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EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual Table of Contents Thank you........................................................................ 2 Important Safety Instructions....................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer.............................................................. 3 Limited Warranty............................................................ 3 1. Before You Get Started.............................................. 5 2. Quick Start.............................................
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual Important Safety Instructions 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 ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual [2] Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group. [3] Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted. § 4 Warranty Exclusions [1] This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 1. Before You Get Started 2. Quick Start 1.1 Shipment 2.1 Power on/off 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. The EG2280USB/EG8280USB is a digital, i.e. electronic, piano.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 2.3 Demo playback The display reads: 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. 1 . . . 15: 2.3.1 Playing back the sound demos SHF: Playback of all music pieces. The pieces are played in random order. This section describes how to play back the 14 sound demos.
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. [4] DEMO: Enables/disables DEMO mode. ◊ 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.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual [13] -/NO, +/YES: Is used to raise/lower the parameter values shown in the display. Additionally, the +/YES button executes certain EDIT functions. 3.2 Connectors The connectors of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB are located on the back panel (EG2280USB) or bottom side (EG8280USB) of the keyboard. [14] [19] [20] [21] [21] [14] TONE: These 14 buttons are used for sound selection. In DEMO mode they are used to select individual sound color demos.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 3.3 Foot pedals 4. Basic Operation The EG2280USB/EG8280USB has three pedals similar to those found on acoustic grand pianos. 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.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 4.2.2 Room effects 4.2.3 Modulation 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: The EG2280USB/EG8280USB provides a modulation effect featuring four different types of effect.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual This decay characteristic can be influenced using the three foot pedals. • Soft/piano pedal (left): The soft pedal produces a soft and intimate sound. Use this pedal for particularly soft musical passages (pianissimo). 2) 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.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 3) Use the -/NO- and +/YES buttons in the VALUE/SONG section to adjust the value of your choice. The display reads: 0: No transposition (default setting) 1 . . . 12: Keyboard is transposed up by the number of half-tones selected. -1 . . . -12: 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 5.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 5.3.2 Detune 5.3.5 Reset This function allows you to detune the selected sounds slightly against each other. Use this function to reset all settings in layer mode. ◊ Please enter EDIT mode (see chapter 5.1) and select the following function. ◊ Please enter EDIT mode (see chapter 5.1) and select the following function. Function: E3.7 Function: E3.2 Value: - Value: -10 . . .
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 4) 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. 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.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 5) Switch on the acoustic CLICK signal by pressing the CLICK button, if you want to make a metronome backed recording. 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 previously recorded track, continue with step #2.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 5) Switch on the acoustic metronome signal by pressing the CLICK button, if you want to make a metronome-backed recording. ◊ You can only activate those tracks for playback which actually contain note information. 2) If you want to have a metronome-backed playback, press the CLICK button to switch on the metronome. 6) Start recording by pressing the button or simply start playing on the keyboard. The current meter is constantly shown in the display.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 5.5.4 Repeating musical passages for practicing The display reads: The following section describes how to play back a specific passage of a recorded music piece repeatedly. This function is ideal for practicing a specific difficult passage recorded by your piano teacher. A-b: ◊ To make the best use of this function, the left and righthand parts should be recorded separately on tracks 1 and 2.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 1) 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 selected metronome tempo, thus indicating the beat. 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.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 5.6 System settings 5.6.2 Soft pedal intensity The EG2280USB/EG8280USB provides several setting options to control the global functions of the instrument. Please read below which options are available and how you can edit their settings. Use this function to adjust the intensity of the soft pedal effect. 5.6.1 Key velocity Function: E4.2 This parameter determines the volume of the sounds with reference to the key velocity applied, i.e.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual The EG2280USB/EG8280USB provides the following tunings: • 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.
• EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual Tuning An alternative procedure is described below: You can save the following settings for this group of functions: • Transposition (see chapter 5.2) • Fine tuning (see chapter 5.6.3) • Tuning (see chapter 5.6.4) Function: E8.3 Value: On, Off 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.
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).
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.
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). • Setting the MIDI receive channel Use this function to set the receive channel on which the EG2280USB/EG8280USB is to receive MIDI data.
• EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 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. Function: E7.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 7. Troubleshooting Problem Remedy The instrument cannot be switched on •• Check the connection between mains plug and wall outlet (see chapter 2.1). •• Check the position of the VOLUME control (see chapter 2.2). •• Check the SPEAKER OFF button status (see chapter 4.4). •• Check that the sound generator is switched on (see chapter 6.3.3). •• Check that the pedal cable is properly connected to the PEDAL jack on the underside of the piano (see chapter 3.3).
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 8. Specifications Keyboard USB 88 weighted keys with hammer action (A-1 to C7) Sound Generation RSM (Real Sound Modeling) dynamic stereo sampling Polyphony Connector Type B Converter 16-bit Sample Rate 48 kHz MIDI IN, OUT Audio Stereo In/Out 64 notes max.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 9.1.2 RCA cables 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. ¼" to RCA).
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 9.1.5 1/8" TRS cable A 1/8" to 1/8" 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 ring right signal sleeve ground/shield tip sleeve strain relief clamp strain relief clamp sleeve tip sleeve ground/shield ring right signal tip left signal 9.1.6 Headphones The PHONES inputs of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB accept both 1/4" and 1/8" plugs.
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EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 9.3 List of demo music pieces included No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Piece Invention no. 1, C major, BWV 772 Piano sonata no. 16, 1st movement, C major, KV 545 Piano sonata, op. 13, no. 8 "Pathétique", 2nd mvt., A flat major Piano sonata, op. 49, no. 2, 1st movement, G major Impromptu, op. 90, no. 2, E flat major Frühlingslied ("Spring Song"), op. 62, no. 6, A major Fantasie Impromptu, op. 66, c sharp minor Prelude, op.28, no.
EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual 9.5 EDIT parameter Category Abbreviated name Description Function Values Default setting Tuning Fine tuning General fine tuning in 1/5-Hz steps E1 427 - 453 440 Tuning Tuning Selection of temperament (scale) E2.1 1 ... 7 1 (equal temper) Basic note Selection of basic note of temperament E2.2 C ... B C Volume Volume ratio of voice #1 vs. voice #2 E3.1 0 . . . 20 - Detune Detuning of voice #1 vs. voice #2 E3.2 -10 . . .
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