Casio PX-A100 User Guide

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PXA100-ES-1A

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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

Bank select

Modulation

Portamento Time

Data entry LSB, MSB

Vol ume

Pan

Expression

DSP Parameter0*2DSP Parameter1*2DSP Parameter2*2DSP Parameter3*2Damper

Portamento Switch

13. Unplug this apparatus d

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 P (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.

uring lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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Mode 3

1Tr ue voice

0 - 127

9nH v = 1 - 127 O

9nH v = 0, 8nH v = X

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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.

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FCC WARNING

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

Mode 3

0 - 127 0 - 127

9nH v = 1 - 127 O

8nH v = 64 X

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: PX-A100 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Responsible party: CASIO AMERICA, INC. Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801 Telephone number: 973-361-5400 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important!

Please note the following important information before using this product.

• Before using the AD-A12150LW 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-A12150LW adaptor.

• The AC adaptor is not a toy.

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

Model PX-A100 Version : 1.0

Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Default

Changed

Basic

Channel

Default

Messages

Altered

Mode

Note

Number

Note ON

Note OFF

Velocity

Key’s

Ch’s

After

Touch

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Pitch Bender

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6, 38

Control

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Change

This mark applies in EU countries only.

Declaration of Conformity According to EU Directive

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

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

Contents

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

FUNCTION Button...................................................... E-3

Saving Settings and Using Operation Lock ................ E-3

Power Outlet...................................... E-4

Using an AC Adaptor .................................................. E-4

Turning Power On or Off............................................. E-4

Connections...................................... E-6

Connecting Headphones ............................................ E-6

Connecting Audio Equipment or an Amplifier ............. E-6

Connecting a Pedal .................................................... E-7

Bundled and Optional Accessories............................. E-7

Playing with Different Tones ........... E-8

Selecting and Playing a Tone..................................... E-8

Layering Two Tones ................................................. E-10

Using Effects............................................................. E-11

Using the Metronome ............................................... E-12

Playing a Piano Duet ................................................ E-13

Playing Back Built-in Songs .......... E-14

Playing Back All of the Built-in Songs....................... E-14

Playing Back a Specific Music Library Song............. E-15

Practicing with a Music Library Song........................ E-15

Configuring Settings with the

Keyboard ......................................... E-20

To configure settings with the keyboard....................E-20

Keyboard Keys Used for Configuring Settings..........E-21

Parameter List...........................................................E-22

Hall simulator.........................................................E-22

Tone selection .......................................................E-22

Chorus ...................................................................E-22

Brilliance ................................................................ E-22

Layer balance ........................................................E-22

Song select (SONG SELECT)...............................E-22

Song volume..........................................................E-22

Metronome beat (METRONOME BEAT)...............E-22

Metronome volume................................................E-22

Keyboard key (Transpose) ....................................E-23

Keyboard tuning (Tuning) ......................................E-23

Octave shift............................................................E-23

Temperament ........................................................E-23

Temperament select..............................................E-23

Temperament Base note .......................................E-23

Temperament Base note select............................. E-23

Touch response (TOUCH RESPONSE)................ E-23

USB device mode..................................................E-24

Send channel.........................................................E-24

Local control ..........................................................E-24

Operation tone.......................................................E-24

Back up..................................................................E-24

Operation lock........................................................E-24

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Recording and Play Back............... E-16

Tracks....................................................................... E-16

To record to a specific track of a song...................... E-17

To record to one track of a song while

listening to the playback of the other track ............... E-18

Playing Back from Digital Piano Memory.................. E-18

Deleting Recorded Data ........................................... E-19

Connecting to a Computer............. E-25

Minimum Computer System Requirements ..............E-25

Connecting the Digital Piano to Your Computer .......E-25

Using MIDI ................................................................E-26

Transferring Song Data with a Computer..................E-26

Reference......................................... E-29

Troubleshooting ........................................................E-29

Product Specifications............................................... E-30

Operating Precautions ..............................................E-31

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

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

Song List .....................................................................A-1

MIDI Implementation Chart

Company and product names used in this manual may be registered trademarks of others.

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General Guide

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Back

Bottom

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Installing the Music Stand

Insert the bottom of the music stand into the groove on the top of the digital piano’s console.

E-2

NOTE

• The names shown here are always indicated in bold when they appear within the text of this manual.

1 P (POWER) button

8 GRAND PIANO (ROCK) button

General Guide

2 VOLUME controller

3 FUNCTION button

4 SONG a, DEMO button

5 RECORDER (L/R) button

6 METRONOME, DUET button

7 GRAND PIANO (CONCERT) button

9 GRAND PIANO (JAZZ) button

bk USB port

bl DAMPER PEDAL jack

bm DC 12V terminal

bn PHONES jacks

bo Pedal connector

FUNCTION Button

The FUNCTION button is used when configuring a variety of different digital piano settings. The following are FUNCTION button basics.

z To change a setting, hold down the FUNCTION button as you press the

keyboard key that is assigned the setting you want to select. An operation confirmation tone will sound whenever you press a keyboard key to configure a setting.

Example: “To select a tone” on page E-8

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NOTE

• For details about operations and settings, see “Configuring Settings with

the Keyboard” on page E-20.

z The following table shows how pressing the FUNCTION button changes the operation of certain buttons.

This button: Does this while FUNCTION button is depressed: SONG a Starts and stops demo tune play. RECORDER Selects the left-hand part and the right-hand part. METRONOME Toggles Duet on and off.

Saving Settings and Using Operation Lock

Your digital piano lets you save its current settings and lock its buttons to protect against operation errors. For details, see “Parameter List” on pages E-22 - E-24.

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Power Outlet

Your digital piano runs on standard household power. Be sure to turn off power whenever you are not using the digital piano.

Using an AC Adaptor

Use only the AC adaptor (JEITA Standard, with unified polarity plug) that comes with this digital piano. Use of a different type of AC adaptor can cause malfunction of the digital piano.

Specified AC Adaptor: AD-A12150LW

• Use the supplied power cord to connect the AC

adaptor as shown in the illustration below.

Household power outlet

Power cord

Turning Power On or Off

Press the P (POWER) button to turn on digital piano power.

• This causes the P (POWER) button to light.

• When you turn on the digital piano, it performs a

power up operation in order to initialize its system. During system initialization the tone button lamps cycle on and off in the sequence for about five seconds to let you know that system initialization is in progress.

To turn off the digital piano, hold down the P (POWER) button until its light goes out.

DC 12V terminal

AC adaptor

• Configuration and type depends on your geographic location.

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.

During Movement

• Before moving the digital piano, 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!

• Never connect the AC adaptor (JEITA Standard, with unified polarity plug) that comes with this digital piano to any other device besides this piano. Doing so creates the risk of malfunction.

• Make sure the digital piano is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the AC adaptor.

• The AC adaptor will become warm to the touch after very long use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

NOTE

• Pressing the P (POWER) button to turn off power

actually puts the digital piano into a standby state. Minute amounts of current continue to flow within the digital piano in the standby state. If you do not plan to use the digital piano for a long time or if there is a lightning storm in your area, be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet.

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Auto Power Off

This digital piano is designed to turn off automatically to avoid wasting power after no operation is performed for a preset amount of time. The Auto Power Off trigger time is about four hours.

• You also can use the procedure below to temporarily suspend Auto Power Off.

■ To disable Auto Power Off

While the digital piano is turned on, press the

P (POWER) button to turn it off.

While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the P (POWER) button to turn on the digital piano.

Power Outlet

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• Auto Power Off will be disabled at this time.

NOTE

• Turning off the digital piano after performing the above steps will re-enable Auto Power Off.

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Connections

IMPORTANT!

• Whenever connecting something to the digital piano, first use the VOLUME controller to set the volume to a low level. After connecting, you can adjust the volume to the level you want.

Connecting Headphones

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PHONES jacks

Stereo standard plug

Connecting headphones to either of the PHONES jack cuts off output to the speakers, which means you can practice even late at night without bothering others. To protect your hearing, make sure that you do not set the volume level too high when using headphones.

NOTE

• Be sure to push the headphones plug into the

PHONES jacks as far as it will go. If you don’t, you may hear sound from only one side of the headphones.

• If the plug of the headphones you are using does not match the PHONES jacks, use the applicable commercially available adaptor plug.

• If you are using headphones that require an adaptor plug, make sure you do not leave the adaptor plugged in when you unplug the headphones. If you do, nothing will sound from the speakers when you play.

Connecting Audio Equipment or an Amplifier

You can connect audio equipment or a music amplifier to the digital piano and then play through external speakers for more powerful volume and better sound quality.

To either of the digital piano’s PHONES jack

Pin plug

Stereo standard plug

Pin plug (white)

Pin plug (red)

Connecting Audio Equipment (Figure 1)

Use commercially available connecting cords (Standard Plug × 1, Pin Plugs × 2) to connect as shown in Figure 1. Make sure that the end of the cord that you connect to the digital piano is a stereo standard plug. A monaural standard plug will result in output of only one of the two stereo channels. Normally, you should set the input selector of the audio equipment to the terminal where the digital piano is connected (AUX IN, etc.) Adjust volume using the digital piano’s VOLUME controller.

Connecting a Music Amplifier (Figure 2)

Connect the connecting cord* to one of the types of amplifiers shown in Figure 2. Adjust volume using the digital piano’s VOLUME controller.

* Digital Piano: Stereo standard plug

Amplifier : Inputs signals for the left and right

channels. Not connecting either plug will result in output of only one of the two stereo channels.

Audio amplifier AUX IN jack, etc.

RIGHT (Red) LEFT (White)

Keyboard amplifier, etc.

Pin jack Standard plug

Guitar amplifier

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

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Connecting a Pedal

Connecting the supplied pedal (SP-3) to the DAMPER PEDAL jack makes it possible to use the pedal as a

damper pedal. Pressing the damper pedal while playing causes notes you play on the keyboard to be sustained (continue to play) longer.

• When GRAND PIANO is selected as the tone, using this pedal generates harmonic and other resonance, just like the damper pedal on an acoustic grand piano.

Back

DAMPER PEDAL jack

Connections

SP-33 Pedal Functions

z Damper Pedal

In addition to the damper pedal functions described in the column to the left, the SP-33 pedal also supports half-pedal operation, so pressing the pedal part way applies only a partial damper effect.

z Soft Pedal

Pressing this pedal suppresses notes played on the keyboard after the pedal was pressed, and makes them sound softer.

z Sostenuto Pedal

Only the notes of the keys that are depressed when this pedal is pressed are sustained until the pedal is released.

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SP-3

Pedal Connector

You can connect the optionally available 3-Pedal Unit (SP-33) to the pedal connector on the bottom of the digital piano. You can then use the pedals for expression that is similar to that available on an acoustic piano.

Bottom

Pedal connector

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

NOTE

• The optional CS-67P stand is required in order to use

the SP-33 Pedal Unit.

Damper Pedal

Bundled and Optional Accessories

Use only accessories that are specified for use with this digital piano. Use of unauthorized accessories creates the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

NOTE

• You can get information about accessories that are

sold separately for this product from the CASIO catalog available from your retailer, and from the CASIO website at the following URL.

http://world.casio.com/

E-7

Playing with Different Tones

VOLUME

FUNCTION

SONG a

METRONOME

Selecting and Playing a Tone

The piano comes with 18 built-in tones.

• The names of the tones are marked above the keyboard keys to which they are assigned.

GRAND PIANO

To select a tone

Select the tone you want.

z To select GRAND PIANO (CONCERT, ROCK, or

JAZZ)

• Press one of the GRAND PIANO buttons

(CONCERT, ROCK, or JAZZ) to select the one you want.

• The button lamp of the selected tone will light.

Use the VOLUME controller to adjust the volume.

z To select one of the other tones

• While holding down the FUNCTION button,

press the keyboard key that corresponds to the tone you want to select.

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Playing with Different Tones

NOTE

• Of the digital piano’s 18 built-in tones, the first ten are grand piano tone. Each tone has its own distinctive merits, so you should select the tone that suits the song you are playing along with or your own personal preferences. The CONCERT, ROCK, and JAZZ tones are assigned to buttons for quick and easy selection.

Tone Name Characteristics

CONCERT A full concert grand piano tone that

uses Linear Morphing* for dynamic and natural tone changes. This tone is designed to reproduce damper, resonance, and other piano nuances, which makes it ideal for virtually any type of piano performance.

ROCK A bright grand piano tone with strong

attack, making it suitable for rock music.

JAZZ A grand piano tone with a sound and

edge that is suitable for jazz music.

CLASSIC A grand piano tone that reproduces

natural enunciation. The subtle expression of this tone makes it perfect for classical music.

POP A relatively bright grand piano tone. It

is suitable for singing along with one’s own accompaniment and for playing popular music.

DANCE A crisp grand piano tone with short

release. It is suitable for dance music and other types of music with a crisp rhythm.

LA This is a refreshing grand piano tone

with a touch of a chorus effect. MELLOW A warm, subdued grand piano tone. BRIGHT A bright and clear grand piano tone. PIANO PAD A layered grand piano and synthesized

string pad tone.

Bass Tone (BASS)

Selecting the BASS (LOWER) tone in step 1 of the above procedure will assign the bass tone to the low range (left side) of the keyboard. The high range (right side) will be assigned the tone that was selected when you pressed the BASS key.

• BASS tone lets you effectively split the keyboard

between two different tones.

Split Point

Low Range High Range

BASS PIPE ORGAN

NOTE

• To return the keyboard to a single tone, select any

tone other than BASS.

• You cannot select BASS when recording to Track 2.

(Currently selected tone)

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* Feature that applies computer morphing

technology to enable seamless changes between sounds sampled at various dynamics from a full concert grand piano.

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Playing with Different Tones

Layering Two Tones

Use the following procedure to layer two tones, so they sound at the same time. When specifying two tones for layering, first tone you select will be the main tone, while the second tone will be the layered tone.

While holding down the FUNCTION button, press down the keyboard key for the first tone you want to layer and then the key for the second tone.

Example:

First press the and then the

GRAND PIANO BRIGHT

STRINGS

key.

key

To adjust 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.

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8

Initial default (Center)

Volume of the layered tone (Second tone you selected)

• To return the volume setting to its initial default, hold

down the FUNCTION button and press both of the keys at the same time.

Volume of the main tone

(First tone you selected)

GRAND PIANO BRIGHT

STRINGS

To unlayer the keyboard, select another tone by pressing the GRAND PIANO button or by using the procedure under “Selecting and Playing a Tone” (page E-8).

NOTE

• You cannot layer the BASS tone with another tone.

• You cannot perform the layer operation when

recording to Track 2.

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