Suzuki GP-3 Mini-Grand User manual

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GP-3
MINI-GRANDDIGITALPIANO
SUZUKI PIANOS
OWNER’S MANUAL
SUZUKI

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WELCOME!
We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing this Suzuki Mini Grand digital
piano. Thispianohasbeendesignedtoprovideyouwithyearsofmusicalenjoyment. Stateoftheartelectronics
are combined with an elegant cabinet that will add beauty and sophistication to any home environment. Listed
Below are just a few of the features that your new piano is equipped with:
• hammer action piano for an authentic acoustic piano feel
•128instrumentsoundsstereosampledforultraauthenticacousticrealism
•64notepolyphony-whichensuresacousticpianoperformance
•adynamic6speakerconcerthallsounddeliverysystemwith EQ controls
•100 professional quality orchestrated rhythm accompaniments with variations
•built-inplayalongsongsforlearningandenjoyment
• easy 5 track music recorder for writing songs or to record your lesson progress
• karaoke display and video output to external TV for musical enjoyment for the entire family
•floppyDiskDrivetosavePerformancesorLessonsplus play thousands of MIDI songs
• SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, this cutting edge technology is also used in Digital
Camera’s, you can use to save Performances or Lessons plus play thousands of MIDI songs
• complete MIDI controls allows for computer hook up and enables you to update your pianos
features so that it never becomes obsolete
• USB interface for plug ‘n play computer connections
You will find many more features and functions listed within this owners manual. In order to fully appreciate all
the impressive features of this digital piano, please take a few minutes to read the following pages of instruction.
Wewillcovergeneralprecautions,assembly,thefunctionofeachcontrolbutton,andwarrantyinformation.
Thankyouandcongratulations again, for choosing this Mini Grand Digital Piano from the Suzuki Corporation’s
pianoproduct line of portable pianos, homedigitalpianos,home composer ensembles pianos, elegant digital
grandensembles, and the acoustic upright and grandpianoline.
SUZUKI

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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-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
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
magnitude 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.
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 user’s 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.
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electrical products, basic safety
precautionsshould always be followed,includ-
ing the following:
SAFETY
Power Source - The product should always be
connectedtoapowersupplyonlyofthetype
describedinthe operating instructions or as
markedontheproduct.
Periods of Nonuse -Thepower-supplycord of
theproductshould be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
SERVICEANDMODIFICATION
This product should be serviced by qualified
servicepersonnel when,
• the power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged,
• liquid has been spattered into the unit or it has
beenexposed to rain,
• the instrument does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
• the instrument has been dropped or the cabinet
hasbeendamaged.
• Do not attempt to open the piano or make any
change in the circuits or parts of the unit.
HANDLINGANDTRANSPORT
• Never apply excessive force to the controls,
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, bump-
ing, or placing heavy objects on the instrument
can result in scratches and/or more serious
damage.
• Carefully check the amplifier volume control
beforestarting to play. Excessivevolume can
causepermanent hearingloss.
LOCATION
Donotexposetheinstrumenttothefollowing
conditionsto avoid deformation, discoloration, or
moreserious damage:
• direct sunlight (near a window)
• high temperatures (near a heat source, outside,
or near a window)
•excessive humidity
•excessive dust
• strong vibration
•Leaveenoughspacearoundthepianofor it to be
properlyventilated.
• This instrument contains digital circuitry and
maycauseinterference if placed too close to
radio or television receivers. If interference
occurs, move the instrument further away from
theaffected equipment.
• Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instru-
ment, vinyl can stick to and discolor the sur-
face.
POWER
• Turn the power switch off when the instrument
is not in use.
• 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
connectionor disconnectionof MIDIcables.
• Turn the power off if the main cable is damaged
or the instrument is spattered with liquid.
• Do not switch the unit on and off in quick
succession,this placesanundue load onthe
electroniccomponents.
•Unplug the AC power cord during an electrical
storm.
• Avoid plugging the AC power cord into the same
ACoutlet as appliances with high power
consumption,such as electric heatersor
refrigerators.
CLEANING
• Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft nonabra-
sive dry cloth. This cloth should be for High
GlossLacquerFinishFurniture.Awaxbased
polishspecificallyforHighGlossLacquerFinish
Furnituremaybeused on the cabinet. Do not
usepaint thinner or petrochemical based
polishes.
• To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons
wipe with a clean, slightly damp cloth, and then
polish with a soft dry cloth.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 7
CONNECTORPANEL ............................................... 16
VideoOutput........................................................... 16
HeadphoneInput ..................................................... 16
Audio In & Out ........................................................ 16
MIDIJacks.............................................................. 16
USB........................................................................ 16
MicrophoneInput .................................................... 16
PANELCONTROLS................................................... 17
MemoryCard Slot................................................... 27
DISKDRIVE .............................................................. 28
PEDALS .................................................................... 29
DISPLAYSCREEN .................................................... 30
DEMO ........................................................................ 31
PIANO VOICES ......................................................... 32
AssigningaMode ................................................... 32
VoiceSelection ....................................................... 33
Quick Select........................................................... 34
RHYTHMSECTION ................................................... 37
Rhythm Style Select ............................................... 37
Quick Select........................................................... 37
Startingand Stopping the Rhythm Style .................. 40
Fill-In....................................................................... 40
Ending .................................................................... 40
Fade ....................................................................... 41
Adjustingthe Tempo ............................................... 41
AUTO ACCOMP. (AUTOBASECHORD) ................... 42
OneFinger.............................................................. 43
Fingered.................................................................. 44
Piano ...................................................................... 45
ManualBass Chord ................................................ 45
SelectingChordType .............................................. 46
Startingand Stopping the Auto Accomp. ................. 47
Fill-In....................................................................... 48
FilltoVariation........................................................ 48
Fade ....................................................................... 48
SETUP....................................................................... 49
Performance
Velocity ............................................................ 50
SplitPoint......................................................... 52
Transpose ........................................................ 51
ScreenHold ..................................................... 51
Tune ................................................................. 52
FixedLevel ....................................................... 52
FadeTime ........................................................ 53
OctaveShift...................................................... 53
SETUP(Continued)
Harmony ................................................................. 54
KeyMode
ManualBass .................................................... 55
LowerHold ....................................................... 55
Sustain ................................................................... 56
Reverb .................................................................... 57
Effects .................................................................... 58
Chord(Auto AccompanimentFingering) .................. 59
PedalMenu ............................................................ 60
Percussion(DrumKitAssign) ................................. 61
Metronome.............................................................. 62
REGISTRATIONMEMORY ........................................ 63
RECORD .................................................................... 64
Recording ............................................................... 66
Playback ................................................................ 67
Mark ....................................................................... 68
SONG ........................................................................ 69
Song Select ............................................................ 69
Using theLesson Feature ....................................... 70
DISK ........................................................................ 72
LoadSong .............................................................. 73
SaveSong .............................................................. 74
Play Disk ................................................................ 75
Utility
Format.............................................................. 77
Copy ................................................................ 77
Delete............................................................... 78
Rename............................................................ 78
DISK ................................................................ 79
Load ................................................................. 80
Save ................................................................. 80
Playing ............................................................. 81
Utiliyt................................................................ 84
Formatand Copy.............................................. 84
PLAYINGANDSINGING KARAOKE ......................... 86
MIDI & VIDEO OUTPUT .......................................... 87
MIDI ........................................................................ 88
MIDIIMPLEMENTATIONCHART .............................. 90
VOICE LIST............................................................... 91
STYLE LIST .............................................................. 92
DRUM KIT LIST 1 ..................................................... 93
DRUM KIT LIST 2 ..................................................... 94
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 95
QUESTIONS/ PROBLEMS ....................................... 96
WARRANTY............................................................... 98

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ASSEMBLY
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE YOUR PIANO
BEFORE READING THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION OR PROBLEMS,
DO NOT CALL OR RETURN PRODUCT TO THE STORE
Visit www.suzukimusic.com/GP-3
OR CALL THIS TOLL FREE HELP LINE
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ASSEMBLY
A. You should have 3 cartons as pictured.
•LargeCarton: GrandPiano
•MediumCarton: 3 piano legs and pianopedalassembly
•SmallCarton: Piano bench
•You will need 2 people to set up this large product. Do not
attemptto set up your piano by yourself.
1. UNPACKING YOUR NEW GRAND PIANO
B. To begin, remove outer carton.
•Take the small & medium cartons and set them aside for now.
•Use a small sharp knife or a box cutter to cut the bottom of
the outer carton just above the staples.
•Slide the outer carton up and off of the inner carton as shown
(top arrows).
•Yourmay have to lay the box downon its back to do this
dependingonyourceilingheight. COLORPOSTERMUST
FACEUP!
•Do NOT use a long knife or insert it into the box more than
1/2”.
C. Remove the protective foam.
•Removeallthe protective foam taped around the outside of
the inner carton as shown (arrows).
•Be careful to support the piano box from this point on. The
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D. Inner carton.
•Locate the back of the inner carton. It is marked with a
sticker.
•Usea SMALL knife to slitthecenter,top and bottom tape.
•Removethefoam pieces as shown. This will reveal the
bottom of the piano.
•Do not open the front of the inner carton. That will expose
the top of the piano.
E. Piano Accessories.
•Removethe accessories listed below from the foam before
discardingthe piano box.
Accessories:
1.Instruction Manual 5.DemonstrationDisks
2.Play-AlongSongBook 6.QuickStart UserGuide
3. Microphone&Cord 7. A/C Power Cord w/fuse (3)
4.LessonBook withDisk 8.RCAConnectingCableforTV
F. Plastic Cover.
•Teartheplasticcovering away from the piano bottom as
shown.
•It is not recommended you use a knife or sharp object to
removetheplastic. Youare very close to the high gloss finish
at this stage of unpacking.
1. UNPACKING YOUR NEW GRAND PIANO(continued)

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2. UNPACKING PIANO LEGS&PEDAL ASSEMBLY
A. Get the Medium Sized box labeled ‘Grand Pedal/Grand Leg’.
•Carefullyslitthetapeandopentheboxasshown.
•Lift out all the parts inside this box and gently remove the
protectiveplasticcovering. Setasideonasoftsurface.
•Youare handling the highglosslacquerfinish during this
procedure. Be careful not to scratch or hit these parts against
each other or let them come in contact with any other items.
B. Parts and Pieces.
•Afteryou have completed unwrapping everything, hereis
whatyou should have:
A. 3Piano Legs
B. 1PedalAssembly
C. 2BrassSupportRods
D. 1 Wrench and Screwdriver
E. Bottleof Polish
F. PolishingCloth
G. 8Bolts and8Washers
H. 8Brass Screws toAttachPedal Support Rods
C. Control Rod Position.
•Duringthe unpacking, these 3brassrods sometimes come out
of position. Simply reposition the rods back in their rubber
grommetholes as shown.
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A. Assembly Positions.
You will see the following areas on the bottom of your piano.
1. RightPianoLegPosition
2. PedalAssemblyPosition
3. LeftPiano LegPosition
4. BackPianoLegPosition
5. DiskDrive
6. ConnectionPanel
7. Speakers
8. Power Cord Input
9. Serial Number
3. ATTACHING THE LEGS TO THE PIANO.
B. Install the Right Leg at the top on the Piano.
•Take one of the piano Legs (A) and line it up to position #1.
•Usetheboltsandwashersinthe piano leg box (G).
•Looselythread both bolts and washers in the threaded lugs.
Thentighten.
•Again,becarefulnot to push the piano over when attaching
thelegs andpedal assembly.
•Handlethe high glosslacquer finish carefully.
•Do not install the right piano leg at position #3at this point.
C. Tighten the Bolts.
•Tighten both bolts using the wrench provided (D) or a 3/4”
socketwrench as shown.
D. Install the Back Leg.
•Installthebackpianoleginposition#4asshown in ‘Assembly
Positions’ Usethe same procedureasstepsB&C.
•So far you have attached 2 of the 3 legs. This is correct. The
third leg will be attached later.
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A. Pre-Pedal Assembly.
•Tightenbothknobs on the bottom of the pedal assembly
clockwiseasshown,untiltheyareasclosetothepedalboard
aspossible.
•Afteryour piano has been placed in its final position, these 2
knobswillbeadjusteddown to stabilize the pedals.
4. PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT
B. Pedal Assembly Preparation.
•Locatethe2 brass support rods (C).
•Theendsof these rods have 2 different angles. One angle is
very gentle, ant other is more sharp.
•Usingthegentle angle, attach the 2 supporting rods using the
screws (H) with the screwdriver (D) to the back of the pedal
assemblyas shown. Tightensecurely.
C. Pedal Assembly Attachment.
•Thepedal assembly attaches to the 2 threadedlugsasshown
above. Also pictured are 3 square holes for the pedal rods.
Thread the 2 bolts with washers (H) into the lugs and tighten.
Whiletightening, make sure the 3 pedal rods are positionedat
the3square holes.
•Whenyou have finishedtighteningthe pedal assembly,there
will be a space between the 3 pedal rods and the top of their
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D. The Support Rods.
•Attach the pedal support rods to the piano bottom. Find the
predrilled holes on either side of the speaker. Use the
remaining4 phillips screws.
IMPORTANT!
•Remember! It is important that one person hold the piano
whilethe other person performs the installation functions. Be
careful not to push or pull the piano over while installing
theseparts.
4. PEDAL ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT(continued)

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A. Pad the Piano.
•Make a thick pad by folding a blanket or quilt in quarters.
Place it so the pedal assembly will land on it. Using 2 or 3
persons, lift the piano and pivot onto the pad.
5. INSTALLINGTHELEFTLEG
B. Install the Left Leg.
•Withonepersonholding the piano in position, go under the
piano and install the left leg as shown in Section 3 - ‘Attaching
theLegstothePiano’,steps A and B. Next, lift the piano and
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WARNING
•Whenpositioningthe piano in your home it is recommended
that you carry it to the final position. The solid brass casters
maybe damaged by rough surfaces andthecastersmay
damagesomeflooringsurfaceslikehardwoodortile.
6. POSITIONING YOUR NEW GRAND PIANO
WARNING - DO NOT PUSH THE PIANO!
•Do not roll the piano on its caster wheels. The legs and pedal
assemblymay catch on irregular flooring surfaces like door
thresholdsand soft-to-hard flooring surfaces.
Severe Damage to Legs Could Occur!
A. Adjust the Pedal Feet.
•With your piano placed in its final position, reach under the
pedal box and adjust the pedal feet down to firmly contact the
floorbyturning the knob counter clockwise as shown. You
may need a Pliers to adjust if it is difficult to reach with your
fingers.
B. Install the Power Cord.
•Install the power cord (E) into its receptacle on the bottom left
of the piano.
•Connectthemaleend to an appropriate wall receptacle.
Important for the stability of the piano!

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CONNECTORPANEL
1. VIDEO OUTPUT - This jack will send the NTSC video signal of the
Karaoke Lyrics to your TV. It is located to the left of the Connector
Panel. Please use the included cord or similar RCA type cord to plug
the GP-3 video output jack to the similar style Video Input Jack on your
TV.
2. PHONE 1 / PHONE 2 - You can play in total silence, without disturbing
others in the room, by plugging a set of headphones into one of the
appropriatesockets. Whenheadphones are plugged into either of these
jacks the main speaker system is turned off. Two sets of headphones
maybeusedsimultaneously.
3. LINE IN - These stereo audio input jacks will amplify the supplied signal
through the internal sound delivery system. They can be used to hook
up items such as CD players, MP3 player or Cassette player.
LINE OUT - These stereo audio output jacks supplies the piano’s output
signal to external amplification, such as home stereo, PA system or
otherstand alone amplifiers.
4. MIDI IN / MIDI OUT - This piano contains MIDI in and MIDI output ports.
MIDIjacksallow communication with other products equipped with MIDI
interfaces. Please see the MIDI section of this manual for further details.
5. USB - The USB connector allows you to connect the piano directly to
your computer’s USB port. This allows you to update your piano’s
software if necessary. Do not turn on piano with USB cable connected
tothecomputer to avoid having to restart your computer.
6. MICROPHONE INPUT -TheMicrophoneInputis for use of the micro-
phone.
TheVolume Knob controls theMicrophoneVolume.
TheEchoKnobcontrolstheamountofMicrophoneoutputecho.
This connector panel, with its various jacks, is located on the bottom left of the piano, under the keybed.
VIDEO USB
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PHONES
2 1
LINE
IN OUT
PHONES
2 1
LINE
IN OUT IN OUT
MIDI
MICROPHONE
ECHO INVOL
IN OUT
MIDI
MICROPHONE
ECHO IN
VOL
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VIDEO

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PANEL CONTROLS
This Suzuki piano’s control panel is designed for ease of use and intuitive playing. The following is a brief
descriptionofthefeaturesandfunctionslocatedonthecontrolpanel.
1. POWER SWITCH - The power switch is located to the left of the control
panel. Press the button to turn the power on and off. There is an
indicatorlighton the Floppy Disk Drive located on right front portion of
the piano. This light will be lit when power is on.
Please note, when you turn the power off, do not turn it back on
immediately. Wait at least five seconds to turn the power back on so
thattheelectroniccircuitscanproperlyreset.
2. MASTER VOLUME -Turnthisknob to the right to increase the overall
volume of the piano, and to the left to decrease the volume.
3. BASS - Slide this controller to adjust the bass level. The midpoint is
notched. At this midpoint all EQ controls are “flat.”
You may want to adjust this control to sound sculpt your personal sound
preferences.
4. TREBLE - Slide this controller to adjust the treble level. The midpoint is
notched. At this midpoint all EQ controls are “flat.”
You may want to adjust this control to sound sculpt your personal sound
preferences.
5. ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME CONTROL - Slidethisknobto adjust the
volumeofthe Accompaniment portion only. May also function in Record-
ing, Memory Card or Disk playback or Song sections of the piano.
6. DEMO (DEMONSTRATION SONGS) - PresstheDEMO button.
The first demo song will begin to play instantly.
Thispiano has thirteen different demonstration songsdesignedto
showcase the instrument’s capabilities.
Pleaseseethe“Demo”sectionofthismanualformoreinformation.
Note: There are also over 50 songs built into this piano to be used as
reference for the Lesson exercises that can also be enjoyed.
Please see the Song section of this manual for more information.
7. SET UP - The SET UP button is used to activate the set up menu
screen.
The majority of this pianos features and functions can be accessed and
adjusted from the Set Up screen menu selections.
Pleaseseethe “Setup” section of this manual for more information.
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PANEL CONTROLS
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8. TEMPO - Press one of the TEMPO buttons, the current tempo value will
appearon thedisplay.
YoucanusetheTEMPO+, TEMPO– buttons,or the+/– VALUEbuttonsto
increaseordecrease the tempo of Orchestrated Accompaniment Pat-
ternsand other Recorded features.
TheTempo value range is from 40to250bpm (beats per minute).
Note: Press the – TEMPO or + TEMPO buttons or the +/– VALUE
buttons simultaneously to recall the default tempo setting for the se-
lected rhythm style.
LED Rhythm light bar display - There is a four-dot beat indicator to
the left of the tempo buttons. It indicates the Tempo and beat for the
accompanimentthat is playing. The lights flash simultaneously onthe
firstbeatofeachmeasure,thentheindicators flash individually in
sequenceon the remaining beats.
9. ONE TOUCH - This button works in association with your selected
Rhythm Style. The ONE TOUCH button will automatically select the
predeterminedoptimuminstrument voice settings for the selected rhythm
style.
Note: Thevoice, voicevolume,fingered accompaniment chord,mode,
harmonyandeffects will automatically be engaged or altered when the
OneTouch button isengaged.
10. ACCOMP (AUTOMATIC ACCOMPANIMENT) -Eachofthe100 rhythm
styles have an auto accompaniment pattern, often called the auto bass
chord.
These accompaniments are dedicated to the selected rhythm style, and
will create fully orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord accompaniments,
based on the chord that you play with your left hand.
Note: The ACCOMPbutton activates the chord select screen.
With the accompaniment function engaged, the keys to the left side of
the split point act as the auto accompaniment piano keys, while the
keystotherightareavailablefornormalplaying.
Theauto accompaniment fingeringmodesaresingle, fingered andpiano.
Please see the Auto Accompaniment section of this manual for more
information.
RHYTHM CONTROL
FADEFILL TO VARFILL-ININTRO/ENDING
– TEMPO +
SYNC
ACCOMP
START/STOP
ONE TOUCH
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11. SYNC (SYNCHRONIZEDSTART) -SynchronizedStartmode engages
theauto accompaniment standby mode. This meansthatyourselected
AutoAccompaniment pattern will begin when you press thepianokeysto
the left of the split point.
Note: Press the SYNC button and the indicator lights beside the tempo
buttons will flash to the beat of the selected rhythm style.
The rhythm style will start as soon as you play in the auto accompani-
mentsectionofthe piano.
Theauto accompaniment will start with the first recognized chord played
in the auto accompaniment section of the piano.
12. INTRO/END(INTRODUCTION/ENDINGPATTERN)-All ofthe 100
rhythm styles can be started with their own introduction.
Function: WhentheIntroButton is engaged, the Introduction pattern for
the selected rhythm Style will start.
This is followed by the main pattern.
Each style also has an ending pattern that can be accessed by pressing
thisbuttonwhiletherhythm/accompanimentpatternisengaged.
Note: You can insert a fill-in during the ending pattern to stop the ending
andreturntothemainaccompanimentpattern.
13. START/STOP - This button starts and stops the selected rhythm style,
therecordingin the music recorder, Demonstration Song, Song on
FloppyDiskorotherprerecordeditems.
Press the Start / Stop Button to engage or terminate your selected
function.
RHYTHM CONTROL
FADEFILL TO VARFILL-ININTRO/ENDING
– TEMPO +
SYNC
ACCOMP
START/STOP
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14. FILL IN -Thisfunctionprovides the Orchestrated Rhythm Accompani-
ment with a short rhythm pattern of one or two measures for each style.
Function: Pressthe FILL IN buttonatanytime while the Accompaniment
isplaying.
Note: If you hold down the FILL IN button, the fill-in pattern will repeat
until the button is released, then the main pattern will play from the
beginningofits next measure.
15. FILL TO VAR (VARIATION) - All of the 100 rhythm styles include a
variationof that style thatcanbeaccessed simply by engagingtheFILL
TOVAR (Fill To Variation ofEngagedRhythm Style) button.
Note: If the variation button is selected the engaged rhythm style will
proceedtothevariation of that rhythm pattern.
16. FADE - TheFADEbutton allows the engaged rhythm style/accompani-
ment pattern to fade from its full volume to its conclusion.
Whenthefade out has finished the LED will flash while the previously set
volumelevels are being restored.
Note: Pressingthe FADE button after ithasalreadybeen engaged will
switch the fade feature off.
ThefadeinandfadeouttimeisassignableintheSetupButtonmenu
screen under the “performance” title.
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RHYTHM STYLES
POPACOUSTIC
BIG BAND BOSSANOVA
RHYTHM CONTROL
FADEFILL TO VARFILL-ININTRO/ENDING
– TEMPO +
SYNC
ACCOMP
START/STOP
ONE TOUCH