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C. Bechstein Vario User Manual

High definition sensor technology
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« High Definition Sensor Technology »
User Manual
Version 05/18

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  • Page 1 C. Bechstein Vario « High Definition Sensor Technology » User Manual Version 05/18...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Front ............................16 11.2 Back ............................16 12 Principle of the C. Bechstein Vario system .................. 17 13 Piano Care, Use and Service ......................18 14 Advantages of the C. Bechstein Vario system ................20 15 Technical Specifications ........................ 22...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started 2 Getting Started 2.1 Installation Congratulations on choosing the C. Bechstein Vario system! We hope you enjoy using your new device. The C. Bechstein Vario system is only installed by the manufacturer or certified specialists. Once the transformer and headphones are connected, the system is ready to use.

  • Page 4: Operation

    C. Bechstein Vario Operation 3 Operation 3.1 Display When you have pulled out the control unit as far as it will go, the screen lights up and displays a welcome message, and then the Main Menu with an overview of all functions.

  • Page 5: Volume Adjustment

    Alternatively, you can push the bar to adjust the volume. Use your fingertips to move the black bar upwards and downwards. The volume increases or decreases accordingly. Congratulations! You have mastered the touch screen, and we now invite you to find out more about your C. Bechstein Vario system. User Manual...

  • Page 6: Main Menu

    C. Bechstein Vario Main Menu 4 Main Menu The Main Menu displays all the key settings at a glance. 4.1 Select Instrument You can select an instrument in the second row of the Main Menu. Touch to select an instrument.

  • Page 7: Metronome

    C. Bechstein Vario Main Menu The following settings will be saved:  Instrument (  4.1  Background Strings ( 4.2)  Effects (Reverb, Chorus) ( 6.2)  Equalizer (High and Low Frequencies) ( 6.3)  Strings Volume ( 6.4) ...

  • Page 8: Recorder

    Recorder 5 Recorder Touch in the Main Menu to open the Record Sub Menu: This sub menu enables you to record and play back your music on the C. Bechstein Vario system. 5.1 Record The button flashes when you touch it. Upon touching recording begins and the counter is activated.

  • Page 9: Mixer

    C. Bechstein Vario Mixer 6 Mixer Touch in the Main Menu to open the Mixer Sub Menu: 6.1 Audio In/Out The left pot (IN) controls the volume of a device connected to the Audio In socket at the back of the system.

  • Page 10: Metronome

    C. Bechstein Vario Metronome 7 Metronome Touch in the Main Menu to open the Metronome Sub Menu: 7.1 Measure Use one of the buttons in the top row to select a measure. 7.2 Tempo/Beats per Minute Displays the tempo. Reduces the tempo.

  • Page 11: Tuning

    C. Bechstein Vario Tuning 8 Tuning Touch in the Main Menu to open the Tuning Sub Menu: 8.1 Transposing Raises the key in semi-tone intervals. Lowers the key in semi-tone intervals. Reverts to the original key. 8.2 Tune/Pitch Raises the pitch in 0.25 Hertz or cent intervals.

  • Page 12: Dynamics/Touch Sensitivity

    C. Bechstein Vario Dynamics/Touch Sensitivity 9 Dynamics/Touch Sensitivity Touch in the Main Menu to open the Dynamics Sub Menu: This menu allows you to design your personal touch curve, allowing you to control in which way the volume increases in relation to the power or speed with which you play the keys. The diagonal line shows the designed touch curve in a simplified way.

  • Page 13: Settings

    C. Bechstein Vario Settings 10 Settings Touch in the Main Menu to open the Settings Sub Menu: 10.1 Brightness You can control the screen’s brightness using the top bar. You can control the brightness in exactly the same way as volume or mixer functions. Moving the bar further to the right increases the brightness of the display screen.

  • Page 14: Save Global Settings

    Global Settings to their original default settings. Any custom settings will be permanently deleted. 10.6 Pedal Adjustment opens the Pedal Adjustment Menu: You can determine from which position the pedals will send a signal to the C. Bechstein Vario. User Manual...

  • Page 15: A) Left (Piano)

    Mid (Sostenuto) The C. Bechstein Vario system also registers the movement of the sustain pedal. Stepping on the pedal dampens all notes except for those keys pressed down at the time. The adjustment procedure is the same than for the left pedal.

  • Page 16: Connectivity

    Input for devices such as stereos or MP3 players. Line Out Output to devices such as stereos or active loudspeakers. System Connection of the control unit to the C. Bechstein Vario system. Connection to a computer or MIDI device. User Manual...

  • Page 17: Principle Of The C. Bechstein Vario System

    This technology was exclusively developed for the C. Bechstein Vario system. The sensors function purely optically and thus do not alter your strike.

  • Page 18: Piano Care, Use And Service

    Moreover, the different instruments have different dynamics, so that you should adjust the volume for each instrument. You should also adjust the volume if you use the Audio Out function. C. Bechstein accepts no liability for damage caused to your hearing due to connected devices.
  • Page 19 Piano Care, Use and Service Safety instructions Extra care was paid to the development of the C. Bechstein Vario to avoid any risks when the system is in operation. But please read and always follow the following safety instructions:  Never operate the system near moisture and keep all liquids away.

  • Page 20: Advantages Of The C. Bechstein Vario System

    C. Bechstein Vario Advantages of the C. Bechstein Vario system 14 Advantages of the C. Bechstein Vario system An excellent device – made in Germany. Dynamics  Unique dynamics from pianissimo to fortissimo  High definition recording of the key movement (“high definition sensor technology”) ...
  • Page 21 C. Bechstein Vario Advantages of the C. Bechstein Vario system Headphones  High-quality device (Sennheiser)  Comfortable to wear (light-weight)  Optimal sound  Headphones support on the piano Mute rail  Heavy-duty, minimal influence on the action assembly  Easy to operate ...

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    C. Bechstein Vario Technical Specifications 15 Technical Specifications Polyphony 128-voice, effective 60-voice stereo Front connections 2 headphone sockets for 3.5 mm stereo jacks Back connections Line In/Out (3.5-mm stereo jacks), USB, system Dimensions of the 175 mm x 143 mm x 23 mm control unit (incl.

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