USERS GUIDE GUA DEL USUARIO MODE DEMPLOI

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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THE UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas)

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 users authority to operate the equipment.
Important Information for Parents!
Parents should please note the following important information before letting children use this product. Before using the optional AD-5 Adaptor to power the unit, be sure to check the AC Adaptor for any damage first. Carefully check the power cord for breakage, cuts, exposed wire and other serious damage. Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously damaged. Never attempt to recharge batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Never mix batteries of different types. Never mix old batteries with new ones. Use only the batteries recommended in this manual or equivalent batteries. Always make sure that positive (+) and negative () poles are facing correctly as indicated near the battery compartment. Remove batteries as soon as they show any sign of going dead. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. The product is not intended for children under 3 years. Use only CASIO AD-5 adaptor. The AC adaptor is not a toy. Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.
CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Unit 6, 1000 North Circular Road London NW2 7JD, U.K. This mark is valid in the EU countries only. Please keep all information for future reference.

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Safety Precautions
Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO electronic musical instrument. Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual. Please keep all information for future reference.

Symbols

Various symbols are used in this users 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. DANGER This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal injury. 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 electric 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.)

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CAUTION

AC Adaptor Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other sources of heat. Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the electrical outlet. Always grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging. AC Adaptor Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it will go. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet during lightening storms or before leaving on a trip or other long-term absence. At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and wipe away any dust that is built up in the area around the prongs of the plug. Relocating the Product Before relocating the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and disconnect all other cables and connecting cords. Leaving cords connected creates the risk of damage to the cords, fire, and electric shock. Cleaning Before cleaning the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet first. Leaving the AC adaptor plugged in creates the risk of damage to the AC adaptor, fire, and electric shock. Batteries Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. Use only batteries that are specified for use with this product. Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use it for a long time. Connectors Connect only the specified devices and equipment to the products connectors. Connection of a non-specified device or equipment creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

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Location Avoid the following locations for this product. Such locations create the risk of fire and electric shock. Areas subject to high humidity or large amounts of dust. In food preparation areas or other areas subject to oil smoke. Near air conditioning equipment, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, inside of a vehicle parked in the sun, or any other area that subjects the product to high temperatures. Display Screen Never push on the display screens LCD panel or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the LCD panels glass to crack, creating the risk of personal injury. Should the LCD panel ever crack or break, never touch the liquid inside of the panel. LCD panel liquid can cause skin irritation. Should LCD panel liquid ever get inside your mouth, immediately wash out your mouth with water and contact your physician. Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, rinse with clear water for at least 15 minutes, and then contact a physician. Sound Volume Do not listen to music at very loud volumes for long periods. Particular care concerning this precaution is required when using headphones. High volume settings can damage your hearing. 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.

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IMPORTANT!

When using batteries, be sure to replace them or shift to one of the alternate power sources whenever you notice any of the following symptoms. Instrument does not turn on Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume Distortion of sound output Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume Sudden power failure when playing at high volume Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high volume Continued sound output even after you release a key A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play

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Contents

Safety Precautions.. E-1 Contents.. E-7 General Guide.. E-8 Power Supply. E-10
Using batteries.. E-10 Using the AC Adaptor.. E-11
Using Song Bank Tunes for Practice (3-Step Lesson). E-21
Using Step 1.. E-21 Using Steps 2 and 3. E-22

Other Functions.. E-23

Turning on the Metronome. E-23 Using Sustain.. E-23 Percussion Pads.. E-24

Connections.. E-12

Phones/Output Terminal.. E-12 Accessories and Options. E-12

Transpose.. E-24

Using MIDI.. E-25
What is MIDI?. E-25 Using MIDI. E-25
Playing the Keyboard. E-13 Playing the Demo Tunes. E-13 Selecting a Tone.. E-14 Selecting a Rhythm. E-15
Using Auto Accompaniment.. E-16 Using Synchro Start.. E-18 Inserting a Rhythm Fill-in. E-18 Using One-Touch Preset.. E-19 Adjusting Accompaniment Volume. E-19
Troubleshooting.. E-26 Specifications. E-28 Care of your keyboard. E-29 Appendix. A-1
Rhythm List.. A-1 Song Bank List.. A-1 Fingered Chord Chart. A-2
Playing Song Bank Tunes. E-20
Selecting a Song Bank Tune. E-20
MIDI Implementation Chart

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General Guide

Rear Panel

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1 POWER switch 2 DEMO button 3 METRONOME button 4 MIDI button 5 BEAT button 6 MODE button 7 SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button 8 START/STOP button 9 ONE TOUCH PRESET button 0 SUSTAIN button A TONE button B Number buttons C Percussion pads D VOLUME buttons E ACCOMP VOLUME buttons
F TRANSPOSE buttons G TEMPO buttons H 3-STEP LESSON button I RHYTHM button J SONG BANK button K Speakers L Rhythm list M Tone list N Display O Song Bank list P Chord names Q Percussion instrument list R MIDI OUT terminal S PHONES/OUTPUT jack T DC 9V jack

About the display

1 NORMAL 2 CASIO CHORD 3 FINGERED 4 SUSTAIN
5 ONE TOUCH PRESET 6 STEP STEP STEP 3

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Power Supply

This keyboard can be powered by current from a standard household wall outlet (using the specified AC adaptor) or by batteries. Always make sure you turn the keyboard off whenever you are not using it.
Important Battery Information
I The following shows the approximate battery life. Manganese batteries.. 5 hours* * The above value is standard battery life at normal temperature, with the keyboard volume at medium setting. Temperature extremes or playing at very loud volume settings can shorten battery life. I Any of the following symptoms indicate low battery power. Replace batteries as soon as possible whenever any of the following occurs. Instrument does not turn on Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume Distortion of sound output Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume Sudden power failure when playing at high volume Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high volume Continued sound output even after you release a key A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play

Using batteries

Always make sure you turn off the keyboard before loading or replacing batteries.

To load batteries

Remove the battery compartment cover. Load 6 C-size batteries into the battery compartment.
Make sure that the positive (+) and negative () ends are facing correctly.

C-size batteries

Insert the tabs on the battery compartment cover into the holes provided and close the cover.
The keyboard may not function correctly if you load or replace batteries with power turned on. If this happens, turning the keyboard off and then back on again should return functions back to normal.

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Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become shorted. Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by incineration. Never mix old batteries with new ones. Never mix batteries of different types. Do not charge the batteries. Make sure the positive (+) and negative () ends of the batteries are facing correctly.

Connections

Phones/Output Terminal
Before connecting phones or other external equipment, be sure to first turn down the volume settings of the keyboard and the connected equipment. You can then adjust volume to the desired level after connections are complete. [Rear Panel]

PHONES/OUTPUT Terminal

Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure 3) Use a commercially available connecting cord* to connect the keyboard to a musical instrument amplifier. * Be sure to use a connecting cord that has a stereo mini plug on the end you connect to the keyboard, and a connector that provides dual channel (left and right) input to the amplifier to which you are connecting. The wrong type of connector at either end can cause one of the stereo channels to be lost. When connecting to a musical instrument amplifier, set the volume of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using the amplifiers controls. [Connection Example]

PIN plug (red) PIN jack

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

Audio connection

Stereo mini plug

White LEFT

Red RIGHT

PIN plug

Keyboard amp, guitar amp,etc.
AUX IN or similar terminal of audio amplifier
To keyboards PHONES/ OUTPUT terminal Stereo mini plug

PIN plug (white)

Standard plug

Keyboard or guitar amp

Connecting Phones (Figure 1) Connecting phones cuts off output from the keyboards built-in speakers, so you can play even late at night without disturbing anyone. Audio Equipment (Figure 2) Connect the keyboard to an audio equipment using a commercially available connecting cord with a mini plug on one end and two PIN plugs on the other end. Note that the mini plug you connect to the keyboard must be a stereo plug, otherwise you will be able to output only one of stereo channels. In this configuration, you normally set the input selector of the audio equipment to the terminal (usually marked AUX IN or something similar) where the cord from the keyboard is connected. See the user documentation that comes with your audio equipment for full details.
You can also connect the keyboards MIDI terminal to a computer or sequencer. See Using MIDI on page E-25 for details.

Accessories and Options

Use only the accessories and options specified for this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

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Playing the Keyboard

Set the POWER switch to ON to turn on power. Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the volume level.
Press [] to raise the volume and [] to lower it. The MAIN (main volume) value on the display indicates the current volume level. You can set the main volume to one of 11 levels, from 0 to 10.
Now try playing something on the keyboard.
Note Names A value next to a note name indicates the relative position of the note on the keyboard as shown below.

Playing the Demo Tunes

Press the DEMO button. This starts playback of the demo tunes in sequence, starting from the currently selected tune.
Press the DEMO button again to stop demo tune play.

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Selecting a Tone

You can select from among 50 built-in tones. A tone list on the console shows the names and numbers of all the tones.
The initial power on default tone setting is 00 GRAND PIANO. This keyboard has 8-note polyphony, which means it can play up to eight notes at the same time. When tone 49 PERCUSSION is selected, keyboard keys are assigned the percussion sounds shown in the illustration below.

Press the TONE button.

This causes TONE to appear on the display, along with the number of the currently selected tone.
Find the tone you want in the tone list, and then use the number buttons to input its two-digit number.
To select 06 MARIMBA, for example, press [0] then [6]. You can also use the + (higher) and (lower) buttons to change the displayed tone number.
After selecting the tone, play something on the keyboard to hear what it sounds like.
Name Percussion Pad Keyboard Key D4 Name Percussion Pad

Keyboard Key C3

BASS DRUM 1

LOW TOM

BASS DRUM 2

CLAVES

ACOUSTIC SNARE 1

RIDE CYMBAL

ACOUSTIC SNARE 2

HIGH CONGA

TAMBOURINE

LOW CONGA

CLOSED HI-HAT

HIGH AGOGO

OPEN HI-HAT

LOW AGOGO

HIGH TOM

MUTE TRIANGLE

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Selecting a Rhythm
You can select from among 30 rhythms. See the rhythm list at the end of this manual (page A-1) for information about what rhythms are available.
Initial Default Tempo Settings
The following are the rules that govern the initial default tempo settings of built-in rhythms. Each rhythm has an initial default tempo setting that best matches the rhythm. Changing the selected rhythm while rhythm play is stopped automatically changes the tempo setting to initial default for the newly selected rhythm. Changing the selected rhythm while rhythm is playing changes the rhythm without changing the tempo setting. If One-Touch Preset is turned on (page E-19), the tempo setting is always changed with selection of a different rhythm, regardless of whether the rhythm is playing or not.

Press the RHYTHM button.

This causes RHYTHM to appear on the display, along with the number of the currently selected rhythm.
Find the rhythm you want in the Rhythm List on page A-1, and then use the number buttons to input its two-digit number.
To select 02 DANCE, for example, press [0] then [2]. You can also use the + (higher) and (lower) buttons to change the displayed rhythm number.
Press the START/STOP button to start the currently selected rhythm. Use the [] and [] TEMPO buttons to adjust the speed of the rhythm.
You can set the tempo value in the range of 40 to 240. To return the tempo setting to the initial default value for the selected rhythm, press the [] and [] TEMPO buttons at the same time.
Press the START/STOP button again to stop rhythm play.

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Using Auto Accompaniment
The 19 keys (C2 through F 3) on the far left of the keyboard are the auto accompaniment keyboard. Pressing the keys of the auto accompaniment keyboard plays the chords marked above them.

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.

PREPARATION

Select the rhythm you want to use and adjust the tempo.
CASIO CHORD Accompaniment Keyboard and Melody Keyboard
Accompaniment keyboard Melody keyboard
Use the MODE button to cycle through the available accompaniment options until the CASIO CHORD or FINGERED indicator is shown on the display.
Each press of the MODE button cycles through the accompaniment options in the sequence shown below.

IMPORTANT

The accompaniment keyboard can be used for playing chords only. No sound will be produced if you try playing single melody notes on the accompaniment keyboard.
Press the START/STOP button to start the rhythm. Try playing a chord on the auto accompaniment keyboard.
The way you play chords depends on the auto accompaniment mode you select in step 1, above. For details, see CASIO CHORD and FINGERED, below.
To turn off auto accompaniment (so the auto accompaniment keyboard keys play normally), use the MODE button to select NORMAL.

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Chord Types

CASIO CHORD accompaniment lets you play four types of chords with minimal fingering. Chord Types Major chords Chord names are marked above the keys of the accompaniment keyboard. Press any single key plays the chord whose name is marked above it. Note that the chord produced when you press an accompaniment keyboard 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. Example

Inserting a Rhythm Fill-in
A fill-in is a momentary change of the rhythm pattern.
While rhythm is playing, press the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button.
This inserts the fill-in pattern, followed by a return to the normal rhythm pattern from the next measure. To insert a long fill-in, keep the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button depressed. The fill-in pattern will continue to be played as long as you keep the button depressed.

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Using One-Touch Preset

The One-Touch Preset feature automatically makes the tone and tempo settings that are most suitable for the rhythm pattern you select.
Adjusting Accompaniment Volume
Yo u c a n a d j u s t t h e v o l u m e o f t h e accompaniment independently of the notes you play on the keyboard.

1. 2. 3.

Press the RHYTHM button. Input the two-digit number of the rhythm you want to use. Press the ONE TOUCH PRESET button.
This causes the ONE TOUCH PRESET indicator to appear on the display. This keyboard automatically sets the tone and tempo in accordance with the rhythm you selected. If you want to see the tone setting, press the TONE button.
Use the ACCOMP VOLUME buttons to adjust the accompaniment volume level.
Press [] to raise the volume and [] to lower it. The ACC. (accompaniment volume) value on the display indicates the current accompaniment volume level. You can set the accompaniment volume to one of 11 levels, from 0 to 10.
Start the rhythm and play something on the keyboard.
Changing to a different rhythm while One-Touch Preset is turned on also causes the tone and tempo setting to change accordingly.
To turn off One-Touch Preset, press the ONE TOUCH PRESET button again so the ONE TOUCH PRESET indicator is not on the display.

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Playing Song Bank Tunes

A selection of 50 built-in Song Bank tunes is available for playback and practice. A Song Bank list on the console shows the names and numbers of the Song Bank tunes.
You can use the TEMPO buttons to adjust the tempo of Song Bank tune play. Press the START/STOP button again to stop Song Bank tune play.
The names of Song Bank tune numbers 45 through 49 are not marked on the console. See the Song Bank List on page A-1 of this manual for more information.
The initial power on default Song Bank tune setting is 00 CANON (PACHELBEL).
Selecting a Song Bank Tune
Press the SONG BANK button.
This causes SONG to appear on the display, along with the number of the currently selected Song Bank tune.
Find the tune you want in the Song Bank list, and then use the number buttons to input its two-digit number.

You can also use the + (higher) and (lower) buttons to change the displayed tune number.
Press the START/STOP button to start Song Bank tune play.
The image of a music staff appears in the center of the display, indicating the notes as they are played. The graphic keyboard along the bottom of the display indicates the keyboard keys as they are played. A black dot below the tempo indicator flashes in time with beat. The name of the chord currently being played is shown in the upper left corner of the display.

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Using Song Bank Tunes for Practice (3-Step Lesson)
3-Step Lesson makes it easy to master Song Bank tunes. You can learn to play melodies by viewing the guide indicators that appear on the display. In Step 1 you learn to master the timing of the notes, in Step 2 you play at your own pace, and finally in Step 3 you play along at normal speed.

Using Step 1

Press the SONG BANK button, and then use the 3-STEP LESSON button to cycle through the 3-Step Lesson steps until the Step 1 indicator appears on the display.

Step 1

Notes Key to be pressed
Step 1: In this step, you master the timing of the notes. Pressing any keyboard key plays the correct melody note, along with accompaniment. Step 2: In this step, you learn correct keyboard keys you need to press. The on-screen graphic keyboard and staff display show the notes and the keys you need to press to play them. You can play at your own pace, even if it is very slow. Both the on-screen indicators and the accompaniment wait until you play the correct note. Step 3: In this step, you play along at regular speed. The on-screen guide indicators and accompaniment change at normal speed, without waiting for you to play the correct note.

Step 2

Step 3

Normal

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Find the Song Bank tune you want in the Song Bank list and then enter its two-digit tune number. Press the START/STOP button.
This starts playback of the Song Bank tune. When playback reached the point where the first melody note should be played, the key you should press is indicated on the on-screen keyboard, and the note you should play is indicated on the on-screen staff. At this time, playback pauses and accompaniment stands by, waiting for you to play the first note. Press the indicated key to start your practice session. Playback of the tune resumes as soon as you press the indicated keyboard key. When playback reaches the next melody note, accompaniment pauses again, and the on-screen keyboard and staff indicate the note you should play. Even if you make a mistake and press the wrong key, the keyboard plays the correct note.

Press the METRONOME button again to turn off the metronome.

Specifying the Meter

The sustain effect differs according to the tone you are using. With some tones, you may not be able to hear much difference between sustain on and sustain off. Also note that sustain is not applied to percussion pad sounds and to percussion sounds produced when 49 PERCUSSION is selected as the tone.
While the metronome is sounding, press the BEAT button to cycle through the available meter settings.
You can select one of nine meter settings: 00 and 02 through 09.

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Percussion Pads
Using the Percussion Pads
Each of the five built-in percussion pads is assigned the sound of a percussion instrument (ACOUSTIC SNARE 1, OPEN HI-HAT, CLOSED HI-HAT, BASS DRUM 1, HIGH TOM). Tapping a pad with your finger plays the sound assigned to it.

Transpose

The initial power default setting is middle C (00). You can transpose the key of the keyboard in semitone steps in the range of 6 to +6 (12 semitone steps).
Assigning Sounds to Percussion Pads
You can assign the percussion sound you want to each of the percussion pads.
Press the TRANSPOSE [] button to raise the key one semitone, or the TRANSPOSE [] button to lower it one semitone.
To return the tuning to its initial power on default setting (00), press the TRANSPOSE [] and [] buttons at the same time. Transpose is also returned to its initial power on default setting (00) whenever you turn on power.
Turning off power causes the sounds assigned to the percussion pads to return to their initial defaults.
While holding down the TONE button, use the number buttons to input 49, which selects the Percussion tone. Look at the 16 white keys (C3 through D5) in the center of the keyboard that are marked with images of percussion instruments, and find the sound you want to assign to a pad. While pressing down on the percussion pad to which you want to assign the sound, press the white key you selected in step 2. Tap the percussion pad with your finger to hear the sound assigned to it.

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Using MIDI

A MIDI OUT terminal on the back of the console lets you connect to other MIDI devices.
Select the keyboards MIDI channel.
Each press of the MIDI button increments the MIDI channel setting. The current setting is shown on the display. You can select a MIDI channel in the range of 01 through 16. The Initial default setting is 01 (Channel 1).

What is MIDI?

The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI is a world standard for digital signals and connectors that allows musical instruments, computers, and other devices, regardless of manufacturer, to exchange data with each other. The keyboards MIDI OUT terminal lets you connect to and send data to a MIDI sound source.
Play something on the keyboard.
The applicable data for anything you play is sent to the connected computer.
For details about the type of data you can send, see the MIDI Implementation Chart at the back of this manual.
Tone changes, and auto accompaniment, Song Bank tune, sustain, and transpose information are not sent as MIDI data.

Connecting to a Computer

To perform the following procedure, you need a computer equipped with a MIDI interface. The computer must also have MIDI software installed on it.
Connecting to Another MIDI Device
It is up to you to provide the MIDI cable required to connect the keyboard to another MIDI device. If you connect the keyboards MIDI OUT terminal to the MIDI IN terminal of another MIDI musical instrument, the connected instrument will sound what you play on the keyboard.
Turn off the keyboard and your computer. Use a MIDI cable to connect the keyboard to the computers MIDI interface. Turn on the keyboard and your computer.
Use the VOLUME buttons to set the main volume to a relatively low level. Start up the MIDI software on your computer.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom
No sound when keyboard keys are pressed.

1. Power supply problem.

Action
1. Correctly attach the AC adaptor, make sure that batteries poles (+/) are facing correctly, and check to make sure that batteries are not dead. 2. Press the VOLUME [] button. 3. Unplug the headphones from the PHONES/ OUTPUT jack. 4. Change to the NORMAL accompaniment mode.

See page

Pages E-10, 11
2. Main volume is set to 0. 3. Headphones are plugged into the keyboard. 4. T h e a c c o m p a n i m e n t keyboard does not play notes while CASIO CHORD or FINGERED is selected as the accompaniment mode. 5. Some keys are not assigned any sounds while 49 PERCUSSION is selected as the tone.
Page E-13 Page E-12 Page E-16
6. Playing the keyboard does not produce any sound during playback of a Song Bank tune or demo tune. Any of the following symptoms while using battery power.
Instrument does not turn on Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read Abnormally low speaker/ headphone volume Distortion of sound output Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume Sudden power failure when playing at high volume Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high volume Continued sound output even after you release a key A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play

5. Only keyboard keys in the range of C3 through D5 (the ones marked with p e r c u s s i o n i n s t ru m e n t illustrations) produce sounds while 49 PERCUSSION is selected as the tone. 6. Stop Song Bank tune or demo tune playback.

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Low battery power

Replace the batteries with a set of new ones or use the AC adaptor.
Auto Accompaniment does not sound.
Auto accompaniment volume is set to 0.
Use the ACCOMP VOLUME button to increase the volume.

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The TRANSPOSE function does not work. MODE button does not work.
1. P E R C U S S I O N i s selected as the tone. 2. The instrument is in the Song Bank Mode. 3. A demo tune is playing.
1. Select any other tone besides 49 PERCUSSION. 2. P r e s s t h e T O N E o r RHYTHM button to exit the Song Bank Mode. 3. Stop demo tune play and press the TONE or RHYTHM button to exit the Song Bank Mode. 1. P r e s s t h e T O N E o r RHYTHM button to exit the Song Bank Mode. 2. Stop demo tune play and press the TONE or RHYTHM button to exit the Song Bank Mode. Press the SONG BANK button to enter the Song Bank Mode.
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SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button does not work. ONE TOUCH PRESET button does not work. SUSTAIN button does not work.
1. The instrument is in the Song Bank Mode. 2. A demo tune is playing.
Pages E-14, 15 Pages E-14, 15
3-STEP LESSON button does not work.
The instrument is not in the Song Bank Mode.

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Specifications
Model: Number of Keys: Maximum Polyphony: Number of Tones: Auto Accompaniment Rhythm Patterns: Tempo: Chords: Rhythm Controller: Accomp Volume: Number of Song Bank Tunes: Percussion Pads: Main Volume: Other Functions: MIDI: Speakers: Power Requirements: Batteries: Battery life: AC adaptor: Input/Output MIDI Terminals: Power Jack: Headphone/Output Jack: OUT 9V DC Stereo mini jack Output Impedance: 100 Output Voltage: 1.5V (RMS) MAX Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: 9V 3.8W 30 Variable (201 steps, = 40 to 240) 2 fingering methods (CASIO CHORD, FINGERED) SYNCHRO/FILL-IN, START/STOP 0 to 10 (11 steps) 0 to 10 (11 steps) 3-Step Lesson; One-Touch Preset; Metronome; Transpose; Sustain; Demo tunes play MIDI channel setting (01 through 16) 8 cm diameter 2 (Output: 3W 3W) 2-way C-size batteries 6 Approximately 5 hours on manganese batteries AD-5 MA-(mini-size) 8 notes 50
66.7 25.0 7.6 cm (26 1/7/inch) Approximately 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)(without batteries)
* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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Care of your keyboard

Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight.
Do not overexpose the instrument to direct sunlight, or place it near an air conditioner, or in any extremely hot place.