Kurzweil KP30 User Manual

KP30

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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.

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.

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

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, unplug the AC
adaptor from the wall outlet. Then have the
instrument inspected by qualified service
personnel.

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Disconnect all cables before moving the
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Contents

Panel & Display Description

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

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

Display..............................................5

Setup

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

Connections

Connecting a pair of Headphones....7

Connecting an Amplifier...................7

Connecting a Microphone.................7

Connecting a Computer...................7

Playing the Demos.........................8

Playing the Voices

Selecting a Voice..............................8

Sustain..............................................8

Modulation........................................9

DSP Effect........................................9

Transpose.........................................9

Piano................................................9

Playing the Styles

Selecting a Style.............................10

Playing a Fill...................................10

Sync................................................10

Accompaniment Volume.................10

Tempo.............................................11

Chord Fingering............................11

One Touch Setting..........................12

Memory/Percussion

Memory...........................................13

Percussion......................................13

Chord Dictionary...........................14

Metronome

Turning on the Metronome.............14

Selecting the Beat...........................14

Playing the Songs

Listening to the Songs....................15

Lesson Mode..................................15

Recording and Playback..............16

MIDI Functions

What’s MIDI?..................................17

MIDI Terminals................................17

Trouble Shooting..........................18

Specifications...............................18

Appendices

Voice List........................................19

Style List.........................................20

Song List.........................................21

Chord List.......................................22

MIDI Implementation Chart.............23

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Panel & Display Description

Front Panel

DIXIELAND

1. POWER ON/OFF

Turn the power on and off.

5. RECORDING

RECORD: Enter the Record
Mode.

2. A.B.C.
Turn the Chord Mode on and off.

3. START/STOP

Start or stop playing the song in
Song Mode.
Start or stop playing the style in
Style Mode.

4. SYNC/FILL

Turn the SYNC START on and
off.
Play the FILL

PLAY: Play back the recorded
performance.

6. M1-M5/PAD1-PAD5

Recall the memory settings.
Play the percussion sound.

7. MASTER VOL

Adjust the master volume.

8. ACC.VOL

Adjust the accompaniment
volume.

9. TEMPO

Adjust the current tempo.

Rear Panel

24. DC 9V

Connect DV 9V power adaptor (optional).

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10. STORE

Register the memory.

11. STYLE

Enter the Style Mode.

12. FUNCTION

Change the adjusted
function.

13. VOICE

Enter the Voice Mode.

14. SONG

Enter the Song Mode.

15. O.T.S.

Enter the One Touch
Setting Mode.

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25. PHONES/OUTPUT

Connect a pair of headphones.
Connect the audio equipment.

26. USB

Connect to a computer

27. MIC IN

Connect a microphone.

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16. MEMORY/PERC.

Switch the M1-M5/PAD1­ PAD5's function between
memory and percussion.

17. MODULATION

Turn the Modulation effect
on and off.

Display

1.DSP

2.LESSON 1

3.LESSON 2

4.LESSON 3

5.CHORD DIRECT

6. AUTO BASS CHORD

7.TREBLE CLEF

8.BASS CLEF

9.BEAT

LESSON/CHORD DICT.

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Change the Lesson mode.
Enter the Chord Dictionary.

19. NUMBER KEYS

Select the number or adjust
the parameters.

20. DSP

Turn the DSP effect on and
off.

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DSP

Les son 1

Les son 2

Les son 3

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10.TEMPO/COUNT

11.ACCOMP VOLUME/
MASTER VOLUME

12.METRO

13.MEMORY/PERCUSSION

21. SUSTAIN

Turn the Sustain effect on
and off.

22. METRO

Turn the metronome on
and off.

23. PIANO

Enter the Piano Mode.

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14.RECORD/PLAY

15.ONE TOUCH SETTING

16.SUSTAIN

17.KEYBOARD

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Setup

This section contains information about setting up your instrument and preparing to play. Please
go through this section carefully before turning the power on.

Power Supply

You can power the unit either by batteries or by power
adaptor. Follow the instructions described below.

Using Batteries

6 pieces of C size (SUM-2 or R-14) or equivalent alkaline
batteries must first be installed into the battery
compartment.

1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the
bottom cabinet of the unit.

2. Insert the batteries, carefully follow the polarity
markings on the cabinet.

3. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it
locks firmly in place.

Note:

Do not mix old and new batteries.
Always use same types of batteries.
Always remove the batteries from the unit when it is not
being used for an extended period of time.

Using Power Adapter

1. First, please make sure that POWER ON/OFF switch
of the instrument is set to OFF.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the power supply jack.

3. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. And when

turning the power OFF, simply reverse the procedure
please. This will automatically cut off the battery power
supply.

4. Turn the power ON.

Note:

When the keyboard is not in use or in the time of
thunderstorm, please disconnect the power for safety
purpose.
A prompt voice sounds every two minutes if there is no
operation.

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Connecting a pair of Headphones

A standard pair of stereo headphones can be connected
to the PHONES jack for private practice or late-night
playing. The internal stereo speaker system is
automatically shut off when a pair of head phones is
plugged into this jack.

Note：

Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long
periods of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.

Connecting an Amplifier

Plug an audio cord into the OUTPUT jack.
Then plug the other end of the cord into LINE IN or 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 the power and other devices.

Connections

Connecting a Microphone

You can connect an external microphone to MIC IN jack.

Connecting a Computer

The instrument receives and transmits MIDI messages via
the USB connector.

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Playing the Demos

The instrument features 80 demo songs.

1. Press the [STYLE] and [VOICE] buttons
simultaneously to start playing the demo.

2. Select a demo song.
Use the number keys, the [+] button or the [-] button to
select the desired demo song.

3. Adjust the volume with the [MASTER VOLUME]
buttons.
Repeatedly press [MASTER VOL] up or down to
increase or decrease the volume. The volume ranges
from 0 (no sound) to 9 (Maximum) and the current
volume level appears on the display.

4. Press the [STYLE] and [VOICE] buttons
simultaneously again or press the [START/STOP]
button to stop playing and exit the demo mode.

Note:

In the DEMO mode, all buttons except START/STOP,
TEMPO+, TEMPO-, Number Keys, +/YES, -/NO,
MASTER VOL+, MASTER VOL-, POWER ON/OFF will
not be available.

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Playing Voices

The instrument features 132 voices, including 4 drum kits.
Please refer to Voice List.

Selecting a Voice

1. Press the [VOICE] button.
Enter the VOICE mode LCD shows VOICE and
the voice number.

2. Select a voice.
Use the number keys, the [+] button, the [-] button to
select the voice you want to play.

3. Play the voice.
You can play the keyboard and listen to the selected
voice.

When the Sustain features in ON, all notes played on the
keyboard would have a longer sustain. Press the
[SUSTAIN] button to turn the SUSTAIN effect ON or OFF.

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Sustain

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