

24 Flat major seventh chord with thirteenth [7 13] 1–3–(5)–6–b7 or 2–3–5–6–b7 C7 13
25 Flat major seventh chord with diminished ninth [7b9] 1–b2–3–(5)–b7 C7b9
26 Flat major seventh chord with diminished thirteenth [7b13] 1–3–5–b6–b7 C7b13
27 Flat major seventh chord with augmented ninth [7#9] (1)–#2–3–(5)–b7 C7#9
28 Major seventh chord with augmented fifth [M7aug] 1–3–#5–7 CM7aug

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Chord name Normal chord structure Chord

symbol

29 Flat major seventh chord with augmented fifth [7aug] (1)–3–#5–b7 C7aug
30 Suspended fourth [sus4] 1-4–5 Csus4
31 Suspended second [1+2+5] 1-2–5 C1+2+5

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10 MIDI implementation chart

Function Sent Received Notes

Basic Channel Default 1 1 – 16

Changed 1 – 16 1 – 16
Mode Default Mode 3 Mode 3
Note Number 9 – 120 0 – 127
Velocity Note Note ON Yes Yes

Note OFF No Yes
Pitch Bend Yes
Control Change 0

1

5

7, 10

11

64, 66, 67

65

80, 81

91

98, 99

100, 101

121

123

Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes

No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes

Variation page
Modulation
Portamento Time
Volume, Pan
Expression
Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft Pedal
Portamento ON/OFF
Reverb, Chorus Program
Reverb, Chorus Send Level
NRPNL, NRPHH
RPNL, RPNH
Reset all Controllers

All Notes OFF
Program Change 0 – 127 0 – 127
System Exclusive No No
System Song Select No No

Song Position No No

System Real Time Clock No No

Commands No No

POLY MONO ON
OMNI ON Mode 1 Mode 2
OMNI OFF Mode 3 Mode 4

MIDI channel modes

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11 Technical specifications

Keyboard 88 weighted keys with hammer action
Instrument voices 122
MIDI voices 128
Styles 100 + variations
Demo and practice songs 14 demo and 55 practice songs
Polyphony 128-voice
Effects Reverb, Chorus
Display LCD, multicoloured, 4.3" (10,9 cm)
Memory 5 banks, each with 10 memory locations
MIDI Receive / send
Connections 2 × headphones (1/4" jack), Line OUT, Line IN, USB, MIDI IN, MIDI OUT,

Pedalry

Voltage supply

230 V 50 Hz
Speaker system 2 × 60 W
Dimensions (W × H × D) 1410 mm × 710 mm × 910 mm
Weight 69 kg
Housing colour Black Item number 365835

White Item number 367109

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12 Protecting the environment

For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have
been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.

Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make

sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on
the packaging.

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste.

Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local
waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations
that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.

Disposal of the packaging material

Disposal of your old device

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