Artesia A-20 User manual

A-20
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
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is in
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

Your A-20 is a high quality digital piano featuring an 88 note
hammer action, touch sensitive keyboard and the most advanced
PCM tone generation technology that combined will provide you with
a rich performing and playing experience. You can also record your
own performances to play along to. The A-20 is more than great
technology, your digital piano is also a stylish piece of furniture that
will look great anywhere in your home. To get the most out of your
instrument, please read this manual thoroughly and try out the various
functions as we take you through them. We hope your new instrument
will continue to entertain you for many years to come.
Thank you for choosing the A-20 Digital Piano

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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
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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. 17
11. USB Speed 17
12. Mutetrack 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.
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8. Split
9. 16
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13. Split Point 17
14. Touch 18
15. Transpose 18
16. Master Tune 18
Loadmem 19
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19. Grading 20
20. Local 21
21. Bluetooth 21
22. Reset 21
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
Quick Recording 24
2. Multi Track Recording 25
3.
. Delete Song 28
5. File Button 28
6. Mutetrack 28
7. Adjusting Song's Volume 28
PLAY ALONG SONGS 29
APPENDIX 33
1. Voice List 33
2. MIDI Implementation Chart 34
3. Factory Reset 35
4. Specifications 36
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18. Savemem
1. Selecting A Song 29
2. Listening To The Entire Song 29
3. Practicing The Right Hand Of The
Selected Song 30
4. Practicing The Left Hand Of The
Selected Song 30
5. Practicing Both Hands Of The
Selected Song 30
MIDI FUNCTION 32
Local On/Off 32
Contents

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
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
USB TO HOST
SPEAKER
CONNECTION LINE OUT
LINE IN
DC 12V
PEDAL
Bottom Panel
2
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
POW ER/
STAN DBY
PANEL CONTROL

MIDI IN MIDI OUT
SPEAKER
CONNECTION LINE OUT
LINE IN
DC 12V
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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 stan-
dard 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 HOST
CONNECTOR PANEL
1. Speaker Connection
2. USB Midi/USB Audio
3. Midi In/Midi Out
4. Line In/Line Out

Connection for the included DC power adapter.Please use only the provided
adapter.
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
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This piano can support Bluetooth with the Connection of the
Bluetooth jack. Reference: Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
6.Phones 1/Phones 2
5. DC 12V Input
7. Pedal
8. Bluetooth
NOTE
Please insert Bluetooth adapter before power is off in unit.

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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:
MIN MAX
VOLUME TONE
BASS TREBLE
POWE R/
STAND BY
POWER/
STANDBY
DEMO METRONOME REVERB LAYER
TEMPO EFFECTS SPLIT
SETUP
+ / YES - / NO
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PANEL CONTROLS
1. Power/Standby
2. Adjust The Volume
3. Adjust The Sound
4. Demo Play

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 sychronous change when demo changes .
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.
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DEMO
DEMO
+ / YES
+ / YES
- / NO
- / NO
5. LCD Display
6. [SETUP] Button
7. [+ / YES] & [- / NO]

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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
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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
VOICE & FUNCTION
1. Voice

S
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
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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
2. Layer Mode
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

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 eachvoice, 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.
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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

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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

This will be very helpful when the instrument is used by two players at the same time
and they will be able to play the same piano sound in the same octave.
Press [ ] button again to exit the DUET mode.DUET
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can use for
extra depth and expressive power. Press [REVERB] button to turn off or turn on the
reverb effect. When REVERB is turned on, press [REVERB] button 2 seconds, use
[ to select reverb level.
Or [SETUP] button to select reverb type and level. Please see pages 13 and 14.
+ / YES] / [- / NO] button
press
Shimmering, broadening effect. EFFECTS
CHORUS
EFFECTS] EFFECTS
CHORUS
press chorus
Press [ ] button to turn off or turn on the
effect.
When [ is turned on, press [ ] button 2 seconds, use[
to select level.
Or [SETUP] button to select type and level. Please see pages 13 and
14.
+ / YES] /
[- / NO] button
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EFFECTS
REVERB
5. Reverb
6. Effects

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Metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid
rhythmic guide when recording.
METRONOME Metronome
Metronome METRONOME
Metronome
press Metronome
Press [ ] button can turn off or turn on the effect. When
is turned on,press [ ] button 2 seconds, use [
to select volume (00-127) .
Or [SETUP] button to select type and volume. Please see
page 15.
+ / YES] /
[- / NO]button
This function allows you to set the tempo by [TEMPO] button.
[TEMPO] button, use
Press [TEMPO] button to turn on the TEMPO effect.
Press [ to change the tempo
value range from 20 to 280 BPM (beats per minute).
+ / YES] / [- / NO]button
METRONOME
TEMPO
7. Metronome
8. Tempo

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

C.TYPE CHORUS1：
C.TYPE：FEEDBACK
C.TYPE CHORUS2：
C.TYPE CHORUS3：
C.TYPE CHORUS4：
C.TYPE：FLANGER
C.TYPE：SHTDELAY
C.TYPE SHRTDLFB：
Press [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use [SETUP] button or [-/NO]
button to select [ ?]. Press [+/YES] into the option,the LCD will display:
(Default: 32).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
R.LEVEL
R.LEVEL: 32.
. Range: 00-127 Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] button to adjust the REVERB level
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] to set the parameter (Default: ).
The LCD will indicate these parameters as shown below:
CHORUS3
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
Press [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use [SETUP] button or [-/NO]
button to select [C ?]. Press [+/YES] button into the option, the LCD will
Display: C
.LEVEL
.LEVEL: 50
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SETUP
SETUP
3. Reverb Level
4. Effects Level

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Press [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use [SETUP] button or [-/NO]
button to select [ ?]. Press [+/YES] button into the option, the LCD
will display:
to set the parameter: 、 、
(Default: ).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
METROTYPE
METROTYPE: 4/4.
2/2 1/4 2/4 、3/4 、
4/4 、5/4、6/4、3/8、6/8 、7/8、9/8 、12/8 4/4
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] button
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] button to adjust the CHORUS level. Range: 00-127
(Default: 50).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
Press [SETUP] button to enter the function menu.Use [SETUP] button or [-/NO]
button to select [ ?]. Press [+/YES] button into the option,the LCD will
display:
(Default: 100).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
METROVOL
METROVOL: 100.
Range: 00-127 Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO]button to adjust the METROVOL
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
5. Metro Type
6. Metro Volume

Press [SETUP] button to enter the function menu. Use [SETUP] button or [-/NO]
button to select [ ?]. Press [+/YES] button into the option, the LCD will
display:
(Default: 100).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
MAINVOL
MAINVOL: 100.
Range: 00-127 Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons to adjust the MAINVOL
Press [SETUP] button to enter the function menu.Use [SETUP] button or [-/NO]
button to select [SPLIT ?]. Press [+/YES] button into the option, the LCD will
display: SPLIT
(Default: 80).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
VOL
VOL: 80.
Range: 00-127 Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons to adjust the SPLITVOL
Press [SETUP] button to enter the function menu.Use [SETUP] button or [-/NO]
button to select [ ?]. Press [+/YES ] button into the option, the LCD will
display:
(Default: 50).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
LAYERVOL
LAYERVOL: 50.
Range: 00-127 Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] button to adjust the LAYERVOL
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SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
7. Main Volume
8. Split Volume
9. Layer Volume