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Precaution
Thank you for purchasing this digital instrument. For correct operation and safety, please
read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
Safety Precautions
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilatera I triang Ie is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions jn
the literature accompa nying the product.
Important Safety Instructions
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. (Figure 1)
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. Apolllrized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and athird grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong is 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.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold With the apparatus.
When acart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid il'1iury from tip-over (Figure 1).
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for along periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the Clpparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mOisture, does not operate normCllly, 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.
Always make sure all batteries are inserted
the correct way around to match the +/- polarity markings.
Always replace all
of the batteries at the same time. Do not combine old and new batteries, also do not mix battery
types, as this can cause overheating, or fire, or battery fluid leakage.
Remove the batteries
from the instrument if it is not to be used for along time.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Thank you for choosing the Artesia PA-88H
Your piano is a high quality, portable, digital piano. Featuring
an 88 note standard size key, hammer action keyboard and an
advanced PCM tone generation technology that combined will
provide you with a rich performing and playing experience. The
piano is more than great technology, it has many features and
connection possibilities. To get the most out of your instrument,
please read this manual thoroughly and tryout the various
fu nctions that ca n com pi iment you r playi ng style. Whether it is
on
stage, studio or home, your new portable piano is designed
to give you a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

Panel Control "................................. 3
Play the piano 4
Selecting aVoice , , , ,..... 7
Demo Songs ",.", .. ,......... 8
Select the Demo Song , , ,.... 8
Stop the Demo Song 8
Reverb and Chorus Buttons ", .. ,............... 9
Layer Mode , ,.......................................... 11
To Adjust the Volume of Main Voice in Layer 11
To Adjust the Volume of the Layer Voice 12
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Edit Functions ,......................................................................... 16
Master Tunning '" 16
Touch , , ,............ 17
MIDI Functions , ,................................................. 19
MIDI Channels 19
MIDI Local On/Off ,................................................................ 19
MIDI Panic Key........ 20
Factory Reset " , , ,... 22
Append ix ,.. .. 23
Advanced Functions keyboard Chart 28
Specifications " , ... 29

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Turn on the power
Before playing turn the power on by pressing the POWER switch, the panel LED
will turn on.
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This piano has an auto off function. If you don't engage in any operations,
the piano will turn off after 30 minutes.
Auto Power On/Off
Press the [METRONOME] and the [TEMPO] buttons together to enter the
Function Mode.
Pressing the C#2 piano key allows the user to switch auto Power On or Off.
While holding down the C#2 piano key, play the C3 Key once for Auto
Power On and twice for Auto Power Off.
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If Default is on, it means the unit will Auto Power Off after 30 minutes
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VOLUME
Set the Volume
Initially set the [VOLUME] about half way between the
IIMIN" and "MAX" settings. You can adjust the volume
to accommodate you play.
Using Headphone
One standard stereo headphones can be plugged in
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Using External Sound System
The Line Out jack(R) and Line Out jack(L)(MONO) can be used to deliver the
output of the piano to akeyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing
console or tape recorder.
MIDI OUT Jack
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world-standard communica-
tion interface which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate
with each other, by sending and receiving compatible note, program change
and other types of MIDI data.
This terminal transmits data from this instrument to other MIDI devices. The
transmitted data includes the note and touch velocity produced while playing
on the keyboard, as well as voice changes. Demo songs are not transmitted .
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Using USB-MIDI
This piano allows the transfer of MIDI over USB. There is aspecific way in which
the MIDI signals are routed for maximum flexibility. In a standard Digital Piano,
the built-in keyboard sends MIDI signals to the internal sound bank as well as the
5-pin MIDI output. In this digital piano, the keyboard not only sends MIDI signals
to the internal sound bank (just like normal) but also sends MIDI signals
simultaneously to the internal MIDI connection which hooks up inside the device
to the Audio Interface. It is the Audio Interface that is used to control the
USB-MIDI.
USB TO HOST
Sustain Pedal
The sustain pedal included with the PA-88H will cause piano key sounds to slowly
decay as if they were being held down. A more traditional piano style pedal may
be used also. The Sustain jack will auto-detect the polarity of any sustain pedal
that you use.
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Please make sure that the piano is turned off before connecting the pedal.
Otherwise, it may not be read by the piano correctly.
If you use different sustain pedal and you need to change the polarity for
proper operation, you will need to turn off the piano and then hold down
the foot pedal during power up.
Using the DC Power Jack
Connect the included DC power adapter to the Power Supply Jack.
Please use
only the provided power adapter. .
Using Battery Power
Always make sure all batteries are inserted the correct way around to match the
+/- polarity markings.
Always replace all of the batteries at the same time. Do not combine old and new
batteries, also do not mix battery types, as this can cause overheating, or fire, or
battery fluid leakage.
Remove
the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used for along time.

, SllBcllna a Voice
The piano has 16 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, layered to produce two voices at once.
To select an instrument voice (Main voice), press the appropriate Voice Select
button on the front panel.
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There are 16 demo songs in the piano. Each demo song will demonstrate a
different voice. Here's how you can select and play the demo songs.
Select the Demo Song
The demo songs may be selected by pressing the [REVERB] and [CHORUS]
buttons together simultaneously. The [REVERB] button, the [CHORUS] button
and voice buttons will flash. The first demo song is the Piano.
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During playback, another song may be chosen by pressing a different voice select
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demo song in the bottom line.
Stop the Demo Song
To stop the demo song. Press the [REVERB] button and the [CHORUS] button
together again.
To replay the current song from the beginning, press the flashing voice select
button.
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Reverb and Chorus Buttons
The Reverb and Chorus effects may be applied to each voice individually
and will be retained even when the power is turned off.
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To apply either effect, press either button. The button will light and the
effect will be heard when the piano is played.
To turn off the effect, press the button of the desired effect again and the
LED light will turn off.
Select the Depth of the Effects
1. Press and hold the effect button that you want change the depth of.
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2. The LED will blink. You can then release the button and press akey on the
keyboard corresponding to the setting you want for the reverb depth. It's
possible to change the setting by pressing multiple keys after each other
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4. Play the keyboard to hear the new setting with the sound selected.
5. To exit the [REVERB]([CHORUS]) function, press the [REVERB] ([CHORUS])
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In Layer mode two voices may be played simultaneously, each at individual
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volume levels.
To enter the Layer mode, press and hold the voice select button to select the
MAIN sound, then press the another voice select button that you would like to
add for the LAYER sound, and release. Both the buttons LED will remain on
while layered.
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To layer two sounds in different banksrpress and hold simultaneously the voice
button required in the first bank and the bank button. The bank button LED will
flash and
the first voice button will be lit. Once the bank button is flashing you
can remove
your hands from the buttons. Next, select the layered button from
the second bank by pressing the corresponding button. Once selected this
button will blink to indicate it is from the second bank while the instrument from
the first bank stays lit. If two voices in the first and second bank
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layered by double-pressing
the button in which case again the button will blink.
To Adjust the Volulne of Main Voice in Layer Mode
Press the [METRONOME] and the [TEMPO] buttons together to enter Edit Mode,
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Pressing C#O activates the voice volume menu.
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To Adjust the Volume of the Layer Voice
Press the [METRONOME] button and the [TEMPO] button to enter Edit Mode.
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Press the metronome button to turn the metronome on.
When the Metronome button is activated its LED will light and you will
hear the click in the headphones or through the speakers.
Metronome Volume
Press the [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] buttons together to enter edit mode.
Pressing
F#O activates the metronome volume menu. the volume can be changed in
88 note steps from 0-127 where C7=127 and A-1=O. Pressing akey will play the
metronome sound
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Pressing the [METRONOME] and the [TEMPO] buttons allows yOll to change the
time signature for the metronome. When this menu is selected the metronome
starts playing at the current tempo setting. Pressing G#O toggles through the
time signature options starting with the current setting. Default is 4/4 and the
following options are available to toggle through: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 9/8,
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Tempo
The tempo of the metronome may range from 20 to 280 beats per minute
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To change the tempo, press and hold the button for 3 seconds to change
the setting. The LED will blink to cu rrent tempo speed. If the Metronome
is off, no sound will be heard.
Press a key on the keyboard to select a tempo. The LED will blink to the
new value. It is possible to make multiple changes and see the LED tempo
change as the keys are pressed.
To exit, press the tempo button. The LED will stop blinking and not light.
See Appendix for the value ranges.
Tempo defaults to 120 but settings are retained when the power is turned
off. For example 120BPM =C3 piano key.

Edll Functions
In the Edit Mode the keys on the keyboard are used for selecting the Function
to be edited. To enter the Edit Mode, press the Metronome and Tempo buttons
at the same time.
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Please refer to pages 11 and 14 for information about editing the
Metronome and Layer functions.
Master Tuning
The piano is tuned to A440 when the power is turned on and does not require
tuning. However, if desired, the tuning may be adjusted in small increments
from -50 to +50 cents (one semitone).
To change the Master Tuning:
Press the [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] button together to enter Edit Mode.
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Press the Tunning key A#-l to select the Master Tuning Function. The keyboard
will now play middle C piano 1 voice (C3) on every note across the keyboard.
Playing C3=C3. Pressing any key downwards to A#-l will play C3 but change
the tuning setting proportionately to tune down by a whole semi tone.

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Please listen as you proceed to determine the correct tuning setting.
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Press the [METRONOME] and the [TEMPO] buttons again to exit Edit
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Touch
The Touch Select function allows the choice of 3 keyboa rd sensitivity
settings for different playing styles: Low Sensitivity, Normal Sensitivity
and High Sensitivity. This affects the volume of the piano as you play the
keys.
To Set the Keyboard Sensitivity
Press the Metronome and Tempo Buttons together to enter the Edit mode.