Suzuki SP-47 User manual

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SUZUKI Pianos
SP-47
Portable Keyboard
OWNER’S MANUAL
SUZUKI

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WELCOME!
We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing this Suzuki
portable keyboard. This keyboard has been designed to provide you with years of musical
enjoyment. State of the art electronics and elegant functionality are a trademark of all
Suzuki Keyboards. Some of the features your new piano is equipped with include:
 128 digitally sampled voices,
 quick select buttons for voice and style,
 DSP effect and pitch bend wheel,
 100 prerecorded songs to play and play along with
 auto accompaniment with 100 styles
 built in music training courses with many lessons for each course
 MIDI input and output sockets,
 registration memory to save and recall settings,
 a backlit LCD display screen that indicates note and chord data
You will find many more features and functions listed within this owners manual. This digital
piano also has the latest MIDI features that allow you to interface with a personal computer
or other MIDI equipment for endless musical possibilities.
In order to fully appreciate all the unique features of this keyboard, please take a few min-
utes to read the following pages of instruction and precaution. We will cover general pre-
cautions, assembly, the function of each control button, and warranty information. Thank
you and congratulations again, for choosing this keyboard package from the Suzuki key-
board product line of portable keyboards, home digital pianos, the elegant digital grand
ensemble and the acoustic upright and acoustic grand pianos.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK
NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE
REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated or “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operation and maintenance or servicing instructions in the manual accompanying the product.
1. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
2. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a noncommercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO
This Suzuki digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the
simple rules listed below.
LOCATION
Do not expose the instrument to the follow-
ing conditions to avoid deformation, discol-
oration, or more serious damage.
Direct sunlight (near a window)
High temperatures (near a heat source,
outside, or in a car during the daytime)
Excessive humidity
Excessive dust
Strong vibration
A C POWER CORD
Turn the power switch off when the instru-
ment is not in use.
Unplug the AC power cord during an
electrical storm.
Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the
same AC outlet as appliances with high
power consumption, such as electric
heaters or ovens.
TURN POWER OFF WHEN MAKING
CONNECTIONS
To avoid damage to the instrument and
other devices to which it is connected,
turn the power switches of all related
devices off prior to connection or discon-
nection of MIDI cables.
HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
Never apply excessive force to the con-
trols, connectors or other parts of the
instrument.
Always unplug cables by gripping the plug
firmly, not by pulling on the cable.
Disconnect all cables before moving the
instrument.
Physical shocks caused by dropping,
bumping, or placing heavy objects on the
instrument can result in scratches and/or
more serious damage.
CLEANING
Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry
soft cloth. A wax based polish may be
used on the cabinet, although you will find
that rubbing with a soft cloth will usually
suffice. Do not use paint thinner or
petrochemical based polishes.
Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the
instrument, vinyl can stick to and discolor
the surface.
To maintain the luster of the keys and
buttons wipe with a clean, lightly damp-
ened cloth, and then polish with a soft dry
cloth.
ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE
This instrument contains digital circuitry
and may cause interference if placed too
close to radio or television receivers. If
interferance occurs, move the instrument
further away from the affected equipment.
Do not switch the unit on and off in quick
succession, this places an undue load on
the electronic components.
SERVICE AND MODIFICATION
Opening and tampering with a digital
piano can lead to irreparable damage.
Please call the local music dealer or
factory before attempting to service or
modify this instrument.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EASY SET UP AND QUICK PLAY ............................................. 7
PANEL CONTROLS ................................................................... 8
WHEEL ....................................................................................... 16
DISPLAY ................................................................................... 17
DEMO ......................................................................................... 18
KEYBOARD VOICES ................................................................ 19
VoiceSelection .......................................................................... 19
Layer ........................................................................................ 20
Lower ........................................................................................ 21
RHYTHM SECTION.................................................................. 22
RhythmStyleSelect ................................................................. 22
Adjusting the Tempo ................................................................ 23
Starting and Stopping the Rhythm Style .................................. 24
Fill-In ......................................................................................... 25
Variation .................................................................................... 25
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT ....................................................... 26
Single ........................................................................................ 27
Fingered.................................................................................... 28
ManualBass Chord .................................................................. 29
Starting and Stopping theAuto Accompaniment....................... 29
Fill-In ......................................................................................... 30
Variation .................................................................................... 30
OVERALL CONTROLS ............................................................. 31
DSPDepth ................................................................................ 32
FineTuning ............................................................................... 32
Grade........................................................................................ 33
AccompVolume........................................................................ 33
VocalPrompt ............................................................................ 34
Transpose ................................................................................ 35
Touch........................................................................................ 35
SplitPoint .................................................................................. 36
Metronome............................................................................... 37
ONE TOUCH .............................................................................. 38
REGISTRATION MEMORY ..................................................... 39
TRAINING................................................................................. 40
MIDI........................................................................................... 46
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART.......................................... 48
VOICE LIST............................................................................... 49
STYLE LIST............................................................................... 50
DRUM KIT LIST........................................................................ 51
PEDALS...................................................................................... 54
CONNECTOR PANEL ............................................................... 55
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................... 56
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 57

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EASY SET UP AND QUICK PLAY
USING THE AC POWER ADAPTOR: Plug the output cable of the
supplied power adaptor into the DC 12V IN jack on the back of
the unit. Then plug the input of the power adaptor into a conve-
nient AC power outlet. The internal batteries will be automatically
disconnected when the AC power adapter is used.
Please note, make sure that you only use the recommended
power adapter, if you are unsure of which adapter to use, please
check with your Suzuki dealer.
USING BATTERIES: For battery operation this piano requires eight
1.5V, R14, “C” cell batteries. When the batteries need to be
replaced the volume will be reduced, the sound may be distorted,
and other problems may occur. If this happens, turn the power off
and replace the batteries.
Please note, when batteries are used, the sound of the piano
may distort at high volume levels. This is because the power of
the amplifier is reduced as the batteries drop in voltage.
TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES
1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the instru-
ments bottom panel.
2. Insert eight new batteries, be careful of the polarity.
Please note, when the batteries run down, replace them
with a complete set of eight new batteries. Never mix old and
new batteries. Do not use different kinds of batteries at the
same time.
3. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks
firmly in place.
THE MUSIC STAND - Insert the bottom edge of the music stand into
the slots located at the rear of the control panel.
TURN THE PIANO ON AND ADJUST THE VOLUME - Slide the
POWER switch to the on position, and adjust the MASTER VOL-
UME.
BEGINTO PLAY!
DC 12V IN
+ –
OFF ON SAVE
MASTERVOLUME
– +
POWER SUPPLY - This piano can be powered by either an external AC power adapter or
bybatteries.
Please note, to prevent possible damage due to battery leakage, remove the batteries from
the instrument if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. Battery leakage is not
covered under the SUZUKI warranty.
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PANEL CONTROLS
1. POWER SWITCH - Slide the power switch to the middle, ON
setting, to turn the piano on. The SAVE setting on the right of
the switch will turn the illumination of the display off, the piano
will operate as normal. Use the save mode to conserve battery
power.
2. MASTER VOLUME - Press the – MASTER VOLUME button to
turn the overall volume down, and the + MASTER VOLUME
button to turn the overall volume up. The volume level can be
set from 0, no sound, to 24, maximum.
3. TEMPO / TAP - Press the TEMPO/TAP button once, the tempo
for the currently selected rhythm style will show on the screen.
Hold down the TEMPO button and use the –, + buttons or the
numeric pad to adjust the tempo from 40 to 240 bpm (beats per
minute). If you press the –, + buttons simultaneously while
holding dowm the TEMPO button you will recall the default
tempo value for the selected rhythm style.
If you want to free set the tempo, press the TEMPO/TAP button
twice, the tempo will be set to the time interval between the two
pressings.
When the TEMPO/TAP button is pressed you will hear a percus-
sive “tap”. Press the TEMPO/TAP button three or four times,
depending on the selected rhythm style, to start the percussive
rhythm with a tap beat, the tempo will be free set to the time
interval between the taps.
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OFF ON SAVE
MASTERVOLUME
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+DANCE 70’s ROCK BOOGIE TECH.POP POP
LOUNGE COUNTRY REGGAE S.BALLAD RHUMBA
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SP- 47
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START INTRO/
ENDING FILL IN VARIATION
TEMPO/TAP
ACCOMP
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PANEL CONTROLS
4. ACCOMP MODE - Most of the rhythm styles have an additional
auto accompaniment, often called the auto bass chord. The
ACCOMP MODE button selects the auto accompaniment mode.
The auto accompaniment fingering modes are single, fingered,
and off. Press the ACCOMP MODE button once for the fingered
mode, twice for single and again to turn the auto accompaniment
off. The indicator light over the ACCOMP MODE button will be lit
when auto accompaniment has been engaged, the mode will be
displayed in the upper right corner of the display. Please see the
Auto accompaniment section of this manual for more information.
5. QUICK SELECT STYLE BUTTONS - There are ten rhythm styles
that can be selected quickly by pressing one of the ten style quick
select buttons. The style name and its number will be shown on
the display for three seconds, then the display will return to the
selected voice. While the current style is displayed, you can use
the numeric pad to enter any of the 100 rhythm styles, and the
corresponding auto accompaniment, directly by number. There is
a complete list of all rhythm styles in the back of this manual, as
well as on the piano cabinet. Please see the Rhythm section of
this manual for more information.
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OFF ON SAVE
MASTERVOLUME
–
+DANCE 70’s ROCK BOOGIE TECH.POP POP
LOUNGE COUNTRY REGGAE S.BALLAD RHUMBA
SUZUKI
SP- 47
SYNC
START INTRO/
ENDING FILL IN VARIATION
TEMPO/TAP
ACCOMP
MODE
START/
STOPT
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PANEL CONTROLS
6. SYNC START - Synchronized start mode makes the auto accom-
paniment standby. Press the SYNC START button and the beat
indicator on the display will flash to the beat of the selected
rhythm style. The rhythm style will start as soon as you play in the
auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. If auto accompani-
ment is engaged, the rhythm style and auto accompaniment will
start with the first recognized chord played in the auto accompani-
ment section of the keyboard, depending on which fingering mode
is selected. Press the SYNC START button again to stop the auto
accompaniment and return the keyboard to standby mode.
Please see the Rhythm section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
7. START/STOP - This button starts the selected rhythm style imme-
diately with the percussive rhythm. The auto accompaniment will
start with the first recognized chord played in the auto accompani-
ment section of the keyboard, depending on the fingering mode
selected. Press the START/STOP button again to stop the ac-
companiment. Please see the Rhythm section of this manual for
more information.
OFF ON SAVE
MASTERVOLUME
– + DANCE 70’sROCK BOOGIE TECH.POP POP
LOUNGE COUNTRY REGGAE S.BALLAD RHUMBA
SUZUKI
SP- 47
SYNC
START INTRO/
ENDING FILL IN VARIATION
TEMPO/TAP
ACCOMP
MODE
START/
STOPT
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