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MKR 62

User Manual

Roll-up Keyboard

Thomann GmbH

Hans-Thomann-Straße 1

96138 Burgebrach

Germany

Telephone: [phone]

Internet: www.thomann.de

24.02.2023, ID: 546944

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 General information................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 6

2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 8

3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 10

4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 11

4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries..................................................................................................... 11

5 Connections and operating elements........................................................................................... 13

6 Demo pieces............................................................................................................................................... 19

7 Sound list..................................................................................................................................................... 20

8 Style list........................................................................................................................................................ 25

9 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 30

10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 33

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General information

1 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 reference. 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 there‐
fore 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.

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1.1 Further information

General information

On our website (
following points:

1.2 Notational conventions

This manual uses the following notational conventions:

www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the

Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.

Keyword search

Online guides

Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.

Service

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.

If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.

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General information

Letterings

Displays

Cross-references

The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics.

Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button.

Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics.

Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’.

References to other locations in this manual are identied by an arrow and the specied page
number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to
the specied location.

Example: See

1.3 Symbols and signal words

In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.

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‘Cross-references’ on page 6.

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General information

Signal word Meaning

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.

WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious
injury if it is not avoided.

CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.

NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐

sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.

Warning signs Type of danger

Warning – danger zone.

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Safety instructions

2 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.

WARNING!

Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury

In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batteries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on
the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present section.

This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano keyboard. 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 personal injury or property damage.
No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.

This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
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.

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Safety instructions

CAUTION!

Possible hearing damage

With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent
hearing impairment. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you
experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.

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!

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 specied in the chapter
‘Technical specications’ 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 maintained by
qualied service personnel at regular intervals to prevent overheating and other malfunction.

NOTICE!

Possible damage to lithium-ion batteries through incorrect storage

By deep discharge, lithium-ion batteries can be permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity. Before long breaks, charge the
batteries to around 50 % of their capacity and then switch o the device. Store the device at room temperature or cooler in an envi‐
ronment as dry as possible. If the batteries are stored for a longer period, recharge them to 50 % every three months. Fully charge
the batteries only shortly before use at room temperature.

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Features

3 Features

The Roll-up keyboard is characterized by the following features:

n 61 keys
n 128 preprogrammed sounds
n 128 preprogrammed styles
n 15 demo pieces
n Record and playback function
n Single-nger and multi-nger automatic
n Sustain
n Vibrato
n Digital display
n Built-in speakers
n Automatic shutdown function
n Incl. USB charging cable, power adapter optionally available (item no. 278119)
n Connections: headphones output, USB charging connection / MIDI output, microphone

input, sustain pedal input

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4 Installation

The device is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Use only the included lithium-ion
battery or a spare battery with identical specications (see
on page 30).

Use the included USB charging cable for charging the inserted battery. Connect the device to
the USB port of a PC for charging via this cable.

After playing the Silicone keyboard, roll it up loosely and keep the unit in its original pack‐
aging. Do not kink the Silicone keyboard.

The device automatically switches to standby mode when you don't press any key for about 15
minutes. To reactivate the device into normal operating mode press any key of the keyboard
or of the control panel.

4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries

Installation

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Chapter 9 ‘Technical specications’

WARNING!
Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury

In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐
teries can cause severe injuries.

Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐
tion.

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When handled correctly and appropriately lithium batteries pose no risk.

Store lithium batteries in a cool, dry place, ideally in the original packaging.

Store lithium batteries away from heat sources (e.g. radiators or sunlight). Lithium batteries are
hermetically sealed. Never attempt to open a lithium battery.

If the battery housing is damaged small amounts of the electrolyte may leak out. If this should
happen, seal the lithium battery in airtight packaging and wipe up the traces of electrolyte
using absorbent paper towels. You must wear protective rubber gloves when doing so. Clean
your hands and the aected surface thoroughly with cold water.

Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐
teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose.

Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries
against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape.

Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning
lithium battery.

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5 Connections and operating elements

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Connections and operating elements

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Connections and operating elements

1 [REC] | button to activate the ‘recording’ mode (display shows ‘REC’).

In this mode, you can record your own sequences. Press [PLAY] to stop recording and play the recording (display shows

‘REP’ ). The sequence is automatically played once after stopping the recording. To stop playing the recording, press .

When pressing [REC] again and starting a recording, the previous sequence will be overwritten.

2

| button to start and stop style and demo piece playback.

3 [PLAY] | button to play your own recordings in recording mode.

4 [INSERT] | button to insert a ll when playing styles. Press the button once to insert a ll at the end of the currently playing

style.

5 [Program] | button to automatically record drum sequences.

In this mode, you can record your own short drum sequences. Press [PLAY] to stop recording and play the recording. To
stop playing the recording, press

When pressing [Program] again and starting a recording, the previous sequence will be overwritten.

6 [Synch] | button to enable the synchro start. Playing a key automatically starts the rhythm.

7 [Single] | button to activate the single-nger mode.

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Press
Then the keyboard automatically plays a suitable chord accompaniment when playing individual notes in the left area of
the keyboard.

Press [Single] again to deactivate the single-nger mode.

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to start playback of the selected style. Press [Single] (display shows ‘CH1’ ) to activate the single-nger mode.

Connections and operating elements

8 [Finger] | button to activate the multi-nger mode.

Press to start playback of the selected style. Press [Finger] (display shows ‘CH2’) to activate the multi-nger mode.
Then the keyboard automatically plays a suitable chord accompaniment when playing individual notes in the left area of
the keyboard.

Press again to deactivate the multi-nger mode.

9 Display

10

| button to decrease the volume

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| button to increase the volume

12 [Demo] | button to activate the ‘Demo’ mode.

Press [Demo] to activate the selection. The display shows ‘001’ and the rst demo piece will be played immediately. Press
repeatedly [Demo] and select between the preprogrammed demo pieces ‘000’ … ‘014’.

Press

13 [Tone+] | button to select sounds.

Press [Tone+] to activate the selection. The display shows ‘000’ . Press [Tone+] again to select between the preprog‐
rammed sounds ‘000’ … ‘127’. Alternatively, use the number buttons to select the desired sound.

14 [Tone-] | button to select sounds.

Press [Tone-] to activate the selection. The display shows ‘000’ . Press [Tone-] again to select between the preprogrammed
sounds ‘000’ … ‘127’. Alternatively, use the number buttons to select the desired sound.

15 Number buttons | buttons to enter sounds directly.

to stop playing demo pieces.

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16 [RHY+] | button to select styles

Press . The display shows ‘000’. Press [RHY+] to select between the preprogrammed styles ‘000’ … ‘127’. Press
again to stop playing styles.

Press [Insert] to insert a ll at the end of the currently playing style.

17 [RHY-] | button to select styles

Press
again to stop playing styles.

Press [Insert] to insert a ll at the end of the currently playing style.

18 [Drum Kit] | button to activate the ‘Drum Kit’ mode.

In this mode you create drum sounds using the various keys, (bass drum, snare, hi-hat, cymbals and eects). Press
[Drum Kit] to activate the mode. Press [Drum Kit] again to deactivate the mode.

19 [Tutorial] | button to activate the learning mode.

Press [Tutorial] to activate the learning mode. Then start the playback of the various demo pieces using the keys of the
keyboard. You have now the option to accompany the playing track. Press

20

Press repeatedly to select between the time signatures 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4. Press to desactivate the metronome.

21 [Sustain] | button to activate / deactivate the Sustain eect.

22 [Vibrato] | button to activate / deactivate the Vibrato eect.

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. The display shows ‘000’ . Press [RHY-] to select between the preprogrammed styles ‘000’ … ‘127’. Press

| button to activate the metronome.

| button to increase the playback speed of styles and demo pieces.

again to exit the learning mode.

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| button to decrease the playback speed of styles and demo pieces.

25 Battery charging indicator | this LED lights green during charging. Once the installed battery pack is fully charged, the LED

turns o.

26 Power indicator | this LED lights constantly red during operation.

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| main switch to turn the device on and o.

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Connections and operating elements

Connections

28 [HEADPHONE] | output for headphones or external audio devices, as i.e. active speakers or ampliers, 3.5 mm jack

socket

29 [SUSTAIN PEDAL] | input for an optional sustain pedal, 3.5 mm jack socket

30 [LINE IN] | input for an external audio device (as MP3 or CD player), 3.5 mm jack socket

31 [MICROPHONE] | input for an optional microphone, 3.5 mm jack socket

32 [USB 5V | MIDI OUT] | connection for the supplied USB cable to charge the installed battery pack via the USB port of

a computer and for transferring MIDI data.

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6 Demo pieces

No. Name No. Name

000 By Alice 008 Les premiers sourires de Vanessa

001 Croatian Rhapsody 009 Snowdreams

002 A comme amour 010 Bandari

003 Green Sleeves 011 Castle in the Sky

004 Dream Wedding 012 Song of Joy

005 Romance De Amor 013 Edelweiss

006 Dancing Girl 014 Dance of reie

007 CrystlLake

Demo pieces

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Sound list

7 Sound list

No. Name No. Name

Piano 012 Marimba

000 Piano 1 013 Xylophone

001 Piano 2 014 Tubular Bells

002 Piano 3 015 Santur

003 Honky-Tonk Piano Organ

004 Rhodes Piano 016 Hammond Organ

005 Chorused Piano 017 Percussive Organ

006 Harpsichord 018 Rock Organ

007 Clavinet 019 Church Organ

Percussion 020 Reed Organ

008 Celesta 021 Accordion

009 Glockenspiel 022 Harmonica

010 Music box 023 Bandoneon

011 Vibraphone

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No. Name No. Name

Guitar 038 Synth Bass 1

024 Acoustic Guitar (nylon) 039 Synth Bass 2

025 Acoustic Guitar (steel) String Solo

026 Electric Guitar (jazz) 040 Violin

027 Electric Guitar (clean) 041 Viola

028 Electric Guitar (muted) 042 Cello

029 Overdriven Guitar 043 Contrabass

030 Distortion Guitar 044 Tremolo Strings

031 Guitar Harmonics 045 Pizzicato Strings

Bass 046 Orchestral Harp

032 Acoustic Bass 047 Timpani

033 Electric Bass (nger) Chorus

034 Electric Bass (pick) 048 String Ensemble 1

Sound list

035 Fretless Bass 049 String Ensemble 2

036 Slap Bass 1 050 SynthStrings 1

037 Slap Bass 2 051 SynthStrings 2

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Sound list

No. Name No. Name

052 Choir Aahs 066 Tenor Sax

053 Voice Oohs 067 Baritone Sax

054 Synth Voice 068 Oboe

055 Orchestra hit 069 English Horn

Brass instrument 070 Bassoon

056 Trumpet 071 Clarinet

057 Trombone Wild instrument

058 Tube 072 Piccolo

059 Muted Trumpet 073 Flute

060 French Horn 074 Recorder

061 Brass Section 075 Pan Flute

062 Synth Brass 1 076 Bottle Blow

063 Synth Brass 2 077 Skakuhachi

Reed instrument 078 Whistle

064 Soprano Sax 079 Ocarina

065 Alto Sax

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No. Name No. Name

Synthetic tonic 094 Pad 7 (halo)

080 Lead 1 (square) 095 Pad 8 (sweep)

081 Lead 2 (sawtooth) Synthetic eects

082 Lead 3 (calliope lead) 096 FX 1 (rain)

083 Lead 4 (chi lead) 097 FX 2 (soundtrack)

084 Lead 5 (charang) 098 FX 3 (crystal)

085 Lead 6 (voice) 099 FX 4 (atmosphere)

086 Lead 7 (fths) 100 FX 5 (brightness)

087 Lead 8 (bass+lead) 101 FX 6 (goblins)

Synthetic soft tone 102 FX 7 (echoes)

088 Pad 1 (new age) 103 FX 8 (sci-)

089 Pad 2 (warm) Tribal instrument

090 Pad 3 (polysynth) 104 Sitar

Sound list

091 Pad 4 (choir) 105 Banjo

092 Pad 5 (bowed) 106 Shamisen

093 Pad 6 (metallic) 107 Koto

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Sound list

No. Name No. Name

108 Alimba 118 Synth Drum

109 Bagpipe 119 Reverse Cymbal

110 Fiddle Sound eects

111 Shanai 120 Guitar Fret Noise

Percussion 121 Breath Noise

112 Tinkle Bell 122 Seashore

113 Agogo 123 Bird Tweet

114 Steel Drums 124 Telephone Ring

115 Woodblock 125 Helicopter

116 Taiko Drum 126 Applause

117 Melodic Tom 127 Gun shot

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8 Style list

No. Name No. Name

000 Beguines Wing 014 Easy Waltz

001 Beguine_2 015 Shue Waltz

002 Beguine_3 016 Reggae Waltz

003 Pop hit 017 Rumba Waltz

004 Pop 018 March_1

005 Pop Malay 019 March_2

006 Bossa nova 020 Rumba_1

007 Disco_1 021 Rumba_2

008 Disco_2 022 Slow_1

009 Blue grass disco 023 Slow_2

010 Waltzl_1 024 Disco cha cha

Style list

011 Waltzl_2 025 Guala cha

012 True ballad waltz 026 Char

013 Bossa Waltz 027 Samba_1

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Style list

No. Name No. Name

028 Samba_2 044 Rock_2

029 Ubminimal 045 Rock_3

030 8Bit_1 046 Airy Rock

031 8Bit_2 047 Heart Rock

032 16Bit_1 048 Rock & Roll

033 16Bit_2 049 Urban Rock

034 Ballad_16T 050 Ballad

035 Country_16T 051 Jazz Ballad

036 Tango_1 052 C.Ballad

037 Tango_2 053 J.Ballad

038 Polka_1 054 60s Slow Ballad

039 Polka_2 055 Piano Ballad

040 Pop Swing 056 50s Ballad

041 Easy Swing 057 Snake Base

042 Soft Swing 058 Happy Blues

043 Rock_1 059 Old Blues

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No. Name No. Name

060 Blue Gras 076 Salsa_3

061 Boodie_1 077 Tecno_1

062 Boodie_2 078 Tecno_2

063 Boodie_3 079 Funky_1

064 Shue_1 080 Funky_2

065 Shue_2 081 Dixie_1

066 Dream Shue 082 Dixie_2

067 Country Shue 083 Foxtrot_1

068 Quick Shue 084 Foxtrot_2

069 Reggae Shue 085 R.roll_1

070 R&B 086 R.roll_2

071 Reggae_1 087 Fast Beat

072 Reggae_2 088 Quick Beat

Style list

073 Reggae_3 089 Smooth Beat

074 Salsa_1 090 Square Beat

075 Salsa_2 091 Euro Beat

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Style list

No. Name No. Name

092 Alpha Dance 108 Indonesian folk

093 Beta Dance 109 Absolute Music

094 Dream Dance 110 Jamaica

095 Dance_1 111 Synthesis

096 Dance_2 112 Feel

097 Dance_3 113 Accelerate

098 Rap 114 Beach Night

099 The Country 115 Irish

100 Country Shue 116 Tarantella

101 Electric Keys 117 Big band

102 Dark Keys 118 Dan

103 Easy Walk 119 Fusion

104 Destiny 120 Horse

105 Comedy 121 Canon

106 Drive 122 Latin

107 Liquid Nova 123 Mambo

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No. Name No. Name

124 New age 126 Soul

125 Slow rc 127 Twist

Style list

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Technical specications

9 Technical specications

Input connections USB USB-C

Audio signal (Line In) 3.5 mm phone socket

Sustain pedal 3.5 mm phone socket

Microphone 3.5 mm phone socket

Output connections Headphones 3.5 mm phone socket

MIDI interface USB-C

Keyboard Rollable silicone keyboard with 61 keys

Sounds 128

Styles 128

Demo and practice songs 15

Speaker 3 W, 4 Ω

Power supply

Power adapter Secondary current 1000 mA

Battery Battery type Lithium-ion

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External power adapter, 100 - 240 V

Secondary voltage

50/60 Hz

5 V

Voltage 3.7 V

Capacity 1100 mAh

Operating time 5 - 6 h

Charging time in the device 2 h

Dimensions operating panel (W × H × D) 110 mm × 215 mm × 35 mm

Dimensions keyboard (W × H × D) 900 mm × 166 mm × 8 mm

Weight 986 g

Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C

Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing)

Technical specications

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Technical specications

Further information

Buttons 61

Illuminated keys no

Touch velocity no

Aftertouch no

Storage medium no

Lyrics function no

Score function no

Vocal Harmony no

USB audio recorder no

MIDI interface via USB

Microphone connection yes

USB yes

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10 Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial

For the 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 of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.

Disposal of batteries

Batteries must not be thrown away or incinerated; they must be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations for the disposal of hazardous waste. Use the existing collection points for
this.

Only dispose of lithium batteries when they are discharged. Remove replaceable lithium bat‐
teries from the device before disposal. Protect used lithium batteries against short circuits, for
example by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Permanently built-in lithium batteries must
be disposed of together with the device. Please inquire about an appropriate collection point.

Protecting the environment

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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 of 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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