Important Information
Observe the following information to prevent harm to yourself or others, or damage to the instrument or other external equipment.
Power Adapter
- Use only the specified AC adapter supplied with the product. Incorrect or faulty adapters can damage the electronic keyboard.
- Do not place the AC adapter or power cord near heat sources like radiators or heaters.
- To avoid damaging the power cord, ensure heavy objects are not placed on it and it is not subject to stress or over bending.
- Regularly check the power plug for surface dirt. Do not insert or unplug the power cord with wet hands.
Do Not Open the Body of the Electronic Keyboard
- Do not open or try to disassemble any part of the electronic keyboard. If the device malfunctions, stop using it and send it to a qualified service agent for repair.
Use of the Electronic Keyboard
- To avoid damaging the appearance or internal parts, do not place the electronic keyboard in dusty environments, direct sunlight, or places with very high or very low temperatures.
- Do not place the electronic keyboard on an uneven surface. Avoid placing any liquid-holding vessels on the keyboard to prevent spillage and internal damage.
Maintenance
- Clean the body of the electronic keyboard with a dry, soft cloth only.
Connection
- To prevent damage to the speaker, adjust the volume of any peripheral device to the lowest setting before connecting, then gradually adjust to an appropriate level once music is playing.
During Operation
- Do not use the keyboard at the loudest volume level for prolonged periods.
- Do not place heavy objects on the keyboard or press it with undue force.
- Packaging should be opened by a responsible adult only; plastic packaging should be stored or disposed of appropriately.
Specification
- Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Contents Overview
This user guide covers the following topics:
- Front Panel and External Connections
- LCD Display
- Preparation Before First Use (Power, Battery Operation, Jacks and Accessories)
- Basic Operation (Power and Volume, Tone, Effect & Control)
- Recording Function
- Demo Song Playback
- Teaching Modes (Single Key Course, Synchronised Course, Concert Course, Progressive Learning)
- Appendices: Rhythm Table, Tone Table, Demo Song Table, Troubleshooting, Chord Tables, Technical Specification, FCC Compliance Statement
Front Panel and External Connections
Front Panel
The front panel features various controls and indicators. Key elements include:
- Speaker
- Power Switch
- Chord control buttons: Single Finger, Fingered Chord, Chord Tones, Chord Off
- Effect buttons: Sustain, Vibrato, Transpose
- Volume controls: Master Volume -/+, Accompaniment Volume -/+
- LCD Display
- Number Buttons (0-9)
- Metronome
- Tone Select
- Rhythm Select
- Dual Keyboard
- Demo Songs
- Start/Stop
- Rhythm Sync
- Fill In
- Tempo [Slow/Fast]
- Percussion controls: Keyboard Percussion, Panel Percussion
- Recording controls: Record, Rhythm Program, Playback
- Teaching Course buttons: Single Key Course, Synchronised Course, Concert Course
- Chord Keyboard Area and Keyboard Playing Area
External Connections
The rear panel provides the following connection points:
- Microphone Input (3.5mm jack)
- Headphone Output (3.5mm jack)
- DC9V Power Input
LCD Display
The LCD display provides visual feedback on the keyboard's status and settings. It shows:
- Metronome for rhythm and song
- Speed value of rhythm and song (BPM)
- Digital display of song, rhythm, and tone number
- Indication for TONE, RHYTHM, or DEMO song
- Volume level display
- Playing chord indication
- Staff display (musical notation)
Preparation Before First Use
Power
Use of AC/DC Power Adapter
Use the special AC/DC power adapter (DC9V output voltage, 500mA output current, centre positive plug) supplied with the electronic keyboard. Connect the DC plug to the keyboard's DC9V power socket and the other end to a mains wall socket. Switch on the mains.
Caution: Unplug the power adapter from the mains power socket when the keyboard is not in use.
Battery Operation
Open the battery lid on the underside of the keyboard and insert 6 x 1.5V Size D alkaline batteries, ensuring correct polarity. Replace the battery lid.
Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not leave batteries in the keyboard if it will not be used for an extended period, as leaking batteries can cause damage.
Jacks and Accessories
Using Headphones
Connect a 3.5mm headphone plug into the [PHONES] jack on the rear of the keyboard. The internal speaker will automatically cut off when headphones are connected.
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 to sing along with the music.
Connecting an Amplifier or Hi-Fi Equipment
The keyboard has a built-in speaker system but can connect to an external amplifier or other hi-fi equipment. First, turn off power to both the keyboard and external equipment. Insert one end of a stereo audio cable into the LINE IN or AUX IN socket on the external equipment and the other end into the [PHONES] jack on the rear of the electronic keyboard.
Basic Operation
Power and Volume
Power Control
Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on and off.
Adjustment of the Master Volume
The keyboard has 10 volume levels (1-10). The default is level 8. Press the [MASTER VOLUME +/-] buttons to change the volume. The LCD display shows the volume level with bars. Pressing both [MASTER VOLUME +/-] buttons simultaneously resets the master volume to default.
Tone
Tone Selection
Upon power-on, the default status is TONE. To change the tone, press the + or - buttons on the numerical keypad or directly input the desired tone number (0-9).
Effect & Control
Dual Keyboard
Press the [Dual Keyboard] button to activate Dual Keyboard mode. The LCD display will show a flag next to [DUAL KEYS]. The keyboard splits into a dual voice keyboard at the 24th key from the left. Adjust the left-hand voice using numerical digits (0-9). The right-hand voice remains the previously chosen voice. In Dual Keyboard mode, the pitch of left-hand keys is raised by one octave, and right-hand keys are lowered by one octave. Press [Dual Keyboard] again to exit.
Sustain
Press the [Sustain] button to enter Sustain mode. A flag will appear next to [SUSTAIN] on the LCD. In this mode, each note played is prolonged. Press [Sustain] again to turn off the feature.
Vibrato
Press the [Vibrato] button to enter Vibrato mode. A flag will appear next to [VIBRATO] on the LCD. When selected, a trembling effect is added to the end of each note played. Press [Vibrato] again to turn off the feature.
Transpose
Pressing the [Transpose +/-] button alters the musical scale of the note played. Adjust the scale by 6 levels upwards or downwards. Pressing both [Transpose +/-] buttons simultaneously resets the musical scale to 0.
Metronome
Press the [Metronome] button to start the tick-tock beat. Choose from four beats: 1/1, 1/4, 1/2, or 1/3 beat by repeatedly pressing [Metronome]. The LCD display indicates the chosen beat. The metronome effect is added once music starts playing. Press [Metronome] again to exit.
Panel Percussion Instruments
There are 7 kinds of panel percussion instruments. Press the corresponding button to sound the instrument. Use them to fill in music and enhance performance. Instruments include: Bass Drum, Tom Drum, Tambourine, Clap, Open Hi-Hat, Snare Drum, Closed High Hat.
Keyboard Percussion
Press the [KEYBOARD PERCUSSION] button to enable percussion sounds on the black and white keys. There are 12 different percussion sounds available. Press the button again to exit keyboard percussion mode.
Rhythm
Selecting the Rhythm
Choose from 200 built-in rhythms (refer to Appendix I. Rhythm Table). Press the [RHYTHM SELECT] button to enter rhythm selection. The LCD displays the current rhythm number. Select the desired rhythm by pressing corresponding digits on the numerical keypad or using the +/- buttons.
Start / Stop
Press the [START / STOP] button to play the rhythm. Press it again to stop rhythm playback.
Sync
Press the [SYNC] button to select the sync accompaniment function. A flag will appear next to [SYNC] on the LCD. Pressing any of the first 19 keys on the left side of the keyboard will start the rhythm. Press the [START / STOP] button to stop the rhythm and exit sync function.
Fill In
Press the [FILL IN] button during rhythm playback to add an interlude. The rhythm will continue playing normally after the fill-in.
Accompaniment Volume Adjustment
The default Accompaniment Volume is level 8 (range 1-10). Adjust using [ACCOMP VOLUME +/-] buttons. The LCD display shows the volume with bars. Pressing both [ACCOMP VOLUME +/-] buttons simultaneously resets the accompaniment volume to default.
Chord Accompaniment
Single Finger Chords
Press the [SINGLE FINGER] button to enter single finger auto chord mode. A flag appears next to SINGLE FINGER on the LCD. Chords are played by pressing specific keys in the chord area (keys 1-19) on the left side of the keyboard. Finger patterns are in Appendix V. The played chord is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD. Press [START / STOP] to start or stop chord accompaniment.
Fingered Chords
Press the [FINGERED] button to enter fingered auto chord mode. A flag appears next to FINGERED CHORD on the LCD. Pressing specific keys in the chord area (keys 1-19) on the left side of the keyboard produces different chord accompaniments. Finger patterns are in Appendix V. The played chord is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD. The fingered chord plays only when keyed correctly. Press [START / STOP] to start or stop chord accompaniment.
Chord Tones
There are 4 chord accompaniment tones. To select, press the [CHORD TONES] button repeatedly during chord accompaniment. The LCD briefly shows 00-03 for the selected tone.
Chord Off
During any chord mode, press the [CHORD OFF] button to stop the chord accompaniment sound and exit chord mode. The rhythm continues to play.
Recording Function
Press the [RECORD] button to enter recording mode. A flag appears next to [PROGRAM RECORD] on the LCD. Press any key to start recording. Maximum recording capacity is 85 notes. When full, the LCD shows [FL]. Each time [RECORDING] is pressed, previous memory is cleared, and recording mode restarts.
Press the [PLAYBACK] button to play recorded notes.
Press the [RHYTHM PROGRAM] button to enter rhythm editing mode. A flag appears next to [PROGRAM RECORD] on the LCD. Edit a rhythm section by pressing any of the 7 panel percussion instruments on the keyboard. Maximum recording length is 32 percussion sounds. Press [PLAYBACK] to hear programmed sounds in sequence. Adjust tempo for optimal effect. Each time [RHYTHM PROGRAM] is pressed, previous memory is cleared, and programming mode restarts.
Demo Song Playback
Press the [DEMO] button to play a demo song. The LCD shows SONG [XX] (XX is the song number). Use the + and - buttons on the numerical keypad to choose from 50 songs. The keyboard will play the chosen song, then the next. Press [DEMO] again to exit demo mode.
Teaching Modes
Single Key Course
Press the [SINGLE COURSE] button to enter Single Key teaching mode. A flag appears next to [TEACHING COURSE] on the LCD. This mode is suitable for beginners to familiarize with rhythm and tempo. The LCD shows SONG [XX]. Select a song using +/- or number keys. The beat point flashes on the LCD to indicate tempo. The keyboard plays the main melody in time with any key presses, even incorrect ones.
Synchronised Course
Press the [SYNC COURSE] button to enter Synchronised teaching mode. A flag appears next to [TEACHING COURSE] on the LCD. This mode is for more advanced users. The LCD shows SONG [XX]. Select a song using +/- or number keys. The beat point flashes on the LCD to indicate tempo. The correct key to press next flashes on the LCD. Play along in time, pressing and holding correct keys. If an incorrect key is pressed, no tone sounds.
Concert Course
Press the [CONCERT COURSE] button to enter Concert course teaching mode. A flag appears next to [TEACHING COURSE] on the LCD. This mode is for more advanced users. The LCD shows SONG [XX]. Select a song using +/- or number keys. The beat point flashes on the LCD to indicate tempo. The correct key to press is NOT displayed. Play along in time with correct key presses. If incorrect keys are pressed, the LCD indicates the correct keys to be pressed.
Progressive Learning
Follow this sequence to master included songs:
- Listen to the song in DEMO mode to understand note timings and beat.
- Access the same song in SINGLE KEY COURSE mode and duplicate note timings using a single key.
- Access the same song in SYNC COURSE mode and play along by pressing correct keys as indicated.
- Access the same song in CONCERT COURSE mode and play along by pressing correct keys unaided.
Appendix I. Rhythm Table
This table lists 200 built-in rhythms available on the RockJam RJ-561 keyboard, identified by a number (00-99) and a name. Examples include Club Pop, Rock'n Roll, Waltz, Bossanova, Slow Rock, Jazz, Pop, Latin, and various dance styles.
| No. | Name of Rhythm | No. | Name of Rhythm | No. | Name of Rhythm | No. | Name of Rhythm |
|---|
| 00 | Club Pop | 25 | 16 Beat Shuffle | 50 | Club Latin | 75 | Samba 2 |
| 01 | Rock'n Roll 1 | 26 | 8 Beat Adria | 51 | Disco Chocolate | 76 | Schlager Rock 1 |
| 02 | Rock'n Roll 2 | 27 | Big Band Shuffle 1 | 52 | Disco Fox | 77 | Schlager Rock 2 |
| 03 | Waltz | 28 | Big Band Shuffle 2 | 53 | Disco Funk | 78 | Tarantella |
| 04 | Bossanova | 29 | Big Band Shuffle 3 | 54 | Disco Hands | 79 | Tijuana |
| 05 | Slow Rock 1 | 30 | Fast Band 1 | 55 | Disco Latin | 80 | Electro Pop |
| 06 | Slow Rock 2 | 31 | Fast Band 2 | 56 | Disco Party | 81 | Fusion |
| 07 | Slow Rock 3 | 32 | Bolero | 57 | Disco Samba | 82 | Hip Shuffle |
| 08 | Slow Soul | 33 | Cat Groove | 58 | Dixie Jazz | 83 | Limbo Rock |
| 09 | 16 Beat Pop | 34 | Classic Piano | 59 | Pop New Age | 84 | Acoustic Ballad |
| 10 | 8 Beat Pop | 35 | Cumbia | 60 | UK Pop | 85 | Piano Ballad |
| 11 | 8 Beat Soul | 36 | Disco | 61 | USA March | 86 | R&B Ballad |
| 12 | 8 Beat Rock | 37 | Latin Rock | 62 | Club Dance | 87 | Rock Ballad |
| 13 | Rap Pop | 38 | Ober Polka | 63 | Rumba 1 | 88 | Reggae |
| 14 | Pop Rock | 39 | Polka Pop | 64 | 8 Beat Modern | 89 | Slow & Easy |
| 15 | 60's Soul | 40 | Twist | 65 | Country Ballad | 90 | Swing Waltz |
| 16 | 70's Soul | 41 | Unplugged | 66 | Hard Rock | 91 | Pub Piano |
| 17 | Straight Rock | 42 | Blue Grass 1 | 67 | Hully Gully 1 | 92 | Jazz Big Band |
| 18 | Techno 1 | 43 | Blue Grass 2 | 68 | Jive | 93 | Jazz Club |
| 19 | Techno 2 | 44 | Blue Grass 3 | 69 | Love Song | 94 | Jazz Waltz 1 |
| 20 | Funk | 45 | Cha Cha | 70 | Medium Jazz | 95 | Jazz Waltz 2 |
| 21 | Mambo 1 | 46 | Saturday Night | 71 | Modern Country Pop | 96 | Jazz Rock |
| 22 | Mambo 2 | 47 | Pop Ballad | 72 | Modern R&B | 97 | Salsa |
| 23 | Country 1 | 48 | Pop Waltz | 73 | Pasodoble | 98 | Analog Ballad |
| 24 | Country 2 | 49 | British Pop | 74 | Samba 1 | 99 | Show Tune |
Appendix II. Tone Table
This table lists 200 different instrument tones available on the RockJam RJ-561 keyboard, identified by a number (00-99) and a name. Examples include various pianos, guitars, basses, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, and synth sounds.
| No. | Name of Tone | No. | Name of Tone | No. | Name of Tone | No. | Name of Tone |
|---|
| 00 | Acoustic Grand Piano | 25 | Acoustic Guitar 2 | 50 | Synth Strings 2 | 75 | Blown Bottle |
| 01 | Bright Acoustic Piano | 26 | Electric Guitar 1 | 51 | Choir Aahs | 76 | Shakuhachi |
| 02 | Electric Grand Piano | 27 | Electric Guitar 2 | 52 | Voice Oohs | 77 | Whistle |
| 03 | Honky-tonk Piano | 28 | Electric Guitar 3 | 53 | Synth Voice | 78 | Ocarina |
| 04 | Rhodes Piano | 29 | Overdriven Guitar | 54 | Orchestra Hit | 79 | Lead 1 |
| 05 | Chorused Piano | 30 | Distortion Guitar | 55 | Trumpet | 80 | Lead 2 |
| 06 | Harpsichord 1 | 31 | Acoustic Bass | 56 | Trombone | 81 | Lead 3 |
| 07 | Clavi 1 | 32 | Electric Bass 1 | 57 | Tuba | 82 | Lead 8 |
| 08 | Celesta 1 | 33 | Electric Bass 2 | 58 | Muted Trumpet | 83 | Pad 2 |
| 09 | Glockenspiel | 34 | Fretless Bass | 59 | French Horn | 84 | Sitar |
| 10 | Music Box 1 | 35 | Slap Bass 1 | 60 | Brass Section | 85 | Banjo |
| 11 | Vibraphone | 36 | Slap Bass 2 | 61 | Synth Brass 1 | 86 | Shamisen 1 |
| 12 | Marimba 1 | 37 | Synth Bass 1 | 62 | Synth Brass 2 | 87 | Koto 1 |
| 13 | Xylophone 1 | 38 | Synth Bass 2 | 63 | Soprano Sax | 88 | Kalimba 1 |
| 14 | Tubular Bells 1 | 39 | Violin | 64 | Alto Sax | 89 | Bag Pipe 1 |
| 15 | Dulcimer 1 | 40 | Viola | 65 | Tenor Sax 1 | 90 | Fiddle |
| 16 | Drawbar Organ | 41 | Cello | 66 | Baritone Sax | 91 | Shanai 1 |
| 17 | Percussive Organ | 42 | Contrabass | 67 | Oboe | 92 | Tinkle Bell |
| 18 | Rock Organ | 43 | Tremolo Strings | 68 | English Horn 1 | 93 | Agogo |
| 19 | Church Organ | 44 | Pizzicato Strings | 69 | Bassoon | 94 | Steel Drums |
| 20 | Reed Organ 1 | 45 | Orchestral Harp | 70 | Clarinet | 95 | Woodblock 1 |
| 21 | Accordion 1 | 46 | Timpani | 71 | Piccolo | 96 | Taiko Drum |
| 22 | Harmonica | 47 | String Ensemble 1 | 72 | Flute | 97 | Melodic Tom |
| 23 | Tango Accordion | 48 | String Ensemble 2 | 73 | Recorder | 98 | Synth Drum |
| 24 | Acoustic Guitar 1 | 49 | Synth Strings 1 | 74 | Pan Flute | 99 | Reverse Cymbal |
Appendix III. Demo Song Table
This table lists 50 demo songs available on the RockJam RJ-561 keyboard, identified by a number (00-49) and a name. Examples include classical pieces, traditional songs, and various popular tunes.
| No. | Name of Song | No. | Name of Song |
|---|
| 00 | Lotus Pond Moonlight | 25 | Chopin Nocturnes |
| 01 | Sweet Honey | 26 | The Four Seasons - Spring |
| 02 | Love You A Million Years | 27 | Carmen Overture |
| 03 | Spring Flowers | 28 | Tea Butterfly Flutter |
| 04 | New Mandarin Butterfly Dream | 29 | Mozart Symphony |
| 05 | Unfortunately, Not You | 30 | Spanish Bullfighter |
| 06 | Blue Apple Paradise | 31 | Susanna |
| 07 | Tomorrow Will Be Better | 32 | Radiant |
| 08 | My Future Is Not A Dream | 33 | Turkish March |
| 09 | Moon Ship | 34 | Girl's Prayer |
| 10 | Tuberose | 35 | Wedding March |
| 11 | Kiss Goodbye | 36 | Lullaby |
| 12 | Wild Lily Spring | 37 | Minuet In Gg |
| 13 | Birch | 38 | Mary Had A Little Lamb |
| 14 | Off The Stars | 39 | Wiegenlied |
| 15 | American Patrol | 40 | Little Bee |
| 16 | Auld Lang Syne | 41 | Humpty Dumpty |
| 17 | Say You Say Me | 42 | Old Mac Donald had a Farm |
| 18 | Unchained Melody | 43 | Minuet |
| 19 | My Heart Will Go On | 44 | Polly Wolly Doodle |
| 20 | Are You Sleeping | 45 | The More We Get Together |
| 21 | Little Star | 46 | She Wore A Yellow Ribbon |
| 22 | Jingle Bells | 47 | Long Long Ago |
| 23 | Blue Danube | 48 | La Cucaracha |
| 24 | Fur Elise | 49 | Little Brown Jug |
Appendix IV. Troubleshooting
This section provides solutions for common issues encountered with the keyboard.
| 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
This appendix provides visual representations of key patterns for Single Finger Chords and Fingered Chords. These diagrams illustrate which keys (both white and black) need to be pressed to form various chords (Major, minor, 7th, minor 7th, diminished 7th, Major 7th, minor 7th flat 5, diminished) across different root notes (C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B). The tables are essential references for users learning to play chords with the keyboard's auto-accompaniment features.
Appendix VI. Technical Specification
This section details the technical specifications of the RockJam RJ-561 Multi-function Keyboard.
- Display: LCD Display with Staff and Key Indication
- Tone: 200 tones
- Rhythm: 200 rhythms
- Demo: 50 different demo songs
- Effect Control: Dual Voice, Sustain, Vibrato, Transpose
- Recording and Programming: 85 Note Record Memory, Playback, 32 Beat Rhythm Programming
- Percussion: 7 Kinds of panel percussion instruments (12 in keyboard percussion mode)
- Accompaniment Control: Start/Stop, Sync, Fill in, Tempo
- Intelligent Teaching: Metronome, 3 teaching modes
- External Jacks: DC 9V Power Input, Headphone Output, Microphone Input
- Diapason (Range of Keyboard): C2-C7
- Intonation: <3cent
- Weight: 4.4kg
- DC Input: DC9V
- Power Adapter: DC9V, 500mA
- Output Power: 5W x 2
- Accessories: Power Adapter, Music Stand, User Guide
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: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.
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