Radio Shack Electronic Keyboard LK 1261 User Guide

LK-1261 Light-Up MIDI Keyboard  
Limited One-Year Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-ship under normal use for  
one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and  
dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE  
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS  
PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER  
PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY  
USE OR PERFOR-MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-CLUDING,  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY,  
REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF  
RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-tion of incidental or  
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of  
purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect  
by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund  
the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-erty of  
RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or  
replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or  
replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper  
or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of  
excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c)  
consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of  
product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
12/99  
RadioShack Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
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Safety Precautions  
Congratulations on your selection of the  
RadioShack electronic musical instrument.  
• Before using the instrument, be sure to  
carefully read through the instructions  
contained in this owner’s manual.  
• Please keep all information for future  
reference.  
Symbol Examples  
This triangle symbol ( ) means  
that the user should be careful.  
(The example at left indicates  
electrical shock caution.)  
This circle with a line through it  
( ) means that the indicated action  
must not be performed. Indications  
within or nearby this symbol are  
specifically prohibited. (The  
example at left indicates that  
disassembly is prohibited.)  
Symbols  
Various symbols are used in this owner’s  
manual and on the product itself to ensure  
that the product is used safely and correctly,  
and to prevent injury to the user and other  
persons as well as damage to property. Those  
symbols along with their meanings are  
shown below.  
The black dot ( ) means that the  
indicated action must be  
performed. Indications within this  
symbol are actions that are  
specifically instructed to be  
performed. (The example at left  
indicates that the power plug must  
be unplugged from the electrical  
socket.)  
DANGER  
This symbol indicates information that, if  
ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the  
danger of death or serious personal injury.  
WARNING  
This indication stipulates matters that have  
the risk of causing death or serious injury  
if the product is operated incorrectly while  
ignoring this indication.  
CAUTION  
This indication stipulates matters that have  
the risk of causing injury as well as matters  
for which there is the likelihood of  
occurrence of physical damage only if the  
product is operated incorrectly while  
ignoring this indication.  
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G Misuse of the AC adaptors  
electric cord can damage or break  
it, creating the risk of fire and  
electric shock. Always make sure  
you observe the following  
precautions.  
DANGER  
Alkaline Batteries  
Perform the following steps  
immediately if fluid leaking from  
alkaline batteries ever gets into your  
eyes.  
1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them  
with water.  
Never place heavy objects on  
the cord or subject it to heat.  
Never try to modify the cord  
or subject it to excessive  
bending.  
2. C o n t a c t y o u r p h y s i c i a n  
immediately.  
Never twist or stretch the cord.  
Should the electric cord or plug  
become damaged, contact your  
original retailer or local  
RadioShack store.  
Leaving alkaline battery fluid in  
your eyes can lead to loss of sight.  
WARNING  
G Never touch the AC adapter  
while your hands are wet.  
Smoke, Strange Odor, Overheating  
Continued use of the product while  
it is emitting smoke, a strange odor,  
or heat creates the risk of fire and  
electric shock. Take the following  
steps immediately.  
Doing so creates the risk of  
electric shock.  
G Use the AC adaptor where it will  
not be splashed with water. Water  
creates the risk of fire and electric  
shock.  
G Do not place a vase or any other  
container filled with liquid on top  
of the AC adaptor. Water creates  
the risk of fire and electric shock.  
1. Turn off power.  
2. If you are using the AC adaptor  
for power, unplug it from the wall  
outlet.  
3. Contact your original retailer or  
local RadioShack store.  
Batteries  
Misuse of batteries can cause them  
to leak, resulting in damage to  
nearby objects, or to explode,  
creating the risk of fire and personal  
injury. Always make sure you  
observe the following precautions.  
Never try to take batteries apart  
or allow them to become shorted.  
Never expose batteries to heat or  
dispose of them by incineration.  
Never mix old batteries with new  
ones.  
AC Adaptor  
G Misuse of the AC adaptor creates  
the risk of fire and electric shock.  
Always make sure you observe  
the following precautions.  
Be sure to use only the AC  
adaptor that is specified for this  
product.  
Use only a power source whose  
voltage is within the rating  
marked on the AC adaptor.  
Do not overload electrical  
outlets and extension cords.  
Never mix batteries of different  
types.  
Do not charge the alkaline  
batteries.  
Make sure the positive (+) and  
negative () ends of the batteries  
are facing correctly.  
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Do not incinerate the product.  
Never throw the product into fire.  
Doing so can cause it to explode,  
creating the risk of fire and personal  
injury.  
Plastic Bags  
Never place the plastic bag the  
product comes in over your head or  
in your mouth. Doing so creates the  
risk of suffocation.  
Particular care concerning this  
precaution is required where small  
children are present.  
Water and Foreign Matter  
Water, other liquids, and foreign  
matter (such as pieces of metal)  
getting into the product create the  
risk of fire and electric shock. Take  
the following steps immediately.  
1. Turn off power.  
2. If you are using the AC adaptor  
for power, unplug it from the wall  
outlet.  
Keep off of the product and stand.*  
Climbing onto the product or stand  
can cause it to tip over or become  
d a m a g e d . P a r t i c u l a r c a r e  
concerning this precaution is  
required where small children are  
present.  
3. Contact your original retailer or  
local RadioShack store.  
* Stand is available as an option.  
Disassembly and Modification  
Never try to take this product apart  
or modify it in any way. Doing so  
creates the risk of electric shock,  
burn injury, or other personal injury.  
Leave all internal inspection,  
adjustment, and maintenance up to  
your original retailer or local  
RadioShack store.  
Location  
Avoid locating the product on an  
unstable stand, on an uneven  
surface, or any other unstable  
location. An unstable location can  
cause the product to fall over,  
creating the risk of personal injury.  
Dropping and Impact  
Continued use of this product after  
it has been damaged by dropping  
or subjecting it to strong impact  
creates the risk of fire and electric  
shock. Take the following steps  
immediately.  
1. Turn off power.  
2. If you are using the AC adaptor  
for power, unplug it from the wall  
outlet.  
3. Contact your original retailer or  
local RadioShack store.  
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Cleaning  
CAUTION  
Before cleaning the product, always  
unplug the AC adaptor from the  
wall outlet first. Leaving the AC  
adaptor plugged in creates the risk  
of damage to the AC adaptor, fire,  
and electric shock.  
AC Adaptor  
G Misuse of the AC adaptor creates  
the risk of fire and electric shock.  
Always make sure you observe  
the following precautions.  
Do not locate the electric cord  
near a stove or other sources of  
heat.  
Never pull on the cord when  
unplugging from the electrical  
outlet. Always grasp the AC  
adaptor when unplugging.  
Batteries  
Misuse of batteries can cause them  
to leak resulting in damage to  
nearby objects, or to explode,  
creating the risk of fire and personal  
injury. Always make sure you  
observe the following precautions.  
Use only batteries that are  
specified for use with this  
product.  
G Misuse of the AC adaptor creates  
the risk of fire and electric shock.  
Always make sure you observe  
the following precautions.  
Remove batteries from the  
product if you do not plan to use  
it for a long time.  
Insert the AC adaptor into the  
wall outlet as far as it will go.  
Unplug the AC adaptor from  
the wall outlet during  
lightening storms or before  
leaving on a trip or other long-  
term absence.  
At least once a year, unplug  
the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet and wipe away any dust  
that is built up in the area  
around the prongs of the plug.  
Connectors  
Connect only the specified devices  
and equipment to the products  
connectors. Connection of a non-  
specified device or equipment  
creates the risk of fire and electric  
shock.  
Location  
Avoid the following locations for  
this product. Such locations create  
the risk of fire and electric shock.  
Areas subject to high humidity  
or large amounts of dust.  
In food preparation areas or other  
areas subject to oil smoke.  
Near air conditioning equipment,  
on a heated carpet, in areas  
exposed to direct sunlight, inside  
of a vehicle parked in the sun, or  
any other area that subjects the  
product to high temperatures.  
Relocating the Product  
Before relocating the product,  
always unplug the AC adaptor from  
the wall outlet and disconnect all  
other cables and connecting cords.  
Leaving cords connected creates the  
risk of damage to the cords, fire,  
and electric shock.  
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Display Screen  
Heavy Objects  
Never place heavy object on top of  
the product.  
Doing so can make the product top  
heavy, causing the product to tip  
over or the object to fall from it,  
creating the risk of personal injury.  
Never push on the display  
screens LCD panel or subject it  
to strong impact. Doing so can  
cause the LCD panels glass to  
crack, creating the risk of personal  
injury.  
Should the LCD panel ever crack  
or break, never touch the liquid  
inside of the panel. LCD panel  
liquid can cause skin irritation.  
Should LCD panel liquid ever get  
inside your mouth, immediately  
wash out your mouth with water  
and contact your physician.  
Should LCD panel liquid ever get  
into your eyes or onto your skin,  
rinse with clear water for at least  
15 minutes, and then contact a  
physician.  
Correct Stand* Assembly  
An incorrectly assembled stand can  
tip over, causing the product to fall  
and creating the risk of personal  
injury.  
Make sure you assemble the stand  
correctly, following the assembly  
instructions that come with it. Make  
sure you mount the product on the  
stand correctly.  
* Stand is available as an option.  
IMPORTANT!  
Sound Volume  
When using batteries, be sure to replace them or shift to one  
of the alternate power sources whenever you notice any of  
the following symptoms.  
Do not listen to music at very loud  
volumes for long periods. Particular  
care concerning this precaution is  
required when using headphones.  
High volume settings can damage  
your hearing.  
• Dim power indicator.  
• Instrument does not turn on.  
• Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read.  
• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume.  
• Distortion of sound output.  
• Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high  
volume.  
• Sudden power failure when playing at high volume.  
• Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high  
volume.  
• Continued sound output even after you release a key.  
• A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected.  
• Abnormal rhythm pattern and song play.  
• Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when  
playing from a connected computer or MIDI device.  
• Abnormally low microphone volume.  
Health Precaution  
In extremely rare cases, exposure to  
strong sudden light or flashing light  
can cause momentary muscle  
spasms, loss of consciousness, or  
other physical problems with some  
individuals.  
If you suspect that you might be  
susceptible to any condition such  
as this, be sure to consult with  
your physician before using this  
product.  
• Distortion of microphone input.  
• Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used.  
Use this product in an area that is  
well illuminated.  
Should you ever feel any  
symptoms similar to those  
described above when using this  
product, stop using it immediately  
and contact your physician.  
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Main Features  
On-screen fingering and timing indicators  
Easy-to-understand on-screen indicators help to simplify keyboard play, even for novices.  
100 amazingly realistic tones  
Enhanced auto-accompaniment function for greater versatility  
50 built in auto-accompaniment patterns.  
100 Built-in tunes  
A total of 100 tunes comes built in for playback enjoyment or play-along practice.  
3-Step Lesson System  
Develop your musical skills by following the keys as they light. First you become familiar with the  
timing of the notes by watching the keys light as you playback one of the 100 built-in tunes. Next,  
practice playing along at a pace thats comfortable for you. Finally, try playing along at the normal  
tempo for the tune.  
A simulated human voice is used during Step 1 or Step 2 play to call out the fingers you should use to  
play the required notes (Voice Fingering). The timing of notes is also indicated on the display screen.  
Auto Accompaniment  
Simply specify a chord and the keyboard automatically produces the matching rhythm, bass, and  
chord patterns. One-touch fill-ins make accompaniments sound interesting and natural.  
Transpose Function  
An easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.  
MIDI compatibility  
Connecting to another MIDI device lets you sound notes on both this keyboard and the connected  
device by playing on this keyboard.  
Microphone jack  
Connect a microphone (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store) and you can sing  
along with tunes.  
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Contents  
Safety Precautions ................E-1  
Main Features ........................E-6  
Contents.................................E-7  
3-Step Lesson System ........E-22  
Using 3-Step Lesson System ..................E-22  
Voice Fingering Guide .............................E-24  
Timing Indicator .......................................E-25  
Step 1: Master the timing.........................E-26  
Step 2: Master the melody.......................E-27  
Step 3: Play at normal speed ..................E-27  
To practice the left hand part ...................E-28  
General Guide........................E-8  
About the Display.....................................E-10  
Accessories and Options .........................E-10  
MIDI.......................................E-29  
What is MIDI? ..........................................E-29  
General MIDI ...........................................E-29  
Quick Reference .................. E-11  
Power Supply.......................E-12  
Using batteries .........................................E-12  
Using the AC Adaptor ..............................E-12  
Auto Power Off.........................................E-13  
Power On Alert.........................................E-13  
Technical Reference............E-32  
Troubleshooting .......................................E-32  
Specifications...........................................E-34  
Care of Your Keyboard .......E-35  
Connections.........................E-14  
Phones/Output Jack ................................E-14  
Sustain Jack ............................................E-14  
Using the Microphone Jack .....................E-14  
Appendix ............................... A-1  
GM Tone Map List......................................A-1  
Rhythm List ................................................A-2  
Fingered Chord Charts ..............................A-3  
Basic Operations.................E-15  
To switch power on and off ......................E-15  
To change tones ......................................E-15  
Other Useful Functions ............................E-17  
Playing the demo tunes ...........................E-18  
Playing rhythms .......................................E-18  
Using auto-accompaniment .....................E-19  
Improvising with the preset patterns........E-21  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
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General Guide  
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MIC jack  
100 SONGS list  
MIC VOLUME knob  
DEMO button  
KEY LIGHT button  
Display  
CHORD root names  
Percussion instrument list  
Voice 1 to 5  
Power indicator  
TRANSPOSE/TUNE/LOCAL CONTROL  
operation guide  
POWER/MODE selector  
MAIN VOL slider  
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A
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SONGS button  
TONE button  
RHYTHM button  
Number buttons  
Speakers  
SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button  
START/STOP button  
TEMPO buttons  
3-STEP LESSON buttons  
PART SELECT button  
ONE KEY PLAY buttons  
SPEAK button  
50 RHYTHMS list  
See Rhythm Liston page A-2 for details.  
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100 TONES list  
See GM Tone Map Liston page A-1 for details.  
* Rear Panel  
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MIDI OUT terminal  
MIDI IN terminal  
SUSTAIN jack  
DC 9V jack  
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PHONES/OUTPUT jack  
For connection of commercially available headphones.  
Output from the speakers is automatically cut when  
headphones are connected.  
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** Attachment of Score Stand  
Insert both ends of the music stand provided with the  
keyboard into the two holes on the top surface.  
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About the Display  
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Tw i n k l e  
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1. Currently selected tone number and name, rhythm number and name, song number and name.  
This area is also used to display other types of information, depending on the mode.  
2. Timing Indicator shows the timing of upcoming notes during lesson and song play.  
3. Fingering and finger crossing during 3-Step Lesson and song play. R indicates right-hand and  
L indicates left-hand.  
4. Chord names during auto-accompaniment and song play.  
5. Tempo (beats per minute) during rhythm, auto-accompaniment, and song play.  
6. Indicators showing when key lighting or voice fingering is turned on. Also indicates the step  
number during 3-Step Lesson.  
NOTE  
• Display examples shown in this owner’s manual are intended for illustrative purposes only. The actual text and values that appear on  
the display may differ from the examples shown in this User’s Guide.  
Accessories and Options  
Use only the accessories and options specified for this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electrical  
shock, and personal injury.  
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Quick Reference  
This section provides a quick overview of keyboard operation using steps one and two of the 3-step lesson feature. See page E-22  
for detailed explanations of these steps.  
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Set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL.  
Play the melody part on the keyboard.  
4
<If you pressed the STEP 1 button in  
...>  
Play the notes with the ONE KEY PLAY buttons.  
The accompaniment tempo automatically adjusts to  
play along with your melody.  
2
3
Press the SONGS button.  
SONG indicator appears  
Play the notes on the keyboard.  
Find the tune you want to play in the SONGS  
list, and then use the number buttons to input its  
two-digit number.  
A sub-melody (obbligato) plays in time with the  
melody.  
With Step 1, the correct melody note is played no  
matter which keyboard key you press.  
To select 19 TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR,  
input 1 and then 9.  
Tw i n k l e  
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<If you pressed the STEP 2 button in  
...>  
Play the notes on the keyboard, pressing keys as  
they light.  
4
Press the STEP 1 button or STEP 2 button.  
When you do, the STEP 1 indicator or STEP 2 indicator  
appears.  
The keyboard sounds a count beat and waits for you  
to play something on the keyboard. The keys that you  
need to press first flash.  
Keep the key depressed as long as it stays lit.  
If you selected any song from number 85 through 99,  
the lit key goes out as soon as you press it.  
The key that corresponds to the next note you need  
to play will flash.  
Play in accordance with the fingerings that appear on  
the display.  
After you press the correct melody key,  
accompaniment proceeds to the next note.  
Tw i n k l e  
Fingering  
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Power Supply  
This keyboard can be powered by current from a standard  
household wall outlet (using the specified AC adaptor) or by  
batteries. Always make sure you turn the keyboard off  
whenever you are not using it.  
Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song play.  
Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when  
playing from a connected computer or MIDI device.  
Abnormally low microphone volume.  
Distortion of microphone input.  
Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used.  
Using batteries  
WARNING  
Always make sure you turn off the keyboard before loading  
or replacing batteries.  
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage  
to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and  
personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following  
precautions.  
To load batteries  
Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become  
shorted.  
Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by  
incineration.  
Never mix old batteries with new ones.  
Never mix batteries of different types.  
Do not charge the batteries.  
1. Remove the battery  
compartment cover.  
2. Load 6 AA-size batteries  
i n t o t h e b a t t e r y  
compartment.  
Make sure the positive (+) and negative () ends of the  
batteries are facing correctly.  
CAUTION  
Make sure that the positive (+) and negative () ends  
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage  
to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and  
personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following  
precautions.  
Use only batteries that are specified for use with this  
product.  
are facing correctly.  
3. Insert the tabs on the battery compartment cover  
into the holes provided and close the cover.  
Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to  
use it for a long time.  
The keyboard may not function correctly if you load or replace  
batteries with power turned on. If this happens, turning the  
keyboard off and then back on again should return functions  
back to normal.  
Using the AC Adaptor  
Important Battery Information  
To power the keyboard from an AC outlet, you need an AC  
adaptor and a size M AdaptaplugTM (neither supplied,  
available at your local RadioShack store or online  
www.RadioShack.com).  
I
The following shows the approximate battery life.  
Alkaline batteries .................................... 4 hours  
The above value is standard battery life at normal  
temperature, with the keyboard volume at medium  
setting. Temperature extremes or playing at very loud  
volume settings can shorten battery life.  
CAUTION  
You must use a class 2 AC power source that supplies 9 V DC  
and delivers at least 800 mA. Its center tip must be set to negative  
and its plug must fit the keyboards DC 9 V jack. Using an adaptor  
that does not meet these specifications could damage the  
keyboard or the adaptor.  
I
Any of the following symptoms indicate low battery  
power. Replace batteries as soon as possible whenever  
any of the following occurs.  
Dim power indicator.  
Instrument does not turn on.  
DC 9V jack  
Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read.  
Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume.  
Distortion of sound output.  
AC adaptor  
Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high  
volume.  
Sudden power failure when playing at high volume.  
Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at  
high volume.  
Continued sound output even after you release a key.  
A tone that is totally different from the one that is  
selected.  
AC outlet  
Also note the following important warnings and precautions  
when using the AC adaptor.  
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WARNING  
Power On Alert  
Misuse of theAC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock.  
Always make sure you observe the following precautions.  
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor that is specified for this  
product.  
Use only a power source whose voltage is within the rating  
marked on the AC adaptor.  
Keyboard keys light to alert you if you leave power on and  
do not perform any operation for about 6 minutes. Note that  
keys light only, and no sound is produced. When this  
happens, press any button or keyboard key to clear the power  
on alert.  
Do not overload electrical outlets and extension cords.  
NOTE  
Never place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to  
heat.  
Never try to modify the cord or subject it to excessive  
bending.  
Power on alert operates only when you are powering the  
keyboard using the AC adaptor. It does not operate when you  
are using batteries.  
Never twist or stretch the cord.  
Should the electric cord or plug become damaged, contact  
your original retailer or local RadioShack store.  
Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet.  
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.  
Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with  
water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.  
Do not place a vase or any other container filled with  
liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of  
fire and electric shock.  
To disable Auto Power Off and power on  
alert  
Hold down the TONE button while turning on the keyboard  
to disable Auto Power Off and power on alert.  
NOTE  
When these functions are turned off, the keyboard does not  
turn off automatically and no alert is performed no matter how  
long it is left with no operation being performed.  
Auto Power Off and power on alert are enabled again when  
you manually turn off power and then turn it back on again.  
CAUTION  
Misuse of theAC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock.  
Always make sure you observe the following precautions.  
Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other  
sources of heat.  
Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the electrical  
outlet. Always grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging.  
Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it will  
go.  
Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet during  
lightening storms or before leaving on a trip or other long-  
term absence.  
At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall  
outlet and wipe away any dust that is built up in the area  
around the prongs of the plug.  
IMPORTANT!  
Make sure that the keyboard is turned off before connecting or  
disconnecting the AC adaptor.  
Using the AC adaptor for a long time can cause it to become  
warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate  
malfunction.  
Auto Power Off  
When you are using battery power, keyboard power turns  
off automatically whenever you leave it on without  
performing any operation for about 6 minutes. When this  
happens, move the POWER/MODE selector to the OFF  
position and then back to NORMAL, CONCERT CHORD, or  
FINGERED to turn power back on.  
NOTE  
Auto Power Off is disabled (it does not function) when you are  
using the AC adaptor to power the keyboard.  
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Connections  
Phones/Output Jack  
Sustain Jack  
Before connecting headphones or other external equipment,  
be sure to first turn down the volume settings of the keyboard  
and the connected equipment. You can then adjust volume  
to the desired level after connections are complete.  
You can connect an optional sustain pedal to the SUSTAIN  
jack to enable the capabilities described below. The sustain  
SHACK (843-7422).  
SUSTAIN jack  
[Rear Panel]  
PHONES/OUTPUT Jack  
Audio connection  
1
Standard plug  
3
Keyboard amp,  
guitar amp,etc.  
White  
Red PIN plug  
Sustain Pedal  
2
LEFT RIGHT  
• With piano tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to  
linger, much like a piano’s damper pedal.  
AUX IN or similar terminal  
of audio amplifier  
• With organ tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to  
continue to sound until the pedal is released.  
1
Connecting Headphones (Figure  
)
Connecting headphones cuts off output from the keyboard’s  
built-in speakers, so you can play even late at night without  
disturbing anyone.  
Using the Microphone Jack  
Connecting a microphone (not supplied, available at your  
local RadioShack store) to the MIC jack makes it possible to  
sing along with the keyboard’s built-in tunes or with output  
from a MIDI device. When connecting a microphone, be sure  
to first adjust the MIC VOLUME to a relatively low setting,  
and then adjust to the level you want after connecting.  
2
Audio Equipment (Figure  
)
Connect the keyboard to an audio equipment using a  
commercially available connecting cord with a standard plug  
on one end and two PIN plugs on the other end. In this  
configuration, you normally set the input selector of the audio  
equipment to the terminal (usually marked AUX IN or  
something similar) where the cord from the keyboard is  
connected. See the user documentation that comes with your  
audio equipment for full details.  
1. Set the MIC VOLUME knob setting so it is on the  
“MIN” side.  
3
Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure  
)
2. Turn on the microphone’s ON/OFF switch.  
Use a commercially available connecting cord to connect the  
keyboard to a musical instrument amplifier.  
3. Use the MIC VOLUME knob to adjust  
NOTE  
microphone volume to the level you want.  
• Be sure to use a connecting cord that has standard plugs on  
the ends you connect to the keyboard and amplifier.  
Microphone ON/OFF switch  
Microphone  
[Connection Example]  
To keyboards  
PHONES/OUTPUT  
jack  
INPUT  
Standard plug  
MIC VOLUME knob  
Keyboard or guitar amp  
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Basic Operations  
This part of the manual provides you with the basic  
information you need to use your keyboard.  
IMPORTANT!  
Be sure to use the microphones ON/OFF switch to turn off  
the microphone and to disconnect the microphone from  
the keyboard whenever you are not using it.  
To switch power on and off  
1. Set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL.  
2. Press the keyboard keys.  
Recommended Microphone Type  
Dynamic microphone (standard plug)  
IMPORTANT!  
Be sure to disconnect the microphone from the keyboard  
whenever you are not using it.  
3. Use the MAIN VOL slider to set the volume to a  
relatively low level.  
4. To switch power off, set the POWER/MODE  
selector to OFF position.  
Howling (Feedback Noise)  
Any of the following conditions can cause howling (feedback  
noise).  
To change tones  
Covering the head of the microphone with your hand  
Positioning the microphone too near to a speaker  
1. Look at the tone list* printed on the keyboards  
console and find the one you want.  
Should howling occur, try grasping the microphone further  
away from the head, and move away from any nearby  
speaker.  
* See GM Tone Map Liston page A-1 for details.  
Static Noise  
2. Press the TONE button.  
Fluorescent lighting can cause static noise in the microphone  
signal. When this happens, move away from the lighting you  
suspect may be causing the static.  
Indicator appears  
G r a n d P n o  
3. Use the number buttons to input the 2-digit  
number that identifies the tone you want to  
select.  
Example: To select 26 ACOUSTIC BASS, input 2 and  
then 6.  
A c o . B a s s  
NOTE  
Always enter two digits for the tone number. If you enter only  
one digit, the display will automatically return to the previous  
tone number setting after a few seconds.  
If you change the tone setting while a keyboard key is  
depressed, the tone does not change until you release the key  
and press a keyboard key again.  
With certain tones (such as percussion sounds and sound  
effects), there may be very little or no change at all in the pitch,  
no matter which keyboard key you press.  
If you input the wrong first digit for a tone number, you can  
return to the previous setting by pressing the TONE button.  
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TONE  
RHYTHM  
Number buttons  
POWER/MODE  
MAIN VOL  
TEMPO  
SONGS  
PERCUSSION (No.99)  
• PERCUSSION (Tone 99) assigns 35 percussion sounds and  
five voice sounds to the keyboard as shown below. The  
sounds assigned to each key are indicated above the  
keyboard.  
Keyboard split tones  
Some of the preset tones split the keyboard and assign two  
or more sounds. With such a preset tone, the sound produced  
depends on what position of the keyboard you play. For  
example, BASS/PIANO (tone 90) puts BASS on the left and  
PIANO on the right of the keyboard.  
<Example>  
BASS/PIANO (No.90)  
BASS DRUM  
COWBELL  
SIDE STICK  
CRASH CYMBAL 2  
CLAVES  
ACOUSTIC SNARE  
HAND CLAP  
RIDE CYMBAL 2  
HIGH BONGO  
LOW BONGO  
MUTE HIGH CONGA  
OPEN HIGH CONGA  
LOW CONGA  
HIGH TIMBALES  
LOW TIMBALES  
HIGH AGOGO  
LOW AGOGO  
CABASA  
BASS  
PIANO  
ELECTRIC SNARE  
LOW FLOOR TOM  
CLOSED HI-HAT  
HIGH FLOOR TOM  
PEDAL HI-HAT  
LOW TOM  
OPEN HI-HAT  
LOW MID TOM  
HIGH MID TOM  
CRASH CYMBAL 1  
HIGH TOM  
MARACAS  
RIDE CYMBAL 1  
CHINESE CYMBAL  
RIDE BELL  
VOICE 1  
VOICE 2  
VOICE 3  
TAMBOURINE  
SPLASH CYMBAL  
VOICE 4  
VOICE 5  
Digital Sampling  
A number of the tones that are available with this keyboard  
have been recorded and processed using a technique called  
digital sampling. To ensure a high level of tonal quality,  
samples are taken in the low, mid, and high ranges and then  
combined to provide you with sounds that are amazingly  
close to the originals. You may notice very slight differences  
in volume or sound quality for some tones when you play  
them at different positions on the keyboard. This is an  
unavoidable result of multiple sampling, and it is not a sign  
of malfunction.  
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<Keys and their indicators>  
Polyphony  
Key :  
F#  
G
A
A
Bꢀ  
B
C
C#  
D
Eꢀ  
E
F
The term polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes  
you can play at the same time. This keyboard has 12-note  
polyphony, which includes the notes you play as well as the  
rhythms and auto-accompaniment patterns that are played  
by the keyboard. This means that when a rhythm or auto-  
accompaniment pattern is being played by the keyboard, the  
number of notes (polyphony) available for keyboard play is  
reduced. Also note that some of the tones offer only 6-note  
polyphony.  
Display :  
+
)
()  
(
Trans  
Trans  
:
:
Pressing  
Pressing  
<Note Names>  
ꢁꢁꢁꢁꢁꢁꢁꢁꢁ  
When rhythm or auto accompaniment is playing, the  
number of sounds simultaneously played is reduced.  
Though you can sound up to 12 notes at one time, only the  
last four keyboard keys pressed light up.  
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
NOTE  
If you leave the transpose screen on the display for about five  
seconds without doing anything, the screen is automatically  
cleared.  
You cannot change the transpose setting while the keyboard is  
in the Song Mode.  
Other Useful Functions  
In step 2 of the above operation, you could also use the number  
buttons 0 to 5 to specify C through F.  
To change the key of the keyboard  
The transpose feature of this keyboard lets you raise or lower  
its key in semitone increments. This means you can easily  
match to suit someones voice, and you can eliminate sharps  
and flats from music making it easier to play.  
Pressing both of the TEMPO buttons (  
/
) at the same time  
returns the transpose setting to C(0).  
The transpose setting is automatically set to C(0) whenever  
you turn keyboard power on.  
The transpose setting is automatically set to C(0) whenever  
you press the SONGS button.  
The pitch of a transposed note depends on the tone you are  
using. If the transpose operation causes a note to exceed the  
range of the tone you are using, the same note in the highest  
octave of the tones range is substituted.  
1. While in any mode besides the Song Mode  
(indicated when the SONG indicator is lit), hold  
down the TONE button and press the RHYTHM  
button.  
The transpose operation does not affect tone number 99  
(PERCUSSION) or auto-accompaniment rhythms.  
Transposing tones 75 through 79 and 90 through 96 changes  
the range of keys to which each of the tones is assigned.  
The transpose setting is automatically set to C(0) whenever  
you press the DEMO button.  
Perform step 2 within five seconds after performing  
step 1.  
T r a n s  
To tune the keyboard  
A simple operation lets you tune the keyboard to another  
musical instrument.  
2. Use the TEMPO buttons to change the key of  
the keyboard.  
Example: To change the tuning to B (indicated by -1  
since it is one tone below C, which is the  
normal tuning of the keyboard).  
1. While in any mode besides the Song Mode  
(indicated when the SONG indicator is lit), hold  
down the TONE button and press the SONGS  
button.  
( )  
T r a n s  
Perform step 2 within five seconds after performing  
step 1.  
G
F
A
C
C
D
E
F
C
B
E
B
C
D
G
A
B
T u n e  
Normal tuning  
B (-1) tuning  
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DEMO  
RHYTHM  
Number buttons  
POWER/MODE  
START/STOP  
TEMPO  
2. Use the TEMPO buttons to change the tuning of  
the keyboard.  
3. You can change the demo tune play being played  
by pressing the number buttons.  
Example: Lower tuning by 20.  
The tunes play back in tune number sequence, starting  
from the one you select.  
( )  
T u n e  
To stop demo tune play  
Press the DEMO button or START/STOP button again to stop  
demo tune play.  
NOTE  
If you leave the tuning screen on the display for about five  
seconds without doing anything, the screen is automatically  
cleared.  
In step 2 of the above procedure, you could also use the number  
buttons to input a value from 00 to 50.  
NOTE  
Only the following buttons are enabled while a tune is being  
played.  
MAIN VOL slider  
Number buttons  
START/STOP button  
POWER/MODE selector (OFF)  
DEMO button  
KEY LIGHT button  
Pressing both of the TEMPO buttons (  
/
) at the same time  
returns the tuning setting to 00.  
Pressing the SONGS button changes the tuning setting to 00.  
The tuning setting does not affect any of tunes.  
You can tune the keyboard within a range of approximately  
50 cents (100 cents = 1 semitone).  
The tuning setting is automatically set to 00 whenever you turn  
the keyboard on.  
VOICE button  
You cannot change the tone being used for the melody of a  
tune.  
Pressing the DEMO button changes the tuning setting to 00.  
The tuning operation does not affect rhythm (99 PERCUSSION).  
Playing rhythms  
This keyboard features a collection of 50 exciting built-in  
rhythm patterns. Each pattern provides percussion back up  
for all your performances.  
Playing the demo tunes  
You can set up the keyboard to continually play its 100 built-  
in tunes.  
Keyboard keys light to indicate the melody notes of the demo  
tune as it plays.  
To select and play a rhythm  
To start demo tune play  
1. Set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL.  
1. Switch power on and adjust the volume level.  
2. Press the DEMO button.  
2. Find the rhythm you want to use in the Rhythm  
List(page A-2) and note its rhythm number.  
Demo tune play continues in a sequential endless loop  
until you switch it off.  
3. Press the RHYTHM button.  
When you do, the RHYTHM indicator appears.  
The number and name that appear on the display  
indicate the currently selected rhythm.  
The number and name of the demo tune currently  
playing are shown on the display.  
You can play along on the keyboard while a demo  
tune is playing back.  
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4. Use the number buttons to input the 2-digit  
rhythm number for the rhythm you want to use.  
Example: To select 37 SAMBA, input 3 and then 7.  
About the accompaniment keyboard  
The lower (left) 1.5 octaves are reserved for use as an  
accompaniment keyboard whenever you select CONCERT  
CHORD or FINGERED with the POWER/MODE selector.  
The panel above the accompaniment keyboard keys is marked  
with the names of the notes they play. The remainder of the  
keyboard (the part that is not included in the accompaniment  
keyboard) is called the melody keyboard. Please be sure to  
remember these terms, because they will be used throughout  
the rest of this manual.  
S amb a  
Be sure to always specify a 2-digit number.  
If you discover a mistake before you input the second  
digit, press the RHYTHM button to return to the  
previously set rhythm number.  
You can change to another rhythm even while the  
current rhythm is sounding.  
5. Press the START/STOP button to start play of the  
rhythm.  
Accompaniment  
keyboard  
Melody keyboard  
The entire keyboard can be used for melody play while  
the POWER/MODE selector is set to NORMAL.  
When you do, the selected rhythm starts to sound.  
(
)
6. Use the TEMPO buttons to adjust the tempo of  
the rhythm.  
Using the CONCERT CHORD system  
The CONCERT CHORD system lets you easily play the four  
main types of chords. Play of chords is simplified as shown  
in the chart below.  
Each time you press one of the TEMPO buttons while  
the tempo value is displayed, the tempo setting  
changes one step, within the range of 040 to 255.  
The initial default tempo setting when you turn on  
power is 120.  
After displaying the current tempo setting by pressing  
the TEMPO button in step 6, you can also input the  
tempo setting you want by inputting a three-digit  
value with the number buttons.  
Keys  
Type  
Major  
Example  
CCDEꢀ  
E
FFGAAB B CCDEꢀ  
E
F
Press one  
accompaniment chord  
key  
C
(C Major  
Chord)  
CCDEꢀ  
E
FFGAAB B CCDEꢀ  
E
F
Press two  
accompaniment chord  
keys  
Minor  
Cm  
(C Minor  
Chord)  
Holding down either of the TEMPO buttons changes  
the tempo setting at high speed.  
To reset the tempo to the standard value of each  
rhythm, press both TEMPO buttons.  
Press three  
accompaniment chord  
keys  
Seventh  
C7  
CCDEꢀ  
E
FFGAAB B CCDEꢀ  
E
F
(C Seventh  
Chord)  
Press four  
accompaniment seventh  
keys  
Minor  
Cm7  
CCDEꢀ  
E
FFGAAB B CCDEꢀ  
E
F
7. To stop rhythm play, press the START/STOP  
(C Minor  
Seventh  
Chord)  
button again.  
chord  
NOTE  
Using auto-accompaniment  
The bottom (leftmost) note that you play determines the name  
of the chord. If the bottom note is a C for example, the keyboard  
produces a C chord.  
When pressing more than one accompaniment key, it makes  
no difference whether the keys to the right of the bottom note  
are white or black.  
This keyboard features 50 accompaniment patterns that let  
you add full accompaniments to your performances  
automatically. With auto-accompaniment, part of the  
keyboard is reserved as an accompaniment keyboard. As you  
play your chords on the accompaniment keyboard, the  
accompaniment pattern adjusts automatically to follow the  
progression you play.  
You get a choice between two different methods for chord  
play. FINGERED lets you play chords as you normally do,  
while CONCERT CHORD makes it possible to play fully  
formed chords with one finger.  
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POWER/MODE  
SYNCHRO/FILL-IN  
START/STOP  
To play a CONCERT CHORD auto-  
accompaniment  
Using standard fingerings  
The FINGERED mode lets you play a wider variety of chords.  
In this mode, you can start play of an accompaniment pattern  
by pressing three or four of the accompaniment keyboard  
keys.  
This keyboard is capable of recognizing 15 different chords.  
The following shows the fingerings of these chords with a  
root of C. Note that you can omit the fifth notes (which are  
shown inside parentheses in the illustrations below) to  
produce 7, m7, M7, add9, madd9, and mM7 chords.  
1. Use the POWER/MODE selector to select  
CONCERT CHORD.  
2. Select an auto-rhythm as described under  
To select and play a rhythmon page E-18.  
C
Cm  
Cdim  
3. Start play of the rhythm.  
If you want to start play of the normal rhythm pattern,  
press START/STOP.  
You can also use synchro start (page E-21) to start  
rhythm play.  
Caug(*1)  
Csus4  
CM7  
C7  
4. Press either one or up to four keys on the  
accompaniment keyboard, and the  
corresponding accompaniment starts to play  
automatically.  
Cm7  
Cm7 5  
C7 5 (*1)  
C7sus4  
CmM7  
Cadd9  
Chord name  
5. Continue pressing different keys on the  
accompaniment keyboard to play your chord  
progression.  
Cmadd9  
Cdim7(*1)  
6. To stop auto-accompaniment play, press the  
START/STOP button again.  
*1 With these chords, the lowest note in your fingering is  
always used as the root. Make sure that your fingering  
correctly identifies the root you want to use.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Improvising with the preset patterns  
If you play one or two notes only in the left hand, or three  
notes that do not make up a recognizable chord formation,  
no sound will be produced. The FINGERED mode requires  
a conventional three or four-note chord formation to  
produce an auto-accompaniment. Also, note that auto-  
chords only work in conjunction with rhythm patterns, and  
not independently of them.  
Pressing the START/STOP button to start rhythm play causes  
the normal version of the pattern to be played. You can also  
play a variation of the rhythm using the operation described  
below.  
Using fill-in rhythm  
You can insert a fill-in rhythm by pressing the SYNCHRO/  
FILL-IN button while an auto-rhythm plays.  
NOTE  
The above examples show only one of the possible fingerings  
for each chord. Note that you can play the notes that form a  
chord in any combination. Each of the following fingerings for  
example, produces the same C chord.  
Using Synchro start  
You can start the rhythm and accompaniment pattern at the  
same time, with your play of the accompaniment keyboard.  
To do this, follow the steps below.  
Accompaniment  
keyboard  
1. Set the POWER/MODE selector to the CONCERT  
CHORD or FINGERED position.  
See the Fingered Chord Chartson page A-3 for  
information on the fingerings of chords for all roots.  
2. Select an auto-rhythm.  
To play a FINGERED auto-accompaniment  
3. Press the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button.  
1. Use the POWER/MODE selector to select  
4. Press the accompaniment keys to play the first  
chord. As soon as you do, the auto-  
accompaniment pattern begins to play.  
FINGERED.  
2. Select an auto-rhythm as described under To  
select and play a rhythmon page E-18.  
3. Start play of the rhythm.  
If you want to start play of the normal rhythm pattern,  
press START/STOP.  
You can also use synchro start (on this page) to start  
rhythm play.  
5. To stop the auto-accompaniment pattern play,  
press the START/STOP button.  
NOTE  
4. Play a chord on the accompaniment keyboard  
If you set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL in step 1 on  
page E-18, the operation in step 4 starts play of the rhythm  
(percussion instruments) only.  
to start play of the auto-accompaniment.  
Chord name  
5. Continue pressing keys on the accompaniment  
keyboard to play your chord progression.  
6. To stop auto-accompaniment play, press the  
START/STOP button again.  
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3-Step Lesson System  
START/STOP  
SONGS  
NOTE  
Using 3-Step Lesson System  
You may not be able to see the keyboard keys light under direct  
sunlight or in other brightly lit areas.  
You can press the ONE KEY PLAY, STEP 1, STEP 2, and STEP  
3 buttons at any time, except while a demo tune is playing. To  
return the keyboard to its normal mode, press the SONGS  
button.  
Even individuals who cannot play the keyboard at all can  
follow along with the 100 built-in tunes with the ONE KEY  
PLAY buttons. You can also use the 3-Step Lesson System to  
learn at your own pace. Play slowly at first until you are able  
to play along at normal speed.  
Of the 100 built-in tunes, numbers 00 through 84 feature auto-  
accompaniment (auto-accompaniment tunes), while 85  
through 99 are played using both hands (two-hand tunes).  
3-Step Lesson System Tempo Setting  
You can use the procedure in step 6 of the procedure on page  
E-19 to set the tempo of the left-hand part for song play and  
3-Step Lesson System play (Step 1 through 3).  
This means you can use a slower tempo at the beginning,  
and then increase it as you learn. Press both of the TEMPO  
The 3-Step Lesson System can be used with the following 3-  
step lesson plan to master keyboard play.  
buttons (  
its initial preset setting.  
and  
) at the same time to return the tempo to  
Step 1: Master the timing  
Pressing the ONE KEY PLAY buttons plays the  
melody for an auto-accompaniment tune or the right  
hand part for two-hand tunes. In both cases, the auto-  
accompaniment (the left hand part in the case of two-  
hand tunes) is played automatically by the keyboard.  
In place of the ONE KEY PLAY buttons, you can also  
press any key of the keyboard to play the melody or  
right hand part. The purpose of this step is to  
familiarize yourself with the timing required to play  
melody notes.  
To play a built-in tune  
1. Look up the number of the tune you want to play  
in the SONGS list.  
2. Press the SONGS button until the SONG  
indicator appears.  
This causes the number and name of the currently  
selected tune to appear on the display.  
Step 2: Master the melody  
In this step, you use the display to learn which fingers  
you should use to play, and the key light system to  
learn which keyboard keys to press. You can play at  
the pace you want, because the auto-accompaniment  
or left hand part waits until you press the correct key.  
3. Input the two digit number for the tune you want  
to play.  
Example: To select 19 TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE  
STAR,input 1 and then 9.  
Step 3: Play at normal speed  
At this level, the keyboards keys still light to indicate  
which notes to play, but they no longer wait for you  
to press the correct key. The auto-accompaniment or  
left hand part is played at normal speed.  
Tw i n k l e  
4. Press the START/STOP button to start play of the  
selected tune.  
The tune you select plays repeatedly, with the  
keyboard keys lighting to indicate the melody notes.  
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5. To stop the tune play, press the START/STOP  
Crossed Finger Indications  
The display also shows when you have to cross fingers to  
play notes, and in which direction your fingers should cross.  
button again.  
6. To exit the Song Mode, press the SONGS button  
again.  
Example: Display for playing the notes below with the right  
hand  
When you do, the SONG indicator goes out.  
NOTE  
Always enter two digits for the number.  
2
C
3
A
1
B
1
D
3
E
You can input a tune number even while another tune is playing.  
If you input the wrong first digit for a tune number, you can  
return to the previous setting by pressing the SONGS button.  
The RHYTHM button is disabled in the Song Mode. If you want  
to play a rhythm, press the SONGS button to return to the  
normal mode first.  
Crossed finger display  
A
B
C
D
E
B and C indicate that the index finger should cross over  
the thumb.  
C and D indicate that the thumb should cross under the  
index finger.  
Key Lighting System Operation and  
Display Contents During Song Play  
Keyboard keys light to show the keys that should be pressed  
to play along with tunes as they play back. At the same time,  
the display shows fingerings, chord names, tempo and other  
information.  
Key Lighting During Song Play  
When you play back a tune, keyboard keys light to show you  
the notes that are being played.  
Tw i n k l e  
Auto-accompaniment Tune  
Chord and melody part keys light.  
Chord  
Melody note lights.  
The root (the C-note of  
a C-chord) and other  
notes that make up the  
chord alternately light.  
Chord name  
Tempo value  
Fingering  
NOTE  
Some tunes use chords (such as C6) that cannot be played  
with the FINGERED setting (page E-20). In the FINGERED  
mode, chords may sound different from the ones produced by  
tune playback, even if you finger the chords as indicated by  
the lit keys.  
Two-hand Tune  
Left hand and right hand part keys light.  
Left hand part  
Right hand part  
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KEY LIGHT  
TONE  
SPEAK  
NOTE  
Key Lighting System Operation and Display  
Contents During 3-step Lesson Play  
Whenever you select an Auto Accompaniment tune (00 to  
84) for 3-step lesson play, the key lighting system shows you  
which keys to press, while the display shows you the  
fingerings.  
Note length is not indicated when you are using two-hand tunes  
(85 to 99) with 3-Step Lesson Steps 1 and 2. As soon as you  
press a lit key, it goes out and the next key to be played starts  
to flash.  
Note length is indicated by the key light system when you use  
a two-hand tune with Step 3. In this case, the next key to be  
pressed does not flash when you press a lit key and the next  
finger number does not appear on the display. Only the current  
finger number is shown.  
Note Pitch  
The keyboard key that should be pressed lights. The fingers  
you should use to play the notes are also shown on the display.  
Voice Fingering Guide  
Note Length  
Voice fingering guide uses a simulated human voice to call  
out fingering numbers during Step 1 and Step 2 one-hand  
part practice. If you need to press a key with your thumb, for  
example, voice fingering guide says, One!In the case of a  
chord to be played with your thumb, middle and little finger,  
voice fingering guide says, One, three, five!”  
Keyboard keys stay lit for as long as the note should be  
played. The fingerings also remain on the display for the  
length of the note.  
Next Note  
The keyboard key for the next note to be played flashes, while  
a number appears on the display near the finger you should  
use to play the next note.  
Voice Fingering Guide calls out fingerings only when you do  
not press the proper key when you should.  
Series of Same Pitch Notes  
To turn voice fingering guide on and off  
Use the SPEAK button to turn voice fingering guide on and  
off.  
The keyboard key light turns off momentarily between the  
notes and lights again for each successive note. The fingerings  
also turn off and back on again.  
Example: When play requires pressing keys with fingers  
3, 2, and then 1  
1st Note  
2nd Note  
3rd Note  
Voice fingering guide indicator  
Next note  
Current note  
Lit  
Lit  
Flash  
Flash  
Lit  
Flash  
Key light  
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Turning Off Key Lighting  
Timing Indicator  
The timing indicator helps you become familiar with tunes  
you are playing for the first time by indicating the timing of  
notes you play on the keyboard. Timing is easier to see when  
you use a slow tempo during lesson play.  
1. Press the KEY LIGHT button.  
The KEY LIGHT indicator disappears when the key  
light system is turned off.  
Press the KEY LIGHT button again to turn key lighting  
back on.  
Using the Timing Indicator  
The timing indicator shows the timing of notes contained in  
the currently selected part (R or L). Notes are indicated as  
two-segment blocks that scroll from the top of the display,  
down to the bottom. A note is played when its block reaches  
the bottom of the display.  
KEY LIGHT indicator  
NOTE  
Key lighting turns on automatically in any of the following cases:  
When keyboard power is turned on.  
When demo tune play is started.  
When the SONGS button is pressed in the normal mode (page  
E-22).  
Upcoming note  
timing  
When the power on alert function operates (page E-13).  
Number of Simultaneously Lit Keys  
Up to four keyboard keys can be lit at the same time.  
Note played  
here  
Each two-segment block can indicate one or more notes,  
depending on the tune you are playing.  
To change the tone used for the melody  
of a tune  
NOTE  
The Timing Indicator shows note timing whenever you play back  
a tune and during a 3-Step Lesson.  
Note that the Timing Indicator shows approximate timing only.  
During a tune, the indicated timing can be anywhere from an  
eight note to a 32nd off of actual timing.  
1. Following step 3 of the procedure on page E-22,  
press the TONE button.  
Both the SONG indicator and TONE indicator appear,  
along with the tone number and name of the tone that  
is currently assigned to the keyboard.  
2. Input a value to select the tone you want to use.  
NOTE  
Selecting another tune switches the tone setting to the newly  
selected tunes preset melody tone.  
The tone assigned to the keyboard is the same one specified  
for the melody of the tune.  
The above procedure can be used to change the tune melody  
tone before starting play or while play is already in progress.  
You can also change the tone of two-hand tunes (tune numbers  
85 to 99). Note however, that selecting a sustainable tone (like  
an organ tone) when using 3-Step Lesson Step 1 or Step 2 (in  
which accompaniment waits for correct input from you before  
proceeding), can cause notes of the auto accompaniment to  
be sustained while the keyboard is waiting for your input. If this  
happens, play something on the keyboard to stop the sustained  
note.  
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STEP 1  
STEP 2  
ONE KEY PLAY  
START/STOP  
STEP 3  
Step 1: Master the timing  
You can press the ONE KEY PLAY buttons or any of the  
keyboard keys to play along with the melody (right hand  
part) of the tune. You do not have to worry about pressing  
the right key, so you can concentrate on getting the timing  
right.  
The correct note is played even if you do  
not press the key that is lit.  
1. Press the STEP 1 button.  
4. To stop play at any time, press the START/STOP  
button.  
When you do, the STEP 1 indicator appears.  
After a count sounds, the keyboard stands by and  
waits for you to play the first note of the tune. If the  
tune includes intro measures, the keyboard enters  
standby after the intro measures are complete.  
When you do, the STEP 1 indicator goes out.  
Tw i n k l e  
Fingering  
2. Press the ONE KEY PLAY buttons to play each  
note of the tune.  
The accompaniment (left hand) part of the tune  
follows along as you play the melody (right hand)  
part.  
The keyboard key that corresponds to the next note  
to be played flashes, and lights when you play the  
note.  
The rhythm (percussion) part does not sound.  
3. Try pressing any one of the keyboard keys in  
place of the ONE KEY PLAY buttons.  
Pressing any keyboard key plays the correct melody  
(right hand part) note.  
Pressing more than one key at the same time counts  
as a single melody note. Pressing a key while another  
key is held down is counted as two melody notes.  
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Step 2: Master the melody  
Step 3: Play at normal speed  
With Step 2 you have to play the note that the 3-Step Lesson  
System indicates. But dont worry - the accompaniment (left  
hand part) waits until you can play the correct note before  
continuing. This means you can take your time and play at  
your own pace.  
Step 3 also shows you which notes to play, but unlike Step 2,  
it does not wait for you to press the key. The accompaniment  
part is played at normal speed, no matter what you play (or  
dont play) on the keyboard.  
1. Press the STEP 3 button.  
1. Press the STEP 2 button.  
When you do, the STEP 3 indicator appears.  
When you do, the STEP 2 indicator appears.  
After a count sounds, the keyboard stands by and  
waits for you to play the first note of the tune. If the  
tune includes intro measures, the keyboard enters  
standby after the intro measures are complete.  
Play starts after a count sounds.  
Tw i n k l e  
Tw i n k l e  
Fingering  
2. Play along on the keyboard, following the keys  
as they light.  
Fingering  
The accompaniment (left hand) part of the tune plays  
at normal speed, regardless of what you play on the  
keyboard.  
With an auto-accompaniment tune, the keyboard key  
that corresponds to the next note to be played flashes,  
and lights when the note should be played.  
With a two-hand tune, the applicable keyboard key  
remains lit as long as its note plays. In this case,  
however, the key for the next note to be played does  
not flash. Keys light when their notes start to play.  
2. Play the notes indicated by the 3-Step Lesson  
System.  
The accompaniment (left hand) part of the tune  
follows along as you play the melody (right hand)  
part.  
The keyboard key that corresponds to the next note  
to be played flashes, and lights when you play the  
note.  
The rhythm (percussion) part does not sound.  
Press keyboard keys as they light. More than one  
key may light when you are playing a two-hand tune.  
Press all keys that light.  
3. To stop play at any time, press the START/STOP  
button.  
When you do, the STEP 3 indicator goes out.  
3. To stop play at any time, press the START/STOP  
button.  
When you do, the STEP 2 indicator goes out.  
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SONGS  
STEP 1  
STEP 2  
PART SELECT  
STEP 3  
START/STOP  
To practice the left hand part  
Once you master right hand part play, you can use the two-  
hand tunes (numbers 85 through 99) to practice left hand part.  
1. Press the SONGS button until the SONG  
indicator appears.  
This causes the number and name of the currently  
selected tune to appear on the display.  
2. Input the two digit number for the tune you want  
to play.  
3. Press the PART SELECT button to switch the left  
hand play.  
Lit  
4. Press the STEP 1, STEP 2, or STEP 3 button.  
When you do, the STEP 1, STEP 2, or STEP 3 indicator  
appears.  
After a count beat sounds, the right-hand part starts  
to play and the keys for the left-hand part notes flash.  
5. Press the PART SELECT button to return the part  
selection to its previous setting.  
6. To interrupt play of the melody, press the START/  
STOP button.  
When you do, the STEP 1, STEP 2, or STEP 3 indicator  
disappears.  
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MIDI  
MIDI Channels  
What is MIDI?  
MIDI allows you to send the data for multiple parts at the  
same time, with each part being sent over a separate MIDI  
channel. There are 16 MIDI channels, numbered 1 through  
16, and MIDI channel data is always included whenever you  
exchange data (key press etc.).  
Both the sending machine and the receiving machine must  
be set to the same channel for the receiving unit to correctly  
receive and play data. If the receiving machine is set to  
Channel 2, for example, it receives only MIDI Channel 2 data,  
and all other channels are ignored.  
With this keyboard, messages received over MIDI Channels  
1, 2, 3, 4, and 10 can be used for multi-timbre play of up to  
five different instrument parts. The tone and volume settings  
for these five channels must be controlled by messages sent  
from an external device.  
The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital  
Interface, which is the name of a worldwide standard for  
digital signals and connectors that makes it possible to  
exchange musical data between musical instruments and  
computers (machines) produced by different manufacturers.  
MIDI compatible equipment can exchange keyboard key  
press, key release, tone change, and other data as messages.  
Though you do not need any special knowledge about MIDI  
to use this keyboard as a stand-alone unit, MIDI operations  
require a bit of specialized knowledge. This section provides  
you with an overview of MIDI that will help to get you going.  
MIDI Connections  
Conversely, keyboard operations are sent to external devices  
over MIDI Channel 1.  
MIDI messages are send out through the MIDI OUT terminal  
of one machine to the MIDI IN terminal of another machine  
over a MIDI cable. To send a message from this keyboard to  
another machine, for example, you must use a MIDI cable to  
connect the MIDI OUT terminal of this keyboard to the MIDI  
IN terminal of the other machine. To send MIDI messages  
back to this keyboard, you need to use a MIDI cable to connect  
the other machine’s MIDI OUT terminal to the MIDI IN  
terminal of this keyboard.  
To use a computer or other MIDI device to record and  
playback the MIDI data produced by this keyboard, you must  
connect the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT terminals of both  
machines in order to send and receive data.  
General MIDI  
General MIDI standardizes MIDI data for all sound source  
types, regardless of manufacturer. General MIDI specifies  
such factors as tone numbering, drum sounds, and available  
MIDI channels for all sound sources. This standard makes it  
possible for all MIDI equipment to reproduce the same  
nuances when playing General MIDI data, regardless of the  
manufacturer of the sound source.  
Though the sound source of this keyboard is not General  
MIDI compatible, you can still connect the keyboard to a  
computer or other MIDI equipment to playback General MIDI  
data that is widely available in stores, over computer  
networks, and from other sources.  
MIDI IN  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN MIDI OUT  
NOTE  
• General MIDI data made up of a large number of parts may not  
play correctly on this keyboard.  
• You will have most success playing back General MIDI data  
that has few parts and is made up of parts on channels 1, 2, 3,  
4, and 10.  
Computer etc.  
Messages  
There is a wide variety of messages defined under the MIDI  
standard, and this section details the particular messages that  
can be sent and received by this keyboard.  
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RHYTHM  
TEMPO  
SONGS  
NOTE ON/OFF  
CONTROL CHANGE  
This message sends data when a key is pressed (NOTE ON)  
or released (NOTE OFF).  
This message adds effects such as vibrato and volume changes  
applied during keyboard play. CONTROL CHANGE data  
includes a control number (to identify the effect type) and a  
control value (to specify the on/off status and depth of the  
effect).  
A NOTE ON/OFF message includes a note number (to  
indicate note whose key is being pressed or released) and  
velocity (velocity=100 when the volume value of this unit is  
9 to 2, and velocity=75 when the volume value is 1 or 0).  
NOTE ON velocity is always used to determine the relative  
volume of the note. This keyboard does not receive NOTE  
OFF velocity data.  
Whenever you press or release a key on this keyboard, the  
corresponding NOTE ON or NOTE OFF message is sent by  
constant velocity from the MIDI OUT terminal.  
The following is a list of data that can be received using  
CONTROL CHANGE.  
Effect  
VOLUME  
Control Number  
7
64  
1
HOLD1  
MODULATION  
PROGRAM CHANGE  
This is the tone selection message. PROGRAM CHANGE can  
contain tone data within the range of 0 to 127.  
LOCAL CONTROL (Default: on) /GM mapping  
(Default: off)  
This setting determines whether or not the keyboard and  
sound source of this keyboard are connected internally. When  
recording to a computer or other external device connected  
to this keyboards MIDI IN/OUT terminal, it helps if you  
turn LOCAL CONTROL off.  
A PROGRAM CHANGE message (0 to 99) is sent out through  
this keyboards MIDI OUT terminal whenever you manually  
change its tone number. Receipt of a PROGRAM CHANGE  
message from an external machine changes the tone setting  
of this keyboard.  
This keyboard can send tone data within the range of 00 to  
99 and receive tone data within the range of 0 to 127*. Each  
of the 128 General MIDI tones is automatically assigned to  
one of the keyboards 100 built-in tones as shown on page A-  
1. Select this setting when you want to listen to General MIDI  
data from a computer or other external equipment.  
on: Anything played on the keyboard is sounded by the  
internal sound source and simultaneously output as a  
MIDI message from the MIDI OUT terminal.  
oFF: Anything played on the keyboard is output as a MIDI  
message from the MIDI OUT terminal, without being  
sounded by the internal sound source. Turn LOCAL  
CONTROL off whenever you are using the MIDI THRU  
function of a computer or other external device. Also  
note that no sound is produced by the keyboard if  
LOCAL CONTROL is turned off and no external device  
is connected.  
* When GM mapping is turned on (page E-31). When turned  
off, tone data is received in the range of 0 to 99.  
NOTE  
Channel 10 is for the drum part only, and it does not receive  
Program Change messages. When receiving MIDI data, it  
sounds percussion sounds produced by this keyboard.  
NOTE  
PITCH BEND  
When you are using this keyboard in a stand-alone  
configuration, keyboard keys do not light while local control is  
turned off.  
This message carries pitch bend information for smoothly  
sliding the pitch upwards or downwards during keyboard  
play. This keyboard does not send pitch bend data, but it can  
receive such data.  
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To turn off LOCAL CONTROL/To turn on GM  
mapping  
LOCAL CONTROL On  
Notes played on the keyboard are sounded by the internal  
sound source and output as MIDI messages from the MIDI  
OUT terminal.  
1. While in any mode besides the Song Mode  
(indicated when the SONG indicator is lit), hold  
down the RHYTHM button and press the SONGS  
button.  
MIDI OUT  
Sound Source  
Perform step 2 within five seconds after performing  
step 1.  
2. Use the TEMPO button ( ) to turn off local  
control.  
LOCAL CONTROL Off  
This also turns on GM mapping.  
Notes played on the keyboard are output as MIDI messages  
from the MIDI OUT terminal, but not sounded directly by  
the internal sound source. The MIDI THRU terminal of the  
connected device can be used to return the MIDI message  
and sound it on this keyboards sound source.  
L o c a l  
To turn on LOCAL CONTROL/To turn off GM  
mapping  
MIDI THRU  
MIDI IN  
1. While in any mode besides the Song Mode  
(indicated when the SONG indicator is lit), hold  
down the RHYTHM button and press the SONGS  
button.  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN  
MIDI OUT  
Perform step 2 within five seconds after performing  
step 1.  
Sound Source  
2. Use the TEMPO button ( ) to turn on local  
control.  
This also turns off GM mapping.  
L o c a l  
NOTE  
Note that LOCAL CONTROL is also turned on automatically  
whenever you turn on power, or when you press any of the  
following buttons.  
START/STOP (to start rhythm or tune play)  
ONE-KEY PLAY  
STEP 1  
STEP 2  
STEP 3  
DEMO (to start demo tune play)  
See the GM Tone Map List at the back of this manual for  
information about tone assignments while GM mapping is turned  
on.  
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Technical Reference  
Troubleshooting  
Be sure to check the following table whenever you experience problems with keyboard operation.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Action  
See Page  
• No sound when keyboard keys  
are pressed.  
1. Power supply problem.  
1. Correctly attach the AC Page E-12  
adaptor, make sure that  
batteries (+/–) are facing  
correctly, and check to make  
sure that batteries are not dead.  
2. Use the MAIN VOL slider to Page E-15  
increase volume.  
2. Volume setting is too low.  
3. Headphones are plugged into  
the keyboard.  
3. Unplug the headphones from Page E-14  
the PHONES/OUTPUT jack.  
4. The POWER/MODE selector is  
in the CONCERT CHORD or  
FINGERED position.  
4. Normal play is not possible on Page E-18  
the accompaniment keyboard  
while the POWER/MODE  
selector is set to CONCERT  
CHORD or FINGERED.  
Change the POWER/MODE  
selector setting to NORMAL.  
5. Tone “99 PERCUSSION” is  
selected and you are pressing  
keys that are not assigned tones.  
5. While “99 PERCUSSION” is Page E-16  
selected, you can use only keys  
that are marked on the console  
with illustrations of percussion  
instruments.  
6. LOCAL CONTROL is off.  
• Low battery power  
6. Turn on LOCAL CONTROL.  
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• Any of the following symptoms  
while using battery power.  
• Replace the batteries with a set Page E-12  
of new ones or use the AC  
adaptor.  
• Dim power indicator.  
• Instrument does not turn on.  
• Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read.  
• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume.  
• Distortion of sound output.  
• Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume.  
• Sudden power failure when playing at high volume.  
• Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high volume.  
• Continued sound output even after you release a key.  
• A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected.  
• Abnormal rhythm pattern and song play.  
• Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI  
device.  
• Abnormally low microphone volume.  
• Distortion of microphone input.  
• Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used.  
• Key light stays on.  
• Keyboard is waiting for play of  
the correct note during Step 1  
or Step 2 play.  
1. Press the lit key to continue with Pages  
Step 1 or Step 2 play.  
E-26, 27  
2. Press the START/STOP button Pages  
to quit Step 1 or Step 2 play.  
E-26, 27  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Action  
See Page  
Keyboard keys light but no  
sound is produced.  
Power on alert is telling you that  
power is left on.  
Press any button or keyboard Page E-13  
k e y t o r e s u m e n o r m a l  
operation with the keyboard in  
its initial power on setting.  
RHYTHM button does not  
Keyboard is in the Song Mode.  
Press the SONGS button to Page E-23  
work.  
return to the normal mode.  
Cannot change TRANSPOSE/  
TUNE/LOCAL CONTROL  
settings.  
Keyboard is in the Song Mode.  
Press the SONGS button to Page E-23  
return to the normal mode.  
Demo tune play is in progress.  
Stop demo tune play.  
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No sound is produced when  
playing MIDI data from a  
computer.  
MIDI cables are not connected  
properly.  
Connect MIDI cables properly.  
Playing on the keyboard  
produces an unnatural sound  
when connected to a computer.  
The computers MIDI THRU  
function is turned on.  
Turn off the MIDI THRU Page E-31  
function on the computer or  
turn off LOCAL CONTROL on  
the keyboard.  
Static noise when a microphone  
is connected.  
1. Use of a microphone that is a  
different from the type that is  
recommended.  
1. Use a recommended type Page E-14  
microphone.  
2. Use of the microphone in the  
vicinity of fluorescent lighting.  
2. Move the microphone away Page E-14  
from source of the static.  
No microphone sound.  
1. Microphone volume setting is  
too low.  
1. Increase the microphone Page E-14  
volume setting.  
2. Microphone on/off switch is set  
to OFF.  
2. Change the microphone on/off Page E-14  
switch setting to ON.  
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Specifications  
Model:  
LK-1261  
Keyboard:  
61 standard-size keys; 5 octaves  
Key Light System:  
Tones:  
Can be turned on and off (up to 4 keys can be lit at the same time)  
100 presets  
Polyphony:  
12 notes maximum  
3-Step Lesson System:  
Number of simultaneosly lit keys; 4  
3-Steps  
Playback:  
Voice Fingering Guide:  
1 tune repeat playback  
On/Off  
Auto-accompaniment  
Rhythm patterns:  
Tempo:  
50 presets  
Adjustable, (216 steps, = 40 to 255), initial value; 120  
Two systems; CONCERT CHORD, FINGERED  
Fill-in pattern, Synchro start  
Chords:  
Other:  
Built-in tunes:  
100 tunes  
Musical Information Function:  
Tone, Auto Accompaniment, Song numbers and names; tempo, 3 step lesson  
display, chord name, fingering, timing indicator, key lighting, voice fingering  
Other Functions:  
Transpose:  
F# to C to F: half-note  
Tuning:  
Adjustable A4 = Approx. 440 Hz 50 cents, Initial value: A4 = Approx. 440 Hz  
MIDI:  
5 multi-timbre receive  
Speakers:  
10 cm diameter x 2 (Output: 2W+2W)  
I/O Terminals  
MIDI Terminals:  
Sustain:  
IN, OUT  
Standard jack  
Power Supply:  
Headphones/Output:  
DC 9V jack  
Stereo standard jack (Output is monaural.)  
Output impedance: 94ȑ  
Output voltage: 3V (RMS) MAX  
Standard jack (with microphone volume knob)  
Input impedance: 3Kȑ  
Input sensitivity: 10mV  
Microphone In:  
Power Supply:  
Batteries:  
2-way  
6 AA-size  
Battery life:  
Approximately 4 hours on alkaline batteries  
AC adaptor  
Auto Power Off:  
Approximately 6 minutes after the last operation  
(Operates during battery use only)  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
9 V  
94.4 x 37.3 x 13.0 cm (37 3/16" x 14 11  
Approximately 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs) (without batteries)  
7.7 W  
/
16" x 5 1/8")  
* Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Care of Your Keyboard  
Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight.  
Do not overexpose the instrument to direct sunlight, or place  
it near an air conditioner, or in any extremely hot place.  
Do not use near a TV or radio.  
This instrument can cause video or audio interference with  
TV and radio reception. If this happens, move the instrument  
away from the TV or radio.  
Do not use lacquer, thinner or similar chemicals  
for cleaning.  
Clean the keyboard with a soft cloth dampened in a weak  
solution of water and a neutral detergent. Soak the cloth in  
the solution and squeeze until it is almost dry.  
NOTE  
You may notice lines in the finish of the case of this keyboard.  
These lines are a result of the molding process used to shape  
the plastic of the case. They are not cracks or breaks in the  
plastic, and are no cause for concern.  
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Appendix  
GM Tone Map List  
Tone No./Tone Name  
GM No.  
Tone No./Tone Name  
GM No.  
00 GRAND PIANO  
01 BRIGHT PIANO  
02 HONKY-TONK  
03 E GRAND PIANO  
04 ELEC PIANO 1  
05 ELEC PIANO 2  
06 ELEC PIANO 3  
07 ELEC PIANO 4  
08 HARPSICHORD  
09 CLAVI  
0
1
3
2
4
5
8
9
6
50 SOPRANO SAX  
51 ALTO SAX  
52 TENOR SAX  
53 OBOE  
54 CLARINET  
55 PICCOLO  
64  
65  
66  
68  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
67  
56 FLUTE  
57 RECORDER  
58 FLUTE ENSEMBLE  
59 WHISTLE  
79  
76  
77  
7
78  
10 ELEC ORGAN 1  
11 ELEC ORGAN 2  
12 ELEC ORGAN 3  
13 ELEC ORGAN 4  
14 CHURCH ORGAN  
15 PIPE ORGAN  
16 REED ORGAN  
17 ACCORDION  
18 BANDONEON  
19 HARMONICA  
20 NYLON STR GT  
21 STEEL STR GT  
22 JAZZ GUITAR  
23 CLEAN GUITAR  
24 MUTE GUITAR  
25 DIST GUITAR  
26 ACOUSTIC BASS  
27 ELEC BASS  
28 SLAP BASS  
29 BANJO  
30 VIOLIN  
31 CELLO  
32 HARP  
33 STRINGS 1  
34 STRINGS 2  
35 STRINGS 3  
16  
17  
18  
15  
19  
104  
20  
21  
23  
22  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
32  
33  
36  
105  
40  
42  
45  
48  
49  
44  
50  
51  
52  
53  
56  
58  
57  
60  
59  
61  
69  
62  
63  
70  
60 SYNTH-LEAD 1  
61 SYNTH-LEAD 2  
62 SYNTH-LEAD 3  
63 CALLIOPE  
64 SYNTH-PAD 1  
65 SYNTH-PAD 2  
66 SYNTH-PAD 3  
67 BOWED GLASS  
68 HALO PAD  
69 SYNTH-BASS  
70 RAIN DROP  
71 SF  
72 SOUNDTRACK  
73 SPACE PAD  
74 SYNTH-SFX  
75 VEHICLE  
87  
81  
80  
82  
89  
90  
95  
92  
86  
93  
94  
39  
98  
54  
38  
96  
103  
97  
101  
102  
125  
124  
126  
127  
123  
106  
88 107  
108  
109  
99 110  
111  
112  
113  
114  
115  
100 116  
117  
118  
119  
30  
31  
35  
84  
76 TELEPHONE  
77 SPACE  
78 INVADER  
34  
37  
79 FUNNY  
41  
43  
46  
55  
80 STRINGS PIANO  
81 STRINGS EP  
82 CHOIR EP  
83 CHOIR ORGAN  
84 STRINGS GUITAR  
85 STRINGS HARP  
86 BRASS STRINGS  
87 VIB PAD  
88 12STR GUITAR  
89 CHOIR STRINGS  
90 BASS/PIANO  
91 BASS/E PIANO  
92 BASS/VIB  
93 BASS/NYLON STR GT  
94 BASS/DIST GUITAR  
95 STRINGS/PIANO  
96 STRINGS/TRUMPET  
97 VIBRAPHONE  
98 MARIMBA  
47  
36 SYNTH-STR 1  
37 SYNTH-STR 2  
38 CHOIR AAHS  
39 SYNTH-VOICE  
40 TRUMPET  
91  
85  
41 TUBA  
42 BRASS SECTION  
43 FRENCH HORN 1  
44 FRENCH HORN 2  
45 BRASS 1  
120  
121  
122  
10  
12  
46 BRASS 2  
47 SYNTH-BRASS 1  
48 SYNTH-BRASS 2  
49 SYNTH-BRASS 3  
11  
13  
14  
83  
99 PERCUSSION  
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Rhythm List  
POPS  
DANCE/FUNK  
00  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
CLUB POP  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
TECHNO  
TRANCE  
DISCO  
FUNK  
FUNKY POP  
SOUL BALLAD  
POP BALLAD  
LITE POP  
RAP  
16 BEAT FUNK  
8 BEAT POP  
POP ROCK  
EUROPEAN  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
POLKA  
MARCH  
DANCE POP  
POP FUSION  
FOLKIE POP  
WALTZ  
SLOW WALTZ  
TANGO  
ROCK  
LATIN/VARIOUS I  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
ROCK WALTZ  
SLOW ROCK  
SOFT ROCK  
50’S ROCK  
60’S SOUL  
4 BEAT ROCK  
ROCK  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
BOSSA NOVA  
SAMBA  
MAMBO  
REGGAE  
SKA  
SALSA  
FOLKLORE  
RUMBA CATALANA  
TWIST  
NEW ORLNS R&R  
R&B  
VARIOUS II  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
COUNTRY  
JAZZ/FUSION  
TOWNSHIP  
SLOW GOSPEL  
BALADI  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
BIG BAND  
SWING  
FOX TROT  
BAROQUE  
NEW AGE  
JAZZ WALTZ  
LATIN FUSION  
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Fingered Chord Charts  
This table shows the left-hand fingerings (including inverted forms) for a number of  
often-used chords.  
3
2
4
5
1
: Left hand finger  
numbers  
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Cannot be specified in FINGERED setting because of accompaniment keyboard limitations, but augmented  
and diminished (seventh) chords made up of the same component notes (with different base note) can be used  
instead.  
*
Chords with same component notes as B aug ........... D aug, F aug  
Chords with same component notes as B aug ............ E aug, G aug  
Chords with same component notes as A dim7 ......... C dim7, E dim7, F dim7  
Chords with same component notes as B dim7 ........ C dim7, E dim7, G dim7  
Chords with same component notes as B dim7.......... D dim7, F dim7, A dim7  
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