User manual CASIO CTK-245

[. . . ] Guarde toda información para tener como referencia futura. CTK240/245ES1A Español USER'S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO English 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, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ] When connected to a musical instrument amplifier, set the volume of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using the amplifier's controls. [Connection Example] To keyboard's PHONES/OUTPUT jack Stereo standard plug 1 PIN plug INPUT 3 Keyboard amp, guitar amp, etc. White Red Standard plug 2 LEFT RIGHT AUX IN or similar terminalof audio amplifier Keyboard or guitar amp Connecting Phones (Figure 1) Connecting phones cuts off output from the keyboard's built-in speakers, so you can play even late at night without disturbing anyone. Audio Equipment (Figure 2) Connect the keyboard to an audio equipment using a commercially available connecting cord with a standard plug on one end and two PIN plugs on the other end. In this configuration, you normally set the input selector of the audio equipment to the terminal (usually marked AUX IN or something similar) where the cord from the keyboard is connected. See the user documentation that comes with your audio equipment for full details. Accessories and Options Use only the accessories and options specified for this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury. · You can get information about accessories that are sold separately for this product from the CASIO catalog available from your retailer, and from the CASIO website at the following URL. http://world. casio. com/ E-15 English Phones/Output Terminal Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure 3) Use a commercially available connecting cord* to connect the keyboard to a musical instrument amplifier. Basic Operations POWER/MODE TONE MAIN VOLUME [+]/[-] Number buttons This section provides information on performing basic keyboard operations. 2. Press the TONE button. Appears when TONE button is pressed Playing the Keyboard To play the keyboard P i ano 1 3. Use the number buttons to input the two digit tone number for the tone you want to select. Example: To select "26 WOOD BASS", input 2 and then 6 . 1. Use the MAIN VOLUME buttons to lower the keyboard volume. · It's always a good idea to set the keyboard volume at a relatively low level before playing. · Pressing [e] or [r] causes the current volume setting to appear on the display. Press [e] or [r] again to change the setting. Wo o dBa s s · Now notes played on the keyboard will be played using an acoustical wood bass sound. 3. Play something on the keyboard. · Always input both digits for the tone number, including a leading zero (if any). If you input one digit and stop, the display will automatically clear your input after a few seconds. · You can also increment the displayed tone number by pressing [+] and decrement it by pressing [­]. · Sound effect tones such as 77 VEHICLE sound best when you keep a keyboard key depressed. Selecting a Tone This keyboard comes with 100 built-in tones. Use the following procedure to select the tone you want to use. To select a tone 1. Find the tone you want to use in the tone list and note its tone number. · Not all of the available tones are shown on the tone list printed on the keyboard console. For a complete list, see the "Tone List" on page A-1. E-16 Basic Operations Combination tones The following describes the two types of combination tones that are available. Layered Tones (Tone Numbers: 80 through 89) Example: 80 STR PIANO This tone layers a strings tone with a piano tone so they both sound when a keyboard key is pressed. Split Tones (Tone Numbers: 90 through 96) Example: 90 BASS/PIANO This tone splits the keyboard so one range is assigned a bass tone and another range is assigned a piano tone. BASS PIANO Polyphony The term polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes you can play at the same time. The keyboard has 12-note polyphony, which includes the notes you play as well as the rhythms and autoaccompaniment patterns that are played by the keyboard. This means that when a rhythm or autoaccompaniment pattern is being played by the keyboard, the number of notes (polyphony) available for keyboard play is reduced. Also note that some of the tones offer only 6-note polyphony. · When rhythm or auto accompaniment is playing, the number of sounds simultaneously played is reduced. Digital Sampling A number of the tones that are available with this keyboard have been recorded and processed using a technique called digital sampling. To ensure a high level of tonal quality, samples are taken in the low, mid, and high ranges and then combined to provide you with sounds that are amazingly close to the originals. [. . . ] Use of unauthorized accessories creates the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. AC Adaptor Handling Precautions · Use a power outlet that is easily accessible so you can unplug the AC adaptor when a malfunction occurs or whenever else you need to do so. Do not place any container, such as a flower vase, that contains liquid on the AC adaptor. · Never cover the AC adaptor with newspaper, a table cloth, a curtain, or any other similar item. [. . . ]