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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's en-
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASHING,
DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
BEFORE YOU PLAY, PLEASE READ THE
CAUTIONARY COPY APPEARING ON
PAGE 4.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residentia!
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio ог television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
ігу to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
The model number and serial number are found
underneath the keyboard.
Please note the model and serial numbers in the
space provided below and retain this sheet as a
permanent record ой your purchase іо ай
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
identification in the event of theft.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user's authority to
operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Technics
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Before you play
For long and pleasurable use of this instrument, and to gain a thorough understanding of your PX664
Digital Piano, it 15 strongly recommended that you read through this Owner's Manual once
The Owner's Manual is comprised of the following parts
Preparative
This part includes an explanation of how to set up to play the instrument and basic knowledge
for playing
Various Functions
This part comprises a detailed explanation of sound, effect, rhythm, SEQUENCER, Disk Drive
and MIDI
REFERENCE GUIDE (separate booklet)
Reference guide for the contents of the SOUND, MIDI Implementation Chart, etc
m Supplied accessory
Please check the supplied accessory
D AC cord
LJ Music Stand
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important Safety Instructions
WARNING
When using electric products, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following;
o Read all the instructions before using the product.
Safety
о Power Source—The product should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the product.
9 Polarization—This product may be equipped with a
polarized line plug(one blade wider than the other).
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to re-
place your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the plug.
9 Periods of Non-use—The power-supply cord of the
product should be unplugged from the outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
e Water and Moisture—Do not use this product near
water—for example, near a bathtub,washbowl,
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, or the like.
o Cart/Stand—This product should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufac-
turer.
e Ventilation—The product should be located so that
its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation.
© Heat—The product should be located away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or
other products that produce heat.
о Foreign Material—Care should be taken so that ob-
jects do not fall and liquids аге not'spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
Listening caution
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 pe-
riod of time at a high volume level or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
Service
e Damage Requiring Service—The product should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
a.The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-
aged; or
b Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto
the product; or
c.The 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 enclosure
damaged.
9 Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product
beyond that described in the user-maintenance in-
structions. |
АП other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
Maintenance
e Be sure to switch this unit off after use, and do not
switch the unit on and off in quick succession, as
this places an undue load on the electronic com-
ponents.
o To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons, wipe
with a clean, damp cloth, and polish with a soft, dry
cloth. Polish may be used, but do not use thinners
or petro-chemical-based polishes.
* A wax-based polish may be used on the cabinet, al-
though you will find that rubbing with a soft cloth will
suffice.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Getting started
1
Plug
the
power
cord
into
an
outlet.
3
Play
the
keyboard.
“ Set the MAIN VOLUME to an appropriate
level with the sliding control.
MAIN VOLUME
2 Press the POWER button to turn it on.
• No sound will be heard when the sliding con-
(Right
end
of
keyboard)
trol
is
set
to
MIN.
«Тһе power indicator in the left front of the
body is lit.
Keyboard cover
Music stand
Open and close the cover slowly.
Insert the music stand in the two holes as shown
in the diagram.
Tuning
lik T 2 ;
only
the
keys
are
visible.
Be
v
ind
piano,
your
Digital
Piano
never
«Тһе pitch of this instrument can be adjusted
when playing along with other instruments.
(Refer to page 11.)
e PX662: The cover can be set at a point where
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Listen to the demonstration
Automatic performances which introduce you to the sounds are stored in the memory of this piano.
Grand piano demonstration
performance
Press the DEMO button. Select a SOUND button (other than GRAND)
] 3 whose indicator is flashing.
DEMO
#
А
(PX664)
• The indicators for the SOUND buttons flash.
• Тһе display changes to the [- —- –] display. «Тһе demonstration tune starts.
; • The indicator of the selected SOUND button
Select GRAND (РХ662)/ CONCERT GRAND flashes.
2
(PX664).
•
If
the
button
for
the
current
demonstration
tune is pressed, the demonstration perform-
ance stops.
e Listen to the other GRAND piano demonstra-
tion tunes in the same way.
When you are finished listening to the demon-
4 stration tunes, press the DEMO button again.
DEMO
2
» The SOUND buttons which contain GRAND
piano demonstration tunes are shown by the
flashing indicators.
«Тһе display turns off.
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Demonstration performances
for other sounds
Press the DEMO button.
4 The indicators for the SOUND buttons flash.
d • Тһе display changes to the [- — —] display.
Select a sound (other than GRAND) you wish
to hear.
(PX664)
«Тһе demonstration tune starts.
• Тһе indicator of the selected SOUND button
flashes and the other indicators go out.
• If the button for the current demo is pressed,
the demonstration performance stops.
• Listen to the demonstration tunes for the other
sounds in the same way.
• PX664: Two different demonstration tunes are
available for the ORGAN PRESETS. Press
the ORGAN PRESETS button and select one
of the buttons with a flashing indicator.
• You can play the keyboard while the demonstration
performances are playing.
• Some of the buttons do not function while the de-
monstration performances are being played.
When you have finished listening to the demon-
stration performances, press the DEMO button
again.
«Тһе display turns off.
Listen £o all the demonstration
tunes in order.
Press and hold the DEMO button for a few sec-
onds.
| «АП the demonstration tunes are automatically
played in order.
ЕШ you press the button with the flashing indica-
tor duríng the demonstration performance, the
current tune stops and the next tune begins.
| « You can also first press the DEMO button and
then the START/STOP button to play the
tunes in order.
| • Тһе tunes are repeated in order until the
DEMO button or START/STOP button is
pressed again.
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Sounds and effects
Press one of the SOUND buttons to select the
desired sound.
Each sound features Touch Response, which DIGITAL REVERB
increases the volume when the keyboard is DIGITAL REVERB applies a reverberation effect to
played harder. the sound. Select from four echo types—ROOM,
9 The sounds can be mixed when two SOUND STAGE, HALL and CONCERT.
buttons are pressed simultaneously. (Refer to 9 The type and depth of the DIGITAL REVERB
page 10.) can be set for each sound. (Refer to page 12.)
9 PX664: If the ORGAN PRESETS button is
pressed, organ sounds are produced. (Refer
to page 10.)
o On this piano, the maximum number of notes DIGITAL EFFECT
which can sound simultaneously is 64. A celeste effect can be
applied to give the sound
greater depth.
MAIN VOLUME DEMO MODE
A SET
L- TUNING 2
SOUND
РРЕ
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(PX662)
Sostenuto pedal
The middle pedal is used as a sostenuto pedal. If the
pedal is pressed while the keys are pressed, a sustain
effect is applied to those notes only.
9 For sustained-type sounds (ORGAN, STRINGS and
VOCAL [PX664]), the notes sound for as long as the
pedal is depressed.
Soft pedal
The left pedal can be used as a soft pedal.
When the pedal is depressed, the sound is softer.
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BRILLIANCE
The BRILLIANCE allows you to select the TOUCH SENSITIVITY
brightness of the sound from 5 settings The keyboard touch (Touch Response)
If either of the buttons is pressed once, the current can be changed to match your type of
setting value will appear on the display, and it can playing
then be changed 9 Choose from LIGHT, NORMAL and
Pressing the BRIGHT button increases the HEAVY
brightness, when the MELLOW button is pressed,
the sound becomes meliower During setting the
brightness is shown on the display (-2 to 2)
o Press both buttons at the same time to return the
brightness to 0
е А short time after the setting is completed, the
display will return to the turned-off condition
e |f the BRILLIANCE has been set to a number
other than 0, one of the indicators remains lit
SEQUENCER TRANSPOSE
meme (Sg mos mgs | өр ү
(PX664)
Display SEQUENCER
The display shows a variety of different Record your performance and have it
setting values, and also the SEQUENCER
and METRONOME tempos
e During normal playing, tt is turned off
automatically played back (Refer to
page 14)
Sustain pedal
The right pedal allows you to use sustain
When a key is released while this pedal is
depressed, the sound is sustained so that it
lingers and slowly fades out
e String resonance is added to some sounds
(Refer to page 12 }
Setting the effects for each sound
The DIGITAL EFFECT, BRILLIANCE and DIGITAL
REVERB are stored independently for each sound
When a SOUND button ts pressed, the effect
settings for the selected sound are recalled
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Organ Presets кривва)
You can produce organ sounds when the ORGAN PRESETS button in the SOUND section is on. There are 9 different
organ sounds provided for you to choose from.
To produce organ sounds
1.Turn on the ORGAN PRESETS button.
SOUND
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CONCERT
2.Press any key on the keyboard to hear the organ
sound.
To select a sound
1.Press and hold the ORGAN PRESETS button for about
3 seconds.
» The indicator flashes.
2.Use the TEMPO buttons to select an organ sound.
TEMPO
a
• The name of the sound is shown on the display.
C-1 to C-4: CLASSICAL (РІРЕ) ORGAN
sounds
J-1 to J-5: JAZZ ORGAN sounds
e Play the keyboard to hear the selected sound.
е To quickly select a sound, while pressing the ORGAN
PRESETS button, use the TEMPO buttons to select
the sound.
е When a JAZZ ORGAN sound is selected, the DIGITAL
EFFECT button is used to switch the tremolo speed
{on=fast; off=slow).
Mixing two sounds
You can play two different sounds at the same time, thus obtaining a composite sound having a depth not possible in
a single sound. The volume balance for each of the sounds can also be adjusted.
Mixing sounds
1.Press two SOUND buttons at the same time.
SOUND
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HOSHARGGOc
(PX664)
2.Press any key on the keyboard to hear the mixed
sound.
e The on/off status of the DIGITAL EFFECT is effective
for each sound. In addition, the BRILLIANCE and
DIGITAL REVERB settings are memorized for each
combination of sounds.
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Volume balance
1.Press the two SOUND buttons continuously for 2 or 3
seconds.
е The indicators for the two sounds flash, and the current
volume balance is shown on the display.
2.Use the TEMPO buttons to adjust the volume balance.
P TEMPO
е Each time the А button is pressed, the volume of the
right-side sound increases, and each time the V button
is pressed, the volume of the left-side sound increases.
Play the keyboard to hear the volume balance.
e If the two TEMPO buttons are pressed at the same
time, the volume is equally balanced.
“ On the display, the right-side sound is louder when a
number 1 to 10 is shown, and the left-side sound is
louder when a number -1 to —10 is shown.
3. When you have finished adjusting the volume balance,
press any SOUND button.