Donner DDP-300 - Digital Piano Manual

PIANO ASSEMBLY

Electrical Piano Overall Assembly

Before you are ready to assemble the piano, please check if all parts are included in the package box.

1. Piano Body
2. Left stand board
3. Right stand board
4. Back plate
5. Pedal box
6. Screws M6 x 18(12PCS)
7. Thumb screw M6 x20(4PCS)

1. Use screws(M6x18) to fix the pedal box onto the left and right stand boards. (Make sure the direction is correct before installation.)
   

2. Use screws(M6x18) to fix back plate onto the body leg which is finished in Step A.
   
3. Place the body on the installation step (B), and use the thumb screws(M6x20) to lock the body from the bottom of the body to the holes.
   
4. After basic assembly, insert pedal cord into the bottom socket of the body and power cord to the back corresponding holes and power it on, then you can switch on the piano.
   

Key Cover

1. Open the Key Cover:
   Lift the key cover lightly, and push forward to make it slide to the end.
2. Close the Key Cover:
   Pull the cover back in your direction, and put it down lightly above the keys.
   

• When opening or closing the key cover, be careful to move the gap between the part and the panel to avoid your fingers getting caught.
• Please do not put metal plate or paper on the key cover because small items may slip into the piano when the cover is opening. It may be difficult to get it out and lead to electric shock, short circuit, fire or terrible damage to the instrument.
• If you need to remove the piano, please be sure the key cover is closed.
• Please do not stress the music stand when using.

Music Stand

Erect the Music Stand:

1. Pull out the stand completely towards the front of the piano.
2. Turn down two metal supports on each side of the rear of the stand.
3. Lean the music stand against the metal supports.
   

Put Down the Music Stand:

1. Pull out the stand completely towards the front of the piano.
2. Flick the metal supports (on the back of the music stand).
3. Put the stand down lightly.
   

Do not erect the stand vertically without certain incline degree. When put down the stand, please do not let go of your hands before the stand is set flat.

PANEL INSTRUCTION

Control Panel

1. POWER
2. VOLUME
3. FUNCTlON
4. METRONOME
5. SPLlT
6. PIANO
7. E.PlANO
8. ROCK ORGAN
9. STRINGS
10. BASS
11. DEMO PLAY/ STOP
12. DEMO NEXT SONG
13. REC

Back Panel

Base Plate

EXTERNAL CONNECTION

Power Cord Connecting

1. Connect the power cord when using. Insert one end of the cord into the power socket behind the piano, and plug the other end of power adapter into the 100V-220V domestic power socket.
2. PIease unplug the power cord and save it in an appropriate way when it is not used for a long time.
   

Pedal Connecting

Single Sustain Pedal:
Use specified pedal plug & insert the sustain pedal socket to turn on or off sustain effect.

Three Pedals:

• Soft Pedal: Depressing this pedal softens the sound so that it can reduce its volume.
• Sostenuto Pedal: Depressing this pedal sustains the sound that has been played.
• Sustain Pedal: Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one' s hands have been lifted from the keyboard.

Headphones Connecting

When you need to practice alone or play at the midnight, you can insert the stereo headphones into the headphones output socket on the bottom of the piano.

Note: Please avoid wearing headphones for a long time at high volume to prevent hearing damage.

Audio Devices Connecting

The input / output socket on the back panel can be used in connecting to stereo audio system, mixer, recorder or other audio devices.

Note: Please be sure the power supply of all the equipment has been turned off before connecting or disconnecting other devices. Meanwhile, turn down the volume of all devices to a minimum before turning on the power of devices.

Computer Connecting

The USB socket of this piano is MIDI Jack that can be connected directly to the computer. Insert one end of the connecting line of USB to this piano, and insert the other end to the USB socket of the computer to achieve two-way transmission of signals so that you can play the MIDI of the computer on this piano.

Note:

• When setting the software of the computer, do not set the USB audio device to Input & Output at the same time, or else the sound would overlap when you play.
• When using connecting line of USB,do not use USB hub.

FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

Operation Guide

At the same time as the [FUNCTION] button above, click the corresponding key to set the function of this piano.

FUNCTION

Turn On the Power

NOTE
When not using the piano or thunder Pleaseunplug the power plug.

1. First, check if the power switch of the piano is turning off. If not, please turn off the power.
2. Connect the power, insert the plug into the power socket behind the piano first, and then plug the opposite end of power adapter into the power socket.
3. Before turning on the power, turn down the volume controller to the minimum first. Pressthe switch button and when the power button lights up, it indicates this piano is started.
4. Before turning off the power of digital piano, turn down the volume controller to the minimum first, and press the button to turn it off.

Note: Be sure the supply voltage is 12V,too high or too low will damage the piano. Do not unplug the power cord from the power socket under the state of electrification.

Master Volume Setting

Adjust the volume knob on the control panel to turn up & down the volume.

1. Turn the knob right to increase the overall volume.
2. Turn the knob left to decrease the overall volume.

Auto Power Off

• Instand by mode, this piano will shut down automatically with no operation for 30 minutes. This capability can be enabled or disabled as needed.
• Press the [FUNCTION] and [A2 ], switch on/off the Auto Power Off function.

Key Sound Setting

• The default of the key sound is on.
• Press the [FUNCTION] and [ ] simultaneously to turn on or off the key sound.

Double Keyboard Setting

• When double keyboard is turned on, the system automatically takes el key as separation point & separates the keyboard into two same sections in pitch & tone.
• By this state, you can achieve one-to-one teaching & practicing.
• Press the [FUNCTION] and [B2] simultaneously to turn on or off the piano duet mode.
  

Selecting & Playing Timbre

• This piano has 10 pre-set authentic tones. (See for details Timbre Sheet)
• In standby mode, press [FUNCTION] and [ C1-E1 ] simultaneously to select the timbre.
• Press the direct selection buttons [PIANO], [E. PIANO], [ROCK ORGAN], [STRINGS], [BASS] on control panel.
• Press the desired timbre button, play & enjoy the pleasant music.

Key to Choose Timbre

Timbre Demo

• When the timbre is enabled, conduct related operation on Timbre Demo.
• Press the [FUNCTION] and [ F1 ] simultaneously to play the previous timbre demo.
• Press the [FUNCTION]and [ #F1I ] simultaneously to play the next timbre demo.
• Press the [FUNCTION]and [ G1 ] simultaneously to play/stop the timbre demo.

Key	Description
F1	Change the previous demo
# F1	Change the next demo
G1	Play/Stop the Timbre demo

Split Timbre

• When this function is turned on, the keyboard can be separated into two individual playing segments that have different tones.
• In standby mode, press the [FUNCTION] and [METRONOME] simultaneously to turn on or off the split timbre.
• Press the desired timbre with direct selection buttons.
• Taking #f as split point, you can hear different effects of timbre on the left & right section.
• When it is turned on, press the [FUNCTION] and [METRONOME] simultaneously to turn off the split timbre.
• The main timbre is turned on by default and cannot be turned off. Split timbre can be turned on and off at will.
  

Split Point: The position that separates the Keyboard to left & right hand segment called split point. The default split point is #f (34). When split timbre is turned on, press the [METRONOME] and any key simultaneously to change the split point. When it is enabled, the left keyboard is 8 key higher than usual.

Piano Demo

• The piano is built-in 5 beautiful piano demos. (See details-Piano Demo.)
• Press DEMO button firstly. Play/Pause the piano demo. At this time, it will loop all the demos.
• Press to cyclically switch demos.
• Press [FUNCTION] w hile press [ #G1-C] key to enter/exit the state of playing the corresponding demos. At this time, it will loop the current demo.
  

Reverb Effect

• The piano has 4 reverb Effect. Through adjusting reverb effects, it can achieve the effect of playing in different occasions.
• The default setting of reverb Effect is Hall 1.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [ #C], to turn OFF/ON Reverb Effect.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [ D-F ], to choose Reverb Effect.

Key	Reverb Effect
#C	OFF/ON
D	HALL 1
#D	HALL 2
E	STAGE 1
F	STAGE 2

Reverb Depth

Adjust reverb depth, range: 0-127.
Press [FUNCTION] and [#F1], reverb depth value -1.
Press [FUNCTION] and [ #G ], reverb depth value +1.
Press [FUNCTION] and [ G], return to reverb depth default value (depend on reverb types).

Tone Setting

• Slightly adjust the standard tone of the whole keyboard to match other music equipment.
• Adjustable range: 415.3Hzæ466.2Hz. Default value: 440Hz.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [A], tone -, decrease the overall pitch in 0.2Hz.
• Press [FUNCTION]and [B], tone +, increase the overall pitch in 0.2Hz.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [ #A], return to tone default value.

Transposition Setting

• The function of transposition is to adjust the overall pitch upward or downward in semitone.
• Maximum range: ±12 semitones. Transposition default value: 00.
• Press [FUNCTION]and [c], transposition -, decrease the overall pitch in semitone.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [d], transposition +, increase the overall pitch in semitone.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [#c], return to transposition default value.

Metronome Switch

• If you are not sure about the beat, use this metronome and get tips about specific beat.
• Press the [METRONOME] key to turn on the metronome, and the beat sounds;
• Press the [METRONOME] key again to turn off the metronome, and the beat will stop.

Notes: During MIDl recording, you can turn on the metronome, but it will not be recorded as recording data.

Metronome Type

• Press [METRONOME] and switch on metronome switch.
• Adjustment range: 1~9, the default value: 4.
• Press [FUNCTION ]and [#d], the metronome type -1.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [f], the metronome type +1.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [e], return to the default value.

Metronome Speed

• Adjust the beat speed according to needs.
• Adjustment range: 30~280, the default value: 120.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [#f], the metronome speed -1.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [ #g], the metronome speed +1.
• Press [FUNCTION] and [g] return to the default value.

Touch Curve

• The selection of the degree curve type can change the performance of the keyboard. The default is: Medium.
• Press [FUNCTION] and a~c1 to adjust the touch curve.

KEY	Touch Curve Type	KEY	Touch Curve Type
a	Fixed	b	Soft
#a	Medium	c1	Hard

MIDl Record Setting

• The recorder function allows performances to be recorded and stored in the piano' s internal memory.
• Only one song can be stored in this piano.

Before Recording

• Before recording, specifications e.g.tone and transposition need to be set.
• Press + and begin to record. At this time, these two indicator lights are on.

Record Start

• Play and start to record.

Record Stop

• During recording, press + to stop the recording which can be stored automatically. These two indicator lights are off.
• During recording, if the memory is full, the recording will stop and be stored automatically. Two indicator lights are off.

Record Playback

• When the recording is stopped, press to play the recorded song.

Bluetooth MIDl

• The default state of Bluetooth MIDl function is on.
• You can select the Bluetooth name of this piano in the MIDl setting interface of the external device or software compatible with this piano to complete the connection.
• The Bluetooth name of this piano: BT MIDI.
• Instructions to use Bluetooth MIDI:
  Instructions for use of blue MIDI: Any app that can connect to Bluetooth MIDl and use the MIDl standard protocol for playback can be used.
• It is both compatible with IOS and Android devices.

NO.	NAME	IOS	Android	Description
1	Garage band	Yes	No	Connect Bluetooth
2	Piano Diary	Yes	No	Connect Bluetooth
3	Cubasis LE 2	Yes	No	Connect Bluetooth
4	Flow key	Yes	Yes	No need to connect Bluetooth
5	Simply Piano	Yes	No	No need to connect Bluetooth
6	Piano Maestro	Yes	No	No need to connect Bluetooth
7	Dust Buster 2	Yes	No	No need to connect Bluetooth
8	Music School	Yes	No	No need to connect Bluetooth

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Product Parameters

Product List

Name	Quantity
Power Adapter	1 PC
Piano Body	1 PC
Pedal Box	1 PC
Left Stand Board	1 PC
Right Stand Board	1 PC
Big Back Plate	1 PC
Screw M6x18	12 PCS
Thumb screw M6x20	4 PCS
Manual	1 PC

Timbre Sheet

NO.	Timbre	NO.	Timbre
1	Grand Piano	6	Church Organ
2	Brite Piano	7	Strings
3	Electric Piano	8	Guitar
4	Harpsichord	9	Bass
5	Rock Organ	10	Pad

Piano Demo

NO.	Name
1	Chopin op.25 no.1
2	Hungarian Dance No.5
3	Rondo Espressivo
4	Minute op64 No1
5	BWV 848

PIANO MAINTENANCE

Conscientiously do a good job in the maintenance and protection of this product. It plays an important role in prolonging the service life and reducing faults.

Avoid heat, dampness, or direct sunlight

The product should not be exposed excessively to the direct sunlight, placed near the air conditioner or extremely hot places.

No use near TV or radio

This product may cause video or audio interference to the reception of TV and radio. If this happens, it should be removed from the radio or TV products.

Don' t use paint, diluent or similar chemicals to clean it

Wet a soft towel with weak solution and detergent and wring it out until it dries. Clean the product with this towel.

No shaking and collision

The product should be moved carefully. Violent shake and collision are prohibited to avoid damaging the shell or internal electronic components.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Issue	Reason	Solution
There was no sound on the keyboard.	VoIume Controller set at minimum position. Headphones or Plug Converters insert headphone jack. The power supply is not connected or the piano is off.	Turn the volume to the right maximum volume. Remove the original connector from the headphone jack. Turn on the power supply and press the boot button.
The pedals don't work.	Connecting line jack of pedal is not plugged into piano. PedaI plug loose.	Plug the pedal cord into the piano jack. Check to confirm whether the plug at one end of the pedal connection is loose or not, and then tighten it.
When the piano power is turned on or off there is a murmur.	Normal phenomenon	This is a normal phenomenon, indicating that the current enters the machine at this time.
The piano is noisy when using a mobile phone.	Radio interference	The use of mobile phones in the vicinity of the piano produces radiation. To avoid this situation, you can turn off the mobile phone or use it away from the piano.
Abnormal tone or rhythm.	Power shortage	Power shortage. Check power stability.
It seems that all tones are pronounced or that the pronunciation seems to be cut off.	Normal phenomenon	The maximum number of simultaneous sounds on this instrument is 128 notes. If the dual tone mode is in use and the accompaniment or music is playing, some notes or sounds in the accompaniment or music will be default.
Under the same timbre, the quality of a note is different from that of a note.	Normal phenomenon	This is a normal phenomenon. This machine adopts AWM sound source mode. This kind of sound source is sampled and recorded in the whole keyboard area, so the quality of the two notes is slightly different.
Connecting Computer, Not recognized	USB plug loose	No need to install extra drives. If the piano isn't recognized by computer, please check if the USB cords are connected securely or try to connect other USB socket of the computer.

SECURITY CONSIDERATION

Power Adapter

This product can be supplied by standard indoor wall socket. Please use only the power cord specified by this product. When you do not use, please be sure to turn off the power supply. If you do not use it for a long time, please pull out the power cord and keep it properly.

Sign

In order to ensure that you use this product safely and correctly, prevent damage to the user and other people and the financial issue. The specification and the product are marked with a series of safety signs. All kinds of signs and their meaning are as follows:

This sign indicates that, if you ignore the flag and error operation of this product, there is a fire hazard or serious injury to personnel.

Attention
This sign indicates that, if you ignore the flag and the wrong operation of this product, there is a potential risk of injury or other financial damage caused by personnel.

Logo example

This product can be supplied by standard indoor wall socket. Please use only the power cord specified by this product. When you do not use, please be sure to turn off the power supply. If you do not use it for a long time, please pull out the power cord and keep it properly.

This triangle mark indicates that the user should pay attention to the matters.( Left case shows "Be careful electric shock.")

The circular sign painting a slash said prohibited matters. The logo shows the specific content of the ban. (Left case shows "No Disassemble".)

Black dots indicate matters must be complied with. Icon in this sign indicates the specific content that must be followed. (Left case shows "The power plug must be pulled out of the socket." )

Smoke, odor, overheating

When the product is smoking, emitting odors or overheating, continue use may lead to the danger of fire and electric shock. In the event of such a situation, the following operations shall be carried out immediately.

• Turn off the power supply.
• Pull the plug from the power outlet.
• Contact your agency.

Power line
Improper use of power supply leads to danger of fire and electric shock must observe the following precautions.

• Special power lines specified for this product must be used.
• An AC power source with output voltage within the household rated voltage must be used.
• It is not allowed to overload the power socket and the power extension line.

Improper handling of power lines may result in damage or rupture, which may cause the danger of fire and electric shock. The following precautions must be observed:

• Do not place heavy objects on the power line or make them heated.
• Do not attempt to transform the power cord or bend it too much.
• Do not twist or pull the power cord.
• If the power cord or plug is damaged, replace the power cord of the same type.

Do not use wet hands to touch the power cord and plug, otherwise there is a risk of electric shock.

• Please use the power lines in the place where the water will not be spilled. Water has the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Never put a vase or any other container with water on this product. Water has the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Do not let the minors contact plug and power line or a connecting plate. The minors have less knowledge of electricity safety which may cause danger of electric shock.

Improper use of power lines has the risk of fire and electric shock hazard. The following precautions must be observed.

• Do not place the power cord near the furnace or other heat sources.
• Unplug the power cord from the power outlet. The plug body must be grasped.
• Plug the power cord into the power socket.
• Before connecting or cutting off the power cord, make sure that the power is off.
• The power cord should be removed from the electrical outlet of the wall before a thunderstorm occurs or traveling or before other long leave.
• At least once a year, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and clean the dust around the plug.

Don' t burn this product

Do not put this product into the fire otherwise it will cause the burning of wood products and the explosion of the internal electronic components. There is a danger of fire and personnel injury.

Water and foreign matter

Water and other liquids and (metal) into this product has the risk of causing fire and electric shock. The following operation should be performed immediately when the above situation occurs.

1. Turn off the power supply.
2. If the power cord is used for power supply, it will be pulled off from the wall of the power outlet.
3. Contact your dealer.

Dismantling and rebuilding

Do not disassemble this product or transform it in any way. Otherwise it will be hazardous to electrical shock, burns or other personal injury. All internal inspection, adjustment and maintenance operations should be entrusted to your dealer.

Drop or impact

This product is subject to the risk of fire and electric shock after falling or being subjected to a strong impact. The operation should be performed immediately following the above mentioned situation.

1. Turn off the power supply.
2. If the power cord is used for power supply, it should be pulled off.
3. contact your dealer.

Plastic bag

Do not let any person put the plastic bag on the head or put in the mouth. Otherwise there is the risk of suffocation families with children should pay special attention to that.

Keep the distance with the product and support.

Climb the body or its support is in danger of tipping or damage. The children's families should pay special attention to.

Display
You should avoid placing this product on an uneven surface or any other unstable place. Otherwise, it will cause it falling and a risk of injury to the person.

Product movement

Before moving this product, you must first pull off the wall of the power outlet, the power cord plug and pull off all other cables and connecting wires. Otherwise there will be damage to the line, resulting in fire and electric shock hazard.

Clean

Before you clean this product, you must first remove the power cord from the wall outlet, otherwise there is a risk of fire and electric shock.

Interface

The interface of this product can only be connected to the specified equipment and devices. The connection of non designated equipment or devices have the risk of fire and electric shock.

Location selection
This product shouldn't be put in the following places. Otherwise there will be a risk of fire or electric shock.

• High temperature or dusty places.
• Kitchen or other places with oil fumes.
• A place where direct sunlight is irradiated. Do not expose to excessive heat or moisture environment.

Volume
Do not play music at high volume for long periods of time. Special attention should be paid when using the headphones. Too high volume may damage your hearing.

Heavy objects
Do not place heavy objects on this product otherwise the top will be overloaded causing the product or the object falling and the risk of injuring persons.

Correct assembly of the support
The incorrect assembly of support will make it overturned, causing the product dropping and the risk of injuring personnel. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out the instructions in accordance with the instructions to ensure that the product is properly installed.

Replace the fuse
If the fuse breaks, there may be short circuit or voltage instability in the product. Professionals are required to identify and replace them, otherwise there is a risk of fire or electric shock.

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