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DP 300

USER’S MANUAL

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 Table of Contents
1. TECHNICAL FEATURES..............................................4 HOW TO SET THE VOLUME OF THE METRONOME............... 14

2. PACKING CONTENT................................................4 THE RECORDER (SEQUENCER)...............................14

HOW TO RECORD THE 1st TRACK........................................ 14
3. ACCESSORY UPON REQUEST...................................5 HOW TO RECORD THE 2st TRACK........................................ 14

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4. MUSIC STAND.........................................................5 HOW TO RECORD ANOTHER TWO SONGS......................... 15
THE PROGRAMMES .............................................15
5. WARNINGS............................................................6
HOW TO RECALL A PROGRAM............................................ 15
6. POWER SUPPLY.......................................................7 HOW TO SAVE A PROGRAM............................................... 15

7. SOCKETS.................................................................8 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (SET)....................................16

SELECTION OF THE 3 SONGS OF THE SEQUENCER.............. 16
8. THE SUSTAIN PEDAL................................................8 SELECTION OF THE FUNCTIONS.......................................... 16
9. CONTROL PANEL.....................................................9 MOVING OF THE OCTAVE OF THE LOWER SOUND....................... 16
ASSIGNING OF PEDAL.................................................................. 16
10. USE INSTRUCTIONS...............................................10
TUNING RANGE............................................................................ 16
SWITCH ON/OFF..................................................10 SELECTION OF MIDI SETTINGS............................................. 16
GENERAL VOLUME...............................................10 TRANSMIT CHANNEL.................................................................... 16

DEMONSTRATIVE SONGS (DEMO) .......................10 (LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF.......................................................... 16

PROGRAM CHANGE ON/OFF....................................................... 16
SOUNDS...............................................................10
11. CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER............................17
DIVISION OF THE KEYBOARD (SPLIT)......................10
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUISITES............................................ 17
COMBINATION OF TWO SOUNDS (DUAL)............12 PROCEDURE FOR COMPUTER CONNECTION....................... 17
TRANSPOSITION OF THE NOTES (TRANSPOSER)......12 FREE MUSICAL SOFTWARE DOWNLOADABLE FROM INTERNET...... 17
THE EFFECTS ........................................................13 12. MIDI CONNECTION...............................................18
REVERBERATION.................................................................. 13 WHAT IS MIDI...................................................................... 18
CHORUS .............................................................................. 13
13. CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER..................18
DYNAMIC OR TOUCH-SENSITIVITY........................13
14. PROBLEM SOLVING...............................................19
METRONOME.......................................................13
HOW TO ADJUST THE SPEED OF THE METRONOME............. 13 15. TABLE OF SOUNDS AND RELATIVE PROGRAM CHANGE....19
HOW TO SET THE DIVISIONS OF THE METRONOME............ 14 16. MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART..............................20

WELCOME,
Thank you and congratulations for having chosen this Digital Piano. For its correct use, please read this guide before
use and keep the manual for future consultation.

Instrument identification
For any communication, always quote the model (DP 300) reported at the bottom MODEL DP 300
of the instrument. RATING 13.5V 25W
SER. N°. H425 0160

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 1.Technical features
KEYBOARD: 88 keys with “hammer action” DEMO: 7 Demonstrative songs
TOUCH: immediate exclusion and restoration AMPLIFICATION: Stereo 15 + 15 watt (RMS) - Two
of touch-sensitivity (Dynamic) on 4 high-efficiency Ø 100 mm loud
levels speakers - Sound system: Bass Reflex
AC/DC ADAPTER: Input Vdc= 13,5 V / I = 3,25 A
POLYPHONY: 64 notes at most
(central positive – 6.3 and 3 mm)
DISPLAY: 3 digits
13.5 V DC INPUT: Socket for connecting mains adapter
BASIC SOUNDS: 21 polyphonic tones
MIXED SOUNDS: mix of two sounds LINE OUT RIGHT
AND LEFT/STEREO: Sockets for connection to external
TRANSPOSER: shifting of +/– 12 semitones amplifier
TUNING RANGE: A3 (from 427Hz to 453Hz step 0.5Hz) PEDAL: Socket for “sustain” pedal
EFFECTS: CHORUS, 3 editable REVERBER USB TO HOST: Connection to a computer for data
METRONOME: immediate control with 6 signatures: reception and transmission.
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 and 12/8 MIDI OUT: Socket to transmit MIDI data to other
and volume adjustment instruments.
PROGRAMMES: 7 programmes for the configuration of PHONES: 2 Sockets for STEREO headphones
the keyboard
DIMENSIONI: 1312 x 390 x 143 mm
SEQUENCER: REC and PLAY to record and listen.
Memorising of 3 songs or Song with PESO: 18,5 Kg
2 tracks each. The recording data
permanently remains in the memory.

BONTEMPI S.p.A. reserves the right to amend, without prior notice, the product features

2.Packing content

Digital piano User’s Manual

Adapter ADS 1332 Sustain pedal Music stand

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 3.Accessory upon request

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CN 230: Console

4.Music stand

Insert the music stand in the appropriate holes.

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 5.Warnings
When using electric products, it is necessary to follow certain basic precautions, including:
1. Carefully read the manual before using the instrument.
2. The presence of an adult is required when the instrument is used by children.
3. Do not use the instrument near water like, for example, near a washbasin, a swimming pool, on a wet surface, etc.
4. The instrument is able to generate such sound level to cause permanent damaged to hearing. Do not use for long periods
with high volume.
If you notice a hearing loss immediately consult a doctor.
5. The instrument must be displaced in order to allow its adequate ventilation.
6. The instrument must be displaced away from heat sources like radiators, stoves, solar ray, etc.
7. Do not obstruct the air inlets of the power supplier with objects like curtains, clothes, etc.
8. Do not place objects with naked flames on the keyboard like for example ignited candles.
9. Ensure objects or liquids do not fall inside the cabinet.
10. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation to the adapter: the ventilation slots must not be covered with objects like newspapers, table
cloths, curtains, etc...
11. The instrument must be taken to an after-sales assistance centre if:
a) It has been exposed to rain.
b) It does not seem to work normally or shows an evident decrease in performance.
c) It has fallen or the cabinet is damaged.
d) Objects or liquid has fallen inside.
e) The adapter AC/DC socket is damaged.
12. Do not attempt to repair the instrument yourself; all operations must be carried out by authorised staff penalty the voiding of
the warranty rules.
13. Do not clean using alcohol, solvents or similar chemical substances. Clean the instrument using a soft cloth dampened in a
mild solution of water and neutral detergent. Soak the cloth in the solution and wring out until almost dry.

ADAPTER WARNINGS
1. When connecting the plug to the mains ensure:
a) not to have wet hands (danger of electric shock);
b) not to pull it from the cable, but from the same plug.
2. The instrument must be connected to the mains only using the AC/DC adapter envisioned by the manufacturer. Alternatively,
another AC/DC adapter can be used, as long as it has the same nominal values of those of the adapter supplied with
the equipment, with the same or better features. The identification and power supply data are on the bottom of the same
product.
3. When the instrument is not used for long periods, the AC/DC adapter must be disconnected from the mains.
4. The AC/DC adapter must be directly connected to the mains: do not interpose other plugs.
5. Do not expose the adapter to drops or squirts of water.
6. Do not position the adapter behind furniture or in hidden positions.

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 6.Power supply
The power supply is supplied by the provided AC/DC ADS 1332 adapter (V = 13.5Vdc / I = 3.25 A) central positive.
Such equipment is compliance with the national and international Standards on electrical safety.
Insert the jack in the DC 13,5V socket. Alternatively, another AC/DC adapter can be used, as long as it has the same nominal
values of those of the adapter supplied with the equipment, with the same or better features.

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RECOMMENDATION: The network socket must be easily accessible to be able to connect the adapter’s plug.
ATTENTION: Every adapter, even if equipped with safety insulation, must be regularly examined to avoid possible risks due to
damages to the cable, to the plug, to the casing or to other parts. In case of faults, only contact qualified staff.

WASTE DISPOSAL STANDARDS

For information regarding the disposal of the items mentioned here below, please refer to Council Administration office regarding
specialised waste collection centres.

1 - PACKAGING DISPOSAL
Take the paper, cardboard and corrugated board to the appropriate waste collection centres. Plastic material must be placed in
the relevant collection containers.
The symbols indicating the various types of plastic are:

01 02 03 05 06 07
PET PE PVC PP PS O

Key for the different types of plastic materials:

PET = Polyethylene terephtalate • PE= Polyethylene, code 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD • PVC =Polyvinyl chloride • PP= Polypropylene
• PS= Polystyrene, Polystyrene foam • O= Other polymers (ABS, Laminates, etc.)

2 - WASTE DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

All articles displaying this symbol on the body, packaging or instruction manual of same, must not be thrown away into
normal disposal bins but brought to specialised waste disposal centres. Here, the various materials will be divided by
characteristics and recycled, thus making an important contribution to environmental protection.

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 7.Sockets
POWER - To switch the instrument on and off.
INPUT DC 13.5 V - Allows powering the instrument by means of an AC/DC adapter.
LINE OUT (LEFT/STEREO - RIGHT) - Mono audio output of the left and right channels for connection to an external amplification.
The LEFT/STEREO output, by inserting a STEREO connector, allows detecting both LEFT and RIGHT signals.
PEDAL - Socket for sustain pedal.
USB - Socket for connecting the digital piano to a computer using a USB cable (not included).
MIDI OUT - Socket for connecting the digital piano, using an appropriate cable (not included), to a MIDI unit and transmit data.
PHONES - There are 2 sockets present for headphones placed on the left front side of the instrument. The upper excludes the
internal amplifier upon insertion of the headphone’s jack, whereas the lower one does not. We recommend using headphones
with 16-32 Ohm impedance

8.The Sustain Pedal

A normally-open pedal switch can be connected to the PEDAL socket.
It is used to lengthen the sound of the notes.

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 9.Control panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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1. VOLUME for the adjustment of the general 8. METRONOME to activate or deactivate the time
volume tapped by the Metronome

2. SEQUENCER A/B to select the A and/or B track of the 9. FUNCTIONS / to select or set the various parameters
Sequencer (recorder)
10. DISPLAY to display the selection of sounds,
2. SEQUENCER REC to record what is playing volumes and functions

2. SEQUENCER PLAY to listen to the recording 11. FUNCTIONS SET to select the special functions

3. DEMO to listen to the demonstrative songs 12. TRANSPOSER to activate or deactivate the
Transposer
4. PROGRAMS LOAD to select the programmes
13. BANK SELECT to select the banks of the sounds
4. PROGRAMS SAVE to save the programmes
14. SOUNDS to select sounds
5. TOUCH to deactivate or re-activate the touch-
sensitivity of the keyboard (dynamic) 15. LAYER to set the sound, the bank and the
volume
6. REVERB to select the effects of the Reverb
16. SPLIT to divide the keyboard between UPPER
7. CHORUS to activate or deactivate the Chorus (right part) and LOWER (left part)
effect

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 10.Use instructions
Switch on/off
The instrument is switched on by moving the switch to “ I “ and
is switched off by moving it to “ O “.
The switch is on the back of the instrument.

The 3 digit display indicates which is the speed of the

METRONOME.

The switched on warning light on the 1st row of the SOUNDS

section and switched on button 1, indicate that the GRAND
PIANO sound is active.

Master volume
To adjust the general volume, act on the VOLUME control.

Demonstrative songs (Demosongs)

To select the demonstrative songs, press the DEMO control and
then press one of the 7 flashing buttons from the SOUNDS
section.
To interrupt the execution, press DEMO again.

Sounds
There are 21 sounds contained in the instrument.
To select a sound, press a key from 1 to 7 from the SOUNDS
section and choose one of the 3 banks using the BANK SELECT
button.
The active sound is identified by the corresponding of the
line of BANK SELECT (LED light on) with the 1 to 7 column of
SOUNDS (LED light on). Shown in the example figure at the
side, the active sound is PUFF ORGAN.
To select other sounds from the same family, repeatedly press
the BANK SELECT button.

Division of the keyboard - Split

By dividing the keyboard, it is possible to set a sound in the
right part and another one in the left part of the keyboard.
The SPLIT control divides the keyboard in two parts, the right
one Upper and the left one Lower.

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Press the SPLIT button; LED light on.

The division point upon switch-on is G3 (Sol3).
The Split or division point of the keyboard can be amended
as follows:

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keep the SPLIT button pressed and, simultaneously, press a
key on the keyboard. The pressed key becomes the lowest
note for the Upper sound.
The number shown by the display indicates the midi code of
the pressed key.

To return to the “joint” keyboard mode, press SPLIT, the LED light switches off.

L O W E R U P P E R

SPLIT POINT UPON SWITCH-ON OF THE PIANO

The LAYER control allows changing the sound, bank and the volume for the Upper and Lower sounds:

• Press the LAYER button once;

the display temporarily shows “ ”:
“ “ stands for Upper meaning the sound on the
right part, and “ ” is the volume of the Upper
sound that can vary from 7 to 99.
• Press one of the SOUNDS buttons to select a sound
for the Upper
• Press the or key to amend the volume of the
Upper sound; by keeping the or key pres-
sed, the numbers quickly change (autorepeat).
• Press the BANK SELECT key to select other sounds
from the same family.

• Press the LAYER button again to select the sound for

the Lower;
the display shows “ ”:
“ ” stands for Lower meaning the sound on the left
part, and “ ” is the volume of the Lower sound.
• Press one of the SOUNDS buttons to select a sound
for the Lower.
• Press the or key to amend the volume of the
Lower sound; by keeping the or key pres-
sed, the numbers quickly change (autorepeat).
• Press the BANK SELECT key to select other sounds
from the same family.

Pressing the LAYER button again, it returns to the “TEMPO” mode, the display indicates which is the speed of the
METRONOME upon switch-on.

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Sound combination - Dual Mode

It is possible to simultaneously play two sounds on the entire keyboard range. In this way, it is possible to simulate a “dual melody”
or combine two similar voices to create an acoustically deeper sound.

• With the SPLIT control off, press the LAYER button

once;
the display temporarily shows “ ” : “ “ indi-
cates the first sound of the mix and “ ” is the
volume.
• To change sound, press one of the SOUNDS and
BANK SELECT buttons.
• Press the or key to amend the volume.

• Press the LAYER button again;

the display temporarily shows “ ”: “ ” indicates
the second sound of the mix and “ ” is the vo-
lume.
• To change sound, press one of the SOUNDS and
BANK SELECT buttons.
• Press the or to amend the volume.
• Pressing the LAYER button again, returns to the “Mix”
mode.

The two controls of the SOUNDS section switched on

indicate the families that have been selected for the 1st and
2nd sound. If only one control is switched on, it means that
two sounds from the same family have been selected.
The display indicates which is the speed of the
METRONOME upon switch-on.
To exit the “Mix” mode, press the button of a single
sound.
To create a combination of two sound in immediate
mode, keep a button of the SOUNDS section pressed
(1st sound), and simultaneously press another (2nd
sound).
By pressing SPLIT in “Mix” mode, the two sounds will be distributed, one for the Upper, right part, and one for the Lower, left
part, of the keyboard. The sounds will be automatically set with pre-defined octave.

Transposition of the notes - Transposer

The transposition of the keyboard is available in the interval –12 / +12 semitones.
By pressing the TRANSPOSER control, the display indicates the current
transposition value which upon switch-on is “ “.
To activate a transposition, keep the TRANSPOSER button pressed, and act
on the or keys to set the wanted value.
The TRANSPOSER key switched on, indicates that the set value is different
from “ “.
The Transposition is active only when the TRANSPOSER key is switched
on.
To cancel the transposition, select the value “ “ or press the TRANSPOSER
button again to switch-off the LED.
The value of the Transposition remains memorised until switch-off.

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The effects
The sounds can be enhanced by adding Reverb and Chorus effects.

Reverberation

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It is possible to select 3 types of reverberation: Room 1, Room 2 and Hall
and also set the depth that can vary from 0 to 20.
Upon switch-on the central LED comes on and the Room 2 effect with depth
10 is active; by pressing the REVERB. control, the highest LED switches on
and the Hall effect is active,
by pressing the REVERB. control again, the lowest LED switches on and the
Room 1 effect is active,
by pressing the REVER.B control again, all LED are switched off therefore
the Reverb effect is excluded.
How to display and set the depth of the reverb:
To display the depth value, keep the REVERB. key pressed, the display indicates the current value.
To set the depth, select an effect (Room 1, Room 2 or Hall), keep the REVERB. control pressed and then act on the and
controls to choose the depth that can vary from 0 to 20. The display indicates the selected value. By keeping the or key
pressed, the numbers quickly change (autorepeat).

Chorus
Upon switch-on the Chorus is not active.
To activate the effect, press the CHORUS control, the LED light switches on.
To adjust the depth, keep the CHORUS control pressed for a few seconds (the LED light switches on) and then act on the and
control; the interval varies from 0 to 20. The standard value is 10.

The Dynamic or touch-sensitivity

The instrument is able to issue sounds with more or less high volume, depending on the pressure exercised on the keys like in a
traditional piano.
It is possible to choose between dynamic: Light, Normal or Hard.
Upon switch-on, the Normal type touch-sensitivity is active.
To select the other types of dynamic, repeatedly press the TOUCH control:
the Light type of dynamic activates when the lowest LED is switched on,
Normal with the central LED and Hard with the top LED.
When the LED light are switched off, the touch-sensitivity is excluded. It is
possible to adjust the Volume of the sound by keeping the TOUCH control
pressed and then act on the and controls; the interval varies from 0
to 127; it is usually 64.

The Metronome
The metronome helps learn music, tapping time during the exercises and
simulates the classic instrument that beats the time.
To activate the metronome, press the METRONOME control, the LED light is
switched on.
How to adjust the metronome speed
To adjust the speed, act on the and controls; the interval varies from
a minimum of 32 to a maximum of 250.
To set the standard value of , press and together.

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32 - 60
60 - 66 Table of the TIMES
66 - 76
indicative for the
76 - 108
108 - 120 METRONOME
120 - 168
168 - 200
200 - 250

How to set the divisions of the metronome

The divisions available are 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/4, 6/8, 12/8 .
To set a division, keep the METRONOME control pressed for a few seconds,
the display indicates which is the division set upon switch-on; using the
and controls , choose the wanted division.

How to set the volume of the metronome

To adjust the volume of the metronome, keep the METRONOME pressed for
a few seconds, act on the SET control, the display indicates which is the
value upon switch-on; using the and controls, choose the wanted
volume. The volume of the METRONOME varies from 0 to 20.

The Recorder – Sequencer

With the Sequencer section it is possible to record and then to listen to all that played.
The Sequencer allows you to test your musical learning level.
It is possible to record three musical songs with two tracks.
Upon switch-on, the Sequencer controls are switched off.

How to record the 1st track (for example A)

• Press the REC control, the A and B buttons flash.
• Press the A button which continues flashing (B
switches off), therefore, two initial metronome beats
are sounded to indicate it is possible to start recor-
ding by playing the keyboard.
• Press REC to stop recording and then PLAY to listed
to what was played.
• To stop execution, press PLAY.

How to record the 2nd track (for example B)

• Press the REC control, the A and B buttons flash.
• Press the B button (ATTENTION, if the previously re-
corded track is chose, track A, the content will be
deleted by the new recording), the A LED light remains switched on to indicate that it is in execution or PLAY and that of B
flashes, initial beats of the metronome are sounded to indicate recording has started for track B, it is therefore possible to start
recording by playing the keyboard.
• Press REC to stop recording, the A and B LED light remain switched on. By pressing PLAY, the two recorded tracks can be
listened to simultaneously.
N.B.: During recording of the 2nd track, if not wanting to listen to the 1st recorded track, switch-off the LED light of the 1st track
before recording on the 2nd track.

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How to record another two songs

Act on the SET control, the display indicates
which is the song recorded first.
Using the and control, it is possible to select

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, or meaning Song 1, Song 2 and
Song 3.
To record another two songs and listed to them, select
or and follow the above described
procedure.

How to delete a recording

To delete a recording, keep the REC control pressed,
and also press the PLAY control, the two A and B LED light will switch-off.

The Sequencer also records any sound changes. The recording carried out on the three songs permanently remains in the memory
even if the instrument is switched off. If upon instrument switch-on, the warning lights LED of tracks A or B are switched on, it means
there is previously recorded data present.

The Programs
A program is a function that allows setting certain keyboard parameters.
It is possible to memorise and recall 7 programmes in the controls from 1 to 7 from the SOUNDS section.
The following functions can be programmed:

1 Upper Sound 5 Lower Sound Bank

2 Upper Sound Bank 6 Lower Sound Volume
3 Upper Sound Volume 7 Split Yes or No
4 Lower Sound 8 Dual Yes or No

How to recall a program

To recall a program, press the LOAD control from the PROGRAMS section, the LED light switches on, then press one of the seven
flashing controls from the SOUNDS section.

How to save a program

Set sounds and functions.
To save, press the SAVE control from the PROGRAMS section, the LED light switches on, then press one of the seven flashing
controls from the SOUNDS section.

The data is kept on the internal memory even when the power supply is disconnected.

N.B.: By pressing SAVE and then BANK SELECT the original programs will be restored.

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Special Functions (SET)

It is possible to configure certain special functions by repeatedly pressing the SET control.

1. Selection of the three songs of the Sequencer

Upon first pressing of the SET control the LED light switches on and the display show to indicate that the first song of
the Sequencer is selected.
By pressing the and controls, it is possible to choose the other songs or .

2. Selection of the functions

Upon subsequently pressing the SET control, the LED light switches on and the display shows .
Moving of the octave of the Lower sound
By pressing the 1 control from the SOUNDS section, the display shows to indicate the moving of the octave for the
Lower sound.
By pressing the and controls, it is possible to choose the moving of the octave for the Lower, from 0, 1 or 2.
The standard value is .
Assigning of pedal
By pressing the 2 control from the SOUNDS section, the display indicates meaning the assigning of the “sustain”
effect activated by acting on the pedal.
The “sustain” effect can be assigned to the Upper or Lower sound or to both.
By pressing the and controls, it is possible to assign the “sustain” effect only to the Upper sound when the display
indicates , or only to the Lower sound when the display indicates , or to both with . The standard value
.
Tuning range
By pressing the 3 control from the SOUNDS section, the display shows indicating the tuning range.
By pressing the and controls, it is possible to set the tuning range with values of 0.5 from a minimum of 427.0
Hz ( on the display) to a maximum of 453.0 Hz ( on the display). The standard value is 440 Hz ( on
the display) .

3. Selection of the MIDI settings

Upon third pressing of the SET control, LED light on, the display shows to indicate certain settings for the MIDI.
MIDI transmit channel
It is possible to set the MIDI transmission channel for the note of the Upper sound.
The Lower sound will be automatically transmitted on the subsequent channel.
By pressing the 1 control from the SOUNDS section, the display shows indicating the MIDI transmission channel.
By pressing the and controls, it is possible to select the MIDI transmission channel from 1 to 16.
Channel 1 is active upon switch-on.
Local Control On / Off
By pressing the 2 control, the display shows indicating the “Local Control” function.
The “Local Control” function allows connecting or not the sound generator to the keyboard.
If “Local Control” is enabled ( ), the keyboard will play and send the MIDI information.
If “Local Control” is deactivated ( ), the keyboard will no longer play, but will continue to send information of the
notes via MIDI.
By pressing the and controls, it can be configured at (enabled) or (disabled).
The standard value is .
Program Change On / Off
By pressing the 3 control, the display shows indicating the Program Change (sound change) received and transmitted
by the instrument.
By pressing the and controls, the transmission and receipt can be configured at (enabled) or (disabled).
The standard value is .

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 11.Connection to a computer
The DP 300 Digital piano is equipped with a USB-MIDI socket for connection to a personal computer. Connection is carried out
using a USB cable (not included) as shown in the figure:

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USB Port USB Port

USB Cable
(not supplied)

Minimum system requisites

Personal Computer with Pentium3 processor at 800Mhz equipped with USB socket. Windows XP, Windows VISTA or
Windows 7 operational system.

Procedure for computer connection

Before connecting the keyboard, ensure that the computer is switched on and the keyboard is switched off.
Once the connection with the USB cable (not included) is carried out, switch-on the instrument.
After a few seconds, a series of messages will appear on the computer:

New hardware found New hardware found

USB Speakers The new hardware has been installed and is read for use

Now the keyboard is correctly connected and recognised by the computer.

Notes:
The recognition of the keyboard by the computer happens upon first connection; no message will appear on subsequent
connections, but a characteristic acoustic signal will be heard made by the computer to indicate the insertion of a USB
device.
Should the keyboard not be recognised by the computer and an error of unrecognised peripheral appears, repeat the operation;
if the problem persists, check if the minimum requisites have been complied with.

Free musical software downloadable from internet

A free musical software is available from www.farfisa.eu, with instructions in various languages, to be downloaded from your
computer to record, amend and listen to the MIDI musical songs using the keyboard.

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 12.MIDI connection
What is MIDI
The initials MIDI is the abbreviation of “Musical Instrument Digital Interface” and represents a standard for the transmission
of data via cable to another electronic musical instrument.

Connect a MIDI cable (not included) between the MIDI OUT socket of the DP 300 and the MIDI IN socket of another musical
equipment.

MIDI Cable (not supplied)

13.Connection to an external amplifier

To further amplify a sound, connect using an
appropriate cable (not included) the LINE OUT (LEFT/
STEREO - RIGHT) sockets to the input of an external
amplification. The LEFT/STEREO output, by inserting
a STEREO connector, allows detecting both LEFT and
RIGHT signals.

external amplification

AUDIO Cable (not supplied)

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 14.Trouble shooting guide
Problem Cause/Corrective action
When it is switched on, no sounds are heard when the keys Check the main volume and if the headphones are
are pressed connected The headphones are inserted in the Phones

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socket: disconnect it.

Noise when using the mobile telephone Avoid having the mobile telephone near the piano.

The external unit connected via MIDI to the piano does The instrument transmits on MIDI channels different from
not play those of receipt of the external unit.

The sound is distorted and/or the LED light show an Check that the network adapter is that provided or another
anomalous brightness with the same features

15.Table of sounds and relative Program Change (PrCn)

SOUND PrCn SOUND PrCn SOUND PrCn SOUND PrCn SOUND PrCn SOUND PrCn SOUND PrCn

2 5 8 11 14 17 20

1 4 7 10 13 16 19

0 3 6 9 12 15 18

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 16.Midi implementation chart
MIDI HEX CODE DESCRIPTION COMPA
MESSAGE TIBI-
LITY
NOTE ON 9nH kk vv Midi channel n(0-15) note ON #kk(1-127), velocity vv(1-127). vv=0 MIDI
means NOTE OFF
NOTE OFF 8nH kk vv Midi channel n(0-15) note OFF #kk(1-127), MIDI
vv is don’t care.
PITCH BEND EnH bl bh Pitch bend as specified by bh|bl (14 bits) GM
Maximum swing is +/- 1 tone (power-up). Can be changed using
« pitch bend sensitivity ». Center position is 00H 40H.
PROGRAM CnH pp Program (patch) change. Midi channel n (0-15) GM/GS
CHANGE Program change pp (0-20)
CHANNEL DnH vv vv pressure value. Effect set using Sys. Ex. 40H 2nH 20H-26H MIDI
AFTERTOUCH
MIDI RESET FFH Reset to power-up condition
CTRL 01 BnH 01H cc Modulation wheel. Rate and maximum depth can be set using SYSEX MIDI
CTRL 05 BnH 05H cc Portamento time. MIDI
CTRL 06 BnH 06H cc Data entry : provides data to RPN and NRPN MIDI
CTRL 07 BnH 07H cc Volume (default=100) MIDI
CTRL 10 BnH 0AH cc Pan (def ault=64 center) MID I
CTRL 11 B nH 0B H cc Expression (default=127) MIDI/GM
CTRL 64 B nH 40 H cc Sustain (damper) pedal MIDI
CTRL 65 BnH 41H cc Portamento ON/OFF MIDI
CTRL 66 BnH 42H cc Sostenuto pedal MIDI
CTRL 67 BnH 43H cc Soft pedal MIDI
CTRL 80 BnH 50H vv Reverb program vv=00H to 07H (default 04H) FARFISA
00H : Room1 01H : Room2
02H : Room3 03H : Hall1
04H : Hall2 05H : Plate
06H : Delay 07H : Pan delay

CTRL 81 BnH 51H vv Chorus program vv=00H to 07H (default 02H) FARFISA
00H : Chorus1 01H : Chorus2
02H : Chorus3 03H : Chorus4
04H : Feedback 05H : Flanger
06H : Short delay 07H : FB delay

CTRL 91 BnH 5BH vv Reverb send level vv=00H to 7FH GS

CTRL 93 BnH 5DH vv Chorus send level vv=00H to 7FH GS
CTRL 120 BnH 78H 00H All sound off (abrupt stop of sound on channel n) MIDI
CTRL 121 BnH 79H 00H Reset all controllers MIDI
CTRL 123 B nH 7 BH 00H All no te s o ff MIDI
CTRL 126 BnH 7EH 00H Mono on MIDI
CTRL 127 BnH 7FH 00H Poly on (default power-up) MIDI
CTRL CC1 BnH ccH vvH Assignable Controller 1. cc=Controller number (0-5Fh), vv=Control GS
value (0-7Fh). Control number (ccH) can be set on CC1
CONTROLLER NUMBER (Sys. Ex 40 1x 1F). The resulting effect is
determined by CC1 controller function (Sys.Ex. 40 2x 40-4A)
CTRL CC2 BnH ccH vvH Assignable Controller 2. cc=Controller number (00h-5Fh), vv=control
value (0-7Fh). Control number can be set on CC2 CONTROLLER
NUMBER (Sys.Ex. 40 1x 20). The resulting effect is determined by
CC2 controller function (Sys.Ex.40 2x 50-5A).

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MESSAGE TIBI-
LITY
RPN 0001H BnH 65H 00H 64H 01H 06H vv Fine tuning in cents (vv=00 - 100, vv=40H 0, vv=7FH +100 MIDI

ITALIANO
RPN 0002H BnH 65H 00H 64H 02H 06H vv Coarse tuning in half-tones (vv=00 -64, vv=40H 0, vv=7FH +64 MIDI
NRPN 0108H BnH 63H 01H 62H 08H 06H vv Vibrate rate modify (vv=40h-> no modif) GS
NRPN 0109H BnH 63H 01H 62H 09H 06H vv Vibrate depth modify (vv=40h-> no modif) GS
NRPN 010AH BnN 63H 01H 62H 0AH 06H vv Vibrate delay modify (vv=40h-> no modif) GS
NRPN 0120H Bnh 63H 01H 62H 20H 06H vv TVF custoff freq modify (vv=40h-> no modif) GS
NRPN 0121H BnH 63H 01H 62H 21H 06H vv TVF resonance modify (vv=40h-> no modif) GS
NRPN 0163H Bnh 63H 01H 62H 63H 06H vv Env. attack time modify (vv=40h-> no modif) GS
NRPN 0164H BnH 63H 01H 62H 64H 06H vv Env. decay time modify (vv=40h-> no modif) GS
NRPN 0166H BnH 63H 01H 62H 66H 06H vv Env. release time modify (vv=40h-> no modif) GS
NRPN 18rrH BnH 63H 18H 62H rr 06H vv Pitch coarse of drum instr. note rr in semitones (vv=40H -> no modif) GS
NRPN 1ArrH BnH 63H 1AH 62H rr 06H vv Level of drum instrument note rr (vv=00 to 7FH) GS
NRPN 1CrrH BnH 63H 1CH 62H rr 06H vv Pan of drum instrument note rr (40H = middle) GS
NRPN 1DrrH BnH 63H 1DH 62H rr 06H vv Reverb send level of drum instrument note rr (vv=00 to 7FH) GS
NRPN 1ErrH BnH 63H 1EH 62H rr 06H vv Chorus send level of drum instrument note rr (vv=00 to 7FH) GS
Standard Sysex F0H 7EH 7FH 09H 01H F7H General MIDI reset GM
Standard Sysex F0H 7FH 7FH 04H 01H 00H ll F7H Master volume (ll=0 to 127, default 127) GM
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 00H 00H dd dd Master tune (default dd= 00H 04H 00H 00H) -100.0 to +100.0 cents. GS
dd dd xx F7H Nibblized data should be used (always four bytes). For example, to
tune to +100.0 cents, sent data should be 00H 07H 0EH 08H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 00H 04H vv xx Master volume (default vv=7FH) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 00H 05H vv xx Master key-shift (default vv=40H, no transpose) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 00H 06H vv xx Master pan (default vv=40H, center)
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 00H 7FH 00H GS reset GS
xx F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40 01H 10H vv1 vv2 Voice reserve : GS
vv3 vv4 vv5 vv6 vv7 vv8 vv9 vv10 vv11 vv1= Part 10 (Default vv=2)
vv12 vv13 vv14 vv15 vv16 xx F7h vv2 to vv10 = Part 1 to 9 (Default vv=2)
vv11 to vv16= Part 11 to 16 (Default vv=0)

SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 30H vv xx Reverb type (vv=0 to 7), default = 04H GS
F7H
00H : Room1 01H : Room2
02H : Room3 03H : Hall1
04H : Hall2 05H : Plate
06H : Delay 07H : Pan delay

SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 31H vv xx Reverb character, default 04H GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 32H vv xx Reverb Pre-LPF, 0 to 7, default = 0 GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 33H vv xx Reverb master level, default = 64 GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 34H vv xx Reverb time GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 35H vv xx Reverb delay feedback. Only if reverb number=6 or 7 (delays) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 38H vv xx Chorus type (vv=0 to 7), default = 02H GS
F7H
00H : Chorus1 01H : Chorus2
02H : Chorus3 03H : Chorus4
04H : Feedback 05H : Flanger
06H : Short delay 07H : FB delay

SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 39H vv xx Chorus Pre-LPF, 0 to 7, default = 0 GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 3AH vv xx Chorus master level, default = 64 GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 3BH vv xx Chorus feedback GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 3CH vv xx Chorus delay GS
F7H

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MESSAGE TIBI-
LITY
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 3DH vv xx Chorus rate GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 01H 3EH vv xx Chorus depth GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 1pH 40H v1 v2 Scale tuning, p is part (0H to FH), v1 to v12 are 12 semi-tones tuning GS
... v12 xx F7H values (C, C#, D, ... A#, B), in the range -64 (00H)
0 (40H) +63(7FH) cents.
This SYSEX allows non chromatic tuning of the musical scale on a
given MIDI channel.
Default v1, v2, ... ,v12 = 40H, 40H,...,40H (chromatic tuning).
Scale tuning has no effect if the part is assigned to a rhythm channel
or if the sound played is not of chromatic type.
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 1pH 1AH vv xx Velocity slope from 00H to 7FH (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 1pH 1BH vv xx Velocity offset from 00H to 7FH (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 1pH 1FH vv xx CC1 Controller number (00-5FH) (default = 10H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 1pH 20H vv xx CC2 Controller number (00-5FH) (default = 11H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 00H vv xx Mod pitch control (-24,+24 semitone) (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 01H vv xx Mod tvf cutoff control (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 02H vv xx Mod Amplitude control (-100%-+100%) (default=40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 03H vv xx Mod lfo1 rate control (default = 40H). n is don’t care. Rate is GS
F7H common on all channels
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 04H vv xx Mod lfo1 pitch depth (0-600 cents) (default=0AH) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 05H vv xx Mod lfo1 tvf depth (default = 0H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 06H vv xx Mod lfo1 tva depth (0-100%) (default = 0H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 10H vv xx Bend pitch control (-24,+24 semitone) (default = 42H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 11H vv xx Bend tvf cutoff control (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 12H vv xx Bend Amplitude control (-100%-+100%) (default=40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 14H vv xx Bend lfo1 pitch depth (0-600 cents) (default=0AH) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 15H vv xx Bend lfo1 tvf depth (default = 0H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 16H vv xx Bend lfo1 tva depth (0-100%) (default = 0H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 20H vv xx CAF pitch control (-24,+24 semitone) (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 21H vv xx CAF tvf cutoff control (default = 40H) GS
F7H

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MIDI HEX CODE DESCRIPTION COMPA

MESSAGE TIBI-
LITY
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 22H vv xx CAF Amplitude control (-100%-+100%) (default=40H) GS

ITALIANO
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 24H vv xx CAF lfo1 pitch depth (0-600 cents) (default=0AH) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 25H vv xx CAF lfo1 tvf depth (default = 0H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 26H vv xx CAF lfo1 tva depth (0-100%) (default = 0H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 40H vv xx CC1 pitch control (-24,+24 semitone) (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 41H vv xx CC1 tvf cutoff control (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 42H vv xx CC1 Amplitude control (-100%-+100%) (default=40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 44H vv xx CC1 lfo1 pitch depth (0-600 cents) (default=0AH) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 45H vv xx CC1 lfo1 tvf depth (default = 0H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 46H vv xx CC1 lfo1 tva depth (0-100%) (default = 0H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 50H vv xx CC2 pitch control (-24,+24 semitone) (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 51H vv xx CC2 tvf cutoff control (default = 40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 52H vv xx CC2 Amplitude control (-100%-+100%) (default=40H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 54H vv xx CC2 lfo1 pitch depth (0-600 cents) (default=0AH) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 55H vv xx CC2 lfo1 tvf depth (default = 0H) GS
F7H
SYSEX F0H 41H 00H 42H 12H 40H 2pH 56H vv xx CC2 lfo1 tva depth (0-100%) (default = 0H) GS
F7H

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