HDC Kurzweil KP90L - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The Kurzweil KP90L is a portable digital piano designed for a wide range of users, from beginners to more experienced musicians. It offers a comprehensive set of features for playing, learning, and creating music.

Function Description

The KP90L serves as a versatile musical instrument, providing a rich array of sounds, accompaniment styles, and learning tools. Its core functions include:

Playing Voices: The instrument features a variety of exceptionally realistic voices, allowing users to select from different instrument sounds like pianos, organs, strings, and more. It supports playing a single voice, two voices simultaneously (DUAL mode), and different voices with both hands (LOWER and UPPER split modes).
Playing Demos: It comes with a selection of demo songs that showcase the instrument's capabilities and various styles.
Auto Accompaniment: The KP90L offers a full backing band that plays along with your left-hand chords. It includes a wide variety of styles, intro/ending sections, fill-ins (FILL A and FILL B), fade in/out, and tempo control. This feature allows users to create a complete musical arrangement with ease.
Arpeggiator: The arpeggiator function automatically generates arpeggios based on the chords played, adding a dynamic element to performances.
Recording and Playback: Users can record their performances, including both the melody and accompaniment, and play them back. This is useful for practice, self-evaluation, or capturing musical ideas.
Lesson Mode: The instrument includes a lesson mode designed to help users learn songs. It provides different lesson types (Lesson 1, Lesson 2, Lesson 3) that guide the user through the song, indicating correct notes and timing.
MIDI Function: As a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) device, the KP90L can connect and communicate with other MIDI-compatible instruments, computers, and related devices. This allows for expanded musical possibilities, such as using the KP90L as a MIDI controller or connecting it to music production software.
Mixer Function: The mixer allows for adjusting the volume of different tracks within a performance, such as the accompaniment, rhythm, bass, chords, and upper/lower voices.
Function Menu: A comprehensive function menu provides access to various parameters for fine-tuning the instrument's settings, including tune, octave, split point, beat type, touch sensitivity, modulation, DSP effects (reverb, chorus), auto power off, key light, and key light channel.
Register Memory: This feature allows users to save virtually all panel settings into memory banks (M1-M4), enabling quick recall of preferred configurations.
Chord Dictionary: An integrated chord dictionary helps users learn and understand different chord types and their inversions.
Metronome: A built-in metronome helps users practice with accurate timing and rhythm.

Important Technical Specifications

Keyboard: 61 Keys with Touch Response.
Key Light: Yes.
Touch Response: 3 types, Off.
Display: Multi-functional LCD.
Polyphony (max.): 32.
Voices: 580 preset.
Layers: Left, Right1, Right2.
Split: Yes.
Styles: 200 preset.
Style Control: Start / Stop, Sync Start, Intro / Ending, Main A / Fill in A, Main B / Fill in B, Chord mode, Fade in/out, Accomp volume.
O.T.S. (One Touch Setting): Yes.
Chord Types: 32.
Effects: DSP on / off, Reverb (10 types, 33 levels), Chorus (8 types, 33 levels).
Performance Enhance: Arpeggiator (arpeggio pattern changes depending on the voice).
Song & Recording: Music Library (155 preset), Music tutorial system, User song (1), Demo Song (155).
Pitch Adjustment: Transpose (-12 ~ +12), Octave (-2 ~ +2), Tuning (-50 ~ +50).
Other Functions: Mixer (Yes, 8 tracks), Performance Memory (8 preset banks x 4), Modulation (Yes), Metronome (0, 1 ~ 9), Tempo (30 ~ 280), Other control (Piano Mode, Chord Dict).
Connections: Phones (1 standard stereo), Pedals (Sustain), USB (USB MIDI), Input (Standard stereo), Output (Standard stereo), Mic In (Microphone), DC 12V / 1 A.
Power Supply: DC 12V / 1 A, Power Off Protection (Yes).
Amplifiers & Speakers: Amplifiers (2.5W x 2), Speakers (3W x 2).
Dimensions (LWH): 946 x 316 x 101 mm.
Weight (kg): 4.

Usage Features

Power Supply: The KP90L can be powered by either 6 pieces of AA (NO.5) batteries or an AC adapter. This dual power option enhances portability and flexibility for use in various locations.
Connectivity: It offers multiple connection options including USB for MIDI communication with computers, PHONES/OUTPUT jack for headphones or external audio equipment, AUX IN for connecting external audio sources (like MP3 players), MIC IN for microphones, and a SUSTAIN pedal input for expressive playing.
User-Friendly Interface: The instrument features a clear multi-functional LCD display and well-organized panel controls, making it easy to navigate and operate.
One Touch Setting (O.T.S.): This feature allows for instant recall of auto accompaniment related settings, including voices, selection, and digital effects, with a single button press.
Split Point: The keyboard can be split into two zones, allowing different voices to be played by the left and right hands. The split point is adjustable.
Touch Sensitivity: The touch response can be adjusted to match the player's preference, offering different levels of sensitivity to key presses.
DSP Effects: Built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) effects such as Reverb and Chorus add ambiance and depth to the sound, enhancing the overall performance.
Auto Power Off: To save energy, the instrument automatically shuts down after 30 minutes of inactivity. This feature can be turned off if desired.
Key Light Function: The key light feature can be turned on or off, and the key light channel can be set, which is particularly useful for learning songs in lesson mode.

Maintenance Features

Cleaning: The instrument should be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths, as these can damage the finish.
Handling: Avoid applying excessive force to switches or controls. Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects fall into the instrument. If this happens, remove the electric plug from the outlet and have the instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.
Location: Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight, extreme temperature or humidity, excessive dusty or dirty locations, strong vibrations or shocks, or close to magnetic fields.
Battery Management: When using batteries, avoid mixing used and new batteries, always use the same types of batteries, and remove batteries when the instrument is not in use for a long period of time to prevent leakage.
FCC Regulations: The device complies with FCC rules, and users are advised to follow guidelines to prevent harmful interference, such as reorienting the receiving antenna or increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Troubleshooting: The manual includes a troubleshooting section to address common issues like no sound, noise during mobile phone use, and accompaniment not playing back, providing solutions or guidance on when to contact a dealer.

HDC Kurzweil KP90L Specifications

General

Brand	HDC
Model	Kurzweil KP90L
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English