Orla CDP 25 User manual

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D i g i t a l P i a n o s
CDP 25
Digital Piano
O w n e r s M a n u a l
M a n u a l e d’ u s o

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D i g i t a l P i a n o s
CDP 25
Digital Piano
O w n e r s M a n u a l

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Make sure that the voltage set is suitable for the instrument (the voltage is indicated next to the AC
power inlet).
When using electric products, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
1 Read all of these instructions before using the product.
2 To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the 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, near a swimming pool, or the like.
4 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.
5 The product should be located so that its location, or position, does not interfere with proper
ventilation.
6 This product should only be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
and other products that cause heat.
7 The product should be connected only to the type of power supply described in the operating
instructions, or as marked on the product.
8 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.
9 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.
10 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the cabinet
through openings
11 The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
aThe power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the product or
cThe 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 cabinet damaged
12 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the maintenance
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded (earthed). If should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides
a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with the local codes and regulations
DANGER
Do not modify the plug provided with the product -if it will not fit -have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician
TEMPO / VALUE DISPLAY
The messages contained in the Display may not always match the display pages. They are merely
examples of the many features of the product
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this manual has been very carefully revised. Due to the constant effort
to improve the product, the product specifications might differ to those in the manual. The
specifications are subject to modification without prior notice.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO
Your Digital Piano is a fine instrument and deserves the most careful treatment.
Follow carefully the next few points, and it will operate at its best for many years.
-Never open the case and touch the internal circuits.
-Always switch the power Off after use.
-Use a cloth or a damp sponge. If the dirt is particularly persistent, use a neutral detergent to
remove it. Never use solvents or alcohol.
-Do not place your instrument near electric motors, neon or fluorescent lamps as these may
generate disturbances.
-In most cases you just need to change the position of the instrument to avoid interference.
-Keep your instrument away from dusty environments, high humidity, and high temperatures.
-Do not use on the same AC outlet with electrical appliances, neon lights or variable
lighting system.
-Before turning on the instrument, make sure that any external amplifier and speaker system
that you have connected to your piano are turned off.
-Computer controlled instruments can be interrupted by spikes, surges and dropouts on the
power line. If your instrument stops working because of a power line disturbance, switch it
off for a few seconds and then switch it on again.
-Never disconnect the power cable without turning the power switch off.

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the high tech world of electronic instruments. Your piano has been designed and made
using the latest technology and computerized systems, to offer you years of trouble free pleasure.
Read this manual carefully in order to fully exploit the potential of your instrument.
POWER ON
To turn on the instrument simply push the On/Off switch located at the left side of the keyboard.
The default setting will automatically select the STEREO PIANO sound in the VOICE SECTION.
MASTER VOLUME
The Master Volume slider control adjusts the overall volume of the instrument. If the headphone set
is connected it will also adjust the headphone volume.
BRILLIANCE
The Brilliance Control slider control adjusts the brightness of the sound. Moving the slider to the
right it will make the sound brighter , moving it to the left it will make the sound mellower .
DEMO SONG
The Demo button is located at the right of the control panel.
Press this button and the three digits Led Display will indicate:
D s 1
This is to indicate d(demo) s(song) number 1. Use the (/\) and (\/) buttons to select one of the
available Demo Songs.
The Demo function can be exit by pressing the DEMO button again even while the Demo is
playing.

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CONTROL PANEL
Your instrument's control panel is designed to be easy to use. Most of the controls are single
function. Each control has a LED showing if the function has been activated. Whenever your
instrument is switched on, it will automatically select preset STEREO PIANO on the keyboard.
VOICE SECTION
To select the sounds listed below the sound buttons make sure that the SELECT button is switched
Off.
Press one of the Voice buttons to select the sound you wish to play.
To select the sounds listed above the sound buttons make sure that the SELECT button is switched
On.
Press one of the Voice buttons to select the sound you wish to play.
It is also possible to play two sounds at the same time, for example STEREO PIANO and SLOW
STRINGS.
-To select the STEREO PIANO sound press and hold the related button.
-While holding down the STEREO PIANO button also press the SLOW STRINGS button.
-The two sounds are now selected and they can be played at the same time.
The Stereo Piano sound is considered to be the MAIN sound and will be played at full
volume.
It is also possible to play two sounds at the same time, selecting them from the top and the bottom
row, for example E.PIANO 1 and BRASS.
-To select the E.PIANO 1 sound press and hold the related button.
-While holding down the E.PIANO 1 button also press the SELECT button to select the
upper row.

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-Release now the SELECT button and while holding the E.PIANO1 button press the BRASS
button .
-The two sounds are now selected and they can be played at the same time.
It is possible to change the balance using the (/\) and (\/) DATA buttons.
4 -1
The Value 4 refers to the E.PIANO 1 volume and the value 1 refers to the BRASS sound.
Use the (/\) and (\/) buttons it is possible to balance the two sounds according to the following
table.
4 –1 4 -2 4 -3 4 -4 3 –4 2 -4 1 –4
BASS TO LEFT
When the BASS TO LEFT button is pressed the instrument automatically splits the keyboard in two
parts and a BASS sound is automatically selected.
The following table indicates which Bass sound is selected which is dependant upon the Piano
Sound selected
PIANO SOUND BASS SOUND
PIANO SOUND BASS SOUND
Grand Piano 1 Acoustic Bass
Grand Piano 2 Acoustic Bass
Honky Tonk Acoustic Bass + Brush
Harpsi Organ Bass
E.Piano 1 Finger
E.Piano 3 Finger
E.Piano 2 Finger
E.Piano 4 Finger
Vibes Acoustic Bass + Ride
Clavinet Finger
Steel Guitar Finger
Jazz Guitar Acoustic Bass + Brush
Vocal Organ Bass
Scat voice Acoustic Bass + Ride
Slow Strings Organ Bass
Strings Organ Bass
Pad Finger
Sax Acoustic Bass + Ride
Chapel Organ Organ Bass
Brass Acoustic Bass + Ride
Church Organ Organ Bass
Jazz Organ Acoustic Bass + Ride
When the BASS TO LEFT button is selected the Bass sound is monophonic.

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SPLIT
When the SPLIT button is selected the instrument will automatically split the keyboard in two parts.
To select the sound for the Left part of the keyboard the procedure is similar to the Dual function:
-Press and hold the selected STEREO PIANO sound button.
-While holding down the STEREO PIANO button also press the button related to the desired
sound for the Left part of the keyboard, for example VOCAL.
-The sound for the Left hand is now selected.
It is possible to change the balance between Left and Right sounds using the (/\) and (\/) DATA
buttons.
If the SPLIT button is selected when the instrument is in Dual mode, playing two sounds at the
same time, the second sound will be automatically assigned to the Left of the keyboard.
NOTE When the BASS TO LEFT function and the SPLIT function are selected at the same
time, when playing chords in the Left part of the keyboard the Bass sound will be
played in ROOT mode and will play the fundamental note.
GRAND PIANO
When pressed the GRAND PIANO button resets the instrument to the STEREO PIANO sound.
This is a useful feature to return to a basic piano mode
DIGITAL REVERB
The DIGITAL REVERB effect creates an acoustic effect similar to playing in different
environments. It is possible to select any one of three different Reverb types:
1–Room 2 –Hall 3 -Theatre
If the REVERB effect is selected, it will stay switched ON even if a different sound is selected
while playing. At Power Up the REVERB effect will always be switched at ROOM reverb.

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CHORUS EFFECT
This effect is similar to panning the sound between two speaker systems.
If the CHORUS effect is selected, it will stay switched ON even if a different sound is selected
while playing. At Power Up the CHORUS effect will always be switched OFF.
OVERALL PRESETS
The Overall Presets factory presets provide basic registrations to enable the owner to enjoy their
new instrument straight away. The preset buttons are situated to the right hand side of the control
panel. There are 6 registrations.
The Overall Presets can be easily modified as follows:
1. Select the desired sounds and the desired effects.
2. Press the SET button. All the programmable features of the instrument will start blinking.
3. Press the Overall Presets button where you desire to store the new programs.
Its Led will star blinking.
4. To store the new configuration, simply press the SET button to exit the function
To return to the factory set Overall Presets it is necessary to reset the instrument.
LOCK
The LOCK feature allows you to use the various OVERALL PRESETS retaining the last selected
Bass and Left Sound settings.
RIGHT OCTAVE
When necessary it is possible to lower the selected RIGHT sound by one (1) octave using the
RIGHT OCTAVE button. This feature can only be activated when the Split point is activated
(SPLIT button On).

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TOUCH SENSE
Just like an acoustic piano, your instrument has an 88 note keyboard with velocity control. This
means the level of the audio signal will be in proportion with the velocity of the keypressed. If you
play soft you will have a quiet sound, while if you play very hard you will have a much louder
sound.
The TOUCH SENSE button allows you to select 3 different touch sensitivity curves:
1 -HARD This setting requires the keys to be played quite hard to produce maximum
volume.
2 -NORMAL This setting produces standard keyboard response. This is the factory default
mode.
3–SOFT This setting allows maximum volume with lighter key pressure.
Select the Touch Sensitivity you desired by pressing the TOUCH SENSE button until the desired
Led is switched On. If no Led is switched On the keyboard will be set at NO TOUCH
SENSITIVITY.
At Power Up the NORMAL curve will be automatically switched ON.
When no Touch Sense Led is switched on, the keyboard will play without touch sensitivity.
The default value is 64 but it can be changed following this procedure:
-press the Touch Sense button and hold it. The display shows:
64
-using the (/\) and (\/) DATA buttons it is possible to change the response from 0 to 127.

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DRUM GROOVE
This is a new feature that allows to play the piano with a drum backing. It is possible to select one
of the 40 available Drum Grooves ( see below). Each Drum Groove has its own Fill In / Intro
To start the Drum Groove press the button. To stop it press the button again.
01
8 Beat
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Honky Tonk
21
Mambo
31
Modern Jazz
02
8 Beat Ballad
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Boogie
22
Salsa
32
5/4
03
Acid Jazz
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Rock&Roll
23
Pasodoble
33
Disco
04
16 Beat
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Twist
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Tango
34
House
05
Rhythm & Blues
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Country 2 Beat
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Argentine
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Groove 1
06
Blues
16
Bossa
26
March 2/4
36
Groove 2
07
Slow Rock
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Samba
27
March 6/8
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16 Beat 2
08
Fox Trot
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Cha Cha
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Waltz
38
Funk
09
Jazz Ballad
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Beguine
29
Slow Waltz
39
Funk 2
10
Quick Step
20
Rhumba
30
Jazz Waltz
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Fusion
The default Drum Groove is 8 Beat 1 . To select another Groove follow these instruction:
1. Select the SET button. All the programmable features of the instrument will start blinking.
2. Select the Drum Groove button. Its Led will start blinking.
3. Using the (/\) and (\
/) DATA buttons it is possible to scroll all the available Drum Grooves
and select the desired one according to the above list.
4. To store the new Drum Groove, simply press the SET button to exit the function
FILL IN
When the Drum Groove feature is activated the Metronome button can be used as Fill In button.
This produce a variation between two segments (BARS) of the drum line. This is normally used to
underline the end of a musical phrase. If FILL IN is selected before starting the Drum Groove, it
can be used as a drum introduction.
ASSIGN DRUM GROOVE FEATURES TO PEDALS
The Drum Groove Start Stop and Fill In feature can be assigned to work with the Soft and
Sostenuto pedals.
Soft = 1 Sustain
Fill In = 2
Sostenuto = 1
Start Stop = 2
To assign the Start Stop feature follow these instructions:
-press the SET button. All the programmable features of the instrument will start blinking.
-press the Sostenuto Pedal to assign the Start Stop feature.

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-The display will show:
1
-The number 1 indicates that the pedal is now assigned to the Sostenuto function.
-Using the (/\) and (\/) DATA buttons it is possible to select number 2 to assign the pedal to
the Start Stop function.
-to store the new configuration, simply press the SET button to exit the function
To assign the Fill In feature follow these instructions:
-press the SET button. All the programmable features of the instrument will start blinking.
-press the Soft Pedal to assign the Fill In feature.
-The display will show:
1
-The number 1 indicates that the pedal is now assigned to the Soft function.
-Using the (/\) and (\/) DATA buttons it is possible to select number 2 to assign the pedal to
the Fill In function.
-to store the new configuration, simply press the SET button to exit the function
MICROPHONE
A useful feature is the Microphone input. Plug a standard microphone in the Mike Input in the back
panel ( note that it is possible to control the Mike Volume using the Mike Input Volume control
potentiometer) and switch the ECHO button on.
This will switch the Mike feature On and will also assign the default ECHO effects. There are 6
different Echo settings including a DRY setting that will allow the mike to work without the echo
effect.
The ECHO effect can be selected as follows:
-press the SET button. All the programmable features of the instrument will start blinking.
-press the ECHO button in the MIC. section. Its Led will light up.
-The display will show:
XXX
1Echo 1
2Echo 2
3Echo 3
4Echo 4
5Echo 5
6Dry

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Using the (/\) and (\/) DATA buttons it is possible to scroll all the ECHO available settings.
TRANSPOSE
The natural pitch of the instrument is C but can be modified as follows:
-press and hold the TRANSPOSE button in the FUNCTIONS section.
-The display will show:
C
Using the (/\) and (\/) DATA buttons it is possible to transpose the instrument in the desired
key according to the following table
GG# AA# BCC# DD# EFF#
-5-4-3-2-10123456
For example, transposing to E:
-Press the (/\)button four times (four semitones).
-As soon as the button is pressed, the display will show
E
If the new key is A#:
-Press the (\/) button two times (two semitones).
-As soon as the button is pressed, the display will show:
A
To return to the original tuning of the instrument, just press the (/\) and (\/) buttons at the same time.
When the instrument is transposed the TRANSPOSE Led is switched ON.
At Power Up the instrument returns to the original tuning.
NOTE The symbol is to indicate the #symbol

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PITCH
In order to tune this instrument accurately to other instruments which may not be in pitch.
1 -Push the SET button.
2 -Push the TRANSPOSE/PITCH button to activate the PITCH function.
3 -Push the (/\) or (\/) to fine tune the instrument.
4 -Push the SET button to exit programming.
At Power Up the instrument returns to the original tuning.
SOFT/SOSTENUTO/SUSTAIN PEDAL
Soft Sustain
Sostenuto
The instrument has a set of three pedals giving the following functions:
SOFT: gives the piano voices a ''softer'' sound.
SOSTENUTO: this allows only the notes pressed on the keyboard before the Sostenuto pedal
is activated to sustain and no subsequent notes played afterwards.
SUSTAIN: has the same function as the ''sustain'' pedal on the piano. It provides sustain
and lets the sound slowly decay after the keys have been released.
SEQUENCER
It is possible to store one complete song in three separate Tracks or three songs into three Tracks.
How to store a Sequence:
1 -Press Track 1 -its Led is On -.
2 -It is possible to start now with or without Metronome. Start playing, and the
Sequencer will start storing the music as soon as the first key is pressed.
At the end of your recording just press Track 1 again to store the song.
3 -It is possible to record a new song in Track 2 in the same way. If you want to store
in Track 2 a second part of the same song, press Track 1 first and Track 2 afterwards.
Track 1 will be in Play mode and Track 2 will be in Record mode.

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4 -Now record a new song in Track 3 in the same way. If you want to store in Track 3 a
third part of the same song, press Track 1 first, Track 2 afterwards and than Track 3.
Track 1 and Track 2 will be in Play mode and Track 3 will be in Record mode.
5 -At the end of recording of Track 3, switch Track 1, Track 2 and Track 3 Off to end
recording.
6 -To play back all Tracks simultaneously switch them all on and press the PLAY
button.
NOTE -When a Track is recorded and stored it is necessary to allow approximately two
seconds before pressing the PLAY button. This allows internal computer to properly
store the Song Data. The Bass Sound can only be recorded as a single sound and not
as a Split Sound.
METRONOME
The metronome is particularly useful.
There are different Time Signatures available : Mono Click, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 and 6/8.
To select the different Time Signatures:
-press the SET button. All the programmable features of the instrument will start blinking.
-press the METRONOME button in the FUNCTIONS section. Its Led will light up.
-The display will show:
4 -4
Using the (/\) and (\/) DATA buttons it is possible to change the Metronome time sinature.
To use the METRONOME, push the METRONOME switch, and the pulsed beat selected will be
played though the speakers. The beginning of each measure is indicated more volume. To stop the
METRONOME, push the METRONOME switch again
It is possible to change the tempo speed of the metronome by using the (/\) and (\/) buttons.

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MIDI FEATURES-INTRODUCTION TO MIDI
MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a standard communication interface that allows
Midi musical instruments to share information and control one another.
Most Midi keyboards transmit notes and velocity information via the MIDI OUT socket whenever a
note is played on the keyboard. If this socket is connected to the MIDI IN of a second keyboard or
tone generator, the second instrument will respond to the notes played on the first transmitting
keyboard. This gives you the possibility to play two instruments at the same time using a Master
instrument to drive a Slave instrument.
MIDI MESSAGES TRANSMITTED AND RECEIVED
Your instrument has been designed to transmit and receive most MIDI system signals, including:
NOTE INFORMATION
This information tells the receiving instrument to play a note, specified by the Midi note number, at
a dynamic level, specified by the Midi velocity value.
The instrument will receive and/or transmit from A-1 to C7.
CONTROL CHANGE NUMBERS
Your instrument transmits and receives the following Control Changes:
SOFT, SOSTENUTO, SUSTAIN, VOICE SECTION VOLUME,
MIDI FUNCTIONS
To explore the midi features of the instrument follow the next steps:
1 -Press SET button -the Led is On -.
2 -Press the MIDI button. The display shows:
L o n
This is the LOCAL ON/OFFpage.
Normally the Piano keyboard always controls its internal voices. If it is necessary to
play the external module without playing the voices of the internal sound source, the
LOCAL CONTROL can be switched OFF. This will allow the Piano to transmit the
midi information thru the MIDI OUT whilst the internal voices are silent.
To set the Local Control ON press the (/\) button, to set the Local Control OFF press
the (\/) button.
3 -Press the MIDI button a second time. The display shows:
P o n

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This is the PROGRAM CHANGE ON/OFF page.
The instrument will respond to Midi program change numbers received from an
external keyboard causing the corresponding voice to be selected. They will also
send a Midi program change to the external Midi device causing the corresponding
voice to be selected. This some times may cause problems.
For example you may want to play the same sound from the external unit while
changing the internal voices.
In this case it is possible to set the PROGRAM CHANGE OFF.
To set the Program Change ON press the (/\) button, to set the Program Change OFF
press the (\/) button.
4 -Press the MIDI buttona third time. The display shows:
C o n
This is the CONTROL CHANGE ON/OFF page.
In the same way as per the PROGRAM CHANGES, the instrument will respond to
Midi Control Change numbers received from an external keyboard causing the
corresponding volumes and some effects to be altered. They will also send a Midi
control change to the external Midi device causing the corresponding volumes and
effects to be altered.
This sometimes may cause problems.
For example you may want to play the piano using the Sustain pedal with the internal
sounds, without sending the Sustain pedal information to the external unit.
In this case it is necessary to set the CONTROL CHANGE OFF.
To set the Control Change ON press the (/\) button, to set the Program Change OFF
press the (\/) button.
5 -Press the MIDI button a fourth time. The display shows:
i n t
This is the INTERNAL –PANEL SOUNDS MAP page. To set the Internal Sound
Map press the (/\) button, to set the Panel Sound Map press the (\/) button.
INTERNAL -When in Internal it is possible to select via midi all the
available sounds of the internal library.
PANEL -When in Panel it is possible to select via midi all the 16
available sounds available in the Control Panel including the
User Voices.
6 -Press the SET button and Led will automatically switch Off and the desired setting
stored.

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MIDI CHANNEL SELECTION
The Midi system allows data on 16 different channels. In any Midi set-up, the Midi channels of the
transmitting and receiving equipment must match for appropriate data transfer.
The Midi default setting will transmit and receive on MIDI channel n. 1
NOTE -The Midi In can be set in two different modes. When set in PNL (Panel) the Midi In
will work in the Midi Channel selected. When in INT (Internal) the Midi In will
receive from all the Midi Channels (but not from Midi Ch. 10).
The Midi Channel settings can be changed at any time.
To change the Midi Channels follow these steps:
1 -Press SET button -the Led is On -.
2 -Press the MIDI button. The display shows:
L o n
3 -Press the STEREO PIANO sound button in the VOICE section. The display shows
the selected Midi Channel (Example Ch. 1):
1
Using the (/\) and (\/) DATA buttons it is possible to change the Midi channel (1 –
16).
4 -Press the SET button and Led will automatically switch Off and the desired setting
stored.
For further information on MIDI features of your instrument, see the attached MIDI
IMPLEMENTATION CHART
RESET
If it should be necessary to completely erase the internal RAM memory, a reset feature is provided.
1 -Make sure that the instrument is switched off.
2 -Press and hold the (/\) and (\/) buttons
3 -Switch on the instrument while holding the two buttons down.
Do not reset the instrument if is not necessary. All your information will be automatically erased
from the internal RAM memory.

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CONNECTIONS -Back panel
HEADPHONE
Two headphone sets can be plugged in at the same time for private practice. They disconnect the
speaker system and allow you to play without disturbing the others being disturbed by outside
noise.
OUTPUTS
The two outputs (Left and Right) are used to send the audio signal out to an external amplifier,
mixer console or recording equipment. If you wish to connect the instrument to a stereo system,
connect both Left and Right outputs. If instead you want to use a mono system, just connect one
jack to the L/R output.
INPUTS
The two inputs (Left and Right) are used to send the audio signal of an external sound source
(keyboard, sound module, cassette tape or CD player) to the internal sound system of the piano.
The overall volume produced is controlled by the Master Volume located on the front panel.
MICROPHONE INPUT
Plug the microphone jack in this plug and adjust the volume with the related potentiometer.
MIDI CONNECTIONS
The Midi IN connector receives the Midi data from an external Midi device which can be used to
control the instrument. The Midi THRU connector retransmits any data from the Midi IN directly
to other Midi devices. The Midi OUT connector transmits Midi data generated by the instrument
to other Midi devices.
CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER –TO HOST
It is possible to connect the instrument to a PC or a Mc computer for software updates.
NOTE that to use the Midi sockets it is necessary to set the Host Select Switch to MIDI