Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KURZWEIL CUP M1. You are certain to enjoy many hours exploring the CUP M1’s features as well as its beautiful sounds. This manual explains how to make the most of your CUP M1.
Plugging in the Power The CUP M1's power is supplied by a DC power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the rear panel of the CUP M1. Then connect the power cord to an AC outlet.
Getting Started Volume Adjustment Before turning on the CUP M1, 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;...
Splits the keyboard into two regions, allowing you to play a different voice in each hand. Divides the keyboard into two identical sections to support two different players, performing in tandem. METRONOME Used to set the metronome pattern and tempo. Chapter 3 CUP M1 Overview...
FUNCTION Used to adjust various performance functions and global settings. Enter EDU mode for practice. RECORD Controls the recording of user songs. PLAY/STOP Controls the playback of EDU and user-recorded songs. DEMO Play demo songs. Chapter 3 CUP M1 Overview...
The CUP M1 can serve as a USB AUDIO card, MIDI controller or MIDI sound module. AUX IN Connect an external audio device to the 1/8” input to listen to it through the CUP M1's speakers or headphone jacks. Chapter 3 CUP M1 Overview...
Chapter 3 CUP M1 Overview LINE OUT [R] [L/MONO] Connect the CUP M1 to an external sound system, recorder, amplifier, etc. PEDALS CUP M1 support 3 pedals. 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.
CUP M1 Details POWER Press power button to turn on CUP M1. To conserve energy, the CUP M1 will, by default, automatically shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can adjust the auto-power off feature in Setting Mode (see pg 24).
Press the [LAYER/SPLIT] button to enable Layer mode. When in Layer mode, the [-] / [+] buttons will both be lit. The default layered sound is Strings. To change the Layered sound, press the [SOUND] button or [-] , [+] buttons. Chapter 4 CUP M1 Details...
Press the [LAYER/SPLIT] button two times to enable Split mode. When in Split mode, the [-] / [+] buttons will both be lit. The default split sound is Bass. To change the SPLIT sound, press the [SOUND] button or [-] or [+] buttons. Chapter 4 CUP M1 Details...
Press the [SOUND] and [LAYER/SPLIT] buttons simultaneously to enable Duo mode. Duo mode facilitates two-player, side-by-side, performance and divides the keyboard as follows: Left Side: A0~ C4 Right Side: C#4 ~ C8 To end DUO mode, press [SOUND] and [LAYER/SPLIT] buttons simultaneously. Chapter 4 CUP M1 Details...
Tempo adjustment display and the button color will change back to blue. METRONOME Volume Control The volume of the metronome can be adjusted through [SETTING] mode. For details, see the [SETTING] section found later in this manual. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again. Chapter 4 CUP M1 Details...
Press the [FUNCTION] button to select Reverb. The LCD screen will display Reverb. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to change the Reverb amount (0 ~ 127). Press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default amount. Chapter 4 CUP M1 Details...
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Function menu settings will be retained even with the power off. To restore all Function settings to their factory defaults, first exit all feature modes (Function, Layer, Split, Metronome, Demo, Edu) then press the [-] / [+] buttons together simultaneously (PIANO RESET). Chapter 4 CUP M1 Details...
Press the [METRONOME] and [FUNCTION] buttons simultaneously to exit EDU mode altogether. RECORD Press the [RECORD] button and start playing. The [RECORD] button light will blink and recording will begin when you touch the piano keys. To stop recording, press the [RECORD] button again. Chapter 4 CUP M1 Details...
DEMO Songs The CUP M1 contains 7 demo songs. To listen to a demo, press the [RECORD] and [PLAY] buttons simultaneously. The [-] / [+] buttons will both light white and the first demo will begin to play.
Select from one of six reverb types using the [-] / [+] buttons (default: 01/Hall 1). Hall1 Hall1 Room1 Room2 Room3 Chorus Type Select from one of 3 chorus types using the [-] / [+] buttons (default: 01/Chorus1). Chorus1 Chorus2 Chapter 4 CUP M1 Details...
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Off / 10 minutes / 30 minutes / 60 minutes Tune To fine-tune the CUP M1, use the [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the pitch ( ±100 cents). To reset the factory tuning (0 cents), press the [-] and [+] buttons together, simultaneously.
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Regardless of headphone usage, sound will be heard from both the speakers and headphones. Aux Bluetooth Volume Bluetooth aux-in volume control (0~127). Reset Invoking this parameter resets the CUP M1 back to its factory default settings. To exit Setting mode, press the [FUNCTION] button again. Chapter 4 CUP M1 Details...
Specifications Keyboard 88 Fully-Weighted Hammer Action Keys (H1 Ivory) Polyphony Sound Performance Mode Layer, Split, Duo Record 1 Track, 1 Song Transpose Full transposition to any key, ± 1 octave Tune +/- 100ct Metronome Start, Stop, Time Signature, Tempo, Volume Effect Reverb, Chorus, EQ (Bass, Treble) Demo...
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Chapter 6 Appendix (Assembly Instructions) What’s Included Piano Body Bolts (A) x 2 Piano Body Back Panel Bolts (B) x 2 Back Panel Back Panel Bolts (C) x 4 Pedal Board Bolts (D) x 4 Pedal Board Headphone Bolts (E) x 4 Cable Clips (F) x 4 Legs (2) Headphones holder...
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Chapter 6 Appendix (Assembly Instructions) 2. 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...
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Chapter 6 Appendix (Assembly Instructions) 3. Securing the Piano Body Finish attaching the piano to the stand by using the two Piano Body Bolts (A) to attach the bottom of the piano to its stand. (Bottom view) 4. Connecting the Pedal Cable and Power Supply Power Bottom Rear of the Piano Attach the DC Ad ptor and Pedal Cable into their connectors on the bottom of the...
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