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Owner s Manual
Duality Digital Piano
Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation
P.O. Box 710459
Santee, California 92072-0459
800-854-1594
www.suzukimusic.com
Copyright Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Taking Care Of Your Digital Piano. . . . . . . . . 6
Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connector Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Piano Pedals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Demo Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Keyboard Voices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Quick Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Selecting One Of The 138 Voices. . . . . . . . . . . .16
User Dened Quick Selection Button . . . . . . .17
Layer (Dual) Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Lower Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Assigning The Split Point For Voice . . . . . . . . .18
Rhythm Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Quick Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting One Of The 100 Styles . . . . . . . . . . . .19
User Dened Quick Selection Button . . . . . . .20
Starting And Stopping
The Rhythm Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Fill - In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Assigning The Split Point For
The Auto Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Auto Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Auto Bass Chord Fingering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Single (Intelligent) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Fingered Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Fingering Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Piano Chord Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Manual Bass Chord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Auto Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Starting And Stopping
The Auto Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Fill-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Assigning The Split Point For
The Auto Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Play Along Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Function Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Equalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Reverb Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Chorus Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Auto Accompaniment Split Point . . . . . . . . . . .34
Accompaniment Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Auto Harmony Type Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Master Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
iPod Dock Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Midi Application Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Voice List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Style List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Table of Contents
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General Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated or dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and
maintenance or servicing instructions.
1. CAUTION: Any changes or modications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a noncommercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Welcome
We would like to express our appreciation and
congratulate you for purchasing this Suzuki
digital piano. With proper care this piano will
provide you with years of musical enjoyment.
Suzukis Advanced State of the art electronics
are combined with an elegant cabinet that will
add beauty and sophistication to any home or
studio environment. Some of the features your
new piano is equipped with include:
An authentic acoustic piano feel with our •
patented natural balanced graded hammer
action keyboard
Suzukis acclaimed stereo imaging and •
3D sampling of the 138 instrument voices
oering unmatched realism
100 Professionally produced rhythm •
accompaniments with variations so that you
can play along with the band”
Compact and dynamic stereo sound delivery •
System
Two track recorder that allows you to record •
and playback your performances
Incredible selection of Digital eects to •
further enhance the sound delivery system
and add “true presence to the instrument
voices
Over 50 prerecorded play along songs•
USB and MIDI controls and compatibility•
Audio outputs, and pedal and headphone •
jacks for versatile play
iPod Docking station to play along with your •
favorite Songs or to turn your piano into a
home entertainment center
You will nd many more features and functions
listed within this owners manual. In order
to make the most of your Suzuki Pianos
performance potential and musical features,
we suggest that you take a few minutes to read
this owners manual. After your manual review
please store it in a safe place for later reference.
The Suzuki Piano Division includes portable
keyboards, home and stage digital pianos,
and the elegant digital grand ensembles plus
the Suzuki Acoustic upright and grand piano
models.
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Warning
When using electrical products, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Safety
Power SourceThe product should always be
connected to a power supply only of the type described
in the operating instructions or as marked on the
product.
Periods of Non-useThe power–supply cord of the
product should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
Service And Modication
This product should be serviced by qualied service
personnel when,
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged,•
Liquid has been spattered into the unit or it has been •
exposed to rain,
The instrument does not appear to operate normally or •
exhibits a marked change in performance.
The instrument has been dropped or the cabinet has •
been damaged.
Do not attempt to open the piano or make any change •
in the circuits or parts of the unit.
Handling And Transport
Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors •
or other parts of the instrument.
Always unplug cables by gripping the plug rmly, not •
by pulling on the cable.
Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.•
Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or •
placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in
scratches and/or more serious damage.
Carefully check the amplier volume control before •
starting to play. Excessive volume can cause permanent
hearing loss.
Cleaning
Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft nonabrasive dry •
cloth. A wax based polish may be used on the cabinet. Do
not use paint thinner or petrochemical based polishes.
To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons wipe •
with a clean, slightly damp cloth, and then polish with a
soft dry cloth.
Location
Do not expose the instrument to the following •
conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more
serious damage:
Direct sunlight (near a window)•
High temperatures (near a heat source, outside, or near •
a window)
Excessive humidity•
Excessive dust•
Strong vibration•
Leave enough space around the piano for it to be •
properly ventilated.
This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause •
interference if placed too close to radio or television
receivers. If interference occurs, move the instrument
further away from the aected equipment.
Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument, •
vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface.
Power
Turn the power switch o when the instrument is not •
in use.
To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices •
to which it is connected, turn the power switches of all
related devices o prior to connection or disconnection
of MIDI cables.
Turn the power o if the main cable is damaged or the •
instrument is spattered with liquid.
Do not switch the unit on and o in quick succession, •
this places an undue load on the electronic
components.
Unplug the AC power cord during an electrical storm.•
Avoid plugging the AC power cord into the same AC •
outlet as appliances with high power consumption,
such as electric heaters or refrigerators.
Taking Care Of Your Digital Piano
This digital piano will supply you with years of musical enjoyment if you follow the simple rules listed below.
Important Safety Instructions
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Panel Controls
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VOLUME ACCOMP VOLUME
SETUP
METRO TEMPO
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The elegant control panel is divided into several distinct sections. The following is a brief description of
all the features located on the control panel.
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POWER SWITCH The power switch is located to the left of the keyboard.
Press the button to turn the power on and o.
Note: When you turn the power o, do not turn it back on immediately. Wait at least
ve seconds to turn the power back on so that the electronic circuits can properly reset.
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MASTER VOLUME  Turn this knob to the right to increase the overall volume of
the piano, and to the left to decrease the volume.
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ACCOMP VOLUME Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the auto
accompaniment only, the keyboard instrument voice will not be aected.
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SETUP Press the SETUP button to enter the functionality setup mode.
Press the SETUP button repeatedly to change the item to manipulate. Press the
–/NO +/YES button to select option or set value for the item. When enter to the
next item by pressing the SETUP button, the setting for the last item will be xed.
Press any button except –/NO +/YES and SETUP button, the Function mode will
exit and return to voice select mode.
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METRONOME  Press the METRO button to engage the built-in metronome. Use
the YES/+ and NO/– buttons with the metronome engaged to choose the meter of
your choice, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8 or 12/8 time.
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TEMPO  Press the TEMPO button, the current tempo value will appear on the
display. You can use the +/YES and –/NO buttons to change the tempo value range
from 40 to 240 bpm (beats per minute).
There is a four-dot beat indicator above the tempo button. It indicates the speed of
the Tempo.
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ACCOMPSYNCH START START/STOP INTRO/ENDING FILL IN VARIATION
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SYNC START Synchronized Start mode sets the auto accompaniment into
standby mode. When the SYNC START button is pressed the indicator lights above
the tempo will ash to the Tempo of the selected rhythm style. The rhythm style
will start as soon as you play in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard.
The auto accompaniment will start with the rst recognized chord played in the
auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, depending on which ngering
mode is selected. Pressing the SYNC START button again will stop the auto
accompaniment and put the keyboard back on standby mode.
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START/STOP This button starts or stops the selected rhythm style. The auto
accompaniment will start with the rst recognized chord played in the auto
accompaniment section of the keyboard, depending on the ngering mode
selected.
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INTRO/ENDING All of the 100 rhythm styles can be started or nished with an
detailed individual introduction or ending pattern.
When engaged, an introduction of rhythm pattern will start followed by the
main pattern. With a rhythm or accompaniment pattern already engaged the
accompaniment can be professionally completed with an ending pattern from the
next measure by pressing the INTRO/ENDING button. If you press the ll-in button
during the ending pattern it will return to the main accompaniment pattern.
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FILL IN  The ll-in provides the accompaniment with a short rhythm pattern of
one or two measures for each style. Press the FILL IN button at any time while the
accompaniment is playing to add a ll-in. If you hold down the FILL IN button, the
ll-in pattern will repeat until the button is released, then the main pattern will play
from the beginning of the next measure.
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VARIATION  All of the 100 rhythm styles include a variation of that style that
can be played simply by engaging the VARIATION button. Press the VARIATION
button again to disengage and return to the main pattern.
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STYLE VAR
BIG BAND
BOSSA NOVA
SWING
ROCK
LATIN
POP
OLDIES
BALLAD
USER 2
USER 1
ACCOMP
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ACCOMP Each rhythm style has a fully orchestrated auto accompaniment
pattern. These accompaniments are dedicated to the selected rhythm style, and
will create rhythm, bass and chord accompaniments. The ACCOMP button selects
the auto accompaniment mode. With this function engaged, the keys to the left
side of the split point are the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, while
the keys to the right are available for normal playing.
The auto accompaniment ngering modes are single, ngered, piano mode, and o.
The default setting is “ngered” to change this setting select the Accmp Mode in
the Set Up Menu.
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QUICK SELECT STYLE BUTTONS There are ten Rhythm Styles that can be
selected quickly by pressing one of the ve Rhythm select buttons. These Rhythm
Styles are assigned to line A and line B. Each of these selection lines consists of ve
rhythm styles. The Style name in the line A is printed above the Style select button
and the Rhythm style name on line B is beneath the button. Press the A/B button to
select the Rhythm Style line of your choice. When the indicator light is lit the B line
or bottom line is active. The selected rhythm name and its number will be shown
on the display.
Please see the Rhythm Styles section of this manual for more information.
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STYLE VAR  The ve quick select style buttons are each assigned to the top line
A and the bottom line B. Press the STYLE VAR button to alternate between the two
selection lines. The indicator light will be lit when bottom selection line B is active.
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ALL: Demo Song
–/NO +/YES
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LAYER LOWER REVERB CHORUS
2) 2! 2@ 2#
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ENTER KEYS  Use the YES/+, NO/– buttons directly while using the voice or
function settings. These buttons are also used to access or alter many of the
function features or when input is necessary.
2)
LAYER  Engaging the LAYER button will put the keyboard in the layer mode.
Layer refers to an additional voice that is “tone mixed” with the selected keyboard
voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard together with the original voice. To
select a new layered instrument voice use the YES/+ or NO/– buttons within 3
seconds after the LAYER button has been engaged.
2!
LOWER  With the Lower feature engaged the keyboard operates in the split
mode. In the Lower mode the keyboard is divided into two sections. In the right
hand section the original and/or layered voice will sound, and in the left hand
section a dierent voice can be assigned to sound when the keys are played. To
select a new Lower instrument voice use the YES/+ or NO/– buttons within three
seconds after the LOWER button has been engaged.
2@
REVERB The reverb eect is engaged automatically when the power is turned
on. Reverb simulates the eect of playing in a big room or hall where the sound
reverberates o the walls and ceiling. Press the REVERB button to turn o the
reverb eect. You can switch the reverb feature on and o by pressing the REVERB
button. Reverb depth can be changed in the function menu.
Please see the Function Section for more information.
2#
CHORUS The Chorus eect adds depth and spaciousness to the selected
keyboard voice. Press the CHORUS button to engage the chorus eect and the
indicator will light up. Press the button again to turn o the chorus eect. Chorus
depth can be changed in the function menu.
Please see the Function Section for more information.
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VOICE VAR
GUITAR
PIANO
STRINGS
E. PIANO
SAX
HARPSICORD
FLUTE
ORGAN
USER 2
USER 1
2$ 2%
REC
RECORDER
ACCOMP
MELODY PLAY/STOP
2^ 2& 2* 2(
2$
QUICK SELECT VOICE  There are ten instrument voices that can be selected
quickly by pressing one of the ve voice select buttons. These voices are assigned
to line A and line B. Each of these selection lines consists of ve voices. The voice
name in the line A is printed above the voice select button and the voice name on
line B is beneath the button. Press the A/B button to select the voice line of your
choice. When the indicator light is lit the B line or bottom line is active. The selected
voice name and its number will be shown on the display.
Please see the Keyboard Voices section of this manual for more information.
2%
VOICE VAR  The ve quick select style buttons are each assigned to the top line
A and the bottom line B. Press the VOICE VAR button to alternate between the two
selection lines. The indicator light will be lit when bottom selection line B is active.
2^
REC  This unit is able to record one song at a time, each with 2 tracks. It will
record all Note events as they are performed. This recorded information is
nonvolatile and therefore will not be lost when the power is turned o. To Record
press and hold down the RECORD button then press the track button you want to
record in. Recording begins as soon as you start to play. Press the RECORD or
PLAY/STOP button again to stop recording.
Please see the Record section of the manual for more information.
2&
ACCOMP ACCOMPANIMENT  The ACCOMP button is used to record the
selected auto Accompaniment Rhythm Style for your music recording session.
See Record Section of the manual for further information.
2*
MELODY  There is one track for recording the melody or piano keys to the
right side of the Split Point if the Accompaniment Button is engaged. This Melody
recording track will record all 88 piano keys when the Accompaniment is not
engaged.
See Record Section of the manual for further information.
2(
PLAY/STOP  Press the PLAY/STOP button to hear selected tracks that you have
recorded. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop the playback.
Please see the Record section of this manual for more information.
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SONG
SONG
LEFT
HAND
RIGHT
HAND
DEMOREC
RECORDER
ACCOMP
MELODY PLAY/STOP
3) 3) 3! 3@
3)
SONG  This “Play Along Songs or “Music Teacher feature can be used as an aid
to learn the 50+ songs built into this piano. The SONG button turns the music
teacher function on and o. Please see the Play Along Song section of this manual
for more information.
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LEFT , RIGHT These buttons are used in conjunction with the SONG button. It
allows the player to play along with the prerecorded traditional songs contained
within this piano. The LEFT button will play the right hand of the selected song,
so that the user can practice the Left Hand portion of the song. The RIGHT button
will play the Left Hand of the selected song, so that the user can practice the
Right Hand portion of the song. When engaging the LEFT and RIGHT buttons
simultaneously only the metronome count will sound and the user should play
both the Left and Right portions of the selected song. Please see the Play Along
Song section of this manual for more information.
3@
DEMO  Press the DEMO button. The rst demo song will play back instantly. This
piano has 13 dierent demonstration songs.
To access an individual demo song press the YES/+ or NO/– buttons when the
Demo Feature is engaged. The Demo Songs will continue to play consecutively
until the DEMO button or the PLAY/STOP button is pressed.t METRONOME — Press
the METRO button to engage the built-in metronome. Use the YES/+ and NO/–
buttons with the metronome engaged to choose the meter of your choice, 2/4,
3/4, 4/4 or 5/4 time.
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Connector Panel
USB
LINE IN
L R L R
LINE OUT
IN OUT
MIDI
PEDAL
This connector panel, with its various jacks, is located on the bottom left of the piano, under the keybed.
Line In — These stereo audio input jacks will amplify the supplied signal through
the internal sound delivery system. They can be used to hook up items such as CD
players, MP3 player or Cassette player.
Line Out — These stereo audio output jacks supplies the pianos output signal
to external amplication, such as home stereo, PA system or other stand alone
ampliers.
Midi In / Midi Out — This piano contains MIDI in and MIDI output ports. MIDI jacks
allow communication with other products equipped with MIDI interfaces.
Please see the MIDI section of this manual for further details.
USB — The USB connector allows you to connect the piano directly to your
computer’s USB port.
Pedal — Pedal connector jack is where you connect the piano to its pedal board.
Please be careful to make sure that the Pedal cable plug is aligned properly with the
Pedal Jack connector before inserting it.
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Piano Pedals
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SOFT PEDAL When the left pedal is engaged the piano volume is reduced and
the timbre slightly altered on the notes that are played.
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SOSTENUTO PEDAL The function of it is similar with the sustain pedal.
However when playing notes and then engaging the middle pedal, the notes will
be sustained. Sustain eect does not apply to the notes played after pressing this
pedal, even though the pedal is still engaged down.
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SUSTAIN PEDAL  When the right pedal is engaged the piano keys will continue
to sustain as they are played. Thereby the piano note will decay gradually) as if you
were continuing to hold down the piano keys.
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Demo Songs
There are thirteen demonstration songs in this piano.
1. Play All Demo Songs — Press the DEMO button. The rst demo song will playback
instantly. If left untouched all thirteen songs will play back consecutively until you
press the DEMO button again to stop the demonstration.
ALL: Demo Song
–/NO +/YES
2. Play A Single Demo Song - Use the +/YES or the –/NO buttons to change songs
while the demo is playing,
d-9: Demo Song
–/NO +/YES
There are 50+ “play along songs for the musical training course that can also be
played back for your enjoyment.
Please see the Play Along Song section of this manual for more information.
Metronome
Press the METRONOME button; the built-in metronome will start to play with the
current tempo and selected beat pattern.
Use the –/NO +/YES buttons to change the beat pattern in sequence of 1/4, 2/4,
3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8 and 12/8.
When the metronome sounds, the beat indicator will ash per the beat pattern
above the Tempo Button.
Press the METRONOME button again to stop the metronome.
Metronome Volume
Control the volume of the Metronome with the Accompaniment Volume Knob on
the Control Panel.
Note: Reverb and Chorus sound eect apply to the metronome sound.
Tempo
Press the TEMPO button to enter the tempo setting mode.
The LCD display will show the current tempo value (the default is 120). Use the –/
NO +/YES button to change the tempo range from 40 – 240;
If you press and hold down either the –/NO or the +/Yes button, the tempo will
change continuously until you release the button.
To Exit this mode press any control panel button except –/NO +/Yes, or if you wait
for 5 seconds, the display will return to show the selected voice or style.
DEMO
–/NO +/YES
DEMO
METRO
TEMPO
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Keyboard Voices
Voice Selection — There are 128 GM voices in 16 groups plus 10 Asian ethnic folk instrument voices.
There is a complete list of all 138 voices in the back of the manual.
VOICE VARGUITAR
PIANO
STRINGS
E. PIANO
TRUMPET
HARPSICORD
FLUTE
ORGAN
USER 2
USER 1
Quick Select
There are ten voices that can be selected quickly by pressing one of the ve
instrument voice select buttons. These voices are assigned to Instrument the top
row line A and bottom Instrument row line B. Each row consists of ve voices. The
voice name in top row A is printed above the voice select button and the voice
name in bottom row B is listed beneath the button.
1. Pressing the VOICE VAR button will toggle between the top row of Instrument
Voices and the bottom row of Instrument Voices. The indicator will be lit when
bottom line B row is selected.
2. Press the voice select button that corresponds to the desired voice in the
Instrument Line you have selected. The voice name and its number will show on
the display.
001: Grand Piano
–/NO +/YES
Selecting One Of The 138 Voices
1. Press any of the quick select voice buttons to engage the voice selection mode, the
indicator will light up.
2. Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select your desired instrument voice number.
Please refer to the back of the manual for a list of all available voices.
002:Bright Piano
–/NO +/YES
VOICE VAR
GUITAR
PIANO
GUITAR
PIANO
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User Dened Quick Selection Button
If you press the User Button it will recall the current stored Voice Selection. You can
assign a favorite instrument voice to this User Button in the following manner.
1. Press and hold the USER button until the indicator ashes.
2. Select the desired instrument voice by using the +/YES, –/NO buttons.
Please refer to Selecting one of the 138 voices.
3. Press, but don’t hold, the Voice USER button again. The currently selected
instrument voice will be assigned to this button and available for quick selection.
Please Note: The USER button will keep your new User Style Button setting when the
power is turned o.
Current Default Settings for the USER Style Buttons are:
A top line Voice #12 Vibraphone
B bottom line Voice #92 Choir Pad
Layer (Dual) Voice
Layer, or dual, refers to an additional voice that is tone mixed with the selected
keyboard voice. The assigned layer voice will be heard with the original voice when
the layer feature is engaged.
1. Press the LAYER button, the currently assigned layer voice will show on the display,
and the indicator will light up.
2. Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select the desired Layered Instrument voice. The
display will show the layer voice number and name, after three seconds the display
will revert to the selected main voice.
3. Press the Layer button again (its indicator will remain lit). Now the LCD display
shows the selected Layered Instrument volume number to its right. Use the
+/YES, –/NO buttons to select your desired volume level for this Layered
instrument voice. The volume range is from 0 to 24.
To Exit the Layered Mode press the Layered button and its indicator will turn o.
VOICE VAR
USER 2
USER 1
LAYER
–/NO +/YES
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Lower Voice
In the Lower, or split, mode the keyboard is divided into two sections. To the right of
the Split Point the currently selected main voice, and the layer voice (if engaged) will
sound. The keys to the left of the Split Point can play a dierent instrument voice.
1. Press the LOWER button, the currently assigned lower voice will show on the
display, and the indicator will light up.
2. Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select the desired Lower Instrument voice. The
display will show the Lower voice number and name, after three seconds the
display will revert to the selected main voice.
3. Press the Lower button again (its indicator will remain lit). Now the LCD display
shows the selected Lower Instrument volume number to its right. Use the +/YES,
–/NO buttons to select your desired volume level for this Lower instrument voice.
The volume range is from 0 to 24.
To Exit the Lower Mode press the Lower button and its indicator will turn o..
Assigning The Split Point For Voice
The keyboard is split into two sections at the split point. The default split point is
the C3 key for voice. A dierent voice split point can be assigned in the Function
menu “Split Point”.
Please see the Function section of this manual for more information.
LOWER
–/NO +/YES
SETUP
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Rhythm Section
Rhythm Style Selection This piano oers 100 rhythm styles and a variation of each style pattern
to choose from. There is a complete list of all 100 styles in the back of the manual.
STYLE VARBIG BAND
BOSSA NOVA
SWING
ROCK
LATIN
POP
OLDIES
BALLAD
USER 2
USER 1
Quick Select
There are ten styles that can be selected quickly by pressing one of the ve style
select buttons. These styles are assigned to the top Line A and bottom Line B. Each
Rhythm Style Line consists of ve styles. The style name in Line A is printed above
the style select button and the voice name in Line B is beneath the button.
1. 1. Pressing the STYLE VAR button will toggle between the top row of Rhythm Styles
and the bottom row of Rhythm Styles.
The indicator will be lit when bottom Line B row is selected.
2. Press the style quick select button that corresponds to the desired style in the Line
you have selected. The style name and its number will show on the display.
75: Bossa Nova1
–/NO +/YES
Selecting One Of The 100 Styles
1. Press any of the quick select rhythm buttons to engage the style selection mode,
the LCD Display will show the selected Style.
2. Use the +/YES, –/NO buttons to select your desired Rhythm Style.
75: Bossa Nova1
–/NO +/YES
There is a complete list of all 100 Rhythm Style Accompaniments available in the back
of this manual.
STYLE VAR
LOUNGE
BOSSA NOVA
LOUNGE
BOSSA NOVA
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User Dened Quick Selection Button
If you press the User Button it will recall the current stored rhythm style. You can
assign a favorite rhythm style to this User Button in the following manner.
1. Press and hold the USER button until the indicator ashes.
2. Select the desired rhythm style by using the the +/YES, –/NO buttons.
Please refer to Selecting One of the 100 Styles.
3. Press, but don’t hold, the style USER button again. The currently selected style will
be assigned to this button and available for quick selection.
Please Note: the USER button will keep your new User Style Button setting when the
power is turned o.
Current Default Settings for the USER Style Buttons are:
A top line Style #35 Shue Blues
B bottom line Style #46 Unplugged 1
Starting And Stopping The Rhythm Style
There are several ways to start and stop the rhythm style.
Straight Start — The START/STOP button starts the selected rhythm style
immediately with the percussive rhythm. Press the START/STOP button again to
stop the accompaniment.
Starting With An Introduction — All of the 100 styles can be started with a
appropriate introduction. As soon as you press the INTRO/ENDING button, the
rhythm of the introduction will start followed by the main pattern. Press the START/
STOP button to stop the accompaniment or the INTRO/ENDING button again to
stop with an ending pattern.
Please Note: if you want the selected rhythm style to be engaged again after the
ending pattern has been completed, press the FILL IN button while the ending pattern is
engaged.
Synchronized Start — Synchronized Start engages the accompaniment in the
standby mode.
Press the SYNC START button, the beat indicator dots above the TEMPO buttons
will blink at the current tempo, showing that the synchronized start mode is ready.
The rhythm style will start as soon as you play in the auto accompaniment section
of the keyboard. You may add an introduction by pressing the INTRO/ ENDING
button after pressing the SYNCH START button.
Press the START/STOP or the SYNCH START buttons to stop the accompaniment. If
the SYNCH START button is used, the synchronized start mode will be on standby.
Use the INTRO/ENDING button to stop with an ending pattern.
STYLE VAR
USER 2
USER 1
START/STOP
INTRO/ENDING
SYNCH START
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