AM-3 Digital Piano Owner s Manual V M irgin usical I nstruments
Precaution Thank you for purchasing this digital instrument. For correct operation and safety, please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Thank you for choosing the Piano! Your portable 88 note piano not only contains leading and innovative technology but it also is developed by and for musicians of all playing levels. Featuring a natural balanced, weighted hammer action keyboard action and an advanced three layer acoustic range tone generation sound technology, that will provide you with a rich performing and playing experience. This piano offers many features and connection possibilities.
FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Contents Panel Control ............................................................................................ Getting Started ............................................................................................ ............................................................................................. Demo Songs ........................................................................... Select the Demo song ............................................................................
POWER MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME METRONOME DEMO TEMPO POWER TRACK PLAY MIN MAX MASTER VOLUME RECORD DEMO METRONOME TEMPO RECORD TRACK LAYER PLAY DUET DUET SPLIT REVERB EQ CHORUS FUNCTION 10 9 8 LAYER CHORUS REVERB SPLIT EQ 14 11 FUNCTION USB TO HOST LINE OUT L (MONO) AUX IN BH:5452V1.0(2016.4.11) R 12 DC12V 1A POWER ORGAN C.ORGAN E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 PIANO 1 16 MIDI OUT PHONES PIANO 2 DATA CONTROL 15 USB TO HOST SUSTAIN DATA CONTROL MIDI OUT HARPSI.
Panel Control 1 POWER 12 DATA CONTROL 2 MASTER VOLUME 13 VOICES SELECT 3 METRONOME 14 LCD DISPLAY 4 TEMPO 15 USB TO HOST 5 RECORD/TRACK 16 MIDI OUT 6 RECORD/PLAY 17 SUSTAIN 7 LAYER 18 LINE OUT(R) 8 SPLIT 19 LINE OUT(L)(MONO) 9 REVERB 20 AUX IN 10 CHORUS 21 PHONES 11 FUNCTION 22 POWER 3
Getting Started Turn on the power Before playing turn the power on by pressing the POWER switch, the panel LCD will turn on. L POWER USB DISK SONG NOTE This piano has an auto off function. If you don't engage in any operations, the piano will turn off after 30 minutes. MASTER VOLUME Set the Volume Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. You can adjust the volume to accommodate your playing style.
Aux In The Aux In stereo RCA connectors allow you to mix an external sound source (such as a CD player, MP3 player or computer output) with the piano's internal sounds, for playback through the piano's built-in speakers or headphones outputs. MIDI OUT Jack MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a world-standard communication interface which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other, by sending and receiving compatible note, program change and other types of MIDI data.
Sustain Pedal The sustain pedal included with the piano will cause piano key sounds to slowly decay as if they were being held down. SUSTAIN NOTE Please make sure that the piano is turned off before connecting the pedal. Otherwise, it may not be read by the piano correctly. If you use different sustain pedal and you need to change the polarity for proper operation, you will need to turn off the piano and then hold down the foot pedal during power up.
Demo Songs There are 16 Demo songs in the piano. Each demo song will demonstrate a different voice. Here's how you can select and play the Demo songs. Select the Demo song The Demo songs may be selected by pressing the [METRONOME] and [TEMPO] buttons together simultaneously. The [METRONOME] button and the [TEMPO] buttons will flash . The first Demo song will play. DEMO METRONOME TEMPO L USB DISK SONG PIANO 1 E.PIANO 1 ORGAN CLAVINET VIBES NYLON GTR STRINGS FANTASIA PIANO 2 E.PIANO 2 C.
Selecting a Voice The piano has 16 built-in voices, which include several pianos as well as other instruments. These digitally-sampled musical instrument sounds may be selected one at a time, layered to produce two voices at once. To select an instrument voice (Main voice), press the appropriate Voice Select button on the front panel. PIANO 1 E.PIANO 1 ORGAN CLAVINET VIBES NYLON GTR STRINGS FANTASIA PIANO 2 E.PIANO 2 C.ORGAN HARPSI. HARP STEEL GTR CHOIR E.
Layer Mode Press the [LAYER] button to select layer voice mode, two voices will sound simultaneously when you play keyboards. 1. Select Layer Voice Press the [LAYER] button , the Layer indicator is flashing, turn the Data Control knob to select the second voice. DUET L LAYER SPLIT USB DISK SONG NOTE To change the layer voice Pan、 Octave, please see the details in [FUNCTION] section (P.22、P.23).
Split Mode Press the [SPLIT] button to select split mode, your keyboard will be split into two sections which means different voices can be played with the left and right hands at the same time. 1. Select Split Voice Press [SPLIT] button, the Split indicator is flashing, turn the Data control to select the left voice. DUET LAYER L SPLIT USB DISK SONG 2. Changing the Split Point Hold down the [SPLIT] button for about 2 seconds, then play any of the keys on the keyboard to select the split point.
Effect This function allows you to perform the overall sound in a realistic style. Reverb The [REVERB] button selects a number of digital reverb effects that you can use for extra depth and expressive power. Press [REVERB] button can turn off or turn on the reverb effect. Press [REVERB] button, turn the DATA control knob to select reverb type. EQ REVERB L CHORUS USB DISK SONG The reverb types in the list below can be selected from the reverb display.
Chorus Shimmering, broadening effect. Press [CHORUS] button, turn the Data Control knob to select chorus type. EQ REVERB L CHORUS USB DISK SONG The chorus types in the list below can be selected from the chorus display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chorus1 Chorus2 Chorus3 Chorus4 Feedback Flanger1 ShrtDely ShrtDlFb 9 10 11 12 13 Flanger2 Flanger3 Celeste 1 Celeste 2 Celeste 3 NOTE Press [CHORUS] button repeatedly to turn on or turn off the chorus effect.
Metronome Metronome is a convenient feature for practice, and it can also provide a solid rhythmic guide when recording. Press the metronome button to turn the metronome on. DEMO METRONOME TEMPO The time signature of the metronome can be set by turning the Data Control knob while turning on the metronome function. Time signature: 2/2,1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4,5/4, 6/4, 3/8, 6/8,7/8, 9/8,12/8.
Duet Mode With the duet feature engaged the keyboard is divided into two sections that play the same notes. The two sections, left A1-C3 and right C#3-C7 have the exact same notes and share the same voice, octaves and volume. This is a great feature for teaching or when two people want the play the piano simultaneously. When the duet feature is engaged, the pedals will automatically change configuration so there are two sustain pedals, one for each portion of the keyboards.
EQ Mode Press the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] buttons together to enter the EQ mode. You can turn the Data Control to select the EQ Bass or EQ Treble. EQ REVERB L CHORUS USB DISK SONG EQ Bass Level Setting Press the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] buttons together to enter the EQ mode. You can turn the Data Control to select the EQ Bass. Press the [REVERB] and [CHORUS] buttons together and the indicators will flash, turn the Data control to set the value:-12-012.
Edit Functions Function Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the [DATA CONTROL] knob to select the function . Press the [FUNCTION] button again into the option, turn the [DATA CONTROL] to set the parameter.
Transpose Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "Transp". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION L R12 USB DISK SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the transpose value: -12~012 (Default: 000). L R12 USB DISK SONG Tune Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "Tune".
Main Voice Octave Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "M.Oct". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION L R12 USB DISK SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the main voice octave value: -02~002 (Default: 000). L R12 USB DISK SONG Split Voice Octave Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "S.Oct".
Layer Voice Octave Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "L.Oct". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION L R12 USB DISK SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the layer voice octave value: -02~002 (Default: 000). L R12 USB DISK SONG Main Voice Pan Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "M.Pan".
Split Voice Pan Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "S.Pan". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION L R12 USB DISK SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the split voice pan value: -064~063 (Default: 000). L R12 USB DISK SONG Layer Voice Pan Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "L.Pan".
Local Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "LocalOn". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION L R12 USB DISK SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set local on or off. L R12 USB DISK SONG Touch Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "T Normal".
Main Voice Volume Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "M.Vol". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION L R12 USB DISK SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the main voice volume value: 000~127 (Default: 127). L R12 USB DISK SONG Split Voice Volume Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "S.Vol".
Layer Voice Volume Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "L.Vol". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION L R12 USB DISK SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the Layer voice volume value: 000~127 (Default: 075). L R12 USB DISK SONG Metronome Volume Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "MetroVol".
Reverb Level Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "R Lvl". RECORD TRACK L R12 PLAY FUNCTION USB DISK SONG Press the [FUNCTION] button to confirm and the button will flash. Turn the Data Control knob to set the reverb value: 000~127 (Default: 036). L R12 USB DISK SONG Chorus Level Press [FUNCTION] button to enter the function menu. Turn the Data Control knob to select "C Lvl".
Recording The recording function features a two track recorder that lets you record what you play on the keyboard and then play it back. Two tracks mean that you can “overdub”one part on top of another, using a different voice if you like. RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION The recorder feature is a useful addition to any keyboard study program since it lets you hear exactly how you sound from the listener's perspective. It can also be just plain fun.
3). Metronome: Press the [METRONOME] button to enable the metronome as a reference, if so desired. The metronome sounds without any beat pattern, just giving the tempo. You can adjust the metronome's beat pattern and tempo as usual before recording. DEMO METRONOME TEMPO NOTE The metronome sound will not be recorded. If one track has been recorded, when recording another track, its tempo and beat pattern will be the same as the first track recorded.
Playing 1). Press the [PLAY] button to hear the recorded track(s). If there is no data in the track, the LCD will display "None". RECORD TRACK PLAY FUNCTION L USB DISK SONG You can change the tempo of your recorded track by pressing the [TEMPO] button while the recording is being played back. You may also accompany the recorded tracks on the keyboard while the recording is playing back. 2). Press the [PLAY] button to stop the playback.
Factory Reset Performing a Factory Reset will clear all battery backed memory and restore all functions to their factory default settings, just like they were when you used this piano for the first time. 1. Turn the Power Off. 2. Hold down the [PIANO1] and the [E.PIANO1] buttons while powering on the piano. It can restore function to the factory defaults. PIANO 1 E.PIANO 1 PIANO 2 E.
Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart Function Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity Note After Touch Pitch Bend Transmitted Default Changed Default Messages Altered True voice 1-16 1-16 Mode 3 Yes ******** 0~127 ******** Yes Yes No No No 0-127 Note ON Note OFF Key's Channels Control Change Program Change 0-127 ******** Yes* True # Recognized 1-16 1-16 Mode 3 No No 0~127 Yes Yes No No No 0,1,5,6,7,10,11, 32,64,65,66,67, 80,81,91,93,100, 101,121 0-15 Yes* System Exclusive Song Position Pointer So
Troubleshooting Hints When the instrument is turned on or off, a Popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the instrument. Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound seems to cut off.
Specifications Keyboard: 88 standard-size hammer keys with touch response Voice: 16 Polyphony: 64 Voice Control: Layer, Layer level, Split, Duet, Tuning, Transpose Metronome: On/off, Level, Time signature Pedal Response: Sustain Effect: Reverb, Chorus, Bass EQ, Treble EQ Demo Songs: 16 MIDI & Audio: Local On/Off; USB Audio Connectors: USB TO HOST, MIDI OUT, SUSTAIN, LINE OUT(R), LINE OUT(L)(MONO), AUX IN,PHONES, DC Power Speakers: 15W/4ohm x 2 Dimensions(W x D x H): 51.8x 13.3 x 5.
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