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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Safety Precautions
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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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Safety Precautions
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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
S
R
T U
V
W
X
ON
QP
D E F G
H J
I
1
2
3 5
6 7 8 9 0 A B C4
Rear Panel
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1
POWER switch
2
DEMO button
3
METRONOME button
4
MIDI button
5
BEAT button
6
MODE button
7
SYNCHRO/FILL-IN buttons
8
START/STOP button
9
ONE TOUCH PRESET button
0
SUSTAIN button
A
TONE button
B
Number buttons
C
Percussion pads
D
VOLUME buttons
E
ACCOMP VOLUME buttons
F
TRANSPOSE buttons
G
TEMPO buttons
H
3-STEP LESSON button
I
RHYTHM button
J
SONG BANK button
K Speakers
L Rhythm list
M Tone list
N Display
O Song Bank list
P Chord names
Q Percussion instrument list
R MIC IN jack
S MIDI OUT terminal
T PHONES/OUTPUT jack
U DC 9V jack
V Micropone
W Micropone holder
X Micropone holder base
5
6
7
8
4
1
2
3
About the Display
1
NORMAL
2
CASIO CHORD
3
FINGERED
4
SUSTAIN
5
ONE TOUCH PRESET
6
STEP 1
7
STEP 2
8
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
1
Remove the battery compartment cover.
2
Load 6 C-size batteries into the battery
compartment.
• Make sure that the positive (+) and
negative (–) ends are facing correctly.
3
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.
[Rear Panel]
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
1
Set the POWER switch to “ON” to turn on
power.
2
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.
3
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
(
H
)
C
C
2
C
3
C
4
C
5
C
6
Playing the Demo Tunes
1
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.
1
Wipe the console with a soft, dry cloth.
2
Peel the white paper from the base of the microphone holder.
3
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.
4
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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5
Rotate the holder in the direction indicated by the arrow to secure it in place.
6
Check to make sure that the keyboard’s POWER switch is set to “OFF”.
7
Plug the microphone into the MIC IN jack.
8
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
1
After checking to make sure the microphone
is turned off, turn on the keyboard.
2
Next, turn on the microphone.
3
Use the microphone for singing along with
demo tunes.
4
After you are finished using the microphone,
turn it off.
5
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.
1
Press the TONE button.
• This causes “TONE” to appear on the
display, along with the number of the
currently selected tone.
2
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.
3
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
C3
D3
E3
F3
G3
A3
B3
C4
Name
BASS DRUM 1
BASS DRUM 2
ACOUSTIC SNARE 1
ACOUSTIC SNARE 2
TAMBOURINE
CLOSED HI-HAT
OPEN HI-HAT
HIGH TOM
—
Keyboard
Key
D4
E4
F4
G4
A4
B4
C5
D5
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.
1
Press the RHYTHM button.
• This causes “RHYTHM” to appear on the
display, along with the number of the
currently selected rhythm.
2
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.
3
Press the START/STOP button to start the
currently selected rhythm.
4
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.
5
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.
1
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.
2
Press the START/STOP button to start the
rhythm.
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