Panasonic SX-MB100 User Manual

Panasonic

KEYBOARD

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Table of contents

BASIC FUNCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS..................................................5

Getting started.....................................................6

Modes

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Controls and functions Listen to a CD Performing with a CD (remix play)

Beat Master.......................................................14

Listen to the FM radio

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8 10 12

m Supplied accessory

Please check the supplied accessory.

EH Music stand EH AC adaptor

® ^ EH Remix Demo CD

Note: The included AC adaptor is for use with

this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

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PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Selecting sounds...............................................18

Tuning

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Transpose

Selecting rhythms..............................................20

Automatic CD tempo detection Changing the CD playback mode Automatic Accompaniment Storing FM station settings Other Settings Connection terminals and optional accessories..30

Symptoms which appear to e signs of trouble....31

Error messages.................................................32

Index

Specifications....................................................34

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22 23 24 26 27

BEF O RE YOU P L A Y, PL E AS E R EA D T H E C A U TI O NA RY C O PY A PP EA RI N G O N PAGE 5 .

CAUTION:

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 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.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT RE PAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING;

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELEC TRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOIS TURE.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The model number and serial number are found underneath the keyboard. Please note the model and serial numbers in the space provided below and retain this sheet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

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Panasonic

OWNER'S MANUAL

Before you play

For long and pleasurable use of this instrument, and to gain a thorough understanding of your MB100 Keyboard, it is strongly recommended that you read through this Owner’s Manual once.

The Owner’s Manual is comprised of the following parts.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

This part includes an explanation of basic procedures and points you should be aware of for proper operation of your instrument.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

This part comprises a detailed explanation of sound, rhythm, CD player, FM tuner and Setting functions.

REFERENCE GUIDE (separate booklet)

Reference guide for the contents of the Sound and Rhythm List, “Remix Demo CD”, MIDI Implementation Chart.

This product may receive radio interference caused by Mobile telephone during use. If such

interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and Mobile telephone.

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PRECAUTIONS

Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.

Safety

1. Power Source—The unit should be connected to

power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

2. Polarization—If the unit is equipped with a

polarized AC power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug will fit into the AC

outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized plug.

3. Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them. Never take hold of the plug or cord

if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnecting it.

4. Nonuse Periods—When the unit is not used, turn

the power off. When left unused for a long period

of time, the unit should be unplugged from the

household AC outlet.

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Placement

1. Ventilation—The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow 10 cm (4“) clearance from the rear of the unit.

2. Foreign Material—Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

3. Magnetism—The unit should be situated away

from equipment or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects, other than

system components, on top of the unit.

5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

6. Carts and Stands—The unit should be used only

with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manu

facturer. The unit and cart combi

nation should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The unit should not be

mounted to a wall or ceiling, unless specified in

this operating instructions.

Maintenance

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Environment

1. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near

water.for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.

Damp basements should also be avoided.

2. Condensation—Moisture may form on the lens in

the following condition...

• immediately after a heater has been turned on.

• in a steamy or very humid room.

• when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate property. To correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

3. Heat—The unit should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators and the like. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5“C or greater than 35°C (95“F).

Service

1. Damage Requiring Service.The unit should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been

damaged; or

(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled

into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not appear to operate normally

or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure

damaged.

2. Servicing—The user should not attempt to service

the unit beyond that described in the operating

instructions. All other servicing should be referred

to an authorized service personnel.

For the address of an authorized servicenter: In the U.S.A., call 1-800-211-7262,

e-mail: consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or visit www.panasonic.com

In Canada, call 905-624-5505

or visit www.panasonic.ca

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Getting started

6 3 5

Connect the AC adaptor (included).

• Do not disconnect and connect the AC adap tor when the power button is on, as doing so may cause the the programmed settings and recorded contents to be deleted.

Affix the music stand as shown.

Press the CD S KEYBOARD button to turn it on.

Play the keyboard.

Use the KEYBOARD VOLUME controls to ad

just the volume (0 to 20).

KEYBOARD

VOLUME

• After a few seconds, the display returns to the previous display.

• These buttons do not function when the FM TUNER mode is selected.

■ Light Show

If the power is left on and the soundless state con

tinues for several minutes, the panel buttons flicker in

a “light show".

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DOWN /

Keyboard volume

I Turn the power on.

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always "live" as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

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To turn off the tight show

The light show can be disabled with the MENU func tion. (Refer to pages 27, 29.)

■ Memory function

The settings of this instrument are retained as long as the AC adaptor remains connected to an electrical out let.

When leaving the product unused for a long time, turn off the power button of the unit and pull the AC adaptor out of the socket for power saving.

Modes

This instrument has four operating modes, which are selected with the respective mode buttons.

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PERFOnilANCt M06 / BEAT MASTER

BEAT MASTER

BEAT^

MASTER

Select this mode to play a game that uses the pad but tons. (Refer to page 14.)

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

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This mode is for a performance that uses the automat ic accompaniment function. (Refer to page 24.)

CD & KEYBOARD

The CD playback and keyboard performance mode. This mode is also for performing on the keyboard, rhythm and/or pad buttons while playing a CD (remix play). (Refer to pages 10, 12.)

• If you exit or switch to this mode during a rhythm or pad performance, the respective playback stops.

FM TUNER

TUNER

Select this mode to listen to FM radio broadcasts. (Refer to page 17.)

• The keyboard keys and rhythm performance do not function when this mode is selected.

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Controls and functions

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

An automatic accompaniment is added to your playing melody by your specifying a

chord. (Refer to page 24.)

BEAT MASTER

A fun way to develop your sense of rhythm. {Refer to page 14.)

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rhythms by number.

phrase to your playing. (Refer to page 13.)

FM TUNER

You can listen to FM broadcasts. (Refer to page 17.)

Display

The display shows the status of your instrument and is also used for setting the various tunctions.

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LsBteii to a CD

1 2-3 4

Press the CD & KEYBOARD button to turn it on.

Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD tray. Insert a CD in the tray.

Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button again to

close the CD tray.

Press the ►/ii button to begin playback.

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Current track Elapsed

• The CD stops playing after the last track has played.

Use the CD/FM TUNER VOLUME buttons to ad just the volume (0 to 20).

CD/FM tuner volume

After a few seconds, the display returns to the

previous display.

■ These buttons do not function when BEAT

MASTER or ACCOMPANIMENT mode is

selected.

playing time

• “PLEASE WAIT!” is shown on the display while the CD information is being accessed.

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Playback operation

Press and hold for fast rewind (disabled during stop)

Press and hold for fast forward (disabled during stop)

This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that hve been finalized* upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

* Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW

players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.

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Performing with a CD [remix play)

15 2 4

• Switch from one type to another by pressing the button. The name of the setting type is

Press the CD & KEYBOARD button to turn it

on.

Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button; insert the included “Remix Demo CD."

Song name list

Fill The Groove Fill The Groove (Remix with MB100)

We Haven’t Got Bebap

3 4 We Haven’t Got Bebap (Remix with MB100)

Say What?

Say What? (Remix with MB100)

• "Remix with MB100” in 2, 4 and 6 are remix examples. For remix play select 1, 3 or 5.

shown on the display.

• For this example, select "Pop Groove Style.”

Press the CD TEMPO DETECTION button to turn it on.

Press the ONE TOUCH PLAY button to select the settings for remix.

• There are three types of settings for remixing.

• Detailed information about the “Remix Demo CD” can be found in the separate Reference Guide pro vided.

• The tempo of other CDs can be detected, with ex ceptions depending on the particular song.

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The indicator flashes, and automatic tempo de* tection begins. When the CD tempo is de

tected, the four PERFORMANCE PADS flash

in time with the defected tempo.

• For details about automatic tempo CD detection refer to page 22.

• The ONE TOUCH PLAY button has a different func

tion when the auto accompaniment is active. (Refer

to page 25.)

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Press the PERFORMANCE PADS in time with

the beginning of each measure.

A phrase will sound in the same tempo that was detected in the CD song.

Each pad button produces a different phrase. Some phrases may be played repeatedly in a loop.

When the PAD STOP button is pressed,

phrase playback stops.

You can use the + and - buttons below the

pad buttons to switch to a different bank. (Refer to page 18.)

Rhythm remix

• If the FILL IN button is pressed, the pattern changes briefly.

• The rhythm stops when the START/STOP but ton is pressed again.

• You can also select the desired rhythm.

(Refer to page 20.)

■ LOW CUT

If you wish to eliminate the lower range tones (drums, bass, etc.) from the CD playback sound, press the LOW CUT button to turn it on.

LOW CUT

/ FM MODE

• When the LOW CUT button is on, LOW CUT

is shown on the display.

Sound remix

Play the keyboard in time with a song.

; • You can also select the desired sounds,

(Refer to page 18.)

Start the rhythm playback by pressing the

START/STOP button in time with the beginning

of a measure.

The CD volume can be adjusted with the CO/FM

TUNER VOLUME buttons, and the rhythm pads and

keyboard sound volumes can be adjusted with the

KEYBOARD VOLUME buttons.

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Beat Master

BEAT MASTER is a function that helps develop your sense of rhythm while you enjoy playing. This illustration shows how the MB100 first models the beat, and then how you mimic it.

MB100

The 4 pad buttons in the middle of the panel are used for the game. As the instrument models the rhythm, the corresponding pad indicators light. Then it's your turn—use your fingers to try to tap the same pad buttons using the same timing. As you tap the pad buttons, the melody is played in time with your rhythm. It’s almost like playing a duet with the MB100.

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To learn how to use the BEAT MASTER, begin with the song "1:Warm Up". The structure of this song is shown below, so take a minute to look it over before starting the lesson (following).

Number: Pad number Note: Beat timing

I INTRO

IPHRASE 31

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LISTEN

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I PHRASE 11

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Press the BEAT MASTER button to turn it on.

• The indicators for the pads light, and the BGM song plays.

Use the BEAT MASTER + and - buttons to

select a song number.

• Select a song number from 01 to 10. The higher the number, the more difficult the song.

Confirm that the pad buttons light (LISTEN).

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• You can also select the song number with the VALUE buttons, located below the display to the right.

PEHF№MANCC PADS / BEÀ7 MASTER

\A/atch the timing of the pad indicators and try to remember it. While the MB100 plays the model phrase, the LISTEN indicator is lit.

(Continued on the next page)

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Mimic the model phrase by tapping the same pad buttons using the same timing (PLAY),

• The PLAY indicator is lit to indicate that it’s your turn to perform.

• In time with your performance, an answering

phrase for the MB100 performance is played.

• Your performance of each phrase is assessed as "Bravo" (excellent), “Good” (good), or

"Poor" (need more practice).

Repeat steps 4 and 5.

• For some tunes, the phrases may extend over

multiple measures.

• Some songs may have a "bridge” in which an

answering performance is not required, giving you a chance to catch your breath.

When the song ends, an evaluation of your per formance is shown on the display.

• Your performance is assessed as “Master!" (expert), “Good” (skillful), “Fair" (average), or “Practice” (needs more practice).

• To try the same lesson again, press the START/STOP button. Or you can return to step 2 and fry another song.

MEMO

• If you wish to slow down the tempo, you can use the TEMPO + and - buttons to adjust it.

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Listen to the FM radio

Press the FM TUNER button to turn it on.

• When this button is on, all other operations such as keyboard performance and CD play back are completely disabled.

Use the FM TUNING + and - buttons to select a station to listen to.

Lights when a clear signal is received.

■ Press the buttons only briefly to select a sta tion. If the buttons are pressed too long, auto tuning will be activated.

80. 2 MHz ■ Frequency

Lights during a stereo broadcast

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Use the CD/FM TUNER VOLUME buttons to ad just the volume {0 to 20).

CD/FM tuner volume

• After a few seconds, the display returns to the previous display.

Auto tune

Press and hold the FM TUNING + or - button, and re

lease it when the frequency begins to change.

• The frequency automatic stops at the first station that is received.

• If you press the button again, automatic tune stops.

• In some cases when there is signal interference, the signal scan may stop even though a station signal is

not being received. In this case you can intermit

tently tap the button to select the next station.

MEMO

• When reception is poor, try to improve it by adjust ing the length and direction of the radio antenna.

The radio signal is likely to be strongest if the instru

ment is situated next to a window.

You can store your favorite frequency settings in the

memory. (Refer to page 26.)

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Selecting sounds

There are 150 difierent sounds permanently stored in this instrument to enhance your playing enjoyment. « This operation is not possible when the FM TUNER or BEAT MASTER mode is selected.

Soun ds

1 .Press the SOUND button. Use the number buttons to

select a sound number (three digits).

• A SOUND list is printed on the control panel. For a detailed list of the sounds, refer to the separate Ref erence Guide provided.

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• Enter three digits to specify the sound. For example, for sound number003, press 0, 0, 3. Forsound number 030, press 0, 3, 0.

• The + and - buttons can be used to increase or decrease the number. When a button is pressed and held, the numbers change quickly.

• If you wish to cancel the number you are in the midst of entering, press the + and - buttons at the same time (CANCEL). If you pause in the midst of entering a number, the entry may automatically be canceled after a few seconds.

• The selected sound number and sound name are shown on the display,

•

Touch

You can add dynamics to the sound by varying the key board touch.

• The initialized setting is ON. =>Use the TOUCH button to switch between ON and

OFF.

When set to on, TOUCH is shown on the display.

This function is also effective in the BEAT MASTER mode.

Pad B an k

The different types of phrases are classified into banks in the PERFORMANCE PADS. When you switch to a different bank, the phrase in each pad button changes.

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2.Play the keyboard.

• Non-pitched (percussion) sounds are also available.

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>Change to a different bank with the + and - buttons

beneath the pad buttons. A PADS BANK list is printed on the control panel. While you are selecting a different bank, the name of

the current bank is shown on the display.

Tuning

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The tuning (pitch) of the entire instrument can be finely adjusted, which is useful during remix play with the CD or when performing along with other instruments, etc.

=>Use the TUNING A and V buttons, below the display

to the right, to fine-adjust the tuning,

Adjust the tuning while playing the keyboard to confirm that it is correct.

Pressing both buttons at the same time will reset the tuning to the standard 440.0 Hz. A few moments after you finish adjusting the tuning, the instrument automatically exits the setting mode. When VALUE is shown on the display above the but tons, these buttons are used for various settings and cannot be used for TUNING. To access the TUNING function in this case, first exit the setting mode.

Transpose

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The TRANSPOSE buttons are used to change the key of the entire instrument in semitone steps across an entire octave.

Suppose you learn to play a song—in the key of C, for example—and decide you want to sing it, only to find that it’s

either too high or too low for your voice. Your choice is to either learn the song all over again in a different key, or to

use the TRANSPOSE feature.

?Use the TRANSPOSE A and V buttons, below the

display to the left, to change to a different key.

• When ITEM is shown on the display above the buttons, these buttons are used for various settings and cannot be used for TRANSPOSE. To access the TRANS

POSE function in this case, first exit the setting mode.

<Example: transposed to D>

Played keys: C major

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Each press of the A button raises the key in semitone steps, and each press of the V button lowers the key

Notes that sound: D major in semitone steps , within a one-octave range. If the two buttons are pressed at the same time, the key returns to C. When the TRANSPOSE function is active (that is, when not the key of C), the transpose mark is shown on the display.

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Selecting rhythms

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There are 100 rhythms stored in the memory of this instrument.

• This operation is not possible when the FM TUNER or BEAT MASTER mode is selected.

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1. Press the RHYTHM button. Use the number buttons

to select a rhythm number (three digits).

• The list of RHYTHM is shown near the left end of the panel.

SOUND / RHYTHM SELECT

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• The + and - buttons can be used to increase or

decrease the number. When a button is pressed and held, the numbers change quickly.

• To cancel a number you are entering, press the and

- buttons at the same time (CANCEL).

2.Press the START/STOP button.

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Enter three digits to specify the rhythm. For example,

for rhythm number 003, press 0, 0, 3. For rhythm

number 030, press 0, 3, 0. The rhythm number and name are shown on the dis play.

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^Use the TEMPO + and - buttons to adjust the tempo

(J = 40 to 300).

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• The tempo is shown on the display.

The selected rhythm pattern begins to play.

The BEAT indicators light to indicate the beat.

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You can stop the rhythm by pressing the START/STOP button again to turn it off.

TEMPO PA D

By tapping the TEMPO PAD button a few times at the speed you wish to perform, you can easily specify the rhythm tempo.

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• This function is also effective in the BEAT MASTER mode.

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• The length of the intervals in which you tap is detected.

• This function is also effective in the BEAT MASTER mode.

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One press of a button can double or halve the rhythm tempo.

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You can begin the rhythm performance with a onemeasure count.

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• Press the HALF button to slow down the tempo to half speed, or press the DOUBLE button to increase it to double speed.

• These buttons are convenient in case the auto detect (page 22} detects a CD tempo that is half or double the actual tempo.

• If by pressing either button the resulting tempo would be less than J = 40 or more than j = 300, the tempo will not change.

• This function is also effective in the BEAT MASTER mode.

SY1U CHR0 ST AR T

With the synchronized start feature, the rhythm pattern starts when you play a key on the keyboard.

1 .Select a rhythm.

2.Press the SYNCHRO START button.

• When SYNCHRO START is on, SYNCHRO is shown

on the display.

1 .During rhythm stop, press the COUNT INTRO button

to turn it on.

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When COUNT is on, COUNT is shown on the display.

2.Start the rhythm.

• A one-measure count is played, after which the rhythm performance begins.

• When the rhythm begins, the COUNT indication turns off.

You can insert a fill-in pattern during the rhythm perform ance.

1 .start the rhythm.

2. Press the FILL IN button.

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3.Play a key to the left of the keyboard split point (the

initialized split point is G3).

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The rhythm pattern begins to play. When the rhythm begins, the SYNCHRO indication turns off.

• A fill-in pattern is played for the remainder of the measure.

• When the FILL IN button is pressed on the last beat of a measure, the fill-in pattern continues to the end

of the following measure.

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Automatic CD tempo detection

For remix play of the pads and rhythm with a CD, the tempo in a song you are playing from the CD can be automatically

detected.

• This operation is enabled in the CD & KEYBOARD mode.

CD T EMPO D ETE CTIO N

1 .On the CD player in this instrument, play the desired

track.

2. Press the CD TEMPO DETECTION button.

CD TEMPO

DETECTION

• The indicator flashes, and auto detect begins.

3.Confirm that the four pad indicators flash in time with

the tempo.

• The CD TEMPO DETECTION indicator stops flashing and remains lit.

• If the detected tempo is double or half the actual tempo, use the HALF or DOUBLE button to correct it.

4.Perform remix play in time with the CD song (page

13).

• Play the pads and rhythm in time with the beginning of the measure. If the timing is incorrect, turn off the

pad and rhythm once, and then restart them.

• If you sense that the two tempos are out of sync, use the TEMPO + and - buttons to adjust the instrument

tempo.

• if the tempo changes during the song, for example,

the CD tempo and instrument tempo may not match. In this case, use the TEMPO and TEMPO PAD buttons to adjust the tempo, or start the pad or rhythm again at the beginning of a measure.

• When CD TEMPO DETECTION is on, each time the song changes, auto tempo detection is executed. This function can be set to ON or OFF. (Refer to pages 27,

29.)

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■ If auto detect fails to work

In “FAILED, TRY AGAIN” appears on the display;

1) Tap the TEMPO PAD button in time with the CD song.

2) Press the CD TEMPO DETECTION button.

3) When the indicator starts to flash, immediately press it again.

• Begin when the four pad indicators flash in the tempo that you specify,

NOTE

You may find that the auto detect function does not work well with some types of songs. The auto detect function may not work well even for

some songs having a comparatively stable tempo, for

example due to slight tempo differences in a live per formance, or depending on the configuration of the

instruments. In such cases, follow the same proce dure as when the FAILED, TRY AGAIN message ap

pears following auto detect failure, and tap out the

tempo on the TEMPO PAD.

• For best results, select songs having a very distinct cymbal or hi-hat performance.

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Changing the CD playback mode

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Repeat playback and random order playback are possible with this instrument's CD player.

• This operation is enabled in the CD & KEYBOARD mode.

• For basic CD playback, refer to page 10.

OfUE SO niG RE PEA T

1. Select the track you wish to have played back re

peatedly,

2. Use the PLAY MODE button to show the one sorig repeat mark on the display.

play mode

/MEMORY

One song repeat mark

3.lf playback Is stopped, press the button.

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The selected song is played back repeatedly.

CD RE PEA T

1.Use the PLAY MODE button to show the all songs repeat mark on the display.

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PLAY MODE

/MEMORY

RAfU DOM PLA Y

1 .Use the PLAY MODE button to show the random play

mark on the display.

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Random play mark

2.Press the

• The tracks on the CD are played back In random order, after which playback stops.

• In RANDOM play, it is not possible to skip to the previous song, nor is it possible to skip to the end of the current song if it is the last song.

■ To exit any of the above modes Press the PLAY MODE button several times. Each time the button is pressed, the play indication on the display changes as follows: 1 song repeat all songs repeat

random play -> (off).

/11 button.

PUVY MODE

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All songs repeat mark

2.If playback is stopped, press the ►/ii button.

All the songs on the CD are played back repeatedly.

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Automatic Accompaniment

When you play a chord on the keyboard, this function automaticaiiy piays an accompaniment pattern that matches your seiected rhythm. With a reai accompaniment as a background, you can concentrate on piaying the meiody.

• This operation is enabled in the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT mode.

Play ing ch ord s

You can piay a chord with just one finger.

■ One-finger mode

A major chord can be piayed just by pressing the key for its root note.

Minor, seventh and minor seventh chords are also easily produced.

minor chord seventh chord minor seventh chord

Piay the root note plus a black

key to the left of it.

Play the root note plus a white key to the left of it.

Play the root note plus a black key and a white key to the left of it.

Example: Cm Example: C7

■ Fingered mode

Specify the chord by playing all the notes in the chord.

Specify the chord by playing at least three notes. The following played chords can be detected for each key (C is given as an example):

C, Cm, C7, Cm7, Cm7“^, C6, Cm6, CM7, Csus4,

Caug, Cm C7sus4, Caug7, Cdim, C C7

CmM7, CM7 CM7+^ CmM7 etc.

Example: Cm7

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How t o use th e a utom at ic acc omp ani men t

1. Press the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT button to turn It on.

ALTTO

ACCOMPANIMENT

2.Select the desired rhythm and sound(s), and set the tempo.

3.Start the rhythm.

• You can also start the rhythm with a one-measure count. {Refer to page 21.)

• If the SYNCHRO START is used, the rhythm begins as soon as a chord is played. {Refer to page 21.)

4.Specify a chord.

chord

Specify the chord on the keyboard section to the left of the split point (the initialized split point is G3). The split point can be changed. {Refer to pages 27, 29.) An accompaniment pattern in the specified chord is automatically played. Play the melody with your right hand.

melody

• The name of the specified chord is shown in the CHORD column on the display.

• There are some chords that are not displayed even though they are successfully detected.

• An automatic accompaniment is also used in the FILL

IN patterns.

• Even if you release the chord keys, the accompani ment continues to play until you specify another chord.

5.To stop the automatic accompaniment, press the START/STOP button.

• The volume of the automatic accompaniment can be changed. (Refer to pages 27, 28.)

• The automatic accompaniment is comprised of five parts: DRUMS, BASS, ACCOMP 1, ACCOMP 2 and ACCOMP 3. The volume of each of these parts can be adjusted. (Refer to pages 27, 28.)

One Tnu ch P la y

ONE TOUCH PLAY automatically sets the sounds, etc.

that match your chosen rhythm. Just by pressing a button you can immediately perform using the automatic accom

paniment.

• Note that when the automatic settings are executed, the previous settings are canceled.

1 .With the rhythm stopped, select a rhythm pattern.

2. Press the ONE TOUCH PLAY button.

ONE TOUCH

PLAY

Sounds and tempo etc. that match your selected rhythm are automatically set, and the SYNCHRO

START is turned on.

3.Play the keyboard.

• When you specify a chord, begins to play immediately.

When the CD & KEYBOARD button is on, the ONE

TOUCH PLAY button becomes button to select rec

ommended settings for a CD remix performance. (Refer to page 12.)

the automatic rhythm

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storing FM station settings

store the settings for your favorite FM stations so they are easy to recall.

• This operation is enabled in the FM TUNER mode.

• For basic radio operation, refer to page 17.

Stori ng a sta tio n s ett ing .

1. Press the FM TUNER button to turn it on.

2.Use the FM TUNING + and - buttons to select an FM

radio station.

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• You can also use the auto tune feature to automatically find a station, (Refer to page 17.)

3. Press the MEMORY (PLAY MODE) button.

PLAY MODE

iMEMORY

5. Press the EXECUTE button.

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• "COMPLETED!” is shown on the display.

• The storing procedure is completed, and the instru ment exits the store memory mode. Note that if the EXECUTE button is not pressed, the preset channel is not stored, and after a few seconds the instrument exits the store memory mode.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to store station settings in each preset channel, as desired.

Reca llin g stor ed sta ti on s et ting s

1. Press the FM TUNER button to turn in on,

2. Use the PRESET TUNING buttons to select a preset

channel.

4. Use the ITEM buttons, below the display to the left, to select a channel for the station (1 to t2).

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F№l MOD E

Use this mode to reduce spurious noise in the FM stereo broadcasts.

Chang in g t he tun ing in tep val

The tuning frequency intervai can be changed from 0.1 MHz to 0.2 MHz, and vice versa.

■ Press the FM MODE button.

LOW CUT

/FMUOOE

Monaural indication

The sound changes to monaurai output, but spurious noise is reduced, making the radio station easier to iisten to. Exit the FM MODE by pressing the button again. (This is the normai setting for this button.) Station settings cannot be stored as presets when the

monaural status is active.

=> Press and hoid the FM TUNER button (about 10 sec

onds).

• After about 5 seconds, 87.9/87.50 wiil flash on the display. If you continue to press and hold the button, after about 10 seconds the indication will change to

87.50/87.9 and the operation to change the tuning frequency interval is complete. If you release the but ton before this indication appears, the frequency step remains unchanged.

• You can repeat this procedure to return to the original setting,

• Note that this procedure will erase the preset channel memories.

Other Settings

Various menu functions enhance the capabilities of your instrument.

« This operation is not available in the FM TUNER or BEAT MASTER mode.

Outli ne of th e p poce du re

1. Press the MENU button to turn it on.

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2.Use the number buttons to enter the menu number for the function you wish to set (2 digits).

• The + and - buttons can also be used to specify the menu number.

■ Menu list

01: RHY&PAD VOL

Overall volume setting for the automatic accom paniment and pads.

02: PART VOLUME

Adjust the volume of each part.

03: PART SOUND

Adjust the sound for each part.

04: PART PANPOT

Adjust the stereo balance of each part.

05: SPLIT POINT

Change the keyboard split point.

06; TEMPO DETECT

Specify whether or not CD tempo detect func tions each time the song changes.

07: FOOT SWITCH

Assign a function to the Foot Switch (separately sold option).

08: LCD CONTRAST

Adjust the readability of the display.

09: LIGHT SHOW

Specify whether or not the light show (indicators flicker when this instrument has been silent for a

while) is enabled.

10: ALL INITIAL

Return all the instrument functions and settings to their factory-preset status.

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3. Press the EXECUTE button.

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• The display changes to show the setting display for the selected menu.

4. Use the ITEM, VALUE, and/or EXECUTE buttons

below the display, as well as the number buttons, to change the settings (explained in detail below).

5. When you have finished changing the settings, press the MENU button again to turn it off.

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■ About the parts

This instrument is formed of the following sound gener

ator parts.

—Performance parts (PART 1 to 16)

—Automatic accompaniment parts (ACCOMP 1 to 3,

BASS, DRUM)

— PERFORMANCE PADS part (PAD)

• Use PART 1 to 16 when external MIDI equipment is used to make this instrument function as a 16-part GM sound generator.

• PART 1 is used for this instrument’s sounds.

• PART 16 is the drums part.

RHYTH M & P AD VOL UME

RHYSPflD U0L= 20

1 MENU 1

>Use the VALUE buttons or the number buttons (2

digits) to adjust the volume (0 to 20). This setting changes the total volume for the automatic accompaniment and the pads.

PART VOL UM E

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1 .Use the ITEM buttons to select a part.

• ACMP is the abbreviation for ACCOMP.

• PAD is the abbreviation for PERFORMANCE PADS.

2.Use the VALUE buttons or the number buttons (3 digits) to adjust the volume for the selected part (0 to

127).

• Repeat the above steps for each part, as desired.

• If the VALUE Л and V buttons are pressed simul

taneously, the volume for the selected part is muted. When muting is active, “ play. Muting can be canceled by pressing either button.

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PART SOU ND

PART 1 SOUND:001

1 .Use the ITEM buttons to select a part (PART 1-16).

2. Use the VALUE buttons or the number buttons to select a sound for the part (001 to 150).

• For PART 16, only the DRUM KITS sound can be selected.

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PART PA NPO T

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1 .Use the ITEM buttons to select a part (PART 1-15).

• PART 16 cannot be selected.

2.Use the VALUE buttons or the number buttons (3 digits) to adjust the stereo balance.

• The sound is completely to the left at 0, exactly in the center at 64, and completely to the right at 127.

• If the VALUE A and V buttons are pressed simul taneously, the stereo balance is set to 64 (center).

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SPLIT POINT

UGHT SHOW

SPLIT POINT: G 3 LIGHT SHCii.i.l: ON

=> Press a key on the keyboard to specify the desired

split point.

• The name of the specified key is indicated on the display.

• The factory-preset (initialized) split point is at G3.

• The key at the split point is the lowest note of the right

keyboard section.

TEMPO D ETEC T

1 MENU 1

>Use the VALUE buttons to set the UGHT SHOW to

ON or OFF. ON; When the power is on, if this instrument has been

silent for a while, the pad buttons and the indicators start to flash in a kind of “light show".

OFF: The light show does not start.

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>Use the VALUE buttons to switch the CD TEMPO DE

TECT function ON or OFF.

ON: Tempo detect works each time the CD song

changes (initialized setting).

OFF: Tempo detect does not work when the CD song

changes.

FOOT SWI TC H

FOOT Sl.i.l= SUSTRIH

=>Use the VALUE buttons to assign a function to the

Foot Switch (separately sold option).

• Select from SUSTAIN, START/STOP [ST/STOP], and

GLIDE.

• If the polarity of the switch is reversed, select a function name that is preceded by a - mark.

• When the Foot Switch is depressed, the specified function will turn on,

• The glide effect “bends” the pitch down by about one semitone. (This effect may not work for some sounds.)

• For Foot Switch connection, refer to page 30.

[menuI

=>Press the EXECUTE button.

• "COMPLETE” is shown on the display, and all the settings of this instrument are reset to their factorypreset status.

• The settings can also be initialized by turning off the power once, then turning on the power again while

depressing both TEMPO + and - buttons.

• Playback will stop if this operation is performed while

a CD is being played.

• The following settings will be initialized by this proce

dure.

— KEYBOARD VOLUME — CD/FM TUNER VOLUME — FM PRESET TUNING memories — LIGHT SHOW on/off setting

n Memory function

The settings of this instrument are retained as long as the AC adaptor remains plugged into an electrical outlet.

1 MENU 1

LCD CONTRAS T

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»Use the VALUE buttons to adjust the display so that

it is easy to read (1 to 10).

• The following settings are retained even when the AC adaptor is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

— FM PRESET TUNING memories — LIGHT SHOW on/off setting

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Connection terminals and optional accessories

Conn ect ion te rml nal o

MIDI OUT

Used for transmitting MIDI data. Connect the other end of the MIDI cable to the MIDI IN terminal of another in strument. This terminal is used, for example, to generate sound from a connected instrument by playing this in strument.

MIDI IN

Used for receiving MIDI data. Connect the other end of the MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT terminal of another in strument. This terminal is used, for example, to generate sound from this instrument by playing a connected in strument.

• A MIDI cable is used for MIDI connections.

Separ at ely so ld o pti on

FOOT SW

An optional SZ-P1 Foot Switch (sold separately) can be connected to this terminal to control various functions.

PHONES/LINE OUT (output level 1.5 Vrms, 16 O)

Headphones, a keyboard amplifier, or stereo equipment can be connected to this terminal. When another appara tus is connected to this terminal, the speaker system is automatically switched off, and sound is heard only

through the connected device.

For the various functions that can be controlled with

a Foot Switch, refer to pages 27, 29.

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Symptoms which appear to he signs of troubie

The following changes in performance may occur but do not indicate trouble.

Phenomenon

The buttons, keys, etc. do not function.

No sound is produced when the keys are pressed.

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Only percussion instrument

sounds are produced when the

keyboard is played. The rhythm does not play.

The CD tempo cannot be detected.

No sound is produced.

The CD does not play back correctly.

Performance is not possible. Even with a CD inserted, the track number, etc is not shown

on the display.

A particular portion of the CD cannot be played.

No sound is heard. • The CD/FM TUNER VOLUME is set to the minimum level. Set it to a suitable

Spurious noise makes station

selection difficult.

Spurious noise makes listening

difficult.

• Turn off the power once, then turn it on again. If this procedure is not successful, turn off the power once. Then, while pressing both TEMPO + and - buttons at the same time, turn the power on again.

• The KEYBOARD VOLUME is set to the minimum level. Set it to a suitable level.

• The volume for PART 1 is set to the minimum level or is muted. Set it to a suitable level. (Refer to pages 27, 28.)

• The FM TUNER mode is selected. Select a different mode.

• The DRUM KITS sound (139-150) is selected. Select another sound.

• The DRUM part volume is set to the minimum level or is muted. Set it to a suitable level. (Refer to pages 27, 28.)

• If “FAILED, TRY AGAIN” is shown on the display, the auto detect was not successful. Use the TAP TEMPO or TEMPO buttons to set the correct tempo. (Refer to page 22.)

• The CD/FM TUNER VOLUME is set to the minimum level. Set it to a suitable level.

• Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD tray, and then press It

once again to reload the CD.

• The CD has been inserted upside down,

• The inserted CD is not a standard audio CD.

• A CD which is extremely warped or scratched cannot be used.

• If the CD or the instrument was suddenly moved from a very cold to a very

warm place, moisture may have formed on the CD player lens. Walt for one hour and try again.

• The CD may require cleaning. Use a soft cloth to wipe it.

level.

• Try moving the antenna direction to improve reception.

• The noise from a TV or video deck may be interfering with FM reception.

Try turning off any such devices.

Cause or Remedy

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Error messages

Indication Contents

PLEASE WAIT!

COMPLETED!

Appears when it takes some time to complete an operation.

Appears when an operation has been completed.

NO DISC

SO RRY!

FAILED, TRY AGAIN

ERROR!

You have attempted to play a CD in the CD & KEYBOARD mode, but no CD is inserted.

During CD play, the instrument was jarred and sound was interrupted.

Appears when the CD tempo was unable to be detected within a given time, and the instrument automatically exits the CD tempo detect mode.

Appears briefly when some other error is detected.

About the CD

n COMPACT

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DIGITAL AUDIO

Use a CD which has this mark.

• Please do not use a CD with a heart or other special mark, asdoing so may result in damage.

B To avoid injuring your CD, as weil as damag

ing your instrument, please heed the following points.

• Do not use a pencil or ball point pen to write on the CD.

• Do not wipe with record cleaner, thinner, benzene or alcohol. It soiled, use a clean damp cloth to wipe it clean, and polish it with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not affix paper or stickers (decals). (Do not use a CD

from which cellophane tape or a glue-backed label has been peeled off, as the residual glue may result in damage.)

• Do not insert more than one CD at a time.

• Be sure to remove the CD from the tray before moving or tilting the instrument.

About the ANTI-SKIP SYSTEM

The ANTI-SKIP SYSTEM minimizes any interrup

tion to the sound due to vibration by using pre sampled (up to 10 seconds) performance data.

• The ANTI-SKIP SYSTEM in this instrument is always active whenever the power is on. (The function cannot be disabled.)

• If the instrument is subjected to consecutive shocks, “SORRY” may appear on the display and the sound interrupted.

Note: The ANTI-SKIP SYSTEM in this instrument

uses digital compression technology.

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AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

BEAT MASTER

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PAD STOP.........................................................13

PERFORMANCE PADS

PHONES............................................................30

PLAY MODE......................................................23

PRESET TUNING..............................................26

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CANCEL CD OPEN/CLOSE CD/FM TUNER VOLUME CD&KEYBOARD CD TEMPO DETECTION

COUNT INTRO.................................................21

DOUBLE

FILL IN

FOOT SW.........................................................30

FM MODE.........................................................27

FM TUNER

FM TUNING.......................................................17, 26

HALF................................................................21

KEYBOARD VOLUME........................................6

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18 10

10, 17 10, 12 12, 22

RHYTHM

SOUND..............................................................10

SOUND/RHYTHM SELECT START/STOP

SYNCHRO START............................................21

TEMPO

TEMPO PAD......................................................20

TOUCH

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18, 20

LINE OUT LOW CUT

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MEMORY..........................................................26

MIDI

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ONE TOUCH PLAY

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30 13

12, 25

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Specifications

KEYBOARD MAX. POLYPHONY SOUNDS

TRANSPOSE ±1 OCTAVES

RHYTHMS 100 RHYTHMS RHYTHM CONTROLS

TEMPO CONTROLS

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PADS DISPLAY TERMINALS OUTPUT SPEAKERS POWER REQUIREMENT POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) NET WEIGHT ACCESSORIES

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

49 KEYS (WITH INITIAL TOUCH) 32 NOTES

150 SOUNDS

SYNCHRO START, START/STOP, COUNT INTRO. FILL IN +, HALF, DOUBLE. TEMPO PAD, CD TEMPO DETECTION BEAT MASTER, AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT, ONE TOUCH PLAY,

KEYBOARD VOLUME, CD/FM TUNER VOLUME, MENU 4 PADS, 10 BANKS CUSTOM LCD (WITH BACKLIGHT) MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, FOOT SW, PHONES/LINE OUT 5 W (2.5W X 2)

12 cm X 2

DC IN 12 V (WITH EXCLUSIVE AC ADAPTOR)

16 W (WHEN THE POWER IS OFF: ABOUT 4 W)

96.0 cm X 16.7 cm X 43.1 cm (37-25/32” x 6-9/16" x 16-3/32")

6.1 kg (13.4 lbs) AC ADAPTOR, MUSIC STAND, REMIX DEMO CD

SX-MB100

FM TUNER

CD PLAYER

FREOUENCY RANGE SAMPLING FREQUENCY 44.1 kHz DECODING BEAM SOURCE NO. OF CHANNELS WOW AND FLUTTER D/A CONVERTER

EXCLUSIVE AC ADAPTOR

PART NO.

QFAG028A QFAG029A QFAG030A QFAG031A QFAG032A QFAG038B Q FAG039B

NORTH AMERICA, MEXICO UNITED KINGDOM EUROPE, SOUTH AFRICA AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND TAIWAN, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, ETC, SAUDI ARABIA, KUWAIT, HONG KONG ARGENTINA

FM: 87.5-108.00 MHz (50 kHz STEPS)

16 bit LINEAR SEMICONDUCTOR LASER (WAVELENGTH 780 nm) 2 CHANNEL. STEREO BELOW MEASURABLE LIMIT 16 bit DAC

REGION

VOLTAGE

120 V 230 - 240 V 230 V 230 - 240 V 120/220/230/240 V 120/220/230/240 V 120/220/230/240 V

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Panasonic SX-MB100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CAUTION:

Panasonic

OWNER'S MANUAL

Before you play

BASIC FUNCTIONS

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

MASTER

TUNER

BEAT MASTER

FM TUNER

MEMO

MEMO

Selecting sounds

Tuning

Transpose

Selecting rhythms

Automatic CD tempo detection

■ If auto detect fails to work

Changing the CD playback mode

Automatic Accompaniment

■ One-finger mode

minor chord seventh chord minor seventh chord

■ Fingered mode

storing FM station settings

Other Settings

Connection terminals and optional accessories

Error messages

About the CD

About the ANTI-SKIP SYSTEM

Specifications