Classic Cantabile UP-1 User manual

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Digitalpiano UP-1
ArtNr 00038290, 00044926, 00044927, 00044348
Version 05/2018
User manual

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THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
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.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION
The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset
the product to resume normal operation by following the owner's manual. In case the function could not resume,
please use the product in other location.
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Power Supply
Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your instrument is intended.
Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
Connections
Before connecting the instrument to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent
malfunction and / or damage to other devices.
Location
Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious
damage:
Direct sunlight
Extreme temperature or humidity
Excessive dusty or dirty location
Strong vibrations or shocks
Close to magnetic fields
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable
distance from radios and televisions.
Cleaning
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling
Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument. If this happens, remove the electric plug from the
outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY!

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Contents

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Front Panel
1. POWER SWITCH
Turn the power on or off. Page 8
2. [MASTER VOLUME] knob
Adjust the master volume. Page 8
3. [MIC VOLUME] knob
Adjust the microphone volume. Page 9
4. [BRILLIANCE] knob
Adjust the brilliance of the piano. Page 11
5. [TEMPO] knob
Spin to adjust the tempo, press to reset
the tempo. Page 12
6. [METRO] button
Turn the metronome on/off. Page 12
7. [REC] button
Enter/Exit record mode. Page 14
8. [LEFT] button
Turn on or off the left-hand part when playing
back a preset song. Page 13
9. [RIGHT] button
Turn on or off the right-hand part when playingback a
preset song. Page 13
14. [VOICE] button
Enter the voice mode. If the “SPLIT” or “DUAL”
function is on, press to switch between Voice L,
Voice R1 and Voice R2. Page 10
15. [VOICE DEMO] button
Play back the VOICE DEMO of the current
selected Voice. Page 10
16. [DUAL] button
Turn Voice R2 on. Page 10
17. [SPLIT] button
Turn Voice L on and split the keyboard into left and
right
voice areas. Page 11
18. [TWINOVA] button
Enter TWINOVA mode, which will enable two players
to
play the piano. Page 12
19. [FUNCTION] button
Press to open the Function menu. Or press and hold
to
open the system setting menu.
Press repeatedly to select a menu item to edit. Page
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20. [PIANO] button
Enter the PIANO mode. Page
10. [SONG] button
Enter song mode. Page 13
11. [USB] button
Open the inserted USB flash drive. Page 13
12. [START/STOP] button
Start/stop playing a song. P13
Start recording a song. P14
13. DATA DIAL
Change the selected parameter value. Page 16 7 8 9 1

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2IO Panel
21. [USB TO HOST] terminal
Connect to a computer, smart device or other USB host device. Page 22
22. [USB TO DEVICE] port
Insert a USB flash drive. Page 13
23. [PHONE 1]/[PHONE 2] jacks
Connect to headphones. Page 9
24. [MIC]/[AUX IN] switch
MIC: Connect a microphone to [AUX IN]/ [MIC] jack.
AUX IN: Connect an external audio player output to [AUX IN]/ [MIC] jack. Page 9
25. [AUX IN]/[MIC] jack
Connect a microphone or the output of an audio device to this instrument. Page 9
26. [AUX OUT] jacks
Connect to the input of an external audio device, like an external mixer. Page 9
Pedal
27. Soft Pedal
Press this pedal to reduce the volume of the notes while you are
playing.
28. Sostenuto Pedal
If you play a note or chord on the keyboard and press the pedal
while holding the note(s), the notes will sustain as long as the
pedal is help. However, not all subsequent notes will sustain.
29. Sustain Pedal
When you press and hold the pedal, all notes played on the
keyboard have a longer and natural sustain.
Display
1. Voice layer & voice number
2. Octave value
3. Transpose value
4. Tempo value
5. Voice name
6. Measure and beat length
7. Represent recording standby mode
8. Time signature
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Setup
In this section, we are going to introduce information about setting up your instrument and preparing to play. Please
go through this section carefully before turning the power on.
Component Guide
Before proceeding to assemble the stand, you may need to prepare a tool, such as a Philip's screwdriver (not
supplied).
Check carefully that all parts (have been indicated with numbers) are included before following the instructions
below.

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Setup
Setup Guide
Step 1: Using 4 PCS Ø6x40CM “+” Screw connect Left/Right stand board to Pedal box, finally cover 4 PCS
screw cap on the screw hole.
Step 2: As shown below, use 10 pcs 4x15 screws to fix big board with stand left/rigt board and pedal box.
Step 3: Use 2 PCS Hand screw and 6 PCS Ø6x18 BM “+”screw to connect Piano body to Piano feet as shown.

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Step 4: Using 2 PCS Ø3x8 BM screw to connect
earphone bracket to IO functionbox , then insert the
Pedal line into the Pedal line socket under the Piano
bottom, assembly completed.
Step 5􀄟Connect the power cord to the DC IN jack at
the rear of the piano,and then plug it to an AC outlet.
The installation is completed now.Turn on the power
and enjoy the perfect performance.
Power Supply and Power Switch
Before power on, make sure that the volumes of piano and all
connected audio equipment are turned to the minimum value.
1. Plug the AC/DC adaptor into an AC outlet.
2. Press the [POWER SWITCH].
The LCD will display welcome interface which indicates the piano
has powered on.
3. If you want to turn off the piano, press the [POWER SWITCH]
again.
Note:
1. In order to save energy, we have designed the Auto Power Off
function to this instrument. With this function, the instrument will be
automatically powered off in 30 minutes if you do not take any
operation on the instrument. For more details, please refer to
Function chapter.
2. When the keyboard is not in use or in the time of thunderstorm,
please disconnect the power for safety purpose.
Adjusting the Master Volume
Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] knob in a clockwise direction to
increase the volume, and decrease it in an anti-clockwise direction.

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Connections
Connecting a pair of Headphones
We have designed two PHONES jacks for this instrument. Two
standard
pairs of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private
practice,monitoring or late-night playing.
PHONES Jack: when headphones are plugged into the jacks, you
can only hear the sound from the headphones, as the internal
stereo speaker system is automatically muted.
Note:
Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time,
considering that it may cause hearing loss.
Connecting a Microphone
You are the superstar! With this microphone function, enjoy
singing with your keyboard performance. Or create a magic
voice show with the preprogrammed voice effects.
1. To protect the speakers of the piano and your
headphones, please
turn the [MIC VOLUME] knob to the minimum level.
2. Set the [MIC/AUX IN] switch to “MIC” position.
3. Plug the microphone to [MIC/AUX IN] jack.
4. Gradually tuning the [MIC VOLUME] knob while singing with
microphone till an appropriate level. You can also add voice effects to
microphone. For details, please refer to Function chapter.
Connecting a Mixer or an Audio
Equipment
Through an audio cord connect your piano to a keyboard
amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixer, or recorder or other
devices. Plug audio cord into the [AUX OUT] jack located at the
bottom-left of keyboard then plug the other end of the cord into
AUX IN of the amplifier.
Note:
To avoid damaging the speakers, please ensure that the volume
has
Been set to the minimum level before connecting the power and
other devices.
Connecting an MP3/CD Player
Connect the audio output of an MP3/CD player or other audio
source to the stereo [MIC/AUX IN] jack located at the bottom-
left of the keyboard. The input signal is mixed with the audio
from the piano, which allows you to play along with the input
music.
1. Turn the [MIC/AUX IN] switch to “AUX IN” position.
2. Plug one side of audio cord into [MIC/AUX IN] jack and the
other end to MP3/CD player.
Using a USB Flash Drive
A USB flash drive can be used to save the real-time recorded song (MP3) and play back songs from a USB flash
drive. The instrument is compatible with 2GB to 128GB, FAT32 format USB flash drive, but do not support USB
flash drive partition. The instrument can play back MP3 and SMF MIDI files under the root directory of USB flash
drive. Your recorded song will be saved under the root directory too.

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Playing Voices
The piano features 40 realistic preset voices (Please refer to the Voice List). You may also try the voice related
functions like Reverb, Chorus in the Function menu to enrich your performance.
Playing Voices
1. Press the [VOICE] button.
The LCD displays currently selected voice name and number.
2. Use the data dial to select a voice.
3. Play the keyboard, the selected voice will be used.
4. You may use the [VOICE DEMO] button to hear the demo
of the selected voice.
Note:
When DUAL or LOWER is turned on, you can use the
[VOICE] button to switch to Voice R2 or Voice L display to
change the voice selections.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously
Dual function allows you to play two different voices
simultaneously to create a new sound. This will enrich your
performance, as two different instruments are playing at the same time.
1. Press the [DUAL] button to turn Voice R2 on. Play the keyboard; you can hear two different voices being played
at the same time.
2. To change the voice combination, you can repeatedly press the [VOICE] button to switch between Voice R1 and
Voice R2, and then use data dial to select the voice you need.
3. To turn Voice R2 off, please press the [DUAL] button again.

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Playing Different Voices with Both Hands
The lower function splits the keyboard into right and left
areas to create two different voices. The left area voice is
lower voice, and you can allocate an appropriate spilt point
on the keyboard.
1. Press [SPLIT] button to turn the lower function on.
Play the keyboard, you will find the keyboard has been split
into two areas at F#3, each has its own voice selection.
2. To change the voice combination, you can press the
[VOICE] button repeatedly to switch between Voice R1 and
Voice L, then use the data dial to choose a different voice.
3. To turn the Voice L off, please press the [SPLIT] button
again.
Split Point
Split point is the key which splits the keyboard into left hand
and right hand areas. The default split point is F#3, you can
set it to any key you want. To change the split point, press
and hold the [SPLIT] button, then play a key. The key you
played will be used as the new split point.
Adjusting the Brilliance of Voice
If you need a brighter or warmer voice, you can try to change
the brilliance. Slowly turn the panel [BRILLIANCE] knob to an
appropriate level, and play the keyboard to test the change.
Piano Mode
Just a single press on the [PIANO] button, the instrument will
be turned into concert grand voice. All parameters will be
optimized for piano performance.
To exit piano mode, you can press [VOICE] button to return to
the voice display.
Note:
Dual, Split, and some otherbuttons will not be available in piano
mode.

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Play the Piano with a Friend
If you want to play a song together with a friend, you can
try the Twinova mode. The Twinova mode can split the
keyboard into two areas which have the same pitch and
voice.
1. Press [TWINOVA] button to enter Twinova mode. The
keyboard will be split into two areas, the default split point
is “F#4”.
The pedal functions of Twinova:
Left Pedal: Notes played on the left part have a longer
sustain.
Middle Pedal: Notes played on the left and right parts
have a longer sustain.
Right pedal: Notes played on the right part have a longer
sustain.
2. Besides the default split point F#4, you can shift the
split point to “E3” by pressing the [SPLIT] or [TWINOVA]
button. You can try them out and find the appropriate
choice for your cooperation with your friend.
3. If you are ready to exit the Twinova mode, press
the[VOICE] button to return to the voice mode.
Note:
Dual, Split, and some other buttons will not be available in
Twinova mode.
Metronome
The metronome can help you to keep an accurate tempo
when practicing and playing.
How to use a metronome?
1. Press the [METRO] button to turn the metronome on. You
will hear the “Ding Da Da Da…” sound plays with current
tempo and time signature.
2. Press the [METRO] button again to stop the metronome.
To change the time signature of the metronome, please refer
to Function menu for metronome beat settings.
Note:
The metronome sound will not be recorded, and it does not
output from AUX OUT or USB AUDIO. It can be heard from
the internal speakers and the connected headphones.
Change or Reset the Tempo
1. Turn the panel [TEMPO] knob to change the tempo value,
range from 30 to 280 BPM.
2. Press down the [TEMPO] knob to reset the default tempo
of currently selected song.
Tempo Marking
Press and hold the [TEMPO] knob for a while, release when
you see the display changes to Tempo Marking.
You can see the corresponding marking of current tempo
setting in this mode, so you can change the tempo to a certain
marking defined in the sheet music.

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Play Back Songs
The piano has 90 preset classical songs of various genres. You can record and save the user song inside the piano.
If a
USB flash drive is connected, the piano can play back the MP3 and MIDI files from it.
Play Back Preset Songs
1. Press the [SONG] button, the LCD displays the
selected song.
2. Use the data dial to select a song you want to
play. If a user song is recorded, you will find it behind
the preset songs.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the
playback.
4. Press the [LEFT] button to mute the left-hand
track, then you can listen to the right-hand track and
try to play the left-hand notes. Or you can press the
[RIGHT] button to mute the right-hand track; you may
listen to the left-hand track and try to play the right-
hand notes. Pressing the muted part button again will
cancel the mute.
5. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the playback.
Play Back Songs from a USB Flash Drive
This piano can support USB flash drives from 2G to 128GB of FAT32
format. You can copy your favorite songs of MIDI or MP3 format to
the root directory of the USB flash drive and play along with them.
1. Insert the USB flash drive into the [USB TO DEVICE] port which
located at the bottom-left of the keyboard.
2. Press the [USB] button, the LCD will display the MIDI and MP3
files in the root directory
3. Use the data dial to select a song you want to play.
4. Press the [START/STOP] button to start playing the selected file.
5. Pressing the [START/STOP] button again will stop the playback.
Note:
You can loop all files in the root directory or loop the single song for
the playback. Please refer to the Function menu, select a “Song
Loop” mode as you want.

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Record Your Performance
All notes you played on this keyboard can be recorded, you can play back the recorded user song anytime you
need. You can turn the metronome on while recording; the metronome sound will not be recorded.
Record Your Performance with a USB
Flash Drive
You may connect a USB flash drive to the piano before recording. Your performance will be recorded as a MP3 file
and saved in the root directory of the USB flash drive. The piano can support FAT32 USB flash drive. If your drive
is not, you may receive a question from the display, asking for your permission to format the drive to FAT32. Please
note that all data saved in the drive will be erased if you choose to format it. If you don’t use the USB flash drive for
recording, your performance will be recorded to the internal memory of the piano as the user song.
You will find it in the song display.
Record Only the Keyboard Notes
1. Press the panel [REC] button, enter the standby mode.
If you choose not to use the USB flash drive, you may
receive a question from the display, asking if you want to
overwrite the existing internal user song or not.
If you press [RIGHT] button as “YES”, the existing user
song will be replaced by your new record. Press [LEFT]
for “NO”, this record operation will be canceled.
2. The “REC” icon starts flashing in the LCD indicating
that the piano is ready to record. Press the [REC] button
at this time will cancel recording.
3. Press the panel [START/STOP] button orplay any note
on the keyboard to start recording.
4. Press the panel [START/STOP] button or press the
[REC] button again to stop recording.
The piano will automatically switch to the SONG or USB
mode after your recorded performance is saved. Press
the [START/STOP] button to listen to it.

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Record with Accompaniment of a Preset
Song
If you want to record with accompaniment, do as the following
procedures:
1. Press the panel [REC] and [METRO] buttons
simultaneously, enter the standby mode.
If you choose not to use the USB flash drive, you may receive
a question from the display, asking you if you want to overwrite
the existing internal user song or not.
If you press [RIGHT] button as “YES”, the existing user song
will be replaced by your new record], Press [LEFT] for “NO”,
this record operation will be canceled.
2. Press the panel [START/STOP] button or play any note on
thekeyboard to start recording.
While recording, you can try to press the panel [LEFT] or
[RIGHT] button to mute the corresponding part performance,
and then you can play the muted part.
3. Press the panel [START/STOP] button or press the [REC]
button again to stop recording.
The piano will automatically switch to SONG or USB mode
after your recorded performance is saved. Press the
[START/STOP] button to listen to it.
Note:
The recording procedure will automatically stop when the
storage Memory is full.

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Function Menu
The function menu is a collection of the parameters of your piano. You can easily customize your configuration
here.
Common Settings
1. Enter the common settings.
In the VOICE interface, press the [FUNCTION] button.
2. Select a parameter item.
Repeatedly press the [FUNCTION] button to select a
parameter item. Or you can use the data dial when keep
holding the [FUNCTION] button pressed to quickly select a
parameter item.
3. Change parameter value.
Use the data dial to change the selected parameter value.
Detailed parameter items and their value range are shown below:

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Play Different Keys at the Same Position
The transpose function allows the overall pitch of the piano to be shifted
up or down by a maximum of one octave in semitone increments.
1. Select the “Transpose” item.
2. Use the data dial to set transpose parameter value,
which changes in semitone.
For example, set transpose parameter value as “+1”, you
will hear “C#” pitch when playing the “C” key.
Shift the Pitch of Keyboard by Octave
The Octave function can shift the pitch of a specified voice layer up or
down by octave.
1. Select the “Octave R1”/ “Octave R2”/ “Octave L” item.
2. Use the data dial to set octave parameter value, which
changes in octave. For example, set octave parameter
value as “+1”, you will hear “C4” pitch when play the
original “C3” pitch.
Note:
To different preset voices, they have its default octave settings.
Set the Touch Sensitivity of the Keyboard
In order to simulate the acoustic piano touch sensitivity,
we have preprogrammed several touch response curves.
You can choose the most suitable one for your playing.
1. Select the “Touch” item.
2. Use the data dial to select “Touch Response” type.
You can play the keyboard and try which is the best for you.
Note:
The touch response setting will be automatically saved when you press the power button to power off the piano.
Set the Balance of Voice Layers and Music Volume
You can individually set the volume of Voice R1, Voice R2,
Voice R3
and the background music. The background music
includes the SONG,
MP3 and MIDI files from a USB flash drive, and the USB
audio input.
1. Select the “Volume R1”, “Volume R2”, “Volume L” or
“Volume Music” item.
2. Use the data dial to adjust volume level, “0” stands for
mute, “32” for
the maximum level.

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Set the Time Signature for the Metronome
1. Select the “Metronome” item.
2. Use the data dial to set the time signature type.
Note:
If the time signature of a preset song or a MIDI file is
different from
your setting, the Metronome will work according to the selected or
played song.
Select Different Speaker EQ
According to your favor of the speaker effect, you can select different
speaker EQ settings.
The selected speaker EQ setting only takes effect on the
speakers of the piano; it will not affect the headphones,
AUX OUT, USB Audio output or recording.
1. Select the “Speaker EQ” item.
2. Use the data dial to select different speaker EQ settings, you can
play back MP3 files at the same time and preview changes.
Note:
The Speaker EQ setting will be automatically saved when you press
the power button to power off the piano.
String Resonance
When a piano voice is selected, pressing the sustain pedal
will activate the String Resonance effect to the notes you
played. The String Resonance effect faithfully recreates
the resonance from the strings and soundboard of an
acoustic grand piano.
1. Select the “String Resonance” item.
2. Use the data dial to adjust the string resonance level.
Note:
The String Resonance setting will be automatically saved when you
press the power button to power off the piano.
Add Reverb Effect to Your Performance
The reverb effect creates a realistic environment for your
performance, like playing in a concert hall or live in a club.
1. Select the “Reverb Type” item.
2. Use the data dial to select different reverb type, you
can play the keyboard at any time to preview changes.
You can also further adjust the reverb level:
1.Select the “Reverb Level” item.
2.Use the data dial to select a suitable reverb level.
Note:
The Reverb Type and Level settings will be automatically saved when you press the power button to power off the
piano.

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Add Chorus Effect to Your Performance
The chorus effect creates a rich ensemble sound, as if one keyboard
part was played by several instruments at the same time.
1. Select the “Chorus Type” item.
2. Use the data dial to select different chorus type, you can
play the keyboard at any time to preview changes.
You can also further adjust the harmony level:
1. Select the “Chorus Level” item.
2. Use the data dial to select a suitable chorus level.
Note:
The Chorus Type and Level settings will be automatically
saved when
you press the power button to power off the piano.
Add Vocal Effect to Microphone
Connect a microphone through MIC/AUX IN terminal, switch the
MIC/AUX IN to “MIC”. Now you can enjoy singing your favorite song!
If you want to add some rich and cool effects to your voice, try the Mic
FX settings.
1. Select the “Mic FX Type” item.
2. Use the data dial to select different effect type.
You can also further adjust the microphone FX level:
1. Select the “Mic FX Level” item.
2. Use the data dial to select a suitable FX level.
Note:
The Microphone FX Type and Level settings will be
automatically
saved when you press the power button to power off the piano.
Select the Song Loop mode for Song Playback
You can choose how to loop the songs when playing back internal
songs or songs from a USB flash drive.
1. Select the “Song Loop” item.
2. Use the data dial to switch between “Single”-loop single
selected
song or “All”-loop all internal songs or all songs in the root
directory of the USB flash drive.
Note:
The Song Loop setting will be automatically saved when you press the
power button to power off the piano.

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Other Settings
Some global parameters can be found in the Other Settings menu.
You can configure these settings as below if necessary.
1. Enter the “Other Settings” menu.
In the VOICE interface, press and hold the [FUNCTION]
button about 2 seconds to open the “Other Settings”
menu.
2. Select a parameter item.
Repeatedly press the [FUNCTION] button to select a
desired parameter item. Or you can use the data dial
when keep holding the [FUNCTION] button pressed to
quickly select a parameter item.
3. Change parameter value.
Use the data dial to change the selected parameter value.
Detailed parameter items and their value range are shown below:
Set MIDI OUT Channel
You may need to change the MIDI OUT channel of VOICE R1 to
match your application.
1. Select the “MIDI OUT CH” item.
2. Use the data dial to set the MIDI OUT channel of
VOICE R1.
Note:
The MIDI OUT channel setting will be automatically saved when you
press the power button to power off the piano.
Set the Auto Power Off Time
In order to save energy, we have designed the Auto Power Off function in this piano.When this function is enabled,
the piano will be automatically powered off in 30 minutes (default time) if you do not take any operation on the piano,
like playing the keyboard, using the microphone or recording. You can set the time period to decide the auto power
off time.
1. Select the “Power OFF” item.
2. Use the data dial to set the Auto Power Off time.
When the Auto Power Off time is set to “Never”, the
piano will not automatically power off.
Note:
The Auto Power Off setting will be automatically saved
when you press the power button to power off the piano.