VMI ARTESIA A-20 Owner's Manual

A-20

Virgin Musical Instruments

Owner s Manual

Thank you for purchasing this digital instrument.

please read

the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

For correct use, please

read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

Precaution

Safety Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

DO NOT OPEN

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAU T ION

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
Within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.

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1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings, and install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is pr ovided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over (Figure 1) .

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused .

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings.
Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also,
do not mix battery types, because this can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
Remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used in a long time.

over a long period of time

(Fi g ure 1)

We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing this
Artesia Contempory Digital Piano. This piano has been designed to, with proper care,
provide you with years of musical enjoyment.
Artesia's advanced state of the art electronics are combined with an elegant cabinet
that adds beauty and sophistication to any home environment.
This piano is feature packed and can also be used to integrate with your laptop,
Tablet (iPad) or Smartphones for a whole host of musical and entertainment options.
Listed below are just a few of the features that your new piano is equipped with:

● Artesia's acclaimed stereo 3D sound imaging

● Full Array of Instrument Voices Including a Stereo Grand Piano

● Acoustic instrument voices offering unmatched realism

● Digital effects to further enhance the instrument voices

● Elegant home furniture cabinet that fits any home decor

● Natural Balance Hammer Action Keyboard for Authentic Acoustic Piano Touch and Feel.

Teacher Recommended!

● Sustain, Soft and Sostenuto pedals

● Built-in Track Recorder to save you practice and performances

● Grading and 55 built in play-along songs

● Interface to Your Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone with On-Board MIDI and USB ports

● Never Needs Tuning

● Headphones to Practice in Private

● Metronome feature with variable tempo to facilitate practice

● Reverb and Chorus Effects

● Classical Half Sustain

● Programmable Auto Power Off

Thank you for choosing the Artesia A-20

PANEL CONTROL … … … … … … … … … 2
CONNECTOR PANEL … … … … … … … … 3

1. Speaker Connection ……………………3

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Phones 1/Phones 2 ………… …………4

7. Pedal … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4

8. Bluetooth… … … … … …… …… …… … 4

PANEL CONTROLS … … … … … … … … 5

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+ / YES] & [- / NO] …… ………… …6

VOICE & FUNCTION … … … … … … … 7

1. Voice … … … ………… … … ……… … … 7

2. Layer Mode ……… … … ……… … … …8

3. Split Mode …………… ………… ………9

4. Duet … … ……………………… … … … 10

5. Reverb … … … … … … … … … … … … 11

6. Effects … … … … … … … … … … … … 11

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USB Midi/USB Audio 3

3. Midi In/Midi Out 3

4. Line In/Line Out 3

5.

1. Power/Standby 5

Adjust The Volume 5

3.

4. Demo Play 5

5. 6
[SETUP] Button

Metronome 12

8. Tempo 12

SETUP 13

Type 13

Metro Type 15

6. Metro Volume 15
Main Volume 16
Volume 16
Layer Volume

10. USB Play Volume 17

DC 12V Input 4

6.

2.
Adjust The Sound 5

LCD Display

6. 6

7. [

1. Reverb Type 13

2. Effects

3. Reverb Level 14

4. Effects Level 14

5.

7.

8. Split

9. 16

14. Touch… … … … … … … … … … … 18

15. Transpose…… … … … … … … … … 18

16. Master Tune… … …… … … … … … 18

17. Loadmem… … … …… … … … … … 19

18. Savemem…… … … …… …… … … 19

19. Grading… … … … … … … …… …… 20

20. Local … …… … …… … …… … …… 21

21. Bluetooth ……………………………21

22. Reset … …… ……… … … ……… … 21

REGISTRATION MEMORY… … … … 22

1. Save… … …… …… … … … …… … … 22

2. Load… …… … … … … … … … …… …22

3. Saving The Registration Data To
USB Disk …… … … ……………… … 22

4. Use Registration Data from USB…22

5. Delete REG File from USB …………23

SONG RECORDING… … … … … … … 24

1. Quick Recording…… ……… … … …24

2. Multi Track Recording………………25

3. Melody Track Recording… … … … 27

4. Delete Song… … … … … … …… … …28

5. Save Trk to USB……………………28

6. File Button… … … … … … … … … … 28

7. USB Mute track………………………28

8. USB Play Volume……… ……… ……28

PLAY ALONG SONGS … … … … … … 29

1. Selecting A Song ……………………29

2. Listening To The Entire Song… … 29

3. Practicing The Right Hand Of The
Selected Song ………………………29

4. Practicing The Left Hand Of The
Selected Song ………………………30

5. Practicing Both Hands Of The
Selected Song ………………………30

MIDI FUNCTION … … … … … … … … 31

1. Local On/Off …………………………31

2. Load MIDI File… … … ………………32

APPENDIX … … … … … … … … … …… 33

1. Voice List ………………………… … 33

2. MIDI Implementation Chart … … 34

3. Factory Reset…………………………35

4. Specifications…………………………36

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11. USB Thumb Drive Playback Tempo

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12. USB Mute Track 17

13. Split Point ………………………………17

Adjustment ……………………………

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Warranty Information ………………37

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Contents

2

Panel Control

MIN MAX

VOLUME TONE

BASS TREBLE

POWER/

STANDBY

DEMO METRONOME

REVERB

LAYER

TEMPO EFFECTS SPLIT

SETUP

GRAND PIANO

BRIGHT PIANO

E.PIANO 1
E.PIANO 2

VIBES
FM EP

ROCK ORGAN
CHURCH ORGAN

HARPSICHORD

N.GUITAR

STRINGS

CHOIR

UPRIGHT BASS

ELECTRIC BASS

VARIATION

DUET MEMORY

TRACK

RECORD

PLAY/

STOP

TRACK 1 TRACK 2

SONG

+ / YES - / NO

USER

DELETE

SAVE TO

MULTI

LEFT RIGHT

USB TO DEVICE

MID I IN

MID I OUT

USB TO HOST

SPE AKER

CON NECTI ON

LIN E OUT

LIN E IN

DC 12V

PED AL

Bottom Panel

Top Panel

PHONES 2

PHONES 1

SETUP

GRAND PIANO

BRIGHT PIANO

E.PIANO 1

E.PIANO 2

VIBES

FM EP

ROCK ORGAN

CHURCH ORGAN

HARPSICHORD

N.GUITAR

STRINGS

CHOIR

UPRIGHT BASS

ELECTRIC BASS

VARIATION

DUET MEMORY

TRACK

RECORD

PLAY/

STOP

TRACK 1 TRACK 2

SONG

+ / YES - / NO

USER

DELETE

SAVE TO

MULTI

LEFT RIGHT

MIN MAX

VOLUME TONE

BASS TREBLE

DEMO METRONOME

REVERB

LAYER

TEMPO EFFECTS SPLIT

POWER/

STANDBY

MID I IN

MID I OUT

SPE AKER

CON NECTI ON

LIN E OUT

LIN E IN

DC 12V

The connector jacks are located on the bottom panel of the piano.

Connection for the cable on the bottom
panel of the piano.

Speaker with square interface

USB MIDI：This product allows the transfer of MIDI information over
USB to a computer. As complicated this might sound, it's actually
pretty straight forward. Because your A-20 is USB Class Compliant,
there is no need to install a driver to enable it to work with computer
running OSX, Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7. Simply just plug it in
and the OS will do the rest. The A-20 will work with all standard MIDI
based computer software.

this instrument, and

enjoy it on this instrument or use it for accompany

USB Audio interface is a digital audio interface. By USB cable, you can
digitally transfer intact audio signals of PC to

when you play this
instrument; likewise, you can transfer intact audio signals of the
instrument to PC to record and edit music.

The Piano provides MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports. MIDI jacks allow
communication with other products equipped with MIDI interfaces.

The audio output from other sound system connected to the LINE IN
jack on the bottom panel can be mixed with the sound of the unit. This
function is convenient when you want to play along with a favourite
song. The Line out jack can be used to deliver the output of the piano
to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console or tape
recorder.

USB TO H OST

CONNECTOR PANEL

1. Speaker Connection

2. USB Midi/USB Audio

3. Midi In/Midi Out

4. Line In/Line Out

CONNECTOR PANEL

3

Connection for the included DC power adapter. Please use the provided
adapter only.

Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for
private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is
automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into
PHONES jacks.

PHONES 2

PHONES 1

Connect the plug of the foot pedal unit to the pedal jack on the
panel.

Damper Pedal (Right): It performs the same function as the damper
pedal on an actual acoustic piano, letting you sustain the sound of the
voices even after releasing your fingers from the keys.

Sostenuto Pedal (Center): If you play a note or chord on the keyboard
and press the sostenuto pedal while the notes are held, those notes
will be sustained as long as the pedal is held, but all subsequently
played notes will not be sustained.

Soft Pedal (Left): The Soft Pedal controls the sound volume. Press
the pedal to decrease the output sound volume.

bottom

This piano can support Bluetooth with the Connection of the
Bluetooth jack. Reference: Bluetooth.

Bluetooth

6.Phones 1/Phones 2

7. Pedal

8. Bluetooth

NOTE

Please insert Bluetooth adapter before power is off in unit.

4

5. DC 12V Input

5

PANEL CONTROLS

MIN MAX

VOLUME TONE

BASS TREBLE

POWER/
STANDBY

DEMO METRONOME

REVERB

LAYER

TEMPO EFFECTS SPLIT

SETUP

+ / YES - / NO

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Turn the power on by pressing the [POWER/STANDBY] switch, the
panel LCD display will light.

[POWER/STANDBY]

Auto Standby

This product will switch off automatically in 30 minutes after no any
operation on it. In this case, press the button to
turn the power switch on.

Deactivate the Auto Standby function
Hold the first white key and first black key on the left side of the
keyboard at the same time and then turn on the unit to deactivate the
Auto Standby function.

Use [VOLUME] control to adjust the volume to your desired level.

Use [TONE] control to adjust the volume to your desired level.

There are 14 demo songs pre-recorded in the piano.
A demo song may be selected for playing by either of two methods:

POW ER/

STAND BY

1. Power/Standby

3. Adjust The Sound

4. Demo Play

2. Adjust The Volume

6

a.Use [+/YES] / [-/NO]Buttons: DEMO Use
[+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons to select the song you want to play.

DEMO

b. DEMO

DEMO

Press [ ] button,

The

[ ] and voice buttons will flash .

Voice Select Button: Press the [ ] button,then press the
desired Voice Select button. The [ ] and voice buttons will
flash.

The [ button transfers the piano to Edit mode, enabling the
modification of the parameters of many features such as touch
sensitivity, splits, layers and MIDI control, among others.

SETUP]

NOTE

The Main voice will change when demo changes.synchronous

Press [DEMO] button again to stop playing.

The LCD will display the appropriate status, function,value, voice
or the current mode of operation.

Parameter adjusting button.

DEMO

DEMO

+ / YES

+ / YES

- / NO

- / NO

6. [SETUP] Button

7. [+ / YES] & [- / NO]

5. LCD Display

1

7

1. Voice

VOICE & FUNCTION

Selecting A Voice

Your instrument has 14 built-in voices, which include several pianos
as well as other instruments. These digitally-sampled musical
instrument sounds may be selected one at a time.

To select a voice, press the appropriate Voice Select button on the
right side of the front panel.

NOTE

When [VARIATION/USER] button is unlighted, you can press the
appropriate button to select the voice in the first line.
When [VARIATION/USER] button is lighted, you can press the
appropriate button to select the voice in the second line.

Setting A Voice

Your instrument has 128(01-128) GM standard voices. Press
[VARIATION/USER] button 2 , the user indicator is .

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VARIATION/USER

buttons

flashing

n USER voice Mode, Hold down the appropriate voice select button
for 2 seconds, then the [ ] and voice button is
flashing, use + / YES] / [- / NO] to set the voice you want
to set into the direct user voice.

seconds

[

GRAND PIANO

GRAND PIANO

BRIGHT PIANO

BRIGHT PIANO

E.PIANO 1

E.PIANO 1

E.PIANO 2

E.PIANO 2

VIBES

VIBES

FM EP

FM EP

ROCK ORGAN

ROCK ORGAN

CHURCH ORGAN

CHURCH ORGAN

HARPSICHORD

HARPSICHORD

N.GUITAR

N.GUITAR

STRINGS

STRINGS

CHOIR

CHOIR

UPRIGHT BASS

UPRIGHT BASS

ELECTRIC BASS

ELECTRIC BASS

VARIATION

VARIATION

USER

USER

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In user mode, press

Press [VARIATION/USER] button

ave User Voice

again to exit.

the appropriate voice select button again to save

user voice.

In Layer mode two voices may be played simultaneously, each at
selected volumes. To enter Layer mode by either of one methods:
press [LAYER] button and the indicator is flashing, then press the
voice button to select the second voice.

When [LAYER] button is lit, to select the MAIN
sound.

press the voice button

GRAND PIANO

GRAND PIANO

BRIGHT PIANO

BRIGHT PIANO

E.PIANO 1

E.PIANO 1

E.PIANO 2

E.PIANO 2

VIBES

VIBES

FM EP

FM EP

ROCK ORGAN

ROCK ORGAN

CHURCH ORGAN

CHURCH ORGAN

HARPSICHORD

HARPSICHORD

N.GUITAR

N.GUITAR

STRINGS

STRINGS

CHOIR

CHOIR

UPRIGHT BASS

UPRIGHT BASS

ELECTRIC BASS

ELECTRIC BASS

VARIATION

VARIATION

USER

USER

To adjust the volume of the Main voice and layer voice,please refer to
[SETUP] function, see page 16.

to exit.Press [LAYER] button again

2. Layer Mode

1

9

Split Mode allows the keyboard to be divided into two sections so that
different voices may be played with the left and right hands.

The volume may be independently adjusted for each voice, the Split
Point (the highest note played with the left hand) may be adjusted
and the Split Voice may be changed as desired.

Enter Split Mode

Press the [SPLIT] button. The Split (left
hand) voice will be Bass and the Split Point will be G2.

Change the Split (left hand) voice

Change the Split (left hand) voice by either of one methods:

left hand

The indicator is

Press [SPLIT] button, the Split indicator is flashing, then press the
voice select button to select the voice.

flashing.

SPLIT

GRAND PIANO
BRIGHT PIANO

E.PIANO 1
E.PIANO 2

VIBES
FM EP

ROCK ORGAN

CHURCH ORGAN

HARPSICHORD

N.GUITAR

STRINGS

CHOIR

UPRIGHT BASS

ELECTRIC BASS

VARIATION

USER

3. Split Mode

10

Change the Main (right hand) voice

Main

When the Split indicator is lighted, then press the voice select button
to select the voice.

Change the Split Point

Press the [SPLIT] button, the will momentarily display off,
then hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the appropriate piano
key or use [ hange the Split Point.

Or press [SETUP] button to change it, see page 17.

Please refer to [SETUP] function, see page 16.

indicator

Setting the Split Voice Volume

Exit the Split Mode

Press [SPLIT] again, the Split indicator turns off and the Split mode
is no longer active.

+ / YES] / [- / NO] buttons to c

Press the [ ] button to select mode. In this mode, the
keyboard will be separated into two playing areas.

Right: from C#3 to C7
Left: from A-1 to C3

DUET DUET

GRAND PIANO
BRIGHT PIANO

E.PIANO 1

E.PIANO 2

VIBES
FM EP

ROCK ORGAN

CHURCH ORGAN

HARPSICHORD

N.GUITAR

STRINGS

CHOIR

UPRIGHT BASS
ELECTRIC BASS

VARIATION

USER

+ / YES - / NO

DUET

4. Duet