INTRODUCTION
CONTROL PANEL
POWER SUPPLY
This electronic keyboard can function with mains or battery.
MAINS SUPPLY
The instrument can be supplied by the Bontempi ACIDC
"AD 177.10" (Vdc =12V I = IA)
central adap-
ter conforms to national and international safety regula-
borts covenng electrical appliances.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The socket (1) for the
adapter plug must be
easiiy accessible. Inserting
the plug into the socket at
the back of the instrument automatically
cuts off supply
from the batteries. Ensure that the adapter is sufficiently
ventilated and that the ventilation slits are not covered
with objects such as newpapers. tablecloths, curtains. etc.
Do not expose the adapter to drops or splashes of water.
WARNING: All batteries or transformers with safety
insulation must be checked regularly for faults in cable,
wire. or plug insulation or other parts.
BATTERY SUPPLY
This instrument works with eight 1.5V IEC R 14/C bat-
teries (not supplied) which are inserted in the housing at
the bottom.
To open press on the part of the lid marked OPEN
Fit the batteries as shown at the bottom of the housing.
ADVICE ON USING THE BATTERIES
• Take worn batteries out.
• Recharge only"rechargeable" batteries and always in the
presence of an adult
• Avoid using batteries of different types at the same time.
• Do not use combinations of new and worn batteries.
• DO not shortcircuit the power supply terminals.
DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES - Protect
the environment by disposing Of batte-
ries in the special containers provided
for this use.
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INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION - Always quote the
serial number on the
bottom of the key-
board in any corre-
spondence.
MADE
PM 695
ITALY
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SOCKETS
INPUT 12 V DC:The keyboard can be powered by an
ACIDC mains adaptor (see paragraph entitled "Supply").
PHONES 1 AUX-OUT
(headphone and Hi-Fi soc-
kett stereo output level
150 Ohm): By connecting
the headphone you auto-
matically switch Off the loudspeaker's internal system and
you can listen to all the electronic keyboard sections
through the headphone. To connect the instrument to an
Hi-Fi set, stereo amplifier. tape recorder, etc..
Important note: - To "PHONES/ AUX-OUT" socket con.
nect stereo pins only.
This can be obtained from many high-street stores.
MIDI IN - Socket for inputting data from a Midi instru•
ments.
MIDI OUT - Socket for outputting data to a Midi instru-
ments.
BONTEMPI OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
LE127 - Metal legs
SM 420
- Keyboard bench.
Further original accessories are listed in the
enclosed order coupon.
VOLUME MASTER - For adjusting the general volume.
VOLUME SECTION
- For the adjustment of the volu-
me of the sections.
TEMPO • For adjusting the speed with which the style is
played.
SONG/STYLE
- To select rhythm styles and songs.
LOWER 1 GROUND - To select sounds for the left hand
SOUND 2 • To select the second sound to mix with the first
SOUND I - To select sounds for the right hand.
SELECT 0-9 and +1-
For selecting functions, styles
and sounds.
ON/OFF - For switching the instrument on and off.
INTRO/ENDING
- Predisposes the system for a musi-
cal introduction or executes a final musical phrase when
the rhythm is active.
KEY START/FILL IN - used to start the rhythm by
Ying an accord, or to execute variations when the rhythm
is running.
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START/STOP
- When pressed the first time this starts
a rhythm. when pressed a second time it stops 't.
EASY PLAY - Easy Play selects the sound played by the
right hand. the sound played by the left hand and the cor-
rect speed to suit the style selected. It sets the keyboard
to FREE CHORD ll. To select from the SO SONGS the
sound and time combined SONG.
PIANO - Enables the REAL PIANO sound and the reco-
gnition Of the chords on the entire keyboard.
METRONOME
Enables the metronome that scans the
time for the musical exercises.
SONG MELODY • To turn the melody of the SONG you
are playing on or off.
SEQUENCER
RECORD • To register notes. rhythms.
variations. etc.
SEQUENCER
PLAY - To listen to the registration.
DEMO - To listen to a demonstration
melody.
THE DISPLAY
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4
5
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Tempo Chord Reco
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3.
4.
Intro Ending
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Play
Arranger LJ t
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Song
Ground
dim 9
10
Indicates the
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12 Il
10
of the sounds. the styles. the volumes.
and other functions.
Indicates the tempo of the style being used.
When flashing it indicates recording of the chords.
Visualizes the name of the chord.
S. Indicates the Value of the Volumes and the number of
SOUNDS, rhythmic
STYLES or FUNCTIONS
6.1ndicates the selection of the six sections on the nght of
the display.
7. Displays the recording or listenjng phase of the SEQUENCER
8. PIANO icon. indicates that the REAL PIANO sound is
present on the keyboard.
9. Indicates the number of the sound present in SOUND I
and SOUND 2.
10. Indicates if the section is enabled.
I I.METRONOME icon: displays the style of the rhythmic stile
or metronome functioning.
12. Indicates the number of the sound present in the
LOWER.
i 3.1ndicates
the number of the SONG or of the rhythmic
STYLE.
14. Functions of the rhythmic accompaniment.
IS. Indicates the selection of the six sections on the left of
the display.
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