Kawai AnytimeX User manual

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PART NAMES
& FUNCTIONS
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BASIC
OPERATION
3
GENERAL
OPERATION
4
APPENDIX
Owner’s Manual
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PART NAMES
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BASIC
OPERATION
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GENERAL
OPERATION
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APPENDIX
Thank you for purchasing a KAWAI AnytimeX piano!
The AnytimeX piano is a revolutionary new instrument that combines the capabilities of an acoustic piano and a digital piano.
With the AnytimeX piano, one can enjoy the pleasing, expressive tone of KAWAI acoustic pianos, with the convenience of
powerful, exciting features that can only be found on a digital instrument.
As its name implies, the most compelling aspect of the AnytimeX piano is that it can be played at literally any time, without
disturbing family or neighbours. It will allow you to enjoy the touch of a fine KAWAI acoustic piano while retaining the privacy
and power of built-in digital sound. The AnytimeX piano will offer many creative new possibilities for music-making in your
home, school, or recording studio.
To get the most from your AnytimeX piano, please read this manual carefully and become familiar with all its powerful
functions and features. We trust that you and your AnytimeX piano will be making beautiful music together (at any time of
the day or night) for many years to come.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................4
1. PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................................8
CONTROL BOX ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2. BASIC OPERATION....................................................................................................................................10
3. GENERAL OPERATION .............................................................................................................................11
1) SELECTING SOUNDS....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2) REVERB............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3) DAMPER RESONANCE .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4) TUNING.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
5) TRANSPOSE...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
6) METRONOME.................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
7) MIDI CHANNEL.................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
MIDI OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
8) LOCAL CONTROL ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4. APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................................................24
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART .................................................................................................................................................. 25
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 26
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
denotes that care should be taken.
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped.
denotes a prohibited operation.
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.
denotes an operation that should be carried out.
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.
Examples of Picture Symbols
Read all the instructions before using the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
SAVE THESE 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.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has 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 prongs are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as 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.
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The product is not completely disconnected from the
power supply even when the power switch is turned
off. If the product will not be used for a long time,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
● Failure to do so may cause fire in case of
lightning.
● Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.
This product may be equipped with a polarised 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.
When disconnecting the AC power cord’s
plug, always hold the plug
and pull it to remove it.
● Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage
the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or
short-circuit.
Doing so may cause the product to fall over,
resulting in injury.
Do not lean against the keyboard.
When using the headphones, do not
listen for long periods of
time at high volume levels.
Doing so may result in hearing problems.
It is a good practice to place the instrument near the AC outlet and to place the power cord plug in a
position that allows the plug to be disconnected easily in the event of an emergency. Electricity is always
charging while the plug is in the AC outlet even when the power switch is in the ‘OFF’ position.
The chair must be used properly (it must be
used only when playing the product).
● Do not play with it or stand on it.
● Only one person is allowed to sit on it.
● Do not sit on it when opening the lid.
● Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.
Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or your
fingers to be trapped, resulting in injury.
WARNING
The product should be connected to
an AC outlet of the specified voltage.
● If you are going to use an AC power cord,
make sure that it has the correct plug shape
and conforms to the specified power voltage.
● Failure to do so may result in fire.
120V 240V230V
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death
or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following.
● Do not use other AC adaptors to power this
instrument.
● Do not use the included AC adaptor or AC
power cord to power other equipment.
Use only the AC adaptor included with
this instrument to power the instrument.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product. Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.
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● Doing so may cause the product to become
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown
or injury.
Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.
● Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation
of the product.
● When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in
lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe the
product.
Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.
Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.
When connecting the AC power cord
and other cords, take care
not to entangle them.
CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury
or damage to the product or other property if the
product is handled incorrectly.
Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.
Use the product only in moderate climates (not
in tropical climates).
Do not use the product in the following areas.
● Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is
exposed to direct sunlight
● Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater
● Extremely cold areas, such as outside
● Extremely humid areas
● Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present
● Areas where the product is exposed to excessive
vibrations
Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result
in breakdown or short-circuit.
The product should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the product.
Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.
● Doing so may cause the product to generate
noise.
● If the product generates noise, move the
product sufficiently away from the electrical
appliance or connect it to another AC outlet.
Do not place the product near electrical
appliances such as TVs and
radios.
Closing it roughly may trap your fingers,
resulting in injury.
When closing the fallboard, close
it gently.
Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this
product and other devices.
Before connecting cords, make sure
that the power to this product
and other devices is turned
OFF.
OFF
Please lift up the product when moving it.
Please note that the product is heavy and must
be carried by more than two persons.
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.
Do not drag the product on the floor.
Take care not to drop the product.
Doing so may cause the illumination to fall over,
resulting in fire.
Do not place naked flame, such as lighted
candles on the product.
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Notes on Repair
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the
power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug with the wide socket slot and insert fully.
ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.)
Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the ground of the AC outlet on the wall.
FCC Information
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.
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 different electrical circuit from the receiver.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio
Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.
The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
● The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
● Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.
● The product has been exposed to rain.
● The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
● The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation.
Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.
Ensure that the ventilation is not
impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspaper,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
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PART NAMES
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1. PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS
This section explains the location and functions of the control box and connectors.
CONTROL BOX
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zFront view of the control box:
zUnderside view of the control box:
zPedalszRear side view (DC IN connector)
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PART NAMES
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aPower / Volume
Used to turn on/off the control box and adjust the
volume when AnyTime mode is activated. Turn the
knob clockwise to turn on the AnyTimeX control box
and increase the volume.
bPower Indicator
Used to indicate that the AnyTimeX control box is
turned on.
cPhones
Used to connect up to two pairs of headphones
simultaneously.
dHeadphone Hook
Used to conveniently hang the headphones when
not in use.
eLINE OUT Jacks
Used to connect the AnyTime mode audio signal to
an external amplifier, speakers, or recording device
such as a computer.
fMIDI IN/OUT Connectors
Used to connect the AnyTimeX piano to external
MIDI devices such as other electronic instruments
or computers. (See page 20)
gDC IN Connector
Used to connect the AC adaptor.
hMute Pedal
Used to mute the acoustic piano sound by depressing
the pedal and sliding it gently to the left, thus activating
AnyTime mode.
Do not attempt to activate/deactivate AnyTime mode
while playing the piano as this can cause serious
damage to the action mechanism of the instrument.
iDamper Pedal
Used to remove all dampers from the strings,
allowing them to vibrate freely. This greatly enriches
the piano’s sound, while also assisting the pianist
to play smooth ‘legato’ passages.
jSoft Pedal / Sostenuto Pedal
Used to soften the sound, reducing its volume. When
the 'Jazz Organ' sound is selected, the soft pedal is
used to alternate the speed of the rotary speaker
simulation between ‘Slow’ and ‘Fast’ effect modes.
It is also possible to use the Soft pedal as a Sostenuto
pedal by depressing the pedal while turning on the
AnyTimeX piano control box. In sostenuto mode,
depressing the pedal after playing the keyboard and
before releasing the keys sustains the sound of only
the keys just played. Any keys that are pressed after
the sostenuto pedal is depressed will not be sustained
after the keys are released.
Furthermore, the Soft pedal is used to select different
sounds, change reverb settings, and adjust various
other settings of the AnyTimeX piano.
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2. BASIC OPERATION
This section explains the basic procedures for turning the power on, activating AnyTime mode, and performing
with headphones.
Step 1
Plug the AC adaptor into the DC IN connector located at the rear of the
instrument.
Step 2
Plug the AC adaptor’s power plug into the electric wall outlet.
Step 3
Turn the Power/Volume knob clockwise, to the half-way position.
The LED above the Power/Volume knob will light up to indicate that the
AnyTimeX control box is turned on.
Step 4
Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate
AnyTime mode.
Do not attempt to activate/deactivate AnyTime mode while playing the piano, as this can cause serious damage
to the action mechanism of the instrument.
Step 5
Connect a pair of headphones to one of the Phones jacks located on the underside of the control box.
Two pairs of headphones can be connected
simultaneously, allowing two people to listen to
the AnyTimeX piano at the same time.
Play the piano.
The sound of a Concert Grand piano will be played through
the headphones, with the acoustic piano sound muted.
Pedals
(Mute)(Soft) (Damper)
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3. GENERAL OPERATION
This section explains how to combine keyboard and pedal presses to select different sounds, change reverb
settings, and adjust various other settings of the AnyTimeX piano.
1) Selecting Sounds 5) Transpose
2) Reverb Type 6) Metronome
3) Damper Resonance 7) MIDI Channel
4) Tuning 8) Local Control
¡The following illustrations display the keys assigned to adjusting various settings of the AnyTimeX piano.
¡Pressing one of the keys numbered in the above illustrations while 'Setting Mode' is activated will allow various
settings of the AnyTimeX piano to be adjusted. During 'Setting Mode', no sound will be produced when pressing
one of the numbered keys, with the exception of the keys used for adjusting the Metronome, which will produce
a metronome sound when pressed.
¡Pressing keys which are not numbered in the above illustrations, such as keys No. 23-27, will produce the
currently selected sound. These keys allow changes to the sound to be heard as they are made.
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Reverb Type
Damper Resonance
Local Control
Sound Selection MIDI Send/Receive Channel
Tuning
Transpose
MetronomeMIDI Send/Receive Channel
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1) SELECTING SOUNDS
The AnyTimeX piano features 13 realistic tones/sounds suitable for various musical styles.
Preparation
1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box.
2. Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate
AnyTime mode.
Step 1
Activating Setting Mode:
Depress the Soft pedal
The above combination of holding the Soft pedal while pressing the top-most 'C' key will activate Setting Mode.
¡If the Damper pedal is held while performing the above combination, Setting Mode will not be activated.
¡If another key is pressed while depressing the Soft pedal, Setting Mode will not be activated.
While holding the Soft pedal, press and
hold the top-most 'C' key (key No. 88)
Release the Soft pedal,
then release the 'C' key
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Step 2
Selecting Sounds:
Press one of the bottom-most white keys (keys No. 1-21) to select the desired sound. Please refer to the table
below for a list of available sounds and the respective key assignments.
Key No. Sound Name Description
aConcert Grand The sound of a KAWAI concert grand piano.
cConcert Grand 2
dMellow Grand The sound of a softly strung grand piano.
fMellow Grand 2
hModern Piano The sound of a modern grand piano.
iClassic E.Piano The sound of a classic electric piano.
kModern E.P. The sound of a modern electric piano.
mSlow Strings The sound of an ensemble of strings.
oChoir The sound of an ensemble of singers.
pHarpsichord The sound of a Baroque period plucked string instrument.
rVibraphone The sound of a percussive, tuned instrument played using mallets.
tChurch Organ The sound a pipe organ, suitable for Church music etc.
uJazz Organ
The sound of an electronic jazz organ.
NOTE: When the 'Jazz Organ' sound is selected, the soft pedal is used to alter
the speed of the Drawbar Organ rotary speaker simulation between ‘Slow’
and ‘Fast’ effect modes.
Step 3
Deactivating Setting Mode:
After selecting the desired sound, depress the Damper pedal to deactivate Setting Mode.
¡The Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically when the power is turned on.
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2) REVERB
Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall.
Preparation
1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box.
2. Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate
AnyTime mode.
Step 1
Activating Setting Mode:
Depress the Soft pedal
The above combination of holding the Soft pedal while pressing the top-most 'C' key will activate Setting Mode.
Step 2
Selecting Reverb Type:
Press black keys No. 2, 10, 12, or 14 to select the desired reverb type. Please refer to the table below for a list of
reverb types and the respective key assignments.
Key No. Reverb Type Description
bReverb Off Deactivate the reverberation effect.
jRoom Simulates the sound of a small room, adding a soft reverberation.
lStage Simulates the sound of playing on a live stage.
nHall Simulates the deep reverberation of a large concert hall.
Step 3
Deactivating Setting Mode:
After selecting the desired reverb type, depress the Damper pedal to deactivate Setting Mode.
¡The reverb type will be set to 'Room' automatically when the power is turned on.
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While holding the Soft pedal, press and
hold the top-most 'C' key (key No. 88)
Release the Soft pedal,
then release the 'C' key
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3) DAMPER RESONANCE
When the damper pedal is depressed on an acoustic piano, all dampers are lifted up, allowing the strings to vibrate
freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the damper pedal depressed, not only will the strings of the
notes played vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance. The Damper Resonance
function of the AnyTimeX piano attempts to simulate this phenomenon.
Preparation
1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box.
2. Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate
AnyTime mode.
Step 1
Activating Setting Mode:
Depress the Soft pedal
The above combination of holding the Soft pedal while pressing the top-most 'C' key will activate Setting Mode.
Step 2
Selecting Damper Resonance Level:
Press black keys No. 17, 19, or 22 to select the desired damper resonance level. Please refer to the table below
for a list of damper resonance levels and the respective key assignments.
Key No. Damper Resonance Level
qOff
sMedium
vStrong
Step 3
Deactivating Setting Mode:
After selecting the desired damper resonance level, depress the Damper pedal to deactivate Setting Mode.
¡The Damper Resonance function will only be applied to the Concert Grand, Concert Grand 2, Mellow Grand,
and Mellow Grand 2 piano sounds.
¡The damper resonance level will be set to 'Medium' automatically when the power is turned on.
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While holding the Soft pedal, press and
hold the top-most 'C' key (key No. 88)
Release the Soft pedal,
then release the 'C' key
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4) TUNING
This function allows the pitch of the AnyTimeX piano to be finely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with
other instruments.
Preparation
1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box.
2. Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate
AnyTime mode.
Step 1
Activating Setting Mode:
Depress the Soft pedal
The above combination of holding the Soft pedal while pressing the top-most 'C' key will activate Setting Mode.
Step 2
Adjusting Tuning Value:
Press the top-most 'C' key (key No. 88) repeatedly to increase the tuning pitch, or the top-most black key (key No.
86) repeatedly to decrease the tuning pitch.
¡The tuning value can be adjusted within the range of 427.0 to 453.0 Hz, altering by 0.5 Hz increments each
time key No. 88 or 86 is pressed.
¡Press keys No. 86 and 88 simultaneously to restore the tuning setting to the default value of 440 Hz.
Step 3
Deactivating Setting Mode:
After adjusting the desired tuning value, depress the Damper pedal to deactivate Setting Mode.
¡The tuning value will be stored and recalled automatically when the power is turned on. Care must therefore
be taken when adjusting this setting.
Decrease tuning pitch
Increase tuning pitch
While holding the Soft pedal, press and
hold the top-most 'C' key (key No. 88)
Release the Soft pedal,
then release the 'C' key
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5) TRANSPOSE
The transpose function allows the key of the AnyTimeX piano to be raised or lowered in half steps. This is particularly
useful when accompanying instruments with different tones, or when a song learned in one key must be played in
another key.
Preparation
1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box.
2. Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate
AnyTime mode.
Step 1
Activating Setting Mode:
Depress the Soft pedal
The above combination of holding the Soft pedal while pressing the top-most 'C' key will activate Setting Mode.
Step 2
Adjusting Transpose Value:
Press key No. 80 repeatedly to increase the transposition value, or key No. 79 repeatedly to decrease the
transposition value.
¡The transpose value can be adjusted within the range of 12 halftones higher or 12 halftones lower.
¡Press keys No. 79 and 80 simultaneously to restore the transpose setting to the default value of '0'.
Step 3
Deactivating Setting Mode:
After adjusting the desired transpose value, depress the Damper pedal to deactivate Setting Mode.
¡The transpose value will be set to '0' automatically when the power is turned on.
Decrease transpose value
Increase transpose value
While holding the Soft pedal, press and
hold the top-most 'C' key (key No. 88)
Release the Soft pedal,
then release the 'C' key
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6) METRONOME
Rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo
and with a steady rhythm. The metronome function helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady beat to perform to.
Preparation
1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box.
2.
Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate AnyTime mode.
Step 1
Activating Setting Mode:
Depress the Soft pedal
The above combination of holding the Soft pedal while pressing the top-most 'C' key will activate Setting Mode.
Step 2
Adjusting Metronome Time Signature, Tempo, and Volume:
¡Press keys No. 71, 73, 75, or 76 to start the metronome and/or set the metronome time signature.
¡Press keys No. 58, 59, 60, or 61 to adjust the metronome tempo.
¡Press white key No. 66 or black key No. 65 to adjust the metronome volume.
Please refer to the table below for a list of metronome functions and the respective key assignments.
Key No. Metronome Function Key No. Metronome Function
Decrease metronome tempo by 10 BPM Stop metronome
Increase metronome tempo by 10 BPM Start/Set metronome to 1/4 time signature
Decrease metronome tempo by 1 BPM Start/Set metronome to 2/4 time signature
Increase metronome tempo by 1 BPM Start/Set metronome to 3/4 time signature
Decrease metronome volume Start/Set metronome to 4/4 time signature
Increase metronome volume
While holding the Soft pedal, press and
hold the top-most 'C' key (key No. 88)
Release the Soft pedal,
then release the 'C' key
Decrease metronome
tempo by 10 BPM
Decrease metronome tempo by 1 BPM
Decrease metronome volume
Increase metronome
tempo by 10 BPM Increase metronome volume
Increase metronome tempo by 1 BPM
Start/Set metronome time signature
Stop metronome
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¡The metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10-400 BPM.
Press keys No. 58 and 59, or 60 and 61 simultaneously to restore the metronome tempo to the default value
of 120 BPM.
¡The metronome volume can be adjusted within the range of 1-10.
Press keys No. 65 and 66 simultaneously to restore the metronome volume to the default value of '5'.
¡Press white key No. 69 to stop the metronome.
Step 3
Deactivating Setting Mode:
After adjusting the desired metronome settings, depress the Damper pedal to deactivate Setting Mode.
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7) MIDI CHANNEL
MIDI OVERVIEW
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers,
sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments in order to exchange performance data.
The AnyTimeX piano is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each uses a special
cable with a DIN connector.
MIDI IN : For receiving note, program change and other data.
MIDI OUT : For sending note, program change and other data.
MIDI uses channels to exchange data back and forth between MIDI devices. There are receive (MIDI IN) and transmit
(MIDI OUT) channels. Most musical instruments or devices with MIDI functions are equipped with both MIDI IN and
MIDI OUT jacks and are capable of transmitting and receiving data via MIDI.
The receive channels are used to receive data from another MIDI device and the transmit channels are used to transmit
data to another MIDI device.
MIDI connection example:
When connected as shown in the illustration above, MIDI data sent from awill be also played on bif both
channels match.
MIDI instruments have 16 channels for sending and receiving MIDI data.
¡MIDI Examples
¡Connection to a sequencer:
When connected as shown in this illustration,
songs played on the AnyTimeX piano can be
recorded with a sequencer, and then played
back at any time.
IN
OUT
Sending Instrument aReceiving Instrument b
Sequencer
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