Fatar CMK-149 User Guide

INTRODUCTION

CMK 149 is a MIDI keyboard to he connected to a sound module (expander) or a PC sound card (game port).
With the CMK 149, beginners can take their first steps in music and professionals can use it as an instrument for
working on their own compositions.
The Piano-sized keys are Velocity Sensitive and allow you to expressively control all the nuances of your synthesizer
according to the way you play, from pianissimo to fortissimo, and everywhere in between.

Easy to connect

• Connect the MIDI to Game port Cable to the joystick connector on your soundcard

• Plug the MIDI Connector (5 pin DIN) labelled IN into the MIDI output of the keyboard

• External power adapter plugs into the power jack on the left hand side of the keyboard

Technical Specifications

49 full size synth action keys (4 octaves C-C)
Velocity Sensitive
Compatible with all PC Sound Cards and/or expanders
MIDI Out jack

3 power systems:

- Input for external power adapter
(9VDC, 500mA,Tip +)

- Battery (lx9V)

- PC sound card through the MIDI cable provided

Sustain Pedal Jack
ON/OFF switch with LED

1 switch for Program change
1 switch for Bank Select '
1 switch for Transpose
1 switch for Midi Channel

1 switch for DEMO SONG/ MEMORY functions
Dimensions: cm 81 x 18 x 6
Weight: kg 2,5

CMK-149 Contains

• CMK 149 - packed in cardboard carton

• 6 foot Game Port to MIDI converter cable (not supplied in USA)

• Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1) If the CMK 149 is to be connected to a MIDI sound module (expander), simply connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI

Out of the CMK 149 to the MIDI In of the sound module. Then connect the audio output of the sound module to a

mixing board, amplifier or multimedia speakers

2) If the CMK 149 is to be connected to a Computer, use the Game Port to MIDI converter cable provided, connecting
the Joystick (D-Sub 15) connector to the joystick port on the sound card of the computer and MIDI In (DIN) connector

to the MIDI Out of the CMK 149.
Press the POWER button.

CMK 149 is ready to transmit on MIDI channel 1 from the full range of 49 keys. Middle C is located at the start of the
third octave.

Pressing the keys of the CMK 149 keyboard sends MIDI note data with information about velocity (touch) sensitivity.
If you hold down one of the function buttons and then press the keys of the CMK 149, MIDI note data will not be
transmitted because the second octave of the keyboard is activated as a numeric entry field-to enter the values to

change the chosen parameters.

The keys (starting with C, by half steps) correspond to the following values: 0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7,8,9,7H