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Suzuki SP-67 User Manual

Suzuki SP-67
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SUZUKI Pianos
SP-67
PORTABLE KEYBOARD
OWNER’S MANUAL
SUZUKI
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Suzuki SP-67 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSuzuki
ModelSP-67
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome and Introduction

General Precautions

Taking Care of Your Digital Piano

Location Guidelines

Avoid conditions like direct sunlight, high temperatures, humidity, dust, and vibration to prevent damage.

AC Power Cord Usage

Turn off power when not in use, unplug during storms, and avoid overloading outlets with high-power appliances.

Power Off for Connections

Turn off all related devices before connecting or disconnecting MIDI cables to prevent damage.

Handling and Transport

Avoid excessive force, unplug cables by the plug, disconnect all cables before moving, and prevent physical shocks.

Cleaning Instructions

Clean with a soft cloth, use wax polish sparingly on the cabinet, avoid paint thinners, and wipe keys/buttons with a damp cloth.

Electrical Interference

Move the instrument away from radios/TVs if interference occurs; avoid rapid on/off switching.

Service and Modification Advice

Tampering can cause irreparable damage; contact a dealer or factory for service or modifications.

Easy Setup and Quick Play

Using the AC Power Adaptor

Connect the adaptor output cable to the DC 12V IN jack and the input to an AC outlet.

Using Batteries for Operation

Requires eight 1.5V 'C' cell batteries. Replace when volume distorts or problems occur.

Replacing the Batteries

Open bottom panel, insert eight new batteries carefully, ensuring correct polarity.

Panel Controls Overview

Power Switch

Slides to ON for power, or STANDBY to turn off display illumination while piano operates.

Master Volume Control

Sliding control to adjust the overall volume of the keyboard.

Accompaniment Volume Control

Controller to adjust the volume of the auto accompaniment only.

Tempo Adjustment

Use TEMPO buttons or -/NO, +/YES buttons to change tempo from 40-240 bpm.

Split Mode Operation

Divides keyboard into two sections; right hand has master voice, left hand can have a different voice.

Dual (Layer) Mode

Mixes an additional voice with the selected keyboard voice for layered sound.

After Touch Effect

Applies sustain to engaged keys; icon underlines on display. Has sustain pedal jack.

Metronome Function

Built-in timing device ('ticks') for practice. Replaces percussion sound if auto-accompaniment plays.

Chord Display Feature

Displays chord type played while auto accompaniment is engaged.

Synchronized Stop Mode

Auto accompaniment stops when you stop playing, entering sync start standby.

Synchronized Start Mode

Auto accompaniment is on standby; rhythm starts when you play a chord.

Start/Stop Button

Starts rhythm style and auto accompaniment with the first recognized chord.

Intro/Ending Button

Starts rhythm with an introduction or ends accompaniment with an ending pattern.

Fill-In Function

Inserts a short rhythm pattern (1-2 measures) into the accompaniment.

Variation Control

Selects a variation of the main rhythm style pattern for dynamic effect.

Select Button

Adjusts parameters like transpose, tuning, touch, reverb, chorus, harmony, etc.

Mode Button

Used with SELECT to choose modes within features like touch, percussion, reverb, etc.

Voice Selection

Accesses 138 GM voices; use numeric pad or +/- buttons to select.

Style Selection

Engages rhythm styles; use +/- buttons or numeric pad to select from 100 styles.

Song Feature

Activates the music training feature to learn songs.

Reset Button

Returns the keyboard to the default power-up settings.

Accompaniment Control

Selects auto accompaniment mode and fingering types (single, fingered, piano).

Register/One Touch Setting

Saves/recalls favorite settings (Registration) or applies ideal settings per rhythm (OTS).

Number Buttons (1-6)

Used with Registration/OTS to select saved settings or one-touch settings.

Page Button

Selects banks of registration memory (4 banks, 6 registrations each).

Store Button

Saves current keyboard settings into registration memory.

Numeric Pad Controls

Allows direct input of numbers for voice, style, or select button settings.

Record Function

Records performances using a 3-track sequencer; stores note events and accompaniment.

Accompaniment Track Recording

Selects the auto accompaniment track for recording or playback.

Melody Track Recording

Two tracks (MEL 1, MEL 2) for recording melody performance.

Playback Function

Plays back recorded tracks separately, paired, or together.

Song Left/Right Hand

Sets piano for left, right, or both hand exercises in the training feature.

Voice/Style Quick Select

Alternates between voice kits and style kits for quick selection.

Quick Select Buttons

Twelve buttons for rapid selection of voices and styles.

Demo Button

Plays demonstration songs; press again to stop.

Pitch Bend Wheel

Pitch Bend Wheel Operation

Smoothly raises or lowers pitch by rolling the wheel up or down.

Display Screen Functions

Parameter Type Indicator

Shows features/functions currently being edited, reverting to default after five seconds.

Reverb/Chorus Bars

Displayed when Reverb and/or Chorus effects are engaged.

Parameter Mode Indicator

Points to the currently engaged mode (voice, style, training).

Current Parameters Display

Shows selected parameters like voice, style, tempo, registration, and page.

Icon Indicators

Graphically represent engaged features; an underline indicates the feature is active.

Select Menu Indicator

Points to available menu options as the SELECT button is pressed.

Track Level Display

Graphically shows accompaniment track levels (volume, rhythm, chords, phrases) as they play.

Demonstration Songs

Playing All Demo Songs

Press DEMO button to play all ten demo songs repeatedly.

Playing a Single Demo Song

Use +/- buttons or numeric pad to change songs while demo plays.

Keyboard Voices

Quick Voice Selection

Select voices quickly using twelve buttons assigned to voice/style kits.

Selecting Voices from List

Access 138 GM voices; use numeric pad or +/- buttons, entering three digits.

User Defined Quick Selection

Assign favorite voices to USER buttons for quick selection.

Dual (Layer) Voice

Mixes an additional voice with the main voice for a layered sound.

Split (Lower) Voice

Divides keyboard into sections; assigns different voices to left/right hands.

Rhythm Styles

Quick Rhythm Style Selection

Select rhythm styles quickly using twelve buttons assigned to voice/style kits.

Selecting Rhythm Styles

Choose from 100 styles using numeric pad or +/- buttons (enter two digits).

User Defined Rhythm Styles

Assign favorite rhythm styles to USER buttons for quick selection.

Tempo Adjustment

Adjust tempo using +/- buttons; styles have preset tempos.

Starting and Stopping Rhythm

Methods include Straight Start, Intro, Synchronized Start, and Synchronized Stop.

Variation and Fill-In

Select rhythm variations or insert fill-in patterns for dynamic effect.

Metronome Setting

Use the built-in metronome for practice, it ticks with the rhythm style tempo.

Auto Accompaniment

Auto Accompaniment Modes

Modes include Single, Fingered, and Piano for chord input and accompaniment.

Chord Display Feature

Shows chord names on screen as played in auto accompaniment.

Single (Intelligent) Mode

Simple chord production using minimum fingers for various chord types.

Fingered Mode

Ideal for those who know chords; allows playing chords in the auto accompaniment section.

Piano Chord Mode

Enter chords anywhere on the keyboard for styled arrangements.

Manual Bass Chord

Play in accompaniment section without starting auto accompaniment; layered bass/chord voice.

Auto Harmony

Adds harmonizing notes to right-hand melody when accompaniment is engaged.

Starting and Stopping Auto Accompaniment

Control start/stop via Straight Start, Intro, Synchronized Start, and Synchronized Stop.

Variation and Fill-In

Apply variations to rhythm patterns or insert fill-in patterns.

Select Controls Menu

Transpose Function

Shifts the keyboard pitch up or down in semitone intervals up to 12 semitones.

Tune Adjustment

Adjusts pitch accurately over –16 to +16 semitone steps or cents.

Touch Sensitivity Settings

Offers four settings: soft, normal, hard, and off (velocity curves).

Keyboard Percussion

Selects drum kits for keyboard percussion; ten kits available.

Reverb Effect

Simulates room/hall reverberation; can be switched on/off or level adjusted.

Chorus Effect

Adds depth and texture; engage effect and adjust level via the chorus icon.

Harmony Selection

Engages harmony with three types: Duet (H-1), Trio (H-2), Octave (H-3).

After Touch Feature

Engages sustain effect where volumes decay gradually after keys are played.

Vocal Grade Setting

Used in music training to evaluate performance and provide vocal comments.

One Touch Settings

Select Rhythm Style

Choose a rhythm style using quick select buttons or the STYLE button.

Press One Touch Button

Press REGISTER/OTS button so indicator light is off for one touch mode.

Select Number Button

Press 1-6 to select desired one touch setting for the rhythm style.

Registration Memory

Save Settings to Memory

Set parameters, then hold STORE and press a number button (1-6) to save.

Recall Settings from Memory

Engage registration mode, select bank via PAGE, then press number button (1-6).

Recording Performances

Prepare for Recording

Set voice, style, tempo, effects, and other parameters before recording.

Choosing Recording Tracks

Select MEL 1, MEL 2 for melody, or ACCOMP for accompaniment track.

Recording Methods

Record Melody Only, Auto Accompaniment Only, or both Melody and Accompaniment.

Stopping Recording

Press START/STOP or PLAY/STOP. Use INTRO/ENDING for accompaniment ending.

Playback Recorded Tracks

Hear recorded tracks by pressing track buttons and PLAY/STOP.

Music Training

Using the Training Feature

Press SONG button to engage training; select songs via +/- or numeric pad.

Demonstration Playback

Press START/STOP to listen to song demonstration with chord changes shown.

Right Hand Exercise

Play right hand melody following accompaniment after metronome.

Left Hand Exercise

Play left hand accompaniment matching melody after metronome.

Right and Left Hand Exercise

Play entire section with both hands following rhythm after metronome.

Checking Progress

Hear vocal grading and see percentage correct; turn Vocal prompt off to disable grading.

Stopping the Training

Press the SONG button again to exit the training course.

MIDI Interface

MIDI Connection Terminals

MIDI IN receives data; MIDI OUT transmits note, velocity, voice changes, etc.

MIDI Channels

Unit has 16 channels; fixed assignments for master voice, layer, split, bass, chord, percussion.

External MIDI Device Output

Connect MIDI Out to external device's MIDI In to sound data on your piano.

External Sound Generator Output

Connect MIDI Out to external device to respond to your playing.

Connecting with a Computer

Transmit performance for recording/editing or play MIDI music from computer.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Voice List

Style List

Drum Kit Lists

Connector Panel and Pedals

MIDI Out/In Ports

Allow communication with other MIDI-equipped products.

Foot Volume Pedal

Connects for master volume control; minimum when heel up, maximum when heel down.

Sustain Pedal

Engages gradual decay of played piano keys when the pedal is pressed.

Headphones/Stereo Line Out

For silent playing or output to external amplification; turns off main speakers.

DC 12V Power Input

Connect the AC power cord to utilize AC power instead of batteries.

Specifications

Warranty Information

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