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Summarization of Contents
Regulatory and Safety Information
Users in U.S.A
FCC compliance, interference, and safety for digital devices.
Radiation Exposure Statement
RF exposure compliance for uncontrolled environments and safety.
Users in Canada
Industry Canada compliance and RF exposure statement.
Owner's Manual Introduction
Welcome and Product Overview
Introduction to VIVO S8M/S8/S4 and congratulations on purchase.
Register Your Product
Benefits of registering product on www.dexibell.com.
1 Important Safety Instructions
General Warnings and Cautions
Key safety precautions to avoid hazards.
Power Cord and Placement Safety
Guidelines on power cord handling and unit placement.
Electrical Safety and Supervision
Precautions for power outlets, devices, and children.
1 Important Safety Instructions - Additional Precautions
AC Adaptor and Cable Handling
Precautions for AC adaptor and cables.
Cleaning, Lightning, and Placement Safety
Guidelines for cleaning, lightning protection, and ventilation.
2 Relevant Indications
Power Supply and Maintenance Guidelines
Notes on power, adapter use, and cleaning.
Location, Repair, and External Memory Handling
Placement, repair advice, and USB handling.
2 Relevant Indications - Other Precautions and Legal Information
Other Precautions and Data Backup
General precautions and data backup advice.
Copyright and Trademark Information
Information on copyright law and trademarks.
3 Panel Description - Front Panel Overview
Wheels, Volume, and EQ Controls
Description of wheels, volume knob, and master EQ.
Reverb, MIDI, and Chord Functions
Description of reverb, MIDI, and chord enhancer/freeze.
Panel Description - Detailed Controls
FX Select, Mixer, and Display Controls
Description of FX select, mixer, and display functions.
T2L, Menu, and Navigation Buttons
Description of T2L, menu, and navigation button functions.
Sound, Memory, and Keyboard Mode Controls
Description of sound, memory, and keyboard mode buttons.
Panel Description - Rear Connections (S8/S4)
S8/S4 Rear Side Connectors Overview
Description of rear panel ports for S8/S4.
Ground Terminal, DC In, and Audio Outputs
Description of ground terminal, DC IN, and audio outputs.
Panel Description - Rear Connections (S8M)
S8M Rear Side Connectors Overview
Description of rear panel ports for S8M.
Assign Pedals, MIDI, USB, Audio In, Phones
Description of assign pedals, MIDI, USB, audio in, and phones ports.
4 S8/S4 Connections Quick Guide - Peripheral Devices
Peripheral Devices Connection Diagram
Diagram showing connections for external devices to S8/S4.
5 S8M Connections Quick Guide - Peripheral Devices
Peripheral Devices Connection Diagram
Diagram showing connections for external devices to S8M.
6 Quick Guide - Core Functions
Adjusting Reverb and Master EQ
Steps for adjusting reverb and master equalizer.
Recording, Song Playback, and Chord Functions
Guide to recording, playback, and chord features.
Quick Guide - Sound, Effects, and Menu Operations
Effects for Orchestral Sounds and Mixer Controls
Selecting and controlling orchestral sound effects and mixer.
T2L Editor, Menu/Exit, Function Buttons
Navigating T2L, menu, and using function buttons.
Quick Guide - Tones, Memory, and Master Keyboard
Selecting Tones and Favorite Settings
Steps to select tones and save favorite settings.
Master Keyboard Function and Part Specification
Configuring master keyboard zones and parts.
7 Before You Start to Play - Power and Audio Connections
Connecting the AC Adaptor
Step-by-step guide for connecting the power adapter.
Connecting External Audio Amplifier
Connecting to external audio devices for sound output.
Before You Start to Play - Pedals, Headphones, and Digital Players
Connecting Pedals and Headphones
Connecting pedals and headphones.
Connecting Digital Player Devices
Connecting external audio playback devices.
Before You Start to Play - Computer and MIDI Connectivity
USB MIDI Keyboard and Computer Connections
Connecting to keyboards and computers via USB.
Connecting to MIDI Devices
Connecting to external MIDI sound modules.
Before You Start to Play - USB Memory and Formatting
USB Memory Connection and Formatting
Connecting and formatting USB memory.
Safely Removing USB Memory and Music Rest
Procedures for USB removal and music rest.
Ground Terminal and Power Operations
Ground Terminal Connection
Connecting ground terminal for electrical safety.
Power On and Off Procedures
Steps for turning the instrument on and off.
Demo Playback Function
Starting and Exiting Demo Songs
How to start and exit the demo songs playback.
8 Basic Operation - Display and Navigation
Display and Cursor Operation Overview
Understanding the main page display and navigation.
Main Page Layout and Icons
Description of the main page elements.
Basic Operation - Menu Navigation and Naming
Moving Cursor and Setting Parameter Values
Detailed steps for navigating menus and adjusting values.
Assigning Names to Files and Settings
How to name files, memories, or settings.
9 Selecting Tones - Piano Modes and Tone Selection
Grand Piano Mode and Tone Selection
Using Grand Piano Mode and selecting tones.
Grand Piano Mode Customization and Part Selection
Customizing and saving Grand Piano settings and selecting parts.
Selecting Tones - Layering and Favorites
Playing Layered Sounds (Main + Coupled)
Adding a second sound to play with the Main part.
Favorite Tones and Keyboard Splitting
Memorizing favorite tones and splitting the keyboard.
Adding Bass Part and Layering Modes
Adding Bass Part via Keyboard or Pedalboard
Activating the Bass part.
Playing All Parts in Layer Mode
Layering Lower and Bass parts with Main/Coupled.
Tone Selection and Adjustment - Split Point and Volume/Reverb
Changing Split Point and Adjusting Volume/Reverb
Modifying split point and part volume/reverb.
Reordering the Tone List
Customizing the order of available tones.
Tone MIDI Information
Displaying MIDI Information for Selected Tones
Displaying MIDI information for selected tones.
10 Organ Section - Presets and Organ Types
Selecting Presetted Organ Sounds
Choosing organ models and parts.
Selecting Various Organ Types
Choosing between tonewheel and transistor organ models.
Organ Section - Preset Setup and Drawbars
Setting Drawbar Configurations for Organ Presets
Setting up drawbar configurations for organ presets.
Organ Section - Percussion and Modulation Effects
Adding Harmonic Percussion
Applying the percussive effect to organ sounds.
Applying Vibrato/Chorus and Overdrive Effects
Adding modulation and overdrive effects.
Organ Section - Common Parameters and Rotary Effect
Organ Common Parameters
Adjusting common parameters for tonewheel organs.
Adding Rotary Effect
Simulating rotating loudspeaker sound effects.
11 Adding Effects to Orchestral Sound - Overview and Controls
Sound Effects Overview and Real-time Controls
Understanding effects and using panel controls.
Selecting and Adjusting Sound Effects
Steps to select and modify effects parameters.
Adding Reverb and Adjusting Sound Effects
Adding and Changing Reverb Types
Selecting and modifying reverb effects.
Adjusting Reverb Amount per Part
Adjusting reverb levels for individual parts.
12 Other Functions - Pitch and Chord Performance
Transposing and Shifting Keyboard Pitch
Adjusting keyboard pitch and tuning.
Performing Musical Chords with Enhancer and Freeze
Using chord features for performance.
Other Functions - Keyboard Response and Audio Input
Adjusting Keyboard Response (Key Touch)
Customizing keyboard sensitivity and response.
Adjusting Audio Input Level
Setting the input level for audio sources.
Specifying Audio Output and Factory Reset
Specifying Audio Output for S8/S4 Parts
Configuring audio output destinations.
Restoring Factory Settings and Sounds
Resetting instrument and sound libraries.
Other Functions - Backup, Panic, and Version Info
Protecting Settings via Backup
Backing up and restoring settings, contents, and sounds.
Panic Function and Version Information
Resetting controllers and checking system version.
13 Additional Sound (Sound Library) - Overview
Understanding Sound Libraries and Structure
Explanation of sound libraries and memory.
Managing Sound Libraries (Add/Remove)
Adding and removing sound libraries.
Additional Sound (Sound Library) - USB Operations
Loading Sound Libraries from USB Memory
Importing sounds from USB to the instrument.
Preparing and Adding Libraries via USB
Loading and managing libraries on USB.
Loading Sound Libraries from USB Memory - Recovery
Loading Libraries from USB and Recovery from Archive
Steps to load libraries and recover from internal archive.
Selecting USER Sounds - Organ and Orchestral
How to Select USER Organ Sounds
Selecting USER organ sounds after import.
How to Select USER Orchestral Sounds
Selecting USER orchestral sounds after import.
Selecting USER Sounds - User Sound Selection
Steps to Select User Sounds from the List
Steps to select User sounds from the list.
14 Sound Setup (Export/Import) - Sound Set Management
Exporting and Importing Sound Sets
Managing sound sets via USB.
15 Personalizing Your Sounds (T2L) - Sound Alterations and Saving
Making Sound Alterations and Saving Changes
Modifying sound parameters and saving them.
Orchestral Sounds Parameters - Piano and Electric Piano Tones
Personalizing Piano and Electric Piano Tones
Personalizing orchestral tones, focusing on piano parameters.
Parameters to be Edited - Envelope and Other Parameters
Editable Parameters for Sound Envelopes
List of editable parameters for sound envelopes and other characteristics.
Rotary and Organ Parameters - Effect Controls
Rotary Parameters and Types
Adjusting rotary speaker effect parameters.
Organ Common Parameters and Effects
Adjusting common organ parameters and effects.
Adjusting Keyboard Velocity Response
Customizing Keyboard Velocity Response
Customizing keyboard velocity response for orchestral sounds.
16 Working with the Memories - Internal Memory Operations
Memory and Memory Set Structure
Understanding memory organization.
Saving and Recalling Internal Memory Settings
Managing settings in internal memory.
Working with the Memories - USB Memory Management
Saving Settings to USB Memory
Saving settings to USB and naming them.
Working with the Memories - USB Memory Operations
Saving New Memory Sets and Recalling from USB
Creating new sets and recalling from USB.
Memory Management - Renaming, Exporting, Importing
Renaming Memories
Changing the name of saved memories.
Exporting and Importing Memory Sets to/from USB
Managing memory sets via USB.
Memory Management - Deleting and Auto-Recall
Deleting Memory Sets from USB
Removing memory sets from USB.
Auto-Recall Favorite Settings at Power On
Setting favorites for startup.
Customizing the Grand Piano Mode
Saving and recalling custom Grand Piano settings.
17 Playing a Music Audio File - Song Selection and Playback
Selecting and Playing Songs
Steps to select and play audio files.
Playing Music Audio Files - Song Controls and Management
Useful Song Controls
Adjusting volume, time, and loop mode for songs.
Renaming or Removing Songs on USB Memory
Managing songs on USB.
18 Recording Your Performance - Audio Recording
Recording as Audio Data (WAVE)
Process for recording performances as WAV files.
Recording Operations and Overdubbing
Starting, stopping, and overdub recording procedures.
19 Master Keyboard Zone - MIDI Zones and Control Configuration
Programmable Four MIDI Zones
Setting up four MIDI zones for external control.
Configuring MIDI Zones and Controls
Enabling and assigning functions to zones and controls.
Programmable Four MIDI Zones - Detailed Parameters
Detailed Parameters for MIDI Zone Configuration
Detailed parameters for MIDI zone configuration.
20 Playing with Audio Backing Tracks - Mobile Device and App Integration
Connecting Mobile Device and Using X MURE App
Connecting device and using X MURE for backing tracks.
21 Wireless Function - Bluetooth Connectivity Setup
Bluetooth Audio and MIDI Connectivity Overview
Features of Bluetooth for audio and MIDI.
Pairing Mobile Devices with VIVO S8M/S8/S4
Steps for pairing mobile devices.
Wireless Function - Bluetooth Audio and MIDI Data Transfer
Using Bluetooth Audio and Connecting Paired Devices
Listening to mobile audio and reconnecting devices.
Transferring Bluetooth MIDI Data
Transmitting and receiving MIDI data via Bluetooth.
Transferring Bluetooth MIDI Data - Dexibell VIVO EDITOR App
Using VIVO EDITOR App for Bluetooth MIDI Control
Using the VIVO EDITOR app for real-time control via Bluetooth MIDI.
22 Master Equalizer - Adjustment and Presets
Master Equalizer Adjusting and Presets
Adjusting EQ and using presets.
Saving User EQ Presets
Saving custom EQ configurations.
23 MENU Options (Advanced Section) - Navigation and Parameter Groups
General Menu Navigation Procedure
How to access and navigate the menu.
Overview of Parameters Groups
List of main parameter categories.
MENU Options (Advanced Section) - Settings Parameters
SETTING Parameters Group - Main and Coupled Settings
Editing main and coupled part settings.
T2L Editor, Effects, and Output Options
T2L Editor Functions
Accessing T2L Editor for sound personalization.
Effects and Output Configuration
Managing effects and audio output.
MENU Options (Advanced Section) - MIDI Zones and Control Assignments
MIDI Zones and Control Assignments
Configuring MIDI zones and assigning controls.
Pedal Function Assignments
Assigning functions to different pedals.
Control Assignments - Expression, FX Pedals, and Wheels
Expression, FX Pedals, and Wheel Assignments
Configuring pedal and wheel functions.
MENU Options (Advanced Section) - Tuning and Temperament
Tuning and Temperament Settings
Adjusting master tuning and temperament scales.
Tuning and Temperament - Scale Procedures
Selecting, Editing, and Saving Temperament Scales
Selecting, editing, and saving temperament scales.
MENU Options (Advanced Section) - Memory, USB, Bluetooth, MIDI
Memory, USB, Bluetooth, and MIDI Functions
Accessing memory, USB, Bluetooth, and MIDI settings.
MIDI Configuration - Reception Settings
Configuring MIDI Receive Parameters
Configuring MIDI receive parameters for parts and memories.
MENU Options (Advanced Section) - MIDI Transmission and Sets
MIDI Transmission Settings
Configuring MIDI transmit parameters.
MIDI Set Management
Managing preset and user MIDI configurations.
Global, Sound Library, Sound Setup, Sound List
Global Settings
Accessing global settings.
Sound Library and Setup Operations
Importing sounds and managing sound sets.
Factory Reset, Backup, Panic, and Version Info
Factory Reset and Sound Restore
Resetting instrument and sound libraries.
Backup, Panic Function, and Version Info
Backing up data, panic function, and version info.
24 Appendix - Effects Types and Parameters List
Effects Types and Parameters Reference
Detailed list of effects and their adjustable parameters.
Appendix - Effects Types and Parameters List (Continued)
Effects Types and Parameters Reference (Delay, Cross Delay)
Detailed list of effects (Delay, Cross Delay, etc.) and parameters.
Appendix - Effects Types and Parameters List (Continued)
Effects Types and Parameters Reference (Wah-Wah, Compressor)
Detailed list of effects (Wah-Wah, Compressor, Cut Filter) and parameters.
VIVO S8M/S8/S4's Tone List - Pianos, E.Pianos, Plucked, Strings
Tone List Reference (Pianos, E.Pianos, Plucked, Strings)
List of tones with PC and CC# (MSB) numbers.
VIVO S8M/S8/S4's Tone List & Organ Presets
Tone List Reference (Guitars, Basses, Synths, Pads)
List of tones with PC and CC# (MSB).
VIVO S8M/S8/S4's Organ Preset List
List of organ presets.
Appendix - Draw-faders MIDI Controls
Draw-faders MIDI Controls Reference
List of MIDI CC numbers for draw-faders and their functions.
25 Troubleshooting - Common Issues and Solutions
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Common problems and their solutions.
26 Specifications - VIVO S8, S4, S8M Models
Technical Specifications Overview
Technical specifications of the VIVO S8, S4, and S8M models.
Supplied Accessories and Options
Supplied Accessories List
List of included accessories.
Optional Accessories List
List of optional accessories.
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