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General notes Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: Switch on the device. Press [Auto]. ð Automatic operation is started. Switch off the device. Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the speci‐...
With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impair‐ ment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment. DP-33...
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Risk of injury due to heavy weight Due to the heavy weight of the device, at least two persons are required for transport and installation. NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture.
Music Library with 60 rehearsal songs Speaker: 2 × 15 W 3 pedals Connections: 2 × headphones out, stereo AUX IN/OUT, USB MIDI 2.0 Weight: 37 kg Dimensions (W × D × H): 1365 × 330 × 790 mm Finish: matt black Automatic switchoff DP-33...
Assembly instructions Assembly instructions You need a Phillips screwdriver (not supplied) for the assembly of the digital piano. Open the package and please make sure before assembling that the entire scope of delivery is present, as posted here. 1. Digital piano housing 8.
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Attach the speakers with each two screws 6 ´ 50 (9) to the side panels (2) and (11) and cover the screws with screw caps (10). Put the digital piano housing (1) on the stand and affix it using the two hand screws (7). DP-33...
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Assembly instructions Use the two screws 4 ´ 15 (13) and the seals (14) to attach the speaker boxes. Connect the speaker cable (4) and pedal cable (5) according to the labels. Move the digital piano to its designated location. Connecting the power supply Make sure that the device is turned off before you connect it to the power supply or disconnect it.
9 Piano keys [REVERB] to adjust the Reverb effect and the effects depth. Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press the piano key [OFF] to turn the Reverb effect off. Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press one of the other piano keys to adjust the effects depth. DP-33...
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Control panel and connections 10 Piano keys [CHORUS] to adjust the Chorus effect and the effects depth. Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press the piano key [OFF] to turn the Chorus effect off. Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press one of the other piano keys to adjust the effects depth.
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Control panel and connections 22 SPEAKER Connection for speaker cable 23 PEDAL Connection for pedal cable Piano keys The keyboard keys are referred to in this manual as shown below. DP-33...
Connectivity options Connectivity options Headphones To the left beneath the keyboard you find the headphones outlets 1 and 2. Connecting headphones (not supplied) to outlet 2 mutes the speakers. Using outlet 1 maintains the sound output through the speakers. External audio devices via the AUX OUT socket Use the AUX OUT socket to connect the digital piano to an amplifier, stereo device, mixing console or recording device.
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– MIDI IN: The device receives MIDI data from other devices through this port. – MIDI OUT: MIDI data generated by the digital piano is sent to other MIDI devices through this port. DP-33...
Switching on / off and basic operation Switching on / off and basic operation 7.1 Switching the digital piano on 7.1.1 Normal switching on / off To turn the digital piano on or off, use the [On / Off] button located besides the head‐ phones outlet on the bottom side (left) of the keyboard.
The demo song is playing in an endless loop. Press the buttons [FUNCTION] and [DEMO L – R] again or the [START/STOP] button, to stop playback and exit the current mode. During playback, the piano keys are muted. DP-33...
Functions Functions 8.1 Rehearsal songs 8.1.1 Selecting, playing and stopping rehearsal songs The digital piano offers 60 rehearsal songs for practising in total (see Ä Chapter 9 ‘Rehearsal and demo songs’ on page 31). Keep the button [FUNCTION] pressed and press the [ START/STOP] button, to enter the playback mode for rehearsal songs.
Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press the two desired piano keys in the [VOICE] area. Select the first voice with the first piano key and the second voice with the second piano key. If Dual mode is selected, the Split mode is automatically switched off. DP-33...
Functions 8.2.3 Split mode With this function, you can assign different voices to certain keyboard areas. Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press the piano key [Lower] in the [VOICE] area. This splits the keyboard automatically into two areas with dif‐ ferent voices.
Hard In this setting, the volume is lower than usual even when playing with a hard touch. Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press one of the piano keys in the [TOUCH] area to adjust the touch sensitivity. DP-33...
Functions 8.2.6 Digital effects 8.2.6.1 Reverb and Chorus With the reverb and chorus functions you can simulate acoustic effects under dif‐ ferent environmental conditions. Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press one of the piano keys in the [REVERB] or [CHORUS] area to adjust the desired effect. Piano key in the [REVERB] area in the [CHORUS] area...
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Functions 8.2.6.2 Equalizer effect The equalizer function allows three different settings. Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press one of the piano keys in the [EQ] area to adjust the desired effect. Piano key Equalizer setting Standard Classic Modern DP-33...
Functions 8.2.7 Metronome Turning the metronome on / off Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press the piano key [ON/OFF] in the [METRONOME ] area to turn the metronome on or off. Setting the time signature Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press one of the piano keys [0], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6] in the [METRONOME ] area to set the desired time signature.
[TUNE] area to fine tune the keyboard. The value changes by 0.2 Hz in a range from –100 to +100 Hz per keystroke. – Press the [+] and [–] buttons in the [TUNE] area simultaneously to restore the default setting (0 Hz). DP-33...
Functions 8.2.11 Key Tone With this function, you can turn the Key Tone on or off. By default, the Key Tone is turned on. Keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and press the piano key [BEEP] to turn the Key Tone on or off. If you keep the [FUNCTION] button pressed and turn on the Key Tone, you will hear a beep tone every time you press a function button.
Connect additional devices via the MIDI interface. 8.3.4 MIDI applications The digital piano can control other equipment or electronic instruments. You can use other devices to control the digital piano. The digital piano can play MIDI files from a computer. DP-33...
Functions 8.4 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions You hear a 'pop' sound from the speakers when switching the This is normal. No need to worry. digital piano on and off. No sound can be heard when playing the piano. Make sure that the volume control is set appropriately.
Dancing Raindrops Santa Claus Is Coming To Town From a Story Book Music Box Dancer Comin' 'Round the Mountain Symphony No.9 In E Minor Largo From ‘The New World’ Song of the Brook Larghetto Puck French Suites Cotton-pickin' Fingers DP-33...
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Rehearsal and demo songs Demo song Name Fantasia digital piano...
Yes, 9nH, Yes, 9nH, v = 1 – 127 v = 1 – 127 Note OFF No, 9nH, Yes, 9nH, v = 0 v = 0 or 8nH, v = 0 – 127 After Touch Keys Channels Pitch Bend DP-33...
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MIDI implementation chart Function Sent Received Notes Control Change Bank Select Modulation Portamento Time Data Entry Volume Expression Sustain Pedal Portamento ON/OFF Sostenuto Pedal Soft Pedal Reverb Program Chorus Program Reverb Level Chorus Level All Sound Off Reset All Controllers All Notes Off Program Change True #...
DC IN, 2 × head phones (1/4" phone jack), AUX IN, AUX OUT, USB Speaker 2 × 15 W Operating supply voltage 230 V (AC) Dimensions (W × D × H) 1365 mm × 330 mm × 790 mm Weight 37 kg DP-33...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. DP-33...
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