RockJam RJ549 Multi-function Keyboard

Important Information

Be sure to follow this information so as not to harm yourself or others, or damage this instrument or other external equipment.

Power adapter:

• Please use only the specified DC adapter supplied with the product. An incorrect or faulty adapter can cause damage to the electronic keyboard.
• Do not place the DC 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.

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.

Specifications:

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Controls, Indicators and External Connections

Front Panel

The front panel features the keyboard, speakers, and various control buttons and displays. The numbered controls are:

• 1. Loudspeaker: Built-in speakers.
• 2. Power Switch: Turns the keyboard on and off.
• 3. Vibrato: Activates/deactivates the vibrato effect.
• 4. Bass Chord: Controls bass chord functions.
• 5. Sustain: Activates/deactivates the sustain effect.
• 6. Chord Tone: Adjusts chord tone.
• 7. Volume +/-: Adjusts the master volume.
• 8. Tone Selection: Buttons for selecting instrument tones.
• 9. Demo A: Plays all demo songs sequentially.
• 10. Demo B: Plays a selected demo song repeatedly.
• 11. LED Display: Indicates active functions (Power, Recording, Rhythm Program, Sync, Chord).
• 12. Rhythm Selection: Buttons for selecting rhythms.
• 13. Fill In: Adds a fill to a rhythm.
• 14. Stop: Stops the rhythm playback.
• 15. Tempo [Slow/Fast]: Adjusts the tempo.
• 16. Multi-Finger Chords: Selects multi-finger chord mode.
• 17. Sync: Activates synchronize function.
• 18. Single Finger Chords: Selects single finger chord mode.
• 19. Chord Off: Disables chord function.
• 20. Chord Keyboard: The left section of the keyboard used for chord input.
• 21. Rhythm Program: Activates rhythm programming mode.
• 22. Rhythm Playback: Plays back programmed rhythms.
• 23. Percussion: Accesses percussion sounds.
• 24. Delete: Deletes recorded notes or rhythms.
• 25. Recording: Enters recording mode.
• 26. Record Playback: Plays back recorded notes.

Back Panel

The back panel contains input and output jacks.

• 27. DC Power Input: Socket for the DC 9V power adapter.
• 28. Audio Output: [PHONES] jack for headphones or external audio connection.

Power

AC/DC power adapter

Use the supplied AC/DC power adapter or a compatible adapter with DC 9V output voltage and 1,000mA output, featuring a centre positive plug. Connect the adapter's DC plug into the DC 9V power socket on the rear of the keyboard, then connect to the mains outlet.

Diagram description: Shows two connection diagrams, one for USA/Canada and one for the UK, illustrating the DC plug connecting to the power adapter, which then connects to a mains socket. The DC plug is labeled DC9-12V.

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

Battery operation

Open the battery lid on the underside of the keyboard and insert 6 x 1.5V Size AA alkaline batteries. Ensure batteries are inserted with the correct polarity and replace the 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 to prevent damage from potential battery leakage.

Jacks and Accessories

Using headphones

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

Diagram description: Shows a 3.5mm plug labeled "PHONES" connected to a cable leading to headphones labeled "HEADPHONES".

Connecting an Amplifier or Hi-Fi Equipment

This keyboard has built-in speakers but can be connected to an external amplifier or Hi-Fi equipment. Turn off the power to both the keyboard and external equipment before connecting. Insert one end of a stereo audio cable (not included) 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 keyboard.

Diagram description: Shows a 3.5mm plug connected to a cable, which splits into two plugs (labeled L and R) for an amplifier's AUDIO INPUT JACK. The amplifier is shown connected to SPEAKER BOX.

LED Display

The LED display indicates active functions:

• 1. Power: On
• 2. Recording/Playback function: On
• 3. Rhythm Programing/Playback function: On
• 4. Visual Metronome/Sync: One flash per beat; during Sync function: FLASHING.
• 5. Chord function: On

Keyboard Operation

Power control

Press the [POWER] button to turn the power ON. Press it again to turn the power OFF. The LED light indicates when the power is on.

Diagram description: Shows a close-up of the control panel with the POWER button highlighted.

Adjusting the Master Volume

The keyboard offers 16 volume levels, from 0 (off) to 15 (full). Use the [VOLUME +/-] buttons to adjust the volume. Pressing both [VOLUME +/-] buttons simultaneously resets the volume to the default level (level 12). The volume level resets to 12 after power off and power on.

Diagram description: Shows a section of the control panel with the VOLUME +/- buttons and other controls like SUSTAIN, VIBRATO, CHORD TONE.

Tone Selection

There are 10 available tones. The default tone upon switching on is Piano. To change the tone, press any of the tone selection buttons. If a DEMO song is playing, pressing a tone button will change the instrument tone for that song.

The available tones are:

• 00. Piano
• 01. Organ
• 02. Violin
• 03. Trumpet
• 04. Flute
• 05. Mandolin
• 06. Vibraphone
• 07. Guitar
• 08. Strings
• 09. Space

Diagram description: Shows a grid of buttons labeled with tone numbers and names (e.g., 00 Piano, 01 Organ).

Demo Songs

Choose from 8 Demo Songs. Press [Demo A] to play all demo songs in sequence. Press [Demo B] to play a song repeatedly. Press any [DEMO] button to exit Demo Mode. Each time [Demo B] is pressed, the next song in the sequence will play and repeat.

Effects

The Keyboard features Vibrato and Sustain sound effects. Press a button once to activate, and again to deactivate. These effects can be applied to individual notes or during a Demo Song.

Diagram description: Shows a circular control with labels like SUSTAIN, VIBRATO, CHORD TONE, VOLUME.

Percussion

The Keyboard offers 8 percussion and drum effects. Press the keys to produce percussive sounds. These effects can be used in combination with any other mode.

Diagram description: Shows a row of icons representing different percussion sounds.

Tempo

The instrument provides 25 tempo levels, with a default of 10. Use the [TEMPO+] and [TEMPO -] buttons to increase or decrease the tempo. Pressing both buttons simultaneously returns the tempo to the default value.

Diagram description: Shows the TEMPO +/- buttons and other controls like SYNC, FINGER, CHORD OFF, SINGLE.

To select a Rhythm

Press any of the [RHYTHM] buttons to activate a rhythm. While a rhythm is playing, press another [RHYTHM] button to change to that rhythm. Press the [STOP] button to halt rhythm playback. Press the [FILL IN] button to add a musical fill to the current rhythm.

The available rhythms are:

• 00. Rock 'n' Roll
• 01. March
• 02. Rhumba
• 03. Tango
• 04. Pop
• 05. Disco
• 06. Country
• 07. Bossanova
• 08. Slow Rock
• 09. Waltz

Diagram description: Shows a grid of buttons labeled with rhythm numbers and names, along with FILL IN and STOP buttons.

Chords

To play auto-chords in Single Finger Mode or Multi-Finger Mode, press the [SINGLE] or [FINGER] buttons. The 19 keys on the left of the keyboard function as an Auto Chord Keyboard.

The [SINGLE] button selects single finger chord mode, allowing chords as shown on page 11. The [FINGER] button selects the fingered chord function, allowing chords as shown on page 12.

When a Rhythm is playing, use the 19 keys on the left of the Keyboard to introduce chords. Press the [CHORD OFF] button to stop chords from playing.

Diagram description: Shows the FINGER, SYNC, SINGLE, TEMPO +/-, and CHORD OFF buttons.

Bass Chord & Chord Tone

Press the [BASS CHORD] or [CHORD TONE] buttons to add these effects to the selected rhythm. Pressing again cycles through three Bass Chord and three Chord Voice effects.

Diagram description: Shows a circular control with labels like SUSTAIN, BASS CHORD, VIBRATO, CHORD TONE, VOLUME.

Synchronize

Press the [SYNC] button to activate the synchronize function. Press any of the 19 keys on the left of the Keyboard to activate the selected Rhythm as you begin to play.

Diagram description: Shows the TEMPO +/-, FINGER, SYNC, SINGLE, and CHORD OFF buttons.

Recording

Press the [RECORD] button to enter Record Mode. Play a sequence of notes on the Keyboard for recording. Press the [RECORD] button again to save the recording. Note: Only a single note can be recorded at a time; approximately 40 single notes may be recorded per recording. The Record LED turns off when memory is full. Press the [PLAYBACK] button to play recorded notes. Press the [DELETE] button to remove recorded notes from memory.

Diagram description: Shows three buttons: DELETE, RECORD, and RECORD PLAYBACK.

Rhythm Recording

Press the [RHYTHM PROGRAM] button to activate this mode. Use any of the 8 percussion keys to create a Rhythm. Press the [RHYTHM PROGRAM] button again to stop recording. Press the [RHYTHM PLAYBACK] button to play the Rhythm, and again to stop playback. Approximately 30 beats can be recorded per rhythm.

Diagram description: Shows the RHYTHM PROGRAM and RHYTHM PLAYBACK buttons, followed by icons representing percussion sounds.

Chord Table: Single Finger Chords

This table visually depicts how to play chords using the Single Finger Mode. It lists root notes (C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, Bb, B) and chord types (M, m, 7, m7). For each combination, it shows a representation of which keys to press on a keyboard.

Note: The diagrams show representations of piano keys, indicating which keys to press for each chord.

Chord Table: Fingered Chords

This table visually depicts how to play chords using the Fingered Mode. It lists root notes and various chord types (M, m, 7, m7, dim7, M7, m7-5, dim). For each combination, it shows a representation of which keys to press on a keyboard.

Note: The diagrams show representations of piano keys, indicating which keys to press for each chord.

Trouble Shooting

Specifications

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 means 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) has been put in place to encourage the recycling of products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment, treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increase of 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.

Symbol description: A crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment.