Classic Cantabile UP-1 Digital Piano

Introduction

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Warning: Do not disassemble the instrument and do not modify it. This could result in electric shock. Entrust a specialist workshop with any necessary service and maintenance or contact your dealer.

If you notice that the power cord is showing signs of wear, the unit shows malfunctions, burns, smells or smokes, unplug the power cord immediately and have a technician repair it.

Before you clean the instrument, you should disconnect it from the mains power.

Always place the instrument on a level, stable surface to ensure a secure footing. Do not use the instrument in a damp or wet environment.

Do not place vessels that are filled with liquids on the instrument, such as vases, glasses or bottles.

Do not place small objects on it that could slip in, such as hairpins, sewing needles or coins. Do not place burning candles on the instrument.

Precautions: To avoid damage to the instrument, do not place it in places with high temperatures or dust, do not place it next to an air conditioner and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the instrument near other electrical equipment to avoid interference.

Do not use force when handling the instrument or place heavy objects on it.

Disconnect the instrument from the power if you are not going to use it for a long time. To disconnect the device from the mains, pull the plug, not the cable. Please handle the power cable with care. It should not be near radiators, you should not place heavy objects on it and move it so that people can not step on it or fall over it.

Please note that continuous high volume can permanently damage your hearing. Adjust the volume carefully.

Power adapter: Please connect the supplied power adapter to a power outlet with the correct voltage. Do not connect it to mains voltages other than those for which the instrument is intended. Unplug the power cord if you are not going to use the product for a long time or if there is upcoming a thunderstorm.

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Assembly

Follow these steps to assemble your Classic Cantabile UP-1 Digital Piano:

1. First attach the two side panels (A) to the pedal bar (B) using the long screws (E) and cover the screw openings with the plastic caps (F).
2. Now attach the back panel (C) to the base frame and secure it to the side panels and the pedal bar using the short, pointed screws (G).
3. Carefully place the play table (D) on the base. Ask someone to help you with this and be careful of your fingers. Secure the keyboard securely to the rear metal brackets using the two plastic head screws (H) and to the mounting strip on the base frame using the six short screws (K). It may be helpful to first screw all screws in by hand and then tighten them once all screws are in position.
4. Now connect the pedal cable (J) to the socket on the underside of the piano and plug the power supply's barrel plug into the power supply socket on the back of the instrument.
5. If desired, attach the headphone holder (M) to the back of the connection box. The two holes for the mini screws supplied with the holder are easy to feel.
6. Now place the piano in its intended location.
7. Caution: Turn the support screw (L) on the pedal unit all the way out until it touches the floor.

It may be useful to keep the packaging materials in case the instrument needs to be transported to a distant location.

Front Connection Panel

The front connection panel provides access to various input and output ports:

• USB to Host: You can connect your piano to a computer using a USB A-to-B cable via this socket.
• USB to Device: You can use a USB stick to record songs in mp3 format or to play songs in mp3 or MIDI format. USB storage devices from 2-128GB are supported. The USB stick must be formatted in FAT32. Access is via the root directory; do not create any subfolders.
• Phones: Both headphone jacks can be used simultaneously. When headphones are connected, the instrument's speakers are automatically muted. Caution: Ensure that the volume is set to an appropriate level. Excessive volume or prolonged use of headphones can cause hearing damage.
• Mic In / AUX In: The Mic In input allows you to play a dynamic microphone through the speakers of your piano. To do this, set the selector switch to the MIC position. Caution: Depending on the quality of the microphone, feedback may occur. Avoid excessive volume and do not point the microphone towards the speakers of the piano. The AUX In input allows you to play music from an external music source through your piano's speakers. To do this, set the selector switch to the AUX IN position.
• AUX Out: You can use the AUX Out connection to connect your piano to a music amplifier.

Control Elements

Power switch and knobs for volume, brilliance, and tempo

The control panel features several knobs and buttons for managing the instrument's sound and functions.

• Power: The power switch turns your instrument on. Please turn off your instrument when not in use to save energy. This instrument has an auto power off function. To save energy, the piano will turn itself off if it is not used for a long period of time.
• Overall volume (MASTER): This knob lets you adjust the volume of your piano. Always turn this knob to zero before using your instrument and before connecting peripheral devices (headphones, microphone, USB device/stick, external amplifier, external player, recording device), and then adjust the volume to the desired level.
• Microphone volume (MIC): This knob lets you adjust the volume of a connected microphone. Always turn this knob to zero before connecting a microphone, then adjust the volume to the desired level.
• Piano lid simulation (BRILLIANCE): This control simulates the opening and closing of the piano lid on a real concert grand piano. This knob lets you adjust the treble of the sound reproduction. Turn the knob to the left for a warmer sound and to the right for a cooler, more brilliant sound.
• Speed (TEMPO): Turn this knob to adjust the tempo. Press the knob briefly to return to the original tempo. Press and hold the knob to switch from the tempo display in BPM (30-280 beats per minute) to the classic tempo notation (Grave to Prestissimo) on the display. The tempo display then automatically returns to the standard display (BPM).

Control unit for metronome, song playback, and recording function

• Metronome (METRO): Press the METRO button to start the metronome. Press the METRO button again to stop the metronome. The speed of the metronome is set using the TEMPO knob. The time signature of the metronome can be changed in the function menu. The metronome signal is not output via the AUX OUT and USB-to-Host jacks. The metronome signal is not recorded in recording mode.
• Recording (REC, LEFT, RIGHT, START/STOP):
  1. Simple recording to the internal memory (MIDI): The piano has an internal memory that can store one user song in MIDI format. To record a song as a MIDI file, ensure no USB storage device is inserted. Press REC to enter recording mode. If a recording exists, "Overwrite User Song?" will appear. Follow display prompts to cancel or overwrite. The "Rec" indicator flashes and the metronome starts when ready. Adjust metronome speed with TEMPO or turn it off with METRO. Start recording by pressing START/STOP or playing the keyboard. The "Rec" indicator stays lit during recording. Press START/STOP to finish. Upon completion, "USER SONG" appears; press START/STOP to play back.
  2. Combined recording to internal memory (MIDI): Record your piano playing along with a stored song (except user song) as a user song. Ensure no USB storage device is inserted. Select a song from the song memory. You can deactivate left/right tracks to record one hand while accompanying with the other. Press REC to enter recording mode. If a recording exists, "Overwrite User Song?" will appear. Follow display prompts. The "Rec" indicator flashes and the metronome starts when ready. Adjust metronome speed with TEMPO or turn it off with METRO. Start recording by pressing START/STOP or playing the piano. The "Rec" indicator stays lit during recording. Press START/STOP to finish. Upon completion, "USER SONG" appears; press START/STOP to play back.
  3. Recording to an external storage medium (mp3): Record audio data in mp3 format onto a USB stick (2GB-128GB, FAT32 formatted). Press REC to enter recording mode. If the USB stick is not FAT32, "Unsupported USB format, Format USB flash drive?" will appear. Follow prompts or remove the stick. The "Rec" indicator flashes and the metronome starts when ready. Adjust metronome speed with TEMPO or turn it off with METRO. Start recording by pressing START/STOP or playing the keyboard. The "Rec" indicator stays lit during recording. Press START/STOP to finish. Upon completion, "SONG x" appears; press START/STOP to play back. The signal from AUX/MIC jack can also be recorded.
• Song playback (SONG, LEFT, RIGHT, START/STOP): Press the SONG button to access song selection. Use the rotary knob to select a song. Press START/STOP to play or stop playback. The speed of the song can be adjusted using the TEMPO knob. Use LEFT and RIGHT buttons to switch tracks on/off independently (indicated as "L-OFF" or "R-OFF").
• USB memory (USB, START/STOP): To play songs from USB storage, press the USB button. Use the rotary knob to select a song and start playback with START/STOP. Press again to stop. If the USB stick is not recognized or no songs are displayed, ensure files are in mp3 or MIDI format in the root directory and the stick is correctly sized and formatted (2-128MB, FAT32). The stick can be formatted on the piano by pressing REC. If the format is not FAT32, "Unsupported USB format, Format USB flash drive?" will appear. Follow prompts. Caution: formatting deletes all data on the stick.

Control panel for voice selection and other functions

• Selecting the tone color (VOICE): Press the VOICE button to access the tone selection menu. The name and number of the selected tone appear on the display. Turn the rotary control to switch tones. In Dual and Lower mode, press VOICE several times to select respective tones (R1, R2, L).
• Demo of the respective tone (VOICE DEMO): Press the VOICE DEMO button to play a demo of the currently selected tone.
• Combining two tones (DUAL): Press the DUAL button to play two tones simultaneously (R1 main voice, R2 layer voice). Use the VOICE button and rotary knob to select and change tones. Volume can be adjusted in the function menu. Press DUAL again to exit.
• Combining two tones (SPLIT): Press the SPLIT button to assign different tones to the left (L, lower voice) and right (R1, main voice) sides of the keyboard. Use the VOICE button and rotary knob to select and change tones. Volume can be adjusted in the function menu. The split point (default F#3) can be moved by holding SPLIT and turning the dial, or by pressing a key while holding SPLIT. Press SPLIT again to exit. Dual and Split functions can be combined.
• Splitting the keyboard (TWINOVA): Press the TWINOVA button to divide the keyboard into two equal halves for two players. Pressing once divides at F#4 (center); pressing again shifts to E3 (1/3-2/3). In TWINOVA mode, all pedals function as sustain pedals, applied to their respective halves or both halves (middle pedal). DUAL and SPLIT functions are not available in TWINOVA mode. To exit TWINOVA mode, press the VOICE button.
• Piano mode (PIANO): Press the PIANO button to switch to Piano mode, optimizing settings for piano playing. DUAL, SPLIT, and other functions are not available. To exit Piano mode, press the VOICE button.

Function menu (FUNCTION)

Press the FUNCTION button to access the function menu. Press repeatedly to scroll through individual functions. Change settings using the rotary knob.

1. General settings

• Transpose (TRANSPOSE): Shifts the pitch up or down in semitone steps to facilitate playing difficult pieces or playing with other instruments.
• Octave (OCTAVE R1, OCTAVE R2, OCTAVE L): Shifts notes up or down by an octave for voices R1, R2, L, useful for DUAL/SPLIT.
• Touch sensitivity (TOUCH): Adjusts keyboard response. Harder settings allow for more dynamic nuance; softer settings provide more volume with less effort. The "Flat" setting deactivates touch sensitivity, resulting in uniform volume for every key stroke.
• Volume levels (VOLUME R1, VOLUME R2, VOLUME L, VOLUME MUSIC): Controls volume for different voices (R1, R2, L) or music playback, useful for DUAL/SPLIT or playing along with songs.
• Metronome time signature (METRONOME): Selects the time signature and emphasis for the metronome.
• Speaker EQ settings (SPEAKER EQ): Adjusts the sound of the speaker system to preferences, music style, or room acoustics (e.g., Piano, Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B).
• String resonance (STRING RES.): Adjusts the strength of the string resonance simulation for a richer, more natural sound. Too much may be distracting; select a lower value if needed.
• Effects (REVERB TYPE, REVERB LEVEL, CHORUS TYPE, CHORUS LEVEL, MIC FX TYPE, MIC FX LEVEL): Apply specific effects like reverb, chorus, or echo to piano sound or microphone. Select effect type, then volume.
• Audio player playback mode (SONG LOOP): Selects playback mode for the audio player. "Song Loop" plays a selected song (Single) or all songs (All) in an endless loop.
• Deactivating the internal sound generator (LOCAL): Turns off the internal sound generator if the instrument is used as a control element for a DAW or MIDI program/app.

Table - general settings

2. Additional settings

Press and hold the FUNCTION button to access additional settings. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to scroll through functions. Change settings using the rotary knob.

• MIDI Out Channels (MIDI OUT CH): Changes the MIDI output channel of Voice R1.
• Auto power off (POWER OFF): Sets the time until the instrument switches off automatically. For energy saving, select the lowest possible value. Deactivate only for stage use.
• Time and date setting (YEAR, MONTH, DAY, HOUR, MINUTE): Sets the system time, noted for mp3 recordings.
• Reset (SYSTEM RESET): Resets the instrument to factory settings. Caution: This cannot be undone. Select "YES" to reset, "No" to exit. Do not disconnect power during reset to avoid system damage.

Table - Additional settings

Connecting a computer or smart device

Connect your computer or smart device to the USB-to-Host socket on the piano using the appropriate cable. Then turn on the piano.

Use the following cables for this purpose:

• Connection to PC: USB A to B cable (Windows XP SP3/OSX 10.8 or higher)
• Connection to a smart device: USB C to USB B cable (conditional from Android 4.0 – some Android devices do not have the necessary drivers. In this case, no connection is possible; use a PC if possible)
• Connection to Apple smart device: Apple Camera Connection Kit (iOS 6.0 or higher)

Both audio and MIDI data can be communicated via the piano's USB-to-Host connection. If you are using the piano as a MIDI input device, the internal sound generator can be deactivated if necessary using the LOCAL OFF function in the function menu.

Troubleshooting

If a malfunction occurs, please check the following sources of error:

Product specifications

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Appendix

Voice list

Song list

The contents of the voice list and song list are not guaranteed. Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH reserves the right to change individual sounds and pieces of music without giving reasons or to delete them without replacement.