RockJam RJ660 User Manual
RockJam RJ660 User Manual

RockJam RJ660 User Manual

61 key multi-function keyboard

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RJ660 61 key Multi-function
Keyboard
User Guide

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  • Page 1 RJ660 61 key Multi-function Keyboard User Guide...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Be sure to obey the following information so as not to harm yourself or others or damage this instrument or other external equipment. Power adapter: • Please use only the specified AC adapter supplied with the product. An incorrect or faulty adapter can cause damage to the electronic keyboard.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information ........................... 1 Controls, Indicators and External Connections .................... 4 Front Panel .............................. 4 External Connections ..........................5 LCD Display ............................. 5 Preparation Before First Use ........................6 Power ............................... 6 Use of AC/DC power adapter: ......................6 Battery operation: ..........................
  • Page 4 Fill in: ..............................14 Accompaniment Volume Adjustment: ....................14 Tempo Adjustment: ........................... 15 Chord Accompaniment .......................... 15 Single Finger Chords: ........................15 Fingered Chords: ..........................16 Chord Tone: ............................16 Chord Off: ............................16 Recording Function ..........................17 Rhythm Programming ..........................17 Demo Songs: ............................
  • Page 5: Controls, Indicators And External Connections

    Controls, Indicators and External Connections Front Panel 27. Tone 1. Stereo Speakers 14. Demo All 28. Rhythm 2. Power Switch 15. Teaching mode 1 29. Number Buttons 3. Main Volume 16. Teaching mode 2 30. Metronome 4. Accompaniment Volume +/- 17.
  • Page 6: External Connections

    External Connections 1. AUDIO IN (For Music Playback) 2. MIC Input (For Electret Microphone) 3. Headphone Output 4. DC 12V Power Input LCD Display 5. Sound Equalizer 1. TONE, RHYTHM or DEMO song 6. Volume level display 2. Tempo value of rhythm and song (bpm) 7.
  • Page 7: Preparation Before First Use

    Preparation Before First Use Power Use of AC/DC power adapter: Please use the AC/DC power adapter that came with the electronic keyboard or a power adapter with DC 12V output voltage and 500mA output current with a centre positive plug. Connect the DC plug of the power adapter into the 12V power socket on the rear of the keyboard and then connect the other end into the mains wall socket and switch on.
  • Page 8: Connecting An Amplifier Or Hi-Fi Equipment

    Connecting an Amplifier or Hi-Fi Equipment: This electronic keyboard has a built in speaker system but it can be connected to an external amplifier or other hi-fi equipment. First turn off the power to the keyboard and any external equipment you are looking to connect.
  • Page 9: Stand Assembly

    Stand Assembly Please first assemble the stand using the screws and allen key supplied. The keyboard can then be secured to the stand using the straps and screws connected to the top bars. EN | 8...
  • Page 10: Keyboard Operation

    Keyboard Operation Power and Volume Power control: Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on and again to turn the power off. The LCD display will light to indicate power on. Adjustment of the Master Volume: To change the volume, turn the main volume knob. To increase the volume, turn the knob clockwise and anti- clockwise to lower the volume.
  • Page 11: Tone

    Tone Tone Selection: When the keyboard is switched on the default TONE is ‘’000’’ Piano. To change the tone, touch the TONE button first and then directly put in the number code on the keypad by pressing the corresponding digits 0- 9.
  • Page 12: Sustain

    Sustain: Touch the [SUS] button to enter Sustain mode. Once this mode is selected the sound of each note played is prolonged. Touching the [SUS] button again will turn the sustain feature off and exit this mode. Vibrato: Touch the [VIB] button to enter Vibrato mode. Once this mode is selected each time a note is played a trembling effect is added to the end of the note.
  • Page 13: Metronome

    Metronome: Touch the [METRONOME] button to start the tick-tock beat. There are four beats to choose from. Depending on what the performance needs, you can touch the [TEMPO -/+] buttons to speed up or slow down. Press the [METRONOME] button repeatedly to cycle through to the required beat pattern. The LCD display will indicate the beat you have chosen.
  • Page 14: Rhythm

    There are also 5 Percussion insturment buttons for easy access: Rhythm Selecting the rhythm: You can choose from any of the 400 built in rhythms. Please refer to the Appendix III. for the detailed rhythm table. Touch the [RHYTHM] button to enter the rhythm selection function. The LCD display will show the current rhythm number.
  • Page 15: Sync

    Sync: Touch the [SYNC] button to select the sync accompaniment function. Pressing any of the first 19 keys on the left hand side of the keyboard will start the rhythm playing. Touch the [START / STOP] button to stop the rhythm and exit the sync function. Fill in: You can fill in a length of interlude if you touch the [FILL IN] button during the rhythm playback.
  • Page 16: Tempo Adjustment

    level of the accompaniment. At power on the acccompaniment volume will reset to the default level. Tempo Adjustment: Touch the [TEMPO -/+] buttons to adjust the playing tempo of the rhythm, metronome and demo song. The adjustment range is 30-240 bpm. Pressing both the [TEMPO ▲/▼] buttons at the same time will make the tempo revert to the default tempo for the rhythm selected.
  • Page 17: Fingered Chords

    Fingered Chords: Touch the [FINGERED] button to activate the fingered chord function. Chords are played by pressing certain keys in the chord area on the left hand side of the keyboard (keys 1-19). The finger patterns required are shown in Appendix VI. Touch the [START / STOP] button to start or stop the chord accompaniment.
  • Page 18: Recording Function

    Recording Function Touch the [RECORD] button to enter the recording mode. Press any key to start recording. The maximum recording capacity is 46 notes. When the recording capacity is full the LCD display will show [FL]. Each time you touch the [RECORD] button, the previous memory will be cleared and the keyboard will enter the recording mode again.
  • Page 19: Demo Songs

    Demo Songs: Touch the [DEMO] button to play a demo song. By pressing the + and - button on the numerical keypad you can choose the demo song you require. There are 50 demo songs to choose from in total. The keyboard will finish the chosen song and then keep replaying it.
  • Page 20: Teaching Modes

    Teaching Modes Beginner Course: Touch the [TEACH 1] button to enter the Beginner Course teaching mode. This mode is suitable for beginners to familiarise themselves with the rhythm and tempo of the song The LCD display will show the number of the song selected, from 00 to 49 (refer to Appendix IV for the list of songs). Use the keypad or + - keys to select the desired song.
  • Page 21: Advanced Course

    Advanced Course: Touch the [TEACH 3] button to enter the advanced Course teaching mode. This mode is suitable for more advanced users. The LCD display will show the number of the song selected, from 00 to 49 (refer to Appendix IV for the list of songs). Use the keypad or + - keys to select the desired song. The beat point will flash on the LCD display to indicate the tempo.
  • Page 22: Appendix I. Percussion Instruments

    Appendix I. Percussion Instruments EN | 21...
  • Page 23: Appendix Ii. Tone Table

    Appendix II. Tone Table Tone Name Tone Name Piano 115-127 Vibraphone Percussion Reed Organ 129-175 Electro Music Muted 176-207 Synth Electro Jazz 208-271 Modern Electric Synth Bass 272-319 Classic Synth Finger 320-367 Hit Synth Violin 1 368-415 Electro String Orchestral Harp 416-460 Digital Synth String Ensemble...
  • Page 24: Appendix Iv. Demo Song Table

    Pop 1 128-146 Mambo 2 Beguine 1 147-165 16 Beat 2 Latino 1 166-184 Waltz 2 March Polka 1 185-203 Rhumba 2 Samba 204-222 Reggae 2 Swing 223-241 Rock 2 8 Beat 242-260 Slow Rock 2 Cha Cha 261-279 Bossa Nova 2 Salsa 280-298 Disco 2...
  • Page 25: Appendix V. Troubleshooting

    Appendix V. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reason / Solution A faint noise is heard when turning the power on This is normal and nothing to worry about. or off. After turning the power on to the keyboard there Check the master volume is set to the correct was no sound when the keys were pressed.
  • Page 26: Appendix Vi. Chord Tables

    Appendix VI. Chord Tables Single Finger Chords EN | 25...
  • Page 27: Fingered Chords

    Fingered Chords EN | 26...
  • Page 28: Appendix Vii. Technical Specification

    Appendix VII. Technical Specification • Display LCD, key indication and misc info • Tone 600 tones • Rhythm 400 rhythms • Demo 50 different demo songs • Effect and Control Split keyboard, Sustain, Vibrato, Transpose • Recording and Programming 45 Note record memory, Playback, 45 Beat rhythm programming •...
  • Page 29: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement FCC Class B Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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