Casio MA150 User manual

MA150-ESF-1

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 encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

FCC WARNING

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

the 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

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

• Never attempt to recharge batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Never mix old batteries with new ones.

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

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

battery compartment.

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

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

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

• Use only CASIO AD-5 adaptor.

• The AC adaptor is not a toy.

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

CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Unit 6, 1000

North Circular Road

London NW2 7JD, U.K.

This mark is valid in the EU countries only.

Please keep all information for future reference.

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Safety Precautions

Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO electronic musical instrument.

• Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read through the instructions contained

in this manual.

• Please keep all information for future reference.

Symbols

Various symbols are used in this 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 electric shock caution.)

This circle with a line through it (

) means that the indicated action must not be

performed. Indications within or nearby this symbol are specifically prohibited.

(The example at left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.)

The black dot ( ) means that the indicated action must be performed. Indications

within this symbol are actions that are specifically instructed to be performed.

(The example at left indicates that the power plug must be unplugged from the

electrical socket.)

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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 an authorized CASIO Service Provider.

AC Adaptor

Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet.

Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

Batteries

Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage to nearby

objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make

sure you observe the following precautions.

• Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become shorted.

• Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by incineration.

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• 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 an

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.

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.

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CAUTION

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always

make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other sources of heat.

• Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the electrical outlet. Always

grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always

make sure you observe the following precautions.

• Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it will go.

• Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet during lightening storms or

before leaving on a trip or other long-term absence.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and wipe

away any dust that is built up in the area around the prongs of the plug.

Relocating the Product

Before relocating the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall

outlet and disconnect all other cables and connecting cords. Leaving cords

connected creates the risk of damage to the cords, fire, and electric shock.

Cleaning

Before cleaning the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet

first. Leaving the AC adaptor plugged in creates the risk of damage to the AC

adaptor, fire, and electric shock.

Batteries

Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage to nearby objects,

or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure

you observe the following precautions.

• Use only batteries that are specified for use with this product.

• Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use it for a long time.

Connectors

Connect only the specified devices and equipment to the product’s connectors.

Connection of a non-specified device or equipment creates the risk of fire and

electric shock.

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Location

Avoid the following locations for this product. Such locations create the risk of

fire and electric shock.

• Areas subject to high humidity or large amounts of dust.

• In food preparation areas or other areas subject to oil smoke.

• Near air conditioning equipment, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to

direct sunlight, inside of a vehicle parked in the sun, or any other area that

subjects the product to high temperatures.

Display Screen

• Never push on the display 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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Playing the Keyboard ........ E-13

Playing the Demo Tunes ... E-13

Selecting a Tone................. E-14

Selecting a Rhythm ............ E-15

Using Auto Accompaniment .......... E-16

Using Synchro Start ...................... E-18

Inserting a Rhythm Fill-in .............. E-18

Using One-Touch Preset ............... E-19

Adjusting Accompaniment Volume

... E-19

Playing Song Bank Tunes

... E-20

Selecting a Song Bank Tune ........ E-20

Using Song Bank Tunes for

Practice (3-Step Lesson) ... E-21

Using Step 1 ................................. E-21

Using Steps 2 and 3 ..................... E-22

Other Functions ................. E-23

Turning on the Metronome ........... E-23

Using Sustain................................ E-23

Percussion Pads ........................... E-24

Transpose ..................................... E-24

Using MIDI........................... E-25

What is MIDI? ............................... E-25

Using MIDI .................................... E-25

Troubleshooting ................. E-26

Specifications ..................... E-28

Care of your keyboard ....... E-29

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

Rhythm List ..................................... A-1

Song Bank List................................ A-1

Fingered Chord Chart ..................... A-2

MIDI Implementation Chart

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General Guide

K KL M

R S T

D E F G

H J

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 button

8 START/STOP button

9 ONE TOUCH PRESET button

0 SUSTAIN button

A TONE button

B Number buttons

C Percussion pads

D VOLUME buttons

E ACCOMP VOLUME buttons

F TRANSPOSE buttons

G TEMPO buttons

H 3-STEP LESSON button

I RHYTHM button

J SONG BANK button

K Speakers

L Rhythm list

M Tone list

N Display

O Song Bank list

P Chord names

Q Percussion instrument list

R MIDI OUT terminal

S PHONES/OUTPUT jack

T DC 9V jack

1 NORMAL

2 CASIO CHORD

3 FINGERED

4 SUSTAIN

5 ONE TOUCH PRESET

6 STEP 1

7 STEP 2

8 STEP 3

About the display

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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.

Power Supply

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

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C-size batteries

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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.

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.

AC adaptor AD-5

AC outlet

DC 9V jack

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.

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.

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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.

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]

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NOTE

• You can also connect the keyboard’s MIDI

terminal to a computer or sequencer. See “Using

MIDI” on page E-25 for details.

Accessories and Options

Use only the accessories and options specified

for this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items

creates the danger of fire, electric shock, and

personal injury.

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.

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 [왖] to raise the volume and [왔] 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.

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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.

Now try playing something on the

keyboard.

CDEFGAB

(

)

왖

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NOTE

Note Names

A value next to a note name indicates the relative

position of the note on the keyboard as shown below.

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Selecting a Tone

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

tone list on the console shows the names and

numbers of all the tones.

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.

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NOTE

• 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

—

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Percussion

Pad

쑗

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-1)

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-1, and then

use the number buttons to input its

two-digit number.

• To select “02 DANCE”, for example,

press [0] then [2].

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

(lower) buttons to change the displayed

rhythm number.

Press the START/STOP button to start

the currently selected rhythm.

Use the [왖] and [왔] 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 [왖] and [왔] TEMPO buttons

at the same time.

Press the START/STOP button again

to stop rhythm play.

Initial Default Tempo Settings

The following are the rules that govern the

initial default tempo settings of built-in

rhythms.

• Each rhythm has an initial default tempo

setting that best matches the rhythm.

• Changing the selected rhythm while rhythm

play is stopped automatically changes the

tempo setting to initial default for the newly

selected rhythm.

• Changing the selected rhythm while rhythm

is playing changes the rhythm without

changing the tempo setting. If One-Touch

Preset is turned on (page E-19), the tempo

setting is always changed with selection of a

different rhythm, regardless of whether the

rhythm is playing or not.

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Using Auto Accompaniment

The 19 keys (C2 through F



3) on the far left of

the keyboard are the “auto accompaniment

keyboard”. Pressing the keys of the auto

accompaniment keyboard plays the chords

marked above them.

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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.

Try playing a chord on the auto

accompaniment keyboard.

• The way you play chords depends on

the auto accompaniment mode you

select in step 1, above. For details, see

“CASIO CHORD” and “FINGERED”,

below.

To turn off auto accompaniment (so

the auto accompaniment keyboard

keys play normally), use the MODE

button to select NORMAL.

CASIO CHORD

This method of chord play makes it possible for

anyone to easily play chords, regardless of

previous musical knowledge and experience.

The following describes the CASIO CHORD

“accompaniment keyboard” and “melody

keyboard”, and tells you how to play CASIO

CHORDs.

CASIO CHORD Accompaniment

Keyboard and Melody Keyboard

Melody keyboard

Accompaniment

keyboard

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IMPORTANT

• The accompaniment keyboard can be used for

playing chords only. No sound will be produced

if you try playing single melody notes on the

accompaniment keyboard.

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Example

C Major (C)

C minor (Cm)

C seventh (C7)

Chord Types

Major chords

Chord names are

marked above the

keys of the

accompaniment

keyboard. Press any

single key plays the

chord whose name is

marked above it. Note

that the chord

produced when you

press an

accompaniment

keyboard does not

change octave,

regardless of which

key you use to play it.

Minor chords (m)

To play a minor chord,

keep the major chord

key depressed and

press any other

accompaniment

keyboard key located

to the right of the

major chord key.

Seventh chords (7)

To play a seventh

chord, keep the major

chord key depressed

and press any other

two accompaniment

keyboard keys located

to the right of the

major chord key.

CD FEGABC FDFE

Chord Types

CASIO CHORD accompaniment lets you play

four types of chords with minimal fingering.

❚

NOTE

• It makes no difference whether you press black

or white keys to the right of a major chord key

when playing minor and seventh chords.

FINGERED

FINGERED provides you with a total of 12

different chord types. The following describes

the FINGERED “accompaniment keyboard”

and “melody keyboard”, and tells you how to

play a C-root chord using FINGERED.

FINGERED Accompaniment

Keyboard and Melody Keyboard

Melody keyboard

Accompaniment

keyboard

❚

IMPORTANT

• The accompaniment keyboard can be used for

playing chords only. No sound will be produced

if you try playing single melody notes on the

accompaniment keyboard.

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Example

C minor seventh

(Cm7)

Chord Types

Minor seventh chords

(m7)

To play a minor

seventh chord, keep

the major chord key

depressed and press

any other three

accompaniment

keyboard keys located

to the right of the

major chord key.

CD FEGABC FDFE

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See the “Fingered Chord Chart” on page A-2

for details on playing chords with other roots.

*1: Inverted fingerings cannot be used. The

lowest note is the root.

*2: The same chord can be played without

pressing the 5th G.

*3: The same chord can be played without

pressing the 3rd E.

*4: The first inversion is not supported, but the

second and third inversions are available.

❚

NOTE

• Except for the chords specified in note

above,

inverted fingerings (i.e. playing E-G-C or G-C-E

instead of C-E-G) will produce the same chords

as the standard fingering.

• Except for the exception specified in note

and

note

above, all of the keys that make up a chord

must be pressed. Failure to press even a single

key will not play the desired FINGERED chord.

Using Synchro Start

When synchro start is turned on, rhythm play

starts from the point when you play something

on the keyboard.

❚

PREPARATION

• Select a rhythm and set its tempo.

• Select the accompaniment mode you want to

use.

Press the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button.

• This causes a black dot to appear on the

display under the tempo indicator. The

black dot indicates that synchro start is

turned on.

Play a chord on the accompaniment

keyboard.

• The rhythm pattern starts to play

automatically as soon as you play a

chord.

❚

NOTE

• If you set the mode to NORMAL, only the rhythm

plays (without a chord) when you play on the

keyboard.

Inserting a Rhythm Fill-in

A “fill-in” is a momentary change of the rhythm

pattern.

While rhythm is playing, press the

SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button.

• This inserts the fill-in pattern, followed

by a return to the normal rhythm

pattern from the next measure.

• To insert a long fill-in, keep the

SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button depressed.

The fill-in pattern will continue to be

played as long as you keep the button

depressed.

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CCmCdim

Caug*

Csus4 C6*

1, 3

Cm6 C7*

Cm7*

2, 4

CM7*

C7sus4 Cdim7*

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