Casio MA-170 User manual

Brand: Casio

Model: MA-170

Category: Digital pianos

Type: User manual

MA170-ESF-1

ESF

USER’S GUIDE

GUÍA DEL USUARIO

MODE D’EMPLOI

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

other areas).

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-

aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

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

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

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important Information for Parents!

Parents should please note the following important information before letting children use this product.

• Before using the optional AD-5 Adaptor to power the unit, be sure to check the AC Adaptor for any

damage first. Carefully check the power cord for breakage, cuts, exposed wire and other serious dam-

age. Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously damaged.

• Never attempt to recharge batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Never mix old batteries with new ones.

• Use only the batteries recommended in this manual or equivalent batteries.

• Always make sure that positive (+) and negative (–) poles are facing correctly as indicated near the

battery compartment.

• Remove batteries as soon as they show any sign of going dead.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

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

• Use only CASIO AD-5 adaptor.

• The AC adaptor is not a toy.

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

CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Unit 6, 1000

North Circular Road

London NW2 7JD, U.K.

This mark is valid in the EU countries only.

Please keep all information for future reference.

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Congratulations on your selection of the

CASIO electronic musical instrument.

• Before using the instrument, be sure to

carefully read through the instructions

contained in this manual.

• Please keep all information for future

reference.

Symbols

Various symbols are used in this 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.

DANGER

This symbol indicates information that,

if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates

the danger of death or serious personal

injury.

WARNING

This indication stipulates matters that

have the risk of causing death or serious

injury if the product is operated

incorrectly while ignoring this

indication.

CAUTION

This indication stipulates matters that

have the risk of causing injury as well as

matters for which there is the likelihood

of occurrence of physical damage only if

the product is operated incorrectly while

ignoring this indication.

Symbol Examples

This triangle symbol ( )

means that the user should be

careful. (The example at left

indicates 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.)

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DANGER

Alkaline Batteries

Perform the following steps

immediately if fluid leaking from

alkaline batteries ever gets into

your eyes.

1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse

them with water.

2.Contact your physician

immediately.

Leaving alkaline battery fluid in

your eyes can lead to loss of sight.

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 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 adaptor

while your hands are wet.

Doing so creates the risk of

electric shock.

• Use the AC adaptor where it

will not be splashed with water.

Water creates the risk of fire

and electric shock.

• Do not place a vase or any other

container filled with liquid on

top of the AC adaptor. Water

creates the risk of fire and

electric shock.

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Batteries

Misuse of batteries can cause

them to leak, resulting in damage

to nearby objects, or to explode,

creating the risk of fire and

personal injury. Always make

sure you observe the following

precautions.

• Never try to take batteries apart

or allow them to become shorted.

• Never expose batteries to heat or

dispose of them by incineration.

• Never mix old batteries with

new ones.

• Never mix batteries of different

types.

• Do not charge the batteries.

• Make sure the positive (+) and

negative (–) ends of the

batteries are facing correctly.

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.

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.

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Safety Precautions

Keep off of the product.

Climbing onto the product can

cause it to tip over or become

damaged. Particular care

concerning this precaution is

required where small children are

present.

Location

Avoid locating the product on an

unstable stand, on an uneven

surface, or any other unstable

location. An unstable location can

cause the product to fall over,

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

adaptor when unplugging.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates

the risk of fire and electric shock.

Always make sure you observe

the following precautions.

• Insert the AC adaptor into the

wall outlet as far as it will go.

• Unplug the AC adaptor from

the wall outlet during

lightening storms or before

leaving on a trip or other long-

term absence.

• At least once a year, unplug the

AC adaptor from the wall outlet

and wipe away any dust that is

built up in the area around the

prongs of the plug.

Relocating the Product

Before relocating the product,

always unplug the AC adaptor

from the wall outlet and

disconnect all other cables and

connecting cords. Leaving cords

connected creates the risk of

damage to the cords, fire, and

electric shock.

Cleaning

Before cleaning the product,

always unplug the AC adaptor

from the wall outlet first. Leaving

the AC adaptor plugged in

creates the risk of damage to the

AC adaptor, fire, and electric

shock.

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Safety Precautions

Batteries

Misuse of batteries can cause

them to leak resulting in damage

to nearby objects, or to explode,

creating the risk of fire and

personal injury. Always make

sure you observe the following

precautions.

• Use only batteries that are

specified for use with this

product.

• Remove batteries from the

product if you do not plan to

use it for a long time.

Connectors

Connect only the specified

devices and equipment to the

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

Display Screen

• Never push on the display

screen’s LCD panel or subject

it to strong impact. Doing so

can cause the LCD panel’s glass

to crack, creating the risk of

personal injury.

• Should the LCD panel ever

crack or break, never touch the

liquid inside of the panel. LCD

panel liquid can cause skin

irritation.

• Should LCD panel liquid ever

get inside your mouth,

immediately wash out your

mouth with water and contact

your physician.

• Should LCD panel liquid ever

get into your eyes or onto your

skin, rinse with clear water for

at least 15 minutes, and then

contact a physician.

Sound Volume

Do not listen to music at very loud

volumes for long periods.

Particular care concerning this

precaution is required when

using headphones. High volume

settings can damage your

hearing.

Heavy Objects

Never place heavy object on top

of the product.

Doing so can make the product

top heavy, causing the product

to tip over or the object to fall

from it, creating the risk of

personal injury.

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IMPORTANT!

When using batteries, be sure to replace them

or shift to one of the alternate power sources

whenever you notice any of the following

symptoms.

• Instrument does not turn on

• Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to

read

• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume

• Distortion of sound output

• Occasional interruption of sound when playing

at high volume

• Sudden power failure when playing at high

volume

• Flickering or dimming of the display when

playing at high volume

• Continued sound output even after you

release a key

• A tone that is totally different from the one that

is selected

• Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play

• Distortion of microphone input

• Sudden power failure when using the

microphone

Safety Precautions

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Contents

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

Contents............................E-7

General Guide...................E-8

About the Display ........................... E-9

Power Supply .................E-10

Using batteries ............................. E-10

Using the AC Adaptor .................... E-11

Connections ................... E-12

Phones/Output Terminal............... E-12

Accessories and Options ............. E-12

Playing the Keyboard .... E-13

Playing the

Demo Tunes.................... E-13

Using the Microphone ... E-14

Attaching the Microphone to the

Keyboard ...................................... E-14

Unplugging the Microphone ......... E-16

Using the Microphone

for Singing .................................... E-16

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

Selecting a Tone .............E-17

Selecting a Rhythm ........ E-18

Using Auto Accompaniment ......... E-18

Using Synchro Start ..................... E-21

Inserting a Rhythm Fill-in ............. E-21

Using One-Touch Preset .............. E-21

Adjusting Accompaniment

Volume .......................................... E-21

Playing Song Bank

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

Selecting a Song Bank Tune ........ E-22

Using Song Bank Tunes

for Practice

(3-Step Lesson) .............. E-23

Using Step 1 ................................. E-23

Using Steps 2 and 3 ..................... E-24

Other Functions ............. E-25

Turning on the Metronome ........... E-25

Using Sustain ............................... E-25

Percussion Pads .......................... E-26

Transpose ..................................... E-26

Using MIDI....................... E-27

What is MIDI? ............................... E-27

Using MIDI .................................... E-27

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

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

Care of your keyboard ... E-31

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

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

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

Song Bank List ............................... A-3

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

MIDI Implementation Chart

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K KL M

T U

D E F G

H J

3 5

6 7 8 9 0 A B C4

Rear Panel

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POWER switch

DEMO button

METRONOME button

MIDI button

BEAT button

MODE button

SYNCHRO/FILL-IN buttons

START/STOP button

ONE TOUCH PRESET button

SUSTAIN button

TONE button

Number buttons

Percussion pads

VOLUME buttons

ACCOMP VOLUME buttons

TRANSPOSE buttons

TEMPO buttons

3-STEP LESSON button

RHYTHM button

SONG BANK button

K Speakers

L Rhythm list

M Tone list

N Display

O Song Bank list

P Chord names

Q Percussion instrument list

R MIC IN jack

S MIDI OUT terminal

T PHONES/OUTPUT jack

U DC 9V jack

V Micropone

W Micropone holder

X Micropone holder base

About the Display

NORMAL

CASIO CHORD

FINGERED

SUSTAIN

ONE TOUCH PRESET

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

NOTE

• The tone list, rhythm list, and Song Bank list do not show all of the tones, rhythms, and songs that are

available. See the Appendix at the back of this manual for complete lists.

• Use only the microphone that comes with this keyboard. Never try to connect any other type of microphone.

• The microphone is intended for use exclusively with the MA-170 keyboard. Never try to use it with any

other device.

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Power Supply

This keyboard can be powered by current from a

standard household wall outlet (using the specified

AC adaptor) or by batteries.

Always make sure you turn the keyboard off

whenever you are not using it.

Using batteries

Always make sure you turn off the keyboard before

loading or replacing batteries.

To load batteries

Remove the battery compartment cover.

Load 6 C-size batteries into the battery

compartment.

• Make sure that the positive (+) and

negative (–) ends are facing correctly.

Insert the tabs on the battery compartment

cover into the holes provided and close the

cover.

The keyboard may not function correctly if you

load or replace batteries with power turned on. If

this happens, turning the keyboard off and then

back on again should return functions back to

normal.

Important Battery Information

■

The following shows the approximate battery

life.

Manganese batteries .......................... 5 hours*

* The above value is standard battery life at

normal temperature, with the keyboard

volume at medium setting. Temperature

extremes or playing at very loud volume

settings can shorten battery life.

■

Any of the following symptoms indicate low

battery power. Replace batteries as soon as

possible whenever any of the following occurs.

•Instrument does not turn on

•Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to

read

•Abnormally low speaker/headphone

volume

•Distortion of sound output

•Occasional interruption of sound when

playing at high volume

•Sudden power failure when playing at high

volume

•Flickering or dimming of the display when

playing at high volume

•Continued sound output even after you

release a key

•A tone that is totally different from the one

that is selected

•Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank

play

•Distortion of microphone input

•Sudden power failure when using the

microphone

WARNING

Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak,

resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to

explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury.

Always make sure you observe the following

precautions.

• Never try to take batteries apart or allow

them to become shorted.

• Never expose batteries to heat or dispose

of them by incineration.

• Never mix old batteries with new ones.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Do not charge the batteries.

• Make sure the positive (+) and negative (–)

ends of the batteries are facing correctly.

C-size batteries

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Power Supply

CAUTION

Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting

in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating

the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make

sure you observe the following precautions.

• Use only batteries that are specified for use

with this product.

• Remove batteries from the product if you

do not plan to use it for a long time.

Using the AC Adaptor

Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor

specified for this keyboard.

Specified AC Adaptor: AD-5

[Rear Panel]

Also note the following important warnings and

precautions when using the AC adaptor.

WARNING

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

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

an authorized CASIO Service Provider.

• Never touch the AC adaptor while your

hands are wet.

Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

• Use the AC adaptor where it will not be

splashed with water. Water creates the risk

of fire and electric shock.

• Do not place a vase or any other container

filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor.

Water creates the risk of fire and electric

shock.

CAUTION

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire

and electric shock. Always make sure you observe

the following precautions.

• Do not locate the electric cord near a stove

or other sources of heat.

• Never pull on the cord when unplugging

from the electrical outlet. Always grasp the

AC adaptor when unplugging.

• Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as

far as it will go.

• Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet

during lightening storms or before leaving

on a trip or other long-term absence.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor

from the wall outlet and wipe away any dust

that is built up in the area around the prongs

of the plug.

IMPORTANT!

• Make sure that the keyboard is turned off

before connecting or disconnecting the AC

adaptor.

• Using the AC adaptor for a long time can

cause it to become warm to touch. This is

normal and does not indicate malfunction.

AC adaptor AD-5

DC 9V jack

AC outlet

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Connections

Phones/Output Terminal

Before connecting phones or other external

equipment, be sure to first turn down the volume

settings of the keyboard and the connected

equipment. You can then adjust volume to the

desired level after connections are complete.

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Connecting Phones (Figure 1)

Connecting phones cuts off output from the

keyboard’s built-in speakers, so you can play even

late at night without disturbing anyone.

Audio Equipment (Figure 2)

Connect the keyboard to an audio equipment using

a commercially available connecting cord with a

mini plug on one end and two PIN plugs on the

other end. Note that the mini plug you connect to

the keyboard must be a stereo plug, otherwise you

will be able to output only one of stereo channels.

In this configuration, you normally set the input

selector of the audio equipment to the terminal

(usually marked AUX IN or something similar)

where the cord from the keyboard is connected.

See the user documentation that comes with your

audio equipment for full details.

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX IN or similar terminal

of audio amplifier

White

Red

PIN plug

Stereo mini plug

Audio connection

PHONES/OUTPUT Terminal

Keyboard amp,

guitar amp,etc.

Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure 3)

Use a commercially available connecting cord* to

connect the keyboard to a musical instrument

amplifier.

* Be sure to use a connecting cord that has a stereo

mini plug on the end you connect to the

keyboard, and a connector that provides dual

channel (left and right) input to the amplifier to

which you are connecting. The wrong type of

connector at either end can cause one of the stereo

channels to be lost.

When connecting to a musical instrument

amplifier, set the volume of the keyboard to a

relatively low level and make output volume

adjustments using the amplifier’s controls.

[Connection Example]

NOTE

• You can also connect the keyboard’s MIDI

terminal to a computer or sequencer. See

“Using MIDI” on page E-27 for details.

Accessories and Options

Use only the accessories and options specified for

this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates

the danger of fire, electric shock, and personal

injury.

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

PIN jackPIN plug (red)

PIN plug

(white)

Standard

plug

Stereo mini

plug

To keyboard’s

PHONES/

OUTPUT

terminal

Keyboard or

guitar amp

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Playing the Keyboard

Set the POWER switch to “ON” to turn on

power.

Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the

volume level.

• Press [] to raise the volume and [] to

lower it.

• The “MAIN” (main volume) value on the

display indicates the current volume level.

• You can set the main volume to one of 11

levels, from 0 to 10.

Now try playing something on the

keyboard.

NOTE

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

of the note on the keyboard as shown below.

CDEFGAB

(

)



Playing the Demo Tunes

Press the DEMO button. This starts playback

of the demo tunes in sequence, starting from

the currently selected tune.

• Press the DEMO button again to stop demo

tune play.

NOTE

• The length and key of a built-in tune may be

different from the original tune as it was

written.

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Using the Microphone

Attaching the Microphone to the Keyboard

Check to make sure that you have all the required items.

Wipe the console with a soft, dry cloth.

Peel the white paper from the base of the microphone holder.

Affix the base so the  mark on the base and the  mark on the console are pointing at each other.

When affixing the base, make sure that you do not cover any of the lettering on the console.

Do not touch the base for about 30 to 60 minutes after affixing it to the console. Doing so can cause

the base to come off.

After waiting for about 30 to 60 minutes, align the tab of the holder with the microphone slot of the

base, and insert the holder into the base.

Microphone Microphone holder Microphone holder base

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Hole

Paper

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Rotate the holder in the direction indicated by the arrow to secure it in place.

Check to make sure that the keyboard’s POWER switch is set to “OFF”.

Plug the microphone into the MIC IN jack.

Slide the microphone onto the microphone holder as shown in the illustration.

Make sure that the microphone is not pointed towards the speaker when it is mounted on the

holder.

NOTE

• Use only the microphone that comes with this keyboard. Never try to connect any other type of microphone.

• The microphone is intended for use exclusively with the MA-170 keyboard. Never try to use it with any

other device.

To detach To attach

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Using the Microphone

MIC IN jack

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Unplugging the Microphone

Make sure you turn off the keyboard before

unplugging the microphone. Grasp the plug and

pull to unplug it. Never pull on the microphone

cord. Doing so can damage the microphone and

lead to malfunction.

Using the Microphone for

Singing

After checking to make sure the microphone

is turned off, turn on the keyboard.

Next, turn on the microphone.

Use the microphone for singing along with

demo tunes.

After you are finished using the microphone,

turn it off.

Turn off the keyboard.

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Using the Microphone

NOTE

• Before plugging in the microphone or

unplugging it, make sure you first turn off the

microphone and the keyboard.

• Always turn off the microphone whenever you

are not using it.

• The length and key of a built-in tune may be

different from the original tune as it was

written.

• Microphone volume is fixed. You cannot adjust

it.

• Use only the microphone that comes with this

keyboard. Never try to connect any other type

of microphone.

• The microphone is intended for use

exclusively with the MA-170 keyboard. Never

try to use it with any other device.

Howling (Feedback Noise)

Any of the following conditions can cause howling

(feedback noise).

• Covering the head of the microphone with your

hand

• Positioning the microphone too near to a speaker

Should howling occur, try grasping the

microphone further away from the head, and move

away from any nearby speaker.

Accessories and Options

Use only the accessories and options specified for

this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates

the danger of fire, electric shock, and personal

injury.

Microphone switch

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Selecting a Tone

You can select from among 50 built-in tones. A tone

list on the console shows the names and numbers

of the tones.

Press the TONE button.

• This causes “TONE” to appear on the

display, along with the number of the

currently selected tone.

Find the tone you want in the tone list, and

then use the number buttons to input its two-

digit number.

• To select “06 MARIMBA”, for example,

press [0] then [6].

• You can also use the + (higher) and –

(lower) buttons to change the displayed

tone number.

After selecting the tone, play something on

the keyboard to hear what it sounds like.

NOTE

• The tone list, rhythm list, and Song Bank list

do not show all of the tones, rhythms, and

songs that are available. See the Appendix

at the back of this manual for complete lists.

• The initial power on default tone setting is “00

GRAND PIANO”.

• This keyboard has 8-note polyphony, which

means it can play up to eight notes at the

same time.

• When tone “49 PERCUSSION” is selected,

keyboard keys are assigned the percussion

sounds shown in the illustration below.

Keyboard

Key

Name

BASS DRUM 1

BASS DRUM 2

ACOUSTIC SNARE 1

ACOUSTIC SNARE 2

TAMBOURINE

CLOSED HI-HAT

OPEN HI-HAT

HIGH TOM

—

Keyboard

Key

Name

LOW TOM

CLAVES

RIDE CYMBAL

HIGH CONGA

LOW CONGA

HIGH AGOGO

LOW AGOGO

MUTE TRIANGLE

—

Percussion

Pad



Percussion

Pad

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Selecting a Rhythm

You can select from among 30 rhythms. See the

rhythm list at the end of this manual (page A-2)

for information about what rhythms are available.

Press the RHYTHM button.

• This causes “RHYTHM” to appear on the

display, along with the number of the

currently selected rhythm.

Find the rhythm you want in the “Rhythm

List” on page A-2, and then use the number

buttons to input its two-digit number.

• To select “02 DANCE”, for example, press

[0] then [2].

• You can also use the + (higher) and –

(lower) buttons to change the displayed

rhythm number.

Press the START/STOP button to start the

currently selected rhythm.

Use the [] and [] TEMPO buttons to

adjust the speed of the rhythm.

• You can set the tempo value in the range

of 40 to 240.

• To return the tempo setting to the initial

default value for the selected rhythm, press

the [] and [] TEMPO buttons at the

same time.

Press the START/STOP button again to stop

rhythm play.

NOTE

• The tone list, rhythm list, and Song Bank list

do not show all of the tones, rhythms, and

songs that are available. See the Appendix

at the back of this manual for complete lists.

Initial Default Tempo Settings

The following are the rules that govern the initial

default tempo settings of built-in rhythms.

• Each rhythm has an initial default tempo setting

that best matches the rhythm.

• Changing the selected rhythm while rhythm play

is stopped automatically changes the tempo

setting to initial default for the newly selected

rhythm.

• Changing the selected rhythm while rhythm is

playing changes the rhythm without changing

the tempo setting. If One-Touch Preset is turned

on (page E-21), the tempo setting is always

changed with selection of a different rhythm,

regardless of whether the rhythm is playing or

not.

Using Auto Accompaniment

The 19 keys (C2 through F



3) on the far left of the

keyboard are the “auto accompaniment keyboard”.

Pressing the keys of the auto accompaniment

keyboard plays the chords marked above them.

PREPARATION

• Select the rhythm you want to use and adjust

the tempo.

Use the MODE button to cycle through the

available accompaniment options until the

CASIO CHORD or FINGERED indicator is

shown on the display.

• Each press of the MODE button cycles

through the accompaniment options in the

sequence shown below.

Press the START/STOP button to start the

rhythm.

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Model: MA-170

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