Gear4music VISIONKEY-2 Key Portable Keyboard Black Headphones Pack User Manual

Gear4music VISIONKEY-2 Key Portable Keyboard Black Headphones Pack

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 ventilation must not be impeded by covering the appliance with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, 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.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

1. VOLUME
   Adjust the master volume.

2. POWER
   Press this button to power the VISIONKEY-2 on/off.

3. METRONOME
   Press METRONOME to start/stop metronome playback. The metronome tempo can be adjusted from 30-240bpm using the TEMPO buttons. The default tempo is 120bpm.

4. LESSON
   Enter Lesson mode.

5. QUICK SELECT
   Press to quickly select Piano, Violin and Organ sounds.

6. SOUND
   Enter Tone mode.

7. RHYTHM
   Enter Rhythm mode.

8. SONG
   Enter Song mode.

9. SYNC
   Enter Sync mode.

10. Start/stop playing the current rhythm.

11. FILL-IN
    Press when a rhythm is playing to apply a drum fill at the end of the current bar.

12. INTRO/ENDING
    Press to play the Intro/Ending pattern.

13. SINGLE CHORD
    Activates Single Chord mode.

14. FINGER CHORD
    Activates Finger Chord mode.

15. ACCOMP VOLUME
    Adjusts the volume of the auto-accompaniment.

16. TEMPO
    Adjust the tempo value.

17. SUSTAIN
    Turn the sustain function on/off.

18. VIBRATO
    Add a vibrato effect to the notes being played. Press this button to turn the vibrato effect on/off.

19. TRANSPOSE
    Press to adjust the transpose value.

20. REC
    Activates Recording mode.

21. PLAY
    Starts recording or playback.

22. < , > AND NUMBER BUTTONS
    Use to select sounds and rhythms.

23. DISPLAY
    Displays current selected information.

CONNECTIONS

1. USB-C POWER INPUT
   Connect the supplied USB-C cable to a compatible adaptor (not supplied) or device to power the keyboard.

2. SUSTAIN PEDAL INPUT
   6.35mm input for connecting a standard sustain pedal.

3. HEADPHONE OUTPUT
   3.5mm output for connecting standard stereo headphones. Please note, when headphones are connected, the internal speakers will be bypassed.

SOUND MODE

• PLAYING A TONE
  Press the [TONE] button to enter Tone mode. The LED display will show “t” followed by the current tone number. Then use the numbered keys to select different sounds, or scroll through them using the [<] and [>] buttons.

• TRANSPOSE
  To transpose the pitch of the keyboard by semi-tones, use the [TRANSPOSE </ ] buttons. Pressing both the [<] and [<] buttons simultaneously will reset the keyboard to its default pitch.

• CHORD MODES

  • Press the [SINGLE CHORD] or [FINGER CHORD] buttons to enter Chord mode. This splits the keyboard, allowing you to play chords with your left hand and melodies with your right.
  • In Single Chord mode, you can play chords with your left hand using single notes.
  • In Finger Chord mode, you can play chords with your left hand using multiple notes. This is a great learning tool, as no notes will be heard until a chord is played correctly.

• RECORD
  To record your performances press the [REC] button to enter Record mode. Now, when you start playing the notes will be recorded. When recording is finished, press [PLAY] to listen back to your performance.

Please note: rhythms cannot be recorded and recordings will not be saved when the keyboard is powered off/on.

RHYTHM MODE

• SELECTING A RHYTHM
  Press the [RHYTHM] button to enter Rhythm mode. The LED display will show “r” followed by the current rhythm number. Then use the numbered keys to select different rhythms, or scroll through them using the [<] and [>] buttons.

• PLAYING A RHYTHM
  Press the [ ] button to start/stop the selected rhythm. If you want playback to begin in sync with your playing, press the [SYNC] button to put the playback in standby. Now, the rhythm will begin as soon as you start playing the keyboard.

• FILL IN
  Press the [FILL IN] button at any time during rhythm playback to insert a drum fill at the end of the current bar.

• INTRO / ENDING SECTIONS
  To start rhythm playback with an intro drum fill to the selected beat, press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. This button can also be pressed at any time during rhythm playback to add an end section to the beat. Rhythm playback will stop once the end section has concluded.

SONG MODE

• LISTENING TO SONGS
  Press the [SONG] button to enter Song mode. Use the [<], [>] buttons to select a song and the [PLAY/STOP] button to start/stop playback. You can change the tempo using the [TEMPO] and [<], [<] buttons. Exit Song mode by pressing either [SOUND] or
  [RHYTHM] when playback is not active.

• LESSON MODE
  Press the [LESSON] button to enter Lesson mode and use the [<], [>] buttons to select a song to learn. The song will automatically begin playing on a loop for you to familiarise yourself with before you begin learning. Once you are ready to play, press any key at any time and the song will restart. Your first note will appear on the screen and the song will not continue until you have correctly played the note. To exit the lesson at any time, press [LESSON] or

MIDI CONNECTION

This instrument is equipped with a standard USB interface which allows the instrument to be connected to a computer. Once connected, most computers will automatically recognise the instrument and allow MIDI messages to be transmitted between the two devices via the USB-C cable.

SOUNDS LIST

RHYTHMS LIST

SONGS LIST

SPECIFICATIONS

• Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Mini
• Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
• Rhythms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
• Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
• Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD
• Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5mm headphones output, 6.35mm sustain pedal input, USB-C power/MIDI
• Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 X 3W
• Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB-C 5V or 4 x AA batteries (not included)
• Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.81kg
• Dimensions (mm). . . . . . . . . 60 (H) x 640 (W) x 200 (D)

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