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MK-201
keyboard
user manual
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Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0
Internet: www.thomann.de
23.02.2022, ID: 520795
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Table of contents
Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Notational conventions................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols and signal words........................................................................................... 6
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Assembly instructions........................................................................................................ 10
5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................ 11
6 Connection options............................................................................................................. 16
7 Operating ................................................................................................................................ 18
7.1 Turning the keyboard on / o.................................................................................. 18
7.1.1 Automatic shuto..................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Adjusting the volume.................................................................................................. 18
7.3 Demo pieces................................................................................................................... 19
7.4 Using the Sustain pedal.............................................................................................. 19
7.5 Sounds.............................................................................................................................. 20
7.5.1 Layer mode.................................................................................................................. 20
7.5.2 Split mode.................................................................................................................... 21
7.5.3 Piano mode.................................................................................................................. 21
7.6 DSP eect......................................................................................................................... 22
7.7 Transposing..................................................................................................................... 22
7.8 Styles and automatic accompaniment................................................................. 22
7.8.1 Starting Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only)..................................... 23
7.8.2 Starting Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)....................................................... 23
7.8.3 Style variations........................................................................................................... 23
7.8.4 Chord structure.......................................................................................................... 26
7.8.5 Chord name................................................................................................................. 26
7.8.6 Chord inversions........................................................................................................ 26
7.8.7 Chord detection modes.......................................................................................... 27
7.8.8 Quick Setting............................................................................................................... 29
7.9 Metronome..................................................................................................................... 29
7.9.1 Turning the metronome on and o.................................................................... 29
7.10 Function menu............................................................................................................ 30
7.10.1 Octave shift............................................................................................................... 30
7.10.2 Split point setting................................................................................................... 31
7.10.3 Metronome time signature................................................................................. 31
7.10.4 Accompaniment volume..................................................................................... 31
7.10.5 Touch velocity.......................................................................................................... 31
7.10.6 Fine tuning................................................................................................................ 31
7.10.7 Reverb eect............................................................................................................. 32
7.10.8 Chorus eect............................................................................................................. 32
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7.10.9 Automatic shuto................................................................................................... 32
7.11 Performance Memory............................................................................................... 32
7.11.1 Selecting a memory location.............................................................................. 33
7.11.2 Calling up information.......................................................................................... 33
7.11.3 Selecting a bank...................................................................................................... 33
7.11.4 Resetting the Performance Memory................................................................ 33
7.12 Chord dictionary......................................................................................................... 34
7.13 Songs.............................................................................................................................. 34
7.13.1 Selecting, playing and stopping songs........................................................... 34
7.13.2 Learning mode......................................................................................................... 34
7.13.3 Recording................................................................................................................... 37
7.14 MIDI functions............................................................................................................. 37
7.14.1 What is MIDI?............................................................................................................ 37
7.14.2 USB connection....................................................................................................... 38
8 MIDI implementation chart............................................................................................. 39
9 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 41
10 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 42
11 Plug and pin assignments................................................................................................ 44
12 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 45
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1 General information
1.1 Further information
General information
This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device.
Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future refer‐
ence. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the
device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual.
Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
We therefore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the
latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under
www.thomann.de.
1.2 Notational conventions
Letterings
On our website (
details on the following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search
Online guides
Personal
consultation
Service
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.
Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.
www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and
Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the
topics of interest for you quickly.
Our online guides provide detailed information on technical
basics and terms.
For personal consultation please contact our
technical hotline.
If you have any problems with the device the
customer service will gladly assist you.
Displays
Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.
Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.
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General information
Instructions
Cross-references
1.3 Symbols and signal words
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a
step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
Automatic operation is started.
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3. Switch o the device.
References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the speci‐
ed page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the crossreference to jump to the specied location.
Example: See
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words
that are used in this manual.
Signal word Meaning
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‘Cross-references’ on page 6.
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
an immediate dangerous situation that will result in
death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in minor
injury if it is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a possible dangerous situation that can result in mate‐
rial and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – high-voltage.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Intended use
Safety
DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking
hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit. They could swallow the pieces
and choke! Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltages inside
Within the device there are areas where high voltages may be present. Never remove any covers. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Do not use the device if covers, protectors or optical components are missing or damaged.
CAUTION!
Possible hearing damage
Using headphones for a prolonged period and at high volume can cause hearing damage. Avoid using the device at high volume,
especially when using headphones.
This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano key‐
board. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use
under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in per‐
sonal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting
from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intel‐
lectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons
may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
NOTICE!
Operating conditions
This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid
direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ of this user manual. Avoid heavy temperature uctuations and do not switch the device on immediately
after it was exposed to temperature uctuations (for example after transport at low outside temperatures). Dust and dirt inside
can damage the unit. When operated in harmful ambient conditions (dust, smoke, nicotine, fog, etc.), the unit should be main‐
tained by qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.
NOTICE!
External power supply
The device is powered by an external power supply. Before connecting the external power supply, ensure that the input voltage
(AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user. Unplug the external power supply before electrical
storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or re.
NOTICE!
Risk of re due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting bat‐
teries.
NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a
longer period.
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Safety instructions
NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some
time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay
if necessary, i.e. felt-pad oor protectors or similar.
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3 Features
Features
The keyboard is characterized by the following features:
n 61 keys with touch velocity
n LCD display
n 64-voice polyphony
n 480 sounds
n 160 Styles
n 140 songs
n 140 demo songs
n 16 performance memory locations
n Record and playback function
n Layer and Split mode
n Piano mode
n Metronome
n Reverb and Chorus eects
n DSP eect
n Sequencer
n Transpose and octave functions
n Battery operation possible
n Speaker: 2 × 2.5 W
n Connections: USB MIDI, sustain pedal, headphones / external audio devices, Aux
In, microphone
n Automatic shuto
n Operating system: Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later
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Assembly instructions
4 Assembly instructions
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust
and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your
own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Set up the device in the desired location.
Voltage supply
The device can be powered by batteries or with the included AC adapter.
NOTICE!
Possible damage by leaking batteries
Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device.
Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer
period.
NOTICE!
Risk of re due to incorrect polarity
Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
Inserting batteries
1. Turn the volume control counterclockwise to the minimum before inserting
the batteries into the keyboard. This is to protect the speakers from damage.
2. Open the battery compartment cover on the underside of the device and
insert six AA size batteries. Pay attention to the correct polarity.
Always use batteries of the same type and do not use new and used batteries
at the same time.
3. Reattach the battery compartment cover and snap it into place.
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Power adapter
1. Make sure that the device is turned o before you connect it to the power
supply or disconnect it.
2. Turn the volume knob counterclockwise to minimum before connecting the
keyboard to the power supply. This is to protect the speakers from damage.
3. Connect the cable from the power adapter outlet to the input socket [DC IN] on
the rear panel of the keyboard.
4. Plug the power adapter into a properly wired mains wall outlet.
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5 Connections and operating elements
Overview
Connections and operating elements
Control panel
1
Main switch. Turns the device on and o.
2 [VOLUME]
Rotary control to adjust the overall volume
3 [LESSON]
Button to activate the learn mode
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Connections and operating elements
4 [CHORD REF. L/R]
Press and hold the button for two seconds to open the chord directory.
Learn mode: Press the button repeatedly to choose the hand ( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play with.
5 [FADE]
Press the button to activate / deactivate the fade in / fade out of the currently playing style.
6
[TEMPO]
Buttons for adjusting the tempo.
Press and simultaneously to reset the Tempo to the default setting.
7 [CHORD MODE]
Style mode: Press the button to activate / deactivate the chord detection mode. Press the button repeatedly to choose
between ‘FINGERED’ or ‘FULL RANGE’.
Song mode: Press the button to turn the auto accompaniment on if you want to record your piece with style accompani‐
ment.
8 [INTRO / ENDING]
Press the button to add an intro or ending to the currently playing style.
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9 [FILL A]
Press the button to play the Fill In Pattern ‘A’ (ll bars).
10 [FILL B]
Press the button to play the Fill In Pattern ‘B’ (ll bars).
11 [SYNC START]
Button to activate / deactivate the sync-start function
12 [START / STOP]
Button for starting / ending a style or song
13 [STORE] / [BANK]
Hold down the button and press one of the [M1]…[M4] buttons to select the memory location on which you want to save
your settings.
Press the button to call up the Performance Memory menu. Press the button repeatedly to switch between the banks.
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Performance Memory menu: Press one of the buttons to call up the memory location with the settings saved on it.
Quick Settings menu: Press one of the buttons to call up the sound setting that corresponds to the current style.
15 [Q.S.]
Button to call up the Quick Settings menu
16 [PLAY] / [RECORD]
Button to call up the Recording mode
Press and hold the button for two seconds to play the recording.
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Connections and operating elements
17 [LAYER]
Button to activate / deactivate the Layer mode.
18 [SPLIT]
Button to activate / deactivate the split mode
19 [SUSTAIN]
Button to activate / deactivate the Sustain eect.
20 [SOUND]
Button to call up the sound mode
Press [SOUND] and [STYLE] simultaneously to activate / deactivate the Demo mode.
21 [STYLE]
Button to call up the style mode
Press [SOUND] and [STYLE] simultaneously to activate / deactivate the Demo mode.
22 [SONG]
Button to call up the song mode
23 [PIANO]
Button to call up the piano mode
24 [METRO]
Button to activate / deactivate the metronome.
25 [TRANSPOSE]
Button to call up the Transpose mode
26 [DSP]
Button to activate / deactivate the DSP eect.
27 [FUNCTION]
Button to call up the Function menu
28 [0]…[9]
Numeric buttons to select a value or parameter.
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Buttons for setting a value or parameter
Press and simultaneously to reset the current parameter to the default setting.
29 Display
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Display
30 LED [RECORD]
Flashes while the user song is being recorded
31 LED [PLAY]
Flashes while the user song is being played
32 ‘SOUND / STYLE / SONG / DEMO / LR12’
Displays the number of the sound, style, song, demo and the selected hand.
33 LED [TOUCH]
Lights up when the velocity sensitivity is being adjusted
34 LED [SUSTAIN]
Lights up when a Sustain pedal is connected
35 ‘REC’
Recording display.
36 Treble clef (right hand)
37 Bass clef (left hand)
38 ‘MEASURE’
Time signature display
39 ‘BEAT’
Beat display within the bar
40 ‘TEMPO’
Tempo display
41 Chord display
42 ‘MEMORY / Q.S.’
Memory location display 1 to 4 and Quick Settings
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43 ‘FINGERED / FULL RANGE / FADE / A/B’
Display of ngering, fade and A / B
44 Note display
45 ‘LESSON 123 / L/R’
Learning mode display for left and right hand
46 ‘LAYER / SPLIT / DSP’
Display of layer mode, split mode, and DSP
Rear panel connections
Connections and operating elements
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[USB]
USB interface to connect a computer
48 [SUSTAIN]
Sustain pedal connection socket
49 [PHONES/OUTPUT]
Output socket for connecting headphones, an amplier, stereo system, mixer or recording device, designed as ¼" phone
jacks, unbalanced
50 [AUX IN]
Input sockets for connecting external audio devices such as MP3 player, designed as 3.5 mm jack sockets, unbalanced
51 [MIC IN]
Input socket for a microphone, designed as 1/4" jack socket, unbalanced.
The signal of the connected microphone is reproduced via the built-in loudspeakers of the keyboard.
52 [DC IN]
Input socket for the 12 V plug-in power supply
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Connection options
6 Connection options
Computer via USB-MIDI
Sustain pedal
You can connect the keyboard to a PC for data exchange via the USB interface.
Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to avoid tech‐
nical diculties.
Use the connection socket [SUSTAIN] to connect a sustain pedal to the keyboard.
Headphones
External audio devices
Use the output socket [PHONES/OUTPUT] to connect headphones to the keyboard.
Connecting headphones (not supplied) to the output mutes the speakers.
Never operate the headphones at high volume as this can permanently damage your
hearing.
Use the [PHONES/OUTPUT] socket to connect the keyboard to an amplier, stereo
device, mixing console or recording device.
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CD / MP3 player
Microphone
Connection options
Use the [AUX IN] connection socket to connect a, for example, CD or MP3 player to
the keyboard. So you can playback music through the internal speakers of the key‐
board and simultaneously play along to it. Connect the cable to the [AUX IN] connec‐
tion socket on the rear panel of the keyboard, and the other end of the cable to the
output of the respective audio device.
Use the connection socket [MIC IN] to connect a microphone to the keyboard.
NOTICE!
To prevent damage to the speakers, turn the volume down to ‘Mini‐
mum’ before you connect a microphone to the keyboard. Disconnect
the microphone from the keyboard when it is not in use.
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7 Operating
7.1 Turning the keyboard on / o
1.
2.
7.1.1 Automatic shuto
Press to turn the keyboard on.
The display shows ‘Loading!’ .
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Press again to turn the keyboard o.
To prevent damage to the speakers, turn the volume down to ‘Minimum’
before you switch the keyboard on.
If the display keeps blank when you turn the keyboard on, check the power
supply.
7.2 Adjusting the volume
When the keyboard is not being used for 30 minutes, it switches o automatically. To
turn it back on again, press
You can deactivate the automatic switch-o or set the desired time for the keyboard
to switch o automatically (30 minutes, 60 minutes) in the function menu (see .
Use the rotary control [VOLUME] to set a pleasant volume.
1. Turn the [VOLUME] control clockwise to increase the volume.
2. Turn the [VOLUME] control counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
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7.3 Demo pieces
Operating
The keyboard oers several demo pieces. The demo songs show the sound and the
pitch range of the keyboard.
1. Press [SOUND] and [STYLE] simultaneously to activate the Demo mode.
All demo songs are repeated continuously. The display shows the currently
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playing demo piece.
2.
Use the numeric buttons or / on the numeric keypad to select a demo
track you want.
The demo list is available for download on the product page of our homepage
www.thomann.de.
3. Press the [SOUND] and [STYLE] buttons simultaneously again or [START/STOP]
to stop playback and exit the Demo mode.
In demo mode, only the [START / STOP], [TEMPO], / , [0]...[9] and
/ buttons on the numeric keypad as well as the [VOLUME] con‐
trol can be operated.
7.4 Using the Sustain pedal
By using a Sustain pedal, you can make your playing more expressive and let tones
linger after you lift your ngers from the keys of the keyboard. The sustain eect is
activated when you step on the pedal and deactivated when you release it.
1. Connect a sustain pedal to the connection socket on the back of the keyboard.
2. Alternatively, press [SUSTAIN] to activate the built-in sustain.
The display shows ‘SUSTAIN’ .
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3. Press [SUSTAIN] again to disable the built-in sustain.
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7.5 Sounds
The keyboard oers a total of 480 sounds. This allows you to play a sound with your
right hand.
1. Press [SOUND] to activate the Sound mode.
The display shows the ‘SOUND R1’ indicator and the currently selected
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sound.
2.
Use the numeric buttons or / of the numeric keypad to select the desired
sound.
The sound list is available for download on the product page of our homepage
www.thomann.de.
7.5.1 Layer mode
With the layer mode you can set the "layering" of sounds.
1. Press [LAYER] to activate the Layer mode.
The display shows the ‘SOUND R2’ indicator, ‘LAYER’ and the currently
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selected sound.
2.
Use the numeric buttons or / of the numeric keypad to select the desired
sound.
The sound list is available for download on the product page of our homepage
www.thomann.de.
3. Press [LAYER] again to disable the Layer mode.
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7.5.2 Split mode
7.5.3 Piano mode
Operating
With Split mode, you can assign dierent sounds to certain keyboard areas. The
preset split point is on piano key [F#3]. You can change the split point in the function
menu (see ).
1. Press [SPLIT] to activate the Split mode.
The display shows the ‘SOUND L’ indicator, ‘SPLIT’ and the currently
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selected sound.
2.
Use the numeric buttons or / of the numeric keypad to select the desired
sound.
The sound list is available for download on the product page of our homepage
www.thomann.de.
3. Press [SPLIT] again to disable the Split mode.
You can use the Piano mode to simulate playing an acoustic piano.
1. Press [PIANO] to activate the Piano mode.
2. Press [PIANO] again to disable the Piano mode.
– When using the Piano mode, Chord mode is automatically turned o.
– Layer and Split mode are not available in piano mode.
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7.6 DSP eect
With the built-in digital eect, you can give your music more expression and depth in
a variety of ways.
1. The DSP eect is activated by default. The ‘DSP’ indicator lights up on the dis‐
play.
2. Press [DSP] to activate or deactivate the DSP eect.
7.7 Transposing
With this function you can adjust the pitch of the claviature in 12 semitone steps up
or down.
1. Press [TRANSPOSE] to activate the transpose menu.
2.
Use / on the numeric keypad to adjust the pitch in semitone steps.
3.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
tings to the default setting (0).
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The keyboard oers a wide variety of styles (accompaniment patterns) for dierent
styles of music.
The Style list is available for download on the product page of our homepage
www.thomann.de.
The Auto Accompaniment feature gives you a full backing band. To use it, you only
need to play chords with your left hand while playing with your right hand.
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7.8.1 Starting Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only)
1. Press [STYLE] to activate the Style mode.
The display shows ‘STYLE’ and the currently selected style.
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2.
Use the numeric buttons or / of the numeric keypad to select the desired
Style.
3. Press [START / STOP] to start the auto accompaniment rhythm track.
4. Press [START / STOP] again to stop the auto accompaniment rhythm track.
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7.8.2 Starting Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)
1. Press [STYLE] to activate the Style mode.
The display shows ‘STYLE’ and the currently selected style.
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2.
Use the numeric buttons or / of the numeric keypad to select the desired
Style.
3. Press [CHORD MODE] to turn the chord detection mode on. The area dened
for the left hand becomes the Auto Accompaniment area and chords played
here are automatically recognized and used as a base for the Auto Accompani‐
ment with the selected Style.
4. Press [SYNC START] to start the auto accompaniment as soon as you nger a
chord with your left hand.
5. Try playing other chords with your left hand.
6. Press [SYNC START] again to stop the Auto Accompaniment.
7.8.3 Style variations
You can choose from many preprogrammed variations in the accompaniment func‐
tion.
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7.8.3.1 Intro / Ending
A musical piece usually begins with an intro. When the intro is over, the system will
automatically switch to the main part.
With an ending you can add an ending to a style. Inserting an ending does not end a
piece being played abruptly. The length of the ending diers depending on the style
you choose.
1. Press [STYLE] to activate the Style mode.
The display shows ‘STYLE’ and the currently selected style.
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2.
Use the numeric buttons or / of the numeric keypad to select the desired
Style.
3. Press [CHORD MODE] to turn the chord detection mode on. The area dened
for the left hand becomes the Auto Accompaniment area and chords played
here are automatically recognized and used as a base for the Auto Accompani‐
ment with the selected Style.
4. Press [SYNC START] to start the auto accompaniment as soon as you nger a
chord with your left hand.
5. Press [INTRO / ENDING] to select the intro you want.
The display shows the selected main part ‘A’ or ‘B’. This indicates that the
ð
intro is ready to start.
6. Once you play a chord with your left hand, Auto Accompaniment will start.
When the intro has ended, the auto accompaniment changes seamlessly to
main part A or B.
7. Press [INTRO / ENDING] again to conclude the piece with an ending.
The ending is played after the last bar played.
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If you press [FILL A] or [FILL B] before the ending is nished, the system will
play a ll-in and then switch to the appropriate main part.
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7.8.3.2 FILL
7.8.3.3 Fade
Fade In
Operating
These variations can be used to automatically add a suitable ll to the style after the
current bar of the style being played back.
1. Hold down [FILL A] or [FILL B] during style playback.
2. The ll-in will play repeatedly until the button is released. Playback then
switches to the associated main part. When the style is nished, press [FILL A]
or [FILL B] to select a main part.
The display shows the selected main part ‘A’ or ‘B’.
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1. To start a style "softly" (Fade In), press [FADE] before you start playing.
2. Press ‘START/STOP’ to start style playback.
Fade In
The display shows
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3. When the style begins to play, the style volume is increased within eight sec‐
onds from 0 to normal volume. When the fade in is complete, the function
turns o.
4. To end a style "softly" (Fade Out), press [FADE] during style playback.
The display shows
ð
5. The volume of the style decreases within eight seconds from loud to quiet until
the style is completely silenced. When the fade out is complete, the style will
end automatically.
‘FADE’ .
‘FADE’ .
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7.8.3.4 Tempo
7.8.4 Chord structure
Each style of the keyboard is programmed with a preset standard tempo.
1.
Press [TEMPO] or [TEMPO] repeatedly to change the tempo between ‘5’
and ‘280’ .
The display shows the set tempo.
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2.
Press [TEMPO] and [TEMPO] simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset
the current settings to the default setting.
When three or more notes are played at the same time, it is called a chord. That is the
basis of a harmony. Each note of a chord determines which chord it is.
In music, the basic chords are mostly triads. The chord is determined by the notes it
contains. The lowest note is the root. This is followed by the third and the fth.
The root denotes the chord (e.g. C major) and is the most important tone. The name
of the chord (e.g. minor or major) depends on the interval of each note above the
root.
7.8.5 Chord name
7.8.6 Chord inversions
If it is a perfect fth and the chord has a minor third, it is called a minor chord. If it is a
major third, it is called a major chord.
If it is a major third and an augmented fth, we speak of an augmented chord (often
also referred to as "aug"). If it is a minor third and a minor fth, we speak of an dimin‐
ished chord (often also referred to as "dim").
Extended chords can be created through additional steps (e.g. a seventh step above
the root note). Then we speak of a seventh chord (four sound).
The chord name says everything about a chord: The root, gender of the chord (major
or minor), is it an augmented or diminished chord, seventh chord, etc. The illustration
shows that this is a C chord (1). The gender of the chord (2, here minor) is shown next
to it.
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If the root of a chord is not the lowest note in the triad, it is called an inverse chord. If
the root is the lowest note, it's called a root position chord. If the third and fth are
placed in the basic position, it forms an "inversion" and is therefore called an "inverse
chord".
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7.8.7 Chord detection modes
Chord detection modes
Operating
With a chord detection mode you can determine how the ngered chords are inter‐
preted within the auto accompaniment. The keyboard then automatically recognizes
the single or multiple nger chords played.
1. Press [CHORD MODE] to activate the chord detection mode.
The display shows ‘FINGERED’ .
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2. Press [CHORD MODE] again to change from ‘FINGERED’ to ‘FULL RANGE’.
The display shows ‘FULL RANGE’ .
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3. Play a chord with your left hand.
The display shows the chords you play.
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7.8.7.1 Multi-ngered
In this mode, you can play chords with normal ngering. Using the example of the
root C, the illustration shows which chords can be played:
The notes in brackets are optional. These chords are recognized even
without pressing these keys on the keyboard.
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7.8.8 Quick Setting
Operating
If this function is activated, suitable right-hand sounds or eects are automatically
added to the selected styles.
1. Press [Q.S.] to activate the Quick Setting function.
The display shows ‘Q.S.’ . Chord detection mode is activated.
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2. Press one of the [M1] … [M4] buttons to call up the panel settings (including
sound and eects) that correspond to the current style.
3. Press [Q.S.] again to deactivate the Quick Setting function.
The memory function is not available when the Quick Setting function is
used.
7.9 Metronome
7.9.1 Turning the metronome on and o
1. Switch on metronome
Press [METRO] to turn the metronome on and o.
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2. Setting the tempo
Set the desired tempo while the metronome runs.
3.
Press [TEMPO] to increase the tempo.
4.
Press [TEMPO] to decrease the tempo.
5. Setting the time signature
The preset time signature is ‘4’ . You can adjust the time signature in the func‐
tion menu (see ).
The metronome beat can be heard.
– If you turn the metronome on during style playback, the metro‐
nome will start on the next bar. Time signature and tempo adapt
to the current style or song. When the style has ended, you can
change the beat of the metronome as desired.
– The metronome is not available in song mode.
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7.10 Function menu
This menu is used to set the various parameters oered by the keyboard.
1. Press [FUNCTION] to enter the function menu.
The display shows the current parameter.
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2. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly to select the desired parameter.
3.
Use / on the numeric keypad to adjust the selected parameter as desired.
If you don't press any key within three seconds after entering the function
menu, the menu is automatically closed.
The following table shows the adjustable options and parameters:
Option LCD Control range Default value
Octave shift ‘XXX Octave’ -2 to +2 000
Split point ‘XXX Split Pt’ 1 to 61 19 (F#3)
Metronome time signa‐
ture
Auto accompaniment
volume
Touch velocity ‘XXX Touch’ OFF, 0 to 3 002
Fine tuning ‘XXX Tune’ -50 to +50 000
Reverb eect depth ‘XXX Rev Lev’ 0 to 127 000
Chorus eect depth ‘XXX Chr Lev’ 0 to 127 000
Automatic shuto ‘XXX PowerO’ OFF, 030, 060 030
‘XXX Beat’ 0, 2 to 9 004
‘XXX Accomp’ 0 to 32 000
7.10.1 Octave shift
1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Oktave’ menu.
2.
Use / on the numeric keypad to move the octave up or down.
3.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
ting to the default setting (000).
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7.10.2 Split point setting
Using this function you can select a point to split the whole claviature into two areas.
The preset split point is on piano key [F#3].
1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Split Pt’ menu.
2.
3.
7.10.3 Metronome time signature
1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Beat’ menu.
2.
3.
Operating
Use / on the numeric keypad to set the split point.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
ting to the default setting ([F#3]).
Use / on the numeric keypad to set the desired time signature.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
ting to the default setting (004).
7.10.4 Accompaniment volume
7.10.5 Touch velocity
7.10.6 Fine tuning
1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Accomp’ menu.
2.
Use / on the numeric keypad to set the desired volume.
3.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to mute the auto accom‐
paniment.
4.
Press and on the numeric keypad again simultaneously to unmute.
1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Touch’ menu.
The ‘TOUCH’ indicator lights up in the display.
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2.
Use / on the numeric keypad to set one of ve levels.
3.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
ting to the default setting (002).
With this function you can ne tune the entire keyboard in cent steps.
1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Tune’ menu.
2.
Use / on the numeric keypad to change the tuning in the range of -50 to
+50 cents. Each time a key is pressed, the value changes by 1 cent.
3.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
ting to the default setting (000).
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7.10.7 Reverb eect
7.10.8 Chorus eect
The ne tuning aects the entire keyboard and the styles.
The Reverb eect lets you simulate the acoustic eects of dierent environmental
conditions.
1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Rev Lev’ menu.
2.
Use / on the numeric keypad to set the desired reverb depth between ‘0’
and ‘127’ .
3.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
ting to the default setting (000).
7.10.9 Automatic shuto
The Chorus eect lets you simulate the acoustic eects of dierent environmental
conditions.
1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘Chr Lev’ menu.
2.
Use / on the numeric keypad to set the desired chorus depth between ‘0’
and ‘127’ .
3.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
ting to the default setting (000).
When the digital piano is not in use, it shuts o after 30 minutes automatically. To
turn it back on again, press
You can deactivate the automatic switch-o or set the desired time for the digital
piano to switch o automatically (30 minutes, 60 minutes).
1. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly and select the ‘PowerO’ menu.
2.
Use / on the numeric keypad to set the desired time when the keyboard
switches o or deactivate the automatic switch-o.
3.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
ting to the default setting (030).
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With this function you can save all the settings you have made and call them up
again with a single keypress.
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7.11.1 Selecting a memory location
7.11.2 Calling up information
Operating
Hold down [STORE] and press one of the [M1]…[M4] buttons to save the cur‐
rent settings you have made on the keyboard to the selected memory location.
This process overwrites all previous settings saved on the selected memory
location.
Press one of the [M1]…[M4] buttons to apply the current settings saved in the
selected memory location.
7.11.3 Selecting a bank
All of the settings you have made can be saved to a bank in the Performance Memory
menu.
1. Press [BANK] to call up the Performance Memory menu.
The display shows the current bank number.
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2. Press repeatedly [BANK] to select a desired bank number.
7.11.4 Resetting the Performance Memory
– This process will reset all previous settings.
– The performance memory function cannot be called up when the quick
setting function is activated.
Press to turn the keyboard o.
All settings in the Performance Memory menu are reset to the factory set‐
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7.12 Chord dictionary
The Chord dictionary is basically a built-in ‘Chord book’ assisting you to nd the right
tones of a chord if you e.g. know only the chord name, but not how to play it.
1. Chord learn mode
Hold down [CHORD REF.] for two seconds to open the chord directory and
enter the ‘DICT.’ mode.
In this mode, the keys from C4 on are used to assign the chord type, and the
keys from C6 to assign the root note. If you have pressed the keys for chord
type and root note, the display shows the chord name and the individual notes
in the notation system.
2. When you play the correct chord in the chord area of the keyboard, you'll hear
applause.
Hold down [CHORD REF.] again for two seconds to exit the chord directory.
7.13 Songs
7.13.1 Selecting, playing and stopping songs
The keyboard oers 140 songs. Each song can be practised in learning mode.
1. Press [SONG] to activate the song mode.
All songs are played in an endless loop. The display shows the current
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song.
2.
Use / on the numeric keypad to select the desired song.
The sound list is available for download on the product page of our homepage
www.thomann.de.
3. Press [START / STOP] during playback to end the song. Press [START / STOP]
again to play the songs in an endless loop.
4.
Press [TEMPO] to increase the tempo of the selected song.
5.
Press [TEMPO] to decrease the tempo of the selected song.
6. Press [STYLE], [SOUND], [LAYER] and one of the [M1]…[M4] buttons to exit song
mode.
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When practising, it is especially important to play the right notes at the right time . In
this mode you can check your progress. There are three training stages.
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Lesson 1 - playing in time
Lesson 2 - hitting the right notes
Operating
1. Press [SONG]. Stop the starting playback with [START / STOP]. Press [LESSON] to
enter the learning mode.
The display shows ‘LESSON 1’ . In this mode, it is only rated whether you
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play the notes at the right time, but not whether you hit the right notes.
2. Press the [L/R] repeatedly to choose the hand ( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play
with.
3. Press [START / STOP] to start practising.
4. If you have selected ‘R’ the right hand voice is muted and you have to play the
right hand yourself. As long as you are in time, you will hear the right hand
voice. If you have selected ‘L’ the left hand voice is muted and you have to play
the left hand yourself. As long as you are in time, you will hear the left hand
voice. Are both ‘L’ and ‘R’ selected the voices for both hands are muted. You
then have to play in time with both hands.
5. After completing the exercise, you will learn the result.
1. Press [LESSON] again to enter the learning mode 2.
The display shows ‘LESSON 2’ . In this mode, it is only rated whether you hit
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the right notes, but not whether you play them at the right time. The prac‐
tising song continues only when you play the right note.
2. Press the [L/R] repeatedly to choose the hand ( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play
with.
3. Press [START / STOP] to start practising.
4. After completing the exercise, you will learn the result.
In Lesson 2, the notes won't sound until you play them correctly on the key‐
board.
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Lesson 3 - hitting the right notes at
the right time.
1. Press [LESSON] again to enter the learning mode 3.
The display shows ‘LESSON 3’ . In this mode, it is rated whether you play the
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right notes at the right time. The practising song continues only when
both is correct.
2. Press the [L/R] repeatedly to choose the hand ( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play
with.
3. Press [START / STOP] to start practising.
4. After completing the exercise, you will learn the result.
In Lesson 3, all notes you play will sound. However, if you don't press any
keys on the keyboard, only the accompaniment will play.
Rating
The rating is based on the level you have achieved during practising:
n Level 1: Try it again.
n Level 2: OK.
n Level 3: Well done.
n Level 4: Outstanding.
After the rating, the rehearsal song will be played again and you can go on prac‐
tising.
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7.13.3 Recording
Operating
The keyboard lets you record your playing together with the accompaniment.
1. Press [RECORD] to activate the recording mode.
The ‘RECORD’ indicator ashes in the display.
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2. Press [START / STOP] or play the keyboard to start recording.
If you want to record your playing with style accompaniment, press
[CHORD MODE] to turn on the auto accompaniment and play the chords with
your left hand on the keyboard.
3. Press [RECORD] again to stop recording.
The ‘RECORD’ indicator turns o in the display.
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4. Hold down [PLAY] for two seconds to play the recording.
The ‘PLAY’ indicator lights up in the display.
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5. Hold down [PLAY] again for two seconds to stop playback.
The ‘PLAY’ indicator turns o in the display.
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7.14 MIDI functions
7.14.1 What is MIDI?
The recording will be deleted as soon as the keyboard is switched o.
With MIDI connections, the device that controls other devices is called the ‘Master’. A
device that is controlled via MIDI is called ‘Slave’. The MIDI output of the master is to
be connected to the MIDI input of the slave. You cannot connect the MIDI output of a
device to the MIDI input of the same device.
MIDI stands for ‘Musical Instrument Digital Interface’ and represents the standard
interface between a computer and electronic instruments.
You can use the USB connection to exchange MIDI data with computers or other USB
devices that support USB audio via USB cable. MIDI data from computers or other
USB devices can be played back by the sound module of the keyboard.
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7.14.2 USB connection
1. System requirements
n CPU: 300 MHz, Pentium 2 or higher
n RAM: 64 MB or more
n 2 MB free hard disc space
n Operating system: Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later
Use a current operating system still supported by the provider to
avoid technical diculties.
2. Connecting
Connect the USB port on the rear panel of the keyboard to the USB port on
your computer using a standard USB cable (not included).
3. USB precautions
Heed the following guidelines when connecting a keyboard to a computer via
USB. Otherwise, the keyboard or the computer may ‘crash’, which can result in
data loss. If a ‘crash’ should occur, turn o computer and keyboard and restart
both after a few seconds.
– If the computer is in standby or hibernation, wake the computer
before connecting the USB cable.
– Establish the USB connection between computer and instrument
before turning on the instrument.
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MIDI implementation chart
8 MIDI implementation chart
Function Sent Received Notes
Basic Channel Default 1 ALL
Changed No No
Mode Default No Mode 1
Messages No No
Altered *********** No
Note Number 12 - 114 0 - 127
True voice *********** 0 - 127
Velocity Note Note ON Yes, 9nH,
V = 1 - 127
Note OFF No, 9nH,
V = 0
After Touch Keys No No
Channels No No
Pitch Bend Yes Yes
Control Change 0
5
6
7
10
11
64
65
66
67
91
93
120
121
123
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes, 9nH,
V = 1 - 127
Yes, 9nH,
V = 0 or 8nH,
V = 0 - 127
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bank Select
Portamento Time
Data Entry
Volume
Pan
Expression
Sustain Pedal
Portamento ON/OFF
Sostenuto Pedal
Soft Pedal
Reverb Level
Chorus Level
All Sound O
Reset All Controllers
All Notes O
Program Change True Number Yes
***********
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0 - 127
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MIDI implementation chart
Function Sent Received Notes
System Exclusive No Yes
System Common Song Position No No
Song Select No No
Tune Request No No
System Real Time Clock No No
Commands No No
Aux Messages Local ON/OFF No No
ALL Notes OFF Yes Yes
Active Sensing No Yes
System Reset No Yes
MIDI channel modes
POLY MONO
OMNI ON Mode 1 Mode 2
OMNI OFF Mode 3 Mode 4
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9 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes and solutions
Troubleshooting
You hear a 'pop' sound from the speakers when switching the
keyboard on and o.
No sound can be heard when playing the piano. Make sure that the volume control is set appropriately.
Interference occurs when using a cell phone. Using a mobile phone near the keyboard may cause interfer‐
The auto accompaniment does not start although the Sync
Start function is enabled and a key is pressed.
Some notes on the keyboard sound wrong. Reset the tuning to the default setting and restart the key‐
The keyboard is not detected when connected to a computer. Check the USB cable for correct connection.
The pedal does not work. Check if the pedal cable is connected properly.
The keyboard switches itself o after a certain amount of time. The auto shut-o switches the device o after a preset amount
This is normal. No reason for concern.
ence. To prevent this, turn o the mobile phone or use it only
at a safe distance.
Maybe you try to start the Auto Accompaniment by pressing a
button in the right hand area. Auto Accompaniment with Sync
Start function can only be started by pressing a key in the left
hand chord area.
board.
Connect the USB cable to another USB port on the computer.
of time if it is not used. Set the auto shut-o in the function
menu.
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Technical specications
10 Technical specications
Input connections Microphone 1 × 1/4" jack socket
Sustain pedal 1 × 1/4" jack socket
AUX IN 1 × 3.5 mm phone socket
Voltage supply 1 × Input socket for the 12 V plug-in power supply
Output connections Headphones 1 × 1/4" jack socket
USB-MIDI 1 × USB type B
Claviature 61 keys with touch velocity
Polyphony 64-voice polyphonic
Sounds 480 sounds
Styles 160 styles
Demo and practice songs 140 demo songs, 140 songs, 1 user song
Eects DSP eects, Reverb, Chorus
Controller Sustain pedal
Pitch adjustment Transposing –12…+12
Octave transposing –2…+2
Voices –50…+50
Functions Pedal support Sustain
Metronome 0, 2…9
Tempo 5…280
Auto Accompaniment 0…32
Piano mode
Chord dictionary
Speaker power 2 × 2.5 W
Speaker 2 × 12 cm
Voltage supply
Operating voltage
Battery Battery type 6 × AA
external plug-in power supply, 100 - 240 V
12 V
/1 A, centre positive
50/60 Hz
Operating system Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later
Dimensions (W × H × D) 946 mm × 101 mm × 316 mm
Weight 4 kg
Colour Black
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Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)
Further information
Aftertouch No
Storage medium None
Lyrics function No
Score function No
Vocal Harmony No
USB audio receiver No
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Plug and pin assignments
11 Plug and pin assignments
Introduction
Unbalanced transmission
1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbal‐
anced)
1/4" TRS phone plug (stereo, unbal‐
anced)
This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable
equipment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated:
Even if a plug ts into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed
power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’ in poor transmission quality!
Unbalanced transmission is mainly used in semi-professional environment and in hi
use. Instrument cables with two conductors (one core plus shielding) are typical rep‐
resentatives of the unbalanced transmission. One conductor is ground and shielding
while the signal is transmitted through the core.
Unbalanced transmission is susceptible to electromagnetic interference, especially at
low levels, such as microphone signals and when using long cables.
1 Signal
2 Ground, shielding
Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack
(stereo, unbalanced)
1 Signal (left)
2 Signal (right)
3 Ground
1 Signal (left)
2 Signal (right)
3 Ground, shielding
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12 Protecting the environment
Disposal of the packaging material
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have
been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make
sure that they are fed to a recovery. Please follow the notes and markings on the
packaging.
Disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into re. Dispose of
the batteries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste.
To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at
appropriate collection sites.
Protecting the environment
Disposal of your old device
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal
household waste.
Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal rm or through your local
waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations
that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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