Rhapsody 2 Owner`s Manual [US]
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1. RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO OWNERS MANUAL 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 1 6 5 15 2 50 PM WILLIAMS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not use near water e Clean only with a soft dry cloth e Do not block any ventilation openings e Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or any other apparatus including amplifiers that produces heat e Do not remove the polarized or grounding type plug e Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched e Only use the included attachments accessories e Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time e Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped FCC STATEMENTS 1 Caution Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 NOTE This equipment has been2. 2 While the Transpose screen is on you can turn the Value Dial to select the Transpose range 12 or 12 semitones Transpo 1 JU Piano Reset If vou want to quickiv reset the kevboard to the normal transposition and Octave ranges you can do so by pressing the Transpose and Octave buttons simultaneously Octave This function will transpose the piano keyboard up or down up and down by one octave There are two kinds of Octaves One is for full keyboard right hand octave the other is for TRANSPOSE OCTAVE split mode left hand octave L pJANORESET WILLIAMSPIANOS COM ill 9 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 9 6 515 2 50 PM Ill wiLLiAms Voices The Rhapsodv 2 piano has 12 built in voices Each voice mav be selected one at a time Thev can be lavered to produce two voices at once or assigned to the left or right hands in the split mode To select a voice press the Voice Select button of vour choice The button will light and the LED will indicate the selection as shown below If the sound is a variation sound the variation light will be on DEMO SONGS The Rhapsodv 2 comes with 12 demo songs as well as the abilitv for vou to plav and record your own song When you record your own song the recording will be retained until you either record a new song or if you reset the Rhapsody 2 back to factory settings To Play A Demo Song Press the Song button and the corresponding Voice s
3. 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Panic menu The display will show Panic 3 Press the Function button to activate the panic function then return to Main Voice screen l These settings can be returned to default by performing a factory reset pg 16 SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard 88 weighted velocity sensitive keys Voices 12 Polyphony 64 Voice Control Layer Touch Split Pedals Sustain and Soft Pedals Demo Songs 12 MIDI Transmit Settings Local Control Connectors USB DIN connection cable 2 1 4 L R Phones Speakers 2 YDT816 4U 15W Dimensions WxDxH 54 1 x 16 3 x 31 1 Weight 83 2 Ibs 18 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 18 ill OWNER S MANUAL 6 5 15 2 50 PM RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO Basic MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Function Transmitted Recognized Default Channel Changed Mode Default Messages Altered 1 16 CH 1 16 CH xX 1 16 CH Mode 3 Mode 3 X X PAAA x Note 0 127 0 127 Number True Voice PERERA 0 127 Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key s O 9nH v 1 127 O 9nH v 1 127 O 8nH v 0 O 9nH v 0 or 8nh x Oe o x Control Change 0 32 80 81 84 91 93 98 99 100 101 121 Program Change True System Exclusive System Song Position Song Select Common Tune Aux Local ON OFF All Notes OFF Messages Active Sense Mode1 OMNI ON POLY Mode3 OMNI OFF PO
4. BRIGHT PIANO ELECTRIC PIANO 2 CHURCH ORGAN SYNTH VIBES ELECTRIC BASS VARIATION SPLIT MODFX CHORUS REVERB VALUE BACK PANEL a USB TO HOST SUSTAIN HEADPHONE DC 12V USB Input Headphone The USB connection supports Class The headphone socket disconnects the Compliant MIDI Drivers to use with MIDI speakers when headphones are connected Sequencer applications AC Adapter Input Sustain and Soft Pedal Input Connection for the AC power adapter Connects the built in pedals located at the bottom of the piano Outputs Stereo Mono Line Out 1 4 Jacks The output jacks supply a line level signal for external amplification Use both jacks for stereo or just the Left jack for mono WILLIAMSPIANOS COM lil 7 1519833 Williams Rhapsodv 2 Manual indd 7 6 515 2 50 PM Ill wiLLiAms OPERATIONS The Rhapsodv 2 has an LOD that allows vou to see the Voice name as well as its parameters Most of the front panel buttons are verv straight forward and easv to select for general functions In cases where vou want to edit settings in more depth vou will need to use the front panel buttons as well as the Function button and Value knob to change parameters Powering On the Rhapsodv 2 Press the POWER button in the upper left corner of the front panel This product has a power standbv mode If the piano turns off while vou are not plaving it this is likelv due to the Power mode being set to
5. Rhapsody 2 is able to receive MIDI information on up to 16 channels simultaneously If you plan to use your piano with a multitrack MIDI recording system you can record up to 16 different parts using the Rhapsody 2 voices each played back individually on different MIDI channels To ensure your recorded part is played back with the correct voice make sure to press the voice button first and play your part second NOTE Because the Rhapsody 2 is receiving playback information via MIDI the currently selected voice on the piano may not correspond to the voice being played back Setting The Midi Channel 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the MIDI Channel edit menu The display will show MIDI Ch 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select Midi Channel 1 16 17 6 5 15 2 50 PM Fanic MIDI Panic Reset Memory Autosave When modifying the settings of the Williams Rhapsody 2 the following settings will be saved after you turn off the keyboard Reverb Chorus for each voice Main Volume Layer Volume Split Volume MIDI Channel Velocity Curve Power Auto Shutting down ON OFF Vibrato Speed Vibrato Depth Rotary Speed mode EQ bass EQ treble Split Octave and Split Point If your piano gets a MIDI Stuck Note you can correct it with the following
6. as is provided by applicable law No warranties apply after that period Retailer and manufacturer shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of product loss of time interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits downtime goodwill damage to or replacement of equipment and or property 1 Year Parts amp Labor Warranty Register online at www williamspianos com tll OWNER S MANUAL 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 20 6 5 15 2 50 PM
7. show EQ Bass Piano voices will receive the Vibrato effect 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable L l b D m t h 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the EQ Bass so ee Level 12 to 12 IL To Change The Vibrato Depth 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Vibrato depth edit menu the display will show VibDepth WILLIAMSPIANOS COM lil 15 1519833 Williams Rhapsodv 2 Manual indd 15 6 5 15 2 50 PM Ill wiLLiAms EQ Treble Level Setting 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the EQ Bass edit menu The display will show EQ Treb 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the EQ Treble Level 12 to 12 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Power Auto Shutting Down On Off Setting The Rhapsody 2 has a Power saving function that will shut off the Piano after 30 minutes of non use The default setting is Off however if you find you want this function to work use the steps below AutoPowr 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Power Auto edit menu The display will show AutoPowr 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate
8. the number is editable 16 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 16 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the Power Auto feature on or off Factory Reset Performing a Factory Reset will clear all memory and restore all functions to factory defaults cj C TRANSPOSE OCTAVE L PIANORESET 1 Turn the Power Off 2 Press and hold the transpose and octave buttons 3 Turn the Power on If the display shows Reset Ok the action is successful Touch Sensitivity You can change the way the keyboard reacts to your playing by adjusting the Velocity curve settings 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Velocity Curve edit menu the display will show VelCurve 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select Velocity Curve 1 4 Velocity Curve List 1 Fixed Velocity 2 Soft 3 Normal 4 Hard OWNER S MANUAL 6 5 15 2 50 PM RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO MIDI The Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDI is an industrv standard protocol that enables electronic musical instruments such as kevboards computers drum machines etc to communicate control and svnchronize with each other MIDI transmissions consist of electronic codes that communicate notes to be plaved the instrument pitch or intensitv that notes are to be plaved
9. to indicate that vou are waiting to record Then when vou plav the kevboard or press the Plav button the displav will show four small dots on the screen to indicate that vou are recording 3 Press the Plav and Track buttons together again or press Play only to stop the recorder Then press Play only to hear your song 4 Repeat the steps above to record to the other track Layer Mode To layer two sounds press the corresponding voices simultaneously Both voice LEDs will light up to indicate that they are layers To layer two sounds from the second bank simply make sure the variation button is lit and then press the corresponding voices simultaneously To layer two sounds in different banks press and hold simultaneously the instrument in the first bank and the variation button The variation button LED will blink and the first instrument button will be lit Once the variation button is blinking select the layered instrument from the second bank by pressing the corresponding Instrument button Once selected this button will blink to indicate that it is from the second bank while the instrument from the first bank stays lit If one voice is selected from each bank but they share the same button the instrument button will blink WILLIAMSPIANOS COM 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 11 To return to normal single voice mode press a single Voice button To Change The Layer Volume Level 1 Press the Functi
10. Auto Power off To correct press the Function Button then turn the Value Dial to Auto Power and set to Off Metronome Function Press the Metronome button to turn on the metronome The LED will light You will hear the click in headphones or speakers Press the Metronome button again to exit metronome function The LED will turn off To Change Metronome Time Signature 1 Press and hold the Metronome button for 2 seconds The LCD display will show the current metronome signature setting and then go back to current Voice name 2 Turn the Value Knob to determine the Metro time signature while the display shows the current setting The default is 4 4 and the following options are available to toggle through 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 8 9 8 and 12 8 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 8 You can also change the Metronome time signature with the Function Mode 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select Metronome signature edit menu The display will show Time Sig 3 Press the Function button again to enter the relative parameter edit menu and the parameter will blink to indicate the parameter is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select a time signature Time Sig LI vas iy To Set The Volume Level Of The Metronome 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Metronome Volume edit menu The display will show MetroVol 3 Press the F
11. ENTATION CHART 00sssennznzznz 19 OPERATIONS ssernnnnnnnnzznnannnnnnannnnnnanennznzz 8 10 WARRANTY sccscsssssssessseessseseeesseesesssneensneess 20 INTRODUCTION Congratulations You have just purchased a state of the art digital piano that provides remarkable acoustic sound and feel We recommend that you read through this owner s manual carefully so you can get the most enjoyment from your new piano Features include e 88 weighted velocity sensitive keys e 12 piano and keyboard sounds e Metronome feature with variable tempo to facilitate practice or recording e USB MIDI connections and stereo mono line out jacks BEFORE YOU GET STARTED Your piano was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling e f the unit is damaged call Williams Product Support 888 241 1582 e Use the original packing carton when storing or transporting e Make sure children are supervised when near the piano or its packaging INITIAL OPERATION QUICK START e Plug the power cord into a 110V supply e Press the power button The LED will light e Press the Voice Select button for the desired voice e Adjust the volume control 4 lil OWNER S MANUAL 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 4 6 5 15 2 50 PM RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO This Williams Rhapsody 2 digital piano will provide years of musical enjoyment if you follow the suggestion
12. L 6 5 15 2 50 PM RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO In SLW mode the speed is assigned to be 3 Press the Function button again to enter the slow The sustain pedal will work to sustain parameter edit menu The numeric parameter the sound will blink to indicate the number is editable The last mode is FST the speed is assigned 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the Vibrato Level to be fast The sustain pedal will also sustain 0 127 the sound To Change Vibrato Speed To Change The Rotary Speed Settings In Function Mode 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Vibrato Depth lii rae edit menu the display will show VibSpeed 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Rotarv Speed Mode edit menu the displav will show RotSpeed 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the Speed a PEd pedal SLW slow FST fast LI l b Jsi c 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the Vibrato Speed 0 127 RotSpeed q ee ee L L rt EQ BASS Level Setting ve BE 1 Press the Function button Vibrato 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the EQ Bass edit When the Modfx effect is active the Electric menu The display will
13. LY 1 Registered parameter number Reset 0 Pitch sensitivity 1 Fine tuning in cents 2 Coarse tuning in half tones 2 NRPN 1220h select IFX type 0 1 2 3 4 off slow rotary fast rotary auto_pan auto_tremelo Function Modulation Data Entry Volume Pan Expresssion Sustain Sostenuto Soft Pedal DSP Type Portamento DSP Depth NRPN LSB MSB RPN LSB MSB Reset All Controllers X X X O X X O X O X X X X X O Mode2 OMNI ON MONO O Yes Mode4 OMNI OFF MONO X NO NRPN 1230h Enable IFX for current track NRPN 1237h set global reverb send level if IFX have been enable on this track NRPN 1238h set global chorus send level if IFX have been enable on this track WILLIAMSPIANOS COM lil 19 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 19 6 5 15 2 50 PM Ill wilLiAms WARRANTY Williams provides the following limited warranty to the original purchaser this piano is warranted to be free from electronic and or structural defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase If this Williams piano is defective at its option during the warranty period subject to the terms of this limited warranty and upon proof of purchase Williams will either repair or replace the listed piano with a same or similar model of equal age or newer Any repairs or modifications must be completed by Williams and or an authorized agent of Williams The warranty obligatio
14. ST SUSTAIN L HEADPHONE DC 12V O Oo Of LERT RIGHT 3 Place the main piano section on top of the 4 Plug in the sustain pedal cable to Sustain jack legs Slip protruding tabs into slotted brackets and the power adapter to the DC 12V jack in back Use one M6x16 screw to secure each front bracket WILLIAMSPIANOS COM lil 3 1519833 Williams Rhapsodv 2 Manual indd 3 6 5 15 2 50 PM Ill wilLiAms TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 DEMO SONGS smnnnsenenznnnanannnnnanemn nanna aammn emma 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS sssennennzznnnnenaznnzzzz 3 RECORDING ssnnnnnnnnunnznnzznnznnnnnnnnnnnnn ana ammnnnnnna 11 INTRODUCTION ssnnnnnnnznnnnnanannnznnnnnnnanmmnnnnanza 4 TUNING 0srnnnnennzznnnznnnnnnnnnnnnananmnnnmnnaammmnn mma 12 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED s00ssenannnnzzzznnza 4 EFFECTS ssmnnnnanunzznnzznnznnnnannnznnnnnanemmnnnnaa 12 14 INITIAL OPERATION QUICK START 0sennrer 4 MOD FX 0ssennnnnznunnnnnzznnnnnnnnnnnznnnnnnnmmmnnnnzn 14 16 TAKING CARE OF YOUR DIGITAL PIANO 5 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 01ssesennnznnzzznnnnznzenzza 16 TOP PANEL ssnnnunnannnzznnanznnnannznnaznnnnnnanmmannnzz 6 7 MIDI IA 17 18 BACK PANEL s0nnunnnnunnznnznnnnnannznnzannnnananmmnnnznnza 7 SPECIFICATIONS sssrnnnnnnzznnnnnnnnenzannnn ana nemn nn 18 BOTTOM PANEL sssrnnnnnnzzznnnanaznnzanznnananenzanznnza 7 MIDI IMPLEM
15. elect button See list below of the demo songs Selecting the Voices The buttons on the right side of the keyboard in the Voice Select area are for selecting the Sounds or Voices in the Rhapsody 2 Each Voice has an original and variation version of the sound Press the Variation button to select the Variation voice Original Voice Variation Voice 1 Grand Piano Bright Piano Electric Piano Electric Piano 2 Pad Strings Pad Synth Nylon Guitar 6 Acoustic Bass Electric Bass 3 Oran Oran 10 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 10 Changing the Voice Volume Level 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select Voice Volume Level edit menu the display will show M Volume 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the level of the voice volume 0 127 M o lume Demo Songs 6 AcousticBass 8 Electric Piano 9 Cathedral Organ Synth OWNER S MANUAL 6 5 15 2 50 PM RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO RECORDING Recording Vour Own Song Vou can record one user song with two tracks in the Rhapsodv 2 1 Press the Track Button and select which track vou want to record to with the Value Dial 2 Press the Plav and Track buttons together to start recording Once vou start plaving the displav will show a small dot on the screen
16. elect the new voice To Change the Split Point Hold the Split button and then press a key on the keyboard to determine the split point You can also change the split point with the Function Mode 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select split point edit menu the display will show S P xx 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the split point A 1 to C 7 12 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 12 ll Splitoct To Change the Split left hand Octave 1 Press and hold the Octave button 2 seconds later the LCD will display Split Oct 2 When the display is on the split octave screen turn the Value Dial to change Split Octave 1 or 1 To Turn Off Split Mode Press the Split button The LED will turn off as well as the currently selected voice TUNING To Change Global Tuning 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Tune edit menu The display will show Tune a1 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the Tuning the range is 415Hz to 466Hz EFFECTS The Reverb and Chorus effects may be applied to each voice individually and will be retained even when the p
17. he piano Function Button Metronome Selects various functions in the Piano Turns on and off the Metronome LCD Display Transpose Shows the current name of the song or voice as well Transposes the key of the piano as the parameter assignments Octave Voice Select Buttons Transposes the range of the piano keys 1 octave PIANOS ELECTRIC PIANOS ORGANS BASSES higher or lower VIBES NYLON GUITAR Pressing these buttons will switch to the sound that is associated with the Piano Reset names printed above them Pressing the Transpose and Octave buttons simultaneously will reset the transpose and octave Variation Button functions to factory settings This will allow you to switch between the original and variation sounds When the blue LED is lighted ae the Song button and the Voice buttons ine sound Wil De the variation sauna selects which Demo song will play SPLIT Button Play Splits the keyboard between right and left side Pressing Play will playback the song you recorded Mod FX Button Turns on and off the Modulation effect assigned to the voice Chorus Button Turns on and off the Chorus effect assigned to the voice Reverb Button Turns on and off the Reverb effect assigned to the voice 6 lil OWNER S MANUAL 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 6 6 515 2 50 PM RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO RIGHT SIDE GRAND PIANO ELECTRIC PIANO 1 ROCK ORGAN STRINGS NYLON GUITAR ACOUSTIC BASS CSN CSD OCS OSC a DT SC SDC ss L
18. ns as set forth herein shall be performed free of charge with the exception of all delivery and shipping expenses This limited warranty will not apply to this product in the case of misuse abuse neglect alterations normal wear and tear or other circumstances not directly attributed to electronic and or structural defects in materials or workmanship Without limiting the foregoing this limited warranty will also be inapplicable to products that have not been maintained or replaced in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction or to products from which the serial number has been removed or altered If covered defects are found contact your authorized Williams dealer with regard to the alleged defect within ten 10 days of discovery of the problem The foregoing repair or replacement obligation for defective products shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of this limited warranty All warranties including but not limited to the express warranty and the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the one 1 year warranty period Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you There are no express warranties beyond those stated here In the event that applicable law does not allow the limitation of the duration of the implied warranties to the warranty period then the duration of the implied warranties shall be limited to as long
19. on button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Layer Volume Level edit menu the display will show D Volume 3 Press the Function button again to enter parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the level of the layer volume 0 127 LI Wo lume SPLIT MODE Split Mode allows the keyboard to be divided into two sections so that different voices may be played with the left and right hands The volume may be independently adjusted for each voice the Split Point the highest note played with the left hand may be adjusted and the Split Voice may be changed as desired To Enter Split Mode Press the SPLIT button The Split left hand voice will be the Acoustic Bass and the last Split Point used To Change The Split Volume Upper And Lower 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Split Volume Level edit menu the display will show S Volume 11 6 5 15 2 50 PM Ill wilLiAms 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the level of the split volume 0 127 S Wo lome To Change The Split Left Hand Voice Note Press and hold the Split button while depressing the desired Voice Select button Change The Main Right Hand Voice 1 Press voice buttons will S
20. ough space around the piano for proper ventilation e This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause or be susceptible to interference if placed too close to radio television receivers or mobile phones If interference occurs move the instrument further away from the affected equipment e Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface POWER e Turn the power off when the instrument is not in use e To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected turn the power of all related devices off prior to connection or disconnection of MIDI cables e Turn the power off if the main cable is damaged or the instrument has been exposed to liquid e Do not switch the unit on and off in quick succession as this places an undue load on the electronic components e Unplug the AC power adapter during an electrical storm e Avoid plugging the AC power adapter into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption such as electric heaters or ovens WILLIAMSPIANOS COM lil 5 1519833 Williams Rhapsodv 2 Manual indd 5 6 5 15 2 50 PM Ill wiLLiAms TOP PANEL LEFT SIDE O Ce Ce D ew D POWER VOLUME METRONOME ANES skid ezz SONE SONG N 7 ee FUNCTION ETT Power On Off Track Record Pressing the Track and Play buttons simultaneously Volume Knob will start the recording function Controls the overall output volume of t
21. ow users to have more control over their sounds called Mod FX These new effects will be inserted into the audio pathway of the sound to the mixer and will be preset into the Patch When you switch on the specific patch a preset effect will be associated with the sound You can then select whether the effect should be turned off or modified 14 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 14 The Mod FX Are Bank2 Bright Mod FX Tremolo Electric Piano1 Electric Piano2 Rock Organ Church Organ R Organ Rotary Fast Slow Change with Church Organ None Tremolo Pad Synth Vibes Electric Bass Pad Strings Nylon Guitar To turn on the Mod FX function for an instrument press the ModFx button The effect will become active and the ModFx LED will light To turn off the ModFx press the button again The LED on the button will turn off Rotary There is a rotary effect which is designed for organ voices To select the speed of the rotary press the sustain pedal with your foot Holding down the pedal will speed up the rotary voice to a tremolo When the pedal is released the speed of the tremolo will slow down to a choral setting Rotary Speed Mode Rotspecd As a default the Rotary Speed mode is assigned to PEd This mode allows you to change the Rotary Speed by using a foot pedal Note that the sustain will not hold the sound when your hands are off the keys in this mode OWNER S MANUA
22. ower is turned off OWNER S MANUAL 6 5 15 2 50 PM RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO To apply either effect press either button The button will light and the effect will be heard when the piano is played To turn off the effect press the button of the desired effect again and the LED light will go off Reverb and Chorus settings are set per Instrument and will be retained even when the power is turned off Reverb To change the reverb type 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select Reverb Type edit menu the display will show Rev Type 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the Reverb type OFF and RI to R8 Type Type Type Type ET STA l Halt sce Rooms lm l DE To Change Reverb Depth 1 Press and hold the Reverb button the displav will show current depth of the reverb and then return to the current Voice after about 5 seconds 2 Vou can turn the Value Dial to select the depth range 0 127 Vou can also change the Reverb depth with the Function button WILLIAMSPIANOS COM 1519833 Williams Rhapsodv 2 Manual indd 13 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Reverb depth edit menu The display will show R Depth 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric
23. parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Select the depth range 0 127 Chorus Chorus effects add shimmering movement to a voice The setting can be subtle to extreme To Change Chorus Type 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Chorus Type edit menu The display will show Chr Type 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select a Chorus Type OFF and C1 to C8 Chorus Type List Ered Name Chorust oe 13 Ill wilLiAms To Change Chorus Depth 1 Press and hold the Chorus button the displav will show current depth of the chorus and then return to displav current Voice after about 5 sec 2 While the displav shows the Chorus depth you can turn the Value Dial to select the depth range 0 127 Also you can change the Chorus depth with the Function Mode 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Chorus depth edit menu The display will show C Depth 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Select the depth range 0 127 MOD Fx Modulation effects are designed to add unique playable sound effects to voices In addition to the sounds the Rhapsody 2 has a new effects section that will all
24. s listed below PRODUCT SERVICING This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when e The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged e Liquid has been spilled into the unit or it has been exposed to rain e The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e The instrument has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged e Please contact support williamspianos com for parts and service information HANDLING AND TRANSPORT e Never apply excessive force to the controls connectors or other parts of the instrument e Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly not by pulling on the cable e Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument e Physical shocks caused by dropping bumping or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in superficial or operational damage e Carefully check the volume control before playing Excessive volume can cause permanent hearing loss CLEANING e Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft dry cloth Do not use paint thinner or petrochemical based polishes e To maintain the luster of the keys and buttons wipe with a clean lightly dampened cloth and then polish with a soft dry cloth LOCATION e To avoid deformation discoloration or more serious damage do not expose the instrument to the following conditions Direct sunlight high temperatures excessive humidity excessive dust strong vibration e Leave en
25. tested and found to comply with a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 2 lil OWNER S MANUAL 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 2 6 5 15 2 50 PM RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS aaa se a gani CSCS A M6x20 B M6x16 C M4x10 D M4x16 2 Attached the modesty panel to the legs and base and secure using four M6x20 screws using four M4x16 screws at the bottom of panel Use two M4x10 screws to secure the top of the modesty panel OUTPUT USB TO HO
26. unction button again to enter the relative parameter edit menu and the parameter will blink to indicate the parameter is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select the Metronome Volume range 0 127 Metrallol OWNER S MANUAL 6 5 15 2 50 PM RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO Tempo Setting To transpose the full kevboard 5 Press the Function button 1 Press the Octave button The displav will show the current full keyboard Octave 6 Turn the Value Dial to select Tempo edit setting Main Oct and then change to the menu The display will show Tempo current Voice 7 Press the Function button again to enter the 2 While the Octave screen is on you can turn parameter edit menu The numeric parameter the Value Dial to select the Octave 1 or 1 will blink to indicate the number is editable 8 Turn the Value Dial to select Tempo 20 280 p l i t CI c t 29 To transpose the split Keyboard left hand Octave Transpose Function 1 Press and hold the Octave button 2 seconds longer the display will show SplitOct and then change to the current Voice This function will transpose the piano keyboard by 12 or 12 semitones To transpose the keyboard l l 2 While the screen is on showing SplitOct 1 Press the Transpose button The display will turn the Value Dial to select the left hand show the current Transpose setting and then split mode Octave 1 or 1 change to the current Voice
27. with and controlling codes such as volume vibrato cues and clock signals The Rhapsodv 2 has several functions that facilitate its use as a MIDI device or controller MIDI Channels The Rhapsodv 2 has 16 channels numbered from 1 16 Each channel is responsible for a voice When the instrument receives MIDI information from an external device the active channel is determined by the control message The transmission channels are fixed as follows Channel 1 Master voice keyboard Channel 2 Split voice keyboard Channel 3 Layer voice keyboard Local On Off Turning the Local On Off function to Off will disconnect the keyboard from the internal sound engine of the piano The Allegro 2 may then be used as a MIDI controller to control other MIDI devices or virtual instrument software running on a computer without playing the sounds on the piano Additionally it may be desirable to turn local playing off for other requirements such as when using MIDI sequencing software on your computer Local On Off Setting 1 Press the Function button 2 Turn the Value Dial to select the Local on off edit menu The display will show Local WILLIAMSPIANOS COM 1519833 Williams Rhapsody 2 Manual indd 17 3 Press the Function button again to enter the parameter edit menu The numeric parameter will blink to indicate the number is editable 4 Turn the Value Dial to select on or off Multitimbral Mode The
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