Casio Adaptor User Manual
J 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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Safety Precautions
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
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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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 ( ) means that the 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.)
This symbol indicates information
that, if ignored or applied
incorrectly, creates the danger of
death or serious personal injury.
This indication stipulates matters
that have the risk of causing death
or serious injury if the product is
operated incorrectly while
ignoring this indication.
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.
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.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
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.
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
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 lightning 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.
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.
CAUTION
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.
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.
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.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
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.
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 indicator
Instrument does not turn on
Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read
Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume
Distortion of sound output
Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high
volume
Sudden power failure when playing at high volume
Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high
volume
Continued sound output even after you release a key
A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected
Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play
Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound
Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when
playing from a connected computer or MIDI device
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Main Features
Main Features
J 137 tones
Everything from orchestra instruments to synthesized sounds, drum sets and more.
J 100 rhythms
A selection of rhythms that cover rock, pops, jazz and just about any other musical style imaginable.
J Auto Accompaniment
Simply specify a chord and the keyboard automatically plays the correct rhythm, bass, and chord parts.
J 100 built-in tunes
A simple operation cuts out the melody part of any of the 100 Song Bank tunes so you can play along on the keyboard.
J Key Light System with 3-step lesson
Use any of the 100 Song Bank tunes to learn to play as the keyboard keys light to teach you the correct notes. First practice the timing
of the notes. Next, play along at your own pace. Soon you will be ready for step three, where you play along at normal speed.
Note that key lights may be difficult to see under direct sunlight or under other very bright lighting.
J Big display with a wealth of musical information
A big, informative display shows you which fingers to use, which keys to press, staff notation of the notes being played, and much
more.
J Memory function
Record up to two parts in memory for later playback. Realistic ensemble play can also be created using the Auto Accompaniment
function.
J 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 play back of commercially available pre-recorded
General MIDI music software.
J Keys light to show received MIDI messages
The keyboard can be set up so its keys light in accordance with the channels of commercially available General MIDI music
software. 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-10
Quick Reference .......... E-11
Power Supply .............. E-13
Using batteries ....................................E-13
Using the AC Adaptor .........................E-14
Auto Power Off....................................E-14
Power On Alert....................................E-14
Settings and Memory Contents...........E-15
Connections ................ E-16
Phones/Output Terminal .....................E-16
Sustain/Assignable
jack Terminal.......................................E-16
Accessories and Options ....................E-17
Basic Operations ......... E-18
Adjusting the Tempo .......................... E-22
Using Auto Accompaniment ............... E-22
Using an Intro Pattern ........................ E-25
Using a Fill-in Pattern ......................... E-25
Using a Rhythm Variation................... E-25
Using a Fill-in Pattern with
a Variation Rhythm ............................ E-26
Synchro Starting Accompaniment
with Rhythm Play................................ E-26
Finishing with an Ending Pattern........ E-26
Adjusting the Accompaniment
Volume ............................................... E-27
Song Bank ................... E-28
Selecting a Tune ................................ E-28
Playing a Tune ................................... E-28
Adjusting the Tempo .......................... E-29
Pausing Playback............................... E-29
Fasting Reverse ................................. E-30
Fasting Forward ................................. E-30
Changing the Melody Tone ................ E-30
Playing All Song Bank Tunes
in Succession ..................................... E-31
Playing the Keyboard ..........................E-18
Selecting a Tone .................................E-18
Turning the Key Light System
On and Off...........................................E-19
Using the Metronome..........................E-19
Auto
Accompaniment .......... E-21
Selecting a Rhythm .............................E-21
Playing a Rhythm ................................E-21
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3-Step Lesson .............. E-32
Step 1 – Master the timing. ................ E-33
Step 2 – Master the melody. .............. E-34
Step 3 – Play at normal speed. .......... E-35
Song Memory
Function ....................... E-36
Tracks................................................. E-36
Real-time Recording to Track 1.......... E-37
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Playing Back from Song Memory........E-39
Real-time Recording to Track 2 ..........E-39
Recording Chords with
Step Recording ...................................E-40
Step Recording Melody
to Track 2 ............................................E-43
Track 2 Contents After
Step Recording ...................................E-43
Editing Data While
Step Recording ...................................E-44
Deleting the Contents of
a Specific Track...................................E-45
Keyboard Settings ...... E-46
Using Layer .........................................E-46
Using Split ...........................................E-47
Using Layer and Split Together...........E-48
Using Touch Response.......................E-49
Drum Assignment List .......................... A-3
Fingered Chord Chart........................... A-4
Rhythm List .......................................... A-6
MIDI Implementation Chart
Transposing the Keyboard ..................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
Appendix ........................A-1
Note Table.............................................A-1
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General Guide
General Guide
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