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Concert CDP2400USB User Manual

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Thank you

Thank you for choosing the CONCERT digital piano from
BEHRINGER. This versatile instrument combines the sound and
feel of an authentic acoustic piano with the flexibility of modern
technology such as RSM tone generation, digital effects and
2 track sequencing. 88 full-size, weighted, hammer-action keys,
elegant finish and foot pedals give a professional look and feel for
the home or stage. The addition of USB audio/MIDI connectivity
opens up a whole new world of recording, performing and
podcasting options. The keyboard also comes with a bench, power
cable, USB cable and DVD that contains a bundle of software
such as eMedia Starter Piano and Keyboard Lessons, energyXT2.5
Compact BEHRINGER Edition and numerous podcasting programs.
The CDP2400USB is the ideal piano for home or stage use.
www.behringer.com
A50-A8230-08001
CONCERT
CDP2400USB
Enjoy the Sound of a Concert
Grand - Play Straight Away
with Included Piano Learning
Software and USB Interface

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Thank you ..................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ................................... 2
1. Before you get started ........................................... 3
2. Quick Start ............................................................... 3
3. Control elements and connections ...................... 5
4. Basic operation ....................................................... 7
5. Advanced operation ............................................. 10
6. Connection to external equipment .................... 20
7. Troubleshooting ................................................... 26
8. Specifications ........................................................ 27
9. Appendix ............................................................... 28
Limited Warranty ....................................................... 33
Legal Disclaimer ........................................................ 35

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    9. Appendix ............... 28 such as eMedia Starter Piano and Keyboard Lessons, energyXT2.5 Limited Warranty ............33 Compact BEHRINGER Edition and numerous podcasting programs. Legal Disclaimer ............35 The CDP2400USB is the ideal piano for home or stage use. www.behringer.com A50-A8230-08001...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual Important Safety Instructions Caution { 1 } Read these instructions. { 2 } Keep these instructions. { 3 } Heed all warnings. Caution { 4 } Follow all instructions. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence { 5 } Do not use this apparatus near water.

  • Page 3: Before You Get Started

    ◊ FUSE HOLDER / IEC RECEPTACLE Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials. The CDP2400USB is connected to the mains using a standard IEC Initial operation receptacle. All required safety regulations have been adhered to. A Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and matching power cable is included with the unit.

  • Page 4: Adjusting The Volume

    Demo playback Number of the selected music piece. 1 . . . 15: The CDP2400USB offers you 14 sound and 15 piano music demos. Playback of all music pieces. The pieces are played All: These music pieces give you an impression of the instrument’s in chronological order.

  • Page 5: Control Elements And Connections

    ◊ The music sequencer (see chapter 5.5) must not be set The control elements of the CDP2400USB are described below. To to playback or record-ready mode when you switch to give you a clear overview of the control panel, its elements have DEMO mode.
  • Page 6 TEMPO LED in TEMPO mode. Down/Up: Depending on which mode you have selected The connectors of the CDP2400USB are located on the back panel [ 11 ] with the MODE button, these two buttons can be used to of the keyboard.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual MIDI : Connect external devices such as synthesizers, Power: Press this button to turn the CDP2400USB on and off. [ 24 ] [ 29 ] sequencers, etc. to the CDP2400USB's using 5-pin DIN cables (MIDI cables).

  • Page 8: Modulation Effects

    The CDP2400USB provides a modulation effect featuring four different types of effect. When you select a sound, the CDP2400USB automatically adds an appropriate effect for some of the sounds. If required, however, you can always select any other effect. The 4.2.2...

  • Page 9: Using The Pedals

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual Using the pedals use it very subtly, for example, by holding it down only The CDP2400USB is equipped with three foot pedals performing half-way. the same functions as the pedals on an acoustic grand piano. On the acoustic piano notes are sustained by keeping...

  • Page 10: Advanced Operation

    Transposition Scroll through the functions using the Down/Up buttons, until The sounds produced by the CDP2400USB can be transposed up the appropriate function (e.g. E1) has been selected. or down by half-tones (key by key). This is useful, for example if you want to play a piece in a key that is easier to play because it has few or no accidentals at all (e.g.

  • Page 11: Layer Mode Settings

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual 5.3.2 Detune ◊ The LED above the TRANSPOSE button lights up when the transposition feature is active, i.e. when a value other than This function allows you to detune the selected sounds slightly zero has been set.

  • Page 12: Metronome Volume

    Using the metronome Use this function to adjust the metronome volume. ◊ The CDP2400USB features a built-in metronome which can be Please enter EDIT mode (see chapter 5.1) and select the used for practising or to make recordings with the internal music following function.

  • Page 13: Recording Pieces Of Music

    TRACK-2 button lights up. The dots in the display start flashing display. in the adjusted metronome tempo, thus indicating the beat. Now, the CDP2400USB is set to record mode. ◊ If the display starts flashing during recording and reads the message FUL, this is to warn you that the recording memory ◊...
  • Page 14 Start recording by pressing the button or simply start flashing in the metronome tempo that has been set, thus playing on the keyboard. The current meter is constantly indicating the beat. Now, the CDP2400USB is set to record shown in the display. mode. ◊...

  • Page 15: Playing Back Pieces Of Music

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual 5.4.3 Playing back pieces of music ◊ TIP: If the right-hand part has been recorded on track 2 and This section describes how to play back the music piece you have the left-hand part on track 1, you can switch off either of the just recorded.

  • Page 16: Setting The Volume Of Muted Tracks

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual 5.4.6 Editing the music sequencer settings Press the MODE button in the TEMPO/EDIT MODE section when the playback has reached the point from which you The following paragraphs explain how to edit the playback settings want to start repeating a passage.

  • Page 17: Start The Music Sequencer With Foot Pedal

    System settings the corresponding TRACK button lights up green). If necessary, activate the tracks by pressing their TRACK buttons in the The CDP2400USB provides several setting options to control SEQUENCER section. the global functions of the instrument. Please read below which options are available and how you can edit their settings.
  • Page 18 An LED above the button lights up to show the current setting. If all LEDs are out, key velocity is switched off. In this case you can adjust The CDP2400USB can be detuned slightly to adapt it to other a fixed volume level as follows: instruments or tunings.

  • Page 19: Saving Parameter Settings

    • Meantone tuning The CDP2400USB allows you to save the changes made to the Meantone tuning resulted from the change in the perception of instrument’s settings, so that they won’t get lost when the unit is dissonant intervals during the Renaissance period and from the powered down.

  • Page 20: Connection To External Equipment

    Connecting external sound sources The CDP2400USB is equipped with a stereo LINE IN connector for connecting external sound sources to your digital piano. These signals are reproduced through the internal loudspeakers An alternative procedure is described below: and connected headphones.

  • Page 21: Line In Jacks

    The following diagram shows a wiring example comprising the friends a recorded CD or MP3 or archive music pieces on any CDP2400USB and a CD player. You need one or two cables fitted recording medium. with RCA plugs (see chapter 9.1.3). As an alternative, you can also use a ¼"...

  • Page 22: Midi Connection To Other Sound Modules

    Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE Be sure to set the MIDI transmit/receive channels of both IN jacks of the CONCERT if you want to play back the sounds of instruments to the same number (see chapter 6.3.3).
  • Page 23 • Setting the MIDI transmit channel When the CDP2400USB is set to Local Off, the MIDI data is only sent Use this function to set the transmit channel on which the to the sequencer. The notes are played only once when the MIDI CDP2400USB is to send MIDI data.
  • Page 24 The USB connection can also receive ◊ You can send the data back to the CONCERT at a later date. MIDI data from the computer, allowing your sequencer software to To do this, use the MIDI IN jack to connect the CONCERT utilize the CDP2400USB's sound generator and speakers.
  • Page 25 CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual The USB audio input returning from the computer is not affected Follow these steps to set up the MIDI connection for the CONCERT. by the CDP2400USB's sound generator or effects engine, and goes Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Remedy • The instrument cannot be switched on Check the connection between mains plug and wall outlet (see chapter 2.1). • Check the position of the VOLUME control (see chapter 2.2). No sound •...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual Specifications Keyboard Amplifier 88 weighted keys with hammer action (A-1 to C7) Output power 2 x 40 W Sound generation Power supply RSM (Real Sound Modeling) dynamic stereo sampling, 16 MB ROM Mains voltages and fuse values...

  • Page 28: Appendix

    MD recorders and other devices to home stereo systems. Below you will find an overview of all cables you need to connect You will need this type of cable to connect the CDP2400USB to hi-fi your digital piano. The cables are not supplied with the piano.
  • Page 29 CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual 9.1.5 1/8" TRS cable A 1/8" to 1/8" TRS cable is necessary to connect a CD or MP3 player to the CDP2400USB AUX IN jack. This carries a stereo signal in a single cable. tip left signal...
  • Page 30 MSB/LSB change commands   GRAND 1 Classic sound of a concert grand 0/122 piano with a soft tonal character GRAND 2 Brilliant sound of a concert grand 0/112   piano, particularly suited to pop and rock music...

  • Page 31: List Of Demo Music Pieces Included

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual List of demo music pieces included Piece Composer Invention no. 1, C major, BWV 772 Johann Sebastian Bach Piano sonata no. 16, 1st movement, C major, KV 545 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano sonata, op. 13, no. 8 "Pathétique", 2nd mvt., A flat major Ludwig van Beethoven Piano sonata, op.
  • Page 32 CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual EDIT parameter Category Abbreviated name Description Function Values Default setting Tuning Fine tuning General fine tuning in 1/5-Hz steps 427 - 453 Tuning Tuning Selection of temperament (scale) E2. 1 1 . . . 7 (equal temper)

  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual Limited Warranty § 1 Warranty [ 1 ] This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product [ 2 ] Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase.
  • Page 34 CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual § 9 Amendment [ 7 ] Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty. Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice. For the...

  • Page 35: Legal Disclaimer

    The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks (except BEHRINGER, the BEHRINGER logo, JUST LISTEN, CONCERT and RSM) mentioned belong to their respective owners, and such use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER.
  • Page 36 CONCERT CDP2400USB User Manual www.behringer.com...

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