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  • Page 1 BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 26.07.2023, ID: 524511, 571267 (V2)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.1.1 Automatic shutoff........................21 7.2 Setting overall volume........................22 7.3 Octaving.............................. 22 7.4 Transposing............................23 7.5 Sustain effect............................. 23 7.6 Selecting a song..........................24 7.7 Rhythm selection..........................25 7.8 Selecting a sound..........................26 BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 4 7.10.4 Song melody..........................31 7.10.5 Synchronous start function....................32 7.10.6 Automatic shutoff........................33 7.10.7 Fine tuning........................... 34 Song list................................ 35 Rhythm list..............................36 Sound list..............................39 Troubleshooting............................42 Technical specifications........................43 Protecting the environment......................45 BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
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  • 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. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 7: Further Information

    Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline. If you have any problems with the device the customer service will Service gladly assist you. 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 8: Symbols And Signal Words

    Example: See Ä ‘Cross-references’ on page 8. 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 9 This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Decrease the volume level immediately if you experience ringing in your ears or hearing impairment. If this is not possible, keep a greater distance or use sufficient ear protectors. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 11 NOTICE! Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting bat‐ teries. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 12 The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react with the coating of your surface and after some time cause permanent dark stains. In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the surface and use a suitable underlay if neces‐ sary, i.e. felt pads or similar. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 13: Features

    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 BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 14: 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. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 15 Connect a USB-C cable to the socket on the back of the keyboard. Connect the plug of the USB-C cable via a commercially available USB power supply unit to a properly grounded power socket. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 16 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. Reattach the battery compartment cover and snap it into place. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 17: Operating Elements

    Operating elements Operating elements % & ' ( ) * ö BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 18 Song and rhythm mode: Numeric buttons for direct selection of a song or rhythm. For one- and two-digit numbers, enter the numbers and wait until they are detected by the keyboard. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 19 Operating elements Keyboard Some settings are made using the keyboard. The keyboard keys are referred to in this manual as shown below. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 20: 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 Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 21: Operating

    You can deactivate the automatic switch-off or set the desired time for the keyboard to switch Ä Chapter 7.10.6 ‘Automatic shutoff’ on page 33). off automatically in the function menu (see BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 22: Setting Overall Volume

    Turn the [VOLUME] rotary control counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. 7.3 Octaving With this function you can octave the keyboard up or down. Press [OCTAVE] to activate the transpose function. Press [–] or [+] to octave the keyboard up or down. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 23: Transposing

    Press [SUSTAIN] to activate the Sustain effect. Press [SUSTAIN] again to deactivate the Sustain effect. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 24: Selecting A Song

    Alternatively, you can select the desired song with [0]…[9]. For one- and two-digit numbers, enter the numbers and wait until they are detected by the keyboard. Press to play the selected song. Press again to stop playback. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 25: Rhythm Selection

    Alternatively, you can select the desired rhythm with [0]…[9]. For one- and two-digit numbers, enter the numbers and wait until they are detected by the keyboard. Press to play the selected rhythm. Press again to stop playback. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 26: Selecting A Sound

    ð The display shows the current sound number. Alternatively, you can select the desired sound category with [0]…[9]. Press the button repeatedly to switch between the sounds of the respective sound category. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 27: Metronome

    Volume, time signature and metronome tempo can be set in the function menu (see Ä Chapter 7.10 ‘Functions menu’ on page 27). 7.10 Functions menu This menu is used to set the various parameters offered by the keyboard. C1 D1 BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 28: Tempo

    Release all keys and press [–] | [+] to set the tempo in increments of 1. The setting is accepted immediately and the functions menu is closed approx. 5 seconds after the last input. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 29: Volume

    Release all keys and press [–] | [+] to set the volume in increments of 1. The setting is accepted immediately and the functions menu is closed approx. 5 seconds after the last input. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 30: Metronome Time Signature

    Release all keys and press [–] | [+] to set the time signature in increments of 1. The setting is accepted immediately and the functions menu is closed approx. 5 seconds after the last input. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 31: Song Melody

    Display ‘on’ The melody can be heard. Display ‘off’ The melody can not be heard. The setting is accepted immediately and the functions menu is closed approx. 5 seconds after the last input. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 32: Synchronous Start Function

    Additionally press the keyboard key [G3] to activate or deactivate the sync start function. ð When the sync start function is activated, a point in the display flashes at the same speed as the current rhythm. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 33: Automatic Shutoff

    Additionally press the keyboard key [B3] to activate or deactivate the automatic shutoff. The setting is accepted immediately and the functions menu is closed approx. 5 seconds A3 B3 after the last input. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 34: Fine Tuning

    Press [–] | [+] simultaneously to reset the keyboard to the default value ‘00’ . The setting is accepted immediately and the function menu is closed approx. 5 seconds after the last input. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 35: Song List

    Rhythm of the Rain Mary Had a Little Lamb Radetzky March Frosty the Snowman Music Box Dancer Mozart Sympnbony No. 40 Blue the Danube Spring of the Four Seasons Clap Your Hands Little Brown Jig Destinies BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 36: Rhythm List

    16 Beat 2 16 Rock 3 Lambada 16 Beat 3 Funk Mambo 1 16 Beat 4 Heavy Ballad Mambo 2 16 Beat 5 Power Funk 1 March 1 16 Beat 6 R&B1 March 2 BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 37 Shuttle 1 Jazz Shuttle 1 Heavy Latin 4 Shuttle 2 Jazz Shuttle 2 Heavy Latin 5 Shuttle 3 Jazz Waltz 1 Pop Samba 1 Shuttle 4 Jazz Waltz 2 Power Latin 1 Chamber Pop BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 38 Ethnic Shuttle 3 16 Tribal 1 Waltz Ride Ethnic Shuttle 4 16 Tribal 2 Power Waltz 1 Ethnic Shuttle 5 16 Tribal 3 Power Waltz 2 Latin Shuttle 16 Tribal 4 Power Waltz 3 BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 39: Sound List

    Pizzicato Strings Bassoon Metal Piano Orchestral Harp Clarinet ORGAN Electronic String Ensemble Piccolo Harnmond Organ BRASS Flute Percussive Organ Trumpet Bottle Blow Church Organ Trombone Ocarina Reed Organ Tuba Bass Oboe Accordian Muted Trumpet BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 40 Crystal FX Fretless Bass Woodblock Environmental Lead Slap Bass 1 SYNTH Orchestra Lead Slap Bass 2 Choir Aahs Bass Lead Synth Bass 1 Voice Oohs East Nation Pad Synth Bass 2 Lead 1 BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 41 Sound list Name Name Name WORLD Shanai Rain Dulcimer Taiko Drum Thunder Shakuhachi Seashore Sitar Telephone Ring Banjo Helicopter Shamisen Applause Koto Horse Gunshot Kalimba Bird Tweet Bagpipe Orchestra Hit BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it only at a safe distance. Some notes on the keyboard sound wrong. Reset the tuning to the default setting and restart the device. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    USB-C, 5 V, 500 mA or 4 × AA battery, 1.5 V, operating time: 8 h max. Dimensions (W × H × D) 545 mm × 95 mm × 245 mm Weight 0.95 kg BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 44 Technical specifications Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 45: Protecting The Environment

    Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire. Dispose of the bat‐ teries according to national or local regulations regarding hazardous waste. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 46 Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. When discarding the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your local waste disposal facility. BK-37 Mini Black, BK-37 Mini Blue Keyboard...
  • Page 48 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...

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