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- Page 1 AM-3 Digital Piano Owner s Manual irgin usical nstruments...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Precaution Thank you for purchasing this digital instrument. For correct operation and safety, 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 intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... - Page 3 Thank you for choosing the Piano! Your portable 88 note piano not only contains leading and innovative technology but it also is developed by and for musicians of all playing levels. Featuring a natural balanced, weighted hammer action keyboard action and an advanced three layer acoustic range tone generation sound technology, that will provide you with a rich performing and playing experience.
- Page 4 FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents .................... Panel Control .................... Getting Started ..................... Demo Songs ................Select the Demo song ................Stop the Demo song ....................Select a Voice ................... Layer Mode ..................Split Mode ......................Effect ...................... Reverb ..................... Chorus ..................... Metronome ....................... Tempo .................... -
Page 7: Panel Control
Panel Control POWER DATA CONTROL MASTER VOLUME VOICES SELECT LCD DISPLAY METRONOME TEMPO USB TO HOST RECORD/TRACK MIDI OUT RECORD/PLAY SUSTAIN LINE OUT(R) LAYER LINE OUT(L)(MONO) SPLIT REVERB AUX IN CHORUS PHONES FUNCTION POWER... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Turn on the power Before playing turn the power on by pressing the POWER switch, the panel LCD will turn on. POWER USB DISK SONG NOTE This piano has an auto off function. If you don't engage in any operations, the piano will turn off after 30 minutes. - Page 9 Aux In The Aux In stereo RCA connectors allow you to mix an external sound source (such as a CD player, MP3 player or computer output) with the piano's internal sounds, for playback through the piano's built-in speakers or headphones outputs. MIDI OUT Jack MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world-standard communica- tion interface which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate...
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Page 10: Sustain Pedal
Sustain Pedal The sustain pedal included with the piano will cause piano key sounds to slowly decay as if they were being held down. SUSTAIN NOTE Please make sure that the piano is turned off before connecting the pedal. Otherwise, it may not be read by the piano correctly. If you use different sustain pedal and you need to change the polarity for proper operation, you will need to turn off the piano and then hold down the foot pedal during power up. -
Page 11: Demo Songs
Demo Songs There are 16 Demo songs in the piano. Each demo song will demonstrate a different voice. Here's how you can select and play the Demo songs. Select the Demo song The Demo songs may be selected by pressing the [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] buttons together simultaneously. -
Page 12: Select A Voice
Selecting a Voice The piano has 16 built-in voices, which include several pianos as well as other instruments. These digitally-sampled musical instrument sounds may be selected one at a time, layered to produce two voices at once. To select an instrument voice (Main voice), press the appropriate Voice Select button on the front panel. -
Page 13: Layer Mode
Layer Mode Press the [LAYER] button to select layer voice mode, two voices will sound simultaneously when you play keyboards. 1. Select Layer Voice Press the [LAYER] button , the Layer indicator is flashing, turn the Data Control knob to select the second voice. DUET LAYER SPLIT... -
Page 14: Split Mode
Split Mode Press the [SPLIT] button to select split mode, your keyboard will be split into two sections which means different voices can be played with the left and right hands at the same time. 1. Select Split Voice Press [SPLIT] button, the Split indicator is flashing, turn the Data control to select the left voice. -
Page 15: Effect
Effect This function allows you to perform the overall sound in a realistic style. Reverb The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. Press [REVERB] button can turn off or turn on the reverb effect. Press [REVERB] button, turn the DATA control knob to select reverb type. -
Page 16: Chorus
Chorus Shimmering, broadening effect. Press [CHORUS] button, turn the Data Control knob to select chorus type. REVERB CHORUS USB DISK SONG The chorus types in the list below can be selected from the chorus display. Chorus1 Chorus2 Chorus3 Chorus4 Feedback Flanger1 ShrtDely ShrtDlFb Flanger2 Flanger3 Celeste 1... -
Page 17: Metronome
Metronome Metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording. Press the metronome button to turn the metronome on. DEMO METRONOME TEMPO The time signature of the metronome can be set by turning the Data Control knob while turning on the metronome function. -
Page 18: Duet Mode
Duet Mode 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 19: Eq Mode
EQ Mode Press the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] buttons together to enter the EQ mode. You can turn the Data Control to select the EQ Bass or EQ Treble. REVERB CHORUS USB DISK SONG EQ Bass Level Setting Press the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] buttons together to enter the EQ mode. You can turn the Data Control to select the EQ Bass. -
Page 20: Function
Edit Functions Function Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the [ DATA CONTROL knob to select the function . Press the [FUNCTION] button again into the option, turn the [DATA CONTROL] to set the parameter. The option and the parameters are as the follows: Display Content Range... - Page 21 Transpose Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "Transp". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION R 1 2 R 1 2 USB DISK USB DISK SONG SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the transpose value: -12~012 (Default: 000).
- Page 22 Main Voice Octave Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "M.Oct". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION R 1 2 R 1 2 USB DISK USB DISK SONG SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the main voice octave value: -02~002 (Default: 000).
- Page 23 Layer Voice Octave Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "L.Oct". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION R 1 2 R 1 2 USB DISK USB DISK SONG SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the layer voice octave value: -02~002 (Default: 000).
- Page 24 Split Voice Pan Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "S.Pan". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION R 1 2 R 1 2 USB DISK USB DISK SONG SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the split voice pan value: -064~063 (Default: 000).
- Page 25 Local Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "LocalOn". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION R 1 2 R 1 2 USB DISK USB DISK SONG SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set local on or off.
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Page 26: Main Voice Volume
Main Voice Volume Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "M.Vol". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION R 1 2 R 1 2 USB DISK USB DISK SONG SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the main voice volume value: 000~127 (Default: 127). -
Page 27: Metronome Volume
Layer Voice Volume Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "L.Vol". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION R 1 2 R 1 2 USB DISK USB DISK SONG SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the Layer voice volume value: 000~127 (Default: 075). -
Page 28: Reverb Level
Reverb Level Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "R Lvl". RECORD R 1 2 R 1 2 TRACK PLAY FUNCTION USB DISK USB DISK SONG SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the reverb value: 000~127 (Default: 036). -
Page 29: Recording
Recording The recording function features a two track recorder that lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. Two tracks mean that you can “overdub”one part on top of another, using a different voice if you like. RECORD TRACK PLAY... - Page 30 3). Metronome: Press the [METRONOME] button to enable the metronome as a reference, if so desired. The metronome sounds without any beat pattern, just giving the tempo. You can adjust the metronome's beat pattern and tempo as usual before recording. DEMO METRONOME TEMPO...
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Page 31: Playing
Playing 1). Press the [PLAY] button to hear the recorded track(s). If there is no data in the track, the LCD will display "None" RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION USB DISK SONG You can change the tempo of your recorded track by pressing the [TEMPO] button while the recording is being played back. -
Page 32: Factory Reset
Factory Reset Performing a Factory Reset will clear all battery backed memory and restore all functions to their factory default settings, just like they were when you used this piano for the first time. 1. Turn the Power Off. 2. Hold down the [PIANO1] and the [E.PIANO1] buttons while powering on the piano. It can restore function to the factory defaults. -
Page 33: 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 34: Troubleshooting Hints
Troubleshooting Hints When the instrument is turned on or off, a This is normal and indicates that the instrument Popping sound is temporarily produced. is receiving electrical power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the it further away from the instrument. -
Page 35: Specifications
Specifications Keyboard: 88 standard-size hammer keys with touch response Voice: Polyphony: Layer, Layer level, Split, Duet, Tuning, Transpose Voice Control: On/off, Level, Time signature Metronome: Pedal Response: Sustain Reverb, Chorus, Bass EQ, Treble EQ Effect: Demo Songs: Local On/Off; USB Audio MIDI &... - Page 36 Virgin Musical Instrument Company Inc P O Box 2908 La Mesa, CA 91943 PH: 619 244-0006 E-mail: info@virginmusicalinstruments.com www.virginmusicalinstruments.com...