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Topboard
When playing an acoustic grand piano, the position of the instrument’s topboard (lid) affects both the volume and
“openness” of the tone produced. A fully open topboard allows sound waves to reflect off the polished lid surface
and project into the room, while a closed lid has the opposite effect, resulting in a darker, more opaque tone.
The ES520 digital piano attempts to simulate these characteristics, with four different topboard positions.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.
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Topboard positions
Topboard position Description
Open3
(default)
Simulates the character of a fully open topboard, with maximum sound projection.
Open2 Simulates the character of a half open topboard, with reduced sound projection.
Open1 Simulates the character of a partially open topboard, with limited sound projection.
Closed1 Simulates the character of a closed rear topboard, but open front topboard, with limited sound projection.
Closed2
Simulates the character of a closed rear topboard and closed front topboard, with minimum sound
projection.
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Changing the Topboard position
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 63):
Press the or MENU buttons to select the Topboard setting.
Press the or VALUE buttons to cycle through the different
Topboard types.
Press the EXIT button to exit the Topboard setting and return to
the main settings menu.