MKR 61 roll-up keyboard user manual
Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 E-mail: info@thomann.de Internet: www.thomann.de 06.07.
Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 1.3 Symbols and signal words.....
General information 1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number.
General information 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano keyboard. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium batteries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present section. CAUTION! Possible hearing damage With loudspeakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Possible damage to lithium-ion batteries through incorrect storage By deep discharge, lithium-ion batteries can be permanently damaged or lose some of their capacity. Before long breaks, charge the batteries to around 50 % of their capacity and then switch off the device. Store the device at room temperature or cooler in an envi‐ ronment as dry as possible. If the batteries are stored for a longer period, recharge them to 50 % every three months.
Features 3 Features The Roll-up keyboard is characterized by the following features: n n n n n n n n n n n 61 keys 128 preprogrammed sounds 128 preprogrammed styles 45 demo songs Record and playback function Single-finger and multi-finger operation Sustain Vibrato Digital display Built-in speakers Connections: Headphones out, USB charger connection, MIDI out, audio in roll-up keyboard 12
Installation 4 Installation The device is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Use only the included lithium-ion battery or a spare battery with identical specifications (see Ä Chapter 6 ‘Technical specifications’ on page 25). Use the included USB charging cable for charging the inserted battery. Connect the device to the USB port of a PC for charging via this cable. After playing the Silicone keyboard, roll it up loosely and keep the unit in its original pack‐ aging.
Installation 4.1 Dealing with lithium batteries WARNING! Incorrect handling of lithium batteries can result in injury In the event of a short circuit, overheating or mechanical damage, lithium bat‐ teries can cause severe injuries. Follow the advice on the correct handling of lithium batteries in the present sec‐ tion. When handled correctly and appropriately lithium batteries pose no risk. Store lithium batteries in a cool, dry place, ideally in the original packaging.
Installation Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable lithium batteries. When charging lithium bat‐ teries you must use a suitable charging device intended for the purpose. Before disposing of the device remove the lithium batteries. Protect used lithium batteries against potential short circuits, e.g. by covering the poles with adhesive tape. Only use powder extinguishers or other suitable extinguishing agents to extinguish a burning lithium battery.
Control panel and connections 5 Control panel and connections Operating panel ö # $ % & 2 3 4 5 6 7 ÅÅÅ * 8 + 10 roll-up keyboard 16 ' ( ) , .
Control panel and connections 1 Keyboard. 2 Speaker. 3 Display. 4 [+] Increases the displayed value by one. 5 [Tone] Button to select a preprogrammed sound. Press the button to activate the selection. The display shows ‘tnE’ . Use the buttons [+] and [–] to select a sound setting in the range of ‘000’ … ‘127’ . 6 [OOP] Button to activate the ‘OOP’ mode. In this mode, you can record your own short drum sequences of up to 32 individual drum hits. Press the your recording.
Control panel and connections 7 [Drum Kit] Button to activate the ‘Drum Kit’ mode. In this mode you create drum sounds using the various keys, (bass drum, snare, hi-hat, cymbals and effects). Press the button once to activate the mode. The display briefly shows ‘On’ . Press the button again to exit the mode. The display briefly shows ‘OFF’ . 8 [Sustain] Button to activate the Sustain effect. Press the button once to activate the effect. The display shows ‘SUS’ .
Control panel and connections 10 [Vol] Buttons for increasing / decreasing the volume. Press the keys briefly to gradually adjust the setting. Keep the buttons pressed to adjust the setting quickly up and down. 11 Playback button. Starts and stops playback of user recordings in recording mode. 12 Play / Pause button. Press the button once to start playback of styles and demo pieces. Press the button again to stop playback of styles and demo pieces. 13 [Insert] Button to insert a fill when playing styles.
Control panel and connections 14 [OKON] Button to activate the Learn mode. Press the button once to activate the Learn mode. The display shows ‘LEn’ . Then start the playback of the various demo pieces with the keys of the keyboard. You have now the option to accompany the playing song. You can pause the playback with . Press the button [OKON] again to exit the mode. The display briefly shows ‘OFF’ . 15 Battery charging indicator This LED lights red during charging.
Control panel and connections 18 [RHY] Button to select a preprogrammed style. Press the button to activate the selection. The display shows ‘rhy’ . Use the buttons [+] and [–] to select a style in the range of ‘000’ … ‘127’ . 19 [REC] Button to activate the ‘recording’ mode (display shows ‘LEn’ ). In this mode, you can record your own sequences of up to 92 notes. Press the button to play your recording. The sequence is being played until you press the button (display shows ‘OFF’ ).
Control panel and connections 21 [Single] Button to activate the single-finger mode when playing a preprogrammed style (display shows ‘Sin’ ). Press the Playback / Pause button to start style playback or press the button [Single] or the Playback button along with a key in the range of C3 … F4#. Then the keyboard automatically plays an appropriate accompaniment. 22 [Finger] Button to activate the multi-finger mode when playing a preprogrammed style (display shows ‘Fin’ ).
Control panel and connections Connections 9 : ; < = 24 [OFF | ON] Main switch to turn the device on and off. 25 [AUDIO INPUT] Input socket for connecting an external audio device (e.g. MP3 or CD player). 26 [HEADPHONE] Output for headphones or external audio devices like active speakers or amplifiers.
Control panel and connections 27 [POWER | MIDI OUT] Connection for the supplied USB cable to charge the installed battery pack via the USB port of a computer and for transferring MIDI data. 28 [USB CHARGING] USB charger connection. Battery compartment The battery compartment is located on the back of the control panel.
Technical specifications 6 Technical specifications Input connections Output connections USB USB charger connection Audio signal 3.5 mm phone socket Headphones 3.5 mm phone socket MIDI port USB Keyboard Rollable silicone keyboard with 61 keys Sounds 128 Styles 128 Demo and practice songs 30 Battery Battery type Lithium-ion Voltage 3.
Technical specifications Dimensions keyboard (W × H × D) 900 mm × 166 mm × 8 mm Weight 986 g Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) roll-up keyboard 26
Technical specifications Further information Buttons 61 Illuminated keys No Touch velocity No Aftertouch No Storage device None Lyrics function No Score function No Vocal Harmony No USB audio recorder No MIDI port None Microphone connection No USB Yes MKR 61 27
Protecting the environment 7 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility.
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