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.
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
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Contents
Assembling the Stand.... E-28
Unpacking... E-28 To assemble the stand.. E-28 To connect the pedal cord... E-30 To install the music stand.. E-30

General Guide.. E-2

FUNCTION Button.. E-3 Saving Settings and Using Operation Lock. E-3
Configuring Settings with the Keyboard.. E-19
To configure settings with the keyboard.. E-19 Keyboard Keys Used for Configuring Settings.. E-20 Parameter List... E-21 Reverb.. E-21 Chorus.. E-21 Tone selection.. E-21 Brilliance (BRILLIANCE).. E-21 Layer balance... E-21 Tempo (TEMPO)... E-21 Song select (SONG SELECT). E-21 Song volume (SONG VOLUME).. E-21 Metronome volume (METRONOME VOLUME).. E-21 Metronome beat (METRONOME BEAT).. E-21 Keyboard key (Transpose). E-22 Keyboard tuning (Tuning).. E-22 Octave shift.. E-22 Temperament (TEMPERAMENT). E-22 Temperament select (TEMPERAMENT SELECT).. E-22 Temperament Base note (BASE NOTE).. E-22 Touch response (TOUCH RESPONSE). E-22 USB device mode (USB DEVICE MODE). E-23 Send channel.. E-23 Local control... E-23 Operation tone.. E-23 Back up... E-23 Operation lock... E-23

Power Outlet.. E-4

Using an AC Adaptor.. E-4

Connections.. E-6

Connecting Headphones.. E-6 Connecting Audio Equipment or an Amplifier. E-6 Bundled and Optional Accessories.. E-6
Playing with Different Tones. E-7
Selecting and Playing a Tone.. E-7 To adjust the brilliance of a tone.. E-8 Layering Two Tones... E-9 Using Effects... E-10 Using the Digital Pianos Pedals. E-10 Using the Metronome.. E-11 Playing a Piano Duet.. E-12
Playing Back Built-in Songs.. E-13
Playing Back All of the Built-in Songs.. E-13 Playing Back a Specific Music Library Song. E-13 Practicing with a Music Library Song. E-14
Recording and Play Back.. E-15
Tracks... E-15 To record to a specific track of a song.. E-16 To record to one track of a song while listening to the playback of the other track.. E-17 Playing Back from Digital Piano Memory. E-17 Deleting Recorded Data.. E-18

Slot Tip

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 Secure the AC adaptor cord with the clip you affixed next to the power terminal (page E-30).
DC 12V terminal AC adaptor AD-A12150LW Clip

To release the clip

As shown in the illustration, press (b) in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Household power

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 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. E-4

AC Plug Configurations

Depending on the geographic area, your digital piano may come with a second AC plug. Use the AC plug that matches the configuration of the wall outlet in your area. The AC adaptor is shipped from the factory with one of the AC plugs shown below installed.

To change the AC plug

Perform the following steps when you need to change the AC plug that is installed on the AC adaptor.
Slide the plug in the direction of the arrow in Figure 1, and remove it from the AC adaptor. Align the plug that matches the power outlet of your area with the AC adaptor slots. Slide it in place in the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 2. Press the part indicated by the arrow in Figure 3 until the plug clicks securely into place.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Should the AC plug come off of the AC adaptor, slide it back on as shown in the illustration. Slide the AC plug along the rails on the AC adaptor as far as it will go, until it locks securely in place.

Connections

To either of the digital pianos PHONES jack Pin plug Audio amplifier AUX IN jack, etc. RIGHT (Red) LEFT (White) Stereo standard plug Pin plug (white) Guitar amplifier Keyboard amplifier, etc.

INPUT 1

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

Pin plug (red)

INPUT 2

PHONES jacks

Pin jack

Standard plug
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 pianos VOLUME controller.
Stereo standard plug Connect commercially available headphones to the PHONES jacks. 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.
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 pianos 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.
Be sure to push the headphones plug into the PHONES jacks as far as it will go. If you dont, 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.
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.
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.

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/
Playing with Different Tones
VOLUME FUNCTION SONG a POWER METRONOME GRAND PIANO ELEC PIANO
Selecting and Playing a Tone
The piano comes with 16 built-in tones.
The names of the tones are marked above the keyboard keys to which they are assigned.

To select a tone

Press the POWER button.
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 seven seconds to let you know that system initialization is in progress.
Select the tone you want.
To select GRAND PIANO (MODERN or CLASSIC) or ELEC PIANO Press one of the GRAND PIANO buttons (MODERN or CLASSIC) or the ELEC PIANO button to select the one you want. 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.
The button lamp of the selected tone will light.
Use the VOLUME controller to adjust the volume.
To adjust the brilliance of a tone
GRAND PIANO tones (MODERN, CLASSIC) Your digital piano has a total of 16 built-in tones. The MODERN and CLASSIC tones are stereo sampled tones that can be selected using the GRAND PIANO buttons. Try using the GRAND PIANO tones to familiarize yourself with their distinctive sounds and characteristics.
Tone Name MODERN Characteristics This tone provides a bright grand piano sound. The volume and timbre of this tone is quick to respond to different keyboard pressures, and it has relatively strong reverb. This tone is a good choice for dynamic and lively performances. This is a natural piano tone that closely resembles the sound of an acoustic grand piano. Reverb and other effects are kept to a minimum in order to enhance the impact of piano pedals operations (acoustic resonance), for musically delicate expressions. This tone is a good choice for lesson and practice sessions.
While holding down the FUNCTION button, use the BRILLIANCE keys to specify a brilliance value in the range of 3 to 0 to 3.

CLASSIC

For this type of sound: Mellower and softer Brighter and harder

Press this keyboard key:

The GRAND PIANO tone (VARIATION) is best for playing along with an accompaniment.
Bass Tones (BASS 1, BASS 2)
Selecting either of the two BASS (LOWER) tones (1 or 2) in step 2 of the above procedure will assign the selected 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 1 or BASS 2 key. BASS 1 and BASS 2 let you effectively split the keyboard between two different tones.

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Using the RECORDER Button
Each press of the RECORDER button cycles through the recording options in the sequence shown below.

Lit Flashing Off

Memory Capacity
You can record approximately 5,000 notes in digital piano memory. The RECORDER button lamp will flash at high speed when memory runs low. Recording stops automatically if the number of notes in memory exceeds the maximum.

Playback Standby

Record Standby

Normal

Recorded Data
Keyboard play Tone used Pedal operations Reverb and chorus settings (Track 1 only) Tempo setting (Track 1 only) Layer setting (Track 1 only) Split setting (Track 1 only) Temperament and base note settings (Track 1 only) Octave shift setting (Track 1 only)
To record to a specific track of a song
After recording to either of the tracks of a song, you can record to the other track while listening to playback what you recorded in the first track.
Start playing something on the keyboard.
Recording will start automatically.
To stop recording, press the SONG a button.
This will cause the RECORDER button lamp and the lamp of the track you recorded to change from flashing to lit. To play back the track you just recorded, press the SONG a button.
Press the RECORDER button twice so its lamp is flashing.
After you are finished recording or playing back, press the RECORDER button so its lamp goes out.
At this time the L lamp will flash to indicate that the digital piano is standing by for recording to Track 1.
While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the RECORDER (L) button or METRONOME (R) button to select the track you want to record.
Make sure that the indicator lamp for the record track is flashing. Track 1: L lamp Track 2: R lamp Example: Track 1 selected
Select the tone and effects (Track 1 only) you want to use in your recording.
Tone (page E-7) Effects (page E-10)
If you want the metronome to sound while you are recording, configure the beat and tempo settings, and then press the METRONOME button. See Using the Metronome on page E-11 for more information.
Press the RECORDER button so its lamp is lit.
While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the RECORDER (L) button or METRONOME (R) button to select the track you want to play back while recording. Press the RECORDER button so its lamp is flashing.

This will cause the L lamp to flash.
When a song has something recorded in both tracks, you can turn off one track and play back just the other track, if you want.
This starts playback of the song and/or track you selected.
Make sure that the indicator lamp for the record track is flashing. Example: To listen to playback of Track 1 as you record to Track 2
You can change the tempo setting as a track is playing. Press the SONG a button again to stop playback.

Lit (Play)

Flashing (Record Standby)
Select the tone and effects (Track 1 only) you want to use for your recording. Press the SONG a button or play something on the keyboard.
This will start both playback of the recorded track and recording to the other track.
To record to one track of a song while listening to the playback of the other track
Playing Back from Digital Piano Memory

Deleting Recorded Data

The following procedure deletes a specific track of a song.
The procedure below deletes all of the data of the selected track. Note that the delete operation cannot be undone. Check to make sure you really do not need the data in digital piano memory before you perform the following steps.
While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the RECORDER (L) button or METRONOME (R) button to select the track you want to delete. Press the RECORDER button until its lamp is lit.
This will cause the lamp of the track you selected in step 2 of this procedure to flash. Example: If you selected Track 2 for deletion

Flashing: Delete standby

Once again, hold down the FUNCTION button and press the button that corresponds to the track you want to delete (RECORDER (L) or METRONOME (R)).
This deletes the selected track and enters playback standby. To cancel the delete operation at any time, press the RECORDER button twice so its lamp is unlit.
Only the digital pianos METRONOME button and RECORDER button are operational from step 3 until you actually perform the delete operation in step 4. No other button operation can be performed.
Configuring Settings with the Keyboard

FUNCTION

In addition to selecting tones and Music Library tunes, you also can use the FUNCTION button in combination with the keyboard keys to configure effect, keyboard touch, and other settings.
Release the FUNCTION button to complete the setting procedure.

To configure settings with the keyboard
You can configure the digital piano so no operation tone sounds in step 3. For details, see bt Operation tone under Parameter List on pages E-21 - E-23.
Use the Parameter List on pages E-21 E-23 to find the setting you want to configure, and note its details. Use Keyboard Keys Used for Configuring Settings on page E-20 to find the location on the keyboard for configuring the setting you want. While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the keyboard key for the setting you want to configure.
The digital piano will sound an operation tone after it configures the setting. Example: To lower the transpose setting by one semitone
Keyboard Setting Operation Types
There are three types of operations that you can perform while configuring settings with the keyboard keys: Type A, Type B, and Type C. Type A: Direct input Example: Pressing the STRINGS keyboard key to select the

STRINGS 1 tone

Type B: Raising or lowering a setting using the + and or and keyboard keys Holding down a key raises or lowers the setting at high speed. To return to the initial default setting, press both keys at the same time. Type C: Value input using the numeric keys (0 to 9) Example: To enter 120, press keys 1, 2, 0.

Transpose

You can find out what operation type applies to each setting by checking the Operation Type in the Parameter List on pages E-21 - E-23.
Keyboard Keys Used for Configuring Settings
The numbers 1 through cl correspond to the same numbers in the Parameter List on pages E-21 - E-23.

[Left keyboard]

1Reverb 2Chorus 3Keyboard key (Transpose) 4Keyboard tuning (Tuning) 5Octave shift 6Temperament 7Tempo/Temperament select

[Overall]

[Center keyboard]
8Song select/Base note 9Tone selection

[Right keyboard]

clOperation lock ckBack up btOperation tone bsLocal control brSend channel bqLayer balance bpUSB device mode boTouch response bnMetronome beat
OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
bmMetronome volume blSong volume bkBrilliance

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Parameter List

Tones

Parameter Settings 1 to 4 Default: to 4 Default: 2 See page E-7. Default: GRAND PIANO (MODERN) 3 to 0 to 3 Default: to 0 to 24 Default: 0 Operation Type (page E-19) A A A Description Specifies the reverb of notes. (page E-10) Controls the breadth of notes. (page E-10) Assigns a tone to the keyboard. (page E-7) Remarks

br Send channel

01 to 16 Default: 01

bs Local control

Off, On Default: On

bt Operation tone

ck Back up

Off, On Default: Off

cl Operation lock

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the Digital Piano to a computer and exchange MIDI data between them. You can send play data from the Digital Piano to music software running on your computer, or you can send MIDI data from your computer to the Digital Piano for playback.
After starting up your computer, use a commercially available USB cable to connect it to the Digital Piano.
Digital Piano USB port USB cable (A-B type)
Minimum Computer System Requirements
The following shows the minimum computer system requirements for sending and receiving MIDI data. Check to make sure that your computer complies with these requirements before connecting the Digital Piano to it. Operating System Windows XP (SP2 or later)*1 Windows Vista *2 Mac OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.11 or later, 10.5.6 or later) *1: Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional (32- bit) *2: Windows Vista (32- bit) USB port

A connector

B connector

Computer USB port

Turn on the Digital Piano.
If this is the first time you are connecting the Digital Piano to your computer, the driver software required to send and receive data will be installed on your computer automatically.
Start up your computers music software. Configure the music software settings to select one of the following as the MIDI device.
CASIO USB-MIDI : (For Windows Vista, Mac OS X) USB Audio Device: (For Windows XP) For information about how to select the MIDI device, see the user documentation that comes with the music software you are using.
Never connect to a computer that does not conform to the above requirements. Doing so can cause problems with your computer.
Connecting the Digital Piano to Your Computer
Be sure to turn on the Digital Piano first before starting up your computers music software.
Make sure you follow the steps of the procedure below exactly. Connecting incorrectly can make data send and receive impossible.
Turn off the Digital Piano and then start up your computer.
Do not start up the music software on your computer yet!
Once you are able to connect successfully, there is no problem with leaving the USB cable connected when you turn off your computer and/or Digital Piano. For detailed specifications and connections that apply to MIDI data send and receive by this Digital Piano, see the latest support information provided by the website at the following URL. http://world.casio.com/

Using MIDI

What is MIDI?
The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is the name of a worldwide standard for digital signals and connectors that makes it possible to exchange musical data between musical instruments and computers (machines) produced by different manufacturers.
Change the digital pianos USB device mode to storage.
For detailed information about MIDI Implementation, visit the CASIO website at: http://world.casio.com/. See Send channel and Local control on page E-23.
While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the keyboard key that corresponds to the USB device mode. After this setting is changed, the GRAND PIANO (MODERN, CLASSIC) and ELEC PIANO button lamps flash, and all other lamps are unlit. See USB device mode (USB DEVICE MODE) on page E-23 for more information.
Transferring Song Data with a Computer
Use the procedures in this section to transfer Recorder memory data to a computer for storage, and to load songs to user song memory (Music Library 61).
On your computer, perform the required operation to display your computers storage devices.
Do this: Double-click My Computer. Double-click Computer. Skip step 3 and double-click PIANO on your Mac desktop.
Turning off the Digital Piano while it is exchanging data with a computer can cause data in Digital Piano memory to become corrupted. If this happens, a memory format operation will start the next time you turn on the Digital Piano. Note that it takes about 20 seconds for the format operation to finish, and you will not be able to perform any operation during that time.
If your computer is running this operating system: Windows XP Windows Vista Mac OS
Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under Connecting the Digital Piano to Your Computer on page E-24.
The memory of this digital piano will appear as PIANO under Devices with Removable Storage.

Double-click PIANO.

PIANO contains folders named MUSICLIB and RECORDER. Use MUSICLIB to load a song into the pianos user song memory (Music Library 61), and RECORDER to transfer Recorder memory data to and from your computer.
To load a song into user song memory (Music Library 61)
1. Copy the file (.MID or.CM2) you want to load into user song memory to the MUSICLIB folder. 2. Change the name of the file to BIDSNG01, with a file name extension of.MID or.CM2. If there are two files with the names BIDSNG01.MID and BIDSNG01.CM2 in the MUSICLIB folder, only the BIDSNG01.MID data will be loaded into user song memory. If you want the BIDSNG01.CM2 file to be loaded in this case, change the name of the BIDSNG01.MID to something else.

Data Type User songs

Folder Name MUSICLIB
File Name and Extension* BIDSNG01.MID: SMF format data (format 0/1) BIDSNG01.CM2: CASIO original format data

Recorder memory data

RECORDER BIDREC01.CSR: CASIO original format data
The message Cannot rename MIDIDATA will appear on your computer screen if you try to change the name of the copied file to BIDSNG01.MID while there is already a file in the MUSICLIB folder named BIDSNG01.MID. Change the name of the current BIDSNG01.MID to something else and then rename the copied file to BIDSNG01.MID.
* Before starting a store or load operation, first check the file name and extension to ensure it matches the ones shown in this column.
To transfer Recorder memory data between the digital piano and your computer
To transfer the digital pianos current Recorder memory data to your computer, copy the contents of the RECORDER folder to your computer. To return Recorder data you previously saved to your computer back to Recorder memory, copy it back to the RECORDER folder (and replace the current RECORDER folder contents).
The initial default configuration for Windows XP and Windows Vista is to hide file name extensions. Perform one of the following operations on your computer to show file name extensions. To show file name extensions under Windows XP 1. Open the folder you want. 2. On the [Tools] menu, click [Folder Options]. 3. Click the [View] tab. In the [Advanced settings] list, clear the check box next to [Hide extensions for known file types]. 4. Click [OK]. To show file name extensions under Windows Vista 1. Open Folder Options by clicking the [Start] button, clicking [Control Panel], clicking [Appearance and Personalization], and then clicking [Folder Options]. 2. Click the [View] tab. Under [Advanced settings] clear the [Hide extensions for known file types] check box. 3. Click [OK].
After the file copy operation is complete, return the USB device mode to MIDI.
If you are using a Macintosh, perform the eject operation (drag them to the trash can). While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the applicable keyboard key. See USB device mode (USB DEVICE MODE) on page E-23 for more information. Returning the USB device mode to MIDI will load the contents of MUSICLIB into user song memory and the contents of RECORDER into Recorder memory.

A data conversion error is indicated when both of the SONG a button lamps, and the GRAND PIANO (MODERN) button, GRAND PIANO (CLASSIC) button, and ELEC PIANO button lamps are all lit, and all other lamps are unlit.

Copyrights

The rights of creators and copyright holders of music, images, computer programs, databases, and other data are protected by copyright laws. You are allowed to reproduce such works for personal or noncommercial use only. For any other purpose, all reproduction (including data format conversion), modification, transfer of reproductions, distribution over a network, or any other use without permission of the copyright holder exposes you to claims for damages and criminal prosecution for copyright infringement and violation of the authors personal rights. Be sure to reproduce and otherwise use copyrighted works only in accordance with applicable copyright laws.

Assembling the Stand

Unpacking
This stand does not include any of the tools required for assembly. It is up to you to prepare a large Philips head (+) screwdriver for assembly.
CAUTION Assembly of the stand should be performed by at least two people working together. This stand should be assembled on a flat surface. Do not remove the tape securing the keyboard cover in place until assembly is complete. Removing the tape can cause the keyboard cover to open and close during assembly, creating the risk of personal injury to your hands and fingers. Take care that you do not pinch your fingers between parts when assembling them.

To assemble the stand

Part Qty 1
Attach side panels A and B to crosspiece D. Secure the side panels using four E screws.
When installing part 2, slide the brackets 3 into the slots in either end crosspiece D. If the brackets 3 are not inserted into the ends of the crosspiece D as far as they will go, the screws E will not be able to enter into the screw holes of the brackets 3, which can strip the threads of the screws. Cover the screw heads with the caps J.

E F G H I J K

J A E D E 3 B
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local CASIO service provider. Note that use of any unauthorized parts or components can cause damage to the stand and/or the piano. Before starting stand assembly, unfasten the band 1 that bundles the pedal cord in the back of crosspiece D, and extend the cord.
Slide back panel C into the grooves 4 of the side panels.
Use the two screws I to secure the top left and right edges of the back panel C to the brackets 5 of side panels A and B.
At location 6, slip the clip G onto to the screw I before installing the screw.
Place the piano onto the stand.
Next, secure the bottom of the back panel C with the six screws F.
At this time the screws on the bottom of the piano 8 should hook into the cutouts in the stand brackets 9.
Back of piano Bracket cutout

Stand side panel

Adjust the height adjustment screw 7 to provide support so crosspiece D does not bow downwards when the pedals are pressed.
Use the two butterfly bolts H to secure the piano to the stand.
The butterfly bolts keep the piano from slipping off the stand. Never use the piano without the butterfly bolts installed.
Pressing the pedals without adjusting height adjustment screw 7 can result in damage to crosspiece D. Always make sure you adjust height adjustment screw 7 before operating the pedals.
Affix the adaptor cord clip K next to the power terminal (DC12V).
For information about securing the cord, see Power Outlet on page E-4.
To install the music stand
Install the music stand by inserting its pegs into the holes in the top of the piano.

DC 12V terminal

To connect the pedal cord
Orienting the pedal plug as shown in the illustration, plug it into the pedal connector on the bottom of the piano.
Secure the pedal cord with the clip G.

Pedal plug

Reference

Troubleshooting

Problem No sound is produced when I press a keyboard key. Cause 1. The VOLUME controller is set to MIN. 2. Headphones or an adaptor plug is plugged into one of the PHONES jacks. 3. MIDI Local control is turned off. 1. The digital pianos key setting is something other than 0. 2. Digital piano tuning is incorrect. 3. Octave shift is enabled. 4. A non-standard temperament setting is being used. Nothing happens when I press a pedal. Tones and/or effects sound strange. Turning power off and then back on again does not eliminate the problem. Example: Note intensity does not change even though I alter key pressure. I cannot transfer data after connecting the digital piano to a computer. The pedal cord is not connected. The Back up feature is turned on. Action 1. Rotate the VOLUME controller more towards MAX. 2. Disconnect whatever is connected to the PHONES jacks. 3. Turn on the Local control setting. 1. Change the key setting to 0, or turn digital piano power off and then back on again. 2. Adjust digital piano tuning, or turn the digital piano off and then back on again. 3. Change the octave shift setting to 0. 4. Change the temperament setting to 00:Equal, which is the standard modern tuning. Connect the pedal cord correctly. Turn off Back up. Next, turn power off and then back on again. See Page E-8 E-6
The pitch of the digital piano is off.

E-23 E-22 E-22 E-22 E-22

E-30 E-23
E-25 Digital Piano memory data was It takes a long time before I can use the Digital Piano after corrupted because a data transfer operation with a computer was in I turn it on. progress the last time you turned off the piano. When this happens, the Digital Piano performs a memory format operation the next time you turn it on. You cannot perform any other operation while a format operation is in progress. This is an unavoidable result of the digital sampling process,* and does not indicate malfunction. A tones quality and volume sounds slightly different * Multiple digital samples are taken for the low range, middle range, and high range of the original depending where it is played musical instrument. Because of this, there may be very slight differences in tonal quality and on the keyboard. volume between sample ranges. This happens when the sounds of multiple parts are sounding at the same time while using layer, When I press a button, the note that is sounding cuts out using the Duet Mode, playing back a built-in tune, recording, etc. Pressing a button when one of these conditions exists will cause the effect setting that is built into the tone to change automatically, momentarily or there is a which causes notes to cut out momentarily or causes a slight change in how effects are being slight change in how effects applied. are applied.
1. Check to make sure that the USB cable is connected to the digital piano and computer, and that the correct device is selected with your computers music software. 2. Turn off the digital piano and then exit the music software on your computer. Next, turn the digital piano back on and then restart the music software on your computer. It takes about 20 seconds after you turn on power to perform the memory format operation. Wait until the format operation is complete. Note that you should take care to avoid turning off the Digital Piano while a data transfer operation with a computer is in progress.

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Product Specifications
Model Keyboard Maximum Polyphony Tones AP-220BN 88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response 128 notes 16 Layer (excluding bass tones) Split (Low-range bass tones only) Brilliance (3 to 0 to 3), Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types), DSP, Acoustic Resonance Beats: 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Tempo Range: 20 to 255 Adjustable tone range (1 to 2 octaves) Number of Songs: 60, User Songs: 1 (memory capacity; up to 65KB )* * Based on 1 KB = 1024 bytes, 1 MB = 10242 bytes Song volume: Adjustable Part On/Off: L, R Functions: Real-time recording, playback Number of Song: 1 Number of Tracks: 2 Capacity: Approximately 5,000 notes total Recorded Data Protection: Built-in flash memory Touch Select: 3 types, Off Transpose: 2 octaves (12 to 0 to 12) Tuning: A4 = 440.0 Hz 99 cents (variable) Temperament Octave shift Operation Lock

USERS GUIDE GUA DEL USUARIO
Please keep all information for future reference. Guarde toda informacin para tener como referencia futura.
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, asegrese de leer las Precauciones de seguridad separadas.

AP500ES1B

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 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. 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. 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.

10. 11. 12.

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.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: AP-500 Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Responsible party: CASIO, 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Company and product names used in this manual may be registered trademarks of others.
This mark applies in EU countries only.
CASIO Europe GmbH Bornbarch 10, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany This mark applies to the AP-500V only. Please keep all information for future reference.

AP500_e.book

Contents
Assembling the Stand.... E-40
Unpacking... E-40 To assemble the stand.. E-40 To connect cables... E-42 To raise the music stand.. E-43 To install the headphones hook.. E-43

General Guide.. E-2

Using the TEMPO/SETTING Button.. E-4 /NO Button and /YES Button. E-4
Connecting to a Computer. E-30
Connecting to the MIDI Terminal.. E-30 Connecting to the USB Port.. E-30 USB Mode and MIDI Mode.. E-31 Expanding the Selections in the Music Library. E-32
Power Supply. E-5 Connections.. E-6
Connecting Headphones.. E-6 Connecting Audio Equipment or an Amplifier. E-6 Bundled and Optional Accessories.. E-7
Using an SD Memory Card. E-33
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card.. E-34 Playing Back a File Stored on an SD Memory Card.. E-35 Transferring Song Data from an SD Memory Card to Digital Piano Memory.. E-35 Saving Song Data Recorded on the Digital Piano to an SD Memory Card.. E-37 Formatting an SD Memory Card. E-38 SD Memory Card Errors.. E-39

IMPORTANT! Always make sure that the POWER button is the OFF position before plugging in or unplugging the power cord. The shape of the power cord plug and household power outlet receptacle differ according to country and geographical area. The illustration shows just one example of the shapes that are available. The power cord of the AP-500 is hard-wired to the digital piano.
Make sure the power lamp is completely turned off before unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. Be sure to read and observe all of the safety precautions concerning power supply.

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 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.
IMPORTANT! The digital piano automatically adjusts sound output to optimize for headphone output (when headphones are connected) or built-in speaker output (when headphones are not connected). Note that this feature also affects the sound output from the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks.

Connecting Headphones

Bottom

PHONES jack

Audio amplifier AUX IN jack, etc. Commercially available headphones Pin plug RIGHT (Red) LEFT (White) Standard jack
Tape recorder, MIDI sound source

Stereo standard plug

Standard plug
Connect commercially available headphones to the PHONES jack. Connecting headphones to 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.
Be sure to push the headphones plug into the PHONES jack as far as it will go. If you dont, you may hear sound from only one side of the headphones.

INPUT 1 INPUT 2

Guitar amplifier Keyboard amplifier, etc.
Playing Output from External Equipment through the Pianos Speakers 1
LINE IN R jack input sounds through the pianos 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 pianos 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 equipments input selector to the setting that specifies the terminal (such as AUX IN) to which the piano is connected. Use the pianos VOLUME controller to adjust the volume level.
Connecting to a Musical Instrument Amplifier 3
Use commercially available cables to connect the amplifier to the pianos 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 pianos VOLUME controller to adjust the volume level.
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.
Selecting and Playing a Tone
POWER METRONOME TEMPO/SETTING METRONOME VOLUME TONE BRILLIANCE REVERB
/YES VOLUME /NO VARIOUS/GM TONES SPLIT

CHORUS

Your digital piano has the following types of tones built in.
Tone Numbers 001 to to 148 149, 150 Tone Type Main Tones Various GM (General MIDI) Drum Sets Number of Tones sets

(Please wait!)

(Preparing system)

Selecting a Main Tone

(Complete!)

Press the POWER button.

Use the VOLUME controller to adjust the volume level. Press one of the 14 TONE buttons to select the tone you want.
The names of the main tones are marked above the TONE buttons. This will cause the lamp of the selected tones button to light. Example: GRAND PIANO 3
IMPORTANT! When you turn on the digital piano, it performs a power up operation in order to prepare its system. The power up operation takes about 10 seconds, and is indicated by the following messages appearing on the display. NOTE

You can configure the keyboard so it is layered with two tones in the high range. To do this, first perform the layer operation (page E-10). After that, split the keyboard as described above.
If you press the VARIOUS/GM TONES button to assign its tone as the layered (second) tone, the number of the currently assigned tone will appear on the display when you hold down the VARIOUS/GM TONES button. While holding down the VARIOUS/GM TONES button, you can use the /NO and /YES buttons to scroll through tone numbers and change the tone assignment.
To unlayer the keyboard, press any one of the TONE buttons.
You can adjust the balance between the main tone and layered tone. See Other Settings on page E-25 for more information.
To specify the keyboard split point
To change the effect type
While holding down the SPLIT button, press the keyboard key where you want the left limit of the high range (right) tone to be.
Low range Flashing High Range
Turn on REVERB or CHORUS. While holding down the effect button (REVERB or CHORUS), use the /NO and /YES buttons to change the effect type as described below.

[Reverb]

High range leftmost key
The split point also is the boundary between the accompaniment keyboard range (pages E-15 to E-17) and the melody keyboard range. You can change the location of the split point, which also changes the sizes of the keyboards. See Other Settings on page E-25 for information about another method you can use to change the split point.
Reverb Value 1: Room 2: Small Hall 3: Large Hall 4: Stadium [Chorus]

Using Effects

Reverb. Makes your notes resonate. Chorus. Adds more breadth to your notes.
Chorus Value 1: Light Chorus 2: Medium Chorus 3: Deep Chorus 4: Flanger (Whooshing effect)
To turn effects on and off
Use the REVERB and CHORUS buttons to turn the effects on and off as shown below.
The lamps above the buttons show whether the effects are on or off.

Lit On

While the keyboard is layered, the chorus on/off setting affects the layered tone only. While the keyboard is split, the chorus on/off setting affects the low range tone only.

Press the RHYTHM button so the lamp below it is lit.
Each press of the button toggles between the upper lamp and lower lamp.
Use the /NO and /YES buttons to change the tempo in the range of 20 to 255.
This will cause the currently selected rhythm number to appear on the display.

Using Auto Accompaniment

With Auto Accompaniment, the digital piano automatically plays rhythm, bass, and chord parts in accordance with chords you select using simplified keyboard fingerings, or chords you play. Auto Accompaniment makes it feel like you have your own private backup group with you all the time.
Find the rhythm number of the rhythm you want to use in the Rhythm List on page A-3. Use the /NO and /YES buttons to scroll through the rhythm numbers until the one you want is displayed.
Press the START/STOP button.
This will start the rhythm.
Press the START/STOP button again to stop the rhythm.
With the rhythms listed below, make sure that CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, or FULL RANGE CHORD is selected before you try playing chords. The volume of percussion instruments is very low, and percussion is inserted in a way that does not interfere with the overall mood of the rhythm. ROCKNROLL ARPEGGIO 1 ARPEGGIO 2 MARCH 1 MARCH 2 STRIDE PIANO WALTZ 1 WALTZ 2
Press the INTRO/ENDING button.
Finger the first chord within the accompaniment keyboard range.
Playing a chord will cause the intro pattern for the selected rhythm to play, followed by the accompaniment rhythm and chord pattern.
Finger other chords on the keyboard.
See How to Play Chords on page E-16 for information about how to finger chords within the different Auto Accompaniment modes. The two lamps above the START/STOP button will flash along with the beat.
To play with Auto Accompaniment
PREPARATION Use the procedures under Selecting a Rhythm to select the rhythm you want to use and adjust the tempo.
You can insert a fill-in pattern while a rhythm pattern is playing by pressing the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button. A fill-in helps to change the mood of the pattern.

Press the MODE button. Use the /NO and /YES buttons to select one of the Auto Accompaniment modes shown below.
Display Indicator oFF C.C. FnG FUL Meaning NORMAL CASIO CHORD FINGERED FULL RANGE CHORD
To stop accompaniment, press the INTRO/ ENDING button.
This will play an ending pattern for the selected rhythm before stopping Auto Accompaniment play.
You can stop accompaniment play without an intro and ending pattern by pressing the START/STOP button in place of steps 6 or 9. See Other Settings on page E-25 for information about adjusting accompaniment volume.
Here we will select the CASIO CHORD mode.
See How to Play Chords on page E-16 for details about Auto Accompaniment modes and their chord fingerings.
Press the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button.
This configures the digital piano so rhythm and chord accompaniment will start automatically when you press any keys within the accompaniment keyboard range. This will cause the two lamps above the START/ STOP button to flash.

How to Play Chords

The way you finger chords depends on the current Auto Accompaniment mode. If you want to play without Auto Accompaniment, use the NORMAL mode.

CASIO CHORD

Even if you do not know how to play chords normally, this mode lets you play four different types of chords using simplified fingerings in the accompaniment keyboard range of the keyboard. The following shows where the accompaniment keyboard range is located, and explains how to finger chords in the CASIO CHORD mode.
IMPORTANT! In the CASIO CHORD mode, the keys in the accompaniment keyboard range of the keyboard operate as chord switches only. You cannot use the keys in this keyboard range to play notes. You can use the split point to change the size of the accompaniment keyboard range. See To specify the keyboard split point on page E-11 for more information.

Chord Types Example:

C C#DE b E F F#GAb A Bb B C C#DE b E F
CASIO CHORD Mode Keyboard
Accompaniment keyboard range

Melody keyboard range

Major Chords C (C Major) Pressing a single Note accompaniment keyboard names range key in the CASIO CHORD mode will play the major chord whose name is marked above the key. All of the accompaniment keyboard range keys that are marked with the same chord name play exactly the same chord.
Minor Chords Cm (C Minor) To play a minor chord, press the accompaniment keyboard range key that corresponds to the major chord, while also pressing one other accompaniment keyboard range key to the right. Seventh Chords To play a seventh chord, press the accompaniment keyboard range key that corresponds to the major chord, while also pressing two other accompaniment keyboard range keys to the right. Minor Seventh Chords To play a minor seventh chord, press the accompaniment keyboard range key that corresponds to the major chord, while also pressing three other accompaniment keyboard range keys to the right.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop all-song playback.

Main Tone Demo Song

Music Library Song
The Music Library lamp flashes and the song number is displayed.
Playing Back a Specific Music Library Song
The Music Library includes both built-in songs (01 to 60), plus up to 10 songs (61 to 70) that have been saved to digital piano memory from a computer* or SD memory card (page E-33). You can use the procedure below to select one of these songs and play it back. * You can download music data from the Internet and then transfer it from your computer to digital piano memory. See Expanding the Selections in the Music Library on page E-32 for more information.
Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop playback.
Playback will stop automatically when the end of the song is reached.
Pressing the /NO and /YES buttons at the same time will select Music Library song number 01.
Skipping Back through a Song
Press the MUSIC LIBRARY button so the lamp above the button is lit.
While playback is in progress, hold down the REW button.
This skips back through the song measure-bymeasure. The measure number appears on the display while you are skipping back.

Measure number

Each press of the button toggles between the upper lamp and lower lamp. This will cause the currently selected song number to appear on the display.
When you reach the point you want, release the REW button to resume playback.
Depending on what is being played when you press the REW button, the skip back operation may not start right away when you press it.
Find the song number of the song you want to play in the Song Llist on page A-3. Use the a song. /NO and /YES buttons to select
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
This starts the playback of the song. The measure number appears on the display during playback.
To view the song number during playback, hold down the MUSIC LIBRARY button. While playback is in progress, you can press the /NO or /YES button to change to another song.
Skipping Forward through a Song
Practicing with a Music Library Song
You can turn off the left hand part or right hand part of a Music Library song and play along on the digital piano.
The Music Library includes a number of duets. While a duet is selected, you can turn off the first piano <Primo> or second piano <Secondo> tone and play along with the song.
While playback is in progress, hold down the FF button.
This skips forward through the song measure-bymeasure. The measure number appears on the display while you are skipping forward.
When you reach the point you want, release the FF button to resume playback.
PREPARATION Select the Music Library song you want to practice and adjust the tempo. A number of tunes have tempo changes part way through in order to produce specific musical effects.

Record

Memory Capacity
Digital piano memory can hold about 50,000 notes total, for five songs. Each song can contain up to about 10,000 notes. Recording will stop automatically and the REC lamp will go out if the number of notes in memory exceeds the maximum.
Using the RECORDER Button
Each press of the RECORDER button cycles through the recording options in the sequence shown below.

Playback Standby

Record Standby

Normal

Recorded Data
Keyboard play Tone used Pedal operations

Flashing

Track 1 only
Tempo setting Layer and split settings Reverb and chorus settings Rhythm Patterns Chord fingering Intro, fill-in, ending operations E-21
Recording Your Keyboard Play
After recording to either of the tracks of a song, you can record to the other track while listening to playback what you recorded in the first track.
Select the tone and effects you want to use in your recording, and set the tempo you want. If you are recording to Track 1, you also can select a rhythm and accompaniment mode.
Tone (page E-8) Effect (page E-11) Tempo (page E-14) Track 1 only Rhythm (page E-14) Mode (page E-16)
To record to a specific track of a specific song
Press the RECORDER button so the PLAY lamp is lit.
It is a good idea to use a relatively slow tempo when recording. If you want the metronome to sound during recording, press the METRONOME button.
Use the /NO and /YES buttons to display a song number (1 to 5).
Start playing something on the keyboard.
Recording will start automatically.
When recording to Track 1 with rhythm or Auto Accompaniment: Press the START/STOP button to start recording. You also can start recording by pressing the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button and/or the INTRO/ ENDING button, and then play a chord. When recording to Track 1 without rhythm or Auto Accompaniment: Recording will start as soon as you play anything on the keyboard.
Press the RECORDER button so the REC lamp is flashing.
When you are finished, press the START/ STOP button to stop recording.
To stop recording with a rhythm/Auto Accompaniment ending pattern, press the INTRO/ ENDING button. This will cause the REC lamp to go out and the PLAY lamp to light. To play back the track you just recorded, press the START/STOP button again.

Local Control setting (L stands for Local.)
While the keyboard is layered, the DSP on/off setting affects the layered tone only. While the keyboard is split, the DSP on/off setting affects the low range tone only. Turning on DSP will apply the DSP effect to tones with DSP only. It will not be applied to any other type of tone. Turning on Acoustic Resonance will apply the Acoustic Resonance effect to tones that support Acoustic Resonance only. It will not be applied to any other type of tone.
To change the setting of one of the MIDI button parameters
Pressing the MIDI button in step 3 of the Configuring settings procedure will cycle between the parameters shown below.
Send Channel setting (C stands for Channel.)
Accomp MIDI Out setting (o stands for out.)
MIDI In Chord Judge setting (J stands for Judge.)
Secondary Parameter Reference

Keyboard

Setting Keyboard touch response Parameter Name TOUCH RESPONSE Settings Description oFF : Off Specifies the relative touch of the keyboard keys. 1 : Strong sound is produced even when relatively light pressure is applied. 2 : Normal 3 : Normal sound is produced even when relatively strong pressure is applied. 6 to 0 to 5 Raises or lowers the tuning of the digital piano in semitone steps.

TRANSPOSE

Using TRANSPOSE to raise the key of the digital piano can cause notes at the highest range of a tone to become distorted. Keyboard tuning TUNE 50 to 0 to 50 Raises or lowers the overall pitch of the digital piano to match another instrument. The setting range is plus or minus 50 cents (100 cents = 1 semitone) from the standard pitch of A4 = 440.0Hz.

Tones

Setting VARIOUS/GM TONES button assignment Layered tone volume balance Split point Reverb type Chorus type Brilliance level Acoustic Resonance Parameter Name TONE SELECT Settings Description See Tone List on page Assigns one of the digital pianos Various tone, GM A-1. tone, or Drum set to the VARIOUS/GM TONES button. 24 to 0 to 24 Specifies the volume balance between layered tones. A lower value reduces the volume level of the layered tone. See page E-10. See page E-11. See page E-11. See page E-9. GRAND PIANO 1, GRAND PIANO 2, and GRAND PIANO 3 tones only When the damper pedal is pressed, acoustic resonance reproduces the harmonic resonance similar to that of a grand piano. This parameter turns acoustic resonance on or off. When configuring the setting of this parameter, use the procedure under To change the setting of one of the EFFECT button parameters on page E-26. Certain Tones Only DSP applies sophisticated acoustic effects to a tone. For example, it applies a rotary speaker effect to the drawbar organ tone. This parameter turns the DSP effect on or off. When configuring the setting of this parameter, use the procedure under To change the setting of one of the EFFECT button parameters on page E-26.

Driver Minimum Computer System Requirements
The following are the minimum computer system requirements for running the USB MIDI driver. Universal IBM AT or compatible computer USB port that provides normal operation under Windows CD-ROM drive (for installation) At least 2MB of free hard disk space (not including space required for Acrobat Reader) Windows XP Pentium 300MHz or higher 128MB minimum memory
USB connector Digital piano USB port
*1 You need to have Adobe Reader or Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of the CASIO USB MIDI Driver Users Guide (manual_e.pdf). If your computer does not have Adobe Reader or Acrobat Reader installed already, use the procedure below to install it.
Windows 2000 Pentium 166MHz or higher 64MB minimum memory Windows Me, Windows 98SE, Windows 98 Pentium 166MHz or higher 32MB minimum memory
To install Adobe Reader (Acrobat Reader*2)
Place the CD-ROM that comes with the digital piano into your computers CD-ROM drive. On the CD-ROM, navigate to the Adobe/ English folder and double-click ar601enu.exe (or ar505enu.exe*2). Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to install the driver.

USB Mode and MIDI Mode

Your digital piano has two data communication modes: a USB mode and a MIDI mode. The digital piano will enter the USB mode automatically whenever a connection is established between it and the USB driver running on a connected computer. If there is no computer connected to the USB port, the digital piano will enter the MIDI mode. USB Mode

USB enabled

*2 Adobe Reader cannot be installed using the ar601enu.exe file on a computer running Windows 98. If your computer is running Windows 98, click ar505enu.exe to install Acrobat Reader.
The above indicator appears for about three seconds after a USB connection is established. For details about using the MIDI device functions in the USB mode, see the CASIO USB MIDI Driver Users Guide (manual_e.pdf) on the bundled CD-ROM.

MIDI Mode

USB disabled
The above indicator appears for about three seconds after a USB connection terminated. The MIDI mode is used when sending and receiving data over the digital pianos MIDI terminals.
For information about using SMF Converter, doubleclick [index.html] in the [help] folder, which was created when you installed SMF Converter. You also can access user documentation from the Windows [Start] menu by clicking [Programs] [CASIO] [SMF Converter] [manual]. A browser that supports frames (like Internet Explorer 4 or Netscape Navigator 4.04 or higher) is required to view the SMF Converter manual.
Expanding the Selections in the Music Library
You can store up to 10 songs you have downloaded with your computer as songs 61 through 70 of the Music Library and practice along with them as they play, just as you do with the built-in songs. You also can use the CASIO SMF conversion software (SMF Converter) to convert SMF data files you have purchased or created, and transfer them to the digital pianos Music Library.

*1 If the first two characters of the filename of song data is not a two-digit number from 01 to 99, the corresponding letter (according to data type) shown in the parentheses will be displayed as the data type indicator. *2 Song data recorded with the digital piano can be saved as SMF Format 0 data. *3 The digital piano will not be able to correctly play a file that has more than 17 tracks. Data File Display

Data File Type

File Number (01 to 99)
IMPORTANT! Use only SD memory cards. Operation is not guaranteed when any other type of memory card is used.
SMF Data (Format 1)*3 Song data converted to CASIO format using CASIO SMF conversion software (CASIO format) Song data recorded on the digital piano (CASIO format)
SD Memory Card and SD Memory Card Slot Precautions
IMPORTANT! Whenever handling an SD memory card, be sure to observe the instructions and precautions in the user documentation that comes with it. SD memory cards have a write-protect switch that protects against accidental deletion of data. Avoid using an SD memory card in the following types of areas. Such conditions can corrupt data stored on the memory card. Areas subjected to high temperature, high humidity, and corrosive gas Areas subjected to strong electrostatic charge and digital noise Never touch the contacts of an SD memory card when loading it or removing it from the digital piano. Never remove the SD memory card from the digital piano or turn off the digital piano while it is reading data from or writing data to the memory card. Doing so can corrupt the data on the memory card and damage the SD memory card slot.
Transfer to recorder area, save to SD memory card
Using an SD Memory Card Never insert anything besides an SD memory card into the SD memory card slot. Doing so creates the risk of malfunction. Inserting an SD memory card that carries an electrostatic charge into the SD memory card slot can cause malfunction of the digital piano. If this happens, turn the digital piano off and then back on again. An SD memory card can become quite warm after very long use in the SD memory card slot. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. An SD memory card has a limited service life. After very long use, you may start to experience problems with storing data to, or reading or deleting data from the memory card. When this happens, you need to purchase a new SD memory card. * Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss of data stored on an SD memory card.
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

You are trying to load SMF (Standard MIDI File) Use only Format 0 or Format 1 SMF data. data that is not Format 0 or Format 1. You are trying to store data to an SD memory card that is write-protected. There is a problem with the SD memory card data format or the data is corrupted. 1. Use a different SD memory card. 2. If you want to write to the SD memory card, change the write-protect position to enable writing. (Page E-33) Use different data or a different SD memory card.

Assembling the Stand

Unpacking
PREPARATION Before starting assembly, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown below. You can find the screws in a plastic bag inside of the polystyrene foam packing material. This stand does not include any of the tools required for assembly. It is up to you to prepare a large Philips head (+) screwdriver for assembly.
This stand should be assembled by two people working together. This stand should be assembled on a flat surface. Do not remove the tape securing the keyboard cover in place until assembly is complete. Removing the tape can cause the keyboard cover to open and close during assembly, creating the risk of personal injury to your hands and fingers. Take care that you do not pinch your fingers between parts when assembling them.

To assemble the stand

Attach side panels A and B to crosspiece D. Secure the side panels using four E screws.
When installing part 2, slide the brackets 3 into the slots in either end crosspiece D. If the brackets 3 are not inserted into the ends of the crosspiece D as far as they will go, the E screws will not be able to enter into the screw holes of the brackets 3, which can strip the threads of the screws. Cover the screw heads with the caps L.

E L A L

Part Size (mm) 3.Qty 2

E F G H I

IMPORTANT! If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local CASIO service provider. Note that use of any unauthorized parts or components can cause damage to the stand and/or the digital piano.
Slide back panel C into the grooves of the side panels ( ).
Before starting stand assembly, unfasten the band 1 that bundles the pedal cable in the back of crosspiece D, and extend the cable.
First secure the sides of the back panel with the two I screws on the left and right.
At location 4, slip the G clip onto to the I screw before installing the screw. With back panel C resting on top of the feet 5 of side panels A and B, press the back panel against crosspiece D as you install the I screws.
Mound the piano onto the stand.
Use the H butterfly bolts to secure the piano to the stand.