Sky-tec 173.018 User manual

173.018

ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD

OWNERS’S MANUAL

Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any

way. The instrumentcontains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning,

discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do not expose the instrument to rain, use near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place

containers on it containing liquids that might spill into any opening.

If the AC adapter cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound

during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke appear to be caused by it,

immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug fromthe outlet, and have the

instrument inspected by qualified service personnel.

Use the specified adaptor only. Usingthe wrong adapter can result in damage to the instrument or

overheating.

using the instrument nplug the AC power

adapter , or doing electrical storms.

Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or

remove an electric plug with wet hands. Check the electric plug periodically and removeany dirt

or dust, which may have accumulated on it.

Do not place the AC adapter cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not

excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or placeit in a position

where anyone could walk on, trip on, or roll anything over it.

Do not plug the instrument into a multiple socket because it might result in adeteriorated tone as

well as a socket overheating.

Use a dry and soft cloth to clean the . Using liquid like paint, organic solvent, or

chemical steep is strictly forbidden. Besides, putting ethane plastic materials on the piano may

also cause the fading of the colour of the panel or of the keyboard.

Never play the piano long to the maximum volume, which might cause a permanent hearing

disorder.

Remember to turn off the power when not , and u

Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all

components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to

minimum.

Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, orspeakers,

since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the otherproducts.

Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

instrument

Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive

force on the buttons, switches and connectors.

Please obey the announcements to avoid the possibility of physical injury or damage to

instrument or other property Announcements as follows ,

but not only be limited by this.

before you use the electronic keyboard.

WARNING

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.

. Panel control & Terminals

. Preparation for Performance

1. Using AC/DC adapter

2. Installation Of Batteries

3. Headphone/Speaker Output

4. MIDI IN/OUT Jacks

5. LCD Display Indicators

. Preparation for Performance

1.

2. Timbres Selection

3. Play Percussions

4. Demonstration Songs

. Rhythmic Accompaniment

1. Rhythms selection

2. Accompaniment control

3. Auto Metronome

4. Tempo Control

. Auto Bass Chord

1. Single Finger Auto Bass Chord

2. Multi-finger Auto Bass Chord

3. Full Chords

4. Chords Off

.Effect Control

1. Pitch Bend

2. Transposition

3. Tuning

4. Vibrato

5. Sustain

6. Touch Sensitive

7. Keyboard Split

.Status Register

.Record and Playback

.Program

. Intelligent Teaching Function

1. One Key

2. Follow Me

3. Ensemble

. Appendix

Volume Adjustment

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CONTENTS

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DC-12V

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Split

Speakers

Power Switch

Accom Volume

Master Volume

Tempo

Single

Fingered

Chords off

Full Chords

Tuning/Transpose control

Rhythm

Timbre

Song

Vibrato

Sustain

Touch

Keyboard Percussion

LCD display

Metronome

Ensemble

Follow Me

Record

Play

Program

Null-Play

Memory

Percussion Keys

Demo Song

Pitch Bend

Start / Stop

Chord Keys

One Key

Intro/Ending

Fill In 1

Sync

Digital Keys

Fill In 2

Headphone Jack

DC 12V Jack

Audio Output L/R

MIDI Input Jack

MIDI Output Jack

Front Panel:

Rear Panel

. Panel control & Terminals

Total of eight batteries

1.5V 1.5V 1.5V

. Preparation for Performance

1. Using AC/DC Adapter

In case of using external AC Power, assure yourself applying a converter (fromAC to DC)

specially provided by manufacturer or a converter which output voltage is DC 12V, output

current over 12A and positive pole at center.

Pull out the AC power converter from the power outlet when the unit unused so as to avoid

damaging the instruments or causing other accidents.

2. Installation Of Batteries

Notes: If voltage drops too low

a complete set of eight new batteries. Do not use new

batteries with old ones together and do not mix battery types too.

3. Headphone/Speaker Output

4. MIDI IN/OUT Jacks

MIDI is abbreviation of "Musical Instrument Digital Interface", and is a world-standard

communication interface that allows MIDI compatible with other instruments and computer

to play, compose and edit music etc.

Please put one side of the power converter into the

power supply socket on the back panel and the other side into city-electricity network.(The

input voltage of the converter must be the same as the city-electricity voltage.)

This unit uses 8 "D" size batteries. Open the battery compartment cover located on the

instrument's bottom panel. Insert the batteries following the polarity markings outside the

compartment , then replace the compartment cover and make sure it locks firmly inplace.

the batteries , the digital display may be not light, the

volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this

happens, turn the power off and replace

If the instrument is not to be

used for a long time, remove all batteries in order to prevent batteries fluidleakage.

(1) The headphone is located at the back of electronic keyboard .It is used to play the electronic

keyboard without disturbing others. When you connect stereo headphone to the

headphone jack, the inner loudspeaker will be cut off automatically.

(2) Insert the plug of external speaker into the speaker jack(L/R) and the playing effect and

atmosphere will be enhanced.

Using the jacks to connect the computer to compose, or

connect to other MIDI.

5. LCD Display Indicators

Default Message

. Basic Method of Performance

1.

1) Master Volume Adjustment

The master volume is divided into 16 levels ranging from 1 - 16 with the default level

pre-set at 11. Press button to increase the master volume or press button to decrease

Press "POWER" button to "on" position and the LCD display will show the default message

with the timbre and dynamic indicator on, at this moment, the system is in the standby state.

Press "POWER" button to "off " position ,the power of the count will be shut off.

Volume Adjustment

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Display the current chord name during auto accompaniment or song record/playback of

accompaniment

This shows the menu of each function of the keyboard. It also displaythe relevant message

for the current operation

Shows the current tempo or song playback

Flashes at the current tempo and indicates the current beat during the accompanimentand

song playback

Chord

Menu/message display

Tempo Beat indicator

Graphics Keyboard

the master volume. And press the tow buttons together, the master volume will revert back to

11. The result will be showed on the LCD display while you control its level . The Master

volume influences keyboard volume and the accompaniment volume.

2)AccompanimentVolume Adjustment

There are 16 levels of volume, ranging from 1-16 with the default volume preset at 11.

Press button to increase the accompaniment volume and press button to

decrease the accompaniment volume, and press the two buttons together, the

accompaniment volume will back to 11.

2. Timbres Selection

The electronic keyboard provides 100 timbres, from 00 to 99 for you to choose

freely. After power on, its indicator lights up. and the keyboard self-enter into the status of

timbre function. If its indicator light out, by pressing button to start timbre

function.

The default timbre is 00 Piano , you can

timbre.

Example: select timbre No.69, you can press 6 first, then press 9, will

be showed on the LCD display, the desired timbre has been selected.

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"Timbre"

" " use the button "+", "-"or the number

buttons through "0"- "9" to select the

"69 SynBrass "

3. Play Percussions

(1) Front Panel Percussions Keys a

There are 8 types of front panel percussion keys to enable you to achieve your

appropriate effect. Press one of them , you can enjoy an appropriate percussion sound.

(2) Keyboard Percussions b

Press "KEYBOARD PERCUSSION " button, the note keyboard becomes percussion

Keyboard. 61 Percussion in all.

4. Demonstration Songs

There are 45 demonstration songs ranging from 00-45, which consists of 9 main

demonstration songs(the number 37-45) and teaching songs(the number 01-36) .

(1) Playing a demo song automatically

1) Press "DEMO SONG" button and the demonstrations songs through 37-45 will

play one by one automatically in circle, with the beat speed being showed on the

LCD display.

2) Press "DEMO SONG" button again to stop the demonstration.

(2) Playing a desired demo song

1) There are two different ways to start a desired demo song .

A. There are 45 keys corresponds 45 teaching songs, which consists of all white keys

and 8 black keys from the left on the note keyboard. The first white key on the

keyboard corresponds NO.01 teaching song, and the first black key on the keyboard

corresponds NO.37 teaching song, the rest may be deduced by analogy. Press any

key of the 45 keys while pressing "DEMO SONG" button , and the relevant

teaching song will be played immediately.

ONE KEY

FOLLOW ME

ENSEMBLE

REC PLAY PROG NULL-PLAY

DEMO

SONG

B. Press "SONG" button use the button "+", "-"or the number buttons through "0"-

"9" to select the desired Demo song, then press "DEMO SONG" button to start the

desired song.

2) Song end or press "DEMO SONG" button again to stop the demostration .

se + button, - button or the number buttons

to select the .

. Rhythmic Accompaniment

1. Rhythms selection

The electronic keyboard provides 100 Rhythms. Before selecting, press "RHYTHM"

button first ,its indicator lights up, then u " " " " on

the digital panel Rhythms

2. Accompaniment control

(1) Starting accompaniments

There are 4 ways to start the accompaniments.

1). Press "START/STOP" button to start accompaniment immediately.

2). Press "SYNC" button, then press any note of the 19 keys from left on the keyboard.

The accompaniment will begin with your performance.

3). Press "INTRO/ENDING " button to start the accompaniment immediately from the

intro part. The electric keyboard will play a prelude, and then enter auto accompaniment.

4). Press "SYNC" button, then press "INTRO/ENDING " button to set intro mode. Then

press any note of the 19 keys from the left on the note keyboard. The accompaniment

will begin with your performance.

(2) Fill-in

Press "FILL IN 1" or "FILL IN 2" button as you play, and the selected fill-in section will

play automatically and then back to the auto accompaniment.

(3) Stop the accompaniment

1). Press "START/STOP" button to stop the accompaniment.

2). Press "INTRO/ENDING " button then the ending being. The length of the ending

differs from different selected rhythm. After finished auto accompaniment stops

automatically

3. Auto Metronome

Press " button to add the metronome effect. You can increase or

decrease its tempo by or button. If accompaniment started,

metronome is invalid.

4. Tempo Control

The tempo is preset to 120 beats/minute after power on. You can change the tempo to

any value from 40 to 240 beats per minute by or button , Press

the two buttons together to recover original 120 beats/minute.

. Auto Bass Chord

The electronic keyboard provide "Single Finger", "Fingered ", "Full Chords " auto bass

chord function.

1. Single Finger Auto Bass Chord

Using single-finger mode to play chord is simple to produce beautifully orchestrated

accompaniment.

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