User manual PANASONIC SX-3800A

[. . . ] Check for the ASTA mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. [. . . ] Use the buttons below the display to set the sound attack time for each part (0 to 127). Use the buttons below the display to set the sound decay time for each part (0 to 127). Use the buttons below the display to set the release time for each part (0 to 127). 151 QQTG0692 Sound FILTER RESONANCE: Select FILTER RESONANCE. Use the buttons below the display to set the amount of resonance applied to each part (0 to 127). 13_Part VIII. fm 152 Part VIII Sound Master Tuning This setting is used to fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument. This is convenient when the Keyboard is played with other instruments or with a recorded performance. 1. On the SOUND MENU display, select MASTER TUNING. The display changes to the following. Sound 2. Use the and buttons to adjust the pitch. Key Scaling For each part you can change the tuning of each key within a one-octave range. In addition to equal temperament tuning, you can perform in other types of scales, for example Arabic tuning. 1. On the SOUND MENU display, select KEY SCALING. The display looks similar to the following. 4. The display looks similar to the following. 2. Use the L and M buttons to select an item. Use the and button to set the filter to ON or OFF. 153 QQTG0692 13_Part VIII. fm 154 Part VIII Sound APC Reverb Setting Although an appropriate REVERB is applied for the automatic accompaniment parts depending on the rhythms by default, you can adjust the REVERB level for each part. 1. On the SOUND MENU display, select APC REVERB SETTING. The display looks similar to the following. Sound 2. Use the PART L and M buttons to select the part, the DEPTH and buttons to set the value (PRESET IN RHYTHM, 0 127). PRESET IN RHYTHM is an optimal preset value for each rhythm for use with the APC Reverb Setting. 154 QQTG0692 07_Part II. fm 49 Part II Playing the rhythm Selecting rhythms Many exciting rhythms are stored in the memory of this instrument. First select one of the rhythm groups and then choose the desired rhythm. Select a rhythm 1. In the RHYTHM GROUP section, select a rhythm group. RHYTHM GROUP POP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD VARIATION There are four variations available for each rhythm. Use the VARIATION buttons to select the desired variation. MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER SIMPLE BEAT DANCE CLUB USA TRAD & WALTZ VARIATION 2 3 1 JAZZ & BALLROOM LATIN & SWING & SHOW WORLD MEMORY 4 LOAD MEMORY is the group in which you store the rhythms you create with the COMPOSER. Select the desired rhythm from the list on the display. Confirm that the MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER button is off. [. . . ] Enable or disable the effect using the MIC EFF ON/OFF button. 44 QQTG0692 06_Part I. fm 45 Part I Sounds and effects Controller Use the controllers (left next to the keyboard) to change the nuance of the sound while you are playing. PITCH BEND The pitch of the instrument can be continuously changed with the PITCH BEND wheel at the left end of the keyboard. Using this control, you can produce the effect of bending the strings on a guitar. While pressing a key on the keyboard, move the wheel up and down to control the pitch. PITCH BEND UP MODULATION (KN2600) The MODULATION wheel is used to apply a vibrato effect, for example, to the sound. While pressing a key on the keyboard, move the wheel up to add the effect. MODULATION MAX MIN DOWN When you release your hand from the wheel, it returns automatically to the center position and the pitch bend effect is turned off. [. . . ]