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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-12 is more than great te chnology, your digital piano is also a stylish piece of furniture that will look great anywhere in your home.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents ........ 2 ......... Panel Control Master Tune ..............Touch Select Mode Setup ............Basic Operation Reverb Effect ............ Switching on Power Chorus Effect ......... Adjusting Volume & Start Playing Metronome ................... Tempo ............Piano Pedals Time Signature ...... -
Page 6: Panel Control
Panel Control Top Panel 1. Power On/Off Switch 2. Master Volume 3. LCD Display 4. Bass Control 5. Treble Control 6. Function Buttons Reverb Button Chorus Button Touch Button Split Button Layer Button Demo Button Metronome Button 7. Transpose Buttons 8. - Page 7 Connections Panel 13. Headphone Outputs 14. MIDI Output 15. USB Connector 16. Aux Line In 17. Line Out 18. Aux Input Level AC120V ~ 60HZ CAUTION PEDAL Rear Panel PEDAL AC POWER 19. Power Socket 20. Pedal Connector...
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Page 8: Setup
Setup You are no doubt eager to play your new DCP-12 instrument, but first please make sure you have completed the following basic setup steps: 1) Follow the assembly instructions as outlined on page 46 in the appe ndix of this manual. -
Page 9: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Switching on Power With the DCP-12 fully assembled and plugged in to a power outlet, its time explore your piano in more detail to. Start by pressing the POWER switch on the far right hand side of the keyboard, to turn on the power. The panel LCD display will light and display the default sound. -
Page 10: Piano Pedals
The soft pedal on an acoustic piano changes the character of the sound, making it softer and quieter. The soft pedal on your DCP-12 does exactly the same. Press the soft pedal when you need to play passages that require extreme pianissimo. -
Page 11: Bass & Treblel
Bass & Treble With the Bass and Treble controls you can adjust the sound of your DCP-12 to your room or according to your taste. As a starting point, set both controls to their neutral 12 o’clock position. If you want more bass move the Bass control to the right and if you want less, move it to the left. -
Page 12: Playing Demo Songs
Playing Demo Songs DCP-12 co mes pre-programmed with a selection of sixteen demo songs. Each of the demo songs is designed to demonstrate one of the instrument voices built into the DCP-12. To Start Demo Song Playback Press the [DEMO] button to enter Demo Mode. - Page 13 Stop Playing Pressing the [DEMO] button at any point will stop playback and return DCP-12 to Performance Mode, allowing you to play the piano normally again. DEMO METRONOME...
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Page 14: The Connector Box
Headphones The DCP-12 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 15: Line Out
DCP-12 is USB Class Compliant, there is no need to install a driver to enable 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-12 will work with all standard MIDI based computer software. -
Page 16: Voice & Functions
Voice & Functions The Voice Select buttons are used together with the Bank button to change the currently selected voice. Under the Voice Select buttons are two rows of voice names (a top row and a bottom row). When the Bank button is off (not lit), the voice select buttons may be used to activate any of the voices listed on the top row (Bank A). -
Page 17: Split Mode
Split Mode In Split Mode, the keyboard is divided into two p arts, wit h each part playing a different sound. This allows you to play two different instruments, for example, bass with your left hand and piano with your right hand. In Split Mode, the Split Voice will play on all keys to the left of, and including the Split Point (explained on the next page). - Page 18 hange the Main(right hand) Voice Press the [SPLIT] button then press a voice select button. SPLIT GRAND PIANO E. PIANO 1 VIBES ROCK ORGAN HARPSICHORD STRINGS FANTASIA UPRIGHT BASS BRIGHT PIANO E. PIANO 2 FM EP CHURCH ORGAN CLAV CHOIR WARM PAD ELECTRIC BASS hange the Split(left hand) Point...
- Page 19 Turn the [DATA CONTROL] knob to select a volume setting between 0 and 127. DATA CONTROL Press the [SPLIT] button to turn Split Mode back on. SPLIT Turn off Split (left hand) Mode Press the [SPLIT] button to turn off Split Mode. SPLIT The default values for Split Mode are: .Default Split Point: Eb3...
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Page 20: Layer Mode
Layer Mode In Layer Mode, this piano will play two voices simultaneously on each key. Turn on Layer Mode Press the [LAYER] button. The LCD’s top line will show the Main Voice (first) and the Layer Voice (second). The bottom line will show the tempo and the Layer Voice volume. LAYER NOTE That polyphony may be reduced while Layer Mode is in use. - Page 21 Adjust the Volume of the Layer Voice Use the [DATA CONTROL] knob to adjust the volume. DATA CONTROL Adjust the Volume of the Main Voice Press the [LAYER] button to turn off Layer Mode. Use the Data Control knob to adjust the Main Voice volume. LAYER DATA CONTROL Press the [LAYER] button again to turn layer mode back on.
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Page 22: Using Split And Layer Modes Together
Using Split and Layer Modes Together When Split and Layer Modes are both enabled, Layer Mode will take priority, so the Data Control knob will be automatically assigned to control the volume level for the Layer Voice. If Layer Mode and Split Mode are both active, the Layer Voice will be added only to the Main Voice, not to the Split Voice. -
Page 23: Transpose Button
Use the [DATA CONTROL] knob to adjust the Main Voice volume. DATA CONTROL Press the [SPLIT] button again to reactivate Split Mode. SPLIT Press the [LAYER] button again to reactivate Layer Mode. SPLIT Transpose Button The Transpose Up and Down buttons are used to increase or decrease the keyboard’s transpose value, up to 12 semi-tones (one octave) up or down. -
Page 24: Octave Function
Each time you press the Transpose Up button, the pitch is raised by one semi-tone. In the same way, the Transpose Down button is used to lower the pitch in semi-tone increments. Once you have changed the Transpose setting, the LCD will show a positive or negative value to the right of the voice name: TRANSPOSE NOTE... -
Page 25: Master Tune
Changes to the Master Tune value are remembered after a power cycle. Also note that the Master Tune command is sent to the internal sound engine only. It will not affect MIDI sent from DCP-12 to an external MIDI device or software program. -
Page 26: Touch Select Mode
The Touch Sensitivity setting, sometimes referred to as the velocity curve, lets you decide how the pressure with which you hit a key determines the volume at which the note plays. DCP-12 provides you with three different sensitivity options: Normal is the default setting, and is designed to be useful for most players with average touch (i.e.: people who play with an average amount of force). - Page 27 As you turn the [DATA CONTROL] knob, the LCD will scroll through the available Touch settings. (The NORMAL Touch setting is shown in the example below). DATA CONTROL NOTE Pressing the Transpose up and down buttons together while in Touch Select Mode will reset the Touch function back to its default value of Normal.
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Page 28: Reverb Effect
Reverb Effect The built-in digital Reverb can be used for adding a natural-sounding room ambience to any of the 16 voices built into DCP-12. Apply Reverb to a Voice Press the [REVERB] button. The button will illuminate, and you will hear the Reverb effect when you play the currently selected voice. -
Page 29: Chorus Effect
HALL2 PLATE DELAY PANDELAY Each of the 16 voices of DCP-12 will remember its individual Reverb on/off status, Type and Depth setting, even after turning the Power switch off and on. Chorus Effect The built-in digital Chorus can be used for adding a rich, swirling stereo effect to any of the 16 voices built into DCP-12. - Page 30 The following Chorus Types are available: CHORUS1 CHORUS2 CHORUS3 CHORUS4 FEEDBACK FLANGER SHTDELAY FBDELAY Each of the 16 voices of DCP-12 will remember its individual Chorus on/off status, Type and Depth setting, even after turning the Power switch off and on.
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Page 31: Metronome
Metronome The DCP-12 features a build-in metronome which you can use to practice your timing with. To activate it, simply press the METRONOME button. You can set both volume, tempo and time signature for the metronome. The following describes how to adjust each of those functions. -
Page 32: Time Signature
Performance Mode (the basic play the piano setting), and the LCD goes back to its main screen. This three second Time Out function is common to most of the editing functions of DCP-12. While in Time Signature Edit Mode, press the [TRANSPOSE] Up and Down buttons at the same time. TRANSPOSE... -
Page 33: Song Recording
Song Recording The Song Recorder (or sequencer) built into DCP-12 can record two individual tracks, allowing you to record one part and then play and record a second complementary part while the first part plays back. Record a Track Simultaneously press the [RECORD] button and the [TRACK 1] button to record on Track 1. - Page 34 When you are finished playing, press the [RECORD] button again to stop recording. RECORD NOTE The Metronome may be turned off or on at any time while in Record Wait Mode, or during recording. To turn off the Metronome, press the Metronome button. Erase a Track Press the [RECORD] and [PLAY] buttons simultaneously.
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Page 35: Song Playback
Song Playback During song playback, the Track buttons are used to determine which tracks will be audible during playback. Start Song Playback Press the [TRACK] button of the track you wish to hear, so that the button lights up. (If the desired Track button is already lit, you can skip this step and proceed to Step 2). - Page 36 Play a Previously Recorded Track While Recording a Second Track Press the [TRACK] button of the previously recorded track you wish to hear, so that its blue LED is lit.(If the Track button for the track you wish to hear is already lit, you can skip this step and proceed to Step 2).
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Page 37: Punch In
When you are finished playing, press the [RECORD] button again to stop recording. RECORD NOTE If you have already recorded a performance on Track 1, and would like to record an independent performance on Track 2 (without hearing Track 1 as you record), you can make sure the Track 1 button is not lit (pressing it if necessary), before beginning to record on Track 2. - Page 38 When the song reaches the point at which you would like to punch in, press the [RECORD] button and the Track button (for the track you want to record over) at the same time. The Record LED will light and the Play LED will go out. RECORD TRACK 1 Play the keyboard to record your new performance.
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Page 39: Midi Functions
The DCP-12 can send MIDI information to a computer or another MIDI-capable instrument, via its MIDI or USB output. This enables the DCP-12 to act as a controller keyboard for another instrument, MIDI sequencer or MIDI enabled Digital Audio Workstation program. -
Page 40: Midi Channel
Turn Local On/Off to On Press the [LAYER] button and [DEMO] button at the same time again. The LCD show: LAYER DEMO LOCAL MIDI Channel This function allows you to use the Data Control knob (or Transpose Up/Down buttons) to increase or decrease the Main MIDI Transmit Channel. The Main MIDI Transmit Channel is the MIDI channel used for the Main Voice. -
Page 41: Data Control Assign
Data Control Assign Though it controls Voice Volume by default, the Data Control knob can be assigned to send control messages for a variety of functions, including Octave, Master Tuning, MIDI Program Change, Tempo, and any of the standard MIDI CC (Control Change) messages. -
Page 42: 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 43: Data Control Assignments And Midi Cc List
Data Control Assignments and MIDI CC List CC no. Controller Name Display Name Name(3 char) Default Value Octave Octave Transpose Transpose Voice Volume Voice Vol Layer Volume Layer Vol Split Volume Split Vol Metronome Volume Metro Vol Time Signature Time Sig Program Change PGM Change Bank Change LSB... - Page 44 CC no. Controller Name Display Name Name(3 char) Default Value 42 Pan position (fine) 042-Pan F 43 Expression (fine) 043-Expr F 44 Effect Control 1 (fine) 044-Eff1 F 45 Effect Control 2 (fine) 045-Eff2 F 46-63 046, 047, 048 ... 063 64 Hold Pedal (on/off) 064-Sustai 65 Portamento (on/off)
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Page 45: 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 &... -
Page 46: Reverb And Chorus Defaults
Reverb and Chorus Defaults Sound Name Reverb Reverb Reverb Chorus Chorus Chorus On/Off Depth Type On/Off Depth Type Grand Piano Bright Piano E. Piano 1 E. Piano 2 Vibes FM EP Rock Organ Church Organ Harpsichord Clav Strings Choir Fantasia Warm Pad Upright Bass Electric Bass... -
Page 47: Piano Reset
Piano Reset As soon as the Piano Reset function is activated (by pressing the Reverb and Chorus 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 48: Factory Reset
Performing a Factory Reset will clear all battery backed memory and restore all functions to their factory defaults, just like they were when you used DCP-12 for the first time. Please note that anything you have recorded into the Song Recorder will be erased by this procedure! Hold down the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] buttons while powering on DCP-12. -
Page 49: Specifications
Specifications Keyboard: Midi: 88 Keys With Touch Sensitivity Transmit Settings Display: Local Control LcD Display USB MIDI Voice: Connectors: MIDI Out, Pedal, Line Out, Polyphony: Aux in ,Phones, USB Socket Speakers: Voice Control: WR05016-R 2 Layer, Touch, Transpose, Split, YDQG32-8C-4N18C 2 Metro, Octave Dimensions(W x D x H) Pedals:... -
Page 50: 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.