Samick SG 500 User manual

Digital Pianos
SG 500
SG 120
Digital Grand Piano
Owner’s Manual

TABLE
OF CONTENTS
1
Safety
Precautions
And
Instructions
3
Single Finger Mode
25
Disclaimer
4
Registration Memory
26
aking Care Of Your Instrument
4
How o Store he Registration Memories
26
Getting Started
5
How o Select A Memory Bank
26
Preparation
5
How o Select A Memory Registration
26
Power Supply
5
he Lock Button
27
Headphones
5
USB
Disk
27
Bluetooth Audio Connection
6
Play Midi Files
27
Playing Demo Songs
6
Recording Station
28
Soft/Sostenuto/Sustain Pedals
7
Easy
Recording
28
Programab
le Sustain Pedal (Half Sustain)
7
Multi rack Recording
29
Programable Sustain Sedal (Expression Pedal)
8
Function Button
31
Volume & one Controls
9
Main Voice Reverb Level
31
Selecting And Playing he Voices (Sounds)
9
Layer Voice Reverb Level
31
Sound Select
10
Left Voice Reverb Level
32
Main Voice
10
Main Voice Chorus Level
32
Layer Voice
10
Layer Voice Chorus Level
32
Left Voice
11
Left Voice Chorus Level
33
Sound Volume
12
Chord ype
33
Grand Piano
Button
12
Metronome Volume
33
Favorite
Voice Group
13
Main Voice Pan
34
Changing Your Favorite Voice Group
13
Layer Voice Pan
34
Select he Split Point
14
Left Voice Pan
34
Digital Reverb
14
Main Voice Octave
35
Chorus Effect
15
Layer
Voice Octave
35
ouch Sensitivity
15
Left Voice Octave
35
ranspose
16
USB Play Mode
36
Pitch
–
Fine uning
17
USB Play Speed
36
Auto Accompaniment Section
18
USB Play Volume
36
Favorite Style Group
18
USB Mute rack
37
Select A Style
20
Local Midi
38
Auto Chord Recognition
20
USB Midi In
38
Auto Accompaniment
20
USB Midi Out
38
Start/Stop
20
eacher Duet
39
Fill In 1 And Fill In 2
-
Style A/B Variations
22
Sustain Pedal
39
Syncro/Key Start
22
Bluetooth
40
How o Select
Auto Start
22
Reset
40
Intro/Ending
22
Auto Power Off
41
ap empo
22
Direct
Reset
42
Auto Accompaniment On/Off
22
Connections
43
Auto Setup
22
SG
500 Sound List
44
Full Keyboard
23
SG
500 Style List
52
Metronome
23
Midi Implementation
chart
60
Metronome Volume
24
empo Control
24
Auto Accompaniment
24

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This piano has a global power supply allowing its use in various countries and comes, typically,
with a polarized (three prong AC power cable) used in North America.
When using electric pianos, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read these instructions completely before using your piano.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is suggested when the piano is used near or
by children.
3. Do not use this piano near open water or excessive moisture. For example; near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or the like.
4. This piano, either alone or in combination with an external amplifier, headphones, or
external speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do not operate for long periods at high-volume levels, or at a level that is
uncomfortable.
5. This piano should be placed in a well-ventilated location away from excessive external
heat sources.
6. This piano should never be operated with a power supply other than the one originally
supplied.
7. This piano is equipped with a polarized (three prong) 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. Do not modify the plug provided
with the piano - if it will not fit - have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
8. The power-supply cable of the piano should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period. When re-plugging unit, turn on the instrument 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.
9. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the
cabinet through openings or between keys.
10. The piano should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
a. the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the piano
c. The piano has been exposed to rain or excessive moisture.
d. The piano does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
e. The piano has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged

This Owner’s Manual Disclaimer
The messages contained in the actual display may not always match the display examples on
these pages. They may be a representation of the many features of the piano.
Due to the constant effort to improve the piano, the piano specifications might differ to those in
the manual. The specifications are subject to modification without prior notice.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR INSTRUMENT
Your instrument is a fine instrument and deserves careful treatment.
Follow carefully the next few points, to keep it at its best for many years.
1. Never open the case and touch the internal circuits.
2. Always switch the power Off after use.
3. 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.
4. Do not place your instrument near electric motors, neon or fluorescent lamps as these
may generate disturbances.
5. In some cases, you may need to change the position of the instrument to avoid
interference.
6. Keep your instrument away from dusty environments, high humidity, and high
temperatures.
7. Avoid plugging in additional appliances and other electronic equipment into the same
outlet.
8. Before turning on the piano, make sure that any external amplifier and speaker system
that you have connected to your instrument are turned off.
9. 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.
10. Never disconnect the power cable without turning the power switch off.

GETTING STARTED
PREPARATION
This section contains information about setting up your instrument and preparing to play. Be sure to
go through this section carefully before using this instrument.
POWER SUPPLY
Many electronics today include external power supplies. This piano includes an internal power
supply requiring you take the included power cable and insert the polarized three prong AC plug
into the closest, convenient, AC wall socket. Plug the other end into the special receptacle under the
left side of the keyboard. You can’t do this wrong. It will only plug in one way.
1. Turn on the instrument by pressing the Standby ON switch located in the left of the front panel.
2. Set the Master VOLUME to the desired level. The Master VOLUME controls the
overall volume for the entire instrument. Suggest starting at half position.
HEADPHONES
This piano includes two stereo headphone jacks. One can be used for playing privately without
disturbing anyone and two can be used to play privately with a teacher or duets with another player.
They can be used individually or together. The internal speaker system is automatically switched
off, when the headphone is plugged into the PHONE socket.
This panel is attached facing toward the bench in plain sight on the underside of the keyboard to the
left.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO CONNECTION
It is possible to wirelessly connect your piano to a Bluetooth capable remote audio device including
Smart Phones, or Tablet, or computers using the optional BT1 Bluetooth audio RECEIVER or
similar Bluetooth audio recievers. The optional BT-1 can be connected in the Bluetooth socket or
other devices can be connected to the audio inputs on the connections panel under the left side of
the keybed..
Once you have your Bluetooth reciever “paired” (wirelessly connected), with your Bluetooth
capable phone/tablet/computer, a whole world of interenet based fun and education, with your
available WiFi or phone data becomes available.
Once connected and wirelessly paired, there are many possibilities.
1. Play your favorite music through the high quality sound system of your piano just as you
would a stereo with thousands of songs available for free on the internet.
2. Play along with your favorite artists and musicians. The piano is fully functional while you
are playing music through your Bluetooth connection. Notice the “Input Level” knob on the
connection panel that allows you to adjust the balance between your piano and the music
being played from your Bluetooth connection.
3. Don’t forget that audio is the “sound” half of video. Watch videos through your Bluetooth
capable device while listening through your piano. Watch and play with your favorite artists
or take piano lessons or other online lessons and more.
Setting up and connecting or “pairing” you Bluetooth reciever varies with the model Bluetooth you
recieve. Follow the instructions that come with your Bluetooth reciever.
PLAYING DEMO SONGS
Your piano comes equipped with a complete selection of songs arranged to demonstrate a broad
selection of Voices (Or Sounds) and Styles (Or Rhythms) in your piano.
-Press the DEMO button. All the VOICE and STYLE SELECTION buttons will start
blinking.
-Press the PIANO button and the Piano Demo Song will start playing. At the end of the
Piano Demo, the song will stop and all the buttons will start blinking again.
-Press the ORGAN button to select the Organ Demo Song.
-Continue auditioning all the voices and styles to familiarize yourself with the potential of
your Samick Piano

-Press the POP&ROCK button and the Demo Song will start playing using one of the styles
of the POP&ROCK section. At the end of the Demo, the song will stop and all the buttons
will start blinking again.
-Press the POP&ROCK and the COUNTRY button at the same time to select the BALLADS
Demo Song.
-Follow the above instruction to play all the Demo Songs related to the Style Selection
buttons.
The Demo function can be stopped by pressing the DEMO button again even while the Demo is
playing.
SOFT/SOSTENUTO/SUSTAIN PEDAL
Insert the Pedals Cable to the dedicated connection – near the power cable connector -.
This instrument’s pedals work with a set of three pedals giving the following functions:
SOFT: gives the piano voices a ''softer'' sound.
SOSTENUTO: Sustains only the keys held on the keyboard before the Sostenuto pedal is
depressed. All other keys played after the Sostenuto is depressed will sustain
as usual.
SUSTAIN: Depressing this pedal allows all note played to sound or sing freely, even
when the keys are released.
Programable Sustain Pedal (Half Sustain)
-Press the FUNCTION button and, with the data Control Wheel, scroll to the Half Sustain
page. The half pedal function emulates how the sustain pedal works on an acoustic concert
grand piano. Many Sustain pedals on digital pianos are just “on/off”. This function is
important for a serious player or student.
Notice that, when using the “Function” button, the first line in the two-line display remains in its
default purpose, indicating the selected voice. (You may notice “Grand Piano 1” is a popular one.)

The second line, indicates the function “in play”. Turning the Data Wheel will scroll from (function
name) to “ON” or “OFF”. This will either turn the function on or off or change its value. This status
or value is shown on the second line in the display to the left of the colon. Pressing the “Enter
button will “engage” the value you have scrolled to in the display.
-Using the Data Control Wheel, it is possible to change the Half Sustain On/Off setting
Programable Sustain pedal (Expression Pedal)
Your piano will play as multiple instruments including organs. A basic component of an organ is an
“expression pedal” which allows you to control the volume of your performance with your foot.
The sustain pedal function can be changed to operate as an expression pedal under the “function”
menu.
-Press the FUNCTION button and with the data Control Wheel select the Half Sustain page
-Using the Data Control Wheel it is possible to change the Half Sustain page to the
Expression Pedal.
-Because your digital piano allows you to play many more instruments than just piano, you
can change the function and behaviour of the keys and pedals to emulate those of other
instruments.
-The organ is the best example of this. The traditional organ does not have or use the sustain
function as a piano does. The organ, typically doesn’t have or use a sustain pedal. It does,
however, use an expression pedal. Think of an expression pedal as a volume control.
-In this configuration, the Sustain Pedal is working as Expression/Volume pedal in the
instrument.

VOLUME & Tone Controls
The Master Volume & Tone Controls the overall volume and tone or brightness of the sound.
SELECTING AND PLAYING THE VOICES (Sounds)
Your instrument has 354 sounds in the internal sound library, and 10 Drum Kits. (A drum kit is a
group of percussive instruments common to a style of music.)
The available sounds can be played or assigned to three different modes: Main Sound, Layer Sound,
Left Sound.
The best digital pianos will not only allow you to select and combine many different voices. It will
also allow you to “assign” voices to different areas of the keyboard. This ability allows you to
control and play more content. Think of a drum kit where many different drums are played by one
person. Many drum voices to choose from and many methods to control them.
MAIN - plays a single voice over the entire range of the keyboard.
LAYER - mixes two different voices together for rich, complex sounds.
LEFT - allows to select one sound for the Left part and up to two sounds
for the Right part of the keyboard.
The complete list of the available Voices or Sounds is available in the SOUND LIST pages at the
end of this manual. (Page 44)

SOUND SELECT
Because your digital piano provides so many voices and styles we have devised a clever way to find
and select them quickly and easily.
The sounds are listed in 9 Voice Families:
PIANOS (001-039) The best assortment of Acoustic, Digital/Electric Piano sounds.
ORGANS (040-082) A nice selection of Jazz, Pop and Church and chapel Organs
GUITAR&BASSES (083-142) Electric, Acoustic Guitar and basses
STRINGS&VOCALS (143-185) The perfect Strings Orchestra or Choir you may desire
BRASS&WOODWIND (186-244) All the Big Band sounds and solos
SYNTH&KEYS (245-279) A touch of modern music
ACCORDIONS (280-319) Simply the best reed sounds
WORLD (320-330) A taste of International Music
DRUM&PERCUSSIONS(331-362) A box full of rhythm
FAVORITES Your Favourite sound selection
MAIN VOICE
To select a Piano sound from the PIANOS section as the Main Voice – make sure that the LAYER
and LEFT buttons are switched Off - just push the PIANOS button and a nice Piano sound will be
available on the full keyboard and the related sound name will be indicated on the display
There are many voices or sounds in every voice family or category. After choosing a voice family
you can scroll through the available voices using the “data control wheel” Simply stop on your
choice and play.
Use this procedure for each voice family.

LAYER VOICE
It is possible to select two voices to be played as a combination using the “LAYER” feature to
obtain richer and fuller sound for the instrument for example, Piano and Strings.
-Select a Piano sound (Or main voice)
-Press now the LAYER button to access or find the second Voice – its Led is now On -.
-Press the STRINGS&VOCALS family button to find or access the available sounds of the
family.
-Using the Data Control Wheel, scroll through the Strings and Vocals sounds available in the
that family and select the desired Voice. The related voice name will be indicated on the
display
-You now have a “layered or duel” voice available on the instrument. Piano and Strings
LEFT VOICE
Because of the versatility of your digital piano, you can set up and play a full musical ensemble by
choosing and assigning one instrument like the piano (your choice) to the right hand while
assigning another to the left hand, like organ (or bass guitar). Add some drums and you are the
band!
-Press the LEFT button to access to the Left Voice section – its Led is now On -.
-Press, for example the ORGANS button to access the available sounds of the family.

-Using the Data Control Wheel, scroll all the Organs sounds available in the family button
and select the desired Voice. The related voice name will be indicated on the display
-You have now available on the instrument a nice Organ voice playing on the Left part of the
keyboard.
SOUND VOLUME
The volume of each section can be controlled with the related volume buttons.
-The DRUM buttons will control the volume of the Drums and Percussion instruments of the
Styles.
-The ACCOMP. buttons will control the Auto Accompaniment volume.
-The LEFT buttons will control the volume of the Left Voice.
-The LAYER buttons will control the volume (or balance) of the Layer Voice.
-The MAIN buttons will control the volume of the Main Voice.
When you adjust the volume or “balance” of each section its level is represented in the display with
a number from 00 (no sound) to 127 (maximum volume).
GRAND PIANO BUTTON
As you can see, your piano is highly programmable with many custom adjustments and selections
you can make. As nice as this is, for many, the most important instrument is the piano and the
Grand Piano button will get you back home to the piano with just one button push. It does more
than simply choose a piano voice. It returns all the settings to a place where the entire instrument
returns to the operating mode of a traditional piano including keys, pedal and best settings. Simple
and fast!

Using your FAVORITE VOICE Function
Your piano offers a large selection of sounds in the many Voice Families available.
However, we all develop our favorites and use them most often and like to have fast and easy
access to them. You may store your favorite voices under on button. The “Favorites” button.
Up to 25 of them.
Choosing (storing) your favorites voices:
-Select on the display the sound in any of the available Voice Families
-Press and hold the FAVORITE button in the Voice Selections section
-Press the YES button to confirm the selection and to add the sound to the list.
-Release the FAVORITE button. The selected sound is now stored in the Favorite Voice
Family.
Changing your Favorite Voice Family
It is possible to repeat the above sequence to store up to 25 different sounds in the Favorite button.
If you would like to change the Favorite Voice family list and delete one or more stored sounds,
here is the procedure:
-Press the FAVORITE button and select on the display the sound you like to cancel.
-Press and hold the FAVORITE button in the Voice Selections section
-Press the NO button to delete the sound from the list
-Release the FAVORITE button. The selected sound is now cancelled from the Favorite
Voice Family.
You make these changes whenever you like.

SELECT THE SPLIT POINT
Because your piano is an “ensemble” piano, there are many special functions that will occur on the
left side of the keyboard starting on a particular key, progressing to the left. Where this happens is
programable. (This is called the “split point”)
The default position of the Split point is F3#. (Counting from the left, the third octave of the F#
Key)
The Split Point (or CHORD POINT) can be set to any other key as follows:
- Press and hold the LEFT button and the display will indicate:
55 is the corresponding value to F3# note. (55, Counting from the right)
- Using the Data Control wheel it is possible to select a different value for the Split/Chord
point. The display will return to the normal display mode and the new Split/Chord Point is
now set.
- The Split/Chord point will be restored at F3# (value 55) at power up.
DIGITAL REVERB
The Reverb simulates the effect of playing in a big room or a hall where the sound reverberates off
the walls and ceiling. The reverb effect is automatically selected when the piano is turned on.
Press the REVERB button to turn the reverb effect Off and the indicator will go out.
Switch the reverb feature On and Off by pressing the REVERB button.
There are eight reverb effects available:
1-Hall, 2-Hall2, 3-Room1, 4-Room2, 5-Room3, 6-Stage1, 7-Stage2 and 8-Plate.
-Press the REVERB button On and the reverb type is shown in the display.

-Use the DATA WHEEL to select a different reverb type.
The reverb level for the Main, Left and Layer voices can be changed in the Function menu, please
see the Function section of this manual for more information. (Page 31)
CHORUS EFFECT
The Chorus effect adds the impression of depth and spaciousness to the selected keyboard voice.
Press the CHORUS button to engage the chorus effect and the indicator will light up.
Press the button again to turn off the chorus effect.
There are eight reverb effects available:
1-Chorus1, 2-Chorus2, 3-Chorus3, 4-Feedback,
5-Flanger1, 6-Short Delay, 7-Short DelayFb 8-Flanger2.
-Press the CHORUS button On, so that the chorus type is shown in the display
-Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons or the DATA WHEEL to select a chorus type.
The chorus level for the Main, Left and Layer voices can be changed in the function menu.
Please see the Function section for more information. (Page 32)
TOUCH SENSITIVITY
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 with which the key is
pressed. If you play soft you will have a quiet sound, while if you play very hard you will have a
much louder sound .
Unlike an acoustic piano, you can customized the strength it takes to play this piano effectively, A
younger, weaker hand might prefer a “soft” touch?
The TOUCH 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 loudness.
2 - NORMAL This setting produces standard keyboard response. This is the factory default
mode.

3 - SOFT This setting allows maximum volume with light key pressure.
To select the Touch Sensitivity you desired press the TOUCH button and the display will show:
Using the Data Control wheel, it is possible to select the other different touch sensitivity curves
available in the instrument:
At Power Up the NORMAL curve will be automatically switched ON.
When TOUCH button is switched Off, the keyboard will play without touch sensitivity at the fixed
midi value of 100. The display will show:
Using the Data Control wheel it is possible to change the FixTouch value from 0 (no sound) to 127
(maximum volume).
TRANSPOSE
It is possible to Transpose the natural key ( C ) of your instrument up or down as follows:
- press the TRANSPOSE button in the FUNCTIONS section.
- The TRANSPOSE button will start blinking and the display will show:
-
Using the Data Control wheel, it is possible to transpose the instrument in the desired key according
to the following table

C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C
-12 -11 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
At Power Up the instrument returns automatically to the original tuning.
The ability to transpose is another function that comes with your digital piano. Transposing is
typically done to raise or lower the range of a song to get into a more comfortable range for a
singer. Accomplishing this on an acoustic piano often requires years of training and experience on
the part of the musician. Many musicians feel that transposing from the original “key” can bring
new qualities to a composition. Few musicians are able to do this on the fly but you are with your
digital piano.
PITCH – Fine Tuning
In those cases where transposition by semitones is not enough, and a more accurate tuning is
necessary, it is still possible to change pitch.
Push and hold the TRANSPOSE button until the display shows:
Using the Data Control wheel, it is possible to change the natural pitch of the instrument up to 63
cents and down to 64 cents.
At Power Up the instrument returns to the original tuning.
Changing the pitch is a function seldom used but is a wonderful tool when needed. Not all acoustic
instuments have the tuning stability of your digital piano. If you ever play with another instrument
that is “off” you can adjsut your piano to meet match their pitch.

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION
Your piano has an auto accompaniment function that may surprise you. A built-in computer will
allow you to play with a simple left hand chord or just a single note and your piano will play a
complete arrangement allowing you to play the melody and other materials with your right hand.
Once you understand how it works you can take full advantage of this extremely fun and satisfying
feature.
Your instrument has 350 accompaniment styles which can be used to provide fully-orchestrated
Auto Accompaniment patterns.
The styles are listed by Styles Families and divided in 10 different groups. In each group, you will
find a wide selection of styles that will offer you the best solution for every song you want to play.
There is a total of eleven style families including a programable “Favorites” location. These can be
selected by pressing the related button. These include Pop&Rock, Country, Standards, Latin 1,
Jazz&Blues and Favorites.
To select the other five style families- Ballads, Ballroom, Dance, Latin 2, and World, press the two
buttons graphically linked buttons underneath the family you want to use.
An example would be to press the Pop& Rock button together with the Country button to select the
“Ballads” Style Family. You will see the That family name appear in the display.
FAVORITE STYLE GROUP
With as many as 350 styles, you have a huge library to sort through and use. The programable
“Favorites” family allows you to keep your most used and appreciated styles close at hand. You
may collect up to 25 styles in this group.
Adding a desired style to the Favorites Group:
-Select a style as usual.
-Press and hold the FAVORITE button in the Accompaniment Control section
-Press the YES button to confirm the selection and to add the style to the list.