User manual PANASONIC SX-KC211

[. . . ] KEYBOARD SX-KC211 ENGLISH QQTG0598A Caution for AC Mains Lead (For AC cord type only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. [. . . ] v TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SYNCHRO CHORD TRANSPOSE GENERAL TEMPO VOLUME PROGRAM Transpose The TRANSPOSE buttons are used to change the key of the entire instrument in semitone steps across an entire octave. Suppose you learn to play a song--in the key of C, for example--and decide you want to sing it, only to find that it's either too high or too low for your voice. Your choice is to either learn the song all over again in a different key, or to use the TRANSPOSE feature. <Example: transposed to D> Played keys: C major Notes that sound: D major 19 QQTG0598 Part I Adjust the key with the TRANSPOSE and buttons. Transpose illustration TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SYNCHRO SOUND Sound and effects Key TRANSPOSE GENERAL TEMPO VOLUME TRANSPOSE PROGRAM · Each press of the button raises the key in semitone steps, and each press of the button lowers the key in semitone steps (G ­ C ­ F ). · If the two buttons are pressed at the same time, the key returns to C. · When the TRANSPOSE function is active, the transpose illustration is shown on the display. · When PROGRAM is shown on the display above the buttons, these buttons are used for various settings and cannot be used for TRANSPOSE. To access the TRANSPOSE function in this case, first exit the setting mode. Harmony This function automatically adds harmony to the single-note melody you play in the right part, based on the chord you specify in the left part. 1. Press the HARMONY button to turn it on. 2. During a performance using the automatic accompaniment (refer to page 23), while specifying the chord with your left hand, play the melody with your right hand. · If the "Octave", "Hard Rock" or "Fanfare" type is selected, HARMONY is added even when the automatic accompaniment is not used. HARMONY · The mark next to the HARMONY indication on the left side of the display indicates that this effect is on. v TOUCH SUSTAIN HARMONY APC SYNCHRO CHORD TRANSPOSE GENERAL TEMPO VOLUME PROGRAM · If necessary, the TRANSPOSE/PROGRAM buttons can be used to select the type of harmony. · Perform this operation while the PROGRAM indication is flashing on the display. · For details about each type, refer to the separate REFERENCE GUIDE provided. 20 QQTG0598 Part II Playing the rhythm There are 100 rhythms stored in the memory of this instrument. Rhythm 1. Press the RHYTHM button. Use the number buttons to select a rhythm number (three digits). MENU 0 1 2 3 RHYTHM + 4 5 6 · Enter three digits to specify the rhythm. · The + and ­ buttons can be used to increase or decrease the number. · To cancel a number you are entering, press the + and ­ buttons at the same time (CANCEL). CANCEL -- SOUND 7 8 9 2. Press the START/STOP button. · The list of RHYTHMS is shown near the left end of the panel. · The rhythm number and name are shown on the display. E US /PA OP LAY RT/ST PA ST RHYTHM · The selected rhythm pattern begins to play. · You can stop the rhythm by pressing the START/STOP button again to turn it off. · Since there is no DRUM part for the 091 CLASSIC BALLAD rhythm, the pattern does not sound unless the AUTO PLAY CHORD is used. Synchro Start With the synchronized start feature, the rhythm pattern begins to play when you press a key on the keyboard. 1. Select a rhythm. START button to turn it on. 3. Play a key to the left of the keyboard split point (C3). · The rhythm pattern begins to play. 2. Press the SYNCHRO SYNCHRO START · The mark next to the SYNCHRO indication on the left side of the display indicates that this function is on. v 21 QQTG0598 Part II Playing the rhythm Tempo The tempo of the rhythm pattern is adjusted with the TEMPO buttons. Press the right button for a faster tempo, and the left button for a slower tempo ( =40 ­ 300). Tempo indication · Press both buttons at the same time to reset the tempo to the standard =120. · When "PROGRAM" appears on the display above the buttons, these buttons are used for various settings and cannot be used to adjust the TEMPO. [. . . ] (Note that, in this case, all programmable settings, functions and memories return to their factory-preset status. ) Sounds and effects No sound is produced when the keys are pressed. · The MAIN VOLUME is at the minimum setting. Adjust the volume with the MAIN VOLUME control. · The volumes for the selected parts are set to the minimum levels. (Refer to pages 28 and 29. ) · The LOCAL CONTROL for a part performed on the keyboard is set to OFF. (Refer to pages 28 and 29. ) Only percussive instrument sounds are produced when · A DRUM KITS sound is selected. [. . . ]