OWNER'S MANUAL Please read the Owner's Manual carefully before using this instrument, and keep it in a convenient place where you can refer 1o it as needed. Caution Voltage {(except North America, Mexico, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Philippines) Be sure the voltage adjuster located on the rear panel is in accordance with local voltage in your area before using this unit. Use a screwdriver to set the voltage adjuster to the local voltage.
Contents Cautions for safest use of this unit 4 Preparation Getting started Listen to the demonstration o 8 Control sand Functions .. Aboutthedisplay Various Functions Part] Sounds and effects 11 Selecting Counts . ...t e 1" Touch Sensitivity 12 Effects oo e 12 Mixing two sounds (DUAL Assigning different sounds (SPLIT) TRANSPOSE 1ot stet METRONOME Part Il 21 Record your performance Sequencer Playback Sequencer settings Partly Disk Drive Outline of the Disk Drive function . Disk play .. Saving data .. ..
Cautions for safest use of this unit Installation location 1. A well-ventilated place. Take care not to use this unit in a place where it will not receive sufficient ventilation, and not to permit the ventilation holes to be covered by curtains, or any similar materials. 2. Place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat from heating equipment. 3. A place where humidity, vibration and dust are minimized. Power source 1.
Getting started 'I Plug the power cord inc an outlet. Play the keyboard. | » Set the MAIN VOLUME fo an i appropriate level with the sliding | control. | | ! MAIN VOLUME ax 2 Press the POWER button to tum it on. POWER iw mor sound will be heard when the — sliding control is set to MIN. (Right end of the keyboard) l Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano, your Digital Panic » The indicator lamp at the left on the never needs tuning.
Listen to the demonstration Press the DEMO button. DEMO The indicators for the SOUND buttons flash. » The display changes to the DEMO PLAY display. 2 Select a sound you wish to hear. sound SRS venom woc The demonstration tune starts. * The indicator of the selected BOUND button flashes and the other indicators go out. + If the button for the current demo is pressed, the demonstration performance stops. = Listen to the demonstration tunes for the other sounds in the same way.
Demo Performance List SOUND HARPS VIBES STRINGS VOCAL [ORGANELLES] AMID UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN [(MOTHERS] PIANO -~ SOUND NAME SONG TITLE COMPOSER 1 Polonaise Heroine Chopin 2 Clair de Luna {Suite masquerader} Debussy 3 | from Sonata A major (K.331) Mozart 4 | Military March B Schubert GRAND 5 | Technicians Original 8 | Danny Boy Traditional 7 | Beautiful Dreamer Foster 8 Swanned River Traditional 9 | Dynamic Acoustic feature demo* Technicians Original UPRIGHT My (25 Easy Studies Op.
Controls and Functions SOUND Press one of the SOUND bunions, and then use the SOUND VARIATION buttons to select the desired sound. (Refer to page 11.) Each sound features Touch Response, which increases the volume when the keyboard is played harder, « The sounds can be mixed when two SOUND buttons are pressed simultaneously. (Refer to page 15.
EFFECT Add various effects 1o the sounds., (Refer to page 12.) METRONOME to page 20.) Perfect your playing by practicing in time with the metronome. (Refer DISK DRIVE You can store your recorded songs on a floppy disk, as well as play back commercial song disks, (Refer to page 28.) o T lancer | E Erect RESURRECT ABEYANCE METRONOME o R ser D(_\ SEQUENCER CONT v Ere ‘SEQUENCER VOLUME sop R RECORD BRILLIANCE The BRILLIANCE allows you to select the brightness of the sound from 5 settings. (Refer to page 14.
About the display The display serves to show various information, such as the names of the sounds you select, and also works as a setting display when you adjust the functions and settings of your instrument. » The display contrast can be adjusted {Refer to page 36.} Normal display The information below is shown on the normal display. Name of selected sound Key {when TRANSPOSE is active) Time signature, tempo and beat (when METRONOME is used, for example) + TRANSPOSE is explained on page 19.
Part Sounds and effects Selecting sounds [ aa oo gC2)8 g v FEET Select one of the several sounds for your performance. 1. in the SOUND section, press a button to select a sound category. nouns boon QRN DUNS HURST ELECTRA obi (SHORTEN Use the SOUND VARIATION buttons to select the desired sound from the display. ~— Button name sound At On w i GRAND Concert Grand O Name of current sound « A few seconds after the setting is changed, the display returns to the normal display.
Part 1 Sounds and effects Touch Sensitivity Adjust keyboard touch response. 1. Press the TOUCH SENSITIVITY button, 2. Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM buttons to adjust the setting. * Select from HEAVY, NORMAL and LIGHT 3. When you have finished adjusting the settings, press the TOUCH SENSITIVITY or EXIT button. ¢ The display looks similar to the following. 1 Temporarily i [rock seine ]| | [ NORMAL) Effects You can achieve even fuller and stirring sounds by adding various effects.
Part | Sounds and effects DIGITAL REVERB DIGITAL REVERB applies a reverberation effect 1o the sound. Crass the DIGITAL REVERB button fo turn This effect is applied to all the sounds of the keyboard. » The on/off status, type and depth settings are memorized separately for each SOUND button, a Type and depth settings 1. Press and hold the DIGITAL REVERB button for a few seconds. + The indicator flashes to show that the setting mode is active. + The display changes to the following.
Part i Sounds and effects BRILLIANCE The BRILLIANCE allows you 1o select the brightness of the sound from 5 settings. ANGELIA Pressing the BRIGHT button increases the brightness; wham the MELLOW bunion is pressed, the sound becomes mellower, During setting the brightness is shown on the display Press both buttons at the same time to return the brightness to 0. » Short time after the setting is completed, the display will return to the previous display.
Part Sounds and effects String resonance String resonance is the sound heard in an acoustic piano when the struck strings produce a sympathetic resonance of the other unstuck strings. For . piano-type sounds, sting resonance is produced as long as the sustain pedal is depressed. The amount of string resonance can be adjusted. 1. Press and hold the GRAND button for a few seconds. o e « STRING RESONANCE is shown on the display. 2. Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM buttons 1o adjust the amount of resonance (0 ta 10).
Patti Sounds and effects Volume balance 1. Press the two SOUND buttons continuously for a few seconds. s The indicators for the two sounds flash, and the current volume balance is shown on the display. 2. Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM buttons to adjust the volume balance. REPROGRAMMING HAUL BAL Each time the upper button is pressed, the volume of the upper or right-side SOUND button Increases, and each time the lower button is pressed, the volume of the lower or left-side SOUND bitten increases.
Part Sounds and effects Setting the Split functions The settings when the keyboard Is split into right and left sections can be changed. u Outline of the setting procedure. 1.Press and hold the SPLIT button for a few seconds. o s + The indicator flashes to show that the setting mode Is active. 2. Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to select an item.
Part | Sounds and effects LEFT SOUND T:LEFT SOUND [Accusative] Use the SOUND and SOUND VARIATION buttons to select a sound for the left part. +« The BASS sounds are grouped with the GM/OTHERS sounds. SPLIT POINT Press the key to specify the point you wish to divide the keyboard into right and left parts. « The name of the note is shown on the display. + The key you pressed becomes the lowermost ey of the right part.
Part! Sounds and effects Transpose METTERNICH The TRANSPOSE buttons are used fo change the key of the entire instrument in semi-tone steps across an entire octave. Suppose you learn fo play a song—in the key of C, for example—and decide you want to sing it, only to find:that it's either too high or too low for your voice. Your choice is to either learn the song all over again in a different key, or to use the TRANSPOSE feature. Adjust the key with the TRANSPOSE buttons.
Part | Sounds and effects Metronome You can play in time with the metronome sound, and you can add an accent to the metronome sound. METRONOME sound 1.Press the METRONOME ON/OFF button to tarn it on. METRONOME The metronome sound begins. 2. Adjust the tempo with the TEMPO buttons. EXTEMPORIZATION ert Grand J=120 Each time the lower button is pressed, the tempo slows down, and each time the upper button is pressed, the tempo speeds up. » The tempo can be adjusted 10 J = 40-300 and is shown on the display.
Part Il Sequencer Record your performance E oo cramming B 218 commences Your performance can be recorded in this instrument's SEQUENCER and then played back. Easy Record Use this method to simply record your performance as you play the keyboard, including DUAL and SPLIT modes, s Note that this procedure will erase any previously recorded contents of the SEQUENCER. To retain the SEQUENCER contents, rear to page 32, 1. Set.up the sounds and effects for your performance.
Partly Sequencer Recording each track You can use several tracks for a multi track recording. = Only one frack can be recorded at a time. 1.In the SEQUENCER section, RECORD button to turn it on. press the sequencer » You can press the RECORD button again if you wish to stop the recording. 2. Select a TRACK number to record. + The indicator for the selected TRACK button flashes. + The RHYTHM track is reserved for recording the rhythm. When you select this track, the keyboard keys produce percussion sounds.
Partial Sequencer Notes: + The following are recorded in your SEQUENCER performance: beginning tempo and time signature settings, your keyboard performance and pedal operation, sound settings and changes, DIGITAL EFFECT on/off operation, volume balance when the dual mode is active, volume setting, etc. for the left part. + The total number of notes that can be recorded in all the tracks combined is about 20,000 notes. {Pedal operation, etc., is also included in this count.
part 1l Sequencer Sequencer playback Listen to the song recorded in the SEQUENCER. + The buttons function in the same way as when playing back disk data. (Refer to page 30.) Playback procedure Button functions 1. Confirm that the indicators for the tracks you recorded are it. SEQUENCER SLUMMED 2. Press the RESET button. 3. Press the PLAY button to tum it on. CJ' sequence R ) squaws RESET: When playback is stopped, pressing this button returns the song to the first measure. STOP: Stops playback (pause).
Partial Sequencer Sequencer settings You can adjust the various settings of the SEQUENCER, such as the part settings. Parts The performance parts are assigned to each track as shown in the table below. When recording in this instrument, five parts are used; however, when playing back commercially recorded disks, up to 16 parts may be generated.
Part Il Sequencer 6:PART REVERB Reverb depth setting for each part. 7:PART CHORUS Chorus depth setting for each part, 8 FIXED TEMPO You can specify a fixed playback tempo when recorded temps change data is played back. 9:SONG CLEAR Erase the recorded contents of all the SEQUENCER tracks. « When an item is selected, the display changes to the corresponding setting display. 4. Follow the procedure 1o change the smelting (see below). 5. Repeat steps necessary for each item you wish to change. 6.
Part Sequencer PANEL WRITE PART PAN o i (’ i Part | PANS| | | [FEELER WRITE Adjust the settings for each part (see below). 2. Press dither TEMPO/PROGRAM button (OK). + Tha settings for each part are stored at the beginning of the song, and "Completed” appears on the display, after which the display changes to the SEQ PLAY display. « This sating does not work if the song begins from the third or a succeeding measure.
Partly Sequencer PART CHORUS SONG CLEAR | o i REPROGRAMMING! e | [thirteen czzokfifl Rosewater Boone BAF Use the two buttons below the display to select apart (1 to 16). 2. Use the TEMPORARINESS buttons to adjust the chorus depth for the part {0 to 127). 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each part as necessary. » If you wish to store the setting at the beginning of the song, follow the PANEL WRITE procedure. FIXED TEMPO | \ | Use the buttons below the display 1o select ON or OFF.
i i Part Il Disk Drive Outline of the Disk Drive function The Disk Drive enables you to save the song recorded in the SEQUENCER on a floppy disk for playback later, as well as play commercial song disks. Disk Drive Disk slot Eject button Eject button Press to remove the disk from the Disk Drive. o You can use 3.5 inch 2DD (720 KB) or 2HD {1.44 MB) floppy disks; however, 2HD disks formatted as 2DD cannot be used. = DISK IN USE 4 muse This indicator lights when data is being loaded or saved.
Partial Disk Drive Save your SEQUENCER performances The recorded contents of the SEQUENCER are ® Basic outline of how to save your perforated approximately 80 minutes after the manes power is turned off. However, the Disk Drive enables you to save your performance on a flop1. Record your performance in the Sequence disk for playback anytime. Several songs cancer. {Refer to page 21.) be stored on one floppy disk, making it says to keep and organize your performances. 2.Format & floppy disk if necessary.
Partial Disk Drive ¢ You can press the BWD button to go back and the FWD button for fast forward. (Refer to page 24.) « [f you turn on the COUNT IN button before pressing the PLAY button, a two-measure count is heard, naffer which playback begins.
Partial Disk Drive Saving data The recorded data and panel settings of this instrument can be saved on a disk. Floppy disks You can use 3.5 inch 2DD (720KB} or 2HD (1.44MB) disks. « How to distinguish the two disk types: 2HD 20D T Hong ~—ur No hole —l; » Although 2HD disks can hold more data and are convenient for quick loading and saving, acme models may be able to read only 20D disks. Therefore, you may not be able to use your 2HD disk data with other musical instrument models.
Part il Disk Drive 5. Press dither TEMPO/PROGRAM button (OK). 8. Press dither TEMPO/PROGRAM button (OK). » The display gooks similar to the following. « Note that the disk format procedure clears any data which may be currently stored on the disk. — If you wish to cancel the format procedure, EXTEMPORANEOUS press the EXIT button, FORMAT Ok T « After a few minutes, formatting is completed, 200 2HD and “Completed!” appears on the display, after which the instrument returns to the normal performance mode.
Part i Disk Drive 5. Use the two buttons below the display to move the cursor 1o the desired character position, 6. Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM bunions to select the alphanumeric character. + If you wish to clear the current song name, press both TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons, and on the reselling confirmation display press either TEMPO/PROGRAM (CK) button, 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each character position in the name (maximum 12 characters}.
Part IV Control functions TIC o A0 I Cements U glC The control functions can be set to maximize your enjoyment of this instrument. Outline of the setting procedure 1.Press the PROGRAM MENUS button 1o turn it on, o OGRES D] « The display changes to the following. (7 [cs CONTROL MIDI) Ly 4 J CKDC_)J 7 2. Press the left button below the display (CONTROL). 3. Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons to select the item you wish to set. TRANSPOSE! PROGRAM f l [Tr Initialize Select from the following items.
Part IV Control functions MASTER TUNING j’ T TEMPO/ PROGRAM | [haste Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM buttons to adjust the pitch within a range of 427.3 to 453.0 Hz. s The decimal can be set the two buttons are pressed at the same time, the pitch rectums to the standard frequency (440.0 Hz). KEY SCALING REPROGRAMMING Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM buttons to select the desired type of scaling (funding. « Select from EQUAL, WESTMINSTER and KORNBERG. « The factory-preset setting is EQUAL (equal temperament).
Part V MIDI 4 { Ep geom 800 Boon motocross current f MIDI {Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is the international standard for digital communication of electronic musical instrument data. This means that any equipment which has a MID! as electronic musical instruments and personal computers—can easily exchange digital data with other MIDI equipment without resorting to complicated conversions or connections.
Part V Setting the MIDI functions This procedure is used to set various functions related to MIDI operation, Outline of setting procedure 1. Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to tum iron, + The display changes to the following. 2.Press the right button below the display {MIDI). 8. Use the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons 1o select an item. TRANSPORTATION Select fem the following items. 1:BASIC CHANNEL This instrument’'s MIDI (right/left part).
Part v BASIC CHANNEL T:3a51C CHANNEL 174 REPROGRAMMING Use the two buttons below the display to select a part {L: Left; R: right). + An asterisk on the display indicates your selection. 2. Use the TEMPO/PROGRAM buttons to select a channel number for the part (1 fo 16). « The factory-preset settings are R[1] and L{2).
Part V Ml PEDAL ON/OFF PROGRAM CHANGE OUT I \l‘ o ’ \1 | [5:PEDAL ON/OFF | ‘I SPROG . CHG. 0UT ‘ E DIs kW Pl SONDRA Use the two buttons below the display to disable (DIS) or enable (EN) the exchange of pedal data. * An asterisk on the display indicates your selection. EN: Data of each pedal's operation is transmitted/received (factory-preset). DIS: Data of each pedal’s operation is not transmitted/received.
Initialize ! i 1 All of this instrument’s settings can be reset to the factory-preset status. ‘ 1. Turn off the power to this instrument. POWER Mo mon [ 2. While pressing the keyboard key labeled In Ii ITAL, turn the power on again. INITIAL o Al o The initialize operation is executed (ALL INITIAL is shown on the display). ¢ Another initialize procedure is explained in the section on CONTROL functions. (See INITIALIZE on page 35.
Connections {on the rear panel) /[ LINE OUT-— e AUX OO0 COMPUTER w PEDAL W AUX IN (input level 0.5 Arms, 8 kQ) Other instruments such as a sound generator can be connected to this terminal, and the sound will be output from this instrument’s speakers. » To receive monaural sound, connect the either instrument to the R/R+L terminal. (Do not connect the L terminal.} LINE OUT (output level 1.5 Armadas, 600 ) By connecting an external high-power amplifier, the sound can be reproduced at a high volume.
Assembly Follow the steps below to assemble your Technicians panic. Make sure you are using the correct parts and that they are in the correct direction. « At least 2 people are required for assembly. +To disassemble the piano, reverse the procedure. 1. Remove the packing and take the parts out of the carton. Confirm that all the parts on the printed fist are present. e Brass-colored BOCCIE ==l Black craw {A «m=b Black screw <& Clamp Pedal cord {Sousa the 4 screws o secure the planks.
Symptoms which appear to he signs of trouble The following changes in performance may occur in this instrument but do not indicate trouble. Phenomenon Remedy The bunions, keys, ele, malfunction, « Tum oif the POWER button once, then tum it on again. If this procedure is not successful, turn off the POWER button once. Then, while pressing the INITIAL key, tum the POWER bunion on again. (Note that, in this case, all programmable settings, functions and memories return 1o their factory-preset status.
Phenomenon Remedy MID Data cannot be exchanged through MIDI terminals. « The switch for the COMPUTER terminal is not sett MILD. Tum off the power to this instrument and set the switch to MIDI. (Refer to page 42.) +Match the channels on the transmitting side and the receiving side. (Refer to page 39.) The sound quavers or is distorted.
Error messages TRY AGAIN! No., Contents . 00: WRONG DISK! The data on the disk that you are using is for a different product. 0l: LOAD ERROR! Ar; error has occurred while the disk was loading. TRY AGAIN! Please try again! 02: NO DISK There is no disk in the Disk Drive. 03: FELT EMPTY! The file that you tried to play is empty. 04: SAVE ERROR! An error has occurred while the Dias saving.
Specifications SX-PX338B KEYBOARD 88 KEYS SOUND GENERATOR POM MAX. POLYPHONY 64 NOTES 350 SOUNDS: SOUND GRAND PIEING, UPRIGHT PIANO, ELECTRIC PIEING, MODERN PIEING, HARPS!, VIBES, STRINGS, LOCAL, ORGAN PRESETS, MOTHERS SPLIT (EFT SOUND, SPLIT POINT, LEFT VOLUME, LEFT OCTAVE, RIGHT OCTAVE, SUSTAIN PEDAL PEDAL SUSTAIN, OSTENTATION, SOFT EFFECT DIGITAL EFFECT.
