thomann DP-25 User manual

DP-25
digital piano
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
email: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
13.02.2012

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................ 4
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 5
3 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 7
4 Operating panel and connections.................................................................................. 8
5 Setup and switch on............................................................................................................ 10
6 Connections............................................................................................................................ 11
7 Operating elements............................................................................................................ 12
8 Demo songs............................................................................................................................. 13
9 Voices ........................................................................................................................................ 16
10 Split mode................................................................................................................................ 17
11 Layer mode.............................................................................................................................. 19
12 Metronome.............................................................................................................................. 21
13 Transpose................................................................................................................................. 22
14 Octave shift ............................................................................................................................ 23
15 Song recording...................................................................................................................... 24
16 Edit functions......................................................................................................................... 28
17 MIDI functions........................................................................................................................ 30
18 Appendix.................................................................................................................................. 39
19 Technical specifications.................................................................................................... 49
20 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 50
Table of contents
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore
reserve the right to make changes without notice.
This section gives an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user
manual.
Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal
word indicates an immediate dangerous
situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal
word indicates a possible dangerous sit‐
uation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal
word indicates a possible dangerous sit‐
uation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not
avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
Symbols and signal words
General notes
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2 Safety instructions
This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano key‐
board. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use
under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per‐
sonal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting
from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons
may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and
are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the
like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce
volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impair‐
ment.
Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level.
Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in
your ears or hearing impairment.
NOTICE!
Risk of fire
Do not block areas of ventilation. Do not install the device near any
direct heat source. Keep the device away from naked flames.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage,
never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight,
heavy dirt, and strong vibrations.
Intended use
Safety
Safety instructions
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NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting
the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet)
matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is pro‐
tected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the device and possibly the user.
Unplug the external power supply before electrical storms occur and
when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of
electric shock or fire.
Safety instructions
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3 Introduction
Thanks a lot for purchasing this digital piano.
This instrument offers 88 weighted keys with hammer action as well as adjustable
touch response. It's based on state-of-the-art PCM technology for sound generation
and will provide you with joyful playing and performing for many years. You can also
record what you play, or record the accompaniment first and after that the melody.
The digital piano represents not only the latest technology, it even looks very ele‐
gant, that makes it an eye catcher wherever you set it up.
We wish you a lot of fun with your new instrument and hope, that you will enjoy it for
many years.
Introduction
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4 Operating panel and connections
1 Power ON/OFF (on/off switch)
2 MASTER VOLUME (volume control)
3 LED display
4 Rotary control[DATA CONTROL]
5 Button [REVERB]
6 Button [CHORUS]
7 Button [SPLIT]
8 Button [TRANSPOSE]
9 Button [OCTAVE]
10 Button [SONG]
11 Button [METRONOME]
Operating panel
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12 Button [FUNCTION]
13 VOICE SELECT:
PIANO 1, PIANO 2, ELECTRIC PIANO 1, ELECTRIC PIANO 2, CHURCH ORGAN, ROCK/JAZZ ORGAN, STRINGS, UPRIGHT
BASS
14 DC 12 V (input socket)
15 PHONES (headphones)
16 LINE OUT L/R
17 PEDAL
18 MIDI IN/OUT
Connections
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5 Setup and switch on
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the device against vibration, dust
and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your
own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Establish all connections as long as the unit is switched off. Use the shortest possible
high-quality cables for all connections.
The scope of delivery comprises:
nDigital piano
nSustain pedal
nPower supply unit
nUser manual.
Make sure that everything was delivered properly and set the digital piano horizon‐
tally on a table or a suitable stand near an mains power wall outlet. Optionally, you
can mount the digital piano on the wooden stand with double pedal (article number
265835).
Then, carry out the following steps:
nMake sure that the cable from the power supply to the DC 12 V input jack on the
rear panel of the digital piano is long enough.
nInsert the score stand into the two holes on the operating panel.
nConnect the cable of the power supply output to the DC 12 V jack on the rear
panel of the digital piano.
nInsert the plug of the adapter into the wall outlet.
nInsert the plug of the pedal into the "SUSTAIN" jack on the rear panel of the dig‐
ital piano.
Make sure that the device is switched off when plugging and unplugging
the power plug.
Set the volume to minimum before turning on the device.
Setup and switch on
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6 Connections
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a global communication standard for
electronic musical instruments. This allows sending and receiving compatible note
and program changes and other types of MIDI data.
MIDI IN: Receives MIDI data from other midi devices.
MIDI OUT: Sends MIDI data to other midi devices.
The output sockets provide signal levels for external amplifiers. Use both output
socket for stereo output or only the left socket for mono sound.
You can connect a sustain pedal or a double pedal to the digital piano.
Make sure that the digital piano is switched off, before connecting the
pedal.
By default the pedal affects the sound of the note after being played. To
toggle the operation mode of the pedal (NO or NC), keep the pedal pressed
when switching the piano on.
You can play this digital piano with a sustain pedal. This adds sustain to notes after
the key has been released. A soft pedal can be used optionally.
You can play this digital piano with a double pedal. The wooden stand (item no.
265835) is already equipped with 2 pedals.
Soft pedal (left): Step on the soft pedal to attenuate the notes played.
Sustain pedal (right): Pressing the sustain pedal adds sustain to notes after the key
has been released.
When plugging in headphones the speakers will be muted. Thus, the sound is only
played from the headphones.
Connect the supplied power supply unit here. Only use the power supply unit, that
was provided with the piano.
MIDI IN / MIDI OUT
Stereo/mono LINE OUT
Pedals
Sustain pedal
Double pedal (optional)
Headphones
DC 12 V input socket
Connections
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7 Operating elements
Press the [POWER] button in the upper left corner of the operating panel. The button
remains pressed when the unit is switched on. It is released to its original position
when the unit is switched off.
Use the [FUNCTION] button to select the operating mode. This lets you change the
parameters of many features, such as Touch Response, Split point, Layer, MIDI con‐
trol, etc.
Move the slider to the left to reduce the volume. Move it to the right to increase the
volume.
The LED display shows the status of the piano, or a value, mode, or the respective
function or voice for the current operating mode.
Use the rotary control [DATA CONTROL], to change the following parameter values:
nVoice
nFunction
nVolume (0 – 127)
nMetronome tempo (20 – 280)
nEffect depth of reverb/chorus (0 – 127)
nTime signature
nTranspose value (–12 – +12)
nOctave shift (–3 – +3)
nTuning (–64 – +63)
nRecording track
nMIDI channel/program number
nBank MSB/LSB values (0 – 127).
If you don't use the [DATA CONTROL] knob for 10 seconds, it will return to its
standard function (metronome tempo setting).
Power ON/OFF (on/off switch)
FUNCTION button
MASTER VOLUME
LED display
Rotary control DATA CONTROL
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8 Demo songs
The digital piano offers eight recorded demo songs. Each song is played with another
voice. The following describes how to select and play the demo songs.
Press the [SONG] button and turn the [DATA CONTROL] knob, until the name of the
desired demo song appears in the display. Then press the [SONG] button again, to
play the song. The [SONG] button and the button for the various voices start to blink;
the display shows .
During playback you can select another demo song by pressing another voice
button.
Press the [SONG] button, to enter the demo song playback mode. The [SONG] button
lights up.
Press the [VOICE SELECT] button for the desired voice. The [SONG] button and the
respective [VOICE SELECT] button will flash; the display shows .
Demo song Voice Display
1 PIANO 1
2 PIANO 2
3 ELECTRIC PIANO 1
4 ELECTRIC PIANO 2
5 CHURCH ORGAN
6 ROCK/JAZZ ORGAN
7 STRINGS
8 UPRIGHT BASS
Select a demo song with the DATA
CONTROL knob
Select a demo song with the SONG
button
Demo songs
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To stop the demo song playback press the [SONG] button again. To replay the cur‐
rent song from the beginning, press the flashing [VOICE SELECT] button again.
The display shows .
PIANO 1 Waltz Op. 69, no. 2 by Frédéric Chopin
Improvisation
La Campanella (etude no. 3) by Franz Liszt
PIANO 2 Improvisation
Für Elise: Ragtime Edition
ELECTRIC PIANO 1 Don't get around much anymore by Duke Ellington
ELECTRIC PIANO 2 Improvisation
CHURCH ORGAN Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach
ROCK/JAZZ ORGAN Improvisation
STRINGS Air on the G string
UPRIGHT BASS Jazz improvisation (bass and piano)
The songs will be played continuously in succession, until you press the [SONG]
button again.
Press the [REVERB] button. The button is lit and the reverb effect will be added to the
selected voice.
To turn off the reverb effect press the [REVERB] button again. The button LED goes
out; the display shows .
The reverb effect can be applied to each voice individually. The setting will be
retained even when the power is turned off.
To apply reverb select the desired voice and press the [REVERB] button. The button
will light and the reverb will be heard when the piano is played.
To adjust the amount (depth) of the reverb effect, hold the [REVERB] button down
while turning the [DATA CONTROL] knob to select the desired setting (0-127). The cur‐
rent value will be shown in the display, e.g. .
Stop playback
Demo song list
REVERB
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Press the [CHORUS] button. The button is lit and you hear the chorus effect while
playing the currently selected voice. To turn off the chorus effect press the [CHORUS]
button again. The button LED goes out; the display shows
The chorus effect can be applied to each voice individually. The setting will be
retained even when the power is turned off.
This effect simulates a sound like the same tone coming from multiple sources, like
several singers singing the same note or several instruments playing the same note.
To apply chorus effect select the desired voice and press the [CHORUS] button. The
button will light and the effect will be heard when the piano is played.
To adjust the effect depth hold the [CHORUS] button down while turning the
[DATA CONTROL] knob to select the desired setting (0-127). The current value will be
shown in the display, e.g. .
CHORUS
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9 Voices
This digital piano offers 8 built-in voices to choose from, which include several piano
sounds as well as other instruments. You can select these digitally sampled sounds
separately, or layered to produce the sound of 2 voices simultaneously. Or you assign
different voices to the left and right hand.
To select a voice press the respective [VOICE SELECT] button on the right side of the
operating panel.
The button lights up and the display shows the respective description according to
the table below.
Voice LED
PIANO 1
PIANO 2
ELECTRIC PIANO 1
ELECTRIC PIANO 2
CHURCH ORGAN
ROCK/JAZZ ORGAN
STRINGS
UPRIGHT BASS
VOICE SELECT
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10 Split mode
Split mode allows the keyboard to be divided into two sections so that different
voices can be assigned to the left and right hands.
The volume can be independently adjusted for each voice, the split point (the
highest note to sound with the left hand voice) can be adjusted and the voices for
both areas can be changed as desired.
Press the [SPLIT] button. The display shows .
The split voice (left hand) is upright bass and the split point is B2.
Selecting another voice now will only affect the left keyboard area. The right
hand voice remains the same, until split mode is turned off again.
Keep the [SPLIT] button pressed for one second and then press the appropriate piano
key.
The display shows .
Keep the [SPLIT] button pressed while pressing the [VOICE SELECT] button of the
desired voice. The display shows the selected voice, e.g. .
If you press another [VOICE SELECT] button in split mode, it will only affect the left
keyboard area.
Exit split mode by pressing the [SPLIT] button again. Then select the desired voice
and press the [SPLIT] button again, to re-enter split mode.
Enter split mode
Change the split point
Change the left hand voice
Change the right hand voice
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Press the [FUNCTION] button to enter edit mode. Then press the Bb0 key to assign the
[DATA CONTROL] to the left hand volume function.
Turn the rotary control [DATA CONTROL] until the desired value (0 – 127) is displayed,
while striking any piano key in the left area to hear the effect.
Press the [FUNCTION] button to enter edit mode. Then press the F#0 key to assign the
[DATA CONTROL] to the right hand volume function.
The display shows .
Turn the rotary control [DATA CONTROL] until the desired value (0 – 127) is displayed,
while striking any piano key in the right area to hear the effect.
Press the [SPLIT] button. The display briefly shows und subsequently the name
of the currently selected voice.
The right hand voice will be transmitted on the main MIDI send channel.
The left hand voice will be transmitted on the main MIDI send channel +1.
For information on setting the main MIDI send channel, see Main MIDI send
channel (C#2), Ä Chapter 17 ‘MIDI functions’ on page 30.
Change the left hand volume
Change the right hand volume
Exit split mode
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11 Layer mode
The layer mode allows for playing 2 voices simultaneously with individually select‐
able volume.
To enter the layer mode keep the button for selecting the main voice pressed while
pressing the button for the second voice.
Both buttons light up and the display shows .
Press the [FUNCTION] button to enter edit mode.
Press piano key F#0 to adjust the volume.
The display shows .
Turn the rotary control [DATA CONTROL] until the desired value (0 – 127) is shown in
the display.
Press the [FUNCTION] button to enter edit mode.
Press piano key Ab0 to adjust the volume.
The display shows .
Turn the rotary control [DATA CONTROL] until the desired value (0 – 127) is shown in
the display.
Setting the main voice volume
Setting the second voice volume
Layer mode
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If split mode is active while selecting layer mode, the main voice will only be
assigned to the keyboard area to the right of the split point. The left hand
voice remains unchanged as it was set in split mode.
The main voice will be transmitted on the selected main MIDI send channel. The
second voice will be transmitted on the selected main MIDI send channel +2. That
means, if the main voice is transmitted on MIDI channel 1, then the second voice will
be transmitted on MIDI channel 3. Find more information on setting the main MIDI
send channel at Ä Chapter 17 ‘MIDI functions’ on page 30.
To quit layer mode select a single voice.
MIDI considerations
Exit layer mode
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