Williams LEGATO IV User manual

owner's manual
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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LEGATO IV DIGITAL PIANO
WILLIAMSPIANOS.COM
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not use near water.
• Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
• Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatus
(including ampliers) that produces heat.
• Do not remove the polarized or grounding-type plug.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
• Only use the included attachments/accessories.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
FCC STATEMENTS
1. Caution: Changes or modications 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 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have just purchased a state-of-the-art digital piano that provides remarkable acoustic
sound and feel. We recommend that you read through this owner's manual carefully, so you can get the most
enjoyment from your new piano.
Features:
• 88-key touch-sensitive piano keyboard
• 12 piano and keyboard voices, & 12 demo
songs
• Metronome feature with variable tempo to
facilitate practice or recording
• USB MIDI connections
• Stereo/mono line out jacks
• Bluetooth Audio and MIDI
• Music rest
• AC Adapter
• Sustain Pedal
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Williams is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners. iPad is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Shipment
Your piano was carefully packed at the factory, and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from
rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for
any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit.
• If the unit is damaged, notify us immediately at Williams ProductSupport:(888)241-1582
• Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during storage or transport
• Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with the piano or its packaging
• Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials
INITIAL OPERATION / QUICK START
• Set the piano on a secure, at surface at a comfortable height for playing.
• Insert the AC adapter into the back panel. Then plug in the power cord into a 110V supply.
• Plug the sustain pedal into the Sustain jack on the back panel of the piano.
• Insert the supplied music rest into the two slots on the top panel.
• Press the power switch on the left side of the front panel. The LED on the button will light.
• NOTE: Set the volume control at minimum level when you connect the unit to power.
• Press the Voice Select button for the desired voice.
• Adjust the volume control.
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ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR WILLIAMS
L EGATO I V
WilliamsLS2Stand
The Williams LS2 stand holds your piano at the
perfect height while looking great in your home.
With the addition of the LS2 stand, your Legato
IV looks like an upright piano ready for your next
performance.
With the addition of the LS2 stand, your Allegro
IV looks like an upright piano ready for your next
performance.
• Black wood-grain nish matches the piano
and looks great in any home
• Simple assembly in ve minutes
• Wooden stand provides a solid platform for the
Legato IV digital piano
• Optional Williams WP3S adds Grand Piano-style
3-pedal control that attaches to the stand
WilliamsWP3AandWP3SGrandPiano-style
PedalUnits
Williams has two optional Grand Piano-style Pedal
Units compatible with your Legato IV. Both pedal
units have the solid feel of a grand piano pedal,
with chrome metal pedals built to last. Three
pedals – Sustain, Soft, and Sostenuto – allow
players to play any piano repertoire.
WP3A
• Works with any stand, desk, or bench
• No set up necessary, plug and play
WP3S
• Compatible with the LS2 Stand (mentioned
above)
• Includes a pair of steel bars to attach to the
stand and keep the pedals from moving
• Provides the complete grand piano experience
WP3S
WP3S
WP3A
LS2
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS................ 3
INTRODUCTION.................................................... 4
BEFOREYOUGETSTARTED............................... 4
INITIALQUICKSTART........................................... 4
ACCESSORIESFORYOURWILLIAMS
LEGATOIV.............................................................. 5
TAKINGCAREOFYOURDIGITALPIANO........... 7
TOPPANEL............................................................ 8
BACKPANEL.......................................................... 9
FRONTPANEL..................................................... 10
DEMOSONGS...................................................... 10
OPERATIONS....................................................... 10
LESSONMODE.................................................... 11
TUNING................................................................. 11
MENUSANDBUTTONS...................................... 12
MODFX................................................................ 12
ADVANCEDFUNCTIONS.................................... 13
Factory Reset ...................................................13
Velocity Curves ................................................. 13
MIDI ..................................................................14
MIDI Channels .................................................. 14
Local On/O ..................................................... 14
Multitimbral Mode ............................................ 14
MIDI Channel Mode ......................................... 14
MIDI Panic Reset .............................................. 14
Auto Power On/O .......................................... 14
Memory Autosave ............................................ 15
SPECIFICATIONS................................................. 16
KEYBOARDSHORTCUTS................................... 17
PARAMETERVALUES......................................... 18
WARRANTY.......................................................... 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LEGATO IV DIGITAL PIANO
WILLIAMSPIANOS.COM
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO
This Williams Legato IV digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the
suggestions listed below.
Product Servicing
This product should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
• The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the unit or it has been exposed to rain.
• The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
• The instrument has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
• Please contact [email protected] for parts and service information.
Handling and Transport
• Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the instrument.
• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug rmly, not by pulling on the cable.
• Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
• Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in
supercial or operational damage.
• Carefully check the volume control before playing. Excessive volume can cause permanent hearing loss.
Cleaning
• Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinner or petrochemical based polishes.
• To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons, wipe with a clean, lightly dampened cloth, and then polish with a
soft, dry cloth.
Location
• To avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage, do not expose the instrument to the To avoid
deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage, do not expose the instrument to the following conditions:
Direct sunlight, high temperatures, excessive humidity, excessive dust, strong vibration.
• Leave enough space around the piano for proper ventilation.
• This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause or be susceptible to interference if placed too close to
radio, television receivers, or mobile phones. If interference occurs, move the instrument further away from the
aected equipment.
• Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument, vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface.
Power
• Turn the power o when the instrument is not in use.
• To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected, turn the power of all related
devices o prior to connection or disconnection of MIDI cables.
• Turn the power o if the main cable is damaged, or the instrument has been exposed to liquid.
• Do not switch the unit on and o in quick succession, as this places an undue load on the electronic components.
• Unplug the AC power adapter during an electrical storm.
• Avoid plugging the AC power adapter into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption,
such as electric heaters or ovens.
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TOP PANEL
PowerOn/O
Turns the piano on and o. The LED light in the
button will stay on when the piano is on.
DemoButton
Plays a set demo song based on selected
voice. Press a second time to stop playing the
demo song.
VolumeKnob
Controls the overall output volume of the piano.
Metronome
Plays a metronome click track with selectable
tempo.
Split
The Split function divides the keyboard into two
zones with dierent voices.
Layer
The Layer function allows two voices to be
played at once.
Lesson
The Lesson function splits the keyboard into
two identical zones.
VoiceSelectButtons
Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Strings, Synth,
Vibraphone, Choir, and Bass.
VariationLED
This shows which sound variation is selected.
There are two rows of sound names, top and
bottom. Pressing the voice select button
repeatedly alternates between the rst and
second rows.
ChorusButton
Turns on and o the Chorus eect assigned to
the voice.
ReverbButton
Transposes the key of the piano.
Mod FX
Turns on and o the Modulation eect assigned
to the voice.
Function
Controls advanced functions. (See page 17)
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TOP PANEL
BACK PANEL
USBInput
For computer connection, the USB connection
supports Class Compliant MIDI Drivers to use
with MIDI Sequencer applications.
SustainInput
The sustain pedal will function in a similar
method as an acoustic piano sustain pedal.
Using this pedal will allow the piano key
sounds to decay slowly. Plug in the included
sustain pedal here. The jack will auto-detect
the polarity of the sustain pedal, making it
compatible with most sustain pedal brands
and models.
PedalUnit
Secondary input for 3-pedal accessories.
AUX In
3.5mm AUX jack to play sound from a
connected device on the keyboard speakers.
Outputs
Stereo/ Mono Line Out ¼” Jacks. The output
jacks supply a line-level signal for external
amplication. Use both jacks for stereo or just
the Left jack for mono.
PowerInput
Connection for the Included AC power
adapter.
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DEMO SONGS
There are 12 demo songs in the Legato IV
piano. Each demo song plays in a style to t the
selected sound.
#Sound Title
1Grand Piano Rhapsody in Blue
2Rhodes Granada
3 Organ Rock Wichita Edge
4Strings Beautiful Dream
5Vibes Good Vibes
6Aco Bass Street Stroll
7 Bright Piano Brown Bear Boogie
8Wurlitzer What to Ask
9Organ Jazz Dirty Blues
10 Synth Oceans to Cross
11 Choir Heavenly Decent
12 Elec Bass Back Beat
The demo songs may be played by selecting a
voice and then pressing the Demo button. The
demo song can be changed while playing by
selecting another voice.
OPERATIONS
The Function Button allows you to change
parameters for Voices, Voice Volume Level,
Layer Mode, Layer Volume Level, Split Mode,
Split Volume, Split Point and Tuning.
Parameter values are entered using the
keyboard, which is scaled so that the keys in
the lower octaves provide low values and the
keys in the upper octaves provide high values.
C7=127 Press and hold data entry functions
should activate after 1.5 seconds.
You can also use the free Williams app for iOS
to edit these functions on your iPhone or iPad.
Voices
The Legato IV piano has 12 built-in voices.
Each voice may be selected by pressing one
of the Voice Select buttons on the front panel.
Pressing the voice button again will toggle
between the top and bottom voice. The button
LED and the LED to the left of the voice labels
indicate the selected voice. Voices can be
layered to produce two voices at once, or
assigned to the left or right hands in the split
mode.
Voices include: Piano, Electric Piano, Organ,
Strings, Synth, Vibraphone, Choir, and Bass.
ChangingtheVoiceVolumeLevel
The Voice Volume can be adjusted from the
keyboard. You should only want to do this if you
are layering or splitting the keyboard, otherwise
simply adjust the volume from the knob on the
front panel.
1. Select the voice to be edited. Then, while
holding the Function Button, press C#0.
(See Appendix on page 17)
2. Continue holding the Function Button and
select the desired volume using the keys on
the keyboard. The volume can be changed
FRONT PANEL
HeadphoneJacks
The two headphone jacks disable the speakers
when headphones are connected.
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