Casio PL-40R User Guide
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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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General Guide
8 MAIN VOLUME knob
9 ACCOMP/SONG VOLUME knob
bk MODE button
bl RHYTHM buttons
POPS button
ROCK/DANCE button
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BALLAD button
JAZZ/LATIN button
VARIOUS button
FOR PIANO button
bm AUTO HARMONIZE button
bn SEQUENCER button
bo RECORD button
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General Guide
bp SPLIT button
bq LAYER/(GROUP A/B) button
br PART/(MIXER) button
bs INTRO button
bt VARIATION 1/2 buttons
ck FILL-IN button
cl BREAK button
cm ENDING button
cn SYNCHRO START/STOP button
co START/STOP button
cp METRONOME/(BEAT) button
cq ONE TOUCH PRESET/(KEY LIGHT) button
cr EFFECT/(L. METER) button
cs FUNCTION/ button
ct Selector dial
dk TRANSPOSE buttons [ ]/[ ], [ ]/[ ] buttons
dl ENTER/YES button
dm ADVANCED LESSON SYSTEM
MUSIC LIBRARY button
ARRANGE. LEVEL button
LESSON PART button
STEP 1 button
STEP 2 button
STEP 3 button
STOP button
PLAY/PAUSE button
REW/PREV button, START button
FF/NEXT button, END button
PHRASE REPEAT button, AREA button
DEMO button*
dn TONE buttons
PIANO button
EP/ORGAN button
GT/BASS button
ENSEMBLE button
REED/BRASS button
GM/DRUM button
do TEMPO buttons [ ]/[ ], [+]/[–]buttons
dp EXIT/NO button
dq Music Library Mode lamp
dr REGISTRATION buttons
BANK button
STORE button
ds Display
Note Names
A value next to a note name indicates the relative position of the note on
the keyboard as shown below.
∗ Playing a Demo Tune
1. Press the DEMO button to start demo tune play.
This causes the indicator lamp above the MUSIC LIBRARY button to light.
Demo tune play plays all of the songs in the Music Library, starting from the first song, in an endless loop. Songs in
the user group, however, are not played. (See the “Song List” on page A-15.)
You can use the [+] and [–] buttons or the selector dial to change the currently playing demo tune.
You can also use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the Music Library group.
2. To stop demo tune play, press the DEMO button or the START/STOP button.
You can play along with a demo tune on the keyboard using the tone setting of the demo tune.
MIDI/USB is disabled while a demo tune is playing.
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General Guide
About the Display
1. Operation Indicators
These indicators show what type of settings you are
making and the type of information currently
displayed in the message area. The applicable
indicator appears while you are making tone
(TONE), part (U1, U2, L1, L2), song (SONG), rhythm
(RHYTHM), mixer (MIXER), or function
(FUNCTION) settings.
2. Message area
This area shows the currently selected tone name
(and number when a General MIDI tone is selected),
rhythm name, or song number and name. You can
determine the type of information that is currently
displayed by checking the current operation indicator
1. This area is also used to display other types of
information, depending on the mode. During lessons
and while playing along with built-in tunes, this area
shows keyboard fingerings and fingering numbers.
3. Octave symbol 1
One symbol indicates the note being produced by the
keyboard is one octave higher than the note shown in
the staff notation area
octaves higher.
4. Two symbols indicate two
4. Staff notation area
Notes you play on the keyboard, lesson part notes,
notes played back from memory, chord forms, and
received MIDI data are shown here.
5. Pedal mark
The pedal mark appears when you depress the pedal,
and during a lesson to indicate you should press the
pedal.
6. Octave symbol 2
This symbol indicates the note being produced by the
keyboard is one octave lower than the note shown in
the staff notation area
4.
7. Dynamics symbols
These indicators appear during lessons and while
playing along with built-in tunes to show the relative
strength of a note.
8. Beat number
Shows the beat number during rhythm and auto
accompaniment play, and while the Advanced
Lesson System or sequencer is turned on.
9. Measure
Shows the measure number from the start of play
during rhythm and auto accompaniment play, and
while the Advanced Lesson System or sequencer is
turned on.
10. Tempo indicator
Shows the tempo as a value indicating the number of
beats per minute during rhythm and auto
accompaniment play, and while the Advanced
Lesson System or sequencer is turned on.
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11. Chord name display
Shows chord names while auto accompaniment is
being used.
12. Pointers
A pointer appears next to the applicable function
when you have voice fingering guide, touch
response, or key lighting turned on.
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 here.
Level Meter Screen
Under certain conditions, you can display a digital level
meter secreen. The level meter has 16 segments, divided
between two lines of eight segments each. Besides showing
the volume level of each part that is turned on, the level meter
also indicates the current on/off status of each track. During
Squencer playback standby, the level meter can be used to
check which track has data stored in it.
You can display the level meter in the following cases.
While the tone/rhythm screen is on the display
In the Music Library Mode
During sequencer playback standby
During sequencer playback
J To display the level meter
1. While holding down the FUNCTION button,
press the EFFECT/(L. METER) button.
General Guide
Currently selected mixer group
1
2 Upper row
3 High level
4 Low level
5 Indicates part is off or does not exist
6 Indicates part is on
7 Lower row
2. Hold down the FUNCTION button and press the
LAYER/(GROUP A/B) button to cycle through
the mixer group settings.
The information being displayed in the upper
row and lower row of the level meter depends on
the currently selected mixer group (page E-46), as
shown below.
* [A ] ..... Group A (Internal)
The upper level meter row shows this:
Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower 1, Lower 2,
Harmonize 1, Harmonize 2
The lower level meter row shows this:
Percussion, Bass, Chord 1, Chord 2, Chord 3,
Chord 4, Chord 5
* [ B] ..... Group B (External)
The upper level meter row shows this:
Part 1 through Part 8
The lower level meter row shows this:
Part 9 through Part 16
*[AB]
Displaying the level meter screen while in the
Music Library Mode displays the parts of
both mixer groups (A and B).
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3. To exit the level meter display, press the EXIT/
NO button.
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Connecting to a Power Outlet
Connecting to a Power Outlet
You can power this digital piano by plugging it into a
standard household power outlet.
Be sure you turn off power and unplug the power cord from
the electrical outlet whenever the digital piano is not in use.
Using the AC Adaptor
Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor specified for this
digital piano.
Connecting the AC Adaptor
1. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adaptor.
2. Plug the AC power cord into a household
electrical wall outlet.
3. Plug the adaptor cord into the power terminal
(DC-15V) on the back of the digital piano.
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 and AC cord 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.
Specified AC Adaptor: AD-15ML
[Left Side Panel]
1 DC 15V jack
2 Adaptor cord
3 AC Adaptor AD-15ML
4 AC cord
5 AC 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.
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.
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.
Make sure that the product 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.
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Connecting to a Power Outlet
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.
To disable power on alert
See “Keyboard Settings” on page E-71 for information about
disabling power on alert.
When this function is turned off, the piano does not turn
off automatically and no alert is performed no matter
how long it is left with no operation being performed.
Settings and Memory Contents
The following describes what happens to settings and
memory contents when power is turned off.
Settings
Power Requirements
The piano comes with a built-in lithium battery that supplies
power to the memory to retain sequencer and other data
while piano power is turned off. If the power of the lithium
battery is low, turning off piano power can result in deletion
of all data stored in its memory.
The normal life of the original battery is five years from the
time it is loaded at the factory. Due to time spent in transit and
storage, the original battery probably will not provide a full
five year s of ser vice life. I t is up t o you to contact y our nea rest
CASIO service provider about having the lithium battery
replaced periodically.
Note that you will be charged separately for lithium battery
replacement.
Initializing the Piano
Use the procedure on page E-81 to initialize the digital piano,
which clears all memory data and returns settings to their
initial factory defaults.
When you turn off the piano by pressing the POWER button,
it “remembers” the current settings of certain parameters.
These settings remain in effect the next time you turn on the
piano.
For information on which parameters the piano remembers,
see the “Power Off Backup Items” of the “Parameter List” at
the back of this manual (page A-17).
Memory Contents
In addition to the settings described above, the digital piano
also retains registration memory and sequencer contents
when power is turned off.
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Connections
Connections
Connecting to an audio or musical instrument amplifier provides even clearer, more powerful sound through external speakers.
Whenever connecting external equipment, first set the
MAIN VOLUME knob of the digital piano and the volume
controller of the external equipment to relatively low
volume settings. You can later adjust volume to the level
you want after connections are complete.
Be sure also to refer to the documentation that comes with
the external equipment for its proper connection
procedures.
Connecting Headphones 1
Connect commercially available headphones to the digital
piano’s headphones jack. This cuts off the built-in speakers,
which means you can practice even late at night without
disturbing others. To protect your hearing, make sure that
you do not set the volume level too high when using
headphones.
Connecting to a PEDAL Jack 2
Depending on the type of operation you want the pedal (SP-
20) to perform, connect the pedal’s cable to the digital piano’s
DAMPER ja ck or SO FT/SOS TENUTO jack. If you want to use
both jacks at the same time, you need to purchase another
optionally available SP-20 pedal.
See “Using the Pedals” on page E-21 for information about
using a pedal.
Connecting to Audio Equipment 3
Use commercially available cables to connect the external
audio equipment to the digital piano’s LINE OUT jacks as
shown in Figure
while L/MONO jack output is left channel sound. It is up to
you to purchase connecting cables like the ones shown in the
illustration for connection of audio equipment. Normally in
this configuration you must set the audio equipment’s input
selector to the setting that specifies the terminal (such as AUX
IN) to which the digital piano is connected. Use the digital
piano’s MAIN VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level.
3. R jack output is right channel sound,
Connecting to a Musical Instrument
Amplifier
Use commercially available cables to connect the amplifier to
the digital piano’s LINE OUT jacks as shown in Figure
jack output is right channel sound, while L/MONO jack
output is left channel sound. Connecting to the L/MONO jack
only outputs a mixture of both channels. It is up to you to
purchase connecting cable like the one shown in the
illustration for connection of the amplifier. Use the digital
piano’s MAIN VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level.
4
4. R
Accessories and Options
Use only the accessories and options specified for this digital
piano. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
1 MAIN VOLUME 2 SPLIT 3 LAYER/(GROUP A/B)
4 [ ]/[ ] 5 TONE 6 GM/DRUM
7 Selector dial 8 [+]/[–]
This section provides information on performing basic piano
operations.
Getting Started
To play the piano
1. Press the POWER button to turn on the piano.
2. Use the MAIN VOLUME knob to set the volume
to a relatively low level.
3. Play something on the keyboard.
Selecting a Tone
The built-in tones are divided among 6 groups, with each
group assigned to a TONE button on the control panel.
To select a tone
1. See the “Tone List” at the back of this manual
(page A-1) for information about the TONE
button names for each of the built-in tones.
Example:
To select “Bright Piano”, first press the PIANO
button.
1 Tone Group
2 Tone Name
3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the tone you
want.
Example:
For this example, press [ ] button four times.
You can also change the tone setting by rotating
the selector dial.
The display exits the tone setting screen if you do
not perform any operation for about 10 seconds.
You can also exit the tone setting screen by
pressing the EXIT/NO button.
2. Press the TONE button of the tone you want to
select.
This causes the button’s indicator lamp to light,
and displays the tone that is currently selected for
that button.
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The GRAND PIANO tone was recorded using stereo
sampling.
When one of the drum sets is selected (tone numbers 261
through 270), each keyboard key is assigned a different
percussion sound. See page A-7 for details.
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Basic Operations
Polyphony
The term polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes
you can play at the same time. This piano has 64-note
polyphony, which includes the notes you play as well as the
rhythms and auto-accompaniment patterns that are played
by the piano. This means that when a rhythm or autoaccompaniment pattern is being played by the piano, the
number of notes (polyphony) available for keyboard play is
reduced. Also note that some of the tones provide only 32note polyphony.
Digital Sampling
A number of the tones that are available with this piano have
been recorded and processed using a technique called digital
sampling. To ensure a high level of tonal quality, samples are
taken in the low, mid, and high ranges and then combined to
provide you with sounds that are amazingly close to the
originals. You may notice very slight differences in volume or
sound quality for some tones when you play them at different
positions on the keyboard. This is an unavoidable result of
multiple sampling, and it is not a sign of malfunction.
Upper1, Upper2, Lower1,
Lower2
Using Layer
With layer you can assign two different tones (a main tone
and a layered tone) to the keyboard, both of which play
whenever you press a key.
To layer two tones
1. Select the main tone.
2. Press the LAYER/(GROUP A/B) button to turn
on tone layering.
This causes the indicator lamp of the button to
light.
The currently layered tone name appears on the
display. You can use the TONE buttons to change
the layered tone if you want.
3. Select the layered tone.
4. Now try playing something on the keyboard.
Both tones are played at the same time.
This piano lets you use up to four parts simultaneously for
your performances. The parts are named Upper1, Upper2,
Lower1, and Lower2, and the display shows the tone
currently assigned to each.
You can use the PART/(MIXER) button to display the tones
that are assigned for each part (Upper1, Upper2, Lower1,
Lower2). Each press of PART/(MIXER) button cycles through
the parts in the sequence shown below. While a part is
displayed, you can change the tone assigned to it (page E-18).
Upper1
Upper2
Lower1
Lower2
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5. Press the LAYER/(GROUP A/B) button again to
unlayer the tones and return the keyboard to
normal.
This causes the indicator lamp of the button to go
out.
Layering is disabled during demo tune play and in the
Music Library Mode (while Music Library Mode lamp is lit).
Layering is achieved by sounding Upper1 and Upper2 of
mixer Group A. This means you can use the mixer to
change the volume balance and stereo pan position
parameters for both the main tone and layered tone. See
“Using the Mixer” on page E-46 for details.
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Basic Operations
Using Split
With split you can assign two different tones (a main tone and
a split tone) to either end of the keyboard, which lets you play
one tone with your left hand and another tone with your right
hand.
To split the keyboard
1. Select the main tone.
2. Press the SPLIT button.
This causes the indicator lamp of the button to
light.
The current split tone name appears on the
display. You can use the TONE buttons to change
the split tone if you want.
To change the location of the split point
While holding down the SPLIT button, press the keyboard
key where you want the lowest note (the leftmost key) of the
upper range (right side range) to be.
No sound is produced when the keys are pressed.
Using Layer and Split Together
You can use layer and split together to create a layered/split
keyboard. When you use layer and split in combination, the
high range of the keyboard is assigned two tones (main tone
+ layered tone), and the low range two tones (split tone +
layered/split tone).
To layer/split the keyboard
3. Select the split tone.
4. Now try playing something on the keyboard.
The lower range (left side) of the keyboard is
assigned the split tone, while the upper range
(right side) is assigned the main tone.
The location on the keyboard where the
changeover between the two tones occurs is
called the split point. See “To change the location
of the split point” on this page for details on
changing the location of the split point.
5. Press the SPLIT button again to unsplit the
keyboard and return it to normal.
This causes the indicator lamp of the button to go
out.
Split is disabled during demo tune play and in the Music
Library Mode (while Music Library Mode lamp is lit).
Split is achieved by sounding Upper1 and Lower1 of mixer
Group A. This means you can use the mixer to change the
volume balance and stereo pan position parameters for
both the main tone and split tone. See “Using the Mixer” on
page E-46 for details.
1. Select the main tone, layered tone, split tone,
and layered/split tone.
Use the mixer to select the tones, following the
procedure under “Changing the Parameters of a
Part” on page E-47. The main tone is Upper1, the
layered tone is Upper2, the split tone is Lower1,
and the layered/split tone is Lower2.
2. Turn on both layer and split to layer/split the
keyboard.
Press the LAYER/(GROUP A/B) button once to
turn on layer.
Press the SPLIT button to turn on split.
This causes the indicator lamps of both the
buttons to light.
The layered/split tone name appears on the
display. You can change the layered/split tone if
you want.
3. Now try playing something on the keyboard.
4. Press the LAYER/(GROUP A/B) button and the
SPLIT button again to unlayer/unsplit the
keyboard and return it to normal.
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Layer/split is produced by using mixer Group A Upper1,
Upper2, Lower1, and Lower2 at the same time. This means
you can use the mixer to change the volume balance and
stereo pan position parameters for each of the tones. See
“Using the Mixer” on page E-46 for details.
You can use the mixer to turn off individual channels (layer/
split tones). This means you could turn off Lower2, for
example, to sound a single tone in the lower range and two
layered tones in the upper range. See page E-46 for
details.
Turning the Key Light System
On and Off
Use the following procedure when you want to turn the key
light system on or off.
1. While holding down the FUNCTION button,
press the ONE TOUCH PRESET/(KEY LIGHT)
button to toggle the key light system on and off.
The pointer next to KEY LIGHT appears when
the key lighting system is turned on, and
disappears when it is turned off.
Basic Operations
Pedal functions
Damper pedal
Pressing this pedal causes notes to reverberate and to
sustain longer.
Soft pedal
Pressing this pedal dampens notes and slightly reduces
their volume. Only notes played after the pedal is
depressed are affected, and any notes played before the
pedal is pressed sound at their normal volume.
Sostenuto pedal
Like the damper pedal, this pedal causes notes to
reverberate and to sustain longer. The difference
between the two pedals is the timing when they are
pressed. With the sostenuto pedal, you press the pedal
after depressing the notes you want to sustain. Only
the notes whose keyboard keys are depressed when the
sostenuto pedal is pressed are affected.
During memory playback and demo tune play, pedal
effects are applied to notes played on the keyboard only.
Using the Pedals
The digital piano is equipped with two pedal jacks, one for a
damper pedal and one for a soft/sostenuto pedal. Use the
“Assign Left” setting described under “Setting: Pedal” on
page E-77 to assign the function you want to the SOFT/
SOSTENUTO jack. The power on default setting of the SOFT/
SOSTENUTO jack is SOFT.
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Auto Accompaniment
Auto Accompaniment
1 MODE 2 RHYTHM 3 AUTO HARMONIZE
4 Selector dial 5 TRANSPOSE [ ]/[ ] 6 INTRO
7 VARIATION 1/2 8 FILL-IN 9 BREAK
bk ENDING bl SYNCHRO START/STOP bm START/STOP
bn METRONOME/(BEAT) bo ONE TOUCH PRESET/
(KEY LIGHT)
bq [+]/[–] br TEMPO [ ]/[ ]
bp FUNCTION
This piano 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 match 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.
About the MODE Button
Use the MODE button to select the accompaniment mode you
want to use. Each press of the MODE button cycles through
the available accompaniment modes as shown in the
illustration below.
Only rhythm sounds are produced when all
accompaniment mode lamps are off.
The currently selected accompaniment mode is shown by
the mode lamps above the MODE button. Information on
using each of these modes starts from page E-24.
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Selecting a Rhythm
The built-in rhythms are divided among 6 groups, with each
group assigned to a RHYTHM button on the control panel.
Auto Accompaniment
accompaniment mode. Make sure the applicable indicator
lamp is lit above the MODE button when using these
rhythms.
Playing a Rhythm
To select a rhythm
1. See the Rhythm Reference at the back of this
manual (page A-10) for information about the
RHYTHM button names for each of the built-in
rhythms.
2. Press the RHYTHM button of the rhythm you
want to select.
This causes the button’s indicator lamp to light,
and displays the rhythm that is currently selected
for that button.
Example:
To select “Samba 1”, first press the JAZZ/LATIN
button.
1 Rhythm Group
2 Rhythm Name
3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the rhythm
you want.
Example:
For this example, press [ ] button eight times.
Press the START/STOP button to start play of the currently
selected rhythm. You can then play along with the rhythm on
the keyboard.
To stop rhythm play, press the START/STOP button again.
Chords will sound along with the rhythm if any of the three
accompaniment mode lamps above the MODE button is lit.
If you want to play the rhythm pattern without chords, press
the MODE button until all of the accompaniment mode
lamps are off.
Using Auto Accompaniment
The following procedure describes how to use the piano’s
auto accompaniment feature. Before starting, you should first
select the rhythm you want to use and set its tempo to the
value you want.
To use Auto Accompaniment
1. Use the MODE button to select FULL RANGE
CHORD, FINGERED, or CASIO CHORD as the
accompaniment mode.
2. Press the START/STOP button to start play of
the currently selected rhythm.
You can also change the rhythm setting by
rotating the selector dial.
The display exits the rhythm setting screen if you
do not perform any operation for about 10
seconds. You can also exit the rhythm setting
screen by pressing the EXIT/NO button.
Some rhythms consist of chord accompaniments only,
without any drums or other percussion instruments. Such
rhythms do not sound unless CASIO CHORD, FINGERED,
or FULL RANGE CHORD is selected as the
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3. Play a chord to start auto accompaniment.
The actual procedure you should use to play a
chord depends on the currently selected
accompaniment mode. Refer to the following
pages for details on chord play.
CASIO CHORD ........................... Page E-24
FINGERED ................................... Page E-25
FULL RANGE CHORD .............. Page E-25
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Auto Accompaniment
J Chord Types
CASIO CHORD accompaniment lets you play four types of
chords with minimal fingering.
Chord Types Example
1 Name of chord being played
2 Current measure and beat
4. To stop auto accompaniment play, press the
START/STOP button again.
CASIO CHORD
This method of chord play makes it possible for anyone to
easily play chords, regardless of previous musical knowledge
and experience. The following describes the CASIO CHORD
“accompaniment keyboard” and “melody keyboard”, and
tells you how to play CASIO CHORDs.
J CASIO CHORD accompaniment keyboard and
melody keyboard
On the keyboard shown above, Lower1 and Lower2 are
assigned to the accompaniment keyboard range and
Upper1 and Upper2 are assigned to the melody keyboard
range.
When split is turned off (page E-20), the accompaniment
keyboard range keys do not sound any melody notes. In
this case, they are used to specify chords for the
accompaniment pattern.
You can expand the range of the accompaniment keyboard
by moving the keyboard’s split point to the right (page
E-20).
Major chords
Note that the chord produced
when you press an
accompaniment keyboard key
does not change octave,
regardless of which key you
use to play it.
Minor chords (m)
To play a minor chord, keep
the major chord key depressed
and press any other
accompaniment keyboard key
located to the right of the major
chord key.
Seventh chords (7)
To play a seventh chord, keep
the major chord key depressed
and press any other two
accompaniment keyboard keys
located to the right of the major
chord key.
Minor seventh chords (m7)
To play a minor seventh chord,
keep the major chord key
depressed and press any other
three accompaniment
keyboard keys located to the
right of the major chord key.
It makes no difference whether you press black or white
keys to the right of a major chord key when playing minor
and seventh chords.
C Major (C)
C minor (Cm)
C seventh (C7)
C minor seventh (Cm7)
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Auto Accompaniment
FINGERED FULL RANGE CHORD
In this mode, you specify chords by playing them as you
would on a piano, inside the accompaniment keyboard range.
To specify a C-chord, you would play C-E-G.
J FINGERED accompaniment keyboard and melody
keyboard
On the keyboard shown above, Lower1 and Lower2 are
assigned to the accompaniment keyboard range and
Upper1 and Upper2 are assigned to the melody keyboard
range.
When split is turned off (page E-20), the accompaniment
keyboard range keys do not sound any melody notes. In
this case, they are used to specify chords for the
accompaniment pattern.
You can expand the range of the accompaniment keyboard
by moving the keyboard’s split point to the right (page
E-20).
Recognized Chords
See the “Fingered/Full Range Chord Table” at the back of
this manual (page A-12) for information about the chords
that can be recognized in the Fingered Mode.
This mode can be used to play up to 238 different types of
chords. Pressing three or more keys in a pattern that is
recognized as a chord pattern by the keyboard causes the
corresponding chord to be played. Playing chords in a pattern
not recognized by the keyboard or pressing two keys or one
key causes the corresponding notes to be played as melody
notes. This means that the entire range of the keyboard acts as
both a melody keyboard and accompaniment keyboard.
J FULL RANGE CHORD accompaniment keyboard
and melody keyboard
Recognized Chords
See the “Fingered/Full Range Chord Table” at the back of
this manual for more information (page A-12).
Example:
To play the chord C major.
Either of the fingerings shown in the illustration below
will produce C major.
The chords that are recognized by the keyboard in the
FINGERED Mode depend on the current “On Bass
Chord”, “6th Chord”, and “Tension Chord” Accomp
settings. See “Keyboard Settings” on page E-71 for
information about Accomp settings. Information about
how settings affect the type of chords recognized by the
keyboard can be found “Fingered/Full Range Chord
Table” at the back of this manual (page A-12).
In the FINGERED Mode, you can use standard fingering
(C-E-G for a C-chord, for example) or you can use inverted
fingerings (G-E-C, for example), as long as you play chords
within the accompaniment keyboard range. Note, however,
that using an inverted fingering will produce a different
chord entirely if the “On Bass Chord” Accomp setting is
turned on.
Generally, you must press all of the keys that make up
chords. Omitting a note or playing only a single note will not
produce a chord.
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1 Chord C
2 Chord
If there are more than six semitones between the lowest
note and the next note to the right, the lowest note is
interpreted as a bass note.
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Auto Accompaniment
Adjusting the Tempo
You can adjust the tempo (number of beats per minute) of
rhythm play within a range of 30 to 255.
To adjust the tempo
1. While the indicator lamp above the TEMPO
buttons is lit, use the TEMPO buttons [ ]/[ ]
to adjust the tempo.
The TEMPO button indicator lamp is not lit and
tempo adjustment cannot be performed while the
menu screen is on the display. To exit the menu
screen and return to the tone/rhythm screen,
press the FUNCTION button.
[ ] (+) ..... Increase tempo (make it faster)
[ ] (–) ..... Decrease tempo (make it slower)
You can also change the tempo setting by rotating
the selector dial.
Pressing both TEMPO buttons [ ] and [ ] at the same
time resets the tempo to the default value of the currently
selected rhythm.
The tempo value indicates the number of quarter note
beats per minute.
Adjusting the Accompaniment
Volume
You can adjust the volume of the accompaniment part
separately from the overall volume.
1. Use the ACCOMP/SONG VOLUME knob to
adjust the accompaniment volume.
Using an Intro Pattern
This piano lets you insert a short intro into a rhythm pattern
to make startup smoother and more natural.
Select a rhythm and set its tempo.
Select the accompaniment mode you want to use.
To insert an intro
1. Press the INTRO button to start the selected
rhythm with an intro pattern.
With the above setup, the intro pattern is played
and the auto accompaniment with intro pattern
starts as soon as you play chords on the
accompaniment keyboard.
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The standard rhythm pattern starts to play after the intro
pattern is complete.
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Auto Accompaniment
Using a Fill-in Pattern
Fill-in patterns let you momentarily change the rhythm
pattern to add some interesting variation to your
performances.
To insert a fill-in
1. Press the START/STOP button to start rhythm
play.
2. Press the FILL-IN button to insert a fill-in pattern
for the rhythm you are using.
Using the Variation Patterns
Each rhythm/auto accompaniment pattern has two different
variations. You can vary the mood of your music by switching
to a different variation while rhythm/auto accompaniment
play is in progress.
Select a rhythm and adjust its tempo.
Use the MODE button to specify the chord fingering mode
you want to use.
Listen to the two variations available for the rhythm you are
using to get some idea of what they sound like.
1. Press the START/STOP button to start rhythm
play.
It does not make any difference which
VARIATION 1/2 button is depressed at first.
Using a Break
A break inserts a moment of silence into a rhythm/auto
accompaniment pattern. Pressing the BREAK button stops
the rhythm/auto accompaniment pattern until the beginning
of the next measure, when the pattern starts to play again.
Using Synchro Start
Synchro Start lets you set up the keyboard so rhythm and
chord accompaniment starts automatically when you press
keys inside the accompaniment keyboard range.
Select a rhythm and adjust its tempo.
Use the MODE button to specify the chord fingering mode
you want to use.
1. While the rhythm is not playing yet, press the
SYNCHRO START/STOP button.
This causes the left lamp above the button to
light, indicating that the keyboard is in synchro
start standby.
2. Press one of the VARIATION 1/2 buttons to
select the rhythm variation you want to start
with.
3. Play a chord in the accompaniment keyboard
range.
Both rhythm and chord accompaniment starts at
the same time. The lamp above the SYNCHRO
START/STOP button goes out when the rhythm/
auto accompaniment starts.
2. Press another VARIATION button to switch to a
different variation of the same rhythm.
When you press a VARIATION button the
change to the new rhythm variation is performed
in time with the beat of the rhythm.
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Only the rhythm sounds if no lamp above the MODE button
is lit.
If you press the INTRO button so the lamp above it is lit
before step 2 of the above procedure, playing a chord
causes accompaniment to start after the corresponding
intro pattern is played.
Pressing the SYNCHRO START/STOP button again while
the keyboard is in synchro start standby exits synchro start
standby, which causes the lamp above the SYNCHRO
START/STOP button to go out.
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Auto Accompaniment
Using Synchro Start/Stop while Auto
Acompaniment is Playing
Synchro stop is the opposite of synchro start. It causes the
currently playing auto accompaniment pattern to stop when
the keys in the accompaniment keyboard range are released.
This feature is more than just a simple way to stop auto
accompaniment play. It plays auto accompaniment only
when valid chords are played inside the accompaniment
keyboard range.
The following procedures do not work in the normal Mode,
when all lamps above the MODE button are turned off.
J Using Synchro Stop to stop Auto Accompaniment
Select a rhythm and adjust its tempo.
Use the MODE button to specify the chord fingering mode
you want to use.
1. Press the START/STOP button to start play of
the selected rhythm.
J Auto Accompaniment in Synchro Stop
The following are the auto accompaniment operations you
can perform while the keyboard is in synchro stop (both
lamps above the SYNCHRO START/STOP button lit).
Playing a chord in the accompaniment keyboard range
causes auto accompaniment to play (only while the chord
note keys are depressed). Releasing the keys causes auto
accompaniment play to stop, and the keyboard enters
synchro stop again.
Pressing the SYNCHRO START/STOP button while
playing a chord in the accompaniment keyboard range
causes the lamps above the button to go out, indicating
that the keyboard is no longer in synchro stop.
With synchro stop, you can easily create a break in auto
accompaniment play to allow for ad libbing, and then restart
accompaniment when you want.
Finishing with an Ending
Pattern
You can end your performances with an ending pattern that
brings the rhythm you are using to a natural-sounding
conclusion.
2. Press the SYNCHRO START/STOP button.
This causes the right lamp above the button to
light, indicating that the keyboard is in synchro
stop standby.
3. Play a chord in the accompaniment keyboard
range and then release the keys.
This causes the auto accompaniment pattern to
stop playing and both lamps above the
SYNCHRO START/STOP button to light,
indicating that the keyboard is in synchro stop.
To exit synchro stop, press the SYNCHRO
START/STOP button twice so the two lamps go
out.
The section below describes what auto
accompaniment operations you can perform
while the keyboard is in synchro stop.
To finish with an ending pattern
1. While the rhythm is playing, press the ENDING
button.
This causes the ending pattern to play, which
brings rhythm accompaniment to an end.
The timing when the ending pattern starts depends on
when you press the ENDING button. If you press the button
before the second beat of the current measure, the ending
pattern starts playing immediately. Pressing the button at
any point in the measure after the second beat results in
the ending pattern playing from the beginning of the
following measure.
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