Fenix TG8834U User manual

Precaution
Thank you forpurchasing this digitalinstrument.For perfect operation and security,please
read the manualcarefully and keepit for future reference.
Safety
Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flashwith arrowhead symbolwithin an equilateraltriangle is
in
tended to alertthe user tothe presence ofuninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude toconstitute
a
risk of electricshock to persons.
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user
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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 am
plifiers) 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 elec
trician 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 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 dam
aged 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.

FCC warningstatement
15.19 Labellingrequirements.
This devicecomplies withpart 15of theFCC Rules.Operation issubject tothe
following twoconditions: (1)This devicemay notcause harmfulinterference,
and (2)this devicemust acceptany interferencereceived, includinginterference
that maycause undesiredoperation.
15.21 Informationto user.
Any Changesor modificationsnot expresslyapproved bythe partyresponsible
for compliancecould voidthe user'sauthority tooperate theequipment.
15.105 Informationto theuser.
Note: Thisequipment hasbeen testedand foundto complywith thelimits fora
Class Bdigital device,pursuant topart 15ofthe FCCRules. Theselimits are
designed toprovide reasonableprotection againstharmful interferencein a
residential installation.This equipmentgenerates usesand canradiate radio
frequency energyand, ifnot installedand usedin accordancewith the
instructions, maycause harmfulinterference toradio communications.However,
there isno guaranteethat interferencewill notoccur ina particularinstallation.
If thisequipment doescause harmfulinterference toradio ortelevision reception,
which canbe determinedby turningthe equipmentoff andon, theuser is
encouraged totry tocorrect theinterference byone ormore ofthe following
measures:
-Reorient orrelocate thereceiving antenna.
-Increase theseparation betweenthe equipmentand receiver.
-Connect theequipment intoan outleton acircuit differentfrom thatto which
the receiveris connected.
-Consult thedealer oran experiencedradio/TV technicianfor help.

Thanks For Using Our Digital Piano
Your digital pianois a high-qualitydigital piano with88 standard
touch sensitivity keyboardand combines themost advanced PCM
tone generation technology. This digitalpiano lets you record your
performances and Registration settingsto a USB Disk. Each user
song lets you recordup to sixteen independent tracks. In orderto
obtain maximum performance andenjoyment, please read this
manual thoroughly while tryingout the various featuresdescribed.

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Contents
Panel Control ................................ 3
Connectors .................................... 4
Using AC Power Jack................... 4
Using Headphones ....................... 4
Auto Accompaniment Control
................................................... 30
Straight Start ............................... 30
Synchro Start ..............................
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Using Foot Pedals ....................... 5Starting the Accompaniment with an
Using MIDI IN/OUT Jack ............ 6Introduction ................................ 30
Using Line IN/OUT Jack ............. 7Adding Fill-In ............................. 31
Using USB-MIDI ........................ 7Stopping the Accompaniment....... 31
Basic Operation ............................ 8Variation .................................... 31
Power Switch .............................. 8
Adjust the Volume ........................ 8Fade ........................................... 32
Harmony..................................... 32
Demo Play .................................. 8Chord Function ........................... 32
Tempo .........................................10 User Style .................................. 35
Tap/Tempo...................................10
Transpose ....................................10
Tune............................................11
Reverb ........................................11
Registration Memory ................... 37
Memorizing the Settings .............. 37
Recalling the Settings .................. 38
Saving the Registration Data to
Adjusting Reverb Depth ..............12 USB Disk ................................... 38
Chorus .......................................12 Use Registration Data from USB
Adjusting Chorus Depth ...............12 ................................................... 39
Sustain .......................................13
Song Recording ........................... 40
Touch ........................................14 Quick Recording ......................... 40
Function ......................................15
Voices ............................................22
Selecting a Voice..........................22
Dual Mode ..................................23
Multi Track Recording ................ 42
Delete Song ................................ 45
File Button .................................. 46
Filter Button ............................... 46
Split Mode ..................................24 Adjusting Song's Volume ............. 47
Adjusting Keyboard Volume
....................................................25
Playing Portable Grand Piano
Factory Set ................................... 48
Appendix ...................................... 49
Voice List ................................... 49
....................................................26 Style List ................................... 50
One Touch Setting........................26 Percussion Voice List .................. 51
Twin Mode ..................................26 MIDI Implementation Chart ........ 52
Auto Accompaniment ...................27
Using Auto Accompaniment Specifications ............................. 53
Assembly Instructions ................. 54
(Only Rhythm Track) ..................27
Using AutoAccompaniment
(All Tracks)..................................28

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Panel Contents
1. POWER
2. VOLUMECONTROLS
MASTER VOLUME
RHYTHM
BASS/CHORD
3. MULTI DISPLAY
4. [ TRANS ]Button
5. [ TUNE ]Button
6. [ KB.VOL ] Button
7. [ TEMPO ]Button
8. [TAP/TEMPO] Button
9. [O.T.S] Button
10. [METRO]Button
11.[REVERB] Button
12. [CHORUS]Button
13. [SUSTAIN] Button
14. [CHORD]Button
15. [FADE] Button
16. [SYNCHRO]Button
17. [START/STOP]Button
18. [INTRO/ENDING]Button
19. [FILLIN] Button
20. [VARIATION] Button
21. [SPLIT]Button
22. [HARMONY]Button
23. [DUAL]Button
24. [TWIN]Button
25. [FUNCTION]Button
26. [ENTER]Button
27. [TOUCH]Button
28. [VOICE]Button
29. [STYLE]Button
30. [GRANDPIANO] Button
31. NumberButtons [0]-[9]
[+] and[-] Buttons
32. [LEFT]Button
33. [RIGHT]Button
34. [DEMO]Button
35. [STORE/BANK]Button
36. [SAVE] Button
37. [M1-M6]Button
38. [FILE]Button
39. [RECORD]Button
40. [PLAY/LOAD] Button
41. [TRACK]Button
42. [FILTER] Button
43. [USB.VOL]Button
44. [USB]
RearPanel
45. [MIDIOUT] Jack
46. [MIDIIN] Jack
47. [PEDAL]Jack
48. [USB]Jack
49. [LINEOUT] Jack
50. [LINEIN] Jack
51. [POWER]Jack
52. [PHONES1]Jack
[PHONES2] Jack

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Connectors
UsingAC Power Jack
Connect the power cableto theAC power jack onthe rear panel ofthe piano
body. AC
POWER
CAUTION
Plug the power cableinto anAC power outlet.
Caution
1.Ensure the pianois turned offwhen connecting and disconnecting the power.
2.Turn thevolume switch to reachthe minimum level beforeturning on
the power
Using Headphones
Two sets of standardstereo headphones can beplugged in here forprivate
practice or late-night playing.The internal speakersystem is automatically shut
off when apair of headphones isplugged into PHONES jacks.
PHONES 1 PHONES
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Using Foot Pedals
Connect the plug ofthe foot pedal unitto the pedal jackon the rear panel.
1. DamperPedal (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.
SUSTAIN
2. Sostenuto Pedal (Center)
If you play anote or chord onthe keyboard and pressthe sostenuto pedal while
the notes are held,those notes will besustained as long asthe pedal is held,but
all subsequently played noteswill not be sustained.
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3. Soft Pedal (Left)
The Soft Pedalcontrols the sound volume.Press the pedal todecrease the
output sound volume.
SO FT
Using MIDI IN/OUTJack
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 receivingcompatible note, program changeand other
types of MIDI data.
MIDI IN MIDI
OUT
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
NOTE
MIDI IN Receives MIDIdata from another MIDIdevice.
MIDI OUT TransmitsMIDI data to anotherMIDI device.

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Using LineIN/OUT Jack
The audio outputfrom other sound systemconnected to the LINEIN jack on
the rear panel canbe mixed with thesound of the unit.This function isconvenient
when you want toplay along with afavourite song.
LINE
IN
Ste r eo
Sy s te m
The Line outjack can be usedto deliver the outputof the piano toa keyboard
amplifier, stereosound system, mixing consoleor tape recorder.
LINE
OUT
Ste r eo
Sy s te m
Using USB-MIDI
This product allowsthe transfer of MIDIover USB.
There is aspecific way in whichthe MIDI signals are
routed for maximum flexibility. In a standardDigital
Piano, the built-in keyboardsends MIDI signals tothe
internal sound bank aswell as the 5-pinMIDI output.
In this digital piano,the keyboard not nolysends MIDI
to the internal soundbank (just like normal)but also
sends MIDI simultaneously tothe internal MIDI
connection which hooks upinside the device tothe
Audio Interface.
It is theAudio Interface that controlsthe USB-MIDI.
NOTE
USB
USB DISK Can notbe used while usingUSB-MIDI Function

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Basic Operation
Power Switch
Turn thepower on by pressingthe [POWER] switch, thepanel LCD display
will light. POWER
OFF ON
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Adjust the Volume
Use [MASTER VOLUME]control to adjust thevolume to your desiredlevel.
MASTER
VOLUME
RHYTHM
BASS/
Demo Play
There are 3preset piano songs thatyou can play individually. Here's how you
can select and playthe demo songs .
1. Listen to theDemo Song
Press [DEMO] button toplay the demo songsin sequence. Use [+]and [-]
buttons or number [1-3]to select the numberof the song youwant to play.
LEFT
RIIGHT
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2. Stop Playing
Press [DEMO] button againto stop playing.
LEFT
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DEMO
3. AdjustDemo Song's Volume
Each song has twotracks performance (left handand right hand).You can use
[RHYTHM] control to adjustleft hand volume, anduse [BASS/CHORD] control
to adjust right handvolume.
MASTER
VOLUME
RHYTHM
BASS/
While the demosong is playing, youcan deactivate the correspondingtrack by
pressing the [LEFT] or[RIGHT] button.
LEFT
RIIGHT
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DEMO
4. Adjustthe Tempo of the DemoSong
When a demosong is playing, youcan adjust its tempoby pressing the
[TEMPO / ] buttons.
TEMPO
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Tempo
Press the [TEMPO ]or [TEMPO ] buttonto decrease or increasethe tempo
of songs, metronome andstyles.
Range: 20-280.
Press [TEMPO ] and[TEMPO ] button simultaneouslyto reset the tempo
to default value.
TEMPO
Tap/Tempo
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TEMPO
This function allowsyou to set therhythm tempo by tappingin tempo on
[TAP/TEMPO]button. Tap on the button2 times while rhythmis playing, The
rhythm tempo are setas your desired speed.
If you want toset the tempo beforestarting rhythm, you haveto tap the button
4 times.
TAP/TEMPO
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TAP/TEMPO
Transpose
The Transpose function allows you to change the pitch of the instrument in
semitone steps, up to a maximum setting of 12 semitones (a maximum of one
octave up or down).
TRANS
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Use [TRANS / ]button to transpose upor down as required.The transposition
range is from -12 (down one octave) through 0 (normal pitch) to 12
(up one octave).
TRANS
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Tune
This function makesit possible to tunethe pitch of yourinstrument to match
other instruments. Thetune range is from-64(down one semitone) through 0
(normal pitch) to 63 (up one semitone).
TUNE
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Reverb
The [REVERB] buttonselects a number ofdigital reverb effectsthat you can
use for extra depthand expressive power.
Press [REVERB] button, use[+] and [-] buttonsto select reverb type.No
reverb is produced whenyou select OFF , and the indicatoris off.
REVERB
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Room1 Room2 Room3 Hall1 Hall2 Plate Delay PanDelay
NOTE
Press [REVERB] button repeatedlyto turn on orturn off thereverb effect.

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Adjusting ReverbDepth
Reference: F2 Reverband ChorusDepth(P.16).
Chorus
Shimmering, broadening effect.Press [CHORUS] button, use[+] and [-]
buttons to select chorustype. No chorus isproduced when you select'OFF', and
the indicator is off.
CHORUS
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The chorus typesin the list belowcan be selected fromthe chorus display.
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Chorus1 Chorus2 Chorus3 Chorus4 Feedback Flanger ShtDelay FbDelay
NOTE
Press [CHORUS] button repeatedlyto turn on orturn off thechorus effect.
Adjusting ChorusDepth
Reference: F2 Reverband ChorusDepth(P.16).

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Metronome
Metronome is a convenientfeature for practice, andit can also providea solid
rhythmic guide when recording.
The metronome soundis alternately turned onand turned offby pressing
[METRO] button.
The time signatureof the metronome canbe set by using[+] and [-] buttons
while turning on themetronome function.
Time signature:1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4,6/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8.
METRO
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To set the tempoof metronome, please seethe details inTEMPO section(P.10).
Sustain
Press [SUSTAIN] button so thatits icon appears toturn sustain on. Itcan be
used as a damperpedal. Turningsustain on to sustainnotes after the keysare
released.
Press [SUSTAIN] button again toturn sustain off.
SUSTAIN
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Touch
The touch functionprovides four differenttypes of keyboard touchsensitivity
that can be selectedto match differentplaying styles.
Press the [TOUCH]button, use [+] and[-] buttons to selectthe touch sensitivity
type in the rangeof 00 to 03.Default: 02 .
TOUCH
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No Name
Description
00 Fixed means that regardless of howhard you play, the keyboard will transmita velocity
value of 100.
01 Hard is defined as a curvewhich makes it easier toplay quietly.The curve generates
lower velocities for the sameforce
02 Normal is defined as a curvewhich will be mid-way betweenthe other two.
03 Soft is defined as a curvewhich makes it easier toplay loudly.The curve generates
higher velocities for the sameforce.

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Function
The [FUNCTION] buttonprovides access to arange of functions thatgive
your instrument extraordinary versatility. The functionsare categorized in groups
as follows:
F
F1 1 ................................................................................
Pan
F
F2 2 ...................................................... Reverb and Chorus Depth
F
F3 3 ...........................................................................
Octave
F
F4 4 .........................................................
Split and Chord Point
F
F5 5 ............................................ MIDI Reception andTransmission
F
F6 6 ...................................................................
Local Control
F
F7 7 .....................................................................
Auto Track
Press [FUNCTION] button repeatedlyto select desired function:F1 through F7
FUNCTION
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F1 1 Pan
In this function youcan set the stereoposition of each orchestrationpart to
create a board stereoimage of your sound.
Press [FUNCTION] button toselect M. PAN? , Use [+] and[-] buttons to
select S. PAN? and D .PAN? .
FUNCTION
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M .PAN-------Main Voice Pan
S. PAN--------Split Voice Pan
D. PAN-------Dual Voice Pan
Press [ENTER] button toconfirm, and use [+]and [-] buttons toset the pan
value: From -64(Left) to63(Right).
ENTER
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F2 2 Reverb and Chorus Depth
In this function youcan adjust the reverband chorus depth forthe selected voice.
Press [FUNCTION] button toselect M. RevVo? , Use [+] and[-] buttons
to select S. RevVo? , D. RevVo? , M. ChrVo? , S. ChrVo? ,
D. ChrVo?
FUNCTION
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M. RevVo?------Main Voice Reverb Depth
S. RevVo?------ Split Voice Reverb Depth
D. RevVo?------ Dual Voice Reverb Depth
M. ChrVo?------ Main Voice Chorus Depth
S. ChrVo?------- Split Voice Chorus Depth
D. ChrVo?------ Dual Voice Chorus Depth