Thomann DP-S 307 UP E/P Digital Piano Owner's Manual
Introduction
Welcome to the owner's manual for the Thomann DP-S 307 UP E/P Digital Piano. This manual provides comprehensive information on the features, operation, and maintenance of your instrument. Please read it carefully to ensure safe and optimal use.
Safety Notes
Read all safety notes and all instructions. Failure to follow the notes and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, or serious injury. Save this manual for future reference.
DANGER Electric shock caused by high voltages inside!
Within the unit, there are areas where high voltages may be present. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any covers unless the AC mains power cord is removed. Covers should be removed by qualified service personnel only. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
DANGER Electric shock caused by short circuit!
Always use proper ready-made insulated mains cabling (power cord) with a protective contact plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure to do so could result in electric shock/death or fire. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
Notice Malfunction or damage to equipment!
Ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the product. Failure to do so could result in damage to the product and possibly the user. Unplug the unit before electrical storms occur and when unused for long periods of time.
Notice Malfunction or damage to equipment!
This device has been designed for indoor use only. Do not expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Do not install the unit near any direct heat source. Keep the unit away from naked flames. Do not block areas of ventilation. Failure to do so could result in fire.
Handling
Notice Malfunction or damage to equipment!
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
CAUTION Pinching hazard
Be careful, the sliding key cover may pinch your fingers. Do not insert a finger or hand into any gaps on the sliding key cover or instrument.
WARNING Hearing damage
Using the instrument or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level can cause permanent hearing loss. Use the piano and headphones at a moderate volume level.
Notice Damage to equipment!
When the top cover is closed, you can put any objects on it. To avoid falling objects, be careful where you place monitors, a laptop, speakers, or other devices on the piano.
Main Features
The Thomann DP-S 307 UP offers a range of advanced features:
- Better than acoustic pianos: Features brilliant sound quality unmatched by some acoustic pianos, with pure and true sound that remains unchanged.
- Rich acoustic sounds: Includes eight popular, high-quality sounds like stereo grand piano and jazz trio. The layer function allows playing two sounds simultaneously.
- Luxurious design: High-gloss ebony paint provides an exquisite look, making it stand out in any setting.
- No need for tuning: Eliminates the need for difficult and expensive tuning, guaranteeing unchanged sound over time due to advanced technology.
- Keyboard and effects: Features graded hammered action keys and allows adaptation of various effects to the selected source.
- Multi-purpose: Offers wireless device connection and a USB audio interface for sound recording and VST plug-ins, with clean true-sound speakers.
- Perfect link with the computer: Connects via USB cable to operate software such as multimedia players, recording software, and lesson programs.
- Unlimited sound samples: Can use any VSTs installed on a computer as sound samples.
- Digital audio workstation: Equipped with a USB audio interface compatible with ASIO 2.0 and CoreAudio drivers, suitable for professional digital audio workstation use.
Control Panel
To access the control panel, open the top cover of the Thomann DP-S 307 UP. The panel is located inside the cabinet. The left-hand and right-hand sides are shown separately for clarity.
Left-hand side of the control panel
1. MASTER VOLUME slider: Adjusts the volume for output, headphones, and connectors.
2. FX SOURCE: Selects the source for effects (MIC input, LINE input, SOUND input). SOUND is preselected by default.
3. FX TYPE: Selects internal effects like REVERB, CHORUS, and ECHO. REVERB is preselected by default.
4. FX DEPTH: Controls the amount of effect mixed in (HIGH, MID, LOW). LOW is preselected by default.
5. SOUNDS: Press to select a sound (Single Mode). Hold one button while pressing another to mix two sounds (Layer Mode), where the first sound is 30% louder.
6. DEMO FUNCTION: Pressing both FUNCTION and INT. SOUND OFF buttons simultaneously starts sound demos. Pressing a flashing sound button replays its demo. Press FUNCTION or INT. SOUND OFF to stop.
7. DEMO INT. SOUND OFF: Switches off the internal sound completely, including headphone output.
Right-hand side of the control panel
8. POWER switch: Turns the unit on/off. Connect the AC power cord on the rear panel first.
9. Wireless audio module: Enables connection to a wireless audio device for playing music.
10. Sensitivity: Adjusts the speaker output level individually for the left and right speakers.
Functions
Functions are activated by holding the FUNCTION button and pressing a specific key.
Touch sensitivity
Adjusts how the piano responds to playing dynamics. Select SOFT (B1), MID (C2), HEAVY (D2), or FIX (E2) by holding FUNCTION and pressing the corresponding key. MID is the default setting.
Transpose
Shifts the entire keyboard pitch up or down in semitone intervals (up to 12 semitones). Hold FUNCTION and press keys between C3 and C5 to transpose. Press FUNCTION + C4 to return to the original pitch.
Layer mode
Adjusts the volume of the second instrument when playing in layer mode. Hold FUNCTION and press DOWN [-] or UP [+] keys. To decrease the second instrument's volume, hold FUNCTION and press E5.
Microphone level
Controls the microphone input level. Hold FUNCTION and press C6 to decrease or E6 to increase the level. Requires a high-impedance microphone.
Rear Panel
The rear panel provides various connection ports:
- 1. AC cord connector: For connecting the AC power cord (220-240 V, 50/60 Hz).
- 2. MIDI IN/OUT connectors: For connecting other MIDI devices like sequencers or keyboards. MIDI OUT transmits data, MIDI IN receives data.
- 3. USB connector: For connecting to a computer using the provided USB cable.
- 4. LINE IN/OUT connectors: RCA jacks for connecting external audio devices. LINE IN accepts audio from players (MP3, CD, radio). LINE OUT sends audio to external systems (Hi-fi, powered speakers).
- 5. MIC input: TRS jack for connecting a dynamic microphone to listen and record voice.
- 6. Headphone output: Two standard 1/4-inch phone jacks located under the keyboard.
The Pedals
The three pedals function like those on an acoustic piano:
- Soft pedal: Makes notes played while the pedal is down sound softer.
- Sostenuto pedal: Sustains only notes held down when the pedal is pressed; subsequent notes are unaffected.
- Sustain pedal: Allows notes to sustain even after keys are released.
Wireless Audio Setup
Overview of the Bluetooth wireless audio module
The module includes:
- 1. Earphone jack
- 2. Power switch
- 3. Fast-Forward button
- 4. Rewind button
- 5. Microphone
- 6. Indicator light
- 7. Adaptor jack
- 8. Play/Pause/Stop button
- 9. Volume up button
- 10. Talk button
- 11. Volume down button
Charging the wireless audio module
The module has a non-removable rechargeable battery. Fully charge it before first use by connecting the adapter to the jack and a power outlet. The indicator light turns red when charging.
Pairing with your wireless device
To enter pairing mode, slide the power switch while pressing and holding the specified buttons (refer to diagram for exact buttons, typically power and a pairing button). The indicator light will flash blue, red, and purple. If it's the first time powering on, it enters pairing mode automatically. Search and connect via your Bluetooth device's user guide (Bluetooth PIN: 0000).
Note: After pairing, press specific buttons (e.g., [▶️] or [⏸️]) to reconnect via different profiles.
Using music control functions
- Press [▶️] to play/pause music.
- Press and hold [▶️] to stop playback.
- Press [⏮️] to skip backward or [⏭️] to skip forward.
- Press and hold [⏮️] to scan backward or [⏭️] to scan forward.
- Press [⬆️] or [⬇️] to adjust volume.
Specifications
- Supported profiles: Hands-free headset, advanced audio distribution, audio/video remote control.
- Operating range: Up to 10 meters (30 feet).
Connection to External Devices
The connection to external MIDI devices
What is MIDI? MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an international standard for connecting and transferring data between electronic musical instruments, computers, and other devices.
What can you do with MIDI? Use the DP-S 307 UP to control other instruments, be controlled by them, or use a sequencer to create complex music. MIDI signals can be transmitted to other instruments or recorded by a sequencer.
Connections: Connect the MIDI OUT of a transmitting device to the MIDI IN of a receiving device. To connect to a computer, you need a MIDI interface, sequencing/notation software, and two MIDI cables.
Connection to a Computer
The Thomann DP-S 307 UP features an onboard MIDI and audio interface, allowing connection to a computer without special interfaces. After connecting, you can utilize both audio and MIDI functions.
Connections
Connect the Thomann DP-S 307 UP to your computer via USB. Connect the provided USB cable (Type B) to the DP-S 307 UP and the other end (Type A) to a USB port on your computer.
Driver software installation
Visit www.asio4all.com to download the latest ASIO universal driver. Double-click the downloaded installer file, click "Next", and follow the on-screen instructions. This installation makes the DP-S 307 UP ASIO- and MIDI-compliant.
How to Adjust Audio Settings
Windows
Configure sound and audio default devices via the system control panel. Refer to Windows operating instructions for specific details. After setup, you can play the DP-S 307 UP while listening to audio files via Windows Media Player for practice.
Mac OS
Connection is simple. Your Macintosh computer should automatically detect the DP-S 307 UP. Configure it via "Audio MIDI setup" (found in Applications\Utilities). The DP-S 307 UP is compatible with Mac OSX's Core Audio drivers.
Connection to external audio equipment
Connect the DP-S 307 UP's LINE outputs to external audio equipment like power amplifiers, studio monitors, recorders, or Hi-Fi systems to listen to its sound. You can also record its sound using an external audio recorder. An audio player can be connected to the DP-S 307 UP to play music through its speakers, or its sounds can be recorded from a computer's audio player.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cabinet | High-gloss ebony paint, Spruce sound board and ribs, Damping-system safety shutter |
| Keyboard | 88 piano Fatar hammer action keys, Sensitive velocity response |
| Polyphony | 64-note polyphony with effects |
| Tone-generating technology | Stereo PCM sampling |
| Speakers | Embedded Infrasonic Blow5 Studio Active Monitor technology, 180 W (80 W HF and 100 W LF), Full discrete power amplifiers, 2-way bass-reflex bi-amplified 5 inch near field, Flat frequency response (± 1.5 dB, 58 Hz to 20 kHz), Wide pass-band frequency (50 Hz to 22 kHz), 3/4-inch natural-silk dome high-frequency transducer, 5-inch polymer-coated paper-fiber cone low-frequency transducer |
| Sound programs | 8 realistic instrument voices (Piano, Jazz Trio, E.P1, E.P2, Organ1, Organ2, Strings, Pad) |
| Effects | FX source: MIC, LINE, SOUND; FX type: REVERB, CHORUS, ECHO; FX depth: LOW, MID, HIGH |
| Functions | Key transpose: ± 12 semitones; Touch control: 4 velocity curves (Soft, Mid, Heavy, Fix); Layer: Yes, Local Mode |
| Pedals | Sustain, soft, sostenuto |
| Controls | Master volume |
| Inputs/outputs | Wireless Audio interface; Headphones: 2 stereo standard 1/4-inch phone jacks; MIDI: Standard IN/OUT jacks; LINE IN/OUT: stereo RCA jacks; USB port: Type B |
| Audio interface | Built-in USB audio interface with ASIO driver for Windows® XP/VISTA/7 (32-bit and 64-bit) or later and Mac OS X (10.3 or later) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 144 cm x 105.5 cm x 48 cm (56.7 in. x 41.5 in. x 18.9 in.) |
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lbs) |
Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging material
Environmentally friendly materials are used for transport and protective packaging, suitable for normal recycling. Ensure plastic bags and packaging are disposed of properly and kept away from children (choking hazard). Do not dispose of these materials with normal household waste; ensure they are sent for recovery. Follow notes and markings on the packaging.
Disposal of your old device
Electrical and electronic equipment may contain harmful materials if not treated and disposed of properly. At the end of its lifespan, do not dispose of this device with normal household waste. This device is subject to the European directive 2002/96/EC. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or your local waste facility, complying with local regulations.
