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 Contents

Panel Description
Front Panel.........................................................................................................................................................4
Pedal..................................................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel..........................................................................................................................................................5

Setup
Setup Guide........................................................................................................................................................6
Power Supply......................................................................................................................................................8

Connections
Connecting a pair of Headphones......................................................................................................................9
Connecting an Audio Equipment .......................................................................................................................9
Connecting an MP3/CD Player...........................................................................................................................9
Connecting a Computer......................................................................................................................................9

Adjusting the Master Volume........................................................................................................................10

Playing the Demo Song.................................................................................................................................10

Tone
Selecting a Tone...............................................................................................................................................11
Layering Two Tones..........................................................................................................................................11
Key Touch.........................................................................................................................................................11

DSP Effect
Reverb.............................................................................................................................................................12
Chorus.............................................................................................................................................................12
EQ.....................................................................................................................................................................12

Metronome......................................................................................................................................................13

Tempo.............................................................................................................................................................14

Transpose........................................................................................................................................................14

Master Tuning.................................................................................................................................................15

Auto Power Off................................................................................................................................................15

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................16

Specification..................................................................................................................................................16

Appendices
Tone List...........................................................................................................................................................17
Demo List.........................................................................................................................................................17
MIDI Implementation Chart...............................................................................................................................18

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Panel Description
Front Panel

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1. [POWER] Switch 6. [DEMO SONG] Key

Turn the power on or off. Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press this
key to start or stop playing the demo song.
2. [VOLUME] Knob
Adjust the master volume. 7. [VOLUME] Keys
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one
3. [FUNCTION] Button of these keys to adjust the metronome volume.
Press and hold it to access secondary functions
of other keys. 8. [METRONOME ON/OFF] Key
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press this
4. [TONE] Keys key to turn the metronome on/off.
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press
one of these keys to select a preset tone. 9. [BEAT] Keys
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one
5. [TONE DEMO] Key of these keys to set the metronome time signature.
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press
this key to start or stop playing the tone demo. 10. [TEMPO] Keys
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one
of these keys to edit the tempo value.

Pedal

17. Soft Pedal

When you step on the soft pedal, all notes played on the
keyboard will have a softer effect.

18. Sostenuto Pedal

When you step on the sostenuto pedal, the notes played
before you step on the pedal will have a sustain effect.

19. Sustain Pedal

When you step on the sustain pedal, all notes 19
played on the keyboard will have a longer sustain. 18
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 Panel Description

11 12 13 14 15 16

11. [Reverb] Keys 14. [Key Touch] Keys

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then
press one of these keys to select a reverb effect press one of these keys to select an appropriate
type. touch level.

12. [EQ] Keys 15. [Tuning] Keys

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then
press one of these keys to select the desired EQ press one of these keys to adjust the current
type. tuning.

13. [Chorus] Keys 16. [Transpose] Keys

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then
press one of these keys to select a chorus effect press one of these keys to adjust the transpose
type. value.

Rear Panel

20. USB Port

Connect to a computer.
USB AUX OUT AUX IN DC IN
21. AUX OUT Jack
Connect to an external audio equipment. 20 21 22 23

22. AUX IN Jack

Connect an external audio source, such as an MP3 or CD player.

23. DC IN Jack
Connect the specified power adaptor.

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Setup
This section contains information about setting up your instrument and preparing to play. Please go through this section
carefully before turning the power on.

Setup Guide
Check that all the parts listed below are included before proceeding.
To assemble the stand, you will need a Philip's screwdriver (not supplied).

- Be careful not to pinch your hands or drop this unit on your foot during assembly or transport.
- Make sure to enlist the help of at least one other person when assembling this unit and moving it to a different location.
- After firmly tightening all the screws, place the unit at a location that is level and sure to remain stable.
- The surface of the piano unit and the stand are very delicate; handle with care to avoid scratching them.
- Do not place the piano unit directly on the floor. Doing so will damage the connectors and holders on the bottom of the piano.

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4 3
6
8
9

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7

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1. Piano body
2. Left leg component
3. Right leg component
4. Back board
5. Pedal box
6. Screws 4 x 15BA (8 pcs)
7. Screws M6 x 40 (4 pcs)
8. Plastic cap (4 pcs)
9. Hand screws (4 pcs)
10. Pedal cable
11. AC adaptor

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 Setup

- If necessary, spread out a blanket or similar material to prevent the stand or floor from being scratched during assembly.
- Be careful not to pinch the pedal cable during assembly.
- When handling the piano, firmly grasp it. Be careful, so you do not get your fingers pinched.

A. Put the “Pedal box” between the “Left and Right leg components.”
Use “Screws M6 x 40 (4 pcs)” to stablize the “Left and Right leg
components” onto to the pedal assembly, then cover with “Plastic
caps (4 pcs),” as shown in the picture.

Screws M6 x 40 (4 pcs)

Plastic cap (4 pcs)

B. Use “Screws 4 x 15BA (8 pcs)” to affix the back board to the stands,
as shown in the picture.

Screws 4 x 15BA (8 pcs)

C. Put the “Piano body” on the top of the assembly finished

in part B, then affix it with “Hand screws (4 pcs),” as
shown in the picture.

Please don’t get your fingers

pinched. Hand Screws (4 pcs)

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Setup

D. Connect the ”Pedal cable” to the pedal jack at the bottom rear of
the Piano. Then connect the power cable to the power jack, and
plug the other end into an AC outlet. At this point the Piano is fully
AC adaptor
assembled and you can turn on the power.

Pedal jack

Pedal cable

Power Supply
1. Before connecting the power supply, please set the master volume
level to minimum.

2. Connect the power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the rear panel.

3. Plug the power adaptor into an appropriate AC outlet.

USB AUX OUT AUX IN DC IN

4. Press the [POWER] switch. The panel LED will turn on, indicating
the instrument is powered on.

Note
For your safety, please unplug the instrument when it is not in use or
during a thunderstorm.

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 Connections
Connecting a pair of Headphones
Plug a pair of standard stereo headphones into the Headphone jack for
private practice or late-night playing.

Jack 1: When headphones are connected to Jack 1, sound can be

heard from the headphones and speakers.
Jack 2: When headphones are connected to Jack 2, the internal
speakers will be muted, and the sound can only be heard from the
headphones.

Note:
To avoid the risk of hearing loss, do not use headphones at high volume
level for a long period of time.

Connecting an Audio Equipment

The AUX OUT jack delivers the output of the instrument to external
audio equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system,
mixing console, or recording interface. USB AUX OUT AUX IN DC IN

Use an audio cable to connect the AUX OUT jack of the instrument to
the INPUT jack of the external audio equipment.

Notes:
1. Turn off the power to all devices before connecting or disconnecting
external equipment.
2. To avoid damaging the speakers, set the master volume level to
minimum before turning on the power.

Connecting an MP3/CD Player

The AUX IN jack receives audio signals from an external audio source
DC IN
such as an MP3 or a CD player.
USB AUX OUT AUX IN

Use an audio cable to connect the AUX IN jack of the instrument to the
OUTPUT jack of an MP3/CD player. The instrument’s speakers will play
the music transmitted from the external player, and you can play along.

Connecting a Computer
Use a standard USB cable to connect the USB jack of the instrument
to the USB port of a computer.
With USB, you can save the MIDI data played on the keyboard to the USB AUX OUT AUX IN DC IN

computer or use the instrument to play back the MIDI data played on
the computer.

Note:
Do not set the USB MIDI device to be both input and output simultane-
ously when configuring the software on your computer. Otherwise, the
sound will be overlapped when playing the keyboard.

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Adjusting the Master Volume
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob clockwise to increase the master volume or
counter-clockwise to decrease it. Adjust to set the desired volume level.

Note:
If the speakers do not produce sound, please check if the master
volume is set too low or if headphones are plugged into Jack 2.

Playing the Demo Song

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the key marked
[DEMO SONG] to start playing the demo song. Press the key again to
stop playing the demo song.

Note:
During demo playback, playing the keyboard will not produce sound.

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 Tone

Selecting a Tone
The instrument features 15 tones. Please refer to the Tone List for
details.

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the [TONE]
keys to select a desired tone.

Layering Two Tones

The Dual mode allows two different tones to be layered together,
creating a more full and rich sound.

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press two [TONE] keys
to enter Dual mode.
In Dual mode, if you play the keyboard, you will hear two different
tones playing together, just like two different instruments being played
at the same time.

Note:
The first [TONE] key you press will be set as the upper tone (tone 1),
and the second [TONE] key you press will be set as the dual tone
(tone 2).

Key Touch
The Key Touch feature allows you to expressively control the voice
level based on your playing dynamics.

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the [Key
Touch] keys to select an appropriate touch level. There are 3 types of
touch settings (Fix, 1–3). The default setting is “2.” Selecting “Fix” will
result in a fixed volume level, no matter how hard or how softly you
play the keys.

Parameter Description
Fix Fixed
1 Soft
2 Medium
3 Hard

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DSP Effect

Reverb
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the [Reverb]
keys to select a reverb type.
There are 4 reverb types (Off, 1–4). The default setting is “2 Small
Hall.”

Note:
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the [Reverb +] and
[Reverb -] keys at the same time to restore the default reverb type.

Parameter Description
0 OFF
1 Room
2 Small Hall
3 Large Hall
4 Church

Chorus
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the [Chorus]
keys to select a chorus type.
There are 4 chorus types (Off, 1–4). The default setting is “0 OFF.”

Note:
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the [Chorus +] and
[Chorus -] keys at the same time to restore the default chorus type.
Parameter Description
0 OFF
1 Light Chorus
2 Medium Chorus
3 Deep Chorus
4 Flanger

EQ
An EQ controls the gain value of different frequency bands. Different
gain settings will produce different sound effects.

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the [EQ]
keys to select an EQ type.

There are 3 EQ types (1–3). The default setting is “1 Standard.”

Parameter Description
1 Standard
2 Classic
3 Modern

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 Metronome
The metronome provides a steady beat to help you practice at a preset
tempo.

To turn the metronome on or off:

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the [METRONOME
ON/OFF] key to turn the function on or off. While the demo song is
playing, the LED indicator of the [FUNCTION] button flashes with the
current tempo.

The tempo of the metronome can be adjusted. Please refer to “Tempo”

for details.

Note:
The metronome function is disabled in Demo Song mode.

To change the metronome time signature:

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the [BEAT]
keys to change the time signature of the metronome, over a range of 0,
2–6.

Note:
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the [BEAT +] and
[BEAT -] keys at the same time to restore the default setting “4.”

To set the metronome volume:

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the [VOL-
UME] keys to set the metronome volume, over a range of 0–10.

Note:
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the [VOLUME +]
and [VOLUME -] keys at the same time to restore the default volume
“7.”

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Tempo

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the
[TEMPO] keys to set the desired tempo, over a range of 30–280.

Transpose

The transpose function allows the overall pitch of the instrument to be

transposed up or down in semitone steps, over a range of -6–+5.

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the
[Transpose] keys to set the transpose value.
For example, set the transpose value to -5, you will hear “G” pitch
when playing the “C” keys.

Note:
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the [Transpose +1]
and [Transpose -1] keys at the same time to restore the default setting
“0.”

Parameter Description
+1 To raise the overall pitch by 1 semitone.
-1 To lower the overall pitch by 1 semitone.

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 Master Tuning

This function adjusts the pitch of the instrument in 0.1 Hz increment

over a range of 415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz.

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press one of the [Tuning]
keys to adjust the pitch of the keyboard.
For example, if you press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then
press the key marked [440], it will set the tuning to 440 Hz.

Parameter Description
+0.1 Hz To raise the pitch by 0.1 Hz.
-0.1 Hz To lower the pitch by 0.1 Hz.

Auto Power Off

The instrument will automatically shut down after 30 minutes of

inactivity. You can disable this function or change the time setting.

1. To disable this function: press and hold the key “C8” (the first key to
right side of the keyboard), then turn on the power.

2. To set the time to 240 minutes: press and hold the key “B7,” then
turn on the power.

3. To set the time to 30 minutes: press and hold the key “A#7,” then
turn on the power.

4. To set the time to 10 minutes: press and hold the key “A7,” then
turn on the power.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause and Solution

The speakers produce a pop sound when the power This is normal and no cause for alarm.
is turned ON/OFF.

Speakers do not sound when the keyboard is played. Check if the master volume is set too low or if headphones are
plugged into Jack 2.

When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may
produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or
keep it away from the instrument when using.

Specification

Keyboard
Keyboard 88 Graded Hammer-Action Keys
Touch Response 3 types, Off
Voices
Polyphony (max.) 128
Tone 15 presets
Layer Right 1, Right 2
Effects
Master EQ 3 types
Reverb 4 types, Off
Chorus 4 types, Off
Song
Demo 1 piano demo
Pitch Adjustment
Transpose -6–+5
Master Tuning 415.3Hz - 466.2Hz
Other Functions
Metronome 0, 2–6
Tempo 30–280
Other control Tone demo; Metronome volume (0–10)
Connections
Interaction & Expansion USB MIDI
Phones 2 standard stereo
Pedals Sustain, Soft, Sostenuto
USB USB MIDI
Input Standard stereo
Output Standard stereo
Power Supply
Power DC 15 V / 2,500 mA
Auto Power Off Yes
Amplifiers & Speakers
Amplifiers 10 W x 2
Speakers 25 W x 2
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions 1,380 (W) x 485 (D) x 850 (H) mm
Weight 48 kg

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 Tone List

NO. Tone Name (for panel printing) Tone Name

1 Grand Grand Piano
2 Ballad Ballad Piano
3 Mellow Mellow Piano
4 Bright Bright Piano
5 E.Piano Ele. Piano
6 E.Piano2 Ele. Piano 2
7 Harpsic Harpsichord
8 Celesta Celesta
9 Vibrap Vibraphone
10 ChurOr Church Organ
11 ReedOr Reed Organ
12 Strings Stereo Strings
13 Strings2 Stereo Strings 2
14 SoftPad Soft Pad
15 ChoAah Choir Aahs

Demo List

NO. English Name

1 Fantasia

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MIDI Implementation Chart

True

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