Casio LK-120 Owner's Manual

USER’S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO

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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.

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.

This mark applies in EU countries only.

Manufacturer: CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan

Responsible within the European Union: CASIO EUROPE GmbH Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany

Safety Precautions

Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual.

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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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.

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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, pencils, etc.) 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.

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.

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.

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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.

• 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.

• Never use detergent to clean

the power cord, especially the plug and jack parts.

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.

Connectors

Connect only the specified devices and equipment to the product’s connectors. Connection of a nonspecified device or equipment creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

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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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.

Heavy Objects

Never place heavy object on top of the product. Doing so can make the product top heavy, causing the product to tip over or the object to fall from it, creating the risk of personal injury.

Correct Stand* Assembly

An incorrectly assembled stand can tip over, causing the product to fall and creating the risk of personal injury. Make sure you assemble the stand correctly, following the assembly instructions that come with it. Make sure you mount the product on the stand correctly.

* Stand is available as an option.

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.

Health Precaution

In extremely rare cases, exposure to strong sudden light or flashing light can cause momentary muscle spasms, loss of consciousness, or other physical problems with some individuals.

• If you suspect that you might be susceptible to any condition such as this, be sure to consult with your physician before using this product.

• Use this product in an area that is well illuminated.

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

• 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

•

Should you ever feel any symptoms similar to those described above when using this product, stop using it immediately and contact your physician.

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Main Features

❐ On-screen fingering and timing indicators

• Easy-to-understand on-screen indicators help to simplify keyboard play, even for novices.

❐ 100 amazingly realistic tones

❐ Enhanced auto-accompaniment function for greater versatility

• 50 built in auto-accompaniment patterns.

❐ 100 Built-in Song Bank tunes

• A total of 100 built-in Song Bank tunes comes built in for playback enjoyment or play-along practice.

❐ 3-Step Lesson System

• Develop your musical skills by following the keys as they light. First you become familiar with the timing of the notes by watching the keys light as you playback one of the 100 built-in Song Bank tunes. Next, practice playing along at a pace that’s comfortable for you. Finally , try playing along at the normal tempo for the Song Bank tune.

• A simulated human voice is used during Step 1 or Step 2 play to call out the fingers you should use to play the required notes (V oice Fingering). The timing of notes is also indicated on the display screen.

❐ Auto Accompaniment

• Simply specify a chord and the keyboard automatically produces the matching rhythm, bass, and chord patterns. One-touch fill-ins make accompaniments sound interesting and natural.

❐ Transpose Function

• An easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.

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Contents

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

Main Features ........................E-6

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

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

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

Power Supply.......................E-11

Using a Household Power Outlet ............ E-11

Using Batteries ........................................E-11

Auto Power Off.........................................E-12

Settings ....................................................E-12

Connections.........................E-13

Phones/Output Jack ................................E-13

Accessories and Options.........................E-13

3-Step Lesson System ........E-20

Using 3-Step Lesson System ..................E-20

Voice Fingering Guide .............................E-22

Timing Indicator .......................................E-22

Step 1: Master the timing.........................E-23

Step 2: Master the melody.......................E-24

Step 3: Play at normal speed ..................E-24

To practice the left hand part ...................E-25

Technical Reference............E-26

Troubleshooting .......................................E-26

Specifications...........................................E-28

Operating Precautions........E-29

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

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

Rhythm List ................................................A-2

Basic Operations.................E-14

To switch power on and off ......................E-14

To change tones ......................................E-14

Other Useful Functions............................E-15

Playing the demo tunes ...........................E-16

Playing rhythms .......................................E-17

Using auto-accompaniment.....................E-17

Improvising with the preset patterns........E-19

Fingered Chord Charts ..............................A-3

Song List ....................................................A-5

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General Guide

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I J K L M N

POWER/MODE selector

VOLUME slider

SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button

START/STOP button

DEMO button

KEY LIGHT button

TEMPO/VALUE buttons

Speakers

100 SONG BANK list

Display

50 RHYTHMS list

100 TONES list

CHORD root names

Percussion instrument list

Rear Panel

RHYTHM button

TONE button

SONG BANK button

Number buttons

● 3-STEP LESSON

STEP 1 button

STEP 2 button

STEP 3 button

PART SELECT button

ONE KEY PLAY buttons

SPEAK button

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* Attachment of Score Stand

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

PHONES/OUTPUT jack

For connection of commercially available headphones. Output from the speakers is automatically cut when headphones are connected.

DC 9.5V jack

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Quick Reference

This section provides a quick overview of keyboard operation using steps one and two of the 3-step lesson feature. See page E-20 for detailed explanations of these steps.

1 2 3

4 5 5

Set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL.

Press the SONG BANK button.

SONG BANK 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.

• To select “13 TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR”, input 1 and then 3.

Twinkle

• Not all of the available songs are shown on the song bank list printed on the keyboard console. For a complete list, see the “Song List” on page A-5.

Press the STEP 1 button or STEP 2 button.

• When you do, the STEP 1 indicator or STEP 2 indicator appears.

• 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.

• Play in accordance with the fingerings that appear on the display.

Play the melody part on the keyboard.

<If you pressed the STEP 1 button in Play the notes with the ONE KEY PLAY buttons.

• The accompaniment tempo automatically adjusts to play along with your melody.

Play the notes on the keyboard.

• A sub-melody (obbligato) plays in time with the melody.

• With Step 1, the correct melody note is played no matter which keyboard key you press.

<If you pressed the STEP 2 button in 4 ...> Play the notes on the keyboard, pressing keys as they light.

• Keep the key depressed as long as it stays lit.

• If you selected any song from number 84 through 99,

the lit key goes out as soon as you press it.

• The key that corresponds to the next note you need to play will flash.

• After you press the correct melody key, accompaniment proceeds to the next note.

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Fingering

Power Supply

Prepare a household power outlet or batteries.

IMPORTANT!

• Be sure to comply with the “Safety Precautions” provided in this manual. Incorrect use of this product creates the risk of electric shock and fire.

• Always make sure that the Digital Keyboard is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the AC adaptor, or before loading or removing batteries.

Using a Household Power Outlet

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

Specified AC Adaptor: AD-E95100L (JEIT A Standard plug)

Household power outlet

IMPORTANT!

• 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.

DC 9.5V terminal

AC adaptor

Using Batteries

You can use six AA-size batteries for power.

• Use alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries. Never use oxyride or any other nickel based batteries.

Open the battery cover on the bottom of the Digital Keyboard, load the batteries, and then close the cover.

• Take care to ensure that the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly.

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.

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

Important Battery Information

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The following shows the approximate battery life.

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

Zinc-carbon batteries ............................ 1 hour

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.

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Any of the following symptoms indicate low battery power. Replace batteries as soon as possible whenever any of the following occurs.

• 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

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Auto Power Off

The Digital Keyboard will turn off automatically to preserve power if you do not perform any operation for about six minutes.

To disable Auto Power Off

Hold down the TONE button while turning on the keyboard to disable Auto Power Off.

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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 selector or Auto Power Off.

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Connections

Phones/Output Jack

Before connecting headphones or other external equipment, be sure to first turn down the volume settings of the keyboard and the connected equipment. You can then adjust volume to the desired level after connections are complete.

[Rear Panel]

PHONES/OUTPUT jack

Stereo standard plug

Keyboard amp, guitar amp, etc.

Connecting Headphones (Figure 1)

Connecting headphones cuts off output from the keyboard’s built-in speakers, so you can play even late at night without disturbing anyone.

Audio Equipment (Figure 2)

Connect the keyboard to an audio equipment using a commercially available connecting cord with a standard plug on one end and two PIN plugs on the other end. In this configuration, you normally set the input selector of the audio equipment to the terminal (usually marked AUX IN or something similar) where the cord from the keyboard is connected. See the user documentation that comes with your audio equipment for full details.

Audio connection

White

AUX IN or similar terminal

of audio amplifier

LEFT

Red

RIGHT

PIN plug

Accessories and Options

Use only the accessories and options specified for this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury.

• You can get information about accessories that are sold 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/

Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure 3)

Use a commercially available connecting cord to connect the keyboard to a musical instrument amplifier.

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NOTE

• Be sure to use a connecting cord that has standard plugs on the ends you connect to the keyboard and amplifier.

[Connection Example]

To keyboard’s PHONES/OUTPUT jack

Standard plug

INPUT

Keyboard or guitar amp

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Basic Operations

POWER/MODE DEMO

VOLUME TEMPO/VALUE RHYTHM

START/STOP

SYNCHRO/FILL-IN SONG BANK

This part of the manual provides you with the basic information you need to use your keyboard.

To switch power on and off

Set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL.

Press the keyboard keys.

Use the VOLUME slider to set the volume to a relatively low level.

To switch power off, set the POWER/MODE selector to OFF position.

To change tones

Find the tone you want to use in the “Tone List” (page A-1) and note its tone number.

TONE

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NOTE

• Always enter two digits for the tone number. If you enter only one digit, the display will automatically return to the previous tone number setting after a few seconds.

• If you change the tone setting while a keyboard key is depressed, the tone does not change until you release the key and press a keyboard key again.

• With certain tones (such as percussion sounds and sound effects), there may be very little or no change at all in the pitch, no matter which keyboard key you press.

• If you input the wrong first digit for a tone number, you can return to the previous setting by pressing the TONE button.

Number buttons

Keyboard split tones

Some of the preset tones split the keyboard and assign two or more sounds. With such a preset tone, the sound produced depends on what position of the keyboard you play. For example, BASS/PIANO (tone 90) puts BASS on the left and PIANO on the right of the keyboard.

BASS/PIANO (No.90)

Press the TONE button.

Indicator appears

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Use the number buttons to input the 2-digit number that identifies the tone you want to select.

Example: To select “26 ACOUSTIC BASS”, input 2 and

then 6.

Aco .Bass

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BASS PIANO

PERCUSSION (No.99)

• PERCUSSION (Tone 99) assigns 35 percussion sounds to the keyboard as shown below. The sounds assigned to each key are indicated above the keyboard.

BASS DRUM SIDE STICK ACOUSTIC SNARE HAND CLAP ELECTRIC SNARE

LOW TOM 2

CLOSED HI-HAT

LOW TOM 1

PEDAL HI-HAT

MID TOM 2

OPEN HI-HAT

MID TOM 1 HIGH TOM 2

CRASH CYMBAL 1 HIGH TOM 1 RIDE CYMBAL 1 CHINESE CYMBAL

RIDE BELL TAMBOURINE SPLASH CYMBAL COWBELL CRASH CYMBAL 2 CLAVES RIDE CYMBAL 2 HIGH BONGO LOW BONGO MUTE HIGH CONGA OPEN HIGH CONGA LOW CONGA HIGH TIMBALE LOW TIMBALE HIGH AGOGO LOW AGOGO CABASA MARACAS

Polyphony

The term polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes you can play at the same time. This keyboard has 12-note polyphony, which includes the notes you play as well as the rhythms and auto-accompaniment patterns that are played by the keyboard. This means that when a rhythm or autoaccompaniment pattern is being played by the keyboard, the number of notes (polyphony) available for keyboard play is reduced. Also note that some of the tones offer only 6-note polyphony.

• When rhythm or auto accompaniment is playing, the number of sounds simultaneously played is reduced.

• Though you can sound up to 12 notes at one time, only the last four keyboard keys pressed light up.

Other Useful Functions

To change the key of the keyboard

The transpose feature of this keyboard lets you raise or lower its key in semitone increments. This means you can easily match to suit someone’s voice, and you can eliminate sharps and flats from music making it easier to play.

While in any mode besides the Song Bank Mode (indicated when the SONG BANK indicator is lit), hold down the TONE button and press the RHYTHM button.

• Perform step 2 within five seconds after performing step 1.

Trans

Use the TEMPO/VALUE buttons to change the key of the keyboard.

Example: To change the tuning to B (indicated by -1

F#G

Key : Display :

since it is one tone below C, which is the normal tuning of the keyboard).

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–

B (-1) tuningNormal tuning

DEFGAB

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Trans

Pressing

Trans

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B C D E

(–)

)

FGA

Trans

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(+)

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

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CDEFGA C

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NOTE

• If you leave the transpose screen on the display for about five seconds without doing anything, the screen is automatically cleared.

• Y ou cannot change the transpose setting while the keyboard is in the Song Bank Mode.

• In step 2 of the above operation, you could also use the number buttons 0 to 5 to specify C through F.

• Pressing both of the TEMPO/VALUE buttons ( same time returns the transpose setting to C(0).

• The transpose setting is automatically set to C(0) whenever you turn keyboard power on.

• The transpose setting is automatically set to C(0) whenever you press the SONG BANK button.

• The pitch of a transposed note depends on the tone you are using. If the transpose operation causes a note to exceed the range of the tone you are using, the same note in the highest octave of the tone’s range is substituted.

• The transpose operation does not affect tone number 99 (PERCUSSION) or auto-accompaniment rhythms.

• Transposing tones 75 through 79 and 90 through 96 changes the range of keys to which each of the tones is assigned.

• The transpose setting is automatically set to C(0) whenever you press the DEMO button.

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To tune the keyboard

A simple operation lets you tune the keyboard to another musical instrument.

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NOTE

• If you leave the tuning screen on the display for about five seconds without doing anything, the screen is automatically cleared.

• In step 2 of the above procedure, you could also use the number buttons to input a value from 00 to 50.

• Pressing both of the TEMPO/VALUE buttons ( same time returns the tuning setting to 00.

• Pressing the SONG BANK button changes the tuning setting to 00.

• The tuning setting does not affect any of Song Bank tunes.

• You can tune the keyboard within a range of approximately

±50 cents (100 cents = 1 semitone).

• The tuning setting is automatically set to 00 whenever you turn the keyboard on.

• Pressing the DEMO button changes the tuning setting to 00.

• The tuning operation does not affect rhythm (99 PERCUSSION).

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Playing the demo tunes

You can set up the keyboard to continually play its 100 builtin Song Bank tunes. Keyboard keys light to indicate the melody notes of the demo tune as it plays.

To start demo tune play

While in any mode besides the Song Bank Mode (indicated when the SONG BANK indicator is lit), hold down the TONE button and press the SONG BANK button.

• Perform step 2 within five seconds after performing step 1.

Tune

Use the TEMPO/VALUE buttons to change the tuning of the keyboard.

Example: To lower tuning by 20

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)

–

Tune

Switch power on and adjust the volume level.

Press the DEMO button.

• Demo tune play continues in a sequential endless loop until you switch it off.

• The number and name of the demo tune currently playing are shown on the display.

• You can play along on the keyboard while a demo tune is playing back.

You can change the demo tune play being played by pressing the number buttons.

• The Song Bank tunes play back in tune number sequence, starting from the one you select.

To stop demo tune play

Press the DEMO button or START/STOP button again to stop demo tune play.

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NOTE

• Only the following buttons are enabled while a Song Bank tune is being played.

• VOLUME slider

• Number buttons

• START/STOP button

• POWER/MODE selector (OFF)

• DEMO button

• KEY LIGHT button

• SPEAK button

• You cannot change the tone being used for the melody of a

Song Bank tune.

Playing rhythms

This keyboard features a collection of 50 exciting built-in rhythm patterns. Each pattern provides percussion back up for all your performances.

To select and play a rhythm

Set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL.

Find the rhythm you want to use in the “Rhythm List” (page A-2) and note its rhythm number.

Press the RHYTHM button.

• When you do, the RHYTHM indicator appears.

• The number and name that appear on the display

indicate the currently selected rhythm.

Use the number buttons to input the 2-digit rhythm number for the rhythm you want to use.

Example: To select “37 SAMBA”, input 3 and then 7.

Use the TEMPO/VALUE buttons to adjust the tempo of the rhythm.

• Each time you press one of the TEMPO/VALUE buttons while the tempo value is displayed, the tempo setting changes one step, within the range of 040 to

255.

• The initial default tempo setting when you turn on power is 120.

• After displaying the current tempo setting by pressing the TEMPO/VALUE button in step 6, you can also input the tempo setting you want by inputting a threedigit value with the number buttons.

• Holding down either of the TEMPO/VALUE buttons changes the tempo setting at high speed.

• To reset the tempo to the standard value of each rhythm, press both TEMPO/VALUE buttons.

To stop rhythm play, press the START/STOP button again.

Using auto-accompaniment

This keyboard features 50 accompaniment patterns that let you add full accompaniments to your performances automatically. With auto-accompaniment, part of the keyboard is reserved as an accompaniment keyboard. As you play your chords on the accompaniment keyboard, the accompaniment pattern adjusts automatically to follow the progression you play. You get a choice between two different methods for chord play. FINGERED lets you play chords as you normally do, while CASIO CHORD makes it possible to play fully formed chords with one finger.

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• Be sure to always specify a 2-digit number.

• If you discover a mistake before you input the second

digit, press the RHYTHM button to return to the previously set rhythm number.

• You can change to another rhythm even while the current rhythm is sounding.

Press the START/STOP button to start play of the rhythm.

• When you do, the selected rhythm starts to sound.

About the accompaniment keyboard

The lower (left) 1.5 octaves are reserved for use as an accompaniment keyboard whenever you select CASIO CHORD or FINGERED with the POWER/MODE selector. The panel above the accompaniment keyboard keys is marked with the names of the notes they play. The remainder of the keyboard (the part that is not included in the accompaniment keyboard) is called the melody keyboard. Please be sure to remember these terms, because they will be used throughout the rest of this manual.

Accompaniment

keyboard

The entire keyboard can be used for melody play while

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the POWER/MODE selector is set to NORMAL.

Melody keyboard

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Using the CASIO CHORD system

The CASIO CHORD system lets you easily play the four main types of chords. Play of chords is simplified as shown in the chart below.

Keys

Pressing one accompaniment key

Pressing two accompaniment keys

Pressing

three

accompaniment

Type

Major chord

Minor chord

Seventh chord

C (C Major Chord)

Cm (C Minor Chord)

C7 (C Seventh Chord)

keys Pressing four

accompaniment keys

Minor seventh chord

Cm7 (C Minor Seventh Chord)

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NOTE

• The bottom (leftmost) note that you play determines the name of the chord. If the bottom note is a C for example, the keyboard produces a C chord.

• When pressing more than one accompaniment key, it makes no difference whether the keys to the right of the bottom note are white or black.

Example

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CC DE FFE GAABBCC DE FE

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CC DE FFE GAABBCC DE FE

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CC DE FFE GAABBCC DE FE

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CC DE FFE GAABBCC DE FE

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Continue pressing different keys on the accompaniment keyboard to play your chord progression.

To stop auto-accompaniment play, press the START/STOP button again.

Using standard fingerings

The FINGERED mode lets you play a wider variety of chords. In this mode, you can start play of an accompaniment pattern by pressing three or four of the accompaniment keyboard keys. This keyboard is capable of recognizing 15 different chords. The following shows the fingerings of these chords with a root of C. Note that you can omit the fifth notes (which are shown inside parentheses in the illustrations below) to produce 7, m7, M7, add9, madd9, and mM7 chords.

Caug

(*1)

Csus4

Cdim

T o play a CASIO CHORD auto-accompaniment

Use the POWER/MODE selector to select CASIO CHORD.

Select an auto-rhythm as described under “To select and play a rhythm” on page E-17.

Start play of the rhythm.

• If you want to start play of the normal rhythm pattern, press START/STOP.

• You can also use synchro start (page E-19) to start rhythm play.

Press either one or up to four keys on the accompaniment keyboard, and the corresponding accompaniment starts to play automatically.

Chord name

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Cm7

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5 (*1)

Cmadd9

CM7

C7sus4

CmM7

Cm7

Cadd9

Cdim7

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*1 With this chords, the lowest note in your fingering is

always used as the root. Make sure that your fingering correctly identifies the root you want to use.

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• If you play one or two notes only in the left hand, or three notes that do not make up a recognizable chord formation, no sound will be produced. The FINGERED mode requires a conventional three or four-note chord formation to produce an auto-accompaniment. Also, note that autochords only work in conjunction with rhythm patterns, and not independently of them.

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NOTE

• The above examples show only one of the possible fingerings for each chord. Note that you can play the notes that form a chord in any combination. Each of the following fingerings for example, produces the same C chord.

IMPORTANT!

Improvising with the preset patterns

Pressing the START/STOP button to start rhythm play causes the normal version of the pattern to be played. You can also play a variation of the rhythm using the operation described below.

Using fill-in rhythm

You can insert a fill-in rhythm by pressing the SYNCHRO/ FILL-IN button while an auto-rhythm plays.

Using Synchro start

You can start the rhythm and accompaniment pattern at the same time, with your play of the accompaniment keyboard. To do this, follow the steps below.

Accompaniment

keyboard

• See the “Fingered Chord Charts” on page A-3 for information on the fingerings of chords for all roots.

T o play a FINGERED auto-accompaniment

Use the POWER/MODE selector to select FINGERED.

Select an auto-rhythm as described under “To select and play a rhythm” on page E-17.

Start play of the rhythm.

• If you want to start play of the normal rhythm pattern, press START/STOP.

• You can also use synchro start (on this page) to start rhythm play.

Play a chord on the accompaniment keyboard to start play of the auto-accompaniment.

Set the POWER/MODE selector to the CASIO CHORD or FINGERED position.

Select an auto-rhythm.

Press the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button.

Press the accompaniment keys to play the first chord. As soon as you do, the autoaccompaniment pattern begins to play.

To stop the auto-accompaniment pattern play, press the START/STOP button.

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NOTE

• If you set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL in step 1 on page E-17, the operation in step 4 starts play of the rhythm (percussion instruments) only.

Chord name

Continue pressing keys on the accompaniment keyboard to play your chord progression.

To stop auto-accompaniment play, press the START/STOP button again.

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