Farfisa TK 79 User manual

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GB - USER’S MANUAL ................................................................ 2
F - MANUEL D’UTILISATION ....................................................21
D - BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG .................................................. 40
E - INSTRUCCIONES DE USO .................................................. 59
I - MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI .................................................. 78
GUARANTEE-GARANTIE-GARANTIE-GARANTIA-GARANZIA ......103
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1.TECHNICAL CARACTERISTICS ..................2
2. INTRODUCTION ..............................3
MUSIC-STAND ................................... 3
POWER SUPPLY .................................. 3
MAINS SUPPLY ................................. 3
BATTERY SUPPLY ............................... 3
MICROPHONE ................................... 4
CONNECTING A MICROPHONE......................4
MICROPHONE VOLUME.......................... 4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ......................... 4
3. SOCKETS.....................................4
4. CONTROL PANEL .............................5
5. DIRECTIONS ON THE KEYBOARD ...............6
LETTERS ON THE LEFT ............................ 6
EFFECTS OF THE DJ STYLE ......................... 6
THE DICTIONARY CHORDS ....................... 6
THE RHYTHM INSTRUMENTS OF THE MANUAL DRUM . . 6
6.THE DISPLAY ..................................6
7. OPERATION ..................................7
POWER ON/OFF ................................. 7
DEMO .......................................... 7
VOLUMES ....................................... 7
8.THE KEYBOARD ...............................7
TOUCH ......................................... 7
SPLIT............................................ 7
9. SOUNDS .....................................8
SOUND SELECTION .............................. 8
DUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LOWER ......................................... 8
FREE CHORD.................................. 9
EASY CHORD ................................. 9
TRANSPOSER .................................... 9
PIANO .......................................... 9
10. STYLES .....................................10
STYLE SELECTION ............................... 10
TEMPO......................................... 10
ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME ...................... 10
METRONOME ICON ............................. 10
PIANIST STYLES ................................. 10
DJ STYLE ....................................... 10
INDEX
ARRANGER A, B...................................... 10
ARRANGER LARGE ................................... 10
EASY PLAY ........................................... 10
INTRO .............................................. 11
ENDING ............................................ 11
KEY START .......................................... 11
FILL IN ............................................. 11
BREAK .............................................. 11
FADE ............................................... 11
METRONOME ....................................... 11
11. SONGS..........................................12
12. SEQUENCER .....................................12
13. MAESTRO - LESSONS ..............................13
DISPLAY DIRECTIONS................................. 13
1st LEVEL:TEMPO OF THE SONG ....................... 13
2nd LEVEL:THE NOTES OF THE MELODY................. 13
3rd LEVEL:THE SONG MELODY......................... 14
4th LEVEL:THE SONG CHORDS ........................ 14
5th LEVEL:ACCOMPANIMENT WITH ORCHESTRA ........ 14
STRIP WITH NUMBERS AND LETTERS ................... 14
14. FUNCTIONS ....................................15
EFFECTS ............................................. 15
EQUALIZER .......................................... 15
PROGRAM BANK ..................................... 15
STYLE OPTIONS...................................... 15
MISCELLANEOUS ..................................... 16
15. PROGRAMS ......................................17
16.TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ......................17
17. MAINTENANCE AND REMARKS ....................18
18. CONNECTION TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER ........19
19. FREE MUSICAL SOFTWARE DOWNLOADABLE FROM INTERNET.. 20
20.TABLE OF SONGS.................................97
21. SOUNDS LIST ....................................98
22. STYLES LIST.....................................100
23. MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
24. DRUM SET TABLE (Midi Channel 10).................102
GUARANTEE.......................................103
1. TECHNICAL CARACTERISTICS
FUNCTIONS: Arranger On/Off, Split 19/24, Ground On/Off,
Style Sound On/Off, Chord Memory On/Off, Medley Song On/Off,
MIDI IN On/Off
General controls: ON/OFF, MasterVolume, Microphone volume,
Select, Easy Play, Style, Song, Sound, Dual, Touch, Section volume,
Split/Full keyb.
DICTIONARY: Chord dictionary on the display
DEMO: Demo song
SONGS: 100 pre-recorded songs with
Medley Song On/Off
MAESTRO: 5 learning levels (LESSONS)
AMPLIFICATION: Stereo 2,1+2,1 watt (RMS) with Bass reflex
Two high efficiency Ø 100 mm speakers
POWER: 4 batterie da 1,5 Volt IEC R14/C
AC/DC Adapter – Input Vdc= 6 V / I = 1,5A
PHONES/AUX-OUT: Output for headphones and external
amplification
USB-MIDI: Computer connection point for data receipt and
transmission.
MICROPHONE (LEVEL): Volume adjustment
MICROPHONE (MIKE): Jack to connect microphone
PEDAL SWITCH: Sustain pedal jack
DIMENSIONS: (950 x 360 x 120) mm
WEIGHT: 4,5 Kg
KEYBOARD: 61 professional keys (C-C) touch sensitive
(DYNAMICS)
POLYPHONY: maximum 64 notes
DISPLAY: LCD 80 x 40 mm not lit
BASIC SOUNDS: 200 polyphonic tones
MIXED SOUNDS: thousands of combinations of sounds
EQUALISER: 4 equalization levels
TRANSPOSER: range +/– 12 semitones
TOUCH: immediate exclusion and restoration of sensitivity to
touch (DYNAMICS)
PIANO: immediate selection of the piano tone
SOUNDS FOR ACCOMPANIMENT: 200 polyphonic tones
EFFECTS: CHORUSES, REVERBS and SUSTAIN
STYLES: 125 rhythms including 4 Oriental, 8 Pianist, 25 Song Styles
DJ STYLES: 5 styles with 13 effects and 3 dedicated sounds
Controls: START/STOP, DOWN BEAT,TEMPO +/–,
KEY START/FILL IN, BREAK, INTRO, ENDING, FADE
METRONOME: with immediate control
MANUAL DRUM: 48 rhythm percussions on the keyboard
SEQUENCER: REC and PLAY to record and listen
AUTOMATIC ACCOMPANIMENT: Free Chord, Easy
Chord,Arranger A and B, LARGE
BONTEMPI S.p.A. reserves all rights to modify specifications of this product without notice
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WARNING:All batteries or transformers with safety insulation
must be checked regularly for faults in cable, wire, or plug insu-
lation or other parts.
Battery supply
This instrument works
with 4 x 1.5V IEC
R14/C batteries (not
supplied) which are
inserted in the housing
at the bottom.
To open press on the part of the lid marked OPEN. Fit the
batteries as shown at the bottom of the housing.
Using rechargeable batteries (1,2V) does not guarantee the
best contrast level on the display.
ADVICE ON USING THE BATTERIES
• Takewornbatteriesout.
• Recharge only "rechargeable" batteries and always in the
presence of an adult.
• Avoidusingbatteriesofdifferenttypesatthesametime.
• Donotusecombinationsofnewandwornbatteries.
• Donotshortcircuitthepowersupplyterminals.
• Donotexposethebatteriestoheatsources.
INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION
Always quote the serial number on the bottom of the keybo-
ard in any correspondence.
Music-stand
Insert the music-stand in the special holes located on the back-
side of the keyboard.
Power supply
This electronic keyboard can function with mains or battery.
Mains supply
The instrument can be supplied by the AC/DC “ADS 15.6”
(Vdc =6V / I = 1,5A) positive central adapter conforms to
national and international safety regulations covering electrical
appliances.
RECOMMENDATIONS: The socket (1) for the adapter plug
must be easily accessible. Inserting the plug into the socket at
the back of the instrument automatically cuts off supply from
the batteries. Ensure that the adapter is sufficiently ventilated
and that the ventilation slits are not covered with objects such
as newpapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the
adapter to drops or splashes of water.
BONTEMPI S.p.A.
VIALE DON BOSCO, 35
62018 POTENZA PICENA (MC)
ITALY
MODEL TK 79
RATING 6V 8W
SER. N° L1230004
(1)
2. INTRODUCTION
The package contains:
Adaptor
ADS 15.6 User's manual
USB connecting
cable to a PC Music book
Music stand
Number strip
Keyboard TK 79
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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.)
3.WASTE DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
APPLIANCES
All articles displaying this symbol on the body, packaging or
instruction manual of same, must not be thrown away into
normal disposal bins but brought to specialised waste
disposal centres.
Here, the various materials will be divided by characteristi-
cs and recycled, thus making an important contribution to
environmental protection.
WASTE DISPOSAL STANDARDS
For information regarding the disposal of the items mentioned here
below, please refer to Council Administration office regarding speciali-
sed waste collection centres.
1. DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES - Protect the environ-
ment by disposing of batteries in the special contai-
ners provided for this use.
2. PACKAGING DISPOSAL - Take the paper, car-
dboard and corrugated board to the appropriate waste collection
centres. Plastic material must be placed in the relevant collection con-
tainers.
The symbols indicating
the various types of
plastic are:
3. SOCKETS
USB – Point for connecting the keyboard to a computer with
the cable supplied.
MIKE - Socket for connect a microphone.
PHONES / AUX. OUT - Socket for headphones and Hi-Fi;
output impedance 150 Ohm – To play without disturbing and/
or being disturbed, you can use a stereo headphone.When the
cable is inserted the speaker is automatically excluded and all
sections of the keyboard can be heard in the headphone.The
socket also allows an additional stereo amplifier,a recorder, etc.
to be connected.
Warning: only connect stereo cables to the “PHONES/ AUX-
OUT” socket.
PEDAL SWITCH - Socket for connecting a Pedal Sustain.
INPUT DC 6 V - Switches the instrument on with an AC/
DC adapter (Vdc = 6V - I = 1,5A).
01
PET
02
PE
03
PVC
05
PP
06
PS
07
O
Microphone
Connecting microphone
At the front of the TK 79 there is a MIKE
socket for connecting a dynamic microphone
(not included) (impedance 600 Ohm).
Microphone volume
Adjust the volume turning the LEVEL knob on
the back of the keyboard, near the jacks.
N.B.: An excessive volume increase
could cause anomalous sounds.
Optional accessories
ADS 15.6 BA 239/A
CV 149/A
LE 127
SM 420
Metal legs Keyboard bench Dustcover for top of keyboard
Zip-up carry bag
Adaptor
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SONG - Selects the pre-recorded songs.
SOUND - Selects the right-hand sound or two sounds to
mix together.
EASY PLAY - Depending on the style, selects right-hand
and left-hand tone, the best tempo for the performance and
sets the FREE CHORD setting on the keyboard. In the 100
songs, it selects the sound and the tempo connected to the
songs.
FULL KEYB. / SPLIT - Splits the keyboard between two
sounds or to set just one.
TOUCH - To enable or disable the touch sensitivity on the
keyboard (dynamic).
DUAL - Allows mixing and the selection of two sounds.
PROGRAMS - LOAD to select programs; SAVE to save
programs.
PIANO - Enables PIANO tone and identification of chords
across the whole keyboard.
DJ STYLE - Enables the DJ STYLE rhythm with dedicated
sound and effects on the right-hand side of the keyboard.
TRANSPOSER +/– - Allows pitch of notes to be chan-
ged.
MAESTRO - Enters the 5 levels learning mode
(LESSONS).
SEQUENCER REC - Records what is being played.
SEQUENCER PLAY - Plays what has been recorded.
SELECT 0-9 and +/– - To select functions, rhythm styles,
songs, sounds and programs.
POWER ON/OFF - Turns the instrument on and off.
VOLUME MASTER - Selects the master volume.
VOLUME SECTION - Selects the sections volume.
METRONOME - Switches on and off the metronome
beat.
DEMO - Plays the demo song.
BREAK / INTRO - Prepares a temporary variation of the
rhythm style or a short intro .
KEY START / FILL IN - Allows rhythm to be enabled by
pressing one or more keys or enables changes while rhythm
is on.
EASY/ FREE CHORD - To compose chords using the
simplified way or in the traditional way.
FADE IN/OUT - Rhythm fading and growing.
TEMPO +/– - Sets the tempo for style performance,songs
or metronome.
INTRO - Prepares musical introduction.
ARRANGER A/B - Selects the automatic accompani-
ment with A and B rhythms.
ARRANGER LARGE - Selects the automatic accompani-
ment with Large rhythms.
ENDING - Carries out an ending musical phrase when the
rhythm is on.
START/STOP - Starts/Stops a rhythm style or a song.
STYLE - Selects the rhythm styles.
4. CONTROL PANEL
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1) Indicates the name
of sounds, rhythm
styles, volumes and
other functions.
2) Indicates the selec-
tion for the tone of
the left side of the
keyboard or Lower.
3) Shows the selection
of the two mixed
sounds.
4) Indication of “Intro”,
”Ending”, ”KeyStart”
controls for the rhythm style.
5) Indication of enabled SEQUENCER: “Record” or
“Play”.
6) Indication of active automatic accompaniment and
pattern (Arranger A, B, A-Large, B-Large).
7) Indicates “PIANO” function is active.
8) Indicates “DJ STYLE” function is active.
9)I n d i c a t e s
“TRANSPOSER” is
active (transposition
high or low).
10) Metronome icon,
shows beat tempo.
11) Indicates the tempo
of the rhythm style,
of the song or of
the metronome.
12) 61 key keyboard
showing notes that
are pressed or that
have to be pressed if
in MAESTRO mode.
13) Indication of Split point (19 or 24).
14) Indication of the identified chord and EASYCHORD
function.
15) Pentagram with notes displayed.
16) Indicates an octave higher for the last 5 keys.
Letters on the left
Indicate the basic note for the
name of the chord.
Effects of the DJ STYLE
When the DJ function is enabled, each key corresponds to a special
effect.
The dictionary chord
When function 55 Dictionary is enabled, the display shows name and
composition of chords.
The rhythm instruments of the MANUAL DRUM
With function 57 Manual Drum On enabled, each key is connected to a percussion instrument.
6. THE DISPLAY
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1
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6
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5. DIRECTIONS ON THE KEYBOARD
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8. THE KEYBOARD
It is composed of 61 touch sensitive professional keys.
TOUCH
The keyboard can play with a more or less strong volume depending upon the pressure that is put on the keys
(like a traditional piano).
To eliminate or to insert this function press TOUCH.
The display visualises “Touch Off” to eliminate and “Touch On” to insert the function.
The function is inserted when the instrument is turned on.
SPLIT
1. When simply turned on, one single sound is enabled over the whole keyboard, together with the chord
identifier.
2. By pressing the FULL KEYB/SPLIT button, the keyboard will be divided into two sections:one dedicated
to accompaniment to form chords (keys on the left) and the other one to play the melody (keys on the
right).
It is possible to set the point where the keyboard will be divided
into two modes:
a. by entering 47, the display indicates “Split 19”; this
means that the left part of the keyboard goes from the first
to the nineteenth key.
b. by entering 48, the display indicates “Split 24”; this
means that the left part of the keyboard goes from the first
to the twenty-fourth key.
The keyboard on the display shows the division point with
an arrow.
Chords can be played in the FREE CHORD mode, which means in the traditional way, or in the EASY CHORD mode, which
meansinthesimplifiedmode(seethe"Lower"paragraph).
Switch on and switch off (POWER ON/OFF)
The instrument can be turned on and off by using the ON/OFF button.When
turned on, the keyboard is set to operate with the GR. PIANO sound, the 8
Beat 1rhythm and the song 'O SOLE MIO.
Demo
Switching on the DEMO button, a melody that will emphasise the characteri-
stics of the keyboard will play. To turn off the melody press the DEMO but-
ton.
Volume
To regulate the volume of the instrument you must use buttons MASTER
VOLUME + (to turn up) or MASTER VOLUME – (to turn down). By
holding the button pressed down, the variation becomes continuous.
To restore the standard volume press both MASTER VOLUME + and
MASTER VOLUME – buttons together.
7. OPERATION
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Sound selection
The keyboard features 200 sounds divided into 19 families (e.g. 025-032 GUITAR).
They are selected when the SOUND button is on by entering a three digit number between 001 and 200 of the SOUNDS list
you will find at the end of the Instructions Manual.
Example: for NYLON GUITAR type in number 025 (0, 2, 5with the SELECT keyboard.)
If the display shows “Disable”, this means an incorrect number has been typed in.
Sounds can be selected also by using the SELECT “+ / –” buttons.
IMPORTANT:With some sounds you might notice a slight difference of volume or sound quality when playing
them in different areas of the keyboard. This is an inevitable consequence of multiple sampling and not a
technical problem.
Dual
With the DUAL control, you can mix two sounds and create thousands of
combinations.
To mix press DUAL; the display shows “SoundMix1”; select a sound and press
the SOUND button: the display shows “SoundMix2”; select the second sound
that will be mixed with the first one.
To select other sounds, keep using the SOUND button.
To return to just one sound, press the DUAL button again: the display shows
“Sound”.
To change the volume of the two sounds,to use the“+/–“ buttons of VOLUME
SECTION and to select the first or second sound, keep SOUND button
pressed.
The display visualises “Snd1Vol” or “Snd2Vol”
Lower
The sounds for the ACCOMPANIMENT, when the rhythm is not playing, can be
selected by entering 56 Select Lower and the corresponding number in the
SOUNDS list.
To set the volume of the accompaniment section,use the VOLUME SECTION
+ / – buttons;
The display shows “Lower Vol” and the value of the volume.
By keeping the button pressed, the variation will continue.
To return to the standard volume, simultaneously press the +and –buttons of
the VOLUME SECTION.
9. THE SOUNDS
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Free Chord
Chords are played in the traditional way and all the main chords are identi-
fied.
Standard setting is active.To select it use the EASY/ FREE CHORD con-
trol; the display shows “Free Chord”.
EASY PLAY enables Free Chord automatically.
The FREE CHORD mode works across the whole keyboard too when FULL
KEYBOARD is on.
The display shows the name of the chord in the Anglo-Saxon notation.
Easy Chord
This function allows you to compose chords on the left side of the keyboard
with the simplified mode:
one key will provide a major chord,
two keys a minor chord,
three keys a dominant 7th chord, and
four keys a diminished chord.
You can enable it with the EASY/ FREE CHORD
button; the display shows “Easy Chord”.
The fundamental note of the chord (the most impor-
tant one and the one that gives the name to the chord)
is represented by the key pressed on the far left.
For example, by pressing simultaneously C, D and E,
you will get a C7 dominant chord.
Transposer
The TRANSPOSER +/– controls shift the whole keyboard tonality by +/– 12
semitones.
By pressing one of the two buttons, the display temporarily shows the current
value.
The TRANSPOSER variation is always indicated on the display by the “< Tr “ or
“ Tr > “ signs. By simultaneously pressing the “+/–“ buttons of TRANSPOSER,
you will return to the standard 00 value.
The Piano
With the PIANO button, the PIANO sound and the chord identifier will be immediately enabled on the
whole keyboard.
DIMINISHED
CHORD
dim
Anglo-Saxon notation
Latin notation
German notation
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Rhythmicstyle selection
The keyboard has 125 rhythmic styles enriched by automatic
accompaniments and completed by drums.
They are sub-divided into 13 families (e.g. 015-023 DANCE) , see
the list on page 100.
To select them press the STYLE button and then a 3 digit figure from
the STYLES list.
Example: to select DISCO 70 rhythm, digit number 019 (0, 1,and 9).
You can also select rhythms using buttons “+ / –” of SELECT.
To start or to stop a rhythm press the START/STOP button.
Tempo
The “ + / – ” TEMPO buttons can be used to set the tempo of the rhythm or of a song.
To increase or decrease the speed of the song press the two buttons TEMPO + and TEMPO – .
By holding the button pressed down, the variation becomes continuous.
To go back to standard rhythm press buttons TEMPO + and TEMPO – together.
Accompaniment volume
To adjust the volume of the accompaniment section, use the VOLUME SECTION + / – buttons.
The display will show “Acc. Vol.” with the value of the volume. By holding the button pressed down,
the variation becomes continuous.To restore the standard volume press together buttons VOLUME
SECTION + and VOLUME SECTION –.
Metronome icon
The metronome icon of the display shows the musical quarters and the beginning of every beat or measure.
When a rhythm is on function and you select a new style this latter starts at the end of the previous rhythm pattern.
The Pianist Styles
The PIANIST styles are automatic accompaniments created with the piano
alone.
To select them, press the STYLE button and enter a three digit number from
the PIANIST list. See the STYLES list at the end of the Instructions Manual.
Dj Style
The DJ STYLE control activates the DJ effects on the last
13 keys on the keyboard and sets a rhythmic style and a
sound adapt for a DJ. The style and sound can however be
changed and the DJ effects used in the same way.
Arranger A, B
By pressing the ARRANGER A / B control, you will be able to switch
between a basic rhythm style and one with a variation. The display shows the
selected mode by showing “Arranger A” or “Arranger B”.
Arranger Large
With the LARGE control, you can elaborate further on the arrangement of the rhythm style.
The display shows “Large”.
Easy Play
Depending on the rhythm, EASY PLAY sets the tone for the right hand, the
best tempo for the performance and splits the keyboard to play chords in the
FREE CHORD mode.
10. THE STYLES
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Intro
When a rhythm is stopped, by pressing the INTRO button the display will show
“Intro” and a rhythm style is predisposed,and a preliminary music sequence will then
starts when you press the START / STOP or KEY START buttons.
Ending
When a rhythm is on, by pressing the ENDING button, a final musical sequence
stars.
Key Start
The KEY START function starts the rhythm by pressing one or more keys on the keyboard.
It is enabled with the rhythm stopped, the display visualises “Key Start”.
If the keyboard is split, you can activate the rhythm by playing a chord in the left part
of the keyboard.
If it is not split, play a chord including at least three keys anywhere on the keybo-
ard.
Fill In
When a rhythm is on function and you press the FILL IN button you produce a rhythmic variation of the drums.
Break
By pressing the BREAK control during the performance of a rhythm style, you will
activate an orchestral ‘break’.
By pressing BREAK when the rhythm is not playing, a brief introductive orchestral
break will be executed. The display shows “Intro”.Duringthe"Ending",BREAK
restores normal rhythm.
Fade
The fading function allows to fade the execution of a rhythm automatically lowering
its volume until it stops. FADE, selected before starting the rhythm, produces an
growing volume from zero until the normal value.
When a rhythm is on, pressing FADE, the display visualises “Fade Out” and the
whole arrangement will fade until the end of the execution.
With a rhythm stopped, pressing FADE, the display visualises “Fade In” and, are
the start of the rhythm, the arrangement will have a growing volume.
Metronome
The metronome helps you to learn the music, giving the beat during musical exercises and simulating the traditional time-marking
instrument.
It can be turned on and off with the METRONOME button.To change the tempo, use the “TEMPO +/–“ buttons.To set the
volume, press the STYLE or SONG button and use the VOLUME SECTION +/– button.
Chart of general BEATS for the METRONOME.
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The sequencer section allows you to record and listen to everything you play.The Sequencer also allows you to check your learning
level; the musician can play the melody, record it while listening to a song and then listen to the result.
It is activated pressing the REC. button.The display shows “ Record On ” and “Record” flashing to Indicate that the Sequencer
is on.
Press REC. again to stop recording. The display shows “ Record Off ”. Press the PLAY button to listen again to what was
recorded, the display says “ Seq.PlayOn ” .
Press PLAY again to stop listening, the display says “ Seq.PlayOff ” .
About 400 notes can be memorised.
When the memory is full, the display temporarily shows “ Sequen.Full ” and the “Record” sign vanishes.
After a recording session, while PLAYis active, variations made on the control
panel can alter recorded events.
Recorded data is memorised as long as the keyboard is switched on. If nothing
has been recorded in the Sequencer, by pressing PLAY the display will tempo-
rarily show “ Seq.Empty ”.
N.B.: Sounds that come from the microphone cannot be recorded.
The instrument contains 100 classic repertoire songs.
To select the songs, enter a three digit number according to the SONGS list.
Example: for song 020 JINGLE BELLS,
•presstheSONG button (light on);
•typeontheSELECT numerical keyboard, 0, 2 and then 0 again;
•presstheSTART/STOP button to start or stop the musical performance.
Song volume
To adjust the volume of a song, press the keys “ + / – ” of the VOLUME SECTION.The display visualises “SongVol.” with the
volume value. By holding the button pressed down, the variation becomes continuous.To restore the standard volume press together
buttons VOLUME SECTION + and VOLUME SECTION –.
When a song is being played, you can immediately listen to other songs by entering the number of
the song you have chosen or by using the SELECT “– / +” buttons.
The EASY PLAY control sets the melody of the song and the standard TEMPO on the keybo-
ard.
11. SONGS
12. SEQUENCER
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The MAESTRO section helps you in the music learning process just as if a real musical teacher were
there with you, teaching you five fundamental aspects:
1.Tempo 2. Notes 3. Melody 4. Chords 5.Accompaniment
Display directions
Press a key on the keyboard.The display shows which key you are pressing and the relative note will be shown on the pentagram.
1st level: Tempo of the song (TEMPO)
At the 1st level, you can become familiar with the melody notes and learn the tempo of the song.
=== How to do it:
After having chosen a tune, select level 1first by pressing the
MAESTRO button and then, when the display shows “LEVEL ?”,
number 1of SELECT.
Use the START/STOP control to start and stop the performance.
You can quicken or slow down the tempo by using the TEMPO
“+/–“ buttons.
The song starts with some strokes of the metronome which indicate
the starting tempo. Right after,try playing the melody of the song repe-
atedly pressing one or more keys trying to keep tempo with the orche-
stra.
During your performance, the display will show the correct notes of the
melody.
The accompaniment will automatically follow you.
You will be able to change tune by pressing the corresponding button
on the SONGS list, or by using the SELECT “+ / –“ buttons.
If you wish to listen to the whole song,press START/STOP, then press SONG and then START/
STOP again.
2nd level: The Notes of the melody (NOTE)
When you are able to keep time you can try the 2nd level, which means playing the correct keys to perform the correct melody.
=== How to do it:
After having chosen a tune, select the 2nd level by pressing the MAESTRO button and then SELECT number 2.
Use the START/STOP control to start and stop the performance.
When the metronome stops, try to play the melody of the song; this time you have to press the right keys because the others will
not play. The display will help by showing you the correct melody keys in advance.
The accompaniment will automatically follow your performance.
13. MAESTRO - LESSONS
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3rd level: The song Melody (MELODY OFF)
This time the accompaniment will play normally, without waiting for you.This means you will have
to perform the melody with the right keys while keeping time, or else the song will sound out of
tune.
=== How to do it:
After having chosen a song, select the 3rd level by pressing the MAESTRO button and then the
SELECT number 3.
Use the START/STOP control to start and stop the performance.
When the intro has ended, try playing the melody of the song.
The display will help by showing notes and keys for the melody.
4th level: The song Chords (CHORD)
At this level the song will be played with the rhythm section and the melody; you will be able to
play the accompaniment chords using the left side of the keyboard.
If you do not play the right chord, the rhythm part will keep on going with the last chord and the
melody will stop.
=== How to do it:
After having chosen a song, select the 4th level by pressing the MAESTRO button and then
SELECT number 4.
Use the START/STOP control to start and stop the performance.When starting you will always
have a metronome counting for you.
Play the first chord and then the others, following the directions shown on the display.
If you play a wrong chord, the melody will not play, and if you play it at the wrong time, accompa-
niment and melody will be out of tempo.
To make the first lessons easier, try slowing the tempo of the song, using the TEMPO +and –
buttons.
The display will help by showing the name of the chord, the keys and the notes on the pentagram.
There are two ways of playing chords:
•Free Chord for playing chords in the traditional way.
•Easy Chord for playing simplified chords.
To choose the desired mode, see the “LOWER” paragraph.
5th level: Accompaniment with orchestra (ACCOMP.)
At this level the song will be played with the drums rhythm section together with the melody and you will be able to play the accom-
paniment. Rhythm and melody will keep going so you will have to play the right chord in time, or else it will be out of tune.
=== How to do it:
After having chosen a song, select the 5th level by pressing the MAESTRO button and then the
SELECT number 5.
Use the START/STOP control to start and stop the performance.
To start the complete accompaniment, play the first chord following the directions shown on the
display.
The display will help by showing the name of the chord, the keys and the notes on the pentagram.
There are two ways of playing chords:
•Free Chord for playing chords in the traditional way.
•Easy Chord for playing simplified chords.
To choose the desired mode, see the “LOWER” paragraph.
Strip with numbers and
letters
Position the strip with numbers and letters above
the keyboard as shown in the picture.
The numbers on the strip correspond to the keys
that have to be pressed in order to play the tune
of the simplified scores contained in the enclosed
Farfisa Music book.
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Effects
The effects modify the tone-colour characteristics of the sounds.
30-31 Reverber On/Off
This creates an effect as if you were playing music in an large empty room. To switch on
digit number 30 Reverber On, and to switch off digit number 31 Reverber Off.
32-33 Chorus On/Off
This is a tone-colour modulation that produces a typical effect of space between instruments.
To turn this on, digit number 32 Chorus On, and to turn off digit 33 Chorus Off.
34-35 Sustain On/Off
This prolongs the sound of a note after the key is released.
To switch on, digit number 34 Sustain On, and to switch off number 35 Sustain Off.
Equalizer
It allows choosing between four different equalisations suitable for various types of music.They are enabled typing:
36 Disco for disco music.
37 Jazz for jazz music.
38 Classic for classical music.
39 Flat excludes the equalisation.
IMPORTANT:When connecting the keyboard to an external amplification, it is better to choose a middle frequency equalisation and, most impor-
tant, to set the initial volume level at minimum.
Program Bank
Thekeyboardisabletorecallinthe"PROGRAM"memory(seechapter15"PROGRAMS")somegroupsof10programspreviously
prepared by the user or inserted by the manufacturer.
40 User to recall programs which the user has previously memorised
41 Clear User Programs to restore in the memory data to what It was the first time it was turned on
42 Latin programs for Latin music
43 Swing programs for swing music
44 Traditional programs for traditional music
=== How to select a program
For example, we want to set program number 7of the Traditional bank:
•type44Traditional,thedisplayvisualises"ProgTradit";
•pressLOAD,thedisplayvisualises"Load Prog ?";
•typenumber7,thedisplayvisualises"ProgLoaded".
Now the keyboard is prepared with the rhythm, the sounds, and the effects of program 7 of the Traditional bank.
Style Options
The functions from 45 to 54 are connected to the style functions.
45-46 Arranger On/Off
When a rhythm is functioning it starts or stops the arrangement of the rhythm.
To start press number 45 Arranger On (usually on) and to stop press number 46 Arranger Off.
47-48 Split 19/24
It is possible to set the point where the keyboard will be divided in two ways:
a. by entering 47, the display indicates “Split 19”; this means that the left side of the keyboard goes from the first to the nine-
teenth key.
b. by entering 48, the display indicates “Split 24”; this means that the left side of the keyboard goes from the first to the
twenty-fourth key.
On the display, above the image of the keyboard, an arrow appears which indicates the dividing point.When turned on, division 24 is
activated.
14. FUNCTIONS
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49-50 Ground On/Off
When a rhythm is on and FREE CHORD is activated, the carpet plays background music for the arrangement.The carpet is activated
with number 49 Ground On and is deactivated with number 50 Ground Off.When the Instrument is turned on, this function is
activated.To adjust the volume of the musical carpet, press the “ + / – ” buttons of the VOLUME SECTION when the rhythm is on
and after having typed number 56 Select Lower.The display visualises “GrndVol.”
51-52 Style Sound On/Off
Activating the 51 Style Sound On function, every time that a style is selected on the right hand the best sound for that style is
automatically set.Writing 52 Style Sound Off this function is deactivated.The function is off when the instrument is turned on.
53-54 Chord Memory On/Off
When rhythm is on and the keyboard is divided (Split On), activating function 53 Chord Memory On the keyboard memorises
the chord pressed and keeps playing it even when it is released.Writing number 54 Chord Memory Off the function is deactiva-
ted. In this latest condition when “Key-start” is activated (see relative chapter) releasing all keys on the left side of the keyboard the
rhythm stops automatically.The function is on when the instrument is turned on.
Miscellaneous
55 Dictionary
The DICTIONARY function shows the name of a chord, the notes that it includes on the pentagram and the keys required to
compose the chord on the display. It can be enabled by entering 55; the display shows “Dictionary”. By pressing a key within the
first two octaves on the left, you can choose the basic tonality C, D, E, F, G,A or B with the corresponding “ ” (flats) or “ ” (sharps)
and the kind of chord in the last octave on the right.
56 Select Lower
The sounds for the ACCOMPANIMENT, when the rhythm is not playing, can be selected by entering 56 Select Lower and the
corresponding number in the SOUNDS list.
To set the volume of the accompaniment section, use the VOLUME SECTION + / – buttons;
The display shows “Lower Vol” and the value of the volume. By keeping the button pressed, the variation will continue.
To return to the standard volume, simultaneously press the +and –buttons of the VOLUME SECTION.
57-58 Manual Drum
The MANUAL DRUM allows you to play rhythm patterns using the keys indicated with the percussion instrument symbols.
It can be enabled with 57 Manual Drum On and disabled with 58 Manual Drum Off.
The display temporarily shows “Drum On” or “Drum Off”
To set the volume, use VOLUME SECTION while the STYLE control is active and the led lit.
At the end of the Instructions Manual, the ‘DRUM SET TABLE’ chart lists the rhythm instruments.
The rhythm elements come out of the right or left speaker, with a stereophonic mix.
59-60 Medley Song On/Off
This function allows you to listen to all the songs one after the other, starting with the one you selected. It can be enabled by entering
59 Medley Song On and disabled with 60 Medley Song Off. The function is off when the instrument is turned on.
61-62 Midi In On/Off
When the keyboard is connected to a Personal Computer it is recommended to use programs which allow the exclusion of output
return for input data received. If this is not possible, double notes will be heard.To avoid this anomaly, the keyboard allows to exclude
data coming from the PC by writing number 62 Midi In Off.To reactivate reception, write number 61 Midi In On.The function
is on when the instrument is turned on.
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A program is a function which allows to set some parameters on the keyboard pressing only two keys. Using the programs makes it
possible to memorise and recall the following settings on the keyboard.
15. PROGRAMS
• Style
• Sound1
• Sound2
• Lowersound
• Tempo
• A-BarrangementandLarge
• Split(yes/no)
• Accompanimentvolume
• Sound1volume
• Sound2volume
• Groundvolume
• Lowervolume
• Arranger(yes/no)
• Sustain(yes/no)
• Reverber(yes/no)
• Chorus(yes/no)
• Ground(yes/no)
• Easy/FreeChord
• Transposer
• Dual(yes/no)
• DJStyle(yes/no)
10 memorised programs are available in the USER bank.
To memorise a program in the User bank
1. press SAVE PROGRAMS.The display indicates “Save Prog ?”
2. press a number from 0to 9on the SELECT keyboard
3. the display indicates “ProgSaved”.
The program is memorised in the memory area indicated by the chosen number.
To recall the program
1. press LOAD PROGRAMS.The display indicates “Load Prog ?”
2. press a number from 0to 9on the SELECT keyboard
3. the display indicates “ProgLoaded”
To restore the initial programs of the User bank, type 41 Clear User Prg.
To recall programs previously set by the manufacturer select a number from 42 to 44 as
indicated in the Program Bank paragraph in chapter 14. FUNCTIONS.
Attention:To avoid annoying whistling (Larsen effect), do not hold the microphone close to the speaker.
PROBLEM
It does not switch on
No sound when the keyboard is played.
The automatic accompaniment does not play.
No sound is produced when the MIDI data are reproduced
from a computer.
Reproduction on the keyboard produces an unnatural sound
when the keyboard is connected to a computer.
When a mobile phone is used you can hear a noise.
No sound is produced even when the keyboard is played or
reproducing a song.
Sound timbre changes from one note to the next.
Any other anomalies.
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND SOLUTION
Problem with the power supply.
Connect the adaptor correctly. Ensure that the battery poles (+/-) are facing the correct
direction, and control that the batteries are charged.
The volume is set at a level that is too low.
Use the VOLUME MASTER keys to raise the volume.
The accompaniment volume is set at 0.
Use the VOLUME SECTION keys to raise the volume.
The USB-MIDI cable is not connected properly.
Connect the USB-MIDI cable properly.
The MIDI THRU function of the computer is activated.
Deactivate the MIDI THRU function of the computer.
The use of a mobile phone near to the computer may cause interference.To prevent this
problem, switch the mobile phone off or use it at a distance from the keyboard.
Control that the headphones are not connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT socket of
the rear panel.When headphones are connected to this socket, no sound is tran-
smitted.
The method of sound generation uses multiple recordings (samples) of one instrument
on the whole extension of the keyboard. It is therefore normal that the sound of the voice
differs slightly from note to note.
Switch off and then switch back on after a few seconds
16. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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When using electrical products, basic precautions must be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all the instructions before using the product.
2. When the product is used by children, supervision by an
adult is advised.
3. Do not use the product near water, for example near a
bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or near a swimming
pool etc., or in a wet or humid basement.
4. When connecting to the mains supply ensure that:
a) your hands are not wet
(to avoid electric
shocks);
b) do not pull on the cable.
5. This product, either by itself,
or when connected to an external amplifier and head-
phones or speakers, is capable of producing sound levels
that can cause damage to hearing. Do not operate it for
a long period of time at high volume levels or in any case
at an uncomfortable volume level. Especially when using
headphones, always moderate the volume.
6. The product should be positioned so that it’s location
will provide adequate ventilation.
7. The product should be posi-
tioned away from heat
sources such as radiators,
heaters or other products
that produce heat.
8. This product should only be
connected to a power supply
of the voltage corresponding
to that shown on the label on the instrument using an
AC/DC adaptor.This label, containing all electrical data,
relevant warning messages and the instrument identifi-
cation data, can be found on the underside of the pro-
duct.
9. If the product is not used for long periods, the AC/DC
adaptor should be unplugged from mains.
10. The adaptor must be connected directly to the mains
supply without any other
plugs.
11. Do not obstruct the air entry
points of the feeder with
objects such as curtains, cloths, etc.
12. Do not place the adaptor behind furniture or in hidden
places.
13. Do not place sticky or adhesive objects on the keyboard,
such as burning candles.
14. Care should be taken to avoid foreign objects falling into
or liquid being splilt into the inside of the instrument
through any of the slots or openings in the case.
15. Ensure that the adapter is sufficiently ventilated and that
the ventilation slits are not covered with objects such as
newpapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc..
16. Do not expose the keyboard or the adaptor to drops or
sprays of any kind of liquid.
17. This product should be referred to an approved service
centre when: a) It has been exposed to rain. b) It appe-
ars to operate incorrectly or shows a marked change in
performance. c) It has been dropped or if the case has
been damaged. d) Objects have fallen into the instru-
ment or liquid has been spilt into or over it. e) The AC/
DC adaptor has been damaged.
18. Never attempt to repair your instrument yourself.Any
operation should be referred to authorized personnel,
otherwise the guarantee will be declared void.
19. Do not use alcohol, solvents or similar chemical substan-
ces 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.
17. MAINTENANCE AND REMARKS
• Keep this manual for future reference •
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What is MIDI?
TheacronymMIDIistheabbreviationof"Musical Instrument Digital Interface"andrepresentsastandardforthetransmissionofdata
via cables between an electronic musical instrument and a personal computer or another electronic musical instrument.
The General Midi (GM) system
This keyboard adopts the General Midi (GM) system, a standard which allows users to receive or send data in MIDI format to a
personal computer or to another keyboard without compatibility problems between musical instruments of different brands.
The TK 79 keyboard is equipped with a USB-MIDI plug for connection to the personal computer.
The connection takes place using the cable supplied as shown in the figure:
Minimum system requirements
Personal computer with Pentium 3 800Mhz processor equipped with USB plug.Windows XP or VISTA operative system.
Procedure for connection to the computer
Prior to connecting the keyboard, make sure that the computer is switched on and the keyboard switched off.
Carry out the connection with the cable supplied. Switch on the instrument.
After a few seconds, a series of messages will appear on the computer:
At this point, the keyboard is correctly connected and recognised by the computer.
Note:The recognition of the keyboard by the computer takes places during the first connection; in subsequent connection no mes-
sage will appear. Only the characteristic sound produced by the computer to indicate the insertion of a USB device will be heard.
Attention:
• IfthekeyboardisnotrecognisedbythecomputerandaUSBdevicenotrecognisederrormessageappears,repeattheoperation.
If the problem persists, check that the minimum requirements are respected.
18.
CONNECTION OF THE KEYBOARD TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER
New hardware found
The new hardware has been installed and is read for use
New hardware found
USB Speakers
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Reproduction of a Midi file using Windows Media Player
“Windows Media Player” is included in the Windows packet. It is a program that can read Midi files and send the notes to the
Farfisa keyboard connected to the computer.
To perform a MIDI file using “Windows Media Player” follow the operations below:
• Openthe“WindowsMediaPlayer”program
• In the most recent versions the program does
not have the “Open file” option. In this case,
press CTRL M (Control M).This control shows a
classical menu in which the open file option is
displayed.
• SelectFile|Open|nomefile.midwhere“nomefi-
le.mid can be any MIDI file (as for example the
file C:\WINDOWS\Media\fluorish.mid, present
in Windows XP can be selected) and send it to
be executed.
• Tolistentothepiece,pressthePlay() button
situated in the lower centre; Press the Stop but-
ton () to stop it.
• Thekeyboardwillplaytheselectedsequence.
Usable Programmes
In addition to WINDOWS Media Player, many other computer programmes are commercially available.They offer the possibility to
expand the range of functions of the keyboard. Some allow the registration of pieces in Midi format. In other cases, it is possible to
register on the computer what is being played on the keyboard. Later, the piece can be replayed, and its musical score can be visua-
lised or printed. It is also possible to correct errors, change sounds, etc.
Many of these software programmes are also available on the Internet in Demo or Shareware format.
How to find the Midi Files
On the Internet or in music stores, countless Midi Files can be found for modern or classical music of all kinds.They can be
played with the keyboard, or used as an orchestral base to play a melody.
Note: The Midi Files available on the Internet have sometimes been made for specific instruments. Some are Midi devises
that do not respect the MIDI standard, others have their own specific additional functions. In such cases, it is possible that
the musical piece will not be played with the same sounds and effects that are supposed to be used. In any event, the key-
board respects the GM standard, and has many commonly used functions that can be seen on the map on the instrument’s
manual.
Attention:
• Ifthekeyboardorthecomputerfreeze,switchoffbothdevicesandthenswitchonthekeyboardagain.
• CorrectoperationcannotbeguaranteediftheinstrumentisswitchedoffortheUSBcabledisconnectedwhileaMIDIapplication
is operational.
• Leaveatleast10secondsbetweenswitchingoffandswitchingonthekeyboardandbetweenthedisconnectionandconnection
of the USB cable.
• MakesurethattheMidiapplicationisclosedpriortoswitchingofftheinstrumentofdisconnectingtheUSBcable.Ifthisshould
happen, close the Midi application, switch off instrument then switch it back on again and restart the Midi application.
19. FREE MUSICAL SOFTWARE DOWNLOADABLE FROM INTERNET
On the www.farfisa.eu site, free musical software is available, with instructions in various languages, to
download onto your computer to record, modify and listen to MIDI musical tracks again using the keybo-
ard.
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