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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents ........TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO . - Page 5 Contents ................METRONOME ..
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Page 7: Taking Care Of Your Digital Piano
TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO This digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the simple rules listed below. SERVICE AND MODIFICATION Do not attempt to open the piano or make any change in the circuits or parts of the unit. This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when;... -
Page 8: Power
POWER ·Turn the power switch off when the instrument is not in use. ·To avoid damage, turn the power switches of all related devices off prior to connection or disconnection of MIDI cables. ·Turn the power off if the main cable is damaged or the instrument is spattered with liquid. ·Do not switch the unit on and off in quick succession, this places an undue load on the electronic components. -
Page 9: Panel Controls
PANEL CONTROLS The elegant control panel is divided into several distinct sections. The following is a brief description of all the features located on the control panel. POWER/ DEMO STANDBY 1.POWER / STANDBY: The power switch is located to the left of the keys. Press the button to turn the power on and off. - Page 10 PANEL CONTROLS ACCOMP KB.VOL TRANS TEMPO METRO LAYER REVERB/ FUNCTION CHORUS SYNCHRO START/STOP INTRO/ENDING FILLIN1 FILLIN2 ACCOMP SPLIT DUET VARIATION 6.ACCOMP Press the ACCOMP buttons to adjust the volume of rhythm style and the auto accompaniment only, the keyboard instrument voice will not be affected. 7.KB.VOL Press the KB.VOL buttons to adjust the main volume, you can also adjust the...
- Page 11 PANEL CONTROLS ACCOMP KB.VOL TRANS TEMPO METRO LAYER REVERB/ FUNCTION CHORUS SYNCHRO START/STOP INTRO/ENDING FILLIN1 FILLIN2 ACCOMP SPLIT DUET VARIATION 11.SYNCHRO: Synchronized Start sets the auto accompaniment into standby mode. The rhythm style will start as soon as you play on the left hand side of the keyboard. With auto accompaniment engaged the rhythm style will start as soon as you play on the left hand side of the keyboard and the auto accompaniment will start with the first recognized chord played, depending on which fingering mode is selected.
- Page 12 PANEL CONTROLS ACCOMP KB.VOL TRANS TEMPO METRO LAYER REVERB/ FUNCTION CHORUS SYNCHRO START/STOP INTRO/ENDING FILLIN1 FILLIN2 ACCOMP SPLIT DUET VARIATION 17.LAYER: Pressing the LAYER button will put the keyboard in the layer or dual mode. Layer refers to an additional voice that is tone mixed with the main selected keyboard voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard with the original voice when the keys are played.
- Page 13 PANEL CONTROLS GRAND PIANO E. PIANO VIBES ORGAN N. GUITAR VOICE +YES R&B SWING BALLAD LATIN STYLE BASS STRINGS CHOIR BRASS EFFECT GOSPEL WORLD DANCE TRADITIONAL BOSA NOVA STORE/BANK STYLE HOLD REGISTRATION Note:this is the OK button 23.+YES/-NO: Use the +/YES or-/NO buttons to access different options of selected features and functions. Use the buttons to selected features and functions.
- Page 14 PANEL CONTROLS DELETE MEMORY RECORD PLAY/STOP TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK USB TO DEVICE MULTI LEFT RIGHT RECORD SELECTION SONG 28.RECORD: The RECORD button is used to engage the recording mode to record your playing. This unit is able to record one song internally, with a 2-melody track sequencer. All note events will be recorded exactly as they are performed.
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Page 15: Connector Panel
CONNECTOR PANEL to Host MIDI Input Bluetooth Level 1 & 2: 1 HEADPHONES You can play in total silence, without disturbing others in the room, by plugging a set of headphones into one of the appropriate sockets. When headphones1 are plugged into either of these jacks the internal speaker system is turned off. -
Page 16: Bottom Of Piano
BOTTOM OF PIANO CAUTION AC 110V PEDAL AC 220V AC 110/220V~50/60Hz PEDAL This piano is complete with three function pedals. 1.SOFT PEDAL: When the left soft pedal is engaged the piano volume is reduced and the timbre slightly altered on the notes that are played. 2.SOSTENUTO PEDAL: When the center pedal is engaged, the keys that are pressed and already sounding will continue to sustain and the notes will decay gradually after they are released. -
Page 17: Demo
DEMO This piano has ten different demonstration or demo songs that are designed to showcase the different sampled voices that are available. PLAY DEMO SONGS 1.Press the DEMO button, the indicator light will blink and the first demo song will play. -
Page 18: Keyboard Voices
KEYBOARD VOICES This piano offers 137 GM (General MIDI) authentic acoustic instrument voices offering unmatched realism with digital effects to further enhance the sound. Please see the complete list of all 137 voices in the Voice List at the back of this manual. Please note, the keyboard and accompaniment volumes can adjusted independently from each other and the master volume by using the KB.VOL and/or ACCOMP buttons . -
Page 19: Adjusting The Keyboard Voice Volume
KEYBOARD VOICES ADJUSTING THE KEYBOARD VOICE VOLUME There are tow ways to adjust the keyboard voice volume. First method 1.Select the VOLUME module on the main interface(Fig.1), press OK button to enter. 2.Use the buttons to select main volume / split volume/ layer volume/ learn volume/ USB song volume. -
Page 20: Layer Voice
KEYBOARD VOICES LAYER VOICE Layer or dual refers to an additional voice that is tone mixed with the selected keyboard voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard with the original voice when the layer feature is engaged. If you need to adjust ratio of the layered to main voice volume, adjust the main voice volume using the KB. -
Page 21: Split Voice
KEYBOARD VOICES SPLIT VOICE In the split or lower mode the keyboard is divided into two sections. To the right of the split point the currently selected main voice or the layered voices, will sound. The keys to the left of the split point can be assigned to play a different instrument voice. If you need to adjust ratio of the split to main voice volume, adjust the main voice volume using the KB. -
Page 22: Reverb/Chorus
KEYBOARD VOICES REVERB/CHORUS This piano has two digital effects to further enhance the keyboard voice sounds, reverb and chorus. REVERB Reverb simulates the effect of playing in a big room or a hall where the sound reverberates off the walls and ceiling. The reverb effect is engaged automatically when the piano is turned on. -
Page 23: Duet
KEYBOARD VOICES DUET With the duet feature engaged the keyboard is divided into two sections that play the same notes. The two sections, left A1-C3 and right C#3-C7 have the exact same notes and share the same voice, octaves and volume. This is a great feature for teaching or when two people want the play the piano simultaneously. - Page 24 KEYBOARD VOICES There are 6 sets of fixed settings for you to choose: CLASSICAL/ JAZZ/ POP/ ROCK/ COUNTRY/ ELECTRONIC.(Fig.1) IN the EQUALIZER interface, 1.Use the buttons to select a set of fixed setting. 2.Press OK button to confirm. 3.Press EQ button to exit.
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Page 25: Rhythm
RHYTHM This piano offers 100 rhythm styles and a variation of each of those style patterns to choose from. The rhythm section of the keyboard is assigned by the auto accompaniment split point. The keys on the left of the split point are reserved for the auto accompaniment. The keys to the right are available for normal playing Each rhythm style includes an introduction, the main pattern, two fill-ins, a variation and an ending pattern. -
Page 26: Using The Rhythm Style
RHYTHM USING THE RHYTHM STYLE There are three ways to start the rhythm style; straight start, synchronized start, or with an introduction. You can stop your rhythm style with a finishing ending pattern. STRAIGHT START The START/STOP button starts the percussive rhythm immediately. 1.Press the START/STOP button, the selected rhythm style will play. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Tempo
RHYTHM FILL IN The fill in feature will insert a short rhythmic pattern of one to two measures in length, depending on the rhythm style selected. There is a fill-in for both the main pattern and the variation. The FILL buttons can also be used to start a rhythm style. 1.Press the FILL IN 1 or the FILL IN 2 VARIATION buttons at any time while the rhythm style is playing to add a fill. -
Page 28: Split Point For Auto Accompaniment
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT Each of the 100 percussive rhythm styles has its own auto accompaniment, dedicated to that style. These auto accompaniment patterns create fully orchestrated rhythm, bass and chord progressions based on the chords that you play with your left hand. The selected rhythm style determines the characteristics of the auto accompaniment. -
Page 29: Auto Accompaniment
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT The auto accompaniment, or auto bass chord, fingering modes of this piano are single or fingered. The default setting is the fingered mode. The fingering mode is assigned in the Function menu. Please see the Function section of this manual for more information. SINGLE MODE Single, or intelligent, fingering mode makes it simple to produce four types of orchestrated accompaniment chords using a minimum of fingers, while playing in the... -
Page 30: Using The Auto Accompaniment
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT USING THE AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT The rhythm style and corresponding auto accompaniment can be started as a straight start or set for a synchronized start. An introduction can be added and an ending pattern can be used when stopping. Please note, if the ACCOMP button is not engaged only the rhythm style will play. - Page 31 AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT INTRODUCTION AND ENDING PATTERNS All of the auto accompaniments can be started with an appropriate introduction and stopped with a finishing ending. 1.Select a rhythm style. Please refer to Select One of the 100 Rhythm Styles. 2.Select a fingering mode. Please refer to Select the Auto Accompaniment Fingering. 3.Press the ACCOMP button to engage the auto accompaniment mode, the indicator will be lit.
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Page 32: Metronome
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT METRONOME The built in metronome is a timing device. It is used as reference to aid with practice or performance. 1.Press the METRONOME button to engage the metronome feature. The button's Indicator will turnon, the display screen will show the selected time signature and tempo, the metronome tick sound will start immediately. -
Page 33: Function
FUNCTION The Function menu is used to set up or to adjust values or levels of various features related to the operation of this keyboard. This wide range of functions give the piano extraordinary versatility. With the FUNCTION button engaged you may access the sub-menus for the following: PERFORMANCE EFFECT... -
Page 34: Transpose
FUNCTION / PERFORMANCE Fige.1 Fige.2 Fige.3 Fige.4 Fige.5 TRANSPOSE The Transpose function can shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down in semi-tone intervals up to a maximum of 24 semi-tones. Transpose does not affect the percussion. The transpose value range can be adjusted, one octave lower to -12, one octavehigher 12. -
Page 35: Dual Octave
FUNCTION / PERFORMANCE Fige.1 Fige.6 Fige.2 Fige.7 Fige.3 Fige.4 Fige.5 DUAL OCTAVE With this Function menu you can shift the Dual voice from: -2 to +2 octaves, press +YES and-NO buttons at the same time to restore the default value:0.(Fige.1) SPLIT POINT When the split mode is engaged the keyboard is divided into two parts at the split point. -
Page 36: Reverb Type
FUNCTION / EFFECT Fige.1 Fige.2 Fige.3 Fige.4 Fige.5 REVERB TYPE There are eight reverb effects available: 1-Hall1, 2-Hall2, 3-Room1,4-Room2, 5-Room3, 6-Stage1, 7-Stage2 and 8-Plate.(Fig.1) Please refer to REVERB/CHORUS. REVERB LEVEL Reverb simulates the effect of playing in a big room or a hall where the sound reverberates off the walls and ceiling. -
Page 37: Chorus Level
FUNCTION / EFFECT Fige.1 Fige.2 Fige.3 CHORUS LEVEL The Chorus effect adds depth and spaciousness to the selected keyboard voice. MAIN CHORUS LEVEL In this function you can adjust the chorus depth for the main voice. The main chorus Level value can be adjusted from 0-127, press +YES and -NO buttons at the same time to restore the default value:110.(Fig.1) SPLIT CHORUS LEVEL In this function you can adjust the chorus depth for the split, or lower, voice. -
Page 38: Usb Midi In
FUNCTION / MIDI Fige.1 Fige.2 Fige.3 USB MIDI IN This function allow you to turn on or off the USB MIDI IN function, the default is MIDI on. (Fig.1) MIDI OUT This function allow you to select the MIDI transmission track from 01 -16 or to turn the MIDI transmission function off, the default track is channel 1.(Fig.2) LOCAL This function allows you to turn on or off the speaker system of the piano. -
Page 39: Usb Play Mode
FUNCTION / USB Fige.1 Fige.6 Fige.2 Fige.7 Fige.3 Fige.4 Fige.5 USB PLAY MODE This function allows you to select the mode for the USB playback of the piano. You can select Single, Play All or Random. The default value is Play All Songs.(Fig.1) USB PLAY SPEED This function allows you to select the play back speed for USB on the piano. -
Page 40: Bluetooth
FUNCTION / OTHER Fige.1 Fige.2 Fige.3 BLUETOOTH Plug the tiny Bluetooth receiver into the allotted slot on the connector panel to stream audio from Bluetooth devices onto your piano. This function allows you to turn Bluetooth on or off while the receiver is engaged, the default setting is Bluetooth On.(Fig.1) Please see the Bluetooth section of this manual for more information. -
Page 41: Registration Memory
REGISTRATION MEMORY Registration Memory can recall particular settings of style, voice, chord and other parameters or features you have engaged. This piano has four banks each with four registration memories to hold 16 of your favorite settings so that they can be recalled quickly by the press of a button. - Page 42 REGISTRATION MEMORY RECALL REGISTRATION 1.Press the STORE/BANK button to select a bank,BANK1-4. 2.Press the number M1-M4 button that corresponds to the settings you want to recall in the selected bank, the stored settings will be recalled instantly and the display will show the registration memory number with a "Load"...
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Page 43: Record
RECORD This digital piano lets you record your performances and Registration setting to a USB Disk.Each user song lets you record up to sixteen independent tracks. These include not only the voices for the keyboard performance,but also the auto accompaniment parts. It provides two different ways to record: USB Recording and Melody Track Recording. -
Page 44: Play Back
RECORD DELETE MEMORY RECORD PLAY/STOP TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK USB TO DEVICE MULTI LEFT RIGHT RECORD SELECTION SONG ■ Multi Recording 1.Insert the USB Disk into the USB Terminal and the indicator of the [MEMORY] button will be light. 2.You can use the buttons knob to select the base file. -
Page 45: Usb Recording
RECORD ■ Delete Song Insert the USB Disk into the USB terminal.Use the buttons to select “XXX:SONGXXX” file you want to delete, then hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [MEMORY] button. LCD shows: DELECT RECORD?“+” to conform. USB TO DEVICE DELETE +YES MEMORY... -
Page 46: Delecting Tracks
RECORD Melody Track2 Recording Hold down the [RECORD] button, and then press the [TRACK2] button, the [TRACK2] and the [RECORD] indicator flashes to indicate ready to record. You can start recording simply by playing the key board. Press the [RECORD] button again to stop recording and the data will save to local memory track 2. -
Page 47: Play Along Songs
PLAY ALONG SONGS There are 55 songs, of varying difficulty, built into the piano for you to practice and learn how to play. These songs have separate left hand or accompaniment, and right hand or melody, parts that can be turned on and off independently, so you can learn right, left and both hand portions as you progress in skill. -
Page 48: Practicing The Right Hand Melody Of The Song
PLAY ALONG SONGS PRACTICING THE RIGHT HAND MELODY OF THE SONG 1.Press the SONG LEFT and the SONG RIGHT buttons simultaneously, the PLAY/STOP indicator will flash blue and the first play along song will appear on the display. Both SONG LEFT and SONG RIGHT indicators will be off. 2.Use the buttons or to select a song. -
Page 49: Practicing Both Hands Of The Song
PLAY ALONG SONGS PRACTICING BOTH HANDS OF THE SONG 1.Press the SONG LEFT and the SONG RIGHT buttons simultaneously, the PLAY/STOP indicator will flash blue and the first play along song will appear on the display. Both SONG LEFT and SONG RIGHT indicators will be off. 2.Use the buttons to select a song. -
Page 50: Usb
USB is a digital audio interface. The USB feature allows you to record your songs or registrations on a USB drive, or to listen to any MIDI files prerecorded onto a USB. INSERT THE USB Insert the USB flash drive in the USB TO DEVICE slot with the top (fat) side up and leading into the slot. -
Page 51: Bluetooth
BLUETOOTH BT-1 ARTESIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Artesia adds Bluetooth to your digital piano! Plug this tiny unit into the allotted slot on the connector panel and stream high-quality audio from Bluetooth devices like your smartphone, tablet or computer. Now you will be able to listen to music files and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled devices on your piano. - Page 52 BLUETOOTH Please note, Bluetooth devices should be placed near and in direct view of the Bluetooth receiver when initially set up. The distance and strength of the signal will depend on environmental conditions. Please make sure the volume of the piano and the Bluetooth device is turned up.
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Page 53: Midi
MIDI MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. This is a worldwide standard communication interface that enables electronic musical instruments and computers of all brands to communicate with each other so that data can pass between them. This exchange of information makes it possible to create a system of MIDI instruments and devices that offers far greater versatility and control than is available with isolated instruments. -
Page 54: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Function Transmitted Recognized Remark Basic Channel 1-16 CH 1 CH Channel changed 1-16 CH 1-16 CH Default Mode Note Number 9-120 0-127 Velocity: Note On · Velocity: Note Off Pitch Bender · Control Change: 0 · Variation page Modulation Portamento value... -
Page 55: Auto Bass Chord Fingering Guide
AUTO BASS CHORD FINGERING GUIDE FINGERING GUIDE CHORD DISPLAY INTERVALS Major 1-3-5 Major sixth 1-3-5-6 Major seventh 1-3-(5)-7 Major seventh sharp eleventh M7 #11 1-(2)-3-#4-(5)-7 Major add ninth 1-2-3-5 Major seventh ninth M7 9 1-2-3-(5)-7 Major sixth add ninth M6 9 1-2-3-(5)-6 Augmented 1 -3-#5... -
Page 56: Voice List
VOICE LIST Electric (pick) English Horn PIANO ETHNIC Fretless Bass Bassoon Sitar Acoustic Grand Slap Bass 1 Clarinet Banjo Bright Acoustic Slap Bass 2 Shamisen Electric Grand PIPE Synth Bass 1 Piccolo Koto Honky-Tonk Piano Synth Bass 2 Flute Kalimba Electric Piano 1 Recorder STRINGS... -
Page 57: Style List
STYLE LIST DANCE JAZZ BALLAD 2 R N B R&B DANCE POP 16 BEAT BALLAD R&B SHUFFLE HOUSE COUNTRY BALLAD ROCKIN R&B CLUB DANCE SLOW COUNTRY DETROIT SOUND CLUB LATIN SLOW 16 GOSPEL TECHNO GOSPELL BALLAD GOSPEL SHUFFLE HIP HOP MODERN BALLAD ROCKIN GOSPEL CHILL OUT... -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING This is normal and indicates that the When the instrument is turned on or off, a instrument is receiving electrical power. popping sound is heard. Using a mobile phone is close proximity to the instrument may produce interference. When using a mobile phone, noise is To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone produced or use it further away from the instrument. -
Page 59: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Keyboards: 88 weighted,velocity-sensitive keys Display: Full Color Graphic LCD display 128 notes max Polyphony: 128PCM Voices+ 9 drum kits Voices: Voice Control: Transpose, Tune, Pan, Octave, Volume for Main voice、Split voice and Layer voice Soft, Sostenuto, Sustain(support halfpedal) Pedal: 8 Reverb Types and Reverb Level Effect: 8 Chorus Types and Chorus Level...