Technics SM-AC1200 User Manual

Guidelines for safe electrical operation, including fuse replacement procedures and important warnings.

Covers warnings about usage, installation, electrical shock, heat, and hearing protection.

Instructions for safe use of the AC adapter and power cord, including voltage selection.

Guidelines for dealing with water ingress and when to seek professional service for the unit.

Instructions on proper maintenance, including cleaning and care, and when professional repair is needed.

Outlines the main parts of the Owner's Manual: Basic Functions, Practical Applications, and Reference Guide.

Guidance on what to do if the instrument behaves abnormally, including when to discontinue use.

Explains the instrument's display and how to adjust the main volume.

Details on Composer, One Touch Play, Rhythm Select, and Conductor functions.

Explains how to create new sounds and add digital reverb to existing ones.

Details on storing panel settings and how the backup memory functions.

Description of the Techni-Chord feature for adding harmony to keyboard playing.

Introduces the instrument's capabilities and how to use it with external devices like MIDI keyboards or computers.

Details on connecting the AC adapter, external speakers, digital pianos, and headphones.

Example of connecting the instrument to a digital piano using MIDI IN/OUT settings.

Example of connecting the instrument to a MIDI accordion using MIDI IN/OUT settings.

Explains the importance of setting the RIGHT 1 INPUT/OUTPUT setting correctly for different connections.

Instructions for listening to specific style, sound, or rhythm demonstrations.

How to select and play demonstration performances corresponding to chosen styles, sounds, and rhythms.

Procedure for listening to medley demonstration performances, including selecting and controlling playback.

Notes on which buttons are active or inactive during demonstration playback.

Steps to select sounds for the CONDUCTOR section and using the SOUND/VARIATION SELECT pad.

Information on where to find lists of sounds and variations, and how to change between them.

Details about selecting percussion sounds and their specific characteristics.

How to activate the DIGITAL EFFECT to add a broader and deeper sound.

Instructions for turning on the SUSTAIN button to make notes fade out gradually after release.

How to activate the DIGITAL REVERB to apply a reverberation effect to all sounds.

How to select a rhythm by its number using the RHYTHM SELECT pad.

Instructions for adjusting the tempo of a selected rhythm using the TEMPO buttons.

How to begin a performance with an introductory rhythm pattern.

How to insert a fill-in pattern into a rhythm performance.

How to add an ending pattern to conclude a rhythm performance.

Instructions for using the AUTO PLAY CHORD feature to create automatic accompaniment.

How to select a rhythm number for the accompaniment.

Guidance on playing chords in the ONE FINGER mode for automatic accompaniment.

How to play chords with the left hand and melody with the right hand for accompaniment.

Illustrates basic chord formations (C, G7, F) in the ONE FINGER mode.

Instructions for using the SEQUENCER to record your musical performance.

Steps for using the EASY REC button to record a performance.

How to play back a performance that has been recorded using the sequencer.

Detailed steps for recording performances and playing them back, including resetting the sequencer.

Information on recording multiple parts individually for ensemble performances.

Explanation of the normal display information shown during a performance.

How to adjust the volume balance of individual parts using the bar graph display.

Details on using the OTHER BALANCE display to adjust individual part volumes.

Explains the setting display and how to use buttons to select and adjust settings.

Provides examples of how to interpret instructions found throughout the manual.

Information on the Exit button for display navigation and the Display Hold button.

Steps to adjust the contrast of the instrument's LCD display.

Steps to select sounds for the RIGHT 1 and RIGHT 2 parts of the keyboard.

Explanation of variation sounds and how to change between them.

Details on selecting percussion sounds and their characteristics.

Details on assigning sounds to the CONDUCTOR section for different keyboard playing modes.

How to change the location of the split point on the keyboard.

Procedure for storing a custom split point on the keyboard.

How to activate and use the DIGITAL EFFECT to enhance sound richness.

How to turn on the SUSTAIN function for notes to fade out gradually.

How to apply a reverberation effect using the DIGITAL REVERB button.

Instructions for changing the key of the entire instrument using the TRANSPOSE buttons.

Illustrates how keys are played and how notes sound after transposition.

How to use the Techni-chord feature to expand sound with harmony on the right keyboard part.

Demonstrates playing chords with the left hand for the Techni-chord feature.

Steps to select a rhythm by its number using the RHYTHM SELECT/MODE SET pad.

Information on how the beat and tempo are displayed.

How to start a rhythm with a synchronized beat using the SYNCHRO & BREAK button.

How to adjust the tempo of a rhythm pattern using the TEMPO buttons.

How to begin a rhythm performance with an introductory pattern.

How to start a rhythm with a one-measure count.

How to add variation to rhythm performances by switching patterns.

How to insert a fill-in pattern during a rhythm performance.

How to conclude a rhythm performance with an ending pattern.

Explanation of how the AUTO PLAY CHORD function creates automatic accompaniment.

Methods for playing chords, including ONE FINGER, FINGERED, and PIANIST modes.

Details on playing chords in the ONE FINGER mode, including basic and advanced chord types.

Illustrates how to play minor, seventh, and minor seventh chords.

Steps to select the desired rhythm and tempo for the AUTO PLAY CHORD.

How to play the melody with the right hand while using AUTO PLAY CHORD.

How to specify chords and tempo for automatic accompaniment, and use of INTRO/ENDING.

Explains the Break function for interrupting rhythms and the Mute function for silencing parts.

Steps to select different sounds for the AUTO PLAY CHORD parts.

How to play back selected sounds and rhythms using the SOUND ARRANGER.

How to use the ONE TOUCH PLAY feature to set up styles, sounds, effects, and tempo.

How to select music styles, which automatically set sounds, effects, and rhythms.

Instructions for using the MUSIC STYLE ARRANGER for professional registration changes.

How to change music styles mid-performance using fill-in patterns.

Steps to store panel setups (sounds, volumes, etc.) into 16 different memory settings.

How to set up and assign functions to foot switches and controllers.

List of functions that can be assigned to foot switches and controllers.

Default assignments for factory-preset foot switches.

Describes the structure and components of a rhythm pattern.

Explains the two main methods for recording rhythm patterns: editing existing or creating new.

Information on the memory capacity for storing composer patterns.

Lists and describes the functions available in the SEQUENCER menu, including REC, PUNCH, TRCK, EDIT, and PLAY.

Step-by-step guide to recording a performance using the EASY REC button.

Instructions for playing back recorded performances using the SEQUENCER RESET button.

Details on each part of the sequencer and its recorded contents.

Overview of the default track assignments for different instrument parts.

Steps for recording performances in real-time, including tempo adjustments.

Details on using Quantize for timing, Balance for volume, and Step for navigation.

How to erase specific tracks or all recorded contents.

Steps for playing back recorded tracks and managing sequencer settings.

How to record multiple tracks sequentially, allowing for layered performances.

Step-by-step guide for recording notes one by one into the sequencer.

How to edit recorded data, including note, velocity, and timing adjustments.

Detailed instructions for editing recorded notes, velocity, and other data.

Explanation of how sound data and control data are managed and edited.

How to store chord progressions for the AUTO PLAY CHORD feature, including note values.

Details on repeating stored progressions and ending the storage process.

Detailed steps for storing chord progressions and correcting the recorded data.

Information on chord data, including its display and editing.

How to correct and modify recorded rhythm progressions.

How to erase recorded tracks and rhythm data.

How to assign tracks to specific parts for sequencing.

How to initialize or reset track assignments.

How to select various editing functions from the SEQUENCER menu.

Overview of available editing functions like SONG CLEAR, TRACK CLEAR, VELOCITY CHANGE, etc.

How to clear entire songs or specific tracks within the sequencer.

Instructions for changing note velocity and merging tracks.

Details on using functions like Quantize, Erase, Copy, Insert, and Delete for editing performances.

How to merge tracks and correct timing with the Quantize function.

Instructions for erasing data and copying tracks within the sequencer.

How to insert new data or delete specified measures from a track.

How to use the punch record feature to correct playing errors during real-time recording.

Detailed steps for using punch-in and punch-out to correct recording sections.

How to correct the performance after using punch-in/out, including playback and stopping.

How to use the AUTO PUNCH function for automatic recording corrections.

Steps for correcting the performance after auto punch, including measure selection and playback.

How to play back a recording starting from a specific measure.

Instructions for saving and playing back sequencer performances as medleys.

Describes the structure and components of a rhythm pattern.

Explains the two main methods for recording rhythm patterns: editing existing or creating new.

Information on the memory capacity for storing composer patterns.

Lists and describes the functions available in the COMPOSER menu, such as REC, COPY, MODE, and LOAD.

How to load pre-composed rhythm patterns into the instrument.

Explanation of MIDI channel assignments for recording and playback.

Instructions for editing existing rhythm patterns.

Steps for composing and saving new rhythm patterns from scratch.

Guide to modifying existing rhythm patterns, including copying and saving.

Detailed steps for creating and saving new rhythm patterns, including naming and setting parameters.

Further instructions on editing and creating rhythm patterns, including saving and naming.

How to create custom intro, fill-in, and ending patterns for rhythm sequences.

Step-by-step guide to recording rhythm patterns by playing the keyboard.

How to use Quantize for timing and Balance for volume during recording.

Instructions for clearing tracks, erasing data, and selecting parts.

How to play back recorded rhythm patterns and manage playback settings.

Selecting memory banks and rhythms for playback.

Instructions for playing back recorded rhythm patterns, including start/stop and tempo.

Step-by-step guide for recording notes one by one into the sequencer.

How to edit recorded data, including note, velocity, and timing adjustments.

Instructions for using the COMPOSER mode to create custom intro, fill-in, and ending patterns.

Using Normal Mode to play back preset rhythm patterns.

Using Expand Mode to create your own intro, fill-in, and ending patterns.

Steps for recording custom intro, fill-in, and ending patterns in the COMPOSER mode.

Details on saving patterns to memory banks A and B.

Information about the instrument's internal memory and the function of the Disk Drive.

How to play back commercial software files from a disk.

Explanation of Standard MIDI Files (SMF) and their compatibility.

Overview of disk drive parts and the general procedure for its use.

Instructions for formatting disks and saving data from the instrument.

Steps for loading Standard MIDI Files (SMF) from a disk.

How to load COMPOSER data from a disk into the instrument's memory.

Detailed steps for loading data from a disk into the instrument's memory.

Instructions for loading MIDI files from a disk into the sequencer.

Step-by-step guide for formatting a disk, including warnings about data loss.

Instructions for saving data from the instrument's memory to a disk.

How to delete files from a disk.

Steps for saving MIDI files from the instrument to a disk.

Information on the MIDI file header and managing one-measure space.

How to delete MIDI files from a disk.

How to load a single COMPOSER data file from a disk.

How to load a single SOUND data file from a disk.

How to select and adjust functions within the Sound mode.

Lists the available sound adjustment items: PART, TUNE, CHORD, TECHNI-CHORD, L-HOLD, REV.

How to adjust sound attributes like PAN, KYSET, TUNE, BEND, and GLD for each part.

Instructions for fine-tuning pitch and adjusting tempera settings.

How to select harmony styles for the TECHNI-CHORD feature.

How to use the LEFT HOLD function to specify left-hand keyboard behavior.

How to select the type and depth of the DIGITAL REVERB effect.

Steps to follow for editing sounds, including selecting attributes and storing new sounds.

Lists the main sound editing functions: EASY, GENERAL, TONE, and EFFECT.

How to adjust the tone of sounds by modifying attributes like pitch and envelope.

Details on using Easy Edit functions like OCTAVE, VIBRATO, AUTOBEND, and FILTER.

How to adjust specific tone attributes like pitch, volume, and envelope.

Information on using the DIGITAL EFFECT and its impact on sound.

How to select and modify sound attributes like Octave, Vibrato, and Reverb.

Details on adjusting the octave shift and vibrato parameters of a sound.

How to adjust the delay time for sound effects.

How to set Autobend for pitch changes and select Reverb type and depth.

How to select and modify tone attributes like Tone, Level, Pitch, Envelope, and Filter.

Steps to select tones and their groups for editing.

How to adjust the volume, pitch, and envelope parameters of a sound.

How to adjust the filter's frequency range and strength for sound editing.

How to select and modify the type of digital effect applied to a sound.

Steps for storing newly created sounds in memory.

How to store your edited sound and confirm the saving process.

How to select and recall previously saved sounds.

Description of the MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU terminals.

Explanation of MIDI channels and how they are used for data transmission.

Explains NOTE, PROGRAM CHANGE, CONTROL CHANGE, and EXCLUSIVE data.

Information on General MIDI standards and instrument compatibility.

Steps to access and set MIDI functions.

Lists and describes functions in the OTHERS menu: PART, REAL TIME MESSAGES, COM, etc.

How to reassign MIDI channels to different parts.

How to set octave shift and specify local control for the instrument.

Enabling or disabling local control for the instrument's sound.

How to set realtime messages and common settings for MIDI communication.

Details on setting program change numbers and using the transpose function.

How to set drum types and select songs for MIDI transmission.

Details on configuring input/output settings for Techni-chord, drum patterns, and auto play chords.

How to control panel memory settings via MIDI.

How to transmit panel memory program changes.

Information on establishing optimum settings for connecting to other MIDI instruments.

How to specify compatibility with general MIDI standard instruments.

Procedure for transmitting panel setting data via bulk dump.

Procedure for receiving panel setting data via bulk dump.

How to reset the instrument to its initial factory settings.

Information on how backup memory stores settings and its limitations.

Diagram and description of all rear panel ports, including MIDI, Phones, Line Out, and power.

Information on connecting optional accessories like Foot Controllers, Expression Pedals, and Foot Switches.

A list of error codes and their corresponding descriptions and suggested remedies.

Guides users through common problems and their potential solutions.

Solutions for issues related to storage, multi-track recording, and playback discrepancies.

Troubleshooting for problems with automatic accompaniment, composer functions, and rhythm timing.

Resolving issues with disk drive noise, data loading, and the instrument cabinet warming.

Details on sound generator, number of notes, available sounds, effects, and rhythms.

Specifications for controls, Auto Play Chord, One Touch Play, Techni-chord, Panel Memory, Sequencer, and Composer.

Details on disk drive functions, sound settings, power requirements, and dimensions.

Information on included accessories, net weight, and physical dimensions.