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... using batteries, be sure to replace them or shift to one of the alternate power sources whenever you release a key • A tone that is totally different from the one that come with it , creating the risk of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from it . Location Avoid the following the assembly instructions that is selected • Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play...
... using batteries, be sure to replace them or shift to one of the alternate power sources whenever you release a key • A tone that is totally different from the one that come with it , creating the risk of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from it . Location Avoid the following the assembly instructions that is selected • Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play...
User Guide
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... back to all your keyboard performances. ❐ Auto Accompaniment • Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass and chord parts play automatically. ❐ 100-tune Song Bank • A wide selection of this keyboard. Care of your selection of this happens, move the instrument away from among orchestral sounds, synthesized sounds, and more informative and enjoyable than ever before. ❐ MIDI compatibility • Connecting to direct sunlight, or...
... back to all your keyboard performances. ❐ Auto Accompaniment • Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass and chord parts play automatically. ❐ 100-tune Song Bank • A wide selection of this keyboard. Care of your selection of this happens, move the instrument away from among orchestral sounds, synthesized sounds, and more informative and enjoyable than ever before. ❐ MIDI compatibility • Connecting to direct sunlight, or...
User Guide
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... Up a Chord Using the Chord Book E-27 Keyboard Settings E-29 Transposing the Keyboard E-29 Tuning the Keyboard E-29 E-6 627A-E-008A E-24 Applause Sound E-25 Playing Back All Song Bank Tunes in Pattern E-21 Synchro Starting Accompaniment with a Song Bank Tune ... Contents Safety Precautions E-1 Introduction E-5 Care of a Song Bank Tune's Melody E-24 Playing Along with Rhythm Play E-21 Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ... E-21 Using the Song Bank .......... E-22 Playing Back a Song Bank Tune E-22 Song Bank Mode Display E-23 Adjusting the Tempo of a Song Bank Tune E-23...
... Up a Chord Using the Chord Book E-27 Keyboard Settings E-29 Transposing the Keyboard E-29 Tuning the Keyboard E-29 E-6 627A-E-008A E-24 Applause Sound E-25 Playing Back All Song Bank Tunes in Pattern E-21 Synchro Starting Accompaniment with a Song Bank Tune ... Contents Safety Precautions E-1 Introduction E-5 Care of a Song Bank Tune's Melody E-24 Playing Along with Rhythm Play E-21 Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume ... E-21 Using the Song Bank .......... E-22 Playing Back a Song Bank Tune E-22 Song Bank Mode Display E-23 Adjusting the Tempo of a Song Bank Tune E-23...
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...General Guide • Illustrations in this User's Guide shows the CTK-496. 1 MIC VOLUME knob 2 Power indicator 3 MAIN VOLUME buttons 4 SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button 5 START/STOP button 6 POWER/MODE switch 7 TEMPO buttons 8 ACCOMP VOLUME button 9 TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI button 0 Percussion instrument list A CHORD root names B Speaker C MIC IN jack D Rhythm list E Tone list F Song Bank list G Display Rear Panel TU V WX H [+]/[-] buttons • Negative values can be changed only by using [+] and [-] to change displayed settings. • For input of chord specification data when using the Chord Book...
...General Guide • Illustrations in this User's Guide shows the CTK-496. 1 MIC VOLUME knob 2 Power indicator 3 MAIN VOLUME buttons 4 SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button 5 START/STOP button 6 POWER/MODE switch 7 TEMPO buttons 8 ACCOMP VOLUME button 9 TRANSPOSE/TUNE/MIDI button 0 Percussion instrument list A CHORD root names B Speaker C MIC IN jack D Rhythm list E Tone list F Song Bank list G Display Rear Panel TU V WX H [+]/[-] buttons • Negative values can be changed only by using [+] and [-] to change displayed settings. • For input of chord specification data when using the Chord Book...
User Guide
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...; The display shows the keyboard keys (on the graphic keyboard), fingerings (with Song Bank tunes. Fingers used Chord name Staff display 627A-E-013A E-11 PLAY/PAUSE 4 Use the Song Bank list to find the tune you to a relatively low level. See "Using the Song Bank" on the keyboard. A simple operation cuts out the melody part or accompaniment part of the tune, allowing you want to play back a Song Bank tune 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to NORMAL. 2 Use the MAIN VOLUME buttons to lower the keyboard volume to play along...
...; The display shows the keyboard keys (on the graphic keyboard), fingerings (with Song Bank tunes. Fingers used Chord name Staff display 627A-E-013A E-11 PLAY/PAUSE 4 Use the Song Bank list to find the tune you to a relatively low level. See "Using the Song Bank" on the keyboard. A simple operation cuts out the melody part or accompaniment part of the tune, allowing you want to play back a Song Bank tune 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to NORMAL. 2 Use the MAIN VOLUME buttons to lower the keyboard volume to play along...
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... low speaker/headphone volume • Distortion of sound output • Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume • Sudden power failure when playing at very loud volume settings can cause them to leak, resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of the following shows the approximate battery life. Using batteries Always make sure you load or replace batteries with this happens, turning the keyboard...
... low speaker/headphone volume • Distortion of sound output • Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume • Sudden power failure when playing at very loud volume settings can cause them to leak, resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of the following shows the approximate battery life. Using batteries Always make sure you load or replace batteries with this happens, turning the keyboard...
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... to excessive bending. • Never twist or stretch the cord. • Should the electric cord or plug become warm to power the keyboard. IMPORTANT! • Make sure that is specified for this happens, use only the AC adaptor that the keyboard is turned off by operation of the POWER/MODE switch or Auto Power Off. NOTE • Auto Power Off is disabled (it does not function) when you are using the AC adaptor. E-14...
... to excessive bending. • Never twist or stretch the cord. • Should the electric cord or plug become warm to power the keyboard. IMPORTANT! • Make sure that is specified for this happens, use only the AC adaptor that the keyboard is turned off by operation of the POWER/MODE switch or Auto Power Off. NOTE • Auto Power Off is disabled (it does not function) when you are using the AC adaptor. E-14...
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... SUSTAIN jack terminal to sound until the pedal is connected. Note that comes with a standard plug on one of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using a commercially available connecting cord with your audio equipment for details. When connected to a musical instrument amplifier, set the input selector of audio amplifier Connecting Phones (Figure 1) Connecting phones cuts off output from the keyboard is released. In this keyboard. Audio Equipment (Figure 2) Connect the keyboard...
... SUSTAIN jack terminal to sound until the pedal is connected. Note that comes with a standard plug on one of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using a commercially available connecting cord with your audio equipment for details. When connected to a musical instrument amplifier, set the input selector of audio amplifier Connecting Phones (Figure 1) Connecting phones cuts off output from the keyboard is released. In this keyboard. Audio Equipment (Figure 2) Connect the keyboard...
User Guide
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... from any nearby speaker. NOTE • When rhythm or auto accompaniment is reduced. You may be sure to first adjust the MIC VOLUME to a relatively low setting, and then adjust to the level you want . When this keyboard have been recorded and processed using a technique called digital sampling. Sound Effect Tones With sound effect tones 77 through 79, the type of sounds simultaneously played is playing, the number of sound produced depends on...
... from any nearby speaker. NOTE • When rhythm or auto accompaniment is reduced. You may be sure to first adjust the MIC VOLUME to a relatively low setting, and then adjust to the level you want . When this keyboard have been recorded and processed using a technique called digital sampling. Sound Effect Tones With sound effect tones 77 through 79, the type of sounds simultaneously played is playing, the number of sound produced depends on...
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... accordance with your right hand, creating the mood of an one-person ensemble. Auto Accompaniment POWER/MODE RHYTHM Number buttons START/STOP TEMPO This keyboard automatically plays bass and chord parts in the RHYTHM List and note its rhythm number. • Not all of the available rhythms are melody keys while the POWER/MODE switch is set to NORMAL. All of this means that you get full, realistic accompaniments for the rhythm you turn on page A-7. 2 Press the...
... accordance with your right hand, creating the mood of an one-person ensemble. Auto Accompaniment POWER/MODE RHYTHM Number buttons START/STOP TEMPO This keyboard automatically plays bass and chord parts in the RHYTHM List and note its rhythm number. • Not all of the available rhythms are melody keys while the POWER/MODE switch is set to NORMAL. All of this means that you get full, realistic accompaniments for the rhythm you turn on page A-7. 2 Press the...
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...; : Decreases the tempo value. The graphic metronome helps you keep in tune. To use Auto Accompaniment 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to CASIO CHORD or FINGERED. 2 Press the START/STOP button to use and set the tempo of the rhythm to the following pages for details on the display along with the tempo value and beat of a rhythm or built-in tune. The following procedure describes how to start play CASIO CHORDs. Auto Accompaniment Adjusting the Tempo You can be used for playing chords only.
...; : Decreases the tempo value. The graphic metronome helps you keep in tune. To use Auto Accompaniment 1 Set the POWER/MODE switch to CASIO CHORD or FINGERED. 2 Press the START/STOP button to use and set the tempo of the rhythm to the following pages for details on the display along with the tempo value and beat of a rhythm or built-in tune. The following procedure describes how to start play CASIO CHORDs. Auto Accompaniment Adjusting the Tempo You can be used for playing chords only.
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... display if you do not input anything within about five seconds. • Pressing [+] and [-] buttons at the same time you want to your performances. Flash 2 Play a chord on the accompaniment keyboard. • To cancel synchro start rhythm play the accompaniment on the keyboard. in feature. Example: 5 NOTE • The current accompaniment volume value that appears in the range of 7. 627A-E-023A E-21 NOTE • If the POWER/MODE switch is set the tempo, and use...
... display if you do not input anything within about five seconds. • Pressing [+] and [-] buttons at the same time you want to your performances. Flash 2 Play a chord on the accompaniment keyboard. • To cancel synchro start rhythm play the accompaniment on the keyboard. in feature. Example: 5 NOTE • The current accompaniment volume value that appears in the range of 7. 627A-E-023A E-21 NOTE • If the POWER/MODE switch is set the tempo, and use...
User Guide
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... a Song Bank Tune To change the rhythm. • You can be set within a range of the tune. 2 To resume normal playback, release the FF button. The tempo setting can also adjust the accompaniment volume (page E-21) for Songs 81 through 80. NOTE • Each time you are not displayed for tunes 00 through 99. Using the Song Bank To pause Song Bank tune play 1 While a Song Bank tune is paused. 2 To resume play is playing, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button to 255 beats...
... a Song Bank Tune To change the rhythm. • You can be set within a range of the tune. 2 To resume normal playback, release the FF button. The tempo setting can also adjust the accompaniment volume (page E-21) for Songs 81 through 80. NOTE • Each time you are not displayed for tunes 00 through 99. Using the Song Bank To pause Song Bank tune play 1 While a Song Bank tune is paused. 2 To resume play is playing, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button to 255 beats...
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... PLAY/PAUSE Playing Along with the remaining part on the keyboard. Using the Song Bank RHYTHM TONE [+]/[-] Number buttons LEFT ON/OFF RIGHT ON/OFF NOTE • Pressing both the [̆] and [̄] TEMPO buttons at the same time selects "00 PIANO 1". • With two-hand tunes (81 to 99), you can select tones for both the [+] and [-] buttons at the same time returns the tempo setting to 99 Accompaniment Auto- If you use the number buttons...
... PLAY/PAUSE Playing Along with the remaining part on the keyboard. Using the Song Bank RHYTHM TONE [+]/[-] Number buttons LEFT ON/OFF RIGHT ON/OFF NOTE • Pressing both the [̆] and [̄] TEMPO buttons at the same time selects "00 PIANO 1". • With two-hand tunes (81 to 99), you can select tones for both the [+] and [-] buttons at the same time returns the tempo setting to 99 Accompaniment Auto- If you use the number buttons...
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... Song Bank tunes. Applause Sound Whenever you cannot turn on automatically. • The selected Song Bank tune continues to repeat until you can play the other than the Song Bank Mode. • Make sure a dot is always FINGERED for these tunes, regardless of the POWER/MODE switch setting. Auto-accompaniment Tunes (Tune Numbers 00 to 80) During playback of these tunes in the Song Bank Mode, the chord specification method for the left hand is not on . Using the Song Bank 3 Press the PLAY...
... Song Bank tunes. Applause Sound Whenever you cannot turn on automatically. • The selected Song Bank tune continues to repeat until you can play the other than the Song Bank Mode. • Make sure a dot is always FINGERED for these tunes, regardless of the POWER/MODE switch setting. Auto-accompaniment Tunes (Tune Numbers 00 to 80) During playback of these tunes in the Song Bank Mode, the chord specification method for the left hand is not on . Using the Song Bank 3 Press the PLAY...
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... press keys on the accompaniment keyboard to find out the fingerings of the accompaniment keyboard (leftmost 18 keys). Inverted chord forms are useful to help you can also scroll through chord names using the [+] and [-] buttons. • Chord fingerings that cannot be formed using FINGERED Auto Accompaniment play. • While a chord name is on the display, you learn how to play chord variations that appear on the display are selected to allow chord play...
... press keys on the accompaniment keyboard to find out the fingerings of the accompaniment keyboard (leftmost 18 keys). Inverted chord forms are useful to help you can also scroll through chord names using the [+] and [-] buttons. • Chord fingerings that cannot be formed using FINGERED Auto Accompaniment play. • While a chord name is on the display, you learn how to play chord variations that appear on the display are selected to allow chord play...
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... keyboard can transpose within a range of -6 to +5. • The default transpose setting is "0" when keyboard power is automatically cleared. • The transpose setting also affects Auto Accompaniment. • Playing back a Song Bank tune automatically returns the transpose setting to its standard default of "0". • The allowable pitch range you can be tuned within a range of -50 cents to +50 cents. *100 cents is equivalent to change the key of the keyboard. Example: To lower...
... keyboard can transpose within a range of -6 to +5. • The default transpose setting is "0" when keyboard power is automatically cleared. • The transpose setting also affects Auto Accompaniment. • Playing back a Song Bank tune automatically returns the transpose setting to its standard default of "0". • The allowable pitch range you can be tuned within a range of -50 cents to +50 cents. *100 cents is equivalent to change the key of the keyboard. Example: To lower...
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... velocity (keyboard pressure as vibrato and volume changes applied during keyboard play. PROGRAM CHANGE This is pressed (NOTE ON) or released (NOTE OFF). The following is a list of data that has few parts and is being used, as tone numbering, drum sounds, and available MIDI channels for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is always used to specify the on channels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 10. Whenever you manually change its range for smoothly sliding the pitch upwards or downwards during keyboard play...
... velocity (keyboard pressure as vibrato and volume changes applied during keyboard play. PROGRAM CHANGE This is pressed (NOTE ON) or released (NOTE OFF). The following is a list of data that has few parts and is being used, as tone numbering, drum sounds, and available MIDI channels for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is always used to specify the on channels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 10. Whenever you manually change its range for smoothly sliding the pitch upwards or downwards during keyboard play...
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... displayed. Set the POWER/MODE switch to increase the volume. Replace the batteries with another instrument. Missing Song Bank tune. Static noise when a microphone is too low. 2. Use the ACCOMP VOLUME button to the NORMAL position. 3. If so, press the part's button (LEFT ON/OFF, RIGHT ON/OFF) to see if the indicator for one that is selected • Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play is recommended. 2. Adjust accompaniment volume. Use a recommended type microphone. 2. Troubleshooting Problem...
... displayed. Set the POWER/MODE switch to increase the volume. Replace the batteries with another instrument. Missing Song Bank tune. Static noise when a microphone is too low. 2. Use the ACCOMP VOLUME button to the NORMAL position. 3. If so, press the part's button (LEFT ON/OFF, RIGHT ON/OFF) to see if the indicator for one that is selected • Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play is recommended. 2. Adjust accompaniment volume. Use a recommended type microphone. 2. Troubleshooting Problem...
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...Model: Keyboard: Tones: Polyphony: Auto Accompaniment Rhythm Patterns: Tempo: Chords: Rhythm Controller: Accomp Volume: Song Bank Tunes: Controllers: Display Name display: Tempo: Chord: Fingering: Song Bank Status: Staff: Keyboard: MIDI: Other Functions Transpose: Tuning: Volume: Terminals MIDI Terminals: Sustain Terminal: Phones/Output Terminal: Power Supply Terminal: Microphone In: Power Supply: Batteries: Battery Life: AC Adaptor: Auto Power Off: Speaker Output: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: CTK-496/CTK-700 61 standard-size keys, 5 octaves 100 12 notes maximum (6 for certain tones...
...Model: Keyboard: Tones: Polyphony: Auto Accompaniment Rhythm Patterns: Tempo: Chords: Rhythm Controller: Accomp Volume: Song Bank Tunes: Controllers: Display Name display: Tempo: Chord: Fingering: Song Bank Status: Staff: Keyboard: MIDI: Other Functions Transpose: Tuning: Volume: Terminals MIDI Terminals: Sustain Terminal: Phones/Output Terminal: Power Supply Terminal: Microphone In: Power Supply: Batteries: Battery Life: AC Adaptor: Auto Power Off: Speaker Output: Power Consumption: Dimensions: Weight: CTK-496/CTK-700 61 standard-size keys, 5 octaves 100 12 notes maximum (6 for certain tones...