1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐ rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. SP-120...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano key‐ board. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per‐ sonal injury or property damage.
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Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries. NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. SP-120...
Features Features The digital piano is characterized by the following features: 73 light weighted keys 12 selectable timbres Polyphony: 32-voice Layer mode Reverb and Chorus effects Integrated metronome 12 Demo songs, playback tempo adjustable Connections: Headphones, USB to host (MIDI / audio), LINE OUT (L / R), sustain pedal Voltage supply: Via the supplied power adapter or with 6 D-cells (LR20, 1.5 V) digital piano...
Use of stands When mounting the device onto a stand, ensure that the stand is in a safe and stable position and that the weight of the device does not exceed the maximum permissible load capacity of the stand. SP-120...
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Installation Assembly overview Control panel Main switch Holes for music stand Claviature digital piano...
Connection options Connection options Headphones The headphones output is located on the rear side of the device. Connecting headphones (not supplied) to the headphones output mutes the speakers. Pedal Connect the supplied Sustain pedal to the provided connector on the rear side of the device.
[GRAND PIANO / BRIGHT PIANO] Voice selection button Grand Piano / Bright Piano [E.PIANO 1 / E.PIANO 2] Voice selection button EPIANO1 and EPIANO2 [CHURCH ORGAN/ROCK ORGAN] Voice selection button Church Organ / Rock Organ [STRINGS/BASS] Voice selection button Strings / Bass SP-120...
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Control panel and connections [VIBRAPHONE/HARPSICHORD] Voice selection button Vibraphone and Harpsichord [GUITAR/CHOIR] Voice selection button Guitar and Choir accompaniment 8 [BANK] Toggle button to change the sound banks Connection box 9 [USB TO HOST] USB interface to connect a computer 10 [SUSTAIN] Sustain pedal connection.
Press and hold [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] simultaneously to enter Edit mode. ð The LEDs of the buttons [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] light up. Press and hold [F#1], [G#1] or [A#1] to adjust the touch sensitivity according to the table below. SP-120...
Operating The device automatically exits the edit mode. ð The LED of the button lights up. Setting Meaning ‘F#1’ Soft (0...30) In this setting, the volume is lower than usual even when playing with a hard touch. ‘G#1’ Normal (31...70) This setting corresponds to the usual touch response of a key‐...
‘Local: OFF’ – built-in sound system deactivated (double key touch sound). Press and hold [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] simultaneously to exit the Edit mode. When switching off the built-in sound system, the speakers as well as the line and headphones output are switched off. SP-120...
Operating 7.5.5 Reset to factory defaults Resetting to factory defaults clears the battery-powered memory and resets all func‐ tions to the factory defaults, as they existed on delivery. To reset the piano to factory defaults, proceed as follows: Switch off the device. Press and hold [REVERB] and [CHORUS] simultaneously and turn the piano on.
To select the second demo track that is stored on the selection button, first press [BANK]. ð The LED of the button lights up. Press one of the selection buttons again to select the demo track in the second row. Press [REVERB] and [CHORUS] again simultaneously to stop playback. SP-120...
Functions 8.3 Digital effects 8.3.1 Reverb and Chorus effects The sound of the digital piano can be modified by the built-in Reverb and Chorus effect. The effects are retained even if the device is switched off. Press [REVERB] or [CHORUS] to switch to the Edit mode. ð...
ð The LEDs of the buttons [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] light up. Use the key [G#0] to select the desired time signature: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8, 9/8 or 12/8. Standard value is set to 4/4. Press and hold [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] again simultaneously to exit the Edit mode. SP-120...
Functions Setting the Metronome volume Proceed as follows to adjust the volume: Press and hold [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] simultaneously to switch to Edit mode. ð The LEDs of the buttons [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] light up. Press the key [F#0] to switch to the Volume menu for the main layer. Now you can adjust the volume in 73 note steps from 0…127.
Then press a second selection button (e.g. [STRINGS]) to get a layer effect on the second bank. ð The LEDs of both selection buttons light up. If two voices are selected on the same key, the LED of this key flashes. SP-120...
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Functions Adjusting the volume in the main layer (voice 1) To adjust the main layer volume proceed as follows: Keep [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] pressed to enter Edit mode. ð The LEDs of the buttons [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] light up. Press the key [C#] to switch to the volume menu for the main layer. Now you can adjust the volume in 73 note steps from 0…127.
On activating, the display shows ‘Local On’ . Malfunction occurs when using a mobile phone. Using a mobile phone near the digital piano can cause inter‐ ference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it only at a safe distance. SP-120...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Input connections Voltage supply Input socket for external plug-in power supply USB port USB-to-host Sustain pedal 1 ×1/4" jack socket Output connections Headphones 1 ×1/4" jack socket MIDI port Line Out 2 ×1/4" jack socket Keyboard 73 light weighted keys and adjustable touch velocity Polyphony 32-voice...
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Technical specifications Sequencer Master keyboard functions Pitch bend Modulation wheel Number of split zones Layer function MIDI port SP-120...
MIDI implementation chart MIDI implementation chart Function Sent Received Notes Basic Channel Default 1 – 16 1 – 16 up to 3 channels at a time Changed 1 – 16 1 – 16 Mode Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Messages Altered ******** Note Number...
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Reset All Controllers signal, but not to the piano voices Local ON/OFF* ALL Notes OFF Active Sensing System Reset Notes: MIDI channel modes POLY OFF MONO ON OMNI ON Mode 1 Mode 2 OMNI OFF Mode 3 Mode 4 SP-120...
Function button allocation Function button allocation Select the value to be parameterised using the following table: Tuning Voice Layer Metro.V Reverb Chorus Tempo Treble Bass EQ Trans. digital piano...
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Function button allocation Tuning Voice Layer Metro.V Reverb Chorus Tempo Treble Bass EQ Trans. SP-120...
Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. SP-120...
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