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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
ENGLISH
QQTG0692
ENGLISH
Se0203S0
KEYBOARD
KN2400
SX-
KN2600
SX-
Operating Instructions
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these
instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
QQTG0692
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Summarization of Contents
Part I Sounds and effects
Overview of sounds and effects
General overview of the instrument's sound parts and organization.
Selecting sounds
Guide to choosing sounds for the keyboard parts (Right 1, Right 2, Left).
Digital Drawbar
Play organ sounds and control drawbars via the display.
Effects
Add various effects like Sustain, Digital, Multi, Reverb, Chorus to sounds.
Controller
Use Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels to alter sound nuances.
Transpose
Change the instrument's key in semi-tone steps.
Techni-chord
Automatically add harmony to melodies based on played chords.
Part II Playing the rhythm
Overview of rhythm performance
Explanation of terms for rhythm performance.
Selecting rhythms
Guide to choosing rhythm groups and specific rhythms.
Start the rhythm
Methods for starting rhythm playback (Normal and Synchronized).
Auto Play Chord
Automatically generates accompaniment based on played chords and rhythms.
Fade In/Fade Out
Control volume changes at song start and end.
Music Style Arranger
Professional registration changes for performances.
Panel Memory
Store and recall panel settings for instant setup.
Part III Performance Pads
Playing phrases
Insert short recorded phrases or effect sounds using pad buttons.
Copying phrases
Copy desired data, like phrases, from Sequencer to User Bank pads.
Compile
Assign desired phrases from different banks into Compile Bank 1 and 2.
Record a phrase
Record original phrases into User Bank pads or copy from Sequencer.
Part IV Sequencer
Outline of the Sequencer
Introduction to recording and editing performances using the sequencer.
Sequencer parts
Summary of what is stored in each sequencer part.
Easy Record
Quickly record and play back performances, bypassing complex setup.
Realtime Record
Record performance with exact timing into up to 16 tracks.
Cycle Play
Play specified measures repeatedly for editing or overdubbing.
Medley
Play recorded songs saved on disk continuously in a medley.
Naming
Assign a name to your recorded songs.
Panel Write
Change panel status recalled at song's beginning.
Song Select
Select a desired song from the list of recorded songs.
Punch Record
Correct selected portions of performance without redoing the whole part.
Step Record
Input sounds note-by-note for precise control, ideal for complex passages.
Track Assign
Assign sequencer parts to track numbers as desired.
Quantize
Correct the timing of recorded performance to a specified quantize level.
Part V Composer
Outline of the Composer
Overview of creating and editing accompaniment patterns.
Simple recording method
Easily create rhythm patterns by selecting styles for each part.
Create a completely new rhythm
Compose new rhythms from scratch or by copying existing patterns.
Chord Modify Change
Select pattern progression type for bass and accompaniment parts.
Part Setting
Set detailed sound attributes for each part (volume, pan, effects).
Playback
Play back recorded rhythms or patterns.
Step Record
Store notes one-by-one for precise pattern creation.
Measure Edit
Edit recorded data one measure at a time.
Pattern Copy
Copy rhythm patterns or Sequencer data to Composer memories.
Part VI Disk Drive (KN2400)
Outline of the Disk Drive function
Functionality for saving/loading data and playing commercial disks.
Outline of the procedure
Steps for using the Disk Drive functions (Load, Save, Direct Play).
Loading data
How to recall data from disks into instrument memories.
Direct Play
Immediate playback of commercial song disks without loading.
Song Medley
Play songs from Sequencer saved on disk continuously.
Saving data
Save recorded data and panel settings to a disk.
Disk management
File delete, copy, format, and rename operations via Disk Tools.
Set the automatic display when a disk is inserted
Customize automatic display settings upon disk insertion.
Part VII SD Card (KN2600)
Outline of the SD card
Overview of SD card data storage and management.
Loading data
How to load data from SD cards into instrument memories.
SD-Audio Play
Play back audio data saved on an SD card.
SD-Sound Play
Play back SMF data (SD-SOUND format) from an SD card.
Playlist
Manage SD-AUDIO/SD-SOUND files in playlist units.
SD Song Medley
Play songs from Sequencer saved on SD card in a medley.
Saving Data
Save internal instrument data onto an SD card.
Create an album of your favorite songs
Create a favorite songs album for quick playback.
SD card management
File operations like delete, copy, format, and rename on SD cards.
Set the priority of displays
Specify display priority when LOAD button is pressed.
Part VIII Sound
Outline of the Sound
Overview of sound-related functions like tone and tuning.
Part Setting
Set various sound attributes for each part (volume, pan, pitch, etc.).
Mixer
Visually adjust major settings for each part (sound, pan, volume, effects).
Master Tuning
Fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument.
Key Scaling
Change tuning of each key within an octave range.
Sound Load Option
Adjust settings to prevent specific data from being recalled.
APC Reverb Setting
Adjust reverb level for each automatic accompaniment part.
Part IX Reverb & Effect
Outline of the Reverb & Effect
Overview of settings for instrument effects.
Summary of the REVERB & EFFECT menu items
Lists the available reverb and effect menu options.
Part X Sound Edit
Outline of the Sound Edit
Guide to creating new sounds by editing preset sounds.
Summary of the SOUND EDIT menu items
Lists major categories for sound editing functions.
Part XI Control
Outline of Control functions
Overview of settings for instrument control functions.
Overall Touch Sensitivity
Adjust the amount of keyboard touch response.
Foot Controllers
Assign functions to optional foot switches and pedals.
Part XII Customize
Outline of Customize functions
Overview of customizable instrument settings for convenience.
LANGUAGE SETTING
Select preferred language for displayed messages.
DISK PREFERENCES (KN2400)
Automatic display settings for floppy disks.
SD PREFERENCES (KN2600)
Priority settings for displays when LOAD button is pressed.
Part XIII MIDI
What is MIDI?
Explanation of the Musical Instrument Digital Interface standard.
MIDI terminals
Description of MIDI IN and OUT terminals.
Connection examples
Illustrates common MIDI connection setups.
Outline of MIDI functions
Overview of the instrument's MIDI capabilities and functions.
Part Setting
Set MIDI channels, octave, and local control for each part.
Control Messages
Enable or disable the exchange of various control data.
Realtime Messages
Enable or disable START/STOP and clock mode exchange.
Common Setting
Set functions common to all parts.
Mode Setting
Initialize settings for NX SOUND or GM LEVEL 2 modes.
Input/output Setting
Configure data transmission/reception treatment.
MIDI Presets
Establish optimum MIDI settings based on connection type.
Computer Connection
Select mode for MIDI signal flow when connected to a PC.
Initialize
INITIAL
Return settings and memories to factory-preset status.
Terminals
Back panel terminals
Description of physical connection ports on the rear panel.
Symptoms which appear to be signs of trouble
Troubleshooting Phenomena and Remedies
Lists common performance issues and their solutions.
Error messages
Error Code and Content List
Catalogue of error codes and their explanations.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
Details on keyboard, sound generator, polyphony, rhythms, and memory.
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