Important Messages Please read this page carefully before operating and Power supply Please connect the power adapter provided in the pack- keep this manual properly for convenient reference in age to a power socket with the correct voltage. DO NOT the future.
Contents Overview Mixer Control Panel Harmony Display Interface Turning Harmony On/Off Using Pedals Using Harmony Preparing to Play DSP Effect Powering On/Off D.A.S. (Dynamic Acoustic System) Adjusting the Overall Brilliance Playing Demos Pedal Assign Sound Mode Scale Tuning Selecting and Playing Sounds Playing Two Sounds Simultaneously Using Scale Tuning Playing Different Sounds with Each Hand...
Overview Control Panel Control panel Description ] Button Turn the power on or off. [VOLUME] Knob Adjust the master volume. [BRILLIANCE] Knob Adjust the overall brilliance. STYLE Selection Buttons Select directly a preset style. 10~11 TEMPO [ ]/[ ] Buttons Adjust the current tempo.
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] Button Pause or continue playing the song. ] Button Start or stop playing the song. [SFHIT] Button Hold this button and press other buttons to access the specified functions. [PIANO] Button Turn Piano mode on or off. [SOUND] Button Enter the Sound mode.
Display 缺图 Description Sound icons of R1 (right 1), R2 (right 2) and L (left) Details of the current mode/function Chord name and chord mode Transpose value Octave value Recording status Memory number, Q.S. number, lock icon Time signature Tempo Bar and beat USB icon Recording tracks...
Interface 1. [USB TO HOST] For connecting to a computer or a mobile device (converter may be required for the latter). 2. [MIDI IN], [MIDI OUT] For connecting other MIDI devices such as a MIDI keyboard or sequencer. Please refer to the MIDI Interface chapter for more details.
3. Plug the power adapter into an appropriate AC outlet. 4. Press the [ ] button to turn on the power. The screen starts up and shows “MEDELI”, indicating the instrument is turned on. 5. Turn the [VOLUME] knob and play the keyboard, until you set an appropriate volume.
Sound Mode The instrument is preset with a variety of high-quality sounds, arranged in different categories. Please refer to the Sound List. Selecting and Playing Sounds 1. Press the [SOUND] button or one of the SOUND selection buttons to enter Sound mode. The “R1” icon lights up. The screen shows the current sound name and number.
Playing Different Sounds with Each Hand You can split the keyboard into two separate sections, and assign different sounds to each section. When the keyboard is split, you can play the sound “L” in the left hand section. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press the [SPLIT] button to turn on the split function.
2. When the transpose value blinks on screen, you can hold down [SHIFT] and press the TRANSPOSE [ ] buttons, or use the data dial or [ /YES]/[ /NO] buttons to change the transpose value. The setting range is ±12 semitones. Transpose setting applies to the accompaniment and the entire keyboard sound.
Twinova Mode In Twinova mode, the entire keyboard is divided into two equal areas, left and right, with the same pitch and sound for both. This feature is particularly useful for elementary level one-on-one instruction, as well as for practicing and performing simple duets that require two pianos.
Style Mode The instrument provides a huge selection of styles, categorized by musical genres, please refer to the Style List. Playing the Percussion Tracks of a Style The percussion tracks are significant part of a style. You can generally identify the style of music by listening to its percussion tracks.
Full Range Mode If you wish to use the entire keyboard to play auto accompaniment as well as the keyboard sound, you can use the Full Range mode. 1. In Chord mode, you can change the chord detect mode to Full Range.
Fade In / Fade Out When style stops, you can press the [FADE] button to engage fade-in. The screen will temporarily shows “Fade In”. When you start playing the style, the volume will increase from low to high until it reaches the normal level. When style is playing, you can press the [FADE] button to engage fade-out.
Chord Basics This section is a brief introduction to the basics of chords. Chord Construction When three or more notes are played together, they form a chord. Fifth A chord is the basic component of harmony, and each note in the chord is generally built according to a principle of thirds.
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Chord Name A chord name can tell you almost everything you need to know about a chord, including: the root of the chord, whether the chord is a major chord or a minor chord, an augmented chord or a diminished chord, a seventh chord or a ninth chord, and so on. Chord Root Chord Type For example, the name in the image clearly indicates that the...
Quick Setting (Q.S.) When Quick Setting is turned on, you can instantly recall all auto accompaniment related settings including sound selection and effects, simply with a single touch of a button. 1. Press the [Q.S.] button to turn on Quick Setting. The “Q.S.” icon lights up on screen.
Song Mode The instrument comes with a large selection of built-in songs of various musical genres. Each preset song can be practiced with melody off. Playing Songs 1. Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song mode. It will automatically loop playing all the songs.
Recording In Recording mode, you can record your performance and save it as a user song , then play it back. You can record up to 10 user songs, each with 6 tracks (1 accomp track and 5 melody tracks). You can record auto accom- paniment to the accomp track, and melody to the melody tracks.
Play Back Recording When recording is stopped, it will automatically go to Song mode and loop playing the user song you have just recorded. In Song mode, you can use the data dial or [ /YES]/[ /NO] button to select a user song. If the selected user song is blank, it will show “No File”...
Album When you select a song in the Album, the instrument will automatically recall the best settings for you to play this song. Please refer to the Album List. 1. Press the [ALBUM] button to enter Album mode. The screen shows the current album name.
Save To/Reset the Memory To memorize panel settings: If you wish to save the panel settings to a memory button, simply hold down the [STORE] button, then press one of memory buttons [M1] - [M6]. It will save the current panel settings to that memory slot.
Mixer The Mixer allows you to adjust the volume balance across different channels. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press the MIXER [ ] buttons to enter the Mixer menu. The screen temporarily shows the current channel and volume. If this is the first time to enter the Mixer menu, it will show rhythm channel by default 2.
Harmony Harmony is a commonly used effect that automatically adds harmonies to the notes you play. It applies to sound part “R1” only. Turning Harmony On/Off Hold down [SHIFT] and press the [HARM.] button to turn harmony no or off. When activated, the “HARM.” icon lights up on screen. The instrument provides 16 harmony types.
D.A.S. (Dynamic Acoustic System) The instrument features a powerful dynamic acoustic system. The D.A.S. will dynamically adjust the higher and lower frequency bands according to the overall volume, delivering clear treble and full bass even when playing at low volume, boosting a balanced auditory experience in general.
Scale Tuning Scale tuning is a system that precisely regulates the pitch of each key in the scale. The instrument is preset with some classi- cal temperaments that are useful when playing older music, such as music from the Renaissance period. The instrument employs the 12-Tone Equal Temperament.
Introduction of Classical Temperaments ▘ Twelve-Tone Equal Temperament Twelve-Tone Equal Temperament is a tuning system that divides an octave into 12 equal intervals. This temperament has only one type of semitone and one type of whole tone, making it easy to transpose. Most keyboard instruments worldwide are tuned in this temperament.
Performance Assistant Performance Assistance is a useful feature. It makes performing easy and interesting, letting you perform various advanced techniques with simple operation. Using Performance Assistant 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press the [PERFROM.] button to turn on the Performance Assistant. The screen shows the current performance mode and the sound name.
Playing in Guitar Performance Mode 1. Play chords in the chord area When playing chords in the chord area, the screen will show the chord name. If you play chords only, it will only produce the root notes of the guitar sound. 2.
Piano Performance Mode The Piano performance mode makes it easy to achieve some piano techniques which are difficult to play by using normal playing meth- ods, such as piano rhythms (5 types), broken chords (5 types) and endings (3 types). The piano key map is similar to the guitar key map.
Function Setting In function setting, you can adjust the parameters of various functions by accessing their corresponding sub-menus. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press the FUNCTION [ ] buttons to enter Function Setting. 2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press the FUNCTION [ ] buttons repeatedly to select a function parameter.
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▘ Metronome Volume Range Default This parameter adjusts the metronome volume only. The 000~127 metronome sound will not be recorded to a user song. ▘ Pedal Assign Range Default The left/soft pedal can be assigned with these functions: soft Soft, Start/Stop, Memory Soft pedal (default setting), style start/stop, and memory switch.
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▘ Harmony Type Range Default The instrument is preset with various harmony types. Some Harmony types work in Chord mode Duet harmony types will work only in Chord mode and will respond only: to chord change, while some other types will not be affected by Duet, RockDuet, CountryDuet, Trio, chord mode.
/NO] buttons at the same time, then turn on the power. The screen will display “MEDELI” and then start up normally. Please note that factory reset will reset all settings and permanently delete all user data, including user songs, performance memory setting, function setting etc.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution There’s slight noise when powering on or off. This is normal and not a cause for concern. Buttons do not respond. Some buttons on the panel will be disabled in certain functions/modes. The speakers of the instrument do not pro- Check if the [VOLUME] knob is set too low.
Specifications Keyboard 88 keys, Graded Action Standard II keyboard Display Full dot matrix LCD Polyphony Sound Style 220 presets + 10 users Demo Song 100 presets + 10 users, Melody off, 120 albums Keyboard Part L (Left), R1 (Right 1), R2 (Right 2) Layer/Split Twinova Style Control...
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Connectivity USB-B (MIDI) MIDI MIDI In, MIDI Out Phones 2 standard stereo jacks Input Standard stereo jack Output Standard stereo jack Pedal Soft pedal (assignable), Sostenuto pedal, Damper pedal (with half-pedaling) Power DC 15V Amplifier 2 x 23 watt Speaker 2 x 16 cm + 2 x 3 cm Dimension 1358 ×...
Sound List Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Piano Organ German Grand Piano 1 German Grand 1 Stereo Drawbar Organ Stereo Draw Org German Grand Piano 2 German Grand 2 Stereo Percussive Organ Stereo Perc Org Real Bright Piano Real Bright Pno Stereo Rock Organ Stereo Rock Org...
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Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Slide Clean Guitar Slide Clean Gt Hard Rock Bass Hard Rock Bass Sweet Mandolin Sweet Mandolin Wah Fretless Bass Wah Fret Bass Cool Lead Guitar Cool Lead Guitar Muted Fretless Bass Muted Fret Bass Power Lead Guitar Power Lead Gt Dark Fretless Bass...
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Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Cool Synth Strings Cool Synth Str Dark Brass Dark Brass Soft Synth Strings Soft Synth Str Cool Synth Brass Cool Syn Brass Analog Strings Analog Strings Live Brass Section Live Brass Soft Choir Aahs Soft Choir Aahs Sforzato Brass Sforzato Brass...
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Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Slow Pan Flute Slow Pan Flute Wire Funky Lead Wire Funky Ld Dark Blown Bottle Dk Blown Bottle Soft Octave Lead Soft Octave Ld Slow Blown Bottle Slow Blow Bottle Calliope Octave Lead Calliope Oct Ld Dark Shakuhachi Dark Shaku...
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Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Church Bell Church Bell Door Creaking Door Creaking Carillon Carillon Door Door Santur Santur Scratch Scratch Africa Kalimba Africa Kalimba Wind Chime Wind Chime Standard Set 1 Standard Set 1 Helicopter Engine Helicopt Engine Standard Set 2 Standard Set 2...
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Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Clean Electric Guitar Clean E.Guitar Whistle Whistle Muted Electric Guitar Muted E.Guitar Ocarina Ocarina Overdriven Guitar Overdriven Gt Square Lead Square Lead Distortion Guitar Distortion Gt Sawtooth Lead Sawtooth Lead Guitar Harmonics Guitar Harmonic Calliope Lead Calliope...
Style List Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Pop & Beat Ballad Sunshine Beat Sunshine Beat Guitar Ballad Guitar Ballad 60's Classic Beat 60's Classic Beat Blues Ballad 1 Blues Ballad 1 Heart Beat Heart Beat Golden Song Golden Song 70's Pop Rock 70's Pop Rock...
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Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Tango 1 Tango 1 Fusion Fusion Twist 1 Twist 1 Dixieland 2 Dixieland 2 Twist 2 Twist 2 Big Band 2 Big Band 2 Tango 2 Tango 2 Swing Shuffle Swing Shuffle Slow Fox Slow Fox Acoustic Jazz...
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Full Name Short Name Party Polka Party Polka Army March Army March March March American March American March Musette Musette French Musette French Musette World Korea Folk Korea Folk Laendler Laendler Hawaiian Hawaiian Sirtaki Sirtaki Dangdut Dangdut 6-8 Flipper 6-8 Flipper New Age New Age Tarantella...
Song & Demo List Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Suite No.5 in G Major, Gavotte No.5 Folk & Country BWV.816, Gavotte Christmas Sound Christmas Sound Minuet in G Major, BWV Minuet G Major Long Long Ago Long Long Ago Anh.114 Old Folks at Home Old Folks at Home...
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Full Name Short Name Full Name Short Name Impromptu No.1 in A-Flat Impromptu A Flat Habanera Habanera Major, Op.29 Deux Arabesques No.2 Arabesques No.2 Fantaisie-Impromptu, Op.66 Fantaisie-Improm Suite Bergamasque No.3, Clair De Lune Prelude No.15 in D-Flat Raindrop L.75, 'Clair De Lune' Major, Op.28, 'Raindrop' Perludes No.8, 'La Fille Aux Perludes No.8...
Album List Album Name Album Name Album Name What's Your Name Hey Jude Dream Youth Manual Crazy Frog Your Tenderness Always Your Love Depth One Way Ticket Intoxicating Sunset Love Fool Les Feuilles Mortes Pink Memories Moonlight Shadow Follow Your Feelings Life Carnival Called To Say Love Scarborough Fair...
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