Williams Rhapsody User manual

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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 amplifiers) that produces heat.
Protect the DC power adaptor 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 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.
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.

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Piano Body Slide back
brackets
over buttons
Check Package
Contents:
Please follow these instructions to safely assemble your piano in just a few short moments.
Tool required: Phillips screwdriver.
ASSEMBLY
Plug in
Pedal Cable
Plug in the
DC Power
Adaptor
Now that the piano is fully assembled, make sure to read the following user’s manual to get the most enjoyment
from your new Williams piano.
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Back Board
Install the Back Board
Sideboard (Left) Sideboard (Right)
Install the Pedal
Cross Bar
Attach the Piano Body
Four large screws
(M6x20)
A
Four small screws
(M4 x 16)
D
Two medium screws
(M4 x 10)
C
Two medium screws
(M6 x 16)
B
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3
4
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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 include:
•88weighted,hammer-action,velocity-sensitivekeys
•12piano&keyboardsounds
•Metronomefeaturewithvariabletempotofacilitatepracticeorrecording
•Two-trackrecorderallowingsongrecordingandplayback
•Demosongscorrespondingtoeachvoice
•MIDI/USBconnections
•Stereo/monolineoutjacks
•Sustainandsoftpedals
•Musicrest
Unlike an acoustic piano, this digital piano does not need to be tuned.
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yourdealerandtheshippingcompanyimmediately.Otherwise,claimsfordamage
or replacement may not be honored.
•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
After assembling the Rhapsody, turn on the power switch on the left side of the front panel. The LED display will
show: PNO
ChoosethedesiredsoundusingtheVoiceSelectbuttonstotheleftoftheLEDdisplay.
AdjustthevolumecontroltoacomfortablelevelusingtheMasterVolumeknob.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................3
ASSEMBLY .....................................................................4
INTRODUCTION .........................................................5
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED ...................................... 5
INITIAL OPERATION / QUICKSTART.......................5
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO...............7
CONNECTOR PANEL...................................................8
PANEL CONTROLS.......................................................8
Voices ..........................................................................9
Demo Songs ...............................................................9
Layer Mode...............................................................11
Split Mode ................................................................11
Transpose..................................................................12
Octave .......................................................................13
Metronome...............................................................13
SONG RECORDING ...................................................14
EDIT FUNCTIONS......................................................17
Master Tuning ..........................................................17
Touch (Sensitivity) ...................................................17
MIDI FUNCTIONS .....................................................18
MIDI Connections...................................................18
MIDI Channels.........................................................18
Multitimbral Mode ..................................................18
Local On/Off ............................................................18
Main MIDI Transmit Channel (C#2) ......................19
Numeric Data Entry Keys........................................19
Enter Key (C7)..........................................................20
Cancel Key (B6).......................................................20
Data Control Assign Key (C#6)................................20
Panic Key (F#6) .........................................................20
Default Key (F#5)......................................................21
Sending MIDI Program Changes............................21
Sending Bank MSB Changes ...................................22
Sending Bank LSB Changes.....................................23
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART...........................24
MIDI CHANNEL MODES ..........................................24
DATA CONTROL ASSIGNMENTS.............................25
APPENDIX A: DEFAULT SETTINGS.........................27
APPENDIX B: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ................29
APPENDIX C: PIANO RESETS ..................................30
APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS .............................31
WARRANTY.................................................................32
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO
This Williams Rhapsody digital piano will provide years of musical enjoyment when the follow the suggestions
are followed.
Product Servicing
This product should be serviced by qualified 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 go to williams.custhelp.com 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 firmly, 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
superficial 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
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 affected equipment.
• Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument, vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface.
Power
• Turn the power switch off when the instrument is not in use.
• To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected, turn the power switches
of all related devices off prior to connection or disconnection of MIDI cables.
• Turn the power off if the main cable is damaged, or the instrument has been exposed to liquid.
• Do not switch the unit on and off in quick succession, as this places an undue load on the
electronic components.
• Unplug the DC power adapter during an electrical storm.
• Avoid plugging the DC power adapter into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consump-
tion, such as electric heaters or ovens.

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CONNECTOR PANEL
The connector jacks are located on the rear panel
of the piano.
USB-MIDI
This jack allows the transfer of MIDI information
over USB to a computer. Because your Rhapsody is
USB Class Compliant, there is no need to install a
driver to enable it to work with OSX, Windows XP,
VistaorWindows7.JustplugitinandtheOSwilldo
the rest. The Rhapsody will work with all standard
MIDI based computer software.
Pedals
The Rhapsody digital piano features two pedals. Be
certain the pedal cable from the base is connected to
the Pedal jack on the rear of the piano.
Soft Pedal (left): The Soft Pedal controls the sound
volume. Press the pedal to decrease the output sound
volume.
Sustain (right): This performs the same function as
the damper pedal on an actual acoustic piano, letting
you sustain the sound of the voices even after releas-
ing your fingers from the keys
Stereo/ Mono Line Out
The output jacks supply a line-level signal for external
amplification. Use both jacks for stereo or just the
Leftjackformono.TheMainVolumeknobcontrols
the output level.
DC 12V Input
Connection for the included DC power adapter.
Please use only the provided adapter.
Headphones
The Headphone jack allows playing in silence.
When headphones are plugged in, the speakers are
mute. This jack is located on the bottom panel of
the piano.
PANEL CONTROLS
AB
DEC
APower On/Off
Rocker-type switch for turning the Rhapsody on
and off.
BMaster Volume
Turn the knob to the left to lower the speaker
volume, or to the right to increase it.
CFunction
The Function button places the Rhapsody to Edit
mode, enabling the modification of the parameters of
many features such as touch sensitivity, splits, layers
and MIDI control, among others.
DLED Display
The LED will display the appropriate status, function,
value, voice or mode for the current operation.
EData Control Knob
The [DATA CONTROL] knob changes parameter
values for voice, function, volume (0-127),
metronometempo(20-280),reverb/chorusdepth
(0-127), time signature, transpose value (-12 - +12),
octave setting (-3 - +3), Master Tuning setting (-64
- +63), track, MIDI channel/program number and
Bank MSB/LSB values (0-127).

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Though the [DATA CONTROL] knob may be used
to edit a variety of functions on the Rhapsody, it will
always revert to its default function of controlling
metronome tempo if left inactive for 10 seconds.
Voices
The Rhapsody piano has 12 built-in voices, which
include several pianos as well as other instruments.
These digitally-sampled musical instrument sounds
may be selected one at a time, layered to produce two
voices at once, or assigned to the left or right hands.
Toselectavoice,presstheappropriateVoiceSelect
button on the right side of the front panel.
The button will light and the LED will indicate the
selection as shown below.
Voi ce LED
Grand Piano PNO
Electric Piano 1 EP1
Church Organ COR
Strings STR
Vibraphone VIB
Guitar GTR
Bright Piano BNO
Electric Piano 2 EP2
Rock Organ ORG
Bass BAS
Harpsichord HAR
Choir CHR
Demo Songs
There are 12 demo songs pre-recorded in the Rhapso-
dy piano. Each demo song will demonstrate a differ-
ent voice as indicated in the chart below.
A demo song may be selected for playing by either of
two methods:
1[DATA CONTROL] Knob: Press the [SONG]
button, then turn the [DATA CONTROL]
knob until the desired song is displayed in the
LED. Press [SONG] again to begin playing. The
[SONG} and voice buttons will flash and the LED
will display: DEN.
During playback, another song may be chosen by
pressing a different voice select button.
2VoiceSelectButton:Pressthe[SONG]button,
thenpressthedesiredVoiceSelectbutton.The
[SONG] and voice buttons will flash and the LED
will display: DEN.
Demo Song # Voi ce LED
1 Grand Piano PNO
2 Electric Piano 1 EP1
3 Church Organ COR
4 Strings STR
5Vibraphone VIB
6 Guitar GTR
7 Bright Piano BNO
8Electric Piano 2 EP2
9 Rock Organ ORG
10 Bass BAS

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11 Harpsichord HAR
12 Choir CHR
To stop the demo song. Press the [SONG] button
again. To replay the current song from the beginning,
press the flashing voice select button.
Demo List
Piano 1
• ChopinValseOp.69,no2
• Improvisation
• La Campanella (Etude No. 3) by Franz Liszt
Piano 2
• Improvisation
• Fur Elise: Ragtime Edition
EP1
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore by
Duke Ellington
EP2
• Improvisation
Church Organ
• Jesu,JoyofMan'sDesiring
Rock/JazzOrgan
• Improvisation
Strings
• J.S.BachAironaGstring
Bass
• BassandPianoJazzImprovisation
Vibraphone
• Improvisation
Harpsichord
• J.S.BachTwoPartInvention#1
Guitar
• Improvisation
The songs will continue to play in sequence,
playingSong1afterSong8,untilthe[SONG]
button is pressed again.
Reverb
The Reverb effect may be applied to each voice
individually and will be retained even when the
power is turned off.
To apply reverb, select the desired voice and press
[REVERB].Thebuttonwilllightandtheeffect
will be heard when the piano is played.
To adjust the amount (depth) of the reverb effect,
holdthe[REVERB]buttondownwhileturningthe
[DATA CONTROL] knob to the desired amount (0-
127).
Chorus
The Chorus Effect may be applied to each voice
individually and will be retained even when the
power is turned off. This effect simulates the same
tone coming from multiple sources, like several
singers or instruments singing or playing the
same note.
To apply the Chorus Effect, select the desired voice
and press [CHORUS]. The button will light and
the effect will be heard when the piano is played.
To adjust the amount (depth) of the Chorus effect,
hold the [CHORUS] button down while turning
the [DATA CONTROL] knob to the desired amount
(0-127).