KAWAI g » hp, TM SS PERSONAL KEYBOARDa Table of Contents The Basic Operation @ Before Using the F5650....... .B-1 @ Overall Diagram and Explanation (Operation panel)... ‘@ Overall Diagram and Explanation (Rear panel and Keys). - i Getting Started on your 5650 Selecting Sound: 7 i Getting Started with Rhythm....... @ Other Important Rhythm Functions... @ Changing Rhythm Tempo.. @ Using Auto-Accompaniment for easy ensemble play @ Using Auto-Accompaniment Section: AUTO TD essererse B-12 Using ONE FINGER AD-LIB for an ad-lib performance B-13 @ The Mixer Section. B-16 M Using the Real Time RECORDER....B- 17 1 Advanced Use of Sounds: © Combing Two Sounds. @ Adding Effects... Advanced Use of Auto- Accompaniment Section:... © Explanation of the AUTO 2.. © Explanation of the AUTO 3 © Explanation of the AUTO 4. © Introducing Accompaniment Hold... es i Using Hand Percussion ™ Creating Rhythm and Auto- Accompaniment Patterns:... A-10 © Creating Basic Patterns...... A-1 © Creating Fill in and Intro/Ending Patterns... 12, © Storing the Newly Created Patterns... : @ Programmable ONE FINGER AD-LIB: © Creating Phrase © Storing Phrase .. 1 Using the SYSTEM Functions: © Tuning Control senn ~19 @ Transpose and Accompaniment Hold Pedal ....os0ssonen A-20 Appendixe @ Appendixes Ap-1 ® Specifications... Ap-2Thank you for your purchase of the KAWAI FS650 Personal Keyboard. How to use this manual This manual is divided into two sections: Basic Operation and Advanced Operation. ‘The Basic Operation section will help you become familiar with the basic, but extremely powerful, features of the FS650. By the time you're through with this first section, you will have a clear understanding of how to select Tones and Rhythuns, adjust Tempo, use Auto-Accompaniment and Recorder functions, and operate ONE FINGER AD-LIB. The Advanced Operation section will help you explore FS650's more advanced features such as combining Tones, adding Effects, and programming Accompaniments or ONE FINGER AD-LIB phrases. To get the most from your FS650, please read this entire manual carefully ~ beginning with the important information on page B-1 Should you have any trouble getting the FS650 to perform properly, please refer to the Table of Contents (on the next page) and review the pertinent section of this instruction manual Have fun learning to play your FS650! WARNING: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it can cause interference to radio communications. The rules with which it must comply afford reasonable protection against interference when used in most locations. However, there can be no guarantee that such interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment should be suspected of causing interference with other electronic devices, verification can be made by turning its power off and on. If this equipment does appear to be the source of the interference, you should try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — reorient the receiving antenna. — move the receiving away from the instrument, — plug the instrument into a different outlet so that it and receiver are on different branch circuits. — consult the dealer or a qualified service personnel ® This instrument complies with the limits for class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio Interference Regulations, C.R.C., ¢. 1374.a Before Using the FS650 — To use an AC power outlet Connect a PS-121 (or PS-123) adaptor (available ; 7 separately) to the adaptor terminal on the rear panel L Kas | an) of the FS650. Then, connect the adaptor to a wall t ee socket. Gi | 7 ™ Connecting the F5650 to an audio device To enjoy listening to the sound of your FS650 through your home stereo system or other external audio device, purchase a standard connecting cord (Stereo RCA pins) at an electrical goods shop or an audio specialty store. Use it to connect the F5650's LINE OUT jacks to the LINE IN or AUX IN jacks on your audio system. @ About the F5-650's intemal memory The contents of the FS-650's internal memory will be kept stored by a battery built into the unit for a period of up to five years. The data that are maintained by this battery are as follows: — Song data recorded using the recorder. — Patterns created using the pattern maker. — Phrase created using the programmable ONE FINGER AD-LIB feature. Note that if you turn the power switch ON while holding down keys C and E at the left end of the keyboard, all of the contents of the memory will be erased, and the keyboard's factory settings will be restored.MU Eee meg a Before Using the FS650 Size C dry cell battery x 6 (] 1. Cautions © Do not subject the FS650 to severe shocks. © Do not expose the FS650 to direct sunlight, or high temperatures such as inside your car on a warm day. @ Do not use the FS650 where there is excessive moisture or dust. © Do not disassemble or attempt to modify the FS650. © Should the FS650 become soiled, clean it using a soft, dry cloth. If this does not remove the stain, wet the cloth slightly before wiping. Never use alcohol or thinner to clean the FS650. © Do not allow foreign matter to enter the gaps between the keys or around the buttons. 2. Connecting the power supply The FS650 can use either your home AC power outlet or dry cell batteries as a power source. WM To insert batteries: 1. Turn the unit over and remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the six Size C dry cell batteries included with your P5650. Be sure that they are aligned correctly. 3. Replace the battery cover. Notes: — As the batteries reach the end of their usable lifespan, the sound of the FS650 will become quieter and the sound quality will begin to change. The unit may also begin to function improperly. At that time you should replace all six of the batteries. — Do not mix battery types, as this may cause problems such as battery fluid leakage. — Remove the batteries when not using the FS650 for long periods of time.uoyesadg diseg 4 9X8 6 12)/2 13 er : ibaa ound Jett PCR PATTERN MaKER = oe oe seuecton .— eco ——_ = [| = —— = aOverall Diagram and Expla- || nation (Operation panel) (@) POWER switch ‘This switch turns the power on and off. When the power is turned on, the display __ window will light, showing the number 2 | (2) Volume Control buttons ~~ The master volume buttons control overall volume of all notes played on the keyboard Melody, ONE FINGER AD-LIB and Accompaniment volume can be adjusted separately using the appropriate buttons found to the right of Master volume. (@)DEMO button Pressing this button starts the built-in demo song contained in the FS650's memory. Press it again at any time to stop the demo song. () Display The display window shows which sound or rhythm is currently selected. The window is also used to display a wide variety of other information which will be described later in this manual. (3) SELECTOR buttons ~ These buttons are used to increase or decrease the numbers in the display window by intervals of 1 or 10. (®)SOUND 1 and SOUND 2 buttons These buttons are used to select from among, the one hundred sounds stored in the F5650. (Z) EFFECT buttons These buttons allow you to add variety to the F5650's one hundred sounds by adding effects such as Pitch Bend, Sustain, Stereo Chorus, ___and Duet harmony to them. (8) LOWER MODE buttons These buttons are used to select the playing, mode for the nineteen keys on the left end of the keyboard (the Lower keyboard). There are three playing modes: Normal mode in which the Lower keyboards play the same sound selected for the Upper keyboard; (@) RHYTHM button @ Rhythm Control buttons AUTO mode which lets the Lower keyboards control FS650's Auto-Accompaniment; and Drum mode which lets the lower keys play the percussion sounds pictured on the case above each key. This button is used when selecting from among the one hundred rhythm and accompaniment patterns stored in the FS650's memory. The FS650's Rhythm and Auto- Accompaniment section gives you four types of patterns to work with: Intro Patterns that can be used at the start of a song; Fill-in Patterns, to add contrast and variety during a song; Ending Patterns; and Basic Patterns which will be the foundation at any song using Auto-Accompaniment. These four types of patterns are controlled using these buttons. The two tempo buttons can be used to control changes in Rhythm and Auto- Accompaniment tempo. Lastly, the SYNC button lets you start when you press a key in the Lower keyboard. G2) ONE FINGER AD-LIB button This feature allows you to sound like a PRO with the touch of a finger. @) USER PROGRAM buttons These buttons allow users of the FS650 to: 1) create Rhythm and Auto-Accompaniment Patterns. (Basic, Intro, Fill-in, and Ending); and 2) create ONE-FINGER AD-LIB phrases. (B) RECORDER buttons These buttons allow you to record the songs you write or perform on the FS650.