McGrey BK-6100 Beginner Keyboard

Precautions

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not use this product as a toy. Never let children play with the packaging material unsupervised.

Warning: Always place the product on a suitable surface to prevent it from wobbling or falling over.

Precautions: To avoid damage to the product, do not place it in places with high temperatures or a lot of dust, do not place it directly next to an air conditioner and avoid direct sunlight. Do not use excessive force when handling the product and do not place heavy objects on it. Avoid exposing the product to conditions that may cause warping, discoloration, or major damage, such as direct sunlight, extreme temperatures or humidity, excessively dusty or dirty locations, or strong vibrations or shocks.

Cleaning: Only clean the product with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemically impregnated wipes.

Handling: Do not exert excessive force on controls such as switches, buttons, or keys.

General: Technical changes and changes in appearance are reserved. All information corresponds to the status at the time of printing. Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH assumes no liability for the correctness and completeness of the descriptions, illustrations, and information contained. Shown colors and specifications may differ slightly from the product.

Power Supply: Only apply the designated power supply adaptor. Change it whenever it shows any wear and tear, or goes wrong. Do not disassemble the instrument nor make any changes inside of it. In case of any anomalous function, stop using immediately and have it repaired by qualified maintenance personnel. Make sure that both the instrument and any connected equipment are powered off when connecting them. Do not leave the volume working at maximum or uncomfortable stages for long periods. Keep the instrument away from heat sources, which may result in damage to components. Prevent any liquid, dust, or other particles from entering the instrument, as this may corrode the body or result in a short circuit. Unplug the instrument before cleaning it and avoid using wet hands to plug or unplug it. Turn off and unplug the instrument after performance or if it will be unused for a long time.

Warning! Do not use close to the ear! Misuse may cause damage to hearing.

The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. The packaging has to be kept as it contains important information.

I. Panel Control And Outer Port

Panel Controls:

• 1. Speaker: Built-in speaker.
• 2. Power Switch [power symbol]: Turns the instrument on and off.
• 3. Master Volume: Adjusts the overall volume.
• 4. Accompaniment Volume: Adjusts the volume of the accompaniment.
• 5. Tempo: Controls the speed of the rhythm and songs.
• 6. Transpose: Changes the key of the music.
• 7. Sustain: Adds sustain to notes, similar to an organ.
• 8. Vibrato: Adds vibrato effect to notes.
• 9. Record: Starts the recording function.
• 10. Playback: Starts playback of recorded or demo songs.
• 11. Program: Used for programming rhythms.
• 12. Null Play: Repeats self-edited rhythms.
• 13. LED Display: Shows selected timbre, rhythm, or tempo.
• 14. Keyboard Percussions: Enables keyboard keys to play percussion sounds.
• 15. Demo One: Plays a single demonstration song repeatedly.
• 16. Demo All: Plays all demonstration songs sequentially.
• 17. One Key: Part of the intelligent teaching function.
• 18. Guide: Part of the intelligent teaching function.
• 19. Number Buttons: Used for selecting timbres, rhythms, and demo songs.
• 20. Rhythm: Selects different rhythm patterns.
• 21. Timbre: Selects different instrument sounds (timbres).
• 22. Metronome: Activates the metronome for practice.
• 23. Chord Off: Deactivates chord functions.
• 24. Manual Bass: Activates manual bass mode.
• 25. Fingered: Activates fingered chord mode.
• 26. Single: Activates single-finger chord mode.
• 27. Panel Percussions: Dedicated percussion buttons.
• 28. Intro/Ending: Adds intro and ending sequences to rhythms.
• 29. Fill-in: Adds an intermezzo during rhythm playback.
• 30. Sync: Starts rhythm accompaniment when a key is pressed.
• 31. Start/Stop: Starts and stops rhythm accompaniment.
• 32. Keyboard Akkorde: Refers to using keyboard keys for chords.

Face-Panel Controls (Ports):

• 33. DC 12V Jack ?: For connecting the AC/DC power adapter.
• 34. Headphone Jack ?: For connecting headphones.
• 35. Audio Output L/R: For connecting to external amplifiers or speakers.
• 36. MIC Jack ?: For connecting a microphone.

Keyboard Visual Description: The instrument is a 61-key electronic keyboard with a control panel above the keys. This panel includes an LCD display, various buttons for selecting sounds, rhythms, and functions, volume controls, and tempo adjustments. Speakers are integrated on the left and right sides of the keyboard.

II. Preparation for Performance

Using AC/DC Power Supply Adaptor

Connect the unit to a special adaptor provided by the manufacturer or a power supply with a steady voltage (output voltage 12Vdc, output current over 350mA). Ensure the plug's center terminal is the positive pole. Connect one side of the adaptor to the power supply socket and the other to the mains power network. Verify the input voltage matches the power network.

Installation of Batteries (not included)

Open the battery compartment on the underside of the keyboard and insert 6 'D' size batteries (1.5V, SUM-1 R20 or equivalent), ensuring correct polarity (+ and -). If the voltage drops, replace the batteries. For prolonged non-use, remove the batteries to prevent leakage and damage.

Connection Amplifiers Or Acoustics

The instrument has a built-in speaker but can also be connected to external amplifiers or loudspeakers. Ensure both the instrument and external equipment are powered off before connecting. Use a stereo audio cable to connect the LINE IN or AUX IN jack of the external device to the L/R OUT jack on the instrument.

Headphone/Microphone (not included)

For private practice, insert stereo headphones into the headphone jack. This automatically mutes the internal speaker. To sing along with your music, connect a microphone to the microphone jack.

III. Basic Method of Performance

Power On/Off

Press the [POWER] button. The digital display shows "120" and the system is in standby. Press it again to turn the instrument off.

Selection of Timbres

The instrument offers 100 timbres, from "t00" to "t99". The default timbre upon power-on is "t00" (piano sound). Select desired timbres using the number buttons (e.g., press '3' then '2' for "t32") or the [+/-] buttons. Pressing the [Timbre] button activates timbre selection mode for the number buttons and [+/-] keys.

Master Volume Adjustment

There are 16 volume stages from "00" to "15", with "10" as the preset. Use the [MASTER VOL+] and [MASTER VOL-] buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Pressing both simultaneously resets the volume to "10". These buttons also control the accompaniment volume.

Demonstration Songs

The instrument features 12 demonstration songs. Pressing [Demo All] plays all songs sequentially. Pressing [Demo One] plays the current song repeatedly. To select a different song, stop the current playback by pressing [Demo All] or [Demo One] again, then press the button to advance to the next song.

Percussions

The instrument includes 8 panel percussion buttons and 61 keyboard percussion keys, allowing for rhythmic accompaniment.

IV. Auto-Rhythm

Rhythm Selection

Choose from 100 rhythms ("r00" to "r99"). Press the [RHYTHM] button, its indicator will light up. Use the [+/-] buttons or number buttons to select the desired rhythm.

Rhythm Control

1. Start Rhythm:
   • Press [START/STOP] to start immediately.
   • Press [SYNC], then press any key on the left part of the keyboard to start the accompaniment rhythm.
   • Press [Intro/Ending] to start the accompaniment after a prelude.
2. Fill-in: During accompaniment, press [FILL IN] to insert a short intermezzo.
3. Stop the Accompaniment: Press [START/STOP] to stop. Press [Intro/Ending] to trigger the ending sequence.

Auto-metronome

Features 8 metronome time signatures (e.g., 1/8, 2/8, ..., 8/8). Pressing the [Metronome] button cycles through these settings, starting with 1/8 beat. Pressing it again stops the metronome.

Tempo Control

The tempo is adjustable from 60 to 240 beats/min in 46 stages. The default is 120 beats/min. Use the [Tempo+] and [Tempo-] buttons to adjust. Pressing both simultaneously resets to 120 beats/min.

Accompaniment Volume Setting

Accompaniment volume is adjustable in 16 stages from "A00" to "A15". Use [ACCOM VOL+] and [ACCOM VOL-] buttons. This volume is also influenced by the Master Volume.

V. Auto-Bass Chord

The instrument supports three chord modes: Single-finger Auto Bass Chord, Fingered Bass Chord, and Manual Bass.

Single-finger Chord

Press the [SINGLE] button. "C-1" appears on the display, indicating the mode is active. The 19 left-hand keys become chord keys. Play chords using simple fingerings: Major (press basic key), Minor (press basic key + black key to its left), Seventh (press basic key + white key to its left), Minor Seventh (press basic key + one white and one black key to its left). Press [CHORD OFF] to exit.

Fingered Chord

Press the [FINGERED] button. "C-2" appears on the display. The 19 left-hand keys function as chord keys. Play chords using more complex fingering patterns. Press [CHORD OFF] to exit.

Chord Fingering Tables: Diagrams illustrate fingering patterns for various chords (e.g., C, Cm, C7, Cm7) using the left-hand keys for both single-finger and fingered modes. These tables show root notes and accompanying key presses for different chord types.

Manual Bass

Press the [MANUAL BASS] button. The 19 left-hand keys become bass keys, retaining their original timbre. You can change the timbre of other keys. Press [CHORD OFF] to exit manual bass mode.

VI. Effect Control

Transpose

Use the [TRANSPOSE +/-] buttons to change the key. The display shows the current transposition level from -6 to +6. Pressing both buttons simultaneously resets to "00".

Sustain Function

Press the [SUSTAIN] button. The display shows "S-1" when active, prolonging the sound of notes. Press again to turn it off, displaying "S-0".

Vibrato Function

Press the [VIBRATO] button. The display shows "ON" when active, adding a vibrato effect to notes. Press again to turn it off, displaying "OFF".

VII. Record and Playback Function

Recording

Press the [REC] button; the display shows "rEC". All played notes are recorded. The system automatically quits after 63 notes or if [REC] is pressed again, displaying "ICH".

Playback

Press the [PLAYBACK] button; the display shows "PLY". The recorded melody will play back.

VIII. Program

Programming

Press the [PROG] button; the display shows "Prg". You can select panel and keyboard percussions to edit a rhythm piece. The system quits after recording 32 notes of a percussion.

Null Play

Press the [NULL PLAY] button; the display shows "Ply". The self-edited rhythm can be played repeatedly. Press the button again or [Start/Stop] to stop playback.

IX. Intelligent Teaching Function

One-key Function

Press the [ONE KEY] button. The display shows the demo song code. Press any key on the keyboard to start the main melody of the selected demo song. Select a demo song using the [DEMO] button, then press [ONE KEY] to start it.

Taching Function (Guide)

Press the [GUIDE] button, then press any note key to start the melody. If you play notes out of sequence, the main melody will be overridden. It will resume if no keys are pressed for 5 seconds.

Manufacturer Information

Musikhaus Kirstein GmbH
Bernbeurener Strasse 11
86956 Schongau
Telefon: 0049-8861-909494-0
Telefax: 0049-8861-909494-19
Website: www.kirstein.de

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