KETRON Lounge User manual
USER MANUAL
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INDEX
Getting Started......................................................................................................................................4
Welcome!.........................................................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions...........................................................................................................................5
Specifications...................................................................................................................................8
Connections...................................................................................................................................10
Real anel.................................................................................................................................10
Side............................................................................................................................................11
Front..........................................................................................................................................11
Front anel.....................................................................................................................................12
1 – Volume potentiometers........................................................................................................12
2 – LCD Display.......................................................................................................................13
3 – Value Dial............................................................................................................................13
4 – Control Section...................................................................................................................13
5 – Navigation Section..............................................................................................................13
6 – Multifunction buttons..........................................................................................................14
7 – Transpose and Tempo buttons.............................................................................................15
8 – Master Volume....................................................................................................................15
layer..................................................................................................................................................16
The Main View..............................................................................................................................16
1 – Status Bar............................................................................................................................17
2 – File Browser........................................................................................................................17
3 – Right Bar.............................................................................................................................17
4 – Bottom Bar..........................................................................................................................18
Example – lay a song...................................................................................................................18
Transpose.......................................................................................................................................19
Example – Apply transposition to a Song but not to the keyboard...........................................20
Tempo............................................................................................................................................21
GM.................................................................................................................................................23
GM Voice Edit...........................................................................................................................24
GM Drum Mixer.......................................................................................................................26
GM Mixer.................................................................................................................................27
Song Setup.....................................................................................................................................29
Jukebox..........................................................................................................................................30
Edit a SET.................................................................................................................................31
laylist...........................................................................................................................................32
Create a new playlist.................................................................................................................33
Edit existing playlists................................................................................................................34
My Folder......................................................................................................................................35
Create a new My Folder shortcut..............................................................................................35
Edit or delete a My Folder shortcut..........................................................................................36
layback Controls..........................................................................................................................37
Drum Remix..................................................................................................................................38
Synchronize a Rhythm to a MIDI file.......................................................................................38
Remove the Rhythm synchronization from a MIDI file...........................................................40
Drum Remix Settings................................................................................................................40
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Markers..........................................................................................................................................41
Use the markers.........................................................................................................................41
Lyrics and Scores...........................................................................................................................42
Lyrics Link................................................................................................................................43
Text Synchronization................................................................................................................43
Customize the Lyrics.................................................................................................................45
Display DF files......................................................................................................................47
ics & Movies................................................................................................................................49
Audio Multitrack............................................................................................................................50
X-fade............................................................................................................................................51
Change the x-fade speed...........................................................................................................51
Search.............................................................................................................................................52
Global search.............................................................................................................................53
Quick search..............................................................................................................................54
Search by index.........................................................................................................................55
Registrations..................................................................................................................................56
Save a Registration....................................................................................................................56
Load a Registration...................................................................................................................57
Settings...........................................................................................................................................58
age 1 – layer..........................................................................................................................58
age 2 – File Browser...............................................................................................................61
Media..................................................................................................................................................62
Safely remove a media device (eject)............................................................................................63
C connect.....................................................................................................................................64
Disk Edit........................................................................................................................................65
Create a new folder...................................................................................................................66
Copy and paste..........................................................................................................................67
Rename files and folders...........................................................................................................68
Delete files and folders..............................................................................................................68
Number Assign..........................................................................................................................69
Media Info......................................................................................................................................72
Voice...................................................................................................................................................73
Voice Edit.......................................................................................................................................75
age 1........................................................................................................................................76
age 2........................................................................................................................................77
age 3........................................................................................................................................78
age 4........................................................................................................................................80
age 5........................................................................................................................................82
age 6........................................................................................................................................83
Save a VOICE reset................................................................................................................84
Bass/Left.............................................................................................................................................86
Bass Edit........................................................................................................................................87
Drum...................................................................................................................................................88
lay a Rhythm................................................................................................................................91
Save a Rhythm...............................................................................................................................92
Drum Edit......................................................................................................................................93
Import a User Real Drum..........................................................................................................94
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Settings......................................................................................................................................96
Drumset Mixer..........................................................................................................................97
Stem....................................................................................................................................................98
lay a Stem roject......................................................................................................................100
Create a Stem roject...................................................................................................................101
Menu.................................................................................................................................................104
lay modes...................................................................................................................................106
Accordion Classic...................................................................................................................107
MIDI............................................................................................................................................110
MIDI reset.............................................................................................................................112
ort select page........................................................................................................................114
Filter page................................................................................................................................115
Clock / USB page....................................................................................................................117
Status page...............................................................................................................................118
Dsp...............................................................................................................................................119
Send effects.............................................................................................................................120
Insert effects............................................................................................................................122
Global equalizer......................................................................................................................125
Audio Recorder............................................................................................................................126
Example – Record a MIDI file................................................................................................127
Audio Edit....................................................................................................................................128
Example – Cut a recorded file.................................................................................................130
Video............................................................................................................................................132
Mirror mode............................................................................................................................133
Touchscreen calibration..........................................................................................................134
Controls........................................................................................................................................135
references...................................................................................................................................137
Update/Backup........................................................................................................................139
Date/Time................................................................................................................................140
System update.........................................................................................................................141
Metronome...................................................................................................................................143
Micro 1 / Voicetron......................................................................................................................145
Microphone signal path...........................................................................................................145
Micro 1....................................................................................................................................146
Voicetron.................................................................................................................................150
Micro 2 / Guitar...........................................................................................................................153
Micro 2....................................................................................................................................153
Guitar......................................................................................................................................154
Footswitch....................................................................................................................................156
How to assign a function to a pedal........................................................................................156
Footswitch configurations.......................................................................................................156
Footswitch functions...............................................................................................................157
Utilities.............................................................................................................................................158
Screenshot....................................................................................................................................158
Reboot..........................................................................................................................................158
Disk Check...................................................................................................................................158
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
Welcome!
Thank you and congratulation for purchasing the KETRON Lounge Multimedia layer! This
Instruction Manual will explain in detail every feature of the instrument. lease read carefully the
Instruction Manual to get the best performance from your instrument either in a live session or in a
recording studio.
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Safety In truction
•Read these instructions.
•Keep this Instruction Manual in a safe place.
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS
CAUTION: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this instrument to rain or
humidity.
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 operate this instrument at a very high volume for a long period of time: that could
cause permanent hearing loss.
•osition the instrument in such a way as to ensure appropriate ventilation.
•Keep away this instrument from heat sources, such as radiators, stoves or other products that
produce heat.
•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 during storms or when not 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.
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•Take the instrument to a service centre if:
◦the power supply cable or plug are damaged.
◦objects or liquid have fallen into the instrument.
◦the instrument has been exposed to rain.
◦the instrument is not functioning properly or performance is impaired.
◦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.
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.
•lace the instrument in a different position with respect to the radio or TV receiver.
•lace 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.
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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.
This symbol indicates that in EU countries, this product must be collected separately from
household waste, as defined in each region. roducts bearing this symbol must not be discarded
together with household waste.
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Specification
Polyphony: 128 notes, multitimbral (48 parts).
Display: LCD colour TFT 7”, touch sensitive 800×480 resolution with Brightness control.
Multimedia: wav, midi, mp3, mp4, avi, mov, flv, cdg, jpg, png, txt, pdf.
Player: Transpose, Time Stretching, GM, Jukebox, laylists, MyFolders, Drum Remix,
Markers, Lyrics, Cross Fade, Search, FL, Midi Mix, Karaoke Backgrounds.
Jukebox: up to 7 programmable Sets.
Audio Multitra k: 5+1 audio tracks with separate slider control.
Video: external monitor output (DVI) for Lyrics, video files and Mirror.
Menu: lay Modes, Midi, DS , Audio Recording, Audio Edit, Video, Controls, references,
Metronome, Manual, Micro1/Vocalizer, Micro2/Guitar, Footswitch.
Media: internal storage: SSD Card 8 GB, USB: 3 Host + 1 device.
Sounds: 632 GM Sounds, 62 Drum Sets.
Voi es: 368 reset Voices, Stereo Grand iano, 368 User Voice, 2nd voice, V-Tone, Double
up/down, EFX Insert, Voice Editing.
Drum Ma hine: 391 Drum Styles. 269 Live Drums, 86 Midi atterns, 372 Drum Loops,
397 Grooves, User Styles, Midi Drum Mixer, 4 Variation ABCD, 4 Fill, 4 Break, Intro,
Ending.
Stem: 4 Scenes, 5 audio tracks per scene to be played simultaneously, Lead track,
Transpose, Time Stretching, Loop, Solo, Mute, Autoplay.
Play Modes: Master keyboard, Accordion Classic.
DSP: Chorus, reverb, flanger, phaser, tremolo, rotary, echo delay, tap delay, equalizer,
distortion, amp simulator, compressor, filter, EFX Insert (54 types), 10 programmable Insert
Chains.
Audio Re ording: 1 stereo audio track
Audio Edit: Cut, Normalize, Autoloop.
Mi ro: XLR input, gain control, volume, reverb, talk, equalizer, compressor, echo, pitch
shift, noise gate,
Voi etron: 3 Voice Voicetron, 6 Voicetron resets + 4 User.
Midi Conne tions: In 1 (GM), In 2 (Keyboard), Out, Thru.
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Midi Modes: Standard, Keyboard, Computer, layer Out, Accordion.
Audio Outputs: Left/right stereo, pedal volume, micro1 out, stereo headphones.
Audio Inputs: Micro 1, Micro 2, Guitar.
Optional: Footswitch with 6 or 13 switches, volume pedal, sustain pedal, bag, SSD card.
Power Supply: external 9 / 4A.
Dimensions: 32 x 21 x 8 cm ( 13 x 8,2 x 3,1 inches).
Weight: 2 Kg (4,4 lbs).
* All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice.
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Connection
Real Panel
•ON/OFF: press this key to turn on and off the instrument. The instrument will take up to 30
seconds to start up and 10 seconds to turn off.
•DC 9 V 4A: main power supply socket. lease use only the power supply supplied with the
instrument. Output: 9 V, 4 A.
•VOLUME EDAL: standard stereo jack port for Volume pedal connection (optional).
•MIDI: MIDI IN1 (GM), MIDI IN 2 (KEYBOARD), MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU ports for
transmitting and receiving MIDI messages (see MIDI).
•MAIN OUT: standard mono jack port to connect the instrument to a A STEREO system:
Left (Left Mono) and Right (Right Mono). We strongly recommend using stereo
connections to get the best performance.
•HEAD HONE: standard stereo jack for headphone connection. The headphone volume is
controlled by the Master section.
•MICRO 1 IN: standard mono combo plug (TRS/XLR) for dynamic microphone connection.
•MICRO 1 GAIN: use this potentiometer to adjust the Micro 1 input signal gain.
•MICRO 1 OUT: replicates the MICRO 1 input signal.
•MICRO 2 IN: standard mono jack for connection of other auxiliary instruments such
Keyboard, Expander, Guitar or Dynamic Microphone.
•MICRO 2 GAIN: use this potentiometer to adjust the Micro 2 input signal gain.
•FOOTSWITCH: use this port to connect the KETRON footswitch controller (optional).
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Side
On the right side 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, hard disks, etc.
Front
•USB DEVICE: us this port to use the instrument as a memory device (see C CONNECT)
or to transmit and receive MIDI messages (see USB MIDI).
•VIDEO DVI: High Definition Multimedia Interface port for connection to an external video
monitor.
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Front Panel
1 – Volume potentiometer
•VOICE: adjusts the volume of the VOICE.
•LAYER: controls the volume of the LAYER and the volume of the first two tracks (Left
and Right) of an AUDIO MULTITRACK file.
•MICRO/VOCALIZER: controls the volume of the MICRO 1 and VOICETRON, the
volume of the third track of an AUDIO MULTITRACK file, and the volume of the first
track of a STEM.
•ORCH: controls the volume of the ORCHESTRA SECTION of a MIDI file, the volume of
the fourth track of an AUDIO MULTITRACK file, and the volume of the second track of a
STEM.
•BASS: controls the volume of the BASS SECTION of a MIDI file, the volume of the BASS
(the lowest part of the keyboard, if active), the volume of the fifth track of an AUDIO
MULTITRACK file and the volume of the third track of a STEM.
•DRUM: controls the volume of the DRUM SECTION of a MIDI file, the volume of the
DRUM, the volume of the sixth track of an AUDIO MULTITRACK file and the volume of
the fourth track of a STEM.
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2 – LCD Di play
The touchscreen display is the main user interface of the instrument. By tapping on the buttons
displayed on the screen, the user can navigate through menus, set parameters values, play songs,
enable and disable functions and so much more.
3 – Value Dial
Use to scrolls through lists (files or presets) and changes the selected parameter’s value.
4 – Control Section
•EXIT: use to cancel an operation, go to the parent folder when scrolling through file lists,
close pop-ups, hide the lyrics or go back to the previous screen. This button also support led
of incoming activity on MID IN port.
•ENTER: use to enter a folder when scrolling through file lists, play files, select a preset from
a list or confirm operations.
•SAVE: use to store the parameters of the instrument as a CUSTOM STARTU , save some
meta data (such as tempo, transposition, program change, etc.) into a MIDI or an audio file,
save a DRUM REMIX, a LAYLIST, a STEM project, and more.
•MIDI RESET: press EXIT and ENTER simultaneously to send a MIDI RESET to the
instrument (it will reset all MIDI events and MIDI controller instantly). This function is
sometimes called MIDI ANIC by others manufacturers.
5 – Navigation Section
Use these buttons to navigate between all the different sections of the instrument.
•MEDIA : displays the memory devices installed on the instrument or connected via the USB
ports.
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•MENU : displays and provides access to the all sections of the instrument that cannot be
accessed by an external tab.
•MICRO : activates the microphone connected to the MICRO 1 input port. Keep pressed to
access the MICRO 1 and VOICETRON page.
•DRUM : enters in DRUM mode and displays on screen the relative page.
•STEM : enters in STEM mode and displays on screen the relative page.
•VOICE : displays the VOICE page, allowing browsing and choosing the sound to be played
between the 11 families.
6 – Multifunction button
These buttons change their functions depending on if the instrument is currently in LAYER mode
or in DRUM mode.
•START/STO : use to play or stop a file on the LAYER, a STEM project (when in STEM
mode) or a Rhythm (in DRUM mode).
•AUSE: ( LAYER only) use to halt or resume the reproduction of a file playing.
•LEAD: ( LAYER only) use to mute the melody track of the MIDI file (generally it is track
4 but it may be changed, 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 singing over the original songs. This
function operates in real time and does not affect the file playing. The result of this
processing may vary depending on the mixing of the song (amount of reverb, pan, etc.) and
the effects used. See SETTINGS to change the melody track number.
•LYRIC: ( LAYER only) displays or hides the lyrics on the display, if there are any. Also
displays or hides a picture, txt or pdf document, if previously loaded.
•SEARCH: ( LAYER only) use to search files by name or by index.
•JUKEBOX: ( LAYER only) displays the JUKEBOX page. Use to fast access up to seven
sets of songs.
•XFADE: ( LAYER only) enables or disables the cross fade between two audio or MIDI
files.
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•GM: ( LAYER only) displays the GM page. Use to manage the sounds assigned to the
tracks of a MIDI file.
•ICS&MOVIES: ( LAYER only) press EXIT and ENTER simultaneously to display the
ICS&MOVIES page. Use to scroll through video files and images.
•IN/END: (DRU M only) use to play the intro (if the DRUM is stopped) or the ending (if the
DRUM is playing) of a DRUM Rhythm.
•A: (DRU M only) use to play variation A of a DRUM Rhythm.
•B: (DRU M only) use to play variation B of a DRUM Rhythm.
•C: (DRU M only) use to play variation C of a DRUM Rhythm.
•D: (DRU M only) use to play variation D of a DRUM Rhythm.
•FILL: (DRU M only) use to play a fill based on the current variation.
•BREAK: (DRU M only) Use to play a break based on the current variation.
7 – Tran po e and Tempo button
•TRANS OSE : use to change the pitch (key) of a song playing, the tuning of notes played on
the keyboard or the pitch of a STEM roject.
•TEM O : use to change the tempo (slow down or speed up) of a song, a DRU M Rhythm
playing or a STEM roject.
8 – Ma ter Volume
Use to control the volume of the LEFT/RIGHT and HEAD HONE audio outputs.
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PLAYER
Player
The LAYER can play several multimedia file types, such as wav, MIDI, mp3, mp4, avi, mov, flv,
cdg, jpg, txt and pdf.
These files can be played from the internal memory (UserFs) or can be accessed from an external
media device, such as an USB Disk or a SD memory card (see MEDIA to know how to access the
content of an external memory device).
NB: just simply speaking, audio files and MIDI files will be referred to as a “songs” from now on.
The Main View
The LAYER main view is shown below. This page is displayed at the start up and it is the most
important page of the instrument. We can identify four different zones, each one of these serves a
different purpose:
1. STATUS BAR
2. FILE BROWSER
3. RIGHT BAR
4. BOTTOM BAR
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PLAYER
1 – Statu Bar
The Status Bar at the top of the screen is always visible and shows some critical information, such
as:
•The name of the current song, Rhythm or Registration.
•The current beat of the METRONOME.
•The current metronome TEM O.
•The current TRANS OSITION in semitones.
•The VOICE reset name. Tap on the name to change the reset.
•The VOICE volume.
2 – File Brow er
rovides access to all files and folders on the connected memory devices. Use the Value Dial to
scroll through the content of a folder and press ENTER to open a file or enter a directory (see LAY
A SONG and MEDIA to know more about accessing files and folders). At the instrument start up,
the FILE BROWSER will show the content of the internal memory (UserFs).
In this area could also be displayed the LY RICS of a song or the content of a txt, pdf or a video file
(see VIDEO to know how to display a video or df file on the external monitor instead).
NB: enable INETICS MODE in the PREFERENCES page to scroll through the content of a folder
with a finger swipe.
3 – Right Bar
In this area is displayed the current position (in square brackets) and the total duration of an audio,
video or MIDI file. The format depends on the file type:
•In minutes and seconds for an audio or video file.
•In bars for a MIDI file.
In the Right Bar you will also find some contextual buttons, such as:
•LAYBAR: displays the LAYBACK CONTROLS that can be used to change the playback
position (for example jumping to the middle or right to the end of a song). Could not be
available in certain circumstances (for example if a STEM is playing).
•FADE OUT: progressively decreases the volume of the current song, until it reaches 0. This
button will turn on if there is a fade out in progress. Tap again while a fade out is in progress
to cancel the operation.
•KARAOKE: it will appear only if there is a LY RIC displayed on screen. Displays the
KARAOKE page on screen.
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•DF: it will appear only if there is a pdf file loaded on the LAYER. Shows the controls
needed to navigate the pdf.
•And more depending on the context.
4 – Bottom Bar
At the bottom of the screen you will find some buttons that can be used to access other functions,
such as:
•REGIS : opens the Registration list.
•DRUM REMIX : links a Rhythm to a MIDI file.
•LAYLIST : manages lists of songs.
•MY FOLDER : manages custom folder locations.
•MARKER : jumps to different sections of a song (the song must contain the markers meta
data).
•SETTINGS : manages the LAYER settings and options.
Example – Play a ong
To play a file, follow the following steps:
•Use the Value Dial to scroll through the list of files and folders and select a MIDI or an
audio file. The currently selected file will be highlighted in orange. ress ENTER to enter a
folder or EXIT to exit to the parent folder.
•ress ENTER or START to play the currently selected song. The led of the START button
will turn on.
•ress START again to stop the song.
•ress AUSE to pause the song. To resume, press again AUSE or START.
•ress TRANS OSE to change the pitch of the song.
•ress TEM O to change the speed (B M) of the song played.
•Use the LAYER potentiometer on the left of the FRONT ANEL to adjust the volume.
NB: when the Auto Play function is enabled (see SETTINGS), the files in the folder are played
automatically one after the other.
NB: in order to display a video file in the external monitor, remember to enable the Movie/PDF To
RGB option in the SETTIN GS page.
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