Medeli MD700 User manual

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The Instrument Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of this Electronic keyboard!
The keyboard is an user friendly keyboard with fabulous sound quality and advance feature such as
style record and self-learning. No matter you are adult or children, you will enjoy playing the keyboard
as it provides amazing styles for accompaniment, expressive tones, and real time record. Other features
such as numbered musical notation display chord dictionary, variety of songs will help you better master
the playing skill.
You are recommended to study this manual carefully before using the unit.
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Music Rest
12V Adaptor

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Your keyboard will give you years of playing
pleasure if you follow the simple rules given
below:
Do not expose the unit to the following
conditions to avoid deformation,
discoloration, or more serious damage
Direct sunlight
High temperature (near a heat source,
or in a car during the day time)
Excessive humidity
Excessive dust
Strong vibration
Location Cleaning
Slightly dampen a cloth helps to remove
stubborn grime and dirt
Never use cleaners such as alcohol or
thinner
Avoid placing vinyl object on top of the
unit (vinyl might discolor and stick to
the surface)
Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth
Power Supply
Make sure to use the suitable AC adaptor,
and also make sure the AC outlet voltage
at your country matches the input voltage
specified on the AC adaptor s label
Turn the power switch OFF when the
instrument is not in use
An AC adaptor should be unplugged from
the AC outlet if the instrument will not be
used for an extended period of time
Unplug the AC adaptor during electric
storms
Avoid plugging the AC adaptor into the
same AC outlets as appliances with high
power consumption, such as electric
heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-
plug adaptors since this could reduce
sound quality, causes operation errors
and damages
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Handling and Transporting
Never apply excessive force to the
controls, connectors or other parts of
the instrument
Always unplug cables by gripping the
plug firmly, but not pulling the cables
Disconnect all cables before moving
the instrument
Physical shocks caused by dropping,
bumping, or placing heavy objects on
the instrument could result in scratches
or even severe damages
Electrical Interference
This instrument contains digital circuitry
and may cause interference if it is placed
too close to radio or television receivers.
If this occurs, move the instrument further
away from the receivers
Turn Off Power When Making Connections
To avoid damaging the instrument and
other devices to which it is connected,
turn off the power switches of all related
devices prior to connecting or disconnecting
cables
The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnetic
If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual.
In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location.
Interference.
Caution!

Main Features
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KEYBOARD
61-key touch response keyboard
LCD DISPLAY
The staff area of the LCD indicates the
notes you play on the keyboard
VOICE
559 voices in total, 36 voices can
be selected conveniently with voice
direct select button
STYLE
203 styles in total, including 3 user
styles, 24 styles can be selected
conveniently with style direct select button
SONG
100 songs in total. Each song has
its learning mode
DEMO
2 demos in total
CHORD MODE
Single finger detect, multi finger detect
CHORD DICTIONARY
It can help you to learn chord more conveniently,
including Dict 1 mode (dictionary mode)
and Dict 2 mode (test mode)
Pressing and holding [+/YES] and [-/NO]
together and turning the power on simultane-
ously, its default setting will be loaded into the
keyboard, then the memory and the record
song will be lost.
RECORD
3 recording song. Each recording song
has 6 tracks--1 ACCOMP track and 5
melody tracks
STYLE RECORD
3 recording style,they will not be erased even
the power is off and you can also save the
user style to SD card
MEMORY FEATURE
48 memories, 8 banks with 6 memories
each
MIXER MENU
Including Rhythm s、Rhythm m、Bass、
Chord1、Chord2、Chord3、Phrase1、
Phrase2、Voice R1, Voice R2, Voice L
PEDAL
Foot Switch (Sustain Pedal、Soft Pedal、
Memory Change Pedal、Start/stop Pedal) and
Volume Pedal
INTERFACE
MIDI THRU, IN, OUT
USB
Headphones
SD CARD
You are allowed to play midi files, save & load
the user songs,user styles and memory data
etc

Delete........................................................................
Format........................................................................
Pedal........................................................
Lesson 1....................................................................
Lesson 3.................................................................
Lesson 2..................................................................
Song....................................................
Lesson Mode.......................................................
Chord Dictionary...............................
Memory..................................................
Bank.....................................................................
Store and Load.........................................................
Memory Data...........................................................
One Touch Setting.............................................
Record..................................................
Playback Recording Song.........................................
Stop Recording.....................................................
Start Recording.........................................................
Real-time Recording................................................
Delete Recording Song...........................................
Style Record...........................................
Quantify a Style...................................................
Copy a Style............................................................
Edit a Style...........................................................
Record a Style.................................................
Delete a Style....................................................
MIDI Function......................................
SD Function.........................................
Save........................................................................
Load........................................................................
Play..............................................................................
USB Connection.....................................................
What is MIDI............................................................
MIDI Application..............................................
MIDI Connection.....................................................
Specifications...........................................
Trouble Shooting.........................................
Appendix 6-MIDI Implementation Chart...........
Appendix 3-Song List.......................................
Appendix 1-Voice List...........................................
Appendix 5-Chord List.......................................
Appendix..............................................
Appendix 4-Demo List....................................
Appendix 2-Style List...............................
Contents
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General Guide..................................
Front Panel..........................................................
Rear Panel.....................................................
LCD Display......................................................
Mixer Menu................................................
Preparation....................................
Power Supply..................................................
Setting Music Stand..........................................
Headphone Jack..............................................
AUX.OUT Jack...............................................
Sustain Jack................................................
Volume Jack.....................................................
USB Jack.........................................................
Connections...................................
DEMO..........................................................
Basic Operation............................
Power Switch & Volume....................................
Modulation......................................................
DSP Effect..................................................
Voices and Effects.........................
Select a Voice...................................................
Dual Voice................................................
Lower Voice/Split Point.....................................
Sustain Voice....................................................
Pitch Bend........................................................
Touch.........................................................
Transpose....................................................
Octave..............................................................
Piano...............................................................
Fill A/B...............................................................
Accomp Volume..............................................
Fade IN/OUT.....................................................
Tempo...............................................................
Style Control.....................................
Select a Style........................................................
The Accompaniment Section..................................
Start a Style.........................................
Stop a Style.......................................................
Recognizing Chords........................................
Metronome.......................................................
Reverb Level...................................................
Split Point........................................................
Pedal Assign.....................................................
Beat.................................................................
Function Menu...............................
Tune.................................................................
Chorus Level........................................................
MIDI Setting..................................................
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CARD
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General Guide
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1POWER ON/OFF
MASTER VOLUME
MIXER
FUNCTION NEXT
FUNCTION BACK
ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME
TEMPO
TEMPO
AUTO BASS CHORD
START/STOP
START/STOP
SYNC STOP
INTRO/END
REPEAT A/B
FILL A
REW
FILL B
FF
FADE
ACCOMPANIMENT VOLUME
SYNC START
PAUSE
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LESSON
LEFT HAND
RIGHT HAND
CHORD DICTIONARY（Hold for two seconds）
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18 STYLE RECORD
RECORD
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20 PLAY/STOP
ACCOMP
MELODY1
MELODY2
MELODY3
MELODY4
MELODY5
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BANK
M1-M6STORE
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ONE TOUCH SETTING
STYLE
VOICE
TOUCH
SUSTAIN
DSP
EXECUTE
TRANSPOSE
OCTAVE
SONG
DUAL
SPLIT
DEMO
PIANO
DATA DIAL
STYLE DIRECT SELECT BUTTON
VOICE DIRECT SELECT BUTTON
LCD DISPLAY
/NO
/YES
METRONOME
ONE TOUCH SETTING (M1-M4)
Front Panel
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In the Style mode
In the Song mode
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MENU
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General Guide
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Rear Panel
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VOLUME
AUX.OUT
12V
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5SUSTAIN
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4
MIDI THRU
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
1USB JACK
MIDI THRU MIDI IN MIDI OUT SUSTAIN VOLUME AUX.OUT USB
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PHONES
MODULATION
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PITCH BEND
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PHONES
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LCD Display
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MELODY 2
MELODY 3
ACCOMP
MELODY 1
VOICE/STYLE/DEMO/SONG
DUAL
TOUCH
SUSTAIN
DSP
SPLIT
MELODY 4
MELODY 5
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MEASURE
BEAT
BASS CLEF
FILL A/B
RECORD/STYLE RECORD
TREBLE CLEF
61 KEY KEYBOARD
TEMPO
LEFT/RIGHT HAND LESSON MODE
STORE M1-M6/ONE TOUCH SETTING
NOTE INDICATION
CHORD
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DUAL
SPLIT
TOUCH
SUSTAIN
DSP
ACCOMP
MELODY 1
MELODY 2
MELODY 3
MELODY 4
MELODY 5
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12V

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Using the AC Adaptor
1. First, please ensure the keyboard is turned off, then turn
the VOLUME knob to the minimum volume level.
2. Connect the adaptor into the AC wall outlet and the cord
into the unit.
Please set up the music s as the instruction below:tand
Power Supply
Preparation
Setting Music Stand
When the keyboard is not in use or in the time of
thunderstorm, please disconnect the power for
safety purpose.
MIDI THRU MIDI IN MIDI OUT SUSTAIN VOLUME AUX.OUT USB 12V

Headphones Jack
AUX.OUT Jack
Connections
1. If you prefer to play with headphones for high quality
personal monitoring, plug a set of stereo headphone
into the PHONES jack.
2. Plug a set of headphones into the [PHONES] jack and
the speakers will be shut automatically.
The AUX.OUT jack delivers the output signal of the
keyboard to an external amplifier.
Use an audio cord to plug into the [AUX.OUT] jack
located on the rear panel; then plug the other end of
the cord into LINE IN or AUX.IN of the amplifier.
Never use headphones in high volume, as it may
hurt your ears.
MIDI THRU MIDI IN MIDI OUT SUSTAIN VOLUME AUX.OUT USB
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To avoid damaging the speakers, please ensure
that the volume has been set to the minimum level
before connecting the power and other devices.
PHONES
To avoid damages, please be sure to turn off the power
switches before you disconnect the related devices
from the keyboard.
WARNING
12V

MIDI THRU MIDI IN MIDI OUT SUSTAIN VOLUME AUX.OUT USB
MIDI THRU MIDI IN MIDI OUT SUSTAIN VOLUME AUX.OUT USB
Sustain Jack
Volume Jack
USB Jack
Connection
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1. An optional footswitch can be plugged into the
[SUSTAIN] jack for sustain control.
2. The footswitch functions like the damper pedal on a
piano，Step on the footswitch,all notes played on
the keyboard have a longer sustain effect.
1. Connect PC or other USB host devices that support
USB audio.
2. You can simply connect the MIDI/USB convertor to
your USB connector on your computer and plug the
MIDI in and out cables into the keyboard,then to
transfer midi data.
An optional volume control pedal can be plugged into
the [VOLUME] jack for adjusting the volume of sound. 12V
12V

EXECUTE
MENU
CARD
EXECUTE
MENU
CARD
DEMO
Power Switch & Volume
Adjust
volume
Basic Operation
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1. First, please ensure the correct connection based on
previous instruction.
2. Turn the VOLUME knob to reach the minimum volume
level, then turn the [POWER] switch on. The LCD
display lights up.
3. Use the [VOLUME] control knob to adjust the volume
to your desired level.
There are 2 demos in total .
1. Press [DEMO] button to
play demo songs.
2. Select a demo song with
[+/YES] / [-/NO] or dial.
3. Press [DEMO] or [START/
STOP] button to exit from
the demo mode.
In the demo mode, all buttons except DEMO,
START/STOP, TEMPO, +/YES, -/NO, VOLUME,
POWER ON/OFF will not be available.
+/YES-/NO
SONG
VOICESTYLE

Select a Voice
559 voices in total (See appendix: page 61).
Voices and Effects
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Dual Voice
Direct Select Button
Use the Direct Select Button to select a voice (36 voices),
2 direct voices for each button(upper & nether key)
While changing a voice, pay attention to the rules:
If you press the same button, the voice will be
changed between the upper and nether key.
When the upper/nether voice is on, and then you
press another direct button, the corresponding
upper/nether voice will be selected.
Press [VOICE] button to enter voice mode . The default
VOICE R1 is No:001 Stereo Grand Piano ;
LCD displays and the voice number.
" "
" "
"VOICE R1"
1.
Press or use the Direct Select
Button to select the voice you want.
[+/YES] / [-/NO] or dial
2.
After selecting a voice, you can now play the keyboard.
3.
You can play two sounds at the same time on the keyboard. It is called Dual Voice mode.
When the dual function is off, the voice indicated is VOICE R1. When the dual function is on,
the voice indicated is VOICE R2.
+/YES-/NO
SONG
VOICESTYLE

Voices and Effects
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1.
2.
3.
During the VOICE R1 status, press [DUAL] button to
enter the dual voice mode. "VOICE R2" and "DUAL"
icon would be lightened simultaneously. The number
of the dual voice will be displayed on the LCD. Now,
you can get two different sounds at the same time
when pressing one key.
DUAL
SPLIT
TOUCH
SUSTAIN
DSP
Press [+/YES] / [-/NO] button, or turn the DIAL to select
your desired voice. The default DUAL VOICE number is
"No:265 The Strings".
Press [DUAL] button again to turn off the DUAL VOICE.
The note you play sounds a single voice of Voice R1.
While the keyboard is splited, only the right hand
area can respond the dual voice, the left hand
area can't.
SUSTAINDUAL TOUCHSPLIT DSP
Two voices will sound
at the same time.
Eg. Piano
Eg. Cello
Lower Voice/Split Point
1.
2.
3.
DUAL
SPLIT
TOUCH
SUSTAIN
DSP
You can play two sounds on different parts of the
keyboard. It is called Split mode.
Press [SPLIT] button to turn on the LOWER VOICE,
LCD lights the SPLIT flag and displays VOICE L
and its name. When you play in real time, you can
activate Split Mode simply by pressing this button.
Press [+/YES] / [-/NO] button, or turn the DIAL to select
the voice you want. The default LOWER VOICE number
is "No:265 The Strings".
Press [SPLIT] button again to turn off the LOWER VOICE.
LCD darkens its flag.
" "
SUSTAINDUAL TOUCHSPLIT DSP
Melody
area
Chord
area
Default split
point F#

Touch
Voices and Effects
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This function allows you to activate the dynamic
level while playing the keyboard.
The LCD displays the touch value ranging from off to
level 3.
Press [+/YES] / [-/NO] button, or turn the DIAL to
change the touch response level.
Default level of touch response is 2.
To experience the effect, play any note on the keyboard
after you turn it on.
If the value is set as OFF, that means no touch
response to keyboard.
1.
2.
3.
DUAL
DUAL
SPLIT
SPLIT
TOUCH
TOUCH
SUSTAIN
SUSTAIN
DSP
DSP
SUSTAINDUAL TOUCHSPLIT DSP
Sustain Voice
When you step on the 'sustain pedal', its sustain
effect is stronger than the effect by pressing the
[SUSTAIN] button.
This function helps you to get a voice with a
sustained effect, while playing the keyboard.
Press [SUSTAIN] button to activate the sustain effect.
The "SUSTAIN" flag lightens on the display.
1.
Press [SUSTAIN] button again to eliminate the sustain
effect. The "SUSTAIN" flag will disappear.
2.
DUAL
SPLIT
TOUCH
SUSTAIN
DSP
SUSTAINDUAL TOUCHSPLIT DSP

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Voices and Effects
DSP Effect
This function allows you to perform the overall
sound in a realistic style.
The DSP effect is set to ON when keyboard power on.
Press [DSP] button to turn off the DSP effect.
1.
2.
DUAL
SPLIT
TOUCH
SUSTAIN
DSP
SUSTAINDUAL TOUCHSPLIT DSP
Pitch Bend
The pitch bend wheel can be used to bend the note
upwards or downwards, ranging between +/- 2 semitones.
When the wheel is released, the note will return back
to the normal status.
Higher (+2)
semitones
Lower (-2)
semitones
PHONES
Modulation
Press and hold [MODULATION] button. You can hear
the vibrato effect while playing the keyboard.
Release the button to turn off modulation effect.
PHONES

EXECUTE
MENU
CARD
EXECUTE
MENU
CARD
Transpose
1.
3.
You can shift the pitch of the entire keyboard with
the TRANSPOSE function by semitone steps.
The first time press [TRANSPOSE] button to enter
Transpose setting mode.
Press [+/YES] and [-/NO] together will set the transpose
value to the default one.
If you don't press any button for 5 seconds after
entering the Transpose setting mode, it will quit
this mode automatically.
Voices and Effects
The first time press [OCTAVE] button to enter octave
setting mode.
Octave
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2. Use [+/YES] / [-/NO] to adjust the value from -12 to +12
semitones The default value is 0.
Use [+/YES] / [-/NO] to adjust the value from -1 to +1
octaves.
2.

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If you don't press any button for 5 seconds after
entering the Octave setting mode, it will quit this
mode automatically.
3.
Piano
Press [PIANO] button to enter piano mode.
The LCD displays PIANO, and the voice is changed
to piano immediately. In this mode, A.B.C. is OFF.
Press [PIANO] button again to exit the PIANO mode.
You can select the style number with the [+/YES] / [-/No]
button, or dial at the PIANO mode. Press the
[START/STOP] button to play the style(only drum).
The MIXER and FUNCTION menu can be entered.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press [+/YES] and [-/NO] together will set the octave
value to the default one.
+/YES-/NO

Style Control
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The keyboard has a total of 203 styles, from 001 to
203, including 3 user styles. The default style is 001.
(See appendix: page 66)
1. Press [STYLE] button to set the keyboard to the "style
mode". The "STYLE " flag and the style number will
show up on the display.
Select a Style
2.
3.
Press [+/YES] / [-/NO] button or use the Direct Select
Button to select the style you want.
Use the Direct Select Button to select your desired style
( 24 styles), 2 direct styles for each button (upper & nether).
Direct Select Button
While changing a style, pay attention to the rules:
If the same button has been pressed twice, the style
will be swapped from one to another.
When the upper/nether style is on, and you then press
another direct button, the corresponding upper/nether
style will be selected.
+/YES-/NO
SONG
VOICESTYLE

Accompaniment consists of Intro, , variation, fill (a-a,
a-b, b-a, b-b), ending. Using different sections based on
the structure of styles enables you to enhance musical
performance.
INTRO
Press the [INTRO/END] button to insert an intro section
before you start to play . The rhythm will begin with a 2-4
measure introduction which will be followed by a main
section.
and VARIATION
There are two main sections: normal and variation. Each
sectionconsists of 2 to 4 measures.
FILL
While the accompaniment is playing, you can fill in the
rhythm/accompaniment by pressing the [FILL A] button
or the [FILL B] button. This will automatically insert a fill
section.
ENDING
When you press the [INTRO/END] button in process of
accompaniment playing, it brings the ending section
appropriate for the accompaniment, and then stop
the performance.
normal
NORMAL
Style Control
Start a Style
Start immediately:
A.B.C. Mode:
Use [START/STOP] button to start the style.
The default setting of A.B.C is off. Press [A.B.C.] button
to turn on the auto bass chord.
The area to the left of split point is known as the chord
area. When playing the chord, both the bass and the
chord voice sound.
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3.
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The Accompaniment Section

Style Control
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Sync start:
Press [SYNC START] button to enter the sync start
waiting mode. The 4 beats on LCD flash together.
If the A.B.C. mode is on , play any key in chord area , the
style start playing with bass and chord.If the A.B.C. Mode
is off, play any key on keyboard; the style plays only the
drum voice.
Press [START/STOP] again to stop the style.
Intro start:
Press [INTRO/END] button when the style is not playing,
'A' or 'B' flashes on LCD, indicates the intro section is ready
to play.
Flashing
Flashing
Press [START/STOP] button, then the style starts with
an intro section , followed by the main section.
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4.