Williams Piano Etude Mk2 User manual

1) Do not use near water.
2) Clean only with dry cloth.
3) Do not block any ventilation openings.
4) Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
5) Do not remove the polarized or grounding-type plug.
6) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
7) Use only the included attachments/accessories.
8) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
9) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way.
Important Safety Instructions
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FCC Statements
1. Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Note: 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 residential 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 or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• 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.
FCC Statements

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We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing the Williams
Etude Mk2 digital piano. With proper care, this piano will provide you with years of musical
enjoyment. Williams’ advanced state of the art electronics are combined with an elegant
cabinet that will add beauty and sophistication to any home or studio environment.
Some features include:
• Authentic acoustic piano feel
• Williams’ acclaimed stereo imaging
• Acoustic instrument voices offering unmatched realism
• Metronome feature with variable tempo to facilitate practice
• Compact and dynamic sound delivery system
• Two track recorder that allows you to record and playback your performances
• Digital effects to further enhance the instrument voices
• MIDI in/out
• Audio output
• Pedal and headphone jacks
You will find many more features and functions listed within this owner’s manual.
In order to make the most of your piano, we suggest you take a few minutes to
read this owner’s manual, then save it for later reference.

Contents
Control Panel 4
Playing the Piano 6
Turning on the Power 6
Setting the Volume 6
Using Headphones 6
Using an External Sound System 7
The Sustain Pedal 7
Selecting a Voice 8
Selecting Dual Voice Mode 8
Reverb Effect 9
Chorus Effect 9
Touch Sensitivity 9
Metronome 10
Record 10
Playback 11
Demo 11
Transpose 11
MIDI 12
MIDI Implementation chart 13
Specifications 14
Assembly Instructions 15
Warranty Information 16
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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MASTER VOLUME control
1
REVERB button
2
CHORUS button
3
TOUCH button
4
DEMO button
5
METRONOME button
6
TEMPO buttons
7
MULTI DISPLAY
8
VOICE selectors
9
11 Power ON/OFF
RECORDER buttons
10
Phone jacks
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13 14 15 16
Power connector
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Line Out jack
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MIDI OUT/IN connectors
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Sustain Pedal jack
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Stereo headphones can be plugged into either PHONE
jack for private practice or late-night playing. The internal
speaker system will automatically shut off. Two sets of
headphones can be used simultaneously.
Turning on the Power
Playing the Piano
Turn the power on by pressing the
POWER switch. The panel LED will illuminate.
Setting the Volume
Using the Headphones
Set the MAIN VOLUME half way between the “MIN”
and “MAX” settings. Then adjust to your preference.

The included footswitch can be plugged into the
rear-panel SUSTAIN PEDAL jack. Press the pedal
to sustain notes after the keys are released. You can
also use an optional piano-style sustain pedal, available
from your Williams dealer.
The Sustain Pedal
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Using an External Sound System
The TRS LINE OUT jack delivers the piano output
to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing
console or tape recorder.

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Selecting Dual Voice Mode
To play two Voices simultaneously, press two Voice buttons at the same time.
While in dual Voice mode, you can adjust the
balance of the two Voices using the [TEMPO
+/-] buttons. The LED will show the sound
levels of both voices from 1 through 4. “1”
being the softest and “4” being the loudest.
Selecting a Voice
Your Etude Mk2 comes with eight built-in Voices: Studio Grand Piano, Concert Grand Piano, E.Piano1,
E.Piano2, Harpsichord, Vibes, Strings, and Church Organ. By pressing the Voice button, you can select the
desired Voice, and its indicator will light up.

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The Chorus effect can be turned on and
off by pressing the [CHORUS] button.
Hold the [CHORUS] button for more than
two seconds. The effect level will show on
the LED. Use the [TEMPO+/-] buttons to
adjust the effect level.
Chorus Effect
You can select from four types of touch-sensitivity styles to accommodate the way you play.
Press the [TOUCH] button several times and the corresponding indicator will be lit.
HARD style: requires more strength
to produce maximal sound.
MEDIUM style: requires standard strength
to produce maximal sound.
SOFT style: requires less strength
to produce maximal sound.
FIXED style: when all indicators are off,
keyboard will produce the same sound
volume no matter how soft or hard you play.
Touch Sensitivity
The Reverb effect reproduces the natural
ambient sound that occurs when an
instrument is played in a room or concert
hall. You can press [REVERB] button several
times to select the reverb type: Room, Hall,
or Theatre. When all reverb indicators are
off, there is no reverb effect.
Hold the [REVERB] button for more than
two seconds. The effect level will show on
the LED. Use the [TEMPO+/-]buttons to
adjust the effect level.
Reverb Effect

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Metronome
Record
You can turn on or off the metronome function by pressing the [METRONOME] button.
To select beat type, hold the [METRONOME] button for a few seconds. The beat type will show
on the LED. You can change the beat type by pressing the [TEMPO+/-] buttons. Beat types include:
1/4 time, 2/4 time, 3/4 time, 4/4 time, 6/4 time, 6/8 time, 12/8 time.
The digital LED displays the metronome speed. The [TEMPO+/-] button adjusts the speed from 32 to 280bpm.
Press both buttons at the same time to return the speed to 120bpm.
Press the [RECORD] button and then press the [TRACK 1] or [TRACK 2] buttons to select the current track
recording. If the other track has data already recorded, it will play when recording starts. Recording starts as soon
as you press any key on the keyboard. Press [RECORD] button again to end the recording.
To record TRACK 1: Press the [RECORD] button, then press the [TRACK 1] button.

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Press the [TRACK 1] or [TRACK 2] buttons to select the tracks you want to play, and then press the [PLAY]
button. The song you recorded will play back. Press [PLAY] again to end playback mode.
Playback
Pressing the [DEMO] button will make the eight Voice LEDs flash. These eight buttons represent 8 demo songs.
Press a button and the corresponding song will play. If you don’t select a song within 5 seconds, the first song
will play automatically.
Demo
Hold the [METRONOME] button and press the [DEMO] button to enter the TRANSPOSE setting. Use the
[+] or [-] buttons to transpose from G through #F. Default setting is C. Release the [METRONOME] button.
Transpose
Press the demo button again to end demo mode.

MIDI
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. This is a world-wide standard communication interface
that enables electronic musical instruments and computers (of all brands) to communicate with each other so
that instructions and other data can pass between them. This exchange of information makes it possible to
create a system of MIDI instruments and devices that offer far greater versatility and control than is available
with isolated instruments. Whether you interface with computers, sequencers, expanders or other keyboards
your musical horizons will be greatly enhanced.
MIDI CONNECTION
The MIDI terminals are located on the back panel of the piano.
1. MIDI IN: This terminal receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device.
2.
MIDI OUT: This terminal transmits data from this instrument to other
MIDI devices. The transmitted data includes the note and touch velocity
produced while playing on the keyboard as well as voice changes, and
playback for the recorded tracks. Demo songs are not transmitted.
NOTE: For more information regarding transmitted MIDI data, please see
the MIDI implementation chart on the next page.
MIDI CHANNEL: The MIDI system in this unit has 16 channels numbered from 1-16. Each of the channels
is responsible for a voice. When the instrument receives MIDI information from an external device, the active
channel is determined by the control message. The transmission channels on this keyboard are fixed as follows:
Channel 1: Master voice (keyboard)
Channel 2: Layer voice (keyboard)
Channel 4: Track 1 master voice
Channel 5: Track 1 layer voice
Channel 7: Track 2 master voice
Channel 8: Track 2 layer voice
ADDITIONAL VOICES
In addition to the 8 basic voices, 8 more voices are available when the Etude receives Program Change
commands via MIDI In. The following instruments can be selected:
#00 Studio G. Piano #08 Nylon Guitar
#01 Concert G. Piano #09 Brass Section
#02 E. Piano 1 #10 Church Organ
#03 E. Piano 2 #11 Jazz Organ
#04 Harpsichord #12 Kalimba
#05 Vibes #13 Acoustic Bass
#06 Strings #14 Electric Bass
#07 Choir #15 Electric Organ
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MIDI Implementation Chart
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY
Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO
Function Transmitted Recognized Remark
Basic Default 1,2,4,5,7,8CH 1–16CH
Channel Changed 1,2,4,5,7,8CH 1–16CH
Mode Default Mode 3 Mode 3
Messages X X
Altered ********** X
Note 16–114 0~127
Number :True voice ********** 0~127
Velocity: Note ON O 9nH,v=1~127 O 9nH,v=1~127
Velocity: Note OFF O 9nH,v=0 O 9nH,v=0 or 8nH
Pitch Bender X O
Control Change 1 X O Modulation
5 X O Portamento time
7 O O Volume
10 X O Pan
11 X O Expression
64 O O Sustain
65 X O Portamento
66 X O Sostenuto
67 X O Soft pedal
80 X O DSP TYPE
91 X O DSP DEPTH
100, 101 X O (*1) RPN LSB, MSB
120 O O All sound off
121 X O Reset all Controllers
Program O 0–6, 10 O 0–127
Change :True 0–6,10 0–127
System Exclusive X X
System : Song Position X X
: Song Select X X
Common : Tune X X
Aux : Local on/off X X
: All Notes Off X O
Messages : Active Sense O O
: Reset X O
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO
O: Yes
X: No
*1: Registered parameter number:
#0: Pitch bend sensitivity
#1: Fine tuning cents
#2: Coarse tuning in half-tones

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Keyboard
Polyphony
Voice Selectors
Recorder
Pedal Control
Other Controls
Jacks /Connectors
Main Amplifiers
Speakers
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
88 Hammer Action Keys (A-1 ~ C7)
Four Types of Touch Sensitivity
64 Notes Max
Studio G. Piano, Concert Piano, E.Piano1, E.Piano2, Harpsichord,
Vibes, Strings, Church Organ
2-Track >3000 Note Memory
Sustain
Master Volume, Tempo, Touch, Metronome, Demo, Reverb, Chorus
Phone 1, Phone 2, Power, Line Out, Pedal, MIDI IN, MIDI OUT
40W x 2
16.5cm x 2, 5cm x 2
54"W x 18"D x 31"H (music rest is 8” more above regular height)
83.33Lbs (37.8kg)
Specifications

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Assembly Instructions
Because the piano is very heavy, assemble it where it is ultimately going to be placed.
WARNING
*Extra hardware included.

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This piano is warranted by Williams to the original purchaser to be free from defects for a period of 1 year from the date
of original purchase.
Defects Covered:
Any electronic or structural defects for a period of 1 year. Cosmetic damages are not considered a defect and therefore are
not included in this warranty. At its option during the warranty period and upon proof of purchase, Williams will either
repair or replace the listed piano with a same or similar model of equal age or newer. The warranty obligations as set forth
therein shall be performed free of charge with the exception of all delivery and shipping expenses. The warranty will not
apply to this product in the case of misuse, abuse, alterations, normal wear and tear or other circumstance not within
reasonable standards of use. Without limiting the foregoing, this warranty will not apply to products that have not been
maintained or replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, or to products from which the serial number
has been removed or altered. If defects are noted, call your authorized Williams dealer with regard to the alleged defect
within 10 days of discovery of the problem.
Additional Warranty Requirement:
Any repairs or modifications must be completed by Williams and/or an authorized agent of Williams. This warranty is
in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any
incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
Register online at www.williamspianos.com, or fill out the form below.
1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Telephone:
Address/City/State/Zip;
Dealer Name:
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Make:
Model:
Serial #:
Date of Purchase:
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A copy of this warranty must be mailed to WILLIAMS within 10 days of receipt. Williams Pianos, P.O. Box 5111, Thousand Oaks, CA. 91359-5111