Orla PX100 User manual

The Sound of Italy
PX100
Digital Keyboard
User’s Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Make sure that the voltage set is suitable for the instrument (the voltage is
indicated next to the power inlet).
When using electric products, always follow basic precautions, including the
following:
Read all of these instructions before using the product.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is
used near children.
Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or the like.
This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones,
or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent
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
your ears, you should consult an audiologist.
The product should be located so that its location, or position, does not interfere
with proper ventilation.
This product should only be located away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, and other products that cause heat.
The product should be connected only to the type of power supply described in
the operating instructions, or as marked on the product.
This product may be equipped with a polarised plug. 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.
The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when
left unused for a long period of time When re-plugging unit, turn on the keyboard
and leave on for 3-5 hours to recharge internal battery. The battery may need to
be replaced after two or three years of use.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into
the cabinet through openings
The product should be serviced by qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the maintenance
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Panel Contents
1. Power Button
2. Main Volume D ial
3. ACC.Volume Button
4. Tempo Button
5. Trans./Tune Button
6. KBD.Mode Button
7. Touch Button
8. Sustain Button
9. Effect Button
10. Chord Button
11. Synchro/Fill In Button
12. Start/Stop Button
13. Intro/Ending Button
14. Metronome Button
15. Voice/Style (Left/Right) Button
16. [+] / [-] Buttons
[0] - [9] Buttons
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17. Setup Button
18. Chord Dictionary Button
19. Demo/Play Button
20. 3 Steps Button
21. Record Button
22. Play Button
23. LCD Display
Rear Panel
24. Phones
25. DC 12V

Panel Contents
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LCD Display
LCD DISPLAY
1. VOICE/STYLE/DEMO STATUS
2. VOICE/STYLE/DEMO NUMBER OR FUNCTION VALUE ADJUSTMENT
3. TEMPO
4. BEAT INDICATOR
5. METRONOME
6. CHORD TYPE
7. CONTROLS: CHORD, SPLIT, DUAL, TOUCH, EFFECT,
SUSTAIN, VIBRATO
8. VOICE
9. STYLE
10. SONG
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TEMPO
CHORD TYPE
119
dim 6 513
mM7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCH
VOICE 8
STYLE 9
SONG 10
EFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
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Basic Operation
Turning On the Power
1. Ensure the keyboard is turned off when connecting and DC POWER
disconnecting the power, and turn the volume control to the
minimum level.
2. Connect the adaptor to the AC mains wall outlet and plug the cord into
the keyboard, then turn the power on.
NOTE:
When the keyboard is not in use, or during a thunderstorm, please
disconnect the power for safety purposes.
Headphone jack
Plug a set of stereo headphones into the phones jack, the
internal speaker system will automatically shut off when
the headphones are plugged in. PHONES
NOTE:
Never use headphones at a high volume, as high volume levels could cause
permanent hearing damage.
Setting Music Rest
Please set up the music rest as per the instructions below:
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Basic Operation
Adjusting the Main Volume
Use MASTER VOLUME control to adjust the volume to your
desired level.
MIN MAX
Demo Play
There are 10 preset demo songs and 100 learning songs that you can play individually.
Here's how you can select and play the songs.
1. Press the [DEMO/PLAY] button, then the demo songs will play in sequence.
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
DEMO/PLAY 3 STEPS SONG
CHORD TYPE
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m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECTSUSTAIN VIBRATO
2. Press the [0] ~ [9] numeric buttons or [+/-] buttons to select the demo songs.
01~09 demo: press 01~09
10~99 demo: press 11~99
100~110 demo: hold the [1] button till the LCD displays: 1_ , then enter the tens and units
digits.
3. Press the [DEMO/PLAY ] button again to stop playing.
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Voices
Your instrument has 129 ( including 128 GM standard voices (patches 01~128)) voices
that you can select and play. (See voice list: p36)
Select a Voice
You can use [+] and [-] buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired voices.
1~9 voice: press 01~09.
10~99 voice: press 10~99.
100~129 voice: hold the [1] button till the LCD displays: 1_ , then enter the tens digit
and single digits.
+0123
-5678
Voice/Style Button
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
SONG
4CHORD TYPE 119
dim 6 513
mM7 augsus4
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CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCH EFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
Press the [VOICE/STYLE] button to switch between the Voice and Style
mode.
In the "3 Steps" mode, press the [VOICE/STYLE] button to switch between Left or Right
part.
VOICE/STYLE
LEFT/RIGHT
NOTE:
Please read the display on the LCD when pressing [VOICE/STYLE] button.
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Voices
KBD.Mode Button
1)Split Mode
Your keyboard can be split into two sections, which means that different voices can be played
by the left and right hands at the same time.
Select a Split Voice
Press the [KBD.MODE] button to enter the Split mode, the split voice number and name
displays on the LCD message area.
Use the [+] and [-] buttons or the numeric buttons to select the desired split voice number
(01 though 129).
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
KBD.MODE SONG
CHORD TYPE
dim 6 119513
m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECTSUSTAIN VIBRATO
Press the [KBD.MODE] button repeatedly until its indication icon is not showing.
Adjust the Split Voice Volume
Press the [SETUP] button repeatedly to select S.Volume . (See P21)
Change the Split Point
Press the [SETUP] button repeatedly to select .Point (See P26)
2) Dual
This function allows two voices to be combined, so that they play at the same time, producing a
layered sound. This is useful for creating rich orchestral sounds, for example, the layering of Piano
and Strings. When the dual function is off, the voice indicated is VOICE R1.
When the dual function is on, the voice indicated is VOICE R2.
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Voices
Select a Dual Voice
Press the [KBD.MODE] button twice to enter the Dual Voice mode, the Dual voice number
and name will display on the LCD message area. You can use the [+] and [-] buttons or the
numeric buttons to select the desired dual voice number (01 through 129).
Now, two different sounds can be played at the same time when pressing one key.
TEMPO VOICE
KBD.MODE STYLE
CHORD TYPE SONG
dim 6 119513
m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
Press the [KBD.MODE] button repeatedly to exit the Dual Voice mode and its indicator
icon will be invisible.
Adjust the Dual Voice Volume
Press the [SETUP] button repeatedly to select D .Volume . (See P22)
NOTE:
If you don't press any button within 3 seconds of entering the Split/Dual setting
mode, it will exit this menu automatically.
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Effect
Digital Effect
This instrument has a high quality DSP (Digital Signal Processor) on board which adds
added realism to the keyboard's sound.
Reverb
This function allows you to add reverb to the overall sound, thereby adding a spatial effect
similar to natural room spaces, such as Hall, Stage, Room etc. etc.
There are 8 reverb types to be selected. (Default:02)
Press the [SETUP] button repeatedly to enter Reverb mode. (See P27)
Adjust the Reverb Depth
To adjust the Reverb Depth, Please refer to the Reference: Reverb Depth . (See P27)
Chorus
There are 8 chord types to choose from. (Default:00)
Shimmering, thickening effect. Press the [SETUP] button repeatedly to enter chorus mode
(See P28)
Adjust the Chorus Depth
To adjust the Chorus Depth, Please refer to the Reference: Chorus Depth. (See P28)
Tempo Control Button
The [TEMPO] button is used to control the tempo of Auto Accompaniment, Demo as
well as your recording.
Press the [TEMPO] button to set the desired tempo value (20-280). The tempo (beats per
minute) will appear on the LCD.
Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously in order to restore the default tempo settin
g
You can use the [+] and [-] buttons or the numeric buttons to select the desired tempo.
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
TEMPO SONG
CHORD TYPE
dim 6 119513
m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
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Effect
Transpose Button
The Transpose function allows you to change the key of the instrument in semitone steps,
up to a maximum setting of 12 semitones (a maximum of one octave up or down).
Press the [TRANS./TUNE] button the LCD will display:TRANS, then you can use the [+]
and [-] buttons or the numeric buttons to select the desired transpose value. (Default:00)
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
TRANS/TUNE SONG
CHORD TYPE
dim 6 119513
m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
Tune Button
This function makes it possible to tune the pitch of your instrument to match other instruments
Tuning can be set over a 50 cent range. (that's 100 cents total, or one semitone) in 128 (-64~63) step
(approximately 0.8 cents per step).
Press the [TRANS./TUNE] button twice, the LCD will display:TUNE, then you can use the
[+] and [-] buttons or the numeric buttons to select the desired tune value. (Default:00)
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
TRANS/TUNE SONG
CHORD TYPE
dim 6 119513
m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
NOTE:
If you don't press any button within 3 seconds of entering the Transpose / Tune
setting mode, it will exit this menu automatically.
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Effect
Touch Button
The touch function provides three different types of keyboard touch sensitivity that can be
selected to match different playing styles.
Press the [TOUCH] button. the LCD will display:FixTouch 100, then you can use the [+]
and [-] buttons or the numeric buttons to select the desired touch sensitivity.
TEMPO VOICE
TOUCH STYLE
SONG
CHORD TYPE
dim 6 119513
m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECTSUSTAIN VIBRATO
Press the [TOUCH] button again, the LCD will display:T:Normal (Default:Normal), then
you can use the [+] and [-] buttons or the
type: 01.Low; 02.Normal; 03.High.
+012 34
-56789
numeric buttons to selectthe touch sensitivity
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
CHORD TYPE SONG
119
dim 6 513
mM7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCH EFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
NOTE:
If you don't press any button within 3 seconds after entering the Touch setting
mode, it will exit this menu automatically.
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Effect
Sustain Button
The sustain function has the same effect as a damper pedal. Notes will linger on after the
player has removed their fingers from the notes.
Press the [SUSTAIN] button to enter Sustain function and its indicator light will be
on. It can be used as a damper pedal. Turn sustain on to sustain notes after the keys are
released.
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
SUSTAIN CHORD TYPE SONG
dim 6 119513
m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
Press the [SUSTAIN] button again to exit the Sustain function and its indicator light will
be out.
Effect Button
The function allows you to activate or deactivate the Reverb and Chorus.
When the instrument is in the powered-on state, the default effect is on and the LCD will
display: EFFECT . You can adjust the Reverb and Chorus effect when the Effect function
is enabled.
EFFECT CHORD TYPE
dim 6 119
513
mM7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT
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TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
SONG
DUAL TOUCH EFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO

Effect
Press the [EFFECT] button again to exit the effect function and and its indicator icon will be
invisible.
Chord Button
Press the [CHORD] button to enter the Chord function and its indicator icon will be invisible. The
left hand side of the keyboard from the lowest note, and up to the split point is used toplay the
Auto Accompaniment. The various chord types are detected from the notes played, and exciting
and vibrant accompaniment patterns produced.
CHORD
CHORD TYPE
dim 6119
513
mM7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
SONG
DUAL TOUCH EFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
Press the [CHORD] button repeatedly to exit the Chord function and its indicator icon will
be invisible.
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Auto Accompaniment
The keyboard has a total of 100accompaniment styles which can be used to provide
Fully-orchestrated Auto Accompaniment. When the Auto Accompaniment function is
turned on, this instrument creates fully-orchestrated rhythm , bass and chord accompaniment
based on chord s that you play with the left hand, in the Auto Accompaniment section of the
keyboard (i.e. all keys to the left of the Auto Accompaniment split point). The right-hand
section of the keyboard is available for normal playing.
The default Auto Accompaniment split point is the F#2 key. The Auto Accompaniment section
of the keyboard consists of all keys to its left.
Selecting a Style
Press the [VOICE/STYLE] button, then the LCD will display: STYLE, then you can use the [+] and
[-] buttons or the number buttons to select styles
01~09 style: press 01~09.
10~99 style: press 10~99.
100 style: hold the [1] button till the LCD displays: 1_ , then enter the tens digit
and single digits. Values outside the range of style number can't be entered.
+0123
-5678
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
SONG
4CHORD TYPE 119
dim 6 513
mM7 augsus4
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CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCH EFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
NOTE:
By pressing the [VOICE/STYLE] button, you can switch between the Voice and Style
mode (Reference P7:Voice/Style Button).
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Auto Accompaniment
Starting a Style
Immediate Start
Press the [START/STOP] button to start the style.
START TEMPO VOICE
/STOP STYLE
CHORD TYPE SONG
dim 6 119513
m
M 7
augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECTSUSTAIN VIBRATO
Use Synchro Start
Press the [SYNCHRO/FILL IN] button to enter the sync start "waiting" mode, then the
accompaniment will start when you play the first chord on the auto accompaniment section
of the keyboard.
TEMPO VOICE
SYNCHRO STYLE
/FILL IN SONG
CHORD TYPE
dim 6 119513
m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECTSUSTAIN VIBRATO
Start the Accompaniment with an Introduction
Any of your instrument accompaniment patterns can be started with an appropriate
introduction by pressing the [INTRO/ENDING] button.
If you press the [SYNCHRO/FILL IN] button and then press the [INTRO/ENDING] button,
the accompaniment will start from the introduction as soon as a chord is played in the auto
accompaniment section of the keyboard.
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Auto Accompaniment
TEMPO
SYNCHRO INTRO/
/FILL IN ENDING
CHORD TYPE
dim 6 119 513
mM7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCH
Stopping the Style
You can do this in one of two ways.
Stop immediately
The accompaniment can be stopped at any time by pressing the
[START/STOP] button.
Stop with Ending
VOICE
STYLE
SONG
EFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
START
/STOP
Press the [INTRO/ ENDING] button, the style stops after the ending section is finished.
INTRO/
ENDING
Intro/Ending
1. Intro
If you press the [INTRO/ENDING]
2. Ending
If you press the [INTRO/ENDING]
TEMPO
VOICE
STYLE
CHORD TYPE SONG
dim 6119 513
mM7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCH EFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
button, the accompaniment will start with an Intro.
button, the accompaniment will stop with an Ending.
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Auto Accompaniment
Fill In
Whilst a style is playing, pressing the [SYNCHRO/FILL IN] button will trigger a one
measure/bar drum fill in pattern. After the fill in pattern the main style will resume.
SYNCHRO
/FILL IN
CHORD TYPE
dim 6119
513
mM7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT
Acc Volume
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
SONG
DUAL TOUCH EFFECT SUSTAIN VIBRATO
The volume of the auto accompaniment can be adjusted in the range of 00~31.
Press the [ACC.VOLUME] button, then the LCD will display:Acc.Vol. Then use the [+]
and [-] buttons or the numeric buttons toincrease or decrease the value.
TEMPO VOICE
STYLE
ACC.VOLUME SONG
CHORD TYPE
dim 6 119513
m M 7 augsus4
CHORD SPLIT DUAL TOUCHEFFECTSUSTAIN VIBRATO
NOTE:
If you don't press any button within 3 seconds of entering the ACC VOLUME setting
mode, it will exit this menu automatically.
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