keymaXX PK-261 61 Note Portable Keyboard User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: keymaXX

Table of Contents

keymaXX PK-261 61 Note Portable Keyboard
Guarantee
Intended use
Symbols on device and packaging
MENU & FUNCTION
BEFORE PLAYING
FUNCTIONS
CONTACT
References
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keymaXX PK-261 61 Note Portable Keyboard

keymaXX-PK-261-61-Note-Portable-Keyboard-PRODUCT

Congratulations on your new keymaXX PK-261 keyboard!

Thank you for choosing a keymaXX product. Thanks to efficient development and economical production, keymaXX makes high-quality products at a fantastic price possible.
Please read these operating instructions carefully to be informed about all functions of this product and keep them for future reference
Have fun with your new product!

Guarantee

The current general terms and conditions and guarantee conditions of Music Store professional GmbH apply.
Can be viewed under: www.musicstore.de
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us:
Music Store professional GmbH Istanbulstr. 22-26
51103 Köln
Managing Director: Michael Sauer WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE 41617453
Tel: +49 221 8884-0
Fax: +49 221 8884-2500
info@musicstore.de.

Intended use

The keymaXX PK-261 is a digital home keyboard, designed to play sounds on the keyboard and make them audible through built-in speakers or headphones. Improper use of the product is considered improper and can lead to personal injury or property damage. No liability is assumed for damage resulting from improper use.
It must be ensured that the device is operated exclusively by trained and competent users who are in full possession of their mental, physical and sensory abilities. The use by other persons is only permit-ted under the supervision or guidance of a person responsible for their safety

Important safety instructions! Please read before connection!

CAUTION! (Electro Magnetic Interference)
The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the owner‘s manual. In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location.
DANGER! (For babies and children)
Dispose of or store any packaging material properly! Packaging material must be kept out of the reach of babies and children due to the danger of suffocation.
Make sure that children never use the device unattended! In addition, make sure that children do not remove (small) parts from the device, as they could suffocate by swallowing parts!
DANGER! (Electric shock due to high voltages in the device)
The housing must not be removed! There are no parts to be maintained in the device. Inside the unit there are components which are under high electrical voltage.
Before each use, check the device for damage or the absence of components, protective devices or housing parts. If this is the case, do not use the device! Leave maintenance and repair work to a qualified service workshop or contact your dealer.
DANGER! (Electric shock due to short circuit)
Modifications to the power cord or plug are prohibited. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced immediately with an original spare part from the manufacturer. Failure to do so may result in fire or death due to electric shock!
WARNING! (Damage to hearing)
The unit may generate volumes that may cause temporary or permanent hearing- loss. Over time, even seemingly uncritical levels can cause hearing damage. Reduce the volume immediately if ear noise or hearing loss occurs. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use adequate hearing protection.
Hint! (Fire hazard due to overheating)
The maximum permissible ambient temperature of this device is 40°C.
Ensure that the unit is placed in a place with adequate ventilation, out of the reach of direct heat sources, naked flames and combustible materials and liquids.
The ventilation slots of the device must not be taped or covere
Hint! (Operating conditions)
Due to its structural characteristics, the device is designed for indoor operation (IP20). Never expose the device to rain, moisture or liquids as this may cause damage.
Vibrations, dust or solar radiation can also lead to damage, avoid them! Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the instrument. If this happens, remove the electric plug from the outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
Hint! (Power supply)
It is essential that you check that the device voltage matches your local mains voltage. It is highly recommended that you fuse your mains socket with a residual current circuit breaker (FI).
Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet.
If you do not use your device for a longer period of time, disconnect it from the power supply in order to minimize danger. The same applies to storm conditions such as thunderstorms, floods, etc.
Hint! (Commissioning)
All connections of the device should be made before switching on. Use only high-quality cables for connections.
Hint! (Installation)
Be sure to inspect the device for damage before using. Optimum use of the original packaging or suitable transport or storage packaging to protect the product when not in use. Optimally against influences such as dust or moisture, etc
Hint! (Possible damage due to magnetic fields)
Loudspeakers generate a static magnetic field. Please keep an appropriate distance from other equipment that may be affected or damaged by an external magnetic field.
Hint! (Interferences with other electrical devices)
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for USA)
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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Symbols on device and packaging

The lightning flash symbol warns the user about non-insulated current and the risk of electrocution
The exclamation mark symbol warns the user about important maintenance and operating instructions in the manual
Intended for indoor use
Read manual

Cleaning
A regular cleaning of the device from impurities and dust increases the durability of the product. Always disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning it! Never clean the appliance wet! Optical lenses should be cleaned with a dry microfiber cloth to optimize light output. Ventilation grilles and openings should always be cleaned of dust and dirt. Suitable compressed air sprays are recommended for this application.

Environmental Protection
The company MUSIC STORE professional GmbH always strives to reduce the burden of packaging to a minimum. The use of environmentally friendly and recyclable materials is of fundamental importance to us. Please recycle the packaging components after use.

Disposal of packaging
Ensure that paper packaging, plastic material, etc. are recycled separately. Observe the labels and the corresponding regulations.

Disposal of batteries
Batteries do not belong in the garbage! Please dispose of batteries in accordance with official regulations at collection points or disposal stations.

Disposal of your old device
Do not dispose of the device with household waste! This device is subject to the WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in its currently valid version.
The device is to be disposed of by an approved disposal company or your local waste disposal service. The regulations applicable in your country must be observed!

Manufacturer: MUSIC STORE professional GmbH,
Istanbulstr. 22-26, 51103 Cologne, Germany

Power Switch
Transposition Setting
Accompaniment Volume
Mater Volume
Keyboard Percussion Music
Sustain
Vibrato
Double Keyboard
Demo One
Demo All
Teacging1 Single-Keyboard
Teaching2 Follow
Teaching3 Concert
Timbre
Metronome
Rhythm
Number Selection Keyboard
Tempo Setting
Start/Stop
Sync
Fill-In
Single Finger Chord
Multi-Finger Chord
Bass Chord
Normal
Record
Play Back
Program USB Music Player Control
Volume Control
Playing Mode
EQ Mode
Play/Pause
AB-reread
Prev.music
Next.music
USB Jack
Earphone jack
Microphone jack
Power: DC9V

keymaXX-PK-261-61-Note-Portable-Keyboard-FIG-9

BEFORE PLAYING

POWER
The usage of battery

Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the keyboard, insert 6 sizes (1.5v) batteries, the same polarities as the signs shown on the bottom, replace the cover.
After the battery is exhausted and the voltage reaches a range of value, the keyboard is unsounded or timbre sound get lost. The battery (6 sizes) must be changed. lf the battery is not used for a long time, the batteries must be taken out to avoid component damage.

The usage of A/C adapter

Use only the AC adapter to power your instrument from AC mains. The method to use the AC adapter is to put one end into the jack at the back of the keyboard and the other into the outlet of AC mains.

The usage of external terminal ports.

Microphone input: Plug the microphone plug into the port, than you can use while playing the keyboard.
Line out: Insert the plug of the speaker into [speaker] socket, and the performance effect will be enhanced.
Earphone output: Plug the earphone plug into the port, in order to avoid influencing other people while the keyboard is learned

Power on

Put the power switch up to turn on the electricity, the displaying light and the screen are lit. The keyboard is able tobe played.

FUNCTIONS

Basic performance
Volume controlling

Master volume controlling: Press the button [+/-] to turn up or turn down the volume, and the 4 grades is the default opening volume, 8 grades in all.
Accompaniment Volume: 8 grades in all, controlling the keyboard percussion music volume.
Press the button [+] and [-] at the meantime for 2 seconds it will restore the default corresponding volume.

Timbre setting

In usual mode, press [timbre] button, then you can choose the timbre, 300 timbres in all. The number 000 piano timbre is the opening default timbre.
Press [+] or [-] or 3 number keys to choose the timbre. When the chord controlling begins, 19 keys on the left of keyboard are chord timbre, but no the corresponding scale key.
Keyboard percussion music: press the button [keyboard percussion music] at this time the keyboard turned into keyboard percussion.
Press the button [keyboard percussion music] again to end this function.

Rhythm selection
300 accompaniments for selection, press [rhythm] button corresponding accompaniment will be played, in the playing mode, press number key can reselect the accompaniment number and automatically play. Press the button [start / stop] to end this function.
In the mode of accompaniment, including single finger chord and multi-finger chord: manual playing and chord playing within rhythm, automatic accompaniment chord exists only with rhythm, and each pair of them has corresponding relation. Press button [single finger chord] the corresponding display will appear, press [single finger chord] again to end this service of chord. SINGER FINGER CHORD:

MAJOR TRAID CHORD: root chord playing;
MINOR TRAID CHORD: root chord playing at the same time and a black key on the left.
DOMINANT SEVENTH CHORD: root chord playing at the same time and a white key on the left.
MINTOR SEVENTH CHORD: root chord playing at the same time and a white key and a black key on the left.
Press the [multi-finger chord] button, the corresponding display will appear, press [multi-finger chord] again to end this service of chord.

C, Cm, C7, Cm7, the fingering for the corresponding C root showed as follow:

keymaXX-PK-261-61-Note-Portable-Keyboard-FIG-10

Remarks: () supports the reducible and recognized fingering types;
When rhythm is in service, press [single-finger chord] or [multi-finger chord] to start corresponding automatic accompaniment chord function, when end the service off the chord (rhythm still goes on)
When chord is in service, press [normal] to end the service of chord, the current fingering or automatic accompaniment chord will stop if rhythm stops, all of the keys will be service as chord accompaniment keyboard, while the rhythm change is not be controlled any more.

Auto accompaniment
When rhythm is in service, press [fill-in] button, a rhythm will be filled in the rhythm, and turn into the corresponding normal rhythm. lf you press the button long no loosen, the rhythm will goes into circulating.

Press the button [sync], it goes into sync function, when first press the key in the accompaniment keyboard to start automatic rhythm or accompaniment, when rhythm is in service, press [sync] button will stop the rhythm going to the sync function.
Press the button [metronome] with a sound “dida” to start tempo effect. Press the button [metronome] continuously, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, stop; four metronomes for selection.
120 is the default tempo, press[+] or [-] to adjust the tempo, the adjustment scope is between 30 to 240, when sang is playing, it can take effect. Press [+] or [-] at the meantime it will restore the default tempo.

Effect controlling
Sustain: the endnotes played are lengthened. Vibrato: the pitch of notes vibrates within a limited range.

Demo Songs

In any mode, press [demo one] or [demo all] to play the demo song, 30 demo songs for selection. In playing mode, press [stop] or [demo one/all] to end this function.
Demo one: Press [demo one] to play one of the demo songs, the chosen song will be played again and again automatically.
Demo all: Press (demo all] to play all the demo sang continuously, after the current song is played, the keyboard will play the following one automatically.

Recording

Press the button [record] to begin the recording function, when the recording is in service. The notes played will be recorded about 45 notes. Neither finger nor percussion would be recorded. New notes can be add till the room is full: When recording or playing is under way, press [playback] to play the recorded notes one by one, press the button
[pause/play] or [record] again to end the recording or playing function.

Rhythm programming

Press the button [program] to go into the programming mode and corresponding mode display on LCD. In the programming mode to edit drums into the keyboard, only one drum can be edit at a time and drums edited should not exceed the maximum number 32, more than 32 notes LCD will display “full” for 3 second. At this time keyboard will quit the function.
In programming mode, press [program] to end this function and get into normal function, at this time corresponding mode display on LCD.
In programming mode, press [playback] to play the drums edited cyclically, forming a rhythm of self-edited style, corresponding condition display on LCD. In this mode you can choose different timbre to play.

Teaching mode

Under the none-teaching mode, press [teaching1], [teaching2] or [teaching3] button to enter the teaching mode.
White the keyboard is learned, the note button is pressed to continue the next music, or the current chord is repeated.
After one piece of music is learned, the same music is repeated. While music is being played, the [stop] is pressed to stop the music playing.
Single- keyboard: the [Teaching1] is pressed and the white button is pressed to select the suitable music. After the music is selected, any single-button is pressed to play the main melody note and repeat the accompaniment, which is one-button and one-sound mode. Whatever the note being played is correct or not, the correct sound is heard. The white buttons are pressed to select other songs. Press the [teaching 1] to quit the mode.
Follow: press the button [teaching2] to enter the function. Select a demo sang by pressing any of the white key first, then listen to the sang as many times as you can so! hat you can remember the melody, rhythm and tone. Then you can start your playing on the keyboard with the main melody shielded. The keyboard will not give you the correct sound until you play the note pitch correctly, !hat is, only you play the note pitch correctly, does the keyboard give out the correct sound, otherwise the non- cantus timbre will send out. lf you do not play the keyboard for three seconds, the main melody will renewed. After the song is over, press the white key to select another sang. Press the [follow] button to end this mode.

USB music player

Volume [+] and [-]: the volume button is pressed to increase the volume or reduce the volume.
Prev. music/ next .music: the prev button or next button is pressed to select prev music or next music, the long pressing on the two buttons is fast-back or fastforward.
EQ mode: EQ button is pressed every time, the normal mode, jazz mode, classical mode, popular mode and rock and roll mode is changed in turn.
Playing mode: the button is pressed for the first time, and the music in the file is played; the button is pressed for the second time, and the mode is change into the single-cycle mode. The button is pressed for the third time, and the mode is change into the random playing mode.
Playing: the U disk is inserted before the power is on. The playing button is pressed to play the music. lt only support MP3 sound formal.

300 SOUNDS

keymaXX-PK-261-61-Note-Portable-Keyboard-FIG-11