thomann Startone BK-37 Mini, User Manual

Page 1: ...BK 37 Mini keyboard user manual...

Page 2: ...Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Stra e 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 Internet www thomann de 24 01 2022 ID 524511...

Page 3: ...ls and signal words 9 2 Safety instructions 11 3 Features 14 4 Assembly instructions 15 5 Operating elements 19 6 Connection options 23 7 Operating 24 7 1 Powering up the keyboard 24 7 1 1 Automatic s...

Page 4: ...ome 30 7 10 Function menu 31 7 10 1 Tempo 32 7 10 2 Volume 33 7 10 3 Metronome time signature 34 7 10 4 Song melody 35 7 10 5 Synchronous start function 36 7 10 6 Automatic shutoff 37 7 10 7 Fine tuni...

Page 5: ...12 Technical specifications 49 13 Protecting the environment 51 Table of contents BK 37 Mini 5...

Page 6: ...t it is available to all persons using this device If you sell the device to another user be sure that they also receive this manual Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuou...

Page 7: ...rd search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Pe...

Page 8: ...are brackets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow Example 1 Sw...

Page 9: ...ersion of the manual you can click the cross reference to jump to the specified location Example See Cross references on page 9 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview o...

Page 10: ...This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a...

Page 11: ...cient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is res...

Page 12: ...es NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrati...

Page 13: ...sk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting bat teries NOTICE Possible damage by...

Page 14: ...s n 100 rhythms n 30 songs n 32 voice polyphony n Metronome n Song Melody On Off Rhythm Sync Start n Transpose and octave functions n Automatic shutoff deactivatable n Built in speakers n Connections...

Page 15: ...orage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage respectively Set up the device in the desired location The device can be operated via the supplied USB...

Page 16: ...of the device if it is not going to be used for a longer period NOTICE Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity Incorrectly inserted batteries may destroy the device or the batteries Ensure that proper...

Page 17: ...ge 3 Connect a USB C cable to the socket on the back of the keyboard 4 Connect the plug of the USB C cable via a commercially available USB power supply unit to a properly grounded power socket Insert...

Page 18: ...ce and insert four AA size batteries Pay attention to the correct polarity Always use batteries of the same type and do not use new and used batteries at the same time 4 Reattach the battery compartme...

Page 19: ...5 Operating elements Operating elements BK 37 Mini 19...

Page 20: ...to adjust the overall volume 3 Display 4 OCTAVE Button to activate the octave function 5 TRANSPOSE Button to activate the transpose function 6 SUSTAIN Button to activate deactivate the Sustain effect...

Page 21: ...stop the currently selected song or rhythm 13 0 9 Sound mode Buttons for activating the sound categories Press the button repeatedly to switch between the sounds of the respective sound category Song...

Page 22: ...oard The keyboard keys are referred to in this manual as shown below C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C 1 D 1 F 1 G 1 A 1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C 2 D 2 F 2 G 2 A 2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 C 3 D 3 F 3 G 3 A 3 Clavi...

Page 23: ...6 Connection options You will find the headphone output on the back of the keyboard Connecting headphones not supplied to the outputs mutes the speakers Headphones Connection options BK 37 Mini 23...

Page 24: ...rd is not used for the set time standard setting 30 minutes it switches itself off automatically to avoid unnecessary power consumption By default the automatic switch off is activated You can deactiv...

Page 25: ...the rotary control VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume 2 Turn the rotary control VOLUME counterclockwise to reduce the volume 7 3 Octaving With this function you can octave the keyboard up or dow...

Page 26: ...the keyboard in 6 semitone steps up or in 6 semi tone steps down 7 5 Sustain effect This function allows you to add a sustain effect to the sounds This way you can make your playing more expressive a...

Page 27: ...g mode 2 Press or to select a desired song see Chapter 8 Song list on page 39 The display shows the current song number 3 Alternatively you can use 0 9 to select the desired song For one and two digit...

Page 28: ...rhythm see Chapter 9 Rhythm list on page 40 The display shows the current rhythm number 3 Alternatively you can use 0 9 to select the desired rhythm For one and two digit numbers enter the numbers an...

Page 29: ...ee Chapter 10 Sound list on page 44 Press the button repeatedly to switch between the sounds of the respec tive sound category The display shows the current sound number 3 Alternatively you can use 0...

Page 30: ...METRONOME to enable the metronome 2 Press METRONOME again to disable the metronome Volume time signature and metronome tempo can be set in the function menu see Chapter 7 10 Function menu on page 31...

Page 31: ...7 10 Function menu This menu is used to set the various parameters offered by the keyboard C1 D1 C 1 Operating BK 37 Mini 31...

Page 32: ...keys C1 C 1 and D1 to call up the functions menu The keyboard produces a confirmation tone The display shows Eng 2 Additionally press the piano key C3 to select the function for setting the tempo 3 R...

Page 33: ...call up the functions menu The keyboard produces a confirmation tone The display shows Eng 2 Additionally press the piano key D3 to select the function for setting the volume 3 Release all keys and pr...

Page 34: ...onfirmation tone The display shows Eng 2 Additionally press the piano key E3 to select the function for setting the time signature The display shows a number for the set time signature e g 1 1 4 2 2 4...

Page 35: ...enu The keyboard produces a confirmation tone The display shows Eng 2 Additionally press the piano key F3 to enable or disable the song melody track Display on The melody can be heard Display off The...

Page 36: ...1 Simultaneously press the piano keys C1 C 1 and D1 to call up the functions menu The keyboard produces a confirmation tone The display shows Eng 2 Additionally press the piano key G3 to enable or di...

Page 37: ...he keyboard produces a confirmation tone The display shows Eng 2 Additionally press the piano key A3 repeatedly to set the time when the keyboard switches off automatically 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 min...

Page 38: ...ionally press the piano key C4 The display shows the current fine tuning e g 00 for no deviation from the standard 3 Release all keys and press to fine tune the keyboard The value changes by 1Cents pe...

Page 39: ...pana Cani 23 Christmas Eve 4 Mozart Piano Sonata 14 Serenade 24 Hungarian Dance 5 Soprani Smile Polka 15 Yankee Doodle 25 Fountain 6 Jingle Bells 16 Rhythm of the Rain 26 Mary Had a Little Lamb 7 Rade...

Page 40: ...Beat 2 10 16 Beat 5 20 16 Rock 2 2 8 Beat 3 11 16 Beat 6 21 16 Rock 3 3 8 Beat 4 12 16 Beat 7 22 radio 4 Dance 13 16 Accent 1 23 Heavy Ballad 5 Rock Dance 14 16 Accent 2 24 Power Funk 1 16 BEAT 15 16...

Page 41: ...z Shuttle 1 30 Brit Rhumba 2 41 Oriental 2 51 Jazz Shuttle 2 31 Calypso 42 Polka 52 Jazz Waltz 1 32 Ethnic Rock 43 Power Polka 53 Jazz Waltz 2 33 Jorpo 44 Rhumba 1 LATIN 34 Lambada 45 Rhumba 2 54 8 La...

Page 42: ...atin 1 82 Shuttle 4 62 Heavy Latin 1 73 Rock Latin 2 83 Chamber Pop 63 Heavy Latin 2 74 Salsa 84 Ethnic Shuttle 1 64 Heavy Latin 3 75 Samba 85 Ethnic Shuttle 2 65 Heavy Latin 4 76 Soft Bossa 86 Ethnic...

Page 43: ...No Name No Name TRIBAL 94 16 Tribal 4 WALTZ 90 8 Tribal 95 16 Tribal 5 96 Waltz Ride 91 16 Tribal 1 97 Power Waltz 1 92 16 Tribal 2 98 Power Waltz 2 93 16 Tribal 3 99 Power Waltz 3 Rhythm list BK 37...

Page 44: ...ht Acoustic Piano 10 Reed Organ 19 Electronic String Ensemble 2 Honky tonk Piano 11 Accordian BRASS 3 Chorused Piano 12 Harmonica 20 Trumpet 4 Harpsichord STRINGS 21 Trombone 5 Clavichord 13 Violin 22...

Page 45: ...ectric Guitar Jazz 49 Synth Bass 2 29 Bassoon 39 Electric Guitar clean MALLET 30 Clarinet 40 Overdriven Guitar 50 Celesta 31 Piccolo 41 Guitar Harmonics 51 Glockenspiel 32 Flute 42 Acoustic Bass 52 Mu...

Page 46: ...d 78 Shakuhachi 59 Woodblock 69 Marimba Synth Lead 79 Sitar SYNTH 70 Wind FX 80 Banjo 60 Choir Aahs 71 Clarinet FX 81 Shamisen 61 Voice Oohs 72 Crystal FX 82 Koto 62 Lead 1 73 Environmental Lead 83 Ka...

Page 47: ...No Name No Name No Name SFX 91 Bird Tweet 96 Telephone Ring 87 Dog 92 Orchestra Hit 97 Helicopter 88 Cat 93 Rain 98 Applause 89 Cow 94 Thunder 99 Gunshot 90 Horse 95 Seashore Sound list BK 37 Mini 47...

Page 48: ...s set appropriately Check if headphones are connected to the headphone output Connecting headphones will mute the speakers of the key board Interference occurs when using a cell phone Using a mobile p...

Page 49: ...Keyboard 37 mini keys Polyphony 32 voice polyphonic Sounds 100 Rhythms 100 Songs 30 Effects Metronome Sustain Song Melody On Off Rhythm Sync Start Octaving Trans posing Auto switch off Fine tuning Sp...

Page 50: ...Dimensions W H D 545 mm 95 mm 245 mm Weight 0 95 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 C 40 C relative humidity 20 80 non condensing Technical specifications keyboard 50...

Page 51: ...ehold waste but make sure that they are fed to a recovery Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging Batteries must not be disposed of as domestic waste or thrown into fire Dispose of the b...

Page 52: ...with your normal household waste Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that...

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