Casio LD-80 User Manual
USER’S GUIDE
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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THE UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Welcome...
To the happy family of satisfied CASIO electronic musical instrument owners! To get the most out of the many features and functions of this musical instrument, be sure to carefully read this
manual and keep it on hand for future reference.
Important!
Please note the following important information before using this
product.
• Before using the optional AD-12 AC 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 the following CASIO AC adaptor: AD-12.
• The AC adaptor is not a toy.
• Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the
product.
CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Unit 6, 1000
North Circular Road
London NW2 7JD, U.K.
This mark is valid in the EU countries only.
Please keep all information for future reference.
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Main Features
❐ LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM
A light on each pad and the pedal indicators flash to let you
know when it’s time to strike the pad or press the pedal.
❐ Touch Response
The volume and timbre of the sound produced is varied in
accordance with how hard you strike a pad. This makes it
possible to add a wide range of nuances to your percussion
play.
❐ 7 pads
Select from among 20 different drum sets or specify a particular drum sound you want to assign to a pad.
❐ 100 versatile rhythms
Select from among 100 different preset rhythms, including
rock, jazz, and much more.
❐ Super Bass
The press of a button enhances low range sounds, making
them more powerful and realistic.
❐ Recording function
You can record up to 300 notes in memory for later playback.
❐ Metronome
Select either a simulated human voice or click sound as a
reference beat.
❐ Foot pedals
A pair of foot pedals provides realistic hi-hat and bass drum
play.
❐ Informative display screen
An easy-to-understand display screen provides you with a
wealth of information about the Digital Drum’s operations.
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Safety Precautions
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.
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.
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 (
action must not be performed. Indications within or nearby this
symbol are specifically prohibited. (The example at left indicates
that disassembly is prohibited.)
) means that the indicated
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.
The black dot (
formed. 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.)
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AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor’s electric cord can damage or break it,
creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you
observe the following precautions.
• Never place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat.
• Never try to modify the cord or subject it to excessive bending.
• Never twist or stretch the cord.
• Should the electric cord or plug become damaged, contact your
original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider.
AC Adaptor
Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage to
nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal
injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions.
• Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become shorted.
• Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by incineration.
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Do not charge the batteries.
• Make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of the batteries
are facing correctly.
Do not incinerate the product.
Never throw the product into fire.
Doing so can cause it to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal
injury.
3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service
Provider.
Disassembly and Modification
Never try to take this product apart or modify it in any way. Doing so
creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other personal injury.
Leave all internal inspection, adjustment, and maintenance up to
your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider.
Dropping and Impact
Continued use of this product after it has been damaged by dropping
or subjecting it to strong impact creates the risk of fire and electric
shock. Take the following steps immediately.
1. Turn off power.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall
outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service
Provider.
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.
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.
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.
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CAUTION
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Always make sure you observe the following precautions.
• Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other sources of heat.
• Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the electrical outlet.
Always grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging.
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Always make sure you observe the following precautions.
• Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it will go.
• Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet during lightening
storms or before leaving on a trip or other long-term absence.
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet
and wipe away any dust that is built up in the area around the
prongs of the plug.
Relocating the Product
Before relocating the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from
the wall outlet and disconnect all other cables and connecting cords.
Leaving cords connected creates the risk of damage to the cords, fire,
and electric shock.
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.
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
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.
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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Care of your Instrument
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 instrument 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.
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.
• 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 volume
• Sudden power failure when playing at high volume
• Dimming of the display when playing at high volume
• Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play
• Dimming of digital drum lights when notes sound
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Contents
Welcome... ......................................................................E-1
Important! ................................................................................................... E-1
Main Features .................................................................E-2
Safety Precautions ......................................................... E-3
Care of your Instrument ................................................E-6
Contents.......................................................................... E-7
General Guide................................................................. E-8
Rear Panel .................................................................................................E-8
Control Panel ............................................................................................. E-9
Connections .................................................................E-10
Phones/Output Jack .................................................................................E-10
Accessories and Options .........................................................................E-10
Connecting the Foot Pedals .................................................................... E-11
Power Supply ...............................................................E-12
Using Batteries ......................................................................................... E-12
Using the AC Adaptor .............................................................................. E-13
Basic Operations.......................................................... E-14
Adjusting Main volume ............................................................................. E-14
Playing the Demo Tune ........................................................................... E-14
Playing the Drum Pads ................................................ E-15
Initial Default Setup .................................................................................. E-15
Selecting a Drum Set ...............................................................................E-16
Configuring a Custom Drum Set .............................................................. E-16
Using Rhythms ............................................................. E-18
Selecting a Rhythm .................................................................................. E-18
Starting and Stopping Rhythm Play.........................................................E-18
Adjusting Accomp volume ........................................................................E-19
Adjusting the Rhythm Tempo ................................................................... E-19
Turning Rhythm Parts On and Off ...........................................................E-19
Other Settings ..............................................................E-20
Using Reverb ........................................................................................... E-20
Using Super Bass ....................................................................................E-20
Using the Metronome...............................................................................E-20
Using the LIGHTING GUIDE SYSTEM ........................E-21
Recording .....................................................................E-22
MIDI................................................................................ E-23
What is MIDI?...........................................................................................E-23
MIDI Terminals .........................................................................................E-23
What you can do with MIDI ...................................................................... E-23
Troubleshooting ........................................................... E-24
Specifications ...............................................................E-25
Reference ....................................................................... A-1
Percussion Sound List ...............................................................................A-1
Drum Set List ............................................................................................. A-2
Rhythm List ................................................................................................ A-3
MIDI Implementation Chart
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General Guide
• Names of keys, buttons, and other items are indicated in the text of this manual using bold type.
■ Rear Panel
Drum pads
PEDAL 1 jack
PEDAL 2 jack
PHONES/OUTPUT jack
DC 12V (AC adaptor) jack
MIDI IN/OUT terminals
Drum pad light
Control panel
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