The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . DP-201 MKII...
General information 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-201 MKII...
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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.
Polyphony: 64-voice Recording capacity: 50.000 notes Reverb and Chorus effects Integrated metronome Dual and Split mode Connections: Sustain pedal, headphones, line OUT, line IN, USB to Host Music stand, Sustain pedal and 12 V power adapter included Automatic shutoff DP-201 MKII...
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. Digital piano housing with music stand Left side panel Right side panel Back panel...
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Screw the rear cover to both side panels as shown using the four barrel nuts and the four Phillips screws M6 ´ 55. DP-201 MKII...
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Assembly instructions Place the digital piano case on the frame and secure it with the four Phillips screws M6 ´ 16. Attach the headphones holder using the four Phillips screws M4 × 12 on the bottom side of the digital piano housing. Move the digital piano to its designated location. digital piano...
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Now you can turn on the device. If the piano is not in use or when a thunderstorm with danger of lightning threatens, disconnect the device from its mains power for safety. DP-201 MKII...
Connectivity options Connectivity options Headphones The headphones output is located on the rear side of the housing. Connecting headphones (not supplied) to this output socket mutes the internal sound system. Pedal Connect the supplied Sustain pedal to the provided connector on the bottom side of the housing.
Button to engage the Chorus effect. 7 [TOUCH] Key to adjust the touch sensitivity. 8 [TEMPO / TAP] Button to set the playback speed (along with the arrow buttons [TRANS]). 9 [METRONOME] Button to turn the metronome on and off. DP-201 MKII...
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Control panel and connections 10 [TRANS] Keys to increase or decrease the currently displayed value. 11 [FUNCTION] Button to call the function menu. 12 [ENTER] Button to confirm changes and input values as well as to open the various submenus. 13 Display.
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Input socket for connecting an external audio device. 25 [LINE OUT] Output socket for connecting the digital piano to an amplifier, stereo system, mixer or recording device. 26 [PHONES] Headphones jack (1/4" phone socket). 27 12 V connector for voltage supply. DP-201 MKII...
Operating Operating 7.1 Turning on / off Press the [STANDBY/ON] main switch to the left on the operating panel to turn the device on and off. If the display does not light up after switching on the digital piano, check the power supply.
PAN effect first voice M.Pan –64 … 63 PAN effect second voice, Split mode L.Pan –64 … 63 PAN effect second voice, Dual mode S.Pan –64 … 63 Activating sound system Local ON/OFF Pedal function Pedal Pedal/Pedals Pedal DP-201 MKII...
Confirm with [ENTER] and use the arrow buttons [TRANS] to mark the item ‘D.Oct’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and shift the octave with the arrow buttons [TRANS] in a range of –2 … 2. Press both arrow buttons [TRANS] simultaneously to reset the value to the preset ‘000’ . DP-201 MKII...
Operating 7.6.6 PAN effect first voice With this function you can adjust the PAN effect of the first voice. Use [FUNCTION] to open the functions menu. Use the arrow buttons [TRANS] to proceed to submenu ‘Performa’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use the arrow buttons [TRANS] to mark the item ‘M.Pan’...
With this function you can adjust the volume of the second voice in Split mode. Use [FUNCTION] to open the functions menu. Use the arrow buttons [TRANS] to proceed to submenu ‘MIXTER’ . Confirm with [ENTER] and use the arrow buttons [TRANS] to mark the item ‘S.Vol’ . DP-201 MKII...
Operating Confirm with [ENTER] and adjust the setting with the arrow buttons [TRANS] in a range of 0 … 127. Press both arrow buttons [TRANS] simultaneously to reset the value to the preset ‘127’ . 7.6.13 Volume second voice, Dual mode With this function you can adjust the volume of the second voice in Dual mode.
[TRANS] in a range of 0 … 127. Press both arrow buttons [TRANS] simultaneously to reset the value to the preset ‘036’ . If you don't make a selection within five minutes, the open menu will be closed. DP-201 MKII...
Functions Functions 8.1 Playing demo sequences 16 demo sequences are stored in the memory of the digital piano. Press [DEMO] to enter the DEMO mode. The first demo song is shown and played. During playback, you can use the arrow buttons [TRANS] to switch between the demo songs at will. Press [DEMO] again to stop playback.
Use the one-touch timbre buttons to select the voice you want to assign to the right hand. Press [SPLIT] to activate the Split mode. ð The display shows the number and name of the preset second voice. Use the arrow keys [TRANS] to select the left hand voice. DP-201 MKII...
Functions Split point setting Using this function you can select a point to split the whole claviature into two areas. Keep the [SPLIT] button pressed. Press that key of the claviature where you want to set the split point to. The new split point is instantly applied.
4/4 time. Press [TEMPO/TAP] three times in the desired tempo. This tempo is then applied as playback speed in 3/4 time. Press both arrow buttons [TRANS] simultaneously to reset the value to the preset ‘120’ . DP-201 MKII...
Functions 8.10 Recording function Recording user tracks The digital piano offers two tracks for user recordings. Press [RECORD] and [TRACK 1] simultaneously for recording to track 1. ð The LEDs of the buttons light up. The recording starts when you begin playing. Press [RECORD] again to stop recording.
On activating, the display shows ‘Local On’ . Malfunction occurs when using a mobile phone. Using a mobile phone near the digital piano can cause inter‐ ference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it only at a safe distance. DP-201 MKII...
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All Notes Off Active Sensing System Reset Notes: Registered parameter number: #0: Pitch sensitivity #1: Fine tuning cents #2: Coarse tuning in half-tones MIDI channel modes POLY MONO OMNI ON Mode 1 Mode 2 OMNI OFF Mode 3 Mode 4 DP-201 MKII...
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-201 MKII...
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