FAZLEY FKB-180, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 key keyboard User manual The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019RV Revision date and author s initials ...

Page 2: ...evice and the included accessories Should you discover that either the device or one or more of the included parts have been damaged or rendered defective while in transit please contact your dealer directly Please note that the pictures in this user manual serve illustrative purposes only and may differ slightly from the product you receive Contact Fazley musical instrument products and accessori...

Page 3: ... software that may be present should not be modified To achieve optimal performance inputs on this device should not be fed with a signal higher than necessary The outputs on this device should not be overloaded The device should only be used indoors contact with moisture water and rain should always be avoided Do not place any objects containing liquids on top of the device Remove the device from...

Page 4: ...ce The user should become familiar with the functions of the device before using it Should the device not be used in the manner described in this user manual damages or even injuries could occur Fazley cannot be held responsible for any injuries or damages that occur as a result of improper use of this product Storage and transport This product is designed for mobile use It should not be transport...

Page 5: ...orm Only suitable for indoor use this product was only designed for indoor use The maximum environmental temperature must not exceed 40 degrees Celsius 104 degrees Fahrenheit Battery danger CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire and the like Do not leave ...

Page 6: ...atteries in general household waste Batteries can contain substances that may harm the environment If they are properly recycled used batteries are a valuable source of reusable materials Contact your local government for information on battery disposal The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019R...

Page 7: ... 9 and 10 Data knob 11 Pitch bend wheel 12 Speakers 13 Start stop Sync Intro ending 14 Fill A Fill B Fade in fade out 15 LCD display 16 Record Play Dual Sustain Modulation O T S 17 Memory M1 M2 M3 M4 Bank 18 Learn mode Left Right 19 Touch MP3 buttons 20 Volume Volume Previous Song Next Song The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of crea...

Page 8: ...tronome indicator shows the beat 11 Chord display section 12 Learning mode indicator 13 Note display Rear connection panel 1 Power adapter input 2 Line out 6 35 mm TRS jack 3 Headphone output 6 35 mm TRS jack 4 Sustain pedal input 6 35 mm TS jack 5 USB MIDI connector for exchanging MIDI data with a computer 6 USB MP3 connector for USB sticks up to 32 GB max The information in this user manual is s...

Page 9: ...using any physical discomfort Fazley recommends investing in a good keyboard stand so that playing while standing or sitting can both be done in comfort Placing the keyboard on a table desk or similar surface may result in an uncomfortable playing experience that could lead to physical discomfort A good playing position can be defined as follows arms should hang freely next to the sides of the bod...

Page 10: ... socket on the back The headphone socket is suitable for virtually all headphones that are designed for listening to music In the event that your headphones have a connector of a different size an adapter can be purchased Consult your dealer for advice if you re unsure about what you need Before you put on your headphones and start playing check the volume level Pay particular attention to the vol...

Page 11: ...e purchased from your local dealer or a computer shop Sound selection Selecting a Tone The FKB 180 has 422 sounds on board that can be selected using the number keys on the right hand side of the keyboard or alternatively scrolled through using the data knob Ensure the Tone button has been pressed first by checking the status of the Tone indicator on the top left of the display it should be on Als...

Page 12: ...ng the Dual button again will de activate Dual Voice mode and return the keyboard to its previous state The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019RV Revision date and author s initials ...

Page 13: ...crease the tempo by 1 BPM and press the Tempo button once to decrease the tempo by 1 BPM Pressing the Tempo and Tempo buttons at the same time will reset the tempo to 100 BPM Transpose Pressing the Transpose or Transpose buttons change the keyboard s pitch The pitch can changed by up to 12 semitones upwards or downwards Pressing both Transpose buttons at the same time will reset the keyboard to it...

Page 14: ...along with the accompaniment The following are chord schemes for the A B C mode and Full Range mode respectively The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019RV Revision date and author s initials ...

Page 15: ... Song In addition to standard accompaniments it s possible to play along with any of the 120 complete songs Press the Song button to play one of the 120 songs on the FKB 180 that can be selected by entering the appropriate number using the 0 9 number pads pressing the and buttons or the scroll wheel Pressing the Start Stop button will stop a song that s playing Refer to the Demo list in this manua...

Page 16: ...ory where user presets can be stored Four presets can be stored per bank and each can be accessed and cycled through via the Bank mode Presets can be accessed and loaded within a bank by pressing the M buttons underneath the display To save presets hold the Memory button and press M1 M2 M3 or M4 Bear in mind that the preset will be stored in whatever bank you are currently in The number of the sel...

Page 17: ...50 Reverb type 1 10 Reverb level 0 127 Chorus type 1 10 Chorus level 0 127 Mixer The Mixer console function provides more possibilities to adjust the volume balance between different sounds in particular the sounds used for the accompaniment rhythms The harmonies could be made more or less prominent for instance as could the percussion sounds Settings can be adjusted using the or keys just like th...

Page 18: ...If you choose to focus on both hands neither part will be played so that you can do it yourself Again it s not so important which keys you press in this mode but they must be played at the right time to match the beat of the music that is being played Lesson 2 In Lesson 2 it s more important to play the correct note or chord Whenever a mistake is made the music will stop until the correct note or ...

Page 19: ... voices rhythms and songs The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019RV Revision date and author s initials ...

Page 20: ...The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019RV Revision date and author s initials ...

Page 21: ...The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019RV Revision date and author s initials ...

Page 22: ...The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019RV Revision date and author s initials ...

Page 23: ...The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019RV Revision date and author s initials ...

Page 24: ...The information in this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice Version 1 0 Date of creation and author s initials 25 02 2019RV Revision date and author s initials ...

Page 25: ...n the keyboard on Faulty power adapter If the power adapter is connected properly to the keyboard and an active power socket but the keyboard won t turn on the power adapter could be faulty If you suspect that this is the case try powering the keyboard with batteries and or contact your dealer for assistance Batteries not installed not installed correctly or empty If you re trying to power the key...

Page 26: ...Check and adjust effects like Sustain Vibrato and Effect as well as Reverb and Chorus see Function Menu until you re happy with the sound Not all notes are registered at the same time Full sound reproduction may not be possible due to limited polyphony When playing very complex chords it s possible that some notes may not be registered correctly due to the limited polyphony of the keyboard Polypho...

Page 27: ...h optional left and right hand training USB MP3 player supports USB sticks up to 32 GB transpose function 12 semitones memory function for presets 4 banks with 4 storage slots each recording function powered by included adapter or 8x 1 5V D cell batteries not included Connectors headphone line output 6 35 mm TRS jack audio output 6 35 mm TRS jack sustain pedal input 6 35 mm TS jack USB stick input...