VMI Artesia AP-100 User manual

AP-100
Owner s Manual
V irgin M usical I nstruments

Precaution
Thank you for purchasing this digital instrument. For correct use, please
read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference. please read
the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 ’ 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
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
(Figure 1)
7) Do not block any ventilation openings, and install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over (Figure 1) .
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused over a long period of time
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings.
Always replace all batteries at the same time. Do not use new batteries together with old ones. Also, do not mix battery types, because this
can cause overheating, fire, or battery fluid leakage.
Remove the batteries from the instrument if it is not to be used in a long time.

Thank you for choosing the Digital Piano
Your digital piano is a high quality digital piano featuring an 88 note
hammer action, touch sensitive keyboard and the most advanced
PCM tone generation technology that ,combined, will provide you with
a rich performing and playing experience. You can also record your
own performances to play along to. The digital piano is more than
great technology, your digital piano is also a stylish piece of furniture
that will look great anywhere in your home. To get the most out of
your instrument, please read this manual thoroughly and try out the
various functions as we take you through them. We hope your new
instrument will continue to entertain you for many years to come.

Contents
PANEL CONTROL … … … … … … … … … 2
THE CONNECTOR BOX … … … … … … 3
1. Headphones … … … … … … … … … … 3
2. Midi Out 3
3. Line Out 3
4. USB Midi/USB Audio 4
5. AUX In 4
6. Bluetooth… … … … … … … … … … … … 4
PANEL CONTROLS … … … … … … … … 5
1. Power/Standby 5
2.
Adjust The Volume 5
3.
Adjust The Sound 5
4. Demo Play 5
5.
LCD Display 6
6. FUNCTION] Button 6
7. [ + / YES] & [-/ NO] … … … … … ……………6
VOICE & FUNCTION … … … … … … … 7
1. Voice … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 7
2. Layer Mode … … … … … … … … … … … 8
3. Split Mode … … … … … … … … … … … 9
4. Duet ……………………………………10
5. Reverb … … … … … … … … … … … … 11
6. Effects … … … … … … … … … … … … 11
7. Metronome
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8. Tempo 12
FUNCTION 13
1. Reverb Type 13
2. Effects Type 13
3. Reverb Level 14
4. Effects Level 14
5. Metro Type 15
6. Metro Volume 15
7. Main Volume 16
8. Split Volume 16
9. Layer Volume 16
10. USB Disk Song 's Volume ………… 17
11. USB Speed 17
12. Mutetrack 17
13. Split Point 1 17
14. Touch 18
15. Transpose 18
16. Master Tune 18
17. Loadmem 19
18. Savemem 19
19. Grading 20
20. Local 21
21. Bluetooth 21
22. Reset 21
REGISTRATION MEMORY… … … … 22
1.
Save 22
2. Load 22
3. Saving The Registration Data To 1111
USB Disk 22
4. Use Registration Data from USB … 22
5. Delete REG File from USB ………… 23
SONG RECORDING……………………24
1.
QuickRecording 24
2. Multi Track Recording 25
3. Melody Track Recording…………… 27
4 . Delete Song 28
5. Save Tck to USB 28
6. Memory Button 28
7. Mutetrack 28
8. Adjusting Song's Volume ………… 28
PLAY ALONG SONGS 29
1. Selecting A Song 29
2. Listening To The Entire Song … … 29
3. Practicing The Right Hand Of The 11
Selected Song 29
4. Practicing The Left Hand Of The 111
Selected Song 30
5. Practicing Both Hands Of The 11111
Selected Song 30
MIDI FUNCTION 31
Local On/Off 31
Load MIDI File 32
APPENDIX 33
1. Voice List 33
2. MIDI Implementation Chart … … 34
3. Factory Reset 35
4. Specifications 36
5. Assembly Instruction 37
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Panel Control
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THE CONNECT
BOX
The piano features a connection box which allows you to connect
external audio equipment, a computer, other MIDI equipment or
headphones. The following describes each option in more detail.
1.Headphones
Two sets of standard stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or
late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of
headphones is plugged into 1.HEADPHONE jack.
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to Host USB
2 MIDI Input
Out Bluetooth Level
NOTE
Never use headphones at a high volume, because high volume levels may
cause permanent hearing damage.
2.MIDI Out
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world-standard communication
interface which allows
electronic musical instruments to
communicate with each other, by
sending and receiving compatible
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
notes, program change and other types of MIDI data. You should
only plug the MIDI out in to another device featuring a MIDI input.
NOTE
MIDI OUT Transmits MIDI data to another MIDI device.
3.Line Out
The piano's stereo RCA line output can be used to deliver the
output of the piano to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console or tape
recorder. The piano's internal sound system will remain on unless headphones are plugged
in to the
1. Headphone jack.
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4. USB-MIDI/USB AUDIO
This product allows the transfer of MIDI information over USB to a computer.
Because your piano is USB Class Compliant, there is no need to install a driver to enable it to
work with your computer. Simply just plug it in and the OS will do the rest. The piano will work
with all standard MIDI based computer software.
USB AUDIO interface is a digital audio interface. By USB cable, you can digitally
transfer intact audio signals from the PC to this instrument, and enjoy it on this
instrument or use it for accompaniment when you play this instrument; likewise, you
can transfer intact
audio signals from the instrument to your PC to record and edit music.
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to Host USB
2 MIDI Input
Out Bluetooth Level
NOTE
The piano also supports USB Audio.
5. Aux In
The Aux In stereo RCA connectors allow you to mix an external
sound source (such as a CD player, MP3 player or computer output)
with the piano's internal sounds, for playback through the piano's
built-in speakers or headphone
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outputs.
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The Aux In signal level can be
adjusted using the Input Level knob.
6. Bluetooth
USB to Host
MIDI Input
Out Bluetooth Level
This piano can support Bluetooth with the Connection of the Bluetooth Receiver.
Reference: Bluetooth.
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to Host USB
2 MIDI Input
Out Bluetooth Level
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PANEL CONTROLS
POWER /STANDBY
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2 3 4
DEMO METRONOME
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX DUET TEMPO
VOLUME BASS
TREBLE
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5
REVERB LAYER FUNCTION + / YES
EFFECTS SPLIT ENTER - / NO
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1. Power/Standby
Turn the power on by pressing the [POWER/STANDBY] switch, the panel LCD display
will light.
POWER/
STANDBY
Auto Standby
This product will switch off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity. In this case, press
the [POWER/STANDBY]
button again to turn the unit back on.
Deactivate the Auto Standby function
With the piano turned off, hold the first white key and first black key on the left side of the
keyboard at the same time and then turn on the unit to deactivate the Auto Standby
function.
2. Adjust The Volume
Use [VOLUME] control to adjust the volume to your desired level.
3. Adjust The Sound
Use [BASS]/[TREBLE] controls to adjust the tone to your desired level.
4. Demo Play
There are 14 demo songs pre-recorded in the piano.
A demo song may be selected by either of two methods:
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a.Use [+/YES] / [-/NO]Buttons: Press [ DEMO ] button, Use [+/YES]
/ [-/NO] buttons to select the song you want to play. The [DEMO]
and voice buttons will flash .
+ / YES
DEMO
- / NO
b. Voice Select Button: Press the [ DEMO] button, then press the
desired Voice Select button. The [DEMO] and voice buttons will flash .
DEMO
NOTE
The Main voice will simultaneously change when the demo song changes.
Press [DEMO] button again to stop playing .
5. LCD Display
The LCD will display the appropriate status, function, value, voice or the current mode of
operation.
6. [FUNCTION] Button
The [FUNCTION] button transfers the piano to Edit mode, enabling the modification of
the parameters of many features such as touch sensitivity, splits, layers and MIDI control,
among others.
7. [+ / YES] & [- / NO]
Parameter adjustment button.
+ / YES
- / NO
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VOICE & FUNCTION
1. Voice
Selecting A Voice
Your instrument has 14 built-in quick select voices, which include several pianos as well as
other instruments. These digitally-sampled musical
instrument sounds may be selected one at a time.
GRAND PIANO E.PIANO 1 VIBES ROCK ORGAN
BRIGHT PIANO E.PIANO 2 FM EP CHURCH ORGAN
HARPSICHORD STRINGS UPRIGHT BASS VARIATION
N.GUITAR CHOIR ELECTRIC BASS USER
To select a quick select voice, press the appropriate Voice Select button on the right side of
the front panel.
NOTE
When [VARIATION/USER] button is unlit, you can press
the appropriate button to select the voice in the first line.
When [VARIATION/USER] button is lit, you can press the
appropriate button to select the voice in the second line.
Setting A Voice
Your instrument has 128(01-128) GM standard voices. Press
[VARIATION/USER] button 2 seconds , the user indicator will flash.
In USER voice Mode, Hold down the appropriate voice select button
for 2 seconds, then the [ VARIATION/USER] and voice button is
flashing, use [+ / YES] / [- / NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob
to set the voice you want to set into the direct user voice .
GRAND PIANO E.PIANO 1 VIBES ROCK ORGAN
BRIGHT PIANO E.PIANO 2 FM EP CHURCH ORGAN
HARPSICHORD STRINGS UPRIGHT BASS VARIATION
N.GUITAR CHOIR ELECTRIC BASS USER
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Save User Voice
In user mode, press the appropriate voice select button again
to save user voice.
Press [VARIATION/USER] button again to exit.
2. Layer Mode
In Layer mode two voices may be played simultaneously, each
at selected volumes. To enter Layer mode :
Press [LAYER] button and the indicator is flashing, then
press the voice button or use [+ / YES] / [- / NO] button or
[DATA WHEEL] knob to select the second voice.
GRAND PIANO E.PIANO 1 VIBES ROCK ORGAN
BRIGHT PIANO E.PIANO 2 FM EP CHURCH ORGAN
HARPSICHORD STRINGS UPRIGHT BASS VARIATION
N.GUITAR CHOIR ELECTRIC BASS USER
When [LAYER] button is lit,
MAIN sound.
GRAND PIANO E.PIANO 1 VIBES ROCK ORGAN
BRIGHT PIANO E.PIANO 2 FM EP CHURCH ORGAN
HARPSICHORD
STRINGS UPRIGHT BASS VARIATION
N.GUITAR
CHOIR ELECTRIC BASS USER
press the voice button to select the
To adjust the volume of the Main voice and layer voice, please refer to [FUNCTION] menu,
see page 16.
Press [LAYER] button again to exit.
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3. Split Mode
Split Mode allows the keyboard to be divided into two sections so
that different voices may be played with the left and right hands.
The volume may be independently adjusted for each voice, the Split Point (the
highest note played with the left hand) may be adjusted and the Split Voice may be
changed as desired.
Enter Split Mode
Press the [SPLIT] button. The indicator will flash . The Split
(left hand) voice will be Bass and the Split Point will be G2.
SPLIT
Change the Split (left hand) voice
Change the Split (left hand) voice by either of one methods:
Press [SPLIT] button, the Split indicator is flashing, then press
the voice select button use [+ / YES] / [- / NO] button or
[DATA WHEEL] knob to select the left hand voice.
GRAND PIANO E.PIANO 1 VIBES ROCK ORGAN
BRIGHT PIANO E.PIANO 2 FM EP CHURCH ORGAN
HARPSICHORD STRINGS UPRIGHT BASS VARIATION
N.GUITAR CHOIR ELECTRIC BASS USER
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Change the Main (right hand) voice
When the Split indicator is lit, then press the voice select button
to select the Main voice.
GRAND PIANO E.PIANO 1 VIBES ROCK ORGAN
BRIGHT PIANO E.PIANO 2 FM EP CHURCH ORGAN
HARPSICHORD STRINGS UPRIGHT BASS VARIATION
N.GUITAR CHOIR ELECTRIC BASS USER
Change the Split Point
Press the [SPLIT] button, the indicator will momentarily display off,
then hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the appropriate piano
key or use [ + / YES] / [- / NO] button or [DATA WHEEL] knob to
c hange the Split Point.
+ / YES
- / NO
Or press [FUNCTION] button to change it, see page 17.
Setting the Split Voice Volume
Please refer to [FUNCTION] menu, see page 16.
Exit the Split Mode
Press [SPLIT] again, the Split indicator turns off and the Split mode is no longer active.
4. Duet
Press the [ DUET ] button to select DUET mode. In this mode, the
keyboard will be separated into two playing areas.
Right: from C#3 to C7
Left: from A-1 to C3
DUET
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This will be very helpful when the instrument is used by two players at the same time and they
will be able to play the same piano sound in the same octave.
Press [ DUET ] button again to exit the DUET mode.
5. Reverb
The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects
that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. Press
[REVERB] button to turn off or turn on the reverb effect. When
REVERB is turned on, hold [REVERB] button for 2 seconds, use
[ + / YES] / [- / NO] button or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
reverb level.
REVERB
Or press [FUNCTION] button to select reverb type and level. Please
see pages 13 and 14.
6. Effects
Shimmering, broadening effect. Press [ EFFECTS] button to turn off
or turn on the CHORUS effect.
When [EFFECTS] is turned on, hold [ EFFECTS] button 2 seconds,
use[+ / YES] / [- / NO] button or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
CHORUS level.
EFFECTS
Or press [FUNCTION] button to select chorus type and level. Please
see pages 13 and 14.
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7. Metronome
Metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic
guide when recording.
Press [ METRONOME ] button can turn off or turn on the Metronome
effect. When Metronome is turned on, hold [ METRONOME] button for
2 seconds, use [ + / YES] / [- / NO] button or [DATA WHEEL] knob
to select Metronome volume (00-127) .
METRONOME
Or press [FUNCTION] button to select Metronome type and volume.
Please see page 15.
8. Tempo
This function allows you to set the tempo by [TEMPO] button.
Press [TEMPO] button to turn on the TEMPO effect.
Press [TEMPO] button, use [+ / YES] / [- / NO]button or
[DATA WHEEL] knob to change the tempo value range from 20
to 280 BPM (beats per minute).
TEMPO
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FUNCTION
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use
[+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select the function.
Press [ENTER] button to confirm. Use [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or
[DATA WHEEL] knob to set the parameter.
The option and the parameters are as the follows:
1. Reverb Type
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use [+/YES] [-/NO]
buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
[R.TYPE?]. Press [ENTER] into the option, the LCD will display:
R.TYPE：ROOM3
FUNCTION
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] or [DATA WHEEL] knob to set the
parameter (Default: ROOM3).
The LCD will indicate these parameters as shown below:
R.TYPE：ROOM1
R.TYPE：ROOM2
R.TYPE：ROOM3
R.TYPE：STAGE1
R.TYPE：STAGE2
R.TYPE：PLATE
R.TYPE：HALL1
R.TYPE：HALL2
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
2. Effects Type
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use
[+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
[C.TYPE?]. Press [ENTER] into the option, the LCD will display:
C.TYPE ： CHORUS3
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FUNCTION
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] or [DATA WHEEL] knob to set the
parameter (Default: CHORUS3).
The LCD will indicate these parameters as shown below:
C.TYPE ：CHORUS1
C.TYPE ：CHORUS2
C.TYPE ：CHORUS3
C.TYPE ：CHORUS4
C.TYPE：FEEDBACK
C.TYPE：FLANGER
C.TYPE：SHTDELAY
C.TYPE ：SHRTDLFB
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
3. Reverb Level
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use
[+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
[R.LEVEL?]. Press [ENTER] into the option, the LCD will display:
R.LEVEL: 32.
FUNCTION
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] button or [DATA WHEEL] knob to
adjust the REVERB level . Range: 00-127 (Default: 32).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the
default value.
4. Effects Level
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use
[+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
[C.LEVEL?]. Press [ENTER] button into the option, the LCD will
Display: C.LEVEL: 50
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FUNCTION
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] button or [DATA WHEEL] knob to
adjust the CHORUS level . Range: 00-127 (Default: 50).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the
default value.
5. Metro Type
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use
[+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
[METROTYPE?]. Press [ENTER] button into the option, the LCD
will display: METROTYPE: 4/4.
FUNCTION
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] button or [DATA WHEEL] knob to
set the parameter: 2/2 、 1/4 、 2/4 、 3/4 、 4/4 、 5/4 、 6/4 、 3/8 、
6/8 、 7/8 、 9/8 、 12/8 (Default: 4/4).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the
default value.
6. Metro Volume
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use
[+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
[METROVOL?]. Press [ENTER] button into the option, the LCD
will display: METROVOL: 100.
FUNCTION
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO]button or [DATA WHEEL] knob to
adjust the METROVOL Range: 00-127 (Default: 100).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the
default value.
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7. Main Volume
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use
[+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
[MAINVOL?]. Press [ENTER] button into the option, the LCD will
display: MAINVOL: 100.
FUNCTION
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to
adjust the MAINVOL Range: 00-127 (Default: 100).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the
default value.
8. Split Volume
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use
[+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
[SPLITVOL?]. Press [ENTER] button into the option, the LCD
will display: SPLIT VOL: 80.
FUNCTION
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to
adjust the SPLITVOL Range: 00-127(Default: 80).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the
default value.
9. Layer Volume
Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu and use
[+/YES] [-/NO] buttons or [DATA WHEEL] knob to select
[LAYERVOL?]. Press [ENTER] button into the option, the LCD
will display: LAYERVOL: 50.
FUNCTION
Then use [+/YES] / [-/NO] button or [DATA WHEEL] knob to
adjust the LAYERVOL Range: 00-127(Default: 50).
Press [+/YES] & [-/NO] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value.
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