First Act Discovery - 37 Key Digital Keyboard Manual

DEVICE OVERVIEW

1. Power On/Off
2. Manual Entry Sounds & Rhythms (0-9)
3. Scroll Up/Down (Sounds & Rhythms)
4. Volume Up/Down
5. Sustain Effect On/Off
6. Vibrato Effect On/Off
7. One Demo Song
8. Record Mode
9. Play
10. All Demo Songs
11. Tempo Up (+)
12. Tempo Down (-)
13. Select Learning Mode On/Off
14. Transpose Up
15. Transpose Down
16. Play/Stop
17. Select "Sounds" Mode
18. Select "Rhythms" Mode

Please read all information in this manual thoroughly for usage instructions.

INTENDED USE

The appliance is used as an electronical musical instrument. It is intended for indoor use only.

PLEASE NOTE: IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDELINES

• To avoid short circuit, electric shock, or malfunction of the keyboard, DO NOT take it apart. Do not expose the keyboard to high temperatures and damp conditions (e.g., direct sunlight, heating vents, damp rooms, etc.), and do not use it with wet hands. Extreme vibrations, dust, and dirt can also damage the keyboard.
• To avoid physical damage, do not use unnecessary force on the controls.
• Do not drop the keyboard.
• Keep keyboard away from sources of open fire, e.g., such as a candle or fireplace.
• 
  To avoid the risk of suffocation, keep plastic poly bags away from infants and children!

INSERTING AND CHANGING BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment lid, using a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Insert batteries and ensure that they are connected to the correct terminal contact (+/-).
3. Replace compartment lid and fasten screw.

• The battery life is dependent on how frequently the keyboard is used, volume, and quality of the batteries. Replace batteries if volume is reduced or keyboard does not work.
• Batteries: when replacing batteries use the same type: 4X 1.5V AA. If the keyboard will not be used for a long time or the batteries are no longer working, remove them from the keyboard to avoid damage from battery leakage.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GUIDELINES FOR DISPOSAL:

• Batteries should not be disposed of in ordinary household waste but must be taken to appropriate local waste management facilities.
• The keyboard should be disposed of in a manner required by local waste management facilities.

PREPARING TO PLAY YOUR KEYBOARD

Place the keyboard on a firm, plain surface such as a table, or a keyboard stand and keep in a safe position.

SWITCHING THE INSTRUMENT ON AND OFF

1. To turn on, move POWER selector [1] to ON.
2. To turn off, move POWER selector [1] to OFF.

SETTING VOLUME

To set your volume, move the volume control [4] t o the right to increase volume, or to the left to decrease volume.

SELECTING YOUR SOUND

Push the SOUND/RHYTHM selector button [17] and enter the two-digit number of the intended sound using the Manual Entry numerical keys buttons [2]. You can also use the SCROLL UP/DOWN selector buttons [3] to choose your sounds.

SELECTING YOUR RHYTHM

Push the SOUND/ RHYTHM selector button again [17] and enter the two-digit number of the intended rhythm using the numerical keys [2]. You can also use the SCROLL UP/DOWN selector buttons [3] to choose your r hythm.
Start the rhythm by pressing the PLAY/STOP button [16]. Stop the rhythm by pressing the PLAY/STOP button again.
Use the piano keys to play along with your selected rhythm.

SETTING YOUR TEMPO

1. To increase the tempo, use the TEMPO UP (+) button [11].
2. To slow the tempo, use the TEMPO DOWN ( - ) button [12]

SELECTING A DEMO SONG

Press the ONE DEMO button [7] to start the first demo song. Pressing again will play the next demo song. You can also use the SCROLL UP/DOWN buttons [3] to choose the previous or the next demo song. To stop playing the song, press the PLAY/STOP button [16].

SUSTAIN EFFECT

Press the SUSTAIN effect button [5] to engage this effect. When on, your sounds will sustain longer. Pressing this button again turns the effect off.

VIBRATO EFFECT

Press the VIBRATO effect button [ 6 ] to engage this effect. When on, y ou will hear a pulsating effect added to your sound. Pressing this button again turns the effect off.

RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

To record a melody, p ress the RECORD button [8]. The recording will start with the first pressed key on the keyboard. You can record up to 92 notes.
To play back your recorded melody, press the PLAY button [9].

TRANSPOSING

Use this button to raise or lower the pitch of the keyboard keys by 1/2 step. This is useful when needing to "tune" the keyboard to a recording or other instruments. You can shift the pitch up or and down a total of f six 1/2 steps.

1. Press the TRANSPOSE UP (+) button once to transpose up 1/2 step.
2. Press the TRANSPOSE DOWN ( - ) button once to transpose down 1/2 step

LEARNING MODE

Choose one of the demo songs (see SELECTING A DEMO SONG). Now press the SELECT LEARNING MODE ON/OFF button [13] and play any keys on the keyboard to start the learning mode. In this mode you always play the right note, no matter which key is press ed. Use this mode to focus on the song's rhythm without having to worry abouth the right notes.

CLEANING

Clean only with a dry, dust-free cloth.

AC ADAPTER INPUT

(NOTE: AC ADAPTER NOT INCLUDED) Connect AC adapter
Use only output 5Vdc, 500mA AC adapter

MICROPHONE INPUT

(select models)

• Insert the microphone plug into MIC jack.
• Sing along while you play.
• Do not point the microphone directly at the keyboard speaker.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

100 SOUNDS

100 RHYTHMS

Customer Assistance

Phone: 888-551-1115
Email: info@firstact.com
First Act, LLC.
Sunrise, FL 33326 USA

Colors and specifications depicted on this guide may vary slightly from your product.
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First Act, First Act Discovery, and the First Act Discovery logo are trademarks of First Act, LLC.
© 2018 First Act, LLC. All rights reserved.

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