Kurzweil KA120 Owner’s Manual

INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY!

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)

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.

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Power Supply

Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.

Do not connect it to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which your instrument is intended.

Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

Connections

Before connecting the instrument to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and / or damage to other devices.

Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage: Direct sunlight Extreme temperature or humidity Excessive dusty or dirty location Strong vibrations or shocks Close to magnetic fields

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can

void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The normal function of the product may be disturbed

by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply

reset the product to resume normal operation by

following the owner's manual. In case the function

could not resume, please use the product in other

location.

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.

Cleaning

Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Handling

Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument. If this happens, remove the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

Contents

Panel Description

Front Panel............................................................................4

Rear Panel............................................................................4

LCD Display...........................................................................5

Setup

Setting a Music Stand...........................................................6

Power Supply........................................................................6

Connections

Connecting a pair of Headphones.........................................7

Connecting an Audio Equipment...........................................7

Connecting a MP3/CD Player...............................................7

Connecting a PC or an MIDI Device.....................................7

Connecting a Foot Switch.....................................................8

Connecting a Unit Pedal.......................................................8

Connecting a Microphone.....................................................8

Quick Start

Power Switch and Master Volume........................................9

Playing Demo Songs.............................................................9

Playing Voices.......................................................................9

Playing Styles......................................................................10

Playing Songs.....................................................................10

Record.................................................................................10

Advanced Use

Playing Voices.....................................................................11

Select and Play Main Voice.................................................11

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL.........................11

Playing Different Voices with Both Hands-LOWER.............11

Touch Sensitivity..................................................................12

Sustain................................................................................12

Pitch Bend...........................................................................12

Transpose...........................................................................13

Piano mode.........................................................................13

Function Menu

Tune....................................................................................24

Split Point............................................................................24

Beat Type............................................................................25

Pedal Type..........................................................................25

EQ Type..............................................................................25

Reverb Type........................................................................26

Reverb Level.......................................................................26

Chorus Type........................................................................26

Chorus Level.......................................................................27

Harmony Type.....................................................................27

MIDI IN................................................................................28

MIDI OUT............................................................................28

Auto Power Off....................................................................28

Registration Memory

Registering the Panel Setting..............................................29

Recalling the Registered Panel Settings.............................29

Selecting a Registration Bank.............................................29

Record

Start Recording...................................................................30

Select a Track.....................................................................30

Stop Recording...................................................................31

Playback Recording............................................................31

Delete User Song ...............................................................31

Song

Listening to the Songs.........................................................32

Song Control.......................................................................32

Lesson Mode

Lesson 1..............................................................................33

Lesson 2..............................................................................33

Lesson 3..............................................................................33

Twinova

Octave.................................................................................14

Auto Accompaniment

Playing Auto Accompaniment(rhythm track only)................15

Playing Auto Accompaniment(all tracks).............................15

Accompaniment Sections....................................................15

Playing Different Accompaniment Sections.........................16

Accompaniment Volume Control.........................................16

Chord Fingering..................................................................17

Tempo.................................................................................18

Fade In/Out.........................................................................18

Metronome..........................................................................18

One Touch Setting...............................................................18

Mixer...................................................................................19

Harmony

Harmony Switch..................................................................20

Playing with harmony effect................................................20

Performance Assistant

What’s the Performance Assistant?....................................20

Enter the Performance Assistant.........................................20

Guitar Mode........................................................................21

Playing in Guitar Mode........................................................21

Piano Mode.........................................................................22

Playing in Piano Mode........................................................22

Exit the Performance Assistant...........................................22

DSP.....................................................................................23

Pedal Function..................................................................23

Chord Dictionary

DICT 1 (Chord Learning Mode)...........................................34

DICT 2 (Chord Examining Mode)........................................34

Connecting a USB Device

USB Device Operation........................................................35

Play......................................................................................35

Load....................................................................................35

Save....................................................................................36

Delete..................................................................................36

Format.................................................................................37

Keyboard and ASCII Character Relative Table...................37

MIDI Functions

What's MIDI?.......................................................................38

Restore Factory Setting

Restore Factory Setting......................................................39

Restore the Registered Panel Settings...............................39

Delete User Songs..............................................................39

Troubleshooting ...............................................................39

Specifications....................................................................40

Appendices

Voice List.............................................................................41

Style List..............................................................................47

Song List.............................................................................49

Demo List............................................................................50

MIDI Implementation Chart .................................................51

Panel Description

Front Panel

PITCH BEND

1. [POWER] Switch

Turn the power on or off.

2. [VOLUME] Knob

Adjust the master volume.

11. [PERFORM] Button

Turn the performance assistant function on or off.

12. [METRONOME] Button

Turn the metronome on or off.

13. [START/STOP] Button

Start/Stop playing the song or style.

14. [SYNC START] Button

Turn the Sync Start function on or off.

PERFORM. METRONOME

ACCOMP

MELODY 1

MELODY 2

MELODY 3

PIANO

SHIFT DEMO

MELODY 4

MELODY 5

14 15

VOICE STYLE

TWINOVA

SUSTAIN

TOUCH

SONG

PERFORM

PERFORM.H

When the [SHIFT] button is released 3~10. STYLE DIRECT SELECT Buttons

Select a preset style directly.

18. [CHORD MODE] Button

Choose the chord mode.

19. [TEMPO -] / [TEMPO +] Button

Adjust the current Tempo value.

22. LCD

Display all the parameters and values related to the currently selected operation and mode of the piano.

50. PITCH BEND

Roll the wheel upward or downward to raise or lower the pitch variations.

51. Phones

Connect stereo headphones with a ¼” stereo phone plug.

Rear Panel

PERFORM. METRONOME

SHIFT

PIANO

ACCOMP

MELODY 1

MELODY 2

MELODY 3

MELODY 4

MELODY 5

When the [SHIFT] button is pressed 4~5. [MIXER -] / [MIXER +] Button

Enter the Mixer menu.

6~7. [Function -] / [Function +] Button

Enter the Function menu.

8. [HARMONY] Button

Turn the Harmony effect on or off.

9~10. [TRANSPOSE -] / [TRANSPOSE +]

Button Enter the Transpose setting.

18. [FADE] Button

Turn the Fade In/Out function on or off.

19. [ACCOMP -] / [ACCOMP +] Button

Adjust the accompaniment volume value.

15. [INTRO/ ENDING] Button

Play the Intro or Ending.

16. [FILL A] Button

Fill-in variation A section.

17. [FILL B] Button

Fill-in variation B section.

20. [SHIFT] Button

Press and hold [SHIFT], then press other button enables you to execute various commands.

21. [PIANO] Button

Turn the piano mode on or off.

USB MIDI OUT MIDI IN SUSTAIN AUX OUT AUX IN MIC DC IN

1. USB Terminal

Connect to a PC.

2. MIDI OUT Jack

Connect an external MIDI device.

3. MIDI IN Jack

Connect an external MIDI device.

4. SUSTAIN Jack

Connect a sustain pedal.

5. AUX OUT Jack

Connect the audio equipment.

6. AUX IN Jack

Connect some external audio source, such as MP3 or CD player.

7. MIC Jack

Connect a microphone with a ¼” stereo phone plug.

8. DC 12V Jack

Connect the DC 12V power adapter.

VOICE STYLE

SONGDEMO

Panel Description

PITCH BEND

TWINOVA

SUSTAIN

TOUCH

PERFORM

PERFORM.H

23. [VOICE] Button

Switch to voice mode.

24. [STYLE] Button

Switch to style mode.

25. DATA DIAL

Adjust the parameter value.

26. [+/YES] / [ -/NO] Button

Select operation of the parameter value currently.

37. [DEMO] Button

Start/Stop demo playback.

38. [SONG] Button

Enter the song mode.

49. USB Device

Connect to USB Device.

LCD Display

PERFORM. METRONOME

ACCOMP

MELODY 1

MELODY 2

MELODY 3

PIANO

SHIFT DEMO

MELODY 4

MELODY 5

VOICE STYLE

SONGDEMO

37 38

When the [SHIFT] button is released 27-36. VOICE DIRECT SELECT

Buttons Select a preset voice directly.

39. [BANK] Button

Switch between memory banks.

40. [STORE] Button

Save the registered panel settings.

41~46. [M1]~[M6] Buttons

Recall the registered panel settings. In O.T.S. mode, only M1-M4 are available.

47. [O.T.S.] Button

Turn the One Touch Setting function on or off.

48. [USB Device] Button

Enter the USB Device menu.

VOICE STYLE

TWINOVA

SUSTAIN

TOUCH

SONG

PERFORM

PERFORM.H

272628 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

39 40 41 42 43 44 45

47 48

When the [SHIFT] button is pressed

27. [DUAL] Button

Turn the dual function on or off.

28. [LOWER] Button

Turn the lower function on or off.

29. [TOUCH] Button

Set an appropriate touch

35. LEFT HAND Button

Choose the left hand in Lesson mode.

36. RIGHT HAND Button

Choose the right hand in Lesson mode.

39. [RECORD] Button

Enter the record mode.

sensitivity level.

40. [ACCOMP] Button

30. [DSP] Button

Turn the DSP function on

Select the accompaniment track to record.

or off.

41~45. MELODY 1-5 Button

31. [SUSTAIN] Button

Turn the sustain function

Select the melody 1-5 track to record.

on or off.

47. [TWINOVA] Button

32. [DICT] Button

Turn the chord dictionary

Turn the TWINOVA function on or off.

function on or off.

48. [OCTAVE] Button

34. [LESSON] Button

Enter/Exit the lesson mode.

In TWINOVA mode, adjust the octave value.

ACCOMP

MELODY 1

MELODY 2

MELODY 3

MELODY 4

MELODY 5

1. ACCOMP/ MELODY 1-5

2. SERIES NUMBER

3. VOICE/STYLE/DEMO/SONG/DIR/FILE

4. STRING

5. RECORD

6. TREBLE/BASS CLEF

7. USB CABLE/USB DEVICE

8. MEASURE/BEAT

9. TEMPO

10. CHORD

TWINOVA

SUSTAIN

8 9

HAR MONY

TOUCH

PERFORM

PERFORM.H

11. MEMORY NUMBER/ONE TOUCH SETTING

12. A.B.C./FULL RANGE/FADE/SECTION

13. NOTE INDICATION/LESSON

14. DUAL/LOWER/HARMONY/DSP

15. PERFORM/PERFORM.H

16. TWINOVA/SUSTAIN/TOUCH

Setup

Please use the specified AC adapter, 12V DC output, also pay attention to the polarity when connecting to one end of the AC adapter.

Note:

1. Never attempt to use an AC adapter other than the specified type, otherwise it may cause a fire or electrical shock.

2. For your safety, please disconnect the power when the piano is not used or during a thunderstorm.

Setting a Music Stand

Follow the image on the right, insert the bottom of the music stand into the groove on the top of the instrument`s console.

Power Supply

1. Turn down the volume of this instrument and all audio equipment

connected.

2. Connect the power cable to the AC outlet.

3. Plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet.

4. Press the POWER switch, the LCD will display “Loading!”, which

indicates the piano has been powered on.

5. Press the [POWER] switch for a short while until the LCD off,

which indicates the piano has been powered off.

Note：

1. The piano will shut down automatically in 30 minutes later if you do not take any action on the piano. Please refer to the “Auto Power Off” for details.

PERFORM. METRONOME

PIANO

PITCH BEND

USB MIDI OUT MIDI IN SUSTAIN AUX OUT AUX IN MIC DC IN

SHIFT DEMO

VOICE STYLE

TWINOVA

ACCOMP

SUSTAIN

MELODY 1

TOUCH

MELODY 2

MELODY 3

MELODY 4

MELODY 5

SONG

PERFORM

PERFORM.H

2. For your safety, please remove the electric plug from the outlet

when the piano is not to be used for extended periods or during the thunderstorm.

Connecting a pair of Headphones

A standard pair of stereo headphones can be plugged in here for private practice or late-night playing. Jack 1: When a pair of headphones is plugged into the jack 1, the sound can be heard from both headphones and speakers of the instrument. Jack 2: When a pair of headphones is plugged into the jack 2, the internal stereo speaker system is automatically shut off. The sound can only be heard from headphones.

Note:

Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing loss. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.

Connections

Connecting an Audio Equipment

The rear-panel AUX OUT jack delivers the output of the instrument for the connection to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, a mixing console, or a tape recorder. Use an audio cable to plug into the AUX OUT jack, which is located on the rear board then plug the other end of the cord into AUX IN of the amplifier.

Note:

To avoid damaging the speakers, please ensure that the volume has been set to the minimum level before connecting to the power and other devices.

Connecting a MP3/CD Player

Connect the audio output of an MP3/CD player or other audio source to the stereo AUX IN jack on the rear panel. The input signal is mixed with the piano signal so as to play along.

Connecting a PC or an MIDI Device

MIDI OUT Connector

Connect the instrument MIDI OUT terminal to the MIDI IN terminal of external device via the MIDI cables. All performance data will be transmitted from this connector to connected PC or MIDI devices. This instrument will be used as the MIDI controller. Namely the external sound source can be used through this instrument.

MIDI IN Connector

Connect the MIDI IN terminal to PC or the MIDI OUT terminal of external device with MIDI cables. In order to be used as a sound source, all the performance data will be transmitted from other MIDI devices to the instrument.

USB Connector

By connecting the USB terminal to PC, the data will be transmitted between the instrument and the PC via the USB cables. For example, you can save your instrument performance data in the PC and playback the saved MIDI file by piano.

USB MIDI OUT MIDI IN SUSTAIN AUX OUT AUX IN MIC DC IN

MIDI OUTMIDI IN MIDI OUTMIDI IN

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

PERFORM.METRONOME

VOICE STYLE

TWINOVA

ACCOMP

SUSTAIN

MELODY 1

TOUCH

MELODY 2

MELODY 3

SHIFT DEMO

PIANO

SONG

PERFORM

MELODY 4

PERFORM.H

PITCH BEND

USB MIDI OUT MIDI IN SUSTAIN AUX OUT AUX IN MIC DC IN

MELODY 5

Note:

Please do not set the USB audio to be input and output simultaneously when you are setting the software on the PC. Otherwise the sound will be overlapped when play the keyboard.

Connections

Connecting a Foot Switch

To achieve a natural effect, step on the sustain switch when playing. Plug an supplied foot switch into this jack and use it to switch sustain on or off. You can assign other pedal functions to the sustain pedal. Please refer to the Function Menu for details.

Note：

1. This instrument supports not only the foot switch we supply, but also those with other brands.

2. Please make sure the power is off when connecting the pedal with other brands, otherwise the sequence of switch on/off will be reversed when turning the piano on.

Connecting a Unit Pedal

To simulate a real piano, the unit pedal can be connected to the pedal terminal at the rear bottom of the piano. It contains three functional pedals: Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft. Sustain Pedal Use this pedal to sustain the sound.It also supports the half-pedal operation. Performing with the sustain pedal will achieve a smoothly effect.

Sostenuto Pedal

This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were already played when you pressed the pedal.

USB MIDI OUT MIDI IN SUSTAIN AUX OUT AUX IN MIC DC IN

PHONES

1 2

Soft Pedal

This pedal is used to make the sound softer. You can assign other pedal functions to the soft pedal. Please refer to the Function Menu for details.

Note:

The unit pedal needs to be purchased separately.

Connecting a Microphone

By connecting a microphone, you can enjoy singing along with your keyboard performance or with Song playback (KARAOKE).

1. Before turning the power on, set the master volume to minimal

value.

2. Plug the microphone into the [MIC] jack at the rear of the

instrument.

3. Turn the power on. Adjust the master volume value while singing

through the microphone.

USB MIDI OUT MIDI IN SUSTAIN AUX OUT AUX IN MIC DC IN

Power Switch and Master Volume

Power Switch

1. Please make sure you have connected the instrument with power

correctly.

2. Press the [POWER] switch, the LCD screen lights up, and displays

“Loading！”, it indicates the instrument is powered on.

Note:

Press the POWER switch, if the LCD screen does not light up, please check the power connection.

Quick Start

Adjust the Master Volume

After starting, rotate the [VOLUME] knob clockwise, the master volume will increase and vice verse . It can be adjusted as required.

Note:

If the keyboard is in silent, that means the volume has been adjusted to its minimum level or the jack 2 of headphone has been connected.

Playing Demo Songs

This instrument features 5 wonderful demos with different characters. (Please refer to the Demo List for details.)

1. Press the [DEMO] button

Enter the main interface of demo playing back, the LCD displays current demo number and name, meanwhile, all demo songs will play in circle.

2. Select Demo Songs

Use the data dial or the [+/Yes]/ [-/No] button to select a demo song.

3. Press the [START/STOP] button

Press the [DEMO] or [START/STOP] button to stop playing and exit demo mode.

DEMO

START / STOP

VOLUME

MIN MAX

/ YES

/ NO

Playing Voices

The keyboard has 600 remarkably realistic built-in voices, including Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Drum Kits and many more. Please refer to Voice List.

1. Press the [VOICE] button

Enter the Voice mode. The LCD displays the current default voice name and number.

2. Select a Voice.

Use the data dial or the [+/Yes]/ [-/No] button to select the voice you need. You can also use the voice direct buttons to select the desired voice.

3. Play the Voice.

Play the keyboard and listen to the wonderful voice.

VOICE

/ YES

/ NO

Quick Start

Playing Styles

The instrument features 230 styles in a variety of different musical genres, and 10 more user styles in addition to this. Try to select different styles and playing with the auto accompaniment.(Please refer to the Style List for details.)

1. Press the [STYLE] button

Enter the Style Mode. The LCD displays the current default style name and number.

2. Select a Style

Use the data dial or the [+/Yes]/ [-/No] button to select the style you need. You can also use the style direct buttons.

3. Play the Style.

Press the [START/STOP] button, directly start a rhythm playing.

Playing Songs

This instrument features 120 preset songs, and 5 more user songs in addition to this. Each preset song can be practiced in learning mode.

1. Press the [SONG] button

Enter the song selection mode. It will play all songs in circle.

2. Select a song

Use the data dial or the [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button to select the song you want.

STYLE

SONG

START / STOP

/ YES

/ NO

/ YES

/ NO

3. Press the [START/STOP] button, it will stop playing. Press the

button again, it will play the selected song in circle.

4. When the song stops, press either [STYLE] or [VOICE] button to

exit the song mode.

Record

This instrument can record up to 5 user songs.

1. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and press the [RECORD] button to

enter the user song mode, use the data dial or the [+/YES]/[-/NO] button to select a user song to be saved.

2. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and press the [RECORD] button to

enter the record standby mode, select the voice, style or other parameters to prepare for recording.

3. Press the [START/STOP] button or playing a key on the keyboard to

start recording.

4. When recording is in process, holding down the [SHIFT] button and

press the [RECORD] button, it will stop recording and exit the record mode, then the current recorded song will play automatically in circle.

SHIFT

START / STOP

BANK

RECORD

/ YES

/ NO

5. Press the [SONG] button to select the user song:121~125 for

playing back after exiting the record mode.

Playing Voices

This instrument features 600 preset voices (Please refer to the Voice List for details). In order to offer you a better performance experience, we supply some useful effects which can be inserted while playing voices.

Select and Play Main Voice

1. Press the [VOICE] button or the voice direct button to enter the VOICE

mode. The LCD displays “VOICE R1” and the current voice name and number.

2. Select a voice

Use the data dial, or the [+/YES] / [-/NO] button to select the voice you want, also use the voice direct button.

3. Play the voice

You can play the keyboard and hear the wonderful voice.

Note：

When the DUAL and LOWER function is on, you can press [VOICE] button repeatedly to choose the voice source. The corresponding LCD indication will highlight between R1, R2, and L1.

Advanced Use

VOICE

/ YES

/ NO

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL

This instrument supports dual function. This function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more rich sound. Once you turn the function on, the voice indicated “VOICE R2”, when the dual function is off, the voice indicated “ VOICE R1”.

1. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DUAL] button to turn

the dual function on. The LCD displays DUAL and VOICE 2 will light up, which indicates the name and number of DUAL.

2. Use the data dial or the [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button to select the dual voice

you need, also use the voice direct buttons.

3. Play the keyboard, two different voices to be layered together will be

heard simultaneously. It seems like two different instruments playing at the same time.

4. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and then press the [DUAL] button

again to turn dual function off.

Note:

When the keyboard has been split, only the right hand area will respond to the dual voice, the left hand will not respond to it.

Playing Different Voices with Both Hands-LOWER

The lower function splits the keyboard into right and left areas to create two different voices. The left section voice is lower voice. A desired split point can be assigned on the keyboard.

1. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LOWER] button to

turn LOWER function on. The LCD displays VOICE L and LOWER will light up, which indicates the name and the number of LOWER.

SHIFT

/ YES

/ NO

DUAL

SHIFT

/ YES

/ NO

LOWER

2. Use the [+/YES]/[-/NO] or voice direct buttons to select the lower voice

you want.

3. Play the keyboard.

Different voices will be heard between the right-hand and left-hand area.

Advanced Use

4. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LOWER] button

again turns LOWER function off.

Split Point

The point on the keyboard which separates voice L and voice R1/R2 is called the “split point”. The split point is default set to F#3(34). However you can set the split point to any key you want. (Please refer to “Split Point Setting” part for details)

Touch Sensitivity

The instrument is equipped with a touch response feature which lets you dynamically and expressively control the level of the voice with your playing strength just as on an acoustic instrument. The instrument features 3 touch types to be chosen: off,1,2,3.

1. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and press the [TOUCH] button to

enter touch settings. The LCD displays the touch setting number. The default number is 2.

2. Choose a touch type

When the LCD displays touch setting, using the[+/YES]/ [-/NO] button or data dial or while hold down the [SHIFT] button, press the [TOUCH] button to change touch type. Pressing the[+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultaneously will restore the touch value to its default setting: 2.

Default Split Point：F#3A0

SHIFT

/ YES

/ NO

TOUCH

3. Turn the touch function off

If the LCD displays “OFF Touch”, that means no touch response on the keyboard.

Sustain

1. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SUSTAIN] button

to turn sustain function on. All notes will sustain even after releasing the keys.

2. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SUSTAIN] button

again to exit the sustain function.

Note:

In order to achieve a natural sustain effect, use the sustain pedal.

Pitch Bend

Use the pitch bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. The pitch bend wheel is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released. Use the pitch bend wheel to imitate the guitar, violin, saxophone, urheen, suona and pitch bend effect of other instruments for making your performance more vivid.

PITCH BEND

SHIFT

SUSTAIN

PERFORM. METRONOME

TWINOVA

ACCOMP

SUSTAIN

MELODY 1

TOUCH

MELODY 2

MELODY 3

SHIFT DEMO

PIANO

PERFORM

MELODY 4

PERFORM.H

MELODY 5

SUSTAIN

VOICE STYLE

SONG

Advanced Use

Transpose

Transpose function allows the overall pitch of the instrument to be transposed up or down by a maximum of one octave in semitone increments.

1. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and press the [TRANSPOSE]

button to enter transpose settings. LCD displays the current transpose: “***Transpos”.

2. When LCD displays “***Transpos”, use [TRANSPOSE-]/

[TRANSPOSE+], [+/YES]/ [-/NO] or data dial to change transpose value. The max range is ±12 semitones.

3. Press the[+/YES] / [-/NO] buttons or [TRANSPOSE-] /

[TRANSPOSE+] simultaneously to restore the transpose value to its default setting: “000Transpos”.

Notes:

1. Playing in G key, set the transpose to -05 or 007, and then you can play the G scale using C scale keys.

2. Transpose setting is applied to automatic chord accompaniment and full keyboard.

Piano mode

This function is to set the voice of the whole keyboard to the piano instantly.

1. Press the [PIANO] button to enter/exit piano mode.

SHIFT

/ YES

/ NO

TRANSPOSE

PIANO

2. In piano mode, the accompaniment control is the same to other

mode. The accompaniment only plays the rhythm part.

Note:

In piano mode, the CHORD MODE function is automatically turned off.

Twinova

In Twinova mode, the keyboard is divided into the right area and the left area which creates two parts with the same voice and pitch based on a split point for your convenience on one to one teaching.

1. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and then press the [TWINOVA]

button to turn this function on. The “TWINOVA” icon lights up. At the same time, both DUAL and LOWER functions cannot be used under this mode. The default split point is E3 (32).

2. The main voice is the default one for either the right-hand part or

the left-hand part before entering into the Twinova mode. Use the data dial or the [+/YES]/[-NO] button, to select the desired voice.

3. Holding down the [SHIFT] button, and then press the [TWINOVA]

button again to turn off the Twinova function. The “TWINOVA” icon will be off.

Notes:

1. Twinova is unable to be used under the Songs/Demo playing mode.

2. To set the split point of Twinova, please refer to “Split Point Setting”

part for details.

3. Octave is invalid unless in the Twinova mode. After adjusting the octave, some highest range or the lowest part of the voice may be silent.

Octave

This function can let the whole pitch of the keyboard raise or lower an octave. Only in the Twinova mode, the octave can be adjusted, and the octave in the same region of the keyboard is adjusted together. After exiting the Twinova mode, the keyboard will restore and is unable to be adjusted.

1. In the Twinova mode, holding down the [SHIFT] button and press

the [OCTAVE] button, the LCD displays the current octave temporarily “xxx Octave”. At this time, use the [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button or the data dial to change the octave value, the adjustable range is: -1~ +1. Press the [+/YES] and [-/NO] buttons simultane ously to restore the octave value to its default setting: 000.

SHIFT

O.T.S.

TWINOVA

Default Split Point: E3

SHIFT

OCTAVE

/ YES

/ NO

TWINOVA

/ YES

/ NO

TWINOVA

2. Without any operation within 5 seconds, the system will exit the

Octave mode automatically.

Auto Accompaniment

The auto accompaniment function puts a full backing band at your fingertips. All you have to do is to play the chords with your left hand using your selected accompaniment style, and then the accompaniment will automatically play along, instantly following the chords you play. This keyboard features 230 styles in a variety of different musical genres. Try to select and playing with the style you want . (Please refer to the Style List for details)

Playing Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only)

1. Press the [STYLE] button

Enter the style mode. The “STYLE” icon on the left-top of the LCD will light up. The LCD displays the name and the number of the current style.

2. Select a style

Use the data dial or the [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button to select a style you want. Or use the style direct buttons.

3. Start playing a style

Press the [START/STOP] button to start the rhythm tracks of the auto accompaniment. Also press [SYNC START] and then play any key to start the rhythm tracks of the auto accompaniment.

4. Press the [START/STOP] again to stop style playing.

Playing Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)

1. Turn the auto accompaniment on

In style mode, press the [CHORD MODE] button to enter the “auto bass chord” (A.B.C.) mode. The keyboard is divided into two sections. Left-hand section is the chord detecting section. Meanwhile the “A.B.C.” icon lights up. Now pressing any key in chord detect section (Sync Start status), the fantastic accompaniment will be heard. Press [CHORD MODE] button again to enter “full range” mode. The “FULL RANGE” icon will light up. The whole keyboard is chord detect section.

2. Start the auto accompaniment

Press the [SYNC START] button and then play a chord in chord detecting section to start the auto accompaniment of all tracks. The accompaniment automatically changes followed by the change of the chord. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the auto accompaniment of the rhythm track, then play a chord in chord detecting section. It will start the auto accompaniment of all tracks.

STYLE

/ YES

/ NO

START / STOP SYNC START

FADE

Accompaniment Sections

A various types of Auto Accompaniment sections which allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song playing. They are: Intro, Main (A, B), Fill (A, B), and Ending. By switching among them during your performance, easily produce the dynamic elements of a professional sounding arrangement .

1. INTRO Section

The intro is an opening section of the song. When the intro pattern is finished, the system will automatically shift to the main section.

2. MAIN Section

The main is an important section of the song. And it plays an accompaniment pattern and repeat infinitely until another section’s button is pressed.

Auto Accompaniment

3. FILL-IN Section

Auto fill in function automatically adds a fill to your performance. When the fill-in is finished,accompaniment shifts to the Main section (A,B).

4. ENDING Section

Ending is used for the ending of the song. When the ending is finished, accompaniment automatically stops.

Notes:

1. Holding down the [FILL A]/ [FILL B] button when the style is playing, the selected fill-in pattern repeats continuously until button is released.

2. Press the [FILL A]/ [FILL B] button when style stops, it will change the preset main section. The “A” or “B” icon lights up.

Playing Different Accompaniment Sections

1. Press the [STYLE] button or [+/YES]/ [-/NO] button to select a style,

also use the style direct buttons or data dial.

2. Press the [CHORD MODE] button to enter A.B.C. (auto bass chord)

mode.

STYLE

/ YES

/ NO

3. Press the [SYNC START] button to turn SYNC START on.

4. Press the [FILL A] button, select the Main A section.

5. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button, the “A” icon flashes, and the

style is ready to play.

6. It will start the accompaniment as soon as you start playing in

Chord section. When the playback of the intro is finished, it automatically leads into Main A section.

7. Press the [FILL B] button plays an appropriate fill-in pattern to spice

up the rhythm (the “B” icon flashes). When the fill in is completed, it leads smoothly into the main B section.

8. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button again, and it will enter the

ending section. When the ending is finished, the auto accompani ment automatically stops.

Accompaniment Volume Control

This function is used to adjust the volume of all tracks of accompaniment for balancing the volume between accompaniment part and keyboard voice.

1. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and use the [ACCOMP +] or

[ACCOMP -] button to adjust accompaniment volume, adjustable range: 0~127, the LCD displays current accompaniment volume value.

FADE

SHIFT

INTRO / ENDING FILL A FILL BSYNC STARTCHORD MODE

TEMPO

ACCOMP

2. Holding down the [SHIFT] button and then press the [ACCOMP +]

and [ACCOMP -] button simultaneously to turn the accompaniment volume off. The LCD displays “OFF Accomp”. Press the [ACCOMP +] and [ACCOMP -] button simultaneously again to turn the accompaniment volume on.

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