Max Music KB9 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KB9 Elect. Keyboard 61 key Lighting

Ref. nr.: 130.104

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

V1.0

Congratulations to the purchase of this Max Music product. Please read this manual thoroughly prior to using the product in

Do not attempt to make any repairs yourself. This would invalid your warranty. Do not make any changes to the product. This would also
invalid your warranty. The warranty is not applicable in case of accidents or damages caused by inappropriate use or disrespect of the
warnings contained in this manual. Max cannot be held responsible for personal injuries caused by a disrespect of the safety
recommendations and warnings. This is also applicable to all damages in whatever form.

order to benefit fully from all features.

Read the manual prior to using the product. Follow the instructions in order not to invalidate the warranty. Take all precautions
to avoid fire and/or electrical shock. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified technician in order to avoid electrical shock.
Keep the manual for future reference.

- Prior to using the product, please ask advice from a
specialist. When the unit is switched on for the first time,
some smell may occur. This is normal and will disappear
after a while.

- The unit contains voltage carrying parts. Therefore do
NOT open the housing.

- Do not place metal objects or pour liquids into the
product. This may cause electrical shock and
malfunction.

- Do not place the product near heat sources such as
radiators, etc. Do not place the unit on a vibrating
surface. Do not cover the ventilation holes.

- The product is not suitable for continuous use.

- Be careful with the mains lead and do not damage it. A
faulty or damaged mains lead can cause electrical shock
and malfunction.

- When unplugging the product from a mains outlet,
always pull the plug, never the lead.

- Do not plug or unplug the unit with wet hands.

- If the plug and/or the mains lead are damaged, they
need to be replaced by a qualified technician.

- If the product is damaged to such an extent that internal
parts are visible, do NOT plug the unit into a mains outlet
and DO NOT switch the product on. Contact your dealer.
Do NOT connect the product to a rheostat or dimmer.

- To avoid fire and shock hazard, do not expose the
product to rain and moisture.

- All repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician
only.

- Connect the product to an earthed mains outlet (220­240Vac/50Hz) protected by a 10-16A fuse.

- During a thunderstorm or if the product will not be used
for a longer period of time, unplug it from the mains. The
rule is: Unplug it from the mains when not in use.

- If the product has not been used for a longer period of
time, condensation may occur. Let the unit reach room

temperature before you switch it on. Never use the
product in humid rooms or outdoors.

- During operation, the housing may become hot.

- To prevent accidents in companies, you must follow the
applicable guide lines and follow the instructions.

- Do not repeatedly switch the product on and off. This
shortens the life time.

- Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Do not leave
the unit unattended.

- Do not use cleaning sprays to clean switches. The
residues of these sprays cause deposits of dust and
grease. In case of malfunction, always seek advice from
a specialist.

- Only operate the product with clean hands.

- Do not force the controls.

- If the product has fallen, always have it checked by a
qualified technician before you switch the product on
again.

- Do not use chemicals to clean the unit. They damage the
varnish. Only clean the product with a dry cloth.

- Keep away from electronic equipment that may cause
interference.

- Only use original spares for repairs, otherwise serious
damage and/or dangerous radiation may occur.

- Switch the product off prior to unplugging it from the
mains and/or other equipment. Unplug all leads and
cables prior to moving the product.

- Make sure that the mains lead cannot be damaged when
people walk on it. Check the mains lead before every use
for damages and faults!

- The mains voltage is 220-240Vac/50Hz. Check if power
outlet match. If you travel, make sure that the mains
voltage of the country is suitable for this product.

- Keep the original packing material so that you can
transport the product in safe conditions

This mark attracts the attention of the user to high voltages that are present inside the housing and that are of sufficient
magnitude to cause a shock hazard.

This mark attracts the attention of the user to important instructions that are contained in the manual and that he should
read and adhere to.

The product has been certified CE. It is prohibited to make any changes to the product. They would invalidate the CE certificate
and their guarantee!

NOTE: To make sure that the unit will function normally, it must be used in rooms with a temperature between 5°C/41°F and
35°C/95°F.

Electric products must not be put into household waste. Please bring them to a recycling centre. Ask your local authorities or your
dealer about the way to proceed. The specifications are typical. The actual values can slightly change from one unit to the other.
Specifications can be changed without prior notice.

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UNPACKING INSTRUCTION

CAUTION! Immediately upon receiving the product, carefully unpack the carton, check the contents to ensure that all parts are

present and have been received in good condition. Notify the shipper immediately and retain packing material for inspection if
any parts appear damaged from shipping or the package itself shows signs of mishandling. Save the package and all packing
materials. If the product must be returned to the factory, it is important that the product is returned in the original factory box and
packing.

If the device has been exposed to drastic temperature fluctuation (e.g. after transportation), do not switch it on immediately. The
arising condensation water might damage your device. Leave the device switched off until it has reached room temperature.

Supplied contents:

- MAX Music KB9 keyboard

- Power supply

- Music sheet stand

POWERSUPPLY

The label on the bottom of the product indicates to what type of power supply the product must be connected. Check that the
mains voltage corresponds to this, all other voltages may cause irreparable damage. The product must also be directly
connected to the mains, no dimmer or adjustable power supply.

Always connect the device to a protected circuit (circuit breaker or fuse). Make sure the device has an appropriate
electrical ground to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire.

CONTROLS

1. SPEAKERS

Loudspeakers to reproduce the sound of the music played. Sound level is determined on the basis of the volume setting.

2. POWER ON/OFF

Switch to turn the keyboard on or off.

3. PREVIOUS / NEXT

Buttons to select previous and next song.

4. PLAY / PAUSE

Press to start/resume or pause MP3 play.

5. STOP

Press to stop MP3 play.

6. VOLUME CONTROL

Buttons to raise and lower MP3 volume.

7. CONTINUOUS / RANDOM / SINGLE PLAYBACK

Press to select a repeat mode.

8. SOUND EFFECT

Press to change the sound effects between common, pop, rock, jazz and classic. The common effect is set as default.

9. SYNC

When in rhythm mode, press [SYNC]. “SYN” will show on the display. Play any key in the chord key zone (the 1st-19th
key, from left) to activate the accompaniment rhythm.

10. FILL-IN

Press the [FILL-IN] button to add an interlude to the rhythm. The fill played is determined by accompaniment rhythm
selected. After the fill, the selected accompaniment rhythm will continue playing. The Fill In function can be used as often
as desired.

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11. TIMBRE

Press [TIMBRE] to enable the tone selection function. This keyboard provides 255 timbres (“000” to “254”) for your
selection. The Tone is defaulted to be “000”, and it can be adjusted by pressing the corresponding number buttons or
pressing the “+” /“-”button.

12. RHYTHM

Rhythm selection:
This Keyboard provides 255 rhythms (“000” to “254”) for your selection. The rhythm is defaulted to be “000”. Press
[RHYTHM] to initiate the rhythm selection function. Press the numeric keys or the “+”/“-” buttons to select other rhythms.
Rhythm enabling:
Press [START/STOP] to start accomp rhythm. While in enable state: Press [SYNC], “SYN” will show on the display. Play
any key in the chord key zone (1st-19th key from left). The accomp rhythm will be activated. Press [START/STOP] to stop
the accomp rhythm.
Interlude:
After the accomp rhythm is activated, press [FILL-IN] to have a temporary rhythm play during the accomp rhythm.

13. KEY LIGHTING

The keyboard is provided with a luminous function, during regular playing, training and playing to demo songs, the light
hint will be provided. The luminous function is defaulted to be enabled, press [KEY LIGHTING] to enable or disenable the
luminous function.

14. DEMO SONG

This keyboard has 50 stored demo songs (“000” to “049”) for your selection. Press [DEMO SONG] and the demo songs
will start to play in order. Keys will light up according to the melody played and “SONG” will be shown on the display.
During playing process, press [DEMO SONG] to play the next demonstration song. Press [START/STOP] to stop playing.
During the playing process, you can also press the num pad buttons or the “+”/”-” buttons to select other demonstration
songs. The selected demonstration song will then play repeatedly.

Press [TIMBRE] during the demonstration song playing process and “TONE” will be shown on the display. Press the “+”/”-”
buttons within 3 seconds of “TONE” appearance to select other tones for the playing demonstration song.

15. LCD DISPLAY

Displays current mode, notes to play, rhythm, tempo, etc.

16. KEYBOARD PERCUSSION

This Keyboard provides 61 kinds of keyboard percussions. Press [KEYBOARD PERCUSSION] to turn the keyboard into
percussion keyboard, and each key corresponds to one percussion instrument. Press this button again to disenable the
keyboard percussion function.

17. RECORD

Press [REC] to enable the recording function, “REC” will show on the display. In this mode all played notes will be
recorded. When storage is full, “REC” will appear on the display and recording will stop automatically. Press [PLAY] to
playback the recorded notes, “PLAY” will show on the screen. On completion of playback, “REC” will show on the display.
You can record a new rhythm, or you can press [PLAY] to playback the recorded rhythm.

18. PROGRAM

Press [PROG] to enable the rhythm programming function, “PRG” will show on the display and the keyboard percussion
function will be activated. 32 Percussions can be programmed at maximum, after that “PRG” will flash on the display and
programming will stop automatically. Press [PLAY] to playback the programming rhythm. Press [START/STOP] or press
[PROG] again to disenable the programming function. All recorded rhythms will be removed.

19. PLAY

Press to playback recorded notes or rhythms.

20. SPLIT

Press [SPLIT] to enable the keyboard splitting function. 24 keys on the left of the keyboard will split with the remaining
keyboard. While the left keyboard zone will increase by one octave and maintain the original tone, the right keyboard zone
will decrease by one octave to maintain the same pitch with the left keyboard zone. The tone of the right keyboard zone
can be set as needed so different tones can be played by the left and right keyboard zones at the same time.
Press [SPLIT] again to disenable this function.

21. SUSTAIN

Press [SUSTAIN] and the sustain effect will be activated. Press this button again and the sustain effect will be disenabled.

22. VIBRATO

Press the [VIBRATO] and the vibrato effect will be activated. Press this button again and the vibrato effect will be
disenabled.

23. ONE-KEY TRAINING

Press [ONE KEY] to enable the single key training function. Press “+”/“-” button to select the song to be learned. One key
training aims at duration learning, and there is no requirement on pitch or creativeness. This mode allows for mistakes
when playing the keys, but the keyboard still plays correct notes and the display will show the correct notes. After one song
is finished, repeat the current song to be learned. Press [START/STOP] or press the [ONE KEY] button to disenable the
training function.

24. FOLLOW TRAINING
Press [FOLLOW] to enable the follow function. Press “+”/“-” button to select the song to be learned. With Follow training,
you can learn by following the correct playing notes. The program will wait for you to play the correct note before it moves
to the next one. Notes: In this mode, the Keyboard plays only the correct notes and gives no response to the wrong notes.
Press [START/STOP] or press [FOLLOW] to disenable the training function.

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