Pianos Maene Petrus Ypma Silent System User Manual

Pianos Maene Petrus Ypma Silent System

Product Specifications

• Silent practice mode with headphone capability
• 129 built-in sounds including Schimmel acoustic piano and various instruments
• 7 different reverb effects
• Built-in metronome and Intelligent Interactive Connection function
• SD slot for recording performances
• USB-MIDI connectivity
• Warranty: 2 years from date of purchase

Product Usage Instructions

Silent Practice Mode
To activate silent practice mode, move the Silence Handle to turn on the Silence Function. Plug in your headphones to the stereo headphone jacks located on the left side of the system. You can now play the piano without disturbing others.

Built-in Sounds and Effects
Use the controls to select from the 129 built-in sounds, including different instruments and reverb effects. Experiment with the various options to customize your playing experience.

Recording Performances
Insert a microSD card into the SD slot on the left side to record your keyboard performances. This allows you to save and listen back to your music later.

USB-MIDI Connectivity
Connect your Petrus Ypma Silent System to your computer using the USB-MIDI port on the back panel. This enables you to use various applications like GarageBand and Piano Adventures Player for enhanced functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How do I request warranty service?
  If you experience performance issues within the warranty period, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product with the warranty card and product in hand. They will assist you with repair, replacement, or compensation options.

• Can I use the system without headphones in silent mode?
  No, when in silent mode, it is recommended to use headphones as the sound is generated through optical sensors for private listening.

Introduction

With silent practice mode, you can simply plug in your headphones, switch the lever, and play your piano without disturbing anyone. And with two headphone jacks, you can conveniently include a listener or play a duet.
When the Silent mode is turned on, the hammerheads are intercepted before they can touch the piano strings. Then, when you press the keys, optical sensors detect the hammer movement to generate sounds that you can listen to through headphones. Additionally, you can use the digital piano with MIDI-compatible devices. Even in silent mode, the piano still feels and plays traditionally for a consistent experience.

Features

• The Petrus Ypma Silent System provides intelligent teaching, intelligent accompaniment, and access to various piano learning applications through Bluetooth.
• With 129 built-in sounds, you’ll enjoy the rich sound of a Schimmel acoustic piano, and a wide array of instruments, such as harpsichord, organ, flute, saxophone, electric guitar, and many more. Plus, you can choose from 7 different reverb effects to recreate the acoustics of a recital room to a concert hall.
• The built-in metronome adds to the learning experience, while the Intelligent Interactive Connection function allows for connection through the USB-MIDI connector to applications such as GarageBand, Piano Adventures Player, and others.

Controls

Right Side
Power button: Turns the system on and off.

Front Panel

1. Record button: Starts and stops the recording of your playing.
2. Play button : Plays back the recording you have made.
3. Set button: Selects function. A short press will make options appear on the display screen, such as the current function and specifications. Another short press of this button switches to the next function. For more information, refer to the function list.
4. Volume Control Knob: Turning this knob will adjust the output sound level. Pressing it turns the Volume Control Knob into a function selector. Tapping the knob enables the metronome s function.

Left Side

1. SD slot: Allows you to record your keyboard performances to a flash memory microSD card.
2. Stereo Headphone Jacks : To connect the included headphones. Please note: To prevent hearing loss, do not excessively increase the volume when using headphones.

Back Panel

1. USB-MIDI : Connects your Petrus Ypma Silent System to your computer for use with applications such as GarageBand, Piano Adventures Player, and others.
2. PEDAL: Pedal sensor cable interface.
3. AUTO PLAY: Jack for Auto Play System.
4. KEY SENSOR: Jack for data cable of keyboard sensor.
5. DC 12V: Input for the included power supply.

Silence Handle

Move this handle to turn on or off the Silence Function.

Function list

To navigate through the 12 different settings, press the “set” button. To adjust any setting, press the set button for options.
The following are the menu settings in order of appearance as you rotate the dial.

• Timbre option: 129 types to choose from (see the timbre chart).
• Preferred Timbre: From the 129 types you can choose 10 as your preferred timbres. MetroSW: Switch the Metronome on and off.
• MetroVOL: Set the Metronome volume from 0 to 100.
• MetroTempo: Set the Metronome Tempo from 30 to 240 BPM.
• Beat Type: Set the meter for the metronome: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8 and 12/8.
• Transpose: You can transpose from -12 to +12 semitones.
• ReverbSW: Switch the Reverb on and off.
• ReverbTP: You can choose between Room1 (no reverb), Room2, Room3, Hall1, Hall2, Plate, Delay, and Pan delay.
• ReverbDP: Set the reverb depth from 0 to 127 level.
• Auto chord: Switch the auto chord on and off.
• Language: Set the control box to either English or Chinese.

Warranty Information

• If your Petrus Ypma Silent System experiences performance issues within the warranty period of two years from the date of purchase, and the problems are not caused by human actions, you are entitled to three options: repair, replacement, or compensation for the faulty product.
• To request warranty service, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product, providing the product along with the warranty card.
• Certain situations fall outside the scope of the warranty, including but not limited to:
  1. Lack of the warranty card or expiration of the service validity period.
  2. Damage that is caused by uncontrollable events like fires, floods, or lightning strikes.
  3. Product damage due to improper use, maintenance, or storage, as outlined in the user manual.
  4. Damage resulting from unauthorized disassembly and repair by service personnel.
  5. Normal discoloration, wear, and tear during product usage.
• In such cases, seek solutions from relevant responsible parties or opt for paid services. The warranty period is two years effective only after the warranty card is stamped by the dealer. Any alterations to the warranty card render it invalid.
• For more detailed information please scan this QR code.

Specifications

• Key Sensor: Noncontact continuous detection optical infrared sensor, automatically self-adjusting based on environmental factors such as temperature and light, 10 layers of sampling.
• Pedal Sensors: Damper pedal: continuous detection sensor Shift pedal: ON/OFF detection sensor.
• Mechanism: Hammer shank stopper operated by silencing lever.
• Action: Quick Escape mechanism
• Control Interface: Pedal, Key Response
• Screen: 0.96-inch OLED Monochrome
• Touch Level: 127 levels, 512 sampling points, to recognize the playing velocity more precisely.
• Tone Generation: High-quality samples recorded from Schimmel Konzert Acoustic Piano
• Piano Sound Capacity: 8 Gbit
• Bluetooth: Always on, complies with Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification, connects to software on mobile devices.
• Recording/Storage : Record your piano playing for playback via an integrated microSD-card slot or standard 16GB internal storage.
• Polyphony (max): 189
• Recording: Available, Support connection with software for recording and playback
• Data Interface: USB-MIDI for connection to computers and mobile devices
• Reverb: 7 types, Room 1 (none) Room2, Room3, Hall1, Hall2, Plate, Delay, Pan delay.
• Software Connection: Available to connect with standard MIDI Protocol Software through Bluetooth and wired methods, Independently developed hand-type score software, with functions such as error correction, scoring, following, and appreciation.
• Tuning: +0.6, Unit: cent, a1: 440 Hz
• Pedals: Sustain, Soft, Sostenuto
• Sustaining Duration: 13, c1≥6.5S
• Metronome: Volume, type, and speed can be adjusted by pressing the Volume Control Knob or by pushing the Set button three times to enter the metronome settings. 10 kinds: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
• Collection Timbre: For convenience, 10 referred timbres can be preset from the 129 timbre types

Instrument Timbres

Instrument Timbres 129 Types: (chart)

1. Grand Piano
2. Brite Piano
3. E-Grand
4. Honky Tonk
5. E-Piano
6. E-Piano 2
7. Harpsichord
8. Clavichord
9. Celesta
10. Glockenspiel
11. Music Box
12. Vibraphone
13. Marimba
14. Xylophone
15. Tubular Bells
16. Dulcimer
17. Drawbar Organ
18. Perc Organ
19. Rock Organ
20. Church Organ
21. Reed Organ
22. Accordion
23. Harmonica
24. Tango Accordion
25. Nylon Guitar
26. Steel Guitar
27. Jazz Guitar
28. Clean Guitar
29. Muted Guitar
30. Overdrive Guitar
31. Distortion Guitar
32. Guitar Harmony
33. Acoustic Bass
34. Finger Bass
35. Pick Bass
36. Fretless Bass
37. Slap Bass
38. Slap Bass 2
39. Synth Bass
40. Synth Bass 2
41. Violin
42. Viola
43. Cello
44. Contrabass
45. Tremolo Strings
46. Pizzicato Strings
47. Harp
48. Timpani
49. Strings
50. Strings 2
51. Synth Strings
52. Synth Strings 2
53. Choir Aah 61 French Horn
54. Voice Ooh
55. Synth Voice
56. Orchestra Hit
57. Trumpet
58. Trombone
59. Tuba
60. Muted Trumpet
61. French Horn
62. Brass
63. Synth Brass
64. Synth Brass 2
65. Soprano Sax 2
66. Alto Sax
67. Tenor Sax
68. Baritone Sax
69. Oboe
70. English Horn
71. Bassoon
72. Clarinet
73. Piccolo
74. Flute
75. Recorder
76. Pan Flute
77. Bottle
78. Shakuhachi
79. Whistle
80. Ocarina
81. Square Lead
82. Saw Lead
83. Calliope Lead
84. Chiff Lead
85. Charan Lead
86. Voice Lead
87. Fifths Lead
88. Bass Lead
89. New Age
90. Warm Pad
91. Poly Synth
92. Choir Pad
93. Bowed Pad
94. Metal Pad
95. Halo Pad
96. Sweep Pad
97. FX Rain
98. Soundtrack
99. Crystal
100. Atmosphere
101. Bright
102. Goblins
103. Echoes
104. Sci-Fi
105. Sitar
106. Banjo
107. Shamisen
108. Koto
109. Kalimba
110. Bagpipe
111. Fiddle
112. Shanai
113. Tinklebell
114. Agogo
115. Steel Drums
116. Wood Block
117. Taiko Drum
118. Melo Tom
119. Synth Drum
120. Reverse Cymbal
121. Fret Noise
122. Breathe Noise
123. Seashore
124. Tweet
125. Telephone
126. Helicopter
127. Applause
128. Gunshot
129. Standard Drum Kit

• Headphone Jack: Two
• Headphone: Standard, Professional Headphones
• Transpose: Available, ±12 semitones
• System Languages: Switchable from English to Chinese by pressing the Set button continuously 12 times to enter the language setting or by rotating the Volume Control Knob to choose the language
• Power Supply: 12V1A

Warning:

• For safety and licensing reasons it is not allowed to convert and/or modify this product as it could result in dangers, such as electric shocks, fire, short circuits, etc.
• Do not leave packaging material unattended: this could become a dangerous toy for children. Do not touch the device with wet hands.
• Use the device in dry indoor areas only.
• Do not immerse the device in water.
• Do not open the device’s case.
• Only use the original provided power supply.
• This product is largely maintenance-free. Maintenance, adaption, and repair works may only be performed by qualified technicians or a specialist workshop.
• Never use this device with too high sound volume levels. This can lead to permanent hearing impairments. The louder the sound, the faster your hearing will be damaged. Should you lose your hearing or if you notice a ringing in your ear, you should visit a doctor as quickly as possible.
• Remove headphones before leaving the instrument and hang them so the cord cannot cause someone to be tripped.
• Should you have any questions that are not being answered in this User Guide, please contact your dealer.
• At the time of printing all information contained in this manual is believed to be correct.
• Pearl River Pianos reserves the right to change or modify these specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
• Maintenance costs caused by misuse or damage are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and any costs incurred must be borne by the product’s owner.
• Should this product not be repairable, or its operating life has expired for any other reason, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that are related to the disposal of products containing lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
• Clean the product with a soft, clean, dry, and lint-free cloth.
• For the removal of heavy soiling, the cloth can be moistened (almost dry) with lukewarm water. Do not use solvent-based cleaning products as the case could be damaged.
• Please keep this User Guide in a safe place.

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