II. Function Operation
To power on the keyboard, press the [Power] switch. The LED screen will illuminate, indicating the keyboard is operational.
1. Timbres Selection
Press the [Timbres] button to enter timbre selection mode, then use the numeric panel to choose the desired timbre. In chord mode, the 19 keys on the left side of the keyboard function as chord tones instead of their corresponding notes.
2. Sustain & Vibrato
- Sustain: Automatically extends the end of a played note.
- Vibrato: Causes the pitch of a note to quiver slightly.
Sustain and Vibrato effects are only active in playing mode.
3. Automatic Accompaniment Function
Rhythms Selection: Press the [Rhythms] button to enter rhythm selection mode, then use the numeric panel to choose the desired rhythm. Press [Start/Stop] to stop the rhythm.
Accompaniment Selection: This function supports both single-finger and multi-finger chords. Without rhythm playing, chords are played manually. With rhythm playing, chords will automatically correspond to the selected rhythm.
- Single-Finger Chord: Press the [Single Finger] button to toggle this function on/off.
Single-finger chord playing methods:
- Major Triad: Play the root note.
- Minor Triad: Play the root note and one black key to its left simultaneously.
- Dominant 7th: Play the root note and one white key to its left simultaneously.
- Minor Seventh Chord: Play the root note, one white key, and one black key to its left simultaneously.
- Multi-Fingered Chord: Press the [Multi Finger] button to toggle this function on/off.
Multi-fingered chord playing methods:
| Chord Type | Chord Finger-Method |
|---|
| C | 1, 3, 5 |
| Cm | 1, b3, 5 |
| C7 | 1, 3, (5), b7 |
| Cm7 | 1, b3, (5), b7 |
In rhythm playing mode, activating single-finger or multi-finger chord will automatically add the corresponding accompaniment. Turning off single-finger, multi-finger, or chord off will stop the accompaniment, but the rhythm will continue.
Pressing the [Chord Off] button disables chord functions and accompaniment, returning all keys to normal.
Chord Timbres Selection: Press the [Bass Chord] button to change chord timbres.
Automatic Accompaniment Control: In rhythm playing, press the [Insert] button to insert an interlude. Holding [Insert] will replay the interlude.
Sync: Press the [Sync] button to activate the sync function. The automatic rhythm or accompaniment starts when keys in the accompaniment area are pressed for the first time. Pressing this key during rhythm playback will stop the rhythm and enter the synchronization state.
Tempo: The [Tempo] button affects demos and rhythms. Pressing [+] or [-] adjusts the speed relative to the default.
4. Volume Control
- Master Volume Control: 11 levels in total, default is level 8. Adjust with [+] or [-].
- Chord Volume Control: 8 levels in total. Adjust with [+] or [-].
- Accompaniment Volume: 11 levels in total. Adjust with [+] or [-] for percussion volume.
Hold [+] or [-] to speed up volume adjustment. Holding [+] and [-] of the corresponding volume simultaneously for about 2 seconds will restore the default value.
5. Percussion
There are 61 percussions. Press the [Timbres] button, then type "128" on the numeric panel to convert the keyboard into percussion keys. Each key corresponds to a percussion instrument.
6. Metronome
Press the [Metronome] button to start the metronome. The metronome effect is added during playing. Continuous pressing cycles through: 1/4 beat, 2/4 beat, 3/4 beat, 4/4 beat, and stop.
7. Split
Pressing the [Split] button divides the 61 black and white keys into two keyboard areas. The 24 keys on the left are separated from the original keyboard, with their pitch raised by 8 degrees, maintaining the original timbre.
The pitch of the right part decreases by 8 degrees, matching the left part. The right part's timbre can be selected independently, allowing the left and right parts to play different timbres simultaneously.
8. Transposition Control
Pressing [Transpose +] or [Transpose -] changes the playing method, shifting the entire keyboard pitch in semitones. The adjustment range is between "+6" and "-6".
9. Record and Program
Maximum recording capacity: 150 notes.
Press the [Record] button to enter recording mode. In recording mode, press keys to record notes. Chords and percussions cannot be recorded when the memory is full, but recorded notes will not be affected.
Press the [Play] button to play recorded notes sequentially. Pressing again stops playback. To exit recording mode, press [Record] or [Stop].
Maximum programming capacity: 32 percussions.
Press the [Program] button to enter program mode. In program mode, press keys to edit drum sounds (percussion). Percussions cannot be programmed when the memory is full. After programming, press [PLAY] to play percussions sequentially. Pressing again stops playback. New programming can continue while playback is stopped. To exit program mode, press [Program] or [Stop].
10. Demos
- Demo One: Press [DEMO ONE] to play demos in single cycle mode, repeating automatically after completion. Press [DEMO ONE] again or [Start / Stop] to exit.
- Demo All: Press [DEMO ALL] to play demos in loop mode, with the next demo playing automatically after the previous one finishes. Press [DEMO ALL] again or [Start / Stop] to exit.
In demo playing mode, you can select the corresponding song using the numeric panel or [+] [-] buttons.
11. Lighting Keys
This keyboard features lighting keys that illuminate during playing, teaching functions, and demos. The system default is lighting on. Press the [Lighting] button to toggle lighting off/on.
12. Teaching Mode & Lighting Keys
The intelligent teaching function is divided into three steps to guide beginners:
- Teaching 1: Press [Teaching 1] to enter this mode. Select a demo using the numeric panel or [+] [-]. This mode focuses on learning demo duration and does not require pitch or correctness. You can play wrong notes; the keyboard will continue playing the correct notes, keys will light up, and the correct note will display on screen. After learning a song, it will automatically repeat. Press [Teaching 1] again to exit.
- Teaching 2: Press [Teaching 2] to enter this mode. Select a demo using the numeric panel or [+] [-]. This mode focuses on following correct notes. The screen shows the status, and the keyboard lights up according to the main melody note, prompting the current note. Follow the guidance of lighting keys or the LED screen. If a wrong note is played, the melody will not continue until the correct note is played. Press [Teaching 2] again to exit.
- Teaching 3: Press [Teaching 3] to enter this mode. Select a demo using the numeric panel or [+] [-]. This mode focuses on instrumental ensemble performance, aiming for correct comprehensive study of time value and notes. The main sound will be hidden. Play correct notes according to the original time value. If no note is played within 3 seconds, the keyboard will automatically play the main notes. The keyboard lights up according to the main melody note, prompting the current note. Follow the guidance of lighting keys or the LED screen. Press [Teaching 3] again to exit.
13. MP3 Music Player Control
- Volume [+] [-]: Adjust MP3 song volume.
- Pre / Next Song: Select MP3 songs. Hold to fast forward or rewind.
- EQ Mode: Press in order to cycle through Jazziness, Classical, POP, Rock.
- Pause/ Play: After inserting a U disk (or if already inserted), press [play/pause] to play the song.
Note: Music files on the U disk must be in MP3 format.
