Casio PL-40R User Manual
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO Digital
Piano. This piano is a sophisticated musical instrument that
blends the very best of traditional piano feel and sound
quality with the latest that modern electronics technology has
to offer.
Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read
through the instructions contained in this manual.
Please keep all information for future reference.
Symbols
Various symbols are used in this user’s guide and on the
product itself to ensure that the product is used safely and
correctly, and to prevent injury to the user and other
persons as well as damage to property. Those symbols
along with their meanings are shown below.
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 ( ) 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 ( ) means that the 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.)
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 the 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.
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 adapter while your
hands are wet.
Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.
Do not incinerate the product.
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Never throw the product into fire. Doing so
can cause it to explode, creating the risk of
fire and personal injury.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Water and Foreign Matter
Water, other liquids, and foreign matter
(such as pieces of metal) getting into the
product create the risk of fire and electric
shock. Take the following steps immediately.
1. Turn off power.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor for
power, unplug it from the wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer or an
authorized CASIO Service Provider.
Disassembly and Modification
Never try to take this product apart or
modify it in any way. Doing so creates the
risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other
personal injury. Leave all internal inspection,
adjustment, and maintenance up to your
original retailer or authorized CASIO Service
Provider.
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.
Never climb onto the product or stand.*
Never climb onto the product or hang from
its edges. Doing so can cause the product to
fall over, creating the risk of personal injury.
Special care concerning this point is required
in households where there are small
children.
WARNING
Do not locate the product on an unstable surface.
Never locate the product on a surface that is
wobbly, tilted, or otherwise unstable
unstable surface can cause the product to fall
over, creating the risk of personal injury.
Avoid areas where there are multiple
layers of carpeting, and where cables are
running under the product.
Always make sure you secure the product to
the stand with the screws that are provided.
An unsecured product can fall from the
stand, creating the risk of personal injury.
CAUTION
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of
fire and electric shock. Always make sure
you observe the following precautions.
Do not locate the electric cord near a
stove or other sources of heat.
Never pull on the cord when unplugging
from the electrical outlet. Always grasp
the AC cord plug 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 cord into the wall outlet as
far as it will go.
Unplug the AC cord 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 cord
from the wall outlet and wipe away any
dust that is built up in the area around
the prongs of the plug.
AC Adaptor
When in use, do not locate the AC adaptor
inside a bookcase or other confined space,
and never place paper, books, or other
similar objects on the AC adaptor.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Relocating the Product
Before relocating the product, always unplug
the AC cord 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 cord 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
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Precautions
Avoid subjecting the piano’s LCD to
strong impact, which can crack or break
the LCD’s glass creating the danger of
personal injury.
Should the LCD glass ever crack or
break, do not allow the liquid inside the
LCD to come into contact with your skin,
which can cause inflammation and
reddening.
* Should the LCD liquid get into your
mouth, immediately wash out your
mouth with water and then consult a
physician.
CAUTION
* Should the LCD liquid get in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately
flush with water for at least 15
minutes and then consult 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.
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.
Should you ever feel any symptoms
similar to those described above when
using this product, stop using it
immediately and contact your 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
Failure to do so can cause the stand to fall
over and the digital piano to fall from the
stand, creating the risk of personal injury.
Make sure you assemble the stand in
accordance with the instructions that come
with it, and ensure that all connections are
secure. Also make sure that you choose an
appropriate location for the stand.
When placing the digital piano onto the
stand, take care that you do not pinch
your fingers between the digital piano
and the stand.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
At least two people should lift the digital
piano when placing it onto the stand or
moving it. Trying to move the digital
piano alone can cause the stand to fall
over, creating the risk of personal injury.
Do not drag the stand or tilt it forward or
back when placing the digital piano onto
the stand or moving it. Doing so can
cause the digital piano to fall over,
creating the risk of personal injury.
Periodically check the screws that secure
the digital piano to the stand for
looseness. If a screw is loose, retighten it.
Loose screws can cause the stand to tip
over and the digital piano to fall, creating
the risk of personal injury.
* Stand is available as an option.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – When using electric products, basic
precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
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Main Features
Main Features
J Simple, compact design
A simple, compact design fits right in and complements just about any interior layout.
J Advanced Lesson System (pages E-35, 39)
Choose from among 70 built-in auto accompaniment tunes for your listening pleasure, or turn off the melody or another part and
practice by playing along.
The lesson function lets you select one of three different arrangement levels to suit your abilities and need. Simply select the part
you want to practice, and then follow along on the keyboard as keys light. First master the timing. Next, play along at your own
pace. Finally, you can try playing along with the accompaniment at normal speed.
J Big display with a wealth of musical information (page E-12)
A big, information-packed display shows you which fingers to use, which keys to press, staff notation of the notes being played,
and much more.
J Sequencer (page E-53)
A 17-track sequencer provides a System Track for recording of the auto accompaniment plus 16 tracks, each of which can be used
to record with a different tone.
J 100 rhythms (page E-23)
100 preset rhythms including rock, pops, jazz, and much more are at your fingertips.
J Auto Accompaniment (page E-23)
Simply play a chord, and the corresponding rhythm, bass, and chords parts play along automatically. One Touch Presets instantly
recalls the most suitable tone and tempo settings to match the rhythm you are using.
J 271 realistic tones (page E-18, 71)
A simple operation selects one of 271 TONE button tones, including “Grand Piano”, “Vibraphone”, and much more.
A Sound Quality Adjustment feature lets you select the optimal sound quality setting to match the environment and acoustic
conditions of the location where you are playing.
J General MIDI compatibility (page E-66)
General MIDI compatible tones let you connect to a personal computer for quick and easy “desktop music” capabilities, which
means you can use the piano as a desktop music input device or sound source.
J Mixer (page E-46)
You can specify tone, volume, pan position, and other parameters for each built-in auto accompaniment part and each track
recorded with the sequencer. You can also control the same parameters for each channel during MIDI input.
J Effects (page E-33)
The piano’s powerful effector provides three blocks: DSP + Chorus + Reverb. A different effect can be assigned to each block, and
blocks can be turned on and off as required.
J Registration Memory (page E-50)
Keyboard setups can be stored in memory for later recall and instant settings whenever you need them. Up to 16 setups (4 setups
× 4 banks) can be stored in registration memory.
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Contents
Safety Precautions ........ E-1
Main Features ................ E-5
Contents ......................... E-6
General Guide ................ E-9
About the Display ................................E-12
Connecting to
a Power Outlet ............. E-14
Using the AC Adaptor .........................E-14
Power On Alert....................................E-15
Settings and Memory Contents...........E-15
Connections ................ E-16
Accessories and Options ....................E-16
Playing a Rhythm ............................... E-23
Using Auto Accompaniment ............... E-23
Adjusting the Tempo .......................... E-26
Adjusting the Accompaniment
Volume ............................................... E-26
Using an Intro Pattern ........................ E-26
Using a Fill-in Pattern ......................... E-27
Using the Variation Patterns............... E-27
Using a Break..................................... E-27
Using Synchro Start ........................... E-27
Finishing with an Ending Pattern........ E-28
Using Auto Harmonize ....................... E-29
Using One-touch Preset ..................... E-30
Using the Metronome ......................... E-30
Transposing the Piano ....................... E-31
Basic Operations
Basic Operations ......... E-18
Getting Started ....................................E-18
Selecting a Tone .................................E-18
Upper1, Upper2, Lower1, Lower2 .......E-19
Using Layer .........................................E-19
Using Split ...........................................E-20
Using Layer and Split Together...........E-20
Turning the Key Light System
On and Off...........................................E-21
Using the Pedals .................................E-21
Auto Accompaniment
.................. E-22
About the MODE Button......................E-22
Selecting a Rhythm .............................E-23
Tuning the Piano ................................ E-31
Using Touch Response ...................... E-32
Applying Effects to Tones
.................. E-33
Effect Blocks....................................... E-33
Configuring Effect Settings................. E-33
Using the Advanced Lesson
System to Play Back a Music
Library Tune ................ E-35
Selecting a Tune ................................ E-35
Playing a Tune ................................... E-36
Adjusting the Tempo .......................... E-36
Pausing Playback............................... E-37
Skipping Back..................................... E-37
Skipping Forward ............................... E-37
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Contents
Looping a Musical Phrase...................E-37
Using the Advanced Lesson
System to Practice Along
with a Music Library Tune
.................. E-39
Arrangement Levels ............................E-39
Selecting the Part
You Want to Practice ..........................E-39
3-Step Lesson .....................................E-40
Step 1 – Master the timing. .................E-40
Step 2 – Master the melody. ...............E-41
Voice Fingering Guide.........................E-42
Step 3 – Play at normal speed............E-42
Changing the Lesson Part Tone .........E-43
Advanced Operations
Using the Sequencer
.................. E-53
How the Sequencer Works................. E-53
Sequencer Main Menus
and Sub Menus .................................. E-56
Realtime Recording............................ E-57
Modifying Recorded Data
with Punch In Recording .................... E-59
Changing Song Header Data ............. E-60
Playing Back
from Sequencer Memory.................... E-60
Configuring Global Recording
Settings and Operations..................... E-61
Using MIDI .................... E-66
What is MIDI?..................................... E-66
Sending and Receiving MIDI
Messages ........................................... E-67
Using the Mixer ........... E-46
Parts....................................................E-46
Changing the Parameters
of a Part...............................................E-47
Mixer Parameters................................E-48
Registration Memory
.................. E-50
Registration Memory Features............E-50
To save a setup
in registration memory.........................E-51
To recall a setup
from registration memory ....................E-52
MIDI Settings...................................... E-68
Connecting to a Computer ................. E-69
USB Mode and MIDI Mode ................ E-69
Obtaining USB Driver Upgrades
and the Latest
PL-40R Information ............................ E-70
Keyboard Settings ....... E-71
Using the Keyboard Setup Menus...... E-71
Parameter Setting Items..................... E-73
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Contents
Reference
Troubleshooting .......... E-84
Specifications .............. E-87
Operational Precautions
.................. E-90
Appendix ........................A-1
Tone List ...............................................A-1
Drum Assignment List ...........................A-7
Rhythm List .........................................A-10
Effect Table .........................................A-11
Fingered/Full Range Chord Table.......A-12
Song List .............................................A-15
Parameter List.....................................A-17
MIDI Data Format ......... A-22
Channel Messages .............................A-22
System Messages...............................A-31
Index .............................A-40
MIDI Implementation Chart
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General Guide
General Guide
1 LINE OUT jacks (R, L/MONO)
2 DAMPER PEDAL jack, SOFT/SOSTENUTO PEDAL jack
3 POWER button
4 DC 15V jack
5 MIDI IN terminal, MIDI OUT terminal
6 PHONES jack
7 USB port
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