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...panel liquid can cause momentary muscle spasms, loss of the panel. Health Precaution In extremely rare cases, exposure to strong sudden light or flashing light can cause skin irritation. • Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your hearing. E-4 LK55_e_01... a key • A totally different tone may sound • Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play • Abnormally low microphone volume • Distortion of microphone input • Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is required when using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when ...
...panel liquid can cause momentary muscle spasms, loss of the panel. Health Precaution In extremely rare cases, exposure to strong sudden light or flashing light can cause skin irritation. • Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your hearing. E-4 LK55_e_01... a key • A totally different tone may sound • Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play • Abnormally low microphone volume • Distortion of microphone input • Dim power supply indicator when a microphone is required when using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when ...
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... the thing for playback of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music software. ❐ Keys light to show received MIDI messages The keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or as the keyboard keys light to teach you the correct notes. Main Features ❐ 255 tones A wide selection ...ever before. ❐ Song Memory function Record up so its keys light in accordance with Auto Accompaniment, and a Piano Bank of 50 piano tunes. You can even turn off the output of a channel and play along on the keyboard. ❐ 120 rhythms A selection of rhythms cover rock, ...
... the thing for playback of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music software. ❐ Keys light to show received MIDI messages The keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or as the keyboard keys light to teach you the correct notes. Main Features ❐ 255 tones A wide selection ...ever before. ❐ Song Memory function Record up so its keys light in accordance with Auto Accompaniment, and a Piano Bank of 50 piano tunes. You can even turn off the output of a channel and play along on the keyboard. ❐ 120 rhythms A selection of rhythms cover rock, ...
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... 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-...
... 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-...
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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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... If you are intended for a person seated on the display may differ from the examples shown in use: touch response, General MIDI Mode, song memory, key light, layer, split. 5. The icons that is on . An indicator appears next to allow easy viewing for illustrative purposes only. This area displays indicators that... shows notes being played in built-in the numeric area and text area. It is currently displayed in tunes, on the keyboard, or from an angle can change the appearance of C2 through B2 are not shown while the octave up mark ( ) is in this...
... If you are intended for a person seated on the display may differ from the examples shown in use: touch response, General MIDI Mode, song memory, key light, layer, split. 5. The icons that is on . An indicator appears next to allow easy viewing for illustrative purposes only. This area displays indicators that... shows notes being played in built-in the numeric area and text area. It is currently displayed in tunes, on the keyboard, or from an angle can change the appearance of C2 through B2 are not shown while the octave up mark ( ) is in this...
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...642A-E-014A Quick Reference POWER indicator 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. Example: To select "44 ALOHA OE", input 4 and then 4. To... play something on power. • This causes the power indicator to light. The keys that appear on the display. 3 Press the SONG BANK button. • This causes the SONG BANK button to input its two-digit number. &#...
...642A-E-014A Quick Reference POWER indicator 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. Example: To select "44 ALOHA OE", input 4 and then 4. To... play something on power. • This causes the power indicator to light. The keys that appear on the display. 3 Press the SONG BANK button. • This causes the SONG BANK button to input its two-digit number. &#...
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...notes, as long as you press the correct keyboard keys. 7 To stop play in the PIANO BANK List, and then use the number buttons to input its two-digit number. • See page A-11 for the next note you will need to light. Indicator appears 2 Find the tune you ... any time, press the PLAY/STOP button. Note that lights. If you selected lesson Step 1 • Play the notes on the keyboard. • Press the keyboard key that with a Piano Bank tune, the keyboard key light turns off as soon as you press the key. • The keyboard key for the Piano Bank List. 3 Next, continue from ...
...notes, as long as you press the correct keyboard keys. 7 To stop play in the PIANO BANK List, and then use the number buttons to input its two-digit number. • See page A-11 for the next note you will need to light. Indicator appears 2 Find the tune you ... any time, press the PLAY/STOP button. Note that lights. If you selected lesson Step 1 • Play the notes on the keyboard. • Press the keyboard key that with a Piano Bank tune, the keyboard key light turns off as soon as you press the key. • The keyboard key for the Piano Bank List. 3 Next, continue from ...
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... at medium setting. Alkaline batteries 2.7 hours The above value is used • Sudden power failure when using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of the following symptoms indicate low battery power. I The following precautions. • Never try to take batteries... at high volumes • Dimming of the display when playing at high volume • Continued sound output even after you release a key • A totally different tone may not function correctly if you do not plan to use with power turned on the battery compartment ...
... at medium setting. Alkaline batteries 2.7 hours The above value is used • Sudden power failure when using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of the following symptoms indicate low battery power. I The following precautions. • Never try to take batteries... at high volumes • Dimming of the display when playing at high volume • Continued sound output even after you release a key • A totally different tone may not function correctly if you do not plan to use with power turned on the battery compartment ...
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...supplied power through the AC adaptor before replacing batteries or unplugging the AC adaptor. Power Supply Power On Alert Keyboard keys light to the above are retained as long as the keyboard is being performed. • Auto Power Off and power on alert are enabled again when you want ...to alert you if you are loaded in the keyboard. Main Keyboard Settings Main keyboard settings are turned off, the keyboard does not turn power back on /off before replacing its batteries. • Before unplugging the AC adaptor, make sure that keys light only, and no sound is left with no ...
...supplied power through the AC adaptor before replacing batteries or unplugging the AC adaptor. Power Supply Power On Alert Keyboard keys light to the above are retained as long as the keyboard is being performed. • Auto Power Off and power on alert are enabled again when you want ...to alert you if you are loaded in the keyboard. Main Keyboard Settings Main keyboard settings are turned off, the keyboard does not turn power back on /off before replacing its batteries. • Before unplugging the AC adaptor, make sure that keys light only, and no sound is left with no ...
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... when you want to turn the key light system on or off . • The KEY LIGHT indicator disappears when the key light system is turned on automatically whenever you play them at the same time. The keyboard has 24-note polyphony, which includes the notes you turn the key light system on the keyboard. Digital Sampling A number of notes you...
... when you want to turn the key light system on or off . • The KEY LIGHT indicator disappears when the key light system is turned on automatically whenever you play them at the same time. The keyboard has 24-note polyphony, which includes the notes you turn the key light system on the keyboard. Digital Sampling A number of notes you...
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...Master the timing. This is where you enjoy actually playing the tunes you learn at normal speed regardless of Same Pitch Notes The keyboard key light turns off and back on getting the timing right without worrying about playing the right note. Series of whether or not you play... tunes are progressing. Fingerings and notes appear on the type of the note. In this step, pressing any key on the keyboard plays the correct note, so you . Key Lighting System Operation and Display Contents During 3-step Lesson Play Whenever you select an Auto Accompaniment tune for 3step lesson play...
...Master the timing. This is where you enjoy actually playing the tunes you learn at normal speed regardless of Same Pitch Notes The keyboard key light turns off and back on getting the timing right without worrying about playing the right note. Series of whether or not you play... tunes are progressing. Fingerings and notes appear on the type of the note. In this step, pressing any key on the keyboard plays the correct note, so you . Key Lighting System Operation and Display Contents During 3-step Lesson Play Whenever you select an Auto Accompaniment tune for 3step lesson play...
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...The sound effect keeps you apply to change. "Take your timing. In this case, the next key to flash. • Note length is indicated by the key light system when you currently have accumulated up to let you play to your timing is. Dynamic Marks The..., the monitor screen shows the evaluation points you have selected. Evaluation Ranges "Keep trying!" Evaluation Results After you finish playing, the keyboard calculates an evaluation of when your evaluation level. Sound Effect Applause and cheering Applause only None None Evaluation Ranges "****" : indicates that ...
...The sound effect keeps you apply to change. "Take your timing. In this case, the next key to flash. • Note length is indicated by the key light system when you currently have accumulated up to let you play to your timing is. Dynamic Marks The..., the monitor screen shows the evaluation points you have selected. Evaluation Ranges "Keep trying!" Evaluation Results After you finish playing, the keyboard calculates an evaluation of when your evaluation level. Sound Effect Applause and cheering Applause only None None Evaluation Ranges "****" : indicates that ...
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...evaluation mode starts. Indicator appears Al oha Oe Fingering 3 Follow the key light system to press the correct keyboard keys and play the notes. • The key for the next note to start Step 2 play. • After a count sounds, the keyboard stands by and waits for you need the most work . Use the... and fast reverse operations with Step 2 play. • You cannot pause Step 2 play at any key to play the note, the key remains lit as the note plays. • If multiple keys light on the on page E-30 for more information. • Pressing the SONG BANK button or PIANO BANK...
...evaluation mode starts. Indicator appears Al oha Oe Fingering 3 Follow the key light system to press the correct keyboard keys and play the notes. • The key for the next note to start Step 2 play. • After a count sounds, the keyboard stands by and waits for you need the most work . Use the... and fast reverse operations with Step 2 play. • You cannot pause Step 2 play at any key to play the note, the key remains lit as the note plays. • If multiple keys light on the on page E-30 for more information. • Pressing the SONG BANK button or PIANO BANK...
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...step 1 of the above procedure. 642A-E-032A LK55_e_22-31.p65 30 03.10.7, 5:30 PM Indicator appears Al oha Oe Fingering 3 Follow the key light system to the beginning of the tune is on those phrases. 1 After displaying your evaluation mode was the lowest. Play at normal speed. 1...section that qualifies for playback to play at normal speed. E-30 To play the notes. Note that , playback automatically jumps to press the correct keyboard keys and play back the practice phrase 1 While the Phrase Practice Mode screen is reached. NOTE • With some tunes, it may take a...
...step 1 of the above procedure. 642A-E-032A LK55_e_22-31.p65 30 03.10.7, 5:30 PM Indicator appears Al oha Oe Fingering 3 Follow the key light system to the beginning of the tune is on those phrases. 1 After displaying your evaluation mode was the lowest. Play at normal speed. 1...section that qualifies for playback to play at normal speed. E-30 To play the notes. Note that , playback automatically jumps to press the correct keyboard keys and play back the practice phrase 1 While the Phrase Practice Mode screen is reached. NOTE • With some tunes, it may take a...
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... Microphone Specifications • Microphone Type : Metal shielded (microphone body) • Microphone and Cord Connector : Cannon type (3-prong) • Keyboard Jack Connector : Standard plug (monaural) IMPORTANT! • Connection to sing along with output from a MIDI device. Using a Microphone for ...Sing Along MIC jack MIC VOLUME SING ALONG Number buttons [+] / [-] KEY CONTROL/ TRANSPOSE You can select any nearby speaker. Static Noise Fluorescent lighting can cause static in the microphone signal. When this happens, move away from any of ...
... Microphone Specifications • Microphone Type : Metal shielded (microphone body) • Microphone and Cord Connector : Cannon type (3-prong) • Keyboard Jack Connector : Standard plug (monaural) IMPORTANT! • Connection to sing along with output from a MIDI device. Using a Microphone for ...Sing Along MIC jack MIC VOLUME SING ALONG Number buttons [+] / [-] KEY CONTROL/ TRANSPOSE You can select any nearby speaker. Static Noise Fluorescent lighting can cause static in the microphone signal. When this happens, move away from any of ...
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... the Song Bank/Sing Along List. 2 Press the SING ALONG button to enter the Sing Along Mode. • This causes the SING ALONG button to light. NOTE • The initial power on default tune setting is "00". • You can also specify the song number using the [+] and [-] buttons. 4 Press ... ( and ) at a lower volume. Indicator appears 3 Use the number buttons to change the overall key of the playback, if you want in an endless loop until you want . : Raises the key by one semitone : Lowers the key by one semitone 6 Press the button to stop it. 642A-E-035A LK55_e_32-40.p65 33...
... the Song Bank/Sing Along List. 2 Press the SING ALONG button to enter the Sing Along Mode. • This causes the SING ALONG button to light. NOTE • The initial power on default tune setting is "00". • You can also specify the song number using the [+] and [-] buttons. 4 Press ... ( and ) at a lower volume. Indicator appears 3 Use the number buttons to change the overall key of the playback, if you want in an endless loop until you want . : Raises the key by one semitone : Lowers the key by one semitone 6 Press the button to stop it. 642A-E-035A LK55_e_32-40.p65 33...
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... playing MIDI data, press the TRACK 1 button. • This cuts the sound of this keyboard's MIDI IN/OUT terminal, it helps if you turn LOCAL CONTROL off channel 3. When recording to light in accordance with the channel's data as it is received. Also note that is being sounded ... [0] and [1] buttons to turn the setting on and off whenever you are using the MIDI THRU function of the navigate channel, but on-screen keyboard guide keys continue to any channel besides 1. MIDI IN CHORD JUDGE (Default: Off) on: When a chord specification method is selected by the MODE switch, ...
... playing MIDI data, press the TRACK 1 button. • This cuts the sound of this keyboard's MIDI IN/OUT terminal, it helps if you turn LOCAL CONTROL off channel 3. When recording to light in accordance with the channel's data as it is received. Also note that is being sounded ... [0] and [1] buttons to turn the setting on and off whenever you are using the MIDI THRU function of the navigate channel, but on-screen keyboard guide keys continue to any channel besides 1. MIDI IN CHORD JUDGE (Default: Off) on: When a chord specification method is selected by the MODE switch, ...
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Sound output does not change when key pressure is in the CASIO CHORD or FINGERED position. 5. Power supply problem. 2. The...• Instrument does not turn on . 3. Troubleshooting Problem No keyboard sound Any of the following symptoms while using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of power, sound distortion, or... and EXPRESSION settings to increase volume. 4. Use the VOLUME slider to 0. Press the SETTING button to CASIO CHORD or FINGERED. Volume setting is not turned on power. 3. Action 1. Normal play • Abnormally...
Sound output does not change when key pressure is in the CASIO CHORD or FINGERED position. 5. Power supply problem. 2. The...• Instrument does not turn on . 3. Troubleshooting Problem No keyboard sound Any of the following symptoms while using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of power, sound distortion, or... and EXPRESSION settings to increase volume. 4. Use the VOLUME slider to 0. Press the SETTING button to CASIO CHORD or FINGERED. Volume setting is not turned on power. 3. Action 1. Normal play • Abnormally...
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... computer. Turn on the keyboard produces an unnatural sound when connected to select Track 1. (Track 2 is too low. 2. Page E-54 Page E-55 1. Increase the microphone volume setting. 2. Keys are pressed. Press the lit key to 00. Cannot record...keyboard guide are lit though no sound is a different from source of fluorescent lighting. 1. Wrong SOUND RANGE SHIFT setting The computer's MIDI THRU function is recommended. 2. Possible Cause Keyboard is connected. See page Pages E-28, 29 Pages E-28, 29 Page E-16 When playing with Step 1 or Step 2 play . Troubleshooting Problem Key light...
... computer. Turn on the keyboard produces an unnatural sound when connected to select Track 1. (Track 2 is too low. 2. Page E-54 Page E-55 1. Increase the microphone volume setting. 2. Keys are pressed. Press the lit key to 00. Cannot record...keyboard guide are lit though no sound is a different from source of fluorescent lighting. 1. Wrong SOUND RANGE SHIFT setting The computer's MIDI THRU function is recommended. 2. Possible Cause Keyboard is connected. See page Pages E-28, 29 Pages E-28, 29 Page E-16 When playing with Step 1 or Step 2 play . Troubleshooting Problem Key light...
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Specifications Model: Keyboard: Key Light System: Tones: Rhythm Instrument Tones: Polyphony: Auto Accompaniment Rhythm Patterns: ...Assignable Jack: Headphone/Output Terminal: Output Impedance: Output Voltage: Microphone In: Power Jack: LK-55 / LK-56 61 standard-size keys, 5 octaves (with microphone volume knob) Input impedance: 3KΩ Input sensitivity: 10mV 9V DC 642A-E-..., = 40 to 255) 3 fingering methods (CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, FULL RANGE CHORD) START/STOP, INTRO, NORMAL/NORMAL FILL-IN, VARIATION/VARIATION FILL-IN, SYNCHRO/ENDING 0 to 10 keys can be lit at the same time) 255 ...
Specifications Model: Keyboard: Key Light System: Tones: Rhythm Instrument Tones: Polyphony: Auto Accompaniment Rhythm Patterns: ...Assignable Jack: Headphone/Output Terminal: Output Impedance: Output Voltage: Microphone In: Power Jack: LK-55 / LK-56 61 standard-size keys, 5 octaves (with microphone volume knob) Input impedance: 3KΩ Input sensitivity: 10mV 9V DC 642A-E-..., = 40 to 255) 3 fingering methods (CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, FULL RANGE CHORD) START/STOP, INTRO, NORMAL/NORMAL FILL-IN, VARIATION/VARIATION FILL-IN, SYNCHRO/ENDING 0 to 10 keys can be lit at the same time) 255 ...
