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  • Page 1 BK-37 Mini keyboard user manual...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 24.01.2022, ID: 524511...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................6 1.1 Further information........................... 7 1.2 Notational conventions........................8 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 9 Safety instructions..........................11 Features............................... 14 Assembly instructions........................... 15 Operating elements..........................19 Connection options..........................23 Operating..............................24 7.1 Powering up the keyboard......................24 7.1.1 Automatic shutoff........................
  • Page 4 Table of contents 7.5 Sustain effect............................. 26 7.6 Selecting a song..........................27 7.7 Rhythm selection..........................28 7.8 Selecting a sound..........................29 7.9 Metronome............................30 7.10 Function menu..........................31 7.10.1 Tempo............................32 7.10.2 Volume............................33 7.10.3 Metronome time signature....................34 7.10.4 Song melody ..........................35 7.10.5 Synchronous start function....................
  • Page 5 Table of contents Technical specifications........................49 Protecting the environment......................51 BK-37 Mini...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development. We there‐ fore reserve the right to make changes without notice. Please refer to the latest version of the user manual which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. keyboard...

  • Page 7: Further Information

    General information 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.

  • Page 8: Notational Conventions

    General information 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow.

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signal Words

    General information Cross-references References to other locations in this manual are identified by an arrow and the specified page number. In the electronic version of the manual, you can click the cross-reference to jump to the specified location. Example: See Ä...
  • Page 10 General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided.

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano keyboard. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible hearing damage The device can produce volume levels that may cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Over an extended period of time, even levels that seem to be uncritical can cause hearing damage. Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions NOTICE! External power supply The device can be powered by an external power supply. Before connecting an external power supply, ensure that the input voltage (AC outlet) matches the voltage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker. Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user.

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Features The keyboard is characterized by the following features: 37 mini keys 100 sounds 100 rhythms 30 songs 32-voice polyphony Metronome Song Melody On/Off, Rhythm Sync-Start Transpose and octave functions Automatic shutoff, deactivatable Built-in speakers Connections: 1 × headphones output, 1 × USB-C (for power supply only) USB-C cable included keyboard...

  • Page 15: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly instructions Assembly instructions Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
  • Page 16 Assembly instructions NOTICE! Possible damage by leaking batteries Leaking batteries can cause permanent damage to the device. Take batteries out of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period. NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries.
  • Page 17 Assembly instructions Connecting the USB-C cable Make sure that the device is turned off before you connect it to the power supply or dis‐ connect it. Turn the volume control counterclockwise to minimum before connecting the USB-C cable and turning the keyboard on. This is to protect the speakers from damage. Connect a USB-C cable to the socket on the back of the keyboard.
  • Page 18 Assembly instructions Open the battery compartment cover on the underside of the device and insert four AA size batteries. Pay attention to the correct polarity. Always use batteries of the same type and do not use new and used batteries at the same time.

  • Page 19: Operating Elements

    Operating elements Operating elements % & ' ( ) * ö BK-37 Mini...
  • Page 20 Operating elements 1 [POWER] Button to turn the keyboard on and off 2 [VOLUME] Rotary control to adjust the overall volume 3 Display 4 [OCTAVE] Button to activate the octave function 5 [TRANSPOSE] Button to activate the transpose function 6 [SUSTAIN] Button to activate / deactivate the Sustain effect.
  • Page 21 Operating elements 8 [RHYTHM] Button to call up the rythm mode 9 [SOUND] Button to call up the sound mode 10 [METRONOME] Button to activate / deactivate the metronome. 11 [–]/[+] Buttons for setting a value or parameter Button to start / stop the currently selected song or rhythm 13 [0]…[9] Sound mode: Buttons for activating the sound categories Press the button repeatedly to switch between the sounds of the respective sound category.
  • Page 22 Operating elements Claviature Some settings are made using the keyboard. The keyboard keys are referred to in this manual as shown below. keyboard...

  • Page 23: Connection Options

    Connection options Connection options Headphones You will find the headphone output on the back of the keyboard. Connecting headphones (not supplied) to the outputs mutes the speakers. BK-37 Mini...

  • Page 24: Operating

    Operating Operating 7.1 Powering up the keyboard Press [POWER] to turn on the keyboard. ð The keyboard is operational. Press [POWER] again to turn off the keyboard. 7.1.1 Automatic shutoff If the keyboard is not used for the set time (standard setting: 30 minutes), it switches itself off automatically to avoid unnecessary power consumption.

  • Page 25: Setting Overall Volume

    Operating 7.2 Setting overall volume Use the rotary control [VOLUME] to set a comfortable volume for playing and practising. Turn the rotary control [VOLUME] clockwise to increase the volume. Turn the rotary control [VOLUME] counterclockwise to reduce the volume. 7.3 Octaving With this function you can octave the keyboard up or down.

  • Page 26: Transposing

    Operating 7.4 Transposing With this function you can adjust the pitch of the keyboard in semitone steps (12 at max.) up or down. Press [TRANSPOSE] to enable the transpose function. Press [ –] or [ +] to adjust the pitch of the keyboard in 6 semitone steps up or in 6 semi‐ tone steps down.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Song

    Operating 7.6 Selecting a song The keyboard offers 30 songs in total. The built-in songs show the sound and the pitch range of the instrument. Press [SONG] to activate the song mode. Press [–] or [+] to select a desired song (see Ä...

  • Page 28: Rhythm Selection

    Operating 7.7 Rhythm selection The keyboard offers 100 rhythms in total. Press [RHYTHM] to enable the Rhythm mode. Press [–] or [+] to select a desired rhythm (see Ä Chapter 9 ‘Rhythm list’ on page 40). ð The display shows the current rhythm number. Alternatively, you can use [0]…[9] to select the desired rhythm.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Sound

    Operating 7.8 Selecting a sound The keyboard offers 100 sounds in total. Press [SOUND] to activate the sound mode. Press [–] or [+] to select a desired sound category (see Ä Chapter 10 ‘Sound list’ on page 44). Press the button repeatedly to switch between the sounds of the respec‐ tive sound category.

  • Page 30: Metronome

    Operating 7.9 Metronome Press [METRONOME] to enable the metronome. Press [METRONOME] again to disable the metronome. Volume, time signature and metronome tempo can be set in the function menu (see Ä Chapter 7.10 ‘Function menu’ on page 31). keyboard...

  • Page 31: Function Menu

    Operating 7.10 Function menu This menu is used to set the various parameters offered by the keyboard. C1 D1 BK-37 Mini...

  • Page 32: Tempo

    Operating 7.10.1 Tempo All preprogrammed songs, rhythms, and the metronome function are stored with certain tempo information. You can adjust the tempo in a range from ‘30’ … ‘280’ . Simultaneously press the piano keys [C1], [C#1] and [D1] to call up the functions menu. ð...

  • Page 33: Volume

    Operating 7.10.2 Volume The volume of the preprogrammed songs, rhythms and the metronome function can be set within a range of ‘0’ … ‘15’ . Simultaneously press the piano keys [C1], [C#1] and [D1] to call up the functions menu. ð...

  • Page 34: Metronome Time Signature

    Operating 7.10.3 Metronome time signature You can set the metronome time signature in a range from ‘0’ … ‘16’ . Simultaneously press the piano keys [C1], [C#1] and [D1] to call up the functions menu. ð The keyboard produces a confirmation tone. The display shows ‘Eng’ . Additionally press the piano key [E3] to select the function for setting the time signature.

  • Page 35: Song Melody

    Operating 7.10.4 Song melody You can switch the song melody track on or off for practising. Simultaneously press the piano keys [C1], [C#1] and [D1] to call up the functions menu. ð The keyboard produces a confirmation tone. The display shows ‘Eng’ . Additionally press the piano key [F3] to enable or disable the song melody track.

  • Page 36: Synchronous Start Function

    Operating 7.10.5 Synchronous start function All pre-programmed rhythms can be played using the sync start function. The rhythm does not play until you play a note on the keyboard. Simultaneously press the piano keys [C1], [C#1] and [D1] to call up the functions menu. ð...

  • Page 37: Automatic Shutoff

    Operating 7.10.6 Automatic shutoff If the keyboard is not used for the set time (standard setting: 30 minutes), it switches off auto‐ matically. To turn it back on again, press [POWER]. Simultaneously press the piano keys [C1], [C#1] and [D1] to call up the functions menu. ð...

  • Page 38: Fine Tuning

    Operating 7.10.7 Fine tuning With this function you can fine tune the entire keyboard in 0.2 Hz steps. Simultaneously press the piano keys [C1], [C#1] and [D1] to call up the functions menu. ð The keyboard produces a confirmation tone. The display shows ‘Eng’ . Additionally press the piano key [C4].

  • Page 39: Song List

    Song list Song list Name Name Name Turkish March Fur Elise Babylon River Red River Valley Katyusha Polly Wolly Doodle American Patrol Minuet in G Major Long Ago Susanna Espana Cani Christmas Eve Mozart Piano Sonata Serenade Hungarian Dance Soprani Smile Polka Yankee Doodle Fountain Jingle Bells...

  • Page 40: Rhythm List

    Rhythm list Rhythm list Name Name Name 8 BEAT 16 Beat 3 16 Ride 8 Beat 1 16 Beat 4 16 Rock 1 8 Beat 2 16 Beat 5 16 Rock 2 8 Beat 3 16 Beat 6 16 Rock 3 8 Beat 4 16 Beat 7 radio...
  • Page 41 Rhythm list Name Name Name ETHNIC March 2 Jazz Ride 2 Bolero Merengue 1 Jazz Ride 3 Brit Rhumba 1 Oriental 1 Jazz Shuttle 1 Brit Rhumba 2 Oriental 2 Jazz Shuttle 2 Calypso Polka Jazz Waltz 1 Ethnic Rock Power Polka Jazz Waltz 2 Jorpo...
  • Page 42 Rhythm list Name Name Name 16 Latin 4 Power Samba 1 Shuttle 1 16 Latin 5 Power Samba 2 Shuttle 2 Bossa 1 Power Samba 3 Shuttle 3 Bossa 2 Rock Latin 1 Shuttle 4 Heavy Latin 1 Rock Latin 2 Chamber Pop Heavy Latin 2 Salsa...
  • Page 43 Rhythm list Name Name Name TRIBAL 16 Tribal 4 WALTZ 8 Tribal 16 Tribal 5 Waltz Ride 16 Tribal 1 Power Waltz 1 16 Tribal 2 Power Waltz 2 16 Tribal 3 Power Waltz 3 BK-37 Mini...

  • Page 44: Sound List

    Sound list Sound list Name Name Name PIANO Percussive Organ Pizzicato Strings Acoustic Grand Piano Church Organ Orchestral Harp Bright Acoustic Piano Reed Organ Electronic String Ensemble BRASS Honky-tonk Piano Accordian Chorused Piano Harmonica Trumpet Harpsichord STRINGS Trombone Clavichord Violin Tuba Metal Piano Viola...
  • Page 45 Sound list Name Name Name WOODWIND GUITAR Slap Bass 1 Acoustic Guitar (nylon) Slap Bass 2 Oboe Acoustic Guitar (steel) Synth Bass 1 English Horn Electric Guitar (Jazz) Synth Bass 2 MALLET Bassoon Electric Guitar (clean) Clarinet Overdriven Guitar Celesta Piccolo Guitar Harmonics Glockenspiel...
  • Page 46 Sound list Name Name Name Tubular Beils Lead 3 WORLD Tinkle Bell Psychedelic Synth Lead Dulcimer Agogo Vibraphone Synth Lead Shakuhachi Woodblock Marimba Synth Lead Sitar SYNTH Wind FX Banjo Choir Aahs Clarinet FX Shamisen Voice Oohs Crystal FX Koto Lead 1 Environmental Lead Kalimba...
  • Page 47 Sound list Name Name Name Bird Tweet Telephone Ring Orchestra Hit Helicopter Rain Applause Thunder Gunshot Horse Seashore BK-37 Mini...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions You hear a 'pop' sound from the speakers when switching the This is normal. No reason for concern. keyboard on and off. No sound can be heard when playing the piano. Make sure that the volume control is set appropriately. Check if headphones are connected to the headphone output.
  • Page 49 Technical specifications Technical specifications Input connections Power supply 1 × USB-C port Output connections Headphones 1 × 3.5mm jack socket, stereo Keyboard 37 mini keys Polyphony 32-voice polyphonic Sounds Rhythms Songs Effects Metronome, Sustain, Song Melody On/Off, Rhythm Sync Start, Octaving, Trans‐ posing, Auto switch-off, Fine tuning Speaker 1 ×...
  • Page 50 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 545 mm × 95 mm × 245 mm Weight 0.95 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) keyboard...
  • Page 51 Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
  • Page 52 Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
  • Page 53 Notes BK-37 Mini...
  • Page 54 Notes keyboard...
  • Page 56 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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