Technics SX-KC211 User Manual
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1. eThe display illustrations used throughout this manual are for purposes of explanation and may differ from the actual display you see when you are using your instru ment 17 QQTG0598 Part Sounds and effects There are 150 different sounds permanently stored in this instrument to enhance your playing enjoyment 1 Press the SOUND button Use the number buttons to select a sound number three digits 30000 50000 BOOD e The list of SOUNDS is printed on the upper right portion of the panel e The selected sound number and sound name are shown on the display SOUND 1 Mm LILI 1 e Enter three digits to specify the sound For example for sound number 003 press 0 0 3 For sound number 030 press 0 3 0 2 Play the keyboard e Non pitched percussion sounds are also available e For SPLIT sounds the sounds produced on the left and right sections of the keyboard are different The keyboard split point is at C3 the third C from the bottom e For DRUM KITS sounds percussion instrument sounds corresponding to the illustration are played with the keyboard keys m About the number buttons The number buttons are convenient for selecting func tions with assigned numbers such as sounds and rhythms MENU functions 100 songs etc e The and buttons can be used to increase or decrease the number When a button is pressed and held the numbers change qu2. The tempo of the rhythm pattern is adjusted with the TEMPO buttons gt Press the right button for a faster tempo and the left button for a slower tempo 40 300 Tempo indication TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SYNCHRO Beat indication TE s PO Y PROGRAM A e Press both buttons at the same time to reset the tempo to the standard J 120 e The tempo is shown on the display e The beat is indicated to the right of the displayed tempo e When PROGRAM appears on the display above the buttons these buttons are used for various settings and cannot be used to adjust the TEMPO To adjust the TEMPO in this case you must first exit the setting mode Rhythm performance Count and fill in patterns are available for each rhythm GOUNT INTRO You can begin the rhythm performance with a one measure count 1 Press the COUNT INTRO button to turn it on e L REW COUNT INTRO 2 Press the START STOP button to start the rhythm e Aone measure count is played after which the normal rhythm pattern begins 22 QQTG0598 FILL IN You can insert a fill in pattern any time during the rhythm performance 1 Select a rhythm and press the START STOP button 2 Press the FILL IN button A UP e A fill in pattern is heard immediately for the remainder of the measure e When a FILL IN button is pressed on the last b
3. Panasonic I lt a KEYBOARD 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead For AC cord type only For your safety please read the following text care fully This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replace ment fuse has a rating of 5 ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse Ka Y If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer CAUTION IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE RE MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS POSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET If anew plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor dance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the col oured markings identifying the terminals in your plug
4. BEFORE YOU PLAY PLEASE READ THE CAUTIONARY COPY APPEARING ON PAGE 4 Before you play For long and pleasurable use of this instrument and to gain a thorough understanding of your KC211 Keyboard it is strongly recommended that you read through this Owner s Manual once The Owner s Manual is comprised of the following parts BASIC FUNCTIONS This part includes an explanation of basic procedures and points you should be aware of for proper operation of your instrument PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS This part comprises a detailed explanation of sound effect rhythm Recording Disk Drive and Setting functions REFERENCE GUIDE separate booklet Reference guide for the contents of the Sound List Drum Kits MIDI Implementation Chart 3 QQTG0598 Cautions for safest use of this unit Installation location 1 A well ventilated place Take care not to use this unit in a place where it will not receive sufficient ventilation and not to per mit the ventilation holes to be covered by curtains or any similar materials 2 Place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat from heating equipment 3 A place where humidity vibration and dust are min imized Power source 1 For the power source use ONLY the included AC adaptor Use of a different AC adaptor may result in malfunction or even damage to the equipment 2 If the unit is not to be used for some time remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket Handling th
5. PROGRAM buttons can be used to to select the mode Heavy Normal Light e Perform this operation while the PROGRAM indication is flashing on the display After a few seconds the display returns to the previous display Transpose The TRANSPOSE buttons are used to change the key of the entire instrument in semitone steps across an entire octave Suppose you learn to play a song in the key of C for example and decide you want to sing it only to find that it s either too high or too low for your voice Your choice is to either learn the song all over again in a different key or to use the TRANSPOSE feature lt Example transposed to D gt Played keys C major EE SESE Notes that sound D major 19 QQTG0598 Part Sound and effects Adjust the key with the TRANSPOSE A and V buttons Transpose illustration MUTTER LILI IE mt TOUCH SUSTAIN J HARMONY Key i D m E a smoro m OE TRANSPOSE PROGRAM A e Each press of the A button raises the key in semitone e When the TRANSPOSE function is active the trans steps and each press of the Y button lowers the key pose illustration is shown on the display in semitone steps G C FF e When PROGRAM is shown on the display above the e Ifthe two buttons are pressed at the same time the buttons these buttons are us
6. song is played back 0 1 2 3 O O O O m Function of each button 4 5 6 Rewind during stop by measure A 7 8 9 e The song numbers can be found on the sepa rate music score provided e You can also use the TRANSPOSE PRO GRAM buttons below the display to select it e Songs 101 to 105 are song medleys with differing themes e The selected song number and abbreviated Return to top Fast forward song name are shown on the display during stop during stop Stop pause by measure If the APC SONG VOLUME button is pressed the playback volume can be adjusted This is useful when playing the keyboard along with a song Refer to page 25 SONG n F 12 QQTG0598 MINUS ONE You can mute the melody part of the playback song data and play it yourself Press the MINUS ONE button to turn it on MINUS ONE O e The display looks similar to the following TOUCH SUSTAIN ARMONY APC SYNCHRO N EEE TEMPO J TI e To cancel this mode press the MINUS ONE button again e When the 100 SONGS feature is used the settings for the sounds and rhythms etc are initialized 13 QQTG0598 Beat Master BEAT MASTER is a fun feature that helps you develop your sense of rhythm while you enjoy playing just like com
7. 9 M MAIN VOLUME ccoccccccoc 9 MASTER TUNING 0 0 0 c eee eee eee 30 MEN crs ee Tna ie eee Rakes 28 MID sti here tenet Lk anata D st S 32 MIDI CLOCK 00 00 cee eee 29 MIDI REALTIME COMMAND 30 MINUS ONE wortd iaa ld ee ee 13 Music stand oeren coe a ee te eed Peet be ees 8 O ONE FINGER ai sene tdi ass NO as 23 ONE TOUCH PLAY a 26 Option seu Esat pla et Das br ao 32 P PANI amt aita aaa vin na a An 29 PART SETTING cosita e paaa a ed 29 PARTY PADS kistud akte viks i sugai ew ees 27 PIANIST okeane tien iene dad dene ati 23 PLAVIOFE ON coi tad yee 9 R RESET s cara a ns AG Anat eos ta 12 REW somero tir tl an eae 12 RHYTHM nsii es a os sk as 21 S SOLO PIANO toda eaea Kai aus js tii ia 18 SOUND cursis lat vended ae as 18 Specifications pe esiri aa 34 START STOP sey nie eke ge ora Menem Foe eos 21 SUSTAINS 335 ts cree he aia 19 SYNCHRO START 0 aaa 21 T TEMPO omar nian eal ene oh baie 22 TEMPO PROGRAM eee 17 TOUGH cito iria ood t ot de 19 TRANSPOSE ier ice hang Shot bl ak 19 TRANSPOSE PROGRAM 17 Troubleshooting e 31 33 QQTG0598 Specifications SX KC211 KEYBOARD 61 KEYS WITH INITIAL TOUCH SOUND GENERATOR PCM MAX POLYPHONY 24 NOTES SOUNDS 150 SOUNDS EFFECT TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY 10 TYPES TRANSPOSE G C F4 RHYTHMS 100 RHYTHMS RHYTHM CONTROLS SYNCHRO START STA
8. AY ENDING Evaluation of your LISTEN JRR J ad LISTEN VE ee ee performance O o O o O 14 QQTG0598 1 Press the BEAT MASTER TRAINING or CHAL LENGE button BEAT MASTER TRAINING BEAT MASTER CHALLENGE O e Select TRAINING if you are a beginner or CHALLENGE to improve your skill e A BGM is heard and the pad indicators light up Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to select a song number TOUCH BEAT MASTER CHORD SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SYNCHRO m Taro mci VOLUME TW PROGRAM TRANSPOSE NV PROGRAM A e Select a number from 1 to 4 TRAINING C1 to C7 CHALLENGE The higher the number the more difficult the tune 5 e Listen to the intro The Question phrase is played Watch the timing of the pad indicators and try to remem ber it i xi ZN 0000 e During this time the display looks like this T BEAT MASTER 3 LISTEN Mimic the Question phrase by tapping the same pad buttons in the same order and timing QO SA SA e An evaluation of each phrase you reproduce is shown as Bravo Good Poor 15 QQTG0598 20000 2020000 20000 1 TT e During this time the display looks like this BEAT MASTER A The next Questio
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10. K MENU Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to select the MIDI CLOCK mode INT This instrument s internal clock is used to con trol the connected MIDI equipment EXT The clock of the connected MIDI equipment is used to control this instrument The tempo is dis played as J e For information about MIDI connections refer to page 32 e The setting is always set to INT when the power to this instrument is turned on 29 QQTG0598 Part lil MIDI REALTIME COMMAND MENU Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to enable or disable the transmission reception of MIDI REALTIME COMMAND data ON REALTIME COMMAND START STOP CON TINUE data are transmitted received OFF REALTIME COMMAND data are not trans mitted received MASTER TUNING MENU Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to adjust the tuning value 38 Center 39 SPLIT POINT Press the keyboard key to specify the desired split posi tion for the automatic accompaniment e The name ofthe specified note is shown on the display e The initialized setting is at C3 e The key at the split point is the lowest note of the right keyboard melody section e The split point for a SPLIT sound does not change DEMO LED MENU MENU Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to specify whether or not the pad button LEDs light during a 100 SONG or DEMO performance ON The pad button LEDs
11. PART SOUND PT SOUND Sound settings for each part 03 PART PANPOT PT PAN Stereo setting for each part 04 PART MIDI CHANNEL PT MIDI MIDI channel settings for each part 05 PART LOCAL SETTING PT LOCAL MIDI LOCAL CONTROL settings for each part 06 MIDI CLOCK MIDI CLK MIDI CLOCK mode settings 07 MIDI REALTIME COMMAND MIDI RTC Setting to enable or disable the transmission re ception of MIDI REALTIME COMMAND data 08 MASTER TUNING TUNING Fine adjustment of the tuning for the whole in strument 09 SPLIT POINT SPLIT Change the split point on the keyboard 10 FOOT SWITCH ASSIGN FOOT SW Assign a function to the Foot Switch sold sepa rately 11 LCD CONTRAST CONTRAST Adjust the readability of the display 28 QQTG0598 12 DEMO LED DEMO LED ON OFF settings for the LED lighting of the pad buttons during a SONG or DEMO performance 13 ALL INITIAL ALL INIT Reset this instrument to the original settings 3 Press the EXECUTE button e The display changes to the setting display for the selected MENU 4 Use the TEMPO PROGRAM buttons the TRANS POSE PROGRAM buttons or the EXECUTE button to adjust the settings in the selected menu IDE O O O O 1 OOO EXECUTE Nee 0000 5 When you have finished making the settings press the MENU button again e If you execute a setting there is also a menu to exit the setting mode Part lil Setting menus Select the desired sett
12. RT STOP COUNT INTRO FILL IN TEMPO PARTY PADS 4 PADS 4 BANKS AUTO PLAY CHORD MODE ONE FINGER FINGERED PIANIST MUSIC TRAINER BEAT MASTER TRAINING CHALLENGE CHORD FINDER PIANO STYLIST SOLO PIANO MINUS ONE 100 SONGS CONTROLS MAIN VOLUME APC SONG VOLUME ONE TOUCH PLAY EXECUTE MENU DISPLAY CUSTOM LCD WITH BACKLIGHT DEMO O TERMINALS MIDI IN MIDI OUT FOOT SW PHONES LINE OUT AUX IN OUTPUT 5 W 2 5W x 2 SPEAKERS 12cmx2 POWER REQUIREMENT DC IN 10 V WITH EXCLUSIVE AC ADAPTOR POWER CONSUMPTION 4 4 W WHEN POWER IS OFF BY THE PLAY BUTTON 2 W DIMENSIONS W x H x D 96 0 cm x 14 6 cm x 37 8 cm 37 25 32 x 5 3 4 x 14 7 8 NET WEIGHT 5 1 kg 11 2 lbs ACCESSORIES AC ADAPTOR MUSIC STAND SONG BOOK e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice EXCLUSIVE AC ADAPTOR PART NO REGION VOLTAGE GFAG016B TAIWAN MALAYSIA SINGAPORE ETC 120 220 230 240 V QFAG033A NORTH AMERICA MEXICO 120 V QFAG034A UNITED KINGDOM 230 240 V QFAGO35A EUROPE SOUTH AFRICA 230 V QFAGO36A AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND 230 240 V GFAG018B SAUDI ARABIA KUWAIT HONG KONG 120 220 230 240 V GFAG026B ARGENTINA 120 220 230 240 V 34 QQTG0598 Demo Performance List Axel F Theme from the paramount Motion Picture BEVERLY HILLS COP by Harold Faltermeyer Copyritght 1984 1985 by Famous Music
13. SONG BOOK 5 QQTG0598 Controls and functions AUTO PLAY CHORD An automatically accompaniment is BEAT MASTER added to your playing merely by A fun way to develop your sense specifying a chord Refer to page 23 of rhythm Refer to page 14 m Panasonic SX KC2 1 TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SYNCHRO APCISONG PLAY AUTO PLAY VOLUME OFF ON CHORD DOWN UP BEAT MASTER CHALLENGE PARTY PADS BEAT MASTER MAIN VOLUME O UP PARTY PADS BANK GENERAL A si midi O PA DOWN ONE TOUCH PLAY Leen PARTY PADS BEAT MASTER ONE TOUCH PLAY Just press a pad button to add a fun sound effect to An appropriate combination of sounds your playing You can also tap the pad buttons in etc for your selected rhythm are time with the beat Refer to pages 14 27 automatically set up for the automatic accompaniment Refer to page 26 6 QQTG0598 NE TRANSPOSE 00 PROGRAM N MINUS Ol WTE SoLo PIANO MUSIC TRAINER The MUSIC TRAINER function incorporated in this instrument can be a helpful aid to improving your performance Example M BEAT MASTER to develop your sense of rhythm M CHORD FINDER to teach you how to play chords Display m MINUS ONE lets you practice the melody part while Displays the status of your instrument listening to the other song parts and is also used for setting the various H The displ
14. T SW An optional SZ P1 Foot Switch sold separately can be connected to this terminal to control various functions Refer to pages 28 and 30 PHONES LINE OUT output level 1 5 Vrms 16 Q Headphones a keyboard amplifier or stereo equipment can be connected to this terminal When another appara tus is connected to this terminal the speaker system is automatically switched off and sound is heard only through the connected device Separately sold option SZ P1 Foot Switch 32 QQTG0598 Index A ALL INITIAL 22 0 Sesh pendant Baty ta seal 30 APC SONG VOLUME 25 AUTO PLAY CHORD 23 AUXIN 20 mr MOE Sn ia aio at ea 32 B BEAT MASTER 5414345 190 gaisa Sa e a ee a 14 C CANCE Lanin eh et Kaja Ce es Bi KS 18 CHORD FINDER a 25 CLOCK MIDI a 29 Connections eetarea yhe i e E A 32 GOUNTINT RO toa En dada 22 D DEMO io s eet ps ie i 9 DISPLAY Sensation btw Manet Balke bed wee We a 17 E EXECUTE sa isa dra onde ate vend 17 F EEst axe Scent nozarei li 12 PIL De Noy ts the an bt a a 22 FINGERED uefa Sen is See ech eh deat kt 23 FOOT SW teera da S oe AAMU AL he ee ee 30 FOOUSWIHCH econo e sche ney onde Lig Skies E 32 S GLIDE hasnt cont aoc three etalk demon ethan ee 30 H HARMONY isso da id 20 Headphones occccccccc eee eee eee 32 L ECD GONTRAST 4 22 vas mr eed Bat a 30 LINEQUT Sireti ga e da diia 32 LOCAL MIDO ss sekta wee RA oo KS ti is ieks 2
15. TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SYNCHRO JUL TRANSPOSE TEMPO mn ma Jec var SV PROGRAM TRANSPOSE W PROGRAM A e Perform this operation while the PROGRAM in dication is flashing on the display ONE TOUCH PLAY e The sounds etc appropriate for the selected rhythm are automatically set up 220000 20000 Play the chord with your left hand and the 5 melody with your right hand C3 v Chord Melody e When you play the keyboard with your left hand the automatic accompaniment starts SYNCHRO START e For example when you press a C key an automatic accompaniment in the C major chord begins to play 6 When you are finished playing the song press the START STOP button K NSS War S e The automatic accompaniment stops e To end your performance with the automatic accompaniment press the AUTO PLAY CHORD button again C chord G7 chord F chord e For information about selecting rhythms refer to page 21 e For information about the automatic accompaniment refer to page 23 11 QQTG0598 Play back the 100 Songs 3 2 1 Press the 100 SONGS button 3 Press the PLAY PAUSE START STOP button 100 SONGS O Use the number buttons to select a song num 2 ber 3 digits e The selected
16. ay shows a visual illustration of the keys functions Refer to page 17 and notes you play SS TOUCH SUSTAIN SYNCHRO START 100 SONGS Number buttons Play back the internal song data Specify the desired sounds and rhythms Refer to page 12 etc by number 7 QQTG0598 Getting started 1 Connect the AC adaptor included Rear panel e Do not disconnect and connect the AC adap tor when the PLAY button is on 2 Affix the music stand as shown e The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected The primary circuit is always live as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet e When leaving the product unused for a long time turn off the PLAY button of the unit and pull the AC adaptor out of the socket for power saving The pro duct consumes a power of 2 W even with the PLAY button of the unit turned off 8 QQTG0598 Memory function The various settings and memory contents of this in strument are maintained as long as the AC adaptor is connected to this instrument and plugged into an out let Playing 1 Press the PLAY button to turn it on 2 PLAY OFF ON EC Press the SOUND button and use the number buttons to select a sound number mos digits MENU 30000 50000 Ir OOOO 65 e The list of SOUNDS is found near the right si
17. c accompaniment e The APC SONG VOLUME is set to the minimum setting Set it to a suitable level Refer to page 25 Other Noise from a radio or TV can be heard This sometimes occurs when electrical equipment such as a radio or TV is used near the instrument Try moving such electrical equipment further away from the instrument The sound may be coming from a nearby broadcast station or amateur radio station If the sound is bothersome consult your dealer or service center The cabinet becomes warm during use This instrument has a power source that heats the cabinet to some degree This is not an indication of trouble 31 QQTG0598 Connections Rear panel 29 MIDI OUT Used for transmitting MIDI data Connect the other end of the MIDI cable to the MIDI IN terminal of another in strument This terminal is used for example to generate sound from a connected instrument by playing this in strument MIDI IN Used for receiving MIDI data Connect the other end of the MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT terminal of another in strument This terminal is used for example to generate sound from this instrument by playing a connected in strument AUX IN stereo pin cord Connect to the LINE OUT terminal of another instrument to this terminal The sound from a connected CD player for example can be output from this instruments speakers e PHONES o LINE OUT FOO
18. de of the panel e The name and number of the selected sound SOO JE LILI VF are shown on the display 3 Play the keyboard Set the MAIN VOLUME to an appropriate level MAIN VOLUME UP DOWN e The volume setting is shown on the display VOLUME II Volume setting e Each graduation represents two degrees of volume change DEMO A Press the DEMO button SO S e The demonstration performance begins e The two demo tunes are playing continuously until you press the DEMO button again e The pitch of this instrument can be adjusted for ex ample when playing with other instruments Refer to pages 28 and 30 e For detailed information about selecting sounds refer to page 18 e Some of the buttons do not work during the demon stration performance 9 QQTG0598 Add an automatic accompaniment 1 Press the RHYTHM button and use the number buttons to select a rhythm number three digits MENU 30000 POCOO SIOOOO e The list of RHYTHMS is shown near the left end of the panel e The rhythm number and name are shown on the display RATU UL I m 2 Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD button 10 AUTO PLAY CHORD Co QQTG0598 3 A Press the ONE TOUCH PLAY button Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to show 1 Finger on the display
19. e keys are released until you specify another chord 24 QQTG0598 Playing the rhythm 6 To stop the automatic accompaniment press the START STOP button The AUTO PLAY CHORD is comprised of five parts ACCOMP ACP 1 2 and 3 BASS and DRUMS the volume balance for each of which can be adjusted with the PART VOLUME function Refer to pages 28 and 29 In the 1 Finger or Fingered mode if you specify a chord without starting the rhythm the root bass note R BS and the chord notes CHRD will sound The volumes of these parts can be adjusted with the PART VOLUME function Refer to pages 28 and 29 There is no automatic accompaniment pattern for the METRONOME rhythm Part II Playing the rhythm APC SONG VOLUME You can lower the volume of the automatic accompani ment to balance it with the volume of the sounds you play e This setting also functions for the song playback volume gt Adjust the volume with the UP and DOWN buttons of e A setting of 10 is the normal volume the APC SONG VOLUME 0 to 10 e After afew seconds the display returns to the previous display APC SONG e After the volume setting is changed the volumes of om ie all the parts other than the one you are playing for C CJ example BEAT MASTER etc are also changed e The display looks similar to the following Ghord Finder This feature shows you the keys to press for a specific chord You may find this convenient wh
20. e power cord 1 Never touch the power cord or its plug with wet hands 2 Don t pull the power cord Metal items inside the unit may result in elec tric shock or damage Do not permit metal articles to get inside the unit Be especially careful with regard to this point if child ren are near this unit They should be warned never to try to put anything inside If nevertheless some such article does get inside dis connect the power cord plug from the electrical outlet and contact the store where the unit was purchased It water gets into the unit Disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical out let and contact the store where it was purchased As a precaution it is suggested that flower vases and other containers which hold liquids not be placed on the top of this unit If operation seems abnormal Immediately turn off the power disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical outlet and contact the store where it was purchased Discontinue using the unit at once Failure to do so may result in additional damage or some other unex pected damage or accident e Because the power source is located inside the unit it is normal for the cabinet to become warm A word about the power cord If the power cord is scarred is partially cut or broken or has a bad contact it may cause a fire or serious electrical shock if used NEVER use a damaged power cord for any appliance Moreover the power cord sho
21. eat of the measure the fill in pattern continues to the end of the following measure Part II Playing the rhythm Auto Play Chord Simply by playing a chord on the keyboard the AUTO PLAY CHORD function automatically plays an accompaniment pattern which matches perfectly the selected rhythm With a real accompaniment as a background you can concentrate on playing the melody gt Choose from three ways of playing chords m One Finger 1 Finger mode In the One Finger mode a major chord can be played just by pressing the key for its root note Example C chord Minor seventh and minor seventh chords are also easily produced minor chord seventh chord minor seventh chord Play the root note plus a black key Play the root note plus a white key Play the root note plus a black key to the left of it to the left of it and a white key to the left of it Example Cm Example C7 Example Cm7 O 00 00 m Fingered mode m Pianist mode In the Fingered mode you specify the chord by playing In the Pianist mode the entire keyboard can be used to all the notes in the chord specify chords Fingered mode for the automatic accom paniment and the keyboard does not split e If the CHORD FINDER procedure is used you can see the types of chords that can be specified and the keys you press to play them Refer to page 25 e When specifying chords if you press a key a perfect e Play at
22. ed for various settings key returns to C and cannot be used for TRANSPOSE To access the TRANSPOSE function in this case first exit the setting mode Harmony This function automatically adds harmony to the single note melody you play in the right part based on the chord you specify in the left part 1 Press the HARMONY button to turn it on 2 During a performance using the automatic accompani ment refer to page 23 while specifying the chord with your left hand play the melody with your right hand HARO e If the Octave Hard Rock or Fanfare type is selected HARMONY is added even when the auto e The 4 mark next to the HARMONY indication on the matic accompaniment is not used left side of the display indicates that this effect is on e The display looks similar to the following l TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY 4 apc _ Di ms Teo mmr SYNCHRO aa J OLI VOLUME LL e If necessary the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons can be used to select the type of harmony e Perform this operation while the PROGRAM indication is flashing on the display After a few seconds the display returns to the previous display e For details about each type refer to the separate REFERENCE GUIDE provided 20 QQTG0598 Part II Playing the rhythm There are 100 rhythms stored in the memory of this instrument Rh
23. en you don t know how to play certain chords indicated in the sheet music 1 Select the chord mode Refer to page 24 3 Use the TEMPO PROGRAM buttons to specify the e Select Fingered or Pianist chord s root note and the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to specify the chord type 2 Press the CHORD FINDER button to turn it on e On the display the keys you press to play the specified chord are indicated on the keyboard illustration CHORD e If you press the EXECUTE button the selected chord FINDER will sound C 4 Press the CHORD FINDER button again to turn this function off e The display looks similar to the following TOUCH CHORD FINDER SUSTAIN Bb HARMONY S M7 apo Dfi ze M SYNCHRO iii J MO Li LSE M U l MN U i W M 25 QQTG0598 Part Il Playing the rhythm One Touch Play ONE TOUCH PLAY automatically sets the sounds etc that match your chosen rhythm Just by pressing a button you can immediately perform using the automatic accompaniment e Note that when the automatic settings are executed the previous settings are canceled 1 With the rhythm stopped select a rhythm pattern 2 Press the ONE TOUCH PLAY button ONE TOUCH PLAY e Sounds and effects tempo etc that match your selected rhythm are automatically set and the AUTO PLAY CHORD and SYNCHRO START are turned on 3 Play the keyboard e Whe
24. ickly e If you wish to cancel the number you are in the midst of entering press the and buttons at the same time If you pause in the midst of entering a number the entry may automatically be canceled after a few seconds Solo Piano Press the SOLO PIANO button for a solo piano performance without having to make complicated settings Press the SOLO PIANO button SOLO PIANO O e The appropriate settings for a piano performance is automatically set e Note that the settings that were in effect immediately before this button is pressed will be lost 18 QQTG0598 Part Sustain SUSTAIN is the gradual fading out of musical tones after the key is released Press the SUSTAIN button to turn it on SUSTAIN CO Sound and effects e The 4 mark next to the SUSTAIN indication on the left side of the display indicates that this effect is on Touch You can add dynamics to the sound by varying the key board touch e The initialized setting is ON gt Press the TOUCH button to turn it on TOUCH KI e The 4 mark next to the TOUCH indication on the left side of the display indicates that this effect is on e The display looks similar to the following TOUCH 4 SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SYNCHRO an EN fl a 1 TADA PROGRAM e If necessary the TRANSPOSE
25. ing menu refer to page 28 and perform the corresponding settings PART VOLUME TE T MENU I E 1 Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to select the part you wish to set e PT is the abbreviation for part and ACP for ACCOMP e For an explanation of CHRD and R BS refer to page 24 2 Use the TEMPO PROGRAM buttons to adjust the volume 0 to 127 e Repeat these steps for each part as necessary PART SOUND ODA MENU LI LI I 1 Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to select the part you wish to set 2 Use the TEMPO PROGRAM buttons or the number buttons to select a sound for the part PART PANPOT Com uw OV 1 Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to select the part you wish to set 2 Use the TEMPO PROGRAM buttons to adjust the stereo midpoint 0 to 127 e At O the center is all the way to the left at 64 the center is midway between right and left and at 127 the center is all the way to the right PART MIDI CHANNEL 1 Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to select the part you wish to set 2 Use the TEMPO PROGRAM buttons to set the channel OFF 01 to 16 PART LOCAL SETTING 1 Use the TEMPO PROGRAM buttons to select the part you wish to set 2 Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to set the LOCAL CONTROL setting ON or OFF e When set to OFF the performance for the part is transmitted as MIDI data but does not sound from this instrument MIDI CLOC
26. least three notes to specify the chord 5th or more below the lowest note of the chord the e If the CHORD FINDER procedure is used you can BASS part becomes a pattern based on that note see the types of chords that can be specified and the keys you press to play them Refer to page 25 23 QQTG0598 Part II How to use the AUTO PLAY CHORD 1 Select the desired rhythm and sound s and set the tempo 2 Press the AUTO PLAY CHORD button to turn it on AUTO PLAY CHORD E e The lt mark next to the APC indication on the left side of the display indicates that this function is on The display looks similar to the following 3 Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to select the chord mode 1 Finger Fingered Pianist TRANSPOSE Y PROGRAM A e Perform this operation while the PROGRAM indication is flashing on the display After a few seconds the display returns to the previous display 4 Start the rhythm 5 Specify a chord e Ifthe 1 Finger or Fingered mode was selected specify the chord on the keyboard section to the left of the split point C3 The split point can be changed Refer to pages 28 and 30 e An accompaniment pattern in the specified chord is automatically played e The specified chord is shown in the CHORD section on the display e When you use the fill in pattern the automatic accom paniment is also used in these patterns e Once a chord is specified it continues to play even when th
27. light also during a 100 SONGS or DEMO performance OFF The pad button LEDs do not light during the 100 SONGS or DEMO performance 30 QQTG0598 FOOT SWITCH ASSIGN MENU Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to select a function to assign to the Foot Switch separately sold option e Select from SUSTAIN START STOP ST STOP and GLIDE e In cases where the switch polarity is reversed select a function name that is preceded by a indication e Pressing the Foot Switch will turn the assigned function on e GLIDE bends the pitch down by about one semitone e For information about connecting a Foot Switch refer to page 32 LCD CONTRAST MENU Use the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons to adjust the readability of the display 1 to 10 ALL INITIAL MENU Press the EXECUTE button e COMPLETE appears on the display and all the set tings of the instrument except for MAIN VOLUME are reset to the factory preset status e You can also reset the instrument with the following procedure While pressing the TEMPO A and V at the same time turn on the power to the instrument With this method the MAIN VOLUME setting is also initialized m Memory function The various settings and memory contents of this instru ment are maintained as long as the AC adaptor is con nected to this instrument and plugged into an outlet Symptoms which appear to be signs of trouble The follo
28. n is ON In the example above the TOUCH function is On e The readability LCD CONTRAST of the display can be adjusted Refer to pages 28 and 30 Setting display example Example PART VOLUME TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SS SYNCHRO H y CL LN WF PROGRAM W PROGRAM TEMPO TRANSPOSE PROGRAM A NV PROGRAM A COD EXECUTE The TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons and TEMPO PROGRAM buttons below the display as well as the number buttons and and buttons are used to select the various functions and specify values etc When the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM buttons or TEMPO PROGRAM buttons are used to set a function the corresponding PROGRAM indication flashes e The number buttons are convenient for entering num bers directly and the TRANSPOSE PROGRAM but tons or the and number buttons are convenient for selecting the modes etc while viewing the display Main volume M EXECUTE When it is necessary to confirm that you wish to execute a function press the EXECUTE button elf necessary the EXECUTE indication on the display will flash MENU E TOUCH CHORD SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SYNCHRO nin TRANSPOSE TEMPO tiri ini ICL ena Alle y EXECUTE e At this time if you wish to cancel the procedure instead of executing it press the button that you to select the function MENU button etc
29. n phrase is then played Con 6 tinue in the same manner After the ending plays you will see an evalua 7 tion of your performance on the display e Your total performance is assessed as Master Good Fair or Practice e To try the same lesson again press the START STOP button Or you can try an another song BEAT MASTER button that you selected in 8 To turn off the BEAT MASTER press the step 1 e If the tempo is too fast use the TEMPO buttons below the display to adjust it e When the BEAT MASTER is used the settings for the sounds and rhythms etc are initialized 16 QQTG0598 e Note that in some songs the Question and Answer phrases are one measure long and in others they are two measures long Enjoy the challenge e There is an INTERLUDE bridge section when there are no Question and Answers in the middle of the songs so you can catch your breath Some songs have no INTERLUDE section About the display The display shows the status of this instrument the played keys etc and is also used for setting the various functions Normal display Sound number Sound name OTT TE LILI name nui 1 SUSTAIN w a HARMONY Lm 7 m E TSHR MM y gt SYNCHRO midi i JE Performance data Tempo eA 4 mark next to the function name to the left of the display indicates that the corresponding butto
30. n you specify a chord the automatic rhythm begins to play immediately 26 QQTG0598 Part II Playing the rhythm Party Pads You can insert various phrases just by pressing the pad buttons Pad performance Select a bank You can use the four pad buttons to produce four different Four banks have been prepared so that you can play sound effects sound effects that match the selected theme PARTY PADS BEAT MASTER Press the PARTY PADS BANK button to select the desired bank on the display 0000 e Playback will stop if you press the same pad button again e Each time the button is pressed the bank number changes in order from 1 to 4 e The list of PARTY PADS BANKS is found on the panel above the pad buttons e After afew seconds the display returns to the previous display e Each pad produces a phrase that matches the selected bank 27 QQTG0598 Part Ill Menu Various settings that enhance the functions of this instrument are accessed through the MENU function Outline of the procedure 1 Press the MENU button 0000 SOOOO IF 0000 2 Use the number buttons to enter the menu number of the setting you wish to display two digits e The and buttons and the TRANSPOSE PRO GRAM buttons can also be used to select the menu number C Ob CS MENU list indicates the name shown on the display 01 PART VOLUME PT VOL Volume settings for each part 02
31. peting with a friend in a game Think of yourself as the student and the instrument your teacher First the teacher claps out the rhythm and then you try to mimic it Teacher J J J 2 Student E J J Teacher S 44 4 IN Student LJ l Your rhythm lesson uses the four pad buttons As the instrument models the rhythm the corresponding pad indica tors light Then you try to tap the same pad buttons with your fingers using the same timing But its more than just a rhythm lesson as you tap the pad buttons a melody is played in time with your rhythm With BEAT MASTER you play a game of musical Questions amp Answers with the instrument LISTEN PLAY J J J t t BIA e a sos si SKS ais arts Ar Ar OOOO FOO00 70000 0000 AT E it The BEAT MASTER has two levels to choose from TRAINING beginner and CHALLENGE advanced To learn how to use the BEAT MASTER begin with the TRAINING song 1 Warm Up The structure of this song is shown below so take a minute to look it over before starting the lesson following Number Pad number Note Beat timing PHRASE 1 PHRASE 2 INTRO 9 0 A J J J PLAY J SD A PLAY TI LISTEN at LISTEN dis ee da ot O 9 O O O PHRASE 3 PHRASE 4 O o O 9 O O JRR J PLAY al AS PA PL
32. proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue The wire which is coloured Brown must be con nected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red QQTG0598 WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL T OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN YELLOW THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF KEEP DRY Before use Remove the connector cover How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug figures A and B Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug 1 Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver Figure A Figure B 2 Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover Figure A Fuse 5 ampere Figure B EN Fuse amp y 5 ampere Panasonic OWNER S MANUAL Caution Voltage except North America Mexico Europe Australia New Zealand China and Russia Be sure the voltage adjuster located on the AC adaptor is in accordance with local voltage in your area before using this unit Use a screwdriver to set the voltage adjuster to the local voltage WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
33. s cece cette eee 12 Beat Master iii A tite a oS eee ee na wee 14 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Abo tthe display osd eeren catia Aan tie sa ae weet ea ee eee E 17 Part Sounds and effects Sound io Se ee ak late as Mad Gh ately teach eee ds 18 Solo Piao as sk ga mi ad o Uh uy on tee cbs aes 18 SUS a Bt e d v gat is aste i falsa teases 19 FTouch z usi feat Sale kj ee ii AE e ts ea 19 MANS POSEY d Lili ret a ats tee taak at aa aal id 19 Harmony renien nae Redes e are BY St rste ps aa 20 Part II Playing the rhythm RAVIAM ir cease laata enale ja de js Ainas ats g 21 SYNC Startec eea ei ra ui See de i rs ne a 21 TODO ie Sts cosa fog ic ES A E its dome ates Pere i A Reed 22 Rhythm performance 0 aaa 22 Auto Play Chord sata omi la esej teate eee habs 23 Chord Finder tc asus ee btw ket OA a E 25 One Touch Plays hot eda coe Ree adas is Bee Sid 26 Panty Pads Anann Meat Jautr s alk A ats doi 27 Part III Menu Outline of the procedure aaa 28 Setting MENUS aaa 29 Symptoms which appear to be signs of trouble 31 Connections Ssn era ees e ra Rah Dawe eee wale Bd ae ee eh ang eared Ged 32 Separately sold option aaa 32 Index Al sa e A As ie das ka a leks UI ot E 33 Specifications 5 isi M A aa e S a n eS 34 Demo Performance List r r rere eee 85 H Supplied accessories Please check the supplied accessories Music stand AC adaptor A
34. uld never be forcibly bent Don t touch the inside parts of this unit Some places inside this unit have high voltage poten tial Never try to remove the top or back panels of this unit or to touch inside parts by hand or with tools Contact someone who is qualified in order to inspect the inside or to replace a fuse if such becomes nec essary Never attempt to do these things yourself Maintenance The following suggestions will assist you in keeping the unit in top condition e Be sure to switch the instrument off after use and do not switch the unit on and off in quick succes sion as this places an undue load on the electronic components e To keep the luster of the surface and buttons simply use a clean damp cloth polish with a soft dry cloth Polish may be used but do not use thin ners or petro chemical based polishes e A wax based polish may be used on the cabinet al though you will find that rubbing with a soft cloth will suffice Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit SERVICE MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY DEALER OR OTHER OUALIFIED PERSON 4 QQTG0598 Contents Cautions for safest use of this unit aaa 4 Controls and functions aaa 6 BASIC FUNCTIONS Getting Started s dra Sessa ci eda A Ak dea 8 Playing ic aid Lets Km eee Reade ta eek epee eke ek ea eo 9 Add an automatic accompaniment e 10 Play back the 100 Song
35. wing changes in performance may occur in the Keyboard but do not indicate trouble Phenomenon Remedy Sounds and effects The buttons keys etc malfunction e Turn off the PLAY button once then turn it on again If this procedure is not successful turn off the PLAY button once Then while pressing the TEMPO A and V buttons at the same time turn the PLAY button on again Note that in this case all programmable settings functions and memories return to their factory preset status No sound is produced when the keys are pressed The MAIN VOLUME is at the minimum setting Adjust the volume with the MAIN VOLUME control The volumes for the selected parts are set to the minimum levels Set the volumes of the relevant parts to appropriate levels Refer to pages 28 and 29 The LOCAL CONTROL for a part performed on the keyboard is set to OFF Set the LOCAL CONTROL to ON Refer to pages 28 and 29 Only percussive instrument sounds are produced when the keyboard is played e A DRUM KITS sound is selected Rhythm The rhythm does not start The DRUMS volume is set to the minimum level Set the DRUMS volume to an appropriate level Refer to the pages 28 and 29 The 091 CLASSIC BALLAD rhythm is selected This rhythm does not sound unless the AUTO PLAY CHORD is used MIDI CLOCK is set to EXT Set CLOCK to INT Refer to pages 28 and 29 AUTO PLAY CHORD No sound is produced for the automati
36. ythm 1 Press the RHYTHM button Use the number buttons to select a VE number ii kl MENU 50000 BOOOO F SIOOOO e The list of RHYTHMS is shown near the left end of the panel e The rhythm number and name are shown on the dis play nr ART IL e Enter three digits to specify the rhythm For example for rhythm number 003 press 0 0 3 For rhythm number 030 press 0 3 0 e The and buttons can be used to increase or decrease the number When a button is pressed and held the numbers change quickly e To cancel a number you are entering press the and buttons at the same time CANCEL 2 Press the START STOP button e The selected rhythm pattern begins to play e Youcan stop the rhythm by pressing the START STOP button again to turn it off e Since there is no DRUM part for the 091 CLASSIC BALLAD rhythm the pattern does not sound unless the AUTO PLAY CHORD is used Synchro Start With the synchronized start feature the rhythm pattern begins to play when you press a key on the keyboard 1 Select a rhythm 2 Press the SYNCHRO START button to turn it on SYNCHRO START e The 4 mark next to the SYNCHRO indication on the left side of the display indicates that this function is on 3 Play a key to the left of the keyboard split point C3 e The rhythm pattern begins to play 21 QQTG0598 Part II Tempo Playing the rhythm
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