Casio PX-310 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO

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Safety Precautions Before trying to use the piano, be sure to read the separate “Safety Precautions”.

Precauciones de seguridad

Antes de intentar usar el piano, asegúrese de leer las “Precauciones de seguridad” separadas.

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6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome

Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan

MA0508-B Printed in China PX310ES1B

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. 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.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The power indicator being unlit does not mean the apparatus is completely disconnected from the MAINS. When you need to have the apparatus completely disconnected from the MAINS, you must unplug the power cord. For that purpose, locate the apparatus in a way that secures easy access to the power cord.

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important!

Please note the following important information before using this product.

• Before using the AD-12 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.

• The product is not intended for children under 3 years.

• Use only CASIO AD-12 adaptor.

• The AC adaptor is not a toy.

• Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.

This mark applies in EU countries only.

CASIO Europe GmbH Bornbarch 10, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany

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Contents

General Guide ..........................E-2

Attachment of the Score Stand .................. E-2

About the FUNCTION button...................... E-3

Numeric Input Keys and +/– Keys .............. E-4

Playing Back All the demo Tunes ............... E-4

Power Supply ...........................E-4

Using the AC Adaptor ................................. E-4

Connections .............................E-5

Connecting Headphones ............................ E-5

Connecting an audio or musical

instrument amplifier .................................... E-5

Connecting to a PEDAL Jack ..................... E-6

Playing with Different Tones ..... E-7

Selecting and Playing a Tone ..................... E-7

Selecting Main Tones and Variation Tones ... E-7

Recording to and Playing Back

from Song Memory ................. E-20

Recording Your Keyboard Play ................. E-21

Playing Back from Song Memory ............. E-22

Deleting Song Memory Data .................... E-23

Other Settings ........................E-24

Adjusting Accompaniment Volume ........... E-24

Changing the Keyboard Touch ................. E-24

Changing the Piano Key ........................... E-25

Changing the Pitch of the Piano to

Match Another Instrument ........................ E-25

Using Digital Piano Setup Memory ........... E-25

Using MIDI ................................................ E-25

Saving the Song Data You Download

from the Internet ....................................... E-26

Troubleshooting.....................E-28

Selecting an Advanced Tone, GM Tone,

or Drum Set ................................................ E-7

Adjusting the Brilliance of a Tone ............... E-8

Layering Two Tones .................................... E-8

Assigning Different Tones to the Left and

Right Sides of the Keyboard ....................... E-9

Using Tone Effects .................................... E-10

Using the Piano’s Pedals .......................... E-11

Playing Rhythms....................E-12

Using Auto Accompaniment...................... E-13

Playing Tunes You

Download from the Internet ....E-16

Practicing a Tune ...................................... E-17

Using Registration Memory ....E-18

What is registration memory? ................... E-18

Specifications.........................E-29

Operational Precautions ....... E-30

Locating the Unit ....................................... E-30

Care of the Unit......................................... E-30

Lithium Battery .......................................... E-30

Setting Control Key Chart .....E-31

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

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

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

Drum Assignment List ................................. A-3

Fingered Chord Chart ................................. A-4

MIDI Implementation Chart

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Company and product names used in this

manual may be registered trademarks of others.

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General Guide

Bottom

Back Panel

2 3 4 5

Left Side Panel

67 8 9

0 A

E F G H I J K L M T V WQ R S UN O P

Attachment of the Score Stand

Insert the score stand into the slot at the top of the digital piano as shown in the illustration.

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NOTE

• Each chapter of this manual starts with an illustration of the piano’s console, which shows the buttons and other controllers you need to operate.

FUNCTION

VOLUME

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General Guide

PEDAL connector

DAMPER PEDAL jack

SOFT/SOSTENUTO PEDAL jack

LINE OUT R, L/MONO jacks

LINE IN R, L/MONO jacks

POWER button

DC 12V jack

MIDI THRU/OUT/IN terminals

PHONES jacks

RHYTHM/SONG SELECT buttons

TEMPO buttons

TONE buttons

TONE SELECT buttons

REGISTRATION buttons

VOLUME knob

FUNCTION button

INTRO/ENDING button

SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button

START/STOP, DEMO button

RHYTHM, USER SONG button

T1/L T2/R button

SONG MEMORY button

Display screen

TRANSPOSE buttons

TUNE buttons

BRILLIANCE buttons

ADVANCED TONES/GM TONES button

VARIATION button

SPLIT button

REVERB, REVERB TYPE button

CHORUS, CHORUS TYPE button

BANK button

STORE button

NOTE

• Key, button, and other names are indicated in the text of this manual using bold type.

About the FUNCTION button

The FUNCTION button makes it possible to perform a variety of useful functions. Note the following general information about using the FUNCTION button.

● An indicator lamp above the FUNCTION button flashes while it is depressed. The lamp goes out when you release the FUNCTION button.

Flashing Unlit

● The FUNCTION button is always used in combination with another button or keyboard key. You hold down the FUNCTION button as you press another button or keyboard key.

• The indicator lamp above the button flashes for a few seconds at high speed to let you know that the setting is complete.

Example: “Adjusting the Brilliance of a Tone” on page E-8

● For details about all the keyboard key functions you can perform with the FUNCTION button, see “Setting Control Key Chart” on page E-31.

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General Guide

Numeric Input Keys and +/– Keys

● For a moment after you hold down the FUNCTION button and then press another button to activate a function, you can use certain keyboard keys to input numbers or to increase (+) and decrease (–) setting values.

● Since the keyboard keys operate as switches at this time, notes do not sound when you press keyboard keys.

See “To adjust the tempo” on page E-12 for an actual example.

Playing Back All the demo Tunes

The following procedure plays back the demo tunes in sequence.

While holding down the FUNCTION

button, press the DEMO button at the same time.

• This starts sequential playback of the demo tunes.

• You can play along with the demo tunes on the keyboard, if you want. Tone assigned to the keyboard is the one that is preset for the demo tune that is playing.

Press the DEMO button again to stop demo

tune play.

Power Supply

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.

Specified AC Adaptor: AD-12

[Left Side Panel]

DC 12V jack

AC adaptor AD-12

Note the following important precautions to avoid damage to the power cord.

● During Use

• Never pull on the cord with excessive force.

• Never repeatedly pull on the cord.

• Never twist the cord at the base of the plug or

connector.

• The power cord should not be stretched tight while it is in use.

● During Movement

• Before moving the keyboard, be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet.

● During Storage

• Loop and bundle the power cord, but never wind it around the AC adaptor.

IMPORTANT!

• 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 touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

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AC outlet

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Connections

IMPORTANT!

• Whenever connecting external equipment, first set the 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

Connect commercially available headphones to the digital piano’s PHONES jacks. This cuts off the builtin 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.

[Left Side Panel]

PHONES jacks

Playing Output from External Equipment through the Piano’s Speakers 1

LINE IN R jack input sounds through the piano’s right speaker, while LINE IN L/MONO jack input sounds through the left speaker. Connecting to the LINE IN L/MONO jack only causes the same output to be produced from both speakers. It is up to you to purchase connecting cables that are compatible with the equipment you are connecting.

Connecting to Audio Equipment 2

Use commercially available cables to connect the external audio equipment to the piano’s LINE OUT jacks as shown in Figure 2. LINE OUT R jack output is right channel sound, while LINE OUT 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 piano is connected. Use the piano’s VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level.

Headphones

Connecting an audio or musical instrument amplifier

Connecting to an audio or musical instrument amplifier provides even clearer, more powerful sound through external speakers.

Audio amplifier AUX IN, etc.

RIGHT (Red)

LEFT (White)

Tape recorder, MIDI sound source

Standard jacks

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

Guitar amplifier, keyboard amplifier, etc.

PIN plugs

Standard plug

Connecting to a Musical Instrument Amplifier 3

Use commercially available cables to connect the amplifier to the piano’s LINE OUT jacks as shown in Figure 3. LINE OUT R jack output is right channel sound, while LINE OUT L/MONO jack output is left channel sound. Connecting to the LINE OUT 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 piano’s VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level.

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Connections

Connecting to a PEDAL Jack

Depending on the type of operation you want the pedal (SP-3) to perform, connect the pedal’s cable to the digital piano’s PEDAL DAMPER jack or PEDAL SOFT/SOSTENUTO jack. If you want to use both jacks at the same time, you need to purchase another optionally available pedal. See “Using the Piano’s Pedals” on page E-11 for information about using a pedal.

[Back Panel]

PEDAL jacks

SP-3

PEDAL connector

You can connect the optionally available Pedal Unit (SP-30) to the PEDAL connector. You can then use the pedals for expression that is similar to that available on an acoustic piano.

[Bottom]

PEDAL connector

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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Playing with Different Tones

Press the VARIATION button so the

Selecting and Playing a Tone

Your piano has the following types of tones built in.

Main Tones 12

Variation Tones 12

Advanced Tones 40

GM Tones 128

Drum Sets 10

indicator lamp above it is lit.

• This selects the variation tone assigned to each TONE button.

Example: CLAVI

• For information about variation tone assigned to each button, see the Tone List on page A-1.

To toggle between the main tone

(VARIATION indicator lamp off) and variation tone (VARIATION indicator lamp on), press the VARIATION button or the TONE button.

Selecting Main Tones and Variation Tones

Press the POWER button.

POWER button

Use the VOLUME knob to adjust the

volume level.

Press one of the 12 TONE buttons to select

the tone you want.

• The names of the main tones are marked above the TONE buttons.

Example: To select JAZZ ORGAN

NOTE

• Changing the main tone, variation tone or advanced tone selection causes DSP* to switch automatically to the default setting for the newly selected tone. This causes any notes that are sounding at the time of the change to be interrupted momentarily. The DSP* will be set to the default setting for the newly selected tone when the note resumes. (*See page E-10)

Selecting an Advanced Tone, GM Tone, or Drum Set

You can use the following procedure to assign one of the piano’s 40 Advanced Tones, 128 GM tones, or 10 drum sets to the ADVANCED TONES/GM TONES button.

Press the ADVANCED TONES/GM TONES

button.

• This selects the tone that is currently assigned to the ADVANCED TONES/GM TONES button.

• The display continues to display the tune or rhythm number.

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FUNCTION

BRILLIANCE

Use the Tone List on page A-1 to find the

advanced tone, GM tone, or drum set number you want.

Example: 008 (MARIMBA)

TONE SELECT

TONE ADVANCED

TONES/GM TONES

REVERBVARIATION

CHORUSSPLIT

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Playing with Different Tones

While holding down the FUNCTION

button, press the ADVANCED TONES/GM TONES button. Remember to keep the FUNCTION button depressed.

• This causes the tone number of the tone that is currently assigned to the ADVANCED TONES/ GM TONES button to appear on the display.

Example: 080 (GM VIOLIN)

While holding down the FUNCTION

button, use the keyboard keys shown below to input the tone number of the tone you want to assign to the ADVANCED TONES/ GM TONES button.

Example: 008 (MARIMBA)

Selecting the ADVANCED TONES/GM TONES Button Variation Tone

To assign a variation tone to the ADVANCED TONES/ GM TONES button, perform the steps under “Selecting an Advanced tone, GM Tone, or Drum Set” on page E-7. After step 1, however, press the VARIATION button so the indicator lamp above it is lit.

• After you assign a tone as the variation tone, you can select it by pressing the ADVANCED TONES/ GM TONES button.

Adjusting the Brilliance of a Tone

You can adjust the clarity and sharpness of a tone to suit your music and personal preferences.

Holding down the FUNCTION button,

press the BRILLIANCE buttons to adjust the brilliance of a tone to the level that you want.

• This displays the number of the assigned tone.

After inputting the tone number you want,

release the FUNCTION button to exit the GM tone setting screen.

NOTE

• You can also select a tone by holding down the ADVANCED TONES/GM TONES button as you use the TONE SELECT [ ] and [ ] buttons to scroll through tone numbers on the display.

• The tone that you assign to the ADVANCED TONES/GM TONES button is retained until you turn off the keyboard.

• If a drum set is assigned to the ADVANCED TONES/GM TONES button, keyboard keys sound drum sounds when you press them. See page A-3 for information about the drum sounds that are assigned to each of the keyboard keys.

[ ] : produces a more mellow sound [

] : produces a brighter sound

• To return the brilliance setting to its initial default, hold down the FUNCTION button and press both of the BRILLIANCE buttons at the same time.

Layering Two Tones

Use the following procedure to layer to two tones, so they sound at the same time. Of the two TONE buttons you press to layer two tones, the one on the left is the main tone, while the one on the right is the layered tone.

PREPARATION

• If you plan to use a variation tone, perform the procedure on page E-7 to select the variation tone for the applicable TONE button(s) before starting this procedure.

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Simultaneously press the TONE buttons of

the two tones that you want to layer.

Example: Press GRAND PIANO 1 button and

STRINGS button at the same time.

Playing with Different Tones

Assigning Different Tones to the Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard

You can assign different tones to keys on the left side and the right side of the keyboard.

Low Range High Range

Split Point

• If the layer tone is a variation tone, the indicator lamp above the VARIATION button will light.

GRAND PIANO 1

STRINGS

• The tones are now layered.

After you are finished using the layered

tones, press the one of the TONE buttons again to unlayer them.

NOTE

• Note that you cannot layer the main tone and variation tone assigned to the same TONE button.

Adjusting the Volume Balance between Two Layered Tones

While holding down the FUNCTION

button, use the keyboard keys shown below to adjust the volume of the layered tones.

왗

왘

STRINGS GRAND PIANO 1

Press the TONE button of the tone you want

to select for the high (right) range.

Example: GRAND PIANO 1

Press the SPLIT button.

• This causes the SPLIT indicator lamp to light.

Press the TONE button of the tone you want

to select for the low (left) range.

• The keyboard is now split between the two tones.

Example: STRINGS

After you are finished using the split

keyboard, press the SPLIT button again to unsplit it.

• This causes the SPLIT indicator lamp to go out.

Specifying the Keyboard Tone Split Point

While holding down the SPLIT button,

press the keyboard key where you want the left limit of the high range (right) tone to be.

Left limit of the high range

Flash

Low range

High range

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Initial default (Center)

▲

Volume of the main toneVolume of the layered tone

• To return the volume setting to its initial default, hold down the FUNCTION button and press both of the keys at the same time.

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NOTE

• The split point setting also controls the point where the keyboard splits between the accompaniment keyboard (pages E-14, 15) and the melody keyboard. Moving the split point also affects the sizes of the accompaniment keyboard and the melody keyboard.

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