Behringer EUROGRAND EG8080 User Manual

Behringer EUROGRAND EG8080 User Manual

Behringer eurogrand eg8080: user guide
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Version 1.1 August 2006
K1800FX

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  • Page 1 User’s manual Version 1.1 August 2006 K1800FX...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    EUROGRAND EG8080- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
  • Page 3 3 pedals (Damper, Sostenuto and Soft) for more dynamic playing Comprehensive MIDI In/Out/Thru and stereo line in/out connectors Dual headphone jacks for silent music rehearsal and student/tutor listening High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany EUROGRAND EG8080-...
  • Page 4 It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely favorable price.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    6.6.4 Tunings ... 18 6.6.5 Saving parameter settings ... 19 6.6.6 Restoring the factory default settings ... 20 EUROGRAND EG8080- 7. CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ... 20 7.1 Connecting external sound sources ... 20 7.2 Connection to external amplifiers and recording equipment ...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully. Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.
  • Page 7: Demo Playback

    3) Press the START/STOP button in the SONG section to start playback. EUROGRAND EG8080- 4) Press the START/STOP button again to stop playback. 5) Repeat steps 2 to 4 to play back other pieces. Press the DEMO button again to quit DEMO mode.
  • Page 8: Control Elements And Connections

    EUROGRAND EG8080- 4. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS Fig. 4.1: Control elements of the EG8080 The control elements of the EG8080 are described below. To give you a clear overview of the control panel, its elements have been grouped in separate sections.
  • Page 9: Foot Pedals

    All tones played after the pedal is pressed decay normally. 4. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS EUROGRAND EG8080- If no LED lights up, no key velocity has been selected and playing a key always triggers a fixed volume level, irrespective of how hard you play the key.
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    EUROGRAND EG8080- 5. BASIC OPERATION The following chapters describe some further basic functions which you can use in addition to those already explained. 5.1 Using two sounds (layer mode) Instead of a single sound you can also play two sounds simultaneously on the EG8080.
  • Page 11: Using The Pedals

    1) Play the notes to be sustained. EUROGRAND EG8080- 2) Press the pedal to sustain the tones you just played. 3) Play the next notes. These are played with normal decay.
  • Page 12: Advanced Operation

    EUROGRAND EG8080- 6. ADVANCED OPERATION The following chapters provide information on advanced operating functions of the EG8080. 6.1 Using EDIT mode Many advanced operating functions of the EG8080 are available in EDIT mode. The following sections describe how to adjust these functions in EDIT mode.
  • Page 13: Volume Ratio

    This function allows you to edit the effect intensity of the modulation effect for the selected sounds. Please enter EDIT mode (see chapter 6.1) and select the following function. EUROGRAND EG8080- E3. 5 (effect intensity voice #1) Function: E3. 6 (effect intensity voice #2)
  • Page 14: Metronome Volume

    EUROGRAND EG8080- The display reads: No stressed beats (default setting) 24, 34, 44, 54, 64, 74: quarter meter (e. g. 2/4) 38, 68, 78, 98, 128: eighth-note meter (e. g. 3/8) 6.4.1 Metronome volume Use this function to adjust the metronome volume.
  • Page 15: Editing Pieces Of Music

    Depending on which track is currently used, you will have to select the other track for recording. EUROGRAND EG8080- canceled ATTENTION: If you select a track for recording, which already contains note information, all...
  • Page 16: Repeating Musical Passages For Practicing

    EUROGRAND EG8080- You can only activate those tracks for playback which actually contain note information. 2) If you want to have a metronome-backed playback, press the METRONOME button to switch on the metronome. 3) Press the SELECT button in the TEMPO/EDIT MODE section until the TEMPO LED lights up, then use the two to adjust the playback tempo.
  • Page 17: Editing The Music Sequencer Settings

    The changes made have now been stored in the music sequencer. When you play back the music piece, the new settings will be effective. All previous settings are deleted. EUROGRAND EG8080- 6.5.7 Sync start You can set the music sequencer playback-ready, so that it will start playback as soon as you play a key on the keyboard.
  • Page 18: Key Velocity

    EUROGRAND EG8080- 6.6.1 Key velocity This parameter determines the volume of the sounds with reference to the key velocity applied, i.e. you can set here how hard you have to strike a key to achieve maximum volume. The following section describes how to change the key velocity.
  • Page 19: Saving Parameter Settings

    The display shows: c sharp (C e flat (E EUROGRAND EG8080- 6.6.5 Saving parameter settings The EG8080 allows you to save the changes made to the instrument’s settings, so that they won’t get lost when the unit is powered down.
  • Page 20: Restoring The Factory Default Settings

    EUROGRAND EG8080- E8. 4 Function: On, Off Value: Description: Off: Save function for soft pedal settings is disabled (default setting) Save function for soft pedal settings is enabled 6.6.6 Restoring the factory default settings Use the following procedure to recall the factory default settings.
  • Page 21: Midi Functions

    Use the MIDI OUT to connect additional synthesizers or a music computer receiving MIDI data from the EG8080. 7. CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT EUROGRAND EG8080- Use the MIDI IN to send playing data from other MIDI controller keyboards or a music computer to the sound generator of the EG8080.
  • Page 22: Midi Settings

    EUROGRAND EG8080- Fig. 7.4: MIDI set-up including a sequnencer and external sound module 1) Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the EG8080 to the MIDI IN jack of a MIDI sound card. 2) Connect the MIDI IN jack of the EG8080 to the MIDI OUT jack of the sound card.
  • Page 23 When the transmission is complete, the display shows End. 7. CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT EUROGRAND EG8080- You can send the data back to the EG8080 at a later date. To do this, use the MIDI IN jack to connect the EG8080 to the device that received the data before.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    EUROGRAND EG8080- Problem The instrument cannot be switched on No sound The foot pedals do not work properly The left foot pedal has no effect Audio signal is distored Sound is too low/high Effect is not audible Music sequencer/DEMO mode cannot be...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    84 kg (185.2lbs) BEHRINGER is constantly striving to manintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.
  • Page 26: Appendix

    EUROGRAND EG8080- Below you will find an overview of all cables you need to connect your digital piano. The cables are not supplied with the piano. Depending on the intended use, adapter cables will be necessary to interface the various connectors. You can use adapter cables or plugs (e.g.
  • Page 27: Presets On The Eg8080

    SOFT STRINGS ensemble with slow attack Mixed choir with pitch- CHOIR dependent combination of voices Sound of a classical concert ACOUSTIC GUITAR guitar with a warm character EUROGRAND EG8080- 10.2 Presets on the EG8080 Stereo Dynamic Release samples velocity samples samples 10.
  • Page 28: List Of Demo Music Pieces Included

    EUROGRAND EG8080- 10.3 List of demo music pieces included 1 Invention no. 1, C major, BWV 772 2 Piano sonata no. 16, 1st movement, C major, KV 545 Piano sonata, op. 13, no. 8 "Pathétique", 2nd mvt., A flat major 4 Piano sonata, op.
  • Page 29: Edit Parameters

    Music sequencer data Save Sounds MIDI Tuning Soft pedal * Default settings depend on the selected sound combination. EUROGRAND EG8080- 10.4 EDIT parameters Description Function General fine tuning in 1/5-Hz steps E2. 1 Selection of temperament (scale) Selection of basic note of E2.
  • Page 30: Midi Implementation Chart

    EUROGRAND EG8080- 10.5 MIDI implementation chart MIDI Implementation Chart Function Default Basic Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number True Voice Note ON Velocity Note OFF Keys After Touch Channels Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive Song Pos.
  • Page 31: Blank Note Sheet

    EUROGRAND EG8080- 10.6 Blank note sheet 10. APPENDIX...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Colors and specification may vary slightly from product. Products are sold through our authorised dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER International GmbH.

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