Casio KX-101 User manual

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KX-101
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Manual de Operacion.......65
CASIO.

casio KX-101
COMPUTERIZED RADIO CASSETTE KEYBOARD
Thank you very much for purchasing the Casio KX-101. Before using it,
please read this manual carefully in order to discover the KX-101's many
functions and make full use of its potential. For long-asting enjoyment,
please follow the directions given here when operating your new KX-101.

CONTENTS - 7
Main Features of the KX-101
Power Supply
Speaker Connection
Use as a Radio Cassette Recorder
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™ Recording Radio Broadcasts
= Using Computerized Play Functions When Recording . .
* Space Search Function
* Restart Recording... .
* Record Muting......
™ Listening to Tapes (Playback) .
= Computerized Playback .... .
* Single Playback
Direct Playback
Jump Playback (JP) ..
* Intro, Playback .....
Programmed Playback . .. .
Shuffle Playback
Repeat Playback
FF or RWD to a specified tune
Use as a Keyboard Instrument
® Playing the Keyboard
™ Selecting the Sound (9 Tone colors) . . . .
™ Using the Auto-Rhythms (12 Rhythms) .
= Using Auto-Accompaniment (11 Chords) ae
Music Programming
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Having Fun with Var Various te of Performances
™ AutoPlay . 2 peeeie
= One Key Play . er °
Saving a Progratol ape (MT Functior
* Direct Recording
* Space Search Function (SPACE SEARCH) .........
Loading a Program that has been ‘Saved
* Enjoying Digital Tapes .
* Various Types of Playback . :
Microphone Mixing =
Using the Internal Mike or an External Microphone for Recording
Various Methods of Recording _
Timer Controlled Playback/Recording
Head Maintenance/Tape Handling
Names and Functions of Each Part
Programming Example
Troubleshooting Chart
Care of Your Unit
Specifications
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Main Features of the KX-101
@ Computerized Cassette Drive for a Whole Variety of Automatic Playback and Recording
Possibilities
The KX-101 is equipped with a number of different computerized playback and recording
functions:
1) SPACE SEARCH function searches out unrecorded sections when you want to begin a
recording,
2) REC RETURN function automatically rewinds the tape up to the point where the previous
recording started for you to restart your unsatisfying recording.
3) SINGLE PLAYBACK function plays only one tune and then stops automatically.
4) DIRECT PLAYBACK function automatically finds and plays back your desired tune.
5) INTRO PLAYBACK function lets you listen to the first 25 seconds of each recorded
tune,
6) JUMP PLAYBACK function skips unrecorded portions on the tape by rapidly advancing
the tape.
7) PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK function plays the tunes in exactly the order you want.
8) SHUFFLE PLAYBACK function selects and plays the tunes one after the other at random.
9) REPEAT PLAYBACK function rewinds the tape to the beginning after playing to the end
and repeats playback,
(Repeat playback can be used in combination with 3, 5,6 and 7 written above.)
10) Rapid advance or rewind to any desired tune after or before the one presently being played
back,
11) Direct recording to any specified portion, (Digital recording only.)
*Computerized playback and recording can also be used for the musical information pro-
grammed with the keyboard (except 2).
@ Music Programming Function, Allowing You to Program Tunes According to the Musical
Score.
A three channel programming system for melody, countermelody and chords. Tunes can be
programmed easily by just entering pitch and duration of notes as well as chords according
to the musical score.
Durations of notes and rests, or symbols for repetitions such as 7 or I? can be input at
the touch of a finger. Since tone color (sound), rhythm, fill-in, arpeggio etc. can be entered as
well, even the most difficult pieces of music can be programmed very easily. The programmed
tune can then be played back in various ways such as, Auto Play, One Key Play (playing
melodies or accompaniment using one finger) or Minus One Auto Play (ideal for practicing
improvisations and singing along). Furthermore, your best efforts can be converted to digital
signals and recorded on cassette tapes. With your own musical ‘data bank’ you can recall past
performances any time you wish.
@
Equipped
With
Full-fledged
Performance
Functions
Such
as
9
Different
Sounds,
12
Auto-
Rhythms
and
Auto-Accompaniment
3
octaves,
37
keys,
4-voice
polyphonic
keyboard.
9
different
sounds
(tone
colors)
and
12
rhythms can be selected at the touch of a key. By simply pushing the buttons with the chord
names, anyone can perform professional-level chord, bass and arpeggio accompaniment in step
with the rhythm.

Power Supply
The KX-101 can be driven on both AC and DC power.
Connect
the
provided
AC
power
cord
to
the
AC
power
socket
on
the
KX-101
and
plug
it
into
an AC
outlet,
(OC power )
Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit and install eight D size (SUM-1)
manganese dry batteries, making sure the + and — terminals are aligned correctly.

Power Supply
@ Battery Life and Battery Replacement ale J
When
tape
speed
becomes
slower,
sound
is
distorted
or
volume
e
Power
(ndieater
too low, please replace all 8 batteries with new ones.
When the batteries become weak, the power indicator light
also becomes weaker, showing that it is time to replace the
batteries.
POWER
7
[FM Recording Time* Peas egex |Auto Play Time*| Manual Playing Time*
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With
high
performance
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Approx.
10
hrs.
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Approx.
10
hrs.|
Approx.
10
hrs.
|
Approx.
20
hrs.
SUM-1 batteries
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* Measurements according to EIAJ standards. For Auto Play time and manual playing time
battery life, about two hours of playing a day were taken as a standard.
;
(Notes
on
Battei
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an
ee
Incorrect use of batteries can lead to fluid leakage or explosi@n. Please note the follow-
ing points carefully:
@Please insert the batteries with the poles + , — facing in the right direction.
@)Please make sure that all batteries are of the same type.
(8) Do not use new batteries and used batteries together.
@Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
@®Do not dispose of batteries in fire, short circuit them, open them or heat them.
@ For Longer Battery Life
* Your batteries will last longer if you do not use them continuously over long periods, but
turn off the power for a while after 1 or 2 hours of use.
* When not using your KX-101 for a long time, please remove the batteries so as to avoid
damage due to leakage etc.
* The batteries will last longer if all 8 of them are always replaced at the same time.
@ Auto Power Save Function
This Auto Power Save function avoids wasting electric power if you forget to turn off the
power switch. If power is on and the KX-101 is not used for about 12 minutes, it automati-
cally enters Power Save mode and the Power indicator goes out. In this Power Save mode,
Programs are not erased. When a key is pressed during the Power Save mode, the KX-101
reverts to the normal operating mode and the Power indicator lights up.

Sp eaker Conne ctic .
@ When attaching them to the main unit
1) Attach the speakers to the left and right of the main unit.
Engage the two catches each on the sides of = | :
the main unit and of the speakers and push |] 0)
down. ‘
Speaker (left)
Catch
2) Connect the supplied speaker cords (short).
RELEASE
OO The speakers can be removed by pressing
the release button and pulling up the
speakers,
Input jack on the speaker
Speaker output jack
@ When setting up the speakers at a distance from the main unit
When you want to set up the speakers at a greater distance from each
other, or when using the keyboard as shown in the illustration, connect
the speakers with the long speaker cords provided.
When using the keyboard

Use as a Radio Cassette Recorder
B Listening to Radio Broadcasts
Please perform the following operations in the order shown in the illustration.
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MODE selector
Usually
set
to
STEREO.
When
there
is
a
lot
of
interference
during
reception
of a stereo broadcast, setting it to MONO will reduce the noise.
TUNING indicator
Lights
up
when
tuning
is
optimal
as
an
aid
for
accurate
tuning.
PHONES jack
For connection of headphones, letting
you listen in privacy.
MIXING MIC jack
For connection of an external microphone for
mike mixing.
BALANCE control
Adjusts the balance between the left and right speaker.
TONE control
For adjusting the tone.
MIXING MIC. VOLUME
Used
during
microphone
mixing.
FM STEREO indicator
Lights
up
when
a
stereo
broadcast
is
being
received.

Use as a Radio Cassette Recorder
]
Set
the
FUNCTION
Selector
to
Radio.
Select the desired band by setting to FM or AM (MW).
* The illustration and explanation above are for the specifications for the
U.S.A. and Canada. The received frequency ranges and number of bands
vary as shown below, depending on the area of use.
Received Frequency Ranges
Southeast Asia, Africa, Oceania
No, of
eran FM AM (MW) LW sw
U,S.A., Canada 2 88 ~108MHz | 525~1605 MHz = =
European countries 3 87.5~108 MHz | 520~1610MHz | 150~285 KHz
a; ; :
i podem Sonne alg de 3 88 ~108 MHz | 525~1605 MHz = 7~22 MHz
Turn the tuning knob until the channel indicator indicates the station you
want to listen to.
A Adjust the volume.
unit.
@ Antenna Adjustment
FM broadcasts ........
tion and angle.
When there is a lot of interference during reception of AM broadcast, noise
can be reduced by adjusting the pitch control knob on the bottom of the
Pull out the tele- AM broadcasts ........ The built-in ‘fer-
scopic antenna, adjusting its length, direc- rite bar antenna is used. Push in the tele-
scopic antenna and place the KX-101 in
the direction that provides the best recep-
tion.
Telescopic antenna
ey
* When pushing in the antenna, push in each section carefully.
cl

Use
as
a
Radio
Cassette
Recorder
@ Recording Radio Broadcasts
Following
the
steps
described
on
p.
7
and
8,
tune
in
on
the
program
you
want
to
record.
Then
perform
the
following
operations
in
the
order
shown
in
the
illustration.
] Insert a cassette tape.
Push the eject button and insert a cassette from above with the side you
want to record on facing outward.
Set to the position corresponding to the tape being used.
METAL for metal tape
CrO, for CrO, tape
NORMAL for normal tape
—
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REC MUTE button
Records a period of silence when pressed
during a recording.
PAUSE button
For temporarily stopping the tape.
Press the REC (record) button.
The indicator lights up and recording begins.
* In order to stop recording, press the STOP button.
Variable Monitor
Recording level is automatically adjusted to the optimal setting, independent
of the setting of the MAIN VOLUME. It is therefore possible to set the
speakers and headphones to any desired volume during recording.
For copyright reasons, recordings of radio broadcasts,
records, etc. may only be made for personal use.