Galaxy Digital Pianos HP-4-RW User manual

User Manual
DIGITAL PIANO
HP-4-RW
Please read this instruction
manual carefully before use

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Caution:
Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
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 reaso-
nable 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Do not use near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or any other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
Do not remove the polarized or grounding-type plug.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
Only use the included attachments/accessories.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long
period of time.
Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
Important Safety Instructions
FCC Statements

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We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing
this Galaxy HP-4-RW digital piano. With proper care, this piano will provide you
with years of musical enjoyment. Galaxy’s advanced state of the art electronics
are combined with an elegant cabinet that will add beauty and sophistication to
any home or studio environment.
Some features include
● Authentic acoustic piano feel
● Galaxy’s acclaimed stereo imaging
● Acoustic instrument voices that oer unmatched realism
● Metronome feature with variable tempo to facilitate practice
● Compact and dynamic sound delivery system
● Two-track recorder that allows you to record and playback your per-
formances
● Over 50 pre-recorded play-along songs with separate left hand/right
hand
● Digital eects to further enhance the instrument voices
● General MIDI support
● MIDI In/Out and USB connections
● Stereo line output
● Two headphone outputs
● Stereo line input
● Sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedals
In order to make the most of your piano, we suggest that you take a few
minutes to read about the many features and functions listed in this owner’s
manual, then save it for later reference
Introduction
Introduction

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Taking Care of your Digital Piano ........................................................................................... 5
Connector Panel....................................................................................................................... 6
Headphone Jacks..................................................................................................................... 6
Pedals........................................................................................................................................ 7
Soft Pedal.............................................................................................................................. 7
Sostenuto Pedal.................................................................................................................... 7
Sustain Pedal ........................................................................................................................ 7
Panel Controls .......................................................................................................................... 8
Demonstration Songs .............................................................................................................. 9
Voice Demonstration ............................................................................................................. 9
Orchestration Demonstration ................................................................................................ 9
Voice ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Select a Voice...................................................................................................................... 10
Layer Voice.......................................................................................................................... 10
Keyboard Mode........................................................................................................................11
Full Keyboard .......................................................................................................................11
Duet Keyboard .....................................................................................................................11
Transpose ........................................................................................................................... 12
Effects...................................................................................................................................... 13
Reverb................................................................................................................................. 13
Chorus................................................................................................................................. 13
Metronome .............................................................................................................................. 14
Tempo.................................................................................................................................. 14
Recorder.................................................................................................................................. 15
Recording............................................................................................................................ 15
Playback.............................................................................................................................. 16
Erasing Tracks..................................................................................................................... 16
Play-Along Songs................................................................................................................... 17
Selecting A Song ................................................................................................................. 17
Listening to the Entire Song ................................................................................................ 17
Practicing the Right Hand of the Selected Song ................................................................. 17
Practicing the Left Hand of the Selected Song.................................................................... 18
Practicing Both Hands of the Selected Song ...................................................................... 18
Setup Mode ............................................................................................................................. 19
Using the Setup Mode......................................................................................................... 19
Soft Reset............................................................................................................................ 21
MIDI and USB.......................................................................................................................... 22
MIDI Implementation Chart ................................................................................................. 24
Main Voice List........................................................................................................................ 25
GM Voice List .......................................................................................................................... 25
Drum Kit List........................................................................................................................... 26
Specications ......................................................................................................................... 28
Contents

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Taking Care ofYour Digital Piano
Service and Modication
This product should be serviced by
qualied service personnel when:
● The power supply cord or the plug has
been damaged.
● Liquid has been spattered into the unit
or the unit has been exposed to rain.
● The instrument does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
● The instrument has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
Handling and Transport
● Never apply excessive force to the
controls, connectors or other parts of
the instrument.
● Always unplug cables by gripping the
plug rmly, not by pulling on the cable.
● Disconnect all cables before moving
the instrument.
● Physical shocks caused by dropping,
bumping, or placing heavy objects on
the instrument can result in scratches
and/or more serious damage.
● Carefully check the amplier volume
control before playing. Excessive
volume can cause permanent hearing
loss.
Cleaning
● Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft,
dry cloth. A wax based polish may be
used on the cabinet, although rubbing
with a soft cloth will usually suce. Do
not use paint thinner or petrochemical
based polishes.
● To maintain the luster of the keys and
buttons, wipe with a clean, lightly dam-
pened cloth and then polish with a soft,
dry cloth.
Location
● To avoid deformation, discoloration, or
more serious damage, do not expose
the instrument to the following conditi-
ons: Direct sunlight, high temperatures,
excessive humidity, excessive dust,
strong vibration.
● Leave enough space around the piano
for proper ventilation.
● This instrument contains digital circuitry
and may cause interference if placed
too close to radio or television recei-
vers. If interference occurs, move the
instrument further away from the aec-
ted equipment.
● Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of
the instrument; vinyl can stick to and
discolor the surface.
Power
● Turn the power switch o when the
instrument is not in use.
● To avoid damage to the instrument and
other devices to which it is connected,
turn the power switches of all related
devices o prior to connecting or dis-
connecting MIDI cables.
● Turn the power o if the main cable is
damaged, or if the instrument is spat-
tered with liquid.
● Do not switch the unit on and o in
quick succession as this places an un-
due load on the electronic components.
● Unplug the AC power cord during an
electrical storm.
● Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the
same AC outlet as appliances with high
power consumption,
such as electric heaters or ovens.
This Galaxy digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the
suggestions listed below.

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The connector panel is located underneath the keybed.
1. LINE IN: These stereo audio input
jacks will amplify the supplied signal
(CD players, MP3 player or cassette
players) through the internal sound
delivery system.
2. LINE OUT: These stereo audio output
jacks supply the piano’s output signal
to external amplication devices such
as a home stereo, PA system, or other
stand-alone ampliers.
3. MIDI IN / MIDI OUT: The Overture
provides MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports.
MIDI allows communication with other
products equipped with MIDI interfaces.
Please see the MIDI section of this
manual for further details.
4. USB: The USB connector allows you to
connect the Overture piano directly to
your computer. It can be connected wit-
hout driver installation under the Win-
dows XP/Vista & MAC OSX environ-
ments. The Overture will be recognized
as a USB Audio device and can receive
and transmit MIDI messages.
5. PEDAL: Your pedal board cable plugs
in here.
Headphone Jacks
Connector Panel
The headphone jacks are located underneath the keybed.
PHONE 1 / PHONE 2: You can play in
total silence by plugging in a set of
headphones. When headphones are
plugged into either of these jacks the
main speaker system is turned o.
Two sets of headphones may be used
simultaneously

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Pedals
Soft Pedal
When the left pedal is engaged, the
piano volume is reduced and the timbre
is slightly altered on the notes that are
played.
Sostenuto Pedal
When the center pedal is engaged, the
keys that were previously played will
sustain and the notes will decay gradu-
ally, after they are released. Keys that
are played after this pedal is pressed
are not affected.
Sustain Pedal
When the right pedal is engaged, the
piano keys will sustain as they are
played. The piano notes will decay
gradually.

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Panel Controls
The following is a brief description of all the features located on the control panel, which is
divided conveniently into several distinct sections.
1. MASTER VOLUME:
Adjusts the overall volume of the
keyboard.
2. SETUP BUTTON:
Accesses settings such as touch,
tuning, balance, local mode, etc.
3. DEMO BUTTON:
Plays the orchestration demonstrations.
4. TRANSPOSE BUTTON:
Transposes the keyboard in semitone
increments.
5. TEMPO BUTTON:
Adjusts the tempo of the metronome
and play-along songs.
6. METRONOME BUTTON:
Enables/disables the built-in
metronome.
7. VOICE BUTTONS:
These select the main voices and their
variations.
8. LED DISPLAY:
Displays current parameters such as
voice number, tempo, song number
and more.
9. DATA UP/DOWN BUTTONS:
These increase/decrease the current
data values on the LED display.
10. REVERB BUTTON:
Enables/disables the reverb eect.
11. CHORUS BUTTON:
Enables/disables the chorus eect.
12. DUET BUTTON:
Enables/disables the duet mode.
13. LAYER BUTTON:
Enables/disables the layer mode.
14. PLAY/STOP BUTTON:
Controls playback of the 2-track
recorder or play-along songs.
15. RECORDER BUTTONS:
These control the 2-track recorder.
16. SONG BUTTONS:
These control the play-along songs.

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Demonstration Songs
Voice Demonstration
Press and hold down a Voice but-
ton then press the DEMO button. The
selected voice will play. Use the VOICE
button, VARIATION button, or the
buttons to change voices. The dis-
play shows the chosen voice number.
Press the DEMO button again to stop
the voice demo.
Orchestration Demonstration
There are two types of demonstration songs: Orchestra Demonstration & Voice Demon-
There are 10 orchestration demos.
Press the DEMO button and the indi-
cator lights up. Press the buttons
to select the demo song. The display
shows the demo song number with “d-”
prex. Press the DEMO button again to
stop the demo.

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Voice
When the piano is turned on, the default voice setting is 01 Grand Piano
Select a Voice
There are 15 voices numbered 1-15 and selected by the ve quick-select VOICE buttons
and the VARIATION button. Each VOICE select button refers to a category of instruments.
Press the VARIATION button to select a variation in that voice category. The VARIATION
button indicator is dual color. When a voice changes in the category, the color of the
VARIATION indicator also changes with the corresponding voice number on the display.
You can also use the buttons to select a voice in the voicevoice mode and the relevant
indicator will light up.
Layer Voice
Note: Though only 15 voices can be selected from the control panel, the Overture contains 128 Gene-
ral MIDI voices and percussion sound kits. These additional voices and kits are only available through
the MIDI or USB connections.
With LAYER mode, you can layer (mix) two instruments together.
Press the LAYER button and its indicator lights up to engage the LAYER VOICE mode.
The default layered voice is Strings (#13). To change the layered voice, press the LAYER
button and a voicevoice button simultaneously. The LAYER VOICE mode will engage and
the LAYER indicator ashes. The display shows the layered voice number. Then, use the
VOICE button, the VARIATION button, or the buttons to select the layer voice.
After 5 seconds of inactivity, the display will show the Master voice and the piano will return
to VOICE mode. The LAYER indicator will stay on. Press the LAYER Button again to exit
the LAYER VOICE mode and the indicator will turn off.
Note: The volume balance between layered voice and Master voice can be adjusted.
Please refer to the SETUP chapter for details.

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Parts Description
Keyboard Mode
There are two keyboard modes: Full Keyboard and Duet Keyboard.
Full Keyboard
Duet Keyboard
The Full Keyboard is standard mode as shown below.
In Duet mode, the keyboard is split into
two sections. The left section becomes
A2-E6, and the right section becomes
F2-C6. The voice of the two sections is
the same. In this mode, the right pedal
becomes the sustain pedal for the right
section of the keyboard and the left pe-
dal becomes the sustain pedal for the
left section of the keyboard. The middle
pedal is disabled. This mode is ideal for
teacher/student practices.
Press the DUET button and its indicator
lights up to show that the DUET mode
is engaged.
Use the VOICE button, the VARIATION
button, or the buttons to select the
voice.
Press the DUET button again to exit the
duet keyboard mode. The indicator will
turn off.

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Keyboard Mode
Transpose
The Transpose feature can shift the
piano’s pitch up or down in semitone
intervals.
Press the TRANSPOSE button to
engage the transpose feature. The
display shows the current Transpose
value (default is zero) with the prex
“t” and the Transpose button indicator
ashes. Use the buttons to set
the Transpose value ranging from
-6 to 6. Press the and buttons
simultaneously to reset the Transpose
value to zero.
After 5 seconds of inactivity, the display
will show the Master voice and the
piano will return to VOICE mode. If
the Transpose value is not zero, the
Transpose indicator will stay lit. Press
the transpose TRANSPOSE button
again to disable the Transpose feature.

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Eects
Reverb
Reverb simulates the effect of playing in a big room or hall where the sound reverberates
off the walls and ceiling. Press the REVERB button to engage the Reverb effect. Its
indicator will light up. To adjust the reverb level, press the REVERB button and either the
or button simultaneously. The Reverb effect will engage and the REVERB indicator
will blink. The display will show the current Reverb level with the prex “r”.
Then, use the buttons to change the Reverb level from 0 – 16.
Chorus
After 5 seconds of inactivity, the display
will show the Master voice and the
piano will return to VOICE mode.
The REVERB indicator will stay on.
Press the REVERB button again to
disable the Reverb effect. Each voice
has its own Reverb level. When a voice
with Reverb is selected, the Reverb
effect will turn on automatically.
The Chorus effect adds depth and width to the selected keyboard voice.
Press the CHORUS button and its indicator lights up to engage the Chorus effect.
To adjust the chorus level, press the CHORUS button and either the q or p button simulta-
neously. The Chorus effect is engaged and the CHORUS indicator will blink. The display
will show the current Chorus level with the prex “c”.
Then, use the qp buttons to change the Chorus level from 0 – 16.
After 5 seconds of inactivity, the display
will show the Master voice and the
piano will return to voice mode.
The CHORUS indicator will stay on.
Press the CHORUS button again to
disable the Chorus effect. Each voice
has its own Chorus level. When a voice
with Chorus is selected, the Chorus
effect will turn on automatically.

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Metronome
Press the METRONOME button to ac-
tivate the Metronome. The Metronome
will start playing the current tempo and
beat pattern. The beat indicator above
the METRONOME button will ash per
the beat pattern and tempo.
The display shows the current beat pat-
tern (default setting is 4/4). There is a
dot between the beat per measure and
the note value. Use the buttons to
change the beat pattern in the following
sequence:
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8 and 12/8.
After 5 seconds of inactivity, the display
will show Master voice and the piano
will return to voicevoice mode.
The Metronome will keep playing.
Press the METRONOME button again
to stop the Metronome.
Tempo
To set the Tempo, press the TEMPO
button to enter the Tempo setting
mode. Its indicators will ash. The dis-
play will show the current Tempo value
(default is 120) followed by a dot mark.
Use the buttons to change the
Tempo from 40 – 240. Press the and
buttons simultaneously to recall the
default Tempo of 120. After 5 seconds
of inactivity, the display will show the
Master voice and the piano will return
to VOICE mode.

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Recorder
The Overture features a two track recorder that lets you record what you play on the
keyboard and then play it back. Two tracks mean that you can “layer” one part on top of
another, using a dierent voice if you like.
The Recorder feature is a useful addition to any keyboard study program because it lets
you hear exactly how you sound from the listener’s perspective. It can also be just plain
fun. This recorded information is “nonvolatile” and therefore will not be lost when the power
is turned o. The 2 tracks can play back separately or together.
The Record function records all settings exactly as you selected and performed them.
Recording
1. Prepare: Set the voice, tempo, beat pattern, reverb level or other parameters as desired.
2. Select a track: There are two tracks available for recording. The tracks are assigned by
engaging the TRACK 1 or TRACK 2 buttons. Press and hold down the RECORD button,
then press the track tracktrack button for the track you want to record in. The correspon-
ding Track indicator and the RECORD indicator will blink. The four LEDs of the beat indica-
tor will blink to show that the recorder is on standby.
Note 1: The contents of a track will be erased as soon you select that track for recording.
Note 2: If you already have recorded on the other track, its track indicator will also be lit and the recor-
ded music will play as a reference while you record the new track. If you do not wish for the previously
recorded track to play while
you are recording, press the corresponding track button to turn the indicator light off.
3. Metronome: If you’d like to use the
Metronome as a reference, press the
METRONOME button. The Metronome
will sound at the current tempo. You
can adjust the Metronome’s tempo as
usual before recording. However, it
cannot be changed during recording.
Note: The Metronome sound will not be
recorded.
4. Record: Recording will begin as soon
as you play the keyboard or press the
PLAY/STOP button. While recording,
the recording track indicator keeps
blinking and the RECORD and PLAY/
STOP indicators will light solid.
5. Stop Recording: Press the PLAY/STOP
button, the RECORD button or the
recording track tracktrack button to stop
recording. The RECORD indicator will
turn o, and the recorded track indica-
tor will stay solid to show the track now
contains data.
Note: When the record memory is full,
recording will stop automatically and “FUL”
will appear on the
LED display.

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Recorder
Playback
1. Start Playback: Press the PLAY/STOP
button to hear the recorded track(s).
The PLAY indicator lights up and the
beat indicators will ash per the beat
pattern and tempo.
2. Track Selection: If you do not wish to
hear one of the two tracks, press the
corresponding TRACK button to turn
that track o. Its LED indicator will turn
o.
3. Tempo: You can change the playback
tempo by pressing the TEMPO button
while the recorder is playing. Howe-
ver, the tempo will revert back to the
recorded tempo the next time playback
is restarted using the PLAY/STOP but-
ton. To change the recorded tempo to
Erasing Tracks
1. Press and Hold the RECORD button.
2. Press the track tracktrack button that you which to erase while you continue to hold down
the RECORD button.
This will immediately remove the data from your previous recording.
3. Release the RECORD button. The Track and Record indicators will blink.
4. Press the TRACK button again. The indicators will turn o.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 until all the desired tracks are erased.
the newly adjusted tempo, press and
hold the RECORD button and press the
PLAY/STOP button.
Note: You may also accompany the
recorded tracks on the keyboard while in
playback.
4. End Playback: Press the PLAY/STOP
button to stop playback. Playback will
also stop automatically when the recor-
ding reaches its end.

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Play-Along Songs
There are 58 songs built into the Overture for your musical enjoyment. These songs have
separate left-and right-hand parts that can be turned on and off as required so you can
practice the corresponding part on the keyboard.
Selecting A Song
Press the SONG button. The Song indi-
cator will turn on and the Song number
will appear on the LED display. Use the
buttons to select a song.
If you want to play slower or faster than
the preset tempo, press the TEMPO
button and use the buttons to
adjust the tempo. The range is 50%
to 150%. Press the and buttons
simultaneously to recall the default rate
for the selected song. After 5 seconds
of inactivity, the display will revert back
to the song number.
Listening to the Entire Song
Practicing the Right Hand of the Selected Song
1. Press the PLAY/STOP button to hear
both the right and left-hand parts of the
song.
2. Press the PLAY/STOP button again
to stop. Otherwise, playback will stop
automatically at the end of the song.
1. Press the RIGHT button to mute the right hand part. The right indicator will light up.

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Play-Along Songs
2. Press the DEMO button if you’d like to
hear only the right-hand part before
practicing it.
Press the DEMO button again to stop.
3. Press the PLAY/STOP button. Its
indicator lights up and you will hear the
Metronome “count in” the song.
You will then hear the left-hand part
4. Press the METRONOME button if you
want to disable the Metronome sound.
5. Play the right-hand part of your selected
song while the Overture plays the left-
hand part.
6. Press the PLAY/STOP button again
to stop. Otherwise, playback will stop
automatically at the end of the song.
Practicing the Left Hand of the Selected Song
Follow steps 1-5 listed above, substituting the LEFT button wherever the RIGHT button is
mentioned.
Play the left-hand part of your selected
song while the Overture plays the right-
hand part.
Practicing Both Hands of the Selected Song
1. Press the RIGHT and LEFT buttons
simultaneously. The right and left indi-
cators will both turn on.
2. Press the PLAY/STOP button. Its
indicator lights up and you will hear the
Metronome “count in” the song.
3. Play the left-hand and right-hand parts
of your selected song. The Metronome
will assist you in keeping time.
4. Press the PLAY/STOP button again
to stop. Otherwise, playback will stop
automatically at the end of the song.

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Setup Mode
The Setup Mode is used to adjust operation settings. With the SETUP button engaged you
may access the menu for Touch Sensitivity, Brightness, Layer Volume Balance, Master
Tuning, Octave Shift, Layer Volume Balance, Local Mode as well as store user parameters.
Using the Setup Mode
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the setup mode.
2. Press the SETUP button repeatedly to change parameters.
3. Use the buttons to select options or set values.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other parameters.
5. Press any button other than setup and to return to Voice mode. Otherwise the piano
will return to the Voice mode after 5 seconds of inactivity.
The following functions can be selected in the Setup Mode:
TOUCH SENSITIVITY
The Overture offers four types of keyboard touch sensitivity settings: Standard, Soft, Hard
and Fixed. These are also known as “velocity” sensitivity settings and can help you to
adjust the keyboard to your playing style.
Enter this mode by pressing the SETUP button. The display will show “tch”.
Use the buttons to select one of the following sensitivity types:
Standard (“Std”) is an intermediate res-
ponse suitable for most styles of music,
and is the default setting.
Soft (“SFt”) is the most sensitive keyboard
response which permits maximum
sound levels with a light touch.
Hard (“Hrd”) is a less sensitive keyboard
response which requires a heavier
touch to obtain maximum sound levels.
Fixed (“no”) does not oer any touch sen-
sitivity. Each key plays at full volume no
matter how hard or soft the piano keys
are played. It is commonly used on
Harpsichord and Organ voices.
BRIGHTNESS
This parameter is used to adjust the
brightness of the sound for all voices.
The range is from 1 to 16. The default
value is 8. Press the SETUP button
until the display shows “brt”. Use the qp
buttons to set the desired brightness
value from 1 to 16. Press the qp but-
tons simultaneously to recall the default
value 8.

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Setup mode
LAYER VOLUME BALANCE
Press the SETUP button until the dis-
play shows “bLn”.
Use the button to reduce the Layer
volume while the Master volume incre-
ases,
for example 5-5, 4-6, 3-7 ……1-9.
Use the button to increase the Layer
volume while the Master volume decre-
ases,
for example 5-5, 6-4, 7-3……9-1.
This parameter is used to adjust the
balance (relative volume) of the two
voices in Layer mode.
The format of this parameter is “Layer
voice volume - Master voice volume”.
The range of the balance setting is
9 – 1 (Layer voice dominant) to 1 – 9
(Master voice dominant).
The default setting of the volume is
balanced as 5-5 (equal volume).
MASTER TUNING
The Overture is automatically set to
standard A440 pitch when the piano is
turned on. The tuning feature makes it
possible to tune the pitch of the piano
over a range of +/– one semitone in +/–
64 steps.
Press the SETUP button until the dis-
play shows “tun”.
Use the buttons to set the desired
tuning value from -64 to +64.
Press the and buttons simultane-
ously to recall the default tuning value 0.
OCTAVE
The octave shift function will shift the
keyboard up or down a full octave. The
range is from -2 to +2. Normal pitch
is 0. You may want to use this octave
shift on certain instrument voices with
frequency ranges that differ from the
standard acoustic piano. This function
is also useful when using the Duet
keyboard mode.
Press the SETUP button until the dis-
play shows “Oct”.
Use the buttons to set the desired
octave shift value from -2 to +2.
Press the and buttons simultane-
ously to recall the default value of zero.
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