Gear4music MK-2000 61-Key Electronic Keyboard User Manual

Gear4music MK-2000 61-Key Electronic Keyboard

WARNING

Do not open cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not place the product in a location near a heat source such as a radiator, or in an area subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. The product must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product. Allow adequate air circulation and avoid obstructing vents (if present) to prevent internal heat build-up. The ventillation must not be impeded by covering the appliance with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains etc. If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety: Make sure you observe the correct polarity when replacing batteries Avoid using new batteries together with used ones Avoid mixing different types of batteries Remove batteries if the appliance is to remain unused for an extended period of time Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc. Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
The danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the MK-2000. To get the most out of your product, please read this manual carefully.
CONTENTS

• MK-2000 Keyboard
• PSU
• Microphone
• Music Rest

FEATURES

• Interactive learner keyboard
• 61 keys with intelligent teaching function
• Experiment with 255 sounds and 255 rhythms
• Learn to play with 24 in-built songs
• Record and playback your performance

OVERVIEW

FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL

1. Speakers
2. Power
3.  Keyboard Percussion
4. Tempo
5. Accompaniment Volume
6. Master Volume
7. Sync
8. Fill-In
9. Start/ Stop
10. Sustain
11. Vibrato
12. One Key
13. Follow
14. Ensemble
15. LCD Display
16. Single Bass Chord
17. Fingered Bass Chord
18. Record
19. Program
20. Play
21. Timbre
22. Rhythm
23. Demo Song
24. Number Keypad
25. Panel Percussion Buttons
26. Chord Zone
27. Audio Input Jack
28. Mic
29. Phones/Output
30. DC 9v

• POWER ADAPTOR:
  Used to connect to mains power. Use the supplied 9V PSU.

• BATTERIES
  To power the keyboard without the PSU, insert 6 x AA batteries (not included) into the battery compartment, paying attention to the correct polarity.

• HEADPHONES/AUDIO OUTPUT
  Stereo 3.5mm output to connect to external stereo amplifier or headphones. Connecting headphones will automatically mute the loudspeakers, ideal for quiet practice.

• AUDIO INPUT
  Stereo 3.5mm input to connect sources of music such as MP3 players, smart phones and computer audio outputs. Music from your device will be played through the keyboard speakers so that you can play along. The volume of the music is controlled from your device.

• MICROPHONE INPUT
  Connect the supplied microphone to the Mic input. Singing or speech will come through the keyboard’s speakers.

• WARNING!
  To prevent damage to your hearing, speakers, and other audio equipment, reduce the volume and have the power off before connecting to any other equipment.

• POWER
  Press the power [On/Off] button to turn the keyboard on or off. The display will show the default tempo (120bpm). The keyboard is equipped with a power- saving function and will automatically enter sleep mode if not operated for 15 minutes. All parameters will be reset after entering sleep mode. Any button can be pressed to wake up the keyboard.

• MASTER VOLUME
  Control the master volume by pressing the [MASTER VOL +/-] controls. Press +/- simultaneously to reset to the default level.

• ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME
  Control the accompaniment volume by pressing the [ACCOM VOL +/-] controls. Press +/- simultaneously to reset to the default level.

• TIMBRE SELECTION
  Select from 255 different timbres, from 000 to 254. When the instrument is switched on, the timbre selection function will automatically be enabled. When selecting timbres, the timbre number will be shown on the display. Different sounds can be chosen by pressing the corresponding number buttons, or by pressing the [+/-] controls on the number keypad. When using other functions, press [TIMBRE] to return to/enable to the timbre select function.

• DEMO SONGS
  The MK-2000 has 24 demo songs, from 00 to 23, accessed by pressing the [DEMO SONG] button. Press [START/STOP] to start or stop a demo song. The demo songs will play in order. Press the [+/-] buttons on the keypad to select different demo songs.

• RHYTHM SELECTION
  Select from 255 different rhythms, from 000 to 254. Press [RHYTHM] to enable this function. The selected rhythm number will be shown on the display and can be adjusted by pressing the corresponding number buttons or pressing the [+/-] controls on the number keypad. When using other functions, press [RHYTHM] to return to/enable the rhythm select.

• RHYTHM CONTROL
  Press [START/STOP] to start and stop an accompaniment rhythm.The keyboard can also be set to begin playing the rhythm accompaniment as you start to play the keyboard. To do this, press [SYNC] “SYN” will be shown on the display and the 4 beat points will flash simultaneously. Playing any key in the “chord zone” (left-hand 19 keys) will start the selected rhythm accompaniment.Pressing the [FILL IN] button allows you to momentarily change the rhythm pattern to add variety to your performance and can be pressed at any time when a rhythm accompaniment is being played. To stop the selected rhythm, press [START/STOP] at any time.

• TEMPO ADJUST
  Press [TEMPO +/-] to increase or decrease the rhythm speed. Press the [+/-] buttons simultaneously to reset to the default value.

• SINGLE KEY AUTO BASS CHORD
  When the rhythm function is enabled, pressing [SINGLE CHORD] allows you to play a single key chord in the “chord zone” of the keyboard (left-hand 19 keys) as displayed in the table below. “SIN” will be shown on the display. Pressing [SINGLE CHORD] again will turn off this function. “OFF” will be shown on the display.

• FINGERED CHORD BASS CHORD
  When the rhythm function is enabled, pressing [FINGERED CHORD] will allow you to play a fingered chord in the “chord zone” of the keyboard (left-hand 19 keys) as displayed in the table below.  “FIN” will be shown on the display. fingering for C-root chords is shown below:

Pressing [FINGERED CHORD] will turn off this function. “OFF” will be shown on the display.

• SUSTAIN
  Note sustain can be added by pressing the [SUSTAIN] button. Pressing [SUSTAIN] again will disable the effect.

• VIBRATO
  Press [VIBRATO] to add a vibrato effect to the notes being played. Pressing [VIBRATO] again will disable the effect.

• RECORDING:
  To record your playing press [REC] to enable the recording function. “REC” will be shown on the display and all notes recorded.
  Press [PLAY] to playback the recorded notes. “PLAY” will be shown on the display. When playback is finished, recording mode will be automatically be activated and “REC” will again show on the display. Press [START/STOP] or press [REC] again to disable the recording function and clear the recorded material.

• RHYTHM PROGRAMMING
  Press [PROG] to enable the rhythm programming function. “PRG” will be shown on the display
  and the keyboard percussion sounds activated, allowing you to create custom rhythms by playing the corresponding percussion keys. Up to 32 percussion sounds can be recorded, after which “PRG” will flash on the display and programming will stop automatically.
  Press [PLAY] to play back the programmed rhythm. Press [PLAY] again to stop playback. Rhythms can then be re-programmed, or press [PLAY] again to continue playback.
  Press [START/STOP] or press [PROG] to exit the programming function and clear the programmed material.

• INTELLIGENT TRAINING

TRAINING 1: ONE KEY

• Press [ONE KEY] to enable the One Key training function.
• Press [+/-] buttons to select the song to be learnt and [PLAY] to start the song.
• Designed to aid timing, during this training mode the melody of a song can be played by pressing ANY single key in accordance with the rhythm. Simply play a key in time with the music and playback will continue.
• After the song is finished, press [START/STOP] or [ONE KEY] to exit the training function.

TRAINING 2: FOLLOW

• Press [FOLLOW] to enable the Follow training function.
• Press [+/-] buttons to select the song to be learnt and [PLAY] to start the song.
• Designed to aid pitch, the keyboard will wait for you to play the correct note before it moves to the next one.
• After the song is finished, press [START/STOP] or [FOLLOW] to exit the training function.

TIMBRE APPENDIX

• 000-104 Refer to keyboard
• 105 Harp 6
• 106 String Ensemble 4
• 107 Trumpet 7
• 108 Synth Brass 6
• 109 Alto Sax 5
• 110 Clarinet 7
• 111 Lead Square Wave 4
• 112 Vibrato Piano 4
• 113 Vibrato Music Box 4
• 114 Vibraphone 4
• 115 Accordion 6
• 116 Long Acoustic Bass 2
• 117 Long Electric Bass 1
• 118 Violin 8
• 119 Viola 8
• 120 Cello 8
• 121 Harp 7
• 122 Strings 4
• 123 Trumpet 8
• 124 Synth Brass 7
• 125 Alto Sax 6
• 126 Clarinet 8
• 127 Lead Square Wave 5
• 128 Acoustic Grand Piano 4
• 129 Music Box 4
• 130 Vibraphone 5
• 131 Accordion 7
• 132 Acoustic Bass 5
• 133 Electric Bass 6
• 134 Violin 9
• 135 Viola 9
• 136 Cello 9
• 137 Harp 8
• 138 Strings 5
• 139 Trumpet 9
• 140 Synth Brass 8
• 141 Alto Sax 7
• 142 Clarinet 9
• 143 Lead Square Wave 6
• 144 Long Piano 2
• 145 Vibrato Music Box 5
• 146 Vibrato Vibraphone 4
• 147 Vibrato Accordion 3
• 148 Acoustic Bass 6
• 149 Electric Bass 7
• 150 Violin 10
• 151 Viola 10
• 152 Cello 10
• 153 Long Harp 1
• 154 String Ensemble 5
• 155 Trumpet 10
• 156 Synth Brass 9
• 157 Sax 3
• 158 Clarinet 10
• 159 Square Wave 4
• 160 Acoustic Grand Piano 5
• 161 Vibrato Music Box 6
• 162 Vibrato Vibraphone 5
• 163 Accordion 8
• 164 Acoustic Bass 7
• 165 Long Electric Bass 2
• 166 Violin 11
• 167 Viola 11
• 168 Cello 11
• 169 Long Harp 2
• 170 String Ensemble 6
• 171 Trumpet 11
• 172 Synth Brass 10
• 173 Alto Sax 8
• 174 Clarinet 11
• 175 Lead Square Wave 7
• 176 Long Piano 3
• 177 Long Music Box 2
• 178 Vibrato Vibraphone 6
• 179 Vibrato Accordion 4
• 180 Vibrato Acoustic Bass 3
• 181 Vibrato Electric Bass 3
• 182 Violin 12
• 183 Viola 12
• 184 Cello 12
• 185 Long Harp 3
• 186 String Ensemble 7
• 187 Trumpet 12
• 188 Synth Brass 11
• 189 Alto Sax 9
• 190 Clarinet 12
• 191 Lead Square Wave 8
• 192 Acoustic Grand Piano 6
• 193 Music Box 5
• 194 Vibraphone 6
• 195 Accordion 9
• 196 Acoustic Bass 8
• 197 Electric Bass 8
• 198 Violin 13
• 199 Viola 13
• 200 Cello 13
• 201 Long Harp 4
• 202 String Ensemble 8
• 203 Trumpet 13
• 204 Synth Brass 12
• 205 Alto Sax 10
• 206 Clarinet 13
• 207 Lead Square Wave 9
• 208 Long Piano 4
• 209 Long Music Box 3
• 210 Long Vibraphone 2
• 211 Accordion 10
• 212 Acoustic Bass 9
• 213 Long Electric Bass 3
• 214 Violin 14
• 215 Viola 14
• 216 Cello 14
• 217 Long Harp 5
• 218 String Ensemble 9
• 219 Trumpet 14
• 220 Synth Brass 13
• 221 Alto Sax 11
• 222 Clarinet 14
• 223 Square Wave 5
• 224 Acoustic Grand Piano 7
• 225 Music Box 6
• 226 Vibraphone 7
• 227 Accordion 11
• 228 Acoustic Bass 10
• 229 Long Electric Bass 4
• 230 Violin 15
• 231 Viola 15
• 232 Cello 15
• 233 Harp 9
• 234 Strings 6
• 235 Trumpet 15
• 236 Synth Brass 14
• 237 Alto Sax 12
• 238 Clarinet 15
• 239 Lead Square Wave 10
• 240 Long Piano 5
• 241 Long Music Box 4
• 242 Long Vibraphone 3
• 243 Accordion 12
• 244 Acoustic Bass 11
• 245 Electric Bass 9
• 246 Violin 16
• 247 Viola 16
• 248 Cello 16
• 249 Harp 10
• 250 Strings 7
• 251 Trumpet 16
• 252 Synth Brass 15
• 253 Sax 4
• 254 Clarinet 16

RHYTHM APPENDIX

• 000-125 Refer to keyboard

• 126 Bluegrass 5

• 127 Bluegrass 6

• 128 Slow Soul 2

• 129 Bright Pop 1

• 130 Club Latin 2

• 131 Disco Funk 4

• 132 Disco Swing 2

• 133 Disco Funk 5

• 134 Disco Hands 2

• 135 Disco Latin 2

• 136 Disco Party 2

• 137 Disco Samba 2

• 138 Dixie Jazz 2

• 139 New Age Pop 2

• 140 UK Pop 3

• 141 USA March 2

• 142 Club Dance 2

• 143 Rumba 2

• 144 8 Beat Modern 2

• 145 Country Ballad 2

• 146 Hard Rock 2

• 147 Hully Gully 2

• 148 Jive 2

• 149 Love Song 2

• 150 Medium Jazz 2

• 151 Modern Country Pop 2

• 152 Modern R&B 2

• 153 Pasodoble 2

• 154 Samba 3

• 155 Samba 4

• 156 Schlager Rock 3

• 157 Schlager Alp 1

• 158 Tarantella 2

• 159 Tijuana Beat 1

• 160 Electro Pop 2

• 161 Fusion 2

• 162 Hip Beat 1

• 163 Limbo Rock 2

• 164 Acoustic Ballad 2

• 165 Piano Ballad 2

• 166 R&B Ballad 2

• 167 Rock Ballad 2

• 168 Reggae 2

• 169 Slow & Easy 2

• 170 Swing Beat 1

• 171 Pub Piano 2

• 172 Jazz Big Band 2

• 173 Jazz Club 2

• 174 Jazz Beat 1

• 175 Jazz Beat 2

• 176 Jazz Rock 2

• 177 Salsa 2

• 178 Analog Ballad 2

• 179 Show Tune 2

• 180 6/8 Blues 1

• 181 16 Beat Ballad 1

• 182 6/8 Ballad 1

• 183 Big Band Ballad 1

• 184 West Shuffle

• 185 Calypso

• 186 Casa

• 187 Charleston

• 188 Detroit

• 189 Dance Pop

• 190 Latin

• 191 Fast Gospel

• 192 Ground Beat

• 193 Guard Dance

• 194 Modern Cha Cha

• 195 Merengue

• 196 Pasodoble 3

• 197 Rave

• 198 Rock Boogie

• 199 Seville

• 200 Big Band Ballad 2

• 201 6/8 Ballad 2

• 202 16 Beat Ballad 2

• 203 6/8 Blues 2
  204 Show Tune 3

• 205 Analogue Ballad 3

• 206 Salsa 3

• 207 Jazz Rock 3

• 208 Jazz Beat 4

• 209 Jazz Beat 3

• 210 Jazz Club 3

• 211 Jazz Big Band 3

• 212 Pub Piano 3

• 213 Swing Beat 2

• 214 Slow & Easy 3

• 215 Reggae 3

• 216 Rock Ballad 3

• 217 R&B Ballad 3

• 218 Piano Ballad 3

• 219 Acoustic Ballad 3

• 220 Limbo Rock 3

• 221 Hip Beat 2

• 222 Fusion 3

• 223 Electro Pop 3

• 224 Tijuana Beat 2

• 225 Tarantella 3

• 226 Schlager Alp 2

• 227 Schlager Rock 4

• 228 Samba 5

• 229 Samba 6

• 230 Pasodoble 4

• 231 Modern R&B 3

• 232 Modern Country Pop 3

• 233 Medium Jazz 3

• 234 Love Song 3

• 235 Jive 3

• 236 Hully Gully 3

• 237 Hard Rock 3

• 238 Country Ballad 3

• 239 8 Beat Modern 3

• 240 Rumba 3

• 241 Club Dance 3

• 242 USA March 3

• 243 UK Pop 3

• 244 New Age Pop 3

• 245 Dixie Jazz 3

• 246 Disco Samba 3

• 247 Disco Party 3

• 248 Disco Latin 3

• 249 Disco Hands 3

• 250 Disco Funk 6

• 251 Disco Swing 3

• 252 Disco Funk 7

• 253 Club Latin 3

• 254 Bright Pop 2

SPECIFICATIONS

• Keys …………….. 61
• Voices ……………. 255
• Rhythms ………….. 255
• Power ……………. 9V DC via 100-240V PSU
• Dimensions ……….. Height 102mm Width 845mm Depth 325mm
• Weight ……………2.95kg
• Inputs ……………. Audio Input 3.5mm Jack, Mic Input 3.5mm Jack
• Outputs ………….. Audio Output/Headphones 3.5mm Jack

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