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- Page 1 USER'S GUIDE En glish Ma n u a l...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
- PEDALS …………………………………… 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started ………… 7 Setting Up the M215 ………………… 7 Chapter 4 M215 Details ………… 13 - Box Contents ………………………………… 7 Power …………………………………… 12 - Plugging in the Power …………………… 7 Control Wheel, [-]/[+] ……………… 13 Sound selection ………………………... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KURZWEIL M215. We are certain you will enjoy many hours exploring its features and beautiful sounds. This manual explains how to use the M215. Key Features • 88 fully-weighted, hammer-action keys •... -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Getting Started
If you are missing any of the above, please contact your KURZWEIL dealer. Plugging in the Power The M215's power is supplied by a DC power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the rear panel of the M215. Then connect the power cord to an AC outlet. -
Page 8: Volume Adjustment
Volume Adjustment The master volume knob is located on the left side of the In/Out panel. Before turning on the M215, please set the volume to its minimum value (all the way to the left). Turn it clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. -
Page 9: Chapter 3 M215 Overview
Used to select various performance functions and global settings. Enter EDU mode for practice. Control Wheel Used to adjust various on-screen values. [-], [+] Used to select sound presets and alter the values of menu parameters. Chapter 3 M215 Overview... -
Page 10: [Piano Ep] / [Organ Other]
Divides the keyboard into two identical sections to support two different players, performing in tandem. RECORD Controls the recording of user songs. PLAY / STOP Controls the playback of EDU and user-recorded songs. DEMO Controls the playback of demo songs. Chapter 3 M215 Overview... -
Page 11: L/O Panel
The M215 can serve as a USB AUDIO card, MIDI controller or MIDI sound module. AUX IN Connect an external audio device to the 1/8” input to listen to it through the M215’s speakers or headphone jacks. LINE OUT [R], [L/MONO] Connect the M215 to an external sound system, recorder, amplifier, etc.. -
Page 12: Pedals
The M215 offers half-damper pedal functionality. This allows you to control the duration of the sustain based on how long you depress the sustain pedal. -
Page 13: Chapter 4 M215 Details
M215 Details Power Press the power button to turn on the M215. To conserve energy, the M215 will, by default, automatically shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity. You can adjust the auto-power off feature in Setting Mode (see pg 25). -
Page 14: Sound Selection
• Press the [ORGAN OTHERS] button. Then, using the [-] / [+] buttons, you can navigate through the selections within the category (Organ 1 -> Organ 2, etc.). • At any time, you can return to Organ 1 by pressing and holding the [ORGAN OTHERS] button for 2 seconds. Chapter 4 M215 Details... -
Page 15: Main Sound Volume Control
DRUM 2 Main Sound Volume Control You can control the overall volume of the M215 by way of the master volume knob on the IO box. Additionally, you can also control main sound’s volume using the control knob on the control panel. -
Page 16: Layer
To revert the layer octave to the default setting (no transposition), press the [-] / [+] buttons simultaneously. To go back to the Layer sound selection display, press the [LAYER] button again. To exit Layer mode, press the [LAYER] button once more. Chapter 4 M215 Details... -
Page 17: Split
Use the [-] / [+] buttons to adjust the Split octave (-2 ~ +2). To go back to the default Split octave setting, press the [-] / [+] buttons simultaneously. To go back to the Split sound selection display, press the [SPLIT] button once more. Chapter 4 M215 Details... -
Page 18: Duo
To stop recording, press the [RECORD] button again. Alternatively, press the [PLAY] button and recording will stop and your recorded song will begin playback automatically. • Note: You can record a Rhythm track along with your piano performance (the metronome sound is not recorded). Chapter 4 M215 Details... -
Page 19: Play
To listen to the recorded song, press the [PLAY] button. The button LED will blink and the song will play back. DEMO The M215 contains 7 demo songs. To listen to a demo, press the [RECORD] and [PLAY/STOP] buttons simultaneously. The [-] / [+] buttons will both light white and the first demo will begin to play. -
Page 20: Rhythm
You can adjust the Rhythm speed using the control wheel. The tempo range is from 20 to 280 (BPM). Rhythm Type To select a different rhythm, use the [-] / [+] buttons. There are 10 different rhythm variations to choose from. Chapter 4 M215 Details... -
Page 21: Edu
• To practice the right hand, press the [FUNCTION] button. This will silence playback of the right-hand part. EDU mode will play the left-hand part. Press the [METRONOME/RHYTHM] and [FUNCTION] buttons simultaneously to exit EDU mode altogether. Chapter 4 M215 Details... -
Page 22: Bluetooth
Press the [FUNCTION] button to select Transpose. The LCD screen will display Transpose. Use the control wheel or [-] / [+] buttons to change the Transpose value (- 12 ~ + 12). Press the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default value (default 00). Chapter 4 M215 Details... - Page 23 Function menu settings will be retained even with the power off. PIANO RESET To restore all Function settings to their factory defaults, first exit all feature modes (Function, Layer, Split, Metronome, Demo, Edu) then press the [-] / [+] buttons together simultaneously (PIANO RESET). Chapter 4 M215 Details...
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Page 24: Setting
Room 2 Room 3 Tune To fine-tune the M215, use the control wheel to adjust the pitch ( ±100 cents). To reset the factory tuning (0 cents), press the [-] and [+] buttons together, simultaneously. LOCAL On/Off When working with an external sequencer/DAW, it is important to disable the keyboard’s ‘local control’... - Page 25 Auto Power With Auto Power enabled, the M215 will shut down automatically. Select an interval of 10, 30 or 60 minutes. Auto Power off can also be disabled (Off). Off / 10 minutes / 30 minutes / 60 minutes Aux Bluetooth Volume Bluetooth aux-in volume control (range: 0-127).
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Page 26: Appendix
Appendix (MIDI Implementation Chart) Functions Transmitted Recognized Remark Default 1-16 1-16 *Up to 3 channels Basic Channels Changed 1-16 1-16 simultaneously Deraura Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Messages Altered ******** 0-127 Note Number True voice 0-127 ******** Note ON Velocity Notes Note OFF Key's After Touch... -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Keyboard 88 Full weighted hammer action keys (H1 Ivory GT) Polyphony Sound Performance Control Layer, Split, Duo Record 1 Track, 1 Song Transpose Full transposition to any key, ± 1 octave Tune +/- 100ct Metronome Start, Stop, Time Signature, Tempo, Volume Rhythm Start, Stop, Rhythm Type, Tempo, Volume Effect... - Page 28 www.youtube.com/user/KurzweilTutorials...
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