Medeli DP420K User manual

DIGITAL PIANO
Owner’s Manual
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INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY!
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Power Supply
Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet
of the correct voltage.
Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that
for which your instrument is intended.
Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the
instrument, or during electrical storms.
Connections
Before connecting the instrument to other devices, turn off
the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and
/ or damage to other devices.
Location
Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to
avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage:
Direct sunlight
Extreme temperature or humidity
Excessive dusty or dirty location
Strong vibrations or shocks
Close to magnetic fields
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience
reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable
distance from radios and televisions.
Cleaning
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or
chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling
Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the
instrument. If this happens, remove the electric plug from
the outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
service personnel.
Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
CAUTION
The normal function of the product may be disturbed
by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply
reset the product to resume normal operation by
following the owner's manual. In case the function
could not resume, please use the product in other
location.
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Contents
Panel & Display Description
Front Panel..................................................................4
Rear Panel...................................................................4
Pedal...........................................................................4
Setup
Setup Guide.................................................................6
Connections
Connecting a Pair of Headphones...............................9
Connecting an Audio Equipment.................................9
Connecting an MP3/CD Player....................................9
Connecting a Computer or a MIDI Device...................9
Quick Start
Power Supply.............................................................10
Adjusting the Master Volume.....................................10
Adjusting the Voice Brilliance....................................10
Playing the Demo Songs..........................................10
Playing the Voices.....................................................11
Playing the Styles......................................................11
Playing the Songs......................................................11
Recording..................................................................12
Advanced Use
Playing the Voices.....................................................13
Playing a Voice..........................................................13
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - Dual................13
Playing Different Voices with Both Hands - Lower.....13
Playing Voice Demo..................................................14
Touch Sensitivity........................................................14
Transpose..................................................................15
Tune...........................................................................15
Pedal Resonance......................................................15
Metronome................................................................16
Auto Accompaniment
Selecting a Style........................................................17
Playing the Style........................................................17
Fill In A/B...................................................................17
Accompaniment Volume............................................17
Tempo........................................................................18
DSP Effect
Reverb.......................................................................19
Chorus.......................................................................19
EQ.............................................................................19
Song
Listening to the Songs...............................................20
Practise the Songs....................................................20
Song Recording
Prepare Recording....................................................20
Start Recording..........................................................21
Stop Recording..........................................................21
Play a User Song.......................................................21
Delete a User Song...................................................21
Duet..........................................................................22
Twinova...................................................................23
Beep Tone...............................................................23
MIDI
What’s MIDI?.............................................................24
Troubleshooting....................................................25
Specifications........................................................25
Appendices
Voice List...................................................................26
Style List....................................................................27
Song List....................................................................28
Demo List..................................................................29
MIDI Implementation Chart........................................30
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Panel Description
Front Panel
Rear Panel Pedal
1. [POWER] Switch
Turn the power on or off.
2. [VOLUME] Knob
Adjust the master volume.
3. [BRILLIANCE] Knob
Adjust the voice brilliance.
4. [PLAY/STOP] Button
Start or stop playing a recorded song.
5. [RECORD] Button
Enter the recording mode.
6. [DUET] Button
Turn the duet function on or off.
7. [STYLE] Button
Enter the style mode.
8. [SONG] Button
Enter the song mode.
Press both [STYLE] and [SONG]
buttons simultaneously to enter
the demo mode.
9. [START/STOP] Button
Start or stop playing a song or a style.
10. [FILL A/B] Button
Play the fill-in pattern A or B.
11. [METRO] Button
Turn the metronome on or off.
12. [TEMPO +/-] Button
Adjust the current tempo.
1. USB Jack
Connect to a computer.
2. MIDI OUT Jack
Transmit MIDI messages to an external
MIDI device.
3. MIDI IN Jack
Receive MIDI messages from an external
MIDI device.
4. AUX OUT Jack
Connect external audio equipment.
5. AUX IN Jack
Connect an external audio source, such as
an MP3 or CD player.
6. DC IN Jack
Connect the DC power adaptor.
1. Soft Pedal
When you step on the soft pedal, all notes
played on the keyboard will have a softer
effect.
2. Sostenuto Pedal
When you step on the sostenuto pedal, the
notes played before you step on the pedal
will have a sustain effect.
3. Sustain Pedal
When you step on the sustain pedal, all notes
played on the keyboard will have a longer
sustain. It also supports the half-pedal
operation. Performing with the sustain pedal
will achieve a smooth effect.
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Panel Description
13. DISPLAY
Display all parameters and values
related to the current operation.
17. [LOWER] Button
Turn the lower function on or off.
19. [TWINOVA] Button
Turn the twinova function on or off.
20. [SHIFT] Button
Press and hold it to access secondary
functions of other buttons.
21. VOICE Select Buttons
Select a preset voice directly.
When [SHIFT] is pressed：
22. [BEEP] Key
Turn the beep tone on or off.
23. [PEDAL RESONANCE] Key
Turn the pedal resonance on or off.
24. [TOUCH] Keys
Set the touch level.
25. [TUNE] Keys
Adjust the tune value.
26. [OCTAVE] Keys
In TWINOVA mode,
adjust the octave value.
27. [REVERB] Keys
Set the reverb type.
28. [CHORUS] Keys
Set the chorus type.
29. [EQ] Keys
Set the EQ type.
30. [DUET] Keys
Set the duet type.
31. [METRO] Keys
Set the metronome type.
32. [ACCOMP] Keys
Adjust the accompaniment volume.
33. [TEMPO] Keys
Tap to set the tempo.
34. [STYLE] Keys
Select the desired style.
35. [SONG] Keys
Select the desired song.
When [SHIFT] is pressed：
14. [LEFT] Button
Turn on or off the left hand melody
of the current song, so as to practise
the left hand part.
15. [RIGHT] Button
Turn on or off the right hand melody
of the current song, so as to practise
the right hand part.
18. [TRANPOSE +/-] Button
Adjust the transpose value.
When [SHIFT] is released：
14. [VOICE] Button
Enter the voice mode.
15. [VOICE DEMO] Button
Start or stop the voice demo.
16. [DUAL] Button
Turn the dual function on or off.
18. [+/YES] / [-/NO] Button
Adjust the value.
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Setup
This section contains information about setting up your instrument and
preparing to play. Please go through this section carefully before
turning the power on.
Setup Guide
Before proceeding to assemble the stand, please get a Philip's
screwdriver (not supplied).
Make sure you have the following parts in the package.
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1. Piano body
2. Left leg component
3. Right leg component
4. Rear board
5. Foot pedal box
6. Screws 4x15BA (8PCS)
7. Screws M6x50（4PCS）
8. Screw caps （6PCS）
9. Hand screws（2PCS）
10. Screws M6x18（2PCS）
11. Pedal cable
12. AC power adaptor
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A. Install the legs.
First, align the Left and Right legs to each side of the Foot pedal box.
Then, insert the screws ⑦through the holes on the legs and fit them
into the Foot pedal box. Fix with a screwdriver, and place the screw
caps ⑧on top.
(Make sure the components are in the right direction before installing.)
B. Place the Rear board ④against the Legs, then insert the screws ⑥
through the holes and fit them into the Legs and foot pedal box.
C. Place the Piano body on the stand, then fix it with the screws ⑨& ⑩.
Setup
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Screws M6x50（4PCS）
Screw cap（6PCS）
Screws 4x15BA (8PCS)
Hand screws（2PCS）
Screws M6x18（2PCS）
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D. Connect the Pedal cable to the Pedal Jack at the rear bottom of the
Piano. Then plug the power cable to an AC power outlet.
Now you can turn on the power and enjoy the perfect performance.
Setup
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AC power adaptor
Pedal jack
Pedal cable
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Connecting a Pair of Headphones
Plug a pair of standard stereo headphones to the PHONES jack for
private practice or late-night playing.
Jack 1: When a pair of headphones is plugged into Jack 1, sound can be
heard from both headphones and speakers.
Jack 2: When a pair of headphones is plugged into Jack 2, the internal
speakers are automatically shut off, sound can only be heard from the
headphones.
Note：
To avoid the risk of hearing loss, do not listen with headphones at high
volume level for a long period of time.
Connecting an Audio Equipment
The rear-panel AUX OUT jack delivers the output of the instrument to
external audio equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, a stereo sound
system, a mixing console, or a tape recorder.
Use an audio cable to connect the AUX OUT jack of the instrument to the
AUX IN jack of the external audio equipment.
Notes:
1. Turn off the power to all units before connecting the external
equipment.
2. To avoid damaging the speakers, please set the volume level to
minimum before turning on the power.
Connecting an MP3/CD Player
The rear-panel AUX IN jack receives audio signals from external audio
source such as an MP3 or a CD player.
Use an audio cable to connect the AUX IN jack of the instrument to the
AUX OUT jack of the MP3/CD player. The input signal will be mixed with
the internal signal, allowing you to play along.
Connecting a Computer or a MIDI Device
MIDI IN Jack
Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN jack of the instrument
to the MIDI OUT jack of an external device. The instrument will receive
MIDI messages from the external device and work as a sound source.
MIDI OUT Jack
Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT jack of the
instrument to the MIDI IN jack of an external device. The instrument will
transmit MIDI messages to the external device and work as a MIDI
controller.
USB Jack
Use a standard USB cable to connect the USB jack of the instrument to
the USB port of a computer. You can transmit MIDI messages between
the instrument and the computer.
You can upload user songs to the computer as a backup or download
MIDI files from the computer and play them on the instrument.
Note:
Do not set the USB device to be input and output simultaneously when
setting the software on computer. Otherwise, the sound will be
overlapped when playing the keyboard.
Connections
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MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI OUTMIDI IN
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Power Supply
1. Make sure the instrument is powered off. Then turn down the
volume.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the instrument.
3. Plug the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
4. Press and hold the [POWER] button, until the display shows “0.01”,
which indicates the instrument is powered on.
5. If you are ready to turn off the instrument, press and hold the
[POWER] button until the display lights off.
Notes：
1. The instrument will automatically shut down after 30 minutes if it is
not used. To turn off the function, press and hold the key “A0” and
then turn on the power.
2. For your safety, please unplug the instrument when it is not in use or
during a thunderstorm.
Adjusting the Master Volume
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob clockwise to increase the master volume or
anticlockwise to decrease it. You can use the knob to set the desired
volume level.
Note:
If the keyboard keeps silent, check if the volume is set to minimum or
headphones are plugged into Jack 2.
Adjusting the Voice Brilliance
Rotate the [BRILLIANCE] knob clockwise to make the voice sounds
brighter, or anticlockwise to make it sounds mellow. You can use the
knob to set the desired brilliance level.
Playing the Demo Songs
The instrument features a number of wonderful demo songs. Please
refer to the Demo List.
1. Press both the [STYLE] and [SONG] buttons simultaneously to
enter the demo mode. It will play all demo songs in a loop. The
display shows the current demo number.
2. Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button to select a demo song.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop and exit the demo mode. Or
press again both the [STYLE] and [SONG] buttons to stop and exit
the demo mode.
Quick Start
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Playing the Voices
The instrument features a variety of exceptionally realistic voices.
Please refer to the Voice List.
1. Press the [VOICE] button to enter the voice mode. The display
shows the current voice number, such as “0.01”.
2. Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button to select a desired voice. Or press the
VOICE select buttons to select a preset voice.
3. Play the keyboard and enjoy the wonderful voice.
Playing the Styles
The instrument features a variety of styles. Please refer to the Style
List.
1. Press the [STYLE] button to enter the style mode. The display
shows the current style number, such as “00.1”.
2. Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button or the keys marked [STYLE0-9] to
select a desired style.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button, and then play in the left hand area
to start playing the style.
Note：
If you use the keys marked [STYLE 0-9] to select a desired style, press
and hold [SHIFT], then tap two number keys. For example, tap 0, 8 in
sequence to select the 08 style.
Playing the Songs
The instrument has a variety of preset songs. Please refer to the Song
List.
1. Press the [SONG] button to enter the song mode. It will start playing
all songs in a loop. The display shows the current song number,
such as “001.”.
2. Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button or the keys marked [SONG 0-9] to
select a desired song.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the playback. Press it again
to play the current song in a loop.
4. When playback stops, press the [STYLE] or [VOICE] button to exit
the song mode.
Note：
If you use the keys marked [SONG 0-9] to select a desired song, press
and hold [SHIFT], then tap two number keys. For example, tap 0, 8 in
sequence to select the 08 song.
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Quick Start
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Recording
You can record up to 5 user songs on the instrument.
1. Press the [RECORD] button to enter the user song menu. The
display shows the current user song number. Use the [+/YES]/
[-/NO] button to select a user song to which the recording will be
saved.
2. Press again the [RECORD] button to enter the recording standby
mode. The [START/STOP] button indicator starts flashing. Now you
can select the desired voice, style etc.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button or play the keyboard to start the
recording. The [RECORD] button indicator lights up.
4. Press the [RECORD] button to stop and exit recording, the button
indicator lights off. The user song will be saved automatically.
5. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to enter the playback mode. The
button indicator lights up. You can use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button to
select a user song. Then press again the [PLAY/STOP] button to
start the playback.
6. During the playback, press the [PLAY/STOP] to stop and exit the
playback.
7. In the playback mode, if you press the [RECORD] button, the
display will show “dEL”. It will delete the song after confirmation.
Press [+/YES] to delete it or press [-/NO] to cancel and go back to
the playback mode.
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Quick Start
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Playing the Voices
The instrument features a variety of exceptionally realistic voices.
Please refer to the Voice List.
Playing a voice
1. Press the [VOICE] button or one of the VOICE select buttons to
enter the voice mode. The voice indicator lights up. The display
shows the current upper voice number, such as “0.01”.
2. Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button or the VOICE select buttons to select
a desired voice.
3. Play the keyboard and enjoy the wonderful voice.
Note：
When the dual and lower functions are turned on, you can press the
[VOICE] button repeatedly to shift between the upper, dual or lower
voice. The selected one will be highlighted on display, as shown on the
right.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - Dual
The dual function allows two different voices to be layered together,
creating a much richer sound. Turn the function on, you can select a
second voice for the dual voice.
1. Select the desired upper voice.
2. Press the [DUAL] button to turn on the dual function. The dual
indicator lights up. The display shows the current dual voice
number, such as“d.30”.
3. Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button or the VOICE select buttons to select
the desired dual voice.
4. Play the keyboard, and you will hear two different voices layered
together, just like two different instruments playing at the same
time.
5. Press again the [DUAL] button to turn off the function. The dual
indicator lights off.
Note：
When the keyboard is split, only the right hand area will use the dual
function.
Playing Different Voices with Both Hands
- Lower
The lower function splits the keyboard into the left and the right hand
areas, each with a different voice. The left hand voice is the lower
voice. The split point can be assigned to any key as desired.
Advanced Use
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1. Select the desired upper voice.
2. Press the [LOWER] button to turn on the lower function. The lower
indicator lights up. The display shows the current lower voice
number, such as“L.23”。
3. Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button or the VOICE select buttons to select
the desired lower voice.
4. Play the keyboard with both hands, and you will hear two different
voices from the two areas.
5. Press again the [LOWER] button to turn off the function. The lower
indicator lights off.
Split point：
The point on the keyboard that separates the lower voice from the
upper and dual voices is called "split point". The default split point is at
F#3 (34) , however you can assign it to any other key.
1. Press and hold the [LOWER] button, then press a key to assign the
split point to that key.
2. Release the [LOWER] button, it will automatically exit the split point
setting.
Playing Voice Demo
1. In voice mode, press the [VOICE DEMO] button to play the upper
voice demo.
2. Press again the same button to stop the demo. Or press the
[START/STOP] button to stop the demo.
Touch Sensitivity
The touch response feature allows you to dynamically and
expressively control the level of the voice with your playing strength,
just as on an acoustic instrument.
There are 3 touch levels on the instrument (Off, 1-3), the default
setting is: “2”.
1. Press and hold [SHIFT], then use the keys marked [TOUCH+/-] to
select an appropriate touch level.
Advanced Use
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Display
OFF
1
2
3
Description
Fixed
Soft
Medium
Hard
Voice L Voice R
Split Point
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Transpose
The transpose function allows the overall pitch of the instrument to be
transposed up or down by maximum of one octave in semitone steps.
1. Press and hold [SHIFT], then press the [Transpose+]/[Transpose-]
button to enter the setting menu. The display shows the current
transpose value, such as“00”.
2. Use the [Transpose+]/[Transpose-] button to set the desired
transpose value, over the range of ±12 semitones.
3. Press and hold [SHIFT], then press both the [Transpose+] and
[Transpose-] buttons to reset to default: 00.
Notes：
1. For example, set the transpose value to -05 or 007, then you can
play the G scale using C scale keys.
2. Transpose setting applies to the chord accompaniment and the
entire keyboard voice.
Tune
This function sets the pitch of entire keyboard in a 2-cent increment.
1. Press and hold [SHIFT], then press the key marked [TUNE+]/
[TUNE-] to enter the setting menu. The display shows the current
tune value. Then use the [TUNE+]/[TUNE-] key to set the desired
tune value.
2. Press and hold [SHIFT], then press both the [TUNE+] and [TUNE-]
keys to reset to default: 00.
Pedal Resonance
The pedal resonance function simulates the reverberation of notes
when pressing the sustain pedal on an actual grand piano. With pedal
resonance, it reproduces the rich harmonics and unique sound
characteristics of an actual grand piano when using the sustain pedal.
1. Press and hold [SHIFT], then press the key marked [PEDAL
RESONANCE] to turn on the function. Repeat the operation to turn
off the function.
2. The default setting is “OFF”.
Notes：
1. The chorus function is automatically turned off when you turn on the
pedal resonance.
2. There might be a slight pause in the sound if you switch pedal
resonance on/ off while performing.
Advanced Use
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Key
TUNE +
TUNE -
Description
Increase entire keyboard pitch by 1 step.
Decrease entire keyboard pitch by 1 step.
PEDAL
RESONANCE
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Metronome
The Metronome function provides a steady beat to help you practise at
a preset tempo.
1. Turn the metronome on/off
Press the [METRO] button to turn the metronome on or off.
When the metronome is on, the LED indicator of the
[START/STOP] button will flash with the current tempo (Red for
strong beat and green for weak beat). The tempo of the metronome
can be freely adjusted. Please refer to the TEMPO.
2. Set the time signature
Press and hold [SHIFT], then use the keys marked [METRO +/-] to
set the time signature, over the following options: 0，2 ~ 9. The
display shows the current time signature, such as “4”.
Note：
The metronome function is not available in song mode.
Advanced Use
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The instrument features a variety of piano styles. Please refer to the
Style List.
Selecting a Style
1. Press the [STYLE] button to enter the style mode. The display shows
the current style number, such as “00.1”.
2. Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button to select a desired style.
Or press and hold [SHIFT] then use the keys marked [STYLE 0-9] to
select a style.
Note：
If you use the keys marked [STYLE 0-9] to select a desired style, press
and hold [SHIFT], then tap 2 number keys. For example, tap 0, 8 in
sequence to select the 08 style.
Playing the Style
1. In style mode, press the [START/STOP] button, and the button
indicator will flash. The auto bass chord is automatically turned on.
As soon as you play in the left hand area, the style will start playing.
2. Press again the [START/STOP] button to stop playing the style. It will
turn off the auto bass chord.
Fill In A/B
1. When you start the accompaniment, it plays the default main A
pattern, and the button indicator lights up.
2. Then press the [FILL A/B] button, it will play a fill-in pattern, and the
button indicator will flash. When the fill-in completes, it will shift to
the main B pattern, and the button indicator will light off.
3.Again, press the [FILL A/B] button, it will play a fill-in pattern, and the
button indicator will flash. When the fill-in completes, it will shift to
the main A pattern, and the button indicator will light up.
Accompaniment Volume
The function will adjust the accompaniment volume, so as to keep an
appropriate balance between the accompaniment volume and the voice
volume.
1. Press and hold [SHIFT], then use the keys marked [ACCOMP+]/
[ACCOMP-] to adjust the accompaniment volume over the range of
0~127. The display shows the current volume value, such as “096”.
2. Press both [ACCOMP+] and [ACCOMP-] keys simultaneously, it will
turn off the accompaniment volume. The display shows “oFF”.
Repeat the operation to turn on the accompaniment volume.
Auto Accompaniment
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Tempo
Each style, song, metronome, or duet pattern on the instrument is
preset with a default tempo. However, you can adjust it with the
[TEMPO] button, over the range of 30~280.
1. Press the [TEMPO+]/[TEMPO-] button to adjust the tempo value.
The display will show the current tempo value.
2. Press both [TEMPO+] and [TEMPO-] buttons simultaneously to
reset to the default value.
3. Press and hold [SHIFT], then press the keys marked [TEMPO 0-9]
to set the tempo value. For example, press 2,1,4 in sequence to set
the tempo value to 214.
4. Alternatively, press and hold [SHIFT], then tap the key marked
[TAP] twice to set the desired tempo. It will start the click sound at
the tempo you tapped.
Note：
1. If you use the keys marked [TEMPO 0-9] to set the tempo, press
and hold the [shift] button, then tap 3 number keys. For example,
tapping 0,6,4 in sequence to set the tempo value to 064.
2. If you tap the [TAP] key rightly equal to the current time signature,
the metronome will start at the speed of the last interval.
Auto Accompaniment
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Controls
TAP
TEMPO +/-
0 ~ 9
Description
Quickly set the desired tempo.
Increase or decrease the tempo value by 1.
Directly set the specific tempo value.
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Chorus
Press and hold [SHIFT], then use the keys marked [CHORUS +/-] to
set the chorus type, over the options: OFF,1~5. Default is OFF
Chorus.
The DSP simulates sounds in real environment. With the DSP effect,
you can add ambiance and depth to your performance in a variety of
ways.
Reverb
Press and hold [SHIFT], then use the keys marked [REVERB +/-] to
set the reverb type, over the options: OFF,1~5. Default is 2 Hall.
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DSP Effect
Setting
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
Reverb Type
NO reverb effect
Room
Hall
Church
Delay
Pan Delay
Setting
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
Chorus Type
NO chorus effect
Chorus 1
Chorus 2
Chorus 3
Flanger
Rotary
EQ
An equalizer controls the gain value of different frequency bands.
Different gain setting will produce different sound effect.
Press and hold [SHIFT], then use the keys marked [EQ+/-] to set the
EQ type, over the options: 1~5.
Default is 1 Standard.
Setting
1
2
3
4
5
EQ Type
Standard
Modern
Rock
Classic
Jazz
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Listening to the Songs
This instrument features some beautiful piano songs. Please refer to
the Song List.
1. Play all songs in a loop
Press the [SONG] button to enter the song mode. It will play all
preset songs in a loop. The song indicator lights up and the display
show the current song number, such as “001”.
2. Play the current song in a loop
When song playback stops, press the [START/STOP] button to
play the current song in a loop.
3. Select a song
Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button to select a song. Or press and hold
[SHIFT], then use the keys marked [SONG 0-9] to select a desired
song.
Note：
If you use the [SONG 0-9] keys to select a song, press and hold
[SHIFT], then tap 2 number keys. For example, tap 0,8 in sequence
to select the 08 song.
4. Stop the song
During song playback, press the [START/STOP] button or the
[SONG] button to stop the song.
Practise the Songs
All preset songs can be practised with melody-off.
1. Press and hold [SHIFT], then press the [LEFT] button to turn off the
left-hand melody. You can practise the left hand part of the song.
2. Repeat the above operation to turn on the left-hand melody of the
song.
3. In the same way, press and hold [SHIFT], then press the [RIGHT]
button to turn off the right-hand melody. You can practise the right
hand part of the song.
The easy-to-use song recording features allows you to record in
real-time your keyboard performance, save it as a user song, and then
play it back. You can record up to 5 user songs on the instrument.
Prepare Recording
1. Before recording starts, you need to select a user song to which the
recording will be saved.
Press the [RECORD] button to enter the user song menu. The
display shows the current user song number. Use the [+/YES]/
[-/NO] button to select a user song. If a user has data, the display
will show “r-*”, otherwise, it will show “nF*”.
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Song Recording
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