Casio PL-40R User manual

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Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO Digital

Piano. This piano is a sophisticated musical instrument that

blends the very best of traditional piano feel and sound

quality with the latest that modern electronics technology has

to offer.

Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read

through the instructions contained in this manual.

Please keep all information for future reference.

Symbols

Various symbols are used in this user’s guide and on the

product itself to ensure that the product is used safely and

correctly, and to prevent injury to the user and other

persons as well as damage to property. Those symbols

along with their meanings are shown below.

WARNING

This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of

causing death or serious injury if the product is operated

incorrectly while ignoring this indication.

CAUTION

This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of

causing injury as well as matters for which there is the

likelihood of occurrence of physical damage only if the

product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this

indication.

Symbol Examples

This triangle symbol ( ) means that the user

should be careful. (The example at left

indicates electrical shock caution.)

This circle with a line through it ( ) means

that the indicated action must not be

performed. Indications within or nearby this

symbol are specifically prohibited. (The

example at left indicates that disassembly is

prohibited.)

The black dot ( ) means that the indicated

action must be performed. Indications within

this symbol are actions that are specifically

instructed to be performed. (The example at

left indicates that the power plug must be

unplugged from the electrical socket.)

WARNING

Smoke, Strange Odor, Overheating

Continued use of the product while it is

emitting smoke, a strange odor, or heat

creates the risk of fire and electric shock.

Take the following steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor for

power, unplug it from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or an

authorized CASIO Service Provider.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of

fire and electric shock. Always make sure

you observe the following precautions.

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor that is

specified for this product.

Use only a power source whose voltage

is the within the rating marked on the AC

adaptor.

Do not overload electrical outlets and

extension cords.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor’s electric cord can

damage or break it, creating the risk of fire

and electric shock. Always make sure you

observe the following precautions.

Never place heavy objects on the cord or

subject it to heat.

Never try to modify the cord or subject it

to excessive bending.

Never twist or stretch the cord.

Should the electric cord or plug become

damaged, contact your original retailer

or authorized CASIO Service Provider.

AC Adaptor

Never touch the AC adapter while your

hands are wet.

Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

Do not incinerate the product.

Never throw the product into fire. Doing so

can cause it to explode, creating the risk of

fire and personal injury.

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Safety Precautions

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Water and Foreign Matter

Water, other liquids, and foreign matter

(such as pieces of metal) getting into the

product create the risk of fire and electric

shock. Take the following steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor for

power, unplug it from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or an

authorized CASIO Service Provider.

Disassembly and Modification

Never try to take this product apart or

modify it in any way. Doing so creates the

risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other

personal injury. Leave all internal inspection,

adjustment, and maintenance up to your

original retailer or authorized CASIO Service

Provider.

Dropping and Impact

Continued use of this product after it has

been damaged by dropping or subjecting it to

strong impact creates the risk of fire and

electric shock. Take the following steps

immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor for

power, unplug it from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or an

authorized CASIO Service Provider.

Plastic Bags

Never place the plastic bag the product

comes in over your head or in your mouth.

Doing so creates the risk of suffocation.

Particular care concerning this precaution is

required where small children are present.

Never climb onto the product or stand.*

Never climb onto the product or hang from

its edges. Doing so can cause the product to

fall over, creating the risk of personal injury.

Special care concerning this point is required

in households where there are small

children.

WARNING

Do not locate the product on an unstable surface.

Never locate the product on a surface that is

wobbly, tilted, or otherwise unstable. An

unstable surface can cause the product to fall

over, creating the risk of personal injury.

Avoid areas where there are multiple

layers of carpeting, and where cables are

running under the product.

Always make sure you secure the product to

the stand with the screws that are provided.

An unsecured product can fall from the

stand, creating the risk of personal injury.

CAUTION

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of

fire and electric shock. Always make sure

you observe the following precautions.

Do not locate the electric cord near a

stove or other sources of heat.

Never pull on the cord when unplugging

from the electrical outlet. Always grasp

the AC cord plug when unplugging.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of

fire and electric shock. Always make sure

you observe the following precautions.

Insert the AC cord into the wall outlet as

far as it will go.

Unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet

during lightening storms or before

leaving on a trip or other long-term

absence.

At least once a year, unplug the AC cord

from the wall outlet and wipe away any

dust that is built up in the area around

the prongs of the plug.

AC Adaptor

When in use, do not locate the AC adaptor

inside a bookcase or other confined space,

and never place paper, books, or other

similar objects on the AC adaptor.

WARNING

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Safety Precautions

Relocating the Product

Before relocating the product, always unplug

the AC cord from the wall outlet and

disconnect all other cables and connecting

cords. Leaving cords connected creates the

risk of damage to the cords, fire, and electric

shock.

Cleaning

Before cleaning the product, always unplug

the AC cord from the wall outlet first.

Leaving the AC adaptor plugged in creates

the risk of damage to the AC adaptor, fire,

and electric shock.

Connectors

Connect only the specified devices and

equipment to the product’s connectors.

Connection of a non-specified device or

equipment creates the risk of fire and electric

shock.

Location

Avoid the following locations for this

product. Such locations create the risk of fire

and electric shock.

Areas subject to high humidity or large

amounts of dust

In food preparation areas or other areas

subject to oil smoke

Near air conditioning equipment, on a

heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct

sunlight, inside of a vehicle parked in the

sun, or any other area that subjects the

product to high temperatures

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Precautions

Avoid subjecting the piano’s LCD to

strong impact, which can crack or break

the LCD’s glass creating the danger of

personal injury.

Should the LCD glass ever crack or

break, do not allow the liquid inside the

LCD to come into contact with your skin,

which can cause inflammation and

reddening.

* Should the LCD liquid get into your

mouth, immediately wash out your

mouth with water and then consult a

physician.

CAUTION

* Should the LCD liquid get in your

eyes or on your skin, immediately

flush with water for at least 15

minutes and then consult a

physician.

Sound Volume

Do not listen to music at very loud volumes

for long periods. Particular care concerning

this precaution is required when using

headphones. High volume settings can

damage your hearing.

Health Precaution

In extremely rare cases, exposure to strong

sudden light or flashing light can cause

momentary muscle spasms, loss of

consciousness, or other physical problems

with some individuals.

If you suspect that you might be

susceptible to any condition such as this,

be sure to consult with your physician

before using this product.

Use this product in an area that is well

illuminated.

Should you ever feel any symptoms

similar to those described above when

using this product, stop using it

immediately and contact your physician.

Heavy Objects

Never place heavy object on top of the

product.

Doing so can make the product top heavy,

causing the product to tip over or the object

to fall from it, creating the risk of personal

injury.

Correct Stand* Assembly

Failure to do so can cause the stand to fall

over and the digital piano to fall from the

stand, creating the risk of personal injury.

Make sure you assemble the stand in

accordance with the instructions that come

with it, and ensure that all connections are

secure. Also make sure that you choose an

appropriate location for the stand.

When placing the digital piano onto the

stand, take care that you do not pinch

your fingers between the digital piano

and the stand.

CAUTION

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Safety Precautions

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* Stand is available as an option.

At least two people should lift the digital

piano when placing it onto the stand or

moving it. Trying to move the digital

piano alone can cause the stand to fall

over, creating the risk of personal injury.

Do not drag the stand or tilt it forward or

back when placing the digital piano onto

the stand or moving it. Doing so can

cause the digital piano to fall over,

creating the risk of personal injury.

Periodically check the screws that secure

the digital piano to the stand for

looseness. If a screw is loose, retighten it.

Loose screws can cause the stand to tip

over and the digital piano to fall, creating

the risk of personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – When using electric products, basic

precautions should always be followed, including the

following:

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

CAUTION

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Main Features

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Main Features

JSimple, compact design

A simple, compact design fits right in and complements just about any interior layout.

JAdvanced Lesson System (pages E-35, 39)

Choose from among 70 built-in auto accompaniment tunes for your listening pleasure, or turn off the melody or another part and

practice by playing along.

The lesson function lets you select one of three different arrangement levels to suit your abilities and need. Simply select the part

you want to practice, and then follow along on the keyboard as keys light. First master the timing. Next, play along at your own

pace. Finally, you can try playing along with the accompaniment at normal speed.

JBig display with a wealth of musical information (page E-12)

A big, information-packed display shows you which fingers to use, which keys to press, staff notation of the notes being played,

and much more.

JSequencer (page E-53)

A 17-track sequencer provides a System Track for recording of the auto accompaniment plus 16 tracks, each of which can be used

to record with a different tone.

J100 rhythms (page E-23)

100 preset rhythms including rock, pops, jazz, and much more are at your fingertips.

JAuto Accompaniment (page E-23)

Simply play a chord, and the corresponding rhythm, bass, and chords parts play along automatically. One Touch Presets instantly

recalls the most suitable tone and tempo settings to match the rhythm you are using.

J271 realistic tones (page E-18, 71)

A simple operation selects one of 271 TONE button tones, including “Grand Piano”, “Vibraphone”, and much more.

A Sound Quality Adjustment feature lets you select the optimal sound quality setting to match the environment and acoustic

conditions of the location where you are playing.

JGeneral MIDI compatibility (page E-66)

General MIDI compatible tones let you connect to a personal computer for quick and easy “desktop music” capabilities, which

means you can use the piano as a desktop music input device or sound source.

JMixer (page E-46)

You can specify tone, volume, pan position, and other parameters for each built-in auto accompaniment part and each track

recorded with the sequencer. You can also control the same parameters for each channel during MIDI input.

JEffects (page E-33)

The piano’s powerful effector provides three blocks: DSP + Chorus + Reverb. A different effect can be assigned to each block, and

blocks can be turned on and off as required.

JRegistration Memory (page E-50)

Keyboard setups can be stored in memory for later recall and instant settings whenever you need them. Up to 16 setups (4 setups

× 4 banks) can be stored in registration memory.

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Contents

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Safety Precautions ........ E-1

Main Features ................ E-5

Contents ......................... E-6

General Guide ................ E-9

About the Display ................................E-12

Connecting to

a Power Outlet ............. E-14

Using the AC Adaptor .........................E-14

Power On Alert....................................E-15

Settings and Memory Contents...........E-15

Connections ................ E-16

Accessories and Options ....................E-16

Basic Operations

Basic Operations ......... E-18

Getting Started ....................................E-18

Selecting a Tone .................................E-18

Upper1, Upper2, Lower1, Lower2 .......E-19

Using Layer .........................................E-19

Using Split ...........................................E-20

Using Layer and Split Together...........E-20

Turning the Key Light System

On and Off...........................................E-21

Using the Pedals .................................E-21

Auto Accompaniment

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

About the MODE Button......................E-22

Selecting a Rhythm .............................E-23

Playing a Rhythm ............................... E-23

Using Auto Accompaniment ............... E-23

Adjusting the Tempo .......................... E-26

Adjusting the Accompaniment

Volume ............................................... E-26

Using an Intro Pattern ........................ E-26

Using a Fill-in Pattern ......................... E-27

Using the Variation Patterns............... E-27

Using a Break..................................... E-27

Using Synchro Start ........................... E-27

Finishing with an Ending Pattern........ E-28

Using Auto Harmonize ....................... E-29

Using One-touch Preset ..................... E-30

Using the Metronome ......................... E-30

Transposing the Piano ....................... E-31

Tuning the Piano ................................ E-31

Using Touch Response ...................... E-32

Applying Effects to Tones

.................. E-33

Effect Blocks....................................... E-33

Configuring Effect Settings................. E-33

Using the Advanced Lesson

System to Play Back a Music

Library Tune ................ E-35

Selecting a Tune ................................ E-35

Playing a Tune ................................... E-36

Adjusting the Tempo .......................... E-36

Pausing Playback............................... E-37

Skipping Back..................................... E-37

Skipping Forward ............................... E-37

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Contents

Looping a Musical Phrase...................E-37

Using the Advanced Lesson

System to Practice Along

with a Music Library Tune

.................. E-39

Arrangement Levels ............................E-39

Selecting the Part

You Want to Practice ..........................E-39

3-Step Lesson .....................................E-40

Step 1 – Master the timing. .................E-40

Step 2 – Master the melody. ...............E-41

Voice Fingering Guide.........................E-42

Step 3 – Play at normal speed............E-42

Changing the Lesson Part Tone .........E-43

Advanced Operations

Using the Mixer ........... E-46

Parts....................................................E-46

Changing the Parameters

of a Part...............................................E-47

Mixer Parameters................................E-48

Registration Memory

.................. E-50

Registration Memory Features............E-50

To save a setup

in registration memory.........................E-51

To recall a setup

from registration memory ....................E-52

Using the Sequencer

.................. E-53

How the Sequencer Works................. E-53

Sequencer Main Menus

and Sub Menus .................................. E-56

Realtime Recording............................ E-57

Modifying Recorded Data

with Punch In Recording .................... E-59

Changing Song Header Data ............. E-60

Playing Back

from Sequencer Memory.................... E-60

Configuring Global Recording

Settings and Operations..................... E-61

Using MIDI ....................E-66

What is MIDI?..................................... E-66

Sending and Receiving MIDI

Messages ........................................... E-67

MIDI Settings...................................... E-68

Connecting to a Computer ................. E-69

USB Mode and MIDI Mode ................ E-69

Obtaining USB Driver Upgrades

and the Latest

PL-40R Information ............................ E-70

Keyboard Settings ....... E-71

Using the Keyboard Setup Menus...... E-71

Parameter Setting Items..................... E-73

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Contents

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Reference

Troubleshooting .......... E-84

Specifications .............. E-87

Operational Precautions

.................. E-90

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

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

Drum Assignment List ...........................A-7

Rhythm List .........................................A-10

Effect Table .........................................A-11

Fingered/Full Range Chord Table.......A-12

Song List .............................................A-15

Parameter List.....................................A-17

MIDI Data Format ......... A-22

Channel Messages .............................A-22

System Messages...............................A-31

Index .............................A-40

MIDI Implementation Chart

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General Guide

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General Guide 1LINE OUT jacks (R, L/MONO)

2DAMPER PEDAL jack, SOFT/SOSTENUTO PEDAL jack

3POWER button

4DC 15V jack

5MIDI IN terminal, MIDI OUT terminal

6PHONES jack

7USB port

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General Guide

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8MAIN VOLUME knob

9ACCOMP/SONG VOLUME knob

bk MODE button

bl RHYTHM buttons

POPS button

ROCK/DANCE button

BALLAD button

JAZZ/LATIN button

VARIOUS button

FOR PIANO button

bm AUTO HARMONIZE button

bn SEQUENCER button

bo RECORD button

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General Guide

bp SPLIT button

bq LAYER/(GROUP A/B) button

br PART/(MIXER) button

bs INTRO button

bt VARIATION 1/2 buttons

ck FILL-IN button

cl BREAK button

cm ENDING button

cn SYNCHRO START/STOP button

co START/STOP button

cp METRONOME/(BEAT) button

cq ONE TOUCH PRESET/(KEY LIGHT) button

cr EFFECT/(L. METER) button

cs FUNCTION/ button

ct Selector dial

dk TRANSPOSE buttons [ ]/[ ], [ ]/[ ] buttons

dl ENTER/YES button

dm ADVANCED LESSON SYSTEM

MUSIC LIBRARY button

ARRANGE. LEVEL button

LESSON PART button

STEP 1 button

STEP 2 button

STEP 3 button

STOP button

PLAY/PAUSE button

REW/PREV button, START button

FF/NEXT button, END button

PHRASE REPEAT button, AREA button

DEMO button*

dn TONE buttons

PIANO button

EP/ORGAN button

GT/BASS button

ENSEMBLE button

REED/BRASS button

GM/DRUM button

do TEMPO buttons [ ]/[ ], [+]/[–]buttons

dp EXIT/NO button

dq Music Library Mode lamp

dr REGISTRATION buttons

BANK button

STORE button

ds Display

Note Names A value next to a note name indicates the relative position of the note on

the keyboard as shown below.

∗ Playing a Demo Tune

1. Press the DEMO button to start demo tune play.

This causes the indicator lamp above the MUSIC LIBRARY button to light.

Demo tune play plays all of the songs in the Music Library, starting from the first song, in an endless loop. Songs in

the user group, however, are not played. (See the “Song List” on page A-15.)

You can use the [+] and [–] buttons or the selector dial to change the currently playing demo tune.

You can also use the [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the Music Library group.

2. To stop demo tune play, press the DEMO button or the START/STOP button.

You can play along with a demo tune on the keyboard using the tone setting of the demo tune.

MIDI/USB is disabled while a demo tune is playing.

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General Guide

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1. Operation Indicators

These indicators show what type of settings you are

making and the type of information currently

displayed in the message area. The applicable

indicator appears while you are making tone

(TONE), part (U1, U2, L1, L2), song (SONG), rhythm

(RHYTHM), mixer (MIXER), or function

(FUNCTION) settings.

2. Message area

This area shows the currently selected tone name

(and number when a General MIDI tone is selected),

rhythm name, or song number and name. You can

determine the type of information that is currently

displayed by checking the current operation indicator

1. This area is also used to display other types of

information, depending on the mode. During lessons

and while playing along with built-in tunes, this area

shows keyboard fingerings and fingering numbers.

3. Octave symbol 1

One symbol indicates the note being produced by the

keyboard is one octave higher than the note shown in

the staff notation area 4. Two symbols indicate two

octaves higher.

4. Staff notation area

Notes you play on the keyboard, lesson part notes,

notes played back from memory, chord forms, and

received MIDI data are shown here.

5. Pedal mark

The pedal mark appears when you depress the pedal,

and during a lesson to indicate you should press the

pedal.

6. Octave symbol 2

This symbol indicates the note being produced by the

keyboard is one octave lower than the note shown in

the staff notation area 4.

7. Dynamics symbols

These indicators appear during lessons and while

playing along with built-in tunes to show the relative

strength of a note.

8. Beat number

Shows the beat number during rhythm and auto

accompaniment play, and while the Advanced

Lesson System or sequencer is turned on.

9. Measure

Shows the measure number from the start of play

during rhythm and auto accompaniment play, and

while the Advanced Lesson System or sequencer is

turned on.

10. Tempo indicator

Shows the tempo as a value indicating the number of

beats per minute during rhythm and auto

accompaniment play, and while the Advanced

Lesson System or sequencer is turned on.

About the Display

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General Guide

11. Chord name display

Shows chord names while auto accompaniment is

being used.

12. Pointers

A pointer appears next to the applicable function

when you have voice fingering guide, touch

response, or key lighting turned on.

Display examples shown in this User’s Guide are intended

for illustrative purposes only. The actual text and values

that appear on the display may differ from the examples

shown here.

Under certain conditions, you can display a digital level

meter secreen. The level meter has 16 segments, divided

between two lines of eight segments each. Besides showing

the volume level of each part that is turned on, the level meter

also indicates the current on/off status of each track. During

Squencer playback standby, the level meter can be used to

check which track has data stored in it.

You can display the level meter in the following cases.

While the tone/rhythm screen is on the display

In the Music Library Mode

During sequencer playback standby

During sequencer playback

JTo display the level meter

1. While holding down the FUNCTION button,

press the EFFECT/(L. METER) button.

1Currently selected mixer group

2Upper row

3High level

4Low level

5Indicates part is off or does not exist

6Indicates part is on

7Lower row

2. Hold down the FUNCTION button and press the

LAYER/(GROUP A/B) button to cycle through

the mixer group settings.

The information being displayed in the upper

row and lower row of the level meter depends on

the currently selected mixer group (page E-46), as

shown below.

* [A ] ..... Group A (Internal)

The upper level meter row shows this:

Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower 1, Lower 2,

Harmonize 1, Harmonize 2

The lower level meter row shows this:

Percussion, Bass, Chord 1, Chord 2, Chord 3,

Chord 4, Chord 5

* [ B] ..... Group B (External)

The upper level meter row shows this:

Part 1 through Part 8

The lower level meter row shows this:

Part 9 through Part 16

*[AB]

Displaying the level meter screen while in the

Music Library Mode displays the parts of

both mixer groups (A and B).

3. To exit the level meter display, press the EXIT/

NO button.

Level Meter Screen

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Connecting to a Power Outlet

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Connecting to a Pow er Outlet

You can power this digital piano by plugging it into a

standard household power outlet.

Be sure you turn off power and unplug the power cord from

the electrical outlet whenever the digital piano is not in use.

Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor specified for this

digital piano.

1. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adaptor.

2. Plug the AC power cord into a household

electrical wall outlet.

3. Plug the adaptor cord into the power terminal

(DC-15V) on the back of the digital piano.

[Left Side Panel]

1DC 15V jack

2Adaptor cord

3AC Adaptor AD-15ML

4AC cord

5AC outlet

Also note the following important warnings and

precautions when using the AC adaptor.

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric

shock. Always make sure you observe the following

precautions.

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor and AC cord that

is specified for this product.

Use only a power source whose voltage is within the

rating marked on the AC adaptor.

Do not overload electrical outlets and extension

cords.

Never place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to

heat.

Never try to modify the cord or subject it to excessive

bending.

Never twist or stretch the cord.

Should the electric cord or plug become damaged,

contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO

Service Provider.

Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are

wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric

shock. Always make sure you observe the following

precautions.

Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other

sources of heat.

Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the

electrical outlet. Always grasp the AC cord plug when

unplugging.

Insert the AC cord into the wall outlet as far as it will

go.

Unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet during

lightening storms or before leaving on a trip or other

long-term absence.

At least once a year, unplug the AC cord from the wall

outlet and wipe away any dust that is built up in the

area around the prongs of the plug.

Make sure that the product is turned off before connecting

or disconnecting the AC adaptor.

Using the AC adaptor for a long time can cause it to

become warm to the touch. This is normal and does not

indicate malfunction.

Using the AC Adaptor

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Specified AC Adaptor: AD-15ML

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E-15

Connecting to a Power Outlet

Keyboard keys light to alert you if you leave power on and do

not perform any operation for about 6 minutes. Note that keys

light only, and no sound is produced. When this happens,

press any button or keyboard key to clear the power on alert.

See “Keyboard Settings” on page E-71 for information about

disabling power on alert.

When this function is turned off, the piano does not turn

off automatically and no alert is performed no matter

how long it is left with no operation being performed.

The following describes what happens to settings and

memory contents when power is turned off.

When you turn off the piano by pressing the POWER button,

it “remembers” the current settings of certain parameters.

These settings remain in effect the next time you turn on the

piano.

For information on which parameters the piano remembers,

see the “Power Off Backup Items” of the “Parameter List” at

the back of this manual (page A-17).

In addition to the settings described above, the digital piano

also retains registration memory and sequencer contents

when power is turned off.

The piano comes with a built-in lithium battery that supplies

power to the memory to retain sequencer and other data

while piano power is turned off. If the power of the lithium

battery is low, turning off piano power can result in deletion

of all data stored in its memory.

The normal life of the original battery is five years from the

time it is loaded at the factory. Due to time spent in transit and

storage, the original battery probably will not provide a full

five years of service life. It is up to you to contact your nearest

CASIO service provider about having the lithium battery

replaced periodically.

Note that you will be charged separately for lithium battery

replacement.

Use the procedure on page E-81 to initialize the digital piano,

which clears all memory data and returns settings to their

initial factory defaults.

Power On Alert

To disable power on alert

Settings and Memory Contents

Settings

Memory Contents

Power Requirements

Initializing the Piano

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Connections

E-16

Connections

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

Whenever connecting external equipment, first set the

MAIN VOLUME knob of the digital piano and the volume

controller of the external equipment to relatively low

volume settings. You can later adjust volume to the level

you want after connections are complete.

Be sure also to refer to the documentation that comes with

the external equipment for its proper connection

procedures.

Connect commercially available headphones to the digital

piano’s headphones jack. This cuts off the built-in speakers,

which means you can practice even late at night without

disturbing others. To protect your hearing, make sure that

you do not set the volume level too high when using

headphones.

Depending on the type of operation you want the pedal (SP-

20) to perform, connect the pedal’s cable to the digital piano’s

DAMPER jack or SOFT/SOSTENUTO jack. If you want to use

both jacks at the same time, you need to purchase another

optionally available SP-20 pedal.

See “Using the Pedals” on page E-21 for information about

using a pedal.

Use commercially available cables to connect the external

audio equipment to the digital piano’s LINE OUT jacks as

shown in Figure 3. R jack output is right channel sound,

while L/MONO jack output is left channel sound. It is up to

you to purchase connecting cables like the ones shown in the

illustration for connection of audio equipment. Normally in

this configuration you must set the audio equipment’s input

selector to the setting that specifies the terminal (such as AUX

IN) to which the digital piano is connected. Use the digital

piano’s MAIN VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level.

Use commercially available cables to connect the amplifier to

the digital piano’s LINE OUT jacks as shown in Figure 4. R

jack output is right channel sound, while L/MONO jack

output is left channel sound. Connecting to the L/MONO jack

only outputs a mixture of both channels. It is up to you to

purchase connecting cable like the one shown in the

illustration for connection of the amplifier. Use the digital

piano’s MAIN VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level.

Use only the accessories and options specified for this digital

piano. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire,

electric shock, and personal injury.

Connecting Headphones 1

Connecting to a PEDAL Jack 2

Connecting to Audio Equipment 3

Connecting to a Musical Instrument

Amplifier 4

Accessories and Options

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Basic Operations

E-18

Basic Operations

This section provides information on performing basic piano

operations.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the piano.

2. Use the MAIN VOLUME knob to set the volume

to a relatively low level.

3. Play something on the keyboard.

The built-in tones are divided among 6 groups, with each

group assigned to a TONE button on the control panel.

1. See the “Tone List” at the back of this manual

(page A-1) for information about the TONE

button names for each of the built-in tones.

2. Press the TONE button of the tone you want to

select.

This causes the button’s indicator lamp to light,

and displays the tone that is currently selected for

that button.

Example:

To select “Bright Piano”, first press the PIANO

button.

1Tone Group

2Tone Name

3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the tone you

want.

Example:

For this example, press [ ] button four times.

You can also change the tone setting by rotating

the selector dial.

The display exits the tone setting screen if you do

not perform any operation for about 10 seconds.

You can also exit the tone setting screen by

pressing the EXIT/NO button.

The GRAND PIANO tone was recorded using stereo

sampling.

When one of the drum sets is selected (tone numbers 261

through 270), each keyboard key is assigned a different

percussion sound. See page A-7 for details.

1MAIN VOLUME 2SPLIT 3LAYER/(GROUP A/B)

4[ ]/[ ] 5TONE 6GM/DRUM

7Selector dial 8[+]/[–]

Getting Started

To play the piano

Selecting a Tone

To select a tone

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