Table of contents Table of contents General notes............................... 4 1.1 Further information........................... 5 1.2 Notational conventions........................6 1.3 Symbols and signal words....................... 7 Safety instructions............................. 9 Features............................... 12 Control panel and connections......................13 Technical specifications........................22 Protecting the environment......................23 MKR 61...
General notes General notes This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the unit. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all those using the device. If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
General notes 1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of Keyword search interest for you quickly.
General notes 1.2 Notational conventions This manual uses the following notational conventions: Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’...
General notes 1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General notes Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. roll-up keyboard...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used for electronic sound generation using a piano keyboard. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions Safety DANGER! Danger for children Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from the unit.
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Safety instructions 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 vibrations. Device-specific notes The device is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Use only the included lithium-ion battery or a spare battery with identical specifications (see Ä...
Features Features The Roll-up keyboard is characterized by the following features: 61 keys 128 preprogrammed sounds 128 preprogrammed styles 45 demo songs Record and playback function Single-finger and multi-finger operation Sustain Vibrato Digital display Built-in speakers Connections: Headphones out, USB charger connection, MIDI out, audio in roll-up keyboard...
Control panel and connections Control panel and connections Operating panel MKR 61...
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Control panel and connections 1 Keyboard. 2 Speaker. 3 Display. 4 [+] Increases the displayed value by one. 5 [Tone] Button to select a preprogrammed sound. Press the button to activate the selection. The display shows ‘tnE’ . Use the buttons [+] and [–] to select a sound setting in the range of ‘000’...
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Control panel and connections 7 [Drum Kit] Button to activate the ‘Drum Kit’ mode. In this mode you create drum sounds using the various keys, (bass drum, snare, hi-hat, cymbals and effects). Press the button once to activate the mode. The display briefly shows ‘On’ . Press the button again to exit the mode.
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Control panel and connections 10 [Vol] Buttons for increasing / decreasing the volume. Press the keys briefly to gradually adjust the setting. Keep the buttons pressed to adjust the setting quickly up and down. Playback button. Starts and stops playback of user recordings in recording mode. Play / Pause button.
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Control panel and connections 14 [OKON] Button to activate the Learn mode. Press the button once to activate the Learn mode. The display shows ‘LEn’ . Then start the playback of the various demo pieces with the keys of the keyboard. You have now the option to accompany the playing song. You can pause the playback with Press the button [OKON] again to exit the mode.
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Control panel and connections 18 [RHY] Button to select a preprogrammed style. Press the button to activate the selection. The display shows ‘rhy’ . Use the buttons [+] and [–] to select a style in the range of ‘000’ … ‘127’ . 19 [REC] Button to activate the ‘recording’...
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Control panel and connections 21 [Single] Button to activate the single-finger mode when playing a preprogrammed style (display shows ‘Sin’ ). Press the Playback / Pause button to start style playback or press the button [Single] or the Playback button along with a key in the range of C3 …...
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Control panel and connections Connections roll-up keyboard...
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Control panel and connections 24 [OFF | ON] Main switch to turn the device on and off. 25 [AUDIO INPUT] Input socket for connecting an external audio device (e.g. MP3 or CD player). 26 [HEADPHONE] Output for headphones or external audio devices like active speakers or ampli‐ fiers.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Keyboard Rollable silicone keyboard with 61 keys Sounds Styles Demo songs Connections USB charger connection, Headphones (3.5 mm mini phone), TO-HOST out, audio in (3.5 mm mini phone) Operating voltage supply Lithium-Ion battery, rated voltage 3.7 V, rated power 1000 mAh (included) Dimensions operating panel (W ×...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are fed to a recovery.
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Protecting the environment Disposal of your old device This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Do not dispose with your normal household waste. Dispose this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility.
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