USER'S GUIDE
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
CTK571/573-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, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
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CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Unit 6, 1000
North Circular Road
London NW2 7JD, U.K.
This mark is valid in the EU countries only.
Please keep all information for future reference.
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 low speaker/headphone volume
· Distortion of sound output
· Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volumes
· Sudden power failure 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
· Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI device
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Use of any other corporate or product name should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any
trademark or service mark. All other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trade-
marks of their respective owners.
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137 tones
· Everything from orchestra instruments to synthesized sounds, drum sets and more.
100 rhythms
· A selection of rhythms that cover rock, pops, jazz and just about any other musical style imaginable.
Auto Accompaniment
· Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass, and chords parts play along automatically. One Touch Presets instantly recalls the
most suitable tone and tempo settings to match the rhythm you are using.
100 built-in tunes, including piano tunes
· Built-in tunes come in three groups: Song Bank (50 Auto Accompaniment tunes), Etude (20 piano tunes), and Concert Piece (30 piano tunes). In
each group, you can playback tunes for your own listening enjoyment, or cut out the melody or another part of a tune and play along with it.
3-step lesson
· 3-step lesson provides you with on-screen guidance of fingerings for playing along with Song Bank, Etude, or Concert Piece tunes. First practice
the timing of the notes. Next, play along at your own pace. Soon you will be ready for step three, where you play along at normal speed.
Musical Information System
· A big LCD screen graphically shows you fingerings, keyboard keys to be pressed, and notes, making keyboard play more informative and
enjoyable than ever before. A built-in backlight keeps the display easy to read, even in total darkness.
Memory function
· Record up to two parts in memory for later playback. Realistic ensemble play can also be created using the Auto Accompaniment function.
· The on-screen keyboard guide shows fingerings for the melody as recorded songs are played back.
General MIDI compatibility
· General MIDI tones let you connect to a personal computer and enjoy "desktop music" capabilities. This keyboard can be used as a desktop
music input device or as a sound source, and it's just the thing for play back of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music
software.
Display Indications for Received MIDI Messages
· When playing General MIDI data, you can have information (keyboard and pedal data) about a specific channel appear on the display. You can
also turn off a specific channel and play its part on the keyboard. You can even turn off the output of a channel and play along on the keyboard.
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Main Features
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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.
Symbol Examples
This triangle symbol (
) means that the
user should be careful. (The example at
left indicates electrical shock caution.)
This circle with a line through it (
) means
that the indicated action must not be per-
formed. Indications within or nearby this
symbol are specifically prohibited. (The ex-
ample at left indicates that disassembly is
prohibited.)
The black dot (
) means that the indi-
cated action must be performed. Indica-
tions within this symbol are actions that
are specifically instructed to be performed.
(The example at left indicates that the
power plug must be unplugged from the
electrical socket.)
WARNING
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of
causing death or serious injury if the product is oper-
ated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.
CAUTION
This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of
causing injury as well as matters for which there is the
likelihood of occurrence of physical damage only if the
product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this in-
dication.
WARNING
Please use caution regarding the handling of the AC
adaptor.
· Do not use a voltage other than the indi-
cated power supply voltage. Use of a volt-
age other than that indicated may cause
fire or electrical shock.
· If the power cord should become damaged
(exposed wires, disconnection, etc.), pur-
chase a new AC adaptor. Use of a damaged
power cord may cause fire or electrical
shock.
· Do not cut or damage the power cord. Also
do not place heavy objects on top of it or
subject it to excessive heat. Damage to the
power cord may cause fire or electrical
shock.
· Do not attempt to shape the power cord or
subject it to excessive bending, twisting or
pulling. This may cause fire or electrical
shock.
· Please use the adaptor specified for this
instrument. Use of another adaptor may
cause fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.
Do not locate the instrument or its stand on an uneven
or unstable surface.
· Locating the instrument or its stand on an
uneven or unstable surface can cause it to
fall, creating the danger of personal injury.
Do not place containers containing water or other liq-
uids on the instrument.
· Do not place the following objects on the
instrument. Placing such objects on the in-
strument may cause fire or electrical shock
if they spill and get inside the instrument.
· Containers filled with water or other liq-
uids (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 get inside the instrument, please take the
following actions:
1. Turn power off.
2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
outlet.
3. If there are any batteries loaded in the
keyboard, remove them.
· Do not touch the batteries directly with
your hands when removing them. They
may be hot or battery fluid may be leak-
ing from them.
4. Consult with the dealer where you pur-
chased the keyboard or with an autho-
rized CASIO service provider.
Safety Precautions
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