Summary of Contents for Galaxy Digital Pianos HP-4-RW
- Page 1 User Manual DIGITAL PIANO HP-4-RW Please read this instruction manual carefully before use...
- Page 2 Important Safety Instructions Do not use near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. ...
- Page 3 Introduction We would like to express our appreciation and congratulate you for purchasing this Galaxy HP-4-RW digital piano. With proper care, this piano will provide you with years of musical enjoyment. Galaxy’s advanced state of the art electronics are combined with an elegant cabinet that will add beauty and sophistication to any home or studio environment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Taking Care of your Digital Piano ................... 5 Connector Panel ........................6 Headphone Jacks ........................6 Pedals ............................7 Soft Pedal ..........................7 Sostenuto Pedal ........................7 Sustain Pedal ........................7 Panel Controls .......................... 8 Demonstration Songs ......................9 Voice Demonstration ...................... -
Page 5: Taking Care Of Your Digital Piano
Taking Care of Your Digital Piano This Galaxy digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the suggestions listed below. Service and Modification Location ● To avoid deformation, discoloration, or This product should be serviced by more serious damage, do not expose qualified service personnel when: ●... -
Page 6: Connector Panel
Connector Panel The connector panel is located underneath the keybed. manual for further details. 1. LINE IN: These stereo audio input jacks will amplify the supplied signal 4. USB: The USB connector allows you to connect the Overture piano directly to (CD players, MP3 player or cassette players) through the internal sound your computer. -
Page 7: Pedals
Pedals Soft Pedal When the left pedal is engaged, the piano volume is reduced and the timbre is slightly altered on the notes that are played. Sostenuto Pedal When the center pedal is engaged, the keys that were previously played will sustain and the notes will decay gradu- ally, after they are released. -
Page 8: Panel Controls
Panel Controls The following is a brief description of all the features located on the control panel, which is divided conveniently into several distinct sections. voice number, tempo, song number 1. MASTER VOLUME: Adjusts the overall volume of the and more. keyboard. -
Page 9: Demonstration Songs
Demonstration Songs There are two types of demonstration songs: Orchestra Demonstration & Voice Demon- Voice Demonstration Press and hold down a Voice but- ton then press the DEMO button. The selected voice will play. Use the VOICE button, VARIATION button, or the buttons to change voices. -
Page 10: Voice
Voice When the piano is turned on, the default voice setting is 01 Grand Piano Select a Voice There are 15 voices numbered 1-15 and selected by the five quick-select VOICE buttons and the VARIATION button. Each VOICE select button refers to a category of instruments. Press the VARIATION button to select a variation in that voice category. -
Page 11: Keyboard Mode
Parts Description Keyboard Mode There are two keyboard modes: Full Keyboard and Duet Keyboard. Full Keyboard The Full Keyboard is standard mode as shown below. Duet Keyboard In Duet mode, the keyboard is split into two sections. The left section becomes A2-E6, and the right section becomes F2-C6. -
Page 12: Transpose
Keyboard Mode Transpose The Transpose feature can shift the piano’s pitch up or down in semitone intervals. Press the TRANSPOSE button to engage the transpose feature. The display shows the current Transpose value (default is zero) with the prefix “t” and the Transpose button indicator flashes. -
Page 13: Effects
Effects Reverb Reverb simulates the effect of playing in a big room or hall where the sound reverberates off the walls and ceiling. Press the REVERB button to engage the Reverb effect. Its indicator will light up. To adjust the reverb level, press the REVERB button and either the ... -
Page 14: Metronome
Metronome Press the METRONOME button to ac- tivate the Metronome. The Metronome will start playing the current tempo and beat pattern. The beat indicator above the METRONOME button will flash per the beat pattern and tempo. The display shows the current beat pat- tern (default setting is 4/4). -
Page 15: Recorder
Recorder The Overture features a two track recorder that lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. Two tracks mean that you can “layer” one part on top of another, using a different voice if you like. The Recorder feature is a useful addition to any keyboard study program because it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener’s perspective. -
Page 16: Playback
Recorder Playback 1. Start Playback: Press the PLAY/STOP the newly adjusted tempo, press and hold the RECORD button and press the button to hear the recorded track(s). The PLAY indicator lights up and the PLAY/STOP button. Note: You may also accompany the beat indicators will flash per the beat recorded tracks on the keyboard while in pattern and tempo. -
Page 17: Play-Along Songs
Play-Along Songs There are 58 songs built into the Overture for your musical enjoyment. These songs have separate left-and right-hand parts that can be turned on and off as required so you can practice the corresponding part on the keyboard. Selecting A Song Press the SONG button. -
Page 18: Practicing The Left Hand Of The Selected Song
Play-Along Songs 2. Press the DEMO button if you’d like to hear only the right-hand part before practicing it. Press the DEMO button again to stop. 3. Press the PLAY/STOP button. Its indicator lights up and you will hear the Metronome “count in”... -
Page 19: Setup Mode
Setup Mode The Setup Mode is used to adjust operation settings. With the SETUP button engaged you may access the menu for Touch Sensitivity, Brightness, Layer Volume Balance, Master Tuning, Octave Shift, Layer Volume Balance, Local Mode as well as store user parameters. Using the Setup Mode 1. -
Page 20: Master Tuning
Setup mode LAYER VOLUME BALANCE This parameter is used to adjust the Press the SETUP button until the dis- balance (relative volume) of the two play shows “bLn”. voices in Layer mode. Use the button to reduce the Layer The format of this parameter is “Layer volume while the Master volume incre- voice volume - Master voice volume”. -
Page 21: Soft Reset
Setup mode LOCAL MODE “Local Mode” is a special mode that’s are still transmitted via MIDI out. It is useful when the Overture is connected useful when you’re using the piano as with another MIDI device or computer. a keyboard controller for another MIDI When “Local”... -
Page 22: Midi And Usb
MIDI AND USB MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. This is a world-wide standard com- munication interface that enables electronic musical instruments and computers (of all brands) to communicate with each other so that instructions and other data can pass between them. -
Page 23: Midi Channels
MIDI AND USB MIDI CHANNELS The Overture will output MIDI codes generated by playing the keyboard, stepping on the pedals or when playing back recorded tracks (Note On/Off and Control Change messa- ges). The transmission channels are fixed as follows: Channel 1: Keyboard, Master voice Channel 2: Keyboard, Layer or Duet voice Channel 3: Track 1 playback, Master voice... -
Page 24: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized Remark Basic channel 1 CH 1 – 16 CH Channel changed 1 – 6, 13-14 CH 1 – 16 CH Default mode Note number 11 – 118 0 – 127 Velocity note on 9nV,V=0–127 9nV,V=0–127 note off 8nV,V=0–127... -
Page 25: Main Voice List
Main Voice List GROUP VOICE MIDI No. GROUP VOICE MIDI No. Grand Piano Church Organ PIANO ORGAN Grand Piano 2 Jazz Organ Honky Tonk Rock Organ Elec. Piano 1 Strings Ensemble 48 E.PIANO STRINGS Elec. Piano 2 Slow Strings Vibraphone Synth Strings Harpsichord HARPSICHORD... -
Page 26: Drum Kit List
Drum Kit List No. – Key Standard Room Power Electronic TR-808 MIDI #00 MIDI #08 MIDI #16 MIDI #24 MIDI #25 27 – Eb0 High Q High Q High Q High Q High Q 28 – E0 Slap Slap Slap Slap Slap 29 –... - Page 27 Drum Kit List No. – Key Brush Orchestra Effects MIDI #40 MIDI #48 MIDI #56 27 – Eb0 High Q – Close Hi-hat* 28 – E0 Slap – Pedal Hi-hat* 29 – F0 Scratch Push – Open Hi-hat* 30 – F#0 Scratch Pull –...
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Page 28: Specifications
Specifications KEYBOARD AUXILIARY JACKS 88-note, Hammer-Action keyboard Headphone (x2), Line Out, Line in, Polyphony (64 Note Maximum) MIDI In/Out, USB VOICES PEDALS 15 Voices Sustain Pedal, Sustenuto Pedal, 128 General MIDI voice and Drum / Soft Pedal Percussion Kits via MIDI in USB AMPLIFIER KEYBOARD MODE 10 Watts (x2)
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