Rockjam RJ-561 Multi-function Keyboard

User Guide

Important Information

Be sure to obey the following information so as not to harm yourself or others or damage this instrument or other external equipment.

Power adapter:

Do not open the body of the electronic keyboard:

Use of the electronic keyboard:

Maintenance:

Connection:

During operation:

Specification

Front Panel and External Connections

Front Panel

The front panel features various controls and indicators. Below is a list of the numbered components:

External Connections

Located on the rear panel are the following connection jacks:

Diagram Description: An illustration shows three jacks labeled MIC, PHONES, and POWER, numbered 1, 2, and 3 respectively.

LCD Display

The LCD display provides information about the keyboard's current settings and operations. Key indicators include:

Diagram Description: The LCD display is shown with various icons and text, including indicators for DUAL KEYS, SINGLE FINGER, FINGERED, METRONOME, TONE, RHYTHM, TEMPO, PROGRAM, RECORD, SYNC, TEACHING COURSE, VIBRATO, SUSTAIN, and SONG [XX].

Preparation Before First Use

Power

Use of AC/DC power adapter:

Please use the special AC/DC power adapter that came with the electronic keyboard or a power adapter with DC9V output voltage and 500mA output current with a centre positive plug. Connect the DC plug of the power adapter into the DC9V power socket on the rear of the keyboard and then connect the other end into the mains wall socket and switch on.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates the power connection: a DC plug connects to the electronic keyboard's DC power jack. The power adapter connects to the DC plug and then to a mains socket.

Caution: When the keyboard is not in use, you should unplug the power adapter from the mains power socket.

Battery operation:

Open the battery lid on the underside of the electronic keyboard and insert 6 x 1.5V Size D alkaline batteries. Ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way round and replace the battery lid.

Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not leave batteries in the keyboard if it is not going to be used for any length of time. This will avoid possible damage caused by leaking batteries.

Jacks and Accessories

Using headphones:

Connect the 3.5mm headphone plug into the [PHONES] jack on the rear of the keyboard. The internal speaker will cut off automatically once headphones are connected.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows a 3.5mm headphone plug connecting to a jack labeled PHONES. Headphones are depicted.

Connecting a microphone:

This electronic keyboard has a 3.5mm socket for connecting an electret microphone (not included). Connect the microphone to the 3.5mm socket and sing along in time with the music.

Diagram Description: A diagram shows a 3.5mm microphone plug connecting to a jack labeled MIC. A microphone is depicted.

Connecting an Amplifier or Hi-Fi Equipment:

This electronic keyboard has a built-in speaker system but can be connected to an external amplifier or other hi-fi equipment. First turn off the power to the keyboard and any external equipment you are looking to connect. Next, insert one end of a stereo audio cable into the LINE IN or AUX IN socket on the external equipment and connect the other end into the [PHONES] jack on the rear of the electronic keyboard.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates connecting the keyboard's PHONES jack via a 3.5mm plug to the AUDIO INPUT JACK (R IN L) of an AMPLIFIER, which is connected to a SPEAKER BOX.

Basic Operation

Power and Volume

Power control:

Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on and again to turn the power off.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the POWER button, with indicators for ON and OFF.

Adjustment of the Master Volume:

The keyboard has 10 levels of volume from 1 - 10. The default volume level when powered on is set to level 8. To change the volume, press the [MASTER VOLUME +/-] buttons. The volume level is indicated by the bars on the LCD display. Pressing both the [MASTER VOLUME +/-] buttons at the same time will make the master volume return to the default level.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows control dials and buttons, highlighting the MASTER VOLUME control with its '+' and '-' buttons.

Tone

Tone Selection:

When the keyboard is first switched on, the default status is TONE. To change the tone, you can either press the + or - buttons on the numerical keypad or directly input the number of the tone you require by pressing the corresponding digits 0-9.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the numerical keypad (0-9) and buttons like METRONOME, DUAL KEYBOARD, DEMO, and RHYTHM SELECT.

Effect & Control

Dual Keyboard:

To switch on Dual Keyboard mode, press the [Dual Keyboard] button. The LCD display will show a flag next to [DUAL KEYS]. The keyboard will split into a dual voice keyboard at the 24th key from the left. You can adjust the voice of the left-hand side of the keyboard by pressing the corresponding digits 0-9 on the numerical keypad. The voice of the right-hand side of the keyboard will remain set to the voice chosen before the [Dual Keyboard] button was pressed. In Dual Keyboard mode, the pitch of the left-hand keys is raised by one octave, and the right-hand keys are lowered by one octave. Press the [Dual Keyboard] button again to exit Dual Keyboard mode.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the control panel, highlighting the DUAL KEYBOARD button and the numerical keypad.

Sustain:

Press the [Sustain] button to enter Sustain mode. The LCD display will show a flag next to [SUSTAIN]. Once this mode is selected, the sound of each note played is prolonged. Pressing the [Sustain] button again will turn the sustain feature off and exit this mode.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows control dials and buttons, highlighting the SUSTAIN button.

Vibrato:

Press the [Vibrato] button to enter Vibrato mode. The LCD display will show a flag next to [VIBRATO]. Once this mode is selected, each time a note is played, a trembling effect is added to the end of the note. Pressing the [Vibrato] button again will turn the Vibrato feature off and exit this mode.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows control dials and buttons, highlighting the VIBRATO button.

Transpose

Pressing the [Transpose +/-] buttons alters the musical scale of the note being played. You can adjust the scale by 6 levels upwards or downwards. Pressing both the [Transpose +/-] buttons at the same time will make the musical scale revert to 0.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows control dials and buttons, highlighting the TRANSPOSE control with its '+' and '-' buttons.

Metronome:

Press the [Metronome] button to start the tick-tock beat. There are four beats to choose from: 1/1, 1/4, 1/2, or 1/3 beat. Press the [Metronome] button repeatedly to cycle through to the required beat pattern. The LCD display will indicate the beat you have chosen. The metronome effect is added to the music once you start playing. To exit this mode, press the [Metronome] button.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the METRONOME button and related controls, including the numerical keypad.

Panel Percussion Instruments:

There are 7 kinds of percussion instruments to choose from. Press the corresponding button to sound the required instrument. You can use the percussion instruments to fill in your music and enhance the performance.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows 7 buttons labeled with percussion instrument icons: BASS DRUM, TOM DRUM, TAMBOURINE, CLAP, OPEN HI-HAT, SNARE DRUM, CLOSED HIGH HAT.

Keyboard Percussion:

Press the [KEYBOARD PERCUSSION] button so that percussion sounds can be played by the black and white keys of the keyboard. There are 12 different percussion sounds that can be made. Press the button again to exit keyboard percussion mode.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the KEYBOARD PERCUSSION button and a row of 12 circular buttons, each with a percussion icon.

Rhythm

Selecting the rhythm:

You can choose from any of the 200 built-in rhythms. Please refer to the appendix for the detailed rhythm table. Press the [RHYTHM SELECT] button to enter the rhythm selection function. The LCD display will show the current rhythm number. You can select the rhythm you require by pressing the corresponding digits on the numerical keypad or by pressing the + / - buttons.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the RHYTHM SELECT button and the numerical keypad.

Start / Stop:

Press the [START / STOP] button to play the rhythm. Press the [START / STOP] button again to stop the rhythm playback.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the control panel with the START/STOP, SYNC, FILL IN, CHORD OFF, SLOW TEMPO, and FAST buttons highlighted.

Sync:

Press the [SYNC] button to select the sync accompaniment function. The LCD display will show a flag next to [SYNC]. Pressing any of the first 19 keys on the left hand side of the keyboard will start the rhythm playing. Press the [START / STOP] button to stop the rhythm and exit the sync function.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the control panel with the SYNC button highlighted.

Fill in:

You can fill in a length of interlude if you press the [FILL IN] button during the rhythm playback. After the fill-in, the rhythm will continue playing as normal.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the control panel with the FILL IN button highlighted.

Accompaniment Volume Adjustment:

The default Accompaniment Volume is level 8. This can be adjusted by pressing the [ACCOMP VOLUME +/-] buttons. The LCD display will show the volume as you are adjusting it. The adjustment range is 1-10, indicated by the bars on the LCD display. Pressing both the [ACCOMP VOLUME +/-] buttons at the same time will make the Accompaniment Volume return to the default level.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows control dials and buttons, highlighting the ACCOMP VOLUME control with its '+' and '-' buttons.

Tempo Adjustment:

Press the [TEMPO SLOW/FAST] buttons to adjust the playing tempo of the rhythm, metronome, and demo song. The adjustment range is 30-240 bpm. Pressing both the [TEMPO SLOW/FAST] buttons at the same time will make the tempo revert to the default tempo for the rhythm selected or 120 bpm for the metronome.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the control panel with the TEMPO SLOW/FAST buttons highlighted.

Chord Accompaniment

Single Finger Chords:

Press the [SINGLE FINGER] button to enter the single finger auto chord mode. A flag is displayed on the LCD next to SINGLE FINGER. Chords are played by pressing certain keys in the chord area on the left-hand side of the keyboard (keys 1-19). The finger patterns required are shown in Appendix V. The played chord is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD display. Press the [START / STOP] button to start or stop the chord accompaniment.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows control dials and buttons, highlighting the SINGLE FINGER button.

Fingered Chords:

Press the [FINGERED] button to enter the fingered auto chord mode. A flag is displayed on the LCD next to [FINGERED CHORD]. By pressing certain keys in the chord area on the left-hand side of the keyboard (keys 1-19), you can hear different chord accompaniments. The finger patterns required are shown in Appendix V. The played chord is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD display. The fingered chord will only play when it is keyed correctly. Press the [START / STOP] button to start or stop the chord accompaniment.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows control dials and buttons, highlighting the FINGERED button.

Chord Tones:

There are 4 kinds of chord accompaniment tone to choose from. To select the chord tone, press the [CHORD TONES] button repeatedly during chord accompaniment. The LCD display will briefly show a number 00 - 03 to indicate the chord tone selected.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows control dials and buttons, highlighting the CHORD TONES button.

Chord Off:

During any chord mode, press the [CHORD OFF] button to stop the chord accompaniment sound and exit the chord mode. The rhythm will continue to play.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the control panel with the CHORD OFF button highlighted.

Recording Function

Press the [RECORD] button to enter the recording mode. The LCD display will show a flag next to [PROGRAM RECORD]. Press any key to start recording. The maximum recording capacity is 85 notes. When the recording capacity is full, the LCD display will show [FL]. Each time you press the [RECORDING] button, the previous memory will be cleared and the keyboard will enter the recording mode again.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the RECORD button and other function buttons.

Press the [PLAYBACK] button to play back the recorded notes.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the PLAYBACK button and other function buttons.

Press the [RHYTHM PROGRAM] button to enter the rhythm editing mode. The LCD display will show a flag next to [PROGRAM RECORD]. You can edit a section of rhythm by pressing any of the 7 kinds of panel percussion on the keyboard. The maximum recording length is 32 percussion sounds. Press the [PLAYBACK] button to hear the programmed sounds in sequence. You can also adjust the tempo for optimal effect. Each time you press the [RHYTHM PROGRAM] button, the previous memory will be cleared and the keyboard will enter the programming mode again.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the RHYTHM PROGRAM button and other function buttons.

Demo Song Playback

Press the [DEMO] button to play a demo song. The LCD display will show SONG [XX] where xx is the number of the demo song. By pressing the + and - buttons on the numerical keypad, you can choose the demo song you require. There are 50 songs to choose from in total. The keyboard will finish the chosen song and then start to play the next song. Press the [DEMO] button again to exit the demo mode.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the DEMO button and the numerical keypad.

Teaching Modes

Single Key Course:

Press the [SINGLE COURSE] button to enter the Single Key teaching mode. A flag next to [TEACHING COURSE] will be displayed on the LCD. This mode is suitable for beginners to familiarise themselves with the rhythm and tempo of the song. The LCD display will show SONG [XX] where xx is the number of the demo song selected. Select a different song using the +/- or number keys. The beat point will flash on the LCD display to indicate the tempo. The keyboard will then play the main melody in time with any key presses, even incorrect ones.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the SINGLE COURSE button and other function buttons.

Synchronised Course:

Press the [SYNC COURSE] button to enter the Synchronised teaching mode. A flag next to [TEACHING COURSE] will be displayed on the LCD. This mode is suitable for more advanced users. The LCD display will show SONG [XX] where xx is the number of the demo song selected. Select a different song using the +/- or number keys. The beat point will flash on the LCD display to indicate the tempo. The correct key to press next is displayed flashing on the LCD display. Play along in time, making sure to press and hold the correct keys in time as indicated. If an incorrect key is pressed, then no tone will be sounded.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the SYNC COURSE button and other function buttons.

Concert Course:

Press the [CONCERT COURSE] button to enter the Concert course teaching mode. A flag next to [TEACHING COURSE] will be displayed on the LCD. This mode is suitable for more advanced users. The LCD display will show SONG [XX] where xx is the number of the demo song selected. Select a different song using the +/- or number keys. The beat point will flash on the LCD display to indicate the tempo. The correct key to press is NOT displayed on the LCD display. Play along in time with correct key presses. If incorrect keys are pressed, then the LCD will start to indicate the correct keys to be pressed.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the CONCERT COURSE button and other function buttons.

Progressive Learning:

Appendix I. Rhythm Table

No. Name of Rhythm No. Name of Rhythm No. Name of Rhythm No. Name of Rhythm
00Club Pop2516 Beat Shuffle50Club Latin75Samba 2
01Rock'n Roll 1268 Beat Adria51Disco Chocolate76Schlager Rock 1
02Rock'n Roll 227Big Band Shuffle 152Disco Fox77Schlager Rock 2
03Waltz28Big Band Shuffle 253Disco Funk78Tarantella
04Bossanova29Big Band Shuffle 354Disco Hands79Tijuana
05Slow Rock 130Fast Band 155Disco Latin80Electro Pop
06Slow Rock 231Fast Band 256Disco Party81Fusion
07Slow Rock 332Bolero57Disco Samba82Hip Shuffle
08Slow Soul33Cat Groove58Dixie Jazz83Limbo Rock
0916 Beat Pop34Classic Piano59Pop New Age84Acoustic Ballad
108 Beat Pop35Cumbia60UK Pop85Piano Ballad
118 Beat Soul36Disco61USA March86R&B Ballad
128 Beat Rock37Latin Rock62Club Dance87Rock Ballad
13Rap Pop38Ober Polka63Rumba 188Reggae
14Pop Rock39Polka Pop648 Beat Modern89Slow & Easy
1560's Soul40Twist65Country Ballad90Swing Waltz
1670's Soul41Unplugged66Hard Rock91Pub Piano
17Straight Rock42Blue Grass 167Hully Gully 192Jazz Big Band
18Techno 143Blue Grass 268Jive93Jazz Club
19Techno 244Blue Grass 369Love Song94Jazz Waltz 1
20Funk45Cha Cha70Medium Jazz95Jazz Waltz 2
21Mambo 146Saturday Night71Modern Country Pop96Jazz Rock
22Mambo 247Pop Ballad72Modern R&B97Salsa
23Country 148Pop Waltz73Pasodoble98Analog Ballad
24Country 249British Pop74Samba 199Show Tune

Appendix II. Tone Table

No. Name of Tone No. Name of Tone No. Name of Tone No. Name of Tone
00Acoustic Grand Piano25Acoustic Guitar 250Synth Strings 275Blown Bottle
01Bright Acoustic Piano26Electric Guitar 151Choir Aahs76Shakuhachi
02Electric Grand Piano27Electric Guitar 252Voice Oohs77Whistle
03Honky-tonk Piano28Electric Guitar 353Synth Voice78Ocarina
04Rhodes Piano29Overdriven Guitar54Orchestra Hit79Lead 1
05Chorused Piano30Distortion Guitar55Trumpet80Lead 2
06Harpsichord 131Acoustic Bass56Trombone81Lead 3
07Clavi 132Electric Bass 157Tuba82Lead 8
08Celesta 133Electric Bass 258Muted Trumpet83Pad 2
09Glockenspiel34Fretless Bass59French Horn84Sitar
10Music Box 135Slap Bass 160Brass Section85Banjo
11Vibraphone36Slap Bass 261Synth Brass 186Shamisen 1
12Marimba 137Synth Bass 162Synth Brass 287Koto 1
13Xylophone 138Synth Bass 263Soprano Sax88Kalimba 1
14Tubular Bells 139Violin64Alto Sax89Bag Pipe 1
15Dulcimer 140Viola65Tenor Sax 190Fiddle
16Drawbar Organ41Cello66Baritone Sax91Shanai 1
17Percussive Organ42Contrabass67Oboe92Tinkle Bell
18Rock Organ43Tremolo Strings68English Horn 193Agogo
19Church Organ44Pizzicato Strings69Bassoon94Steel Drums
20Reed Organ 145Orchestral Harp70Clarinet95Woodblock 1
21Accordion 146Timpani71Piccolo96Taiko Drum
22Harmonica47String Ensemble 172Flute97Melodic Tom
23Tango Accordion48String Ensemble 273Recorder98Synth Drum
24Acoustic Guitar 149Synth Strings 174Pan Flute99Reverse Cymbal

Appendix III. Demo Song Table

No. Name of Song No. Name of Song
00Lotus Pond Moonlight25Chopin Nocturnes
01Sweet Honey26The Four Seasons - Spring
02Love You A Million Years27Carmen Overture
03Spring Flowers28Tea Butterfly Flutter
04New Mandarin Butterfly Dream29Mozart Symphony
05Unfortunately, Not You30Spanish Bullfighter
06Blue Apple Paradise31Susanna
07Tomorrow Will Be Better32Radiant
08My Future Is Not A Dream33Turkish March
09Moon Ship34Girl's Prayer
10Tuberose35Wedding March
11Kiss Goodbye36Lullaby
12Wild Lily Spring37Minuet In Gg
13Birch38Mary Had A Little Lamb
14Off The Stars39Wiegenlied
15American Patrol40Little Bee
16Auld Lang Syne41Humpty Dumpty
17Say You Say Me42Old Mac Donald had a Farm
18Unchained Melody43Minuet
19My Heart Will Go On44Polly Wolly Doodle
20Are You Sleeping45The More We Get Together
21Little Star46She Wore A Yellow Ribbon
22Jingle Bells47Long Long Ago
23Blue Danube48La Cucaracha
24Fur Elise49Little Brown Jug

Appendix IV. Troubleshooting

Trouble Possible Reason / Solution
A slight noise is heard when turning the power on or off.This is normal and nothing to worry about.
After turning the power on to the keyboard, there was no sound when the keys were pressed.Check the master volume is set to the correct volume. Check that headphones or any other equipment are not plugged into the keyboard as these will cause the built-in speaker system to cut off automatically.
Sound is distorted or interrupted and the keyboard is not working properly.Use of incorrect power adapter. Use the power adapter supplied or the batteries may need replacing.
There is a slight difference in timbre of some notes.This is normal and is caused by the many different voice sampling ranges of the keyboard.
When using the sustain function, some tones have long sustain and some short sustain.This is normal. The best length of sustain for different tones has been pre-set.
The master volume or accompaniment volume is not right.Check that the master volume and accompaniment volume are set correctly.
In SYNC status, the auto accompaniment does not work.Check to make sure Single Finger or Fingered mode has been selected and then play a note from the first 19 keys on the left hand side of the keyboard.
The pitch of the note is not correct.Check that the transpose is set to 00.

Appendix V. Chord Tables

Single Finger Chords

Diagram Description: A diagram displays a keyboard layout showing how to form various single finger chords (M, m, 7, m7) for different root notes (C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B).

Fingered Chords

Diagram Description: A diagram displays a keyboard layout showing how to form various fingered chords (M, m, 7, m7, dim7, M7, m7-5, dim) for different root notes (C, C(D), D, (D)/E, E, F, F/(G), G, (G)/A, A, (A#)/B).

Appendix VI. Technical Specification

FCC Compliance Statement

FCC Class B Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio communications.

There is no guarantee, however, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

PDT Ltd.
Ivy Mill,
Crown Street,
Failsworth,
Manchester
M35 9BG

info@pdtuk.com

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