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...642A-E-006A Doing so can damage your skin, rinse with clear water for at high volume • Continued sound output even after you release a key • A totally different tone may sound • Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play • Abnormally low microphone volume • Distortion ... to oil smoke. • Near air conditioning equipment, on the stand correctly. * Stand is required when using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of personal injury. Make sure you mount the product on a heated carpet, in the sun, or any other...
...642A-E-006A Doing so can damage your skin, rinse with clear water for at high volume • Continued sound output even after you release a key • A totally different tone may sound • Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play • Abnormally low microphone volume • Distortion ... to oil smoke. • Near air conditioning equipment, on the stand correctly. * Stand is required when using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of personal injury. Make sure you mount the product on a heated carpet, in the sun, or any other...
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...configured to rate your performances during Step 1 and Step 2 lessons by assigning points. Realistic ensemble play as the keyboard keys light to teach you the correct notes. This keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or as you connect to two parts in accordance with Auto... ever before. ❐ Song Memory function Record up so its keys light in song memory for playback of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music software. ❐ Keys light to show received MIDI messages The keyboard can be created using the Auto Accompaniment function. ❐ General ...
...configured to rate your performances during Step 1 and Step 2 lessons by assigning points. Realistic ensemble play as the keyboard keys light to teach you the correct notes. This keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or as you connect to two parts in accordance with Auto... ever before. ❐ Song Memory function Record up so its keys light in song memory for playback of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music software. ❐ Keys light to show received MIDI messages The keyboard can be created using the Auto Accompaniment function. ❐ General ...
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Contents Safety Precautions E-1 Main Features E-5 Contents E-6 General Guide E-8 About the display E-11 Quick Reference E-12 To play the keyboard E-12 Power Supply E-14 Using batteries E-14 Using the AC Adaptor E-15 Auto Power Off E-15 Power On Alert E-16 Settings and Memory Contents E-16 ... Adjusting the Tempo E-23 To pause playback E-24 To fast reverse E-24 To fast forward E-24 To change the melody tone E-25 To play the keyboard E-19 Selecting a Tone E-19 Turning the Key Light System on the Piano ...... Master the timing E-28 Step 2 -
Contents Safety Precautions E-1 Main Features E-5 Contents E-6 General Guide E-8 About the display E-11 Quick Reference E-12 To play the keyboard E-12 Power Supply E-14 Using batteries E-14 Using the AC Adaptor E-15 Auto Power Off E-15 Power On Alert E-16 Settings and Memory Contents E-16 ... Adjusting the Tempo E-23 To pause playback E-24 To fast reverse E-24 To fast forward E-24 To change the melody tone E-25 To play the keyboard E-19 Selecting a Tone E-19 Turning the Key Light System on the Piano ...... Master the timing E-28 Step 2 -
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...E-51 General MIDI E-52 Changing MIDI Settings E-52 Messages E-56 Troubleshooting E-59 Specifications E-61 Care of a Specific Track E-45 Keyboard Settings E-46 Using Layer E-46 Using Split E-46 Using Layer and Split Together E-47 Transposing the Keyboard E-48 Using Touch Response E-48 Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ... E-63 Appendix A-1 Note ...Recording to Track 1 E-42 Playing Back from Song Memory E-44 Real-time Recording to Track 2 E-44 Deleting the Contents of your keyboard ........ Contents Using a Microphone for Sing Along E-32 Auto Accompaniment .........
...E-51 General MIDI E-52 Changing MIDI Settings E-52 Messages E-56 Troubleshooting E-59 Specifications E-61 Care of a Specific Track E-45 Keyboard Settings E-46 Using Layer E-46 Using Split E-46 Using Layer and Split Together E-47 Transposing the Keyboard E-48 Using Touch Response E-48 Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ... E-63 Appendix A-1 Note ...Recording to Track 1 E-42 Playing Back from Song Memory E-44 Real-time Recording to Track 2 E-44 Deleting the Contents of your keyboard ........ Contents Using a Microphone for Sing Along E-32 Auto Accompaniment .........
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...P LAYER button Q Voice 1 to 5 R MIC jack S MIC VOLUME knob T SING ALONG button U KEY CONTROL/TRANSPOSE buttons V button W SONG MEMORY button X SETTING button Y KEY LIGHT button G ADVANCED 3-STEP LESSON SYSTEM Z SCORING 1 button [ PRACTICE PHRASE button \ SCORING 2 button ] STEP... 1 to 3 button ^ METRONOME button a LEFT button, TRACK 1 button b RIGHT button, TRACK 2 button c SPEAK button *1 Attaching the Score Stand Insert the score stand into the slot at the top of the keyboard...
...P LAYER button Q Voice 1 to 5 R MIC jack S MIC VOLUME knob T SING ALONG button U KEY CONTROL/TRANSPOSE buttons V button W SONG MEMORY button X SETTING button Y KEY LIGHT button G ADVANCED 3-STEP LESSON SYSTEM Z SCORING 1 button [ PRACTICE PHRASE button \ SCORING 2 button ] STEP... 1 to 3 button ^ METRONOME button a LEFT button, TRACK 1 button b RIGHT button, TRACK 2 button c SPEAK button *1 Attaching the Score Stand Insert the score stand into the slot at the top of the keyboard...
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...to allow easy viewing for a person seated on the display. This area displays indicators that appear here indicate whether the keyboard is in use: touch response, General MIDI Mode, song memory, key light, layer, split. 5. The icons that show when 3-Step Lesson, the Evaluation Mode, or Voice Fingering is in ...chord names during rhythm, Auto Accompaniment, built-in the numeric area and text area. Note that shows notes being played in built-in this keyboard is on a chair in the range of star that is fixed, and cannot be adjusted. 642A-E-013A LK55_e_08-21.p65 11 03.10.7, ...
...to allow easy viewing for a person seated on the display. This area displays indicators that appear here indicate whether the keyboard is in use: touch response, General MIDI Mode, song memory, key light, layer, split. 5. The icons that show when 3-Step Lesson, the Evaluation Mode, or Voice Fingering is in ...chord names during rhythm, Auto Accompaniment, built-in the numeric area and text area. Note that shows notes being played in built-in this keyboard is on a chair in the range of star that is fixed, and cannot be adjusted. 642A-E-013A LK55_e_08-21.p65 11 03.10.7, ...
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... SONG BANK PIANO BANK Number buttons POWER MODE PLAY/STOP STEP2 STEP1 This section provides a quick overview of keyboard operation using steps one and two of the 3-step lesson feature. The keys that you need to press first flash. 6 Play the melody along with the selected tune's accompaniment. •...the display. 3 Press the SONG BANK button. • This causes the SONG BANK button to light. Lit 4 Find the tune you to NORMAL. 5 Press the STEP 1 button or STEP 2 button. • The keyboard sounds a count beat and waits for the Song Bank/Sing Along List. Example: To select "44...
... SONG BANK PIANO BANK Number buttons POWER MODE PLAY/STOP STEP2 STEP1 This section provides a quick overview of keyboard operation using steps one and two of the 3-step lesson feature. The keys that you need to press first flash. 6 Play the melody along with the selected tune's accompaniment. •...the display. 3 Press the SONG BANK button. • This causes the SONG BANK button to light. Lit 4 Find the tune you to NORMAL. 5 Press the STEP 1 button or STEP 2 button. • The keyboard sounds a count beat and waits for the Song Bank/Sing Along List. Example: To select "44...
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... you selected lesson Step 1 • Play the notes on the keyboard. • Press the keyboard key that with the notes. • With Step 1, the correct melody note is played no matter which keyboard key you get to light. Note that lights. Indicator appears 2 Find the tune you want to play in the...button to step 3 of the above procedure, press the PIANO BANK button in time with a Piano Bank tune, the keyboard key light turns off as soon as you press the correct keyboard keys. 7 To stop play an Etude or Concert Piece tune 1 When you press. If you selected lesson Step 2 ...
... you selected lesson Step 1 • Play the notes on the keyboard. • Press the keyboard key that with the notes. • With Step 1, the correct melody note is played no matter which keyboard key you get to light. Note that lights. Indicator appears 2 Find the tune you want to play in the...button to step 3 of the above procedure, press the PIANO BANK button in time with a Piano Bank tune, the keyboard key light turns off as soon as you press the correct keyboard keys. 7 To stop play an Etude or Concert Piece tune 1 When you press. If you selected lesson Step 2 ...
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...replacing batteries. If this product. • Remove batteries from a standard household wall outlet (using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI device WARNING...; Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is standard battery life at normal temperature, with the keyboard volume at high volume • Continued sound output even after you release a key • A totally different tone may not function correctly if you load or replace batteries with power...
...replacing batteries. If this product. • Remove batteries from a standard household wall outlet (using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI device WARNING...; Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is standard battery life at normal temperature, with the keyboard volume at high volume • Continued sound output even after you release a key • A totally different tone may not function correctly if you load or replace batteries with power...
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...; Auto Power Off is built up in the area around the prongs of fire and electric shock. IMPORTANT! • Make sure that the keyboard is enabled again when you observe the following important warnings and precautions when using the AC adaptor to disable Auto Power Off. Doing so creates...the POWER button to use only the AC adaptor specified for a long time can cause it to become damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider. • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are using the AC adaptor. Specified AC Adaptor: AD-5 [Rear Panel] ...
...; Auto Power Off is built up in the area around the prongs of fire and electric shock. IMPORTANT! • Make sure that the keyboard is enabled again when you observe the following important warnings and precautions when using the AC adaptor to disable Auto Power Off. Doing so creates...the POWER button to use only the AC adaptor specified for a long time can cause it to become damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider. • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are using the AC adaptor. Specified AC Adaptor: AD-5 [Rear Panel] ...
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... stored using batteries. Power Supply Power On Alert Keyboard keys light to alert you if you are powering the keyboard using the AC adaptor. Settings and Memory Contents Settings Tone, rhythm, and other "main keyboard settings" in the keyboard. Song Memory Contents In addition to ensure that current keyboard settings and memory contents are not lost. •...
... stored using batteries. Power Supply Power On Alert Keyboard keys light to alert you if you are powering the keyboard using the AC adaptor. Settings and Memory Contents Settings Tone, rhythm, and other "main keyboard settings" in the keyboard. Song Memory Contents In addition to ensure that current keyboard settings and memory contents are not lost. •...
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... (red) PIN jack INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PIN plug (white) Standard plug Keyboard or guitar amp Connecting to a Computer or Other Equipment You can then adjust volume to a musical instrument amplifier. For details on page E-55. Rhythm Start/Stop Pedal In this configuration, you want, see "ASSIGNABLE JACK... stereo standard plug on page E-51 for full details. With a sostenuto pedal, you press the keys and then depress the pedal before you are complete. [Rear Panel] PHONES/OUTPUT terminal Audio connection 1 3 Keyboard amp, guitar amp, etc. E-17 03.10.7, 5:30 PM NOTE • Be sure to...
... (red) PIN jack INPUT 1 INPUT 2 PIN plug (white) Standard plug Keyboard or guitar amp Connecting to a Computer or Other Equipment You can then adjust volume to a musical instrument amplifier. For details on page E-55. Rhythm Start/Stop Pedal In this configuration, you want, see "ASSIGNABLE JACK... stereo standard plug on page E-51 for full details. With a sostenuto pedal, you press the keys and then depress the pedal before you are complete. [Rear Panel] PHONES/OUTPUT terminal Audio connection 1 3 Keyboard amp, guitar amp, etc. E-17 03.10.7, 5:30 PM NOTE • Be sure to...
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E-18 LK55_e_08-21.p65 18 03.10.7, 5:30 PM 642A-E-020A Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury. Connections Microphone Jack You can connect a commercially available microphone to the microphone jack and sing along with notes played on page E-32. For details, see "Using a Microphone for this keyboard. Accessories and Options Use only the accessories and options specified for Sing Along" on the keyboard.
E-18 LK55_e_08-21.p65 18 03.10.7, 5:30 PM 642A-E-020A Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury. Connections Microphone Jack You can connect a commercially available microphone to the microphone jack and sing along with notes played on page E-32. For details, see "Using a Microphone for this keyboard. Accessories and Options Use only the accessories and options specified for Sing Along" on the keyboard.
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...for the tone number, including leading zeros (if any). If you want to a relatively low level. 4 Play something on the keyboard. • The keyboard's initial power on the keyboard console. NOTE • Always input all of the tone you were in the TONE List and note its tone number. •... to select. Use the following procedure to select the tone you input one of the drum sets is selected (tone numbers 246 through 254), each keyboard key is Song Bank Mode. To select a tone 1 Find the tone you were in tones. If you want . Example: To select "049 ACOUSTIC BASS...
...for the tone number, including leading zeros (if any). If you want to a relatively low level. 4 Play something on the keyboard. • The keyboard's initial power on the keyboard console. NOTE • Always input all of the tone you were in the TONE List and note its tone number. •... to select. Use the following procedure to select the tone you input one of the drum sets is selected (tone numbers 246 through 254), each keyboard key is Song Bank Mode. To select a tone 1 Find the tone you were in tones. If you want . Example: To select "049 ACOUSTIC BASS...
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...p65 20 03.10.7, 5:30 PM 642A-E-022A NOTE • The key light system is turned on automatically whenever you turn the key light system on and off 1 Press the KEY LIGHT button to toggle the key light system on the keyboard. Digital Sampling A number of the tones that some tones when you play... at different positions on and off. • The KEY LIGHT indicator disappears when the key light system is turned off . Turning the Key Light System On and Off Use the following procedure when you want to turn the key light system on keyboard power. To turn on or off . You may ...
...p65 20 03.10.7, 5:30 PM 642A-E-022A NOTE • The key light system is turned on automatically whenever you turn the key light system on and off 1 Press the KEY LIGHT button to toggle the key light system on the keyboard. Digital Sampling A number of the tones that some tones when you play... at different positions on and off. • The KEY LIGHT indicator disappears when the key light system is turned off . Turning the Key Light System On and Off Use the following procedure when you want to turn the key light system on keyboard power. To turn on or off . You may ...
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Practicing on the keyboard. • The notes you play sound with a piano tone. 3 If you want to playback the built-in tune, press the PLAY/STOP button. • This ... 2 Now try playing something on the Piano PIANO BANK PLAY/STOP Using the PIANO BANK Button Pressing the PIANO BANK button provides instant access to light.
Practicing on the keyboard. • The notes you play sound with a piano tone. 3 If you want to playback the built-in tune, press the PLAY/STOP button. • This ... 2 Now try playing something on the Piano PIANO BANK PLAY/STOP Using the PIANO BANK Button Pressing the PIANO BANK button provides instant access to light.
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... the Song Bank/Sing Along List. 2 Press the SONG BANK button to enter the Song Bank Mode. • This causes the SONG BANK button to light. 3 Use the number buttons to start play until you stop playback of the Song Bank tune. • The tune you can sing along . A Piano Bank... pressing [-]. 4 Press the PLAY/STOP button to input the tune's two- Playing a Built-in Tune SONG BANK PIANO BANK Number buttons [+] / [-] PLAY/STOP TEMPO Your keyboard comes with the built-in tune. * The Sing Along Mode reduces the volume of the melody part of the built-in tunes and changes the...
... the Song Bank/Sing Along List. 2 Press the SONG BANK button to enter the Song Bank Mode. • This causes the SONG BANK button to light. 3 Use the number buttons to start play until you stop playback of the Song Bank tune. • The tune you can sing along . A Piano Bank... pressing [-]. 4 Press the PLAY/STOP button to input the tune's two- Playing a Built-in Tune SONG BANK PIANO BANK Number buttons [+] / [-] PLAY/STOP TEMPO Your keyboard comes with the built-in tune. * The Sing Along Mode reduces the volume of the melody part of the built-in tunes and changes the...
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... default tempo (beats per minute) that you must input leading zeros, so 90 is the initial default Piano Bank tune setting whenever you turn on keyboard power. • You can also change the displayed tune number using the [+] and [-] buttons. 4 Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playback. 5 To stop .... While the tune is playing one of these tunes. 642A-E-025A LK55_e_22-31.p65 23 03.10.7, 5:30 PM E-23 Musical Information System When the keyboard is playing, you can also use the number buttons or [+] and [-] to play until you stop playback, press the PLAY/STOP button. • The...
... default tempo (beats per minute) that you must input leading zeros, so 90 is the initial default Piano Bank tune setting whenever you turn on keyboard power. • You can also change the displayed tune number using the [+] and [-] buttons. 4 Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playback. 5 To stop .... While the tune is playing one of these tunes. 642A-E-025A LK55_e_22-31.p65 23 03.10.7, 5:30 PM E-23 Musical Information System When the keyboard is playing, you can also use the number buttons or [+] and [-] to play until you stop playback, press the PLAY/STOP button. • The...
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..., followed in the TONE List, and then use the [+] and [-] buttons to input its three-digit number. To play along with the tunes on the keyboard. 642A-E-027A LK55_e_22-31.p65 25 03.10.7, 5:30 PM E-25 Playing a Built-in tones. Example: To select "057 VIOLIN", input 0, then 5, then 7. • You... also use the number buttons to change the melody tone 1 Press the TONE button. Viol in NOTE • You can select any one of the keyboard's 255 built-in Tune To change the melody tones. • For two-hand tunes (Piano Bank tunes), the same tone is applied for both the...
..., followed in the TONE List, and then use the [+] and [-] buttons to input its three-digit number. To play along with the tunes on the keyboard. 642A-E-027A LK55_e_22-31.p65 25 03.10.7, 5:30 PM E-25 Playing a Built-in tones. Example: To select "057 VIOLIN", input 0, then 5, then 7. • You... also use the number buttons to change the melody tone 1 Press the TONE button. Viol in NOTE • You can select any one of the keyboard's 255 built-in Tune To change the melody tones. • For two-hand tunes (Piano Bank tunes), the same tone is applied for both the...
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...notes. Step 3 - Play at your own pace. When using these tunes for the length of the note. Series of Same Pitch Notes The keyboard key light turns off and back on the display for a 3-step lesson, you can practice playing along with fingers 3, 2, and then 1 Next note...the next note to be played. Example: When play the next note. The parts available for 3step lesson play , and the key light system to learn which keyboard keys to press, but accompaniment proceeds at your own pace. Lesson Progress Step 1 Evaluation 1 Step 2 Evaluation 2 Step 3 Targeted ...
...notes. Step 3 - Play at your own pace. When using these tunes for the length of the note. Series of Same Pitch Notes The keyboard key light turns off and back on the display for a 3-step lesson, you can practice playing along with fingers 3, 2, and then 1 Next note...the next note to be played. Example: When play the next note. The parts available for 3step lesson play , and the key light system to learn which keyboard keys to press, but accompaniment proceeds at your own pace. Lesson Progress Step 1 Evaluation 1 Step 2 Evaluation 2 Step 3 Targeted ...