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- Page 2 Regulatory and Safety Information Users in U.S.A This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 3 To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the organ functionality, please read all sections of this owner’s manual carefully. Keep this manual handy for future reference. Start to take advantage of valuable benefits available simply registering your product on www.dexibell.com. 3 years •...
- Page 4 For European countries This Symbol indicates that in EU countries, this product must be Tento symbol vyjadruje, že v krajinách EÚ sa musí zber tohto collected separately from household waste, as defined in each produktu vykonávať oddelene od domového odpadu, podlá region.
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
This unit and its AC adaptor can only be safely used in non-tropical weather. The operating temperature range is 5° - 40°C (41° - 104°F). Do not repair, modify or replace parts by yourself Do not attempt to repair the unit, modify or replace parts of the product. Please contact all the nearest Dexibell Service Center. Do not disassemble or modify by yourself Do not open the unit or its AC adaptor or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal component in any way. - Page 6 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Always follow the following precaution listed below to avoid user to the risk of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, fire or other hazard . Grasp the plug connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
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Page 7: Relevant Indications
All data contained in the unit’s memory my be lost. Important data should always be backed up, or written down on paper (when possible). Dexibell assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. - Page 8 • Unfortunately, an error may occur during the data restore previously stored in the USB memories. Dexibell shall not be liable for loss of profits or any consequential loss, loss of data. • Do not use excessive force when handling unit’s buttons, switches, sliders and controls and when use connectors and jacks.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Adding a Library ............38 How to Select USER Sounds . -
Page 10: Panel Description
Panel Description Turns the power on or off (p. 20). With the factory settings S9’s power will automatically TRANSPOSE be switched off 120 minutes after you stop playing or This button calls up the transposition function. See p. 34. operating the S9. If the button indicator doesn’t light the instrument use its If S9’s power has been turned off automatically, you can normal pitch. - Page 11 Panel Description 24 ASSIGN 1-2 These are assignable buttons. You can use them to directly access frequently used functions that are only available via the function menu. See p. 65). ORGAN TYPE Press this button to select the desired organ type. See p. 28. MORPHING Use this button to activate the homonymous function.
- Page 12 MIDI messages. See p. 18. The IN socket allows you to connect a commercial available Be sure to use only the AC adaptor (DEXIBELL DYS602-240250W) supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the pedal unit so as to play the pedal section with your feet.
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Page 13: Connections Quick Guide
Connections Quick Guide Peripheral Devices NOTE Audio Bluetooth Before to connect any external device to Audio IN socket, rotate the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise to minimize the volume. UNBALANCE OUT Audio IN MIDI OUT MIDI Expander USB cable AgB-type Amplified Speakers MIDI IN Slaves Pedal Board... -
Page 14: Quick Guide
2" allow you to import sounds set distortion. Its indicator lights. to reach the new current position. The display downloadable from www.dexibell. shows the numbers of each footage. com site. Add Vibrato & Chorus Press the button repeatedly until the indicator of the desired organ type lights. - Page 15 Quick Guide Effects for Orchestral Sounds Assignable buttons You have two AUDIO FX processor for each part (MAIN, COUPLED and LOWER/PEDAL). You can use them to directly access frequently used Use the [FX SELECT] buttons to select which AUDIO FX processor (A or B) functions that are only available via the function menu.
- Page 16 Quick Guide CHORD ENHANCER and CHORD FREEZE [CHORD ENHANCER] This function improves the sound of the adding notes to the played chord. The Chord Enhancer function works when a not Managing the Song Library percussive tone is selected. See the Orchestral Sound List. Select a not percussive sound.
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Page 17: Before You Start To Play
Depending on your area, the included power cord may differ from the one shown above. NOTE Be sure to use only the AC adaptor (DEXIBELL DYS602-240250W) supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adapter body. -
Page 18: Listening Through Headphones
Before You Start to Play Connect a sustain pedal to the DAMPER (HOLD) socket. Connecting Digital Player Devices This is the most commonly used pedal in percussive instruments. When the pedal is pressed, all notes played will continue to sound You can connect the INPUT mini jack to an audio playback device. -
Page 19: Connecting The S9 To An Usb Midi Keyboard (Usb Host Function)
Usign the following connection, your keyboard becomes a master (host). owner’s manual. You can connect other keyboards or modules from any brand directly to the DEXIBELL USB “Memory” port and exchange MIDI data without a computer and without using two MIDI cables. Connecting an USB Memory The connection consists of the following main components: • Your DEXIBELL keyboard. -
Page 20: Installing Music Rest
Before You Start to Play Press the "YES" Function button to safely remove the USB Memory. Now you can unplug the USB Memory safely. Installing Music Rest Install the included music rest as shown in the illustration below. The power will turn on, a progress bar appear in the S9’s display. VOLUME After a brief interval, the main page will appear. -
Page 21: Demo Of The S9
Demo of the S9 instrument, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to "Connecting the AC Adaptor" (p. 17). If you do not operate the unit for a certain period of time while the power is on, this unit turns off automatically. -
Page 22: Basic Operation
Basic Operation About the Display and Cursor Operation This section introduces the information that appear on the main page. Moreover this section illustrates how to navigate the menu. Main Page The main page contains many useful information. Main part tone Icons field see the table below The underline under the tone field refers to the part whose tone... -
Page 23: Moving The Cursor And Setting Parameter Values
Moving the Cursor and Setting Parameter Values Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to return to the main page. Moving the Cursor and Setting Parameter Values Assigning the Name You Specify Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to access to the available In many cases you'll have to assign a name to a file. In the following function groups. -
Page 24: Selecting Tones
Selecting Tones S9 has a wide selection of high quality tones arranged in nine categories. The tone is selected and the window highlight you the name of the The S9 allows you to assign any of the available tones to any of the four tone. -
Page 25: Splitting The Keyboard Range And Playing Two Different Tones (Lower)
Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Tones (LOWER) The Keyboard is divided into two sections. The region of the keyboard to the left of the split point becomes the LOWER part while the region of the keyboard to the right of the split point becomes the MAIN part. -
Page 26: Special Pedalboard Tones: "Pedal Bass" And "Pedal Doublbs
Selecting Tones Tones" (p. 24) How to change the Split Point Play the keyboard. Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume. MEMO The default split point is set between keys F3 and F#3. To change the split point see "How to change the Split Point" (p. 26). To adjust the volume for the Main and Pedal keyboard part see "Adjust the Volume and Reverb for Each Part by the Draw Faders"... -
Page 27: Tone Midi Information
Tone MIDI Information Tone MIDI Information Tones can also be selected via MIDI. To this effect, they use an “internal” address, which is not usually displayed. For MIDI applications involving sequencers or external controllers, knowing the “official” address may come in handy. The S9 has an handy system that provides this information instantly—there is thus no need to look up the MIDI address in the tones list at the end of this manual. -
Page 28: Organ Section
(USER 1, USER 2) that allows you to expand the tonal resources of the instrument. You can download this selection of sounds from the www. dexibell.com website. See "How To Load Sound Libraries in a USB Memory" (p. 38). The modification of the sound within the Organ section is primarily done through the use of Draw-faders. -
Page 29: Motorised Draw-Faders
Motorised Draw-faders volume). Move the draw-fader up to decreases the volume of that footage. The main page shows the current position of each draw-faders and the footage indication. Assigning the Draw-faders (TW ASSIGN) The tonewheel is selected and the window highlight the configuration of the draw-faders. -
Page 30: Applying Vibrato/Chorus Effect
Organ Section Activating Morphing Function Moving the expression pedal from up to down, the draw faders will move gradually from the "FROM" to the "TO" combination. Press the [MORPHING] button to activate the function. Its indicator lights. MEMO Selecting the AUTO Mode The morphing's settings can be saved in the memories. -
Page 31: Editing Overdrive Parameter
Adding Harmonic Percussion Press the [OVERDRIVE] button to add overdrive effect. Its (the indicator lights) or slow decay. indicator lights. Press the [3rd/2nd] button to select between the third The display shows the overdrive value. (the indicator lights) or second harmonics. Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the ] buttons to set []... -
Page 32: Adding Effects To Orchestral Sound
This effects section is not available for the Tonewheel sounds. Going Around Sound Effects The S9 is quite simply a superlative instrument with the most advanced and best sound generation technology Dexibell has to offer. Press the [ON] button if you want bypass the effect. It's indicator light off The S9 is equiped with two units of effectors (FX-A and FX-B) for each keyboard part (Main, Lower, Coupled and Pedal). -
Page 33: Adjust The Reverb For Each Part By The Draw Faders
Adjust the Reverb for Each Part by the Draw Faders Use the DATA ENTRY knob or the ] buttons to [] choose the Macro Type you prefer. The available Macro reverb types are: Setting Hall, Dark Hall, Mid Hall, Concert Hall, Large Hall, Chathedral, Arena, Cave, Chamber, Room, Venue, Ambience, Wooden Room, Brick Room, Studio Booth, Small Room, Living Room, Office, Warehouse, Music Club, Plate, Small Spring, Bright Spring, AmpSpring... -
Page 34: Other Functions
Other Functions Transposing the pitch of the keyboard The Transpose setting allows the pitch of your digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key or when a singer sing in a key different than the original The display shown the octave value for each part. -
Page 35: Performing Musical Chords
Performing Musical Chords finger. Performing Musical Chords If you need to memorize another chord: S9 is equipped with two chord features: Chord Enhancer and Chord Press the CHORD [FREEZE] button to leave the function. Freeze. Playing and holding the new chord , press the CHORD Chord Enhancer [FREEZE] button. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Audio In Input Level
Other Functions The following page is shown. Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) The following function allows you to recall the S9’s original factory settings. WARNING Use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the ] buttons to [] All data will be deleted. Backup your own settings to an USB choose your desiderate dynamic response. -
Page 37: Sound Library
Factory Libraries only. You can load the new libraries into the User Sound area by taking them from the DEXIBELL library (www.dexibell.com) or from third-party sounds (.SF2 extension). By a programmable list you can choose which sound libraries (User or Factory or part of them) to load in the RAM Internal Memory. You can decide to completely replace the factory sounds loading all sound from the User sounds area or decide to load a part of the sounds from the factory area and another from the User area. -
Page 38: Removing A Sound Library
Explanation Using your computer, download the new sound library The library sound comes from the Factory Sound libraries. from the DEXIBELL web site (.DXS) or from any other web site (.SF2). The library sound comes from the User Sound libraries. -
Page 39: How To Select User Sounds
How to Select USER Sounds Recovery a Library from the "INTERNAL ARCHIVE" Insert the USB Memory into the USB port of the S9. From the "INTERNAL ARCHIVE" page, press the “USB” Thanks to this function you can reload previously removed internal Function button to list the sound libraries in the USB libraries. -
Page 40: How To Select User Organ Sounds
Sound Library The second area is selectable from the [USER] button in the orchestral sounds selection panel. To select a User sound, please see "Selecting Various Organ Types" (p. 28). How to Select USER Organ Sounds Before to select a USER sound, you need to import sounds. Please see Press the "USER"... -
Page 41: Sound Setup (Export/Import)
Press the [MENU/EXIT] button and use the [DATA ENTRY] knob or the [] [] buttons to select the "SOUND SETUP" function At your convenience, you can also download sound sets from the http:// www.dexibell.com/ website. group. Exporting a Sound Set ("EXPORT SETUP") This function export the sound set, that you have previously prepared, in a USB Memory. -
Page 42: Personalizing Your Sounds (T2L)
Alterations The revolutionary technology found on all models of DEXIBELL keyboards. Although Dexibell sound are developed to achieve the maximum T2L-Modelling is the combination of sound accuracy , you can necessity to modify them at your taste innovative technologies developed to them or create new sonority. -
Page 43: Orchestral Sounds Parameters
Parameters to be edited Orchestral Sounds Parameters Parameter Setting String Reso -64 ~ 0 ~ +63 Hammer-Noises (Key On impulsive Noises) Damper Reso It's the typical noise generated by the free to vibrate strings (all dumper raised) when the dumper pedal is pressed. Parameter Setting Damper Reso... -
Page 44: Tonewheel Parameters
Personalizing Your Sounds (T2L) Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release (For Brass, Parameter Setting Explanation Strings, Pad, Choir, Synth) Low - The part becomes monophonic and play the leftmost note you played. These parameters characterize the envelope of the sound. For High - The part becomes monophonic and example, when a organ key is pressed, it plays a note at constant Low, High,... -
Page 45: Adjusting The Keyboard Velocity Response According To The Sound
Adjusting the Keyboard Velocity Response According to the Sound Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Click On Noise Rotary Noise 0 ~ 127 0 ~ 127 Click Off Noise Horn Slow RPM and Horn Fast RPM Perc. Manual These parameters adjust the speed of the horn rotor at the slow and fast mode. - Page 46 Personalizing Your Sounds (T2L) to move the cursor under the “Velocity Compand” function. Press the button [] to access the function. The following page appears: Use the [] [] buttons to select one of the three parameters available. Use the ] buttons to adjust the parameter you [] ...
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Page 47: Working With The Memories
Working with the Memories Using the Memories is a lot faster than calling up one of the S9’s functions, The display changes to: modifying the settings, etc., while playing. The instrument provides some Memories (81 memories) that allow you to store almost all settings (or registrations) you make on the front panel and the various display pages. - Page 48 Working with the Memories Press and hold the [MEMORY/WRITE] button until the display shows: The name of the current memory is suggested. If you want to name your new Memory, see "Assigning the Name You Specify" (p. 23) for details. The list of Internal Memory is shown.
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Page 49: Recalling Your Settings From An Usb Memory
Recalling your settings from an USB Memory Press the "OK" Function button to save the Memory. Use the bank (Sound Families) and number buttons to recall the Memory you want. The memory will be saved and the list of Memories is shown. You can also use the [DATA ENTRY] or the [][] buttons to move the cursor inside the list to select the Memory you want to recall. -
Page 50: Importing A Memory Set From The Usb Memory
Working with the Memories This function is useful to create special sets for each event and import The display shows a list of all files and folders on the USB storage them at your convenience. device you have just connected. You can also use this function to backup the Internal Memories. -
Page 51: Playing A Music Audio File
Playing a Music Audio File The S9 can play back audio files in the mp3 and WAV formats directly from a USB memory you connect to its USB MEMORY port. You can play along a backing song. The S9 can play back the following file types: File Type Extension .mp3... -
Page 52: Useful Song Controls
Playing a Music Audio File MEMO The [DATA ENTRY/SONG VOLUME] knob when a parameter is selected works as Data Entry. In all other cases this knob allows you to set the volume of the song player. Useful Song Controls S9 has useful song controls that allow you to adjust the volume, rewind or fast-forward within the currently selected song, etc. -
Page 53: Recording Your Performance
Recording Your Performance The S9 allows you to record your performance and save it to an USB About the Recording Files storage device. The audio files are saved in the "Recording" folder on the USB Memory. Recording as Audio Data If the "Recording"... -
Page 54: Master Keyboard Zone
Master Keyboard Zone The S9 is also designed to be used as a Master Keyboard. Using the MEMO [MASTER KEBOARD ZONE] buttons you can divide the keyboard into up You can also select this function pressing [MENU] button four zones with separate MIDI channels and other associated settings so SETTINGS. - Page 55 Programmable Four MIDI zones Parameter Setting Explanation These parameters are related to the six control knobs located on the "AUDIO FX" panel. OFF: The control knob is decoupled. C1~ C6 OFF, ON ON: The control knob is coupled with the zone when the MIDI channel is set to "Zone".
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Page 56: Playing With Audio Backing Tracks
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH MURE • Control X MURE audio patterns by live chord progression Touch Dexibell VIVO icon to have the maximum played by the S9. performance with S9. • Re- arrange your favourite music tracks using countless The following page appears: musical genres or create a completely new song hit. -
Page 57: Wireless Function
Wireless Function Use the [DATA ENTRY] or the ] buttons to set it "On". [] Bluetooth® Audio Connectivity Your piano is now visible to other devices. On the mobile device that you want to connect, turn on The S9 is equipped with Bluetooth® Audio function. the Bluetooth®... -
Page 58: Connecting An Already Paired Mobile Device
Wireless Function Choose "YES" to authorize the connection. The following page appears: See "Connecting an Already Paired Mobile Device" (p. 58) to connect the S9 with a mobile device NOTE Pairing is required again if you execute a Factory Reset (p. 34). Connecting an Already Paired Mobile Device NOTE Please take in consideration that the explanation to connect... -
Page 59: Master Equalizer
Master Equalizer S9 is provided of an useful Master Equalizer. You can adjust Low Gain, Access the "MASTER EQ" page by the [MENU] button Middle Frequencies, Middle Gain and High gain to obtain the best possible EFFECTSMASTER EQ. sound when listening through an external reproduction system or adapt The list of parameter is shown. -
Page 60: Saving Your User Preset
Master Equalizer Press the "SELECT" Function button to confirm your choice. Its "EQ" icon is highlighted to indicate that the preset has been loaded. Saving Your User Preset Make the necessary adjustments to obtain the sound that suits you best. From the "MASTER EQ"... -
Page 61: Menu Options (Advanced Section)
MENU Options (Advanced Section) The S9’s [MENU] button provides access to the available parameters and REVERB ..............63 functions. -
Page 62: Setting Parameters Group
MENU Options (Advanced Section) PARAMETERS MEMORY AREA AUDIO INPUT ......... . 68 LEVEL . -
Page 63: T2L Editor
T2L EDITOR COUPLED SETTING Contains the parameters for the Coupled part. T2L EDITOR Parameter Setting Explanation [MENU] button T2L EDITOR INTERNAL MEMORY Level 0 ~ 127 Same settings as Main part. Panpot -64 ~ 0 ~ +63 See above. See "Personalizing Your Sounds (T2L)"... - Page 64 MENU Options (Advanced Section) Please refer to the parameter of the ASSIGN 1 PEDAL. ASSIGN 3 PEDAL DAMPER PEDAL Please refer to the parameter of the ASSIGN 1 PEDAL. Pedal Functions Explanation Function Explanation Sostenuto The pedal is used as Sostenuto. The pedal is used as Soft.
- Page 65 CONTROL Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Organ Change the pitch of the notes you Funct Pitch are playing. Off: Select “OFF” if you don’t need Main expression pedal. Pitc h 0 ~ +24 Select the pitch interval. Coupled Off, On On: the pedal is assigned to the Main Lower...
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Page 66: Tuning
MENU Options (Advanced Section) Parameter Setting Explanation Some Information About the Master Tune CC#: CC1 ~ CC127 You can choose one of 127 control The instruments are generally tuned to an A 440 pitch change. You send control change values standard that was adopted during the early 1900s in NOTE Function... -
Page 67: Memory
General procedure Select the root note. The temperament scale is recalled. Editing the Equal Flat, Equal Stretch or Vivo Stretch scale Setting Explanation If you selected the Equal Flat, Equal Stretch or Vivo Stretch scale: Select the base note of the The "EDIT"... -
Page 68: Usb Audio
MENU Options (Advanced Section) USB AUDIO Here is a brief explanation of S9 keyboard parts: Part Explanation [MENU] button USB AUDIO If an orchestral or organ (tonewheel) sound is selected, the note Use this function if you need to adjust the audio output and input levels played in the keyboard are sent to the MIDI Main part. - Page 69 MIDI TRANSMISSION Main, Coupled, Lower, Pedal Parameter Setting Explanation Allows you to assign a MIDI receive Channel 1 ~ 16 channel to the selected part. This parameter allows you to transpose the received note messages before -48~0~+48 sending them to the S9’s tone generator. Shift The maximum possible transposition Default : 0...
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Page 70: Global
Memories. The Default: Memory Set memories. switch assignment depends on the recalled The first MIDI Set, called "Dexibell", is read-only and allows you to memory. restore the MIDI factory setting. For the switch assignements, see "ASSIGN 1, 2 SWITCH"... -
Page 71: Sound Library
This is a useful function that allows you to prepare a sound set for a performance. For details see "Sound Setup (Export/Import)" (p. 41). At your convenience, you can also download sound sets from the http:// www.dexibell.com/ website. FACTORY RESET [MENU] button FACTORY RESET This function allows you to recall the S9’s original factory settings. -
Page 72: Appendix
Appendix Effects Types and Parameters List Parameter Setting Explanation Adjusts the proportion of the flanger sound that is fed back into the effect. Feedback -96 ~ +96 % Negative (–) settings will invert the phase. Balance the Volume between the direct 1: Thru Balance 0 ~ 100... - Page 73 Effects Types and Parameters List Parameter Setting Explanation 12: Rotary It determines the size of the simulated Room Size 0 ~ 127 room. The rotary is a typical effect generated by the rotation of the Adjusts the stereo width of the Reverb speakers, this rotation creates a Larsen effect.
- Page 74 Appendix Parameter Setting Explanation 12db/Ocatve, The slope of filter attenuation is usually 16: Wah-Wah Slope 24db/Ocatve quantified in decibels per octave. Low Pass : Attenuates the frequencies It is a type of effect that alters the tone and frequencies of the input above a cutoff frequency, allowing low signal to create a unique sound, mimicking the human voice and frequencies to pass through the filter.
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Page 75: S9 Orchestral Tones List
S9 Orchestral Tones List S9 Orchestral Tones List MEMO The bold tone number indicates that it can be used for the Chord Enhancer function. Num. Name CC00 Num. Name CC00 Num. Name CC00 PIANO 0032 Drive Clav 0068 Euro Synth 0001 VIVO Live 0033... -
Page 76: Draw-Faders Midi Controls
Appendix Draw-faders MIDI Controls CC number Value Description Percussion CC 87 0 = Off, 1 = On On/Off CC 88 0 = Normal, 1 = Soft Normal/Soft 0 ~ 63~ 64 ~127 CC number Value Description Part Draw-faders CC 89 0 = Slow, 1 = Fast Slow/Fast CC 95... -
Page 77: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Action Page This is normal and due to the Auto Power Off function. If necessary, set the parameter of the Auto Power Off function. Power turns automatically off. If you don’t need the power to turn off automatically, turn the “AUTO OFF” setting “Disable". Is the AC adaptor/power cord correctly connected to an AC outlet and to the S9? NOTE Do not use any AC adaptor or power cord other than the ones included. -
Page 78: Specifications
WEIGHT 44 lbs 2 oz (excluding AC adaptor) Quick Guide AC adaptor (DEXIBELL DYS602-240250-18208A) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Damper Pedal (DEXIBELL DX CP1) Music Rest OPTIONS (sold separately) DX HF7 Professional Headphones • Bluetooth® is registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. NOTE... -
Page 79: Index
Index Playing a Song Symbols Sound Library ......37 LOWER FX ......63 Sounds LOWER SETTING . - Page 80 MEMO...
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- Page 83 For European Countries EUROPEAN COMMUNITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment. Dexibell declares that the wireless module of this unit is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.