Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KURZWEIL CUP P1 (CUP G1). We are certain you will enjoy many hours exploring its features and beautiful sounds. This manual explains how to use the CUP P1 (CUP G1). Key Features •...
Chapter 2 Getting Started Setting up the CUP P1 (CUP G1) Box Contents The components provided when purchasing CUP P1 (CUP G1) are as follows. • CUP P1 (CUP G1) keyboard + stand with 3 pedals • Headphone holder • Bench •...
Chapter 2 Getting Started Volume Adjustment Before turning on the CUP P1 (CUP G1), please set the volume to its minimum value (all the way to the left). The main volume knob is located on the left side of the control panel. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume;...
Chapter 3 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Overview Control Panel Left Side Right Side VOLUME Use the [VOLUME] knob to set the sound system’s loudness level. BASS Use the [BASS] knob to adjust the sound system’s low frequencies. TREBLE Use the [TREBLE] knob to adjust the sound system’s high frequencies. RECORD Controls the recording of user songs.
Chapter 3 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Overview Enter EDU mode for practice. FUNCTION Access the Function list (Transpose, Chorus, Reverb, Touch) or Setting mode. TEMPO / [-], [+] Change the metronome Tempo, select sound presets and alter the values of menu parameters. PIANO RESET Used to quickly move to voice 1.
Chapter 3 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Overview I/O PORTS (CUP P1, CUP G1) POWER Button Turn on and off CUP P1 (CUP G1). HEADPHONES There are two 1/4" headphone jacks on the left side of CUP P1 (CUP G1). Plugging in headphones provides privacy during practice.
Chapter 3 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Overview PEDALS Please check the assembly guide regarding connections of the pedal unit. Damper (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the damper pedal on an actual acoustic piano, letting you sustain the sound of the notes being played after releasing your fingers from the keys.
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details POWER Press the power button to turn on the CUP P1 (CUP G1). To conserve energy, the CUP P1 (CUP G1) will, by default, automatically shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can adjust the auto-power off feature in Setting Mode (see pg 26).
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details Use the [-] /[+] buttons to select which demo to play. To end demo song playback, press the [RECORD] and [PLAY] buttons together, simultaneously. METRONOME Press the [METRONOME] button to activate. The [METRONOME] will start, the button will flash blue and the [-] / [+] buttons will light solid blue.
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details RHYTHM To play a backing rhythm, press the [RHYTHM] button. The button light will flash green and the first rhythm will begin playback. The speed at which the [RHYTHM] button flashes corresponds to the current Tempo. The [-] / [+] buttons will also illuminate green. RHYTHM Tempo Control While a rhythm is playing, you can adjust the playback speed with the [-] / [+] buttons.
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details EDU Mode Press the [METRONOME] and [RHYTHM] buttons simultaneously to access the built-in practice songs. When entering EDU mode, the [METRONOME] and [RHYTHM] buttons flash at the same time. The speed at which the buttons flash corresponds to the current Tempo. To play a practice song, press the [PLAY] button.
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details FUNCTION The Function menu contains four adjustable sound parameters: Transpose, Chorus, Reverb and Touch. Press the [FUNCTION] button to access the menu. Repeated presses of the [FUNCTION] button will cycle you through the list of parameters, top to bottom (note the LED indicator highlighting the chosen parameter).
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Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details Touch Press the [FUNCTION] button to select Touch (touch sensitivity), the fourth parameter in the list. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to select between seven touch settings: Soft 1, 2 / Normal 1, 2, 3 / Hard 1, 2. Press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default setting, Normal 2.
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details LAYER Mode Layer mode allows you to play two different sounds simultaneously across the entire keyboard. Press the [LAYER] button to enable Layer mode. When in Layer mode, the [-] / [+] buttons will both be lit.
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details SPLIT Mode Split mode allows you to play two different sounds on the keyboard, one in the left hand and one in the right. Press the [SPLIT] button to enable Split mode. When in Split mode, the [-]/[+] buttons will both be lit.
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details Layer and Split Control Memory Layer and Split settings will be retained even with the power off. To restore the default Layer and Split control values, press the-/+ buttons simultaneously. DUO Mode Press the [LAYER] and [SPLIT] buttons simultaneously to enable Duo mode. Duo mode facilitates two-player, side-by-side, performance and divides the keyboard as follows: Left Side: A-1~ C3...
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details SOUND Select Mode The CUP P1 (CUP G1) has a total of 7 sound category selection buttons. Each button has assigned to it a total of four related sounds (28 presets in total, 7x4). Sound List Order Button Colors...
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details Sound Button Memory Sound selection choices will be retained even with the power off. To restore all Sound categories to their default selections, press the [-] / [+] buttons simultaneously. PIANO RESET To restore all settings to their factory defaults, first exit all feature modes (Function, Layer, Split, Metronome, Rhythm, Demo, Edu) then press the [-]/[+] buttons together simultaneously (PIANO RESET).
Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details SETTING Setting mode provides access to various system parameters. To enter Setting mode, hold the [FUNCTION] button for two seconds. Both the [FUNCTION] and [PLAY] buttons will flash. Setting Selection and Adjustment 1) Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to advance through the various setting pages. 2) Use the [-] / [+] buttons to adjust the value of the selected setting.
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Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details LOCAL On/Off When working with an external sequencer/DAW, it is important to disable the keyboard’s ‘local control’ to avoid doubled notes. • On : Local allows the CUP P1 (CUP G1) to trigger itself normally. Local is On by default. •...
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Chapter 4 CUP P1 (CUP G1) Details MIDI Panic MIDI Panic is useful for silencing any stuck notes that may occur when working with external MIDI devices. MIDI Channel Select MIDI Channel 00~15 except 09 (Default : 00) Speaker Setting •...
Chapter 6 Assembly Instructions What’s Included Piano Body Bolts (A) x 6 Piano Back Panel Bolts (B) x 2 Back Panel Bolts (C) x 4 Back Panel Pedal Board Bolts (D) x 4 Headphone Holder Bolts (E) x 4 Pedal Board Cable Clips (F) x 4 Headphone Holder Legs (2)
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Chapter 6 Assembly Instructions Attaching the Back Panel and Piano Body Using four Back Panel Bolts (C) with washers, and two Back Panel Bolts (B) with washers, attach the Back Panel to the stand. Attach four cable clips(F) to secure the cable. Lift onto stand slide forward, With help from another person, lift the piano onto the stand and slide forwards, pushing the guide rods on the bottom of the piano into the slots on the Stand Legs, as shown below.
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Chapter 6 Assembly Instructions Securing the Piano Body Finish attaching the piano to the stand by using the six Piano Body Bolts (A) to attach the bottom of the piano to its stand. Installing the Headphone Holder Headphone Holder Installation: Attach the headphone holder to the bottom left of the piano with the four Headphone Holder Bolts (E).
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Chapter 6 Assembly Instructions Installation precautions for pedal Turn the Pedal Support Bolt beneath pedals counter-clock until bolt firmly rests on the floor. Bench Chapter 6 Assembly Instructions...
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