BEALE AK140 User manual
USER MANUAL
AK140
61 KEY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD
INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY
CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnetic Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume
normal operation by following the owner’s manual. In case the function could not resume, please use the product in other location.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Power Supply
Please connect the designated AC adaptor to an AC outlet of the correct voltage.
Do not connect the AK140 to an AC outlet of voltage other than that for which the keyboard is intended.
Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
Connections
Before connecting the AK140 to other devices, turn o the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and/or damage to
other devices.
Location
Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage:
• Direct sunlight
• Extreme temperature or humidity
• Dusty or dirty locations
• Strong vibrations or shocks
• Close proximity to magnetic elds
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from radios
and televisions.
Cleaning
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning uids, or chemical–impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling
Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.
Do not let paper, metallic, or other objects into the AK140. If this happens, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.
Then have the instrument inspected by qualied service personnel. Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
PRECAUTIONS
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Other Function...........................................................................10
Function Menu ..................................................................................10
Mixer...................................................................................................11
Memory.......................................................................................12
Chord Dictionary........................................................................12
Songs ...........................................................................................13
Listening to the songs ......................................................................13
Lesson Mode .....................................................................................13
Song Recording...........................................................................14
MIDI Functions ...........................................................................15
What is MIDI?.....................................................................................15
MIDI Terminals ..................................................................................15
Troubleshooting.........................................................................16
Specications .............................................................................16
Appendices .................................................................................17
Voice List ............................................................................................17
Style List .............................................................................................19
Song List.............................................................................................20
MIDI Implementation Chart............................................................. 21
CONTENTS
Panel & Display Description .......................................................1
Front Panel .......................................................................................... 1
Rear Panel............................................................................................ 1
LCD Display.......................................................................................... 2
Setup .............................................................................................3
Power Supply....................................................................................... 3
Connections..................................................................................4
Connecting a Foot switch................................................................... 4
Connecting Headphones ................................................................... 4
Connecting Audio Equipment ........................................................... 4
Connecting a Computer..................................................................... 4
Playing Demos ................................................................................... 5
Voices ............................................................................................5
Playing Voices...................................................................................... 5
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously–DUAL ...................................... 5
Lower.................................................................................................... 6
Touch.................................................................................................... 6
Sustain.................................................................................................. 6
DSP Eect............................................................................................. 6
Auto Accompaniment..................................................................7
Play Auto Accompaniment................................................................. 7
Playing a Fill ......................................................................................... 7
Intro/Ending......................................................................................... 7
Sync Start ............................................................................................. 8
Fade In/Out.......................................................................................... 8
Tempo .................................................................................................. 8
One Touch Setting .............................................................................. 8
Auto Bass Chord ................................................................................. 9
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1. POWER ON/OFF
Turn the power on or o.
2.MASTER VOLUME
Adjust the master volume.
3. LESSON
Enter Lesson Mode.
4.L/R PART
Select the left/right–hand part
in Lesson Mode.
5.CHORD DICT.
Enter the Chord Dictionary.
6.TEMPO +/–
Change the current tempo.
7. SHIFT
Press and hold to access secondary
functions of other buttons.
8.START/STOP
Start or stop playing the song in
Song Mode. Start or stop playing the
style in Style Mode.
PANEL & DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
REAR PANEL
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9.SYNC START
Turn the Sync Start on or o.
10.INTRO/ENDING
Play the Intro or Ending.
11.FILL A
Play the ll–in pattern A.
12.FILL B
Play the ll–in pattern B.
When the SHIFT button is
released
13. FADE IN/OUT
Turn the Fade In or Fade Out on.
14. CHORD
Enter Chord Mode.
15. STORE
Register the current
panel settings.
16-19. M1–M4
Recall the memory settings.
When the SHIFT button is pressed
13. DSP
Turn the DSP eect on and o.
14. O.T.S.
Enter the One Touch
Setting Mode.
15. RECORD
Start or stop real–time recording.
16. PLAY
Play back the recorded user song.
17. DUAL
Turn the Dual voice on or o.
18. LOWER
Turn the Lower voice on or o.
19. SUSTAIN
Turn the Sustain eect on or o.
1. USB
Connect to a computer.
2. SUSTAIN
Connect a Sustain pedal.
3. PHONE
Connect a pair of headphones.
4. DC IN
Connect DC IN power adaptor (optional).
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20. FUNCTION
Enter the Function Menu.
21. MIXER
Adjust the master volume.
22. METRONOME
Turn the metronome on and o.
23. TOUCH
Turn the Touch response on
and o.
1. A.B.C.
2. FADE
3. DUAL
4. LOWER
5. DSP
6. TOUCH
7. SUSTAIN
8. MODULATION
24. VOICE
Enter the Voice Mode.
25. STYLE
Enter the Style Mode.
24+25DEMO
Pressing the VOICE and STYLE
buttons simultaneously will
start the DEMO playback.
9. CHORD
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VOICES/STYLE/DEMO/SONG
11. TEMPO/COUNT
12. BEAT
13. STORE M1–M4/
ONE TOUCH SETTING
14. RECORD
15. NOR/VAR
26. SONG
Enter the Song Mode.
27. +, –, NUMBER KEYS
Select the number or set
parameter value.
16. BASS CLEF
17. TREBLE CLEF
18. USB CABLE
19. LEFT
20. RIGHT
21. LESSON 1/2/3
22. 61–KEY KEYBOARD
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LCD DISPLAY
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SETUP
You can power the AK140 either by batteries or by using a power
adaptor. Follow the instructions described below.
Using Batteries
Insert 6x AA size (SUM–3 or Lr6) or equivalent alkaline batteries
into the battery compartment.
1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the
bottom of the AK140.
2. Insert the batteries. Ensure that you follow the polarity
markings on the cabinet.
3. Replace the compartment cover and ensure that it locks
rmly in place
Caution:
• Do not mix used and new batteries.
• Always use batteries of the same type.
• Always remove the batteries from the AK140 when it is not
being used for an extended period of time.
Using the Power Adapter
1. Please ensure the POWER ON/OFF switch of the
AK140 is set to OFF.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the power supply jack.
3. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. This will
automatically cut o the battery power supply.
4. Turn on the AK140.
Note:
• When the keyboard is not in use or during
a thunderstorm, please disconnect the power for
safety purposes.
• The keyboard will automatically shutdown to preserve power
if not used for 30 minutes.
This section contains information about setting up the AK140 and preparing to play. Please read this section carefully before turning
the power on.
POWER SUPPLY
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING A FOOT SWITCH
An optional foot switch can be plugged into the sustain jack and be
used to switch sustain on or o. By pressing a sustain foot switch,
you will ensure that you have a natural sustain as you play.
CONNECTING HEADPHONES
A standard pair of stereo headphones can be connected to the
PHONES jack for private practice or late–night playing. The internal
stereo speaker system is automatically shut o when a pair of
headphones is plugged into this jack.
Note:
Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods
of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.
CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT
The PHONES jack can also be connected to audio equipment, such
as ampliers, mixers, recorders, etc.
Note:
To avoid damaging the speakers, make sure the volume has been
set to the minimum level before connecting the power and other
devices.
CONNECTING A COMPUTER
Use a USB cable to connect the AK140 to a computer.
The AK140 receives and transmits MIDI messages via the
USB connector.
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The AK140 features 100 demo songs.
1. Press the [STYLE] and [VOICE] buttons simultaneously
to start playing the demo.
2. Select a demo song.
Use the data dial, the number keys, the [+] button or the
[–] button to select the desired demo song.
3. Adjust the volume with the [VOLUME] knob.
4. Press the [STYLE] and [VOICE] buttons simultaneously
again or press the [START/STOP] button to stop playing
and exit the demo mode.
Note:
In the DEMO mode, all buttons except START/STOP, TEMPO+,
TEMPO–, +, –, DSP, VOLUME, POWER ON/OFF will not be available.
PLAYING DEMOS
VOICES
PLAYING VOICES
1. Press the [VOICE] button.
Enter the VOICE mode. The LCD will display “VOICE 1”,
and display the current voice name and number.
2. Select a voice.
Use the number keys, the [+] button or the [–] button
to select the voice you want to play.
3. Play the voice.
You can play the keyboard and listen to the voice.
Note:
In the DEMO mode, all buttons except START/STOP, TEMPO+,
TEMPO–, +, –, DSP, VOLUME, POWER ON/OFF
will not be available.
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DUAL]
button to turn the function on. The LCD will display “VOICE
2” and display the dual voice number.
2. Selecting a voice for VOICE 2.
Use the data dial, the number keys, the [+] button or the
[–] button to select the desired dual voice.
3. Play the voices.
You will hear two dierent voices layered together, just
like two instruments playing at the same time.
The AK140 has 320 remarkably realistic built–in voices, including Piano, Woodwind, Saxophone, Drum Kits and many more.
Please refer to Voice List.
PLAYING TWO VOICES SIMULTANEOUSLY–DUAL
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LOWER
The lower function splits the keyboard into the left and the right
hand areas, each with a dierent voice. The left hand voice is the
lower voice “VOICE L”.
The default split point is #F3.
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LOWER]
button to turn on the LOWER VOICE. The LCD will display
the “LOWER VOICE” icon and display “VOICE L” and its
number. When you play in real time, you can activate Split
Mode simply by pressing this button.
2. Press [+]/[–] button, or numeric buttons to select the
voice you want.
TOUCH
The keyboard is equipped with a touch response feature that
lets you dynamically and expressively control the level of the
voice with your playing strength just like on an acoustic instrument.
Press the [TOUCH] button to adjust the touch parameter: OFF,
1, 2, 3. Press [+] and [–] buttons simultaneously to restore its
default value.
SUSTAIN
When the Sustain feature is ON, all notes played on the keyboard
will have a longer sustain. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and then
press the [SUSTAIN] button to turn the SUSTAIN eect ON or OFF.
Note:
When you step on the “sustain pedal”, the sustain eect is stronger
than the eect by pressing the [SUSTAIN] button.
The DSP simulates sounds in the real environment. With the DSP
eect, you can add ambiance and depth to your performance.
The DSP eect is set to ON when you turn on the AK140. Hold
down the [SHIFT] button and then press the [DSP] button to turn
on or o the DSP eect.
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AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
1. Press the [STYLE] button.
Enter the STYLE mode. The LCD will display “STYLE” and
the style number.
2. Use the number keys, the [+] button or the [–] button to
select the style you want to play.
3. Press the [START/STOP] button to start the rhythm
tracks of the auto accompaniment.
Auto ll in function automatically adds a ll to your performance.
When the ll–in is nished, the accompaniment shifts to the Main
section (A, B).
Note:
By holding down the FILL–IN A/B button when the style is playing,
the selected FILL pattern repeats continuously until the button
is released. Press FILL–IN A/B when the style has stopped, it will
change to the normal section.
The intro is an opening section of the song. Each preset style features
two dierent patterns. When the intro pattern is nished, the system
will automatically shift to the main section. Ending is used for the
ending of the song. When the ending is nished, accompaniment
automatically stops. The length of the ending diers depending on
the selected style.
1. Press the [STYLE] button.
2. Select a style.
3. Turn the Chord Mode on.
4. Turn SYNCHRONIZED START on.
5. By pressing the [INTRO/ENDING], the “VAR” ashes on the
LCD. The style is ready to play.
6. It will start the accompaniment as soon as you start playing
in the Chord section. When the playback of the intro is
nished, it automatically leads into main A or B section.
7. Pressing the [INTRO/ENDING] again will lead it into the
ending section. When the ending is nished, the auto
accompaniment automatically stops.
Note:
Pressing [FILL A] or [FILL B] before the ending nishes will lead it
into main A or main B section.
The AK140 features 110 styles of dierent musical genres. Try selecting some of the dierent styles (refer to Style List) and play
with the auto accompaniment.
PLAY AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
PLAY A FILL
INTRO/ENDING
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