KETRON SD40 User manual
Welcome!
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Ketron SD40 Multimedia Player! This “Instruction Manual” describes what you need
to do to use your Multimedia instrument immediately. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that
you obtain the best performance from your instrument either live or in a recording studio.
SD40 revolutionises the way you use this instrument thanks to its new wide colour Touch Screen. Most of the
functions may in fact be enabled with just a “touch” of the keys on the screen.
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Specifications
Poliphony : 128 note, Multitimbral 48 parts.
Display : Lcd color Tft 7”, Touch sensitive 800 x 480 dots, Brightness control.
Player : Files recognized : Wav, Midi , Mp3, Mp4, Avi, Mov, Flv, Cdg, Jpg, Txt, Pdf.
Player Functions : Marker, Sync/Next, Autoplay, Lead Mute, GM part, Lyric Off, Cross fade, File Search,
Play List, My Folder, Transposer, Time stretching, Metronome Click, Midi Multimix, Song Drum Restyle.
Audio Multitrack Player : 5+1 Audio tracks with separate slider control.
Juke Box : Play List, My Folders, SFX Special Effects.
Pic& Movie : Jpg & Mp4, Avi, Mov, Flv, Karaoke background, Movie/PDF To RGB, Pic List, Autoshow,
Dvi : Video Monitor Out, Karaoke Lyric / Mirror.
Menu : Disk, Midi , Play Modes, Audio Edit, Language, Footswitch, Preferences, Controls, Video, Reg, Set
up, Arabic Mode,Micro/Vocal,Mic2/Guitar, Juke Box, DSP, Records.
Media : Internal Storage: SSD Card 16G, USB: 3 Host + 1 device.
Soundboard : 619 GM Sounds, 5 Sound Banks, Voice List, 48 Drum Sets + Stereo Special Kit, Live Drum
Modeling.
Voices : 368 Preset Voices, New Stereo Grand Piano, 368 User Voice, 2nd Voice, V-Tone , Double Up /
Down, Harmony, EFX Insert, Voice Editing.
Arranger : 260 Styles full Audio Drum and Groove equipped, User Style section, Midi Drum Mixer &
Remap, 4 Arranger ABCD, 4 Fill, 4 Break, 3 Intro, 3 Ending, Drum, Groove, Bass, Chords 1-5 , Lower 1-2,
Auto Fill, Fill to Arrange, To End, Reintro, Key Start, Key Stop, Restart, Count In, Drum Boost, 4 Voice Set,
Voice to ABCD, Voice & Vari, 5 User Tabs, V-T one.
Arranger Modes : Pianist (Auto- Standard), Bassist (Easy,Expert), Manual Bass, Bass to Lowest.
Style Modeling : Interactive Modeling Library with massive Audio Drums, Bass, Latin Groove, Piano, Guitar
and Orchestral templates.
Play Modes: Master keyboard, Accordion Style, Accordion Classic, Guitar mode with Efx (thru Input).
Registrations : 4 Bank x 1024 Regs, Full Panel and function programming.
DSP : Type : Chorus, Reverb, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Rotary, Echo Delay, Tap Delay, Equalizer,
Distortion, Amp simulator, Compressor, Filter, EFX Insert (54 types), 10 programmable Insert Chains.
Recording : HD Recording : 1 Stereo track, Loop , Audio Edit with Cut, Normalize, Midi Recording , Phrase
and Song.
Micro : XLR Input, Gain control, Volume, Reverb, Micro On/Off Edit, Talk,
Voicetron : 3 Voice Voicetron, 10 Voicetron Presets + 10 User.
Instruction Manual : Html on board.
Midi: In1 (Gm), In 2 (Keyb), Out, Thru, Midi Set up : Standard, Computer & Sequencer, Keyboard Right,
Accordion, Player , Style.
Out : Left/Right Stereo, Pedal Volume, Micro Out.
Input : Guitar (Instrument) / Micro2.
Headphone : Stereo Headphone , Aux separate Out Assign (to Drums, Right, Bass, Click).
Optional : Footswitch 6 or 13, Volume Pedal, Sustain pedal, Bag, SSD.
Power Supply : External 9 V, 4A.
Dimensions : 32 x 18 x 10 ( 13 x 7,1 x 4 inches).
Weight : 2 Kg (4,4 lbs).
* All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
Caution: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the instrument to rain or humidity.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION – When using an electrical product it is important to take a number of precautions such as the following:
• Read the Instruction Manual before using the instrument.
• An adult should always supervise children when they play the instrument.
• Do not use the instrument in areas subject to seepage or water spray, such as next to a sink, a swimming pool, on a
damp surfaces etc.; do not place containers with liquids on the instrument to prevent accidental seepage of liquid
into the instrument.
• The instrument should be used only on a stand recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use the instrument at a very high volume for long periods of time: very high noise levels are dangerous to
health.
• Position the instrument in such a way as to ensure appropriate ventilation.
• Keep the instrument away from heat sources such as central heating radiators, stoves etc.
• Connect the instrument to the mains only with the mains adapter. You will find the identification and power supply
details under the instrument.
• Disconnect the power supply cable if the instrument is not to be used for a long period of time.
• If necessary, disconnect the instrument using the power supply switch on the back panel. When positioning the
instrument, always ensure that this switch is easy to reach.
• Take the instrument to a service centre if:
a. the power supply cable or plug are damaged.
b. objects or liquid have fallen into the instrument.
c. the instrument has been exposed to rain.
d. the instrument is not functioning properly or performance is impaired.
e. the instrument has been dropped or the chassis is damaged.
• Never attempt to repair the instrument on your own; all repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician.
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE
PREVENTING RADIO/TV DISTURBANCE
This instrument operates on the radio frequency band. If it is not installed correctly and strictly in compliance with
the instructions provided it may disturb the reception of radio-television appliances. Although the instrument you
have purchased has been designed in compliance with applicable laws and in such a way as to provide reasonable
protection against such disturbances, there is no guarantee that these will not occur. To check whether any
disturbance you are experiencing is in fact produced by your instrument, turn it off to see if the disturbance
disappears. Turn the instrument on again to see if the disturbance reappears. Once you are certain that your
instrument is in fact causing the disturbance, take any of the following measures:
• Adjust the antenna of the radio or TV receiver.
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• Place the instrument in a different position with respect to the radio or TV receiver.
• Place the instrument further away from the receiver.
• Connect the plug of the instrument to another socket so that the instrument and the receiver are connected to two
different circuits.
• If necessary, call in a servicing technician.
POWER SUPPLY
• When you connect the instrument to other appliances (amplifier, mixer, Midi instruments etc.), ensure that all the
units are off.
• Read the recommendations regarding Radio and TV disturbances.
INSTRUMENT CARE
• Clean the surfaces of the instrument with a soft dry cloth. Never use gasoline, diluting agents or solvents of any
kind.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
If you wish to use your instrument in a foreign country and have doubts about the power supply, consult a qualified
technician before you leave. The instrument should never be subjected to strong shocks.
CURRENT ADAPTERS
When connecting this instrument to the mains socket, use only the KETRON current adapter supplied with the
instrument. The use of different current adapters may damage the power supply circuits of the instrument. It is
therefore of fundamental importance to use only an original adapter, requesting the correct model when ordering a
new adapter.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
“Implementation of Directive 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE and 2003/108/CE on reduced use of dangerous substances in
electrical and electronic appliances and waste disposal”.
The crossed bin symbol shown on the appliance means that at the end of its life the instrument must be disposed of
separately from other waste. At the end of its life the user should therefore take the instrument to a separate waste
centre for electronic and electrical products, or return the same to the dealer when purchasing a new and similar
instrument, whichever is applicable. Disposing of the instrument correctly so that it may be consequently recycled
and disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner helps to prevent possible negative effects to the
environment and health and ensures that the components of the instrument are recycled. Unauthorised disposal of the
product by the user entails the application of administrative penalties.
Connections
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Connections
DC 9 V 4A Mains power supply socket
Please use only the power supply supplied with the instrument.
Output: 9 V, 4 A.
ON/OFF ON/OFF key.
This instrument may take up to 30 seconds to start up.
To turn off the instrument, press the ON/OFF key and wait for the instrument to turn off.
This may take up to 10 seconds.
VOLUME PEDAL Standard stereo jack to connect a Volume pedal (optional).
VIDEO DVI Digital video interface for connection to an external video monitor.
USB DEVICE This is used to connect a computer USB device or other devices to manage the SD40 as
an external removable unit.
FOOTSWITCH Standard multi-pin plug for connection of an optional pedal to control a number of
internal functions. Compatible with Ketron FS6/FS13.
MIDI Plugs for MIDI IN1 (GM), MIDI IN 2 (Key),, MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU connection.
MAIN OUT Standard mono jack for the main output to connect to a PA STEREO system: left (Left
Mono), right (Right Mono). We strongly recommend that you use the stereo connection
for best performance of the instrument and relevant EFXs. A Mono connection (namely
use of only the Left or Right output) will give poorer reproduction with respect to quality
of the sounds and EFXs of the instrument.
HEADPHONE Standard stereo jack for connection to a headphone. The volume of the headphone is
controlled by the Master section.
MICRO 1 IN Standard mono combo plug (Jack/Xlr) for connection of a dynamic microphone.
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MICRO 1 GAIN Potentiometer for adjustment of the Micro 1 input signal gain.
MICRO 1 OUT Standard mono jack dedicated exclusively to the Micro 1 output.
MICRO 2 IN Standard mono jack for connection of auxiliary other instrument such Keyboard,
Expander, Guitar or Dynamic Microphone
On the right of the instrument you will find a slot for the SD Card and 3 USB Hosts for connection to external USB
devices such as Pen drives, HD etc.
Front Panel
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Front Panel
The main feature of the front panel is a wide colour touch screen which is the central point of the user interface
system.
On the bottom of display we found following tabs:
Here the features showed on top part of tabs:
-A : Tab to recall variation A of Arranger
-B: Tab to recall variation B of Arranger
-PDF ON: This tab enables / disables the display of PDF files on STYLE / REGISTRATION / PLAYE
environments .
-C : Tab to recall variation C of Arranger
-: Tab to recall variation D of Arranger
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- FILL:Plays a different Fill according to the arrangement that has been enabled.
-BREAK:Inserts a different Break according to the arrangement enabled.
-PIC&MOVIE: Opens a screen on which you can manage graphic and video files by pressing FILL and
BREAK tab.
-RESTART/ COUNT IN: Button to perform Start and Count In function on Style
-START: Press this button to activates the execution of the selected style or the file associated with the Player
Here the features showed on bottom part of tabs:
-LEAD MUTE: This key allows you to mute the melody track of the Midi file (generally this is track 4 but it
may be modified if the Midi file does not comply with conventional Midi protocol) or, when an audio file is playing,
it attenuates the vocal line of the file. In other words, the main voice is considerably attenuated allowing you to sing
over the original songs. This device operates in real time and does not damage the song you are playing, so that you
may return to the original version whenever you wish.
Info : The result of the Lead Mute function on audio files depends on the type of File used in terms of mixing and
effects (reverb, panpot etc...).
-LYRIC : Turns the screen which displays the lyrics of the file on or off.
-SEARCH:File search key.
-JUKE BOX: This function manages songs spontaneously, just like a JUKE BOX.
-XFADE : Key for cross fading two musical files.
-GM : Allows you to manage the sounds assigned to the Midi tracks of the file you have loaded.
-PAUSE: Button to perform Pause when Player is used.
On the left part of display we found following parts:
- MICRO/VOICETRON: Potentiometer for MICRO and
Voicetron Volume Control.
- DRUM/ 1/2 L&R: Potentiometer for Volume Control on DRUM
Front Panel
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(Arranger) section and 1/2 ( Left & Right) tracks of AUDIO
MULTITRACK
- BASS/ 3: Potentiometer for Volume Control on BASS (Arranger) and # 3 track
of AUDIO MULTITRACK
- CHORD/ 4: Potentiometer for Volume Control on CHORD (Arranger) and #
4 track of AUDIO MULTITRACK
- RIGHT/ 5: Potentiometer for Volume Control on RIGHT PART and # 5 track
of AUDIO MULTITRACK
- STYLE/PLAYER: Potentiometer for Volume Control on STYLE e
PLAYER Section.
On the right bottom we found a couple of tabs and another potentiometer:
-TRANSP - + : By pressing this tab SD40 allow a Pop Up menu.
-TEMPO : By pressing this tab SD40 allow a Pop Up menu.of Tempo feature.
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MASTER:
Potentiometer for Master Volume of SD 40
Finally, further towards the right you will find:
- DATA/VALUE, this knob is also called Dial, and allows you
to select files and parameters and edit the values selected.
Next, you will find the following keys.
-EXIT: Use to cancel an operation or escape from the current screen
and display the previous screen, or exit a folder and back root. This
button also support led of incoming activity on Midi In port.
- ENTER /Page : Use to confirm different operations or enter the
folders selected
-SAVE: Saves any modifications made on the instrument.
- Midi Reset: Pressing Exit and Enter simultaneously SD 40 send a
Midi Reset (Reset all events and midi controller instantly).
- MEDIA: Displays the memory devices installed on the instrument
or connected via the USB ports
-MENU: Displays and provides access to all the sections of the
instrument
-REGS: Provides access to the page for selection of Registrations, in
other words a page on which you may select the main user settings of the
instrument saved.
- VOICE:Press the key VOICE to access the mode which allows
you to select and manage the instrument sounds.
-KEYB.CONTROLS: Allows to control several main feature
of instrument
-SPLIT: Selecting this tab and pressing a note on the keybed, Split
area is determined from Lower section (left) to the Upper (right) of the
keyboard.
Intro
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Introduction
The Introduction screen (HOME) is displayed automatically when you turn on the instrument and provides access to
the main functions, such as:
-SOUND FAMILY SELECTION -
Press this icon to select page of the families of sound that will appear in this way:
Intro
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SINGLE STYLE SELECTION
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Press this icon to select different Styles from selected family Style:
-STYLE FAMILY SELECTION -
Press this icon to select Styles groups page as shown in the image below:
-MENU CONTROL AREA -
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Player GM
When you select the tab PLAYER, the contents of the internal solid disk (SSD) are displayed to load the files.
When you select the MEDIA menu, the contents of the media device selected (SSD, Card, USB, etc) are displayed.
To navigate use:
1. The Touch Screen that allows you to select the file directly and enter the folder with a double click.
2. The Dial DATA/ VALUE to scroll files, folders or edit the parameters in Editing mode.
3. The Exit key to escape from folders and back root.
4. The Enter key to enter the folder selected rather than double clicking on the Touch screen.
When you touch the file, it will be selected and highlighted in orange and loaded in player 1.
Player
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SD40 is now ready for you to play!
Press START/STOP to start reproduction or touch the filename selected a second time or press Enter. When the file
is in play, the red light of the START /STOP key lights up.
N.B : when the Auto Play function on the FUNCTION menu (displayed at the bottom on the right) is
enabled, the songs in the folder are reproduced automatically from first to last.
This is the main screen of the PLAYER GM section, created specifically for Midifiles, audio files, videos and
images.
On this screen, if the file contains the Lyrics, these may be displayed on the screen or on an external monitor.
The upper bar displays the current status at all time, showing the following information:
Name of the file selected, preceded by a number in square brackets that indicates the player selected.
- Metronome time (only for Midifiles).
- Speed (only for Midifile).
- Transposition value set for the file playing.
- Volumes of the Drum, Bass, Chord, Orch. (Lower) and Lead sections.
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Using the box on the right, you may scroll the list of files and folders from top to bottom. During execution a beat /
time counter is displayed. For more information regarding the current file and to go back or forwards, select the
PLAYER.
If the PFL TO PLAYER function is enabled on the PREFERENCE menu, the virtual key PFL
is displayed on the right hand bar, which may be used to listen to the song you are playing through the headphones.
If the file contains Karaoke type lyrics, these are displayed at the centre of the screen instead of the contents of the
folder selected, while the list of files may be displayed by pressing the LYRIC OFF key on the left of the
front panel. Press the key again to display the lyrics. With the lyrics file you can pass to Full screen mode by
touching the centre of the screen where the lyrics are scrolling. Touch a second time to return to normal display
mode.
If the file does not contain lyrics, a separate .txt file may be associated to the file. To do this, the .txt file must have
the same name as the music file and must be stored in the same folder (E.g. Newyork.mid and lyrics Newyork.txt).
SKIP FILE LINK function must however be disabled on the Function page.
In order to associate a lyrics file to a Style, simply load the lyrics file and save in registration. To do this, load the
.txt file in Player mode, then press Style and save the Registration. In this way the .txt file will be stored in
Registration so that if it is accidentally deleted from the disk, the lyrics file will in any case be saved in Registration.
The bottom bar allows you to enter other functions, such as the following:
Player
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-SYNC/NEXT: To programme the next song
-DRUM RESTYLE: To link a style on your midifile
-PLAYLIST: To manage the personal list of songs
-MY FOLDER : To manage personal folders
-MARKER : To pass from one section to another of a file (the file must container the markers)
-FUNCTION: To customise the settings of PLAYER
If the file you are playing contains lyrics, a KARAOKE key appears in the right hand box at the top. When you
select this, display functions for the lyrics will appear. These functions may be selected while the song is playing and
the lyrics are scrolling on the screen, or even on Stop mode.
The default screen displays the following:
Player
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- COLOUR : Allows you to select the background for the lyrics
- FONT: Allows you to select the font and colour of the lyrics.
-ZOOM-: Reduces the size of the lyrics.
- ZOOM+: Increases the size of the lyrics.
- POSITION: Aligns the lyrics at the centre when enabled, and to the left when disabled.
-DEFAULT: Restores the original settings of the colours and Karaoke desk, if these have been modified.
If a standard Midi file or ".kar" (karaoke) file is loaded on player, all the 16 Midi tracks of the song may be
displayed by pressing the key GM PARTon the front panel.
When the PLAYER is used, some Tabs remain enabled:
- SEARCH: Provides access to a page where you may search the files to reproduce on player.
- XFADE: Allows you to cross fade the 2 files being played.
- TEMPO: Allows you to change the speed of the song you are playing.
- TRANSPOSER: Allows you to increase or reduce the key of the module (including Mp3 and Midi files)
at semitone intervals within a total range of +/- 12 semitones. This function makes it easier to play with difficult
tones and makes it possible to play according to the vocal range of the singer.
- OCTAVE: The [+] and [-] buttons allow the pitch of the RIGHT part to be shifted up or down by one
octave. The display shows the current value of OCTAVE Up or Down.
- ENTER: Standard key to confirm and accept modifications; this key may also be used during navigation to
enter or load the files selected.
- EXIT: Use this key to escape from a screen and return to the previous screen or cancel an operation.
- SAVE: Use this key to save your settings.
- MEDIA: Use this key to access the internal SSD and all the external mass memories connected.
- MENU: Allows you to access the full settings menu of SD40.
Finally, files may be replayed in standard JUKE BOX modes by pressing the relevant keys on bottom of the
display.
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