Kogan Royale NB61ELKBRDA User manual

61 KEY ELECTRONIC PIANO
KEYBOARD & STAND
NB61ELKBRDA

•Only use the included power supply adaptor. Discontinue use if the power supply
shows any signs of wear and tear.
•Do not attempt to modify or repair the unit. Contact Kogan.com if technical
servicing is required.
•Ensure the instrument is powered off when connecting to other amplifiers.
•Do not use the instrument at a high volume for an extended period.
•Keep the instrument away from heat sources, which may cause damage to the
components.
•Do not allow liquid or other particles to enter the instrument, as this may corrode
components or result in short circuiting.
•Unplug the instrument before cleaning it. Do not use wet hands to plug or unplug
it.
•Clean the instrument with a piece of dry and soft cloth; do not use alcohol or other
chemical solutions. Turn off and unplug the instrument after use or if unused for an
extended period.
•Avoid short-circuiting the supply terminals
•Retain the packaging where possible, as it contains important product information.
•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or
moisture. The unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects
filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the apparatus.
•Maximum operating temperature: 40°C
•Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar
unit. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings
with items such as newspaper, tablecloths, curtains etc.
SAFETY & WARNINGS
WARNING: Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as direct
sunshine, fire, or the like. Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure can cause hearing loss. Keep the
external speaker at a distance from the ears and keep earphones and
headphones to a reasonable volume level.

Top panel controls
1
Loudspeaker
10
Fill-in
19
Rhythm
2
Power
11
Keyboard percussion
20
Demo song
3
Fingered chord
12
Sustain
21
Numbers
4
Single chord
13
Vibrato
22
Master volume
5
Record
14
LCD screen
23
Accompaniment volume
6
Start/Stop
15
One-key
24
Tempo
7
Program
16
Follow
25
Percussions
8
Sync
17
Ensemble
26
Chord zone
9
Play
18
Timbre
OVERVIEW

External ports on the rear panel
27
Audio input
29
Phones/Output
28
MIC
30
DC 9V
Battery installation
•6x AA batteries can be used as the power supply for the keyboard. Open the cover
of the battery compartment on the underside of the keyboard, align the positive
and negative terminals of the battery to the relevant markings inside, insert the
batteries one by one and replace the battery compartment cover.
•Low voltage due to extended use will cause low volume or timbre distortion. If this
occurs, replace the batteries as soon as possible. If the keyboard will be unused for
an extended period, remove the batteries to protect the keyboard components.
AUDIO
INPUT
PHONES/
OUTPUT
MIC
9V
INSTRUCTION

DC power adaptor
Connect the output end of the adaptor to the power port on the rear panel of the keyboard,
then connect the other end to the power socket.
Audio output/external headphone
•Audio output: power off the keyboard and any external audio devices, connect one
end of the audio cable to the PHONES/OUTPUT port on the rear panel of the
keyboard, then connect the other end to the audio input port of the audio device.
•Headphone connection: when connecting a headphone to the PHONES/OUTPUT
port on the rear panel of the keyboard, the loudspeaker will be disabled
automatically.
Mic input and audio input
•Mic input: connect a dynamic microphone to the MIC port to sing while playing the
keyboard.
•The keyboard is equipped with a stereo input function. Sound signals from a
mobile phone, MP3 player, computer and other audio devices can be input into the
keyboard for playback. Turn off the keyboard, connect one end of the audio cable
to the output port of an audio device and the other end to the AUDIO INPUT port
on the rear panel of the keyboard. Finally, power on the keyboard.
Note:
Ensure the input voltage to the adaptor is compatible with the power supply voltage.
CAUTION: When using headphones, maintain an appropriate volume
level to protect hearing.

When the power button is pressed, the LED screen will turn on and show the current tone,
tempo, and other status. The keyboard can then be operated as required.
Master volume adjustment
•Press [Master Vol +] or [Master Vol -] to turn the master volume up or down. Press
[Master Vol +] and [Master Vol -] simultaneously to reset to the default level of 10.
•Adjusting the master volume will also adjust the accompaniment volume.
Accompaniment (Accomp) volume adjustment
•Press [Accomp Vol +] or [Accomp Vol -] to turn the accompaniment volume up or
down. Press [Accomp Vol +] and [Accomp Vol -] simultaneously to reset to the
default level of 10.
Tone selection
•The keyboard features 255 selectable tones, from “000” to “254”. When the
keyboard is powered on, the Tone Selection function will be enabled
automatically, and “TONE” will appear on the screen. In the absence of this
display, press [Timbre] to enable the tone selection function. The tone defaults to
“000” and can be adjusted by pressing the corresponding number buttons or
pressing the “+” / “-” button.
Playing percussion
•The keyboard features 8 kinds of panel percussion. Press “Percussion” to play the
corresponding panels for each sound. Percussion instruments can be added to
enhance the atmosphere as required.
•The keyboard features 61 kinds of keyboard percussions. Press [Percussion] to turn
the keyboard into a percussion keyboard, and each key will correspond to one
percussion instrument. Press this button again to disable the keyboard percussion
function.
OPERATION

Playing demonstration songs
•The keyboard features 24 stored demo songs, which can be selected from “000” to
“023”. Press [Demo Song], “SONG” will show on the screen and the demonstration
songs will play in order. During playback, press [Demo Song] to play the next
demonstration song and press [Start/Stop] to stop playing.
•During the playing process, press the number buttons or the buttons to select
other demonstration songs, and the selected demonstration song will play
repeatedly.
Auto Rhythm
The keyboard includes 255 selectable rhythms, from “000” to “254”. Press [Rhythm]
and “RHYM” will show on the screen. Press the number buttons or the “+”/“-” buttons
to select other rhythms.
Rhythm control
1. Rhythm enabling
•Press [Start/Stop] to start the accompanying rhythm.
•When enabled, press [Sync] and “SYN" will show on the screen. Play any key
in the chord key zone (1st-19th key from left) and the accompanying rhythm
will be activated.
2. Interlude
•After the accompanying rhythm is activated, press [Fill-in] to have a
temporary rhythm play during the accompanying rhythm.
3. Stop rhythm
•During the accompanying rhythm, press [Start/Stop] the stop the
accompanying rhythm.
Tempo adjustment
•The default tempo is 120 beats/min; press [Tempo +] or [Tempo -] to increase or
decrease the tempo. Press both buttons simultaneously to reset to the default
value of 120 beats/min.

Auto Bass Chord
Single chord
•When an accompanying rhythm is active, press [Single Chord]; after the “SIN” is
showed on the screen, a single note played on the keys in the chord zone of the
keyboard will sound a full chord. Press [Single] again; “SIN” will disappear from the
screen and the single chord function will be disabled.
Single Chord Fingering
M
m
7
M7
C
C
#
D
D
#
E
F
F#
G
G
#
A
A#
B

Fingered chord
•When an accompanying rhythm is active, press [Fingered]. After the “FIN” is
showed on the screen, figured chords can be played on the keys in the chord zone
of the keyboard.
•Press [Fingered Chord] again; “FIN” will disappear from the screen and the
fingered chord function will be disabled.
Fingered Chord Fingering (C Key)
(The C key fingered chord fingering is as shown; other keys can be deduced from here)
Major (M) Minor (m) Seventh (7) Minor 7th
(m7)
Diminished 7th
(dim 7)
Major 7th
(m7)
Minor 7 flat 5
(m7-5)
Diminished
(dim)
Augment
(aug)
Suspended 4th
(sus 4)
7 suspended 4th
(7sus 4)
Minor 9th
(m9)
Minor/Major 7
(mM7)
7 flat 5
(7-5)
Ninth (9)

Effect Control
Sustain Function
•Press [Sustain]; “SUS” will show on the screen and the sustain effect will be
activated. Press this button again, “SUS” will disappear from the screen and the
sustain effect will be disabled.
Vibrato Function
•Press the [Vibrato] button, “VIB” will show on the screen and the vibrato effect will
be activated. Press this button again, “VIB" will disappear from the screen and the
vibrato effect will be disabled.
Recording and rhythm programming
Recording
Press [Record] to enable the recording function; “REC” will show on the screen. Under this
mode, all playing notes will be recorded. When the storage is full, “REC” will flash on the
screen and recording will stop automatically.
•Press [Play] to playback the recorded notes and “PLAY” will show on the screen.
On completion of playback, “REC” will show on the screen. A new rhythm can be
recorded, or press [Play] to playback the recorded rhythm.
•Press [Start/Stop] or press [Record] again to disable the recording function, and all
recorded notes will be removed.
Rhythm programming
Press [Program] to enable the rhythm programming function; “PRG” will show on the screen
and the keyboard percussion will be activated. Under this mode, custom rhythms can be
created by playing the corresponding percussion key.
•32 percussions can be recorded at maximum; after that, “PRG” will flash on the
screen and programming will stop automatically.
•Press [Play] to playback the programming rhythm.
•Press [Start/Stop] or press [Program] again to disable the programming function
and all recorded rhythm will be removed.

Three-step Intelligent Training
Training I: One key
•Press [One Key] to enable the single key training function. “LEARN”, “SONG” and
the song number will show on the screen. Press the “+”/“-” buttons to select the
song to be learned.
One key training aims at duration learning and there is no requirement on pitch or
creativeness. This mode allows for mistakes when playing the keys, but the
keyboard still plays correct notes and the screen will show the correct notes.
•After one song is finished, the current song to be learned will repeat.
•Press the [Start/Stop] or [Single Key] buttons to disable the training function.
Training II: Follow
•Press [Follow] to enable the follow function; “LEARN”, “SONG" and the song
number will show on the screen. Press the “+”/“-” buttons to select the song to be
learned.
•With [Follow] training, the song is learned by following the correct playing notes, or
by following the notes show on the screen. This mode will wait for the correct note
to be played before it moves to the next note.
Press [Start/Stop] or press [Follow] to disable the training function.
Training III: Ensemble
•Press [Ensemble] to enable the ensemble function. “LEARN”, “SONG” and the
song number will show on the screen. Press the “+”/“-” buttons to select the song
to be learned.
•The Ensemble training aims at the correct and comprehensive learning of the song
duration and notes. The key note will be shielded for the ensemble and the correct
note must be played according to the correct duration of the song. If the correct
note is not played within 3 seconds, the keyboard will automatically play the
correct note.
•After one song is finished, the current song to be learned will repeat.
•Press the [Start/Stop] button or press [Ensemble] to disable the training function.
Note:
In this training mode, the keyboard will sound only the correct notes and will give no
response to the wrong notes.

Timbre Table
000-092 146
Vibrato Vibraphone
4
201 Long Harp 4
Refer to the unit panel 147 Vibrato Accordion 3 202
String Ensemble
8
93
Alto Sax 4
148
Acoustic Bass 6
203
Trumpet 6
94
Clarinet 4
149
Electric Bass 7
204
Synth Brass 9
95
Lead Square 3
150
Edge Violin 7
205
Alto Sax 10
96
Vibrato Piano 3
151
Edge Viola 7
206
Clarinet 10
97
Vibrato Music Box 3
152
Edge Cello 8
207
Lead Square 9
98
Vibrato Vibraphone 3
153
Long Harp 1
208
Long Piano 4
99 Vibrato Accordion 2 154 String Ensemble 5 209
Long Music Box
3
100 Long Acoustic Bass 1 155 Edge Trumpet 6 210
Long
Vibraphone 2
101
Vibrato E-Bass 2
156
Edge Synth Brass 4
211
Accordion 3
102
Edge Violin 5
157
Edge Sax 3
212
Acoustic Bass 9
103
Edge Viola 5
158
Edge Clarinet 3
213
Long E-Bass 3
104
Edge Cello 5
159
Edge Square 4
214
Violin 6
105 Harp 6 160
Acoustic Grand
Piano5
215 Viola 6
106
String Ensemble 4
161
Vibrato Music Box 6
216
Cello 6
107 Trumpet 4 162
Vibrato Vibraphone
5
217 Long Harp 5
108 Synth Brass 6 163 Edge Accordion 6 218
String Ensemble
9
109
Alto Sax 5
164
Acoustic Bass 7
219
Edge Trumpet 8
110 Clarinet 5 165 Long E-Bass 2 220
Edge Synth
Brass 5
111
Lead Square 4
166
Violin 4
221
Alto Sax 11
112
Vibrato Piano 4
167
Viola 4
222
Clarinet 11
113
Vibrato Music Box 4
168
Cello 3
223
Edge Square 5
114 Vibraphone 4 169 Long Harp 2 224
Acoustic Grand
Piano7
115
Edge Accordion 4
170
String Ensemble 6
225
Music Box 6
116
Long Acoustic Bass 2
171
Edge Trumpet 7
226
Vibraphone 7
117 Long E-Bass 1 172 Synth Brass 7 227
Edge Accordion
8

118
Violin 3
173
Alto Sax 8
228
Acoustic Bass 10
119
Viola 3
174
Clarinet 8
229
Long E-Bass 4
120
Edge Cello 6
175
Lead Square 7
230
Violin 7
121
Harp 7
176
Long Piano 3
231
Edge Viola 9
122
Edge String 4
177
Long Music Box 2
232
Edge Cello 9
123 Edge Trumpet 4 178
Vibrato Vibraphone
6
233 Harp 9
124
Edge Synth Brass 2
179
Vibrato Accordion 4
234
Edge String 6
125 Alto Sax 6 180
Vibrato Acoustic
Bass3
235 Edge Trumpet 9
126
Clarinet 6
181
Vibrato E-Bass 3
236
Synth Brass 10
127
Lead Square 5
182
Violin 5
237
Alto Sax 12
128
Acoustic Grand Piano 4
183
Viola 5
238
Clarinet 12
129
Music Box 4
184
Cello 4
239
Lead Square 10
130
Vibraphone 5
185
Long Harp 3
240
Long Piano 5
131 Edge Accordion 5 186 String Ensemble 7 241
Long Music Box
4
132
Acoustic Bass 5
187 Trumpet 5 242
Long
Vibraphone 3
133 Electric Bass 6 188 Synth Brass 8 243
Edge Accordion
9
134
Edge Violin 6
189
Alto Sax 9
244
Acoustic Bass 11
135
Edge Viola 6
190
Clarinet 9
245
Electric Bass 9
136
Edge Cello 7
191
Lead Square 8
246
Edge Violin 9
137 Harp 8 192
Acoustic Grand
Piano6
247 Edge Viola 10
138
Edge String 5
193
Music Box 5
248
Edge Cello 10
139
Edge Trumpet 5
194
Vibraphone 6
249
Harp 10
140
Edge Synth Brass 3
195
Edge Accordion 7
250
Edge String 7
141 Alto Sax 7 196 Acoustic Bass 8 251
Edge Trumpet
10
142 Clarinet 7 197 Electric Bass 8 252
Edge Synth
Brass 6
143
Lead Square 6
198
Edge Violin 8
253
Edge Sax 4
144
Long Piano 2
199
Edge Viola 8
254
Edge Clarinet 4
145
Vibrato Music Box 5
200
Cello 5

Timbre Table (continued)
000-111
159
Tijuana Beat 1
208
Jazz Beat 4
Refer to the unit panel
160
Electro Pop 2
209
Jazz Beat 3
112
Big Band Middle 4
161
Electro Pop 2
210
Jazz Club 3
113
Big Band Fast 1
162
Hip Beat 1
211
Jazz Big Band 3
114
Big Band Fast 2
163
Limbo Rock 2
212
Pub Piano 3
115
Bolero 2
164
Acoustic Ballad 2
213
Swing Beat 2
116
Cat Groove 2
165
Piano Ballad 2
214
Slow & Easy 3
117
Classic Piano 2
166
R&B Ballad 2
215
Reggae 3
118
Cumbia 2
167
Rock Ballad 2
216
Rock Ballad 3
119
Funky Disco
168
Reggae 2
217
R&B Ballad 3
120
Latin Beat
169
Slow & Easy 2
218
Piano Ballad 3
121
Ober Polka 2
170
Swing Beat 1
219
Acoustic Ballad 3
122
Unplugged 2
171
Pub Piano 2
220
Limbo Rock 3
123
Saturday Night 2
172
Jazz Big Band 2
221
Hip Beat 2
124
Pop Ballad 2
173
Jazz Club 2
222
Fusion 3
125
Blue Grass 4
174
Jazz Beat 1
223
Electro Pop 3
126
Blue Grass 5
175
Jazz Beat 2
224
Tijuana Beat 2
127
Blue Grass 6
176
Jazz Rock 2
225
Tarantella 3
128
Slow Soul 2
177
Salsa 2
226
Schlager Alp 2
129
Bright Pop 1
178
Analog Ballad 2
227
Schlager Rock 4
130
Club Latin 2
179
Show Tune 2
228
Samba 5
131
Disco Chocolate 2
180
68 Beat Blues 1
229
Samba 6
132
Disco Fox 2
181
16 Beat Ballad 1
230
Pasodoble3
133
Disco Funk 2
182
68 Beat Ballad 1
231
Modern R&B 3
134 Disco Hands 2 183 Big Band Ballad 1 232
Modern Country
Pop 3
135
Disco Latin 2
184
West Shuffle
233
Medium Jazz 3
136
Disco Party 2
185
Calypso
234
Love Song 3
137
Disco Samba 2
186
Casa
235
Jive 3
138
Dixie Jazz 2
187
Chrlston
236
Hully Gully 3
139
Pop New Age 2
188
Detroit
237
Hard Rock 3
140
UK Pop 3
189
Dance Pop
238
Country Ballad 3
141
USA March 2
190
Espag Nol
239
8 Beat Modern 3

142
Club Dance 2
191
Fast Gospel
240
Rumba 3
143
Rumba 2
192
Ground Beat
241
Club Dance 3
144
8 Beat Modern 2
193
Guad Dance
242
USA March 3
145
Country Ballad 2
194
Modern Cha Cha
243
UK Pop 4
146
Hard Rock 2
195
Merengue
244
Pop New Age 3
147
Hully Gully 2
196
Pasodoble
245
Dixie Jazz 3
148
Jive 2
197
Rave
246
Disco Samba 3
149
Love Song 2
198
Sy Boogie
247
Disco Party 3
150
Medium Jazz 2
199
Seville
248
Disco Latin 3
151
Modern Country Pop 2
200
Big Band Ballad 2
249
Disco Hands 3
152
Modern R&B 2
201
68 Beat Ballad 2
250
Disco Funk 3
153
Pasodoble 2
202
16 Beat Ballad 2
251
Disco Fox 3
154 Samba 3 203 68 Beat Blues 2 252
Disco Chocolate
3
155
Samba 4
204
Show Tune 3
253
Club Latin 3
156
Schlager Rock 3
205
Analog Ballad 3
254
Bright Pop 2
157
Schlager Alp 1
206
Salsa 3
158
Tarantella 2
207
Jazz Rock 3

NOTES