RockJam RJ361 61-Key Multi-function Keyboard User Guide

Brand: RockJam

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:

Please use only the specified AC adapter supplied with the product. An incorrect or faulty adapter can cause damage to the electronic keyboard.
Do not place the AC adapter or power cord near to any source of heat such as radiators or other heaters.
To avoid damaging the power cord, please ensure that heavy objects are not placed on it and that it is not subject to stress or over bending.
Check the power plug regularly and ensure it is free from 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 the electronic keyboard or try to disassemble any part of it. If the device is not functioning correctly, please stop using it and send it to a qualified service agent for repair.

Use of the electronic keyboard:

To avoid damaging the appearance of the electronic keyboard or damaging the internal parts please do not place the electronic keyboard in a dusty environment, in direct sunlight or in places where there are very high or very low temperatures.
Do not place the electronic keyboard on an uneven surface. To avoid damaging internal parts do not place any vessel holding liquid onto the electronic keyboard as spillage may occur.

Maintenance:

To clean the body of the electronic keyboard wipe it with a dry, soft cloth only.

Connection:

To prevent damage to the speaker of the electronic keyboard please adjust the volume of any peripheral device to the lowest setting and gradually adjust the volume accordingly to an appropriate level once the music is playing.

During operation:

Do not use the keyboard at the loudest volume level for a long period.
Do not place heavy objects onto the keyboard or press the keyboard with undue force.
The packaging should be opened by a responsible adult only and any plastic packaging should be stored or disposed of appropriately.

Specification

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Controls, Indicators and External Connections

Front Panel

The front panel features the following controls and indicators:

1. Stereo Speakers
2. Power Switch
3. Sync
4. Single Finger Chords
5. Fingered Chords
6. Fill In
7. Metronome
8. Split Keyboard
9. Vibrato
10. Start / Stop
11. Intro / Ending
12. Main Volume [+/-]
13. Tempo [Fast/Slow]
14. Accompaniment Volume [+/-]
15. Transpose
16. Sustain
17. Record
18. Rhythm Program
19. Playback
20. Memory Function
21. Memory Storage 1
22. Memory Storage 2
23. Percussion
24. Play/ Pause
25. Previous Track
26. Next Track
27. Music Volume [minus symbol]
28. Music Volume [plus symbol]
29. Number Pad
30. Tone
31. Rhythm
32. Demo
33. Teach 1 and 2
34. Rhythms List
35. LED Display
36. Tones List
37. Chord Keyboard Area
38. Keyboard Playing Area

External Connections

The rear panel features the following external connection jacks:

1. USB Input (For MP3 Playback)
2. MIC Input (For Electret Microphone)
3. AUX IN (For Music Playback)
4. Headphone Output
5. DC 9V Power Input

LED Display

The keyboard features a 3-Digit LED Display that shows information such as tempo, rhythm number, and teaching mode indicators.

Preparation Before First Use

Power

Use of AC/DC power adapter:

Use the provided AC/DC power adapter (DC 9V output voltage, 500mA output current, centre positive plug). Connect the DC plug to the keyboard's DC 9V power socket and the other end to a mains wall socket. Always unplug the adapter when not in use.

Diagram Description: Shows power adapter connection for USA/Canada and UK, illustrating the DC plug connecting to the keyboard and the adapter to the mains socket.

Battery operation:

Insert 6 x 1.5V Size AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment on the underside of the keyboard, ensuring correct polarity. Do not mix old and new batteries, and remove batteries if the keyboard will not be used for an extended period to prevent leakage damage.

Auto power off:

The keyboard has a power-saving function that automatically switches it off after a period of inactivity. Press the power button to turn it back on.

Jacks and Accessories

Using headphones:

Connect a 3.5mm headphone plug into the [PHONES] jack on the rear. The internal speakers will be automatically muted when headphones are connected. Headphones are not included.

Connecting External Audio Devices

Connecting an Amplifier or Hi-Fi Equipment:

To connect to an external amplifier or Hi-Fi system, turn off all equipment first. Connect one end of a stereo audio cable (not included) to the LINE IN or AUX IN socket of the external equipment and the other end to the [PHONES] jack on the rear of the keyboard.

Diagram Description: Shows a 3.5mm plug connecting from the keyboard's [PHONES] jack to an amplifier's audio input, with the amplifier connected to a speaker box.

Connecting a phone or audio device to the AUX Input to play music through the keyboard:

Connect one end of a stereo audio cable (not included) into the AUX IN socket on the back of the keyboard and the other end into your phone or audio device. Ensure the keyboard is switched on. Control the music volume using the phone's volume control. The keyboard's built-in speakers will play the music.

Diagram Description: Shows a 3.5mm plug connecting from the keyboard's [AUX IN] jack to a smartphone.

Connecting a Microphone:

Connect a 3.5mm microphone plug into the [MIC] jack on the rear of the keyboard. An electret or condenser microphone is required (not supplied).

Diagram Description: Shows a 3.5mm plug connecting from a microphone to the keyboard's [MIC] jack.

Playing MP3 Music Files from a USB Memory Stick:

Insert a USB memory stick into the USB input at the rear of the keyboard. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] key to start and stop playback. Use the control buttons (e.g., VOL [minus symbol] and VOL [plus symbol]) to adjust the music volume and skip tracks. You can play along with the music using the keyboard keys.

Diagram Description: Shows a USB memory stick being inserted into the USB port, with playback controls indicated below.

Keyboard Operation

Power and Volume

Power control:

Press the [POWER] button to turn the keyboard on or off. The LED display will light up when the power is on.

Diagram Description: Shows a finger pressing the [POWER] button.

Adjustment of the Master Volume:

The keyboard has 16 volume levels (V00 to V15). Adjust the volume using the [MAIN VOL +/-] buttons. The LED display shows the current volume level. Pressing both [MAIN VOL +/-] buttons simultaneously resets the volume to the default level (V10). The volume will reset to V10 after powering off and on.

Diagram Description: Shows various control buttons, highlighting the [MAIN VOL +/-] buttons.

Tone

Tone Selection:

The default tone is '000' Grand Piano. To change the tone, press the [TONE] button, then enter the desired tone number (0-9) using the keypad. Tones can also be adjusted using the [+/-] buttons. Refer to Appendix III for a full list of tones.

Diagram Description: Shows the [TONE] button and the numerical keypad (0-9) used for tone selection.

Effect & Control

Split Keyboard:

Press the [SPLIT] button to activate Split Keyboard mode (LED shows [SPL]). The keyboard splits at the 24th key from the left, allowing different tones for the left and right hands. The tone for the right hand can be selected using the keypad (0-9). The left hand tone remains as previously set. In this mode, the pitch of the left-hand keys is raised by one octave, and the right-hand keys are lowered by one octave. Press [SPLIT] again to exit.

Diagram Description: Illustrates the keyboard split into two sections (TONE 1 and TONE 2) with a divide point indicated.

Sustain:

Press the [SUSTAIN] button to activate Sustain mode (LED shows [SUS]). This prolongs the sound of each note played. Press [SUSTAIN] again to turn off the feature.

Diagram Description: Shows various control buttons, highlighting the [SUSTAIN] button.

Vibrato:

Press the [VIBRATO] button to activate Vibrato mode (LED shows [Vib]). This adds a trembling effect to the end of each note. Press [VIBRATO] again to turn off the feature.

Diagram Description: Shows various control buttons, highlighting the [VIBRATO] button.

Transpose:

Use the [TRANSPOSE +/-] buttons to adjust the musical scale by up to 6 levels up or down. Pressing both [TRANSPOSE +/-] buttons simultaneously resets the transpose level to 00. The transpose level resets to 00 after power off and on.

Metronome:

Press the [METRONOME] button to activate a tick-tock beat. There are four beat patterns available. Use the [TEMPO +/-] buttons to adjust the tempo. Press [METRONOME] repeatedly to cycle through beat patterns. The LED display shows the selected beat. The metronome effect plays along with the music. Press [START/STOP] or [METRONOME] again to exit.

Diagram Description: Shows various control buttons, highlighting the [METRONOME] button.

Panel Percussion Instruments:

Pressing the [PERCUSSION] button turns the keyboard keys into percussion instruments (LED shows [PrC]). Play the keys to hear percussion sounds. Press [PERCUSSION] again to exit Percussion mode. Refer to Appendix I for a table of the 61 percussion sounds.

Diagram Description: Shows the "PERCUSSION KEYBOARD AREA" with numbered keys and playback control buttons.

Rhythm

Selecting the rhythm:

Choose from 200 built-in rhythms. Refer to Appendix II for the rhythm table. Press the [RHYTHM] button to enter rhythm selection. The LED display shows the current rhythm number. Select rhythms using the numerical keypad or the [+/-] buttons.

Diagram Description: Shows the [RHYTHM] button and the numerical keypad used for rhythm selection.

Start / Stop:

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

Diagram Description: Shows various control buttons, highlighting the [START / STOP] button.

Sync:

Press the [SYNC] button to activate the sync accompaniment function. Playing any of the first 19 keys on the left-hand side of the keyboard starts the rhythm. Press [START / STOP] to stop the rhythm and exit sync function.

Diagram Description: Shows the chord area of the keyboard and the [SYNC] button.

Fill in:

Touch the [FILL] button during rhythm playback to insert an interlude. The rhythm will resume normally after the fill-in.

Diagram Description: Shows various control buttons, highlighting the [FILL] button.

Accompaniment Volume Adjustment:

Adjust the Accompaniment Volume using the [ACCOMP VOLUME +/-] buttons. The LED display shows the volume level (000-015). Pressing both [ACCOMP VOLUME +/-] buttons simultaneously resets the accompaniment volume to the default level (010). The Main Volume also affects the accompaniment output. The accompaniment volume resets to the default level upon power-on.

Diagram Description: Shows various control buttons, highlighting the [ACCOMP VOLUME +/-] buttons.

Tempo Adjustment:

Adjust the tempo for rhythms, metronome, and demo songs using the [TEMPO +/-] buttons. The adjustment range is 30-240 bpm. Pressing both [TEMPO +/-] buttons simultaneously resets the tempo to the default for the selected rhythm. The tempo defaults to 120 bpm on power-on.

Diagram Description: Shows various control buttons, highlighting the [TEMPO +/-] buttons.

Chord Accompaniment

Single Finger Chords:

Press the [SINGLE] button to activate the single finger chord function (LED shows [C-1]). Chords are played by pressing specific keys in the chord area (keys 1-19) on the left-hand side. Finger patterns are shown in Appendix VI. Press [START / STOP] to start or stop the chord accompaniment. Press [SINGLE] again to exit.

Diagram Description: Shows the chord area of the keyboard and the [SINGLE] button.

Fingered Chords:

Press the [FINGERED] button to activate the fingered chord function (LED shows [C-2]). Chords are played by pressing specific keys in the chord area (keys 1-19) on the left-hand side. Finger patterns are shown in Appendix VI. Press [START / STOP] to start or stop the chord accompaniment. Press [FINGERED] again to exit. Note: Sound is only produced if correct finger patterns are formed.

Diagram Description: Shows the chord area of the keyboard and the [FINGERED] button.

Intro / Ending

Press the [INTRO / ENDING] button to enable the intro section. After the intro, accompaniment shifts to the main section. Press [INTRO / ENDING] again to enable the ending section. Auto accompaniment stops automatically when the ending finishes.

Diagram Description: Shows various control buttons, highlighting the [INTRO / ENDING] button.

Recording Function

Press the [REC] button to enter recording mode (LED shows [rEC]). Press any key to start recording. The maximum capacity is 46 notes. The LED shows [FUL] when full. Pressing [REC] again clears previous memory and re-enters recording mode.

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

Diagram Description: Shows control buttons including [REC], [PROGRAM], [PLAYBACK], [M1], [M2].

Rhythm Programming

Press the [PROGRAM] button to activate Rhythm Program mode (LED shows [Pr9]). Play the keyboard to record a percussion track (up to 46 beats). Press [PLAYBACK] to listen to your recorded percussion and play along. Adjust playback speed with [TEMPO +/-] buttons. Press [PROGRAM] again to exit.

Diagram Description: Shows control buttons including [REC], [PROGRAM], [PLAYBACK], [M1], [M2].

Demo Songs:

Press the [DEMO] button to play a demo song (LED shows [dXX], where XX is the song number 00-39). Use the keypad or [+/-] buttons to select songs. There are 40 demo songs available. The keyboard plays the selected song and then the next. Press [DEMO] again to exit demo mode. Refer to Appendix IV for a list of demo songs.

Diagram Description: Shows the [DEMO] button and the numerical keypad.

Setting Memories M1 and M2

The keyboard has two memories (M1, M2) for saving tones, rhythms, and tempos. To save, select settings while holding [MEMORY], then press [M1] or [M2] (LED shows [S1] or [S2]). To recall, press [M1] or [M2] before performing (LED shows [n1] or [n2]). Note: M1 and M2 memories are cleared when the keyboard is switched off and on again.

Diagram Description: Shows control buttons including [REC], [PROGRAM], [PLAYBACK], [MEMORY], [M1], [M2].

Teaching Modes

Beginner Course:

Press [TEACH 1] to enter Beginner Course mode, suitable for beginners to learn rhythm and tempo. The LED shows [dXX] (song number 00-39, refer to Appendix IV). Use the keypad or [+/-] to select songs. The beat point flashes on the LED to indicate tempo. The LED shows which key to press (e.g., C 6). Use provided key stickers for guidance. The keyboard plays the melody in time with key presses, even incorrect ones.

Diagram Description: Shows the LED display showing 'd 6' and 'C 6', and the [TEACH 1] and [TEACH 2] buttons.

Advanced Course:

Press [TEACH 2] to enter Advanced Course mode, for more advanced users. The LED shows [dXX] (song number 00-39, refer to Appendix IV). Use the keypad or [+/-] to select songs. The beat point flashes on the LED to indicate tempo. The LED shows which key to press (e.g., C 6). Use key stickers for guidance. The keyboard plays the melody in time with key presses.

Progressive Learning:

Follow the sequence to master songs.
Listen to songs in DEMO mode to understand timings and beat. Move to the next stage when confident.
Access the same song in Beginner Course mode (TEACH 1) to practice note timings and key presses. Move to Advanced Course (TEACH 2) when mastered.

Appendices

Appendix I. Percussion Instruments

Lists 61 percussion sounds mapped to specific keys in the "PERCUSSION KEYBOARD AREA".

Diagram Description: Shows the "PERCUSSION KEYBOARD AREA" with numbered keys and a table listing 61 Percussion Sounds with their corresponding key note (e.g., C2, C#2, D2) and a visual representation of the sound type (e.g., CLICK, H, M, L, ZM, C).

Appendix II. Rhythm Table

No.	Rhythm Name	No.	Rhythm Name
00	Mambo	25	Lieder Mambo
01	16 Beat	26	Hard 8 Beat
02	Waltz	27	Country Bossanova
03	Rhumba	28	Hard Mambo
04	Reggae	29	Bluegrass Tango
05	Rock	30	South Country
06	Slow Rock	31	Lieder Pop
07	Bossanova	32	Bluegrass Beguine
08	Disco	33	Rock Latin
09	Tango	34	Slow March Polka
10	Country	35	Europe Samba
11	Pop	36	Jazz Swing
12	Beguine	37	POP 16 Beat
13	Latin	38	Country Pop
14	March Polka	39	Pattern Salsa
15	Samba	40	Mix 16 Beat
16	Swing	41	Lieder 16 Beat
17	8 Beat	42	Hard 16 Beat
18	Cha Cha	43	POP Rhumba
19	Salsa	44	Jazz Reggae
20	Brazil Mambo	45	Punk 16 Beat
21	POP 8 Beat	46	Mix Rock
22	POP Mambo	47	Pattern Bossanova
23	Smooth Country	48	Classical Waltz
24	POP Reggae	49-199	Popular Rhythms

Appendix III. Tone Table

No.	Tone Name	No.	Tone Name
00	Piano	20	Koto FX
01	Vibraphone	21	Reed Organ1
02	Church Organ	22	Drawbar Organ Detuned
03	Reed Organ	23	Drawbar Organ Stereo
04	Electric Guitar1	24	Digital Piano
05	Electric Guitar2	25	The Strings
06	Electric Bass1	26	Sweet Harmonica
07	Synth Bass2	27	Synth Strings
08	Violin	28	Chorus Aahs
09	Orchestral Harp	29	Square Lead
10	String Ensemble1	30	Mandolin
11	Soprano Sax	31	Sin Marimba
12	Clarinet	32	Bright Crystal
13	Flute	33	Lyric Crystal
14	Lead1	34	Reed Organ2
15	Alto Sax	35	Electronic Crystal
16	Crystal FX	36	Sweet Crystal
17	Rotary Organ	37	Psychedelic Synth Lead
18	String	38	Rock Organ
19	Soft Crystal	39-199	Popular Tones

Appendix IV. Demo Song Table

No.	Name of Song	No.	Name of Song
00	The cherry tree	20	Fur Elise
01	Brown	21	Mary had a little lamb
02	The cherry blossom	22	If you're happy and you know it
03	Come back	23	Dream wedding
04	Dream	24	He's got the whole world in his hands
05	Lambada	25	A maiden's prayer
06	Mozart piano sonata	26	Spanish guitar
07	Let it go	27	Greensleeves
08	Passionate	28	Rainstorm
09	Music box dancer	29	Bagpipe
10	Amazing Grace	30	Classical concert
11	Flight of the bumble bee	31	Imperial garden
12	Happy birthday to you	32	Carcassi etude, op. 60, no. 3
13	Twinkle twinkle little star	33	A state of mind
14	Canon	34	Italian polka
15	Four seasons spring march	35	The fountain
16	Heipanpo	36	Cuckoo waltz
17	Loch Lomond	37	Clementine sonata
18	Red river valley	38	Chopin nocturnes
19	Serenade - Haydn	39	Mozart sonata k 284

Appendix V. Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Reason / Solution
A faint 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. Check that fingered chord mode is not selected. Incorrect key presses in fingered chord mode will not produce any sound.
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 main volume or accompaniment volume is not right.	Check that the main (master) volume and accompaniment volume are set correctly. Note that the main volume also affects the accompaniment volume.
In SYNC status the auto accompaniment does not work.	Check to make sure that Chord 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.
The keyboard switches off unexpectedly	This is not a fault. The keyboard has a power save function that switches the keyboard off after a period of not being played. Press the power on / off button to switch back on.

Appendix VI. Chord Tables

Contains diagrams illustrating chord fingerings for Single Finger Chords and Fingered Chords.

Diagram Description: Shows keyboard layouts with highlighted keys representing chord fingerings for various chord types (M, m, 7, m7, etc.) for different root notes.

Appendix VII. Technical Specification

Display: LED Display, 3-Digit
Tone: 200 tones
Rhythm: 200 rhythms
Demo: 40 different demo songs
Effect and Control: Split keyboard, Sustain, Vibrato, Transpose
Recording and Programming: 46 Note record memory, Playback, 46 Beat rhythm programming
Percussion: 12 different instruments
Accompaniment Control: Start / Stop, Sync, Fill in, Intro/Ending, Tempo
Intelligent Teaching: Metronome, 2 Teaching modes
External Jacks: Power input, Headphone output, Microphone Input (Electret), AUX Input, USB MP3 playback
Diapason (Range of Keyboard): C2- C7 (61 keys)
Intonation: <3cent
Weight: 3.1 kg
Power Adapter: DC9V, 500mA
Output Power: 2 W x 2
Accessories included: Power adapter, Sheet music stand, User guide, Key stickers

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:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
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.

Product Disposal Instructions (European Union)

The symbol shown here and on the product indicates that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed of with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU) encourages the recycling of products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimize environmental impact, treat hazardous substances, and avoid landfill. When you have no further use for this product, please dispose of it using your local authority's recycling processes. For more information, please contact your local authority or the retailer where the product was purchased.

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