Gibson DIGITAL PIANO User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
Precaution
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
This Symbol 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 fire
or electric shock.
This Symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important in the literature accompanying this appliance.
All information should be read carefully to avoid misuse of
product.
WARNING : DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT, SERVICING SHOULD ONLY
BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION :
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE
ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.

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Precaution
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electric products, basic precaution should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all the instructions before using the product.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision in necessary when a product is used near children.
3. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming by the manufacturer.
4. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
5. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers,
may be capable of producing hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high
volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing
in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
6. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation.
7. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators. heat registers, or
other products that produce heat.
8. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.
9. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
10. The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time.
11. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.
12. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

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Precaution
13. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instruction.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
14. To clean the exterior surfaces, wipe lightly with a clean, dry cloth. Never use solvents such
as benzine or paint thinners.
15. The product should be located away from a television, radio, or heavy equipment that can
generate electromagnetic fields.
16. The product should be located a flat, stable surface that can free of vibration.
17. Be careful to protect the product from knocks, particularly when carrying it.
18. During thunderstorms, turn the product off and disconnect the plug from the power outlet.
INFORMATION TO THE USER
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 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 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.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Welcome
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Welcome...
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the DIGITAL PIANO.
Your new DIGITAL PIANO is a state-of-the-art musical instrument which
incorporates the latest electronics technology to make its operation as easy
as possible.
Your versatile DIGITAL PIANO is ideal for beginners or experienced
musicians. In order to enjoy the features and functions of this unit to their
fullest, be sure to carefully read this manual and follow the instructions
contained herein.

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Contents
Contents
Precaution 1
Welcome/Contents 4
Care of Your Digital Piano 6
Unpacking/Assembling Your Piano(Upright) 7
Unpacking/Assembling Your Piano (Grand) 10
Control Locations (External Appearance, Front Panel, Rear Panel, Pedals) 13~25
Connecting Headphones/Power Switch for the Virtual Pianist 26
Quick Start with Remote control 27
Playing a Demo 28
Performance Screen 29
Voice, Percussion & GM Voice 30
Layer, Split,EQ, Reverb, Chorus 32~36
Rhythm 37
Auto Accompaniment 40
Metronome 44
Registration 45
Recording 46
Setup (Octave Shift, Split Point, Voice Volume, Initializing Registration Memory,
Virtual Pianist Voice, Local Control) 48 ~ 52
Functions (Accompaniment Volume, Brilliance, Touch, Transpose, Tuning) 53 ~ 55
Play AMD/MIDI files -Disk 56
Folder, Play/Save Recorded Song -Disk 58~60
Load/Save Registration File -Disk 61~62
Play MIDI files with the Virtual Pianist 63
Play Recorded Song with the Virtual Pianist, Remote control 64
General MIDI Sound Lists 64
Drums/SFX Sound Lists 67
MIDI 69
MIDI Implementation Chart 70
Specifications 72

Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight.
Keep the unit free from liquids, dust,
etc...
During thunderstorms, turn the product off
and disconnect the plug from the power.
Take care not to drop the unit and avoid
strong impact.
Never attempt to modify any parts of the
unit.
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Care of your Digital Piano
Care of your Digital Piano

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Unpacking (Upright type only)
Carefully remove the Digital Piano and its accessories from the packing box. The
Digital Piano set consists of the following items.
Main Unit Right, Left Legs (a, b)
Pedal Box (c)
Rear Plate (d)
Four Bolts Caps for Legs (e)
Four Bolts for Main Unit
(g) (M6 15)mm
Four Bolts for Pedal Box
(f) (6 44)mm
Owner s Manual
Five Bolts for Rear Plate
(h) (4 22)mm
Inspect each item carefully to make sure that it is in good condition. If you
find any item missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase
immediately for replacement.
Six Screws
for Music Stand (J)
Music Stand (I)
Unpacking
USB Memory
Remote Control

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Assembling your Piano (Upright Type only)
Assembling your Piano
Attaching the both legs and pedal box assembly
Assembling the stand
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Securely combine both legs(a,b) pedal box
(c) assembly using four bolts(f) and four
caps(e) for pedal box.
- For pedal stability, rotate the adjusters on
the bottom of the pedal assembly unit they
comes in firm, contact with the floor surface.
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Attach the rear plate(d) to the legs and
pedal box using five bolts for rear plate(h)
After fixing the crossing plate to the
legs, set the stand upright and make
sure the stand is parallel.

Attaching the main unit and stand
Music Stand
Attach the Music Stand(I) on the top
panel using six screws(J).
Set the stand upright and gently lower
the main unit on the stand, then tighten
the main unit with four bolts (g) for main
unit as shown in illustration.
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Assembling your Piano(Upright Type only)
Connecting the pedal cord.
Plug pedal cord(c) which is protruding
from the top of the pedal assembly into
the corresponding port in the back of
the main unit.
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Unpacking (Grand Type only)
Carefully remove the Digital Piano and its accessories from the packing box. The
Digital Piano set consists of the following items.
Inspect each item carefully to make sure that it is in good condition. If
you find any item missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase
immediately for replacement.
Main Unit Manual
Keyboard Protection Cover
(Option)
Legs(3EA)
USB Memory
Pedal Nuts (2EA)
Bolt M10 X 60 (8EA)
Pedal Ass’y
Pedal Stand Brace(2EA)
Wrench (1EA)
Screw 3.5 X 25 (8EA)
Washer 20 X1T (8EA)
Remote Control

Attaching the main unit and three legs.
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The first, Set the both legs upright
and hang the both legs at the main
unit, then tighten the main unit with
four bolts for main unit as shown in
the illustration.
After fixing the both legs to the
main unit, the remainder leg
upright and hang the leg at the
main unit, then tighten the main
unit with two bolts for main unit.
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Set the pedal stand assembly
upright and securely attach the
pedal stand assembly and the main
unit assembly by using two bolts.
For pedal stability, rotate the
adjuster on the bottom of the pedal
stand assembly until it comes in
firm, contact with the floor surface.
Attaching the main unit and pedal stand assembly
To reduce the risk of injury, The Digital Piano should be assembled by qualified
service personnel.
Take care not to drop the unit and avoid strong impact.
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Assembling your Piano (Grand Type only)

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Assembling your piano (Grand Type only)
Attach the pedal stand brace to the main unit and pedal stand assembly using four
screws. Make sure the screws are securely tightened.
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Plug the Pedal Cord which is protruding from the top of the pedal assembly into
the corresponding port in the bottom of the main unit.
Connecting the Pedal Cord

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Control Locations
Control Locations
1. External appearance
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1. Keyboard Cover
2. Control Panel
3. Keyboard
4. Pedal
5. Stand

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Control locations
2. Front panel
POWER switch
Used to turn on or off your
instrument.
MAIN VOLUME
Used to control the overall volume
with the volume.
AUTO ACCOMP button
Used to add an automatic
accompaniment to your selected
rhythm.
STYLE Group buttons
You can select 54 rhythm patterns
using 10 STYLE group buttons.
The 54 preset rhythm styles are
divided into 10 STYLE groups, and
each is assigned to the
corresponding STYLE group
buttons.
START/STOP button
Used to start and stop the selected
rhythm.
SYNCHRO button
Used to enable the synchro start
mode. This function makes the
selected rhythm started
automatically when you play the first
note on your keyboard.
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Control Locations
INTRO/ENDING button
When pressed before starting a
rhythm, insert a rhythm introduction
before the rhythm starts. When
pressed while a rhythm is playing,
inserts a rhythm ending before the
rhythm stops.
FILL & VARIATION buttons
Two different rhythm fills can be
played, in the same way that a
drummer plays a drum fill during a
song.
FILL1
LOOP FILL1 LOOP NORMAL
FILL 2
LOOP FILL2 LOOP VARIATION
VARIATION
LOOP NORMAL LOOP VARIATION
FADE button
This function lets you gradually fade in or
out the volume of the style.
START with FADE IN
Press the FADE button, the fade LED
will turn on.
To start the style, press the
START/STOP button or press the
SYNCHRO button and play a note or
chord on the keyboard.
STOP with FADE OUT
Press the FADE button during rhythm
playing.
The fade LED flashes during fade in/out,
and the lamp turn off when the fade in/out
is completed.
If you press the FADE button during
fading, the fade can be canceled.
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Control Locations
TEMPO buttons
Used to change the current tempo.
Pressing both the TEMPO UP and
DOWN buttons will set a default
value.
TAP TIME
This function lets you set the tempo
and start the style in one operation.
METRONOME button
Used to start/stop the internal
metronome.
To start the metronome, press the
METRONOME button so that its
LED lights.
The metronome pop-up display
appears and currently selected beat
and volume are indicated.
Press the METRONOME button
again to stop metronome sound.
The metronome LED turns off.
ESCAPE button
Used to return to the previous
screen or exit from a feature.
LEFT, RIGHT buttons
Used to move a page left or right in
menu pages. A LED will be lit, if a
page is available.
CURSOR SHIFT button
Used to move the cursor in the
screen.
DISPLAY HOLD button
Used to prevent the screen from
returning on the Main Menu.
BEAT LED
During style playback, the left-
most beat lamp(green) flashes on
the first beat of each measure, and
the other lamps(red) flash for each
successive beat.
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Control Locations
Display Panel(LCD)
Used to display the performance
information, function settings and
other messages.
DATA buttons
Used to increase or decrease the
value indicated by the cursor.
Pressing both buttons together will
set a default value. These buttons
auto repeat when held down.
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Control Locations
SETUP buttons
Used to enter the main setup
screen. Various configuration
options can be changed from here.
ACC. VOLUME
This determines the playback
volume of the Auto
Accompaniment.
BRILLIANCE
The sound timbre can be adjusted
by using the BRILLIANCE
function.
TOUCH
This determines how your playing
strength (velocity) affects the
volume of the voices.
TRANSPOSE
The TRANSPOSE function makes
it possible to shift the pitch of the
keyboard in semitone units,
allowing you to match the pitch of
the keyboard to the range of other
instruments or singers, or letting
you easily play in a different key
without having to change your
fingering.
TUNE
The TUNE function lets you make
fine adjustments to the pitch,
allowing you to accurately match
the tuning with that of other
instruments.
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Control Locations
VOICE GROUP
The piano features a wealth of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass
instruments. It also features a keyboard percussion function that lets you play the
realistic drum, percussion sounds, and various effect sounds directly from keyboard.
Voice Types
128 GM sounds with 10MB Grand piano sound.
6 Drum kits.
2 SFX sets
PERCUSSION group
The piano has six Drum kits and two SFX sets in the Percussion voice group.
When one of the Drum kits, various drum and percussion sounds as assigned
individually to the keys, letting you play the sounds from keyboard.
Also when one of the SFX sets, various sound effects as assigned individually to the
keys, letting you play the sounds from keyboard.
See the Drum/SFX Table on Page 67 ~ 68 in this manual for the types of drum/effect sounds in each Drum kit/SFX set.
GM VOICE group
There are 128 different voices in the piano. When the GM VOICE group is selected,
one of 128 GM voices can be assigned.
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Control Locations
LAYER
The Layer mode of the piano
allows you to select and play two
different voices simultaneously in
a layer. This makes it easy to
create exceptionally rich and thick
tonal textures. The volume
balance can be set for the two
voices.
SPLIT
The Split mode of the piano allows
you to select and play two
different voices with your left and
right hands - For example, play
bass with the left and piano with
the right .
EQ
Used to adjust level of each
frequency bend.
REVERB
Reverb is an effect that recreates
the decaying reflections of a
sound in a performance space,
and reproduces the special
ambience of a concert hall.
CHORUS
There are six different effects:
Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4,
Flanger, Feedback Delay.
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