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Technics SX-PX552

Technics SX-PX552
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PIANO
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Technics SX-PX552 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Number of Keys88
KeyboardWeighted Hammer Action
Touch SensitivityYes
Polyphony64 notes
Sound SourcePCM
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Headphone Jacks2
MIDIYes
USBNo
Built-in SpeakersYes
TonesStrings

Summary

General Safety and Warnings

Electric Shock Hazards

Information regarding electrical hazards and the need for qualified service personnel.

FCC Compliance and Interference

Details on the equipment's compliance with FCC rules for digital devices and interference mitigation.

Important Safety Instructions

Product Usage Precautions

Basic precautions for using electric products, including power source, polarization, and non-use.

Listening Safety Advice

Advice on safe listening levels to prevent hearing loss.

Service and Maintenance Guidelines

Guidelines for product servicing by qualified personnel and routine maintenance.

Getting Started

Initial Power-Up and Volume

Steps to plug in the power, turn on the unit, and set the main volume.

Keyboard Cover and Music Stand Setup

Instructions for opening/closing the keyboard cover and setting up the music stand.

Tuning Notes

Note on digital piano tuning and pitch adjustment for ensemble playing.

Demonstration Performances

Grand Piano Demos

How to play the grand piano demonstration tunes using the DEMO button and SOUND buttons.

Stopping Demonstrations

Instructions on how to stop the demonstration performance by pressing the DEMO button.

Other Sound Demonstrations

Playing Various Sound Demos

Steps to select and listen to demonstration tunes for various sounds.

Continuous Demo Playback

How to play all demonstration tunes in order and loop them.

Sounds and Effects Overview

Sound Selection and Mixing

How to select sounds, mix two sounds, and use organ presets.

Digital Reverb and Effects

Explanation of the DIGITAL REVERB and DIGITAL EFFECT features for sound enhancement.

Pedal Functions Explained

Description of the Sostenuto pedal and Soft pedal functions.

Sound Adjustments and Features

Brilliance Control

How to adjust the sound brightness using the BRIGHT and MELLOW buttons.

Touch Sensitivity Options

Options for adjusting keyboard touch response (LIGHT, NORMAL, HEAVY).

Display and Sequencer Basics

Information on the display's function and an introduction to the sequencer.

Sustain Pedal Usage

Explanation of the sustain pedal's effect on note duration.

Organ Presets (PX554)

Producing Organ Sounds

Steps to activate and hear organ sounds using the ORGAN PRESETS button.

Selecting Specific Organ Sounds

How to select specific organ sounds using TEMPO buttons and DIGITAL EFFECT.

Mixing and Balancing Sounds

How to Mix Two Sounds

Instructions on how to play and mix two different sounds simultaneously.

Adjusting Sound Volume Balance

How to adjust the volume balance between two mixed sounds using TEMPO buttons.

Pitch and Key Adjustments

Using the Transpose Feature

How to use the TRANSPOSE buttons to change the key of the instrument.

Instrument Tuning Procedure

Procedure for adjusting the instrument's pitch for ensemble playing.

Sound Effects and Resonance

Reverb Depth Adjustment

How to select DIGITAL REVERB types and adjust their depth.

String Resonance Adjustment

Explanation of string resonance and how to adjust its amount.

Metronome Functions

Metronome Operation and Tempo

How to turn on the metronome, adjust tempo, and stop it.

Metronome Volume Control

How to adjust the metronome's volume level.

Accented Metronome Beat

How to select time signatures and add accents to the metronome beat.

Sequencer Operations

Sequencer Function Overview

Introduction to storing and playing back performances using the SEQUENCER.

Recording a Performance

Instructions for recording performance data, including multi-track recording.

Recording Tracks

Recording Track 1

Step-by-step guide to recording the first track of a performance.

Recording Track 2

Step-by-step guide to recording the second track, synchronized with Track 1.

Sequencer Management

Advanced Sequencer Recording

Further information on sequencer recording capacity, errors, and simultaneous recording limits.

Playback and Track Erasure

How to play back recorded tracks and erase them.

Setting Piano Functions

Adjustable Function Settings

Details on PIANO TUNING and MINIMUM RANGE settings.

Function Setting Procedure

How to set functions by pressing MODE SET and other buttons.

Initialization to Default Settings

Procedure to reset all settings to default status.

MIDI Communication

MIDI Terminal Descriptions

Description of MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals for data exchange.

MIDI Data Transmission Types

List of data types that can be transmitted/received via MIDI.

Assigning MIDI Channel Number

How to assign a MIDI CHANNEL number (1-16) to the instrument.

Configurable MIDI Functions

Multi Timbre and Omni On Settings

Settings for MULTI TIMBRE and OMNI ON for MIDI operation.

Program Change, Pedal, Effect MIDI

MIDI functions related to PROGRAM CHANGE, Pedal, and Effect data.

Transpose and Local Control MIDI

MIDI functions for TRANSPOSE and LOCAL CONTROL settings.

MIDI Function Procedures and Mapping

Setting MIDI Functions

Procedure to set MIDI functions using MODE SET and panel buttons.

Keyboard and MIDI Note Mapping

Illustration showing keyboard layout and corresponding MIDI note numbers.

Transmitting Program Change Numbers

Program Change Number Specification

Table showing how to specify BANK and NUMBER for PROGRAM CHANGE.

Sound Button to Program Change Mapping

How sound buttons map to PROGRAM CHANGE numbers for PX552 and PX554.

Connections and Ports

Audio and Headphone Connections

Description of PEDAL IN, AUX IN, LINE OUT, and HEADPHONES connections.

Computer Connectivity Options

How to connect the piano to computers (Macintosh and PC).

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Problems and Solutions

Lists common operational issues and their solutions.

Backup Memory and Initialization

Details on memory retention after power off and initialization.

Assembly Instructions

Parts Identification and Side Planks

Identifying parts and attaching side planks to the pedal box.

Rear Panel and Stand Assembly

Steps for affixing the rear panel and placing the piano body on the stand.

Final Connections and Checks

Connecting pedal/power cords and performing final assembly checks.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted and Recognized MIDI Data

Details on functions, modes, and data types transmitted/recognized by MIDI.

MIDI Mode Configuration

Explanation of different MIDI modes (Omni On/Off, Poly/Mono).

Technical Specifications

Piano Specifications Overview

Detailed specifications for keyboard, polyphony, sounds, effects, and more.

Power, Dimensions, and Accessories

Information on power requirements, physical dimensions, net weight, and accessories.

Demo Performance List

Demo Song and Sound Mapping

List of demo songs, their composers, and corresponding sound names.

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