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Behringer EG8280USB User's Manual

1. a zooo GEREZA E55 ae A VE un EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB Enjoy the Sound of a Concert Grand Play Straight Away with Included Piano Learning Software and Internal USB Interface behringer com behringer EN 2 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual ED Table of Contents Thank you ccccscssscescescscscessscsccsesccsescsscscscesssessosssessesees 2 Important Safety Instructions ses 3 Legal Disclaimer seen 3 Limited Warranty sssssessesseeeneeeese 3 1 Before You Get Started 5 Ds QUICK Start ni enr sicisse en ns letesesdose sec sto 5 3 Control Elements and Connections ss 7 4 Basic Operation sssesseesesesessessee 9 5 Advanced Operation see 11 6 Connection to External Equipment 21 7 Troubleshooting ss 26 8 Specifications cscccssrccssssscssssccsssscssssssssssccssssesees 27 9 Appendix sisssesissessssssosrasssssssosvossosissssssisss stesssssssosissss 28 Thank you Thank you for choosing the EG2280USB EG8280USB digital piano from BEHRINGER This versatile instrument combines the sound and feel of an authentic acoustic piano with the flexibility of modern technology such as RSM tone generation digital effects and 2 track sequencing 88 full size weighted hammer action keys elegant finish and foot pedals give a professional look and feel for the home or stage The addit
2. 9 1 4 MIDI cables MIDI cables are required for connecting MIDI equipment These cables have a 5 pin DIN plug at each end Be sure to use cables marked as MIDI cables wiring as shown since there are also similar cables with a different wiring available for hi fi equipment MIDI cable lengths should be as short as possible Avoid cable lengths exceeding 10 m as these could lead to errors during the transmission of signals ME EA ri 2 Unused Pins oF N Se pin 2 A Pin1 ground Fig 9 4 MIDI plug pin assignment 29 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 9 1 5 TRS cable A 1 8 to Ys TRS cable is necessary to connect a CD or MP3 player to the EG2280USB EG8280USB AUX IN jack This carries a stereo signal in a single cable _ _ tip left signal Am ring right signal sleeve ground shield 4 tip oO lt sleeve lt 4 strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp lt 4 sleeve sleeve ground shield ring right signal mm tip left signal 9 1 6 Headphones The PHONES inputs of the EG2280USB EG8280USB accept both 1 4 and 1 8 plugs To use both jacks simultaneously you may need an adapter behringer com 30 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual EN 9 2 Presets on the EG2280USB EG8280USB MIDI commands Release Program change
3. Description Key velocity samples MSB LSB commands a y wm o o T e ann FM PIANO ae FM electric piano of S 0 122 5 VINTAGE PIANO a so rid ota Classic Y 012 4 CEMBALO 1 Typical sound of a baroque harpsichord S 0 122 6 CEMBALO 2 Full dual octave harpsichord sound 0 123 6 VIBES Extremely dynamic vibraphone sound vA 0 122 11 CHURCH 1 a Sg sound of a small 0 123 19 CHURCH 2 1 oe church organ with 0 122 19 CLICK ORGAN a u 0 122 16 STRINGS Natural sound of a big string orchestra S 0 122 48 PAD i on a string ensemble with S 0 122 49 am Mme Ov om 8 NYLON GUITAR au ie Sr concert guitar with a vA 0 122 4 behringer com 31 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 9 3 List of demo music pieces included No Piece Composer 1 Invention no 1 C major BWV 772 Johann Sebastian Bach 2 Piano sonata no 16 1st movement C major KV 545 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 3 Piano sonata op 13 no 8 Path tique 2nd mvt A flat major Ludwig van Beethoven 4 Piano sonata op 49 no 2 1st movement G major Ludwig van Beethoven 5 Impromptu op 90 no 2 E flat major Franz Schubert 6 Fr hlingslied Spring Song op 62 no 6 A major Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy 7 Fantasie Impromptu op 66 c sharp minor Fr d ric Chopin 8 Prelude op 28 no 15 Raindrop D flat major Fr d ric Chopin 9 Etude op 10 no 12
4. 4 lfrequired the 10 button allows you to switch the built in loudspeakers of the EG2280USB EG8280USB on or off The built in loudspeakers of the EG2280USB OFF EG8280USB are switched off as soon as you connect a C pair of headphones the MUTE LED above the 10 button lights up 10 When you disconnect your headphone from the headphones jack the built in loudspeakers of the EG2280USB EG8280USB are switched on again and the MUTE LED above the 10 button goes out 5 Advanced Operation The following chapters provide information on advanced operating functions of the EG2280USB EG8280USB 5 1 Using EDIT mode Many advanced operating functions of the EG2280USB EG8280USB are available in EDIT mode The following sections describe how to adjust these functions in EDIT mode Whenever you are prompted to enter EDIT mode please follow the step by step instructions given below to select a function and adjust its parameters 1 Keep pressing the MODE button in the TEMPO EDIT MODE section until the EDIT MODE LED lights up TEMPO Down EDIT JU Mode 2 Scroll through the functions using the Down Up buttons until the appropriate function e g E has been selected TEMPO Down O EDIT Ul Edit Mode D 12 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual Use the NO and YES buttons in the VALUE SONG section to adjust the value of your choice No Yes gt
5. a PORCH a HREH lt CEMBALO ae BALO 2 CLICK Oo oO o o ee Tone 16 5 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual Switch on the acoustic metronome signal by pressing the CLICK button if you want to make a metronome backed recording gt u Click Start recording by pressing the gt m button or simply start playing on the keyboard The current meter is constantly shown in the display O REC O PLAY O REC O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E Sequencer REC If the display starts flashing during recording and reads the message FUL this is to warn you that the recording memory has been used up All data recorded up to this point will be stored however but recording process will be terminated Once your recording is finished stop the sequencer by pressing the gt m button again O REC O PLAY O REC O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E CO CO Sequencer REC 0 Recording mode will thus be canceled automatically 5 5 3 Playing back pieces of music This section describes how to play back the music piece you have just recorded 1 Press the TRACK 1 and TRACK 2 buttons until the green PLAY LED above the buttons lights up This is to activate the tracks for playback O REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK2 gt E REC Sequencer behringer com You can only activate those tracks for playback w
6. TEMPO Down O EDIT del 4 gt Tempo Edit Mode 3 Use the two Down Up buttons to adjust a tempo of your choice TEMPO Down O EDIT UL Edit Mode D 14 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual Press and hold the CLICK button while adjusting the number of beats per measure using the NO and YES button in the VALUE SONG section No Yes gt on Click ou The display reads Ou No stressed beats default setting 24 34 44 54 GY 74 Quarter meter e g 2 4 38 68 78 98 iB Eighth note meter e g 3 8 5 4 1 Metronome volume Use this function to adjust the metronome volume Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function Function ES Value fed Description ZO Metronome volume low 20 high Proceed as follows for direct access to the metronome volume menu page 1 Press and hold the CLICK button then hit the MODE button in the TEMPO EDIT MODE section gt E Click al O TEMPO O EDIT Up Edit Down Mode The EDIT MODE LED lights up and the EDIT page ES is displayed 5 5 Music sequencer The EG2280USB EG8280USB provides a built in 2 track sequencer which allows you to record and play back a piece of music For each of the two tracks you can select one or two sounds for recording This means that the music sequencer can play back up to four sounds at the same time While playing bac
7. Fig 6 1 Connecting external signal sources 1 Connect the outputs of the CD player to the LINE IN jacks of the EG2280USB EG8280USB 6 1 2 AUX IN jack This s jack is ideal for the connection of MP3 players portable CD players MD players etc Most applications will require a s TRS cable but adaptors may also be used 6 1 3 MICIN jack Connect a microphone to the MIC IN jack using a standard XLR cable You may use dynamic handheld or condenser microphones The jack always supplies 15 V of phantom power to enable the use of most condenser mics Adjust the input signal of the microphone with the GAIN knob If your voice begins to distort turn the GAIN knob down NOTE The internal effects do not affect the microphone input 6 2 Connection to amplifiers and recording equipment The EG2280USB EG8280USB is equipped with LINE OUT connectors for connecting the digital piano to external keyboard amplifiers P A systems or home stereo systems For performances in larger rooms e g stages hall it can be necessary to use external amplifiers You can also use the outputs to connect recording equipment e g computer cassette recorder MD recorder Unlike the built in music sequencer recording on external audio equipment gives you the advantage that you can play back your music completely independently of the EG2280USB EG8280USB For example you can give your friends a recorded CD or MP3 or archive music pieces on any record
8. Eu REC CD YV VO Sequencer 0 Recording mode will thus be canceled automatically Repeat the whole procedure to record a second track This time however select TRACK 2 instead of TRACK 1 in step 3 TIP If the right hand part of a music piece you want to practice has been recorded on track 2 and the left hand part on track 1 for example by your piano teacher you can mute one of the two tracks during playback to practice the corresponding part TIP Press the CLICK button again to stop the metronome click 5 5 2 Editing pieces of music This section describes how to edit a recording by replacing a recorded track with a new recording What is more you can see how to record a track without playing back the second track which can be useful when you record two different pieces of music 0 You must have recorded at least one track before you can carry out the steps described below If you are not sure whether a track has been recorded or not check this by pressing the TRACK 1 and TRACK 2 button BEFORE you enter record mode If one of the PLAY LEDs above the TRACK buttons light up this shows you that something has been recorded on this track behringer com 1 If you do not want to hear the previously recorded track while you record the second one press the TRACK button of the track until its green PLAY LED goes out Do this BEFORE you enter record mode If you want to hear the previou
9. Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at behringer com BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number 4 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country
10. Value Song 5 1 1 Quick access to layer mode functions Use the following operating procedure for direct access to the layer mode menu pages 1 Press and hold down the two sound buttons selected for layer mode e g GRAND 1 and STRINGS and press the MODE button in the TEMPO EDIT MODE section eon oe VINTAGE EMERLO eee o o o D HUREN cir on CLICK O ORGAN OSTRINGS O PAD O CHOIR O GUITAR Tone Down or e l 0 Tempo Edit Mode The EDIT LED lights up and the EDIT page E3 tis displayed 5 2 Transposition The sounds produced by the EG2280USB EG8280USB can be transposed up or down by half tones key by key This is useful for example if you want to play a piece in a key that is easier to play because it has few or no accidentals at all e g C major but intend the piece to sound in a difficult key with lots of accidentals e g D flat major Example D flat major has five flats accidentals In this key you would have to play a lot of black keys However if you transpose the sounds up by one half tone you can easily play the piece on the white keys C major It can be helpful to transpose the keyboard by an octave 12 halftones for example to play low notes in the middle register where they can be played more comfortably 1 Press and hold the TRANSPOSE button and use the NO and YES buttons in the VALUE SONG section to adjust the transposition valu
11. e Setting the MIDI receive channel Use this function to set the receive channel on which the EG2280USB EG8280USB is to receive MIDI data MIDI devices must transmit and receive on the same MIDI channels to ensure successful MIDI communication Select the default setting ALL for proper operation in combination with a music computer Ele ALL Id i 16 Function Value Description ALL Simultaneous multi timbral reception of MIDI data on all 16 MIDI channels Also known as Omni mode Default setting i Reception of MIDI data on channels 1 and 2 Reception of MIDI data on the specified MIDI channel The multi timbral reception of MIDI data allows you to use the EG2280USB EG8280USB in combination with a sequencing program as a sound generator for multi track recordings see chapter 6 3 2 e Enable disable sound generator Local on off This function allows you to determine whether the built in sound generator directly plays the notes you play on the keyboard or whether it only responds to MIDI note information received via the MIDI IN jack The latter setting is quite useful for example in sequencer mode A closed MIDI chain may cause the EG2280USB EG8280USB to play the same sound twice before and after it is sent to an external device When the EG2280USB EG8280USB is set to Local Off the MIDI data is only sent to the sequencer The notes are played only once when the MIDI signals come back from the sequencer Func
12. be sure to save the recorded song via MIDI to a music computer see chapters 6 3 2 and 6 3 3 before you start a new recording The music piece recorded on the music sequencer plays back too slow fast e The playback tempo of the music sequencer follows the current tempo setting Press the MODE button until the TEMPO LED lights up then simultaneously press the DOWN and UP buttons to play back the recording at its original tempo The tuning of the instrument does not match the tuning of other instruments e Check the settings in the EDIT menus f and Ed and adjust them if necessary as described in chapter 5 5 3 and 5 5 4 Standard setting 440 Hz equal tuning Key velocity does not work properly e Check whether one of the LEDs above the KEYS button is lit If necessary activate the dynamic response of your choice by pressing the KEYS button see chapter 3 1 e Some sounds do not respond to key velocity see chapter 9 2 When the instrument is switched off all settings are lost e When first switched on the piano always uses the default settings To save your personal settings please set the memory function as described in chapter 5 5 5 The piano does not play back notes received via MIDI IN e Set the receive channel on which the piano is to receive MIDI data in the EDIT menu 7 2 as described in chapter 6 3 3 The piano does not transmit MIDI data via MIDI OUT e Set the transmit chann
13. nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website http behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation behringer com 2 Quick Start 2 1 Power on off The EG2280USB EG8280USB is a digital i e electronic piano Therefore mains power is required to operate the instrument and it has to be switched on or off The following section describes how to connect the unit to the mains The POWER switch to the left of the keyboard must be in the off position when you connect the unit to the mains FUSE HOLDER IEC RECEPTACLE The EG2280USB EG8280USB is connected to the mains using a standard IEC receptacle All required safety regulations have been adhered to A matching power cable is included with the unit Blown fuses must be replaced with a fuse of the same type and rating 1 Connect the power cable supplied with the unit to the connector provided on the underside of the instrument and to a wall socket 2 Press the POWER switch to the left of the keyboard to switch the instrument on or off The LED on the front panel lights up when the EG2280USB EG8280USB is ready for operation After playing switch off the unit with the POWER switch The POWER LED on the front panel will go out Please note Merely switching the unit off does not mean that it is fully disconnected from
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15. by pressing their TRACK buttons in the SEQUENCER section O REC REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E REC CO Sequencer 2 Press and hold one of the active TRACK buttons then press the gt m button in the SEQUENCER section O REC O REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt u REC Sequencer O REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt u REC Sequencer A dot in the lower right hand corner of the display starts flashing in the tempo of the metronome thus signaling that the instrument is set to sync start mode The sequencer starts playback as soon as you play a key on the keyboard Ifyou want to quit sync start mode simply repeat step 2 5 5 8 Start the music sequencer with foot pedal This function allows you to reprogram the left soft pedal so that it can be used to start stop the music sequencer This is useful when you are playing a music piece live and want to start a sequencer accompaniment at a later point during the piece When the pedal has been set accordingly you can also use it to start stop playback in DEMO mode Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function Function EY Value i g Description E Soft pedal function default setting g Music sequencer gt m 19 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 5 6 System settings The EG2280USB EG8280USB provides several setting options to control the global functions o
16. of the basic key However all other keys are not playable since their frequency relationships change depending on the basic note This tuning can only be used for music that strictly follows a classical cadence comprising tonic dominant and subdominant e Pythagorean tuning The Pythagorean tuning is based on perfect fifths As a consequence all thirds are impure This tuning was used for early music up to the late Middle Ages The homophonic or two part polyphonic music of the time did not use any thirds but only perfect unison fourth fifth and octave intervals e Meantone tuning Meantone tuning resulted from the change in the perception of dissonant intervals during the Renaissance period and from the beginnings of chromaticism and polyphony Polyphony made the third the most important interval in music Therefore meantone tuning is based on perfect thirds rather than perfect fifths to tune the twelve notes of a scale However this also means that some scales are unplayable Today the meantone tuning can still be used for works from the early 16th and 17th centuries e g G F Handel e Werckmeister Kirnberger tuning The Werkmeister and Kirnberger tunings result from first attempts to realize a well tempered tuning which unlike the Pythagorean and meantone tunings allows for playing in all twelve keys The advantages of the Pythagorean and meantone tunings i e the slight detuning of some fifth intervals have a
17. on Transposition of notes during n Transposition MIDI transmission EIG ic te D MIDI transmission of all current 39 _ 2 Control panel settings settings dump El MIDI transmission of music 4 _ _ Music sequencer data sequencer data dump Eid Save Sounds Permanent saving of sound settings EA i on off oFF MIDI Permanent saving of MIDI settings EB an off oFF Tuning Permanent saving of transposition EJ gA ofF aff and tunings Soft pedal Permanent saving of EB4 an OFF oF F Default settings depend on the selected sound combination behringer com soft pedal settings 33 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FC BEHRINGER EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB Responsible party name MUSIC Group Services USA Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 harm
18. the Specifications for details The mains connection of the EG2280USB EG8280USB is made by using the enclosed mains cable and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all of the international safety certification requirements Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord The EG2280USB EG8280USB is an electronic piano Unlike an acoustic piano this instrument does not need to be tuned The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broadcasting stations and high frequency sources Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections 1 3 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http behringer com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor
19. where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid LAL gt injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 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 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Legal Disclaimer Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing All trademarks are the property of their respective owners MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description photograph or statement contained herein Colors and specification
20. you will have to select the other track for recording REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY CS 1 CS 2 gt S a Sequencer TIP If the PLAY LED for one of the tracks lights up this warns you that notes have already been recorded on this track If you select this track again for recording REC LED lights up red the previous recording will be lost 4 Select a sound in the TONE section You can also use a sound combination see chapter 4 1 for recording a g RAND VINTAGE o e ae o z o o C ont oot CK ORGAN OSTRINGS O PAD CHOIR o GUITAR Tone 15 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual Switch on the acoustic CLICK signal by pressing the CLICK button if you want to make a metronome backed recording gt E Click Start recording by pressing the gt m button or simply start playing on the keyboard The current meter is counted in the display O REC O PLAY O REC O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E CD CO Sequencer REC If the display starts flashing during recording and reads the message FUL this is to warn you that the recording memory has been used up All data recorded up to this point will be stored but the recording process will be terminated Once your recording is finished stop the sequencer by pressing the gt m button again O REC O PLAY O REC O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt
21. 2 here STRINGS Please note the order of voices used in the sound combination selected in order to understand which settings apply to which voice in the examples below A layer combination consisting of two sounds must be set up before you can adjust the following functions see chapter 4 1 5 3 1 Volume ratio Use this function to adjust the volume ratio of the selected sounds Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function Function E31 Value 0D 20 Description iD Same volume for voice 1 and voice 2 lt td Voice 2 louder than voice 1 gt It Voice 1 louder than voice 2 13 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 5 3 2 Detune This function allows you to detune the selected sounds slightly against each other Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function Function EJZ Value 40235 0 Description U Same pitch for voice 1 and voice 2 lt D Voice 2 higher than voice 1 gt D Voice 1 higher than voice 2 5 3 3 Transposition Use this function to transpose the selected sounds up or down by one octave Depending on which sounds are used in a combination the tranpose function can help make the sounds more homogeneous Example In a combination of GRAND 1 and STRINGS the STRINGS sound too low In this case it helps to transpose the STRINGS up by one octave Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the fol
22. CERT CHURCH O THEATER Reverb The active effect is shown by an LED lighting up next to the effect name Ifnone of the four LEDs lights up the room effect is disabled 2 Keep the REVERB button pressed while adjusting the original vs effect signal ratio in the VALUE SONG section using the NO and YES buttons OCHAMBER OCONCERT O CHURCH No Yes O THEATER 0 Reverb Value Song The display reads D 20 Effect intensity 9 no effect 2G maximum effect 3 Ifyou want to restore the default settings keep the REVERB button pressed then press NO and YES simultaneously No Yes 0 0 Value Song behringer com 4 2 3 Modulation effects The EG2280USB EG8280USB provides a modulation effect featuring four different types of effect When you select a sound the EG2280USB EG8280USB automatically adds an appropriate effect for some of the sounds If required however you can always select any other effect The following modulation effects are available CHORUS Chorus effect widens the sound FLANGER Time shifted layering of sounds Produces a floating sound TREMOLO Rapid constantly repeated changes in the volume of the sound DELAY Echo effect Produces time shifted repetitions of the sound that decay over time 1 Keep pressing the SPECIAL button until the effect of your choice has been selected O CHORUS OFLANGER OTREMOLO DELAY
23. FREH SUPER CLICK O ORGAN OSTRINGS O PAD CHOIR o GUITAR Tone CEMBALO CEMBALO In our example the sounds GRAND 1 and STRINGS are layered To quit layer mode press any button in the TONE section This will also select one single sound again 4 2 Changing the sound character You can change the sound character by using a room and a modulation effect as well as a color equalizer 4 2 1 Color equalizer Use the Color equalizer to change the sound character and make it softer or more brilliant 1 Change the sound character with the COLOR control as follows c Color e Move the control to the left for a softer sound that is darker in tone e Move the control to the right 32 for a more brilliant sound 10 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 4 2 2 Room effects The EG2280USB EG8280USB provides room effects simulating four reverb rooms of different sizes When you select a sound the EG2280USB EG8280USB also selects an appropriate effect If required however you can always select any other effect The following reverb room simulations are available CHAMBER Simulates a small room CONCERT Simulates a small concert hall CHURCH Simulates a large concert hall THEATER Simulates a typical stage ambience 1 Keep pressing the REVERB button until the effect of your choice has been selected OCHAMBER OCON
24. Hz T 2 50 A H 250 V 220 230 V 50 60 Hz T 1 25 A H 250 V Mains voltages and fuse values Modulation effects 4 types CHORUS FLANGER TREMOLO DELAY Power consumption approx 135 W Type 2 track Memory 1 Song approx 10 000 notes Pedals 3 soft sostenuto damper MICIN Connector XLR balanced 15V Phantom Power Connector Ys TRS jack Connectors RCA jacks unbalanced Impedance approx 10 kQ Connectors RCA unbalanced Impedance approx 100 0 unbalanced Max output level 7 dBu Connectors Ya TRS jack Ys TRS jack 13 dBu 120 mW 100 Q load Max output level Connectors IN OUT THRU behringer com Dimensions Weight EG2280USB Dimensions HxWxD 34 65 x 55 31 x 20 67 880 x 1 405 x 525 mm Weight 151 7 lbs 68 8 kg EG8280USB Dimensions HxWxD 33 2 x 54 3 x 39 6 843 x 1 378 x 1 005 mm Weight 199 7 lbs 90 6 kg 28 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 9 Appendix 9 1 Cables Below you will find an overview of all cables you need to connect your digital piano The cables are not supplied with the piano Depending on the intended use adapter cables will be necessary to interface the various connectors You can use adapter cables or plugs e g 14 to RCA Cable adapters are better than adapter plugs as the latter may affect the signal quality due to insufficient contact of the plugs with each other 9 1 1
25. I WOTE DEMO FILTER LEVEL Vu HA Oe Soe re Sard HL SSea 5 Oricnes SS 06 WE com rar P Sound module MIDI OUT LINE IN Digital Piano Digital Piano Fig 6 3 Controlling external MIDI sound modules 1 Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the EG2280USB EG8280USB to the MIDI IN jack of the external sound module 2 Besure to set the MIDI transmit receive channels of both instruments to the same number see chapter 6 3 3 3 Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE IN jacks of the EG2280USB EG8280USB if you want to play back the sounds of the external device through the digital piano loudspeakers 6 3 2 USB connection to a computer with sequencing software You can operate the EG2280USB EG8280USB in combination with a sequencing program such as Cubase Logic or the included energyXT2 5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition Sequencing software gives you a wealth of powerful functions to record and process MIDI data For example you can record several tracks to create complex music pieces Additional options are the production of sheet music or playback of music pieces What is more you can transfer the data of the built in music sequencer to your computer for permanent archiving behringer com Fig 6 4 USB connection with an external soun
26. Revolution c minor Fr d ric Chopin 10 Waltz op 64 no 1 Minute Waltz Petit chien D flat major Fr d ric Chopin 11 Waltz op 64 no 2 c sharp minor Fr d ric Chopin 12 Liebestraum no 3 A flat major Franz Liszt 13 Arabesque no 1 Emajor Claude Debussy 14 Children s Corner Golliwog s Cakewalk E flat major Claude Debussy 15 Maple Leaf Rag A flat major Scott Joplin 9 4 MIDI implementation chart Function Transmitted Recognized KEINEN Default 1 1 Basic Channel Changed 1 16 1 16 Default 3 1 Mode Messages X X Poly mode only Altered X X 9 120 v 1 127 0 127 v 1 127 Note Number True Voice X 0 127 Note ON 0 0 Velocity Note OFF X X Keys X X After Touch onns X X Pitch Bend X X Control Change 0 32 0 0 Bank select 7 0 0 Volume 11 0 0 Expression 64 0 0 Damper 66 0 0 Sostenuto 67 0 0 Soft pedal 91 0 0 Reverb depth 94 0 0 Effect depth Program Change 0 0 System Exclusive 0 0 Song Pos X X System Common Song Sel X X Tune X X Clock 0 0 System Real Time Commands 0 0 Local ON OFF X 0 122 All notes OFF 0 0 123 125 Aux Messages Active Sense 0 0 Reset X X All sound off 0 0 120 126 127 Reset all ctrl 0 0 121 Notes O YES X NO Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY behringer com 32 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual EN 9 5 EDIT parameter Category Abbreviated name Description Function Values Default settin
27. Special The selected effect is shown by an LED lighting up next to the effect name Ifnone of the four LEDs lights up the modulation effect is disabled 2 Keep the SPECIAL button pressed while adjusting the original vs effect signal ratio in the VALUE SONG section using the NO and YES buttons O CHORUS OFLANGER OTREMOLO No Yes O DELAY YoU Special Value Song The display reads G 20 Effect intensity D no effect 23 maximum effect 3 Ifyou want to restore the default settings keep the SPECIAL button pressed then press NO and YES simultaneously 4 3 Using the pedals The EG2280USB EG8280USB is equipped with three foot pedals performing the same functions as the pedals on an acoustic grand piano Normally the pedals are used in accordance with the instructions given in the music where they are marked by special symbols It is useful to know how sound is produced on an acoustic piano to better understand how the pedals work When you strike a key a hammer hits several strings for each note the strings produce a tone with a defined pitch When you let go of the key a damper felt falls down on the strings to stop them from vibrating any longer As a result the tone decays quickly However if the key is held down the tone is sustained for a while before it decays completely In this case the tone decays only after a certain time 11 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manua
28. The REC LED lights up when the track has been activated for recording The PLAY LED lights up when the track has been set for playback and already contains musical data S Is used to start stop playback or recording of the music sequencer 9 REC Activates record mode Real Sound Modeling Down i I I J 1 i 1 1 lo TEMPO No Yesl EDIT i 0 a gt 1 1 1 Tempo Edit Value Song 1 Mode Curo yrand N 1 i 1 0 MODE Selects the TEMPO parameter and menu pages for EDIT mode The EDIT MODE LED shows in EDIT mode the TEMPO LED in TEMPO mode 1 Down Up Depending on which mode you have selected with the MODE button these two buttons can be used to enter the tempo or to scroll through the EDIT mode menu pages 2 Display Depending on the function used the display reads the tempo menu numbers or parameter values 8 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 3 NO YES Is used to raise lower the parameter values shown in the display Additionally the YES button executes certain EDIT functions GRAND ooo VINTAGE E FMPALO aunts on o ee o o SS a MURCH Tone i i i lo ar Aa CLICK 19 O ORGAN OSTRINGS O PAD O CHOIR O GUITAR i i ft 4 TONE These 14 buttons are used for sound selection In DEMO mode they are used to
29. Unbalanced 4 cable Unbalanced 14 cables are equipped with a 14 TS plugs at each end They are used to connect external keyboard amps and devices with 14 outputs e g synthesizers drum computers to the EG2280USB EG8280USB tip lt lt signal sleeve ground shield O lt sleeve lt strain relief clamp lt strain relief clamp O sleeve sleeve ground shield tip 4 signal Fig 9 1 Unbalanced 14 cable with 4 TS plugs behringer com 9 1 2 RCA cables RCA cables are often used for hi fi applications to connect CD players MD recorders and other devices to home stereo systems You will need this type of cable to connect the EG2280USB EG8280USB to hi fi recording equipment Usually these cables are supplied in pairs to form one stereo cable The plugs are in most cases red right and white left Make sure that the wiring between recording device and EG2280USB EG8280USB follows this color code so as not to mix up the left right signals tip sleeve tip sleeve shield Fig 9 2 Hi fi RCA cable 9 1 3 Ya to RCA cable 14 to RCA cables are required for connecting a hi fi playback device e g CD player to the EG2280USB EG8280USB As an alternative you can also use an unbalanced 14 cable with an appropriate RCA adapter Sleeve Sleeve Tip Tip i Fig 9 3 4 to RCA cable
30. YES buttons simultaneously to recall the standard setting No Yes 0 0 Value Song The key velocity setting has no effect on the following sounds CEMBALO 1 and 2 CHURCH 1 and 2 and CLICK ORGAN TIP young pianists might find it easier to use a SOFT key velocity setting behringer com 5 6 2 Soft pedal intensity Use this function to adjust the intensity of the soft pedal effect Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function Function EHe Value i245 9 Description 3 Normal soft pedal intensity default setting E Low soft pedal intensity 5 High soft pedal intensity The function will be effective only if the left pedal is used as a soft pedal but NOT to start stop the music sequencer see chapter 5 5 8 5 6 3 Fine tuning The EG2280USB EG8280USB can be detuned slightly to adapt it to other instruments or tunings The setting made here affects the pitch of all keys The following section describes how to adjust the fine tuning of the EG2280USB EG8280USB The tuning shown in the display is referenced to the EG2280USB EG8280USB pitch A in Hertz Hz Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function Function Ei Value He 453 Description 440 Western European equal tuning default setting 453 Maximum detuning upwards Ye Maximum detuning downwards 1 5 Hz steps are shown as follows figures separated by one o
31. age F EMRALR o PIANO O PIANO O VIBES oa oe CLICK O ORGAN OSTRINGS O PAD O CHOIR o GUITAR Tone Press the DEMO button again to quit DEMO mode During demo playback the EG2280USB EG8280USB does not receive or send MIDI data The music sequencer see chapter 5 5 must not be set to playback or record ready mode when you switch to DEMO mode 2 3 2 Playing back the piano music demos The following section describes how to play back the 15 piano music demos These demos show you the versatility of the GRAND PIANO sounds Demo 1 Press the DEMO button 2 Use the NO and YES buttons in the VALUE SONG section to select the music piece of your choice No Yes Value Song behringer com The display reads i 5 Number of the selected music piece ALL Playback of all music pieces The pieces are played in chronological order ShF Playback of all music pieces The pieces are played in random order 3 Press the gt m button in the SEQUENCER section to start playback O REC O REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E REC Sequencer 4 Pressthe gt m button again to stop playback O REC O REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt u REC Sequencer 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to play back other pieces Press the DEMO button again to quit DEMO mode A list of all the music pieces can be
32. als similar to those found on acoustic grand pianos 26 Soft Piano pedal Use this to reduce the volume of a particular passage 27 Sostenuto pedal This pedal sustains notes that allow distinct advantages e Play a note or chord on the keys e While holding the note s press the sostenuto pedal e Notes played before the pedal was pressed will continue to sustain while those played after the pedal was pressed decay normally Damper Forte pedal All notes sustain when the damper forte pedal is pressed even if you release the key s B Power Press this button to turn the EG2280USB EG8280USB on and off 1 gt Phones jacks Connect headphones to these jacks using 14 and or Ve plugs The jacks may be used simultaneously but the volume cannot be controlled separately behringer com 4 Basic Operation The following chapters describe some further basic functions which you can use in addition to those already explained 4 1 Using two sounds layer mode Instead of a single sound you can also play two sounds simultaneously on the EG2280USB EG8280USB These sounds are layered and can be played together over the entire keyboard 1 Inthe TONE section simultaneously press the buttons of the sounds to be layered The LEDs above the buttons light up to show that the associated sounds have been selected GRAND GRAND VINTAGE 12 No PIANO O VIBES OOO OOOO o
33. alue Song OSMD OSRD opio oVBUNG MP SEMBALO g vimes OckaMecR cHoRUS 0066066 CONCERT OFLANGER o HARD oO 6 6 6 6 0 COCO Tone Reverb Special Keys Transpos Fig 3 1 Control elements of the EG2280USB EG8280USB The control elements of the EG2280USB EG8280USB are described below To give you a clear overview of the control panel its elements have been grouped in separate sections 1 Volume en De VOLUME is used to adjust the volume of the built in loudspeakers and headphone outputs COLOR Varies the sound character from soft left to bright right SPEAKERS OFF Switches the built in loudspeakers on and off The MUTE LED lights up only when the built in loudspeakers are switched off When you insert your headphones this will automatically switch off the built in loudspeakers behringer com DEMO Enables disables DEMO mode O REC O REC O PLAY O PLAY gt u TRACK 1 TRACK2 gt gt m REC Click Sequencer CLICK Is used to start stop the metronome click 6 TRACK 1 Selects track 1 for playback or recording The REC LED lights up when the track has been activated for recording The PLAY LED lights up when the track has been set for playback and already contains musical data TRACK 2 Selects track 2 for playback or recording
34. ansposed independently of the built in sound generator This can be useful to play the sounds of an external sound module whose sound generator is controlled from the keyboard of the EG2280USB EG8280USB in a different pitch than the internal sounds of the EG2280USB EG8280USB Function ETS Value id d Description D No transposition of the pitch at the MIDI output default setting Pitch is transposed up by the number of halftones selected Pitch is transposed down by the number of halftones selected This setting has no effect on the sound generator of the EG2280USB EG8280USB Send control panel settings snapshot Use this function to transmit the current settings of the EG2280USB EG8280USB e g sounds and effects channel volume via the MIDI output This type of transmission only includes system exclusive data packages MIDI dump Eii Value Function Description 1 Connect the EG2280USB EG8280USB to a computer or hardware sequencer as No Yes described in chapter 6 3 2 2 Set the MIDI sequencer to 4 gt reception ready mode 3 Select the function E 7 7 in EDIT mode Value Song 4 Press the YES button to execute the transmission When the transmission is complete the display shows End You can send the data back to the EG2280USB EG8280USB at a later date To do this use the MIDI IN jack to connect the EG2280USB EG8280USB to the device that received the data before A
35. ard XLR cable The jack automatically supplies 15 V of phantom power Adjust the input sensitivity with the adjacent GAIN control NOTE If the microphone signal begins to distort turn the GAIN knob counter clockwise Ze AUXIN Connect external sound sources such as a CD or MP3 player using a Ve plug 2 LINE IN Connect external sound sources such as CD players mixers or drum machines using RCA cables 22 LINE OUT Connect the EG2280USB EG8280USB to an external sound system or recording device using RCA cables 23 PEDALS Connect the foot pedals of the EG2280USB EG8280USB to this jack using the included 5 pin cable MIDI Connect external devices such as synthesizers sequencers etc to the EG2280USB EG8280USB using 5 pin DIN cables MIDI cables e MIDIIN receives data that controls the EG2280USB EG8280USB internal sound generator e MIDI OUT sends controlling data from the EG2280USB EG8280USB s keys and pedals to other MIDI devices e MIDI THRU transmits data from the MIDI IN jack to other MIDI devices without altering the data USB Connect the EG2280USB EG8280USB to a computer using a type B USB connector This connection will transmit both the audio from the internal sound generator and the input connectors as well as MIDI data You may use this to record performances or control software on your computer via MIDI 9 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 3 3 Foot pedals The EG2280USB EG8280USB has three ped
36. d module 1 Connect the piano s USB jack to a free USB port on your computer 2 Connect the MIDI IN jack of the sound module to the MIDI OUT jack of the EG2280USB EG8280USB 3 Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE IN jacks of the EG2280USB EG8280USB if you want to play back the sounds of the external device through the digital piano loudspeakers 6 3 3 MIDI settings The EG2280USB EG8280USB provides eight different functions to determine how the instrument processes MIDI information Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following functions e Setting the MIDI transmit channel Use this function to set the transmit channel on which the G2280USB EG8280USB is to send MIDI data MIDI devices must send and receive on the same MIDI channels to ensure successful MIDI communication Function Eli Value i 6 oFF Description iB The EG2280USB EG8280USB transmits MIDI data on the specified MIDI channel Default setting 1 off The EG2280USB EG8280USB transmits no MIDI data In layer mode voice 1 transmits MIDI data on the specified MIDI channel while voice 2 transmits on the next higher channel 24 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual Demo song and music sequencer data are not transmitted via the MIDI output However you can transmit a music piece recorded with the built in music sequencer using the MIDI dump feature see Sending music sequencer data below
37. dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NO u BPwn Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Donot defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point
38. e of your choice in half tone steps No Yes O SHIFT lt gt Transpose Value Song behringer com The display reads D No transposition default setting i id Keyboard is transposed up by the number of half tones selected Keyboard is transposed down by the number of half tones selected 2 Release the TRANSPOSE button when the desired value has been selected The LED above the TRANSPOSE button lights up when the transposition feature is active i e when a value other than zero has been set Ifa transposition interval has already been set you can enable disable the transposition function using the TRANSPOSE button 5 3 Layer mode settings In layer mode you can effect additional settings for advanced playing with two sounds at the same time All sounds are numbered internally from 1 through 14 This order of sounds determines which sound is addressed internally as voice 1 voice 2 etc which in turn is important for making changes to the sounds selected Pai Soe VINTAGE EMBALO EEMBALO fe PIANO O PIANO O VIBES CHURCH CHURCH CLIC fo o ORGAN OSTRINGS O PAD CHOIR Oo GUITAR w ED a DD w Tone In our example the two sounds GRAND 1 and STRINGS are being used in layer mode Internally GRAND 1 is 1 STRINGS is 11 The sound with the lower number is addressed internally as voice 1 here GRAND 1 the sound with the higher number as voice
39. ect to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies 5 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 1 Before You Get Started 1 1 Shipment Your EG2280USB EG8280USB was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit Ifthe unit is damaged please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER Instead notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately Otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be honored Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during storage or transport Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with the EG2280USB EG8280USB or its packaging Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials 1 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the EG2280USB EG8280USB on high temperature devices such as radiators etc to avoid overheating Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please refer to
40. ed metronome tempo thus indicating the beat O REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt m REC Sequencer Be sure not to press the gt m button during the following steps Otherwise a new recording would be made on the selected track erasing all the data recorded before 2 Use the TRACK button to select the track whose settings you wish to edit If you want to edit global settings e g tempo measure etc you can select either one of the two tracks REC O REC O PLAY PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt m REC CO Sequencer 3 Edit the settings as described in the chapters mentioned above 4 If necessary repeat step 2 for the second track 5 Press the REC button to quit record mode O REC O REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E REC Sequencer The changes made have now been stored in the music sequencer When you play back the music piece the new settings will be effective All previous settings are deleted behringer com 5 5 7 Sync start You can set the music sequencer playback ready so that it will start playback as soon as you play a key on the keyboard This function can be very helpful when the music sequencer is used as an accompanist The function is also available in DEMO mode 1 Make sure that the playback tracks are active PLAY LED above the corresponding TRACK button lights up green If necessary activate the tracks
41. el on which the piano is to send MIDI data in the EDIT menu 7 as described in chapter 6 3 3 Demo and music sequencer data are not transmitted via MIDI The piano does not respond to all MIDI commands e The piano supports only those commands listed in the MIDI Implementation Chart e Be sure that the device sending MIDI data and the piano do not have a MIDI filter activated see chapter 6 3 3 The piano sounds strange e Check whether one of the LEDs above the SPECIAL button is lit i e whether a modulation effect is active If so press the button until all LEDs are off i e no effect is active e Perhaps you have selected two sounds at the same time Press one of the sound buttons in the TONE section to select a single sound The display shows Err behringer com e An internal error has occurred Switch the instrument off wait for about 30 seconds then switch it back on If the error message shows again please contact your BEHRINGER support desk Further information can be found at behringer com N 7 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 8 Specifications Keyboard 88 weighted keys with hammer action A 1 to C7 Connector Type B l RSM Real Sound Modeling dynamic stereo sampling Sample Rate 48 khiz MIDI IN OUT Audio te 64 notes max P Room effects 4 types CHAMBER CONCERT CHURCH THEATER Output power 2x40 W Power Supply 100 120 V 50 60
42. f the instrument Please read below which options are available and how you can edit their settings 5 6 1 Key velocity This parameter determines the volume of the sounds with reference to the key velocity applied i e you can set here how hard you have to strike a key to achieve maximum volume The following section describes how to change the key velocity 1 Press the KEYS button to select one of the following settings HARD The keys must be played very hard to achieve maximum volume HARD MEDIUM The keys must be played with medium O MEDIUM velocity to achieve maximum volume SOFT default setting C SOFT The keys must be played only lightly to Keys achieve maximum volume OFF If none of the LEDs lights up each key stroke will produce a defined volume irrespective of how hard you play the keys An LED above the button lights up to show the current setting If all LEDs are out key velocity is switched off In this case you can adjust a fixed volume level as follows 2 Press and hold the KEYS button then use the NO and YES buttons to set the volume level to be produced when you play a key on the keyboard irrespective of the key velocity applied HARD MEDIUM No Yes O SOFT UU Keys Value Song The display reads i te Fixed volume level produced when you play a key on the keyboard default setting 544 3 Keep the KEYS button pressed then press the NO and
43. for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product 5 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user
44. found in chapter 9 3 The music sequencer see chapter 5 5 must not be set to playback or record ready mode when you switch to DEMO mode You can adjust the playback tempo of the piano music demos see chapter 5 4 Select any sound you like to accompany the piano music demos you can also add the room modulation and brilliance effects see chapter 4 2 Select and set the sound colour before you enter DEMO mode 2 4 Selecting and playing sounds The EG2280USB EG8280USB comes with 14 different sound colours covering a wide spectrum of sounds You can select a sound in the TONE section 1 Press one of the 14 buttons in the TONE section to select the sound of your choice eae seen hen oe oe 6 CHURCH o MURCH CLICK O ORGAN OSTRINGS O PAD O CHOIR o GUITAR Tone 7 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual The LED above the sound button lights up to show that the corresponding sound has been selected The selected sound can be played over the entire keyboard The volume of the sound depends on how heavily you play the keys not applicable to CEMBALO 1 and 2 CHURCH 1 and 2 and CLICK ORGAN TIP You can also select two sounds at the same time 3 Control Elements and Connections 3 1 Control panel Volume o ore D gt 8 lav o mr ree Oo Sequencer Real Sound Modeling No Ves L 0 D V
45. ful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment behringer com imagine music ZX behringer com behringer
46. g Tuning Fine tuning General fine tuning in 1 5 Hz steps i Yet 453 445 nn Tuning Tuning Selection oftemperament scale Ec i 1 erlegen Selection of basic note Basic note of temperament Ec c b c Layer mode Volume Volume ratio of voice 1 vs voice 2 E3 O 2b Detune Detuning of voice 1 vs voice 2 E3 c iD 10 Octave transposition voice 1 Octave position of voice 1 E33 1 D i E Octave transposition voice 2 Octave position of voice 2 E34 i 0 i at Portion of voice 1 volume A a z Effect intensity voice 1 channeled to theeffect E35 eu a Portion of voice 2 volume A n _ Effect intensity voice 2 channeled to the effect E3 6 U CD Reset Reset of layer mode settings EJI Function of soft pedal i Soft pedal Function 1 soft pedal 2 music sequencer E41 Lg Effect Intensity of soft pedal on sound EC i 5 3 Metronome Volume Volume of metronome click ES i gU ig Sequencer made fine Volume of the muted track in music E5 1 2g g sequencer mode MIDI channel on which MIDI data ana i i j MIDI Transmit channel in tel Ell i 15 oFF i MIDI channel on which MIDI data 3 ie i i Receive channel ar Eid ALL Id i ALL Sound generator Enables disables the built in sound E13 an oFF Sa Local on off generator for keyboard data Accept or ignore program change u Program change data send receive EIH an off on Accept or ignore controller 5 Controller commands commands send receive E15 an off
47. hich actually contain note information If you want to have a metronome backed playback press the CLICK button to switch on the metronome gt u Click 3 Press the MODE button in the TEMPO EDIT MODE section until the TEMPO LED lights up then use the two Down Up buttons to adjust the playback tempo TEMPO EE O EDIT UU Mode You can play back a recording at its original tempo by pressing the two Down Up buttons at the same time Press the gt W button to play back the recording The current meter is constantly shown in the display O REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK2 gt E REC Sequencer During playback the two tracks can be switched on off at any time You can accompany the music sequencer playback with the currently selected sound TIP If the right hand part has been recorded on track 2 and the left hand part on track 1 you can switch off either of the tracks and practice its part live during playback The volume of the muted track is adjustable If necessary you can play it back in the background at low volume for support see chapter 5 5 5 To stop the playback press the gt m button O REC O REC PLAY PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E REC Sequencer 17 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 5 5 4 Repeating musical passages for practicing The following section describes how to play back a specific passage of a recorded music
48. ifferent USB devices Audio and MIDI This example will use the included energyXT2 5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition software but most recording and sequencing programs use a similar procedure NOTE PC users are encouraged to install the ASIO driver for low latency USB connection The driver is included on the DVD Mac computers do not require any additional drivers to achieve low latency operation Follow these steps to connect the EG2280USB EG8280USB to your computer 1 Connect the included USB cable to the EG2280USB EG8280USB and to a free USB port on your computer 2 Your computer should automatically recognize the USB audio and MIDI connection If so you may continue to the software setup If not you must manually select the audio and MIDI connections If using a PC click on the Start menu and select Control Panel When the new window opens select Sounds and Audio Devices In the next window click the Audio tab Select USB AUDIO DEVICE in the Sound playback Sound recording and MIDI music playback menus Your computer is now set to send and receive audio and MIDI signals from the EG2280USB EG8280USB SS A Follow these steps to set up the audio connection in your music software 1 Open energyXT2 5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition Click the File tab and select Setup A window will pop up with several options Click the Audio tab oo iS Select ASIO in the Device pull down menu In the next menu se
49. ing medium behringer com MD recorder Keyboard amplifier LINE OUT er en ee sa TER o Digital Piano Fig 6 2 Connecting amplifiers and recording equipment 1 Connect the LINE OUT jacks to the inputs of an external amplifier or recording device A Caution Be sure to switch the EG2280USB EG8280USB on BEFORE you switch on the external amplifier so as to avoid switch on thumps being amplified Such signals could damage the amplifier and the loudspeakers Switch off the equipment in reverse order 6 3 MIDI functions MIDI is an interface and protocol for transmitting of playing data to other MIDI equipment The most important playing data are pitch and length of notes key velocity and channel volume program changes and various controller data generated for example by controllers such as the pedals The MIDI interface does not transmit electrical audio signals but control data only The MIDI protocol provides for the transmission of data on 16 independent channels Playing data are always channel specific data The EG2280USB EG8280USB is equipped with three MIDI jacks for connecting additional MIDI sound modules or software hardware sequencers e Use the MIDI OUT to connect additional synthesizers or a music computer receiving MIDI data from the EG2280USB EG8280USB e Use the MIDI IN to send playing data from other MIDI co
50. intensity see chapter 5 6 2 Function EBH Value an oFF Description off Save function for soft pedal settings is disabled default setting on Save function for soft pedal settings is enabled 5 6 6 Restoring the factory default settings Use the following procedure to recall the factory default settings Tip All saved parameters as well as the music sequencer data will be lost during either one of the following procedures 1 Use the POWER switch to switch the instrument off if not already done 2 Play and hold down the top C key on the keyboard then switch the EG2280USB EG8280USB back on behringer com An alternative procedure is described below 1 Use the POWER switch to switch the instrument off if not already done 2 Press and hold down the TRACK 1 and TRACK 2 buttons then switch the EG2280USB EG8280USB back on O REC O REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E REC D Sequencer 3 Letgo of the TRACK buttons after about 5 seconds 6 Connection to External Equipment The EG2280USB EG8280USB provides a variety of connectors for connecting the instrument to external devices A Caution Be sure that all devices are switched off before you make any connection NEVER connect the LINE IN connectors of the EG2280USB EG8280USB to its LINE OUT connectors This will cause a feedback loop producing high volume levels which could damage both the instrument a
51. ion of USB audio MIDI connectivity opens up a whole new world of recording performing and podcasting options The keyboard also comes with a power cable USB cable and DVD that contains a bundle of software such as eMedia Starter Piano and Keyboard Lessons energyXT2 5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition and numerous podcasting programs The EG2280USB EG8280USB is the ideal piano for home or stage use behringer com 3 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual Important Safety Instructions A A Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality commercially available speaker cables with Ya TS plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to
52. k a music piece you can also play on the keyboard to produce complex performances with up to six different sounds What is more you can use the music sequencer for practicing For example you could record the left and right hand parts of a piece separately on the two tracks During playback switch off one track hand and play the muted part yourself Thus you can practice each part individually within its musical context behringer com 5 5 1 Recording pieces of music This section describes how to record music pieces with the built in music sequencer 1 Press the REC button The REC LED above the TRACK 1 or TRACK 2 button lights up The dots in the display start flashing in the adjusted metronome tempo thus indicating the beat Now the EG2280USB EG8280USB is set to record mode O REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E REC Sequencer The memory of the music sequencer can store up to 10 000 notes However this number can decrease depending on how much pedaling information is stored You can quit record mode by pressing the REC button again 2 If necessary adjust the metronome tempo and meter as described in chapter 5 4 3 Keep pressing the TRACK 1 button until the REC LED above the corresponding button lights up red Now track 1 is selected for recording If you did a recording take before the last track selected will be used for recording Depending on which track is currently used
53. l This decay characteristic can be influenced using the three foot pedals e Soft piano pedal left The soft pedal produces a soft and intimate sound Use this pedal for particularly soft musical passages pianissimo On an acoustic piano this soft sound results from a smaller distance between hammer and strings On a grand piano however the position of the hammer changes so that the hammer does not hit all strings 1 Press the pedal to dampen all tones played afterwards with the pedal down 2 Let go of the pedal for normal playing You can adjust the effect of the damper pedal see chapter 5 6 2 e Sostenuto pedal middle Use the sostenuto pedal to sustain individual tones The notes already played as long as they have not yet decayed will be sustained as soon as you press the pedal All notes played subsequently will be dampened as described above This allows you to play and sustain a certain note using the pedal while all subsequent tones will be played in a staccato detached manner When you sustain single notes on an acoustic piano using the sostenuto pedal the damper felts of the notes already played do not dampen the strings when you release the keys but are held in their position Play the notes to be sustained Press the pedal to sustain the tones you just played w N T FS D gt Play the next notes These are played with normal decay 4 Release the pedal for normal playing e Damper For
54. lect the BEHRINGER USB Audio driver In the Sample Rate menu we recommend selecting 44100 In the Record menu select 16 bit In the Audio inputs menu select USB AUDIO DEVICE In the Audio outputs menu select USB AUDIO DEVICE Follow these steps to set up the MIDI connection for the EG2280USB EG8280USB ona u 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above 2 Once the Setup window appears click the MIDI tab 3 For both MIDI inputs and MIDI outputs select USB AUDIO DEVICE NOTE When USB MIDI is connected to the EG2280USB EG8280USB it overrides the MIDI IN and THRU jacks Only the MIDI OUT jack can be used in conjunction with USB MIDI 26 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual EN 7 Troubleshooting Problem Remedy The instrument cannot be switched on e Check the connection between mains plug and wall outlet see chapter 2 1 No sound e Check the position of the VOLUME control see chapter 2 2 e Check the SPEAKER OFF button status see chapter 4 4 e Check that the sound generator is switched on see chapter 6 3 3 The foot pedals do not work properly e Check that the pedal cable is properly connected to the PEDAL jack on the underside of the piano see chapter 3 3 The left foot pedal has no effect e Check in EDIT menu H that the soft pedal function is enabled see chapter 5 4 8 Audio signal is distorted e Cut back the volume u
55. lowing function Function E 3 3 voice 1 transposed by an octave E34 voice 2 transposed by an octave Value as N Description D No transposition E Transposition down by one octave E Transposition up by one octave 5 3 4 Effect intensity This function allows you to edit the effect intensity of the modulation effect for the selected sounds Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function Function E3 5 effect intensity voice 1 E3 6 effect intensity voice 2 Value 0 20 Description D Effect intensity default setting u No effect behringer com 5 3 5 Reset Use this function to reset all settings in layer mode Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function EJI Value Function Description Press the YES button to execute this function No Yes Value Song 5 4 Using the metronome The EG2280USB EG8280USB features a built in metronome which can be used for practising or to make recordings with the internal music sequencer To use the metronome please proceed as follows Press the CLICK button to start or stop the metronome gt E Click The metronome beats are shown by flashing dots on the display At the beginning of a measure all dots light up simultaneously 2 Keep pressing the MODE button in the TEMPO EDIT MODE section until the TEMPO LED lights up
56. lso been included in the Werkmeister Kirnberger tunings Both tunings are interesting to use for works from the baroque period e g J S Bach Werkmeister is a popular tuning for organ works The following section describes how to change the tuning of the EG2280USB EG8280USB Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function Function Ect Value hist Description Equal tuning default setting g Pure major tuning 3 Pure minor tuning 4 Pythagorean tuning 5 Meantone tuning B Werckmeister tuning 7 Kirnberger tuning behringer com With the exception of equal tuning all tunings must be marked by a basic note Here s how to set the basic note Function Eee Value c 0 Description Altered notes are marked by dashes above or below the note name A dash above the note name raises a note a dash below the note lowers it The display shows c5 c sharp C E e flat Eb 5 6 5 Saving parameter settings The EG2280USB EG8280USB allows you to save the changes made to the instrument s settings so that they won t get lost when the unit is powered down When the save function is not active all changes made to the settings except for the music sequencer data will be lost when you switch the piano off When switched back on the EG2280USB EG8280USB recalls the factory default settings The save function can be activated separately for the following groups of function
57. nd your hearing 6 1 Connecting external sound sources The EG2280USB EG8280USB is equipped with a stereo LINE IN connector for connecting external sound sources to your digital piano These signals are reproduced through the internal loudspeakers and connected headphones If you wish to practice with musical accompaniment you can use this input to connect a CD player or drum computer In the same way you could connect an external synthesizer or sound module and use its sound generator with your instrument An additional MIDI connection enables you to play an external sound generator from the keyboard of the EG2280USB EG8280USB see chapter 6 3 1 The keyboard also has a MIC input for the connection of dynamic or condenser microphones and an AUX IN jack for sound sources that use 1 8 plugs 22 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 6 1 1 LINE IN jacks The LINE IN jacks can be used to connect external sound sources such as CD players DVD players or external sound modules that are being controlled by the EG2280USB EG8280USB s MIDI function see fig 6 3 The following diagram shows a wiring example comprising the EG2280USB EG8280USB and a CD player You need one or two cables fitted with RCA plugs see chapter 9 1 3 As an alternative you can also use a 14 cable with an appropriate adapter plug CD Player Microphone MP3 Player Digital Piano
58. ntroller keyboards or a music computer to the sound generator of the EG2280USB EG8280USB e The MIDI THRU jacks passes on the MIDI data received via the MIDI IN jack without modification In combination with a music computer you can thus integrate another keyboard or sound module into the MIDI chain comprising EG2280USB EG8280USB and music computer 23 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 6 3 1 MIDI connection to other sound modules You can use the EG2280USB EG8280USB to control external sound modules via MIDI This allows you to use the keyboard and pedals of the digital piano to control the sound generators of other synthesizers or sound modules not equipped with a keyboard When you also connect the audio signal of the external sound module to the EG2280USB EG8280USB as described in chapter 6 1 all sounds played in addition to the sounds of the EG2280USB EG8280USB can be heard through the internal loudspeakers The following illustration shows a set up comprising the EG2280USB EG8280USB and an external sound module Can EEE E Es Om PROB WWE COME PLAY POWER Sound module Audio MIDI MIDI OUT LINE IN ie iii The following illustration shows a set up comprising the EG2280USB EG8280USB and a music computer The connection of an external sound module is optional Audio MID
59. o open up a world of computer software compatibility The audio portion allows you to record your performances using studio software such as the included energyXT2 5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition as well as play back audio from your computer through the keyboard s speakers You can also send MIDI data to a sequencer software program on your computer to trigger synth tones drum beats transport functions etc The USB connection can also receive MIDI data from the computer allowing your sequencer software to utilize the EG2280USB EG8280USB s sound generator and speakers 6 4 1 Audio routing The USB audio output of the EG2280USB EG8280USB includes the tones generated by the keys and internal sound generator as well as the signals connected to the LINE IN AUX IN and MIC IN jacks However the VOLUME control and SPEAKERS OFF button do not affect this signal The USB audio input returning from the computer is not affected by the EG2280USB EG8280USB s sound generator or effects engine and goes directly to the LINE OUT jacks PHONES jacks and internal speakers The VOLUME control and SPEAKERS OFF button only affect the PHONES and speakers behringer com 6 4 2 USB audio and MIDI settings When you connect the EG2280USB EG8280USB to your computer for the first time you will likely need to perform certain setup procedures in your software to ensure proper audio and MIDI interface Once the USB cable is connected the computer will recognize two d
60. or service manuals connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group behringer com gt Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty 8 Ifan inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 8 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through
61. piece repeatedly This function is ideal for practicing a specific difficult passage recorded by your piano teacher To make the best use of this function the left and righthand parts should be recorded separately on tracks 1 and 2 In this case you can play back one part only with the music sequencer while you practice the other part 1 Select the track to be played back so that the PLAY LED above the corresponding TRACK button lights up O REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E REC CEO _ Sequencer The volume of a muted track is adjustable see chapter 5 5 5 2 Pressthe gt m button to play back the selected track O REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt u REC Sequencer 3 Press the MODE button in the TEMPO EDIT MODE section when the playback has reached the point from which you want to start repeating a passage o TEMPO Doun O EDIT Ue Edit Mode The display reads A Starting point of the loop is set 4 Press the MODE button again when the playback reaches the point where you want to end the repetition of a passage TEMPO pown O EDIT Upo Edit Mode behringer com The display reads A b The musical passage is now repeated continuously so that you can practice it to perfection Ending point of the loop is set 5 When you want to stop practicing press the gt m button again to s
62. r two dots 440 440 Hz 440 440 2 Hz 44 0 440 4 Hz 440 440 6 Hz 440 440 8 Hz 5 6 4 Tunings The EG2280USB EG8280USB provides different tunings developed during the past few centuries The tuning used most often today is called equal tuning and has been a characteristic element of the music composed from the 19th century up to the present However for some baroque pieces e g by J S Bach it can be interesting to use an older tuning system In the history of music the development of the individual tunings can be traced back to the development of scales and polyphony and the resulting adaptation of instruments and their tuning Apart from these historical reasons the limited tuning aids available in former times played an important role for the practical implementation of tunings 20 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual The EG2280USB EG8280USB provides the following tunings e Equal tuning default setting Equal tuning divides one octave into twelve intervals of equal size or spacing Thus each half tone is detuned slightly to the same extent with the octave being the only perfect interval This has been the most common tuning since the 19th century as it makes it possible to play all twelve major minor keys e Pure major minor intonation This tuning is based on the perfect tuning of the seven notes of one scale e g C major Triads played one fifth above or below are also perfect since they use the notes
63. s sounds MIDI tuning and damper pedal Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function e Sounds You can save the following settings for this group of functions e Sounds see chapter 2 4 e Layer mode settings see chapters 4 1 and 5 3 e Type of room effect and intensity see chapter 4 2 2 e Type of modulation effect and intensity see chapter 4 2 3 e Key velocity see chapter 5 6 1 e Metronome meter and tempo see chapter 5 4 e Dimmed volume see chapter 5 5 5 Function Eat Value on off Description off Save function for sounds is disabled default setting on Save function for sounds is enabled e MIDI You can save the following settings for this group of functions e All MIDI settings see chapter 6 3 3 Function EB C Value on off Description off Save function for MIDI settings is disabled default setting on Save function for MIDI settings is enabled 21 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual e Tuning You can save the following settings for this group of functions e Transposition see chapter 5 2 e Fine tuning see chapter 5 6 3 e Tuning see chapter 5 6 4 Function EB 3 Value an oFF Description off Save function for tuning settings is disabled default setting on Save function for tuning settings is enabled e Soft pedal You can save the following settings for this group of functions e Soft pedal function see chapter 5 5 8 e Soft pedal
64. s may vary slightly from product BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely no authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or implied undertaking or representation This manual is copyrighted No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of Red Chip Company Ltd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2010 Red Chip Company Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands Limited Warranty 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the BEHRINGER office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded
65. s soon as you start the transmission from the MIDI sequencer the EG2280USB EG8280USB will automatically receive the data Make sure that neither DEMO EDIT or music sequencer mode is active 25 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual e Sending music sequencer data Use this function to send music sequencer data via the MIDI output of the EG2280USB EG8280USB This allows you to archive recorded music pieces on your music computer or hardware MIDI sequencer This type of transmission is only for system exclusive data packages MIDI dump but not for MIDI playing data Eid Value Function Description 1 Connect the EG2280USB EG8280USB to a computer or hardware sequencer as described in chapter 6 3 2 No Yes 0 0 Value Song 2 Set the MIDI sequencer to reception ready mode 3 Select the function 7 8 in EDIT mode 4 Press the YES button to execute the transmission When the transmission is complete the display shows End You can send the data back to the EG2280USB EG8280USB at a later date To do this use the MIDI IN jack to connect the EG2280USB EG8280USB to the device that received the data before As soon as you start the transmission from the MIDI sequencer the EG2280USB EG8280USB will automatically receive the data Make sure that neither DEMO EDIT or music sequencer mode is active 6 4 USB connection The EG2280USB EG8280USB features a built in USB audio MIDI interface t
66. select individual sound color demos I I OCHAMBER O CHORUS I OCONCERT OFLANGER O HARD i 10 CHURCH OTREMOLO O MEDIUM IOTHEATER O DELAY SOFT SHIFT 1 2 CO CEO 1 Reverb Special Keys Transpose 5 REVERB Selects one of four room effects CHAMBER CONCERT CHURCH THEATER for the selected sound An LED shows which effect is currently active If no LED lights up no room effect is active 6 SPECIAL Is used to select one of four modulation effects CHORUS FLANGER TREMOLO DELAY for the selected sound An LED shows which effect is currently active If no LED lights up no modulation effect is active 7 KEYS Is used to set the key velocity to SOFT MEDIUM or HARD An LED shows which setting is currently active If no LED lights up no key velocity has been selected and playing a key always triggers a fixed volume level irrespective of how hard you play the key TRANSPOSE Is used for setting keyboard pitch transposition behringer com 3 2 Connectors The connectors of the EG2280USB EG8280USB are located on the back panel EG2280USB or bottom side EG8280USB of the keyboard A Ba aQ 0000 GAIN MIC a AUXIN LINEIN LINE OUT boo oo d es on OUT lt D PEDALS MIDI USB Fig 3 2 Connectors of the EG2280USB EG8280USB MICIN Connect a dynamic or condenser microphone to this input using a stand
67. sing the VOLUME control Sound is too low high e Check whether the LED above the TRANSPOSE switch is lit If so transposition is active Press the button to switch if off Effect is not audible e Perhaps no effect has been selected or its intensity is too low Check that the REVERB and SPECIAL LEDs are lit and select an appropriate effect intensity see chapters 4 2 2 Music sequencer DEMO mode cannot be selected e DEMO mode must not be active when you switch to music sequencer mode Conversely the music sequencer must be off before you can switch to DEMO mode The music recorded with the music sequencer has been lost e When you re record a track this will automatically erase the previously recorded data on this track Music sequencer playback cannot be started e Playback can only be started when the memory of the music sequencer contains data Perhaps no data has been recorded e Perhaps no tracks have been activated for playback Proceed as described in chapter 5 4 3 The music sequencer has not stored the entire recording e The music sequencer is limited in its capacity approx 10 000 notes When the memory is full all further data will be lost Play only as many notes as the sequencer can store before the display starts flashing thus signaling that the memory is full The display shows Fut e The memory of the music sequencer is full If you do not want to erase re record your recording
68. sly recorded track continue with step 2 O REC oO REC O PLAY oO PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt m REC Sequencer Press the REC button The REC LED above the TRACK 1 or TRACK 2 button lights up The dots on the display start flashing in the metronome tempo that has been set thus indicating the beat Now the EG2280USB EG8280USB is set to record mode O REC O REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E REC Sequencer The memory of the music sequencer can store up to 10 000 notes However this number can decrease depending on how much pedaling information is stored You can quit record mode by pressing the REC button again Press the TRACK button of the track you want to record until the REC LED above the button lights up red Now the selected track is record ready If you did a recording take before the last track selected will be used for recording Depending on which track is currently used you will have to select the other track for recording REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt 5 REC 2 CO CD Sequencer Tip If you select a track for recording which already contains note information all previously recorded notes on this track will be erased Select a sound in the TONE section You can also use a sound combination see chapter 4 1 for recording g SPAND a RAND VINTAGE 2 o PIANO PIANO O VIBES
69. te pedal right The damper pedal allows you to sustain the notes already played and held plus all subsequent notes without having to hold the keys down The damper pedal is often used to achieve a richer sound This is the pedal that is used most often You can also use it very subtly for example by holding it down only half way On the acoustic piano notes are sustained by keeping all the damper felts in their raised position even after releasing the keys This allows the notes played to decay quite naturally 1 Play the notes to be sustained 2 Press the pedal to sustain the notes you just played plus all subsequent notes 3 Release the pedal for normal playing 4 4 Using headphones The EG2280USB EG8280USB is equipped with two headphone jacks located on the underside of the playing console front left Headphones are ideal for practicing without disturbing others The second headphone jack allows another person for example a music teacher to listen as well so that piano lessons can also be held using headphones Both 14 and s inputs are available 1 Use the VOLUME control to turn the volume down move the slide control to the left half of its control range Volume gt behringer com N Connect your headphones to a free headphone jack on the underside of the playing console 3 While playing adjust the volume as desired using the VOLUME control Volume
70. the mains If you do not plan to use your piano for a prolonged period of time please disconnect it from the mains by unplugging the power cable from the wall outlet 2 2 Adjusting the volume The volume of the built in loudspeakers and headphones can be adjusted as follows Volume gt 1 Set the VOLUME control to mid travel position between MIN and MAX 2 Adjust the volume as desired by moving the control to the right up or left down A Caution The EG2280USB EG8280USB is capable of producing extreme volumes Please bear in mind that high sound pressures not only temporarily affect your sense of hearing but can also cause permanent damage Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times particularly when you are playing with headphones 6 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual 2 3 Demo playback The EG2280USB EG8280USB offers you 14 sound and 15 piano music demos These music pieces give you an impression of the instrument s versatility and range of sounds 2 3 1 Playing back the sound demos This section describes how to play back the 14 sound demos These demos are specially designed to highlight the various sounds and their features and show you what can be done with your instrument Demo 1 Press the DEMO button 2 Press one of the 14 buttons in the TONE section to play back an audio demo of the selected sound color oa ooo VINTAGE pee T
71. tion E13 Value on aFF Description on Sound generator responds to keyboard and MIDI notes default setting off Sound generator does not respond to the keyboard but to MIDI notes only e Accept ignore program changes Use this function to determine how the EG2280USB EG8280USB responds to MIDI program change commands These commands are used for example to select sounds of the EG2280USB EG8280USB using MIDI commands sent from a sequencing program Conversely program change commands can be sent via the MIDI output of the EG2280USB EG8280USB whenever you select a sound in the TONE section see chapter 9 2 Function 74 Value on off Description on Program change commands are sent and received default setting off Program change commands are neither sent nor received behringer com e Accept ignore MIDI controller information Use this function to determine how the EG2280USB EG8280USB responds to MIDI controller data MIDI uses a variety of controller informaiton to control sound changes e g pedal status volume effect intensity Function ETS Value on off Description on Controller data are sent and received default setting off Controller data are neither sent nor received The EG2280USB EG8280USB only responds to the commands listed in the MIDI implementation chart if controller data are enabled see chapter 9 4 e MIDI transposition This function determines whether outgoing MIDI data are tr
72. top the playback O REC oO REC O PLAY O PLAY TRACK 1 TRACK 2 gt E REC COO OO Sequencer Press the MODE button again to quit repetition mode The passage marked as a loop for repetition is automatically erased when you quit music sequencer mode 5 5 5 Setting the volume of muted tracks 1 This function allows you to set the volume of muted tracks Please enter EDIT mode see chapter 5 1 and select the following function Function EE Value D 20 Description 20 Volume of muted track a Muted tracks are not audible 5 5 6 Editing the music sequencer settings The following paragraphs explain how to edit the playback settings of recordings made with the music sequencer The following settings can be edited separately for each of the two tracks e Sound see chapter 2 4 e Room effect intensity see chapter 4 2 2 e Modulation effect intensity see chapter 4 2 3 e Layered sounds see chapters 4 1 and 5 3 The following global settings can be made for the whole music piece e Tempo see chapter 5 4 e Meter see chapter 5 4 e Type of room effect see chapter 4 2 2 e Type of modulation effect see chapter 4 2 3 D 18 EUROGRAND EG2280USB EG8280USB User Manual Press the REC button in the SEQUENCER section to enter record mode The REC LED above the TRACK 1 or TRACK 2 buttons lights up and the dots in the display start flashing in the rhythm of the select
73. under 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product Upon validation of the warranty claim the repaired r replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group o 4 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Return materials authorization To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under

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