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FUNCTION

1

  Press the FUNCTION button and use the +/YES and the –/NO buttons or the DATA WHEEL to select 

the Function you wish to edit. 

 Press the ENTER button to confirm and access the sub-menu, the current setting will be shown.

3

  Use the +/YES and the –/NO buttons or the DATA WHEEL to choose an option.  

Please note,

 pressing the +/YES, –/NO buttons simultaneously will reset the Function back to it's 

default value. 

 Press the ENTER button to confirm.

FUNCTION

+/

YES

ENTER

-/

NO

DATA WHEEL

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 Main Reverb Level

 001 : GRAND PIANO

 USB Play Mode

USB PLAY MODE

This function allows you to select the mode for the USB playback of the piano.  

You can select Single, Play All Songs, or Random. The default value is Play All Songs.

 001 : GRAND PIANO

 USB Play Speed

USB PLAY SPEED

This function allows you to select the play back speed for USB on the piano.  

You can select a speed of 50 to 200%, with a default value of 100.

 001 : GRAND PIANO

 USB Play Volume

USB PLAY VOLUME

This function allows you to adjust the USB play back volume of the piano.  

You can select a value from:  0 - 127, with a default value of 127.

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 USB Mute Track

USB MUTE TRACK

This function allows you to mute a track on the USB play back of the piano. You can mute any track 

from 01-16 by selecting it in this function menu. The default is all tracks no. 

♫Please note,

 this sub-menu does require an additional confirmation of the track to mute. 

 

Use the +/YES and the –/NO buttons to scroll through the yes or no screen confirmations. Confirm 

your track selection to mute by pressing the ENTER button.

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 2 : Play All Songs

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 100 : USB Play Speed

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 127: USB Play Volume

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 MuteTrack01?

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 No : Mute Track01

FUNCTION

1

  Press the FUNCTION button and use the +/YES and the –/NO buttons or the DATA WHEEL to select

the Function you wish to edit. 

 Press the ENTER button to confirm and access the sub-menu, the current setting will be shown.

3

  Use the +/YES and the –/NO buttons or the DATA WHEEL to choose an option.

Please note,

 pressing the +/YES, –/NO buttons simultaneously will reset the Function back to it's

default value. 

 Press the ENTER button to confirm.

001 : GRAND PIANO

Main Reverb Level

001 : GRAND PIANO

 Local MIDI

LOCAL MIDI

This function allows you to turn on or off the speaker system of the piano. Normally, playing on the

keyboard generates sound while it sends MIDI messages via the MIDI connector or USB. This mode

is called Local On and is the default value. You can mute the piano sounds while still sending out the

MIDI messages. This mode is called Local Off.  

♫Please note

, if the Local is off there will be no sound from your keyboard.

001 : GRAND PIANO

USB MIDI In

USB MIDI IN

This function allow you to select the MIDI reception track and turn on or off the MIDI function, the

default is MIDI on..

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MIDI Out

MIDI OUT

This function allow you to select the MIDI transmission track from 01-16 or to turn the MIDI

transmission function off, the default track is channel 1.

001 : GRAND PIANO

1 : MIDI Out

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On : USB MIDI In

001 : GRAND PIANO

 On : Local MIDI

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Half Sustain

HALF SUSTAIN

Half sustain is a piano pedal technique in which he sustain pedal is only partially pressed down. When

the half sustain feature is selected approximately half the amount of sustain will be applied when the

sustain pedal is engaged. Some classical piano pieces call for this technique. 

Now the Artesia line has developed this function for their digital pianos. This function allows you to turn

on or off the half sustain feature, the default is half sustain on.

001 : GRAND PIANO

On : Half Sustain

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RHYTHM

USING THE RHYTHM STYLE

There are three ways to start the rhythm style; straight start, synchronized start, or with an introduction. You

can stop your rhythm style with a finishing ending pattern.

STRAIGHT START

1

  The START/STOP button starts the percussive rhythm immediately. Press the START/STOP button.

The selected rhythm style will play.

2

  Press the START/STOP button again to stop the rhythm style.

SYNCHRONIZED START

Synchronized Start puts the accompaniment in the standby mode. 

1

  Press the SYNC START button, the virtual beat indicator dots in the LCD screen will blink at the

current tempo, showing that the synchronized start mode is ready. The rhythm style will start as soon as

you play in the left hand, accompaniment, section of the keyboard.

2

  Press the START/STOP or the SYNC START button again to stop the rhythm style. If the SYNC

START button is used, the synchronized start mode will be put back on standby. 

INTRODUCTION AND ENDING PATTERNS

All of the 100 styles and their variations can be started with an appropriate introduction.

1  

Press the INTRO/ENDING button, the rhythm of the introduction will start followed by the main

rhythm pattern.

2  

Press the SYNC START button before pressing the INTRO/ ENDING button to add an introduction.

The introduction, followed by the rhythm style will start as soon as you play in the left hand section of

the keyboard.

3  

Press the START/ STOP button to stop the accompaniment or press the INTRO/ENDING button

again to stop with an ending pattern. An ending pattern can be used at any time regardless of whether

you started with an introduction.

022 : SWING FUNK

ADJUSTING THE RHYTHM STYLE VOLUME

 

1

  To adjust the volume of only the rhythm style. Press the ACC.VOL button and use the DATA WHEEL

or the +/YES or –/NO buttons to adjust the volume of the keyboard rhythm style up or down, the

keyboard voice will not be affected.

011: MUSIC BOX

113 : Acc.Vol

VARIATION

1  

Press the FILL IN 2 VARIATION button at any time to select the variation of any of the rhythm styles. The

indicator will light up and the variation pattern will be selected. If the rhythm style is playing the variation will 

start at the beginning of the next measure after the variation fill. 

 

2  

Press the FILL IN 1 button to revert to the main pattern from the beginning of the next measure after the

fill pattern. 

RHYTHM

FILL IN

The fill in feature will insert a short rhythmic pattern of one to two measures in length, depending on the 

rhythm style selected. There is a fill-in for both the main pattern and the variation. The FILL buttons can also 

be used to start a rhythm style. 

 Press the FILL IN 1 or the FILL IN 2 VARIATION buttons at any time while the rhythm style is playing to

add a fill. 

 

2

Press and hold down either FILL IN button to extend the fill indefinitely. If you hold down a FILL IN button,

the fill pattern will repeat until the button is released, and then the pattern will resume from the beginning of 

the next measure.  

Please note,

 if the METRONOME button is engaged, the metronome tick will sound at the selected 

rhythm style tempo. 

ADJUSTING THE TEMPO 

There is a virtual four-beat indicator, within the LCD screen, that flashes with the tempo and the beat for the 

rhythm style playing. Each style has its own preset tempo.  

Press the TAP/TEMPO button, the current tempo value will flash on the display. Use the DATA WHEEL or the 

+/YES or –/NO buttons to change the tempo.  

If you press, or "tap" the button twice while a rhythm is playing it will set the tempo to the speed of your taps. 

If you want to "tap" in a tempo before starting a rhythm style, tap the button 4 times to establish the tempo.  

The tempo can be adjusted before or during rhythm style play.  

If you change rhythm styles while a rhythm style is playing, the tempo will stay at the initial styles value, press 

the TAP/TEMPO button and then press the +/YES, –/NO buttons at the same time to reset to the new style's 

default tempo. 

BALLAD

COMBO

LATIN

POP

METRONOME TAP/TEMPO

CHORD/O.T.S. SYNCHRO INTRO/ENDING START/STOP FILL IN 1

FILL IN 2

VARIATION

ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL

TAP/TEMPO

 002 : LATIN BALLAD

 096 : TEMPO

FILL IN 2

VARIATION

FILL IN 1

022 : SWING FUNK

FillIn1

FILL IN 2

VARIATION

022 : SWING FUNK

FillIn2

Summary of Contents for DP-150E

Page 1: ...A 91943 619 244 0006 Virginmusicalinstrumentcompany com info virginmusicainstruments com Owner s Manual Pianos Virgin Musical Instrument Company INC P O Box 2908 La Mesa CA 91943 619 244 0006 Virginmu...

Page 2: ...e practice Included Bluetooth BT 1 Wireless Receiver Reverb and Chorus Effects Pan Transpose and Octave Classical Half Sustain Programmable Auto Power Off MIDI compatible duet feature for student and...

Page 3: ...EABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated d...

Page 4: ...oduct is handled incorrectly Do not insert or disconnect the power cord plug with wet hands Doing so may cause electric shock WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should always be fo...

Page 5: ...ings will be applied to the instrument Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off after a period of inactivity This is normal outcome of the Auto Power Off feature You can disable the Auto Power Off in...

Page 6: ...NTY 63 TABLE OF CONTENTS 60 STYLE LIST BALLAD 1 Piano Ballad 2 Latin Ballad 3 Love Song 4 Pop Ballad 5 Big Band Ballad 6 Jazz Ballad 7 16Beat Ballad 8 6 8 Slow Rock 9 16Beat 1 10 16Beat 2 11 Country B...

Page 7: ...iano MIDI program number is 001 and so forth 8 SERVICE AND MODIFICATION Do not attempt to open the piano or make any change in the circuits or parts of the unit This product should be serviced by qual...

Page 8: ...turn the treble control to the left PANEL CONTROLS The elegant control panel is divided into several distinct sections The following is a brief description of all the features located on the control p...

Page 9: ...VOL button and use the DATA WHEEL or the YES or NO buttons to adjust the volume of rhythm style and the auto accompaniment only the keyboard instrument voice will not be affected 7 KBD VOL Press the K...

Page 10: ...to other MIDI devices The transmitted data includes the note and touch velocity produced while playing on the keyboard as well as voice changes wheel operation and recorded playback for the melody tr...

Page 11: ...walls and ceiling Toggle the reverb effect on and off with the REVERB button There are 8 reverb effects available please see the Keyboard Voices section of this manual for more information Reverb lev...

Page 12: ...oard in the layer or dual mode Layer refers to an additional voice that is tone mixed with the main selected keyboard voice The assigned layer voice will be heard with the original voice when the keys...

Page 13: ...es and settings on the piano 26 A B BUTTON This group of ten panel control buttons are dual function Press the A B button to alternate between the two selection lines The line A function is printed ab...

Page 14: ...MIDI files to a USB Please see the Record and USB sections of this manual for more information PANEL CONTROLS 52 PLAY ALONG SONGS PRACTICING BOTH HANDS OF THE SONG USB TO DEVICE Please note if you wa...

Page 15: ...is manual for more information These buttons are also used in conjunction with the play along songs music teacher When the SONG LEFT and SONG RIGHT buttons are pressed simultaneously the Play Along So...

Page 16: ...t jacks supplies the piano s output signal to external amplification such as home stereo PA system or keyboard amplifier or to send to a mixing console or tape recorder The piano s internal sound syst...

Page 17: ...ONG RIGHT buttons simultaneously to exit the play along song mode the PLAY STOP indicator will go out then press both track buttons one at a time so the indicator lights turn off USB TO DEVICE Please...

Page 18: ...rent demonstration or demo songs that are designed to showcase the different sampled voices that are available CHOOSE A DEMO SONG 1 Press the DEMO button 2 Use the YES or the NO buttons to change song...

Page 19: ...further enhance the sound Please see the complete list of all 137 voices in the Voice List at the back of this manual Please note the keyboard and accompaniment volumes can adjusted independently from...

Page 20: ...recorded information 5 To exit the record mode press the TRACK buttons one at a time to disengage all recording functions so none of the indicators are lit The display screen will return to the curre...

Page 21: ...K buttons can overload the piano and cause the circuits to jam In the event of that occurrence you may need to turn the piano off to reset the circuits 22 KEYBOARD VOICES SPLIT VOICE In the split or l...

Page 22: ...3 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 fe...

Page 23: ...B Reverb simulates the effect of playing in a big room or a hall where the sound reverberates off the walls and ceiling The reverb effect is engaged automatically when the piano is turned on The rever...

Page 24: ...of the manual for a list of all available styles 1 Press any one of the four STYLE buttons to engage the style selection mode the BALLAD COMBO LATIN or POP buttons the indicator will light up 2 Use th...

Page 25: ...n on or off the half sustain feature the default is half sustain on 001 GRAND PIANO On Half Sustain 26 RHYTHM USING THE RHYTHM STYLE There are three ways to start the rhythm style straight start synch...

Page 26: ...you change rhythm styles while a rhythm style is playing the tempo will stay at the initial styles value press the TAP TEMPO button and then press the YES NO buttons at the same time to reset to the...

Page 27: ...ay with your left hand The selected rhythm style determines the characteristics of the auto accompaniment The accompaniment produced is perfectly matched to the selected rhythm style For auto accompan...

Page 28: ...ess determines the root note of the major chord Minor Chord Press the root key and any black key to its left in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard simultaneously to produce the minor chord...

Page 29: ...button will start the rhythm style immediately for both fingering modes Depending on the fingering mode selected the auto accompaniment will start as follows Single Auto accompaniment will start as so...

Page 30: ...selected after the main fill FILL IN The fill feature will insert a short rhythmic pattern of one to two measures in length depending on the auto accompaniment selected There is a fill in for both the...

Page 31: ...ault value of 110 001 GRAND PIANO Main Chorus Level 001 GRAND PIANO 110 L ChoLevel 001 GRAND PIANO 110 S ChoLevel 001 GRAND PIANO 110 M ChoLevel 32 AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT METRONOME The built in metronome...

Page 32: ...NO 18 M RevLevel MAIN REVERB LEVEL SPLIT REVERB LEVEL LAYER REVERB LEVEL MAIN CHORUS LEVEL SPLIT CHORUS LEVEL LAYER CHORUS LEVEL VOICE SPLIT POINT CHORD SPLIT POINT CHORD TYPE METRONOME TYPE METRONOME...

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