thomann DP-31 WH User manual

DP-31 B, DP-31 WH
digital piano
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
05.08.2015, ID: 352287, 352384

Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Assembly instructions........................................................................................................ 10
5 Control panel and connections..................................................................................... 17
6 Connectivity options.......................................................................................................... 20
7 Switching on / off and basic operation...................................................................... 22
7.1 Turning the digital piano on and off...................................................................... 22
7.1.1 Normal switching on / off....................................................................................... 22
7.1.2 Automatic shutdown............................................................................................... 22
7.2 Setting up the digital piano, Function menu..................................................... 22
7.2.1 Transposing................................................................................................................. 23
7.2.2 Fine tuning................................................................................................................... 23
7.2.3 Beats............................................................................................................................... 24
7.2.4 Touch sensitivity........................................................................................................ 24
7.2.5 Split point..................................................................................................................... 24
7.2.6 DSP effects depth...................................................................................................... 25
7.2.7 Midi receive channel (Midi In)............................................................................... 25
7.2.8 MIDI send channel (Midi Out)............................................................................... 25
7.2.9 Automatic shutdown............................................................................................... 25
7.3 Adjusting the volume.................................................................................................. 26
8 Operating................................................................................................................................. 27
8.1 Demo songs.................................................................................................................... 27
8.2 Practise songs................................................................................................................. 28
8.3 Dual mode....................................................................................................................... 29
8.4 Split mode....................................................................................................................... 29
8.5 Selecting voices............................................................................................................. 29
8.6 Style mode....................................................................................................................... 30
8.6.1 Style selection............................................................................................................. 30
8.6.2 Starting a Style............................................................................................................ 31
8.6.3 Ending a Style............................................................................................................. 31
8.6.4 Accompaniment track volume............................................................................. 32
8.6.5 Accompaniment track tempo............................................................................... 32
8.7 Metronome..................................................................................................................... 32
8.8 Auto Accompaniment................................................................................................. 33
8.9 Fill A/B............................................................................................................................... 33
8.10 Chord detection.......................................................................................................... 34
8.11 Mixer................................................................................................................................ 38
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8.12 One Touch Setting..................................................................................................... 39
8.13 Recording function.................................................................................................... 39
8.13.1 Record stand-by...................................................................................................... 39
8.13.2 Start recording......................................................................................................... 40
8.13.3 Stopping recording................................................................................................ 40
8.13.4 Playback recordings .............................................................................................. 40
8.14 Memory.......................................................................................................................... 41
8.14.1 Memory banks.......................................................................................................... 41
8.14.2 Memory data............................................................................................................ 41
8.14.3 Load / save parameters......................................................................................... 42
8.14.4 Deleting memory data.......................................................................................... 42
9 Voice list.................................................................................................................................... 43
10 Styles list................................................................................................................................... 46
11 Practise and demo songs.................................................................................................. 48
12 Chord list.................................................................................................................................. 50
13 MIDI implementation chart............................................................................................. 52
14 Technical specifications.................................................................................................... 54
15 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 55
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1 General information
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read
and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for
future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell
the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are
subject to change.
1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
Personal consultationFor personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’, ‘OFF’.
Letterings
Displays
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The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch off the device.
References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the speci‐
fied page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-
reference to jump to the specified location.
Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 6.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this 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 situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
Instructions
Cross-references
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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.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by short-circuit
Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result
in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered
electrician.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present.
Never remove any covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
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.
Intended use
Safety
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CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to heavy weight
Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required
for transport and installation.
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.
NOTICE!
Power supply
Before connecting the device, 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 injure the user.
Unplug the device before electrical storms occur and when it is unused
for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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3 Features
The digital piano is characterized by the following features:
n88 weighted keys with hammer action, touch velocity in 3 steps.
nMulti function LCD.
nUser-friendly controls and indicators.
n220 voices. 16 voices available via direct selection buttons.
n120 styles. 12 styles available via direct selection buttons.
n60 practise songs.
nThree demo songs.
nSingle and multi-finger chord detection.
nRecording function.
nFour memory banks, each with four memory locations.
nMixer function.
nConnections: USB, 2 × headphones, audio outlet, pedal box.
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4 Assembly instructions
You need a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) for the assembly of the digital piano.
Open the package and please make sure before assembling that the entire scope of
delivery is present, as posted here.
1 Digital piano housing with music stand
2 Right side panel
3 Left side panel
4 Back panel
5 Pedal box
6 10 × screws 6 × 60
7 5 × screws 4 × 15
8 2 × screws 6 × 12
9 4 × hand screws
10 Power cord
11 Pedal cable
12 4 × plastic caps
13 2 × body feet
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1. Assemble the piano near a wall power outlet.
2. Proceed according to the illustrations and exclusively use the supplied screws.
Using other screws could damage the piano housing or result in a reduced sta‐
bility of the piano.
3. Screw the body feet to the side panels (6 × screws 6 × 60).
4. Screw the pedal box to the two side panels (4 × screws 6 × 60) and insert the
four supplied plastic caps into the screw holes.
Mechanical assembly
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5. Attach the back panel to the pedal box (5 × screws 4 × 15) and to the backs of
the side panels (2 × screws 6 × 12).
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6. Put the digital piano housing on the stand and affix it using the four supplied
hand screws.
7. Fasten the cables to the stand. Insert the DIN plug of the pedal cable into the
provided socket on the bottom side of the digital piano. Move the digital piano
to its designated location.
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1. Make sure that the piano is turned off before you connect the device to the
power supply or disconnect it.
2. Turn the volume control to minimum.
3. Plug the power cord into a 230 V AC outlet.
4. Now you can turn on the device.
If the piano is not in use or when a thunderstorm with danger of lightning
threatens, disconnect the device from its mains power for safety.
Mains connection
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Top view
1 Operating panel
2 Headphone sockets
3 Music stand
4 Piano keyboard
Rear panel
5 Connection for pedal cable
6 Power cord
7 USB port
8 AUX stereo outlet
Assembly overview
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Pedals
9 Soft pedal
10 Sostenuto pedal
11 Sustain pedal
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5 Control panel and connections
1 On / off switch
2 Volume control
3 Direct selection buttons for styles selection.
4 Button for operating mode STYLES
n[START / STOP]
n[SYNC]
n[INTRO / ENDING]
n[FILL A]
n[FILL B]
n[A.B.C.]
Button for operating mode SONG
n[MELODY OFF]
5[ACC. VOL +]/[ACC. VOL –]
Buttons for Auto Accompaniment volume control.
6[TEMPO +]/[TEMPO –]
Buttons to increase / decrease the playback tempo.
7[MIXER]
Button to adjust the volume of each track.
8[FUNCTION]
Button to call the function menu.
Operating panel
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9[METRO]
Button to turn the metronome on or off.
10 Display.
11 [STYLE]
Button to open Styles selection.
12 [VOICE]
Button to open instrument voice selection.
If you press the buttons [STYLE] + [VOICE] simultaneously you enable the DEMO mode.
13 [SONG]
Button to open practise song selection.
14 Selection panel with jog dial and buttons [+] and [– ].
15 Direct selection buttons for instrument voice selection.
16 [BANK]
Button to select the memory bank.
17 [STORE]
Store button.
18 Memory location buttons [M1] to [M4] for ‘One Touch Setting’.
19 [O.T.S]
Key to enable the One-Touch-Setting function.
20 [DUAL]
Button to call the Dual mode (two voices simultaneously).
21 [SPLIT]
Button to call the Split mode (two different voices in different keyboard areas).
22 [REC]
Button to switch to recording mode.
23 [PLAY / STOP]
Button to playback songs.
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1 A.B.C. (automatic chord detection and bass accom‐
paniment) 9 VOICE / STYLE / SONG / DIR (directory) / FILE
2 FILL A (fill bar A) 10 CHORD
3 FILL B (fill bar B) 11 TEMPO
4 MELODY OFF (right hand muted) 12 MEASURE
5 DUAL (Dual mode) 13 BEAT
6 SPLIT (Split mode) 14 MEMORY / TICK (metronome) / O.T.S.
7 TOUCH (touch sensitivity) 15 DSP (digital effects)
8 RECORD
Display
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6 Connectivity options
On the left below the keyboard you find headphone jacks.
1. If you plug a stereo headphones (not supplied) into headphone socket 2, the
speakers are muted so that you can hear the sound only from the headphones.
2. If you plug a stereo headphones (not supplied) into headphone socket 1, you
will hear the sound from both speakers and headphones.
–Never operate the headphones at high volume as this can permanently
damage your hearing.
–To avoid damage to the speakers, make sure before connecting the
power supply or a device to the digital piano that the volume is set to
‘minimum’.
You can connect powered speakers, your stereo system or other amplifiers to the
rear AUX output.
For stereo playback, connect both channels (L and R). For mono playback,
connect only one channel.
1. Connect a computer or other device with USB support.
2. This USB port is a built-in MIDI-USB adapter. For devices with USB cable, you
can simply connect the MIDI / USB converter to the USB port and connect the
MIDI IN or MIDI OUT cable to the digital piano. After the driver is installed and
the installation is complete, you can select the USB audio device in the Device
menu of the software to transfer MIDI data.
1. Connect the foot pedal to the provided connector on the bottom of the pedal
box.
Headphones
AUX output
USB connection
Pedals
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