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ENGLISH instructions Before connecting , completely . operating Please SX - PR804 / M SX - PR604 / M Operating or keep adjusting DIGITAL this manual this product , for future please ENSEMBLE Instructions reference . read these with This QQTG0665 soy manual based was ink . printe
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Caution for AC Mains Lead WARNING : DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE ( For United Kingdom ) TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED ( For the type as shown in figures A WITH THE LETTER E , BY THE EARTH SYMBOL and B ) OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN / YEL - LOW . For your safety , please read the following text care - fully . THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF — KEEP DRY . This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience . Before use A 5 - ampere fuse is fitted in this plug . Should the Remove the connector cover . fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 - ampere and How to replace the fuse that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 . The location of the fuse differ according to the type Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark of AC mains plug ( figures A and B ) . Confirm the on the body of the fuse . AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below . Illustrations may differ from actual AC If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you mains plug . must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is re - placed . If you lose the fuse cover the plug must 1 . Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver . not be used until a replacement cover is obtained . A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from Figure A Figure B your local dealer . Fuse cover CAUTION ! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUNG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE 2 . Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse RE - MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND cover . DIS - POSED OF SAFELY . THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK Figure B Figure A IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO Fuse ANY 13 - AMPRERE SOCKET . ( 5 ampere ) Fuse ( 5 ampere ) If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below . If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician . For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor - www.panasonic.co.uk ( for UK customers only ) dance with the following code : • Order accessory and consumable items for your Blue : Neutral , Brown : Live . product with ease and confidence by telephoning As these colours may not correspond with the col - our Customer Care Centre Mon – Friday 9 : 00am – 5 : 30pm . ( Excluding public holidays . ) oured markings identifying the terminals in your • Or go on line through our Internet Accessory plug , proceed as follows : ordering application . • Most major credit and debit cards accepted . The wire which is coloured Blue must be con - • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities nected to the terminal which is marked with the are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd . • It couldnüft be simpler ! letter N or coloured Black or Blue . Customer Care Centre The wire which is coloured Brown must be con - For UK customers : 08705 357357 For Republic of nected to the terminal which is marked with the Ireland customers : 01 289 8333 letter L or coloured Brown or Red . Technical Support For UK customers : 0870 1 505610 This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only . For Republic of Ireland , please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries . For all other product related enquiries , please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above . 2 QQTG0665
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A . WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE , ELECTRIC CAUTION : SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE , DO NOT EXPOSE This equipment has been tested and found to THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN , MOISTURE , DRIP - comply with the limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits PING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS are designed to provide reasonable protection FILLED WITH LIQUIDS , SUCH AS VASES , SHALL against harmful interference in a residential instal - BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS . lation . This equipment generates , uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions , may THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY cause harmful interference to radio communica - IN THE U.S.A . AND CANADA tions . However , there is no guarantee that interfer - ence will not occur in a particular installation . If this CAUTION equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception , which can be determined by RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK turning the equipment off and on , the user is en - DO NOT OPEN couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures : CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna . ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS . • Increase the separation between the equipment NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS and receiver . INSIDE . • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED different from that to which the receiver is con - SERVICE PERSONNEL . nected . The lightning flash with arrowhead • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help . symbol , within an equilateral tri - angle , is intended to alert the user FCC Warning : to the presence of uninsulated To assure continued FCC emission limit compli - “ dangerous voltage � within the pro - ance , use only the provided power supply cord and duct’s enclosure that may be of the shielded interface cable when connecting this sufficient magnitude to constitute device to the computer . a risk of electric shock to persons . Also , any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to The exclamation point within an operate this device . equilateral triangle is intended to This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . alert the user to the presence of Operation is subject to the following two conditions : important operating and main - ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference , tenance ( servicing ) instructions in and ( 2 ) this device must accept any interference the literature accompanying the received , including interference that may cause un - appliance . desired operation . ( for U.S.A . and Canada ) Responsible Party : CAUTION : Matshshita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE Secaucus , NJ , 07094 USA BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT , FULLY IN - Telephone No . : 1 - 800 - 211 - 7262 SERT . THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A . The model number and serial number are found underneath the keyboard . Notice : Please note the model and serial numbers in the This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a space provided below and retain this sheet as a small amount of mercury . permanent record of your purchase to aid It also contains lead in some components . Disposal identification in the event of theft . of these materials may be regulated in your commu - nity due to environmental considerations . MODEL NUMBER For disposal or recycling information please contact SERIAL NUMBER your local authorities , or the Electronics Industries Alliance : < http : / / www.eiae.org > ( Except for U.S.A . and Canada ) THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES . DENNA ENHET ÄR AVSEDD FÖR ANVÄNDNING PÅ PLATSER MED TROPISKT KLIMAT . TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI TROOPPISESSA ILMASTOSSA . DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER TROPISKE KLIMAFORHOLD . 3 QQTG0665
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit . Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below . Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference . 6 . Carts and stands — Use the unit only Safety with carts and stands recommended by 1 . Power Source — Connect the unit to a power source the manufacturer . Move carts with of the type described in these instructions or as care . Sudden stops , excessive force , marked on the unit . and uneven surfaces can cause carts 2 . Polarization — The unit is equipped with a polarized to overturn . power plug where one blade is wider than the other . 7 . Wall and ceiling mounting — Do not mount the unit This safety feature ensures that the plug fits into on walls or ceilings unless specified in the your household AC outlet only one way . If the plug instructions . doesn’t fit one way , try reversing it . If the plug still doesn’t fit , contact an electrician to replace the Environmnet obsolete outlet . Do not attempt to defeat the safety 1 . Water and moisture — Do not use the unit near purpose of the plug . water , such as near a bathtub or swimming pool . 3 . Power Cord protection — Route the AC power Avoid damp basements . supply cord so that it will not be walked on or 2 . Heat — Situate the unit away from heat sources , pinched by items placed on or against it . Never take such as radiators . hold of the plug or cord with wet hands . Always Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5 ° C grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and ( 41 ° F ) or rise above 35 ° C ( 95 ° F ) . disconnecting it . 4 . Overloading — When connecting the AC power supply cord , be careful not to overload the household AC outlet , extension cord , or outlet from Maintenance any other device as this can result in fire or electric ( See page 7 for details . ) shock . 5 . Nonuse periods — Turn the unit off when it is not Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before in use . Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet cleaning . if it is not to be used for a long time . Unplug the Clean with a damp cloth . unit during lightning storms . Do not use abrasive pads , scouring powders , or 6 . Attachments and accessories — Use only the solvents . attachments and accessories recommended in these operating instructions . Service 1 . Damage Requiring Service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if : Installation ( a ) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged ; or ( b ) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit ; or Placement ( c ) The unit has been exposed to rain ; or 1 . Ventilation — Situate the unit so that it receives ( d ) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits proper ventilation . Do not install in a confined space a marked change in performance ; or such as a bookcase or cabinet . Allow at least 10 ( e ) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet cm ( 4 inches ) clearance from the rear of the unit . damaged . To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire due to 2 . Servicing — Do not attempt to service the unit overheating ensure curtains and other materials do beyond that described in these operating not obstruct the unit’s ventilation . instructions . Refer all other servicing to authorized 2 . Foreign material — Ensure objects and liquids do servicing personnel . not get into the unit . Avoid exposing the unit to 3 . Replacement parts — When parts need replacing excessive smoke , dust , mechanical vibration , and ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the shock . manufacturer or parts that have the same 3 . Magnetism — Situate the unit away from equipment characteristics as the original parts . Unauthorized and devices that generate strong magnetic fields . substitutes may result in fire , electric shock , or other 4 . Stacking — Do not place heavy objects on top of hazards . this unit . 4 . Safety check — After repairs or service , ask the 5 . Surface — Place the unit on a flat , level surface . servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition . 6 QQTG0665
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Cautions for safest use of this unit Installation location If operation seems abnormal Immediately turn off the power , disconnect the 1 . A well - ventilated place . power cord plug from the electrical outlet , and con - Take care not to use this unit in a place where it tact the store where it was purchased . will not receive sufficient ventilation , and not to permit the ventilation holes to be covered by cur - Discontinue using the unit at once . Failure to do so tains , or any similar materials . may result in additional damage or some other un - 2 . Place away from direct sunlight and excessive expected damage or accident . heat from heating equipment . • Because the power source is located inside the 3 . A place where humidity , vibration and dust are unit , it is normal for the cabinet to become warm . minimized . A word about the power cord Power source If the power cord is scarred , is partially cut or broken , or has a bad contact , it may cause a fire or 1 . Be sure the line voltage selector is in accord - serious electrical shock if used . NEVER use a dam - ance with local voltage in your area before con - aged power cord for any appliance . Moreover , the necting the plug to the socket . power cord should never be forcibly bent . 2 . DC power cannot be used . Don’t touch the inside parts of this Handling the power cord unit . 1 . Never touch the power cord , or its plug , with wet Some places inside this unit have high voltage hands . potential . Never try to remove the top or back 2 . Don’t pull the power cord . panels of this unit , or to touch inside parts by hand or with tools . Metal items inside the unit may re - Contact someone who is qualified in order to in - sult in electric shock or damage . spect the inside , or to replace a fuse , if such be - comes necessary . Never attempt to do these things Do not permit metal articles to get inside the unit . yourself . Be especially careful with regard to this point if children are near this unit . They should be warned Maintenance never to try to put anything inside . The following suggestions will assist you in keep - ing the unit in top condition . If , nevertheless , some such article does get inside , • Be sure to switch the instrument off after use , disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical and do not switch the unit on and off in quick outlet , and contact the store where the unit was succession , as this places an undue load on the purchased . electronic components . • To keep the luster of the surface and buttons , If water gets into the unit simply use a clean , damp cloth ; polish with a soft , dry cloth . Polish may be used but do not Disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical use thinners or petro - chemical - based polishes . outlet , and contact the store where it was pur - • A wax - based polish may be used on the cabinet , chased . although you will find that rubbing with a soft cloth will suffice . As a precaution , it is suggested that flower vases and other containers which hold liquids not be placed on the top of this unit . This product may receive radio interference SVENSK : Det kan inträffa att den här produkten caused by mobile telephones during use . If such under användningen tar emot radiostörningar , interference is apparent , please increase separa - orsakade av mobiltelefoner . Öka avståndet mellan tion between the product and the mobile telephone . produkten och mobiltelefonen om störningarna är uppenbara . SERVICE MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY DEALER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSON 7 QQTG0665
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Contents Cautions for safest use of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Controls and functions ( PR604 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Controls and functions ( PR804 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BASIC FUNCTIONS Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playing the piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Progressive Pianist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 See and listen to the demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Select a sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Select the registration for a music style ( PIANO STYLIST ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Automatic panel settings ( ONE TOUCH PLAY ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Record your performance ( SEQUENCER ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Store your panel settings ( PANEL MEMORY ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Save data on a floppy disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Load rhythm data from a Technics pattern disk ( COMPOSER LOAD ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Play back commercial song disks ( DIRECT PLAY ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Theatre Sonic ( PR804 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Remote Controller ( PR804 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS About the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Part I Sounds and effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Selecting sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Overview of sounds and effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Assigning parts to the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Touch Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Mic Reverb & Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Techni - chord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Part II Playing the rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Selecting rhythms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Overview of rhythm performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Playing the rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Auto Play Chord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Fade In / Fade Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sound Arranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 One Touch Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Piano Stylist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Music Style Arranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Panel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Part III Piano Performance Pads ( PR804 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Playing phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Copying phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Compile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Record a phrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Part IV Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Outline of the Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Sequencer parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Easy Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Realtime Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Sequencer Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Panel Write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Song Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Punch Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Step Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Track Assign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Quantize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Song Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Track Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Note Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Drum Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Copy and paste the recorded data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Changing the note position etc . of the recorded data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Part V Composer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Outline of the Composer . . 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Create a completely new rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Chord Modify Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Part Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Step Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Measure Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Pattern Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Part VI Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Outline of the Disk Drive function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Outline of the procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Loading data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Direct Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Song Medley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Saving data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Disk management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Set the automatic display when a disk is inserted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Part VII Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Outline of the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Part Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Master Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Key Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Sound Load Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 APC Reverb Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Part VIII Reverb & Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Outline of the Reverb & Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Part IX Sound Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Outline of the Sound Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Easy Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Tone Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Pitch Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Filter Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Amplitude Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 LFO ( cyclic modulation ) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Effect Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Controller Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Store the new sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Part X Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Outline of Control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Pedal Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Part XI Customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Outline of Customize functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Display Time Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Data Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 MIDI Setting Load Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Video Out Mode Setting ( PR804 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Theatre Sonic Speaker Mode ( PR804 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Part XII MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 What is MIDI ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Outline of MIDI functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Part Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Control Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Realtime Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Common Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Input / output Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 MIDI Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Program Change MIDI Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Panel Memory Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Computer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Assembly ( PR604 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Assembly ( PR804 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Symptoms which appear to be signs of trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Supplied accessories Please check the supplied accessories . CD - ROM Music stand Remote Controller , AC cord Batteries ( PR804 ) 9 QQTG0665
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Controls and functions ( PR604 ) AUTO PLAY CHORD Add an automatic accompaniment to your selected rhythm . ( Refer to page 47 . ) PIANO STYLIST PROGRESSIVE PIANIST You can choose to have Your piano offers a fun method all the settings of this of learning to play piano . instrument automatically ( Refer to page 16 . ) set . ( Refer to page 53 . ) PROGRESSIVE TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD RHYTHM GROUP � PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST SPLITNT 8 & 16AT MOVIE & W SET OFF / ON DEMO MODE OFF / ON POI ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BE SHO FAVORITES CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN L & D PLAY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WOR IN OUT VOLUME VOLUME MAX MAX LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT LCD CONTRAST MUTE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO RESET INTR FADE IN / OUT RHYTHM GROUP FAVORITES Begin your song with a slowly Various rhythm patterns are Fashion a customized increasing volume , or end it by available for each rhythm display in which all your having the sound slowly fade group . favorite sounds , rhythms away . ( Refer to page 44 . ) and styles are assembled . ( Refer to page 51 . ) ( Refer to page 33 . ) Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano , your PR Series Digital Ensemble never needs tuning . The pitch of this instrument can be adjusted for when playing along with other instruments . ( Refer to page 107 . ) About the backup memory The settings and memories are maintained for approximately 80 minutes after the power to this instrument is turned off . If you wish to keep the memory contents , before you turn off the instrument , use the SAVE procedure to store the desired data on a disk for recall at a later time . • The backup memory does not function until the power has been on for about 10 minutes . • When you quit the operating mode , a REMINDER display may appear to remind you to save the data . 10 QQTG0665
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DISPLAY Displays performance information , EFFECT function settings and other messages . Add various effects to the ( Refer to page 31 . ) sounds . ( Refer to page 39 . ) • Use the LCD CONTRAST buttons to adjust the display so that it is easy to read . SEQUENCER SOUND GROUP TRANSPOSE Record and play back your Various sounds are Raise or lower the keyof performance . available for each sound the entire keyboard . ( Refer to page 61 . ) group . ( Refer to page 42 . ) ( Refer to page 34 . ) SEQUENCER SOUND GROUP EFFECT TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER STRINGS BRASS SYNTH MIXTURES MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE MENUS WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN U CHORD STEP REC LOAD PART SELECT GUITAR MALLET & DIGITALAR TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MEMORY & HARPSI ORCH PERC DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW PIANO GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 PAGE DISPLAY HOLD EXIT CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY TECHNI - CHORD CONDUCTOR Block chords are Assign a different sound to each automatically added to part , then assign the desired the melody . ( Refer to parts to sections of the keyboard . page 43 . ) ( Refer to page 36 . ) PANEL MEMORY Store the panel settings , then recall them instantaneously just by pressing a button or two . ( Refer to page 55 . ) 11 QQTG0665
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Controls and functions ( PR804 ) AUTO PLAY CHORD Add an automatic accompaniment to your selected rhythm . ( Refer to page 47 . ) PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS PIANO STYLIST Add various phrases to your You can choose to have performance with the pad all the settings of this buttons . ( Refer to page 57 . ) instrument automatically set . ( Refer to page 53 . ) RHYTHM GROUP PROGRESSIVE PIANIST Various rhythm patterns are Your piano offers a fun method available for each rhythm of learning to play piano . group . ( Refer to page 16 . ) ( Refer to page 44 . ) SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST SPLITNT 8 & 16AT MOVIE W & SET OFF / ON DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POI ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BE SHO FAVORITES CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN L & D PLAY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WOR IN OUT VOLUME VOLUME MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO RESET INTR FAVORITES FADE IN / OUT Fashion a customized display Begin your song with a slowly in which all your favorite increasing volume , or end it by sounds , rhythms and styles are having the sound slowly fade away . assembled . ( Refer to page 33 . ) ( Refer to page 51 . ) Tuning Unlike an acoustic piano , your PR Series Digital Ensemble never needs tuning . The pitch of this instrument can be adjusted for when playing along with other instruments . ( Refer to page 107 . ) About the backup memory The settings and memories are maintained for approximately 80 minutes after the power to this instrument is turned off . If you wish to keep the memory contents , before you turn off the instrument , use the SAVE procedure to store the desired data on a disk for recall at a later time . • The backup memory does not function until the power has been on for about 10 minutes . • When you quit the operating mode , a REMINDER display may appear to remind you to save the data . 12 QQTG0665
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DISPLAY Displays performance information , function EFFECT settings and other messages . Add various effects to the ( Refer to page 31 . ) sounds . ( Refer to page 39 . ) • Use the LCD CONTRAST buttons to adjust the display so that it is easy to read . SEQUENCER Record and play back your TRANSPOSE SOUND GROUP performance . Raise or lower the key Various sounds are ( Refer to page 61 . ) of the entire keyboard . available for each sound ( Refer to page 42 . ) group . ( Refer to page 34 . ) SEQUENCER SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER DISK STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE MENUS WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN U CHORD STEP REC LOAD PART SELECT GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS & HARPSI ORCH PE LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW PIANO DIGITALAR GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 PAGE DISPLAY HOLD EXIT CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY TECHNI - CHORD CONDUCTOR Block chords are Assign a different sound to automatically added to the each part , then assign the melody . desired parts to sections of ( Refer to page 43 . ) the keyboard . ( Refer to page 36 . ) PANEL MEMORY Store the panel settings , then recall them instantaneously just by pressing a button or two . ( Refer to page 55 . ) 13 QQTG0665
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Getting started functions ic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST s TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16 SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER BEAT SHOW – + – + IN U FAVORITES a CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 B3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNT MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO 4 ( PR804 ) Plug the power cord into an outlet . Set the MAIN VOLUME to an 1 4 appropriate level with the sliding control . Press the POWER button to turn it on . MAINUME VOL 2 MAX POWER OFF ON MIN ( Right end of the keyboard ) • The power indicator in the left front of the body is lit . Touch any note on the keyboard . • Your piano features Touch Response . You 3 control the volume by playing the keys harder or softer . Keyboard cover Music Stand Open and close the cover slowly . PR604 : Insert the music stand and fix it . PR804 : Set the music desk at desired position and insert it . 14 QQTG0665
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Playing the piano functions Your piano is equipped with various fine functions which make it an extremely versatile instrument . But it should be remembered that it is first of all a fine piano . Select one of the piano sounds and enjoy its excellent quality . Basic When you activate the SIMPLE PIANO feature , the entire keyboard is instantly transformed into a piano , regardless of the current instrument settings . SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16AT DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO BE – + – + IN USE FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNT MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO 1 2 Press the SIMPLE PIANO button to 1 turn it on . SIMPLE PIANO • The indicator lights . • The display changes to the SIMPLE PIANO display . Select the desired type of piano sound . 2 • The sounds and effects are automatically set . • COMPLETED ! � is shown on the display , and then the normal display reappears . Play anywhere on the keyboard . 3 • This procedure will cancel the current settings for sounds and effects , etc . Therefore , if you wish to later recall the current settings , be sure to store them in the PANEL MEMORY ( page 55 ) or save them to a disk ( page 99 ) before beginning this procedure . 15 QQTG0665
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Progressive Pianist functions Your piano offers a fun method of learning to play piano . Start one of the 100 etudes incorporated in this piano , read the music in the display , listen to the gentle accompaniment for your own and , have a good practice ! Basic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16AT DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO BE – + – + IN USE FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR 1 9 2 - 8 Press the PROGRESSIVE PIANIST When you have finished listening , 1 6 button . press the appropriate button to access the next step . PROGRESSIVE PIANIST • In the Practice Makes Perfect / Musical Discovery mode , press the PLAY ( STEP2 ) button , and for the Grand Performer / Pianist Mode Session mode , follow the step number to continue your practice . Select the goal of the practice . 2 Press the RESET button . 7 Press the START / STOP button to start 8 the exercise . Play the keyboard and follow the music exactly . • To redo your exercise from the beginning , press the START / STOP button to stop the Use the SONG ∧ and ∨ buttons to music and press the RESET button . You can 3 select a preferred song . also use the MEAS button to start from a desired position . • If the tempo of the accompaniment is too fast , press the SLOW 1 button in the ONE TOUCH TEMPO section . If it is still too fast , press the SLOW 2 button . ( You can also use the TEMPO / PROGRAM dial to adjust the tempo . ) • The music pages shown on the display turn automatically . If you wish to turn them manually , set TURN PAGE to MANUAL and Press the LISTEN button . you can press the PAGE button to change the 4 display ( upper ; previous page , lower ; next page ) . In this case , you can also turn the page by depressing the left pedal . Press the START / STOP button on the • To play a different song while the performance 5 control panel and listen to the model is stopped , press the EXIT button , and then interpretation while watching the music repeat the above procedure from step 2 . on the display . • Press the START / STOP button to stop the To exit this feature , press the model performance . Press it again to continue 9 PROGRESSIVE PIANIST button again . the interpretation from the point at which it was interrupted . 16 QQTG0665
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See and listen to the functions demonstration Basic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRANGER PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16AT DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BE SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNT MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO 1 3 2 Press the DEMO button . When you are finished listening to the 1 3 demonstration tunes , press the DEMO DEMO button again . Use the buttons to the left and right 2 the display to select the demonstration tune you wish to see and listen to . ( PR804 ) • The demonstration performance and display corresponding to your selection will begin . • To end the demonstration before it has finished , press the START / STOP button . Slide Show The Slide Show function displays the images which change in concordance with the music progression . Enjoy , with the DEMO songs , a variety of the images which switch automatically according to each image of the music . • You can set images for the Slide Show for your own music . ( See page 63 . ) • If you press and hold the DEMO button for a few • Some of the buttons do not function during the DEMO seconds , or if you press first the DEMO button and then mode . the START / STOP button , all the internal demo tunes are demonstrated in order in a medley performance . The medley performance continues until the START / STOP button or the DEMO button is pressed again . 17 QQTG0665
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Select a sound functions c SX - PR804 i PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT 8 & 16 MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING sMETRONOME BEAT SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER – + – + IN USE FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT a SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PERC IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLE PIANO BVARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGER FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWBAR LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR 2 1 2 A In the CONDUCTOR section on the Add reverberation . 1 panel , press the RIGHT 1 button to Press the REVERB button to turn it on . turn it on . A LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 REVERB CONDUCTOR In the SOUND GROUP or PIANO 2 section , press one of the sound buttons . SOUND GROUP SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO GUITAR MALLET & RC VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY & HARPSI ORCH PE PIANO DIGITALAR GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN DRAWB ( PR804 ) Select a sound from the list of sounds 3 shown on the display . • For most of the buttons , the list of sounds is contained on two or more screen “ pages . � To see a different part of the list , press either PAGE button . Play the keyboard . 4 18 QQTG0665
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Select the registration for a functions ( PIANO STYLIST ) music style Basic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRANGER PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16 DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW BEAT WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN USE FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNT MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO 1 7 2 - 6 Press the PIANO STYLIST button to Use the GENRE / ERA / ALPHABET 1 5 turn it on . button to select a group . Use the STYLE button to select a style . PIANO STYLIST • In the above example , GENRE was selected . • If the list covers more than one screen “ page , � the MORE button is shown on the display . Use the MORE button to switch between screen pages . • The AUTO PLAY CHORD and SYNCHRO Press the PIANO STYLES button . START turn on , and the sounds , effects , 2 rhythm , tempo , volume balance , etc . which are best suited for the selected music style are automatically selected . Play the keyboard . • When you specify a chord on the left area of 6 the keyboard , the automatic accompaniment Use the ARRANGE MODE button to immediately begins to play . • You can use the TEMPO / PROGRAM dial to 3 select the desired type of arrangement . adjust the tempo . • Select the type you wish to play ( PIANO SOLO / PIANO & COMBO / PIANO & ENSEMBLE ) . When you are finished selecting the 7 style , turn the PIANO STYLIST button off . Use the SELECT MODE button to 4 specify how you wish to select a style . GENRE : Select a style by musical genre . ERA : Select a style by era . ALPHABET : Select a style from an alphabetical list . 19 QQTG0665
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Automatic panel settings functions ( ONE TOUCH PLAY ) Basic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16 DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW BEAT WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO — + — + IN USE FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR 1 3 5 2 In the RHYTHM GROUP section , At the end of your performance , press 1 5 press the button for a desired rhythm . the INTRO & ENDING 1 or 2 button . RHYTHM GROUP INTRO & ENDING 8 & 16 MOVIE W & 1 2 ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BEAT SHO SOUL & GOSPEL & COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN L & D MEMORY DISCO BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WOR • An ending pattern is played , after which the LOAD automatic accompaniment stops . • If the START / STOP button is pressed , the accompaniment stops immediately . Select a rhythm from the list of 2 rhythms on the display . Press and hold the ONE TOUCH 3 PLAY button for a few seconds . ONE TOUCH PLAY • The sound , effects and tempo suitable for the selected rhythm are automatically selected . The tempo can be adjusted with the TEMPO / PROGRAM dial . Use your left hand to play the chords 4 and your right hand to play the melody . • Pressing a key on the left area of the keyboard will cause the automatic rhythm pattern to start playing ( synchro start ) . 20 QQTG0665
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functions Basic C F G7 C C F G7 C G7 F C • In this example you played chords by pressing the keys for the “ root notes � ( ONE FINGER chords ) . But you can also specify the chord by playing all the notes in the chord . ( Refer to page 47 . ) • You can insert a fill - in pattern while the preset rhythm pattern is playing by pressing either the FILL IN 1 or FILL IN 2 button . 21 QQTG0665
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Record your performance functions ( SEQUENCER ) Basic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRANGER PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16AT DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BE SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNT MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO 2 1 Sonatina Right hand Left hand In the SEQUENCER section , press the Press the OK button . 1 2 EASY REC button to turn it on . SEQUENCER PLAY EASY REC CHORD STEP REC OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD HELP EXIT LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE • The display changes to the REALTIME RECORD display . 22 QQTG0665
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functions ic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT s PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT 8 & 16 MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISK DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BEAT SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN USE FAVORITES a CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PERC IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX B 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLE PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGER FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR A B 4 Play the song on the keyboard . Playing back your recorded 3 performance Press the SEQUENCER RESET ( FILL A IN 1 ) button . When you have finished playing , press 4 the EASY REC button again to turn it FILL IN off . 1 2 SEQUENCER SEQUENCER COUNTO RESET INTR PLAY EASY REC CHORD STEP REC Press the START / STOP button . B • The PLAY button in the SEQUENCER section START / STOP 1 2 3 4 turns on . BEAT • Your performance is played back just as you recorded it . • When you are finished playing back your performance , press the PLAY button in the SEQUENCER section to turn it off . 23 QQTG0665
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Store your panel settings functions ( PANEL MEMORY ) Basic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRANGER PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16 DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER BEAT – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER WESTERN WALTZ WORLD DISCO & BLUES & HARPSI ORCH PERC IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNT MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO 2 3 Set up the desired panel settings With the SET button held down , press 1 3 ( sounds , volumes , etc . ) one of the numbered buttons of the PANEL MEMORY ( 1 to 8 ) . SET Use the NEXT BANK button to select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 a bank ( A , B , C ) . PANEL MEMORY SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW • The current panel settings are now stored in the specified bank and number . When you select the same bank and number again , the • The bank names are shown on the display . stored panel settings are recalled . Bank name 24 QQTG0665
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Save data on a floppy disk functions ic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST s TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16 SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER BEAT SHOW – + – + IN U FAVORITES a CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 B LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNT MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO 2 - 5 Insert a disk you wish to save to into Select TECHNICS FORMAT . 1 3 the Disk Drive slot . Push it all the way in until you hear a click . OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD HELP EXIT LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE Specify a file number to save to . 4 On the DISK MENU display , select OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD 2 SAVE . HELP EXIT LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE Press the SAVE button . OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD HELP EXIT 5 LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE • If you attempt to use the SAVE procedure when an unformatted disk is inserted into the Disk Drive slot , the FORMAT display appears . Follow the instructions on the display to format OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD HELP EXIT LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE the disk . ( Formatting the disk will clear any data which is currently stored on the disk . ) • The performance data of the song recorded in the SEQUENCER is saved on the floppy disk . 25 QQTG0665
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functions SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16 SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER BEAT – + – + IN U FAVORITES c CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER i FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER WESTERN WALTZ WORLD DISCO & BLUES & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 s3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLE PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGER FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWBAR LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO aSOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNT MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO B 5 2 3 4 1 Press the LOAD button . Recall data from a floppy disk • The data is copied to the internal memory of 3 this instrument . Press and hold the DISK button for a 1 few seconds . Press the PLAY button in the 4 SEQUENCER section to turn it on . DISK DISKSE IN U SEQUENCER LOAD PLAY EASY REC CHORD STEP REC Select the file you wish to load . 2 Press the START / STOP button . 5 START / STOP 1 2 3 4 BEAT OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD HELP EXIT LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE • The recalled song is played back . The following data can be saved / loaded : CURRENT PANEL ( The current panel settings ) PANEL MEMORY SEQUENCER PERFORMANCE COMPOSER ( MEMORY contents ) SOUND MEMORY EFFECT MEMORY PADS ( USER memories of the PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS ) ( PR804 ) MIDI ( USER memory of the MIDI PRESETS ) BACKUP FAVORITES • For detailed information , refer to page 94 . 26 QQTG0665
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Load rhythm data from a Technics functions ( COMPOSER LOAD ) pattern disk Basic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT 8 & 16AT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER BE – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR 2 34 Insert a commercially sold Technics Press the LOAD button . 1 4 pattern disk into the Disk Drive slot . In the RHYTHM GROUP section , 2 press and hold the LOAD ( MEMORY ) button for a few seconds . OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD HELP EXIT LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE RHYTHM GROUP 8 & 16 MOVIE W & ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BEAT SHO • Rhythm data is loaded to the COMPOSER memory ( MEMORY ) . You can use the rhythms SOUL & GOSPEL & COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN L & D MEMORY DISCO BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WOR during your performance , just like the preset rhythms . LOAD Select the name of the pattern to load . 3 OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD HELP EXIT LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE 27 QQTG0665
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Play back commercial song disks functions ( DIRECT PLAY ) Basic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16 DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW BEAT WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR 2 - 4 Insert the song disk into the Disk Drive Press the START button . • The selected song is played back . 1 4 slot . On the DISK MENU display , select 2 DIRECT PLAY . OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD HELP EXIT LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE Use the buttons below teh display to 3 select a song . OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD HELP EXIT LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE • For SMF songs , use the PLAY AS button to specify a sound arrangement mode . • DIRECT PLAY is possible from the following disks : Standard MIDI File Standard MIDI File with Lyrics DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION ™ ( DOC ) PianoDisc ™ * All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners . * DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION is a trademark of the YAMAHA Corporation . 28 QQTG0665
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Theatre Sonic ( PR804 ) functions The THEATRE SONIC feature creates a special sound field to give stereoscopic effects to the instru - ment sound . This effect can be enhanced by adding external rear speakers . Basic SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16AT DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO BE – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWBAR LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR A Sound - field schema Speakers of the instrument Orchestra or band sound L R L R R L Piano Piano L R Player Orchestra or band sound Rear speakers L R Player THEATRE SONIC OFF THEATRE SONIC ON Press the THEATRE SONIC button to A turn it on . THEATRE SONIC • The effect is applied . • Even if rear speakers are not connected , a virtual 4 - channel effect is applied . • For connection of external rear speakers , refer to page 136 . • Change the mode according to the presence of the rear speakers ( refer to page 125 ) . • The effect can be set to on or off for each part ( refer to page 108 ) . 29 QQTG0665
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Remote Controller ( PR804 ) functions You can use the included wireless remote control to adjust the MAIN VOLUME , activate DIRECT PLAY ( page 98 ) , and activate SEQUENCER playback ( page 67 ) . • To operate DIRECT PLAY with the remote controller , the normal playback display must be present with the disk inserted , Basic and for the SEQUENCER playback , the instrument must be in the stand - by mode for playing back . Battery installation • Before insertion , make sure the battery polarity is as indicated . • Do not use old batteries together with new ones . • Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and store separately when the instrument is not to be used for a long time . + + ( LR03 , AAA , AM - 4 ) � Button functions Correct use of the remote controller VOLUME Adjust the total volume level . • You can adjust the volume level within the value set by the MAIN VOLUME control of the instrument . SONG CPOST / SDEIRQEUCETLU / PEAUSE SKIP P VO LDETGITeALcEhNSEiMcBsE OF APLNY AG057A FF Disk Drive LMARY • The volume level adjusted with the remote controller is E n 30 reset when the instrument power is turned off . 30 Remote Within � 7m 7m 以 内 controller < DIRECT PLAY / SEQUENCER > PLAY / PAUSE SENSOR Play back or stop the performance • No object should be present between the remote control temporarily . and the SENSOR . • Avoid exposing the SENSOR to sources of strong FF radiation such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps . Fast forward ( for DIRECT PLAY only ) • Keep the surfaces of the SENSOR and the emitter of the controller clean . SONG SKIP CAUTION : Skip the current song ( for DIRECT PLAY • Do not disassemble or modify . only ) • Do not place any heavy object on top of the remote controller . STOP • Do not expose to direct sunlight for long periods of time . • Do not spill any liquid . Stop the performance . 30 QQTG0665
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About the display A large - size display , easy to operate with excellent readability , is used for displaying various information such as the names of the selected sounds and rhythms etc . and when setting the functions . Let’s take a look . • The display illustrations shown in this User’s Manual are examples for the sake of clarification ; the actual displays on your instrument may differ from the illustrations . Normal display ( HOME PAGE ) This is the kind of information you see on the display during a normal performance . RIGHT 1 part sound display RIGHT 2 part sound Tempo LEFT part sound Volume of each part the About ( PR804 ) Selected rhythm Volume balance At the bottom half of the normal display , the volume balance of each part is represented in a fader illustration and by a number ( 0 to 127 ) . You can use the balance buttons below the display to adjust the volumes . < Performance parts > RT : RIGHT APC : AUTO PLAY CHORD PADS : PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS ( PR804 ) METR : METRONOME When setting the volume balance , press the upper button to MUTE increase the volume and the lower button to decrease it . To mute a part , press both the corresponding upper and lower • Hold a button down to scroll the volume quickly . buttons at the same time . • The volume display for a muted part is shown as “ MUTE � . • Pressing either balance button for a muted part will cancel the mute function . OTHER PARTS / TR button If you press the OTHER PARTS / TR button , the display changes to show the volumes of PART ( PT ) 1 – 16 . You can then adjust the volumes of these parts . These parts are active when playing back a song disk or when this instrument is connected to external MIDI equipment and is used as a multi - timbre sound generator . • When there are other parts or tracks to access , the OTHER PARTS / TR indicator is lit . 31 QQTG0665
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⇒ Press the button corresponding to the ∧ or ∨ button on PAGE the display to change the value . • In this manual , this procedure is written as follows : “ Use When there are additional parts to the current display , a page ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust the pitch . � the number indication , for example PAGE1 / 2 , appears in the upper right corner of the screen . For example , 1 / 2 indicates that there are two pages of the display , and the current page TEMPO / PROGRAM is page 1 . In this case , you can use the upper and lower If the TEMPO / PROGRAM indicator is lit while you are using PAGE buttons , to the right of the balance buttons , to view the display to adjust the setting , it indicates that this dial can different “ pages � of the display . be used to quickly change the displayed value or setting . TEMPO / PROGRAM PAGE display • Press the upper button to view the next page of the display , and the lower button to view the previous page of the display . • On the last page of the display , pressing the upper button the returns to the first page . And conversely , on the first page of the display , pressing the lower button will skip to the last About page . • The setting which can be adjusted is highlighted on the display . Menu display EXIT The PROGRAM MENUS button controls multiple functions . Press the button to access its menu display . While the setting display is shown , press this button to go back to the previous display . PROGRAMS MENU DISPLAY HOLD EXIT Example of menu display : PROGRAM MENUS Select a function from the menu display by pressing the corre - sponding button to the left or right of the display indicated by the � and � arrows . DISPLAY HOLD Press this button to turn it on when you wish to maintain the current display . You can keep a display which is normally automatically canceled , for example , or even during a per - formance , you can monitor information which is not shown on the normal display . DISPLAY HOLD ( PR804 ) • In this manual , the steps describing how to select a function from a menu display are generally abbreviated as follows , • The indicator for this button may flash if the current display for example : “ On the PROGRAM MENUS display , select is one which is normally automatically canceled . SOUND . � • If the PROGRAM MENUS button , for example , is pressed , the DISPLAY HOLD mode is canceled . Setting display CONTRAST When you select an item from the menu display , the setting display for the item is shown . Use the LCD CONTRAST buttons to adjust the readability The buttons to the right , left and / or directly below the display of the display . are used to select and adjust the settings . Example of setting display : MASTER LCD CONTRAST TUNING ( Left of the display ) MUTE 32 QQTG0665
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HELP You can find an explanation of each button’s function on the display . 1 . Press the HELP button . 2 . Use the buttons below the display to select a language . HELP 3 . Press the OK button . 4 . Press a button on the panel whose explanation you wish to read . • The following display appears . • An explanation of the button’s function is shown on the display display . 5 . Press the HELP button again to exit the help mode . the • Attention display messages and error messages are also About shown in the selected language . • The appearance of the display on your instrument may be different from the illustrated display in this manual depend - ing on the region in which your instrument was purchased and the selected display language . Favorites SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT 8 & 16AT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BE SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR ( PR804 ) You can record a special display of your favorite sounds and rhythms , styles . 1 . Select the sounds , rhythm and styles you wish 4 . Use the CATEGORY � and � buttons to to record . select the desired item ( CURRENT SOUND / • Use the PIANO STYLIST feature to select the style . ( Refer RHYTHM / STYLE ) . to page 53 . ) • The selected sound / rhythm / style are shown in the ITEM column . 2 . Press the FAVORITES button . 5 . While pressing the SET button , specify where FAVORITES you wish to paste ( put ) the item . • While the SET button is depressed , the display appears as shown below . Use the buttons to the left and right of • The display looks similar to the following . the display to specify where you wish to paste the item . 6 . Repeat steps 3 to 5 to create the display you want . • There are nine settable items on the display . • To record a sound or rhythm other than that selected in step 1 , while the FAVORITES display is shown use the panel buttons to select the desired sound or rhythm . ( The corresponding selection window is superimposed on the display . ) 3 . Press the FAVORITES SETTING button . • To record a style other than that selected in step 1 , after • The display looks similar to the following . the other recording procedures are completed and the OK button is pressed , repeat the procedure from step 1 . 7 . Press the OK button . • Your customized display is stored . Recall a FAVORITES display 1 . Press the FAVORITES button . 2 . Use the buttons to the left and right of the display to specify the ITEM you wish to recall . 33 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects Overview of sounds and effects The following is an overview of the sound parts of this instrument . NX SOUND Part NX SOUND is the Technics original sound generator format This instrument is mainly organized into the following parts . which evokes realtime performance quality and expressive power , and dramatically expands the number of sounds and RIGHT 1 , RIGHT 2 , LEFT : effects generated . This format includes GM2 ( General MIDI These are the parts the performer plays on the keyboard . Level 2 ) , and make various controls possible when data is • These are independent from the playback parts . For created and reproduced by computer . example one can to perform on the keyboard while • For information about GM2 , refer to page 95 . playing back a song disk with 16 - part standard MIDI files • Equipment with the logo shown below is compatible with ( SMF ) . NX SOUND song data . PART1 to 16 : SMF song disk playback parts , or parts for MIDI receive . ACCOMP1 to 5 , BASS , DRUMS 1 , 2 : Parts for the automatic accompaniment . PADS : Parts for the PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS ( PR804 ) effects METRONOME : The part for the METRONOME sounds . and Sounds Selecting sounds SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT 8 & 16AT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BE SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD TSYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR ( PR804 ) Select the sounds for the three parts you can play on the keyboard — RIGHT 1 , RIGHT 2 and LEFT . After first selecting a part and a SOUND GROUP , choose the desired sound from the display . Select a sound 1 . In the PART SELECT section , choose RIGHT 3 . Select the desired sound from the list on the 1 , RIGHT 2 or LEFT . display . PART SELECT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 • The CONDUCTOR buttons are used to specify which part is heard . ( Refer to page 36 . ) • For the RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 parts , when a CONDUC - TOR button is selected , the corresponding PART SELECT button is also activated . • You can use the PAGE buttons to view a different part of the list ( except for a portion of the PIANO group ) . 2 . Select a sound group . • The sound you select is memorized for the part you selected in step 1 . SOUND GROUP • The sound display may differ depending on the effect SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO settings . 4 . Play the keyboard . GUITAR MALLET & RC VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY & HARPSI ORCH PE PIANO DIGITALAR GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN DRAWB ( PR804 ) • The sounds in DRUM KITS are percussion sounds that you play by striking the keyboard keys . • MEMORY is reserved for storing sounds you modify . ( Refer to page 119 . ) 34 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects SOUND EXPLORER This is a convenient feature for finding the sound you want from the many available sounds . 1 . In the PART SELECT section , select a part . 3 . Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to select a GROUP of sound . 2 . Press the SOUND EXPLORER button to turn 4 . Use the buttons on both side of the display to it on . select the sound . SOUNDRER • The list of sounds is contained on several screen “ pages . � EXPLO Use the PAGE buttons to see a different part of the sound list . • The numerical value that is displayed for each sound is • Use the buttons to the left and right of the display to select the MIDI [ BANK MSB , LSB ] - PROGRAM CHANGE num - the sound . ber . • GM2 sounds are selected from the GM2 EXTEND or GM2 DRUM KITS group . ALPHABET Press the CATEGORY button to show the sound names in alphabetical order . • Press the ALPHABET button to return to the CATEGORY effects display . DIGITAL DRAWBAR and You can play organ sounds while controlling the drawbars Sounds on the display . TREMOLO 1 . In the PART SELECT section , select a part . Tremolo is a rapid oscillation in volume , like the effect of a rotating speaker . The tremolo speed can be changed while 2 . Press the DIGITAL DRAWBAR button to turn you are playing . it on . • The display looks similar to the following . ⇒ Use the TREMOLO button to switch between the SLOW and FAST rotating speeds . • The tremolo setting is effective for each part in common . • You can also use the DIGITAL EFFECT button to switch between SLOW and FAST . • The tremolo does not work when the MULTI EFFECT button is on . Other settings DRAWBAR ATTACK TIME : ∧ and ∨ buttons Select ATTACK TIME , and use the 3 . Use the balance buttons below the display to to adjust the time it takes for the drawbar sound to adjust the volume of each drawbar . sound after a key is played . • The volume of each drawbar is illustrated on the display DRAWBAR RELEASE TIME : and changes when you press the corresponding balance ∧ and ∨ buttons Select RELEASE TIME , and use the buttons to adjust the volume . to adjust the time it takes for the drawbar sound to die • The DIGITAL DRAWBAR can not be selected for the out after the keys are released . COMPOSER , SOUND ARRANGER or PIANO PER - PERCUSSIVE TONE DECAY : FORMANCE PADS ( PR804 ) . ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust Select DECAY , and use the the time it takes for the percussive tone to die out . PERCUSSIVE TONE LEVEL : Change the sound type Select LEVEL , and use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust ⇒ Use the < Jazz Drawbars > / < Rock Drawbars > the volume of the percussive tone . button to select the type of sound . • The above settings are effective for all the parts in com - mon . PERCUSSIVE TONE PERCUSSIVE TONE adds a tone with a fast initial attack to the drawbar sounds . You can select two pitch levels of attack tones . ⇒ Use the PERCUSSIVE TONE 2 2 / 3 ’ and 4 ’ but - tons to turn the respective tone on or off . 35 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects About foot marks The foot indication on each balance button ( for example 8 ’ ) refers to the pitch of a rank of pipes in a pipe organ . If 8 ’ is used as the standard ( the pitch as played on the keyboard ) , a 16 ’ rank pitch will be one octave below the 8 ’ rank pitch , and a 4 ’ rank pitch one octave above . When the middle C key is pressed , the sounds of the different pitch ranks are as follows . 1 2 1 3 / 5 3 3 / 3 16 ' 8 ' 5 / ' 4 ' 2 / ' 2 ' 1 ' 1 ' 1 ' Assigning parts to the keyboard SX - PR804 s PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT t8 & 16 MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISK MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BEAT SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN USE FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD cFINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX e 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR f 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO f LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR e and The CONDUCTOR buttons are used to assign the parts ( RIGHT 1 , RIGHT 2 , LEFT ) to the keyboard in many different ways . Sounds CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR settings How sounds are assigned to the keyboard All keys produce the RIGHT 1 sound . LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 RIGHT 1 CONDUCTOR All keys produce the RIGHT 2 sound . LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 RIGHT 2 CONDUCTOR All keys produce both the RIGHT 1 sound and the RIGHT 2 sound . LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 RIGHT 1 + RIGHT 2 CONDUCTOR The left keys produce the LEFT sound and the right keys produce the RIGHT 1 sound and the RIGHT 2 sound . LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 RIGHT 1 + RIGHT 2 LEFT CONDUCTOR The left keys produce the LEFT sound and the right keys produce the RIGHT 1 sound . LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 LEFT RIGHT 1 CONDUCTOR The left keys produce the LEFT sound and the right keys produce the RIGHT 2 sound . LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 RIGHT 2 LEFT CONDUCTOR • The volume for each part can be adjusted independently . ( Refer to page 31 . ) • The following conditions are in effect when the AUTO PLAY CHORD is used . BASIC , ADVANCED mode : You cannot assign sounds to all the keys . PIANIST mode : The keyboard cannot be split . 36 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects SPLIT You can split the keyboard into right and left sections ( SPLIT ) , 2 . Use the SPLIT POINT button to define the and assign a different sound to each section . point that divides the left and right keyboard sections . 1 . Press the LEFT button in the CONDUCTOR to turn it on . G2 C4 C3 • If the LEFT part does not turn on , then turn off the AUTO SPLITNT POI PLAY CHORD , or select any mode except PIANIST . • Each time the SPLIT POINT button is pressed , the indica - tion moves to the next split point in the following order . G2 � C3 � C4 � customized split point ( all indicators off ) ( see below ) . Customized split point Use the following procedure if you wish to store a split point at a location other than G2 , C3 or C4 . 1 . Press and hold the SPLIT POINT button for a 2 . Press a key on the keyboard to specify the few seconds . desired split point . effects • A split point is set at the location of the pressed key , and SPLITNT POI is indicated on the keyboard illustration on the display . • The key at the split point is the lowest note of the right keyboard section . and • The following display appears . • After a few seconds , the display exits the setting mode . • Whenever the keyboard is split , you can select your cus - Sounds tomized split point by pressing the SPLIT POINT button until none of the split point indicators is lit . In this case , the customized split point is indicated on the display . RIGHT 1 / RIGHT 2 OCTAVE During your performance you can quickly change the octave of the RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 parts . Use this convenient func - tion to expand the octave range of the keyboard , especially during a split - keyboard performance . • The note pitches ( NOTE NUMBER ) recorded in the ⇒ Use the R1 / R2 OCTAVE buttons ( + and – ) to SEQUENCER and during MIDI transmission are also af - change the octave . fected by this octave setting . However , it does not affect R1 / R2 OCTAVE SEQUENCER playback or received MIDI data . – + • Press the + button to raise the pitch and the – button to lower the pitch ( – 2 to + 2 ) . • The display looks similar to the following . ∧ and ∨ buttons on the R 1 / R 2 • You can also use the OCTAVE display to change the octave . • The display returns to the previous display after a few seconds . • A lit + or – indicator shows that the octave has been changed . • To cancel the octave change , press both buttons at the same time . 37 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects Pedals Sustain pedal Sostenuto pedal Soft pedal Sustain pedal Sostenuto pedal When a key is released while this pedal is depressed , the If this pedal is pressed while the keys are pressed , the sustain sound is sustained so that it lingers and slowly fades out . effect is applied to those notes only . If the pedal is pressed • This effect does not work for the sounds in the DRUM first and the keys are then pressed , the sustain effect does KITS group . not work for those notes . • This effect does not work for some sounds . • For continuous - type sounds , such as ORGAN , the notes • The length of the sustain can be set for each part . ( Refer sound as long as the pedal is pressed . to page 104 . ) • You can select a different function to control with this • PR804 : This pedal is an eight - stage pedal , and the length pedal . ( Refer to page 121 . ) effects of the sustain is controlled by the degree to which the pedal is depressed . Soft pedal When this pedal is depressed , the sound is softer and the volume is slightly lower . and • You can select a different function to control with this pedal . ( Refer to page 121 . ) Sounds String resonance String resonance is the sound heard in an acoustic piano when the struck strings produce a sympathetic resonance of the other unstruck strings . For the GRAND PIANO and UPRIGHT PIANO sounds , string 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 about 3 seconds . GRAND • STRING RESONANCE DEPTH is shown on the display . 2 . Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust the amount of resonance ( 0 to 99 ) . • The higher the number , the greater the amount of reso - nance . • When set to 0 , there is no string resonance . 38 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects Touch Sensitivity SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRANGER PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16 DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER BEAT – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER WESTERN WALTZ WORLD DISCO & BLUES & HARPSI ORCH PERC IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWBAR LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR Adjust keyboard touch response . 1 . Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn 3 . Use the buttons to the left of the display to it on . select the function you wish to set . Use the � and � buttons to adjust the setting . PROGRAMS MENU TOUCH SENSITIVITY : This is the keyboard touch response setting . • Select from HEAVY 3 , HEAVY 2 , HEAVY 1 , NORMAL and LIGHT . MINIMUM RANGE : Specify whether or not the keyboard keys • The display looks similar to the following . function when the keys are pressed very softly ( ON / OFF ) . • When set to ON , the keys do not function when they are pressed very softy , as in an acoustic piano . When set to OFF , the keys function even when they are pressed very effects softly . 4 . When you have finished adjusting the settings , and press the PROGRAM MENUS button again . Sounds 2 . Select TOUCH SENSITIVITY . • The display looks similar to the following . Effects SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16AT SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO BE – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PERC IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD TSYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR You can achieve even fuller and stirring sounds by adding various effects for each part . • To enable the best effects for each sound , the DIGITAL EFFECT may switch on or off automatically depending on the MULTI EFFECT setting . MULTI EFFECT The MULTI EFFECT works like a studio effects processor , Type and parameter settings providing effects such as CHORUS , PHASER , DELAY and 1 . Press and hold the MULTI EFFECT button for DISTORTION . This effect can be set for each part . a few seconds . 1 . In the CONDUCTOR or PART SELECT sec - • The display changes to the following . tion , turn on the part to which this effect will be applied . 2 . Press the MULTI EFFECT button to turn it on . MULTI EFFECT 39 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects 2 . Use the � and � buttons to select an effect CHORUS group . Add breadth to the sound . This effect can be set for each • The EFFECT MEMORY is for edited effects ( see below ) . part . 3 . Use the buttons to the right of the display to 1 . Select the sound to which the effect will be select the type . applied . • If the types comprise more than one display “ page , � use the PAGE buttons to switch pages . • If you press the VARI button to turn it ON , the effect 2 . Press the CHORUS button to turn it on . variation is selected . CHORUS • This display can also be accessed from the REVERB & EFFECT MENU display . ( Refer to page 109 . ) • The on or off status of the CHORUS is preset for each EFFECT EDIT sound . The effects can be edited and then stored in a memory . Type and parameter settings 1 . Select an effect type to use as a base . 1 . Press and hold the CHORUS button for a few seconds . 2 . Press the EFFECT EDIT button . • The display looks similar to the following . • The display changes to the following . effects and 2 . Use the � and � buttons to select an effect Sounds 3 . Use the PARAMETER � and � buttons to group . select the parameter . • The EFFECT MEMORY is for edited effects ( see below ) . • The parameters vary depending on the effect type selected as the base . 3 . Use the buttons to the right of the display to • ( V ) indicates a parameter for the VARIATION . select the type . • If the types comprise more than one display “ page , � use 4 . Use the VALUE ∧ and ∨ buttons to adjust the the PAGE buttons to switch pages . setting . • This display can also be accessed from the REVERB & EFFECT display . ( Refer to page 109 . ) 5 . Press the EFFECT NAMING button and assign a name to the effect , if necessary . EFFECT EDIT • Refer to page 55 for details about the NAMING procedure . Your edited effect can be stored in a memory for later recall . • The procedure is the same as for MULTI EFFECT . 6 . Use the EFFECT MEMORY LIST � and � buttons to specify the location in which to store the edited effect . 7 . Press the WRITE button . DIGITAL EFFECT DIGITAL EFFECT gives the sound richness and enhances your performance . This effect can be set for each part . 1 . Select the sound to which the effect will be applied . 2 . Press the DIGITAL EFFECT button to turn it on . DIGITAL EFFECT • The on or off status of the DIGITAL EFFECT is preset for each sound . • This effect may not work for some sounds . • If a DRAWBAR sound is not selected for a performance part , and if the MULTI EFFECT is off for all parts , the nuance of this effect in the RIGHT 1 part and other parts will differ . 40 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects REVERB SOLO REVERB applies a reverberation effect to the sound . This Each part can be set to monophonic sound . effect is applied to all the parts in common . 1 . Select a part . ⇒ Press the REVERB button to turn it on . REVERB 2 . Press the SOLO button to turn it on . SOLO • This effect does not work for the METRONOME . • The sound of that part will be monophonic . Type and parameter settings • This feature does not work for the DRUM KITS sounds . 1 . Press and hold the REVERB button for a few • When two CONDUCTOR parts , one with the SOLO turned on and one with the SOLO turned off , are mixed , then seconds . only the highest pitch of the played chord plays in the • The display changes to the following . sound for which the SOLO is turned on . • In the initialized condition , the SOLO is automatically turned on or off depending on the sound you select . BRILLIANCE The brightness of the sound can be set for each performance part . effects 1 . Press the BRILLIANCE button . 2 . Use the � and � buttons to select an effect BRILLIANCE group . • The EFFECT MEMORY is for edited effects ( see below ) . and • The display looks similar to the following . 3 . Use the buttons to the right of the display to Sounds select the type . • If the types comprise more than one display “ page , � use the PAGE buttons to switch pages . 4 . Use the TOTAL DEPTH ∧ and ∨ buttons to set the depth of the effect . • This display can also be accessed from the REVERB & EFFECT display . ( Refer to page 109 . ) 2 . Use the PART ∧ and ∨ buttons to select a part . EFFECT EDIT Your edited effect can be stored in a memory for later recall . • The procedure is the same as for MULTI EFFECT . 3 . Use the buttons to the left of the display to select the level of brightness . • For some sounds , the brightness does not change . • The display returns to the previous display a few seconds after you have changed the setting . Mic Reverb & Effect These settings apply when a microphone is connected to the MIC input terminal and , for example , you wish to add a reverb effect the to microphone input . 1 . Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn 2 . Select REVERB & EFFECT . it on . PROGRAMS 3 . Select MIC REVERB & EFFECT . MENU • The display looks similar to the following . • The display looks similar to the following . ( continued on the next page ) 41 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects DELAY 1 : 4 . Use the buttons to the left of the display to Alpine echo . select an item you wish to set ( MIC REVERB DELAY 2 : SETTING / MIC EFFECT SETTING ) . An echo with broadened left and right voices . EXCITER : The voice is modulated for dramatic effect . 5 . Use the PARAMETER � and � buttons to TALKING CAT : select the function , and use the VALUE ∧ and A loud or soft voice produces the sound of a cat ∨ buttons to change the setting . meowing . RING MODULATOR : MIC REVERB ( separate reverb for mic input ) Space alien voice . TYPE : PITCH SHIFTER 1 : Type of reverb ( ROOM / KARAOKE / STAGE / CAVE ) The effect of a two - voice chorus . REVERB TIME : PITCH SHIFTER 2 : The time it takes for the reverb sound to die out The voice repeats while changing pitch . VOLUME : VOICE CHANGER 1 : Reverb volume Shrill female voice . MIC EFFECT VOICE CHANGER 2 : ( separate effect for microphone input ) Supernatural male voice . TYPE : Effect type setting CHORUS : • The parameters differ depending on the TYPE . The effect of several people singing . FLANGER : 6 . Use the MIC REV and MIC EFF buttons to the A unique tone applied to the voice gives it a rap music right of the display to set the corresponding flavor . effect to ON or OFF . PHASER : A different tone from effectsFLANGER . • For connecting a microphone , refer to page 136 . • Use the MIC VOLUME dial to adjust the microphone volume . and Sounds Transpose SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16AT SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO BE – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR The TRANSPOSE buttons are used to change the key of the entire instrument in semi - tone steps across an entire octave . Suppose you learn to 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 . TRANSPOSE – + < < Example : transposed to D > > ⇒ Adjust the key with the + and – buttons . • The key is changed in half - tone increments up to plus or Played keys minus one octave . • If the two buttons are pressed at the same time , the key returns to C . • When the TRANSPOSE function is active , the transposed key is shown on the display , and the + or – indicator is C major lit . Notes that sound D major Actual key 42 QQTG0665
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Part I Sounds and effects Techni - chord SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT 8 & 16AT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISK DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BE SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN USE FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES & HARPSI ORCH PERC WESTERN WALTZ WORLD IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD TSYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWBAR LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR TECHNI - CHORD turns your single note melodies into full chords and offers you a choice of different types from a simple duet which adds one harmony note to your melody note , to big band reeds which adds four harmony notes to your melody note . If TECHNI - CHORD is part of a ONE TOUCH PLAY or PIANO STYLIST registration , a suitable TECHNI - CHORD type will be selected automatically . Example : Left hand ( chord ) C F G C Right hand ( melody ) ORCHESTRATOR 1 . Split the keyboard into left and right sections . You can specify which part is used for the harmony tones . Your TECHNI - CHORD performance is enhanced by selecting 2 . Press the TECHNI - CHORD button to turn it harmony sounds different from the sounds you play and the on . sounds produced by the automatic accompaniment . effects ⇒ Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the part for TECHNI - CHORD the harmony notes . • If CONDUCTOR is selected , the harmony notes are pro - and duced in the sounds of the part which is currently selected 3 . Play the keyboard . in the CONDUCTOR ( RIGHT 1 , RIGHT 2 ) . In other words , Sounds • The melody you play with your right hand is automatically the harmony notes are produced in the same sound as played in chords which are based on the chords you play the melody notes . If both RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 are on , with your left hand . the harmony notes are produced in the sound of the • This feature does not work for a part for which SOLO is RIGHT 1 part . set to on . • In the case of EASY RECORD ( see page 65 ) , when set • This feature is very effective when used with the AUTO to CONDUCTOR or a part other than PART 4 , the PLAY CHORD . TECHNI - CHORD sound is not recorded ; so when you use EASY RECORD , please set to one or the other . Type setting 1 . Press and hold the TECHNI - CHORD button for a few seconds . • The display looks similar to the following . 2 . Use the � , � , � , � buttons to select the harmony style . • When the OCTAVE , HARD ROCK or FANFARE style is selected , the TECHNI - CHORD functions even when the keyboard is not split . 43 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm Overview of rhythm performance An explanation follows of the terms related to this instrument’s rhythm performance . STYLE Rhythm and accompaniment pattern Each rhythm is comprised of not only a DRUMS pattern , RHYTHM but also of accompaniment patterns called BASS and AC - PANEL setting VARIATION 1 COMP . The combination of all of these is the rhythm . • The accompaniment pattern sounds when you perform PANEL setting VARIATION 2 using the AUTO PLAY CHORD ( APC ) . ( Refer to page 47 . ) PANEL setting VARIATION 3 VARIATION 4 Rhythm and Style PANEL setting One rhythm of this instrument is comprised of four VARIA - TION patterns , and for each one the optimum sounds and effects are set . Selecting rhythms SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT 8 & 16 MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BEAT SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD TSYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR Many exciting rhythms are stored in the memory of this instrument . First select one of the rhythm groups and then choose the rhythm desired rhythm . Select a rhythm the • A list of rhythms available for each rhythm group can be 1 . In the RHYTHM GROUP section , select Playinga found in the separate REFERENCE GUIDE provided . rhythm group . • If there is more than one page to the display , use the PAGE buttons to move from one screen page to another . RHYTHM GROUP • Because the “ Classic Ballad � rhythm of the BALLAD 8 & 16 MOVIE W & group does not have a drum part , no sound is produced ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BEAT SHO if you play this rhythm without the AUTO PLAY CHORD . SOUL & GOSPEL & COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN L & D MEMORY DISCO BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WOR VARIATION LOAD There are four variations available for each rhythm . Use the VARIATION buttons to select the desired variation . • For information about the METRONOME , see the follow - ing section . MUSIC STYLER • MEMORY is the group in which you store the rhythms VARIATION ARRANGE you create with the COMPOSER . ( Refer to page 85 . ) 1 2 3 4 2 . Select the desired rhythm from the list on the display . • Confirm that the MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER button is off . ( If it is on , press it once to turn it off . ) • The nuance of the pattern differs with each variation number . • You can change to a different variation while the rhythm is playing . 44 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm METRONOME 1 . In the RHYTHM GROUP section , select METRONOME . • The following display appears . 2 . Select the time signature for the metronome . • Select “ Metronome Off � if you do not wish the first beat of the measure to be accented . • Press the START / STOP button to start the metronome . Start the rhythm There are two ways to start the rhythm . Normal start Adjust the tempo The tempo of the rhythm pattern is adjusted with the TEMPO / PROGRAM dial . 1 . Select a rhythm . TEMPO / PROGRAM 2 . Press the START / STOP button to turn it on . START / STOP 1 2 3 4 BEAT • The selected rhythm pattern immediately begins to play . • The tempo is shown on the display as a numerical value rhythm • You can stop the rhythm by pressing the START / STOP ( � = 40 to 300 ) . button again to turn it off . • When the TEMPO / PROGRAM indicator is lit , the • The BEAT indicators above the START / STOP button light TEMPO / PROGRAM dial cannot be used to adjust the to indicate the beat . On the first beat of the measure , the tempo . the red indicator lights . On the second and succeeding beats • To adjust the tempo during playback , refer to page 68 . of the measure , the green indicators light in order . Playing TAP TEMPO Synchronized start You can set the tempo of the rhythm by tapping this button With the synchronized start feature , the rhythm pattern starts few times with your finger at the tempo you wish to play . when you play a key on the keyboard . 1 . Select a rhythm . TAP TEMPO 2 . Press the SYNCHRO START button to turn it on . • The tempo at which the button is tapped is detected , and the tempo automatically changes correspondingly . SYNCHROT STAR 3 . Play a key to the left of the keyboard split point . Split point • The rhythm pattern begins to play . • You can use the synchronized start feature even when the keyboard is not divided into left and right sections . To start the rhythm , press a key to the left of the specified split point . 45 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm Playing the rhythm SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16 DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER BEAT – + – + IN USE FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWBAR LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR Intro , fill - in and ending patterns fitting each different rhythm pattern are permanently recorded in your instrument , thus allowing a versatile rhythm performance . • These patterns are not available for the METRONOME . INTRO Begin the rhythm performance with an intro pattern . 1 . Press the INTRO & ENDING 1 or INTRO & ENDING 2 button to turn it on . INTRO & ENDING 1 2 2 . Press the START / STOP button to start the rhythm . START / STOP 1 2 3 4 BEAT • An intro pattern is played , after which the normal rhythm pattern begins . COUNT rhythmINTRO You can begin the rhythm performance with a spoken one - measure count . the Mode setting 1 . Press the COUNT INTRO ( FILL IN 2 ) button You can select the mode for the count Playingsound . to turn it on . FILL IN 1 . Press the MODE button in the AUTO PLAY 2 CHORD section to turn it on . COUNTO AUTO PLAY CHORD INTR MODE OFF / ON 2 . Press the START / STOP button to start the CHORD FINDER rhythm . • A spoken one - measure count is played , after which the normal rhythm pattern begins . • The display looks similar to the following . 2 . Use the COUNT INTRO button to select a mode . VOICE : A spoken count ( initialized setting ) . CLICK : A clicking sound for the count . 46 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm FILL IN ENDING You can insert a fill - in pattern any time during the rhythm Finish the rhythm performance with an ending pattern . performance . Choose from two different fill - in patterns . 1 . Select a rhythm and press the START / STOP 1 . Select a rhythm and press the START / STOP button . button . 2 . Press the INTRO & ENDING 1 or INTRO & 2 . Press the FILL IN 1 or FILL IN 2 button . ENDING 2 button to turn it on . FILL IN INTRO & ENDING 1 2 1 2 SEQUENCER COUNTO RESET INTR • A fill - in pattern is heard immediately for the remainder of • An ending pattern is produced , and then the rhythm per - the measure . formance stops . • When a FILL IN button is pressed on the last beat of the measure , the fill - in pattern continues to the end of the • If you accidentally press the INTRO & ENDING button in following measure . the middle of the tune , you can press the FILL IN 1 or FILL IN 2 button . The ending pattern stops , and a fill - in pattern is produced , after which the normal rhythm per - formance continues . Auto Play Chord SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16AT SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO BE – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR Simply by playing a chord on the keyboard , the AUTO PLAY CHORD function automatically plays an accompaniment pattern which matches perfectly the selected rhythm . With a real accompaniment as a background , you can concentrate on playing the melody . rhythm How the AUTO PLAY CHORD works the When an AUTO PLAY CHORD mode is selected , an auto - matic accompaniment which matches the rhythm you have chosen is played in the chord which you specify with your Playing left hand . The melody is played with your right hand . • The accompaniment pattern of the AUTO PLAY CHORD is composed of 8 parts : DRUMS 1 , 2 , BASS , ACCOMP Chord Melody 1 – 5 . • The volume of each part can be adjusted with the buttons below the display . ( Refer to page 31 . ) How to play chords There are four different ways to specify chords on the key - board . BASIC mode For beginning players , a left - hand chord can be specified with just one finger . You can either press one key on the left key - board section to specify the root note ( one - finger ) , or play all the notes of the chord ( fingered ) . • The LEFT button in the CONDUCTOR turns off . You can turn it on and the LEFT part will be heard , but when the LEFT HOLD function is OFF , only the < Fingered > method can be used to specify chords . ( Refer to page 49 . ) • When the rhythm is on , even if the keys are released , the accompaniment continues to play in the specified chord until you specify another chord . 47 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm < One - finger > Example : C chord Press a key in the left keyboard section to specify the root note . The major chord corresponding to this root note is auto - matically played in an accompaniment pattern . • When three or more keys of a chord are pressed , it is recognized as a < fingered > chord . Minor , seventh and minor seventh chords are also easily produced . minor chord seventh chord minor seventh chord Play the root note plus a black Play the root note plus a white Play the root note plus a black key to the left of it . key to the left of it . key and a white key to the left of it . Example : Cm Example : C7 Example : Cm7 < Fingered > Specify the chord by playing all the notes in the chord . When you play chords this way , the AUTO PLAY CHORD recog - nizes more chord types , and thus the scope of your perform - ance expression is expanded . rhythm • Play chords by pressing at least three keys . • If the CHORD FINDER procedure is used , you can see the types of chords that can be specified and the keys you the press to play them . ( Refer to page 50 . ) Playing ADVANCED 1 mode PIANIST mode In this mode , the chord is specified by playing it ( fingered ) In the PIANIST mode , the entire keyboard can be used to on the left part of the keyboard . Chords which the AUTO specify chords for the automatic accompaniment . This mode PLAY CHORD does not recognize are ignored . is used to add an automatic accompaniment to the perform - • The keyboard automatically divides into left and right play - ance on a standard piano . ing sections . • The keyboard does not split . • The sound selected for the left section of the keyboard is • Chords can be specified ( fingered ) anywhere on the key - produced , but you can mute this part . ( Refer to page 31 . ) board . • Play chords by pressing at least three keys . • Chords are specified in the same manner as for the AD - • If the CHORD FINDER procedure is used , you can see the VANCED 1 mode , and the types of chords are also the types of chords that can be specified and the keys you same . press to play them . ( Refer to page 50 . ) • When the rhythm is on , even if the keys are released , the < APC HOLD > accompaniment continues to play in the specified chord During a performance in the PIANIST mode , for example , if until you specify another chord . you press the pedal to which the APC HOLD function is as - signed , the currently specified chord is maintained , allowing ADVANCED 2 mode you to focus your performance on a solo melody . • The accompaniment continues in the same chord as long Chords are specified in the same manner as for < Fingered > as the pedal is depressed , and it does not change even if chords in the BASIC mode . However , if the AUTO PLAY other chords are played . CHORD does not recognize the chord , the automatic accom - • To change the pedal assignment , refer to page 121 . paniment is based on the pitches of some of the pressed keys . 48 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm How to use the AUTO PLAY CHORD 1 . Select the desired rhythm and sound ( s ) , and 6 . Specify a chord . • If the BASIC or ADVANCED mode was selected , specify set the tempo . the chord on the keyboard section to the left of the split • Do not select METRONOME . point . 2 . Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD’s OFF / ON Split point button to turn it on . AUTO PLAY CHORD MODE OFF / ON CHORD FINDER • An accompaniment pattern in the specified chord is auto - matically played . Play the melody with your right hand . 3 . Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD’s MODE but - Example of how to play a BASIC < One - Finger > accom - ton to turn it on . paniment • The display looks similar to the following . Play the melody with your right hand . C F G C Left hand 4 . Select an AUTO PLAY CHORD mode . • When you use FILL IN , INTRO and ENDING , the auto - • After a few seconds , the display returns to the previous matic accompaniment is also used in these patterns . display . • You can set the mode which determines how the LEFT • If the BASIC or an ADVANCED mode was selected , the part sounds during an AUTO PLAY CHORD performance . keyboard automatically splits into right and left sections . ( Refer to the following section on “ LEFT HOLD � . ) • In the initialized condition , when the rhythm is off , if an ON BASS AUTO PLAY CHORD mode is on and a chord is specified , rhythm If the ON BASS button is ON , the BASS part is produced in the specified root note ( R . BASS part ) and chord notes the key of the lowest note of the played chord , thus making ( CHORD part ) are produced . The volumes of these notes it possible to play chords such as C on G ( excluding < one - can be adjusted . ( Refer to page 31 . ) finger > chords ) . the • For example , with the ON BASS button on , if you play a 7 . To stop the automatic accompaniment , press C chord by pressing the keys G , C and E , the BASS part Playing is produced in the key of G . the START / STOP button . • If you wish the automatic accompaniment to begin and end the performance , set the OFF / ON button to off . 5 . Press the START / STOP button to begin the rhythm . • You can start the rhythm by playing a key on the keyboard . ( Refer to page 45 . ) LEFT HOLD This setting determines how the LEFT part sounds when the LEFT button in the CONDUCTOR is on during a performance with the BASIC or ADVANCED 1 , 2 mode . OFF : 1 . Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD’s MODE but - The LEFT part sounds from the pressed chord keys . ton to turn it on . • When BASIC is selected , the LEFT part turns off . The • The display changes to the following . LEFT part sounds if you turn it on , but < one - finger > chords cannot be specified . ON : Specifying < one - finger > chords in the BASIC mode pro - duces the full chords ; otherwise the LEFT part notes are those of the pressed chord keys . • When BASIC is selected the LEFT part turns off , but it will sound if you turn it on . • Touch response does not function for the LEFT part . • When the mode is set to ON , during a rhythm perform - 2 . Use the LEFT HOLD : ON / OFF button to set ance , the LEFT part continues to play even when the keys the mode to on or off . are released . 49 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm APC VOLUME CHORD FINDER To adjust the volume balance between the automatic accom - The CHORD FINDER can help , for example , when you do paniment and the parts you play manually on the keyboard , not know which keys to press to specify a given chord . When the volume of all the automatic accompaniment parts can be you input the chord name , the CHORD FINDER shows you lowered as one . which keys to press and even lets you hear the notes that make up . ⇒ Use the APC / SEQUENCER VOLUME slide 1 . Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD’s MODE but - control to adjust the volume . ton to turn it on . APC / SEQUENCER VOLUME • The display changes to the following . MAX OFF • Use this control to lower the automatic accompaniment volume when it is too loud relative to your manual per - formance . • At the MAX position , the volumes of the automatic ac - 2 . Select CHORD FINDER . companiment parts correspond to their current settings ; • The display changes to the following . at the OFF position , the volume is 0 . The volume should normally be set to MAX . • The set values are shown in the APC column of the volume balance display . ( Refer to page 31 . ) • The volume can be adjusted for each part . ( Refer to page 31 . ) • When the position of the slide control coincides with the actual volume , the indicator is lit . When the volume is changed by of the PANEL MEMORY or SEQUENCER playback , the actual volume differs from that indicated by the position of the slide control . In this case , the indicator 3 . Use the APC MODE button to select the auto - is not lit . matic accompaniment mode you will use to • The volume of the PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS part does not change . ( PR804 ) specify chords ( BASIC , ADVANCED1 ) . • During SEQUENCER playback or disk DIRECT PLAY , • When storing chords with the SEQUENCER , this button operation of this slide control affects the total volume of is not shown ( MODE is fixed at BASIC ) . rhythm all the playback parts . • In the list column are shown the chords which can be specified in each mode . the 4 . Use the ROOT buttons to select the root note of the chord . Use the TYPE buttons to select Playing the type of chord . • A typical way to finger the specified chord ( TYPICAL ) is illustrated on a keyboard diagram . • Each time the INV . button is pressed , different INVER - SION fingerings are illustrated in order . ( If there is no INVERSION fingering for the specified chord , this button is not shown on the display . ) • When the button with a picture of an ear is pressed , the notes of the illustrated chord sound . 5 . To exit the CHORD FINDER procedure , press the EXIT button . EXIT • You can also access this display by pressing and holding the CHORD FINDER ( MODE ) button for a few seconds . AUTO PLAY CHORD MODE CHORD FINDER 50 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm Fade In / Fade Out SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16 DISK SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO SHOW BEAT – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PERC IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD TSYNCHRO MUSIC STYLE PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGER INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWBAR LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNT CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO Add interest to your performance by starting a part with a fade - in or ending it with a fade - out . FADE IN FADE OUT At the beginning of the song , the volume of each part rises At the end of the song , the volume of each part gradually slowly . fades to nothing . 1 . Set up the panel settings for your perform - 1 . Start the performance . ance . 2 . Turn on the FADE OUT button at the point you 2 . Turn on the FADE IN button . want the fade - out to start . FADE FADE IN OUT IN OUT • The indicator flashes . In this condition , the volumes for all parts change to 0 and no sound is produced from this • The volumes of all the parts slowly fade to 0 . instrument until the FADE IN is turned off or until step 3 • The indicator flashes to show that fade - out is completed , is executed . and then goes out . The volumes for all parts return to their specified settings . 3 . Play the keyboard or press the START / STOP • If you wish to interrupt the fade - out , press the FADE OUT button to turn it off . button . • The volume slowly builds to its preset level . • For the fade - in effect for a rhythm part or when playing The volume balance buttons do not work while the back a SEQUENCER performance , turn on the FADE IN rhythm FADE IN or FADE OUT indication is shown on the button before pressing the START / STOP button . display . • At the end of the fade - in , the FADE IN indicator goes out . • During the fade - in , the IN indicator is lit , and FADE IN is the shown on the normal display . Playing FADE SETTING Adjust the settings for the FADE IN and FADE OUT . FADE IN 1 . Press and hold the FADE IN or FADE OUT TIME : button for a few seconds . Specify the time elapsed between 0 volume to the set volume ( 1 measure to 16 measure ) . FADE FADE OUT IN OUT TIME : Specify the time elapsed between the set volume and 0 volume ( 1 measure to 16 measure ) . • The display looks similar to the following . AUTO RESET : Specify whether the volume of each part automatically returns to its specified setting ( ON , OFF ) . RHYTHM AUTO STOP : Specify whether the rhythm turns off after fade - out is completed ( ON , OFF ) . SEQ AUTO STOP : Specify whether the SEQUENCER playback automat - ically stops after fade - out is completed ( ON , OFF ) . • The display returns to the previous display a few seconds 2 . Use the � and � buttons to select the item . after you have changed the settings . Use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to change the setting . • You can also access this display from the CONTROL MENU display . ( Refer to page 120 . ) 51 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm Sound Arranger SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16AT SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER SHOW BE – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES & HARPSI ORCH PE WESTERN WALTZ WORLD IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR The SOUND ARRANGER feature lets you select other sounds for the AUTO PLAY CHORD parts of each rhythm . 1 . Select the rhythm whose sound you wish to 5 . Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other parts as change . desired . • Do not select the METRONOME or the MEMORY button . 6 . When you have finished selecting the sounds , 2 . In the SOUND ARRANGER section , press the press the SET button . SET button to turn it on . SOUNDGER ARRAN SET OFF / ON Playing back the sounds 1 . In the SOUND ARRANGER section , press the OFF / ON button to turn it on . SOUNDGER ARRAN • The display looks similar to the following . SET OFF / ON 2 . Start the rhythm ( automatic accompaniment ) . • When the OFF / ON button is off , the factory - preset sounds rhythm are produced . 3 . Use the � and � buttons to select the part • This setting can be set separately for each rhythm . whose sound you wish to change . • If you wish to modify the settings you specified , while the the OFF / ON button is on , press the SET button to turn it on . 4 . Select the desired sound . Playing • The DIGITAL EFFECT on / off status can also be specified ( except for DRUMS part ) . • For the DRUMS part , select sounds from the DRUM KITS group . • Sounds from the DIGITAL DRAWBAR groups cannot be selected for the ACCOMP and BASS parts . • The sound and on / off status of the DIGITAL EFFECT are shown on the display . One Touch Play SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16AT SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO BE – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD TSYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR ONE TOUCH PLAY automatically sets a suggested combination of sounds and an appropriate tempo for your chosen rhythm style . • The AUTO PLAY CHORD and the SYNCHRO START are 1 . Select a rhythm pattern . automatically turned on , and the sounds and effects , • Do not select the METRONOME or the MEMORY button . volume balances , tempo etc . that are ideal for your selected rhythm are automatically set . 2 . Press and hold the ONE TOUCH PLAY button for a few seconds . 3 . Play the keyboard . ONE TOUCH • When you specify a chord , the automatic rhythm begins PLAY to play immediately . • During setting , the style name is shown on the display . 52 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm Piano Stylist SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16 SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER BEAT – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER WESTERN WALTZ WORLD DISCO & BLUES & HARPSI ORCH PERC IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR This feature automatically launches the appropriate instrument settings when you select the style of the arrangement you wish to play in . By using this feature , you can easily achieve a performance like that of a first - rate pianist . PIANO STYLES Select a suitable style for your performance based principally 6 . Play the keyboard . on the piano sound . • When you specify a chord on the left area of the keyboard , the automatic accompaniment begins to play . 1 . Press the PIANO STYLIST button to turn it • You can use the TEMPO / PROGRAM dial to adjust the tempo . on . PIANO STYLIST 7 . When you are finished selecting the style , turn the PIANO STYLIST button off . • The display looks similar to the following . ENSEMBLE STYLES Select a style suitable for an ensemble performance that uses the many sounds and rhythms incorporated in this instrument . 1 . On the PIANO STYLIST display , press the ENSEMBLE STYLES button . • The display looks similar to the following . 2 . Press the PIANO STYLES button . • The display looks similar to the following . rhythm the Playing 2 . Use the GROUP button the select a style group . 3 . Use the ARRANGE MODE button to select the • These are the same as the groups for the RHYTHM desired type of arrangement . GROUP button . • Select the type you wish to play ( PIANO SOLO / PIANO & COMBO / PIANO & ENSEMBLE ) . 3 . Use the RHYTHM button to select a rhythm , and the STYLE button to select a style . 4 . Use the SELECT MODE button to specify how • The AUTO PLAY CHORD and SYNCHRO START turn you wish to select a style . on , and the sounds , effects , rhythm , tempo , volume GENRE : Select a style by musical genre . balance etc . which are best suited for the selected music ERA : Select a style by era . style are automatically selected . ALPHABET : Select a style from an alphabetical list . 4 . Play the keyboard . 5 . Use the GENRE / ERA / ALPHABET button • When you specify a chord on the left area of the keyboard , the automatic accompaniment immediately begins to play . below the display to select a group . Use the • You can use the TEMPO / PROGRAM dial to adjust the STYLE button to select a style . tempo . • In the above example , GENRE was selected . • If the list covers more than one screen “ page , � the MORE button is shown on the display . Use the MORE button to 5 . When you are finished selecting the style , turn switch between screen pages . the PIANO STYLIST button off . • The AUTO PLAY CHORD and SYNCHRO START turn on , and the sounds , effects , rhythm , tempo , volume balance , etc . which are best suited for the selected music style are automatically selected . 53 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm Music Style Arranger SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT 8 & 16AT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISK MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME BE SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO – + – + IN USE FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHRO MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP START ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITALAR 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWB LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNTO CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR The MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER helps you to make professional registration changes during your performance . Select between four contrasting registrations at the push of a button , or let your instrument change the registration automatically for you when you use FILL IN 1 or 2 . The MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER will also alter the accompaniment in character with the registration change creating a polished sounding arrangement . MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER mode How to use the MUSIC STYLE AR - You can define which panel settings change by pressing a FILL IN button when the MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER is used . RANGER 1 . Select a rhythm pattern . 1 . Press and hold the MUSIC STYLE AR - • Do not select the METRONOME or the MEMORY button . RANGER button for a few seconds . • The display changes to the following . 2 . Press the MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER button to turn it on . MUSIC STYLER ARRANGE 3 . Use the VARIATION buttons to select a style ( 1 to 4 ) . 2 . Select the mode . MUSIC STYLER VARIATION ARRANGE RHYTHM : Only the rhythm changes . 1 2 3 4 SOUND & RHYTHM : The sound , effects , rhythms , etc . change . rhythm PANEL MEMORY : The PANEL MEMORY number ( BANK A : • The nuance of the pattern differs with each number . 1 to 4 ) changes . You can store your desired panel settings • The panel settings ( including the tempo ) change accord - in the PANEL MEMORY beforehand and switch from one ing to the selected rhythm and music style . The AUTO to another quickly . the PLAY CHORD and the SYNCHRO START button are • After a few seconds , the display exits the setting mode . automatically turned on . When a key on the left section Playing of the keyboard is pressed , the automatic rhythm begins • You can also access this setting display from the CON - to play immediately . TROL MENU display . ( Refer to page 120 . ) • During your performance , the style can be changed , but the tempo does not change . How to change the music style during your performance ⇒ While you are playing the keyboard with the MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER on , press the FILL IN 1 or FILL IN 2 button . FILL IN 1 2 SEQUENCER COUNTO RESET INTR • Each time the FILL IN 1 button is pressed , the FILL IN 1 pattern plays , and then the music style changes in the 4 � 3 � 2 � 1 order . And each time the FILL IN 2 button is pressed , the FILL IN 2 pattern plays , and then the style changes in the 1 � 2 � 3 � 4 order . 54 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm Panel Memory SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUNDGER AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRAN PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUND 8 & 16 SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE MENUS DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLORER BEAT – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY VOCAL BASS DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER DISCO & BLUES WESTERN WALTZ WORLD & HARPSI ORCH PERC IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLE PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGER FILL IN INTRO & ENDING DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWBAR LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT SEQUENCER COUNTO MIN OFF CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTR PANEL MEMORY stores all the current panel settings so you can recall them at the push of a button . How to store the panel settings Assign a name to the bank / memory Store up to 24 panel settings ( 3 banks x 8 memories ) . By You can assign names to the banks and memories . storing all the panel settings you use for a song in the same bank , for example , you can switch from one panel setup to 1 . Select a bank or memory . the next in a flash . 2 . Use the PAGE buttons to go to the PAGE2 / 2 1 . Set up the desired panel settings ( sounds , BANK VIEW page on the display . volumes , etc . ) 3 . Press the BANK NAMING button to assign a 2 . Press the BANK VIEW button to turn it on . name to the bank , or the MEMORY NAMING button for the memory . SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW • The display looks similar to the following . • The BANK SELECT display appears . 3 . Use the buttons to the left of the display to select the desired bank ( A , B , C ) . 4 . Assign a name . rhythm 4 . With the SET button held down , press one of • Press the ABC button to enter alphabetical characters . the numbered buttons of the PANEL While the SHIFT button is pressed , upper case letters are entered . MEMORY ( 1 to 8 ) . • Press the 123 button to enter numbers , etc . While the the SET SHIFT button is pressed , you can enter symbols . • Press the POSITION button to move the cursor . Playing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • You can also use the TEMPO / PROGRAM dial to select the characters . PANEL MEMORY • Press the INS button to enter a space at the cursor position . • Press the DEL button to erase the character at the cursor position . • The panel settings are now stored in the specified bank • Press the CLR button to erase the entire name . and number . • Press the → � button to center the name . BANK VIEW 5 . When you have finished assigning the name , After selecting a bank , you can use the PAGE buttons to go press the OK button . to the PAGE2 BANK VIEW page and confirm the memory names of that bank’s 8 memories . ∧ and ∨ buttons to view other • You can use the BANK banks . • You can also access this display by pressing and holding any of the PANEL MEMORY number buttons ( 1 to 8 ) for a few seconds . 55 QQTG0665
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Part II Playing the rhythm Recall the panel setup PANEL MEMORY mode You can define which panel settings are recalled when the 1 . Press the BANK VIEW button to turn it on . PANEL MEMORY is used . Select a bank . 1 . Press and hold the SET button for a few sec - 2 . Press the desired PANEL MEMORY number onds . button ( 1 to 8 ) . • The display changes to the following . • The panel setup changes to the one stored in the specified memory . • You can then change the sound settings , etc . manually ; however , the contents of the memory remain unchanged until you store them again . • The “ Control Preset � bank of the PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS ( PR804 ) , the soft pedal , or the sostenuto pedal can also be used to change from one PANEL MEMORY setup to another . • The currently selected bank , memory number and memory 2 . Select the mode . name are shown in the top line on the normal display . NORMAL : NEXT BANK The sounds and volume balance , and CONDUCTOR sta - You can press the NEXT BANK button to switch to the next tus are stored . bank . This allows you to change banks without exiting the normal display . EXPAND : All the instrument’s settings are stored , including the rhythm ( except for SOUND ARRANGER on / off status ) , SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW TRANSPOSE , tempo , etc . • After a few seconds , the display exits the setting mode . EXPAND MODE FILTER • Each time the NEXT BANK button is pressed , the bank You can specify which data is stored in the EXPAND mode . changes in order from A to B to C . Following bank C , the bank changes to A . 1 . Use the PAGE buttons to access the PAGE • The panel settings change when a PANEL MEMORY 2 / 2 EXPAND MODE FILTER display . number button ( 1 to 8 ) is pressed . • The display looks similar to the following . rhythm the Playing 2 . Use the � and � buttons to select the item . 3 . Use the ON and OFF buttons to store the on or off status for the selected item . 56 QQTG0665
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Part III Piano Performance Pads ( PR804 ) Playing phrases SX - PR804 PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCER TEMPO / PROGRAM SOUND AUTO PLAY CHORD PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS RHYTHM GROUP SOUND GROUP THEATRE SONIC EFFECT PIANIST ARRANGER PIANO STYLIST TRANSPOSE R1 / R2 OCTAVE PROGRAM SPLIT MOVIE & SAX & ORGAN & SOUNDRER 8 & 16AT SET OFF / ON STRINGS BRASS SYNTH SOLOIST MULTI EFFECT CHORUS REVERB PLAY EASY REC DISK DISKSE DEMO MODE OFF / ON AUTO SETTING BANK STOP MENUS POINT ROCK & POP BALLAD JAZZ & SWING METRONOME SHOW WOODWIND ACCORDION EXPLO BE – + – + IN U FAVORITES CHORD STEP REC LOAD CHORD FINDER FADE ONE TOUCH SIMPLE PIANO PART SELECT SOUL & GOSPEL COUNTRY & MARCH & LATIN & GUITAR MALLET & RC TECHNI - CHORD SOLO DIGITAL EFFECT BRILLIANCE PLAY DRUM KITS MIXTURES MEMORY VOCAL BASS MEMORY MAIN APC / SEQUENCER WESTERN WALTZ WORLD DISCO & BLUES & HARPSI ORCH PE IN OUT LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 VOLUME VOLUME SET NEXT BANK BANK VIEW MAX MAX 1 2 3 LOAD SYNCHROT MUSIC STYLER PIANO VARIATION START / STOP STAR ARRANGE INTRO & ENDING FILL IN DIGITAL 1 2 3 4 GRAND UPRIGHT ELECTRIC MODERN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DRAWBAR LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 BEAT SOLO SOLO LCD CONTRAST MUTE PAGE TAP TEMPO HELP OTHER PARTS / TR DISPLAY HOLD EXIT MIN OFF SEQUENCER COUNT CONDUCTOR PANEL MEMORY RESET INTRO During your performance , you can insert a short recorded phrase or effect sounds by pressing a pad button . A different group of phrases is recorded in each bank . 1 . Press the BANK button . 3 . Press a pad button ( 1 to 6 ) . AUTO SETTING BANK STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOLO SOLO 2 . Select the desired bank from the display . • A different phrase is assigned to each pad button . • The list of banks consists of three screen pages . Use the • Information about the phrase , such as its name and the PAGE buttons to move from one screen page to another . measure number , is shown in the normal display . • The volume can be adjusted on the normal display . • The selected phrase is played in the current tempo . • To stop the phrase before it has ended , press the STOP button . • Some phrases continue to play until the STOP button is pressed ( the LOOP indication appears ) . • During a rhythm performance , some phrases may play in time with the measure count . • When the automatic accompaniment is on , the phrase is • “ User Bank � 1 , 2 and 3 are for storing your original played in the specified chord . phrases . • “ Compile Bank � 1 and 2 are for assigning phrases as you desire . SOLO • Various functions are assigned to each pad button in “ Control Preset � . Pad buttons 5 and 6 ( SOLO ) are phrases with chord pro - gressions . Just by pressing one of these pad buttons , the 1 : ROTARY SLOW / FAST phrase changes following a chord progression that is typical 2 : PANEL MEMORY BANK INCREMENT for the music genre of that bank . 3 : GLIDE • Use with the automatic accompaniment during your per - 4 : PANEL MEMORY DECREMENT formance . 5 : PANEL MEMORY BANK DECREMENT • Pad button 5 accesses a major chord type progression , and 6 : PANEL MEMORY INCREMENT pad button 6 a minor chord type progression . Performance • A table showing the chord progression for each bank can • For more information about these functions , please see be found in the separate REFERENCE GUIDE provided . to page 121 . • When using the “ Control Preset � bank , set the AUTO Pads SETTING button to OFF . When using the PANEL MEMORY , turn off the PAD BANK of the EXPAND MODE AUTO SETTTING FILTER . When this button is set to on , the bank automatically changes Piano • The display returns to the previous display after a few according to the automatic setting functions in the PIANO seconds . STYLIST , the ONE TOUCH PLAY and the MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER . When it is set to off , the bank does not auto - matically change according to these functions . AUTO SETTING 57 QQTG0665
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Part III Piano Performance Pads ( PR804 ) Copying phrases You can copy the desired data , as phrases , from the SEQUENCER to each pad memory of a “ User Bank � . • Chord data is also copied to pad buttons 5 and 6 ( SOLO ) . PHRASE COPY SEQ TO PAD COPY Copy a phrase from one pad to another . 1 . Record a phrase in the SEQUENCER , or load 1 . Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn data from a disk . it on . • After this procedure , please do not change the song number . PROGRAMS • For details about SEQUENCER operation , refer to page MENU 61 . • For information about loading data , refer to page 96 . • The display looks similar to the following . 2 . Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it on . 3 . Select PIANO PERFORM PADS . 4 . Select SEQ TO PAD COPY . • The display looks similar to the following . 2 . Select PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS . • The display looks similar to the following . 5 . Select the measures of SEQUENCER data you wish to copy from . • On the SEQUENCER side , use the ∧ and ∨ buttons to make the corresponding settings . FIRST MEAS : The first measure of the phrase you 3 . Select PHRASE COPY . wish to copy . • The display looks similar to the following . LAST MEAS : The last measure of the phrase you wish to copy . TRANSPOSE : The setting to transpose the chords when they are copied . • The maximum that can be copied is 16 measures . • When copying to pad button 5 or 6 , the chord track is automatically displayed , and the chord data is also copied . However , when chord data from step record input does not exist , the measures are blank . In this case , PART 2 Performance cannot be used . 4 . Select the pad you wish to copy from . • If you wish to convert the chords during playback , set • Use the buttons on the FROM side to set the desired TRANSPOSE to the key of C and then copy the phrase . settings . Pads BANK : Bank name 6 . Select the pad button you wish to copy to . PAD : Pad number ( 1 to 6 ) • On the PERFORMANCE PAD side , use the ∧ and ∨ Piano buttons to make the corresponding settings . 5 . Select the pad you wish to copy to . USER BANK : The name of the bank ( A / B / C ) . • Use the buttons on the TO side to set the desired settings . PAD : Pad button number ( 1 to 6 ) . USER BANK : Bank name ( USER A , B , C ) PART : The part to copy to . PAD : Pad number ( 1 to 6 ) • Only a SOLO phrase can be copied to the SOLO pads ( 5 and 6 ) . 7 . Use the TRACK ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the SEQUENCER track number to copy from . 6 . Press the OK button . • If there is CHORD data , it is automatically selected . 7 . Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn 8 . Press the OK button . • A confirmation display appears . Press the YES button if it off . you wish to copy the phrase , or press the NO button to • If you wish to modify a portion of the copied phrase , press cancel the procedure . the EDIT button to change to the recording display . 9 . When you have completed the procedure , press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn it off . 58 QQTG0665
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Part III Piano Performance Pads ( PR804 ) Compile You can assign desired phrases from different banks in “ Compile Bank � 1 and 2 . 1 . Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn 3 . Select COMPILE SET . • The display looks similar to the following . it on . PROGRAMS MENU • The display looks similar to the following . • You can press the NAMING button and assign a name to the bank . 4 . Press the BANK button to select a bank ( Com - pile Bank : 1 / 2 ) . 2 . Select PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS . • The display looks similar to the following . 5 . Use the PADS � and � buttons to select the pad to which to assign the phrase . 6 . Use the BANK and PHRASE ∧ and ∨ buttons to select the desired bank and phrase you wish to assign . • The “ Control � bank cannot be selected . 7 . Repeat steps 5 and 6 to assign phrases to the other pad buttons . 8 . When you have finished assigning the phrases , turn off the PROGRAM MENUS but - ton . Record a phrase “ User Bank � A , B and C are reserved for storing your original phrases . 1 . Press the PROGRAM MENUS button to turn 3 . Use the buttons to the left of the display to it on . select a RECORDING BANK . Performance • The display looks similar to the following . • The display changes to the RECORD PAD display . • You can press the BANK NAMING button and assign a name to the bank . • If the BANK CLR button is pressed , all the data in the Pads bank is cleared ( a confirmation display appears ) . 4 . Use the buttons below the display to select Piano the pad number to record . • The display changes to the PAD RECORDING display . • You can press the PAD NAMING button and assign a name to the bank . 2 . Select PIANO PERFORMANCE PADS . • To clear all the current data in the selected pad , press • The display looks similar to the following . the CLEAR THE PAD button , and then press the YES button on the confirmation display . 5 . Use the MEAS ∧ and ∨ buttons specify the number of measures in the phrase . Use the TIME SIGNATURE ∧ and ∨ buttons to specify the time signature of the phrase . • This step is possible only if the CLEAR THE PAD proce - dure was executed . ( continued on the next page ) 59 QQTG0665
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Part III Piano Performance Pads ( PR804 ) 6 . Press the OK button . • For details about KEY SETTING , refer to page 87 . • For details about CHORD MODIFY CHANGE , refer to page 88 . 7 . Select the part to record to . • Press the button for PART 1 or PART 2 . • Recording begins as soon as the pad is selected . • Two parts can be recorded ( PAD 1 – 4 ) . • The display looks similar to the following . • Refer to page 89 for detailed information about PART SETTING . 8 . Proceed to record . • The recording procedure is the same as for the COM - POSER . ( Refer to page 85 . ) • When played back by the AUTO PLAY CHORD , the recorded phrase will be played in the specified chord . • In the PLAY SETTING , if LOOP is set to OFF , LOOP recording is not possible . PLAY SETTING CHORD STEP RECORD Select a playback mode . A chord progression can be stored in PAD 5 and PAD 6 . 1 . On the PAD RECORDING display , press the 1 . On the REALTIME RECORDING display , PLAY SETTING button . press the CHORD STEP REC button . • The display looks similar to the following . • The display looks similar to the following . 2 . Use the START ∧ and ∨ buttons to select a 2 . Use the CURSOR buttons to move the Performancecursor playback mode . to the position you wish to input . • The cursor moves in 1 / 8 - note increments . SYNCHRO : Pads During a rhythm performance , the phrase playback 3 . Input the chord by playing it on the keyboard . begins in time with the beat . • The chord name is shown . INSTANT : • Use the keys to the left of the specified keyboard split Piano The phrase starts to play immediately when the pad point ( except for PIANIST mode ) . button is pressed , regardless of the rhythm . 4 . Press the OK button . 3 . Use the LOOP ∧ and ∨ buttons to enable or disable loop playback . 5 . Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store the rest of the ON : Once the pad button is pressed , the phrase is chord progression . played back repeatedly until the STOP button is • To delete a chord which has been input , move the cursor pressed . to the specific chord and press the ERS button . OFF : The phrase is played back only once . 60 QQTG0665