KORG EFGSJ2 Poetry Digital Piano

Specifications

• Model: Korg Poetry
• Type: Digital Piano
• Power Supply: AC adapter
• Compatibility: FCC Part 15, Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s), European Union Directive 2014/53/EU

Precautions

Location

Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.

Interference with other electrical devices

Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.

Handling

To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Care

If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.

Usage Instructions

Powering On

1. Ensure the AC adapter is properly connected to the piano and an AC outlet.
2. Press the power button located on the control panel.
3. The piano will turn on and be ready for use.

Playing the Piano

Follow these steps to play the Korg Poetry digital piano:

1. Sit in a comfortable position in front of the piano.
2. Place your hands on the keyboard, with your fingers curved and ready to play.
3. Press the keys to produce sound. The harder you press, the louder the sound.
4. Experiment with different keys and combinations to create melodies and chords.
5. Adjust the volume using the dedicated volume control.

Shutting Down

1. Press and hold the power button until the piano turns off.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the piano and the power outlet.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use headphones with the Korg Poetry digital piano?
  • A: Yes, the piano has a headphone jack that allows you to connect headphones for private playing.
• Q: How do I adjust the piano’s settings?
  • A: Refer to the owner’s manual for detailed instructions on adjusting settings such as tone, reverb, and metronome.
• Q: Can I connect the piano to external speakers?
  • A: Yes, the piano has audio output ports that allow you to connect it to external speakers or amplifiers.
• Q: What do I do if the piano stops functioning properly?
  • A: If you experience any issues with the piano’s functionality, first try turning it off and on again. If the problem persists, refer to the troubleshooting section in the owner’s manual or contact a Korg dealer for assistance.

Thank you for purchasing the Korg Poetry digital piano.

Owner’s Manual

Manuel d’utilisation Merci d’avoir choisi la piano numérique Poetry de Korg.

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für einen Poetry digtal-Klavier von Korg entschieden haben.

Bedienungsanleitung

Gracias por comprar el Korg Poetry Piano digital.
1PFUSZ

Manual del usuario

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Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction. · In direct sunlight · Locations of extreme temperature or humidity · Excessively dusty or dirty locations · Locations of excessive vibration
· Close to magnetic fields
Power supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your unit is intended.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or flammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it could cause a breakdown, fire, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal objects get into the equipment. If something does slip into the equipment, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Then contact your nearest Korg dealer or the store where the equipment was purchased.
THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
NOTE: 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 harmful 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: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If items such as cables are included with this equipment, you must use those included items. Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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. CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).
This device complies with Industry Canada licence – exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio fre quency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).
European Union Directives Conformance Statement
Korg Inc. hereby declares that the product meets the requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU. You can view the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 2014/53/EU on the Downloads page under Support on the Korg website (www.korg.com).
SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (for USA)
Responsible Party : KORG USA INC. Address : 316 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD, MELVILLE, NY Telephone : 1-631-390-6500 Equipment Type : DIGITAL PIANO Model : POETRY This device complies with Part 15 of 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.
Notice regarding disposal (EU only)
When this “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol is displayed on the product, owner’s manual, battery, or battery package, it signifies that when you wish to dispose of this product, manual, package or battery you must do so in an approved manner. Do not discard this product, manual, package or battery along with ordinary household waste. Disposing in the correct manner will prevent harm to human health and potential damage to the environment. Since the correct method of disposal will depend on the applicable laws and regulations in your locality, please contact your local administrative body for details. If the battery contains heavy metals in excess of the regulated amount, a chemical symbol is displayed below the “crossed-out wheeled bin” symbol on the battery or battery package.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
This product has been manufactured according to strict speci-
fications and voltage requirements that are applicable in the country in which it is intended that this product should be used. If you have purchased this product via the internet, through mail order, and/or via a telephone sale, you must verify that this product is intended to be used in the country in which you reside. WARNING: Use of this product in any country other than that for which it is intended could be dangerous and could invalidate the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty. Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise
your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty.

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Korg Poetry digital piano. To help you get the most out of your new instrument, please read this manual carefully.
The Poetry features the sound of a Pleyel piano, allowing you to better enjoy Romantic music such as Chopin, as well as the sound of an Italian grand piano, the pinnacle of the modern era. Enjoy comparing them as you listen to or play along with the demo songs.

Assembling the Stand

Warning
At least one other person must help you assemble the stand.
Caution during assembly
Make sure that you have the correct part in the correct orientation, and perform the assembly in the order given.
Other cautions
· Loosened screws The screws may loosen as time passes after assembly. You should periodically check whether any screws have become loose. If you feel that the stand vibrates excessively, it is possible that screws have come loose. If so, re-tighten them.
· Moving the digital piano to another location To move the assembled stand, remove the AC adapter cord from the stand, close the key cover, and then move it slowly with at least two people, keeping it as level as possible.
· Disassembly If you need to disassemble the stand, do so by reversing the steps of the assembly procedure. After disassembly, keep the screws and other parts in a safe place so that they are not lost.

Assembly procedure
You’ll need a Phillips (+) screwdriver.
1. Make sure that all of the following parts are available.

Side panel (left)

Speaker box

Side panel (right)

Rear Panel

Pedal cord

Pedal board

2. Connect the attached pedal cord, observing the correct orientation, to the connector on the reverse side of the pedal unit, and then engage it with a slot in the pedal unit. The pedal cord can be attached to or detached from the connector with its locking tab held down.
Locking tab

3. Insert the pedal unit into the pedal board, and then fasten it by pressing a push rivet into the hole (above the cutout) at the rear of the pedal board.
After pressing the push rivet into the hole, lift the pedal board to check that the pedal unit do not drop. The push rivet will prevent the pedal unit from falling out. Otherwise, it will not be fully fastened to the pedal board.

Front

Rear Push

Front of pedal board

Rear of pedal board
Push rivet
4. Using four screws (M4, long), temporarily fasten the pedal board (with the pedal unit attached) to the brackets at the bottom of the inside of the left and right side panels.

• To temporarily tighten the screws is to tighten them leaving a clearance of about 2 mm.

Anti-tipping Bracket (left)

Pedal unit

Anti-tipping Bracket (right)

Side panel (left)

Screws (M6) x 2 pcs.

Screws (M4, short) x 12 pcs.

Cord holder x 1 pc.

Side panel (right)

Screws (M4, long) x 8 pcs.

Stabilizing felt x 4 pcs.

Brackets x 2 pcs

Push rivet x 1 pc.

Screws (M4, long)

Screws (M4, long)

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5. Lift up the speaker box so that the brackets (A) on the left and right side panels pass through the dents in the speaker box. When the brackets (A) are fully hidden within the speaker box, push the speaker box forward so the rear of the speaker box is nearly flush with the edges of the side panels. Then, the speaker box can be released.
Lift the speaker box from below the bracket.
Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

Bracket (A) Lift the dent.

Speaker cord

Lift the speaker box from below, then hang it onto the bracket.

6. Align the bracket holes in the left and right side pan-
els with the holes in the speaker box, and then secure
them with the four screws (M4, long) so the gaps on the left and right sides are equal.

8. Slightly bend the rear panel and insert it into the grooves in the left and right side panels. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
Grooves
Rear panel
9. Lift up the rear panel to align the holes in the rear panel and the brackets installed in step 7, and then temporarily fasten the bottom of the rear panel with the four screws (M4, short).
Bracket

Screws (M4,long)

Screws (M4,long)

Hole in the rear panel

Rear panel

7. Attach the brackets at the holes (under the speaker box) in the left and right side panels with the screws (M4, short).
Threaded hole

Unthreaded hole

Bracket

Screw (M4,short) Bracket

Screw (M4,short)

Screws (M4, short) Screws (M4, short)
10. Fasten the rear panel and the brackets (through the holes aligned in step 9) with two screws (M4, short).

Screw (M4, short)

Screw (M4, short)

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11. Firmly tighten the speaker box screws temporarily tightened in step 4.
Make any vertical and horizontal adjustments necessary so that the left and right side panels are positioned equally.
12. Ensure that the stand has no gaps and is not tilted, and that all the screws are tightened firmly.
This completes the assembly of the stand.
13. Place the Poetry on the stand, make any vertical and horizontal adjustments, and then fasten them to each other from the bottom, using two screws (M6).
Position the Poetry so that it extends about 1 mm from the rear of the stand.

15. Connect the pedal cord and the speaker cord to the connectors on the rear of the Poetry’s connector box. When connecting the pedal cord and the speaker cord, observe the correct orientations of the connectors. The pedal cord or the speaker cord can be detached from the connector with its locking tab held down.
Locking tab

Speaker cord Pedal cord

Cord holder

Screw (M6)

Screw (M6)

14. Make sure to attach the anti-tipping brackets behind both side panels, starting with the round hole at the bottom. When attaching the anti-tipping bracket on the left side, also attach the cord holder, as shown in the diagram.
Joints between the side panels and the attached antitipping brackets should be even (with no level difference left).
Reverse

Screws (M4, short)

Cord holder

Stabilizing felt
If you are concerned about instability at the installation location after assembly, attach the felt to stabilize the digital piano.

Anti-tipping Bracket
Reverse
Screws (M4, short) Stabilizing felt

16. Use the cord holder to hold the pedal cord. After securing the cord with the cord holder, ensure that excess pressure is not applied to the connectors.
17. Connect the dedicated cord to the AC adapter. Then, plug the AC adapter into the DC 24V connector, and wrap the cord around the cord hook of the piano. For details, refer to “Connecting the Power” on page 8.
18. Place the Poetry where you intend to use it. Make sure to place it in a safe location where the floor is flat and stable.
When setting the digital piano in place, make sure that the stand does not rest on the AC adapter cable or pedal cable.
For greater safety, be sure to attach the anti-tipping brackets to the rear of the left and right side panels.
Check following assembly
Are any parts left over? If any parts are left over, carefully review the assembly procedure to see where those parts should have been used.
Make sure that all screws are tight.
Depending on the condition of the floor at the installation location, the digital piano may shake back and forth. In that case, attach one or two pieces of stabilizing felt to the bottom of the anti-tipping brackets in order to reduce the shaking (see the diagram for step 14).

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Parts and their functions
(rear) 20 21 22

Connecter box

OUT -MIDI- IN

LINEOUT

1

2

17 18 19

Control panel

1

3

4

5

2

6 7 8 9 10

11

12

13 14 15 16

1. Power button: Press this button to turn on the Poetry. At the same time, the display and sound buttons light up. To turn off the Poetry, hold down this button for about 1 second. The Poetry will turn off when the power button is released.
When the Poetry is turned off, all parameters return to their factory default settings. However, the Poetry can be set to save the parameter settings (Refer to “Save parameter settings” on page 16).
Auto Power Off
The Poetry can be set to automatically turn off after a set period of time has passed with no keys being played or with no songs being played back. To disable this feature refer to “Auto power off” on page 16.
2. VOLUME knob: This knob adjusts the volume for the speakers, the LINE OUT jack and the headphone jacks.
3. PIANO SONG button: This button is used to enter Piano song mode. In that case, the button lights up. Simultaneously pressing this button and the TRANSPOSE button enters the Sound demo song mode.
4. TRANSPOSE button: This button is used to adjust transposition. While transposing, the button lights up. Simultaneously pressing this button and the PIANO SONG button enters the Sound demo song mode.
5. FUNCTION button: This button is used to enter the Function mode, where pitch, temperament and other settings can be specified. Hold down the button to enter the MIDI function mode, where MIDI settings can be specified. The button lights up when the Poetry enters the Function mode and blinks when it enters the MIDI function mode.
6. TOUCH button: This button lets you select the keyboard sensitivity.
7. BRILLIANCE button: This button is used to adjust the brightness of the tone.
8. REVERB button: This button is used to turn on/off the reverb, which adds ambience to the sound. When this effect is on, the button will be lit up.
9. CHORUS button: This button is used to turn on/off the chorus, which adds richness to the sound. When this effect is on, the button will be lit up.
10. BANK button, LEDs: This button is used to select the desired sound bank. The LED for the bank that’s currently selected will light up.

11. Sound buttons: These buttons are used to select from 30 sounds (10 × 3 banks). Two buttons can be pressed to play two sounds simultaneously (Layer mode).
12. DISPLAY button, LEDs: This button is used to select the content of the multidisplay. The illuminated LED indicates the current content.
13. Display: The LED display shows various information as well as the selected setting for the metronome and Function Mode parameter.
14. +, – buttons: Use these buttons to specify a setting, value or song.
15. METRONOME button: Use this button to start/stop the metronome. While the metronome is being used, the button is lit. In addition, hold down the button to enter the Metronome settings mode, where various metronome settings can be specified (see page 12).
16. Recorder buttons: Use these buttons to record ( ), play back/pause ( ) and stop ( ) performances as well as to select the part to be recorded/played back (PART1 and PART2).
17. MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: These jacks allow the Poetry to interact with other MIDI equipped devices–keyboards, drum machines, synthesizers, etc. OUT (left): Sends MIDI data OUT of the Poetry to the MIDI IN of the other device. IN (right): Receives MIDI data being sent from the MIDI Out of the other device.
18. LINE OUT jack: This stereo mini phone jack is the main audio output jack. Using this jack, the output of the Poetry can be connected to the input of an external amplifier, powered speaker, audio interface or recorder, etc. The VOLUME knob controls the output volume.
19. Headphone ( ) jacks (front of connector box): Two stereo mini headphone jacks are located underneath the keyboard to the left-hand side. Plugging headphones into either of these jacks will mute the internal speakers.
20. Speaker connector: The cord from the speaker box plugs into this connector (see “Assembling the Stand” on page 4).
21. DC 24V jack: Connect the included AC adapter here.
22. Pedal connector: The cord from the pedal unit plugs into this connector (see “Assembling the Stand” on page 4).
For the following terminals, use a cable of 3 m or less to prevent malfunction. MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks, Headphone ( ) jacks
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Preparing to Play

Before You Begin

Assembling the Poetry Piano
The Poetry includes the keyboard unit, the stand and antitipping brackets, pedal unit, and speaker system. Follow the instructions found on page 4 and fully assemble your Poetry before proceeding.

Connecting the Power

Connector box

DC plug Cord hook

to AC outlet
Power cord for the AC adapter AC adapter
Fully insert the power cord into the AC adapter, then insert the DC plug into DC 24V jack on the connector box. Next, connect the power cord to an AC outlet.
Pass the AC adapter cord through the cord hook to prevent the DC plug from accidentally being disconnected. When you unhook the cord, don’t pull on the cord with force. Use only the AC adapter provided with your Poetry. Using a different adapter may cause malfunctions or other issues. Be sure to plug the power cord into an outlet of the appropriate voltage.
Operating the Key Cover
Opening the key cover
1. Using both hands, gently lift the key cover.

Closing the key cover 1. Unfold the front edge of the key cover, and gently be-
gin to lower it.
2. When the key cover begins to close on its own, release it. The key cover will continue to softly close on its own, from about mid-way down. Do not forcibly pull the key cover or apply strong pressure while the key cover is closing. Doing so will damage the unit. Be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands when closing or opening the key cover.
The temperature and humidity will affect how fast the key cover automatically closes. The key cover may make a faint clicking sound as it slowly closes. This is normal. Using the music stand The key cover serves as a convenient music stand.

2. Fold down the front edge of the key cover.

When placing opened music, do not apply strong pressure onto the key cover.
Headphone Effect The effect (Stereo sound optimizer) that gives presence to the sound when the headphones are used can be turned on or off (Refer to “Stereo sound optimizer” on page 17).

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Listening to the Demos

Built into the Poetry are 60 preprogrammed songs. Of these, 10 are Sound Demo Songs that highlight the quality of various internal sounds. The other 50 are familiar Piano Songs and etudes.
During playback of a sound demo song, you can play using the keyboard; however, the sound cannot be changed by using the sound buttons. During playback of a sound demo song, the settings for effects (reverb and chorus) cannot be changed.
Listening to a Sound Demo Song The Poetry features 10 built-in Sound Demo Songs that use different sounds. Listen to the Sound Demo Songs to hear their typical sounds. (Refer to “Sound Demo Song List” on page 98.)
1. Simultaneously press the PIANO SONG button and the TRANSPOSE button.
The PIANO SONG button blinks, and the sound buttons are lit sequentially. In addition, the number for the sound demo song (d01) appears in the display.

1,4 1

2

2

33

2

After about 3 seconds, the PIANO button blinks, the Play/Pause button lights up, and playback of the Sound Demo Song begins. When playback of Sound Demo Song d01 is finished, the remaining Sound Demo Songs will play back sequentially. When playback of d10 is finished, playback begins again with d01. At this time, the sound button for the song being played back blinks.
2. When the sound buttons are blinking sequentially, press the sound button for the demo song that you want to hear.
If a different sound button is pressed, even while a song is being played, playback of the corresponding demo song will begin after a few seconds. In addition, a song can be selected by pressing the + or – button beside the display.
3. Press the Stop button to end playback, and press the Play/Pause button to return to the beginning of the song.
While the song is stopped, the PIANO SONG button blinks, and the sound buttons light up sequentially.
4. Press the PIANO SONG button again to exit playback of Sound Demo Songs.
The tempo cannot be changed during playback of a Sound Demo Song. In addition, the metronome cannot be used. The playback of a Sound Demo Song cannot be paused.

Listening to a Piano Song Two types of performances have been prepared for each Piano Song: one with the Italian grand piano sound and one with the Pleyel piano sound. Listen to and compare the two performances. Various functions useful for practice are available, such as changing the tempo or muting the right- or left-hand part to focus on one hand. (Refer to “Piano Song List” on page 98.)
1. Press the PIANO SONG button.
The PIANO SONG button lights up and the number for the piano song (001) appears in the display.
The PIANO button lights up and the PLEYEL button blinks.

1,8

22

6

5 3,4

6

2. Press the PIANO button or PLEYEL button to select the desired sound.
For the Italian grand piano sound, press the PIANO button; for the Pleyel piano sound, press the PLEYEL button. The button for the selected sound lights up, and the other button blinks.
You can select either the Italian grand piano sound or the Pleyel piano sound.

3. Press the Play/Pause button to begin playback of the Piano Song.
When playback of the first piano song is finished, playback continues sequentially with the second, third, etc.
When playback of the fortieth piano song is finished,
playback begins again with the first piano song.
If no sound was selected in step 2, the Piano Song with the PIANO sound automatically begins to play back after about 3 seconds.

4. Use the Play/Pause button to toggle between playback (button lit) and pause (button blinks).

5. Press the Stop button to end playback and return to the beginning of the song.

6. Press the DISPLAY button, and then, after the SONG
LED is lit, press the + or ­ button beside the display to select a song.

7. To change the sound, press the PIANO button or PLEYEL button, and then press the Play/Pause button.

8. Press the PIANO SONG button again to exit playback of Piano Songs.
Playback will begin automatically after the Piano Song number is changed. However, playback will not begin automatically after the sound (PIANO or PLEYEL) is
changed. In that case, press the Play/Pause button to begin playback of the Piano Song.

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Changing the tempo

1. Press the DISPLAY button, and then, after the TEMPO LED is lit, press the

• or ­ button to change the tempo. With Piano Songs, the tempo is displayed as a percentage of the original tempo. The setting range is ­50% to +50% of the original.
  The setting continues to change while the button is held down. To restore the tempo to the original setting, simultaneously press the + and ­ buttons. Each song is saved with its own tempo, so selecting a different song will automatically change the tempo to the one saved with that song, even if the tempo was changed for the previous song. In addition, the original tempo will be restored when the Poetry is turned off.
  Practicing one hand at a time (left-hand/right-hand separation function) With some Piano Songs, the left hand is usually assigned to Part 1 and the right hand to Part 2. By muting one of the parts, the Poetry will play only one of the parts–or hands–and you can play the muted part. The part you play is up to you. This function is available with Piano Songs 1 through 23. 1. To mute the left-hand part, press the PART1 button;
  the button blinks in green. To mute the right-hand part, press the PART2 button; the button blinks in green.
  2. Play along with the playback of the song.
  3. To unmute a part that has been muted, press the button that is blinking. The button lights up in green.
  1,3 1,3
  The muting level can be adjusted. Refer to “Functions for Piano Song Mode” on page 16.

Playing the Poetry

Playing a single sound (Single Mode)
You can select a sound from the thirty sounds supplied with the instrument (10 sounds x 3 banks).
1. Press the sound button for the sound that you want to play.
The selected button will light up.
2. Press the BANK button to select one of the three sounds.
Each press of the BANK button switches the bank in the order 1, 2, 3, 1, …, and the corresponding LED to the right of the BANK button will light up. For example, to select the Clav sound, press the HARPSI/CLAV button, after which its button lights up. Then, press the BANK button twice to select bank 3 (Clav); the LED below and to the right of the BANK button will light up. In addition, the bank selected for a sound button remains the same, even if a different sound button is pressed.

1 2

Each time the Poetry is turned on, the sound in bank 1
is selected for all sound buttons. Playing the Poetry while using a single sound such as an acoustic piano is referred to as the Single Mode. The Poetry can also be played in Layer Mode or Partner Mode, which are characteristic of digital pianos.
For details on the various modes, refer to “Performance Modes” on page 13.

Button PIANO

PLEYEL *1
E.PIANO1
E.PIANO2
HARPSI/ CLAV VIBES/ GUITAR ORGAN1

Bank Sound 1 Italian Grand Piano 2 Classic Piano 3 Jazz Pianno 1 PLEYEL Piano 2 PLEYEL Ballad 3 PLEYEL 1843 1 Stage Electric Piano 2 Bright Electric Piano 3 Electric Grand Piano 1 Digital Electric Piano1 2 Digital Electric Piano2 3 60’s Electric Piano 1 Harpsichord 1 2 Harpsichord 2 3 Clav 1 Vibraphone 2 Marimba 3 Acoustic Guitar 1 Jazz Organ1 2 Jazz Organ2 3 Jazz Organ3

4 4 4 4 4 *2 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2

10

ORGAN2

1 Pipe Organ1

2

2 Pipe Organ2

2

3 Positive Organ

2

STRINGS

1 Strings

2

2 Cinema Strings

2

3 Analog Strings

2

CHOIR

1 Aah Choir

2

2 Ooh Voices

2

3 Classical Choir

3

The # column shows the number of oscillators, or voices, used to create a single note for that sound. (Refer to “About maximum polyphony” on page 20.)
1: PLEYEL pianos manufactured in Chopin’s era were tuned at 430 Hz (A4). Playing with the pitch of each PLEYEL sound set to 430 Hz therefore allows you to enjoy the ambiance of that era.
For details on changing the pitch, refer to “List of functions” on page 16 and “Additional Functions and Descriptions” on page 17.
2: The Pleyel 1843 sound reproduces the 1843 Pleyel piano with 80 sound-producing keys. Keys A0 to B0 and G7 to C8 do not produce sound.
In addition, the touch sensitivity for producing quiet notes is subtle.

Using pedals
Soft pedal

Damper pedal

Effects
Brilliance This effect changes the brightness of the tone. The setting can be changed by holding down the BRILLIANCE button and pressing the + or ­ button beside the display.
The setting appears in the display with 003 producing a brighter sound and 001 producing a less bright sound.
Brilliance cannot be turned off. The same setting is applied to all sounds and remains applied until the Poetry is turned off. When the instrument is turned on, the default setting 002 is selected. By performing the “Save parameter settings” (see page 16) operation before the Poetry is turned off, the new settings specified for each sound can be saved as the default settings.
Reverb This effect adds ambience and depth to the sound, producing the sense of performing in a concert hall.
Each press of the REVERB button turns the reverb on (button lights up) or off (button turns off). To change this setting, hold down the REVERB button and press the + or ­ button beside the display.

Sostenuto pedal
The Poetry includes all three of the pedals found on a grand piano. Using the pedals can add expression, control, and sophistication to any performance.
Soft pedal (left) The Soft pedal slightly reduces the volume and softens the tone. Accurate half-pedaling allows you to control the depth of the effect by how far down the pedal is pressed. (“half-pedaling”).
Sostenuto pedal (center) This pedal provides a similar effect as the Damper pedal–allowing notes to continue to sound after the key is released–but the effect only applies to the notes already being held down when the Sostenuto pedal is pressed. New notes played after the Sostenuto pedal has been pressed will not sustain.
Damper pedal (right) As mentioned above, the Damper pedal allows notes to continue to sound after the key has been released, adding a rich, resonant decay. You can also add damper resonance to the PIANO and PLEYEL sounds. Accurate half-pedaling allows you to control the depth of the effect by how far down the pedal is pressed. (“half-pedaling”).

The setting appears in the display with 003 producing a deep reverb effect and 001 producing a light reverb effect.
As a factory default, the on/off setting for this effect as well as this effect’s setting are saved with each sound. By performing the “Save parameter settings” (see page 16) operation before the sound is switched, the new settings specified for each sound can be saved as the default settings.
Chorus Chorus adds modulation to the sound, producing an expansively rich sound.
Each press of the CHORUS button turns the Chorus effect on (button lights up) or off (button turns off). To change this setting, hold down the CHORUS button and press the + or ­ button beside the display.
The setting appears in the display with 003 producing a deep chorus effect and 001 producing a light chorus effect.
As a factory default, the on/off setting for this effect as well as this effect’s setting are saved with each sound. By performing the “Save parameter settings” (see page 16) operation before the sound is switched, the new settings specified for each sound can be saved as the default settings.

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Touch settings
The keyboard sensitivity, or touch, can be programmed.
With the “Light” setting, loud notes will be produced even if the key is lightly pressed, and with the “Heavy” setting, loud notes will not be produced unless the key is strongly pressed.
To change the setting, hold down the TOUCH button and press the + or ­ button beside the display.

Wkehyibloeahrodldkeinyg(Fdo6w­Fn7t)hfeorTtRhAe dNeSsPirOedSEtrbanusttpoons,itpiroens.s the If a keyboard key other than C7 is pressed, the TRANSPOSE button lights up to indicate that the keyboard is transposed. The pitch of the entire keyboard is transposed according to the pitch of the pressed keyboard key in relation to C7.
To return to the original pitches, hold down the TRANSPOSE button and press the C7 key. The TRANSPOSE button turns off, and transposition is canceled.

Display

Touch sensitivity

001 Light Loud notes can be produced even by pressing lightly, which produces a brighter sound.
002 Normal Normal piano touch, recommended with Poetry.
003 Heavy Loud notes can be produced only by pressing hard, which makes it easier to produce soft notes. Since this allows for a more expressive performance, it is intended for advanced players.
004 Stable Sensitivity variations are reduced, and a relatively stable sound is produced. This makes playing easy, even for beginners and children.
005 Steady Steady notes are produced, like with an organ, regardless of the force used to press the key.

The diagram below shows the relationship between how hard you press the key and how loud or quiet the notes sound.
Loud

F 6

C4

C7 F7

key F6 – B6 C7 C7 – F7

Effect 6­1 semitones lower Standard pitch 1­5 semitones higher

When the instrument is turned on, the transposition is reset.

The metronome
The Poetry is equipped with a metronome, which can be changed to a bell sound. this is convenient for practicing.
Turning on/off the metronome
1. Press the METRONOME button. The button lights up, and the metronome starts.

Loudness

001

004

005

002

Quiet Quiet

003 Playing strength

Loud

When the instrument is turned on, the touch setting is reset to 002 (Normal).
The settings are applied to all sounds.

Transpose
In some cases, a song may be written in a difficult key (e.g., many black keys), or you may wish to shift the pitch to match another instrument or vocalist. In such cases, you can transpose (shift the pitch) so that you can use an easier fingering, or use the same familiar fingering to play at a different pitch. This is called the Transpose function. For example if you transpose upward by one semitone, playing the notes shown at the lower left will produce the pitches shown at the right.

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2. To stop the metronome, press the METRONOME button again. The button turns off.
Specifying the tempo Regardless of whether the metronome is turned on or off, press the DISPLAY button, and then, after the TEMPO LED is lit, press the + or ­ button to change the tempo. The setting range is = 40­240. To return to the default setting (120), simultaneously press the + and ­ buttons.
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2
The tempo can also be specified in the Metronome Settings Mode.
Specifying the Time Signature, Volume, Accent Sound, Tempo and Sound
1. Hold down the METRONOME button until the Metronome Settings Mode is entered. The METRONOME button blinks.

2. Press the appropriate button shown below to select a parameter and display its setting in the display, and then press the + or ­ button to change the setting.
To return the sound or volume to its default setting, simultaneously press the

• and – buttons.
  Accent Sound Tempo

Sound

Hold down

Volume

the Metronome Settings Mode Time Signature

Setting (Button)

Setting Range

Default setting

Accent Sound oFF (no accent sound),

off

()

on1 (emphasized sound for the accent beat),

on2 (bell sound for the accent beat)

Tempo ( ) 40­240 (same as tempo setting)

120

Sound ( ) 1 (acoustic), 2 (electronic)

1

Time Signature 02 (2/4), 03 (3/4), 04 (4/4), 06 (6/4)

04

(PART1)

Volume

01­13

10

(PART2)

3. After changing the setting, press the METRONOME button to exit the Metronome Settings Mode.
When the Metronome Settings Mode is exited, the METRONOME button returns to its lighting status (lit or not lit) before the Metronome Settings Mode was entered.
By performing the “Save parameter settings” (see page 16) operation before the Poetry is turned off, the settings specified for the sound, accent sound and volume can be saved as the default settings.

Performance Modes

Playing two sounds at the same time (Layer Mode)
You can play two sounds at the same time on the keyboard. This is called the Layer Mode.
1. While holding down the button of a sound to be layered, press another sound button. The two selected sound buttons light up.
In order to use sounds in different banks, first select the banks in the Single mode for the sound buttons to be pressed. For example, to play by layering the Italian Grand Piano and Jazz Organ 2 sounds, select bank 1 (Italian Grand Piano) for the PIANO button and bank 2 (Jazz Organ 2) for the ORGAN1 button, and then press both buttons simultaneously. To adjust the volume balance of the two sounds, press the FUNCTION button, then the HARPSI/CLAV button, and then press the + or ­ button to adjust the setting. After selecting the setting, press the FUNCTION button again. (Refer to “Layer Mode settings” below and “Function Mode” on page 16.)
2. To return to Single Mode, press any single Sound Button.
When selecting Layer Mode, the total number of voices that can play at the same time is reduced, depending on the total number of oscillators used per voice by the selected sounds. (Refer to “About maximum polyphony” on page 20.)
Sounds accessed by the same Sound Button cannot be layered. For example, Italian Grand Piano and Jazz Piano are both accessed via the PIANO button and thus cannot be layered.
Layer Mode settings In Layer Mode, the volume balance between sounds can be adjusted, the octave for each sound can be shifted, and the damper pedal can be enabled or disabled for each sound. (Refer to “Function Mode” on page 16.)
The leftmost or uppermost selected sound button is layer 1, and the other (rightmost or lowermost) one is layer 2 (see the diagram at the below).
Layer 1

Layer 2
For example, if E.PIANO1 and ORGAN1 are selected, E.PIANO1 is layer 1 and ORGAN1 is layer 2.
Performing with another person (Partner mode)
Two people can play in the same range with the keyboard divided in half between them. This is called the Partner mode.
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Entering Partner Mode
With the Poetry turned off, hold down the BANK button, and then press the Power button. When a dot appears in the lower-right corner of the display, release the BANK button. When the Poetry is in Partner Mode, a dot appears in the lower-right corner of the display.

Partner mode indication
The PIANO sound is used for both the left and right sides of the keyboard. The right side of the keyboard, from E4 to C8, produces sounds two octaves lower in pitch (E2­C6). The left side of the keyboard, from A0 to E4, produces sounds two octaves higher in pitch (A2­E6).

A0

E 4 E4

C8

Pitches A2 to E 6 for the player Pitches E2 to C6 for the player

on the left side

on the right side

The left side of the keyboard will be output from the left speaker (L channel), and the right side of the keyboard will be output from the right speaker (R channel).

Changing the sound for both sides
Press a sound button. Both sides will change to the same sound.

Selecting sounds for the left and right sides
Simultaneously press the two sound buttons for the sounds to be used. The two pressed sound buttons light up.

Sound for left side of keyboard

Sound for right side of keyboard
The leftmost or uppermost selected sound button is for the left side of the keyboard, and the other (rightmost or lowermost) one is for the right side of the keyboard. For example, if the sound from the E.PIANO1 button is to be applied to the left side and the sound from the ORGAN1 button is to be applied to the right side, hold down the E.PIANO1 button, and then press the ORGAN1 button. In order to use sounds in different banks, select the banks in Single Mode before entering Partner Mode.
Damper Pedal Assignments
In Partner Mode, the Soft pedal acts as a damper pedal for the left side of the keyboard; the Damper pedal acts as the damper pedal for the right side of the keyboard. The Sostenuto pedal has no function in Partner Mode. The volume balance of the sounds for the left and right sides can be adjusted with “Volume balance for Layer Mode (or Partner Mode)” in “Function Mode” on page 16.
Exiting Partner Mode
Turn off the Poetry to exit Partner Mode. When only the Power button is pressed to turn on the Poetry, it will be in the normal mode (Single Mode).
In Partner Mode, a demo song cannot be played back and a user song cannot be recorded or played back. In addition, no Function Mode settings other than the volume balance for Partner Mode and no MIDI function mode settings can be specified.
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Recording/playing back a performance

The recorder of the Poetry allows you to easily record and play back keyboard performances. This is called a user song. A user song has two parts. You can separately record the right- and left-hand parts of a song, then play back the two parts at the same time.
If you record to a part where data has already been recorded, the previous performance data will be deleted and
overwritten with the new data. Therefore, before recording to a part, be sure it does not contain any data that you wish to save.
In addition, you can check each part according to the light-
ing status of its button.

Part button Not lit Lit in green Blinks in green Lit in red Blinks in red

Status No recorded data Playing back recorded data Recorded data, muted Recording Recording standby

User Songs can be saved until the data storage space of the Poetry is full.

Recording a Performance
If the Poetry is turned off before the LED for the recorded part lights up in green, the recorded song data and stored settings may be corrupted.

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3 1. Press a sound button to select the song to be recorded.

2. Press the Record button. The Record button lights up.
3. Press the button for the part to be recorded until the button blinks in red.

4. Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard.
The Play/Pause button and the corresponding part button light up.
Recording can also be started by pressing down on any of the three pedals or by pressing a sound button.
Start recording with a count-off Instead of playing the keyboard, press the Play/Pause button to receive a two-measure count-off before recording starts.
5. To stop recording, press the Stop or Play/Pause button.
When recording is finished, the Record button goes dark (not lit), and the performance data is automatically saved.