GEM Prp800 Owner's manual

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GEM
Model
Prp800
Category
Digital pianos
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Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Control panel
Page-1
Starting instrument
Page-2
Main volume set up
Page-2
Connecting headphones
Page-2
Demo listening
Page-2
Presets selection
Page-3
Presets Variation
Page-3
Layering presets
Page-3
Layering presets and preset variations
Page-4
Split the keyboard
Page-4
BALANCE: Balancing the sounds volume in layer mode
Page-4
REVERB: Selecting or modifying a reverb in a preset
Page-5
Edit the reverb send value for a selected preset
Page-5
EFX: Selecting an effect in a preset
Page-6
Edit the effect send value for a selected preset
Page-6
TOUCH: Selecting dynamic curves
Page-7
Programming a Fix dynamic value
Page-7
TRANSPOSE: to change the instrument tranposition
Page-7
METRONOME: playing with a metronome guide
Page-8
Metronome parameters editing
Page-8
SONG PLAYER/REC: recording a song
Page-9
Playback mode
Page-9
Recording track 2
Page-9
Erase the recorded tracks
Page-10
Erase the entire song
Page-10
Recording mode: overdub, replace
Page-10
Recording using the metronome guide
Page-10
The piano song library
Page-11
Song selection
Page-11
Selecting a song from the library using the piano keyboard
Page-11
Muting music parts in a song from the library
Page-11
Tempo speed editing in a song from the library
Page-11
Marker Loop play mode
Page-11
FUNCTIONS: Prp700/800 functions menu
Page-12
F1- Temperaments
Page-12
F2- Global Tune
Page-12
F3- MIDI in
Page-12
F4- MIDI out
Page-13
F5- MIDI local control
Page-13
F6- MIDI Transpose
Page-13
F7- MIDI Filter
Page-13
F8- Start Up mode
Page-14
F9- Midi dump
Page-14
F10- USB port mode
Page-14
F11- Reverb
Page-14
F12- EFX
Page-15
F13- Equalizer
Page-15
F14- Damper physical model
Page-15
F15- Decay Envelope
Page-15
F16- Power Led
Page-15
Rear Panel
Page-16
Preset and variation list
Page-16
Technical specifi cations
Page-16
Library song list
Page-17
Technology
Page-18
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART
Page-19
This manual is valid for both GEM portable Realpiano models: Prp700 and Prp800.
Prp700/800 package content
1 Pedal footswitch
Music Book
AC adapter
Owners Manual
Warranty certifi cate
Gem distributor list
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a GEM new digital piano Prp700 or Prp800!
Whether your a student, enjoy playing for recreation or professionally, these pianos will impress
you with there’s musical quality and stylish design, providing years of enjoyment. Utilizing DRAKE™
technology developed in Italy, the pianos produce excellent tonal characteristics which we’re
confi dent will continue to impress you for many years to come.
Control panel
All the digital piano functions can be easily controlled from the control panel.
VOLUME SLIDER
Adjusts the piano
general volume
DEMO
Starts the demo se-
quence
Sequencer area
METRONOME
Switches the metro-
nome ON/OFF
PLAY
Executes a song,
from the library or
from the sequencer
TRACK 1/2
STOP
Stops the execution
of a song
Selects the tracks to
record or to play
RECORD
Enters the instrument in
the recording status
LIBRARY
Enables the internal
song library
SELECT/TEMPO
DISPLAY
Shows the numeric value
of the various parameters
Recalls the parameters
in the various control
menus and adjust the
metronome speed
BALANCE/DATA
Adjusts the balance
between two sounds
in a layer preset, al-
lows you to input nu-
meric data
FUNCTIONS
Provides access to the
instrument functions
PRESETS
Recalls the piano
sound presets
EFX
Selects the different
effects
SPLIT
Divides the keyboard in
two parts and assigns a
suitable bass sound for
the left part
TRANSPOSE
Allows you to trans-
pose the piano global
pitch (+/- 12 semi-
tones)
VARIATION REVERB TOUCH
Recalls the dynamic
curves of the instru-
ment
Selects the different
reverb presets
Selects the presets
variations
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POWER
Main volume set up
Connecting headphones
• The headphones connection disables the internal speaker system (Prp800 only)
• Main volume slider adjusts the headphones volume
• The model Prp700 need to be connected to an esternal speaker system (or headphones).
Move the volume slider on the control panel to set the instrument volume.
Moving the slider left the volume will be decreased, moving it right it will
be increased. Warning! : Excessive volume (especially with headphones
connected) can be harmful to your hearing.
In addition to the internal amplifi cation system (Prp800 only), it is possible
to connect an headphones to the piano. The headphone inputs is located
in the rear panel of the instrument. Using headphones will allow you to
play the piano, without causing any disturbance.
Starting instrument
Demo listening
The piano features 16 demo songs. This is a great way to become familiar with the variety of sounds
of the instrument in a short and uncomplicated manner. To start a demo song, simply press the
button corresponding to the demo song of your choice. It will begin within two seconds
Connect the instrument power supply to an appropriate AC outlet and
switch it on using the ON/OFF button on the rear panel. It is normal for
the piano to take a few moments to initialize. The default sound on startup
is PIANO1.
Min. Max.
Whenever the DEMO button is pressed the preset selection button leds will start fl ashing. Selecting
any of the buttons within 2 sec. The demo song assigned to that button will start.
PIANO2 Demo selection RHOD1 Demo selection
You may stop the Demo at anytime by pressing the demo button again. If no buttons are pressed
while the demo song is playing, the entire demo sequence will be played from n.1 PIANO1 to N.16
GUITAR.
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Presets selection
The presets are the timbral (or sound) resource of the Prp700/800 digital pianos. These instruments
offers 32 sounds which may be played separately, or in combinations of two. They have been se-
lected & optimized with the associated effects and control parameters to provide you with many
exciting combinations.
Default preset
PIANO1, the button
led is on.
The presets selection is very easy. When you have located the presets selection buttons area on the
control panel, just press the sound preset button you want to recall.
Selecting PIANO 2
The selected preset is indicated by an illuminated red led on the button
Presets Variation
Selecting STRINGS2
Each of the piano internal presets features one variation. To recall a preset variation press the but-
ton VARIATION on the control panel.
Selecting PIANO 1 variation
Layering presets
The piano allows you to easily create layered sounds (i.e.: piano + strings). To layer sounds, simply
press the preset buttons you want to layer simultaneously.
Layering PIANO1 and STRINGS1
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DATA
BALANCE
Split the keyboard
BALANCE: Balancing the sounds volume in layer mode
Layering presets and preset variations
You can use both, preset and preset variation to create a Layer. Press PIANO1 and STRINGS1 but-
tons and then press the VARIATION button.
Main sound
Layer
PRESET
VARIATION
Pressing the VARIATION button for the fi rst time,
the variation in the layer sound is selected.
Main sound
Layer VARIATION
VARIATION
Pressing the VARIATION button for a second time,
the variation in the main sound is selected.
The piano keyboard can be divided (split) in two parts. The instrument will automatically assign to
the left part an appropriate bass sound. Press the SPLIT button to divide the keyboard, enabling the
split section.
Using a layer sound is possible to modify the volume volume between the two sections. Press the
BALANCE DATA buttons. The fi rst time you press the button the display shows the current balance
value. The next touch modifi es the balance ratio.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
NOTE: Pressing any of the enabled preset buttons, the current preset will switch back to Single mode.
Etc.
BALANCE VALUE RANGE
0=Max. Level for MAIN and LAYER
31= Max. Lev. for the MAIN,
Min. Lev. for the LAYER
-31= Min. Lev. for the MAIN,
Max. Lev. for the LAYER
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
REVERB: Selecting or modifying a reverb in a preset
Each of the piano recalled presets includes a reverb. The reverb type selection is indicated by the
corresponding led on the panel. Press the reverb button to change the reverb type.
Reverb recalled
by the PIANO1
preset .
Reverb OFF
(all leds off)
Edit the "reverb send" value for a selected preset
It is possible to customize the default reverb level
set from the factory. Keep the REVERB button
pressed for more than two seconds. The section
leds start fl ashing.
The display enters the reverb send edit mode
showing:
At this point press the BALANCE/DATA buttons.
The fi rst time you press the button the display
shows the current send level value. To modify the
value press the button a second time.
ETC.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
If you're using a LAYER or SPLIT mode sound, it
is possible to change the reverb send for any of
the enabled sections. Enter the reverb send edit
mode.
Press the SELECT/TEMPO button >. The display
switches to the layer section
The editing procedure is the same as in the main
sound section.
Pressing again the SELECT/TEMPO button >. The
display switches to the split section.
In this way even reverb sends of the split section
may be properly adjusted.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
ETC.
EFX: Selecting an effect in a preset
Each of the piano presets can include an EFX. The effect type selection is notifi ed by the correspond-
ing led on the panel. Press the EFX button to change the effect.
The preset PIANO1
has the effect OFF
(all leds are off).
Edit the effect send value for a selected preset
It is possible to customize the default effect level
set from the factory. Keep the EFX button pressed
for more than two seconds. The section leds start
fl ashing
The display enters the effect send edit mode
showing:
At this point press the BALANCE/DATA button >.
The fi rst time you press the button the display will
show the current send level value, the next time you
press the button, the value will be modifi ed.
Using a LAYER or SPLIT mode sound, is it possible
to change the effect sends for any of the enabled
sections. Enter in effect send edit mode.
Press the SELECT/TEMPO button >, the display
switches to the layer section
The editing procedure is the same as in the main
sound section.
Pressing the SELECT/TEMPO button > , the di-
splay switches to the split section
In this way the effect send of the split section may
be properly adjusted.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
TOUCH: Selecting dynamic curves
The TOUCH parameter sets the response between the piano keyboard and the sound generator. In this
way it is possible to adapt the instrument to the piano technique that best suits your playing style.
The piano default set
up recall the NOR-
MAL curve.
Programming a Fix dynamic value
Select fi rst the TOUCH FIX mode
Keep the TOUCH button pressed for more than
2 sec. The three TOUCH leds start fl ashing and
the display shows:
No light on
Now by pressing the BALANCE/DATA buttons
you can set the dynamic value transmitted by the
keyboard.
The fi rst time you press the button, the display
shows the current fi x dynamic value,
Increase
value
Decrease
value
The next time you press the buttons the value is
modifi ed.
NORMAL
Request a medium action to
reach high level dynamics and
brilliance.
HARD
A strong action is requested
to reach high level dynamics
and brilliance.
FIX
The piano keyboard sends a
fi x dynamic value (program-
mable from 0 to 127).
SOFT
A low action is requested to
reach high level dynamics and
brilliance of sound.
TRANSPOSE: to change the instruments tranposition
The global piano transposition can be increased or decreased it by +/-12 .
Keep the TRANSPOSE button on the control panel
pressed for more than 2 sec. , the corresponding
led blinks. The display enters the transpose edit
mode.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
Press the BALANCE/DATA buttons to change the
current value. The fi rst time you press the button
the display will show the current value (default=0,
C=C). The next time you press the buttons the
value will be modifi ed.
ETC.
Press the TRANSPOSE button to exit the
transpose edit status. The button led stops
fl ashing but remains ON, to show the
current transposed status of the piano.
Press the TRANSPOSE button again, to
quit the transpose, restoring the normal
piano status mode.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
METRONOME: playing with a metronome guide
Press the METRONOME button on the panel to en-
able the metronome click. The led of the button will
be turned on and the display will show the default
metronome (120 BPM), in a range from 20 to 240
BPM.
Press the SELECT/TEMPO buttons to change the
current beat value.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
Press again the METRONOME button to switch off
the metronome click.
ETC.
Metronome parameters editing
By depressing the METRONOME button pressed for more than 2 sec. the piano will enter the met-
ronome parameters editing menu. The display shows the fi rst parameter: TIME SIGNATURE. Select
the BALANCE/DATA button to set the time metrical subdivision you need.
The led blink in sync with
the metronome
4/4 default value
Display Sign.
2-4 2/4
3-4 3/4
4-4 4/4
5-4 5/4
6-4 6/4
7-4 7/4
3-8 3/8
6-8 6/8
9-8 9/8
128 12/8
2-2 2/2
3-2 3/2
4-2 4/2
Selectable values
Press again the SELECT/TEMPO button to select the next parameter: ACCENT. Enable/disable the
metronome accent by pressing the BALANCE/DATA buttons.
Default volume value
Increase
value
Decrease
value
Failing to select any button for about 5 sec. will signal the piano to automatically exit the edit
menu.
ETC.
Press again the SELECT/TEMPO button to select the next parameter: metronome VOLUME. The
metronome volume can be set in a range from 0 to 127.
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SONG PLAYER/REC: recording a song
This section allows you to easily record and playback your performances using the digital piano presets
Press the RECORD button to prepare recording.
The STOP/PAUSE, TRACK1 and REC buttons led
will begin to fl ash. The instrument is now ready
to start recording on track num.1. At this point
you can select any of the piano sound preset
and play.
Press the PLAY button to start recording.
The display shows the bar numbers, while the
dots start blinking as a reference guide.
The recorder will record all of the events includ-
ing playing the actual keys on the keyboard, the
pedals, and changing the presets. Press the button
STOP to stop recording. Then press PLAY to listen
to your recording.
Recording the Track 2
Once you have recorded the track number 1 using any of the piano's presets, it is possible to select
another preset on track number 2. This is ideal for left & right hand piano practice.
Once you have recorded on track 1, press the
RECORD button again.
The track 2 button led fl ashes notifying the "ready
to record" status of the track.
The track 1 led is on, advising that the track is
already recorded.
Press the PLAY button to start recording the second
track. During the recording you will hear the part
already recorded on track 1
Press the button STOP to stop recording.
Current
beat num-
ber
Next press the PLAY button, to listen to the play-
back of both tracks.
the led stops
fl ashing
During the playback, each track can be enabled
or disabled by simply pressing the corresponding
track button.
Track PLAY Ena-
bled : led ON
Track PLAY Disa-
bled : led OFF
Playback mode
Once a track is already recorded in the sequencer, two Play/Stop modes are possible.
Song PLAY
Press STOP once , the button
led will begin to start fl ashing
Now press PLAY, the playback will begin from
the same point where the song was stopped
(Continue mode)
Led ON
Song PLAY
Press STOP twice, the button
led goes OFF
Now press PLAY, the playback starts from the
begin of the song (Go to Start mode).
1
2
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
Erase the recorded tracks
Erase the entire song
Recording using the metronome guide
The piano sequencer enables you to erase a recorded track. Keep pressed for more than 2 sec. the
track button you wish to delete. The display shows CLR (clear). Press the BALANCE/DATA buttons
to confi rm.
Recording mode: overdub, replace
Keep pressed for more than 2 sec. the REC button to delete the entire song memory. The display
shows RCA (Record Clear All), press the BALANCE/DATA buttons to confi rm the request.
The piano sequencer features two recording modes: overdub and replace. In overdub mode the
new performance will be added to the existing song. In replace mode, the new song substitutes
the existing one. The two modes can be set separately for each track. (i.e: TRACK1 overdub mode,
TRACK2 replace mode or vice versa).
The fi rst menu parameter will appear, the display
shows:
Now press the SELECT/TEMPO buttons, to select
the recording mode menu.
The display enters the new screen showing:
REPLACE
MODE
OVERDUB
MODE
Now press the SELECT/TEMPO buttons again. The
display shows the current recording mode:
Press BALANCE/DATA buttons to select overdub
or replace mode.
REPLACE
MODE
OVERDUB
MODE
Display confi rm message
Display confi rm message
With the sequencer it is possible to record a song using a proper metronome guide. Set up the
metronome parameter as already explained in the previous chapter, TIME SIGNATURE, ACCENT,
VOLUME, SPEED. When these correspond to your needs, press the REC button on the control panel.
They will be automatically memorized in the sequencer.
NOTE: Once the TIME SIGNATURE parameter is stored in the sequencer it is not be possible to change the setting.
Keep pressed for more than 2 sec. the track button
where you want to modify the recording mode.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
Marker Loop play mode
The piano song library
The piano sequencer featuring an internal piano library containing 50 popular piano songs is a
useful learning and training tool.
Song selection
Press BALANCE DATA buttons to select another
song. The display shows the song number you
have selected.
NOTE: The entire song library is listed at the end of this
manual. A piano score book is also included with the
instrument with our compliments!
Once a song has been selected press PLAY to execute.
Selecting a song from the library using the piano keyboard
Muting music part in a song from the library
The piano keyboard can be used to select any of the internal library songs, instead of using the
selection buttons. Press the LIBRARY button to enter in the library mode. Press a key on the keyboard
to start song.
NOTE: please refer to the complete library song title list at the end of this owner's manual.
Each of the songs in the library has been accurately performed separating the music parts played
by the left and the right hands. In this way you can study each piece in a very accurate and effective
way. Note that playing any of these songs the TRACK buttons leds are ON, this means that both
tracks are employed.
Tempo speed editing in a song from the library
LEFT HAND disabling: press the
TRACK 1 button, the led goes OFF
RIGHT HAND disabling: press the
TRACK 2 button, the led goes OFF
While playing a song from the library it is possible to enable the metronome and to adjust its speed. This
may assist you to analyze and study any piece of music at a tempo that you are comfortable with
Enable library Play a song Enable metronome Adjust tempo speed
During the song playback it is possible to set “on the fl y” two marker points (A and B). The sequencer will
automatically loop between these two points. Press the STOP button two times to exit the loop mode.
MARKER "A" setting:
Press the DATA - button
keeping the PLAY button
pressed
MARKER "A"
MARKER "B" setting:
Press the DATA + button
keeping the PLAY button
pressed
MARKER "B"
The marker loop mode works also with a user song recorded in the sequencer.
By pressing the LIBRARY button on the panel, the
piano will enter into the library mode.
The LIBRARY button led will be illuminated and
the display will show the song library #1. Press
the PLAY button to start this song.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
FUNCTIONS: piano functions menu
Functions Function Lev. 2 Function Lev. 3 parameter range
F1
Temperaments
Equal, Piano 1, Piano 2, Meantone, Kirnberger, Tartini
Vallotti
F2
Global tune - - from 427 to 452 Hz.
F3
Midi In from 1 to 16, common - from 1 to 16 ,off
F4
Midi Out from 1 to 16, common - from 1 to 16 ,off
F5
Midi Local On/Off
F6
Midi In Transpose - - On/Off
F7
Midi Out Filters - - Off(0)/PrgChg(1)/CtrChg(2)/Both(3)
F8
StartUp Mode -. - Factory/User
F9
Midi Dump - - Press data button to start MIDI dump
F10
USB PC mode - - PC1, PC2
F11
Reverb (1) rev type Depth, Time, Predelay
F12
Efx (1) efx type Depth, Par. 1, Par. 2
F13
Equalizer On/Off
F14
Damper Phys. Mod. On/Off
F15
Decay Env. On/Off
F16
Power Led On/Off
The piano functions menu allows you to fi ne adjust the instrument to different operating situations.
F2- Global Tune
This function allows you to fi ne adjust the piano's pitch.
+
-
Press the
Functions button
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current tune value (standard pitch A=440 by
default).
Edit the value using
BALANCE DATA
buttons, from 427 to
452 Hz.
F1- Temperaments
This function allows you to select different temperaments
Press Functions
button
Select F1 using SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current temperament value (Equal by default).
Edit the value using
the DATA buttons.
01
Equal
02
Piano 1
03
Piano 2
04
Meantone
05
Kirnberger
06
Tartini
Vallotti
F3- MIDI in
This function allows you to edit the piano MIDI IN confi guration.
Press the Functions
button
Select F3 using the
SELECT/TEMPO
buttons
The Functions
button starts
blinking
Press the
button again
Select a section using
the SELECT TEMPO
buttons
MAIN
LAYER
SPLIT
COMMON
Edit MIDI channel
number using the DATA
buttons
VALUE: From 1 - 16 to OFF
DISPLAY
Select F2 using SELECT/TEMPO buttons
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BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
F4- MIDI out
This function allows you to edit the MIDI OUT confi gurations of the piano.
Press the
Functions button
Select F4 using
the SELECT/
TEMPO buttons
Functions
button starts
fl ashing
Press the
button again
Select a section
using the SELECT
TEMPO buttons
MAIN
LAYER
SPLIT
COMMON
Edit MIDI channel
number using the DATA
buttons
VALUE: From 1 - 16 to OFF
DISPLAY
SEQUENCER TRACK1
MAIN
LAYER
SPLIT
REALTIME SECTIONS
SEQUENCER TRACK2
MAIN
LAYER
SPLIT
F5- MIDI local control
This function allows you to properly connect the piano to a computer MIDI network.
Press the
Functions button
Select F5 using the SELECT/TEMPO
buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows
the current value (ON by default).
Set OFF using the DATA
buttons.
F6- MIDI Transpose
This function allows you to edit the transmitted and/or receive MIDI note data.
Press the
Functions button
Select F6 using the SELECT/TEMPO
buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows
the current value (OFF by default).
Set ON using the DATA
buttons.
F7- MIDI Filter
If you are using the piano to control other instruments connected via MIDI, it may be necessary to
fi lter the Control and Program change messages from the MIDI transmission.
Press the Functions
button
Select F7 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current value (OFF by default).
Set the fi lter type using
the DATA buttons.
01
Program Chng.
02
Control Chng.
03
Program+Control
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BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
F8- Start Up mode
With this menu you can decide if the default start set up of the piano will be factory set or user set.
Press the Functions
button
Select F8 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current value (FACTORY by default).
Change the start up
mode using the DATA
buttons.
F9- Midi dump
This function allows you to save to an external MIDI sequencer the song data recorded by you in
the piano.
Press the Functions
button
Select F9 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA + button the Midi data bulk will start. The display will
show a countdown until the data transmission is over.
F10- USB port mode
This menu sets the piano USB port mode: Pc1, Pc2.
Press the
Functions button
Select F10 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA + button the display shows
the current value (PC2 by default).
Change mode
using the DATA +/-
buttons.
F11- Reverb
This menu allows you to edit the different reverb type parameters.
Press the
functions
button
Select F11 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
The function
button fl ashes
Press again
The display shows the
current effect selected for
editing (ROOM by default)
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
Select reverb type using
the SELECT buttons
The functions
button fl ashes
Press again
Select the
parameter to edit
using the SELECT
buttons
DEPTH
TIME
PREDELAY
Edit parameter
value using
the DATA +/-
buttons
VALUE RANGE
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BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
F13- Equalizer
This menu turns ON or OFF the piano internal equalizer.
Press the
functions button
Select F13 using the SELECT/TEMPO
buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows
the current value (ON by default).
Set OFF using the DATA
buttons.
F14- Damper physical model
This menu enables or disables the piano internal Damper Physical Modeling.
Press the
functions button
Select F14 using the SELECT/TEMPO
buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows
the current value (ON by default).
Set OFF using the DATA
buttons.
F12- EFX
This menu allows you to edit the different effect type parameters.
Press the
function button
Select F12 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
The function
button fl ashes
Press again
The display shows the
current effect selected
for editing (CHORUS by
default)
CHORUS
PHASER
TREMOLO
DELAY
Select effect type using the
SELECT buttons
Function button
fl ashes
Press again
Select the
parameter to edit
using the SELECT
buttons
DEPTH
PARAM1
PARAM2
Edit the
parameter value
using DATA +/-
buttons
VALUE RANGE
F15- Decay Env.
This new function enables you to select two different modes for the damper pedal for the decay of
strings, pads, organs etc. sounds. If using dual sounds (piano+strings) for example, you can select
DECAY ENV. ON (which is the factory default), allowing the non piano sound to decay at a pre de-
termined decay envelope. By turning this feature to OFF, the Strings, (Pads, Organ etc.) will remain
“held” until you release the damper pedal.
Press the
functions button
Select F15 using the SELECT/TEMPO
buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows
the current value (ON by default).
Set OFF using the DATA
buttons.
F16- Power LED
Set ON or OFF the power LED located under the piano music rack
Press the
functions button
Select F16 using the SELECT/TEMPO
buttons
Pressing the DATA button you can switch ON
(default) or OFF the power led lighting
Selecting the DEMO
button on the panel the
Power LED will be set ON
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OUTPUT
INPUT PEDALS
DAMPER
PED2 PED1
MIDI
USB PHONE
POWER
DC IN
Prg. #
PRESET
Prg. #
VARIATION
Prg. #
SPLIT
1 9’ Steinway® stereo 17 Stereo grand piano 3 65 Acoustic bass
2 10’ Fazioli® stereo 18 Stereo grand piano 4 66 Electric bass
3 Reference Rhodes® 19 Excited Rhodes® 67 Bass & Ride
4 Steely Rhodes® 20 Thin Rhodes®
5 Pop Wurlitzer® 21 Rock Wurlitzer®
6 Clavinet® model 1 22 Clavinet model 2
7 Harpsichord 8’ 23 Harpsichord 8’+4’
8 Vibraphone 24 Marimba
9 Strings stereo 25 Strings mono
10 Slow strings stereo 26 Slow strings mono
11 Mellow pad 27 Warm pad
12 Warm dream stereo 28 Brite dream
13 Jazz organ 29 Theatre organ
14 Pipe organ 30 Church organ
15 Choir 31 Choir mix
16 NylonGt 32 Steel guitar
PRESET AND VARIATION LIST
REAR PANEL
USB serial
connection
Connect the
instrument to an
external speaker
system
Connect an
instrument to the
internal speaker
system
Socket to connect the
pedals (see notes*)
Standard MIDI connec-
tion
Technical Specifi cations
The trademarks above are the property of their respective owners.
keyboard
88 keys with graded hammer action
polyphony
80 notes max.
sounds
32 presets, (stereo/mono pcm samples, physical modelling sounds), with variation
operating mode
single, split (progr.), layer
controls
volume, demo, metronome, play, stop, track 1, track 2, rec, library, select/tempo, balance/data, functions,
transpose, preset selection, split, variation, reverb, efx, touch (3 dynamic curves + fi x mode), temperament,
global tune, Midi menu (receive/transmit channel progr., local control, Midi transpose, Midi fi lter, Midi
dump), pc port mode, start up mode, reverb edit, efx edit, equalizer on/off, damper physical model on/off,
decay env., power led
technology
Stereo Damper Physical Model, Natural String Resonance, Advanced Release Technology, Filter Algorithm
Dynamic Emulation
digital effects
4 reverbs and 4 effects, assignable with separate sends
Sequencer
2 tracks, 20.000 events, metronome, piano song library (50 songs), music book included
display
led 3 digits
connections
stereo in/out, damper, ped1, ped2, midi in/out/thru, USB, headphones, DC In
cabinet
portable cabinet, silver fi nished, optional stand
amplifi cation
8W + 8W (Prp800 only)
dimensions (l x h x d) Prp700 1.300 x 280 x 140 mm/51 x 11 x 5,5''
Prp800 1.300 x 340 x 120 mm/51 x 13 x 4,7''
weight Prp700 18 Kg./39,6 lbs
Prp800 20kg./44 lbs
Note 1: As you can see it is possible to connect to the instrument the three piano standard pedals: DAMPER SOFT, SOSTENUTO. The instru-
ment package include the damper pedal only (single unit). To connect the three pedals simultaneously you have to purchase the optional
Prp three pedal unit, prod. code 970418.
Note 2: the pedal connection socket has an auto detection system for pedal recognizing, this allow you to use both NORMALLY OPEN or
NORMALLY CLOSED pedal switches.
Note 3: the "HALF PEDAl" piano features it is only allowed by purchasing and installing the optional 970418 three pedal unit, thanks to the
special graded damper pedal installed in this device.
Headphone
input
Power
supply con-
nection
instrument
Power
On/Off
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