570119 Roll Up Keyboard

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: MKR 49 Kids Roll-Up Keyboard

• Date: 07.08.2024

• Model ID: 570119

• Intended Use: Electronic sound generation using a piano
  keyboard

• Power Supply: USB-C cable (item no. 278119)

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

DANGER! Risk of injury and choking hazard for
children!

WARNING! Possible hearing damage due to high
volumes on speakers or headphones!

Ensure proper supervision for children using the device to avoid
any risks. Additionally, be cautious with volume levels to prevent
hearing damage.

NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect
polarity!

NOTICE! Possible damage due to leaking
batteries!

Follow the markings on the device and batteries to prevent fire
hazards and damage from leaking batteries.

Installation

The device can be operated using the provided USB-C cable.
Connect the cable to a suitable power supply (item no. 278119) and
then connect it to the device for power.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use this keyboard for professional music

production?

A: The MKR 49 Kids Roll-Up Keyboard is designed for electronic
sound generation using a piano keyboard and may not have the
advanced features required for professional music production. It is
more suitable for recreational use and learning.

Q: How do I clean the roll-up keyboard?

A: To clean the roll-up keyboard, gently wipe the surface with a
soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or excessive
moisture that may damage the device.

User Manual

MKR 49 Kids
Roll-Up Keyboard

Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de
07.08.2024, ID: 570119

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 General information………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 1.1 Symbols and signal words………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
2 Safety instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 3 Features………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 4 Installation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 5 Connections and controls……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 6 Demo tracks…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 7 Sound list………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 8 Style list…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 9 Technical specifications……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27 10 Protecting the environment……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30

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General information
1 General information
This document contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the document for future refer- ence. Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you sell the product to another user, be sure that they also receive this document. Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de.
1.1 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 document.
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General information

Signal word DANGER! WARNING! NOTICE!
Warning signs

Meaning
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.
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.
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos- sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Type of danger
Warning ­ danger zone.

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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.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.

Safety

DANGER!
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device. Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi- sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with.
WARNING!
Possible hearing damage due to high volumes on speakers or headphones!
With speakers or headphones connected, the device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Do not operate the device permanently at a high volume level. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.

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Safety instructions
NOTICE! Damage to an external power supply due to high voltages! The device can be powered by an external power supply. The external power supply can be damaged if it is operated with the incor- rect voltage or if high voltage peaks occur. In the worst case, excess voltages can also cause a risk of injury and fires. Make sure that the voltage specification on the external power supply matches the local power grid before plugging in the power supply. Only operate the external power supply from professionally installed mains sockets that are protected by a residual current circuit breaker (FI). Ensure that the power cord plug is easily accessible at all times if it is the only device to safely disconnect the device from the mains supply. As a precaution, disconnect the power supply from the power grid when storms are approaching or it the device will not be used for a longer period.
NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity! Incorrectly inserted batteries may cause fires and destroy the device and the batteries. Observe the markings on the batteries and on the device. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
NOTICE! Possible damage due to leaking batteries! Batteries can leak and cause permanent damage to the device. Take the batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun- light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations. Avoid operating it in environments with strong temperature fluctuations. If temperature fluc- tuations cannot be avoided (for example after transport in low outside temperatures), do not switch on the device immediately. Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation. In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at reg- ular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions.
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3 Features

Features
The roll-up keyboard is characterized by the following features: n 49 keys n 128 pre-programmed sounds n 128 pre-programmed styles n 14 demo tracks n Record and playback function n Tempo control n Sustain n Digital display n Built-in speaker n Operation via USB or batteries (4 × AAA, not included in the scope of delivery) n USB charge cable included, power supply available as an option (item no. 278119) n Connections: Headphones output, USB charger connection, line input

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Installation
4 Installation

The device can be operated via the supplied USB-C cable. Connect the cable to a suitable power supply (item no. 278119) and connect it to the power supply.
Alternatively the device can be operated with 4 × AAA batteries. Turn the device over, gently press the battery compartment cover and slide it outwards. Remove the cover. Insert the bat- teries in the battery compartment with the correct polarity. Push the cover back in the arrow direction to its original position until it engages.
After playing the silicone keyboard, roll it up loosely and keep the unit in its original packaging. Do not kink the silicone keyboard.
The unit automatically switches to standby mode when you don’t press any key for about three minutes. To return the device to normal operating mode, press any key of the keyboard.
NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity! Incorrectly inserted batteries may cause fires and destroy the device and the bat- teries.
Observe the markings on the batteries and on the device.
Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.

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NOTICE! Possible damage due to leaking batteries! Batteries can leak and cause permanent damage to the device. Take the batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

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Connections and controls
5 Connections and controls
Control panel

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Connections and controls

1 Display
2 [­] | Button to decrease the displayed value by one.
3 [+] | Button to increase the displayed value by one.
4 [Tone] | Button for selecting sounds Press [Tone] to activate the selection. The display shows 000′ . Press [­] or [+] to select one of the pre-programmed sounds000′ … 127′ . 5 [RHY] | Button for selecting styles Press [RHY] to activate the selection. Press to play the style. The display shows000′ . Press [­] or [+] to select one of the pre-programmed styles 000′ …127′ . Press again to stop playback of the style.
6 [REC] | Button to activate the “recording” mode (display shows REC’ ). In this mode you can record your own sequences. Press to stop recording and play back the recording (display showsREP’ ). The sequence is played once automatically after recording has ended. To stop playback of your recording, press . If you press [REC] again and start recording, the previous sequence is overwritten.
7 [Demo] | Button to activate the “Demo” mode Press [Demo] to activate the selection. The display shows 001′ and the first demo track is played immediately. Press [Demo] repeatedly and choose one of the pre-programmed demo tracks000′ … `013′ . Press to stop playback of a demo track.
8 | Button to start or end playback of styles and demo tracks

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Connections and controls
9 [Vol] | Volume control button Press [Vol] to activate the selection. The display shows the set volume. Press [­] or [+] to set a volume between 000′ … 015′ .
10 | Button to activate/deactivate the metronome Press to activate the metronome. The metronome adapts to the currently played speed. Press again to deactivate the metronome.
11 [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 [Drum Kit] to activate the mode. The display shows ON’ . Press [Drum Kit] again to deactivate the mode. The display showsOFF’ .
12 [Sustain] | Button to activate/deactivate the sustain effect. Press [Sustain] to activate the selection. The display shows SUS’ . Press [Sustain] again to deactivate the selection. The display showsOFF’ .
13 | Button to play back own recordings in recording mode.

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Connections

Connections and controls

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14 [ON/OFF] | Main switch. Turns the device on and off. 15 [USB/DC 5V] | Connection for the supplied USB cable for connecting to the power supply 16 | Headphone output, designed as 3.5 mm jack socket 17 | Line input, designed as 3.5 mm jack socket

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Demo tracks

6 Demo tracks

No.

Name

000

Lily.mid

001

Winter Sonata

002

Kiyomi Cutie Song

003

Beautiful Jazz

004

Forest Mist-Neptun

005

Destiny

006

Poetry of the Bird

No.

Name

007

Milk Song

008

Childhood Memory

009

Come into my dream

010

Violin HumorseQue

011

Snowdreams

012

Dance of fireflies

013

My Soul

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7 Sound list

No.

Name

Piano

000

Piano 1

001

Piano 2

002

Piano 3

003

Honky-Tonk Piano

004

Rhodes Piano

005

Chorused Piano

006

Harpsichord

007

Clavinet

Percussion

008

Celesta

009

Glockenspiel

010

Music box

011

Vibraphone

Sound list

No. 012 013 014 015 Organ 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023

Name Marimba Xylophone Tubular Bells Santur
Hammond Organ Percussive Organ Rock Organ Church Organ Reed Organ Accordion Harmonica Bandoneon

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Sound list

No. Guitar 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 Bass 032 033 034 035 036 037

Name
Acoustic Guitar (nylon) Acoustic Guitar (steel) Electric Guitar (jazz) Electric Guitar (clean) Electric Guitar (muted) Overdriven Guitar Distortion Guitar Guitar Harmonics
Acoustic Bass Electric Bass (finger) Electric Bass (pick) Fretless Bass Slap Bass 1 Slap Bass 2

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No.

Name

038

Synth Bass 1

039

Synth Bass 2

String Solo

040

Violin

041

Viola

042

Cello

043

Contrabass

044

Tremolo Strings

045

Pizzicato Strings

046

Orchestral Harp

047

Timpani

Chorus

048

String Ensemble 1

049

String Ensemble 2

050

SynthStrings 1

051

SynthStrings 2

No.

Name

052

Choir Aahs

053

Voice Oohs

054

Synth Voice

055

Orchestra hit

Brass instrument

056

Trumpet

057

Trombone

058

Tuba

059

Muted Trumpet

060

French Horn

061

Brass Section

062

Synth Brass 1

063

Synth Brass 2

Reed instrument

064

Soprano Sax

065

Alto Sax

No.

Name

066

Tenor Sax

067

Baritone Sax

068

Oboe

069

English Horn

070

Bassoon

071

Clarinet

Wild instrument

072

Piccolo

073

Flute

074

Recorder

075

Pan Flute

076

Bottle Blow

077

Skakuhachi

078

Whistle

079

Ocarina

Sound list

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Sound list

No.

Name

Synthetic tonic

080

Lead 1 (square)

081

Lead 2 (sawtooth)

082

Lead 3 (calliope lead)

083

Lead 4 (chiff lead)

084

Lead 5 (charang)

085

Lead 6 (voice)

086

Lead 7 (fifths)

087

Lead 8 (bass+lead)

Synthetic soft tone

088

Pad 1 (new age)

089

Pad 2 (warm)

090

Pad 3 (polysynth)

091

Pad 4 (choir)

092

Pad 5 (bowed)

093

Pad 6 (metallic)

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No.

Name

094

Pad 7 (halo)

095

Pad 8 (sweep)

Synthetic effects

096

FX 1 (rain)

097

FX 2 (soundtrack)

098

FX 3 (crystal)

099

FX 4 (atmosphere)

100

FX 5 (brightness)

101

FX 6 (goblins)

102

FX 7 (echoes)

103

FX 8 (sci-fi)

Tribal instrument

104

Sitar

105

Banjo

106

Shamisen

107

Koto

No.

Name

108

Alimba

109

Bagpipe

110

Fiddle

111

Shanai

Percussion

112

Tinkle Bell

113

Agogo

114

Steel Drums

115

Woodblock

116

Taiko Drum

117

Melodic Tom

No.

Name

118

Synth Drum

119

Reverse Cymbal

Sound effects

120

Guitar Fret Noise

121

Breath Noise

122

Seashore

123

Bird Tweet

124

Telephone Ring

125

Helicopter

126

Applause

127

Gun shot

Sound list

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Style list

8 Style list

No.

Name

000

Beguine Swing

001

Beguine1

002

Beguine2

003

Pophit

004

Pop

005

Pop Malay

006

Bossa nova

007

Disco 1

008

Disco 2

009

Blue grass disco

010

Waltzl 1

011

Waltzl 2

012

True ballad waltz

013

Bossa Waltz

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No.

Name

014

Easy Waltz

015

Shuffle Waltz

016

Reggae Waltz

017

Rumba Waltz

018

March 1

019

March 2

020

Rumba 1

021

Rumba 2

022

Slow 1

023

Slow 2

024

Discocha

025

Guaracha

026

Charl

027

Samba1

No.

Name

028

Samba2

029

Ubminimal

030

8Bit1

031

8Bit2

032

16Bit1

033

16Bit2

034

Ballad16T

035

Country16T

036

Tango1

037

Tango2

038

Polka1

039

Polka2

040

Pop Swing

041

Easy Swing

042

Soft Swing

043

Rock 1

No.

Name

044

Rock 2

045

Rock 3

046

Airy Rock

047

Heart Rock

048

Rock & Roll

049

Urban

050

Ballad

051

Jazz Ballad

052

C.Ballad

053

4J.Ballad

054

60s Slow Ballad

055

Piano Ballad

056

50s Ballad

057

Snake Base

058

Happy Blues

059

Old Blues

Style list

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Style list

No.

Name

060

Blue Grass

061

Boodie1

062

Boodie2

063

Boodie3

064

Shuffle 1

065

Shuffle 2

066

Dream Shuffle

067

Country Shuffle

068

Quick Shuffle

069

Reggae Shuffle

070

R&B

071

1Reggaepulse

072

Reggae1

073

Reggae2

074

Salsa1

075

Salsa2

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No.

Name

076

Salsa3

077

Tecno 1

078

Tecno 2

079

Funky 1

080

Funky 2

081

Dixie 1

082

Dixie 2

083

Foxtrot 1

084

Foxtrot 2

085

R.roll 1

086

R.roll 2

087

Fast Beat

088

Quick Beat

089

Smooth Beat

090

Square Beat

091

Euro Beat

No.

Name

092

Alpha Dance

093

Beta Dance

094

Dream Dance

095

Dance1

096

Dance2

097

Dance3

098

Rap

099

The Village

100

Country Shuffle

101

Electric Keys

102

Dark Keys

103

Easy Walk

104

Destiny

105

Comedy

106

Drive

107

Liquid Nova

No.

Name

108

Industrial Folk

109

Slowpure

110

SimpleJam

111

Synthethix

112

Feel

113

Accelerate

114

Beach Night

115

Irish

116

Tarantella

117

Big band

118

Dandut

119

Fusion

120

House

121

Keron

122

Latin

123

Mambo

Style list

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Style list

No.

Name

124

Newage

125

Slowrc

No.

Name

126

Soul

127

Twist

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Technical specifications

9 Technical specifications

Input connections
Output connections Keyboard Sounds Styles Demo and practice tracks Speaker Power supply Power adapter
Battery
Dimensions of control panel (W × H × D) Dimensions of keyboard (W × H × D)

USB

Micro USB

Line

3.5 mm jack socket

Headphones

3.5 mm jack socket

Roll-up silicone keyboard with 49 keys

128

128

14

0.5 W, 8

External power adapter, 100 – 240 V 50/60 Hz

Secondary current

1000 mA

Secondary voltage

5 V

Battery type

4 × AAA

Voltage

1.5 V

72 mm × 21 mm × 175 mm

717 mm × 9 mm × 124 mm

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Technical specifications
Weight Ambient conditions

554 g Temperature range Relative humidity

0 °C…40 °C 20%…80% (non-condensing)

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Further information
Buttons Illuminated buttons Touch velocity Aftertouch Lyrics function Score function Vocal Harmony USB audio recorder MIDI interface Line input USB Speaker

49 no no no no no no no None yes yes yes

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Protecting the environment

10 Protecting the environment

Disposal of the packing material

Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner.
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.

Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France.

Disposal of batteries

Batteries must not be thrown away or burnt, but must instead be disposed of in line with the local regulations on the disposal of hazardous waste. Use the available collection sites.
Before disposing of your old device, remove the batteries if this is possible without destroying it.
Dispose of the batteries or rechargeable batteries at suitable collection points or through your local waste facility.

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Protecting the environment

Disposal of your old device

This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended.
Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility. You can also return the device to a retailer if they offer to take the device back for free or if they are legally obliged to do so. When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
Proper disposal protects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings. This is because the proper handling of old devices negates the potential negative effects of hazardous substances, and because it conserves resources by recycling them.
Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal.
If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.

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