thomann DP-85 Arranger User manual

Owner‘smanual
DIGITal PIanO
DP-85

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Congratulations on your purchase of this digital piano!
The piano is an user friendly piano with a fabulous sound quality and advanced features such as style
recording and self-learning. No matter whether you’re adult or children, you will enjoy playing the piano as it
provides amazing styles for accompaniment, expressive tones, and real time recording. Other features such
as numbered musical notation display, chord dictionary, and a variety of songs will help you to improve your
playing skill.
You are recommended to study this manual carefully before using the unit.
Important safety information
You have to carefully read the instruction, which includes important information about the installation, usage
and maintenance, BEFORE operating this device.
Risk of electric shock!
• Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the power requirements of the
unit as stated in this manual. Connect the piano to a properly wired and earthed mains wall outlet. Never sever
or manipulate any part of the mains connection. If a power cord is provided with an earth lead, this is man-
datory to ensure safe operation! Otherwise a LIFE THREATENING situation exists!
• Do not operate the device, if the mains plug or cable is damaged.
• Never submerse the device in water or any other liquid. Only wipe it with a slightly damp cloth.
• The unit is for indoor use only. Use it only in a dry location. Exposing the device to rain or moisture would
causetheriskofelectricalshockorre.
• Operate this device not in the near of other electronic devices like TV sets or radios. Otherwise you might
face problems caused by interference radiation.
• You have to ensure, that the mains plug or cable never becomes wet during operation.
• Under no circumstances may you open the housing of the device. Should you do so your safety would not
be assured and the warranty will become void. There are no operational components whatsoever inside,
only dangerous voltages that can give you a deadly shock!
• Neverputanyobjectslledwithliquidsonornexttothedevice.
• Notice regarding power disconnection:
To disconnect the device from the power source the mains plug must be removed from the power socket.
For this reason the device must be placed in a position where a constant unobstructed access to the power
socket is assured, thus in an emergency situation you are able to immediately pull out the mains plug. To
eliminatetheriskofreyoumustcompletelydisconnectthemainscablefromthepowersocketafterthede-
vice has been used.
• Always grasp the mains cable by the plug. Do not pull on the mains cable and never touch the mains plug
with wet hands as this could result in a short circuit or an electrical shock. Do not place the device, speaker
cabinets or anything else on the mains cable and make sure that it does not become clamped. Place the
mainscableinapositionwhereitcannotbetrodon.Adamagedmainscablecancauseareoranelectri-
cal shock. Check the mains plug and cable from time to time. Should it become damaged contact our cus-
tomer service centre to have it replaced.
Risk of re!
• Never leave this device running unattended.
• Neveroperatethedevicenearames,ammable,explosivematerials,orhotsurfaces.
• Before a storm and/or a thunderstorm with a risk of lightning, disconnect the device from the mains power
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Risk of personal injuries!
• Keep children away from this device! Children frequently underestimate the dangers of electrical devices. Also
keep the plastic packaging well away from small children. There is a risk of suffocation!
• You have to ensure a safe a position for this device.
• In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the unit immediately. Never try to dismantle, repair or
modify the unit by yourself. Otherwise warranty becomes void. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can
lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance centre.
• Do not play the instrument at full volume, especially when using headphones. We recommend you to adjust
the volume not above 2/3, as enjoying music at too high volumes may harm your hearing.
Main features
XKeyboard: 88 hammer action key.
XOperation: use DIAL & [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons or direct select button to select the desired menus &
parameters.
XVoices: 559 voices in total, 28 voices can be selected conveniently from the panel.
XStyles: 203 styles in total, including 3 user styles. 16 voices can be selected conveniently from the panel.
XSongs: 100 songs in total, each one offers self-learning mode.
XDemos: 2 demos in total.
XChord mode: ngered&fullrange.
XSong learning: three learning modes of lesson 1/2/3, left and right hand to choose, and offers the GRADE
function.
XChord dictionary: a function for you to learn the chords, including Dirct 1 mode (dictionary mode) and
Dirct 2 (test mode).
XRecord: 3 user songs, each one includes 1 accomp track & 5 melody tracks.
XStyle record: 3 user styles, each one includes 8 paragraphs, each paragraph includes 8 tracks.
XSD card: portable storage device to save & load the user songs, user styles, and memory data.
XMemory: 48 memories in total (8 banks with 6 memories each).
XStyle control: syncstart,syncstop,start/stop,llina/normal,llinb/variation,intro/ending,fadein/out,
chord mode
XFunctions: tuning, beat, split point, pedal select, reverb level, chorus level, midi in, midi out.
XMixer: rhythm_s, rhythm_m, bass, chord 1, chord 2, chord 3, phrase 1, phrase 2, SD playback
XOther functions: dual, split, DSP, piano, metronome, o.t.s., transpose +/-, accomp +/-, touch etc.
XPedals: sustain pedal (immovable), sostenuto pedal (immovable), multifunctional pedal (soft, start/
stop, memory select)
XInterface: midi in/out, USB, phone
XOperational buttons:stylecontrol(syncstart,syncstop,llina/normal,llinb/variation,intro/
ending, fade, style record, record, play/stop, accomp, melody 1 ~ melody 5, style, voice, song.

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Table of contents
Important safety information....................................................................................... 2
Main features............................................................................................................... 3
Setup guide.................................................................................................................. 5
General guide .............................................................................................................. 8
Connections .............................................................................................................. 11
Basic operation .......................................................................................................... 13
Voices and effects ...................................................................................................... 14
Style control ............................................................................................................... 17
Function menu .......................................................................................................... 24
Mixer menu................................................................................................................ 26
Memory ..................................................................................................................... 27
One touch setting ..................................................................................................... 28
Recording................................................................................................................... 28
Songs ......................................................................................................................... 37
Chord dictionary ........................................................................................................ 39
The pedal function..................................................................................................... 41
SD function ................................................................................................................ 41
MIDI function............................................................................................................. 47
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 49
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 49
Appendix ................................................................................................................... 50
Disposal ..................................................................................................................... 62

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Setup guide
Before proceeding to assemble the stand, get a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied). Make sure you have the
following parts, which are supplied within the package.
1. Piano cabinet 7. Screws 6x24 (4 pcs)
2. Right leg 8. Screws 4x15 (5 pcs)
3. Left leg 9. Adhesive clamp (2 pcs)
4. Rear panel 10. Power cable
5. Pedal box 11. Screws 6x12 (2 pcs)
6. Hand screw (4pcs) 12. Pedal cable

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A Fixandtightentheleftandrightlegrmlytothepedalboxusingscrews.
Screws 6x24 (4 pcs)
NOTE:
Pleaseuseonlythespeciedscrewsthataresuppliedwiththepiano.
BFix the rear panel to the pedal box using 5 screws and to the legs using 2 screws.
screws 4x15 (# 8, 5 pcs.)
screws 6x12 (# 11, 2 pcs.)

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C Placethepianocabinetabovethestand,xitusing4handscrews.
Hand screws (# 6, 4 pcs.)
DAttach 2 adhesive clamps on the stand and cabinet.
Insert the DIN plug of the pedals cable into the proper socket of the cabinet.
Fix the cables with the adhesive clamp.
 Placethepianoinitsnallocationandadjustthepedalclogunderthepedalsgroupontheoor.

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General guide
Top view
qControl panel wHeadphones jack eMusic stand rPiano keyboard
Rear view
tUSB jack yPedal jack uMidi sockets iAUX outputs
Front view
oMultifunctional pedal
aSostenuto pedal
sSustain pedal

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Front panel
qBRILLIANCE - Fader for adjusting the ratio of bass frequencies and harmonics
wVOLUME - Volume control fader
eSTYLE - Direct select buttons „STYLE“
r TEMPO +/— - To increase / decrease the tempo
tACCOMP +/— - Volume control for accompaniment
yTRANSPOSE +/— - To transposing the note values
uFINGERED LED
iFULL RANGE LED
o
a LCD display
sLEFT HAND
dRIGHT HAND
fCHORD DICTIONARY
gLESSON
hFUNCTION BACK - Function select
backwards
jFUNCTION NEXT - Function select
forward
k MIXER
lBANK
1( STORE M1-M6 - Memory buttons M1-M6
2) ONE TOUCH SETTING (M1-M4)
2! O.T.S.
2@ STYLE
2# VOICE
2$ SONG
2% PIANO
2^ METRONOME
2& DAIL for choosing functions. parameters, values etc.
2* –/NO
2( +/YES
3) VOICE DIRECT SELECT
3! STYLE RECORD
3@ SEQUENCER
- RECORD
- PLAY/STOP
- ACCOMP
- MELODY 1
- MELODY 2
- MELODY 3
- MELODY 4
- MELODY 5
3# DUAL
3$ SPLIT
3% DSP
3^ TOUCH
3& SD MENU
3* SD EXECUTE
3( SD card slot

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Power ON/OFF
4) POWER ON/OFF switch
LCD display
qDUAL
wSPLIT
eTOUCH
r DSP
tVOICE/STYLE/DEMO/SONG
yRECORD/STYLE RECORD
uMEASURE
iBEAT
oTEMPO
aCHORD
sMEMORY/ONE TOUCH SETTING
dLEFT/RIGHT HAND LESSON MODE
fNOTE
gFILL A/B
hTREBLE CLEF
jBASS CLEF
kSD CARD

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Connections
Power supply
1. Ensure the piano is turned off when connecting
and disconnecting the power.
2. Turn the volume switch anti-clockwise to reach
the minimum volume level.
3. Plug the power cable into an AC power outlet.
4. If you have followed the above procedures, you
are now ready to turn on the piano.
NOTE
When the piano is not in use or during a thunderstorm, disconnect the
power for safety reasons.
Using headphones
There are two headphone jacks on the left
underneath the piano body.
1. When an optional set of stereo headphones
is connected with the headphones jack 2, the
sound from the speakers will be switched off
automatically, thus you will only hear the sound
from this headphone output.
2. When jack 1 is connected with stereo
headphones, the sound can be heard from both
headphones and speakers of the piano.
NOTE:
Never use headphones with high volume, as
that may damage your sense of hearing. To
prevent damaging the speakers, ensure that
the volume is set to the minimum level before
connecting the power and other devices.
Using the AUX.OUT jack
Connect the rear-panel AUX.OUT jack to
ampliedspeakers,ampliersordomestichi-
unitsforexternalamplication.
NOTE!
Connect both left (L) and right (R) channels to
enjoy stereo sound. If you only connect either
one of the channels, only that channel will be
effective.

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Using the foot pedal
Connect the plug of the foot pedal unit to the
pedal jack on the rear panel.
You will then experience the sustain effect,
sostenuto effect and soft effect.
USB jack
Connect PC or other USB host devices that
support USB Audio.
You can simply connect the MIDI/USB
converter to your USB play on your computer
and plug the MIDI in and out cables into
the piano, after the driver is installed and
initializationisnished.Thenyoucanchoose
USB Audio Device in the device menu of the
software to transfer midi data.
MIDI IN/OUT jack
“MIDI” stands for Musical Instrument Digital
Interface and represents a world wide standard,
that enables numerous electronic instruments to
communicate with other devices.
MIDI IN:
Data transmitted from other MIDI instruments
via MIDI is received by this terminal.
MIDI OUT:
Data produced by the Digital Piano is
transmitted to other MIDI instruments via MIDI
from this terminal.
WARNING:
To avoid damages, please be sure to turn off the
power switches before you disconnect the related
devices from the piano.

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Basic operation
Power on key combination
1. Press the [RECORD] & the [PLAY/STOP] button
synchronously when the device is powered on,
to clear the recorded data.
2. Press the [STORE] & the [M1] button
synchronously when the device is powered on,
to set all memory data to default value.
3. Press the [+/YES] & the [-/NO] button
synchronously when the device is powered
on, to reset all the settings to the default value
(including memory data, record data, style
record data.)
Master volume control
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob clockwise, to
increase the volume. Rotate it anti-clockwise, to
decrease the volume.
Brilliance
To create a brighter sound, rotate the
[BRILLIANCE] knob clockwise. To create a more
gloomy sound, rotate [BRILLIANCE] knob anti-
clockwise.
Demo
There are 2 Demos in total.
1. Press the [STYLE] & the [VOICE] button
synchronously to enter the demo mode. Then
theDEMOagonLCDislit.Itdisplaystherst
demo and plays all demos circularly.
2. Press the [STYLE] & the [VOICE] button again
or press the [START/STOP] button to stop
playing and quit current mode.
3. When playing, press the [+/YES] & the [-/NO]
button or rotate the DIAL to select the song you
want.

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Voices and effects
Voice select
559 voices in total.
1. 28 voices can be directly selected. Each direct
select button offers the selection of 2 different
voices. Press once to select the upper one,
press twice to select the lower one. The default
voice is the upper voice when the piano is
powered on.
2. When power is on, LCD lightens the “VOICE
R1”aganddisplaysthe001voicename.
3. Press the voice direct select button, or use the
[+/YES], [-/NO] button and DIAL to select the
others.
NOTE:
• WhenactivatingtheVOICEmodebypressing
the[VOICE]buttonforthersttime,theLCD
displays “VOICE R1”. Press it repeatedly, to
activate the following VOICE modes in sequence:
VOICE R1->VOICE R2->VOICE L->VOICE R1.
Dual voice
You can play two sounds at the same time on
the piano in Dual Voice mode. When the dual
function is off, the voice indicated is VOICE R1.
When the dual function is on, the voice indicated
is VOICE R2.
1. During the VOICE R1 status, press [DUAL]
button to enter the dual voice mode. “VOICE R2”
and “DUAL” indicators will be lit simultaneously.
The number of the dual voice will be displayed
on the LCD. Now, you will hear two different
sounds at the same time when pressing one
key.
2. Press [+/YES] / [-/NO] button, or rotate the DIAL
to select your desired voice. The default DUAL
VOICE number is “No:265 The Strings”.
3. Press [DUAL] button again to turn off the DUAL
VOICE. Voice R2 will be disabled and the note
you play sounds with the single voice of Voice
R1.
NOTE:
• Whilethekeyboardissplited,onlytherighthand
area will respond to the dual voice, the left hand
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Split point
You can play two sounds on different parts
of the keyboard. This is called “Split mode”.
1. Press [SPLIT] button to turn on the LOWER
VOICE,LCDlightstheSPLITaganddisplays
“VOICE L” and its name. When you play in real
time, you can activate Split Mode simply by
pressing this button.
2. Press [+/YES] / [-/NO] button, or turn the DIAL to
select the voice you want. The default LOWER
VOICE number is “No 265 The Strings”.
3. Press [SPLIT] button again to turn off the
LOWERVOICE.LCDdarkensitsag.
DSP effect
The DSP effect will enhances the sound of
the piano with a richer and more expressive
sound.
1. Whenpowerison,theDSPaglightsupinthe
display. Press the [DSP] button to select the
desired DSP setting out of 4 settings available
(DSP 1/2/3/off). The default setting is 2. The DSP
effect will be closed after being set to OFF and
theDSPaggoesout.
2. You can change the current setting by pressing
the [DSP] button continuously, and by adjusting
the REVERB and CHORUS level to change the
current effect. (See Function menu for detail).

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Touch response
This function allows you to activate the dynamic level when playing the keyboard.
1. Press the [TOUCH] button, LCD lightens the
“TOUCH”aganddisplaystouchresponsetype
“002Touch”briey.
2. 4 settings are available for selection, TOUCH
001/002/003/OFF - the default value is 002. You
can change the current setting by pressing the
[TOUCH] button.
3. Ifthetypeissetas“OFF”,the“TOUCH”ag
goes out and touch response is deactivated.
Transpose
You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard with the TRANSPOSE function by adjusting the pitch in
semitone steps.
1. Press the [TRANSPOSE +] or [TRANSPOSE -]
buttonforthersttimetoentertheTranspose
setting mode. The LCD displays the current
transposevaluebriey.
2. Press them again and later, the value will
increase or decrease by degrees. You can also
use the [+/YES] and [-/NO] button or the DIAL to
adjust it, ranging from -12 to +12 semitones, the
default value is 000.
3. In TRANSPOSE setting, pressing the
[TRANSPOSE +] and [TRANSPOSE -] button
simultaneously will set the value to default.
If you don’t press any button for 5 seconds after
entering the transpose setting mode, this menu will quit
automatically.
Piano
1. Press the [PIANO] button to enter the PIANO
mode, the chord mode will be disabled
automatically, the full range on the keyboard is
piano voice.
2. Press the [PIANO] button again to exit the
current mode. Press the [VOICE] + [STYLE],
[SONG], [VOICE] and the direct select button, or
the [DUAL], [SPLIT], [M1]~[M6] button, you can
exit the piano mode.
3. You can select and play the style by pressing
the [STYLE] button and the direct select button.
The LCD will then display the style name.
Accompaniment control will respond in effect as
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Style control
The piano has a total of 203 styles, from 001 to 203, including 3 user styles. The default style is 001.
Select a style
1. Press the [STYLE] button to set the piano to
“stylemode”.The“STYLE”agandthestyle
number will show up on the display.
2. Press [+/YES] / [-/NO] button or use DIAL to
select the style you want.
3. Direct Select Button :
Use the Direct Select Button to select your
desired style (16 styles), 2 direct styles for each
button (upper & nether).
NOTES:
• Whilechangingastyle,payattentiontothe
rules: If the same button has been pressed
twice, the style will be swapped from one to
another.
• Whentheupper/netherstyleison,and
you then press another direct button, the
corresponding upper/nether style will be
selected.
The accompaniment section
AccompanimentconsistsofIntro,normal,variation,ll(a-a,a-b,b-a,b-b),andending.Usingdifferentsections
based on the structure of styles enables you to enhance your musical performance.
1. INTRO
Press the [INTRO/END] button to insert an intro section
before playing. The rhythm will begin with a 2-4 measure
introduction which will be followed by a main section.
2. NORMAL and VARIATION
There are two main sections: normal and variation.
Each section consists of 2 to 4 measures.
3. FILL
Whiletheaccompanimentisplaying,youcanllinthe
rhythm/accompaniment by pressing the [FILL A] button
orthe[FILLB]button.Thiswillautomaticallyinsertall
section.
4. ENDING
When you press the [INTRO/END] button, in process of
accompaniment playing, it brings the ending section
appropriate for the accompaniment, and then stops the
performance.

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Start a style
1. Start immediately:
Use the [START/STOP] button to start the style.
2. Chord. Mode:
Pressthe[CHORDMODE]buttonforthersttimeto
enter the FINGERED mode. The relevant LED is lit. The
left area of the keyboard is known as the chord area.
When playing the chord, both the bass and the chord
voice will sound.
Press the [CHORD MODE] button for the second time to
enter the FULL RANGE mode. The relevant LED is lit.
The whole keyboard is known as the chord area, but only
to detect the chord. The whole keyboard will now sound
with the preset keyboard voice.
Press the [CHORD MODE] button for the third time to
close the chord mode.
 Thereare2waystodetectthechord:singlengerdetect
andngersdetect.Ifthechordplayingaccordswith
ngersdetect,itisrecognizedasthengerschord.Ifnot,
singlengerchordwillberecognized.
3. Sync-Start:
Press the [SYNC START] button, the SYNC
STARTLEDislitandtheLCDashes4beats
with current tempo. Press the [INTRO/ENDING]
button to insert INTRO. In this mode, playing the
keyboard will start the style automatically.
NOTES:
• Ifchordmodeisoff,playanykeyonthekeyboard
to start the style.
• Ifchordmodeison,onlyplaythechordarea
key to start the style with the Auto Bass Chord
accompaniment.
4. Intro-Start:
When style is not playing, press the [INTRO/
ENDING]button,“A”or“B”ashesonLCD,
indicating the intro section is ready to play. The
length of the intro varies in different styles.
Press the [START/STOP] button, then the style
starts with an intro section, followed by the main
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Fill A/B
1. In NORMAL mode, press [A] button to insert 1
measurellandtheLCDashes‘A’.Afterone
measure is over, NORMAL style will be resumed.
2. In NORMAL mode, press [B] button to insert
1measurellandtheLCDashes‘B’.After
one measure is over, VARIATION mode will be
started.
3. In VARIATION mode, press [B] button to insert
1measurellandtheLCDashes‘B’.After
one measure is over, VARIATION style will be
resumed.
4. In VARIATION mode, press [A] button to insert 1
measurellandtheLCDashes‘A’.Afterone
measure is over, NORMAL style will be started.
NOTES:
• Holddownthe[A]/[B]buttonwhenthestyle
is playing. The selected FILL pattern repeats
continuously until button is released.
• Press[A]whenthestylestops,itwillchangetothe
normalsectionandtheag„A“onLCDwillbelit.
Press [B] when the style stops, it will change to the
variationsectionandtheag„B“onLCDwillbelit.
Stop a style
1. Stop immediately:
The accompaniment can be stopped at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.
2. Ending stop:
Press the [INTRO/END] button, the style will stop after
the ENDING section over.
3. Sync stop:
When chord mode is on and style is not playing, press
the [SYNC STOP] button, SYNC STOP and SYNC
START LED is lit. In this mode, press any key in the
left area of the keyboard to start the style playing.
Releasing the key will stop it.
When SYNC STOP LED is lit and style is playing,
press the [SYNC STOP] button, the SYNC
STOP LED will go out. In this mode, the style will
be playing continuously.
NOTE:
• [SYNCSTOP]wouldbeenabledonlywhen
CHORD MODE indicator is on.

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Fade
1. FADE IN:
Press the [FADE] button when style is not
playing. The “FADE” LED lights up.
The “FADE” LED glimmers after the style begins
to play. Style volume will increase from 0 to
maximum within 10 seconds, style is played
normallysubsequently,‘FADE’LEDdarkens.
Press the [FADE] button again while in FADE
OUT state. “FADE” LED glimmers, style volume
will be increased to maximum on the basis
of present volume. Style is played normally
subsequentlyandthe‘FADE’LEDdarkens.
FADE OUT:
Press the [FADE] button when style is playing,
the “FADE” LED glimmers, style volume will
decrease from maximum to 0 within 10 seconds.
The style stops.
Pressing the [FADE ] button while in FADE IN
state will enter FADE OUT state. Volume is then
decreased to 0 on the basis of present volume.
Thenstylestopsandthe‘FADE’lampgoesout.
Press the [FADE ] button while in FADE OUT
state, to enter FADE IN state. Volume will
increase to maximum on the basis of present
volume. Style is played normally subsequently
and the “FADE” lamp goes out.
Keep FADE IN state unchanged, as the FADE
IN state stops the STYLE.