Williams pianos Encore User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

1) Do not use near water.

2) Clean only with dry cloth.

3) Do not block any ventilation openings.

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

5) Do not remove the polarized or grounding-type plug.

6) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.

7) Only use the included attachments/accessories.

8) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long periods of time.

9) 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.

FCC Statements

FCC Statements

1. Caution: Changes or modifications 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 limits 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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing
the Williams Encore digital piano. With proper care it will provide you with years of musical
enjoyment. Williams’ advanced state of the art electronics are combined with an elegant
cabinet that adds beauty and sophistication to any home or studio environment.
Some features include:

• Authentic acoustic piano feel

• Williams’ acclaimed stereo imaging

• Acoustic instrument voices offering unmatched realism

• Metronome feature with variable tempo to facilitate practice

• Compact and dynamic sound delivery system

• Three track recorder that allows you to record and playback your performances

• Digital effects to further enhance the instrument voices

• Over 50 pre-recorded play-along songs with separate left hand/right hand

• MIDI controls and compatibility

• Stereo line output and two headphone outputs

• Sustain, soft, and volume pedal jacks

You will find many more features and functions listed within this owner’s manual.
In order to make the most of your piano, we suggest that you take a few minutes to
read this owner’s manual, then save it for later reference.

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Contents

Taking Care of your Digital Piano 4
Connector Panel 5
Pedals 5
Playing the Piano 6
Adapter 6
Turning on the Power 6
Setting the Volume 6
Panel Controls 7
Control Wheels 11
Keyboard Voices 12
Instrument Voices 12
Layer Voice (dual) 13
Lower Voice (split) 14
Functions 15
Function Mode 15
Touch Mode 16
Metronome Volume 17
Split Point 17
Reverb Level 18
Chorus Level 18
Song Volume 19
Octave 19
Pedal Assign 20
Master Tune 20
Grade 21
Registration 22
Save Registration 22
Recall Registration 22
Recorder 23
Recording 23
Playback 24
Erasing Tracks 25
Play Along Songs 26
Grading 27
MIDI 28
MIDI Implementation Chart 29
Voice List 30
Specifications 31
Warranty 32

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Taking Care of Your Digital Piano

This Williams Encore digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the suggestions
listed below.

Service and Modification

This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

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

• Liquid has been spattered 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.

Handling and Transport

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

• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, 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
scratches and/or more serious damage.

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

Cleaning

• Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft, dry cloth. A wax based polish may be used on the cabinet, although
rubbing with a soft cloth will usually suffice. 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 interference if placed too close to radio or television
receivers. If interference occurs, move the instrument further away from the affected equipment.

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

Power

• Turn the power switch off when the instrument is not in use.

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

• Turn the power off if the main cable is damaged, or the instrument is spattered with liquid.

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

• Unplug the AC power cord during an electrical storm.

• Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption,

such as electric heaters or ovens.

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Connector Panel

These connector jacks are located on the left side of the piano.

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MIDI OUT / MIDI IN: The Encore provides MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports. MIDI jacks allow
communication with other products equipped with MIDI interfaces. Please see the MIDI section
of this manual for further details.

2. STEREO LINE OUT: This stereo audio output jack supplies an output signal to external amplification.

3. PHONE 1 / PHONE 2: You can play in total silence without disturbing others in the room by plugging
a set of headphones into one of the appropriate jacks located on the left side of the keyboard. When
headphones are plugged into Phone 1, the speaker sound delivery system is still heard. When headphones
are plugged into Phone 2, the speaker sound delivery system is turned off.

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4. DC 12V INPUT: Connection for the included power adapter. Please use only the provided adapter.

Pedals

5. VOLUME PEDAL: If desired, plug a volume control pedal into this connector. The volume pedal acts as the
master volume control on the control panel. When the volume pedal heel is down (tip up) the volume is at
minimum. When the volume pedal heel is up (tip down) the overall volume of the piano is maximum.

6. SUSTAIN PEDAL: Plug the included sustain pedal into this connector. You can also use an optional
piano-style sustain pedal. When the sustain pedal is engaged, all piano keys played will decay gradually
as if you were holding them down.

7. SOFT PEDAL: If desired, plug a momentary footswitch pedal into this connector. The function of this
connector can be selected either as soft pedal (default) or start/stop. Please see the pedal assign function
section of this manual for further details. When the Soft pedal is engaged the keyboard volume of all piano
keys played is reduced and thereby the timbre is slightly altered.

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Playing the Piano

Adapter

Plug the AC power adapter into the “DC 12V” jack,
located on the left side of the keyboard.

Turning on the Power

Turn on the power switch located on the left side of the keyboard
(O is off, and – is on). The display will welcome you, then show
“01: Grand Piano”.

NOTE: when you turn the power off, do not turn the power back

on immediately. Wait at least five seconds to turn the power back
on so that the circuit can properly reset.

Setting the Volume

Adjust the volume control to a comfortable level
by sliding the Master Volume control left for softer
sound or right for louder sound.

Begin to play!

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Panel Controls

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The control panel is divided into several distinct sections. The following is a brief description of all the features
located on the control panel.

1. MASTER VOLUME: Use this sliding control button to adjust the overall volume of the keyboard.

2. SONG VOLUME: Slide this controller to adjust the volume of the built-in play-along songs; the keyboard

instrument voice will not be affected.

3. DEMO: Press the DEMO button. The first demo song will play back instantly. The Encore
has ten different demonstration songs. To access an individual demo song, press the
+/YES or –/NO buttons when the demo feature is engaged. The demo songs will continue to play
consecutively until the DEMO button or the PLAY/STOP button is pressed.

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4. METRONOME: Press the METRONOME button to engage the built-in metronome. Use the +/YES
and –/NO buttons within three seconds after the metronome has been engaged to choose the beat of your
choice: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8 or 12/8. After three seconds, the display will revert to the selected voice.

5. TEMPO: Press one of the TEMPO buttons, the current tempo value will appear on the display. You can use the
TEMPO +, TEMPO – buttons to change the tempo value range from 40 to 240 bpm (beats per minute). Press

the TEMPO + or TEMPO – buttons simultaneously to recall the default tempo setting. After three seconds the
display will revert to the selected voice.

There is a four-dot beat indicator above the tempo buttons. It indicates the tempo and beat for
the metronome or song that is playing.

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6. INSTRUMENT VOICE SELECT BUTTONS: There are 10 instrument voices buttons and 30 instrument

voices. You can instantly select an instrument voice by pressing one of the instrument voice select buttons.
You can select the variation of the engaged voice by pressing the variation button. There are a total of 3
instrument voices per instrument voice button. There is a complete list of all 30 voices listed in the back
of the manual. Please see the Voice section of this manual for more information.

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7. VARIATION: This button selects the variations of the initial instrument voice button sound.

8. FUNCTION: The FUNCTION button is used to access the function menu. The function menu can be

used to adjust or change the parameters of a number of settings. The reverb level, chorus level, touch,
split point, tuning etc. are all set from the function menu. Please see the Function section of this
manual for more information.

9. PAGE: The PAGE buttons (up and down) are used to access the different menus in the Function feature.

When the FUNCTION button has been pressed, use the PAGE DOWN or PAGE UP buttons to access the
Function menu selections.

10 . USER REG: Registration is used to store keyboard settings. Press the USER REG button to engage the

registration memory mode. There are two keyboard memory settings. See the Registration section of this
manual for more information.

11. ENTRY KEYS: Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons directly while using the voice or function settings.

These buttons are also used to access or alter many of the function features or when input is necessary.

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12. REVERB: The reverb effect is engaged automatically when the power is turned on. Reverb simulates the

effect of playing in a big room or hall where the sound reverberates off the walls and ceiling. Press the
REVERB button to turn off the reverb effect. Reverb depth can be changed in the function menu. Please
see the Function section for more information.

13. CHORUS: The Chorus effect adds depth and spaciousness to the selected keyboard voice. Press the

CHORUS button to engage the chorus effect and the indicator will light up. Press the button again to

turn off the chorus effect. Chorus depth can be changed in the function menu. Please see the Function
section for more information.

14. LAYER: Engaging the LAYER button will put the keyboard in “dual” mode. Layer refers to an additional voice

that is “tone mixed” with the selected keyboard voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard together with
the original voice. To select a new layered instrument voice, use the +/YES or –/NO buttons within 3 seconds
after the LAYER button has been engaged.

15. LOWER: With the Lower feature engaged, the keyboard operates in the “split” mode. In the Lower mode the

keyboard is divided into two sections. In the right-hand section the original and/or layered voice will sound,
and in the left-hand section a different voice can be assigned to sound when the keys are played. To select a
new Lower instrument voice use the +/YES or –/NO buttons within three seconds after the LOWER button
has been engaged.

16. TRANSPOSE:

The transpose feature can shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down in semitone intervals
up to a maximum of 24 semitones. Press one of the TRANSPOSE buttons, the current transpose value
will appear on the display. Use the TRANSPOSE + or TRANSPOSE – buttons to set the transpose value
range from –12, one octave lower, to 12, one octave higher. Press the + and – TRANSPOSE value buttons
simultaneously to recall the default value of 0. After three seconds the display will return to the currently
selected instrument voice.

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