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.
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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.
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The black dot (
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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.
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.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
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.
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.
WARNING
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.
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.
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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 lightning 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.
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.
CAUTION
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 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.
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CAUTION
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.
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
Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound
Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI device
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Main Features 
137 tones
Everything from orchestra instruments to synthesized sounds, drum sets and more.
100 rhythms
A selection of rhythms that cover rock, pops, jazz and just about any other musical style imaginable.
Auto Accompaniment
Simply specify a chord and the keyboard automatically plays the correct rhythm, bass, and chord parts.
100 built-in tunes
A simple operation cuts out the melody part of any of the 100 Song Bank tunes so you can play along on the keyboard.
Key Light System with 3-step lesson
Use any of the 100 Song Bank tunes to learn to play as the keyboard keys light to teach you the correct notes. First practice the timing of the notes. Next, play along at your own pace. Soon you will be ready for step three, where you play along at normal speed.
Note that key lights may be difficult to see under direct sunlight or under other very bright lighting.
Big display with a wealth of musical information
A big, informative display shows you which fingers to use, which keys to press, staff notation of the notes being played, and much more.
Memory function
Record up to two parts in memory for later playback. Realistic ensemble play can also be created using the Auto Accompaniment function.
General MIDI compatibility
General MIDI tones let you connect to a personal computer and enjoy “desktop music” capabilities. This keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or as a sound source, and it’s just the thing for play back of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music software.
Keys light to show received MIDI messages
The keyboard can be set up so its keys light in accordance with the channels of commercially available General MIDI music software. You can even turn off the output of a channel and play along on the keyboard.
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Safety Precautions ........ |
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Main Features ................ |
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Contents ......................... |
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General Guide ................ |
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About the Display ................................ |
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Quick Reference .......... |
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Power Supply .............. |
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Using batteries .................................... |
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Using the AC Adaptor ......................... |
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Auto Power Off.................................... |
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Settings and Memory Contents........... |
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Connections ................ |
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Accessories and Options .................... |
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Playing the Keyboard .......................... |
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Selecting a Tone ................................. |
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Using the Metronome.......................... |
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Adjusting the Tempo .......................... |
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Using Auto Accompaniment ............... |
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Using an Intro Pattern ........................ |
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Using a Fill-in Pattern ......................... |
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Using a Rhythm Variation................... |
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Finishing with an Ending Pattern........ |
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Song Bank ................... |
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Selecting a Tune ................................ |
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Playing a Tune ................................... |
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Adjusting the Tempo .......................... |
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Pausing Playback............................... |
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Fasting Reverse ................................. |
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Fasting Forward ................................. |
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Changing the Melody Tone ................ |
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Using Layer ......................................... |
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Using Split ........................................... |
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Using Layer and Split Together........... |
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Using Touch Response....................... |
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Transposing the Keyboard .................. |
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Tuning the Keyboard........................... |
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MIDI ............................... |
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General MIDI....................................... |
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Changing MIDI Settings ...................... |
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Messages............................................ |
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Troubleshooting .......... |
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Specifications .............. |
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Care of your |
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Note Table............................................. |
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Fingered Chord Chart........................... |
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Rhythm List .......................................... |
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MIDI Implementation Chart
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General Guide
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General Guide
* Attaching the Score Stand
Insert the score stand into the slot at the keyboard as shown in the illustration.
1 MIDI OUT terminal
2MIDI IN terminal
3 SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK terminal
4 PHONES/OUTPUT terminal
5 DC 9V jack
6 Speaker
7 Rhythm list
8 Tone list
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bk Song Bank list
bl Chord root names
bm Percussion instrument list bn Chord types name
bo TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI button bp ACCOMP VOLUME button
bq METRONOME button br BEAT button
bs RHYTHM button
bt SONG BANK button ck TONE button
cl POWER indicator cm POWER button cn VOLUME slider co MODE switch
cp SONG MEMORY button cq STEP button
cr KEY LIGHT button
cs DEMO button
Playing a Demo Tune
Pressing the DEMO button starts demo tune play, which plays the 100 built-in tunes in sequence. To stop demo tune play, press the DEMO, START/STOP, or STOP button.
Pressing [+] (forward) or [–] (back) skips to the next demo tune.
You can change the tone setting of the keyboard (page E-18) before starting demo play, and then use that tone to play along on the keyboard.
MIDI, Layer, and Split are disabled while a demo tune is playing.
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About the Display
1. An indicator appears next to a function that is in use: GM (General MIDI Mode), SONG MEMORY (Song Memory), STEP (Step), KEY LIGHT (key light).
2. This area shows tone number and name, rhythm number and name, and tune number and name. It also shows other information when using the song memory function and other functions. Indicators also appear here to show what kind of data is displayed: TONE (tone data), RHYTHM (rhythm data), SONG BANK (Song Bank data).
3. This area is a staff notation display that shows notes being played on the keyboard or from song memory, chord forms, and MIDI receive data*. If you are using a pedal, a pedal mark ( ) appears here whenever you press the pedal.
[Octave mark ( )] (HIGH)
Appears when the note produced by the keyboard is one octave higher than the note indicated on the staff.
[Octave mark ( )] (LOW)
Appears when the note produced by the keyboard is one octave lower than the note indicated on the staff.
*Received notes outside the range of C1 to C7 do not appear on the display.
4.An indicator appears next to a function that is in use: LAYER (layer), SPLIT (split), TOUCH RESPONSE (touch response).
5.This area shows fingerings, dynamic marks, finger crossing techniques, and other finger information during 3-step lesson and Song Bank play. The letters “L” (left) and “R” (right) appear to indicate left and right hand Auto Accompaniment parts and memory tracks.
6.This area shows measure number, beat number, a graphic metronome, and tempo value (beats per minute) during rhythm and Auto Accompaniment play, and when using song memory. It also shows the step number when using the 3-step lesson.
7.This area shows chord names during Auto Accompaniment and Song Bank play.
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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7STEP 2
This section provides a quick overview of keyboard operation using steps one and two of the 3-step lesson feature.
5. 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.
To play the keyboard
1. Press the POWER button to turn on power.
This causes the power indicator to light.
1 Lit
2.Set the MODE switch to NORMAL.
3. Press the SONG BANK button.
4. Find the tune you want to play in the Song Bank List, and then use the number buttons to input its two-digit number.
Example:
To select “48 ALOHA OE”, input 4 and then 8.
6. Play the melody along with the selected tune’s accompaniment.
Play in accordance with the fingerings, notes, and dynamic marks that appear on the display.
1 Indicator appears
2 Fingering
3 Note pitch
4Dynamic mark
zIf you selected lesson Step 1
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.
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zIf you selected lesson Step 2
Play the correct notes on the keyboard.
Press the keyboard key that lights. Note that with tunes 70 through 99, the keyboard key light turns off as soon as you press the key.
The keyboard key for the next note you will need to play flashes.
A sub-melody (obbligato) plays in time with the melody, as long as you press the correct keyboard keys.
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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
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Load 6 D-size batteries into the battery compartment.
Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing correctly.
3.Insert the tabs on the battery compartment cover into the holes provided and close the cover.
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.
Important Battery Information
zThe following shows the approximate battery life.
Manganese batteries ................................. 5 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.
zAny of the following symptoms indicate low battery power. Replace batteries as soon as possible whenever any of the following occurs.
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
Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound
Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI device
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.
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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Power Supply
Using the AC Adaptor
Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor specified for this keyboard.
Specifled AC Adaptor: AD-5
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 lightning 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.
1DC 9V jack
2 AC adaptor AD-5
3AC outlet
Also note the following important warnings and precautions when using the 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.
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.
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 the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
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, press the POWER button to turn power back on.
Auto Power Off is disabled (it does not function) when you are using the AC adaptor to power the keyboard.
Power On Alert
Keyboard keys light to alert you if you leave power on and do not perform any operation for about 6 minutes. Note that keys light only, and no sound is produced. When this happens, press any button or keyboard key to clear the power on alert.
Power on alert operates only when you are powering the keyboard using the AC adaptor. It does not operate when you are using batteries.
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Power Supply
To disable Auto Power Off and power on alert
Hold down the TONE button while turning on the keyboard to disable Auto Power Off and power on alert.
When these functions are turned off, the keyboard does not turn off automatically and no alert is performed no matter how long it is left with no operation being performed.
Auto Power Off and power on alert are enabled again when you manually turn off power and then turn it back on again.
Power Requirements
Note the following precautions whenever you want to ensure that current keyboard settings and memory contents are not lost.
Make sure the keyboard is being supplied power through the AC adaptor before replacing its batteries.
Before unplugging the AC adaptor, make sure that fresh batteries are loaded in the keyboard.
Make sure that keyboard power is turned off before replacing batteries or unplugging the AC adaptor.
Settings and Memory Contents
Settings
Tone, rhythm, and other “main keyboard settings” in effect when power is turned off manually with the POWER button or automatically by Auto Power Off remain in effect when you next turn power back on.
Main Keyboard Settings
Main keyboard settings are: tone number, layer, split, split point, touch response, rhythm number, tempo, accompaniment volume, General MIDI mode on/off, accomp MIDI OUT on/off, Sustain/Assignable jack setting, keyboard channel, and Song Bank number.
Memory Contents
In addition to the above settings, data stored using the song memory function is also retained.
Electrical Power
The settings and memory data described above are retained as long as the keyboard is being supplied with electrical power. Unplugging the AC adaptor when batteries are not loaded or when loaded batteries are dead cuts off the keyboard’s electrical power supply. This causes all settings to be initialized to their factory defaults and clears all data stored in memory.
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Connections
Phones/Output Terminal
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
When connected to a musical instrument amplifier, set the volume of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using the amplifier’s controls.
Connection Example
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. Note that the standard plug you connect to the keyboard must be a stereo plug, otherwise you will be able to output only one of stereo channels. 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.
Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure 3)
Use a commercially available connecting cord to connect the keyboard to a musical instrument amplifier.
Be sure to use a connecting cord that has a stereo standard plug on the end you connect to the keyboard, and a connector that provides dual channel (left and right) input to the amplifier to which you are connecting. The wrong type of connector at either end can cause one of the stereo channels to be lost.
Sustain/Assignable jack
Terminal
You can connect an optional sustain pedal (SP-2, SP-10 or SP-20) to the SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK terminal to enable the capabilities described below.
For details on how to select the pedal function you want, see “SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK” on page E-55.
1SUSTAIN/ASSIGNABLE JACK Terminal
Sustain Pedal
With piano tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to linger, much like a piano’s damper pedal.
With organ tones, depressing the pedal causes notes to continue to sound until the pedal is released.
Sostenuto Pedal
As with the sustain pedal function described above, depressing the sostenuto pedal causes notes to be sustained.
This difference between a sostenuto pedal and sustain pedal is the timing. With a sostenuto pedal, you press the keys and then depress the pedal before you release the keys. Only the notes that are sounding when the pedal is depressed are sustained.
Soft Pedal
Depressing the pedal softens the sound of the notes being played.
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Rhythm Start/Stop Pedal
In this case, the pedal performs the same functions as the START/STOP button.
Accessories and Options
Use only the accessories and options specified for this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
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Connections
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This section provides information on performing basic keyboard operations.
Playing the Keyboard
1 Indicator appears
To play the keyboard
1. Press the POWER button to turn the keyboard on.
3. Use the number buttons to input the three digit tone number for the tone you want to select.
Example:
To select “032 ACOUSTIC BASS”, input 0, 3 and then 2.
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Set the MODE switch to NORMAL.
Use the VOLUME slider to set the volume to a relatively low level.
4. Play something on the keyboard.
Selecting a Tone
This keyboard comes with 137 built-in tones. Use the following procedure to select the tone you want to use.
Always input all three digits for the tone number, including leading zeros (if any). If you input one or two digits and stop, the display will automatically clear your input after a few seconds.
You can also increment the displayed tone number by pressing [+] and decrement it by pressing [–].
When one of the drum sets is selected (tone numbers 128 through 136), each keyboard key is assigned a different percussion sound. See page A-3 for details.
To select a tone
1. Find the tone you want to use in the keyboard’s tone list and note its tone number.
2. Press the TONE button.
Polyphony
The term polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes you can play at the same time. The keyboard has 24-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
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Turning the Key Light System
On and Off
Use the following procedure when you want to turn the key light system on or off.
To turn the key light system on and off
1. Press the KEY LIGHT button to toggle the key light system on and off.
The KEY LIGHT pointer disappears when the key light system is turned off.
The key light system is turned on automatically whenever you turn on keyboard power.
2. Press the BEAT button and then use the number buttons or [+] and [–] to change the number of beats per measure.
You can specify the number of beats per measure as a value from 1 to 6.
The bell (indicating the first beat of a measure) does not sound while one beat per measure is specified. All beats are indicated by a click sound. This setting lets you practice with a steady beat, without worrying about how many beats there are in each measure.
3. Use the TEMPO buttons to set the tempo.
Press
to increase the tempo (make if faster) or 
to decrease it (make it slower).
1Flash
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While the tempo value is flashing, you can also use the number buttons or [+] and [–] to input a three-digit value. Note that you must input leading zeros, so 90 is input as 090.
Pressing both the 
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TEMPO buttons at the same time automatically returns the currently selected rhythm to its default tempo.
4. To turn off the metronome, press the METRONOME or START/STOP button.
The metronome is disabled whenever you are using Step 1 or Step 2 of the 3-step lesson.
Starting play of a two-hand tune (Song Bank tunes 70 through 99) or Step 3 of the 3-step lesson while the metronome is operating or activating the metronome while either of the two above operations is already in progress causes the metronome to sound in time with the Auto Accompaniment played by the keyboard. At this time, the tempo of the metronome beat changes to that of the default tempo for the Auto Accompaniment being played.
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This keyboard automatically plays bass and chord parts in accordance with the chords you finger. The bass and chord parts are played using sounds and tones that are automatically selected to select the rhythm you are using. All of this means that you get full, realistic accompaniments for the melody notes you play with your right hand, creating the mood of an one-person ensemble.
Selecting a Rhythm
This keyboard provides you with 100 exciting rhythms that you can select using the following procedure.
To select a rhythm
1. Find the rhythm you want to use in the “Rhythm List” (page A-6) and note its rhythm number.
2. Press the RHYTHM button.
1 Indicator appears
3.Use the number buttons to input the two digit rhythm number for the rhythm you want to select.
Example:
To select “76 RHUMBA”, input 7 and then 6.
You can also increment the displayed rhythm number by pressing [+] and decrement it by pressing [–].
Playing a Rhythm
Use the following procedure to start and stop rhythm play.
To play a rhythm
1. Set the MODE switch to NORMAL.
2. Press the START/STOP button to start play of the currently selected rhythm.
3. To stop rhythm play, press the START/STOP button again.
All of the keyboard keys are melody keys while the MODE switch is set to NORMAL.
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