GEM Prp700 Manual de usuario
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owners manual Prp700
Prp800
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obligation to upgrade existing units.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYAND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electronic product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all the Safety and Installation instructions and explanations of graphic symbols before using the product.
2. This product must be earthed. In the unlikely malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.The
plug must be connected to an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and earthed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service professional if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product. If it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
3. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when this product is used, especially near children.
4. Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
5. This product should only be used with the stand that is supplied & recommended by the manufacturer.
6. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable.
7. This product should be installed in a location that provides adequate ventilation.
8. This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.
9. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.
10. For selected markets this product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to update your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
11.The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. When unplugging the power
supply cord, do not pull on the cord but grasp it by the plug.
12. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
13. The product should only be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product
C. The products has been exposed to rain or moisture
D. The product does not appear to be operating normally, or exhibits a marked change in performance
E. The product has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
14. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions.All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
15. WARNING - Do not place objects on product, the power cord or place it in a position where anyone could trip over, walk on or roll anything over it. Do
not allow the product, bench, or its pedal board to rest on or to be installed over power cords of any type. Improper installations of this type
create the possibility of fire hazard and/or personal injury.
16. Electromagnetic interference (RFI). This electronic product utilizes digital sampled wave processing technology (S.W.P.) and physical modeling
technology that may adversely affect radio/tv reception. Read the FCC information (inside back) cover for additional information.
INSTRUCTION RELATING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
WARNING!
The illustrations and the screens of this manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear different from those on
your instrument.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Control panel Page-1
Starting instrument Page-2
Main volume set up Page-2
Connecting headphones Page-2
Demo listening Page-2
Presets selection Page-3
Presets Variation Page-3
Layering presets Page-3
Layering presets and preset variations Page-4
Split the keyboard Page-4
BALANCE: Balancing the sounds volume in layer mode Page-4
REVERB: Selecting or modifying a reverb in a preset Page-5
Edit the reverb send value for a selected preset Page-5
EFX: Selecting an effect in a preset Page-6
Edit the effect send value for a selected preset Page-6
TOUCH: Selecting dynamic curves Page-7
Programming a Fix dynamic value Page-7
TRANSPOSE: to change the instrument tranposition Page-7
METRONOME: playing with a metronome guide Page-8
Metronome parameters editing Page-8
SONG PLAYER/REC: recording a song Page-9
Playback mode Page-9
Recording track 2 Page-9
Erase the recorded tracks Page-10
Erase the entire song Page-10
Recording mode: overdub, replace Page-10
Recording using the metronome guide Page-10
The piano song library Page-11
Song selection Page-11
Selecting a song from the library using the piano keyboard Page-11
Muting music parts in a song from the library Page-11
Tempo speed editing in a song from the library Page-11
Marker Loop play mode Page-11
FUNCTIONS: Prp700/800 functions menu Page-12
F1- Temperaments Page-12
F2- Global Tune Page-12
F3- MIDI in Page-12
F4- MIDI out Page-13
F5- MIDI local control Page-13
F6- MIDI Transpose Page-13
F7- MIDI Filter Page-13
F8- Start Up mode Page-14
F9- Midi dump Page-14
F10- USB port mode Page-14
F11- Reverb Page-14
F12- EFX Page-15
F13- Equalizer Page-15
F14- Damper physical model Page-15
F15- Decay Envelope Page-15
F16- Power Led Page-15
Rear Panel Page-16
Preset and variation list Page-16
Technical specifications Page-16
Library song list Page-17
Technology Page-18
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Page-19
This manual is valid for both GEM portable Realpiano models: Prp700 and Prp800.
Prp700/800 package content
1 Pedal footswitch
Music Book
AC adapter
Owners Manual
Warranty certificate
Gem distributor list
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a GEM new digital piano Prp700 or Prp800!
Whether your a student, enjoy playing for recreation or professionally, these pianos will impress
you with there’s musical quality and stylish design, providing years of enjoyment. Utilizing DRAKE™
technology developed in Italy, the pianos produce excellent tonal characteristics which we’re
confident will continue to impress you for many years to come.
Control panel
All the digital piano functions can be easily controlled from the control panel.
VOLUME SLIDER
Adjusts the piano
general volume
DEMO
Starts the demo se-
quence
Sequencer area
METRONOME
Switches the metro-
nome ON/OFF
PLAY
Executes a song,
from the library or
from the sequencer
TRACK 1/2
STOP
Stops the execution
of a song
Selects the tracks to
record or to play
RECORD
Enters the instrument in
the recording status
LIBRARY
Enables the internal
song library
SELECT/TEMPO
DISPLAY
Shows the numeric value
of the various parameters
Recalls the parameters
in the various control
menus and adjust the
metronome speed
BALANCE/DATA
Adjusts the balance
between two sounds
in a layer preset, al-
lows you to input nu-
meric data
FUNCTIONS
Provides access to the
instrument functions
PRESETS
Recalls the piano
sound presets
EFX
Selects the different
effects
SPLIT
Divides the keyboard in
two parts and assigns a
suitable bass sound for
the left part
TRANSPOSE
Allows you to trans-
pose the piano global
pitch (+/- 12 semi-
tones)
VARIATION REVERB TOUCH
Recalls the dynamic
curves of the instru-
ment
Selects the different
reverb presets
Selects the presets
variations
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POWER
Main volume set up
Connecting headphones
• The headphones connection disables the internal speaker system (Prp800 only)
• Main volume slider adjusts the headphones volume
• The model Prp700 need to be connected to an esternal speaker system (or headphones).
Move the volume slider on the control panel to set the instrument volume.
Moving the slider left the volume will be decreased, moving it right it will
be increased. Warning! : Excessive volume (especially with headphones
connected) can be harmful to your hearing.
In addition to the internal amplification system (Prp800 only), it is possible
to connect an headphones to the piano. The headphone inputs is located
in the rear panel of the instrument. Using headphones will allow you to
play the piano, without causing any disturbance.
Starting instrument
Demo listening
The piano features 16 demo songs. This is a great way to become familiar with the variety of sounds
of the instrument in a short and uncomplicated manner. To start a demo song, simply press the
button corresponding to the demo song of your choice. It will begin within two seconds
Connect the instrument power supply to an appropriate AC outlet and
switch it on using the ON/OFF button on the rear panel. It is normal for
the piano to take a few moments to initialize. The default sound on startup
is PIANO1.
Min. Max.
Whenever the DEMO button is pressed the preset selection button leds will start flashing. Selecting
any of the buttons within 2 sec. The demo song assigned to that button will start.
PIANO2 Demo selection RHOD1 Demo selection
You may stop the Demo at anytime by pressing the demo button again. If no buttons are pressed
while the demo song is playing, the entire demo sequence will be played from n.1 PIANO1 to N.16
GUITAR.
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Presets selection
The presets are the timbral (or sound) resource of the Prp700/800 digital pianos. These instruments
offers 32 sounds which may be played separately, or in combinations of two. They have been se-
lected & optimized with the associated effects and control parameters to provide you with many
exciting combinations.
Default preset
PIANO1, the button
led is on.
The presets selection is very easy. When you have located the presets selection buttons area on the
control panel, just press the sound preset button you want to recall.
Selecting PIANO 2
The selected preset is indicated by an illuminated red led on the button
Presets Variation
Selecting STRINGS2
Each of the piano internal presets features one variation. To recall a preset variation press the but-
ton VARIATION on the control panel.
Selecting PIANO 1 variation
Layering presets
The piano allows you to easily create layered sounds (i.e.: piano + strings). To layer sounds, simply
press the preset buttons you want to layer simultaneously.
Layering PIANO1 and STRINGS1
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DATA
BALANCE
Split the keyboard
BALANCE: Balancing the sounds volume in layer mode
Layering presets and preset variations
You can use both, preset and preset variation to create a Layer. Press PIANO1 and STRINGS1 but-
tons and then press the VARIATION button.
Main sound
Layer
PRESET
VARIATION
Pressing the VARIATION button for the first time,
the variation in the layer sound is selected.
Main sound
Layer VARIATION
VARIATION
Pressing the VARIATION button for a second time,
the variation in the main sound is selected.
The piano keyboard can be divided (split) in two parts. The instrument will automatically assign to
the left part an appropriate bass sound. Press the SPLIT button to divide the keyboard, enabling the
split section.
Using a layer sound is possible to modify the volume volume between the two sections. Press the
BALANCE DATA buttons. The first time you press the button the display shows the current balance
value. The next touch modifies the balance ratio.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
NOTE: Pressing any of the enabled preset buttons, the current preset will switch back to Single mode.
Etc.
BALANCE VALUE RANGE
0=Max. Level for MAIN and LAYER
31= Max. Lev. for the MAIN,
Min. Lev. for the LAYER
-31= Min. Lev. for the MAIN,
Max. Lev. for the LAYER
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
REVERB: Selecting or modifying a reverb in a preset
Each of the piano recalled presets includes a reverb. The reverb type selection is indicated by the
corresponding led on the panel. Press the reverb button to change the reverb type.
Reverb recalled
by the PIANO1
preset .
Reverb OFF
(all leds off)
Edit the "reverb send" value for a selected preset
It is possible to customize the default reverb level
set from the factory. Keep the REVERB button
pressed for more than two seconds. The section
leds start flashing.
The display enters the reverb send edit mode
showing:
At this point press the BALANCE/DATA buttons.
The first time you press the button the display
shows the current send level value. To modify the
value press the button a second time.
ETC. Increase
value
Decrease
value
If you're using a LAYER or SPLIT mode sound, it
is possible to change the reverb send for any of
the enabled sections. Enter the reverb send edit
mode.
Press the SELECT/TEMPO button >. The display
switches to the layer section
The editing procedure is the same as in the main
sound section.
Pressing again the SELECT/TEMPO button >. The
display switches to the split section.
In this way even reverb sends of the split section
may be properly adjusted.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
ETC.
EFX: Selecting an effect in a preset
Each of the piano presets can include an EFX. The effect type selection is notified by the correspond-
ing led on the panel. Press the EFX button to change the effect.
The preset PIANO1
has the effect OFF
(all leds are off).
Edit the effect send value for a selected preset
It is possible to customize the default effect level
set from the factory. Keep the EFX button pressed
for more than two seconds. The section leds start
flashing
The display enters the effect send edit mode
showing:
At this point press the BALANCE/DATA button >.
The first time you press the button the display will
show the current send level value, the next time you
press the button, the value will be modified.
Using a LAYER or SPLIT mode sound, is it possible
to change the effect sends for any of the enabled
sections. Enter in effect send edit mode.
Press the SELECT/TEMPO button >, the display
switches to the layer section
The editing procedure is the same as in the main
sound section.
Pressing the SELECT/TEMPO button > , the di-
splay switches to the split section
In this way the effect send of the split section may
be properly adjusted.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
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