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KH-238 Thank you for choosing this product. To ensure that you are fully satisfied with the Classic Cantabile headphones, read this manual carefully and understand these instructions before using our product. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place. The operating instructions must be passed on to all subsequent users.
KH-238 Detailed safety information: • Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. • Do not use this device near water. • Only clean the device with a dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. •...
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Congratulations! Before you switch on the device, we recommend that you read these operating instructions carefully. Keep the operating instructions in a safe place. Location To avoid serious damage, discoloration and malfunction, never expose your device to the following environmental conditions: •...
Table of contents Controls and display Back Front Structure Power supply Connections Headphones Audio equipment MP3 player Computer / MIDI device Foot switch Pedal Microphone Quick start Switch on Volume Playing the demo songs Playing the sounds Playing the styles Playing the songs Recording Advanced operation...
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Split function Time signature Pedal EQ - Equalizer Reverb Reverb level Chorus Chorus level Harmony Art MIDI In MIDI Out Switch off Registration memory Settings Calling up the settings Selection of the memory location Recording Starting the recording Stop recording Playback Delete a song Song...
Controls and display Back USB: Connection socket for a AUX OUT: connection possibility for audio Computer Equipment MIDI OUT: connection jack (the MIDI IN jack of an external MIDI device 6 AUX IN: jack for MP3 or CD player connection is connected here MIDI IN: Connection jack (the MIDI OUT jack of an external MIDI-...
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Key assignment With SHIFT key POWER: On/Off switch VOLUME: Volume control Mixer + Mixer - FUNCTION - Style direct selection buttons FUNCTION + HARMONY: on/off TRANSPOSE - TRANSPOSE + PERFORM: assistance function on/off METRONOME: Metronome on/off START/STOP button SYNC START: on/off INTRO/ENDING FILL A FILL B...
LESSON: Switching the learning function on/off LEFT HAND: left hand in the learning function RIGHT HAND: right hand in learning function DEMO: starts or stops the playback of a Demos SONG: activates the song mode BANK: changes the memory locations RECORD: Switching the recording function on/off STORE: stores settings...
Connectors headphones You can connect standard headphones to this jack if you want to play at rest or late at night. "Headphone Jack 1" is the jack 1 for the headphones. If you connect headphones here, you can hear the piano sound through the headphones as well as from the piano itself.
Computer / MIDI device MIDIIN MIDIOUT MIDI OUT Connect the MIDI output of the piano to t h e MIDI MIDI input of another device. All data will be transmitted to OUTMI DI IN the external devices and the piano will be used as a MIDI controller.
Microphone USBMIDI OUTMIDI INSUSTAIN AUX OUT AUX IN DC IN 1. Set the volume to minimum. 2. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack on the rear panel. 3. Turn on the device and adjust the volume. Quick start Switch on 1.
When the keyboard is in split mode, only the area for the right hand is occupied by the dual voice, the one for the left hand is not. Lower mode To play with two different sounds "side by side", press the SHIFT and LOWER keys. The number of the lower voice is displayed in the display (VOICE L).
Ranges in the automatic accompaniment There are several types of auto accompaniment sections that allow you to customize the accompaniment arrangement to the song you are playing, such as Intro, Main (A, B), Fill In (A, B) and Ending. You can easily switch between them while playing to create your own personal arrangements.
Volume SHIFT TEMPO 1. Hold down the SHIFT key and press ACCOMP+ ACCOMP or ACCOMP-, the display shows the value of the currently set volume. The value range is from 0 to 127. 2. Use ACCOMP+/- or +/YES and -/NO to change the value.
Mixer With this function the volume of the different tracks can be changed. SHIFT 1. Press the SHIFT and MIXER keys. The MIXER display shows the first parameter and the current number. 2. A d j u s t the volume to your liking (in the range from 0 to 127) using the rotary wheel or the +/YES and -/NO buttons.
Piano mode In this mode you can play like on an acoustic piano. Various functions are available for this purpose: Piano Rhythms (5), Broken Chords (5) and three Endings. The assignment is similar to the guitar mode: press the keys A6 to C7 to play an ending. The black keys above C4 are not assigned in this mode.
Pedal function The pedal can be assigned various functions that give your playing more natural expression. You can also find details about this in the chapter "Pedal types". 1. Sustain Pedal (SPd Sust) This pedal function simulates a damper effect of an acoustic piano which makes the notes sound longer.
Function menu Press the SHIFT and FUNCTION keys to enter the function menu; the current function appears in the display. Use the rotary knob or the +/YES and -/NO keys to change the parameters. See the following table: The menu is automatically closed if no entry is made within five seconds. Tuning SHIFT This function allows you to adjust the pitch of the piano.
Split function SHIFT The splitpoint divides the keybord into an area for the FUNCTION accompaniment (to the left of the splitpoint) and one for melody playing (to the right of it). 1. Press SHIFT and FUNCTION repeatedly to Select "Splitpoint". The display shows "xxx KeySplit.
EQ - Equalizer SHIFT FUNCTION The equalizer is a function that affects the gain spectrum to achieve a special effect. The instrument has six types of equalizer. Hold down the function key and press the desired key in the EQ settings area. 1: Pop4 : Jazz 2: Rock...
Chorus SHIFT 1. Press SHIFT and FUNCTON repeatedly to enter the menu. The factory setting "004 GM FUNCTION Chorus2" appears in the display. There are 8 types to choose from. 2. Use the rotary wheel or the keys +/YES and -/NO to change the value. 3.
Harmony Art SHIFT FUNCTION Press the SHIFT and FUNCTION keys repeatedly to access the settings; the factory setting "001 Duet" appears in the display. The available harmonies can be found in the adjacent table. Pressing the +/YES and -/NO keys simultaneously restores the factory setting. With the harmony types echo, tremolo or trill, the effect can be further adjusted.
MIDI In 1. Press SHIFT and FUNCTON to enter the menu. The display shows "xxx Midi In". The range is from 1 to 16; ALL. 2. Use the rotary wheel or the +/YES and -/NO keys to change the midi channels. 3.
Starting the recording BANK SHIFT 1. Press SHIFT and RECORD to enter the song selection mode. RecSong1" appears in the display. Use the rotary knob or the +/YES and -/NO keys to select the song you want to record. 2. Press SHIFT and FUNCTION again to enter the preparation mode.
hand. If you press LEFT, you can practice with your left hand. If you press both keys, you can practice with both hands. Press START/STOP to start, the evaluation will be done automatically at the end of the song. Lesson 3 SHIFT Press SHIFT and LESSON to activate the learning mode.
play within 3 seconds, the next chord is displayed. If not, the display will automatically show the correct position. To exit the Chord Dictionary, press CHORD DICT again. Below you will see an overview of 24 chords: Note Chord Root Note Chord Type Note Chord Type...
the keys do not work. You can exit the U-Disk mode with the STYLE, SONG or USB-Device keys. 6. While a MIDI file is playing, you can press the MIXER button to adjust the volume (0- 127). 7. Please note that you can only edit files in the "MMKD" directory. 8.
Loading settings 1. Select "LoadMem" and press +/YES. The MIDI files appear in the display. Use the rotary wheel or the +/YES and -/NO keys to select one of them. 2. Press +/YES to confirm your selection. The number of the user song appears in the display. Use the rotary wheel to select one of them.
Formatting the U-Disk Press USB DEVISE, select the menu "Format" and press E+/YES. Sure?" appears in the display. Press +/YES if you are sure you want to execute the command. Formatting will delete all data in the USB section. Notice: Formatting will delete all user data in the USB storage device! Keys / letters overview MIDI...
Help with malfunctions Problem Possible cause and solution You hear a "pop" when the device is turned This is normal and not a cause for concern. or is switched off. Possibly the volume is too low You hear nothing when on the keyboard adjusted.
Sounds overview Chromatic Percussion NO. English Name LCD Name Piano Celesta Celesta Acoustic Grand Piano GrandPno Celesta 2 Celesta2 Acoustic Grand Piano 2 GrandPn2 Celesta 3 Celesta3 Acoustic Grand Piano 3 GrandPn3 Glockenspie Bells Acoustic Grand Piano (wide) GrandPnW Chimes 2 Bells2 Acoustic Grand Piano (dark) GrandPnD...
Styles overview NO. Ebglish name LCD Name Easy Ballad EasyBald 8BEAT Miami Folk MiamiBld 8Beat Ballad 8BtBld Slow Ballad SlowBald 8Beat Piano 8BtPiano Folk Ballad FolkBald 8Beat 1 8Beat1 Pop Ballad 1 PopBald1 Guitar Pop 1 GtPop1 Pop Ballad 2 PopBald2 8Beat Hip Hop 8BtHiHop...
Song directory NO. English Name LCD Name 55 Red River Valley RedRiver Toccata Toccata 56 Rhythm Of The Rain RhymRain Carry Me Back To Old Virginny Virginny 57 Rock Around The Clock Skirt El Condor Pasa ElCondor 58 Sail Along Silv'ry Moon SilyMoon Five Hundred Miles 500Miles...
110 Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano 59 Beyer59 111 Beyer Eight Degrees Jump Etude BeyrJump 112 Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano The Scale Of C Major BeyerC 113 Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano 65 Beyer65 114 Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano 66 Beter66 115 Old Folks At Home (Piano) OldFolk2 116 Basic Tutorial Beyer Piano The Scale Of G Major BeyerG...
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