Technics SX-KN2400 User manual

QQTG0692ENGLISH
QQTG0692
Se0203S0
SX-KN2400 SX-KN2600(ENGLISH)
SX-KN2400
SX-KN2600
KEYBOARD
Operating Instructions
SX-KN2400 SX-KN2600
KEYBOARD
ENGLISH
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For United Kingdom)
(For the type as shown in figures A
and B)
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and
that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local dealer.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the
wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please
consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the col-
oured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be con-
nected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be con-
nected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE
TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED
WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH
SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/ YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF
—KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type
of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the
AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions
below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover.
For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A
DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)
•Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and confidence by telephoning
our Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday
9:00am–5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.)
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities
are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
Customer Care Centre
For UK customers: 08705 357357 For Republic of
Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610
This Technical Support Hot Line number is for
Panasonic PC software related products only.
For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer
Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries.
For all other product related enquiries, please
use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed
above.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY
IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral tri-
angle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”within the pro-
duct’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
(for U.S.A. and Canada)
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES
ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY IN-
SERT.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIP-
PING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL
BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
Notice:
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a
small amount of mercury.
It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated in your community
due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact
your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org>
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compli-
ance, use only the provided power supply cord and
the shielded interface cable when connecting this
device to the computer.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment would void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Matshshita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ, 07094 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
The model number and serial number are found
underneath the keyboard.
Please note the model and serial numbers in the
space provided below and retain this sheet as a
permanent record of your purchase to aid identification
in the event of theft.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.
DENNA ENHET ÄR AVSEDD FÖR ANVÄNDNING PÅPLATSER MED TROPISKT KLIMAT.
TÄMÄLAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI TROOPPISESSA ILMASTOSSA.
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER TROPISKE KLIMAFORHOLD.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the
safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
Safety
1. Power Source—Connect the unit to a power
source of the type described in these instructions or
as marked on the unit.
2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized
power plug where one blade is wider than the other.
This safety feature ensures that the plug fits into
your household AC outlet only one way. If the plug
doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still
doesn’t fit, contact an electrician to replace the
obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety
purpose of the plug.
3. Power Cord protection—Route the AC power
supply cord so that it will not be walked on or
pinched by items placed on or against it. Never take
hold of the plug or cord with wet hands. Always
grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and
disconnecting it.
4. Overloading—When connecting the AC power
supply cord, be careful not to overload the
household AC outlet, extension cord, or outlet from
any other device as this can result in fire or electric
shock.
5. Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in
use. Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if
it is not to be used for a long time. Unplug the unit
during lightning storms.
6. Attachments and accessories—Use only the
attachments and accessories recommended in
these operating instructions.
Installation
Placement
1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives
proper ventilation. Do not install in a confined space
such as a bookcase or cabinet. Allow at least 10 cm
(4 inches) clearance from the rear of the unit. To
prevent the risk of electric shock or fire due to over-
heating ensure curtains and other materials do not
obstruct the unit’s ventilation.
2. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do
not get into the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to
excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, and
shock.
3. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment
and devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects on top of
this unit.
5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
6. Carts and stands—Use the unit only
with carts and stands recommended by
the manufacturer. Move carts with care.
Sudden stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces can cause carts to
overturn.
7. Wall and ceiling mounting—Do not mount the unit
on walls or ceilings unless specified in the
instructions.
Environment
1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near
water, such as near a bathtub or swimming pool.
Avoid damp basements.
2. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources,
such as radiators.
Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5°C
(41°F) or rise above 35°C (95°F).
Maintenance
(See page 6 for details.)
Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before
cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or
solvents.
Service
1. Damage Requiring Service—The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet dam-
aged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit
beyond that described in these operating
instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized
servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing
ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the
manufacturer or parts that have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the
servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the
unit is in proper working condition.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Cautions for safest use of this unit
Installation location
1. A well-ventilated place.
Take care not to use this unit in a place where it
will not receive sufficient ventilation, and not to
permit the ventilation holes to be covered by cur-
tains, or any similar materials.
2. Place away from direct sunlight and excessive
heat from heating equipment.
3. A place where humidity, vibration and dust are
minimized.
Power source
1. Be sure the line voltage selector is in accordance
with local voltage in your area before connecting
the plug to the socket.
2. DC power cannot be used.
Handling the power cord
1. Never touch the power cord, or its plug, with wet
hands.
2. Don’t pull the power cord.
Metal items inside the unit may
result in electric shock or damage.
Do not permit metal articles to get inside the unit.
Be especially careful with regard to this point if
children are near this unit. They should be warned
never to try to put anything inside.
If, nevertheless, some such article does get inside,
disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical
outlet, and contact the store where the unit was
purchased.
If water gets into the unit
Disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical
outlet, and contact the store where it was pur-
chased.
As a precaution, it is suggested that flower vases
and other containers which hold liquids not be
placed on the top of this unit.
If operation seems abnormal
Immediately turn off the power, disconnect the
power cord plug from the electrical outlet, and con-
tact the store where it was purchased.
Discontinue using the unit at once. Failure to do so
may result in additional damage or some other
unexpected damage or accident.
• Because the power source is located inside the
unit, it is normal for the cabinet to become warm.
A word about the power cord
If the power cord is scarred, is partially cut or
bronken, or has a bad contact, it may cause a fire or
serious electrical shock if used. NEVER use a dam-
aged power cord for any appliance. Moreover, the
power cord should never be forcibly bent.
Don’t touch the inside parts of this
unit.
Some places inside this unit have high voltage
potential. Never try to remove the top or back
panels of this unit, or to touch inside parts by hand
or with tools.
Contact someone who is qualified in order to
inspect the inside, or to replace a fuse, if such
becomes necessary. Never attempt to do these
things yourself.
Maintenance
The following suggestions will assist you in keeping
the unit in top condition.
• Be sure to switch the instrument off after use,
and do not switch the unit on and off in quick
succession, as this places an undue load on the
electronic components.
• To keep the luster of the surface and buttons,
simply use a clean, damp cloth; polish with a
soft, dry cloth. Polish may be used but do not use
thinners or petro-chemical-based polishes.
• A wax-based polish may be used on the cabinet,
although you will find that rubbing with a soft
cloth will suffice.
• This product may receive radio interference
caused by mobile telephones during use. If such
interference is apparent, please increase separa-
tion between the product and the mobile tele-
phone.
• Keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of
children to prevent them from swallowing it.
(KN2600)
SVENSK:
• Det kan inträffa att den här produkten under
användningen tar emot radiostörningar,
orsakade av mobiltelefoner. Öka avståndet
mellan produkten och mobiltelefonen om
störningarna är uppenbara.
• Håll SD-minneskortet utom räckhåll för barn, för
att förhindra att ett barn sväljer det. (KN2600)
SERVICE MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY DEALER
OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSON
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Contents
Cautions for safest use of this unit............................................................................. 6
Controls and functions (KN2400).............................................................................. 10
Controls and functions (KN2600).............................................................................. 12
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Getting started .................................................................................................. 14
See and listen to the demonstration ................................................................. 16
Add effects ........................................................................................................ 17
Play back commercial song disks (DIRECT PLAY) (KN2400).......................... 18
Play back SD cards (SD-AUDIO PLAY) (KN2600) ........................................... 19
Select the registration for a music style (MUSIC STYLIST) ............................. 20
Automatic panel settings (ONE TOUCH PLAY)................................................ 22
Store your panel settings (PANEL MEMORY).................................................. 24
Record your performance (SEQUENCER) ....................................................... 25
Save data on an SD card (KN2600) ................................................................. 27
Load rhythm data from a Technics pattern disk
(COMPOSER LOAD) (KN2400).................................................................... 29
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
About the display .............................................................................................. 30
Favorites ........................................................................................................... 33
Part I Sounds and effects .................................................................................. 35
Overview of sounds and effects........................................................................ 35
Selecting sounds............................................................................................... 36
Digital Drawbar ................................................................................................. 37
Assigning parts to the keyboard........................................................................ 39
Effects ............................................................................................................... 41
Controller .......................................................................................................... 45
Transpose ......................................................................................................... 46
Techni-chord ..................................................................................................... 47
Part II Playing the rhythm .................................................................................. 48
Overview of rhythm performance...................................................................... 48
Selecting rhythms ............................................................................................. 49
Playing the rhythm ............................................................................................ 51
Auto Play Chord................................................................................................ 52
Fade In/Fade Out.............................................................................................. 57
Sound Arranger................................................................................................. 59
One Touch Play ................................................................................................ 60
Music Stylist ...................................................................................................... 60
Music Style Arranger......................................................................................... 62
Panel Memory................................................................................................... 64
Part III Performance Pads.................................................................................. 67
Playing phrases ................................................................................................ 67
Copying phrases ............................................................................................... 68
Compile............................................................................................................. 70
Record a phrase ............................................................................................... 71
Part IV Sequencer ................................................................................................ 73
Outline of the Sequencer .................................................................................. 73
Sequencer parts................................................................................................ 76
Easy Record ..................................................................................................... 77
Realtime Record ............................................................................................... 78
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Sequencer Play................................................................................................. 81
Naming.............................................................................................................. 83
Panel Write ....................................................................................................... 83
Song Select....................................................................................................... 84
Punch Record ................................................................................................... 84
Step Record ...................................................................................................... 86
Track Assign ..................................................................................................... 91
Quantize............................................................................................................ 92
Song Clear ........................................................................................................ 93
Track Clear ....................................................................................................... 93
Note Edit ........................................................................................................... 94
Drum Edit .......................................................................................................... 95
Copy and paste the recorded data.................................................................... 97
Changing the note position etc. of the recorded data ..................................... 101
SD Audio Synchro (KN2600) .......................................................................... 103
Part V Composer ................................................................................................ 104
Outline of the Composer ................................................................................. 104
Simple recording method ................................................................................ 106
Create a completely new rhythm .................................................................... 106
Chord Modify Change ..................................................................................... 109
Part Setting ..................................................................................................... 110
Playback ......................................................................................................... 111
Step Record .................................................................................................... 111
Measure Edit................................................................................................... 112
Pattern Copy ................................................................................................... 115
Part VI Disk Drive (KN2400) ............................................................................ 117
Outline of the Disk Drive function.................................................................... 117
Outline of the procedure ................................................................................. 119
Loading data ................................................................................................... 120
Direct Play....................................................................................................... 122
Song Medley ................................................................................................... 124
Saving data ..................................................................................................... 125
Disk management ........................................................................................... 128
Set the automatic display when a disk is inserted .......................................... 130
Part VII SD Card (KN2600) ............................................................................... 131
Outline of the SD card..................................................................................... 131
Loading data ................................................................................................... 133
SD-Audio Play................................................................................................. 136
SD-Sound Play ............................................................................................... 137
Playlist............................................................................................................. 138
SD Song Medley ............................................................................................. 139
Saving Data .................................................................................................... 140
Create an album of your favorite songs .......................................................... 143
SD card management ..................................................................................... 144
Set the priority of displays............................................................................... 145
Part VIII Sound .................................................................................................... 146
Outline of the Sound ....................................................................................... 146
Part Setting ..................................................................................................... 147
Mixer ............................................................................................................... 150
Master Tuning ................................................................................................. 152
Key Scaling ..................................................................................................... 152
Sound Load Option ......................................................................................... 153
APC Reverb Setting........................................................................................ 154
Part IX Reverb & Effect..................................................................................... 155
Outline of the Reverb & Effect ........................................................................ 155
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Tone Control ................................................................................................... 156
Part X Sound Edit............................................................................................... 157
Outline of the Sound Edit................................................................................ 157
Easy Edit......................................................................................................... 158
Tone Edit......................................................................................................... 159
Pitch Edit......................................................................................................... 162
Filter Edit......................................................................................................... 163
Amplitude Edit................................................................................................. 165
LFO Edit.......................................................................................................... 167
Effect Edit........................................................................................................ 168
Controller Edit ................................................................................................. 169
Store the new sound ....................................................................................... 169
Part XI Control..................................................................................................... 171
Outline of Control functions............................................................................. 171
Overall Touch Sensitivity ................................................................................ 172
Foot Controllers .............................................................................................. 172
Part XII Customize ............................................................................................. 174
Outline of Customize functions ....................................................................... 174
Display Time Out ............................................................................................ 175
Data Protection ............................................................................................... 176
MIDI Setting Load Option................................................................................ 176
Part XII MIDI ......................................................................................................... 177
What is MIDI? ................................................................................................. 177
Outline of MIDI functions................................................................................. 179
Part Setting ..................................................................................................... 180
Control Messages ........................................................................................... 181
Realtime Messages ........................................................................................ 181
Common Setting ............................................................................................. 182
Mode Setting................................................................................................... 183
Input/output Setting ......................................................................................... 183
MIDI Presets ................................................................................................... 184
Computer Connection ..................................................................................... 185
Initialize...................................................................................................................... 186
About the performance data.................................................................................... 187
Separately sold options ........................................................................................... 187
Terminals................................................................................................................... 188
Symptoms which appear to be signs of trouble.................................................... 189
Error messages......................................................................................................... 191
Index .......................................................................................................................... 193
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 195
䡲Supplied accessories
please check the supplied accessories.
□Music stand
□CD-ROM
□AC cord
□SD Card (KN2600)
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Controls and functions (KN2400)
1
46
5
123
2 1 23 4
DEMO
PITCH BEND
MAIN VOLUME
SOUND ARRANGER
RHYTHM GROUP
AUTO PLAY CHORD
AUTO SETTING
FADE
IN OUT
FILL IN
1 2
INTRO & ENDING
SEQUENCER
RESET
COUNT
INTRO
BANK
VARIATION
STOP
MUSIC STYLE
ARRANGER
SET OFF/ON
POP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD
SPLIT
POINT
MODE
CHORD FINDER
OFF/ON
MAX
UP
DOWN
MIN
SOLO
SIMPLE
BEAT
DANCE
CLUB
TRAD &
WALTZ
USA
JAZZ &
SWING
BALLROOM
& SHOW
LATIN &
WORLD MEMORY
LOAD
ONE TOUCH
PLAY CONTRASTFAVORITES
OTHER
PARTS/TR
MUTE
TEMPO/ PROGRAM
MUSIC STYLIST
PERFORMANCE PADS
POWER
OFF ON
PITCH BEND
The PITCH BEND wheel allows
a “sliding” change in the pitch.
(Refer to page 45.)
PERFORMANCE PADS
Add various phrases to your
performance with the pad
buttons. (Refer to page 67.)
RHYTHM GROUP
Various rhythm patterns are
available for each rhythm group.
(Refer to page 49.)
AUTO PLAY CHORD
Add an automatic accompaniment
to your selected rhythm.
(Refer to page 52.)
FADE IN/OUT
Begin your song with a slowly
increasing volume, or end it by
having the sound slowly fade away.
(Refer to page 57.)
ONE TOUCH PLAY
Sounds and effects matching the selected rhythm
are automatically set. (Refer to page 60.)
MUSIC STYLIST
You can choose to have
all the settings of this
instrument automatically
set. (Refer to page 60.)
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TRANSPOSE
–+
LEFT
15 2 3 4 BEAT TAP TEMPO
START/STOP
RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 TECHNI-
CHORD
1
6
2
7
3
8
4 SET
PART SELECT
CONDUCTOR
SYNCHRO &
BREAK
BANK VIEW
NEXT BANK
EASY RECPLAY
PROGRAM
MENUS
PANEL MEMORY SEQUENCER
PAGE
EFFECT
SOUND GROUP
SUSTAIN
DIGITAL
EFFECT CHORUS
MULTI
EFFECT REVERB
PIANO
GUITAR &
HARPSI
ORGAN &
ACCORDION
STRINGS &
VOCAL
BRASS
SAX &
WOODWIND

SYNTH
MALLET &
ORCH PERC
BASS
SOUND
EXPLORER
DRUM
KITS MEMORY
HELPEXIT
DISPLAY
HOLD
DIGITAL DRAWBAR
LOAD
CHORD STEP
REC
DISK DISK IN USE
TRANSPOSE
Raise or lower the key
of the entire keyboard.
(Refer to page 46.)
SOUND GROUP
Various sounds are available for
each sound group.
(Refer to page 36.)
SEQUENCER
Record and play back your
performance.
(Refer to page 73.)
EFFECT
Add various effects to the
sounds. (Refer to page 41.)
DISPLAY
Displays performance information, function
settings and other messages.
(Refer to page 30.)
•Use the CONTRAST buttons to adjust the
display so that it is easy to read.
TECHNI-CHORD
Block chords are
automatically added to the
melody. (Refer to page 47.)
CONDUCTOR
Assign a different sound to each
part, then assign the desired
parts to section of the keyboard.
(Refer to page 39.)
PANEL MEMORY
Store the panel settings, then recall
them instantaneously just by pressing
a button or two. (Refer to page 64.)
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Controls and functions (KN2600)
46
5
123
1 2
DEMO
PITCH BEND
MAIN VOLUME AUTO SETTING
FADE
IN OUT
FILL IN
1 2
INTRO & ENDING
SEQUENCER
RESET
COUNT
INTRO
BANK STOP/
RECORD
MAX
UP
DOWN
MIN
SOLO
MODULATION
MAX
MIN
ONE TOUCH
PLAY
OTHER
PARTS/TR
MUTE
SOUND ARRANGER
RHYTHM GROUP
AUTO PLAY CHORD
SET OFF/ON
POP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD
SPLIT
POINT
MODE
CHORD FINDER
OFF/ON
SIMPLE
BEAT
DANCE
CLUB
TRAD &
WALTZ
USA
JAZZ &
SWING
BALLROOM
& SHOW
LATIN &
WORLD MEMORY
LOAD
MUSIC STYLIST
CONTRASTFAVORITES
PERFORMANCE PADS
POWER
OFF ON
1 2 3 4
VARIATION
MUSIC STYLE
ARRANGER
TEMPO/ PROGRAM
RHYTHM GROUP
Various rhythm patterns are
available for each rhythm
group. (Refer to page 49.)
AUTO PLAY CHORD
Add an automatic accompaniment
to your selected rhythm.
(Refer to page 52.)
MUSIC STYLIST
You can choose to have
all the settings of this
instrument automatically
set. (Refer to page 60.)
FADE IN/OUT
Begin your song with a slowly
increasing volume, or end it by
having the sound slowly fade
away. (Refer to page 57.)
PERFORMANCE PADS
Add various phrases to your
performance with the pad
buttons. (Refer to page 67.)
PITCH BEND/MODULATION
The PITCH BEND wheel allows
a “sliding”change in the pitch.
The MODULATION wheel is
used to add vibrato to the sound.
(Refer to page 45.)
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QQTG0692
TRANSPOSE
–+
LEFT
15 2 3 4 BEAT TAP TEMPO
START/STOP
RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1 TECHNI-
CHORD
1
6
2
7
3
8
4 SET
PART SELECT
CONDUCTOR
SYNCHRO &
BREAK
BANK VIEW
NEXT BANK
PANEL MEMORY
PAGE
DIGITAL DRAWBAR
HELPEXIT
DISPLAY
HOLD
EFFECT
SOUND GROUP
SUSTAIN
DIGITAL
EFFECT CHORUS
MULTI
EFFECT REVERB
PIANO
GUITAR &
HARPSI
ORGAN &
ACCORDION
STRINGS &
VOCAL
BRASS
SAX &
WOODWIND

SYNTH
MALLET &
ORCH PERC
BASS
SOUND
EXPLORER
DRUM
KITS
MEMORY
EASY RECPLAY
PROGRAM
MENUS
SEQUENCER
PUSH
RELEASE
LOAD
S D
CHORD STEP
REC
SD IN USE
DISPLAY
Displays performance information, function
settings and other messages.
(Refer to page 30.)
•Use the CONTRAST buttons to adjust the
display so that it is easy to read.
EFFECT
Add various effects to the
sounds. (Refer to page 41.)
TRANSPOSE
Raise or lower the key
of the entire keyboard.
(Refer to page 46.)
SOUND GROUP
Various sounds are available for
each sound group.
(Refer to page 36.)
SEQUENCER
Record and play back your
performance.
(Refer to page 73.)
PANEL MEMORY
Store the panel settings, then recall
them instantaneously just by pressing
a button or two. (Refer to page 64.)
TECHNI-CHORD
Block chords are
automatically added to the
melody. (Refer to page 47.)
CONDUCTOR
Assign a different sound to each
part, then assign the desired
parts to section of the keyboard.
(Refer to page 39.)
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QQTG0692
Basic functions
Getting started
Before you play
• The pitch of this instrument can be adjusted
for when playing with other instruments.
(Refer to page 152.)
• Under certain conditions, the functions and
memories of this instrument may be initialized
when the power is turned on.
AC IN
1Plug the power cord into an outlet.
2Affix the music stand as shown.
3Press the POWER button to turn it on.
(Located on the left of the keyboard)
• Headphones may be plugged into the
PHONES terminal. (Rear panel) This
will automatically switch off the
speaker system, and sound is heard
only through the headphones.
POWER
OFF ON
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QQTG0692
Basic functions
Playing
•Refer to page 36 for detailed information
about selecting sounds.
1
46
5
123
2 1 23 4
DEMO
PITCH BEND
MAIN VOLUME AUTO SETTING
FADE
IN OUT
TRANSPOSE
Ð+
LEFT
FILL IN
1 2
INTRO & ENDING
15 2 3 4 BEAT TAP TEMPO
START/STOP
SEQUENCER
RESET
COUNT
INTRO
BANK
VARIATION & MSA
STOP/
RECORD MUSIC STYLE
ARRANGER
RIGHT 2 RIGHT1 TECHNI-
CHORD
1
6
2
7
3
8
4 SET
PART SELECT
CONDUCTOR
TEMPO/ PROGRAM
MAX
UP
DOWN
MIN
SOLO
SYNCHRO &
BREAK
BANK VIEW
NEXT BANK
PANEL MEMORY
MODULATION
MAX
MIN
ONE TOUCH
PLAY
LCD CONTRAST
OTHER
PARTS/TR
MUTE PAGE
< >
DIGITAL DRAWBAR
HELPEXIT
DISPLAY
HOLD
POWER
OFF ON
PERFORMANCE PADS
SOUND ARRANGER
RHYTHM GROUP
AUTO PLAY CHORD
SET OFF/ON
POP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD
SPLIT
POINT
MODE
CHORDFINDER
OFF/ON
SIMPLE
BEAT
DANCE
CLUB
TRAD &
WALTZ
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SWING
BALLROOM
& SHOW
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LOAD
MUSIC STYLIST
EFFECT
SOUND GROUP
SUSTAIN
DIGITAL
EFFECT CHORUS
MULTI
EFFECT REVERB
PIANO
GUITAR &
HARPSI
ORGAN &
ACCORDION
STRINGS &
VOCAL
BRASS
SAX &
WOODWIND

SYNTH
MALLET &
ORCH PERC
BASS
SOUND
EXPLORER
DRUM
KITS MEMORY
PUSH
RELEASE
EASY RECPLAY
PROGRAM
MENUS
SEQUENCER
LOAD
S D
CHORD STEP
REC
SD IN USE
3215 4
1In the CONDUCTOR section on the
panel, press the RIGHT 1 button to turn
it on.
2In the SOUND GROUP section, press
one of the sound buttons.
LEFT RIGHT 2 RIGHT 1
CONDUCTOR
SOUND GROUP
PIANO
GUITAR &
HARPSI
ORGAN &
ACCORDION
STRINGS &
VOCAL
BRASS
SAX &
WOODWIND

SYNTH
MALLET &
ORCH PERC
BASS
SOUND
EXPLORER
DRUM
KITS
MEMORY
3Select a sound from the list of sounds
shown on the display.
•The list of sounds is contained on two
or more screen “pages”. To see a
different part of the list, press either
PAGE button.
4Play the keyboard.
•Your Keyboard features Touch
Response. You control the volume by
playing the keys harder or softer.
5Set the MAIN VOLUME to an
appropriate level with the sliding control.
PAGE
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QQTG0692
Basic functions
See and listen to the
demonstration
•If you press and hold the DEMO button for a
few seconds, or if you press first the DEMO
button and then the START/STOP button, all
demo tunes are demonstrated in order in a
medley performance. The medley
performance continues until the START/STOP
button or the DEMO button is pressed again.
•Some of the buttons do not function during the
DEMO mode.
1
46
5
123
2 1 23 4
DEMO
PITCH BEND
MAIN VOLUME AUTO SETTING
FADE
IN OUT
TRANSPOSE
Ð+
LEFT
FILL IN
1 2
INTRO & ENDING
15 2 3 4 BEAT TAP TEMPO
START/STOP
SEQUENCER
RESET
COUNT
INTRO
BANK
VARIATION & MSA
STOP/
RECORD MUSIC STYLE
ARRANGER
RIGHT 2 RIGHT1 TECHNI-
CHORD
1
6
2
7
3
8
4 SET
PART SELECT
CONDUCTOR
TEMPO/ PROGRAM
MAX
UP
DOWN
MIN
SOLO
SYNCHRO &
BREAK
BANK VIEW
NEXT BANK
PANEL MEMORY
MODULATION
MAX
MIN
ONE TOUCH
PLAY
LCD CONTRAST
OTHER
PARTS/TR
MUTE PAGE
< >
DIGITAL DRAWBAR
HELPEXIT
DISPLAY
HOLD
POWER
OFF ON
PERFORMANCE PADS
SOUND ARRANGER
RHYTHM GROUP
AUTO PLAY CHORD
SET OFF/ON
POP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD
SPLIT
POINT
MODE
CHORDFINDER
OFF/ON
SIMPLE
BEAT
DANCE
CLUB
TRAD &
WALTZ
USA
JAZZ &
SWING
BALLROOM
& SHOW
LATIN &
WORLD MEMORY
LOAD
MUSIC STYLIST
EFFECT
SOUND GROUP
SUSTAIN
DIGITAL
EFFECT CHORUS
MULTI
EFFECT REVERB
PIANO
GUITAR &
HARPSI
ORGAN &
ACCORDION
STRINGS &
VOCAL
BRASS
SAX &
WOODWIND

SYNTH
MALLET &
ORCH PERC
BASS
SOUND
EXPLORER
DRUM
KITS MEMORY
PUSH
RELEASE
EASY RECPLAY
PROGRAM
MENUS
SEQUENCER
LOAD
S D
CHORD STEP
REC
SD IN USE
21 3
1Press the DEMO button.
2Use the buttons to the left and right the
display to select the demonstration tune
you wish to see and listen to.
DEMO
(KN2600)
•The demonstration performance and
display corresponding to your
selection will begin.
•To end the demonstration before it has
finished, press the START/STOP
button.
3When you are finished listening to the
demonstration tunes, press the DEMO
button again.
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QQTG0692
Basic functions
Add effects
Add breadth.
Add effect.
Add reverberation.
•You can modify the way in which the various
effects are applied. (Refer to page 42.)
1
46
5
123
2 1 23 4
DEMO
PITCH BEND
MAIN VOLUME AUTO SETTING
FADE
IN OUT
TRANSPOSE
Ð+
LEFT
FILL IN
1 2
INTRO & ENDING
15 2 3 4 BEAT TAP TEMPO
START/STOP
SEQUENCER
RESET
COUNT
INTRO
BANK
VARIATION & MSA
STOP/
RECORD MUSIC STYLE
ARRANGER
RIGHT 2 RIGHT1 TECHNI-
CHORD
1
6
2
7
3
8
4 SET
PART SELECT
CONDUCTOR
TEMPO/ PROGRAM
MAX
UP
DOWN
MIN
SOLO
SYNCHRO &
BREAK
BANK VIEW
NEXT BANK
PANEL MEMORY
MODULATION
MAX
MIN
ONE TOUCH
PLAY
LCD CONTRAST
OTHER
PARTS/TR
MUTE PAGE
< >
DIGITAL DRAWBAR
HELPEXIT
DISPLAY
HOLD
POWER
OFF ON
PERFORMANCE PADS
SOUND ARRANGER
RHYTHM GROUP
AUTO PLAY CHORD
SET OFF/ON
POP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD
SPLIT
POINT
MODE
CHORDFINDER
OFF/ON
SIMPLE
BEAT
DANCE
CLUB
TRAD &
WALTZ
USA
JAZZ &
SWING
BALLROOM
& SHOW
LATIN &
WORLD MEMORY
LOAD
MUSIC STYLIST
EFFECT
SOUND GROUP
SUSTAIN
DIGITAL
EFFECT CHORUS
MULTI
EFFECT REVERB
PIANO
GUITAR &
HARPSI
ORGAN &
ACCORDION
STRINGS &
VOCAL
BRASS
SAX &
WOODWIND

SYNTH
MALLET &
ORCH PERC
BASS
SOUND
EXPLORER
DRUM
KITS MEMORY
PUSH
RELEASE
EASY RECPLAY
PROGRAM
MENUS
SEQUENCER
LOAD
S D
CHORD STEP
REC
SD IN USE
A B C
APress the CHORUS button to turn it on.
BPress the MULTI EFFECT button to turn
it on.
CHORUS
MULTI
EFFECT
CPress the REVERB button to turn it on.
REVERB
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QQTG0692
Basic functions
Play back commercial song disks
(DIRECT PLAY) (KN2400)
•DIRECT PLAY is possible from the following
disks:
* All product and company names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
* DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION is a trademark of
the YAMAHA Corporation.
1
46
5
123
2 1 23 4
DEMO
PITCH BEND
MAIN VOLUME AUTO SETTING
FADE
IN OUT
TRANSPOSE
Ð+
LEFT
FILL IN
1 2
INTRO & ENDING
15 2 3 4 BEAT TAP TEMPO
START/STOP
SEQUENCER
RESET
COUNT
INTRO
BANK
VARIATION & MSA
STOP/
RECORD MUSIC STYLE
ARRANGER
RIGHT 2 RIGHT1 TECHNI-
CHORD
1
6
2
7
3
8
4 SET
PART SELECT
CONDUCTOR
TEMPO/ PROGRAM
MAX
UP
DOWN
MIN
SOLO
SYNCHRO &
BREAK
BANK VIEW
NEXT BANK
PANEL MEMORY
ONE TOUCH
PLAY
LCD CONTRAST
OTHER
PARTS/TR
MUTE PAGE
< >
DIGITAL DRAWBAR
HELPEXIT
DISPLAY
HOLD
POWER
OFF ON
PERFORMANCE PADS
SOUND ARRANGER
RHYTHM GROUP
AUTO PLAY CHORD
SET OFF/ON
POP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD
SPLIT
POINT
MODE
CHORDFINDER
OFF/ON
SIMPLE
BEAT
DANCE
CLUB
TRAD &
WALTZ
USA
JAZZ &
SWING
BALLROOM
& SHOW
LATIN &
WORLD MEMORY
LOAD
MUSIC STYLIST
EFFECT
SOUND GROUP
SUSTAIN
DIGITAL
EFFECT CHORUS
MULTI
EFFECT REVERB
PIANO
GUITAR &
HARPSI
ORGAN &
ACCORDION
STRINGS &
VOCAL
BRASS
SAX &
WOODWIND

SYNTH
MALLET &
ORCH PERC
BASS
SOUND
EXPLORER
DRUM
KITS
MEMORY
PUSH
RELEASE
EASY RECPLAY
PROGRAM
MENUS
SEQUENCER
2 3 4
LOAD
CHORD STEP
REC
DISK DISKIN USE
1Insert the song disk into the Disk Drive
slot.
2On the DISK MENU display, select
DIRECT PLAY.
3Use a the buttons below the display to
select a song.
•For SMF songs, use the PLAY AS
button to specify a sound arrangement
mode.
4Press the START button.
•The selected song is played back.
Standard MIDI File
Standard MIDI File with Lyrics
DISK ORCHESTRA COLLECTION™(DOC)
PianoDisc™
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QQTG0692
Basic functions
Play back SD cards
(SD-AUDIO PLAY) (KN2600)
1
46
5
123
2 1 23 4
DEMO
PITCH BEND
MAIN VOLUME AUTO SETTING
FADE
IN OUT
TRANSPOSE
Ð+
LEFT
FILL IN
1 2
INTRO & ENDING
15 2 3 4 BEAT TAP TEMPO
START/STOP
SEQUENCER
RESET
COUNT
INTRO
BANK
VARIATION & MSA
STOP/
RECORD MUSIC STYLE
ARRANGER
RIGHT 2 RIGHT1 TECHNI-
CHORD
1
6
2
7
3
8
4 SET
PART SELECT
CONDUCTOR
TEMPO/ PROGRAM
MAX
UP
DOWN
MIN
SOLO
SYNCHRO &
BREAK
BANK VIEW
NEXT BANK
PANEL MEMORY
MODULATION
MAX
MIN
ONE TOUCH
PLAY
LCD CONTRAST
OTHER
PARTS/TR
MUTE PAGE
< >
DIGITAL DRAWBAR
HELPEXIT
DISPLAY
HOLD
POWER
OFF ON
PERFORMANCE PADS
SOUND ARRANGER
RHYTHM GROUP
AUTO PLAY CHORD
SET OFF/ON
POP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD
SPLIT
POINT
MODE
CHORDFINDER
OFF/ON
SIMPLE
BEAT
DANCE
CLUB
TRAD &
WALTZ
USA
JAZZ &
SWING
BALLROOM
& SHOW
LATIN &
WORLD MEMORY
LOAD
MUSIC STYLIST
EFFECT
SOUND GROUP
SUSTAIN
DIGITAL
EFFECT CHORUS
MULTI
EFFECT REVERB
PIANO
GUITAR &
HARPSI
ORGAN &
ACCORDION
STRINGS &
VOCAL
BRASS
SAX &
WOODWIND

SYNTH
MALLET &
ORCH PERC
BASS
SOUND
EXPLORER
DRUM
KITS MEMORY
PUSH
RELEASE
EASY RECPLAY
PROGRAM
MENUS
SEQUENCER
LOAD
S D
CHORD STEP
REC
SD IN USE
1 2 35 6 4
1Open the lid of the SD slot.
•Open it completely.
2Insert an SD card with the stored songs
into the SD slot.
•Push the card until it locks.
3Close the lid.
•No operation is possible when the lid
is open.
4Press the SD button to turn it on.
5On the SD MENU display, select SD-
AUDIO PLAY.
6Press the Playback button.
•Playback of the first song begins.
LOAD
S D
SD IN USE
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QQTG0692
Basic functions
Select the registration for a
music style (MUSIC STYLIST)
1
46
5
123
2 1 23 4
DEMO
PITCH BEND
MAIN VOLUME AUTO SETTING
FADE
IN OUT
TRANSPOSE
Ð+
LEFT
FILL IN
1 2
INTRO & ENDING
15 2 3 4 BEAT TAP TEMPO
START/STOP
SEQUENCER
RESET
COUNT
INTRO
BANK
VARIATION & MSA
STOP/
RECORD MUSIC STYLE
ARRANGER
RIGHT 2 RIGHT1 TECHNI-
CHORD
1
6
2
7
3
8
4 SET
PART SELECT
CONDUCTOR
TEMPO/ PROGRAM
MAX
UP
DOWN
MIN
SOLO
SYNCHRO &
BREAK
BANK VIEW
NEXT BANK
PANEL MEMORY
MODULATION
MAX
MIN
ONE TOUCH
PLAY
LCD CONTRAST
OTHER
PARTS/TR
MUTE PAGE
< >
DIGITAL DRAWBAR
HELPEXIT
DISPLAY
HOLD
POWER
OFF ON
PERFORMANCE PADS
SOUND ARRANGER
RHYTHM GROUP
AUTO PLAY CHORD
SET OFF/ON
POP ROCK DANCE POP BALLAD
SPLIT
POINT
MODE
CHORDFINDER
OFF/ON
SIMPLE
BEAT
DANCE
CLUB
TRAD &
WALTZ
USA
JAZZ &
SWING
BALLROOM
& SHOW
LATIN &
WORLD MEMORY
LOAD
MUSIC STYLIST
EFFECT
SOUND GROUP
SUSTAIN
DIGITAL
EFFECT CHORUS
MULTI
EFFECT REVERB
PIANO
GUITAR &
HARPSI
ORGAN &
ACCORDION
STRINGS &
VOCAL
BRASS
SAX &
WOODWIND

SYNTH
MALLET &
ORCH PERC
BASS
SOUND
EXPLORER
DRUM
KITS
MEMORY
PUSH
RELEASE
EASY RECPLAY
PROGRAM
MENUS
SEQUENCER
LOAD
S D
CHORD STEP
REC
SD IN USE
2 31
1Press the MUSIC STYLIST button to
turn it on.
2Select MUSICAL CATEGORY.
MUSIC STYLIST
3Use the CATEGORY ▲and ▼buttons
to select a category.
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