why it’s a good idea to choose a keyboard stand that’s suitable for both.
If you’re planning on playing sitting down, you should use a keyboard bench or stool that’s
height adjustable so that you can find the perfect playing height. Ideally, it should have
some padding and be flat to help you keep your back straight.
Connecting the keyboard
The FKB-180 comes with a power adapter that needs to plugged into the keyboard and a
power socket with the correct voltage. Only the adapter that comes with the keyboard
should be used to power it.
Ensure that connected cables are not in a place that could cause someone could trip over
them. Also ensure that cables are not subjected to excessive forces. If necessary, an
extension cable can be used or, alternatively, the keyboard could be placed closer the
available power socket. Cable binders should be used to control any excess cable. Under
no circumstances should knots be tied in cables.
Batteries
The FKB-180 can be powered by 8 D-cell (1.5V) batteries. They need to be inserted
correctly according to the polarity shown in the battery compartment.
Using the (built-in) speakers or headphones
The FKB-180 is equipped with built-in speakers that instantly play back whatever you play
on the keyboard. Whenever you want to practise in silence, however, a set of headphones
can be connected to a 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 volume level before allowing children to play the keyboard while
wearing headphones. It's best to lower the volume on the keyboard before putting
headphones on and only raising it to the volume necessary to hear what you're playing.
This will greatly reduce the chance of any hearing damage.
The volume can be adjusted using the 'Volume' knob.
It's best to take regular breaks to give your hearing a rest and not play for hours on end.
It's also possible to connect external (active) speakers to the socket on the back for
performance purposes, for instance. Again, it's recommend to lower the volume on the
keyboard (and the speakers) before connecting them. Once connected, the volume levels
on the keyboard and the speakers can be adjusted as required. It's best to ensure that the
output level on the keyboard is not too low (around 50% is recommended), so that you're
not relying entirely on the external speakers to boost the signal. The internal speakers on
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: -
