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USER’S GUIDE
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
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LK40/42-ES-1
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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,
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Welcome... To the happy family of satisfied CASIO electronic musical instrument owners! To get the most out of the many features and functions of the keyboard, be sure to carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for future reference. 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. • Dim power supply indicator • Instrument does not turn on • Dim, difficult to read display • Abnormally
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Safety Precautions Symbols Various symbols are used in this operating manual 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. 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 stipulat
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Do not place containers containing water or other liquids on the instrument. • Do not place the following objects on the instrument. Placing such objects on the instrument may cause fire or electrical shock if they spill and get inside the instrument. • Containers filled with water or other liquids (including vases, potted plants, cups, cosmetics and medicines) • Small metal objects (including hairpins, sewing needles and coins) • Flammable objects In the event a foreign object should happen to
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CAUTION AC Adaptor • Do not locate the power cord in close proximity to heaters or other heating appliances. This may cause the cord to melt leading to possible fire or electrical shock. • When unplugging the AC adaptor from an electrical outlet, always make sure to pull on the adaptor itself and not the cord. Pulling excessively on the cord may cause it to be damaged or break leading to possible fire or electrical shock. • Do not touch the AC adaptor with wet hands when it is plugged in. This
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Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. • Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. This may cause the instrument to tip over or break resulting in injury. Volume • Very high volume levels can damage hearing. Avoid using the instrument at very high volume settings for long periods. Consult with a physician immediately if you experience impaired hearing or ringing in the ears. Do not get onto the instrument or stand. • Do not crawl on top of the instrument or its optional stand. Particu
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Contents Welcome........................................................................................... E-1 Main Features ................................................................................... E-1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................... E-2 Care of Your Keyboard ................................................................... E-5 Contents ....................................................................................
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Using auto-accompaniment ............................................................................. E-23 About the accompaniment keyboard ............................................................. E-23 Using the CASIO CHORD system ......................................................................... E-24 To play a CASIO CHORD auto-accompaniment ............................................. E-24 Using standard fingerings ..................................................................
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Control Locations J K M Rear Panel TU DEMO 7 8 9 4 5 6 3-STEP LESSON DC 9V PHONES/ RHYTHM OUTPUT OUT MIDI IN 1 2 3 TRANSPOSE TONE TUNE STEP 1 STEP 3 SONG BANK NUMBER TEMPO :VALUE UP 0 TEMPO :VALUE DOWN STEP 2 V W L Q N O P Q * DEMO POWER/MODE SYNCHRO/ START/ 7 8 9 FILL-IN STOP VOLUME TEMPO KEY LIGHT 4 5 6 3-STEP LESSON FINGERED RHYTHM ON CASIO CHORD 1 2 3 TRANSPOSE NORMAL TONE TUNE OFF STEP 1 STEP 3 SONG BANK 0 NUMBER TEMPO :VALUE UP TEMPO :VALUE DOWN ONE KEY PLAY STEP 2 R S 1 2 3 6 7 89 B CD E
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11111 POWER/MODE selector JJJJJ Number buttons 22222 Power indicator KKKKK DEMO button 33333 VOLUME buttons LLLLL 3-STEP LESSON buttons 444 SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button MMM TRANSPOSE/TUNE operation 44 MM guide 55555 START/STOP button NNNNN 100 RHYTHMS list 66666 TEMPO buttons See “Rhythm List” on page A-3 for de- 77777 KEY LIGHT button tails. 888 STEP 1 icon OOOOO 100 TONES list 88 PPP 100 SONG BANK list 99999 STEP 2 icon PP 00000 STEP 3 icon QQQQQ Speakers AAAAA SONG BANK icon RRRRR CHORD ROOT NAMES
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Quick Reference This section provides a quick overview of keyboard operation using steps one and two of the 3-step lesson feature. See page E-28 for detailed explanations of these steps. 1 3 2 Set the POWER/MODE Press the SONG BANK Find the tune yo selector to NORMAL. button. Song Bank list, POWER/MODE number button number. • To select “20 AM FINGERED ON CASIO CHORD [2] and the [0]. NORMAL OFF SONG BANK icon lights. POWER/MODE SYNCHRO/ START/ 7 8 9 FILL-IN STOP KEY LIGHT VOLUME TEMPO 4 5 6 FING
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3 7 8 9 Find the tune you want to play in the Song Bank list, and then use the 4 5 6 number buttons to input its two-digit 1 2 3 number. • To select “20 AMAZING GRACE”, input NUMBER 0 [2] and the [0]. ghts. 4 Press the STEP 1 button or STEP 2 button. • When you do, the STEP 1 icon DEMO or STEP 2 icon lights. NCHRO/ START/ 7 8 9 FILL-IN STOP KEY LIGHT E TEMPO 4 5 6 • The keyboard sounds a count 3-STEP LESSON RHYTHM 1 2 3 TRANSPOSE TONE TUNE beat and waits for you to play STEP 1 STEP 3 SONG
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Connections Phones/Output Jack Before connecting headphones 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] PHONES/OUTPUT Jack DC 9V PHONES/ OUT MIDI IN OUTPUT 1 Standard plug 3 Keyboard amp, White Red PIN plug guitar amp,etc. 2 LEFT RIGHT AUX IN or similar terminal of audio amplifier Connecting Headphones (Figure 1) Connecting he
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Connection Example To keyboard’s PHONES/OUTPUT INPUT jack Standard plug Keyboard or guitar amp Accessories and Options Use only the accessories and options specified for this keyboard. Use of non-author- ized items creates the danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury. 478B-E-015B E-13
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Power Supply 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 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Load 6 AA-size batteries into the battery compartment. • Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing c
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Important! Improper handling of batteries can cause them to burst and leak, which creates the danger of personal injury or damage due to contact with battery acid. Be sure to note the following important precautions. • Always make sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) poles are facing correctly as indicated inside the battery compartment. • To avoid damage caused by leaking batteries, be sure to remove batteries from the keyboard whenever you leave it unattended for long periods (such as w
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Caution! • For safety sake, be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet whenever leaving the keyboard unattended for a long time (such as when leaving on a trip). • Always turn off the keyboard and unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet when you are not using the keyboard. 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 the touch. This is normal and does n
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Basic Operations This part of the manual provides you with the basic information you need to use your keyboard. To switch power on and off 1. Set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL. POWER/MODE FINGERED ON CASIO CHORD NORMAL OFF 2. Press the keyboard keys. 3. The VOLUME up and down arrow buttons are used to adjust main volume. VOLUME • Pressing or displays the currently set volume setting. Press or again to change the volume setting. • Volume can be adjusted over a range of 0 (minimum) to 9
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3. Use the number buttons to input the 2-digit number that identifies the tone you want to select. 7 8 9 • Always enter two digits for the tone number. If you enter only one digit, the display will automatically return to the previous tone number 4 5 6 setting after a few seconds. 1 2 3 • If you change the tone setting while a keyboard key is depressed, the NUMBER 0 tone does not change until you release the key and press a keyboard key again. • With certain tones (such as percussion sounds and
