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Technics SX-PR305 K

Technics SX-PR305 K
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Technics SX-PR305 K Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Number of Keys88
Polyphony64 notes
Sound GenerationPCM
EffectsReverb, Chorus
SpeakersYes
Headphone JackYes
Demo SongsYes
MetronomeYes
TransposeYes
TuningYes
Power SupplyAC Adapter
Touch SensitivityYes
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out
Key ActionWeighted Hammer Action
Recorder2-Track Recorder

Summary

Before You Play

Basic Functions Overview

Overview of fundamental operations and instrument features.

Practical Applications Guide

Detailed explanations of sound, effects, and performance features.

Reference Guide Details

Guide for sound and rhythm selection details.

Important Safety Instructions

Controls and Functions Overview

Play Style Selection

Choose standard piano or various performance styles.

Rhythm Select Function

Select preset automatic rhythm patterns.

Demonstration Playback

Listen to programmed demonstration tunes.

One Touch Play Feature

Automatic sound and effect selection for rhythms.

Tuning Information

Instrument pitch can be adjusted for compatibility.

Display and Panel Memory

Display (LCD Screen) Details

Shows performance info, settings, and messages.

Panel Memory Function

Store and recall panel settings instantly.

Getting Started Guide

Listening to Demonstrations

Listening to Style Demonstrations

Playing the Piano

Piano Mode Operation

Use the instrument as a standard piano.

Selecting Piano Sounds

Choose from four distinct piano sound types.

Selecting Other Instrument Sounds

Adding Reverb to Sound

Apply a reverberation effect for spaciousness.

Adding Digital Effect

Enhance sound richness and performance.

Playing Automatic Rhythms

Controlling Rhythm Patterns

Adjusting Rhythm Tempo

Change the tempo using the dial.

Inserting Intro Patterns

Start performance with an introduction.

Selecting Variation Patterns

Switch to a flashier rhythm pattern.

Inserting Fill-in and Ending Patterns

Inserting Fill-in Patterns

Insert fill-in patterns during rhythm playback.

Inserting Ending Patterns

Finish performance with an ending pattern.

Automatic Accompaniment

Display Screen Information

Normal Display View

Information shown during normal performance.

Menu Display Navigation

Accessing functions via menu buttons.

Setting Display and Navigation

Setting Display Details

Shows available options when setting functions.

MoreReturn Navigation

Navigate through menu sections or pages.

Display Controls and Dial

Exit Button Function

Return to the previous display.

Display Hold Button

Maintain the current display during performance.

TempoProgram Dial Use

Adjust settings using the dial.

Contrast and Help Display

Contrast Adjustment

Adjust the display contrast for readability.

Help Display Function

Access explanations for instrument functions.

Play Style Functions

Piano Mode Operation

Use the instrument as a standard piano.

Keyboard Split Feature

Divide keyboard into two sections with different sounds.

Auto Play Chord Function

Play with automatic accompaniment by specifying chords.

Selecting Instrument Sounds

Piano Mode Selection

Activate piano mode and select piano sounds.

Sound Select Groups

Choose sounds from various instrument groups.

Pedals and Percussion Sounds

Pedal Functions

Details for sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedals.

Percussion Sounds

Create percussion performances using keyboard keys.

Sound Effects

Digital Effect

Enhances sound richness and performance.

Digital Reverb

Applies a reverberation effect to the sound.

Mixing and Balancing Sounds

Mixing Two Sounds

Play two different sounds simultaneously.

Volume Balance Adjustment

Adjust the volume balance between mixed sounds.

Keyboard Split Function

Custom Split Point

Specify a split point at any key location.

Balance and Transpose Controls

Balance Volume Adjustment

Adjust volumes for left and right keyboard parts.

Transpose Function

Change the instrument's key in semitone steps.

Techni-Chord Function

Selecting Rhythms and Metronome

Selecting a Rhythm

Choose a rhythm from available groups and lists.

Metronome Function

Use the metronome for practice or timing.

Rhythm Playback Control

Starting Rhythm Playback

Play selected rhythm using START/STOP button.

Synchro Start Operation

Start rhythm by pressing a keyboard key.

Balance Control for Rhythm

Adjust rhythm volume using BALANCE controls.

Tempo and Rhythm Pattern Control

Adjusting Rhythm Tempo

Set tempo using the TEMPO/PROGRAM dial.

Intro Pattern Playback

Begin performance with an intro pattern.

Count Intro Feature

Start performance with a one-measure count.

Rhythm Pattern Variations and Fills

Variation Pattern

Add drama by switching to a flashier rhythm pattern.

Fill-in Pattern Insertion

Insert fill-in patterns during rhythm performance.

Ending Pattern Completion

Finish rhythm performance with an ending pattern.

Auto Play Chord Function

How Auto Play Chord Works

Plays accompaniment matching selected rhythm and chords.

Basic Mode Operation

Specify chords by root note or full chord.

Auto Play Chord Input Methods

One-Finger Chord Input

Specify chords using root note and simple combinations.

Fingered Chord Input

Specify chords by playing all notes for complex recognition.

Advanced and Pianist Auto Play Chord Modes

Advanced Mode Operation

Chord recognition for unrecognized chords.

Pianist Mode Operation

Use entire keyboard for chords, adding accompaniment to piano.

Balance Control for Auto Play

Adjust volumes of Auto Play Chord parts.

Accompaniment Modification

Modifying Accompaniment Parts

Turn accompaniment parts on/off to alter sound.

Dynamic Accomp Function

Changes accompaniment patterns based on performance.

One Touch Play Feature

One Touch Play Operation

Quickly set sounds, effects, and rhythms for immediate play.

Suggestions for One Touch Play

Tips for professional introductions and custom registrations.

Music Style Select Function

Music Style Select Operation

Set panel settings according to selected music style.

Suggestions for Music Style Select

Tips for using registrations as a starting point.

Panel Memory Function

Panel Memory Operation

Store and instantly recall panel settings.

Panel Memory Modes

Define settings stored in Panel Memory (Normal/Expand).

Suggestions for Panel Memory

Using factory settings and custom registrations.

Outline of the Sequencer

Sequencer Features

Key capabilities like tempo change, consistent sound, editing.

Recording Modes Overview

Introduction to Easy Record, Realtime Record, Step Record.

Sequencer Menu and Functions

Memory Capacity

Available memory for storing notes and performances.

Sequencer Menu Navigation

Accessing functions like Easy Record, Edit, Play.

Easy Record Mode

Quick recording without complex setup procedures.

Play Function

Adjust playback settings.

Edit Function Options

Erase or modify recorded performance data.

Punch Record Function

Correct selected portions of performance without re-recording.

Track Assign Function

Assign parts to specific track numbers.

Medley Playback Function

Play songs from a disk continuously.

Easy Record Procedure

Easy Record Recording

Steps for setting up and recording a performance.

Easy Record Playback

Steps for playing back recorded Easy Record data.

Sequencer Parts Assignment

Realtime Record Procedure

Realtime Recording

Record performance with exact timing as played.

Realtime Playback

Play back recorded realtime performances.

Realtime Record Volume and Playback

Volume Adjustment During Recording

Adjust part and track volumes during recording.

Playback of Recorded Tracks

Play back selected tracks from realtime recording.

Multi-track Recording

Step Record for Chord Progressions

Storing Chord Progressions

Record chord progressions and panel settings for Auto Play Chord.

Correcting Chord Progressions

Modify or erase recorded chord progression data.

Sequencer Chord and Rhythm Playback

Playback Chord Progression with Auto Play

Play back stored chords with Auto Play Chord accompaniment.

Storing Rhythm Changes

Record changes in rhythm, intro, fill-in, and ending patterns.

Rhythm Progression Correction and Track Assignment

Correcting Rhythm Progression

Modify or erase recorded rhythm progression data.

Track Assign Function

Assign sequencer parts to track numbers.

Playback from a Specific Measure

Editing Recorded Performance

Selecting Edit Functions

Choose edit operations like Song Clear or Track Clear.

Song Clear Function

Erase all recorded contents from all tracks.

Track Clear Function

Erase contents of a specific track.

Quantize and Track Merge Functions

Quantize Timing Correction

Correct timing inaccuracies in recorded performance.

Track Merge Function

Combine contents of two tracks into a third track.

Measure Erase and Copy Functions

Measure Erase Function

Erase specific measures or data types.

Measure Copy Function

Copy measures from one track to another.

Punch Record Function

Punch Record Operation Methods

Manual Punch InOut

Enter and exit recording mode manually during playback.

Auto Punch Record

Set punch-in/out points beforehand for automatic recording.

Sequencer Medley Playback

Outline of the Composer

Rhythm Components Storable

Details on parts that form accompaniment patterns.

Composer Memory Capacity

Available memory for storing notes and patterns.

Composer Recording Methods

Edit Preset Rhythm Pattern

Create new rhythms by modifying existing ones.

Create Completely New Rhythm

Compose entirely new rhythm patterns from scratch.

Setting Up Rhythm Patterns

Time Signature and Measures

Set time signature and number of measures for patterns.

Naming Rhythm Patterns

Assign a name to a recorded rhythm pattern.

Key and Chord Type Settings

Specify key and chord for pattern creation.

Bass and Accomp Phrase Progression

Define phrase progression styles for bass and accompaniment.

Recording Your Rhythm Pattern

Rhythm Pattern Recording Procedure

Steps to record each part of a rhythm pattern.

Display During Recording

Information shown on screen during pattern recording.

Maximum Simultaneous Tones

Limitation on notes sounding simultaneously per part.

Rhythm Pattern Playback

Rhythm Playback Operation

Select bank and rhythm to play back patterns.

Playback Controls

Controls for playback like START/STOP and tempo.

Creating Intro and Fill-in Patterns

Composer Mode Setup

Select Composer mode (Normal or Expand).

Recording IntroFill-in Patterns

Create and record custom intro, fill-in, and ending patterns.

Outline of the Disk Drive Function

Internal Memory vs. Disk Drive

Storage capacity and expansion options.

Commercial Software Playback

Play commercial song disks in Standard MIDI File format.

About Standard MIDI Files

Format for exchanging musical data between devices.

Disk Drive Operations Overview

Main Parts of the Disk Drive

Identifies key components like disk slot and indicators.

Disk Drive Operation Outline

General steps for using disk drive functions.

Disk Load Function

Recall data from disk into instrument memory.

Disk Save Function

Save instrument data to a disk.

MIDI File Load Function

Load Standard MIDI File data into sequencer.

MIDI File Save Function

Save sequencer data in Standard MIDI File format.

Load Single Composer Data

Load specific composer data from disk.

Disk Format Function

Format new disks or erase recorded disk contents.

Loading Data from Disk

Disk Load Procedure

Steps to load data from disk into instrument memory.

MIDI File Load Procedure

Steps to load Standard MIDI File data into the sequencer.

Composer Data and Disk Formatting

Load Single Composer Data

Load specific composer data into memory.

Formatting a Disk

Prepare new disks or erase existing data.

Saving Data to Disk

Disk Save Operation

Save instrument data to disk, including file naming.

File Delete Function

Erase songs from a disk.

MIDI File Save Function

MIDI File Save Options

Set PR Header and One Measure Space for MIDI files.

MIDI File Delete

Erase MIDI files from a disk.

Outline of Procedure for Adjusting Functions

Tune & Touch Functions

Adjust tuning, touch response, and other parameters.

Sound Functions

Adjust sound attributes for each part.

Pedals and Tuning Functions

Pedal Setting Functions

Assign different functions to pedals.

Master Tuning Adjustment

Fine-tune the instrument's pitch.

Piano Tuning and Touch Sensitivity

Piano Tuning Types

Select between standard and equal-interval tuning.

Touch Sense Adjustment

Adjust keyboard touch response sensitivity.

Minimum Range Setting

Control sound generation for soft key presses.

Sound Settings and Adjustments

Sound Select for Parts

Select instrument sound for each keyboard part.

Key Shift Function

Shift the pitch of parts up or down.

Sound Parameter Adjustments

Pan Setting (Stereo Balance)

Adjust stereo balance for each part.

Part Reverb OnOff

Enable or disable digital reverb for individual parts.

Pitch Bend Range Setting

Set pitch range for MIDI pitch bend data.

Balance Volume Adjustment

Adjust the volume for each part.

Reverb and Techni-Chord Settings

Reverb Set Function

Select reverb type and depth.

Techni-Chord Harmony Styles

Choose desired harmony style for Techni-Chord.

Advanced Type and Pedal Functions

Advanced Type Selection

Select Auto Play Chord advanced mode type.

Set Pedal Functions

Assign functions to sostenuto and soft pedals.

Understanding MIDI

About MIDI Terminals

Explanation of MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU terminals.

MIDI Connection Examples

Illustrates connecting instruments and computers via MIDI.

MIDI Channels and Data Types

MIDI Channel Explanation

How performance data is sent using MIDI channels.

TransmittableReceivable Data

Kinds of MIDI data: note, program change, control change.

General MIDI and MIDI Presets

General MIDI Standard

MIDI standard for data exchange between different equipment.

Setting MIDI Presets

Establish optimum settings for MIDI connections.

Outline of MIDI Functions

Basic MIDI Channel Assignment

Assign MIDI channels to each part.

Octave Shift Function

Shift pitch of transmitted sound by octaves.

General MIDI Compatibility

Specify compatibility with General MIDI instruments.

Local Control Setting

Specify if sound is generated when MIDI data is transmitted.

Realtime Data Exchange

Enable/disable start/stop data and select clock mode.

Common MIDI Functions

Set common functions for all parts.

InputOutput Settings

Configure how performance data is treated during transmission.

Program Change to Panel Memory

Specify how panel memory affects program change data.

Local Control, Realtime, and Common MIDI

Local Control Setting

Control sound generation when transmitting MIDI data.

Realtime Settings

Manage start/stop data and clock modes.

Common MIDI Settings

Set common functions applicable to all parts.

MIDI InputOutput and Data Transmission

InputOutput Settings

Configure handling of performance data transmission/reception.

Drum Pattern Output

Enable/disable transmission of drum part data.

Auto Play Chord Output

Enable/disable transmission of Auto Play Chord data.

MIDI Data Transmission Controls

Transpose Function Data Exchange

Specify note number data exchange with transpose active.

MIDI Setup Load

Enable/disable recall of MIDI settings when loading disk data.

Program Change Mode

Specify how program change numbers are interpreted.

Song Select Function

Enable/disable exchange of song number data.

Program Change to Panel Memory

Initialize Instrument Settings

Initialize Function

Return settings and memories to factory-preset status.

Backup Memory Information

Details on temporary memory retention after power off.

Power On Settings

Default settings applied when the instrument is turned on.

Connections and Terminals

MIDI Terminals

Connect to other MIDI instruments.

Pedal Input Jack

Connect the included pedal.

Auxiliary Input

Connect external sound sources like rhythm machines.

Line Output Jacks

Connect to amplifiers for high-volume output.

Headphone Jacks

For silent practice with headphones.

Microphone Input Jack

Connect a microphone for playing along.

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Troubleshooting Symptoms

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Error Messages

Technical Specifications

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