Williams pianos SYMPHONY GRAND Owner's Manual
SYMPHONY GRAND
digital piano
owner's manual
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 ampliers) 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 qualied 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 modications 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 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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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
What's Included
Not pictured:
Power Supply Cord, Headphone Hook and Screws,
and Owner's Manual.
Piano Assembly
1. Begin assembly by placing the main piano unit on
its side, on a padded or carpeted surface. Be sure
to place the hinged side of the lid up, as shown.
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PLEASE NOTE: Two or more people
are needed to complete the assembly.
DO NOT CONTINUE WITHOUT HELP.
2. Leaving piano on its side, attach the top leg
and the rear leg as shown.
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PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT ATTACH
BOTTOM LEG AT THIS POINT.
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3. Attach both the pedal board and the legs using
the eight leg/pedalboard bolts.
4. Attach pedal board supports to the pedal board
and piano body as shown. Use two pedal board
support screws at each point shown.
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5. Position a pillow or thick blanket so that the
pedal board assembly will rest upon it when
the piano is turned upright.
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6. With the pedal board, top leg, and rear leg rmly
secured, lift and rotate the piano in a tipping
motion to the upright position.
Take care not to drag the rear leg or pedal board
against the ground.
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PLEASE NOTE: Two or more people
are needed to complete the assembly.
DO NOT CONTINUE WITHOUT HELP.
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7. With 1-2 people holding the piano upright, attach
the nal leg as shown.
With someone lifting the front of the piano,
remove the blanket or towel you used in step 4.
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PLEASE NOTE: Two or more people
are needed to complete the assembly.
DO NOT CONTINUE WITHOUT HELP.
8. Attach the headphone holder to the bottom left of
the piano with four machine screws.
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9. With the blanket or pillow removed, connect the
power cable to the bottom of the piano, plug the
other end into a power source.
Also locate the pedal cable attached to the pedal
board. Connect it to the bottom of the piano as well.
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10. With your piano in its nal position, locate
the two pedal feet on the bottom of the pedal
support. Turn them counter clockwise until
they both make rm contact with the oor
surface.
If you relocate the piano in the future, be sure to
raise the feet back up rst.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 2
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 6
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO ..................... 7
FRONT PANEL ................................................................ 8
I/O PANEL AND JACKS ............................................... 10
OPERATIONS ................................................................ 11
DEMO SONGS ............................................................. 11
VOICE MODE ............................................................... 11
SPLITS ......................................................................... 13
LAYERS ........................................................................ 13
STYLE MODE ............................................................... 13
SONG MODE ............................................................... 14
REGISTRATIONS .......................................................... 16
SONG TUTOR .............................................................. 17
FUNCTIONS ................................................................. 18
RESETTING TO FACTORY DEFAULT ........................... 20
MIDI FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 20
BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONALITY .................................. 21
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 22
DRUM KIT SOUND LIST ............................................. 22
DEMO SONG LIST ...................................................... 26
SONG TUTOR .............................................................. 27
STYLE LISTS ................................................................ 28
DRUM SOUND LISTS .................................................. 29
PLAYING CHORDS IN STYLE MODE ......................... 36
FINGERED MODE CHART ............................................ 38
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION ............................................... 39
WARRANTY .................................................................. 40
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:
• Full Color Graphic LCD display
• 128 polyphony
• Realistic Grand Piano with unique piano effects- sustain layer, sustain pedal and key release sounds
• 174 Voices from the Williams Sound library, including a General MIDI soundset
• 120 Customized accompaniment styles from various music genres such as Rock, Funk, Jazz,
Traditional, Country and more
• 11 Demo Songs
• Bluetooth functionality for audio and MIDI
• 4 Track Song Recorder
• USB/MIDI connections and stereo/mono line out jacks, stereo line input jacks
• USB host device jack for saving songs and loading/playing MIDI les
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Your piano was carefully packed at the factory, and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling.
• If the unit is damaged, call Williams Product Support: (888) 241-1582.
• Use the original packing carton when storing or transporting.
• Make sure children are supervised when near the piano or its packaging.
INITIAL OPERATION / QUICK START
• Plug the power cord into a 120V supply.
• Press the power button. The LED will light.
• Press the Voice Select button for the desired voice.
• Adjust the volume control.
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO
This Williams Symphony Grand digital piano will provide years of musical enjoyment if you follow the suggestions
listed below.
PRODUCT SERVICING
This product should be serviced by qualied 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 Williams support at 888-241-1582 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 supercial 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
affected equipment.
• Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument, vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface.
POWER
• Turn the power 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 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 has been exposed to 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 during an electrical storm.
• Avoid plugging the AC power into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption, such as electric
heaters or ovens.
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LEFT SIDE
FRONT PANEL
Power On/Off
This product has a power standby mode. If the
piano turns off while you are not playing it, this
is likely due to the Power mode being set to
Auto Power off. To correct, press the Function
Button. Select Main 3, then press the page
down button to select “Auto Power”. Turn the
Value Dial to "OFF".
Volume Controls
The overall output volume of the piano.
Accompaniment Volume
Controls the accompaniment output volume.
Metronome
Turns on and off 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.
Song Tutor Buttons
Song Teaching Mode for the 50 built-in songs
with right and left hand part mutes. Press both
buttons to turn on the Song Tudor Mode.
• Left
• Right
Style Function buttons
These buttons control the functionality of
the accompaniment styles. See page 13 for
descriptions.
• Start/Stop
• Sync
• Intro/End
• Fill1
• Fill2/Variation
• Harmony
• OTS
• Chord
• Fade
Display Function Buttons
These buttons work with the on-screen
functions of the LCD display.
• F1-F5
Demo
Song Recorder Buttons
• Record
• Play
• Delete
• USB
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LCD Display
The display shows the current functionality of
the mode you are in along with the parameters
that can be adjusted in the mode.
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Voice Select Buttons
(Pianos, Organs, Keys, Guitar/Bass, Winds and
Drums) Pressing these buttons will switch on
the sound group that is associated with the
names printed above them.
Value Dial
Changes values on screen.
Category Buttons
Used to change between the Voice and
Style categories.
Page Buttons
Used to move the cursor on the screen between
parameters.
Voice Button
Activates the Voice mode.
Style Button
Activates the Style Mode.
Mod FX Button
Turns on and off the Modulation effect assigned
to the voice.
Layer Button
Used to allow you to layer two voices together
on the keyboard.
Split Button
Splits the keyboard voices between right and
left side.
Duet Button
Sets the keyboard to allow two players to play
notes in the same octaves.
Registration Buttons
1-4 and Bank to recall keyboard settings.
USB Host Slot
To plug in USB thumb drives and play MIDI les
on the drive.
Song Button
Activates the Song Mode.
Chorus Button
Turns on and off the Chorus effect assigned to
the voice.
Reverb Button
Turns on and off the Reverb effect assigned to
the voice.
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I/O PANEL AND JACKS
UNDERNEATH THE KEYBOARD
USB to Computer Connector
The USB connection is to connect the
Symphony Grand to a computer, or tablet
device that is MIDI Class Compliant. The USB
connection is Class Compliant so no special
USB drivers are needed on your computer.
Headphone
The speakers will continue to play when
Headphone jack 2 is connected. Headphone
jack 1 will disconnect the speakers when
headphones are connected.
Aux In Inputs - 2 RCA Jacks
This allows for audio input from an external
audio source such as a computer or mobile
device. The audio input will be mixed with the
audio output of the piano.
Line Outputs - 2 RCA Jacks
This takes the audio output of the piano directly
out of the piano to a line level source such as
an amplier.
MIDI Output Jack
For connection to external MIDI device such as
sound module.
BOTTOM OF PIANO
Sostenuto, Sustain and Soft Pedal Input
Connects the built-in pedals located at the
bottom of the piano.
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AC Power Socket
Connection for the AC power.
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OPERATIONS
Powering on the Symphony Grand
Press the POWER button on the left of the front
panel.
DEMO SONGS
To Play a Demo Song
Press the Demo button and use the value dial to
select the demo song. To exit the demo mode
press the Demo button again.
Main Playing Modes
The Symphony Grand has three main modes for
playing operations, Voice, Styles and Song. See
below explanations for the modes.
VOICE MODE
the Symphony Grand, press the Voice button.
The screen will show a list of sounds and you
can scroll with the value dial as you play the
keyboard to audition them.
If you are looking for a specic group of
sounds there are Function buttons below the
display (F1-4) that you can press to take you
to that group. For instance if you are looking
for Organs you can press the F3 button. The
display will change and only show the organs.
The Voice mode is for selecting the sound
you want to play on the keyboard. When the
Symphony Grand rst starts up the rst Voice is
the Grand Piano.
Editing Voices
Each Voice can be edited to your taste when
you are in the Voice mode. Parameters such
as reverb type and amount can be adjusted.
When you make changes these will be kept in
the memory of the Symphony Grand until you
change them or if you reset the Piano back to
factory settings.
Selecting Voices
To change voices you can simply turn the Value
dial to play any of the sounds when using the
main screen. To look at the sounds available in
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To enter the Edit Mode:
1. Press the VOICE button.
2. Select the Voice you want to edit
3. Select the Edit tab with the F5 button
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Vibrato
• Vibrato depth
• Vibrato speed
Electronic Organs
Rotary Speed- Pedal*, Slow or Fast.
*When set to pedal the sustain pedal will control the speed
when Mod FX is on. When the pedal is not depressed the
rotary speed will be slow. When the pedal is depressed the
speed will be fast. When this mode is selected the sustain
pedal will not sustain a sound. Only when the mode is set
to “slow” or “fast” will the sustain pedal actually sustain the
sound of the voice.
Piano Effects
(this is only available with the acoustic piano
sounds).
4. Depending on the type of voice you will see
up to 3 tabs at the bottom of the screen,
which are accessed by the Function buttons
below the screen. See the list below to review
the edit parameters.
5. To Exit the Edit mode, press the F5 Exit
button.
Editing parameters:
F1- Tab 1- Reverb page
• Reverb type
• Reverb depth
F2- Tab 2- Chorus Page
• Chorus type
• Chorus depth
F3 - Tab - 3 Piano FX
Available on only certain Voices (parameters
vary according to the type of instrument
such as organ or electric piano)
These effects are only available on the Acoustic
Piano sounds. In order to create a realistic
piano playing experience we created these
effects. You can adjust the depth of the effects
to your taste if you nd them too realistic.
Noise Fx
• Sustain Pedal Noise
• Sustain Layer FX
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• Key Release noise
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