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  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Precaution Thank you for purchasing this digital instrument.For perfect operation and security,please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a...
  • Page 4 You can also record your own performances or record your own accompaniment to play along to. The DCP-8 is more than great tech nology, your digital piano is also a stylish piece of furniture that will look great anywhere in your home.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents ........ 2 Turning Off the Metronome While Panel Control ..................Setup Record ......Deleting all Data in the Song Recorder Basic Operation ................Switching on Power Adjusting Volume & Start Playing Erasing a Single Track in the Song ........

  • Page 6: Panel Control

    Panel Control MASTER VOLUME PIANO RESET ON/OFF Voice / - Reverb Function 1. POWER 2. MASTER VOLUME Song Metronome RECORD 3. LED DISPLAY 4. Reverb Button 5. Voice / Function Button 6. Song Button 7. Metronome Button 8. Data Control Knob Data Control [Assignable]...
  • Page 7 9. Headphone Outputs 10. MIDI Output AC POWER PEDAL 11. USB Connector 12. Aux Line In CAUTION 13. Line Out 14. Aux Input Level 15. Power Socket 16. Pedal Connector...

  • Page 8: Setup

    Setup You are no doubt eager to play your new DCP-8 instrument, but first please make sure you have completed the following basic setup steps: 1) Follow the assembly instructions as outlined on page 57 in the appendix of this manual.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Switching on Power With the DCP-8 fully assembled and plugged in to a power outlet, its time explore your piano in more detail. Start by pressing the POWER switch on the far right hand side of the keyboard, to turn on the power . The panel LED display will light and display the default sound.

  • Page 10: Selecting Voices

    Press the soft pedal when you need to play passages that require extreme pianissimo. SOFT Selecting Voices The DCP-8 feature a total of eight (8) voices for you to choose from. To select a new voice, turn the Data Control knob until the desired sound is shown in the LED display.

  • Page 11: Piano Reset

    Piano Reset The Piano Reset Function resets select ed aspects of th e DCP-8 voices back to their default factory state. These elements are carefully selec ted to give you a quick and easy way to restore back to being a simple Grand Piano once more, with the Data Control knob assigned for selecting voices.
  • Page 12 If you allow playback to continue past the end of Demo Song 1,Demo Song 2 (Bright Piano) will begin to play, and after that, each of the remaining demos will continue to play in sequence until you press the Song button. If the Song button is not pressed to stop demo playback, after the end of the eighth demo, demo playback will continue from the beginning of Demo Song 1 until the Song button is pressed.

  • Page 13: The Connector Box

    Headphones The DCP-8 is equipped with two sets of standard stereo headphone jacks to accommodate private practice or late-night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of headphones is plugged into the 1. Headphone jack.

  • Page 14: Line Out

    DCP-8 is USB Class Compliant, there is no need to install a driver to enabl e it to work with computer running OSX, Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7. Simply just plug it in and the OS will do the rest. The DCP-8 will work with all standard MIDI based computer software.

  • Page 15: Voice/Function

    Voice/Function Function Mode In Function Mode, the keys on the piano keyboard do not make any sound. Instead, the keys are used for selecting and editing advanced functions. In most cases, an edit function is selected using the keyboard, and the Data Control knob is used to increase or decrease the value of the selected editing parameter.

  • Page 16: Using The Voice Select Keys

    Using the Voice Select Keys The Voice Select keys offer an alternative method of selecting voices. To Select Different Voices Using Voice Select Keys: Press the [Voice/Function] button to enter Edit Mode. The LED in the Voice/Function button will light. Press and release one of the Voice Select keys on the keyboard.
  • Page 17 Voice / - Function Bb-1 This will be displayed for 1 second. Then the LED display will change to show the currently selected Split Voice (Left Hand Voice). The default Split Voice is Acoustic Bass. The selected Split Voice (Left Han d Voice ) is pla yed in t he sec tion of the keyboard from the lowest (left-most) key up to and includ ing the selected Split Point key.
  • Page 18 Press any key on the keyboard between C0 and C7 to select the Split Point. (The split point cannot be set lower than C0.) The default values for Split Mode are: Default Split Point: 7. Upright Bass (L Hand), Default Voices: 0 Grand Piano (R Hand) Left Hand Voice on MIDI MIDI Transmit Channel:...
  • Page 19 Use the Data Control knob to select a Split Voice volume level between 0 (minimum) and 127 (maximum). You can play as you do this to hear the volume change. Data Control [Assignable] 2.Right Hand Voice Volume: Press the [Voice/Function] button to enter Edit Mode. Voice / - Function Press the F#0 key to assign the Data Control knob to control the Right Hand...

  • Page 20: Layer Mode

    To turn off Split Mode: Press the [Voice/Function] button. Voice / - Function Press the Split Mode key (Bb-1) to turn off Split Mode. The display will show off for 1 second. Then the LED display will return to showing the name of the currently selected Voice.
  • Page 21 While continuing to hold the first Voice Select key, press a second V oice Select key. This will select the Layer Voice. While both keys are held down the display will show: This piano is now in Layer Mode. Both the Main and Layer Voices will sound when keys a re presse d.(In the e xample illustration, Bright Piano is the Main Voice (because it is selected first), and Strings is the Layer Voice (because it is selected second).
  • Page 22 Use the Data Control knob to select a Layer Voice volume level between 0 (minimum) and 127 (maximum). You can play as you do this to hear the volume change. Data Control [Assignable] To Adjust the Volume of the Main Voice: Press the [Voice/Function] button to enter Edit Mode.

  • Page 23: Octave(C#0)

    To Turn Off Layer Mode: Press the [Voice/Function] button to enter Edit Mode. Voice / - Function Select a single Voice by pressing a single Voice Select Key. Octave(C#0) Pressing this key will set the Data Control knob to increase or decrease the keyboard’s octave setting.

  • Page 24: Transpose(Eb0)

    Use the Data Control knob to select the desired Octave. Turning the Data Control knob clockwise will raise the keyboard’s pitch in octave increments, and turning it counter-clockwise will lower it in octave increments. The display will show a positive, negative, or zero value. Data Control [Assignable] NOTE...

  • Page 25: Master Tuning(F#2)

    Use the Data Control knob to select the desired Transpose Value. Turning the Data Control knob clockwise will raise the keyboard’s pitch in semiton e increments, and turning it counter-clockwise will lower it in semitone increments. The display will show a positive, negative, or zero value. Data Control [Assignable] NOTE...

  • Page 26: Touch(F3,F#3,Ab3,Bb3)

    Use the Data Control knob to select the Master Tuning. The LED display will show a positive, negative, or zero value between -64 and 63. Of course, this piano never actually goes out of tune, but the Master Tuning feature can be useful when you are playing along with another instrument or recording that may be slightly above or below standard pitch.

  • Page 27: Reverb

    To Set the Keyboard Sensitivity: Press the [Voice/Function] button to enter Edit Mode. Voice / - Function Press the desired Touch Select key (F3, F#3, Ab3, Bb3). The LED display will show the selected Touch setting. Please note that these keys are in the middle of the keyboard.

  • Page 28: Metronome

    Reverb [Assignable] Metronome Our DCP-8 features a built-in metronome which can be used for practicing to a set tempo, and is also helpful when recording tracks in the Song Recorder. To Activate the Metronome: The metronome sound is alternately turned on and turned off by pressing [Metronome] button.
  • Page 29 Press the Metronome Volume key (C#1) on the keyboard. The LED display will momentarily show: Turn the Data Control knob clockwise to increase the metronome volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease the metronome volume. The metronome volume level will be indicated as a value from 0-127 in the LED display window.
  • Page 30 Time Signature The metronome can support the following time signatures: 2/2, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 Chang the Metronome’s Time Signature Press the Voice/Function button on the left hand panel. The display will show: Turn the Data Control knob to step through the available time signatures. The available time signatures will be shown on the LED display as they appear below: 2.2,2.4,3.4,4.4,5.4,6.8,7.8,9.8,12.8 Data Control...

  • Page 31: Song Recording

    Song Recording The Song Recorder built into the piano can record two individual tracks, allowing you to record one part and then record a second complementary part while the first part is played back. To Record a Track Press the [Song] button and the [Metronome] button simultaneously to enter Record Wait Mode.

  • Page 32: Manually Select A Track To Record

    As mentioned at the beginning of this section, you can record to two independent tracks within each song you record. This means that you can make a recording, and after you're done, play back what you recorded while recording a complementary part on a second track.

  • Page 33: Cancel Recording While In Record Wait Mode

    When the LED display shows the track you wish to record to, you may begin playing whenever you are ready, and recording will automatically begin as soon as you play the first note. Cancel Recording While in Record Wait Mode: Turn the Data Control knob until the LED display shows: Data Control [Assignable]...

  • Page 34: Turning Off The Metronome While

    Turning Off the Metronome While Recording: Press the [Metronome] button, and the metronome will stop while recording continues. Pressing the [Metronome] button again will turn the metronome on again. Metronome NOTE That the metronome can also be turned on and off in the same way while in Record Wait Mode, before recording commences.

  • Page 35: Erasing A Single Track In The Song Recorder

    To clear all data on Tracks 1 and 2 without recording anything new, after step 2, press the Song button twice. You will then be back in Performance Mode, with all data cleared from the Song Recorder. Song NOTE Clear function always erases recorded notes from both tracks.

  • Page 36: Erasing Recorded Data While In Playback Mode

    Erasing Recorded Data While in Playback Mode: Press the [Song] button. Turn the Data Control knob to select Song Data Control [Assignable] After you selected the correct song or track, double click the [Song] button. You will see "clr" in the display which means the data has been deleted. Song :Erase both of the Song Recorder tracks simultaneously.

  • Page 37: To Stop Playback And Exit Song Play Mode

    Playback of both of the Song Recorder tracks simultaneously. Playback of Song Recorder Track 1. Playback of Song Recorder Track 2. Press the [Song] button to start playback. While the Song is playing the LED display will show: Song NOTE If there is nothing recorded on either of the tracks (1 or 2), then the Song will not play.

  • Page 38: Midi Functions

    If you are an advanced MIDI user, this section will help you to access the MIDI control ler capabilities of the DCP-8. If you already kn ow that you ne ed this specialized functionality, then this section is for you. However, this information is not necessary in order to enjoy playing the piano.

  • Page 39: Main Midi Transmit Channel(C#2)

    Press the Local On/Off key (C#3) The LED display will show: To turn Local On/Off back on, follow the above procedure again. The LED display will show: Main MIDI Transmit Channel(C#2) Pressing the MIDI Transmit Channel key will set the Data Control knob to increase or decrease the Main MIDI Transmit channel number.

  • Page 40: Numeric Data Entry Keys(G5,A5,B5,C6,E6,F6,G6,A6,B6)

    Layer Voice Transmit Channel = Main MIDI Transmit Channel +2 Numeric Data Entry Keys(G5,A5,B5,C6,E6,F6,G6,A6,B6) Some of the advanced MIDI editing functions of the DCP-8 require that a numeric value be entered. This can be accomplished using the Numeric Data Entry Keys.

  • Page 41: Enter Keys(C7)

    When entering data in Function Mode, pressing the Enter key will send the selected data to The DCP-8 as a MIDI command. After pressing the Enter key, the DCP-8 will return to Performance Mode. Numeric Data Entry Keys Cancel Keys(Bb6) Pressing the Cancel key at any time while in Function Mode will exit Function Mode and return this piano to Performance Mode.
  • Page 42 To assign the Data Control knob to send MIDI Continuous Controller command values: Press the [Voice/Function] button to enter Function Mode. Voice / - Function Press the Data Control Assign key (C#6) Using the Numeric Data Entry keys, select the Continuous Controller number you wish to assign to the Data Control knob.

  • Page 43: Program Change,Bank Lsb And Bank Msb

    Now you are back in Performance Mode, and you can use the Data Control knob to send values for the Continuous Controller (CC) you specified in Step 3. Data Control [Assignable] NOTE To reassign the Data Control knob for Voice Selection, press the Voice / Function button and then press the Eb2 key.
  • Page 44 Using the Numeric Data Entry keys, enter the MIDI Program Number you want to send. NOTE As an alternative to using the Numeric Data Entry Keys, you could instead use the Data Control knob to choose the MIDI Program Number in this step. Press the Enter Key (C7) to send the MIDI command.
  • Page 45 Now you are back in Performance Mode, and the Data Control knob has been assigned so that a MIDI Program Change will be sent out each time the control is turned. The LED display will show the currently selected MIDI Program Number (between 0 and 127).
  • Page 46 Using the Numeric Data Entry keys, enter the Bank LSB value you want to send. NOTE As an alternative to using the Numeric Data Entry Keys, you could instead use the Data Control knob to choose the Bank LSB value in this step. Press the Enter Key (C7) to send the MIDI command.
  • Page 47 Now you are back in Performance Mode, and the Data Control knob has been assigned to send Bank LSB values. A MIDI Bank LSB change will be sent out each time the Data Control knob is turned. The LED display will show the Bank LSB value (between 0 and 127) as you turn the knob.
  • Page 48 Using the Numeric Data Entry keys, enter the Bank MSB value you want to send. NOTE As an alternative to using the Numeric Data Entry Keys, you could instead use the Data Control knob to choose the Bank MSB value in this step. Press the Enter Key (C7) to send the MIDI command.

  • Page 49: Panic Key

    Now you are back in Performance Mode, and the Data Control knob has been assigned to send Bank MSB values. A MIDI Bank MSB change will be sent out each time the Data Control knob is turned. (See the section on MIDI Functions for more information.) The LED display will show the Bank MSB value (between 0 and 127) as you turn the knob.

  • Page 50: Default Key(F5)

    Default Key(F5) The Default Key can be used to reset any one of the following Function Mode parameters to its default value: --- Program (F#5) --- Bank LSB (Ab5) --- Bank MSB (Bb5) --- Data Ctrl Assign (C#6) When applying the Default Key to Program, Bank LSB, or Bank MSB, those parameters will be returned to their default value of zero.
  • Page 51 Press the Default Key (F5). Once you have pressed the Default Key, the DCP-8 will automatically be back in Performance Mode, with the selected Function Mode parameter returned to its default value. NOTE While in Function Mode, if you happen to press the Default Key without first choosing an Function Mode parameter, the DCP-8 will be returned to Performance Mode, with no other changes.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart F u n c t i o n T r a n s m i t t e d R e c o g n i z e d R e m a r k s Basic Default 1-16...

  • Page 53: Data Control Assignments And Midi Cc List

    Data Control Assignments and MIDI CC List CC no. Controller Name Display Name Default Value Octave Transpose Voice Volume (same as CTRL 7 below) Layer Volume Split Volume Metronome Volume Time Signature Program Change Bank Change LSB Bank Change MSB MIDI Transmit Channel Voice Select Master Tune...
  • Page 54 CC no. Controller Name Display Name Default Value 42 Pan position (fine) 43 Expression (fine) 44 Effect Control 1 (fine) 45 Effect Control 2 (fine) 46-63 046,047,048...063 64 Hold Pedal (on/off) 65 Portamento (on/off) 66 Sostenuto Pedal (on/off) 67 Soft Pedal (on/off) 68 Legato Pedal (on/off) 69 Hold 2 Pedal (on/off) 70 Sound Variation...

  • Page 55: Defaults

    Defaults Default Settings The table below shows the piano factory default settings and whether or not user changes to these settings are retained after a power-cycle (turning the device off and on): Parameter Factory Default Retained on Power-Down Program Number & Voice Selected 000 - Grand Piano Bank MSB Number Bank LSB Number...

  • Page 56: Additional Default Information

    Additional Default Information 1.Reverb Defaults Sound Name Reverb On/Off Reverb Depth Grand Piano On 40 Bright Piano On 40 Vintage EP On 40 FM EP On 48 Church Organ On 96 Harpsichord On 40 Strings On 64 Upright Bass On 32 MIDI Channel 10 (Metronome) Off n/a 0...

  • Page 57: Advanced Functions Keyboard Chart

    Advanced Functions Keyboard Chart Touch=High Enter Cancel Enter Touch=Normal Panic Touch=Low Cancel Touch=Fixed Data Contr Assign Panic Bank MSB Local On/Off Bank LSB Program Default Data Contr Assign Bank MSB Data=Tuning Bank LSB Data=Voice Sel Program Default Data=channel Touch=High Touch=Normal Data=Bank MSB Touch=Low Touch=Fixed...

  • Page 58: Piano Reset In Detail

    Piano Reset in Detail As soon as the Piano Reset function is activated (by pressing the [Reverb] and [Voice/Function] buttons simultaneously), the device will perform the following functions: 1. Turn Local On 2. Send All Notes Off Command on MIDI Channel 1 - external and to the internal sound engine 3.

  • Page 59: Factory Reset

    The LED Display will show the version number of the firmware(thepiano's internal operating software) for 2 seconds and then return to showing the Voice Name (Grand Piano - Pno). The DCP-8 will be back to its default state as if powered on for the first time.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications Keyboard: Midi: 88 Keys With Touch Sensitivity Transmit Settings Display: Local Control LED Display USB MIDI Voice: Connectors: MIDI Out, Pedal, Line Out, Polyphony: Aux in ,Phones, USB Socket Speakers: Voice Control: ROHS WR04006-R Layer, Touch, Trans, Split, Metro Dimensions(W x D x H) Pedals: 1490mm 520mm 415mm...

  • Page 61: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions Before moving the piano to a new location, always remember to raise the level of the Pedal Board support so that it is not touching the floor. Once the piano is in place, you can adjust it so it is in firm contact with the floor again.
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