User manual CASIO AP-28

[. . . ] Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. [. . . ] · When you pressing the SING ALONG button and enter the Sing Along mode, the digital piano will automatically reduce the volume of the melody part of the tune. It will also change the tone setting to make sing along easier. Using Transpose The transpose feature lets you transpose the overall pitch of the keyboard in semitone steps. This means you can adjust digital piano tuning to make it easier to sing to a particular tune. 1 2 Press the RHYTHM button to enter the rhythm mode. · Note that you cannot use the transpose feature in the song mode and piano mode. 6 You can use the TRANSPOSE/KEY CONTROL buttons to change the key of the song. To do this: Raises the key by one semitone. Press this button: and Use the TRANSPOSE/KEY CONTROL and to change the key of the digital piano. To do this: Raises the pitch by one semitone. Lower the pitch by one semitone. buttons Press this button: Key0Con t r o l : 00000000000 [-12]00000000000000000 Example: When the digital piano pitch is raised by five semitones 7 When you want to stop playback, press the <PLAY/ STOP> button again. · The same tune plays repeatedly until you stop it. · To exit the Sing Along mode, press the SING ALONG button so its indicator lamp goes out. Transpose: [+05]00000000000000000 · You can also change the setting by rotating the dial. NOTE · To return the tune to its default key "00", press both of the TRANSPOSE/KEY CONTROL buttons ( and ) at the same time in step 6 of the above procedure. Using Microphone Echo You can turn microphone echo on or off as required. NOTE · The transpose setting range is ­12 (1 octave down) to +12 (1 octave up). · The transpose screen disappears from the display automatically if you do not perform any button operation for about five seconds. · The transpose setting is also reflected in memory tune and Auto Accompaniment play. · To return the digital piano to its default pitch "00", press both of the TRANSPOSE/KEY CONTROL buttons ( and ) at the same time in step 2 of the above procedure. 1 Press the ECHO button to toggle the microphone echo on and off. · The ECHO button indicator lamp disappears when the microphone echo is turned off. NOTE · The microphone echo is turned on automatically whenever you turn on digital piano power. 429A-E-023A E-21 21 04. 8. 26, 3:44 PM AP80R_e_17-28. p65 Recording Your Keyboard Play You can record your practice sessions while playing along with a Song Memory tune (Song Recording), or you can record your keyboard play along with the Auto Accompaniment you are using (Free Recording). Selecting Parts and Tracks You can determine the current status of each part/track by checking indicator lamps above the TRACK button. G During Playback Standby Each press of the TRACK button toggles Left-hand part/Track 1 and Right-hand part/Track 2 between playback and nonplayback. Playback (lit) Non-playback (unlit) Recordable Data, Parts, and Tracks The type of data that is recorded into Song Memory depends on whether you are performing song recording or free recording. Song Recording: Right-hand part or left-hand part Free Recording: One tune, consisting of two tracks as shown in the illustration below Start Track 1 Track 2 Auto Accompaniment (rhythm, bass, chords), melody Melody Data recorded in track End G During Record Standby Each press of the TRACK button toggles Left-hand part/Track 1 and Right-hand part/Track 2 between record standby and playback. Playback track (lit) Record track (flashing) · Since each track is independent of the other, you can edit a recording by re-recording only one of the tracks. Using the SONG MEMORY Button Each press of the SONG MEMORY button cycles through the song memory options in the sequence shown below. Song Memory Capacity Song Memory can hold a total of approximately 5, 300 notes, which can be divided between a song recording and a free recording. · Recording without rhythm starts as soon as you press a keyboard key. G To start recording with synchro start In place of step 4 of the above procedure, press the SYNCHRO/ ENDING button. · Now Auto Accompaniment and recording will start when you play a chord within the accompaniment keyboard range. G To start recording with an intro using synchro start In place of step 4 of the above procedure, press the SYNCHRO/ ENDING button and then the INTRO button. · Now Auto Accompaniment and recording will start with an intro pattern when you play a chord within the accompaniment keyboard range. G To start Auto Accompaniment part way into a recording In place of step 4 of the above procedure, press the SYNCHRO/ ENDING button, and then play something within the melody range of the keyboard. Auto Accompaniment will start when you play a chord within the accompaniment keyboard range. G To insert an ending or fill-in into a recording During recording, use the SYNCHRO/ENDING button, NORMAL/FILL-IN button and VARIATION/FILL-IN button. To stop playback, press the START/STOP button again. NOTE · During Song Memory playback, the entire range of the keyboard operates as a melody keyboard, regardless of the MODE button setting. You could use layer and split (page E-7, E-8) at this time to assign multiple tones to the keyboard, if you want. · Note that pause, skip forward, and skip back operations cannot be performed during Song Memory playback. E-24 AP80R_e_17-28. p65 24 04. 8. 26, 3:44 PM 429A-E-026A Recording Your Keyboard Play Overdubbing a Free Recording You can use the following procedure to record a melody in Track 2 that combines something else that you previously recorded in Track 1. Getting Ready · Press the RHYTHM button to enter the rhythm mode. [. . . ] shall not be held liable for any damages or losses or any claims by third parties arising from corruption or loss of data caused by malfunction or repair of the unit, or from battery replacement. Care of the Unit · Never use benzene, alcohol, thinner or other such chemicals to clean the exterior of the unit. · To clean the keyboard, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of a mild neutral detergent and water. Wring out all excess moisture from the cloth before wiping. You may notice lines in the finish of the case of this product. These lines are the result of the molding process used to shape the plastic of the case. [. . . ]