Artesia A-10 User manual

A-10
Virgin Musical Instruments
Owner s Manual

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, 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 hase 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 are provided 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.
(Figure 1)
Thank you for purchasing this digital instrument. For perfect operation and security, please read the
manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION
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within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
Tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
risk of electric shock to persons.
the literature accompanying the product.
to the presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in
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Safety Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
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 for a long periods fo time.
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.
Digital Piano
Precaution

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
●14 Instrument Voices Including a Stereo Grand Piano
●Acoustic instrument voices offering unmatched realism
●Digital effects to further enhance the instrument voices
●Elegant hand rubbed lacquer 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 A-10 Digital Piano
If you have any questions or comments please contact us directly at
[email protected] or call us toll free at 800-854-1594.
Virgin Musical Instrument Company Inc
La Mesa, California 91943
www.virginmusicalinstruments.com

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PANEL CONTROL
CONNECTOR PANEL
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Phones 1/Phones 2
6. Pedal
PANEL CONTROLS
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+ / YES] & [- / NO]
Using USB-Midi
2. Midi In/Out
3. Line In/Out
4.
Power/STANDBY
2. Adjust The Volume
3.
Demo Play
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6. [SETUP] Button
VOICE & FUNCTIONS
1. Selecting A Voice
2. Layer Mode
3. Split Mode
4. Duet
5. Reverb
6. Effects
7. Metronome
8.Tempo
SETUP
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Chorus Type
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Chorus
Main Volume
6. olume
DC 12V Input
5.
Adjusting The Sound
4.
LCD Display
7. [
Reverb Type
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Reverb Level
4. Level
5.
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Metro Type
11. Metro Volume
12. Split Point
13. Touch
14. Transpose
15. Master Tune
16. Grading
17. Local
18. Reset
2. Playback
3.
PLAY ALONG SONGS
APPENDIX
1. Voice List
2. MIDI Implementation Chart
3. Factory Reset
4. Specifications
Save Memory
10.
Recording
Recording Over The Tracks
1. Selecting A Song
2. Listening To The Entire Song
3. Practicing The Right Hand Of The
Selected Song
4. Practicing The Left Hand Of The
Selected Song
5. Practicing Both Hands Of The
Selected Song
MIDI FUNCTION
Local On/Off
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7. Layer Volume
8. Load Memory
Contents

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PHONES 2 PHONES 1
MIDI I N
USB TO H OST MIDI O UT PEDA L LINE O UT
LINE I N
DC 12V
MIDI IN
USB TO HOST MIDI OUT PEDAL LINE OUT
LINE IN
DC 12V
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 TRACK 1
TRACK 2
RECORD PLAY/
STOP
LEFT
HAND
RIGHT
HAND
SONG
+ / YES - / NO
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 TRACK 1
TRACK 2
RECORD PLAY/
STOP
LEFT
HAND
RIGHT
HAND
SONG
+ / YES - / NO
PANEL CONTROL

The connector jacks are located on the rear panel of the piano.
MIDI IN
USB TO HOST MIDI OUT PEDAL LINE OUT
LINE IN
DC 12V
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This product allows the transfer of MIDI information over USB to a laptop,
tablet or smartphone.
As complicated as this might sound, it's actually pretty straight forward.
This piano is USB Class Compliant; therefore there is no need to install a
driver to enable it to work with a computer. Simply just plug it in and the
computer's operating system will do the rest. This A-10 contemporary piano
will work with all standard MIDI based computer software.
The Piano provides MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports. MIDI jacks allow
communication with other products equipped with MIDI interfaces.
The audio output from another sound system connected to the LINE IN jack
on the back bottom panel, can be mixed with the sound of the piano. This
function is convenient when you want to play along with a favorite 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 other power
speakers.
Connection for the included DC power adapter. please use only the provided
adapter.
CONNECTOR PANEL
1. Using USB-Midi
2. Midi In/Out
3. Line In/Out
4. DC 12V Input

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 either jack.
PHONES 2
PHONES 1
This digital piano can be used with the Sustain Pedal. It will cause piano key
sounds to decay slowly as if they were being held down. A piano-style pedal
may optionally be used. The jack will auto-detect the polarity of the sustain
pedal.
Sustain Pedal
PEDAL
NOTE
Ensure the piano is turned off before connecting the pedal.
Otherwise, it will affect the piano's sound.
By default, the pedal will sustain the notes being played while
pressed down. To sustain all notes until the pedal is pressed, hold
the pedal down during power up.
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5.Phones 1/Phones 2
6.Pedal

Turn the power on by pressing the [POWER] switch, the panel LCD display
will light up.
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MIN MAX
VOLUME TONE
BASS TREBLE
POWE R/
STAND BY
POWE R/
STAN DBY
DEMO METRONOME REVERB LAYER
TEMPO EFFECTS SPLIT
SETUP
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+ / YES - / NO
PANEL CONTROLS
1. Power/STANDBY
AUTO STANDBY
Deactivate the AUTO STANDBY function
If this product is not in use for 30 minutes it will automatically turn off. In
this case, press the [standby/on] button again to turn the power switch
back on.
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 [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the volume to your desired level.
Use the [TONE] control to .adjust the sound of the piano
2. Adjust The Volume
3. Adjusting The Sound
4. Demo Play
The piano comes pre-programmed with a selection of fourteen demo songs.
Each of the demo songs is designed to demonstrate one of the instrument
voices built into the piano.

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The SETUP button enables the modification of the parameters to many
features such as touch sensitivity, splits, layers and MIDI control, among
others.
When the selected demo song has finished playing, the next demo
song will play automatically (following the order of the Voice Select
buttons from left to right), and the corresponding Voice Select button
will flash.
When the last demo song of Bank A has ended, the first demo song
of Bank B will begin. When the final demo song of Bank B ends, the
first demo song of Bank A will begin again. The Main voice will
simultaneously change when the demo changes.
NOTE
Pressing the [DEMO] button at any point will stop playback and return the
A-10 into Performance Mode, allowing you to play the piano normally.
The LCD will display the appropriate status, function, value, voice or the
current mode of operation.
Parameter adjusting button.
5. LCD Display
6.[SETUP] Button
7. [+ / YES] & [- / NO]
To Start Demo Song Playback
Press the [DEMO] button to enter Demo Mode. The display
will read DEMO, and a Voice Select button will begin flashing.
Press one of the Voice Select buttons to select a demo song. The selected
demo will play, and the corresponding Voice Select button will begin flashing.
If the Variation button is not lit, you will hear the Bank A voices (the top
row of voices including Grand Piano, E. Piano 1, Vibes, etc.).
If you want to hear demo songs featuring the Bank B voices (the bottom
row of voices including Bright Piano, E.Piano 2, FM EP, etc.), press the
Variation button. It's LED light will turn on. While in Demo Mode, as long as
the Variation button is lit, pressing a Voice Select button will cause the demo
song featuring that button's Bank B voice to play.
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To select a voice, press the appropriate Voice Select button on the right
side of the front panel.
NOTE
When the [VARIATION] button is not lit, the Voice Select
button will select the voice in the top line (Bank A).
When [VARIATION] button is lit, the Voice Select button will
select the voice in the bottom line.
Your instrument has 14 built-in instrument voices, including several piano
voices and many other instruments. These digitally-sampled 3D musical
instrument sounds may be selected one at a time.
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
VOICE & FUNCTION
1. Selecting A Voice

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In Layer mode two voices may be played simultaneously, each at selected
volumes.
To enter Layer mode, press [LAYER] button and the LED will start flashing,
then press the appropriate voice button to select the second voice.
press a voice
button
When the [LAYER] button indicator LED is lit but not flashing,
to select the MAIN voice.
To adjust the volume of the Main voice and layer voice, please refer to the
[SETUP] function, see pages 15 and 16.
Press [LAYER] button again to exit layer mode.
Split Mode allows the keyboard to be divided into two sections so that
different voices may be played from each section.
The volume may be independently adjusted for each voice, the Split Point
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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
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
2. Layer Mode
3. Split Mode

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(the lowest note played on the right side) may be adjusted and the Split
Voice may be changed as desired.
Enter Split Mode
Press the [SPLIT] button to activate split mode, the button will start flashing.
The Split (left hand) voice by default is Upright Bass and the Split Point will
be the key G2.
Change the Split (left hand) voice
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Change the Main (right hand) voice
when the [SPLIT] button indicator LED is lit but not flashing, press the
desired voice select button or use the [+ / YES] / [- / NO]buttons to select
the main voice.
Press the [SPLIT] button, the Split indicator is flashing, then press the voice select or the
button to select the split voice.+ / YES] / [- / NO]
G2
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
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

Change the Split Point
Press the [SPLIT] button to activate the split mode, then hold down the
[SPLIT] button and press the appropriate piano key or use [+ / YES] /
[- / NO] button to Change the Split Point.
Or press the [SETUP] button to change the Split Point, see page 18.
Please refer to the [SETUP] function on page 15.
Press [SPLIT] again, the Split indicator will turn off and the Split mode
will no longer be active.
Press the [ ] button to the 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
This will be very helpful when the instrument is played by two people at
the same time and they will be able to play the same piano sound together
in the same octave. It is frequently used for teaching and instruction.
Setting the Split Voice Volume
Exit the Split Mode
the
DUET DUET
A-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7
C
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Left
Right
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- / NO+ / YES
4. Duet

Press the [DUET] button again to exit duet mode.
While the DUET feature is selected using the pedals change to a 2 pedal
configuration.
The pedals automatically switch in a different configuration where there
are 2 Sustain pedals, one for the left and one for the right part of the
keyboard.
The the [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you
can use for extra depth and expressive power. Press the [REVERB] button to
turn off or turn on the reverb effect. When REVERB is turned on, press
[REVERB] button for 2 seconds, then use the [ + / YES] / [- / NO] buttons
to select reverb level.
Or [SETUP] button to select reverb type and level. Please see pages
13 and 14.
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Chorus adds a Shimmering, broadening effect. Press [EFFECTS] button to
turn off or turn on the CHORUS effect.
When CHORUS is turned on, press the [EFFECTS] button for 2 seconds,
then use the [+ / YES] /[- / NO] buttons to change the CHORUS level.
Or press the [SETUP] button to select the chorus type and level. Please see
pages 13 and 15.
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REVERB
EFFECTS
5. Reverb
6. Effects

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Metronome is a solid rhythmic guide when recording and a convenient
feature for practice.
Press the [METRONOME] button to turn off or on theMetronomeeffect. When
the Metronome is turned on, press the [METRONOME] button 2 seconds,
use the [+ / YES] /[- / NO] buttonto selectMetronomevolume (00-127) .
Or press the [SETUP] button to select the Metronome type and volume.
Please see page 17.
This function allows you to change the tempo of the Metronome feature.
Press the [TEMPO] button to turn off or turn on the TEMPO effect.
Press the [TEMPO] button, use[ + / YES] / [- / NO] buttons to change
the tempo value from 20 to 280 BPM (beats per minute).
METRONOME
TEMPO
7. Metronome
8. Tempo

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R.TYPE：HALL1
R.TYPE：ROOM3
R.TYPE：HALL2
R.TYPE：ROOM1
R.TYPE：ROOM2
R.TYPE：STAGE1
R.TYPE：STAGE2
R.TYPE：PLATE
Press the [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use the [SETUP]
button or [-/NO] button to scroll through the functions. Press the [+/YES]
button select the option, then use the [+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons to set the
parameter.
The functions and their parameters available are as the follows:
Press the [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use the [SETUP]
button or the [-/NO] button to select the [R.TYPE?]. Press the [+/YES]
button to select the option, the LCD will display:
R.TYPE: ROOM3.
Then use the [+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons to set the parameter
(Default: ROOM3).
The LCD will indicate the parameters shown below:
Press the [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default
value.
Press the [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use the
[SETUP] button or [-/NO] button to select the [C.TYPE?]. Press the
[+/YES] button to select the option, then the LCD will display:
R.TYPE: CHORUS3.
SETUP
SETUP
1. Reverb Type
2. Chorus Type

Press the [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use the [SETUP] button
or the [-/NO] button to select [R.LEVEL?]. Press the [+/YES] button to select
the option, the LCD will display: R.LEVEL: 32.
Then use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons to adjust the reverb level. Range:
00-127 (Default: 32).
Press the [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default
value.
Then use the [+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons to set the parameter (Default: ).
The LCD will indicate these parameters as shown below:
Press the [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
CHORUS3
C.TYPE CHORUS1：
C.TYPE FEEDBACK：
C.TYPE CHORUS2：
C.TYPE CHORUS3：
C.TYPE CHORUS4：
C.TYPE FLANGER1：
C.TYPE SHRTDELY：
C.TYPE SHRTDLFB：
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SETUP
SETUP
3. Reverb Level

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Press the [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use the [SETUP]
button or [-/NO] button to select [C.LEVEL?]. Press the [+/YES] button to
select the option, the LCD will display: C.LEVEL: 64.
Then use the [+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons to adjust the CHORUS level. Range:
00-127 (Default: 64).
Press the [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use the [SETUP]
button or [-/NO] button to select the [MAINVOL?]. Press the [+/YES] button
to select the option, the LCD will display:MAINVOL: 90.
Then use the [+/YES] / [-/NO] button to adjust the MAINVOL Range: 00-127
(Default: 90).
Press the [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default
value.
Press the [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use the [SETUP]
button or [-/NO] button to select the [SPLITVOL?]. Press the [+/YES] button
to select the option, the LCD will display: SPLITVOL: 90.
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
4. Chorus Level
5. Main Volume
6. Split Volume

Then use the [+/YES] / [-/NO] button to adjust the SPLITVOL Range: 00-127.
(Default: 80).
Press the [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default
value.
(Default: 50).
Press the [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default
value.
Press the [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use the [SETUP] button
or [-/NO] button to select [LAYERVOL?]. Press the [+/YES ]button into the
option,the LCD will display: LAYERVOL: 50.
Range: 00-127. Then use the [+/YES] / [-/NO] button to adjust the LAYERVOL
Press the [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use the [SETUP]
button or [-/NO] button to select [ ?]. Press the [+/YES] button into
confirm
The parameters in the LOADMEM mode are as follows:
LOADMEM
the option, the LCD will display:LOADMEM: 1?. Then press the
button to change the load memory Range:1?~8? (Default: 1?).
button LOADMEM: 1DONE.
[SETUP]
Use the
[+/YES] to
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SETUP
SETUP
7. Layer Volume
8. Load Memory