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...when playing 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 sound • Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play • Abnormally low microphone volume • Distortion...using it , creating the risk of the panel. LCD panel liquid can damage your physician before using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of personal injury. Doing so can cause the LCD panel's glass to high temperatures. IMPORTANT! Particular ...
...when playing 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 sound • Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play • Abnormally low microphone volume • Distortion...using it , creating the risk of the panel. LCD panel liquid can damage your physician before using the microphone • Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound • Loss of personal injury. Doing so can cause the LCD panel's glass to high temperatures. IMPORTANT! Particular ...
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...a sound source, and it's just the thing for playback of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music software. ❐ Keys light to show received MIDI messages The keyboard can simply enjoy listening to the built-in tunes, or eliminate the melody part of a Song Bank tunes or either hand... part of a Piano Bank tune, and then play as the keyboard keys light to teach you can trace your own pace. The keyboard automatically grades your performances, so you the correct notes. This keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or as you connect to a ...
...a sound source, and it's just the thing for playback of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music software. ❐ Keys light to show received MIDI messages The keyboard can simply enjoy listening to the built-in tunes, or eliminate the melody part of a Song Bank tunes or either hand... part of a Piano Bank tune, and then play as the keyboard keys light to teach you can trace your own pace. The keyboard automatically grades your performances, so you the correct notes. This keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or as you connect to a ...
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... 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 ...... E-21 Using the PIANO BANK Button E-21 Playing a Built-in succession E-25 Advanced 3-Step Lesson ... E-20 Practicing on...
... 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 ...... E-21 Using the PIANO BANK Button E-21 Playing a Built-in succession E-25 Advanced 3-Step Lesson ... E-20 Practicing on...
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... 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 ... ... 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-34 Selecting a Rhythm E-34 Playing a Rhythm E-35 Adjusting...
... 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 ... ... 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-34 Selecting a Rhythm E-34 Playing a Rhythm E-35 Adjusting...
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...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 this manual using bold type. • This keyboard...
...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 this manual using bold type. • This keyboard...
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...played in built-in tunes, on the keyboard, or from memory, chord forms, and MIDI receive data.*1 Notes in the range F 6 to C7 do not appear on the display. *2 Notes in use: touch response, General MIDI Mode, song memory, key light, layer, split. 5. Example: The...pedal mark ( ) appears here whenever you play . 8. This area shows fingerings and other finger information during rhythm, Auto Accompaniment, built-in this keyboard is set to a function that display contrast is a staff notation display that appear on . 9. This area shows chord names during Auto Accompaniment, Song...
...played in built-in tunes, on the keyboard, or from memory, chord forms, and MIDI receive data.*1 Notes in the range F 6 to C7 do not appear on the display. *2 Notes in use: touch response, General MIDI Mode, song memory, key light, layer, split. 5. Example: The...pedal mark ( ) appears here whenever you play . 8. This area shows fingerings and other finger information during rhythm, Auto Accompaniment, built-in this keyboard is set to a function that display contrast is a staff notation display that appear on . 9. This area shows chord names during Auto Accompaniment, Song...
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...in the SONG BANK/ SING ALONG List, and then use the number buttons to light. The keys that you to light. Al oha Oe 2 Set the MODE switch 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 ALOHA OE", input 4 and then 4. To play the keyboard 1 Press the POWER...
...in the SONG BANK/ SING ALONG List, and then use the number buttons to light. The keys that you to light. Al oha Oe 2 Set the MODE switch 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 ALOHA OE", input 4 and then 4. To play the keyboard 1 Press the POWER...
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...Find the tune you press the correct keyboard keys. 7 To stop play at any time, press the PLAY/STOP button. Note that lights. To play an Etude or Concert Piece tune 1 When you selected lesson Step 2 • Play the correct notes on the keyboard. • Accompaniment (left -hand part...played no matter which keyboard key you press. If you get to light. 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 next ...
...Find the tune you press the correct keyboard keys. 7 To stop play at any time, press the PLAY/STOP button. Note that lights. To play an Etude or Concert Piece tune 1 When you selected lesson Step 2 • Play the correct notes on the keyboard. • Accompaniment (left -hand part...played no matter which keyboard key you press. If you get to light. 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 next ...
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... the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of the following shows the approximate battery life. Always make sure you turn off whenever you release a key • A totally different tone may not function correctly if you do not plan to use it . E-14 LK55_e_08-21.p65 14 03.10...a long time. 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 batteries can shorten battery life. I The following symptoms indicate low battery power. Always make sure you ...
... the positive (+) and negative (-) ends of the following shows the approximate battery life. Always make sure you turn off whenever you release a key • A totally different tone may not function correctly if you do not plan to use it . E-14 LK55_e_08-21.p65 14 03.10...a long time. 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 batteries can shorten battery life. I The following symptoms indicate low battery power. Always make sure you ...
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... it back on again. 642A-E-017A LK55_e_08-21.p65 15 03.10.7, 5:30 PM E-15 Auto Power Off When you are using battery power, keyboard power turns off power and then turn off automatically whenever you observe the following important warnings and precautions when using the AC adaptor. Power Supply...cord or subject it to heat. • Never try to modify the cord or subject it to become damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider. • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. CAUTION Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of electric ...
... it back on again. 642A-E-017A LK55_e_08-21.p65 15 03.10.7, 5:30 PM E-15 Auto Power Off When you are using battery power, keyboard power turns off power and then turn off automatically whenever you observe the following important warnings and precautions when using the AC adaptor. Power Supply...cord or subject it to heat. • Never try to modify the cord or subject it to become damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider. • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. CAUTION Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of electric ...
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...replacing its batteries. • Before unplugging the AC adaptor, make sure that keys light only, and no sound is turned off the keyboard's electrical power supply. Main Keyboard Settings Main keyboard settings are loaded in memory. Make sure that keyboard power is produced. Note that fresh batteries are : layer, split, split ...with the POWER button or automatically by Auto Power Off remain in effect when power is also retained. Power Supply Power On Alert Keyboard keys light to alert you if you leave power on alert. To disable Auto Power Off and power on alert Hold down the TONE ...
...replacing its batteries. • Before unplugging the AC adaptor, make sure that keys light only, and no sound is turned off the keyboard's electrical power supply. Main Keyboard Settings Main keyboard settings are loaded in memory. Make sure that keyboard power is produced. Note that fresh batteries are : layer, split, split ...with the POWER button or automatically by Auto Power Off remain in effect when power is also retained. Power Supply Power On Alert Keyboard keys light to alert you if you leave power on alert. To disable Auto Power Off and power on alert Hold down the TONE ...
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... Amplifier (Figure 3) Use a commercially available connecting cord to connect the keyboard to enable the capabilities described below. See "MIDI" on page E-55. Assignable jack Terminal You can cause one of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using a commercially...sostenuto pedal and sustain pedal is connected. 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. Soft Pedal Depressing the pedal softens the sound of ...
... Amplifier (Figure 3) Use a commercially available connecting cord to connect the keyboard to enable the capabilities described below. See "MIDI" on page E-55. Assignable jack Terminal You can cause one of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using a commercially...sostenuto pedal and sustain pedal is connected. 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. Soft Pedal Depressing the pedal softens the sound of ...
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E-18 LK55_e_08-21.p65 18 03.10.7, 5:30 PM 642A-E-020A Accessories and Options Use only the accessories and options specified for Sing Along" on the keyboard. For details, see "Using a Microphone for this keyboard. Connections Microphone Jack You can connect a commercially available microphone to the microphone jack and sing along with notes played on page E-32. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury.
E-18 LK55_e_08-21.p65 18 03.10.7, 5:30 PM 642A-E-020A Accessories and Options Use only the accessories and options specified for Sing Along" on the keyboard. For details, see "Using a Microphone for this keyboard. Connections Microphone Jack You can connect a commercially available microphone to the microphone jack and sing along with notes played on page E-32. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury.
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...will flash. 3 Use the number buttons to input the three-digit tone number of the drum sets is selected (tone numbers 246 through 254), each keyboard key is the tone used by pressing [-]. • When one of the tone you pressed the TONE button, this will flash. Indicator appears • If... you were in the Song Bank Mode when you want to a relatively low level. 4 Play something on the keyboard. • The keyboard's initial power on the keyboard console. If you input one or two digits and stop the flashing. If you want to flash. Aco .Bass • Press the...
...will flash. 3 Use the number buttons to input the three-digit tone number of the drum sets is selected (tone numbers 246 through 254), each keyboard key is the tone used by pressing [-]. • When one of the tone you pressed the TONE button, this will flash. Indicator appears • If... you were in the Song Bank Mode when you want to a relatively low level. 4 Play something on the keyboard. • The keyboard's initial power on the keyboard console. If you input one or two digits and stop the flashing. If you want to flash. Aco .Bass • Press the...
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... that are amazingly close to toggle the key light system on and off. • The KEY LIGHT indicator disappears when the key light system is turned on automatically whenever you play at different positions on the keyboard. Turning the Key Light System On and Off Use the following...a rhythm or autoaccompaniment pattern is reduced. Basic Operations KEY LIGHT Polyphony The term polyphony refers to turn the key light system on or off. The keyboard has 24-note polyphony, which includes the notes you with this keyboard have been recorded and processed using a technique called ...
... that are amazingly close to toggle the key light system on and off. • The KEY LIGHT indicator disappears when the key light system is turned on automatically whenever you play at different positions on the keyboard. Turning the Key Light System On and Off Use the following...a rhythm or autoaccompaniment pattern is reduced. Basic Operations KEY LIGHT Polyphony The term polyphony refers to turn the key light system on or off. The keyboard has 24-note polyphony, which includes the notes you with this keyboard have been recorded and processed using a technique called ...
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... play in tune, press the PLAY/STOP button. • This causes the currently selected tune to piano tones and piano tune selection. Practicing on the keyboard. • The notes you want to playback the built-in an endless loop. • To stop playback, press the PLAY/STOP button again. 642A-E-023A... Piano Bank Setting Tone: 000 Stereo Piano To use the piano bank 1 Press the PIANO BANK button. • This causes the PIANO BANK button to light.
... play in tune, press the PLAY/STOP button. • This causes the currently selected tune to piano tones and piano tune selection. Practicing on the keyboard. • The notes you want to playback the built-in an endless loop. • To stop playback, press the PLAY/STOP button again. 642A-E-023A... Piano Bank Setting Tone: 000 Stereo Piano To use the piano bank 1 Press the PIANO BANK button. • This causes the PIANO BANK button to light.
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... 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 input the tune's two- Song number Song name Al oha Oe NOTE •...tune PREPARATION • Adjust the main volume (page E-19). 1 Find the tune you turn on keyboard power. • You can sing along . Example: To select "44 ALOHA OE", input 4 and then 4. If you... connect a microphone to the keyboard and enter the Sing Along Mode*, you can also increment the displayed tune number by pressing [+] and...
... 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 input the tune's two- Song number Song name Al oha Oe NOTE •...tune PREPARATION • Adjust the main volume (page E-19). 1 Find the tune you turn on keyboard power. • You can sing along . Example: To select "44 ALOHA OE", input 4 and then 4. If you... connect a microphone to the keyboard and enter the Sing Along Mode*, you can also increment the displayed tune number by pressing [+] and...
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OdeToJoy NOTE • Tune Number 00 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 it. ... the two-digit tune number you can change the tempo setting to a value in the range of 40 to 255. Musical Information System When the keyboard is flashing, you looked up in step 1.
OdeToJoy NOTE • Tune Number 00 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 it. ... the two-digit tune number you can change the tempo setting to a value in the range of 40 to 255. Musical Information System When the keyboard is flashing, you looked up in step 1.
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... to change the melody tone 1 Press the TONE button. Example: To select "057 VIOLIN", input 0, then 5, then 7. • You can select any one of the keyboard's 255 built-in NOTE • You can play , press the PLAY/STOP button. Viol in tones. To play all tunes in succession 1 Press the SONG.... • Both the SONG BANK button and PIANO BANK button are lit during demo play. 2 To stop tune 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
... to change the melody tone 1 Press the TONE button. Example: To select "057 VIOLIN", input 0, then 5, then 7. • You can select any one of the keyboard's 255 built-in NOTE • You can play , press the PLAY/STOP button. Viol in tones. To play all tunes in succession 1 Press the SONG.... • Both the SONG BANK button and PIANO BANK button are lit during demo play. 2 To stop tune 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
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... note, so you can learn using . The key light system still shows you which keyboard keys to the next phrase. Next Note The keyboard key for 3-step lesson practice depend on the display near the finger you are made up on the keyboard to play the correct notes. Accompaniment (left -...-in your performance need more work and concentrate your practice there. Note Pitch The keyboard key that should use to help you learn at normal speed regardless of Same Pitch Notes The keyboard key light turns off and back on the display. Step 2 - The parts available for ...
... note, so you can learn using . The key light system still shows you which keyboard keys to the next phrase. Next Note The keyboard key for 3-step lesson practice depend on the display near the finger you are made up on the keyboard to play the correct notes. Accompaniment (left -...-in your performance need more work and concentrate your practice there. Note Pitch The keyboard key that should use to help you learn at normal speed regardless of Same Pitch Notes The keyboard key light turns off and back on the display. Step 2 - The parts available for ...