RockJam RJ654 User manual

RJ654
54 Keys Multi-Function Keyboard
User Guide
Clavier multifonction 54 touches
Guide utilisateur
54 Tasten Multifunktions-Keyboard
Bedienungsanleitung
Tastiera multifunzione a 54 tasti
Guida per l'utente
Wielofunkcyjny instrument klawiszowy 54 klawisze
Podręcznik użytkownika
Teclado Multifunción de 54 teclas
Manual de instrucciones

54 Keys Multi-Function
Keyboard
User Guide

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Important Information
Be sure to obey the following information so as not to harm yourself or others or damage this
instrument or other external equipment.
Power adapter:
• Please use only the specified AC adapter supplied with the product. An incorrect
or faulty adapter can cause damage to the electronic keyboard.
• Do not place the AC adapter or power cord near to any source of heat such as
radiators or other heaters.
• To avoid damaging the power cord, please ensure that heavy objects are not
placed on it and that it is not subject to stress or over bending.
• Check the power plug regularly and ensure it is free from surface dirt. Do not
insert or unplug the power cord with wet hands.
Do not open the body of the electronic keyboard:
• Do not open the electronic keyboard or try to disassemble any part of it. If the
device is not functioning correctly, please stop using it and send it to a qualified
service agent for repair.
Use of the electronic keyboard:
•To avoid damaging the appearance of the electronic keyboard or damaging the
internal parts please do not place the electronic keyboard in a dusty environment, in
direct sunlight or in places where there are very high or very low temperatures.
•Do not place the electronic keyboard on an uneven surface. To avoid damaging
internal parts do not place any vessel holding liquid onto the electronic keyboard as
spillage may occur.
Maintenance:
•To clean the body of the electronic keyboard wipe it with a dry, soft cloth only.
Connection:
•In order to prevent damage to the speaker of the electronic keyboard please adjust
the volume of any peripheral device to the lowest setting and gradually adjust the
volume accordingly to an appropriate level once the music is playing.
During operation:
•Do not use the keyboard at the loudest volume level for a long period of time.
•Do not place heavy objects onto the keyboard or press the keyboard with undue
force.
•The packaging should be opened by a responsible adult only and any plastic
packaging should be stored or disposed of appropriately.
Specification
•Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Contents
Front Panel and External Connections ............................................................................4
Front Panel ..................................................................................................................4
External Connections...................................................................................................4
LCD Display ..................................................................................................................5
Preparation Before First Use ...........................................................................................5
Power...........................................................................................................................5
Use of AC/DC power adapter: .................................................................................5
Battery operation: ...................................................................................................6
Auto Power Off:.......................................................................................................6
Jacks and Accessories ..................................................................................................6
Using headphones or external speakers: ................................................................6
Connecting a microphone: ......................................................................................6
Basic Operation ...............................................................................................................7
Power and Volume ......................................................................................................7
Power control: .........................................................................................................7
Adjustment of the Master Volume:.........................................................................7
Tone.............................................................................................................................7
Tone Selection: ........................................................................................................7
Effect & Control ...........................................................................................................8
Sustain: ....................................................................................................................8
Vibrato:....................................................................................................................8
Transpose: ...............................................................................................................8
Panel Percussion Instruments: ................................................................................9
Rhythm ........................................................................................................................9
Selecting the rhythm: ..............................................................................................9
Start / Stop: .............................................................................................................9
Sync:.......................................................................................................................10
Fill in: .....................................................................................................................10
Rhythm Volume Adjustment: ................................................................................10

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Tempo Adjustment:...............................................................................................11
Chord Accompaniment..............................................................................................11
Single Finger Chords: .............................................................................................11
Fingered Chords: ...................................................................................................11
Chord Off: ..............................................................................................................12
Recording Function....................................................................................................12
Demo Song Playback .................................................................................................13
Teaching Modes ........................................................................................................13
LEARN 1: ................................................................................................................13
LEARN 2: ................................................................................................................13
Appendix I. Rhythm Table .............................................................................................14
Appendix II. Tone Table .................................................................................................15
Appendix III. Demo Song Table......................................................................................16
Appendix IV. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................16
Appendix V. Chord Tables .............................................................................................17
Single Finger Chords ..................................................................................................17
Fingered Chords.........................................................................................................18
Appendix VI. Technical Specification.............................................................................19
Product Disposal Instructions........................................................................................20

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Front Panel and External Connections
Front Panel
1. Speaker
2. Power Switch
3. Master Volume
4. Rhythm Volume
5. Tempo
6. Transpose
7. Tone
8. Rhythm
9. Number Buttons
10. LCD Display
11. Sync
12. Fill In
13. Select
14. Demo
External Connections
15. Start / Stop
16. Single Finger Chord
17. Fingered Chord
18. Chord Off
19. Vibrato
20. Sustain
21. Learn 2
22. Learn 1
23. Program
24. Playback
25. Record
26. Percussion
27. Chord Keyboard Area
DC 9V - Power Input
OUT –Headphones/ External Speaker Output
OK - Microphone Input

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LCD Display
1. Speed value of rhythm and song (bpm)
2. Digital display of song, rhythm and tone number
3. TONE, RHYTHM or DEMO song
4. Volume level display
5. Staff display
Preparation Before First Use
Power
Use of AC/DC power adapter:
Please use the special AC/DC power adapter that came with the electronic keyboard
or a power adapter with DC9V output voltage and 500mA output current with a centre
positive plug. Connect the DC plug of the power adapter into the DC9V power socket on the
rear of the keyboard and then connect the other end into the mains wall socket and switch on.
Caution: When the keyboard is not in use you should unplug the power adapter from the
mains power socket.

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Battery operation:
Open the battery lid on the underneath of the electronic keyboard and insert 6 x 1.5V
Size D alkaline batteries. Ensure the batteries are inserted the correct way round and replace
the battery lid.
Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not leave batteries in the keyboard if the
keyboard is not going to be used for any length of time. This will avoid possible damage caused
by leaking batteries.
Auto Power Off:
The amplifier section of the keyboard will go into a low power standby mode if no key
is pressed for 3 minutes. Press any key to come out of the low power mode. Note the
keyboard will not enter the low power mode during demo song or rhythm playback.
Jacks and Accessories
Using headphones or external speakers:
Connect the 3.5mm headphone or external speaker plug into the [OUT] jack on the
rear of the keyboard. The keyboard internal speakers will cut out. Note: Headphones and
external speaker not supplied.
Connecting a microphone:
Connect the 3.5mm microphone plug into the [OK] jack on the rear of the keyboard.
Sing along in time with the music. Note: Microphone not supplied.

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Basic Operation
Power and Volume
Power control:
Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on and again to turn the power off.
Adjustment of the Master Volume:
The keyboard has 10 levels of volume from 1 -10. The default volume level when
powered on is set to level 7. To change the volume, press the [MASTER VOLUME +/-] buttons.
The volume level is indicated by the bars on the LCD display. Pressing both the [MASTER
VOLUME +/-] buttons at the same time will make the master volume return to the default
level.
Tone
Tone Selection:
When the keyboard is first switched on the default status is TONE. To change the
tone you can either press the + or - buttons on the numerical keypad or directly input the
number of the tone you require by pressing the corresponding digits 0-9.

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Effect & Control
Sustain:
Press the [Sustain] button to enter Sustain mode. The LCD display will show a flag
next to [SUS]. Once this mode is selected the sound of each note played is prolonged. Pressing
the [Sustain] button again will turn the sustain feature off and exit this mode.
Vibrato:
Press the [Vibrato] button to enter Vibrato mode. The LCD display will show a flag
next to [VIB]. Once this mode is selected each time a note is played a trembling effect is added
to the end of the note. Pressing the [Vibrato] button again will turn the Vibrato feature off and
exit this mode.
Transpose:
Pressing the [Transpose +/-] button alters the musical scale of the note being played.
You can adjust the scale by 6 levels upwards or downwards. Pressing both the [Transpose +/-]
buttons at the same time will make the musical scale revert to 0.