Dexibell VIVO H10 Owner's Manual

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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 Welcome to the reference manual of VIVO H10 and congratulations to purchasing this Digital Piano. The flagship VIVO H10 Digital Piano uses Dexibell's latest technology to give players the ultimate piano sound. Thanks to the 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action keyboard with escapement and high quality stereo-sampled piano sounds, VIVO H10 gives players the ultimate piano sound.
  • 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.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instruction

    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 Instruction 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Demo of the VIVO H10........
  • Page 10: Panel Description

    If VIVO H10’s power has been turned off automatically, you direction. can use the [POWER] switch to turn the VIVO H10 back on. If * Dexibell does not recommend using USB hubs, irrespective of you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, set the whether they are active or passive.
  • Page 11 Panel Description This button is used to start or stop the recording of your song (See p. 49). MIC socket Use this socket to connect a microphone (unbalanced mono 1/4” ). Press this button to start playing. Press it again to stop PHONES output playing (See p.
  • Page 12 Panel Description Rear Side VIVO H10 Rear View DC IN socket AUDIO OUTPUT L/MONO jack Connect the supplied AC/DC adaptor here (p. 16). This socket allows you to connect an external amplified AUDIO OUTPUT R jack speakers. This socket allows you to connect an external amplified NOTE speakers.
  • Page 13: Connections Quick Guide

    [MIC LEVEL] knob counterclockwise to minimize the volume. AUDIO MIDI Streaming MIC IN USB to Computer (MIDI) USB Memory VIVO H10 - Master (host) USB cable AgB-type 2 Headphones Slaves NOTE Before to connect external Amplified Speakers, move the [VOLUME] knob counterclockwise to minimize the volume.
  • Page 14: Quick Guide

    Favorite Settings Listening the Demo Song HOW TO MEMORIZE YOUR FAVORITE SETTING The VIVO H10 allows you to memorize your favorite settings for easy recall  whenever they’re needed. Up to 80 complete setups can be saved. Simultaneously press the [ ] and [SONG] buttons.
  • Page 15 29 Split Point Sound C Sound A + Sound B Split Point The keyboard modes listed above are by default. VIVO H10 has in addition two Sound C Sound A + Sound B Split Point other modes : Play three different sound over the entire keyboard or, in split mode, play one sound with your left hand and two sounds with your right hand.
  • Page 16: Before You Start To Play

    Here you can connect stereo headphones. VIVO H10 has NOTE two headphones jacks . Two people can use headphones If you won’t be using the VIVO H10 for an extended period of simultaneously. time, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 17: Connecting An Optional Microphone

    By plugging an optional microphone in the MIC socket, you can use the VIVO H10 to accompany yourself while you sing. MEMO Your VIVO H10 allows you to record in WAVE format your performance including the microphone signal. DC IN...
  • Page 18: Closing The Lid

    Computer front part of the lid (2) as in the illustration below. If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the VIVO H10 to your computer, you can record and play audio and/or MIDI data by your MIDI software (DAW software).
  • Page 19: Connecting An Usb Memory (Commercially Available)

    ] button to access them.  NOTE Before turning the VIVO H10 on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the VIVO H10 on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 20: Turning The Power Off

    “AUTO OFF” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 67. be ready to produce sound. Demo of the VIVO H10 Your VIVO H10 contains a demo that introduces all the best of its tones. Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume. ...
  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    See the parameter "Speaker" (p. 67). An headphone is plugged into the PHONES output jack • Split See Global Parameters p. 67. 4 Hand is set: "Split+Layer" Tempo setting value • Layer COMPUTER" port A computer is connected to the VIVO H10's USB "...
  • Page 22: Assigning The Name You Specify

    After the selection of saving a Memory, the display looks as follows: Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to access to the available function groups. A Memory name is suggested by the VIVO H10. Use the [][] buttons to select a different character. Use the ] buttons to select the next character []...
  • Page 23: Selecting Tones

    The VIVO H10 allows you to assign any of the available tones to any of the three real-time parts. Tone selection always applies to the part (Main, Coupled or Lower) whose field is currently underlined in the main page.
  • Page 24: Playing Two Sounds Over The Entire Keyboard (Layer)

    Selecting Tones To select the Main part, from the main page, use the [] [] buttons to select the it. To change a tone of the Main part, see "How to Select Tones" (p. 23). Splitting the Keyboard Range and Playing Two Different Tones Split mode enables you to play two different voices on the keyboard, one The display shows a confirmation message.
  • Page 25: Mute The Lower Part

    How to Play All Parts at the Same Time (Layer or Split mode) setting in "Split+Layer". Please see "4 Hands" (p. 67). Press [MENU/EXIT] button and select GLOBAL function. See "Moving the cursor and setting parameter values" (p. 22). Use the [], [] buttons to select the "4hands"parameter and use the ] buttons to set "Split+Layer".
  • Page 26 Selecting Tones MEMO To play the keyboard in split mode set again the "SPLIT" parameter to "ON".
  • Page 27: Four Hands Mode

    Sound A Four Hands Mode Sound A + Sound B This function divides the keyboard into two sections, left and right zone, ] and [ ] button or press one of the two so that two people can play the same range of pitches, just as though bottons individually .
  • Page 28: Sound Effects

    When you recall a Tone the instrument automatically add the appropriate effects for that sound. Anyway, VIVO H10 give you the possibility to change type of effect or modify some parameter of it. VIVO H10 manage two units of effectors (FX-A and FX-B) for each keyboard part (Main, Lower, Coupled).
  • Page 29: Other Functions

    To change the Octave of another keyboard part, press the function button related to the part. Adjust the Volume of the VIVO H10 The display shown the following page. Use this knob to set VIVO H10’s overall volume. Use the ] buttons to adjust the transposition value. [] ...
  • Page 30: How To Balance The Level Of The Internal Speakers

    How to Balance the Level of the Internal Metronome Settings Speakers (Tweeter, Woofer) The VIVO H10 also allows you to specify when and how the metronome should sound: The VIVO H10's internal amplification has been designed to simulate a real acoustic piano.
  • Page 31: How To Adjust The Tempo Value

    Parameter Setting Assigned Tempo Value Press again to activate it again. GRAVE, LARGO, MEMO LARGHETTO, The settings can be saved to the VIVO H10’s global memory. LENTO, ADAGIO, ANDANTE, How to Adjust the Tempo Value ANDANTINO, Preset Tempo MODERATO, ALLEGRO,...
  • Page 32: Customize The Global Keyboard Response (Key Touch)

    Other Functions 22). Curve Point Explanation The following page is shown. "pp" standing for pianissimo and meaning "very soft". Use the ] buttons to choose your desiderate []  "p" standing for piano and dynamic response. meaning "soft". The following settings are available: Setting Value Explanation...
  • Page 33: Master Equalizer Preset

    Middle frequency that will be affected by the Mid Q 0.5 ~ 12.0 The following function allows you to recall the VIVO H10’s original factory Gain setting. settings. Higher values of Mid Q set narrowest area...
  • Page 34: How To Protect Your Settings, Contents And Sounds List

    The contents of the USB memory are displayed: Contents and Sounds List (Backup) You can back up contents, settings, and sounds list from your VIVO H10 into a USB Memory. This function is also useful before sending your instrument for repair.
  • Page 35: Additional Sound (Sound Library)

    User Sound Libraries. Using the list of libraries to load, at the power on , the VIVO H10 load the sound libraries from the Internal Flash Memory into the Internal RAM of 3.2 GB. At default, the list contains the Factory Libraries only.
  • Page 36: Removing A Sound Library

    Adding a Library from USB Memory You can import sounds library in the User Sound memory of VIVO H10 and use them in your performances. To import them you need an USB Memory and your Personal computer.
  • Page 37 How To Load Sound Libraries From a USB Memory Recovery a Library from the "INTERNAL ARCHIVE" Insert the USB Memory into the USB port of the VIVO H10. 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 38: Sound Setup (Export/Import)

    Sound Set that contain only piano sounds. In this way you can use the maximum size of internal memory of the instrument for piano sounds. At your convenience, you can also download sound sets from the http:// www.dexibell.com/ website. Exporting a Sound Set ("EXPORT SETUP") The "SOUND SET" page appears: This function export the sound set, that you have previously prepared, in a USB Memory.
  • Page 39: Personalizing Your Sounds (T2L)

    T2L-Modelling Alterations The revolutionary technology found on all models of DEXIBELL digital Pianos. 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...
  • Page 40 Personalizing Your Sounds (T2L) Hammer-Noises (Key On impulsive Noises) Parameter Setting String Reso -64 ~ 0 ~ +63 Damper Reso It's the typical noise generated by the free to vibrate strings (all damper raised) when the damper pedal is pressed. Parameter Setting Damper Reso...
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Keyboard Velocity Response According To

    Adjusting the Keyboard Velocity Response According to the Sound 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 42 Personalizing Your Sounds (T2L) Parameter Setting Explanation It is the starting point of the velocity Start 0~127 curve where you want to operate with the compression or expansion. It is the compression/expansion coefficient Rate 0.1~8.0 that you want to use. Offset 0~127 It's the minimum value of velocity.
  • Page 43: Using An Microphone (Optional)

    • Record your voice in high quality sound. See "Recording Your Performance" (p. 49) Microphone Preset VIVO H10 has a series of settings that help you to adapt your voice for PHONES different situation. In additional, is possible adjust any MIC parameters as you like to create your personal preset and save it into the memory.
  • Page 44: Adding Dedicate Vocal Effects

    If you don't need to rename jump to "WRITE Your Preset". Press the "RENAME" Function button to rename your preset. VIVO H10 gives you the ability to control this effect through many preset (macro) and parameters as the size of the room, the level, etc, etc. DELAY EFFECT What is the Delay effect? .
  • Page 45: Delay Effect

    Setting the Microphone Equalizer Parameter Setting Explanation Adjusts the delay from the direct signal and the moment when the reverb Predelay 0 ~ 127 ms starts working. This is used to simulate the distance between the original signal and the reflective surfaces Use the [], [] buttons to select the parameter and use ] buttons to adjust the value.
  • Page 46: Setting The Microphone Compressor

    Using an Microphone (optional) Setting the Microphone Compressor Parameter Setting Explanation The “knee” parameter refers to how the compressor transitions between the What is a Compressor? Knee Width 0.0 ~ 1.0 non-compressed and compressed states of an audio A compressor reduces the dynamic range of an audio track by lowering the volume signal.
  • Page 47: Practice With Song Player

    Practice with Song Player This section explains how to playback audio songs stored in the internal memory or in the USB Memory (commercially available). You can practice playing along backing song. VIVO H10 play back the following file types: File Type Extension .mp3 Audio files .wav...
  • Page 48: Useful Song Controls

    Practice with Song Player Press [*-,] yet again to resume playback. Useful Song Controls VIVO H10 has useful song controls that allow you to adjust the volume, rewind or fast-forward within the currently selected song, etc. Load the song you want to play back. See "Playing a Song"...
  • Page 49: Recording Your Performance

    Recording are saved in the external USB Memory (commercially available). Remove the USB Memory" (p. 19). In addition, the VIVO H10 digital piano allows you to record audio from a bluetooth device. See "Wireless Function" (p. 56). How to Record your Performance over...
  • Page 50: Working With The Memories

    Working with the Memories Using the Memories is a lot faster than calling up one of the VIVO H10’s If you want to name your new Memory, see "Assigning the functions, modifying the settings, etc., while playing. Name You Specify" (p. 22) for details.
  • Page 51 Press the "OPEN" Function button to recall the Memory Set. The display shows the list of memories in the Memory Set. A Memory name is suggested by the VIVO H10. If you want to name your new Memory, see "Assigning the Name You Specify" (p. 22) for details.
  • Page 52: Recalling Your Settings From An Usb Memory

    Working with the Memories Recalling your settings from an USB Memory Connect an USB memory to the VIVO H10. For details see p. 19. MEMO A USB icon appears in the Icons field of Main page. See "Main Page" (p. 21).
  • Page 53: Importing A Memory Set From The Usb Memory

    Favorite Setting at the Power On. A Memory Set name is suggested by the VIVO H10. The VIVO H10 give you the possibility to have your favorite setting directly If you want to name the Memory Set, see "Assigning the at the startup of the instrument.
  • Page 54 Working with the Memories Through the "SAVE AS G.P. MODE" function we can save our own setting and recall it when entering the "Grand Piano Mode". Modify the sound and all the parameters you want for the "Grand Piano Mode". Press the [MENU] button and select MEMORYSAVE AS G.P.
  • Page 55: Playing With Audio Backing Tracks

    Playing with Audio Backing Tracks Rotate the [VOLUME] knob toward the lower position to minimize the volume. Thanks to X MURE® application and VIVO H10 you can play your favourite melodies while controlling a audio pattern. Playing with X MURE Application X MURE®...
  • Page 56: Wireless Function

    Wireless Function Bluetooth® Audio and MIDI Connectivity Connecting with the Mobile Device VIVO H10 Pianos are equipped with Audio and MIDI Bluetooth® (4.2 Low Energy) function. Thanks to this technology, you'll be able to : listen through the speakers of the VIVO H10 music „...
  • Page 57: Connecting An Already Paired Mobile Device

    For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your mobile device. to the list of "Paired" devices of VIVO H10. Using Bluetooth® Audio You can use the speakers of the VIVO H10 to listen to music or music videos played on your mobile device. Audio Streaming Select the "dexi-piano-xx"...
  • Page 58 " icon. In the Bluetooth MIDI field, Tap the "DEVICE" button. The Bluetooth MIDI devices page is opens and the VIVO H10 ( dexi- piano-xx) is in the list of found devices. Tap "Not Connected" to connect the VIVO H10 (dexi- piano-xx).
  • Page 59: Menu Options (Advanced Section)

    MENU Options (Advanced Section) The VIVO H10’s [MENU] button provides access to the available parameters LEFT PEDAL ..........62 and functions.
  • Page 60: Setting Parameters Group

    INTERNAL MEMORY  TRANSPOSE [MENU] button SETTING This function allows you to transpose the VIVO H10’s pitch in semi- tone steps. Depending on the mode setting, this transposition applies to all sections or just a specific setting. For more details see In this parameters group you can access to the important settings of your "Transposing the pitch of the keyboard"...
  • Page 61: T2L Editor

    [MENU] button MICROPHONE GLOBAL MEMORY VIVO H10 has a series of settings that help you to adapt your voice for different situation. In additional, is possible adjust any MIC parameters as you like to create your personal preset and save it into the memory.
  • Page 62: Tempo

    Wireless Function Parameter Setting Explanation Left Pedal Central Pedal Damper Pedal OFF, Off: No function assigned Sostenuto, See "Pedal Functions Explana- tion" (p. 62). Soft, FXA On-Off, FXB On-Off, Memory Prev, MEMO Memory Next, Some functions are commands Rotary S/L, that do not need to specify the part (Main, Coupled, Lower or Part On/Off,...
  • Page 63: Tuning

    TUNING  TEMPERAMENT  TEMPO/TAP The modern pianos are tuning in Equal Stretch temperament, in which every pair of adjacent pitches is separated by the same interval. There are other scale used in different music style. Modern musical scale in western culture are different in one other way from older classic music.
  • Page 64: Memory

    Wireless Function Use the [][] buttons to modify the tuning of the selected note. Press [FINE] Function button to change the tuning in steps of 1/100 of cent. Setting Explanation -99.99 ~ 0 ~ +99.99 (cent) Set the note tuning. To select a note, use the [][] or play a note on the keyboard.
  • Page 65: Bluetooth

    BLUETOOTH INTERNAL MEMORY [MENU] button BLUETOOTH VIVO H10 Pianos are equipped with Audio and MIDI Bluetooth® (4.2 Low In the example above we selected the Main keyboard part. Energy) function. Thanks to this technology, you'll be able to stream music and send MIDI Main, Coupled, Lower data wirelessly from a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 66 15  TRANSMISSION  MIDI SET MIDI Sets are memories for MIDI settings. The VIVO H10 provides four MIDI Set memories. The first memory, called "Dexibell", is read-only and allows you to restore the MIDI factory setting. The other three memories allow use to memorize and recall your MIDI configuration.
  • Page 67: Global

    [MENU] button SOUND LIBRARY Press the "IMPORT" F2 function button to perform the operation You can import sounds library in the internal memory of VIVO H10 and use them in your performances. For details see "Additional Sound (Sound Library)" (p. 35).
  • Page 68: 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 69 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 70 Appendix Parameter Setting Explanation Low Pass : Attenuates the frequencies 16: Wah-Wah above a cutoff frequency, allowing low frequencies to pass through the filter. It is a type of effect that alters the tone and frequencies of the input High Pass: Attenuates the frequencies signal to create a unique sound, mimicking the human voice and Low Pass, High below a cutoff frequency, allowing high...
  • Page 71: Vivo H10 Tone List

    VIVO H10 Tone List VIVO H10 Tone List Num. Name CC00 Num. Name CC00 Num. Name CC00 MODERN 0046 Dyno Stage 0092 Choir Pad 0001 Italian Live PLT 0047 Dyno Trem 0093 Synth Vox 0002 Italian PLT 0048 Dyno Bell...
  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Correct the MIDI controller’s transmit channel. MIDI messages. Check the format of your USB Memory. The VIVO H10 can use USB Memory that has been formatted as Unable to read from/write to USB Memory. FAT. If your USB Memory was formatted using any other method, please re-format it as MS-DOS FAT.
  • Page 73: Specifications

    Preset: 80 MEMORY User: Unlimited loadable from USB Memory WAVE MEMORY 3.2 GB fully changable by the user with DEXIBELL and Sound Font format KEYBOARD MODE Layers, Split, 4 Hands, Layer + Split, 3 parts Layer TOUCH SENSITIVITY 7 Types + Fixed...
  • Page 74 121 lbs 5 oz (excluding AC adaptor) PACKAGE 1 box Owner’s Manual SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AC adaptor (DEXIBELL DYS6150-2400500W) Headphone: DEXIBEL DX HF7 OPTIONS (sold separately) Bench: DEXIBELL DX BENCH • Bluetooth® is registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. • Wi-Fi is registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • Page 75: Index

    Index Listening Through Headphones Metronome Settings Simboli Practicing with the Metronome How to Format the USB Memory ..19 Setting the Metronome Time Signature AC Adaptor ......16 METRONOME .
  • Page 76 Index Loading from USB Memory Playing a Song VOLUME knob ..... . . 10 Practice with Song Player 43,47 Sounds Personalizing Your Sounds Wireless Sound Setup .
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  • Page 79 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.

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