Williams pianos ALLEGRO 2 Owner's Manual

ALLEGRO 2

digital piano

owner's manual

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not use near water.

• Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.

• Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatus(including
ampliers) that produces heat.

• Do not remove the polarized or grounding-type plug.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.

• Only use the included attachments/accessories.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualied 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.

FCC STATEMENTS

1. Caution: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no gu­arantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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ALLEGRO 2 DIGITAL PIANO

INTRODUCTION

• Congratulations! You have just purchased a state of the art digital piano that provides remarkable
acoustic sound and feel. We recommend that you read through this owner's manual carefully, so you
can get the most enjoyment from your new piano.

• Features include:

• 88 weighted, velocity-sensitive keys

• 10 piano & keyboard sounds

• Metronome feature with variable tempo to facilitate practice or recording

• Demo songs corresponding to each voice

• USB MIDI connections

• Stereo/mono line out jacks

• Music rest

• Battery Operation (batteries are not included).

Optional- Williams ESS1 Accessory Pack
AC adapter, sustain pedal and headphones. These can be purchased separately from

your Authorized Resellers.

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

Shipment

Your piano was carefully packed at the factory, and the packaging was designed to protect the unit
from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its
contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit.

• If the unit is damaged, notify us immediately at Williams Product Support: [phone]

• Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during storage or transport.

• Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with the piano or its packaging.

• Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.

INITIAL OPERATION / QUICK START

• Insert batteries in the compartment on the bottom of the keyboard. If you have the Optional Williams
ESS1 Essentials Pack take out the AC Adapter and insert the barrel jack into the back panel. Then plug
in the power cord into an 110V supply.

• Insert the supplied music rest into the two holes on the top panel.

• If you have a Sustain pedal plug into the Sustain Jack on the back panel of the piano.

• Set the piano on a secure, at surface at a comfortable height for playing.

• Press the power button on the left side of the front panel. The LED on the button will light.

• Press the Voice Select button for the desired voice.

• Adjust the volume control

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............2

INTRODUCTION ...................................................3

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED ..............................3

INITIAL OPERATION / QUICK START .................3

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO ..........5

TOP PANEL ..........................................................6

BACK PANEL ........................................................7

BOTTOM PANEL ...................................................7

OPERATIONS ....................................................... 8

DEMO SONGS .....................................................10

RECORDING .......................................................11

TUNING ................................................................12

EFFECTS .............................................................12

MOD FX ...............................................................14

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ...................................16

MIDI .....................................................................17

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................18

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART .......................19

WARRANTY .........................................................20

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ALLEGRO 2 DIGITAL PIANO

TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO

This Williams Allegro 2 digital piano will provide years of musical enjoyment if you follow the
suggestions listed below.

Product Servicing

This product should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:

• The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the unit or it has been exposed to rain.

• The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

• The instrument has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

• Please contact [e-mail] for parts and service information.

Handling and Transport

• Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the instrument.

• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug rmly, not by pulling on the cable.

• Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

• Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can
result in supercial or operational damage.

• Carefully check the volume control before playing. Excessive volume can cause permanent hearing loss.

Cleaning

• Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinner or petrochemical
based polishes.

• To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons, wipe with a clean, lightly dampened cloth, and then
polish with a soft, dry cloth.

Location

• To avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage, do not expose the instrument to the following
conditions: Direct sunlight, high temperatures, excessive humidity, excessive dust, strong vibration.

• Leave enough space around the piano for proper ventilation.

• This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause or be susceptible to interference if placed
too close to radio, television receivers, or mobile phones. If interference occurs, move the instrument
further away from the aected equipment.

• Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument, vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface.

Power

• Turn the power o when the instrument is not in use.

• To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected, turn the power of all
related devices o prior to connection or disconnection of MIDI cables.

• Turn the power o if the main cable is damaged, or the instrument has been exposed to liquid.

• Do not switch the unit on and o in quick succession, as this places an undue load on the
electronic components.

• Unplug the AC power adapter during an electrical storm.

• Avoid plugging the AC power adapter into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power
consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens

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POWER

MIN MAX

MASTER VOLUME

TOP PANEL

VOICE SELECT

ELECTRIC

PIANO

PIANO

PIANO RESET

TRANSPOSE FUNCTIONOCTAVE

METRONOME

RECORD

VALUE

SONG PLAY

MOD-FX

ORGAN

CHORUS

REVERB

BASS

PAD

VARIATION

SPLIT

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Power On/O

Volume Knob

Controls the overall output volume of the piano.

Metronome

Turns o and on the Metronome.

Transpose

Transposes the key of the piano.

Octave

Transposes the range of the piano keys 1 octave
higher or lower.

Piano Reset

Pressing the Transpose and Octave buttons
simultaneously will reset the transpose and octave
functions to factory settings.

Function Button
Selects various functions in the Piano.

LCD Display
Shows the current name of the song or voice as well
as the parameter assignments.

Song
Pressing the Song button and the Voice buttons
selects which song will play.

Record
Pressing the Song and Play buttons simultaneously
will start the recording function.

Play
Pressing Play will playback the song you recorded.

Voice Select Buttons
(PIANO, ELECTRIC PIANO, ORGAN, PAD, BASS)
Pressing these buttons will switch on the sound that
is associated with the names printed above them.

Variation Button
This will allow you to switch between the original
and variation sounds. When the blue LED is lighted
the sound will be the variation sound.

SPLIT Button
Splits the keyboard between right and left side.

Reverb Button
Turns on and o the Reverb eect assigned to
the voice.

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Chorus Button

Turns on and o the Chorus eect assigned to
the voice.

Mod FX Button
Turns on and o the Modulation eect assigned
to the voice.

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