Casio CTK720 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO

CTK720ES1A

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.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: CTK-720 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Responsible party: CASIO, 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-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.

• Be sure to keep all user documentation handy 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.

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.

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 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

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

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

Care of your keyboard

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

❐ 242 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.

❐ PIANO BANK button

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

❐ 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. 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 3 lesson by assigning points.

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.

❐ 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.

❐ 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.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

Attachment of the Score Stand ................ E-9

Quick Reference .................. E-10

To play the keyboard .............................. E-10

Power Supply ...................... E-12

Using batteries ....................................... E-12

Using the AC Adaptor............................. E-13

Auto Power Off....................................... E-13

Settings .................................................. E-13

Auto Accompaniment ......... E-17

Selecting a Rhythm ................................ E-17

Playing a Rhythm ................................... E-17

Adjusting the Tempo............................... E-18

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

Using a Fill-in Pattern ............................. E-20

Synchro Starting Accompaniment with

Rhythm Play........................................... E-20

Playing a Built-in Tune........ E-21

To play back a Song Bank tune ............. E-21

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

Adjusting the Tempo............................... E-22

To change the melody tone .................... E-23

To play all tunes in succession............... E-23

Using the PIANO BANK Button ............. E-23

Connections ........................ E-14

Phones/Output Terminal......................... E-14

Connecting to a Computer or

Other Equipment .................................... E-14

Sustain jack Terminal ............................. E-14

Microphone Jack .................................... E-14

Accessories and Options ....................... E-14

Basic Operations................. E-15

Playing the Keyboard ............................. E-15

Selecting a Tone..................................... E-15

Using the Microphone Jack.................... E-16

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3-Step Lesson...................... E-24

Evaluation Mode .................................... E-25

Using the Lesson Functions and

Evaluation Mode .................................... E-25

Step 1 – Master the timing. .................... E-25

Step 2 – Master the notes. ..................... E-26

Step 3 – Play at normal speed. .............. E-26

Voice Fingering Guide............................ E-27

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Keyboard Settings .............. E-28

Adjusting Accompaniment and

Song Bank Volume ................................ E-28

Transposing the Keyboard ..................... E-28

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

Contents

Connection to a Computer ....

Connecting to a Computer ..................... E-30

General MIDI Tone ................................. E-31

Changing the Settings............................ E-31

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Troubleshooting .................. E-33

Specifications ...................... E-34

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

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

Percussion Instrument List....................... A-5

Fingered Chord Chart .............................. A-6

Rhythm List .............................................. A-8

Song List .................................................. A-9

MIDI messages that can be sent and received using the USB port

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General Guide

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General Guide

MIC VOLUME slider

Power indicator

POWER/MODE switch

MAIN VOLUME slider

● SONG BANK/PIANO BANK/RHYTHM CONTROLLER

FILL-IN button

SYNCHRO button

START/STOP button

TEMPO buttons

9 SETTING button 0 Percussion instrument list A CHORD root names B Speaker C Rhythm list D Tone list E Display F Song Bank list G

Piano Bank list

Rear Panel

COUNT VOICE 1 to 5

[+]/[–] buttons

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

J Number buttons

• For input of numbers to change displayed settings.

K TONE button L

RHYTHM button

SONG BANK button

PIANO BANK button

● 3-STEP LESSON

STEP 1 button

STEP 2 button

STEP 3 button

SCORING button

LEFT button

RIGHT button

SPEAK button

WV X Y Z

USB port

SUSTAIN jack terminal

DC 9V terminal

PHONES/OUTPUT terminal

MIC IN jack

*Attachment of the Score Stand

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

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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Quick Reference

Power indicator

START/STOP PIANO BANK

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.

POWER/MODE

To play the keyboard

Set the POWER/MODE switch to NORMAL.

• This causes the power indicator to light.

Lit

Number buttonsSONG BANK

STEP 2

STEP 1

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.

Al ohaOe

Press the SONG BANK button.

Indicator appears

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

• See page A-9 for the SONG BANK List. Example: To select “40 ALOHA OE”, input 4 and then 0.

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FingeringKeyboard key used

Note pitch

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.

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

To play an Etude or Concert Piece tune

When you get to step 2 of the above procedure, press the PIANO BANK button in place of the SONG BANK button.

Indicator appears

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-9 for the PIANO BANK List.

Next, continue from step 4 of the above procedure.

Quick Reference

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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 AA-size batteries into the battery compartment.

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

Important Battery Information

■

The following shows the approximate battery life.

Alkaline batteries .................................... 4 hours

Manganese batteries ............................... 2 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.

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.

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.

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

Tab

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.

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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 adaptor AD-5

AC outlet

Note the following important precautions to avoid damage to the power cord.

● During Use

• Never pull on the cord with excessive force.

• Never repeatedly pull on the cord.

• Never twist the cord at the base of the plug or connector.

• The power cord should not be stretched tight while it is

in use.

● During Movement

• Before moving the keyboard, be sure to unplug the AC

adaptor from the power outlet.

● During Storage

• Loop and bundle the power cord, but never wind it

around the AC adaptor.

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, use the POWER/MODE switch to turn power back on.

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 Auto Power Off is disabled, the keyboard does not turn off automatically no matter how long it is left with no operation being performed.

• Auto Power Off is automatically enabled whenever you turn on keyboard power.

Settings

All keyboard settings are returned to their initial defaults whenever keyboard power is turned back on after being turned off by operation of the POWER/MODE switch or Auto Power Off.

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 touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

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