Casio CTK-496, CTK-700 User Guide

USER’S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO

CTK496/700ES1A

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.

This mark applies in EU countries only.

CASIO Europe GmbH Bornbarch 10, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany

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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.

● 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.

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

● Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

● Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of 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.

• 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.

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Safety Precautions

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.

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.

● 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 longterm 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.

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Safety Precautions

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.

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.

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 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

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

• Abnormally low microphone volume

• Distortion of microphone input

• Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is used

• Sudden power failure when using the microphone

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.

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Introduction

Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO musical instrument. This keyboard provides you with the following features and functions.

❐ 100 tones

• Choose from among orchestral sounds, synthesized sounds, and more.

❐ 100 rhythms

• 100 versatile rhythms help to add plenty of life to all your keyboard performances.

❐ Auto Accompaniment

• Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass and chord parts play automatically.

❐ 100-tune Song Bank

• A wide selection of favorites including “ODE TO JOY” and “JINGLE BELLS” is yours for your listening enjoyment or play along fun. A simple operation cuts out the melody part or accompaniment part of the tune, allowing you to play along on the keyboard.

❐ 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.

❐ MIDI compatibility

• Connecting to another MIDI device lets you sound notes on both this keyboard and the connected device by playing on this keyboard. You can even playback commercially available pre-recorded MIDI data.

Care of your keyboard

Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight.

Do not overexpose the instrument to direct sunlight, or place it near an air conditioner, or in any extremely hot place.

Do not use near a TV or radio.

This instrument can cause video or audio interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, move the instrument away from the TV or radio.

Do not use lacquer, thinner or similar chemicals for cleaning.

Clean the keyboard with a soft cloth dampened in a weak solution of water and a neutral detergent. Soak the cloth in the solution and squeeze until it is almost dry.

Avoid use in areas subjected to temperature extremes.

Extreme heat can cause figures on the LCD screen to become dim and difficult to read. This condition should correct itself when the keyboard is brought back to normal temperature.

NOTE

• You may notice lines in the finish of the case of this keyboard. These lines are a result of the molding process used to shape the plastic of the case. They are not cracks or breaks in the plastic, and are no cause for concern.

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Contents

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

Introduction ........................... E-5

Care of your keyboard .......... E-5

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

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

Using the Display ................................... E-10

Song Bank Quick

Reference ............................. E-11

Playing Back a Song Bank Tune............ E-11

Power Supply ...................... E-13

Using batteries ....................................... E-13

Auto Accompaniment ......... E-18

Selecting a Rhythm ................................ E-18

Playing a Rhythm ................................... E-18

Adjusting the Tempo............................... E-19

Using Auto Accompaniment ................... E-19

Using a Fill-in Pattern ............................. E-21

Synchro Starting Accompaniment with

Rhythm Play ........................................... E-21

Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ... E-21

Using the Song Bank .......... E-22

Playing Back a Song Bank Tune............ E-22

Song Bank Mode Display ....................... E-23

Adjusting the Tempo of a Song Bank

Tune ....................................................... E-23

Changing the Tone of a Song Bank

Tune’s Melody ........................................ E-24

Using the AC Adaptor ............................. E-14

Auto Power Off ....................................... E-14

Settings .................................................. E-14

Connections ........................ E-15

Phones/Output Terminal......................... E-15

Sustain jack Terminal ............................. E-15

Accessories and Options ....................... E-15

Basic Operations................. E-16

Playing the Keyboard ............................. E-16

Selecting a Tone..................................... E-16

Using the Microphone Jack .................... E-17

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Playing Along with a Song Bank Tune ... E-24

Applause Sound ..................................... E-25

Playing Back All Song Bank Tunes in

Succession ............................................. E-25

Using the Chord Book ........ E-26

Looking Up a Chord Using the Chord

Book ....................................................... E-27

Keyboard Settings .............. E-29

Transposing the Keyboard ..................... E-29

Tuning the Keyboard .............................. E-29

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MIDI....................................... E-30

What is MIDI? ........................................ E-30

General MIDI .......................................... E-30

Changing MIDI Settings ......................... E-31

Troubleshooting .................. E-32

Specifications ...................... E-33

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

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

Note Table ................................................ A-2

Contents

Fingered Chord Chart .............................. A-4

Percussion Instrument List ....................... A-6

Rhythm List .............................................. A-7

MIDI Implementation Chart

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General Guide

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CB BA0 D E F*G

6 84 5 7

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H I

MLKJ

N O P SQ R

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• Illustrations in this User’s Guide shows the CTK-496.

MIC VOLUME knob

Power indicator

MAIN VOLUME buttons

SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button

START/STOP button

POWER/MODE switch

TEMPO buttons

8 ACCOMP VOLUME button

9 TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI button

0 Percussion instrument list

A CHORD root names

B Speaker

C MIC IN jack

D Rhythm list

E Tone list

F Song Bank list

Display

General Guide

H [+]/[–] buttons

• Negative values can be changed only by using [+] and [–] to increase and decrease the displayed value.

I Number buttons/Chord specification buttons

• For input of numbers to change displayed settings.

• For input of chord specification data when using the

Chord Book.

TONE button

RHYTHM button

SONG BANK button

STOP button

PLAY/PAUSE button

REW button

FF button

LEFT ON/OFF button

RIGHT ON/OFF button

CHORD BOOK button

Rear Panel

T U XV W

Attachment of the Score Stand

Insert both ends of the music stand provided with the keyboard into the two holes on the top surface.

MIDI OUT terminal

MIDI IN terminal

SUSTAIN jack terminal

DC 9V terminal

PHONES/OUTPUT terminal

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General Guide

Using the Display

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An indicator appears next to the type of setting you are currently performing (TONE, RHYTHM, SONG BANK).

Tone number, rhythm number, song number, keyboard settings value

Rhythm, auto-accompaniment, Song Bank tune beats

Tone name, rhythm name, song name, mode name, keyboard settings name

Musical staff representation of notes and chords you play on the keyboard. A pedal indicator ( ) appears when the keyboard’s pedal is depressed. An octave indicator ( ) appears when you play notes in the range from C6 to C7 to indicate that their

actual notation is one octave higher than that shown on display.

Uses a graphic keyboard to show notes and chords played on the keyboard or played during Song Bank tune playback

Auto-accompaniment, Song Bank, chord book chord names

Dots indicate fingerings during Song Bank playback. “L” and “R” indicate left-hand and right-hand parts.

Rhythm, auto-accompaniment, Song Bank tune tempo

10.

Rhythm, auto-accompaniment, Song Bank tune tempo; volume setting

11.

Song Bank controller indicators

• This is how the display appears while the Song Bank is in use.

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.

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Song Bank Quick Reference

MAIN VOLUME

POWER/MODE

A selection of 100 Song Bank tunes comes built-in for your listening pleasure or play along fun. A simple operation cuts out the melody part or accompaniment part of the tune, allowing you to play along on the keyboard. See “Using the Song Bank” on page E-22 for details on playing along with Song Bank tunes.

Playing Back a Song Bank Tune

To play back a Song Bank tune

Set the POWER/MODE switch to NORMAL.

Use the MAIN VOLUME buttons to lower the keyboard volume to a relatively low level.

SONG BANK

Use the Song Bank list to find the tune you want to play back, and then use the number buttons to input the tune’s two-digit number.

Example:

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

• The tune plays in an endless loop, re-starting after it

• The display shows the keyboard keys (on the graphic

To select “68 ODE TO JOY”, input 6 and then 8.

reaches the end.

keyboard), fingerings (with the fingering indicators), musical notes (on the staff), and chord names.

Number buttons

PLAY/PAUSE

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

Appears when SONG BANK button is pressed

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Fingers used

Keyboard key used

Chord name Staff display

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Song bank Quick Reference

Press the RIGHT ON/OFF button to turn off the right-hand melody part and try playing along on the keyboard.

• The display’s graphic keyboard and fingering indicators show you the melody notes to play.

TONE

RIGHT ON/OFFSTOP

Press the RIGHT ON/OFF button again to turn the melody part back on.

• You can also turn the accompaniment part on and off by pressing the LEFT ON/OFF button.

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

Press the TONE button to exit the Song Bank Mode and return to the tone and rhythm selection screen.

indicator turns off

NOTE

• You can also perform the following operations during play of a Song Bank tune.

• Pause: Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

• Fast Forward: Press the FF (fast forward) button.

• Rewind: Press the REW (rewind) button.

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