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MK-400
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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: 515755
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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........................................................................ 12
6 Connection options............................................................................................................. 20
7 Operating ................................................................................................................................ 22
7.1 Turning the keyboard on / o.................................................................................. 22
7.1.1 Automatic shuto..................................................................................................... 22
7.2 Adjusting the volume.................................................................................................. 22
7.3 Demo pieces................................................................................................................... 23
7.4 Using the Sustain pedal.............................................................................................. 23
7.5 Pitch bend wheel.......................................................................................................... 24
7.6 Sounds.............................................................................................................................. 24
7.7 Layer mode...................................................................................................................... 24
7.8 Split mode....................................................................................................................... 25
7.9 Piano mode..................................................................................................................... 25
7.10 TWINOVA....................................................................................................................... 26
7.11 DSP eects.................................................................................................................... 26
7.12 Sampler.......................................................................................................................... 27
7.12.1 Recording a sample................................................................................................ 27
7.12.2 Playing a sample...................................................................................................... 28
7.12.3 Deleting samples.................................................................................................... 28
7.13 Part Eects.................................................................................................................... 28
7.13.1 Harmony mode........................................................................................................ 28
7.13.2 Arpeggio mode........................................................................................................ 29
7.14 Styles and automatic accompaniment............................................................... 29
7.14.1 Starting Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only).................................. 30
7.14.2 Starting Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)..................................................... 31
7.14.3 Chord structure........................................................................................................ 31
7.14.4 Chord name.............................................................................................................. 32
7.14.5 Chord inversions..................................................................................................... 32
7.14.6 Chord detection modes........................................................................................ 32
7.14.7 Fade............................................................................................................................. 34
7.14.8 Tempo......................................................................................................................... 34
7.14.9 Quick Setting............................................................................................................ 35
7.15 Metronome................................................................................................................... 35
7.15.1 Turning the metronome on and o................................................................. 35
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7.15.2 Changing the time signature.............................................................................. 36
7.16 Albums........................................................................................................................... 36
7.17 Songs.............................................................................................................................. 37
7.17.1 Selecting, playing and stopping songs........................................................... 37
7.17.2 Playback mode......................................................................................................... 37
7.17.3 Volume........................................................................................................................ 38
7.17.4 Learning mode......................................................................................................... 38
7.18 Mix pattern.................................................................................................................... 40
7.18.1 Mix sections............................................................................................................... 40
7.18.2 Mix tracks................................................................................................................... 41
7.19 Chord reference display........................................................................................... 41
7.20 Song recording............................................................................................................ 42
7.20.1 MIDI recording......................................................................................................... 42
7.20.2 Audio recording....................................................................................................... 43
7.21 Inserting an SD card.................................................................................................. 45
7.21.1 Basic functions......................................................................................................... 45
7.21.2 Playing les............................................................................................................... 45
7.21.3 Loading les.............................................................................................................. 46
7.21.4 Saving les................................................................................................................. 46
7.21.5 Formatting SD card................................................................................................ 47
7.22 Performance Memory............................................................................................... 47
7.22.1 Selecting a memory location.............................................................................. 47
7.22.2 Calling up information.......................................................................................... 47
7.22.3 Selecting a bank...................................................................................................... 48
7.22.4 Resetting the Performance Memory................................................................ 48
7.23 Mixer................................................................................................................................ 48
7.24 Function menu............................................................................................................ 50
7.25 MIDI functions............................................................................................................. 51
7.25.1 What is MIDI?............................................................................................................ 51
7.25.2 USB connection....................................................................................................... 52
7.26 Factory defaults........................................................................................................... 52
8 MIDI implementation chart............................................................................................. 53
9 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 55
10 Technical specications.................................................................................................... 56
11 Plug and pin assignments................................................................................................ 58
12 Protecting the environment........................................................................................... 59
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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 short-circuit
Always use proper ready-made insulated two-wire mains cabling (power cord). Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. Failure
to do so could result in electric shock/death or re. If in doubt, seek advice from a registered electrician.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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!
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 Pitch bend and touchpad
n 64-voice polyphony
n 580 sounds + 5 sampling
n 180 styles
n 180 songs
n 3 demo songs
n 310 albums
n 30 mix patterns
n 24 performance memory locations
n Record and playback function
n Layer and Split mode
n Harmony mode
n Metronome
n Reverb and Chorus eects
n DSP eects
n DJ eects
n Master EQ
n Mixer
n Sequencer
n Transpose function
n Battery operation possible
n Speaker: 2 × 15 W
n Connections: SD card, USB-to-device, sustain pedal, headphones, Aux in, micro‐
phone
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. 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.
2. Turn the volume control counterclockwise to the minimum before inserting
the batteries into the keyboard. This is to protect the speakers from damage.
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 [12V] on
the rear panel of the keyboard.
4. Plug the power adapter into a properly wired mains wall outlet.
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The batteries do not have to be removed from the keyboard when using the
power adapter.
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Connections and operating elements
5 Connections and operating elements
Overview
Left control panel
1
Main switch. Turns the device on and o.
2 [MASTER VOLUME]
Rotary control to adjust the overall volume
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Connections and operating elements
3 [MUTE]
Button to mute the output signal
4
[TEMPO]
Buttons for adjusting the tempo.
Press and simultaneously to reset the Tempo to the default setting.
5 Touchpad
After selecting the eect sets using [MODE], you can control the selected eects in real time using the touchpad.
6 [MODE]
Press [MODE] repeatedly to select a group of eect sets. The corresponding LED lights.
7 [CHORD MODE]
Style mode: Press the button repeatedly to choose between ‘FINGERED’ or ‘FULL RANGE’.
MIX mode: Press the button to select section ‘A’ . Hold down the button to activate the slicer in section ‘A’.
Song mode: Press the button to play the currently selected song in a loop.
8 [FADE]
Style mode: Press the button to activate / deactivate the fade in / fade out.
MIX mode: Press the button to select section ‘B’ . Hold down the button to activate the slicer in section ‘B’.
Song modus: Press the button to play all preprogrammed songs in a loop.
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9 [INTRO ENDING]
Style mode: Press the button to play an intro or ending.
MIX mode: Press the button to select section ‘C’ . Hold down the button to activate the slicer in section ‘C’.
Song modus: Press the button to rewind the currently playing song during playback.
10 [FILL A]
Style mode: Press the button to play the Fill In Pattern ‘A’ (ll bars).
MIX mode: Press the button to select section ‘D’ . Hold down the button to activate the slicer in section ‘D’.
Song modus: Press the button to fast-forward the currently playing song during playback.
11 [FILL B]
Style mode: Press the button to play the Fill In Pattern ‘B’ (ll bars).
MIX mode: Press the button to select section ‘E’ . Hold down the button to activate the slicer in section ‘E’.
Song modus: Press the button to start or pause the currently playing song.
12 [SYNC START]
Button to activate / deactivate the sync-start function
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Button for starting / ending a style, song, mix pattern or recording
14 [SOUND]
Button to call up the sound mode
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15 [STYLE]
Button to call up the style mode
Press [STYLE] and [SONG] simultaneously to call up the pre-programmed albums.
16 [SONG]
Button to call up the song mode
Press [SONG] and [STYLE] simultaneously to call up the pre-programmed albums.
17 [LESSON]
While song playback is paused, press the button to enter or exit the practice mode.
Press [LESSON] and [SONG] simultaneously time to play the currently selected song.
18 [MIX]
Button to call up the mix mode
Press [MIX] and [RECORD] simultaneously to enable the sampler.
19 [RECORD]
Button to call up the Recording mode
20 [PIANO]
Button to call up the piano mode
21 [STORE]
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.
22 [BANK]
Button to call up the Performance Memory menu
23 [M1]…[M4]
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.
24 [Q.S.]/[MIX CTRL]
Button to call up the Quick Settings menu
MIX mode: Press the button to toggle between the primary and secondary function of the tracks.
25 Display
26 [SAMPLER]
Status LED of the built-in microphone. For recording the user sound when the sampler is activated.
27 Pitch bend wheel
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Right control panel.
Connections and operating elements
28 Rotary control for setting and selecting values and data sets
29 [SUSTAIN]
Button to activate / deactivate the Sustain function
Press [SUSTAIN] and [HARMONY] simultaneously to activate / deactivate Arpeggio eects.
30 [HARMONY]
Button to activate / deactivate the harmony mode
31 [SPLIT]
Button to activate / deactivate the split mode
Press [SPLIT] and [LAYER] simultaneously to activate / deactivate the TWINOVA function.
32 [LAYER]
Button to activate / deactivate the Layer mode.
33 [CHORD REF.]
Button to activate / deactivate the Chord reference function
MIX mode: Press the button to mute or unmute the ‘T1.KICK’ kick track during playback.
34 [SD CARD]
Button to call up the SD card menu
MIX mode: Press the button to mute or unmute the ‘T2.SNARE’ snare track during playback.
35 [MIXER]
Button to call up the mixer menu
MIX mode: Press the button to mute or unmute the ‘T3.DRUMS’ drum track during playback.
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36 [METRO]
Button to activate / deactivate the metronome.
MIX mode: Press the button to mute or unmute the ‘T4.BASS’ bass track during playback.
37 [DEMO]
Button to activate / deactivate the demo mode.
MIX mode: Press the button to mute or unmute the ‘T5.SYNTH 1’ synth track during playback.
38 [FUNCTION]
Button to call up the functions menu
MIX mode: Press the button to mute or unmute the ‘T6.SYNTH 2’ synth track during playback.
39 [0]…[9]
Numeric buttons to select a value or a parameter setting.
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Buttons for setting a value or parameter
Press and simultaneously to reset the current parameter to the default setting.
Touchpad
By default, the touchpad controls the vibrato depth and speed when no eect LED is
lit.
Press [MODE] repeatedly to select one of the ve groups of eect sets. The corre‐
sponding LED lights. After selecting the eect sets, you can control the selected
eects in real time using the touchpad.
X axis aects Y axis aects
1 Vibrato speed Vibrato depth
2 LFP Global Resonance (LPF) Global
3 HPF Global Resonance (HPF) Global
4 Reverb Global Delay Channel
5 Release Channel Sidechain Comp Channel
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40 LEDs [A]…[E]
Light up depending on the selected section ‘A’ …‘E’ in mix mode.
Connections and operating elements
41 ‘SOUND / STYLE / DEMO / SONG / MIX’
Sound, Style, Demo, Song and Mix number display.
42 ‘AUDIO REC’
Recording display.
43 ‘DIR FILE’
Recording le display
44 Treble clef (right hand)
45 Bass clef (left hand)
46 ‘T1’ …‘T6’
Track display in mix mode
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Lights up when the device is connected to a computer via USB port
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Lights up when an SD card is inserted
49 ‘MEASURE’
Time signature display
50 ‘BEAT’
Beat display within the bar
51 Chord display
52 FINGERD / FULL RANGE / FADE / A/B
Display of ngering, fade and A / B
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Connections and operating elements
53 Note display
54 ‘LESSON 123 / L/R’
Learning mode display for left and right hand
55 ‘TEMPO’
Tempo display
56 ‘MEMORY / LOCK Q.S.’
Memory location display 1 to 4 and Quick Settings
57 ‘LAYER / SPLIT / HARMONY / ARP / DSP’
Display of layer mode, split mode, harmony mode, arpeggio mode and DSP
58 LED [ALBUM]
Lights up when an album is selected
59 LED [TOUCH]
Lights up when the velocity sensitivity is being adjusted
60 LED [SUSTAIN]
Lights up when a Sustain pedal is connected
61 LED [MIX CTRL ]
Lights up when Mix mode is activated
Rear panel connections
62 [SD]
Slot for SD cards with up to 128 GB capacity
63
USB interface to connect a computer
64 [SUSTAIN]
Connection socket for the Sustain pedal
65 [PHONES]
Output socket for headphones, designed as a ¼" jack socket
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Connections and operating elements
66 [AUX IN]
Input sockets for connecting external audio devices such as MP3 player, designed as 3.5 mm jack sockets, unbalanced
67 [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.
68 [12V]
Connection 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.
NOTICE!
To prevent damage to the speakers, turn the volume down to ‘Mini‐
mum’ before you connect other devices to the keyboard.
Headphones
Use the connection socket [SUSTAIN] to connect a sustain pedal to the keyboard.
On the rear panel of the keyboard, you can connect headphones to the [PHONES]
output socket.
Connecting headphones (not supplied) to the output mutes the speakers.
Never operate the headphones at high volume as this can permanently damage your
hearing.
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External audio devices via AUX IN
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.
Since the input does not provide phantom power for condenser micro‐
phones, the connection is only suitable for dynamic microphones.
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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Operating
7 Operating
7.1 Turning the keyboard on / o
1.
2.
7.1.1 Automatic shuto
Press to turn the keyboard on.
The display lights up.
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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
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Use the rotary control [MASTER VOLUME] to set a pleasant volume.
1. Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control clockwise to increase the volume.
2. Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
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7.3 Demo pieces
Operating
The keyboard oers a total of three demo songs. The demo songs show the sound
and the pitch range of the keyboard.
1. Press [DEMO] 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 rotary control or / on the numeric keypad to select one of the
three demo songs.
3.
Press [DEMO] or again to stop playback and exit demo mode.
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.
3. Press [SUSTAIN] again to disable the built-in sustain.
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7.5 Pitch bend wheel
While playing the keyboard, you can roll the Pitch bend wheel upward and down‐
ward to vary the pitch up or down. After releasing, the Pitch Bend wheel automati‐
cally returns to its default position.
7.6 Sounds
7.7 Layer mode
You can switch the pitch bend wheel on or o in the function menu (see
7.24 ‘Function menu’ on page 50).
The keyboard has 580 sounds and 5 user sounds.
1. Press [SOUND] to activate the Sound mode.
The display shows the ‘R1’ indicator and the currently selected sound.
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2.
Use the rotary control, / of the numeric keypad or the numeric buttons to
select the desired sound.
The sound list is available for download on the product page of our homepage
www.thomann.de.
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With the layer mode you can set the "layering" of sounds.
1. Press [LAYER] to activate the Layer mode.
The display shows the ‘R2’ indicator and the currently selected sound.
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Use the rotary control 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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7.8 Split 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.
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3. Press [SPLIT] again to disable the Split mode.
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Chapter 7.24 ‘Function menu’ on page 50).
The display shows the ‘L’ indicator and the currently selected sound.
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Use the rotary control 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.
When using Layer and Split mode, only the area to the right of the split
point plays the layered sounds. Use the mixer to adjust the volume of the ‘R’
and ‘L’ parts.
7.9 Piano 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 ‘Fingered’ is automatically
turned o.
– Layer and Split mode are not available in piano mode.
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7.10 TWINOVA
In TWINOVA mode, the keyboard is divided into two areas with the same sound and
the same pitch to enable 4-handed playing, for example in class. The default split
point lies between piano keys [E4] and [F4].
7.11 DSP eects
You can change the preset split point in the function menu (see
tion menu’ on page 50).
1. Enabling TWINOVA
Press [SPLIT] and [LAYER] simultaneously to enable the TWINOVA mode.
2. Setting Octave
Press [FUNCTION] to enter the function menu.
3. Select the ‘TwinOct’ menu with the rotary control and set the desired octave
with / on the numeric keypad.
4.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
tings to the default setting.
Layer / split mode and TWINOVA mode cannot be used at the same time.
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With the built-in digital eects, you can give your music more expression and depth
in many ways, e.g. by using reverb eects or adding harmonies.
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You can switch the digital eects on or o in the function menu (see
‘Function menu’ on page 50).
1. The DSP eects are activated by default. The ‘DSP’ indicator lights up on the
display.
2. Press [FUNCTION] to enter the function menu.
3. Use the rotary control to select the ‘DSP’ menu.
The display temporarily shows ‘DSP ON’ .
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4.
Activate or deactivate DSP with / on the numeric keypad.
If the DSP is deactivated, the ‘DSP’ indicator turns o in the display.
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5.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the current set‐
tings to the default setting.
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7.12 Sampler
7.12.1 Recording a sample
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Layer / split mode and TWINOVA mode cannot be used at the same time.
With the built-in microphone, you can record up to ve user sounds and then play
them back using the keyboard. The user sounds are saved at the end of the sound
library. Each sample can be recorded for up to two seconds.
1. Press [MIX] and [RECORD] simultaneously to enable the sampler mode.
The sampler is in standby mode. The display shows ‘Standby’ and the
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middle [SAMPLER] LED ashes.
2. Use the rotary control to select the desired memory location for the user sound
between ‘581’ and ‘585’.
3. After selecting the memory location, the sampler is immediately triggered by
the sound detected through the built-in microphone.
The recording was started. The display shows ‘Sampling’ .
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4. After the user sound has been successfully recorded, the display shows
‘Finished’ .
The user sound has been saved.
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– When the volume of the sound reaches the trigger level of the micro‐
phone, recording will start automatically. When the volume of the
sound drops below the trigger level or when the recording time reaches
two seconds, the recording will automatically stop and the user sound
will be saved.
– Pitch correction is turned on by default. The sampled pitch is automati‐
cally detected and corrected to the closest pitch. If it is o, the sampled
pitch will be corrected and set as ‘C4’.
You can switch this function on or o in the function menu (see
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Chapter 7.24 ‘Function menu’ on page 50).
– The next available, empty memory space is selected for saving the user
sound. If all memory locations are occupied, the rst storage location is
selected, regardless of whether it is already occupied.
Please note that if you record again to that memory location, the orig‐
inal data will be overwritten.
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7.12.2 Playing a sample
7.12.3 Deleting samples
1. After recording, the keyboard automatically returns to normal mode.
The display shows the user sound that has just been recorded.
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2. Play the keyboard to instantly apply the user sound.
3.
Use the rotary control, the numeric keys or / on the numeric keypad to
select one of the ve user sounds.
– To play the user sounds with eects, press the Eect button to activate
the touch pad.
– The user sounds are saved as ‘User001’ to ‘User005’ under memory
locations ‘581’ to ‘585’.
7.13 Part Eects
7.13.1 Harmony mode
1.
Press to turn the keyboard o.
2.
Hold down / on the numeric keypad and turn on the keyboard.
All samples are being deleted.
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The keyboard oers the eects ‘Harmony’ and ‘Arpeggio’. These eects are used to
enhance or change the sound of the right hand.
In harmony mode, additional intervals are added to the notes played by the right
hand.
1. Press [HARMONY] to activate harmony mode.
The display shows the ‘HARMONY’ indicator.
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2. Press [CHORD MODE] to activate the chord detection mode and turn on the
‘Fingered’ function.
3. Play a chord in the chord area. A harmony eect is added to the notes.
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7.13.1.1 Harmony types
7.13.2 Arpeggio mode
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1. Press [FUNCTION] to enter the function menu.
2. Select the ‘HrmDuet’ menu with the rotary control and set the desired har‐
mony type with / on the numeric keypad.
The available harmony types can be found in the function menu (see
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Chapter 7.24 ‘Function menu’ on page 50).
3.
Hold down and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the cur‐
rent settings to the default setting.
– The harmony types ‘Hrm1+5’ and ‘HrmOct’ are always available. All
other harmony types are only available if the ‘Fingered’ function is
activated.
7.13.2.1 Arpeggio split point
In Arpeggio mode, the notes played by the right hand do not sound simultaneously,
but one after the other at short intervals. This is called a broken chord.
1. Press [SUSTAIN] and [HARMONY] simultaneously to enable the Arpeggio mode.
The display shows the ‘ARP’ indicator.
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2. Press [SUSTAIN] and [HARMONY] simultaneously again to disable the Arpeggio
mode.
When using the arpeggio, the keyboard is divided into two areas. Play the chords in
the left hand area and the melody in the right hand area.
The preset split point is on piano key [F#3]. You can change the split point in the
function menu (see
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Chapter 7.24 ‘Function menu’ on page 50).
7.14 Styles and automatic accompaniment
The keyboard oers a wide variety of styles (accompaniment patterns) for dierent
styles of music.
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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.
7.14.1 Starting Auto Accompaniment (rhythm track only)
1. Press [STYLE] to activate the Style mode.
The display shows the currently selected style.
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2.
Use the rotary control, / of the numeric keypad or the numeric buttons to
select the desired style.
3.
Press to start the auto accompaniment rhythm track.
4.
Press again to stop the auto accompaniment rhythm track.
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7.14.2 Starting Auto Accompaniment (all tracks)
1. Press [STYLE] to activate the Style mode.
The display shows the currently selected style.
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2.
Use the rotary control, / of the numeric keypad or the numeric buttons 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.
Operating
7.14.3 Chord structure
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.
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).
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7.14.4 Chord name
7.14.5 Chord inversions
7.14.6 Chord detection modes
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.
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".
Chord detection modes
7.14.6.1 Single-ngered
C major (C)
C minor (Cm)
With a chord detection mode you can determine how the ngered chords are inter‐
preted within the auto accompaniment. Press [CHORD MODE] to activate the chord
detection. The keyboard then automatically recognizes the single or multiple nger
chords played.
You can play chords with up to three ngers in this mode. The following gures show
the example of four dierent C chords:
Play the root note of the chord.
Play the root note of the chord and the next lower black key at the same time.
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Major seventh chord (C7)
Minor Seventh Chord (Cm7)
7.14.6.2 Multi-ngered
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Play the root note of the chord and the next lower white key at the same time.
Play the root note of the chord and the next lower white and black key at the same
time.
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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7.14.7 Fade
7.14.8 Tempo
1. FADE IN
Press [FADE] while no Style is played.
The display shows ‘FADE’ .
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2. When the style begins to play, the Style volume is increased slowly from 0 to
normal volume. When the fade in is complete, the function turns o.
3. FADE OUT
Press [FADE] while a Style is played. The style volume is slowly decreased from
normal volume to 0. When the fade out is complete, the style will end automat‐
ically.
4. You can change the time for fade in and fade out in the function menu (see
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Chapter 7.24 ‘Function menu’ on page 50).
Each style of the instrument is programmed with a preset standard tempo.
1.
Press [TEMPO] or [TEMPO] to change the tempo.
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 Style playback is stopped, changing the style will automatically reset
the tempo to the default setting. However, changing the style while the style
is playing does not change the tempo.
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7.14.9 Quick Setting
Operating
If this function is activated, suitable right-hand sounds are automatically added to
the selected styles.
1. Press [Q.S.] to call up the quick setting function.
The display shows ‘Q.S.’ .
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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. Each style has four
preset Q.S. settings.
The memory function is not available when the quick setting function is
used.
7.15 Metronome
7.15.1 Turning the metronome on and o
1. Press [METRO] to turn the metronome on.
The beat indicator on the display ashes and the metronome beat can be
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heard.
2. Press [METRO] again to turn the metronome o.
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7.15.2 Changing the time signature
The preset time signature is ‘4’ . You can change the time signature in the function
menu (see
1. Press [FUNCTION] to enter the function menu.
2. Select the ‘Beat’ menu with the rotary control and set the desired time signa‐
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Chapter 7.24 ‘Function menu’ on page 50).
ture between ‘0’ and ‘2’…‘9’ with / on the numeric keypad.
– If you turn the metronome on during style playback, the metronome
will start on the next beat. For example, if the metronome is activated
on 2 in the bar, the metronome will sound on 3 in the bar. Time signa‐
ture and tempo adapt to the current style or song.
– If you turn on the metronome during MIDI recording, the metronome
beat will not be recorded. However, if you turn on the metronome
during audio recording, the metronome beat will be recorded.
7.16 Albums
This function allows you to make the most of settings related to song playback. For
each song in the album, the keyboard automatically sets the best setting for style,
tempo and sound.
1. Press [STYLE] and [SONG] simultaneously to call up the album menu and acti‐
vate the function.
The display shows the current album.
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2.
Use the rotary control or / of the numeric keypad to select the desired
album.
The album list is available for download on the product page of our homepage
www.thomann.de.
The keyboard sets the best setting for the selected sound.
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3. Press [STYLE] and [SONG] simultaneously again to exit the album menu and
deactivate the function.
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7.17 Songs
7.17.1 Selecting, playing and stopping songs
The keyboard oers a total of 180 songs. Each song can be practised in learning
mode.
1. Press [SONG] to activate the song mode.
2.
Use the rotary control or / of the numeric keypad to select the desired
song.
The display shows the current song.
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3. Press [START/STOP] to start the playback of the selected song.
4. Press [START/STOP] again to stop the playback of the selected song.
5. Press [STYLE] or [RECORD] to exit the song mode.
By default, all songs are played in an endless loop. You can change the play‐
back mode in the function menu (see
on page 50).
Operating
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Chapter 7.24 ‘Function menu’
7.17.2 Playback mode
The songs can be played in four dierent modes.
1.
Press to play the current song in a loop.
2.
Press to play all songs in a loop.
3.
Hold down to rewind the currently playing song.
4.
Hold down to fast-forward the currently playing song.
5.
Press to pause the playback of the currently playing song.
Press again to resume playback.
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7.17.3 Volume
7.17.4 Learning mode
1. Press [MIXER] to call up the mixer menu.
2. Select the ‘MusicVol’ menu with the rotary control and set the desired volume
with / on the numeric keypad.
Alternatively, hold down [MIXER] until the display shows ‘MusicVol’ and set the
desired volume with / on the numeric keypad.
3.
Hold down and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the cur‐
rent settings to the default setting.
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.
Lesson 1 - playing in time
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 [SONG] and [LESSON] repeatedly at the same time to choose which hand
( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play with.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button, 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.
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Lesson 2 - hitting the right notes
Operating
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 [SONG] and [LESSON] repeatedly at the same time to choose which hand
( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play with.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button, 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.
Lesson 3 - hitting the right notes at
the right time.
In Lesson 2, the notes won't sound until you play them correctly on the key‐
board.
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 [SONG] and [LESSON] repeatedly at the same time to choose which hand
( ‘L’ , ‘R’ or both) you want to play with.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button, 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.
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.
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Rating
7.18 Mix pattern
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.
A mix pattern consists of patterns, sections, and tracks. A mix pattern is a song struc‐
ture and consists of 5 sections. The tracks are divided into 6 separate instrument
tracks in each section that you can turn on or o.
1. Press [MIX] to call up the mix mode.
The display shows the current mix pattern and the [MIX CTRL] LED lights
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up. The sync start function is activated.
2. Press [START/STOP] or any key in the chord section of the keyboard to begin
playing the mix pattern.
3.
Press / on the numeric keypad to change the mix pattern.
4. While the mix pattern is playing, press [START/STOP] to stop playback.
5. Press [STYLE] or [SONG] to exit the mix mode.
7.18.1 Mix sections
1. While the mix pattern is playing, press one of the [A]…[E] buttons to switch
between sections.
The display shows the currently selected section.
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2. While the mix pattern is playing, hold down the button of the selected section
[A]…[E] to apply the slicer eect to that section.
You can change the slicer type in the function menu (see Ä Chapter
7.24 ‘Function menu’ on page 50).
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7.18.2 Mix tracks
7.19 Chord reference display
Operating
1. While the mix pattern is playing, press one of the [T1]…[T6] buttons to switch
the corresponding track on or o (mute / unmute).
The display shows the current track information.
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2. Press [MIX CTRL] to reset the primary functions of the [T1]…[T6] buttons to their
default settings.
The current mix pattern display and the [MIX CTRL] LED turn o.
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1. Press [CHORD REF] to call up the chord reference screen.
The display shows ‘ChordRef’ . The ‘Fingered’ mode is activated.
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2. Press one of the [C6]…[B6] keys on the keyboard to set the desired root of the
chord.
3. Press one of the [C4]…[B5] keys on the keyboard to set the desired chord type
(minor or major).
The chord reference display is not available in mix mode.
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The following table shows the detailed chord types in the chord reference:
Note Root note Note Type Note Type
C6 C C4 M C5 7(b9)
C#6 C#/Db C#4 M(9) C#5 7(9)
D6 D D4 6 D5 7(#9)
Eb6 Es/Dis Eb4 mM7 Eb5 7(b13)
E6 E E4 M7 E5 7(13)
F6 F F4 M F5 7(#11)
F#6 F#/Gb F#4 M(9) F#5 dim7
G6 G G4 M6 G5 dimming
Ab6 Ab/G# Ab4 M7(9) Ab5 7aug
A6 A A4 M7 A5 aug
7.20 Song recording
7.20.1 MIDI recording
7.20.1.1 Preparing MIDI recording
Bb6 Bb/A# Bb4 M7b5 Bb5 7sus4
B6 B B4 7 B5 sus4
The keyboard has powerful real-time recording capabilities. Record your perform‐
ance and save it as a MIDI recording in internal memory as a user song or save it to an
SD card.
1. Press [RECORD] to call up the recording menu.
The display shows the current number and name of the user song. (e.g.
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‘001 RecSong’ ). If there is no user song, the display shows ‘No File!’.
2.
Use the rotary control or / of the numeric keypad to select a memory loca‐
tion for the user song on which you would like to save your recording.
3. Press [RECORD] again to turn the recorder on.
The display shows ‘REC’ and the beats ash in time.
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4. Select a sound, style or tempo, if desired.
5.
Press or play the keyboard to start recording.
6. Alternatively, turn on the ‘Fingered’ mode. Recording starts as soon as you play
a chord in the chord section of the keyboard.
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7.20.1.2 Stopping MIDI recording
7.20.1.3 Playing a MIDI recording
Operating
1. Press [RECORD] while recording to stop recording.
2. The recording will be saved to the selected location for the user song.
– When all memory locations are occupied, the recording is stopped
immediately and saved.
– If you are recording with accompaniment, the recording will stop as
soon as the end section of the accompaniment is over.
– Please note that if you record again to that memory location, the orig‐
inal data will be overwritten.
1. After recording, the recorded user song is automatically selected.
2. Alternatively, press [SONG] to activate the song mode and select a user song
with / on the numeric keypad.
3.
Press to play the recording.
4.
Press again to stop playback.
7.20.1.4 Deleting a MIDI recording
7.20.2 Audio recording
– When all memory locations are occupied, the recording is stopped
immediately and saved.
– If you are recording with accompaniment, the recording will stop as
soon as the end section of the accompaniment is over.
– Please note that if you record again to that memory location, the orig‐
inal data will be overwritten.
1.
Press to turn the keyboard o.
2. Hold down [RECORD] and [SONG] simultaneously and switch on the device.
All user songs are deleted.
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3.
Alternatively, hold down / on the numeric keypad and turn on the key‐
board.
All user settings of the keyboard will be deleted.
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You can use the keyboard to save audio recordings in WAV format on an SD card.
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7.20.2.1 Preparing audio recording
Saving in MP3 format is not supported.
1. Insert an SD card into the card slot provided on the back of the keyboard.
7.20.2.2 Stopping audio recording
The display shows
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2. Select an available memory location for the user song on the SD card.
3. Press [RECORD] to turn the recorder on.
The display shows ‘AUDIOREC’ and the beats ash in time.
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4. Select a sound, style or tempo, if desired.
5. Press [RECORD] to start recording.
The display temporarily shows ‘RECSTART’ . The [RECORD] button LED lights
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up and the display shows ‘AUDIOREC’ .
Any sounds you hear from the keyboard, such as B. sounds, styles, song
playback or vocals from the connected microphone etc. are recorded.
1. Press [RECORD] while recording to stop recording.
2. The recording is saved to the selected storage location for the user song under
the name ‘Audioxxx.wav’ on the SD card.
as soon as the keyboard detects the SD card.
7.20.2.3 Playing an audio recording
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1.
Press to play the recording.
2. Alternatively, you can select playback via the SD card's playback menu (see
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Chapter 7.21 ‘Inserting an SD card’ on page 45).
3.
Press again to stop playback.
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7.21 Inserting an SD card
7.21.1 Basic functions
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Do not disconnect the SD card from the keyboard while the audio recording
is being saved and do not turn o the keyboard, as this may damage the le
or the SD card.
The keyboard detects SD cards in FAT 32 format that are not partitioned. We recom‐
mend formatting the SD card before using the keyboard. An SD card in FAT 32 format
supports up to 512 les in its root directory.
Do not edit the les stored on the SD card from the keyboard.
1. Insert an SD card into the card slot on the back of the keyboard.
2. Press [SD CARD] to call up the SD card's playback menu.
As long as the SD card is not yet detected by the keyboard, the display
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shows ‘WAIT...!’ .
As soon as the SD card has been detected by the keyboard, the display
shows
If the SD card cannot be detected, the display shows ‘DiskErr!’ and returns
to the previous screen.
3. Use the rotary control to select one of the ‘Save’ , ‘Load’ or Format menus.
4.
Press to continue the selection or to return to the previous display.
5. Press [SD CARD], [SONG] or [STYLE] to exit the SD card playback menu.
.
7.21.2 Playing les
1. Press [SD CARD] to call up the SD card's playback menu.
2. Use the rotary control to select the ‘Play’ menu.
3.
Press repeatedly to choose between the MIDI and WAV les from the root
directory of the SD card.
4.
Use the rotary control to select a desired le and press to play the le.
5.
Press again to stop playback.
The keyboard can only play MIDI and WAV les.
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7.21.3 Loading les
1. Press [SD CARD] to call up the SD card's playback menu.
2. Use the rotary control to select the ‘Load’ menu.
3.
Press repeatedly to choose between the MIDI les from the root directory of
the SD card.
4.
Use the rotary control to select a desired le and press to conrm the selec‐
tion.
The display shows the current number and name of the user song. (e.g.
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‘001 RecSong’ ). If there is no user song, the display shows ‘No File!’.
5. Use the rotary control to select a memory location of a user song on which the
loaded le is to be saved and press to conrm the selection.
– If the selected memory location already has a user song, the display
shows ‘Sure?’. Press to conrm overwriting. Press to cancel the
process and return to the previous display.
– Overwritten data cannot be restored.
7.21.4 Saving les
1. Press [SD CARD] to call up the SD card's playback menu.
2. Use the rotary control to select the ‘Save’ menu.
3.
Press to save all user songs to the SD card under ‘UserSong00X_NUB.mid’ .
‘UserSong00X’ corresponds to the name and number of the user
song, ‘NUB’ corresponds to the number of the user song on the key‐
board.
If there is no data in a user song, the display shows ‘No File!’.
4. After a successful saving process, the display temporarily shows ‘save ok!’ and
then returns to the root directory of the SD card.
Do not disconnect the SD card from the keyboard while the user songs are
being saved or turn o the keyboard, otherwise the les or the SD card may
be damaged.
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7.21.5 Formatting SD card
1. Press [SD CARD] to call up the SD card's playback menu.
2. Use the rotary control to select the ‘Format’ menu.
3.
Press to format the SD card.
The display shows ‘Sure?’ .
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4.
Press again to conrm the formatting of the SD card.
5.
Press to cancel the process and return to the previous display.
This process will erase all data on the SD card. Data cannot be restored after
formatting. Do not disconnect the SD card from the keyboard during the
formatting process, otherwise the SD card may be damaged.
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7.22 Performance Memory
With this function you can save all the settings you have made on the keyboard and
call them up again with a single keypress.
7.22.1 Selecting a memory location
7.22.2 Calling up information
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.
– This process will reset all previous settings.
– The performance memory function cannot be called up when the quick
setting function is activated.
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7.22.3 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.
7.22.4 Resetting the Performance Memory
1.
Press to turn the keyboard o.
2. Hold down [STORE] and [M1] simultaneously and switch on the device.
The Performance Memory is reset to factory defaults.
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7.23 Mixer
This menu is used to adjust the volume of the various style elements.
1. Press [MIXER] to call up the mixer menu.
By default, the display shows the mixer parameters available for the cur‐
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rent mode. For example, if you are in Song mode, the display shows
‘MusicVol’ .
2. Use the rotary control to select the desired parameter that you want to change.
3.
Use / on the numeric keypad to adjust the desired parameter.
4.
Press and simultaneously on the numeric keypad to reset the parameters
to the default setting.
If the current volume matches the standard setting, the selected
parameter is muted or unmuted by pressing and on the numeric
keypad at the same time.
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The following table shows the adjustable options and parameters:
Option LCD Control range Description
Rhythm sub. volume Rhythm_s:xxx 0 - 127 Percussion instrument 1
Rhythm master
volume
Bass volume Bass:xxx 0 - 127 Bass
Chord 1 volume Chord1:xxx 0 - 127 Chord 1
Chord 2 volume Chord2:xxx 0 - 127 Chord 2
Chord 3 volume Chord3:xxx 0 - 127 Chord 3
Phrase 1 volume Phrase1:xxx 0 - 127 Phrase 1
Phrase 2 volume Phrase2:xxx 0 - 127 Phrase 2
Sound R1 volume Upper1:xxx 0 - 127 Sound R1
Sound R2 volume Upper2:xxx 0 - 127 Sound R2
Sound L volume Lower:xxx 0 - 127 Sound L
Music volume (Song,
SD card, Accompani‐
ment)
Microphone volume Mic Vol:xxx 0 - 127 Microphone
Metronome volume MetroVol:xxx 0 - 127 Metronome
Rhythm_m:xxx 0 - 127 Percussion instrument 2
MusicVol:xxx 0 - 127 Music (Song, SD card,
Accompaniment)
– The available parameters may vary in dierent modes.
– If you don't press any key within three seconds after entering the Mixer
menu, the menu is automatically closed.
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7.24 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 option.
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2. Select the desired parameter with the rotary control and select the desired set‐
ting with / on the numeric keypad.
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:
No. Option LCD Control range Default value
1 Fine tuning ‘xxx Tune’ -50 to +50 0
2 Touch velocity ‘xxx Touch’ OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 2
3 Transposing ‘xxx Transpos’ -12 to +12 0
4 Split point ‘xxx Split Pt’ 1 to 61 19
5 Metronome xxx Beat 0, 2 to 9 4
6 Pedal ‘xxx Ped ****’ 001 Ped Sust, 002 Ped Soft,
003 Ped St/T, 004 Ped Mem
7 Equalizer ‘xxx EQ ****’ 001 EQ Flat, 002 EQ Pop,
003 EQ Rock, 004 EQ Class,
005 EQ Jazz, 006 EQ Dance
8 Octave shift ‘xxx Octave’ -2 to +2 0
9 Reverb eect ‘xxx Rev*****’ 001 Rev Room1, 002 Rev Room2,
003 Rev Room3, 004 Rev Hall1,
005 Rev Hall2, 006 Rev Hall3,
007 Rev Chrh1, 008 Rev Chrh2,
009 Rev Gara1, 010 Rev Gara2
10 Reverb eect depth ‘xxx Rev Lev’ 0 to 127 40
11 Chorus eect ‘xxx Chr*****’ 001 Chr Duet1, 002 Chr Duet2,
003 Chr Trio1, 004 Chr Trio2,
005 Chr Flgr1, 006 Chr Flgr2,
007 Chr Rtry1, 008 Chr Rtry2
001 Ped Sust
001 EQ Flat
004 Rev Hall1
001 Chr Duet1
12 Chorus eect depth ‘xxx Chr Lev’ 0 to 127 0
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No. Option LCD Control range Default value
13 Harmony type ‘xxx Hrm*****’ 001 HrmDuet, 002 HrmTrio,
003 Hrm1+5, 004 HrmOct,
005 HrmCtDut, 006 HrmBlock,
007 Hrm4Cls1, 008 Hrm4Cls2,
009 Hrm4Open
14 Temperament ‘xxx Scale Sw’ OFF, ON OFF
15 Temperament type ‘xxx Scale***’ 001 ScalePyt, 002 ScaleMaj,
003 ScaleMin, 004 ScaleMea,
005 ScaleWer, 006 ScaleKir
16 Temperament root ‘xxx Scale: **’ 001 Scale:C, 002 Scale:C#,
003 Scale:D, 004 Scale:D#,
005 Scale:E, 006 Scale:F, 007 Scale:F#,
008 Scale:G, 009 Scale:G#,
010 Scale:A, 011 Scale:A#,
012 Scale:B
17 MIDI receive channel ‘xxx MIDI In’ 1 to 16, ALL ALL
18 MIDI send channel ‘xxx MIDI Out’ 1 to 16 1
19 Recording type ‘xxx Rec ****’ 001 Rec MIDI
001 Rec WAV
20 Twinova octave shift ‘xxx TwinoOct’ -2 to +2 0
21 Fade Time ‘xxx FadeTime’ 1 to 20 10
001 HrmDuet
001 ScalePyt
001 Scale:C
001 Rec MIDI
22 Digital eects ‘xxx DSP’ OFF, ON ON
23 Slicer ‘xxx Slicer’ 1 to 2 (default:1) 1
24 Touchpad control ‘xxx Pad ****’ 001 Pad Rele
002 Pad Hold
25 Song playback ‘xxx SongLoop’ 001, ALL, OFF ALL
26 Pitch Bend ‘xxx Pitch Co’ OFF, ON ON
27 Automatic shuto ‘xxx PowerO’ OFF, 030, 060 030
7.25 MIDI functions
7.25.1 What is MIDI?
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.
001 Pad Rele
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7.25.2 USB connection
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.
1. System requirements
n CPU: 300 MHz, Pentium 2 or higher.
n RAM: 64 MB min.
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.
7.26 Factory defaults
– 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.
Proceed as follows to restore the factory default settings:
1.
Press to turn the keyboard o.
2.
Hold down and on the numeric keypad and turn on the keyboard.
The display shows ‘Loading!’ . The keyboard's factory settings are being
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MIDI implementation chart
8 MIDI implementation chart
Function Sent Received Notes
Basic Channel Default 1 ALL
Changed 1-16 1-16
Mode Default No Mode 3
Messages No No
Altered *********** No
Note Number 0 – 127 0 – 127
True voice *********** 0 – 127
Velocity Note Note ON Yes, 9nH,
v = 1 - 127
Note OFF No, 9nH,
v = 0
After Touch Channels No No
Pitch Bend No Yes
Control Change 0
1
5
6
7
10
11
64
65
66
67
80
81
91
93
120
121
123
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes, 9nH,
v = 1 - 127
Yes, 9nH,
v = 0 or 8nH,
v = 0 - 127
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Bank Select
Modulation
Portamento Time
Data Entry
Volume
Pan
Expression
Sustain Pedal
Portamento ON/OFF
Sostenuto Pedal
Soft Pedal
Reverb Program
Chorus Program
Reverb Level
Chorus Level
All Sound O
Reset All Controllers
All Notes O
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MIDI implementation chart
Function Sent Received Notes
Program Change True Number Yes
***********
System Exclusive No No
System Common Song Position No No
Song Select No No
Tune Request No No
System Real Time Clock Yes No
Commands No *1 No
Aux Messages Local ON/OFF No No
ALL Notes OFF No No
Active Sensing No Yes
System Reset No No
* 1 When the accompaniment starts, an FAH message is sent. When the accompani‐
ment ends, an FCH message is sent.
MIDI channel modes
POLY MONO
Yes
0 - 127
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 pedals do not work. Check if the pedal cable is connected properly.
The SD card is not detected by the keyboard. Make sure the SD card is in FAT 32 format and is not parti‐
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.
tioned.
of time if it is not used. Set the auto shut-o in the function
menu.
The harmony eect doesn't work. The Harmony eect is not available when a drum kit is set for
‘Sound R1’ .
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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
SD card (up to 128 GB) WAV le
Keyboard 61 keys with touch velocity
Polyphony 64-voice polyphonic
Sounds 580 sounds + 5 samples
Styles 180 styles
Demo and practice songs 3 demo songs, 180 songs, 5 user songs
Mix patterns 30 mix patterns
Albums 310 albums, 500 user albums
Eects DSP eects, part eects, Reverb, Chorus
Controller Sustain pedal, touchpad
Pitch adjustment Transposing –12 … +12
Octave transposing –2 … +2
Voices –50 … +50
Functions Pedal support Sustain
Metronome 0, 2 … 9; bell on / o
Tempo 30 … 280
Loudspeaker load capacity 2 × 15 W
Speaker 2 × 12 cm
Voltage supply
Operating voltage
Battery Battery type 6 × AA
external plug-in power supply, 100 - 240 V
12 V
/ 500 mA, centre positive
50/60 Hz
Operating system Windows® 8 and later, Mac OS X® 10.8 and later
Dimensions (W × H × D) 946 mm × 118 mm × 360 mm
Weight 5.1 kg
Colour Black
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Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C
relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)
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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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