Casio MA-170 User manual

MA170-ESF-1
ESF
USER’S GUIDE
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
MODE D’EMPLOI
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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 encour-
aged 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.
Important Information for Parents!
Parents should please note the following important information before letting children use this product.
• Before using the optional AD-5 Adaptor to power the unit, be sure to check the AC Adaptor for any
damage first. Carefully check the power cord for breakage, cuts, exposed wire and other serious dam-
age. Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously damaged.
• Never attempt to recharge batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.
• Use only the batteries recommended in this manual or equivalent batteries.
• Always make sure that positive (+) and negative (–) poles are facing correctly as indicated near the
battery compartment.
• Remove batteries as soon as they show any sign of going dead.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
• The product is not intended for children under 3 years.
• Use only CASIO AD-5 adaptor.
• The AC adaptor is not a toy.
• Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.
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.
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Safety Precautions
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Congratulations on your selection of the
CASIO electronic musical instrument.
•Before using the instrument, be sure to
carefully read through the instructions
contained in this manual.
•Please keep all information for future
reference.
Symbols
Various symbols are used in this user’s
guide 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.
DANGER
This symbol indicates information that,
if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates
the danger of death or serious personal
injury.
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 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 indication.
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 performed.
Indications within or nearby
this symbol are specifically
prohibited. (The example at left
indicates that disassembly is
prohibited.)
The black dot ( ) means that
the indicated action must be
performed. Indications 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.)
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Safety Precautions
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DANGER
Alkaline Batteries
Perform the following steps
immediately if fluid leaking from
alkaline batteries ever gets into
your eyes.
1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse
them with water.
2.Contact your physician
immediately.
Leaving alkaline battery fluid in
your eyes can lead to loss of sight.
WARNING
Smoke, Strange Odor, Overheating
Continued use of the product
while it is emitting smoke, a
strange odor, or heat creates the
risk of fire and electric shock.
Take the following steps
immediately.
1. Turn off power.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor
for power, unplug it from the
wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer
or an authorized CASIO Service
Provider.
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Always make sure you observe
the following precautions.
•Be sure to use only the AC
adaptor that is specified for this
product.
•Use only a power source whose
voltage is within the rating
marked on the AC adaptor.
•Do not overload electrical
outlets and extension cords.
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor’s
electric cord can damage or
break it, creating the risk of fire
and electric shock. Always
make sure you observe the
following precautions.
•Never place heavy objects on
the cord or subject it to heat.
•Never try to modify the cord
or subject it to excessive
bending.
•Never twist or stretch the cord.
•Should the electric cord or plug
become damaged, contact your
original retailer or authorized
CASIO Service Provider.
AC Adaptor
•Never touch the AC adaptor
while your hands are wet.
Doing so creates the risk of
electric shock.
•Use the AC adaptor where it
will not be splashed with water.
Water creates the risk of fire
and electric shock.
•Do not place a vase or any other
container filled with liquid on
top of the AC adaptor. Water
creates the risk of fire and
electric shock.
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Safety Precautions
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Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause
them to leak, resulting in damage
to nearby objects, or to explode,
creating the risk of fire and
personal injury. Always make
sure you observe the following
precautions.
•Never try to take batteries apart
or allow them to become shorted.
•Never expose batteries to heat or
dispose of them by incineration.
•Never mix old batteries with
new ones.
•Never mix batteries of different
types.
•Do not charge the batteries.
•Make sure the positive (+) and
negative (–) ends of the
batteries are facing correctly.
Do not incinerate the product.
Never throw the product into fire.
Doing so can cause it to explode,
creating the risk of fire and
personal injury.
Water and Foreign Matter
Water, other liquids, and foreign
matter (such as pieces of metal)
getting into the product create the
risk of fire and electric shock.
Take the following steps
immediately.
1. Turn off power.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor
for power, unplug it from the
wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer
or an authorized CASIO Service
Provider.
Disassembly and Modification
Never try to take this product
apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the risk of
electric shock, burn injury, or
other personal injury. Leave all
internal inspection, adjustment,
and maintenance up to your
original retailer or authorized
CASIO Service Provider.
Dropping and Impact
Continued use of this product
after it has been damaged by
dropping or subjecting it to strong
impact creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Take the following
steps immediately.
1. Turn off power.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor
for power, unplug it from the
wall outlet.
3. Contact your original retailer
or an authorized CASIO Service
Provider.
Plastic Bags
Never place the plastic bag the
product comes in over your head
or in your mouth. Doing so
creates the risk of suffocation.
Particular care concerning this
precaution is required where
small children are present.
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Safety Precautions
Keep off of the product.
Climbing onto the product can
cause it to tip over or become
damaged. Particular care
concerning this precaution is
required where small children are
present.
Location
Avoid locating the product on an
unstable stand, on an uneven
surface, or any other unstable
location. An unstable location can
cause the product to fall over,
creating the risk of personal
injury.
CAUTION
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Always make sure you observe
the following precautions.
•Do not locate the electric cord
near a stove or other sources of
heat.
•Never pull on the cord when
unplugging from the electrical
outlet. Always grasp the AC
adaptor when unplugging.
AC Adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Always make sure you observe
the following precautions.
•Insert the AC adaptor into the
wall outlet as far as it will go.
•Unplug the AC adaptor from
the wall outlet during
lightening storms or before
leaving on a trip or other long-
term absence.
•At least once a year, unplug the
AC adaptor from the wall outlet
and wipe away any dust that is
built up in the area around the
prongs of the plug.
Relocating the Product
Before relocating the product,
always unplug the AC adaptor
from the wall outlet and
disconnect all other cables and
connecting cords. Leaving cords
connected creates the risk of
damage to the cords, fire, and
electric shock.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the product,
always unplug the AC adaptor
from the wall outlet first. Leaving
the AC adaptor plugged in
creates the risk of damage to the
AC adaptor, fire, and electric
shock.
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Safety Precautions
Batteries
Misuse of batteries can cause
them to leak resulting in damage
to nearby objects, or to explode,
creating the risk of fire and
personal injury. Always make
sure you observe the following
precautions.
•Use only batteries that are
specified for use with this
product.
•Remove batteries from the
product if you do not plan to
use it for a long time.
Connectors
Connect only the specified
devices and equipment to the
product’s connectors. Connection
of a non-specified device or
equipment creates the risk of fire
and electric shock.
Location
Avoid the following locations for
this product. Such locations create
the risk of fire and electric shock.
•Areas subject to high humidity
or large amounts of dust.
•In food preparation areas or
other areas subject to oil smoke.
•
Near air conditioning equipment,
on a heated carpet, in areas
exposed to direct sunlight, inside
of a vehicle parked in the sun, or
any other area that subjects the
product to high temperatures
.
Display Screen
•Never push on the display
screen’s LCD panel or subject
it to strong impact. Doing so
can cause the LCD panel’s glass
to crack, creating the risk of
personal injury.
•Should the LCD panel ever
crack or break, never touch the
liquid inside of the panel. LCD
panel liquid can cause skin
irritation.
•Should LCD panel liquid ever
get inside your mouth,
immediately wash out your
mouth with water and contact
your physician.
•Should LCD panel liquid ever
get into your eyes or onto your
skin, rinse with clear water for
at least 15 minutes, and then
contact a physician.
Sound Volume
Do not listen to music at very loud
volumes for long periods.
Particular care concerning this
precaution is required when
using headphones. High volume
settings can damage your
hearing.
Heavy Objects
Never place heavy object on top
of the product.
Doing so can make the product
top heavy, causing the product
to tip over or the object to fall
from it, creating the risk of
personal injury.
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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.
• Instrument does not turn on
• Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to
read
• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume
• Distortion of sound output
• Occasional interruption of sound when playing
at high volume
• Sudden power failure when playing at high
volume
• Flickering or dimming of the display when
playing at high volume
• Continued sound output even after you
release a key
• A tone that is totally different from the one that
is selected
• Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play
• Distortion of microphone input
• Sudden power failure when using the
microphone
Safety Precautions
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Contents
Safety Precautions ........... E-1
Contents............................ E-7
General Guide................... E-8
About the Display ........................... E-9
Power Supply .................E-10
Using batteries ............................. E-10
Using the AC Adaptor .................... E-11
Connections ................... E-12
Phones/Output Terminal ............... E-12
Accessories and Options ............. E-12
Playing the Keyboard .... E-13
Playing the
Demo Tunes.................... E-13
Using the Microphone ... E-14
Attaching the Microphone to the
Keyboard ...................................... E-14
Unplugging the Microphone ......... E-16
Using the Microphone
for Singing .................................... E-16
Accessories and Options ............. E-16
Selecting a Tone .............E-17
Selecting a Rhythm ........ E-18
Using Auto Accompaniment ......... E-18
Using Synchro Start ..................... E-21
Inserting a Rhythm Fill-in ............. E-21
Using One-Touch Preset .............. E-21
Adjusting Accompaniment
Volume .......................................... E-21
Playing Song Bank
Tunes............................... E-22
Selecting a Song Bank Tune ........ E-22
Using Song Bank Tunes
for Practice
(3-Step Lesson) .............. E-23
Using Step 1 ................................. E-23
Using Steps 2 and 3 ..................... E-24
Other Functions ............. E-25
Turning on the Metronome ........... E-25
Using Sustain ............................... E-25
Percussion Pads .......................... E-26
Transpose ..................................... E-26
Using MIDI....................... E-27
What is MIDI? ............................... E-27
Using MIDI .................................... E-27
Troubleshooting ............. E-28
Specifications ................. E-30
Care of your keyboard ... E-31
Appendix ...........................A-1
Tone List ......................................... A-1
Rhythm List .................................... A-2
Song Bank List ............................... A-3
Fingered Chord Chart .................... A-4
MIDI Implementation Chart
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General Guide
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