Casio CTK-2550, CTK-2500 User Manual

CTK

2500

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CTK

2550

USER’S GUIDE

Please keep all information for future reference.

Safety Precautions Before trying to use the Digital Keyboard, be sure to read the separate “Safety Precautions”.

GUÍA DEL USUARIO

Guarde toda la información para futuras consultas.

Precauciones de seguridad Antes de intentar usar el teclado digital, asegúrese de leer las “Precauciones de seguridad” separadas.

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About Music Score data

You can use a computer to download music score data from the CASIO Website. For more information, visit the URL below.

http://world.casio.com/

Acerca de los datos de partituras Puede utilizar un ordenador (computadora) para descargar los datos de partituras desde el sitio web de CASIO. Para obtener más información, visite la siguiente URL.

http://world.casio.com/

CTK2500-ES-1A

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

Declaration of Conformity According to EU Directive

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 CAUTION

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

NOTICE

Model Number: CTK-2500/CTK-2550 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Responsible party: CASIO AMERICA, INC. Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801 Telephone number: 973-361-5400 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important!

Please note the following important information before using this product.

• Before using the optional AD-E95100L 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-E95100L adaptor.

• The AC adaptor is not a toy.

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

Manufacturer: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Declaration of Conformity

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Casio Europe GmbH Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany www.casio-europe.com

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●The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

●The actual appearance of the product may be different from that shown in the illustrations in this User’s Guide.

●Company and product names used in this manual may be registered trademarks of others.

Contents

General Guide EN-2

Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-4

Using the 10-key Pad (bm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-4

Using the FUNCTION Button (br) . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-4

Getting Ready to Play EN-7

Preparing the Music Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-7

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-7

Playing the Digital Keyboard EN-8

Turning on Power and Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-8

Playing the Demo Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-8

Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-8

Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-8

Controlling the Keyboard Sounds EN-9

Select from a variety of musical instrument

sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-9

Using VIRTUAL HALL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-10

Using a Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-10

Playing in the Dance Music Mode EN-11

Dance Music Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-11

Switch Keyboard Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-11

Using the Dance Music Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-12

Creating a Build Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-12

Dance Music Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-13

Playing Built-in Songs EN-13

Playing Back a Particular Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-13

Using Built-in Songs to Master Keyboard

Play EN-15

Lesson Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-15

Settings You Can Use During Lesson Lite . . . . . . EN-15

Using Auto Accompaniment EN-16

Playing the Rhythm Part only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-16

Playing All Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-16

Using Auto Accompaniment Effectively . . . . . . . . EN-18

Using One-Touch Preset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-18

Linking with an Application (APP Function) EN-19

APP Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-19

Downloading the Special App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-19

Preparing the APP Function for Use . . . . . . . . . . . EN-19

Using the App in the Play Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-19

Using the App in the Store Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-20

Playing Saved Data (Songs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-20

Deleting Saved Data (Songs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-20

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-21

Connecting External Devices EN-21

Connecting to Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-21

Reference EN-22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-22

Returning the Digital Keyboard

to Its Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-23

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-24

Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-25

Appendix A-1

Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Drum Assignment List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Rhythm List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Song List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Dance Music Mode List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Fingering Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Chord Example List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

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Included Accessories

●Music Stand

●Leaflets

• Safety Precautions

• Other (Warranty, etc.)

Items included as accessories are subject to change without notice.

Separately Available Accessories

• You can get information about accessories that are

separately for this product from the CASIO catalog available from your retailer, and from the CASIO website at the following URL.

http://world.casio.com/

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General Guide

• Illustrations in this User’s Guide show the CTK-2500.

4 5 6 7 8

The following explains the meaning of the $ symbol that appears on the product console and with the key names below.

$ : Indicates a function that is

enabled by holding down the button for some time.

bm9 bk bl

bo bp bq brbn

bt ck cl cm cn co bt

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General Guide

cr cs ct



1 P(Power) button ☞EN-8

2 VOLUME button ☞EN-8

3 INTRO, REPEAT button ☞EN-14, 15, 18 4 NORMAL, FILL-IN, sREW button ☞EN-14, 18 5 VAR., FILL-IN, dFF button ☞EN-13, 18 6 SYNCHRO/ENDING, kPAUSE button ☞EN-13, 18

7 START/STOP, PLAY/STOP button

☞EN-13, 14, 16, 20

8 $CHORDS, ACCOMP, PART SELECT button

☞EN-14, 16

9 TONE button ☞EN-9, 14 bk RHYTHM, $ONE TOUCH PRESET button

☞EN-16, 18

bl SONG BANK button ☞EN-13, 20

bm Number buttons, [–]/[+] keys ☞EN-4

■ Back

bn DANCE MUSIC button ☞EN-12

bo LESSON LITE button ☞EN-15

bp VIRTUAL HALL button ☞EN-10 bq METRONOME, $BEAT button ☞EN-8 br FUNCTION, $APP button ☞EN-4, 19

bs TEMPO buttons ☞EN-9, 14

bt Speakers

ck Song Bank list

cl Rhythm list

cm Display

cn Tone list

co Dance Music Track list

cp Dance Music tone

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cq SUSTAIN jack ☞EN-10

cr AUDIO IN jack ☞EN-19, 21

■ Display

12 3

cs DC 9.5V terminal ☞EN-7

ct PHONES/OUTPUT jack ☞EN-8, 21

Tone, rhythm, song bank indicators Number, setting name/status display



Indicators



Volume, Tempo, measure



5 6 7

bk983

I N F V E (Auto Accompaniment Types)



indicators*, Acc (Auto Accompaniment) indicator Dance Music Mode indicator



Beat display



Chord name



Pattern phrase keyboard/chord keyboard



Part, fingering display



* I:Intro, N:Normal, F:Fill-in, V:Variation,

E:Ending

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General Guide

Timeout

If you do not perform any operation for a while configuring settings, the display will return to the previous screen automatically.

Using the 10-key Pad (bm)

Use the number buttons and the [–] and [+] keys to change displayed numbers and settings.

Number Buttons

Use the number buttons to enter numbers and values.

• Enter the same number of digits as the currently displayed

value.

Example:

To enter tone number 004, input 0 3 0 3 4.

• Negative values cannot be input using the number buttons.

Use [+] (increase) and [–] (decrease) instead.

[–] and [+] Keys

You can use the [+] (increase) and [–] (decrease) keys to change the displayed number or value.

• Holding down either key scrolls the displayed setting.

• Pressing both keys at the same time will revert to the initial

default setting or the recommended setting.

Using the FUNCTION Button (br)

Use this button to change the volume level and pitch, and to configure other settings.

Press br FUNCTION.

Next, press br FUNCTION the number of times required to select the setting you want to change.

Each press of br FUNCTION cycles through the available parameters.

• You can also scroll back through settings by holding down br FUNCTION and pressing bs TEMPOw.

br key

presses

1 Transpose Trans. Changes (transposes) overall instrument tuning by semitone units.

2 Accompaniment

3 Song Volume Song Vol Changes the song playback volume. 4 Dance Music

5 Dance Music

Parameter Display Description

–12 to +12 (semitone units, one octave up/down)

Volume

Sync Type

AcompVol Changes the Auto Accompaniment volume.

DM Vol. Changes the dance music song playback volume.

DM Sync Sets the timing of dance music syncing.

1: No misalignment of phrase playback between each part, regardless of pattern phrase switch timing. 2: Start pattern phrase playback to match timing of the pattern switching keyboard key. If there is misalignment with the playback timing of the pattern phrase between parts, alignment will be adjusted automatically measure-bymeasure as playback proceeds.

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General Guide

br key presses

6 Dance Music

7 Dance Music

8 Reverb Reverb Applies reverb to notes and specifies the reverb length.

9 Voice Fingering

10 Note Guide NoteGuid Enables or disables Note Guide, which sounds each note you need to play

11 Performance

12 Pedal Effect Jack Selects the effect applied by the pedal.

13 Tuning Tune Makes slight adjustments to the overall pitch. Use this feature to adjustment

Parameter Display Description

Tempo Setting

Tone Setting

Guide

Evaluation

DM Tempo Specifies whether or not the performance tempo changes to the value that is

preset for each pattern. on: When the pattern is switched, the performance tempo changes to the tempo suggested for the selected pattern. Since the tempo changes, melody can be completely changed. oFF: Even if the pattern is switched, the performance tempo remains at its current setting, without changing. Tempo does not change suddenly, which enables natural pattern connection.

DM Tone Specifies whether or not the keyboard tone changes to the tone that is preset for

each pattern. on: When the pattern is switched, the tone changes to the tone suggested for the selected pattern. Select this setting when you want to change the performance tone whenever the pattern changes. oFF: Even if the pattern is switched, the tone remains at its current setting, without changing. Select this setting when you want the same tone to play even if the pattern changes.

oFF: No reverb applied. 1 to 10: A larger values applies longer reverb.

Speak Enables or disables Voice Fingering Guide, which uses a voice to tell you which

finger to use to play each note during Lesson Lite.

on: Voice Fingering Guide enabled. oFF: Voice Fingering Guide disabled.

during a Lesson Lite.

on: Note Guide enabled. oFF: Note Guide disabled.

Scoring Enables or disables Performance Evaluation, which displays scores for your

Lesson Lite results.

on: Performance Evaluation enabled. oFF: Performance Evaluation disabled.

Sustain (SUS): Sustains notes played while the pedal is depressed. Organ and

other non-decaying tone notes are sustained as long as the pedal is depressed. Sostenuto (SoS): Pressing keyboard keys and then pressing this pedal before releasing them sustains them as long as the pedal is depressed.

Soft (SFt): Slightly softens notes played while the pedal is depressed. Rhythm (rHy): Starts or stops Auto Accompaniment or song playback.

Digital Keyboard tuning to another musical instrument or to playback from a CD. This setting is the frequency of A4 (A above middle C). See the notes under “IMPORTANT!” below.

415.5 to 465.9 Hz (Initial Default: 440.0 Hz)

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EN-5

General Guide

br key presses

14 LCD Contrast Contrast Adjusts display contrast.

15 Auto Power Off APO Setting that controls whether or not the Digital Keyboard turns off automatically

When the parameter you want is displayed, use bm (10-key) to change its setting.

• The tone and other parameters revert to their initial defaults whenever you turn on power. The main volume, and Tuning, LCD Contrast, and Auto Power Off settings are automatically saved and retained when power is turned off.

• You can use the [+] and [–] buttons to input a value to the right of a decimal point. To specify 442.2 Hz, for example, first use the number buttons to input 4 3 4 3 2. Next, press the [+] button twice.

Parameter Display Description

1 to 12: A larger value makes the display contrast darker.

after a period of non-use.

oFF: Auto Power off disabled. 30: The Digital Keyboard turns off automatically after 30 minutes of non-use.

EN-6

Getting Ready to Play

Using Batteries

Preparing the Music Stand

Music stand

• Do not try to place a smart device on the Digital Keyboard’s music stand. Doing so can cause the device to fall and become damaged, or can scratch flooring.

Power Supply

Either an AC adaptor or batteries can be used to power this Digital Keyboard. Normally, use of AC adaptor power is recommended.

• Depending on your geographical area, an AC adaptor may not be included. In this case, will need to purchase an AC adaptor from your retailer.

Using the AC Adaptor

Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor specified for this Digital Keyboard. Use of a different type of AC adaptor can cause malfunction.

Specified AC Adaptor: AD-E95100L

(JEITA Standard plug)

AC adaptor

• Be sure to turn off power before loading batteries.

• It is up to you to prepare six commercially available AA-size

batteries. Do not use oxyride batteries or any other nickel based batteries.

Open the battery cover on the bottom of the Digital Keyboard.

Load six AA-size batteries into the battery compartment.

Make sure the positive + and negative - ends of the batteries are facing as shown in the illustration.

Insert the tabs of the battery cover into the holes on the side of the battery compartment, and close the cover.

■ Low Battery Indication

The indicator shown below starts to flash to let you know when battery power is low. Replace the batteries with new ones.

Low battery indicator (flashes)

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DC 9.5V terminalHousehold power outlet

• Be sure to turn off Digital Keyboard power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

• The AC adaptor will become warm to the touch after very long use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

• To prevent breaking of the wire, take care to avoid putting any type of load on the power cord.

No bending! No winding!

• Never insert metal, pencils, or any other objects into the product’s 9.5V DC terminal. Doing so creates the risk of accident.

EN-7

Playing the Digital Keyboard

Turning on Power and Playing

Press 1P (Power).

This turns on power.

• To turn off the Digital Keyboard, hold down the 1P

(Power) button until the Digital Keyboard’s display goes blank.

Try playing something on the keyboard. You could use 2 VOLUME to adjust the volume setting.

• This causes the volume indicator, which shows the

current volume level, to appear on the display.

•Turning off power causes tone, rhythm, and other settings (except for main volume, the Tuning, LCD Contrast, and Auto Power Off settings) to return to their initial defaults.

Playing the Demo Songs

Following playback of the dance music demo (00), the built-in songs will playback sequentially from 01 to 60. You can switch to a different song while playback is in progress.

Press 7 START/STOP, PLAY/STOP and 8 CHORDS, ACCOMP, PART SELECT at the

same time.

This will start playback of the demo songs. Demo playback continues until you stop it.

• Demo songs always start from song number 00 (dance

music demo song).

• See page A-6 for a complete list of available songs.

To change to another song while demo playback is in progress, use bm (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to enter the song number you want (page EN-4).

This will cause demo playback to jump to the song whose number you entered.

• You cannot use bm (10-key) number buttons to select a

song.

To stop demo playback, press 7 START/STOP, PLAY/STOP.

Demo playback continues until you stop it by pressing

7 START/STOP, PLAY/STOP.

Using Headphones

Using headphones cuts off output from the built-in speakers, which means you can practice playing even late at night without disturbing others.

• Be sure to turn down the volume level before connecting

headphones.

• Headphones do not come with the Digital Keyboard.

• Use commercially available headphones. See page EN-1 for

information about options.

• Do not listen to very high volume output over headphones for long period. Doing so creates the risk of hearing damage.

• If the plug of the headphones you are using does not match the ct PHONES/OUTPUT jack, use the applicable commercially available adaptor plug.

• If you are using headphones that require an adaptor plug, make sure you do not leave the adaptor plugged in when removing the headphones.

Using the Metronome

Turning on the metronome causes the metronome tone to sound for a fixed interval in accordance with the tempo.

Start/Stop

Press bq METRONOME.

This starts the metronome.

Press bq METRONOME again to stop the metronome.

EN-8

Changing the Beats per Measure

You can configure the metronome to use a bell sound for the first beat of each measure of the song you are playing.

• You can specify a value from 0 to 9 as the number of beat

per measure.

• When playing a built-in song, the beats per measure setting

(which determines when the bell sounds) is configured automatically for the currently selected song.

Hold down bq$ BEAT until the beats per measure setting screen appears on the display.

Use bm (10-key) to enter the number of beats per measure.

• The bell will not sound if you specify 0 for this setting.

In this case, all beats are indicated by a click sound. This setting lets you practice with a steady beat, without worrying how many beats there are in each measure.

Changing the Metronome Tempo

Use the following procedure to change the tempo of the metronome.

Press bs TEMPO.

Use w (slower) and q (faster) to change the tempo setting. Holding down either button changes the setting at high speed.

• Pressing w and q at the same time will initialize the

tempo setting in accordance with the currently selected song, dance music song or rhythm.

• Pressing bs TEMPO causes the tempo indicator to

appear on the display, and the tempo value starts to flash. While the tempo value is flashing, you can use bm (10-key) to change it.

Controlling the Keyboard Sounds

Select from a variety of musical instrument sounds

To select an instrument for playing

Press 9 TONE.

Use bm (10-key) to select the tone number you want.

The corresponding tone number and tone name will appear on the screen.

• For a list of tones, see the “Tone List” (page A-1).

• Selecting a drum set tone causes various percussion

instruments to be assigned to keyboard keys.

Try playing something on the keyboard.

You can play the tone of a selected instrument.

Playing with a Piano Tone (Piano Setup)

Press bk RHYTHM and 9 TONE at the same time. This selects tone 001 STEREO GRAND PIANO, and changes other settings so they are appropriate for piano performance.

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Changing the Metronome Sound Volume

The volume level of the metronome changes along with the settings below. For information about how to change the metronome volume level in each mode, see “Using the FUNCTION Button (br)” (page EN-4).

• Built-in song volume

• Dance music volume

• Auto Accompaniment volume

• The balance between the metronome volume and the above

settings cannot be changed.

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