BONTEMPI 12 3730 Electronic Table Keyboard with Microphone Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- BONTEMPI
Table of Contents
Electronic table
Keyboard with microphone
OWNER’S MANUAL
12 3730 Electronic Table Keyboard with Microphone
1. ON/OFF -Switching On/Off
2. VOLUME -To regulate the general volume
3. TEMPO -To regulate the rhythm speed
4. PROG. -Records a rhythmicsequence
5. REC -To record the notes played
6. PLAY -To listen to the last recording
7. STOP -To stop the rhythm or the demosong
8. DEMO A -Selection of demosongs
9. DEMO B -All the demosongs in sequence| 10. OKON -To play a song note
after note, simply press a white or black key
11. Rhythms selection
12. Sustain, Vibrato, Echo effects
13. Rhythm intruments, sound effects, rhythmic variations
14. Rhythm intruments, sound effects, rhythmic variations selection
15. Sounds selection
16. Musical notes label -It indicates the number and colour corresponding to
musical notes, according to BONTEMPI music method
17. Condenser Microphone socket (not included)
18. Adapter socket (not included)
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MAINS SUPPLY – The instrument can be supplied by the AC/DC (Vdc =6V / I =
300 mA) positive cen- tral adapter (not supplied) conforms to national and
international safety regulations covering electrical appliances.
Insert the jack in the DC 6V socket 18.
- The toy is not intended for children under 3 years old
- The toy must only be used with the recommended adaptor
- The toy is to be disconnected from the adaptor before cleaning
- The mains adaptor is NOT a toy.
BATTERY SUPPLY – Openthe battery compartment. Inser4 x 1,5V batteries
R6/AA (not included). Re-fit battery cover.
Replace batteries when the quality of sound becomes bad. Use alkaline
batteries to obtain a longer duration.
ATTENTION – BATTERY CARE
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
- Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the toy before being charged.
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
- Different types of batteries or new and old batteries are not to be mixed.
- Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type.
- Batteries are to be inserted with correct polarity.
- Remove exhausted batteries to prevent leakage.
- Do not short-circuit supply terminals.
- Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
WASTE DISPOSAL STANDARDS
For information regarding the disposal of the items mentioned here below, please refer to Council Administration office regarding specialised waste collection centres.
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DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES:
Protect the environment by disposing of batteries in the special containers provided for this use. -
PACKAGING DISPOSAL:
Take the paper, cardboard and corrugated board to the appropriate waste collection centres. Plastic material must be placed in the relevant collection containers.
The symbols indicating the various types of plastic are:
Key for the different types of plastic materials:
PET = Polyethylene terephtalate
• PE = Polyethylene, code 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD
• PVC =Polyvinyl chloride
• PP = Polypropylene
• PS = Polystyrene, Polystyrene foam
• O = Other polymers (ABS, Laminates, etc.) -
DISPOSING OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES:
The wheelie bin symbol with a cross indicates that the product must not be disposed of in the domestic waste at the end of its useful life. Instead, it should be taken to your nearest designated collection point or recycling facility. Alternatively, check with your retailer and return the product when buying a replacement, on a oneto-one basis or as free of charge in case the size is smaller than 25 cm.
Appropriate disposal promotes the recycling of parts and materials, as well as helping to protect the environment and human health. Under current legislation, strict penalties are enforced against those disposing of products illegally.
For more information about the collection of special waste, contact your Local Authority.
SWITCHING ON/OFF
To switch on the instrument move selector 1 to ON. To switch the instrument
off, move the same selector to OFF.
DEMOSONGS
This keyboard has 5 demosongs. To choose the prerecorded tracks, press the
DEMO A key 8 in succession.
Press DEMO B key 9, to listen to the demosongs in sequence. Press STOP 7 to
interrupt.
VOLUME CONTROL
Adjust volume to desired level by using the VOLUME buttons 2.
SOUNDS
You can select one of the 8 sounds by pressing the related button 15.
RHYTHMS
You can select one of the 8 rhythms k by pressing the related buttons.
Press the TEMPO buttons 3 to reduce (–) or increase (+) the rhythm speed.
Press STOP 7 to interrupt.
OKON (One Key One Note)
Press OKON button 10; try to play the melody of the song by casually and
repeatedly pressing one or more keys on the keyboard, trying to keep tempo.
Press OKON again to exit the mode.
RECORD/PLAYBACK FUNCTION
This function enables you to record and playback a tune played on the
keyboard. Press REC 5 before playing a tune. When you have finished press PLAY
f to listen to the tune. Press the TEMPO buttons 3 to reduce (–) or increase
(+) the speed.
PROGRAMMING THE RHYTHM
This function is used to record a rhythmic sequence. To program, press the
button PROG 4 and compose with the pads m one or more percussion instruments;
Press PLAY 6 to listen to the programming again and adjust the speed of the
rhythm using the keys TEMPO + or TEMPO – 3. To stop the execution, press PROG
4 or STOP 7. The programming is not saved.
RHYTMIC INSTRUMENTS AND EFFECTS
To select rhythmic instruments, sound effects, and rhythm variations, press
the button DRUMS/S.E./ RHYTHM 14 and then the corresponding key 13.
SUSTAIN, VIBRATO, ECO EFFECTS
To select the Sustain, vibrato and eco effects, press in sequence the key
SOUND EFFECTS 12.
MUSICAL NOTES INDICATORS
Above the keys on the front of the instrument, there is a coloured label 16
with indication of numbers next to each button in order to facilitate the
recognition of musical
notes according to the BONTEMPI method.
There are some songs written with the Bontempi method on the back of the box,
while others can be downloaded from the website
www.bontempi.com
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| The instrument doesn’t work or distorted sound | Batteries low – fit new |
batteries. Batteries incorrectly fitted – check.
ATTENTION: in the case of malfunctioning remove and re-insert the batteries
ICOM S.p.A. reserves all rights to modify specifications of this product
without notice.
Read and keep this manual for future reference.
ATTENTION: Do not use alcohol, solvents or similar chemical substances
for cleaning. Use a soft cloth dampened in a bland solution of water and
neutral detergent. Dip the cloth in the solution and then wring it until it is
nearly dry.
ICOM S.p.A.
Sede Legale: Via Caduti del Lavoro, 4 – 60131 Ancona – Italy
Sede Amministrativa: Viale Don Bosco, 35 – 62018 Potenza Picena (MC) – Italy
www.bontempi.com e-mail:
info@bontempi.com
Cod. 123730IM1