Casio 593-ES-1 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO

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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THE UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).

NOTICE

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.

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important!

Please note the following important information before using this product.

• Before using the optional AD-5 Adaptor to power the unit, be sure to check the AC Adaptor for any damage first. Carefully check the power cord for breakage, cuts, exposed wire and other serious damage. Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously damaged.

• Never attempt to recharge batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Never mix old batteries with new ones.

• Use recommended batteries or equivalent types.

• Always make sure that positive (+) and negative (–) poles are facing correctly as indicated near the battery compartment.

• Replace batteries as soon as possible after any sign they are getting weak.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

• The product is not intended for children under 3 years.

• Use only CASIO AD-5 adaptor.

• The AC adaptor is not a toy.

• Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.

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CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Unit 6, 1000 North Circular Road London NW2 7JD, U.K.

This mark is valid in the EU countries only.

Please keep all information for future reference.

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Safety Precautions

Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO electronic musical instrument.

• Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual.

• Please keep all information for future reference.

Symbols

Various symbols are used in this user’s guide and on the product itself to ensure that the product is used safely and correctly, and to prevent injury to the user and other persons as well as damage to property. Those symbols along with their meanings are shown below.

DANGER

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal injury.

WARNING

This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing death or serious injury if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.

Symbol Examples

This triangle symbol ( ) means that the user should be careful. (The example at left indicates electrical shock caution.)

This circle with a line through it ( means that the indicated action must not be performed. Indications within or nearby this symbol are specifically prohibited. (The example at left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)

The black dot ( indicated action must be performed. Indications within this symbol are actions that are specifically instructed to be performed. (The example at left indicates that the power plug must be unplugged from the electrical socket.)

)

) means that the

CAUTION

This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing injury as well as matters for which there is the likelihood of occurrence of physical damage only if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.

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Safety Precautions

DANGER

Alkaline Batteries

Perform the following steps immediately if fluid leaking from alkaline batteries ever gets into your eyes.

1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them with water.

2. Contact your physician immediately.

Leaving alkaline battery fluid in your eyes can lead to loss of sight.

WARNING

Smoke, Strange Odor, Overheating

Continued use of the product while it is emitting smoke, a strange odor, or heat creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor that is specified for this product.

• Use only a power source whose voltage is within the rating marked on the AC adaptor.

• Do not overload electrical outlets and extension cords.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor’s electric cord can damage or break it, creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Never place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat.

• Never try to modify the cord or subject it to excessive bending.

• Never twist or stretch the cord.

• Should the electric cord or plug become

damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider.

AC Adaptor

Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

Batteries

Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become shorted.

• Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by incineration.

• Never mix old batteries with new ones.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Do not charge the batteries.

• Make sure the positive (+) and negative

(–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly.

Do not incinerate the product.

Never throw the product into fire. Doing so can cause it to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury.

Water and Foreign Matter

Water, other liquids, and foreign matter (such as pieces of metal) getting into the product create the risk of fire and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider.

Disassembly and Modification

Never try to take this product apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other personal injury. Leave all internal inspection, adjustment, and maintenance up to your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider.

Dropping and Impact

Continued use of this product after it has been damaged by dropping or subjecting it to strong impact creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider.

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Safety Precautions

Plastic Bags

Never place the plastic bag the product comes in over your head or in your mouth. Doing so creates the risk of suffocation. Particular care concerning this precaution is required where small children are present.

Keep off of the product and stand.*

Climbing onto the product or stand can cause it to tip over or become damaged. Particular care concerning this precaution is required where small children are present.

Location

Avoid locating the product on an unstable stand, on an uneven surface, or any other unstable location. An unstable location can cause the product to fall over, creating the risk of personal injury.

CAUTION

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other sources of heat.

• Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the electrical outlet. Always grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it will go.

• Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet during lightening storms or before leaving on a trip or other long-term absence.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and wipe away any dust that is built up in the area around the prongs of the plug.

Relocating the Product

Before relocating the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and disconnect all other cables and connecting cords. Leaving cords connected creates the risk of damage to the cords, fire, and electric shock.

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Cleaning

Before cleaning the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet first. Leaving the AC adaptor plugged in creates the risk of damage to the AC adaptor, fire, and electric shock.

Batteries

Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Use only batteries that are specified for use with this product.

• Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use it for a long time.

Connectors

Connect only the specified devices and equipment to the product’s connectors. Connection of a non-specified device or equipment creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

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Safety Precautions

Location

Avoid the following locations for this product. Such locations create the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Areas subject to high humidity or large amounts of dust.

• In food preparation areas or other areas subject to oil smoke.

• Near air conditioning equipment, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, inside of a vehicle parked in the sun, or any other area that subjects the product to high temperatures.

Display Screen

• Never push on the display screen’s LCD panel or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the LCD panel’s glass to crack, creating the risk of personal injury.

• Should the LCD panel ever crack or break, never touch the liquid inside of the panel. LCD panel liquid can cause skin irritation.

• Should LCD panel liquid ever get inside your mouth, immediately wash out your mouth with water and contact your physician.

• Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, rinse with clear water for at least 15 minutes, and then contact a physician.

IMPORTANT!

When using batteries, be sure to replace them or shift to one of the alternate power sources whenever you notice any of the following symptoms.

• Dim power supply indicator

• Instrument does not turn on.

• Dim, difficult to read display

• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume

• Distortion of sound output

• Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volumes

• Sudden power failure when playing at high volumes

• Dimming of the display when playing at high volume

• Continued sound output even after you release a key

• A totally different tone may sound

• Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play

• Abnormally low microphone volume

• Distortion of microphone input

• Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used

• Sudden power failure when using the microphone

• Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI device

Sound Volume

Do not listen to music at very loud volumes for long periods. Particular care concerning this precaution is required when using headphones. High volume settings can damage your hearing.

Heavy Objects

Never place heavy object on top of the product. Doing so can make the product top heavy, causing the product to tip over or the object to fall from it, creating the risk of personal injury.

Correct Stand* Assembly

An incorrectly assembled stand can tip over, causing the product to fall and creating the risk of personal injury. Make sure you assemble the stand correctly, following the assembly instructions that come with it. Make sure you mount the product on the stand correctly.

* Stand is available as an option.

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Main Features

❐ 255 tones

A wide selection of tones includes stereo piano and synthesized sounds, drum sets, and much more.

❐ PIANO BANK button

The touch of a button takes you directly to piano tones and piano lessons.

❐ Advanced 3-Step Lesson System

The 3-Step Lesson System lets you practice at your own pace. The keyboard automatically grades your performances, so you can trace your progress as you improve.

• 3-Step Lesson System: Now you can learn the parts that make up the keyboard’s built-in tunes step-by-step. Guidance that appears on the monitor screen helps lead you down the path to music proficiency.

• Evaluation System: The keyboard can be configured to rate your performances during Step 1 and Step 2 lessons by assigning points. You can even have the keyboard report your points vocally, both part way through and at the end of a lesson.

❐ Sing-along

Simply connect a commercially available microphone to the microphone jack and you can sing along with the keyboard’s built-in tunes.

❐ 100 built-in tunes, including piano pieces

Built-in tunes are divided into two groups: a Song Bank of 50 tunes with Auto Accompaniment, and a Piano Bank of 50 piano tunes. You can simply enjoy listening to the built-in tunes, or eliminate the melody part of a Song Bank tunes or either hand part of a Piano Bank tune, and then play along on the keyboard.

❐ 120 rhythms

A selection of rhythms cover rock, pops, jazz and just about any other musical style imaginable.

❐ Auto Accompaniment

Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass, and chord parts play along automatically. One Touch Presets instantly recalls the most suitable tone and tempo settings to match the rhythm you are using.

❐ Musical Information System

A big LCD screen graphically shows you fingerings, keyboard keys to be pressed, and notes, making keyboard play more informative and enjoyable than ever before. A built-in backlight keeps the display easy to read, even in total darkness.

❐ Song Memory function

• Record up to two parts in song memory for later playback. Realistic ensemble play can also be created using the Auto Accompaniment function.

• The on-screen keyboard guide shows fingerings for the melody as recorded songs are played back.

❐ General MIDI compatibility

General MIDI tones let you connect to a personal computer and enjoy “desktop music” capabilities. This keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or as a sound source, and it’s just the thing for playback of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music software.

❐ Display Indications for Received MIDI Messages

When playing General MIDI data, you can have information (keyboard and pedal data) about a specific channel appear on the display. You can also turn off a specific channel and play its part on the keyboard. You can even turn off the output of a channel and play along on the keyboard.

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Contents

Safety Precautions ................ E-1

Main Features ........................ E-5

Contents................................. E-6

General Guide........................ E-8

About the display ................................... E-11

Quick Reference .................. E-12

To play the keyboard .............................. E-12

Power Supply ...................... E-14

Using batteries ....................................... E-14

Using the AC Adaptor ............................. E-15

Auto Power Off ....................................... E-15

Settings and Memory Contents .............. E-16

Connections ........................ E-17

Phones/Output Terminal......................... E-17

Connecting to a Computer or Other

Equipment .............................................. E-17

Assignable jack Terminal........................ E-17

Microphone Jack .................................... E-18

Accessories and Options ....................... E-18

Practicing on the Piano ...... E-21

Using the PIANO BANK Button ............. E-21

Playing a Built-in Tune........ E-22

To play back a Song Bank tune ............. E-22

To play back a Piano Bank tune ............. E-23

Musical Information System ................... E-23

Adjusting the Tempo............................... E-23

To pause playback ................................. E-24

To fast reverse ....................................... E-24

To fast forward ....................................... E-24

To change the melody tone .................... E-25

To play all tunes in succession ............... E-25

Advanced 3-Step Lesson ... E-26

Evaluation Mode .................................... E-27

Using the Lesson Functions and

Evaluation Mode .................................... E-27

Step 1 – Master the timing. .................... E-28

Step 2 – Master the notes. ..................... E-29

Step 3 – Play at normal speed. .............. E-30

Using the Phrase Practice Mode ........... E-30

Voice Fingering Guide............................ E-31

Using the Metronome ............................. E-31

Basic Operations................. E-19

To play the keyboard .............................. E-19

Selecting a Tone..................................... E-19

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Using a Microphone for

Sing Along ........................... E-32

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Auto Accompaniment ......... E-34

Selecting a Rhythm ................................ E-34

Playing a Rhythm ................................... E-35

Adjusting the Tempo............................... E-35

Using Auto Accompaniment ................... E-35

Using an Intro Pattern ............................ E-38

Using a Fill-in Pattern ............................. E-39

Using a Rhythm Variation ....................... E-39

Using a Fill-in Pattern with

a Variation Rhythm ................................. E-39

Synchro Starting Accompaniment with

Rhythm Play ........................................... E-39

Finishing with an Ending Pattern ........... E-40

Using One-touch Preset ......................... E-40

Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ... E-49

Tuning the Keyboard .............................. E-50

MIDI....................................... E-51

What is MIDI? ........................................ E-51

General MIDI .......................................... E-52

Changing MIDI Settings ......................... E-52

Messages ............................................... E-56

Troubleshooting .................. E-59

Specifications ...................... E-61

Care of your keyboard ........ E-63

Song Memory Function ...... E-41

Tracks .................................................... E-41

Real-time Recording to Track 1 ............. E-42

Playing Back from Song Memory ........... E-44

Real-time Recording to Track 2 ............. E-44

Deleting the Contents of

a Specific Track...................................... E-45

Keyboard Settings .............. E-46

Using Layer ............................................ E-46

Using Split .............................................. E-46

Using Layer and Split Together .............. E-47

Transposing the Keyboard ..................... E-48

Using Touch Response .......................... E-48

Appendix ................................ A-1

Note Table ................................................ A-1

Drum Assignment List .............................. A-3

FINGERED Chord Chart .......................... A-5

Tone List ................................................... A-6

Rhythm List .............................................. A-9

Song List ................................................ A-10

MIDI Implementation Chart

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General Guide

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General Guide

NOTE

• Key, button, and other names are indicated in the text of this manual using bold type.

• This keyboard has two PLAY/STOP buttons. In this manual, the PLAY/STOP button that is located under the SING ALONG

button is indicated as <PLAY/STOP>.

POWER button

Power indicator

VOLUME slider

MODE switch

● SONG/PIANO BANK/RHYTHM CONTROLLER

INTRO button

REW button, NORMAL/FILL-IN button

FF button, VARIATION/FILL-IN button

PAUSE button, SYNCHRO/ENDING button

PLAY/STOP button, START/STOP button

Song/Piano Bank controller indicator

Rhythm controller indicator

SONG BANK button

PIANO BANK button

TEMPO buttons

Speaker

RHYTHM list

TONE list

SONG BANK/SING ALONG list

Display

PIANO BANK list

CHORD root names

Percussion instrument list

Voice 1 to 5

MIC jack

MIC VOLUME knob

SING ALONG button

KEY CONTROL/TRANSPOSE buttons

<PLAY/STOP> button

SETTING button

SONG MEMORY button

ONE TOUCH PRESET button

RHYTHM button

TONE button

● ADVANCED 3-STEP LESSON SYSTEM

SPEAK button

METRONOME button

LEFT button, TRACK 1 button

[

RIGHT button, TRACK 2 button

SCORING 1 button

]

PRACTICE PHRASE button

SCORING 2 button

STEP 1 to 3 button

SPLIT button

LAYER button

*1 Attaching the Score Stand

Insert the score stand into the slot at the top of the keyboard as shown in the illustration.

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General Guide

h i j

Rear Panel

f g

Number buttons

[+]/[–]

buttons

• For input of numbers to change a displayed number or setting.

• Negative values cannot be input using the number buttons. Use [+] (increase) and [–] (decrease) instead.

MIDI OUT terminal

MIDI IN terminal

ASSIGNABLE JACK terminal

DC 9V jack

PHONES/OUTPUT terminal

Controller Indicators

Song/Piano Bank controller indicator

Pressing the SONG BANK, PIANO BANK, or SING ALONG button, or pressing the SONG BANK and PIANO BANK buttons at the same time to start demo tune play causes the Song/Piano Bank controller indicator to light. This indicates that buttons through 9 are currently functioning as playback control buttons.

Rhythm controller indicator

Pressing the RHYTHM button to enter the Rhythm Mode, or pressing the RHYTHM button and then the SONG MEMORY button to enter the Song Memory mode causes the Rhythm controller indicator to light. This indicates that buttons 5 through 9 are currently functioning as rhythm control buttons.

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About the display

General Guide

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The icons that appear here indicate whether the keyboard is in the Sing Along Mode, Song Bank Mode, or Piano Bank Mode.

Numeric Area: This area displays tone numbers, song numbers, evaluation values, and other numeric data. Text Area: This area displays tone names and song names. It is also used as the display area for the Evaluation Mode,

Indicator Area: This area indicates the type of data that is currently displayed in the numeric area and text area.

This area is a staff notation display that shows notes being played in built-in tunes, on the keyboard, or from memory, chord forms, and MIDI receive data.*1 Notes in the range F6 to C7 are shown in the staff notation display one octave lower, along with an octave up mark ( ).* If you are using a pedal, a pedal mark ( ) appears here whenever you press the pedal.

*1 Received notes outside the range of C2 to C7 do not appear on the display. *2 Notes in the range of C2 through B2 are not shown while the octave up mark ( ) is on the display.

An indicator appears next to a function that is in use: touch response, General MIDI Mode, song memory, layer, split.

This area shows fingerings and other finger information during 3-step lesson and tune play. The letters “L” (left) and “R” (right) appear to indicate left and right hand Auto Accompaniment parts and song memory tracks.

This area shows the current measure number and beat number, a graphic metronome, and the current tempo setting (beats per minute) during rhythm, Auto Accompaniment, built-in tune, song memory play, and metronome.

This area shows chord names during Auto Accompaniment, Song Bank, and Sing Along play.

This area uses a graphic keyboard to show notes being played in built-in tunes, on the keyboard, or from song memory, chord forms, and MIDI receive data.

The type of star that appears here indicates the accuracy of your timing for each note you play, when the Evaluation Mode is turned on.

10.

This area displays indicators that show when 3-Step Lesson, the Evaluation Mode, or Voice Fingering is turned on.

Song Memory, and other functions.

Example: The indicator points to “SONG BANK” when a Song Bank tune name is displayed.

NOTE

• Display examples shown in this User’s Guide are intended for illustrative purposes only. The actual text and values that appear on the display may differ from the examples shown in this User’s Guide.

• Viewing a liquid crystal display screen from an angle can change the appearance of display contrast. The display contrast of this keyboard is set to allow easy viewing for a person seated on a chair in front of the keyboard. Note that display contrast is fixed, and cannot be adjusted.

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Aloha Oe

Power indicator

POWER

Quick Reference

SONG BANK PIANO BANK

MODE STEP 1

PLAY/STOP

Number buttons

STEP 2

This section provides a quick overview of keyboard operation using steps one and two of the 3-step lesson feature. With the 3-step lesson feature, the on-screen keyboard guide keys light to show the next note of the tune.

To play the keyboard

Press the POWER button to turn on power.

• This causes the power indicator to light.

Lit

Set the MODE switch to NORMAL.

Press the SONG BANK button.

• This causes the SONG BANK button to light.

Find the tune you want to play in the SONG BANK/ SING ALONG List, and then use the number buttons to input its two-digit number.

• See page A-10 for the Song Bank/Sing Along List.

Example: To select “42 ALOHA OE”, input 4 and then

Press the STEP 1 button or STEP 2 button.

• The keyboard sounds a count beat and waits for you to play something on the keyboard. The keys that you need to press first flash on the display.

Play the melody along with the selected tune’s accompaniment.

• Play in accordance with the keyboard keys, fingerings and notes that appear on the display.

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Indicators appear

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FingeringKeyboard key used

Note pitch

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If you selected lesson Step 1

• Play the notes on the keyboard.

• Accompaniment (left-hand part) plays in time with

the notes.

• With Step 1, the correct melody note is played no matter which keyboard key you press.

If you selected lesson Step 2

• Play the correct notes on the keyboard.

• While an on-screen keyboard guide key is lit, press

the corresponding key on the actual keyboard. In the case of a Piano Bank tune, the keyboard guide indication turns off when you press a keyboard key, and the on-screen keyboard guide key lights for the next note to be played.

• Accompaniment (left-hand part) plays in time with the notes, as long as you press the correct keyboard keys.

To stop play at any time, press the PLAY/STOP button.

To play an Etude or Concert Piece tune

Quick Reference

When you get to step 3 of the above procedure, press the PIANO BANK button in place of the SONG BANK button.

• This causes the PIANO BANK button to light.

Indicators appear

Find the tune you want to play in the PIANO BANK List, and then use the number buttons to input its two-digit number.

• See page A-11 for the Piano Bank List.

Next, continue from step 5 of the above procedure.

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Power Supply

This keyboard can be powered by current from a standard household wall outlet (using the specified AC adaptor) or by batteries. Always make sure you turn the keyboard off whenever you are not using it.

Using batteries

Always make sure you turn off the keyboard before loading or replacing batteries.

To load batteries

Remove the battery compartment cover.

Load 6 D-size batteries into the battery compartment.

• Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing correctly.

Insert the tabs on the battery compartment cover into the holes provided and close the cover.

NOTE

• The keyboard may not function correctly if you load or replace batteries with power turned on. If this happens, turning the keyboard off and then back on again should return functions back to normal.

Important Battery Information

■

The following shows the approximate battery life.

Manganese batteries ............................... 6 hours

The above value is standard battery life at normal temperature, with the keyboard volume at medium setting. Temperature extremes or playing at very loud volume settings can shorten battery life.

■

Any of the following symptoms indicate low battery power. Replace batteries as soon as possible whenever any of the following occurs.

• Dim power supply indicator

• Instrument does not turn on

• Dim, difficult to read display

• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume

• Distortion of sound output

• Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high

volumes

• Sudden power failure when playing at high volumes

• Dimming of the display when playing at high volume

• Continued sound output even after you release a key

• A totally different tone may sound

• Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play

• Abnormally low microphone volume

• Distortion of microphone input

• Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used

• Sudden power failure when using the microphone

• Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when

playing from a connected computer or MIDI device

WARNING

• Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become shorted.

• Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by incineration.

• Never mix old batteries with new ones.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Do not charge the batteries.

• Make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of

the batteries are facing correctly.

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CAUTION

Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Use only batteries that are specified for use with this product.

• Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use it for a long time.

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Power Supply

Using the AC Adaptor

Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor specified for this keyboard.

Specified AC Adaptor: AD-5

[Rear Panel]

DC 9V jack

AC adapter AD-5

AC outlet

Also note the following important warnings and precautions when using the AC adaptor.

WARNING

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor that is specified for this product.

• Use only a power source whose voltage is within the rating marked on the AC adaptor.

• Do not overload electrical outlets and extension cords.

CAUTION

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other sources of heat.

• Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the electrical outlet. Always grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging.

• Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it will go.

• Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet during lightening storms or before leaving on a trip or other long-term absence.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and wipe away any dust that is built up in the area around the prongs of the plug.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure that the keyboard is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• Using the AC adaptor for a long time can cause it to become warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

Auto Power Off

When you are using battery power, keyboard power turns off automatically whenever you leave it on without performing any operation for about 6 minutes. When this happens, press the POWER button to turn power back on.

• Never place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat.

• Never try to modify the cord or subject it to excessive bending.

• Never twist or stretch the cord.

• Should the electric cord or plug become damaged,

contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider.

• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

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NOTE

• Auto Power Off is disabled (it does not function) when you are using the AC adaptor to power the keyboard.

To disable Auto Power Off

Hold down the TONE button while turning on the keyboard to disable Auto Power Off.

NOTE

• When this function is turned off, the keyboard does not turn off automatically no matter how long it is left with no operation being performed.

• Auto Power Off is enabled again when you manually turn off power and then turn it back on again.

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Settings and Memory Contents

Settings

Tone, rhythm, and other “main keyboard settings” in effect when power is turned off manually with the POWER button or automatically by Auto Power Off remain in effect when you next turn power back on.

Main Keyboard Settings

Main keyboard settings are: layer, split, split point, touch response, rhythm number, rhythm tempo, accompaniment volume, layered tone, split tone, layered split tone, General MIDI mode on/off, accomp MIDI OUT on/off, Assignable jack setting, keyboard channel, and voice fingering guide on/off.

Song Memory Contents

In addition to the above settings, data stored using the song memory function is also retained.

Electrical Power

The settings and memory data described above are retained as long as the keyboard is being supplied with electrical power. Unplugging the AC adaptor when batteries are not loaded or when loaded batteries are dead cuts off the keyboard’s electrical power supply. This causes all settings to be initialized to their factory defaults and clears all data stored in memory.

Power Requirements

Note the following precautions whenever you want to ensure that current keyboard settings and memory contents are not lost.

• Make sure the keyboard is being supplied power through the AC adaptor before replacing its batteries.

• Before unplugging the AC adaptor, make sure that fresh batteries are loaded in the keyboard.

Make sure that keyboard power is turned off before replacing batteries or unplugging the AC adaptor.

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Connections

Phones/Output Terminal

PREPARATION

• Before connecting headphones or other external equipment, be sure to first turn down the volume settings of the keyboard and the connected equipment. You can then adjust volume to the desired level after connections are complete.

[Rear Panel]

PHONES/OUTPUT terminal

Audio connection

Stereo standard plug

Keyboard amp, guitar amp, etc.

Connecting Headphones (Figure 1)

Connecting headphones cuts off output from the keyboard’s built-in speakers, so you can play even late at night without disturbing anyone.

White

AUX IN or similar terminal

RIGHT

LEFT

of audio amplifier

Red

PIN plug

Connection Example

To keyboard’s PHONES/OUTPUT terminal

Stereo standard plug

PIN plug (red)

PIN plug (white)

PIN jack

Standard plug

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

Keyboard or guitar amp

Connecting to a Computer or Other Equipment

You can also connect the keyboard to a computer or sequencer. See “MIDI” on page E-51 for details.

Assignable jack Terminal

You can connect an optional sustain pedal (SP-2 or SP-20) to the ASSIGNABLE JACK terminal to enable the capabilities described below.

For details on how to select the pedal function you want, see “ASSIGNABLE JACK (Default: SUS)” on page E-55.

ASSIGNABLE JACK Terminal

Audio Equipment (Figure 2)

Connect the keyboard to a audio equipment using a commercially available connecting cord with a standard plug on one end and two PIN plugs on the other end. Note that the standard plug you connect to the keyboard must be a stereo plug, otherwise you will be able to output only one of stereo channels. In this configuration, you normally set the input selector of the audio equipment to the terminal (usually marked AUX IN or something similar) where the cord from the keyboard is connected. See the user documentation that comes with your audio equipment for full details.

Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure 3)

Use a commercially available connecting cord to connect the keyboard to a musical instrument amplifier.

NOTE

• Be sure to use a connecting cord that has a stereo standard plug on the end you connect to the keyboard, and a connector that provides dual channel (left and right) input to the amplifier to which you are connecting. The wrong type of connector at either end can cause one of the stereo channels to be lost.

When connected to a musical instrument amplifier, set the volume of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using the amplifier’s controls.

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Sustain Pedal

• With piano tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to linger, much like a piano’s damper pedal.

• With organ tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to continue to sound until the pedal is released.

Sostenuto Pedal

• As with the sustain pedal function described above, depressing the sostenuto pedal causes notes to be sustained.

• This difference between a sostenuto pedal and sustain pedal is the timing. With a sostenuto pedal, you press the keys and then depress the pedal before you release the keys.

• Only the notes that are sounding when the pedal is depressed are sustained.

Soft Pedal

Depressing the pedal softens the sound of the notes being played.

Rhythm Start/Stop Pedal

In this case, the pedal performs the same functions as the START/STOP button.

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Connections

Microphone Jack

You can connect a commercially available microphone to the microphone jack and sing along with notes played on the keyboard. For details, see “Using a Microphone for Sing Along” on page E-32.

Accessories and Options

Use only the accessories and options specified for this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury.

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Basic Operations

SING ALONG

POWER

VOLUME

This section provides information on performing basic keyboard operations.

MODE

PIANO BANK TONE

SONG BANK

To play the keyboard

Press the POWER button to turn the keyboard on.

Set the MODE switch to NORMAL.

Use the VOLUME slider to set the volume to a relatively low level.

Play something on the keyboard.

• The keyboard’s initial power on default setting is Song Bank Mode. The tone that is initially assigned to the keyboard is 096 FLUTE 1, which is the tone used by Song Bank tune number 00.

Number buttons

[+] / [–]

Press the TONE button.

Indicator appears

• If you were in the Song Bank Mode when you pressed the TONE button, this will cause the SONG BANK button to flash. If you were in the Piano Bank Mode, the PIANO BANK button will flash. If you were in the Sing Along Mode, the SING ALONG button will flash.

Use the number buttons to input the three-digit tone number of the tone you want to select.

Example: To select “049 ACOUSTIC BASS”, input 0, 4

and then 9.

Selecting a Tone

This keyboard comes with 255 built-in tones. Use the following procedure to select the tone you want.

To select a tone

Find the tone you want to use in the TONE List and note its tone number.

• Not all of the available tones are shown on the tone list printed on the keyboard console. For a complete list, see the “Tone List” on page A-6.

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• Press the flashing button (SONG BANK, PIANO BANK or SING ALONG) to exit the tone select operation and stop the flashing.

NOTE

• Always input all three digits for the tone number, including leading zeros (if any). If you input one or two digits and stop, the display will automatically clear your input after a few seconds.

• You can also increment the displayed tone number by pressing [+] and decrement it by pressing [–].

• When one of the drum sets is selected (tone numbers 246 through 254), each keyboard key is assigned a different percussion sound. See page A-3 for details.

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Basic Operations

Polyphony

The term polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes you can play at the same time. The keyboard has 24-note polyphony, which includes the notes you play as well as the rhythms and auto-accompaniment patterns that are played by the keyboard. This means that when a rhythm or autoaccompaniment pattern is being played by the keyboard, the number of notes (polyphony) available for keyboard play is reduced. Also note that some of the tones offer only 12-note polyphony.

• When rhythm or auto accompaniment is playing, the number of sounds simultaneously played is reduced.

Digital Sampling

A number of the tones that are available with this keyboard have been recorded and processed using a technique called digital sampling. To ensure a high level of tonal quality, samples are taken in the low, mid, and high ranges and then combined to provide you with sounds that are amazingly close to the originals. You may notice very slight differences in volume or sound quality for some tones when you play them at different positions on the keyboard. This is an unavoidable result of multiple sampling, and it is not a sign of malfunction.

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Practicing on the Piano

PLAY/STOP

Using the PIANO BANK Button

Pressing the PIANO BANK button provides instant access to piano tones and piano tune selection.

Initial Piano Bank Setting

Tone: 000 Stereo Piano

To use the piano bank

Press the PIANO BANK button.

• This causes the PIANO BANK button to light.

PIANO BANK

Indicators appear

Now try playing something on the keyboard.

• The notes you play sound with a piano tone.

If you want to playback the built-in tune, press the PLAY/STOP button.

• This causes the currently selected tune to play in an endless loop.

• To stop playback, press the PLAY/STOP button again.

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Playing a Built-in Tune

Aloha Oe

SONG BANK

PLAY/STOP

Your keyboard comes with a total of built-in 100 tunes. You can play back built-in tunes for your own listening pleasure, or you can use them for practice and even sing-along. Builtin tunes are divided between the two groups described below.

• Song Bank/Sing Along Group: 50 tunes for one-hand play The tunes in this group are Auto Accompaniment tunes. A Song Bank Group tune can be used during a lesson for melody part practice. If you connect a microphone to the keyboard and enter the Sing Along Mode*, you can sing along with the built-in tune. * The Sing Along Mode reduces the volume of the melody

part of the built-in tunes and changes the tone selection to one that makes it easier for a vocalist to follow.

• Piano Bank Group: 50 tunes for two-hand play The piano tunes in this group are subdivided between 20 etudes and 30 concert pieces. A Piano Bank Group tune can be used during a lesson for left-hand part and right-hand part practice.

PIANO BANK

Number buttons

[+] / [–]

TEMPO

Use the number buttons to input the tune’s twodigit number.

Example: To select “42 ALOHA OE”, input 4 and then 2.

Song number Song name

NOTE

• Tune Number 00 is the initial default Song Bank tune setting whenever you turn on keyboard power.

• You can also increment the displayed tune number by pressing [+] and decrement is by pressing [–].

To play back a Song Bank tune

PREPARATION

• Adjust the main volume (page E-19).

Find the tune you want to play in the SONG BANK/ SING ALONG List, and note its number.

• See page A-10 for the Song Bank/Sing Along List.

Press the SONG BANK button to enter the Song Bank Mode.

• This causes the SONG BANK button to light.

Indicators appear

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Press the PLAY/STOP button to start play of the tune.

Staff display

Aloha Oe

Keyboard keys used Fingering

Chord name

Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop playback of the Song Bank tune.

• The tune you select continues to play until you stop it.

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Playing a Built-in Tune

OdeToJo

To play back a Piano Bank tune

Find the tune you want to play in the PIANO BANK List, and note its number.

• See page A-11 for the Piano Bank List.

Press the PIANO BANK button to specify the Piano Bank group.

Indicators appear

NOTE

• Pressing the PIANO BANK button changes the tone to stereo piano (Tone Number 000).

Use the number buttons to input the two-digit tune number you looked up in step 1.

Example: To select tune number 16 (Ode To Joy), input

1 and then 6.

Musical Information System

When the keyboard is playing one of its built-in tunes, the display shows a variety of information about the tune.

Example: Display during Song Bank play

Staff display

Aloha Oe

Keyboard keys used Fingering

Chord name

NOTE

• Chord names are not displayed for Piano Bank tunes.

Adjusting the Tempo

Each tune has a preset default tempo (beats per minute) that is set automatically whenever you select a tune. While the tune is playing, you can change the tempo setting to a value in the range of 40 to 255.

NOTE

• Tune Number 00 is the initial default Piano Bank tune setting whenever you turn on keyboard power.

• You can also change the displayed tune number using the [+] and [–] buttons.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playback.

To stop playback, press the PLAY/STOP button.

• The tune you select continues to play until you stop it.

To set the tempo

Use the TEMPO buttons to set the tempo.

: Increases the tempo value. : Decreases the tempo value.

Flash

Tempo value

NOTE

• While the tempo value is flashing, you can also use the number buttons or [+] and [–] to input a three-digit value. Note that you must input leading zeros, so 90 is input as 090.

• Pressing both the and TEMPO buttons at the same time automatically returns the currently selected rhythm to its default tempo.

• Piano Bank tunes have tempo changes part way through in order to produce specific musical effects. Note that the tempo setting automatically returns to the default whenever a tempo change occurs within one of these tunes.

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