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USER MANUAL

AK280

61 KEY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD

INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY

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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

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. If this does not resolve the issue, try using the keyboard in a

different 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 AK280 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 AK280 to other devices, turn off 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 fields

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 fluids, or chemical–impregnated wiping cloths.

Handling

Do not apply excessive force to the switches or controls.

Do not put any objects into the AK280. If this happens, remove the electrical plug from the outlet. Then have the instrument

inspected by qualified service personnel.

Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

PRECAUTIONS

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AK280

61 KEY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD

Touch 15

Metronome 15

Sustain 15

Pitch Bend 16

DSP 16

Transpose 16

Harmony 16

Registering the Panel Settings 17

Recalling the Registered Panel Settings 17

Selecting a Registration Bank 17

One Touch Setting 17

Record 18

Prepare for Recording 18

Start Recording 18

Stop Recording 18

Playback Recording 19

Delete Recording 19

Playing the Demo Song 19

Piano Mode 19

Song 20

Listening to the Songs 20

Song Control 20

Lesson Mode 20

Chord Dictionary 22

Dict 1 (Chord Learning Mode) 22

Dict 2 (Chord Testing Mode) 22

Exit Chord Dicionary 22

Pedal Function 23

Multi–Function Pedal 23

MIDI 24

What is MIDI? 24

The Main Application of MIDI 24

Troubleshooting 25

Specifications 25

Voice List 26

Style List 32

Song List 35

Demo List 37

MIDI Implementation Chart 38

CONTENTS

Panel & Display Description 1

Front Panel 1

Rear Panel 2

Display 2

Setup 3

Power Supply 3

Attaching a Music Stand 3

Connections 4

Connecting a Computer 4

Connecting a Footswitch 4

Connecting Headphones 4

Connecting Audio Equipment 4

Connecting an MP3/CD Player 4

Connecting a Microphone 4

Power/Master Volume 5

Turn the Power On/Off 5

Adjust the Master Volume 5

Playing Demo Songs 5

Playing Voices 5

Playing Two Voices Simultaneously–DUAL 6

Playing Different Voices with both hands–LOWER 6

Playing Styles 6

Auto Accompaniment 7

Play Auto Accompaniment (Rhythm Track Only) 7

Play Auto Accompaniment (All Tracks) 7

Accompaniment Sections 7

Playing Different Accompaniment Sections 8

Fade 9

Accompaniment Volume 9

Chord Fingering 9

Tempo 10

Function Menu 11

Tune 11

Split Point 11

Beat Type 12

Pedal Type 12

EQ Type 12

Reverb Type 13

Reverb Level 13

Chorus Type 13

Chorus Level 14

MIDI In/Out 14

Auto Power Off 14

Mixer 14

Effect Related Settings 15

Octave 15

1. VOLUME knob

Adjust the master volume.

2. POWER SWITCH

Turn the Power on or off.

3. [SHIFT] button

Select the secondary functions

of other buttons.

10. [FADE] button

Turn the fade–in or fade–out

function on or off.

11. [CHORD] button

Enter Chord mode.

26. [DEMO] button

Enter Demo Mode.

27. LCD Display

Display all parameters and values

related to the current operation.

28. DATA DIAL

Adjust the parameter value.

29. [–]/[+] and NUMERIC buttons

Set parameters value or select

the number.

In Song Mode:

5. [ ] button

Start or Stop playing the song.

6. [ ] button

Pause or continue playing

the song.

7. [ ] button

Set the beginning and the end for

a loop section of the current song.

8. [ ] button

Rewind the song.

9. [ ] button

Fast forward the song.

PANEL & DISPLAY DESCRIPTION

FRONT PANEL

12V MIC AUX IN PHONES/OUTPUT SUSTAIN USB

54 6

21 3

METRONOME MIXER VOICE STYLE SONG DEMOBANK STORE M1 M2 M3 M4 O.T.S. HARMONY PIANO

START/

STOP SYNC

START INTRO/

ENDING FILL A FILL B FADE CHORD

VOLUME

MIN MAX SHIFT

ACCOMP

TEMPO

RECORD TOUCH

SUSTAIN

RECORD PLAY DUAL LOWER DICT. DSP TOUCH SUSTAIN FUNCTION OCTAVE TRANSPOSE L & R LESSON

B7( 13) 7(13) 7(#11) dim7 ROOT Cdim 7aug aug 7sus4 sus4 C#/D D D#/E F F#/G G G#/A A A#/BEC#3 D3 E 3 E3 F3 F#3 CHORD CHORD TYPE M M(9) 6 mM7 M7 m m(9) m6 m7(9) m7 m7 5 7 7( 9) 7(9) 7(#9)

#G2 A 2 A2 B 2 B2 C3E2 F2 F 2C2 C#2 D2 E 2

61 KEY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD

AK280

61 KEY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD

AK280

220 STYLES

001-020 8 BEAT

021-033 16 BEAT

034-063 POP & BALLAD

064-078 ROCK

079-092 BALLROOM

093-111 DANCE

112-122 SOUL & FUNK

123-141 SWING & JAZZ

172-190 WALTZ & TRADITIONAL

191-200 WORLD

201-220 PIANIST

142-151 COUNTRY

152-171 LATIN & LATIN DANCE

633 VOICES

001-051 PIANO

052-076 CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

077-106 ORGAN

107-140 GUITAR

141-165 BASS

166-209 STRINGS & ORCHESTRAL

210-243 BRASS

244-271 REED

272-294 PIPE

295-345 SYNTH LEAD

346-393 SYNTH PAD

394-423 SYNTH SFX

583-624 COMBINED VOICE

625-633 DRUMS

424-447 ETHNIC MISC.

448-535 PERCUSSIVE

536-582 SFX

001-026 FOLK & COUNTRY

027-084 GOLDEN & POP

085-120 CLASSICAL

121-150 PIANO

150 SONGS

In Style Mode

5. [START/ STOP] button

Start or Stop playing the style.

6. [SYNC START] button

Turn the Sync Start on or off.

7. [INTRO/ ENDING] button

Play the Intro or Ending.

8. [FILL A] button

Play the fill–in pattern A.

9. [FILL B] button

Play the fill–in pattern B.

When the [SHIFT] button released

4. [TEMPO +]/[TEMPO –] button

Adjust the current Tempo.

12. [BANK] button

Select a memory bank.

13. [STORE] button

14–17. [M1]–[M4] buttons

Recall a registered

panel setting.

18. [O.T.S.] button

Turn the One Touch Setting

function on or off.

19. [HARMONY] button

Turn the Harmony effect on

or off.

20. [PIANO] button

Enter the Piano Mode.

21. [METRONOME] button

Turn the metronome on or off.

22. [MIXER] button

Enter the Mixer menu.

23. [VOICE] button

Enter Voice mode.

24. [STYLE] button

Enter Style mode.

25. [SONG] button

Enter Song mode.

When the [SHIFT] button pressed

12. [RECORD] button

Enter Recording mode.

13. [PLAY] button

Play back the recording.

14. [DUAL] button

Turn the Dual function on or off.

15. [LOWER] button

Turn the Lower function on

or off.

16. [DICT.] button

Enter the Chord Dictionary.

17. [DSP] button

Turn the DSP function on or off.

18. [TOUCH] button

Enter the Touch setting menu.

19. [SUSTAIN] button

Turn the Sustain function on

or off.

20. [FUNCTION] button

Enter the Function menu.

21. [OCTAVE] button

Enter the Octave setting menu.

22. [TRANSPOSE] button

Enter the Transpose

setting menu.

23. [L HAND] button

Choose to practise the left

hand part in Lesson Mode.

24. [R HAND] button

Choose to practise the right

hand part in Lesson Mode.

25. [LESSON] button

Enter Lesson Mode.

11 13 15 1712 14 16 18 195 6 7 8 9 10 21 22 2320 24

27 28

25 26

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LCD DISPLAY

REAR PANEL

30. DC 12V jack

Connect the DC 12V power

adaptor (optional).

31. MIC jack

Connect a microphone.

32. AUX IN jack

Connect an external sound

source, such as an MP3 or

CD player.

33. PHONES/OUTPUT jack

Connect a pair of headphones

or external audio equipment.

34. SUSTAIN jack

Connect a sustain pedal.

35. USB jack

Connect to a computer.

12V MIC AUX IN PHONES/OUTPUT SUSTAIN USB

54 6

21 3

METRONOME MIXER VOICE STYLE SONG DEMOBANK STORE M1 M2 M3 M4 O.T.S. HARMONY PIANO

START/

STOP SYNC

START INTRO/

ENDING FILL A FILL B FADE CHORD

VOLUME

MIN MAX SHIFT

ACCOMP

TEMPO

RECORD TOUCH

SUSTAIN

RECORD PLAY DUAL LOWER DICT. DSP TOUCH SUSTAIN FUNCTION OCTAVE TRANSPOSE L & R LESSON

B7( 13) 7(13) 7(#11) dim7 ROOT Cdim 7aug aug 7sus4 sus4 C#/D D D#/E F F#/G G G#/A A A#/BEC#3 D3 E 3 E3 F3 F#3 CHORD CHORD TYPE M M(9) 6 mM7 M7 m m(9) m6 m7(9) m7 m7 5 7 7( 9) 7(9) 7(#9)

#G2 A 2 A2 B 2 B2 C3E2 F2 F 2C2 C#2 D2 E 2

61 KEY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD

AK280

61 KEY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD

AK280

220 STYLES

001-020 8 BEAT

021-033 16 BEAT

034-063 POP & BALLAD

064-078 ROCK

079-092 BALLROOM

093-111 DANCE

112-122 SOUL & FUNK

123-141 SWING & JAZZ

172-190 WALTZ & TRADITIONAL

191-200 WORLD

201-220 PIANIST

142-151 COUNTRY

152-171 LATIN & LATIN DANCE

633 VOICES

001-051 PIANO

052-076 CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

077-106 ORGAN

107-140 GUITAR

141-165 BASS

166-209 STRINGS & ORCHESTRAL

210-243 BRASS

244-271 REED

272-294 PIPE

295-345 SYNTH LEAD

346-393 SYNTH PAD

394-423 SYNTH SFX

583-624 COMBINED VOICE

625-633 DRUMS

424-447 ETHNIC MISC.

448-535 PERCUSSIVE

536-582 SFX

001-026 FOLK & COUNTRY

027-084 GOLDEN & POP

085-120 CLASSICAL

121-150 PIANO

150 SONGS

30 31 32 33 34 35

1. RECORD

2. USB CABLE

3. TOUCH

4. SUSTAIN

5. VOICE/STYLE/

DEMO/SONG

6. MEASURE

7. BEAT

8. TEMPO

9. M1–M4/ONE

TOUCH SETTING

10. DUAL/LOWER/

HARMONY/DSP

11. LEFT/RIGHT HAND/

LESSON MODE

12. NOTE INDICATION

13. A.B.C./FULL RANGE/FADE/

ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION

14. CHORD

15. TREBLE CLEF

16. BASS CLEF

SETUP

You can power the AK280 either by batteries or by power

adaptor. Before you switch the AK280 on, turn down the

volume and any connected audio equipment first.

Using Batteries

The AK280 needs 6 pieces of AA (NO.5) or equivalent alkaline

batteries for power supply.

1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the

bottom of the AK280.

2. Insert the batteries, carefully follow the polarity markings

on the cabinet.

3. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it

locks firmly in place.

Caution:

• Do not mix used and new batteries.

• Always use batteries of the same type.

• Always remove the batteries from the AK280 when it is

not used for an extended period of time.

Using the Power Adapter

1. Connect the adaptor to the power supply jack of

the AK280.

2. Plug the adaptor into an AC outlet.

3. Press the POWER SWITCH. The LCD screen will light up.

This indicates the AK280 is powered on.

4. If you are ready to turn off the AK280, press the

POWER SWITCH again.

Note:

• The piano will automatically shutdown to preserve power

if not used for 30 minutes.

• When the keyboard is not in use or is being used during

a thunderstorm, please disconnect the power for

safety purposes.

This section contains information about setting up the Ak280 and preparing to play. Please go through this section carefully

before turning the power on.

A music stand is supplied with the AK280. You can easily

attach it by inserting it into the slots at the rear of the panel.

POWER SUPPLY

ATTACHING A MUSIC STAND

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CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING A COMPUTER

The AK280 receives and transmits MIDI messages via the USB

connector. Use a USB cable to connect the AK280 to a computer.

Note:

We recommend you use a USB2.0 interface when connecting

the AK280 to a computer.

CONNECTING A FOOTSWITCH

An optional footswitch can be plugged into the sustain jack.

You can select one of 4 pedal functions from the Function

Menu: Sustain, Soft, Memory Switch and Style Start/Stop.

If you select the sustain pedal, when you step on the pedal,

all notes you play on the keyboard will have a longer sustain.

(Refer to the Function Menu for details.)

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

A standard pair of stereo headphones can be connected to

the PHONES/OUTPUT jack for private practice or late–night

playing. The internal stereo speaker system is automatically

shut off when a pair of head phones is plugged into this jack.

Note:

To avoid the risk of hearing loss, do not listen with

headphones at a high volume level for a long period of time.

CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT

CONNECTING AN MP3/CD PLAYER

CONNECTING A MIROCPHONE

The rear–panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack delivers the output of

the AK280 to external audio equipment such as a keyboard

amplifier, a stereo sound system, a mixing console, or a

tape recorder. Use an audio cable to connect the PHONES/

OUTPUT jack of the AK280 to the AUX IN jack of the external

audio equipment.

Note:

To avoid damaging the speakers, please set the volume level

to minimum before connecting the power and other devices.

Connect the audio output of an MP3/CD player or other audio

source to the stereo AUX IN jack on the rear panel. The input

signal is mixed with the AK280 signal, allowing you to

play along.

By connecting a microphone, you can enjoy singing along with

your keyboard performance or with Song playback (KARAOKE).

1. Before turning the power on, set the master volume

to minimum.

2. Connect a microphone to the [MIC] jack.

3. Turn the power on. Adjust the master volume while

singing into the microphone.

1. Make sure the AK280 is properly connected to the

power supply.

2. Press POWER SWITCH. The LCD screen lights up which

indicates the AK280 is powered on.

Note:

If the LCD isn’t lit after you turn on the AK280, please check

the power connection.

PLAYING DEMO SONGS

1. Press the [DEMO] button. The LCD will display the

current demo number and name. Meanwhile, all demo

songs will play in a loop.

2. Use the data dial or the [+/Yes]/ [–/No] button to

select a demo song.

3. Press the [DEMO] or [START/STOP] button to stop

playing and exit demo mode.

POWER/MASTER VOLUME

TURN THE POWER ON/OFF

ADJUST THE MASTER VOLUME

Turn the [VOLUME] knob clockwise to increase the volume

and anti clockwise to decrease the volume.

Note:

If the keyboard remains silent, please check if the volume has

been set to minimum or if headphones are plugged into the

Phone jack.

The AK280 features several demos. (Please refer to Demo List.)

PLAYING VOICES

The AK280 features a variety of build–in voices .Try selecting different voices and play with various preset effects.

(Please refer to the Voice List.)

1. Press the [VOICE] button.

Enter the Voice Mode. The LCD displays the current

default voice name and number.

2. Select a Voice.

Use the data dial, the numeric buttons or the [+/YES]/

[–/NO] buttons to select the voice you want to play.

3. Play the Voice.

Play the keyboard and enjoy the voice.

Note:

When the upper/lower voice is on, and you press the

number key buttons, the corresponding upper/lower voice

will be selected.

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The dual function allows two different voices to be layered

together, creating a much richer sound. Turn the function on,

you can select a second voice for the dual voice “VOICE R2”.

1. In idle mode, press and hold the [SHIFT] button and then

press the [DUAL] button to turn dual function on. The LCD

displays the current voice name and number, “VOICE R 2” and

“DUAL” will light up. You can use the data dial, the numeric

buttons or [+/YES]/ [–/NO] button to select the dual voice

you want to play. The default Voice R2 is: String Ensembles.

2. Play the keyboard, and then you will hear two different voices

layered together. It seems like two different instruments are

playing at the same time.

3. When dual function is on, press and hold the [SHIFT] button

and then press the [DUAL] button to turn dual function off.

Note:

When the keyboard is split, only the right hand area will have the

dual voice.

The lower function splits the keyboard into the left and the right hand

areas, each with a different voice. The left hand voice is the lower

voice “VOICE L” . The default split point is F#3 (19), however, you can

set the split point to any key as required. (Refer to Split Point for

more details).

In idle mode, press and hold the [SHIFT] button and then press

the [LOWER] button to turn the lower function on. The LCD will

display the left hand voice name and number, and the indicate

“VOICE L” and “LOWER”.

You can use the data dial, the numeric buttons or the [+/YES]/

[–/NO] button to select the lower voice you want to play. The

default Voice L is: String Ensembles.

Play the keyboard with both hands and you will hear two

different voices.

When lower function is on, press and hold the [SHIFT] button

and then press the [LOWER] button, it will turn lower function off.

PLAYING STYLES

1. Press the [STYLE] button.

Enter the Style Mode. The LCD will display the current

default style name and number.

2. Select a Style.

Use the data dial, the numeric buttons or the [+/YES]/

[–/NO] button to select the style you want to play.

3. Play the Style.

Press the [START/STOP] button to directly start a

rhythm. Alternatively, you can press the [SYNC START]

button, then press a key to start the rhythm.

PLAYING DIFFERENT VOICES WITH

BOTH HANDS–LOWER

PLAYING TWO VOICES

SIMULTANEOUSLY–DUAL

AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your fingertips. To use it, all you have to do is to play the chords

with your left hand in the selected accompaniment style, and then the accompaniment will automatically play along, instantly

following the chords you play. With auto accompaniment, even a solo performer can enjoy playing with the backing of an entire

band or orchestra. This instrument features a variety of styles. Try selecting some of the different styles (refer to Style List)

and enjoy the auto accompaniment feature.

PLAY AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

(RHYTHM TRACK ONLY)

PLAY AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT

(ALL TRACKS)

1. Press [STYLE] button.

Enter the style mode. The “STYLE” icon on the LCD will

light up. The LCD will display the name and number of

the current style.

2. Select a style.

Use the data dial, the numeric buttons or the [+/YES]/

[–/NO] button to select a style you want to play.

2. Start playing a style.

Press the [START/STOP] button to start the rhythm

tracks of the auto accompaniment. Also you can press

[SYNC START] and then play any key to start the rhythm

tracks of the auto accompaniment.

1. Turn the auto accompaniment on.

In style mode, you can press the [CHORD] button to

enter the “auto bass chord” (A.B.C.) mode. The keyboard

is split into two sections. Left hand section is the chord

section. The “A.B.C.” icon will light up. Now pressing any

key in chord section (Sync Start status) you will hear the

fantastic accompaniment.

Press [CHORD] button again to enter “full range” mode.

The “FULL RANGE” icon will light up. You can play chords

over the entire keyboard in multi–fingering.

2. Start the auto accompaniment.

You can press [SYNC START] button and then play a

chord in chord section to start auto accompaniment of

all tracks. When you change a chord, the accompaniment

automatically changes. You can also press [START/STOP]

button to start auto accompaniment of rhythm track, then

play a chord in chord section. It will start auto

accompaniment of all tracks.

There are various types of Auto Accompaniment sections that

allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to

match the song you are playing. They are: Intro, Main (A, B),

Fill (A, B), and Ending. By switching among them during your

performance you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a

professional sounding arrangement in your performance.

ACCOMPANIMENT SECTIONS

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