Casio CTK-520L User manual

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MUSICAL
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ELECTRONICO
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MANUAL DE OPERACION
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CTK520LES-1
CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
6-1, Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome MA9610-B @) (@) Printed in Malaysia
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-02, Japan CTK520LES-1
4154-920-0-12

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 CTK-520L, be sure to carefully
read this manual and keep it on hand for future reference.
Important!
Promptly replace the batteries or use the AC adaptor when the following symptoms
occur.
.¢ Dim power supply indicator
e Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume
¢ Distortion of sound output
A totally different tone may sound
Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play
Continued sound output even after you release a button
Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volumes
Sudden power failure when playing at high volumes
Please keep all information for future reference.
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 deter-
mined 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 responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equip-
ment. :
Main Features
Q 100 amazingly realistic tones
Q
Enhanced
auto-accompaniment
function
for
greater
versatility
e
50
built
in
auto-accompaniment
patterns.
|
Q) 40 Built-in Song Bank tunes
°
A
total
of
40
built-in
Song
Bank
tunes
come
built
in
for
playback
enjoyment
or
play-along practice.
LY
A
three-step
lesson
functions
lets
you
develop
your
musical
skills
by
following
the
keys
as
they
light
(Three
Step
Lesson
System).
e
First
you
become
familiar
with
the
timing
of
the
notes
by
watching
the
keys
light
—
as
you
playback
one
of
the
40
built-in
Song
Bank
tunes.
Next,
practice
playing
along
at
a
pace
that’s
comfortable
for
you.
Finally,
try
playing
along
at
the
normal
tempo
for
the
Song
Bank
tune.
QO) Auto Accompaniment
°
Simply
specify
a
chord
and
the
keyboard
automatically
produces
the
matching
rhythm,
bass,
and
chord
patterns.
One-touch
fill-ins
make
accompaniments
sound
interesting
and
natural.
QO) Transpose Function
e
An
easy
operation
instantly
changes
the
key
of
the
keyboard.
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Safety Precautions
Symbols
ac
NAN
NS
I
ET
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.
[> [>
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
Example
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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
(Q)
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.
Indica-
tions
within
this
symbol
are
actions
that
are
specifically
instructed
to
be
per-
formed.
(The
example
at
left
indicates
that
the
power
plug
must
be
unplugged
from
the
electrical
socket.)
/\, WARNING
Please use caution regarding the handling of the AC adaptor.
¢
Do
not
use
a
voltage
other
than
the
indicated
power
supply
voltage.
Use
of
a
voltage
other
than
that
indicated
may
cause
fire
or
electrical
shock.
If
the
power
cord
should
become
damaged
(exposed
wires,
disconnection,
etc.),
purchase
a
new
AC
adaptor.
Use
of
a
damaged
power
cord
may
cause
fire or
electrical
shock.
of
it
or
subject
it
to
excessive
heat.
Damage
to
the
power
cord
may
cause
fire
or
electrical
shock.
Do
not
cut
or
damage
the
power
cord.
Also
do
not
place
heavy
objects
on
top
b
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.
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Do not place containers containing water or other liquids on the instrument.
¢ Do not place the following objects on the instrument. Placing such objects on
the instrument may cause fire or electrical shock if they spill and get inside the
instrument.
¢ Containers filled with water or other liquids (including vases, potted plants,
cups, cosmetics and medicines)
¢ Small metal objects (including hairpins, sewing needles and coins)
e 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 leaking from them. |
4.Consult with the dealer where you purchased the keyboard or with an
authorized CASIO service provider.
Do not disassemble or modify the instrument.
e Never attempt of take apart or modify the instrument, its accessories, or
separately sold options. Doing so may cause fire, electrical shock or malfunc- —
tion. Consult your dealer concerning all inspection, adjustment or repair of
internal components. |
Do not use if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
e Do not use the instrument if there appear to be abnormalities such as the
presence of smoke or abnormal odor. Also do not use the instrument if there
appear to be malfunctions such as the power not coming on or sound not
being produced. Use under such conditions may cause fire or electrical shock.
In such cases, take the following actions immediately. Never attempt to repair
the instrument yourself.
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 leaking from them. |
4.Consult with the dealer where you purchased the keyboard or with an
authorized CASIO service provider. |
When the instrument has been dropped:
e In the case the instrument has been dropped or damaged, take the following
actions. Continued use may cause fire or electrical shock.
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 leaking from them.
4. Consult with the dealer where you purchased the keyboard or with an
authorized CASIO service provider. |
Be careful of the bags around children.
¢ Never allow anyone to place the plastic bags of the instrument, its accessories,
and its separately sold options over their heads. Doing so may cause suffoca-
tion. Particular caution is required in homes with small children.
E-5

AN CAUTION
AC Adaptor
¢ Do not locate the power cord in close proximity to heaters or other heating
appliances.
This
may
cause
the
cord
to
melt
leading
to
possible
fire
or
electri-
cal shock.
e When unplugging the AC adaptor from an electrical outlet, always make sure
to pull on the adaptor itself and not the cord. Pulling excessively on the cord
may cause it to be damaged or break leading to possible fire or electrical
shock. :
Do not touch the AC adaptor with wet hands when it is plugged in. This may
cause electrical shock. :
e When not using the instrument for an extended period such as when traveling,
always make sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet for
_ safety reasons. |
e After use turn off the power switch of the instrument and unplug the AC
adaptor from the electrical outlet.
Batteries
¢ Improper battery use may cause batteries to rupture and leak. This may cause
injury, malfunction of the instrument or discoloration of furniture and other —
articles that come into contact with battery fluid. Take care to observe the
following.
¢ Install batteries so their polarity (+/—) matches that indicated on the instru-
ment.
e For safety and to prevent possible leakage of battery fluid, always make
sure to remove batteries from the instrument when you do not plan to use it
for a long time. |
e Always make sure that the batteries making up a set are all of the same
type.
e Never combine new batteries with old ones.
e Never dispose of batteries by incinerating them. Never short or disassemble
batteries, and do not expose them to excessive heat.
¢ Replace dead batteries as soon as possible.
e Never attempt to recharge batteries.
Transport
e When transporting the instrument, always make sure to unplug the AC adap-
tor from the electrical outlet and confirm that all other external connections
have been disconnected. Only then should the instrument be transported. If
the above is not done, the cord may be damaged leading to possible fire or
electrical shock. -
Care |
e Whenever caring, make sure to first unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical
outlet. Also remove the instrument’s batteries if battery power is being used.
Location
e Never locate the instrument in areas subject to high humidity or heavy accu-
mulation of dust. Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock.
e Never locate the instrument in areas subject to grease splatters or steam, such
as in a kitchen or near a humidifier. Doing so may cause fire or electrical
shock. |
Do not place keyboard on lacquered furniture.
e The instrument’s silicone rubber feet may eventually blacken or scar lac-
quered surfaces. Use felt cloth pads to insulate the feet or preferably use a
CASIO musical instrument stand designed for your keyboard.
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Do not get onto the instrument or stand.
¢ Do not crawl on top of the instrument or its optional stand. Particular caution
is required in homes having small children. This may cause the instrument or
stand to tip over and break resulting in injury.
Do not place heavy objects on the instrument.
e Do not place heavy objects on the instrument. This may cause the instrument
to tip over or break resulting in injury. |
Optional Stand (sold separately) | . |
¢ Carefully assemble the stand following the assembly instructions that come
with it. Securely tighten all bolts, nuts, and fasteners, and make sure that you
mount the instrument correctly onto the stand. Incorrectly or insufficiently
tightening screws, or incorrectly mounting the instrument onto the stand can
cause the stand to tip over or the instrument to fall off the stand, possibly
leading to injury.
Volume |
e Very high volume levels can damage hearing. Avoid using the instrument at
very high volume settings for long periods. Consult with a physician immedi-
ately if you experience impaired hearing or ringing in the ears.
Accessories and options |
e Use only accessories that come with the instrument or authorized CASIO
options (sold separately). Use of non-specified accessories or options may
cause fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.
¢ You may not be able to see the keyboard keys light under direct sunlight or in
other brightly lit areas.
See
Care
of
Your
Keyboard
Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight.
Do not overexpose the instrument to direct sunlight, or place it near an air conditioner, or in any
extremely hot place.
Take care not to drop the instrument and avoid strong impact.
Strong impact may cause malfunctions. When carrying or transporting the instrument, protect
the keyboard and switches with soft cloth or other material.
Never attempt to modify any parts of the instrument. |
Your keyboard is a precision electronic musical instrument. Any modification of, or tampering
with parts may cause malfunction.
Do not use lacquer, thinner or similar chemicals for cleaning.
Clean the keyboard with a soft cloth dampened in a weak solution of water and a neutral
detergent. Soak the cloth in the solution and squeeze until it is almost dry.

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buttons
@ TONE button
6) SONG BANK button
3 STEP LESSON buttons
@) 50 RHYTHMS list
40 SONG BANK list
(QQ) POWER/MODE selector
VOLUME buttons
@) SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button
(2 START/STOP button |
43) 0-9 buttons
44 RHYTHM button
«5 PART SELECT button
(6 ONE KEY PLAY buttons
(? Display
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Note
,
|
e You may notice lines in the finish | * Attachment of Score Stand
of
the
case
of
this
keyboard.
These
|
Insert
both
ends
of
the
music
stand
lines
are
a
result
of
the
molding
|
provided
with
the
CTK-520L
into
the
process used to shape the plastic of | two holes on the top surface.
the case. They are not cracks or
breaks in the plastic, and are no
cause for concern.
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40 Song Bank tunes in three steps. The following is an overview of steps 1 and 2. See
page E-28 for detailed explanations of these steps.
Set the POWER/MODE Press the SONG BANK button. Find the song you want to play in the
selector to NORMAL. Song Bank list on the keyboard’s console
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Play the notes with the ONE KEY PLAY buttons.
e The accompaniment tempo automatically adjusts to play along
with your melody.
goes out as soon as you press it.
¢ The key that corresponds to the next note
you need to play will flash.
e After you press the correct melody key,
accompaniment proceeds to the next note.
Play the notes on the keyboard, eee as they light.
¢ Keep the key depressed as long as it stays lit.
e If you selected any song from number 28 through 339, the lit key
Press the STEP 1 or STEP 2 button.
e After a single beat, the keyboard
stands and waits for you to play
the first note.
e The keyboard key that corresponds
to the first note of — ster: sterz
the tune you
selected flashes.

efore
using
the
keyboard
Be
sure
to
read
the
contents
of
this
part
of
the
manual
before
using
the
keyboard
for
the
first
time.
@ About the power supply
You
can
power
your
keyboard
with
6
AA
batteries,
standard
AC
power
(with
an
optional
AC
adaptor)
.
|
Installing the batteries
This
keyboard
can
be
powered
by
6
AA
size
(SUM-3/R6P)
dry
cell
batteries.
Make
sure
that
the
unit
is
turned
off
when
installing
batteries.
1.
Open
the
battery
compartment
cover
on
the
bot-
tom
of
the
unit.
2.
Load
new
batteries
as
illustrated,
taking
care
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the
plus
(+)
and
minus
(-)
poles
are
facing
in
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the
correct
directions.
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.
Replace
the
battery
compartment
cover.
:
¢
Standard
battery
life:
Approximately
1
hour
(GSUM-3/R6P).
Approximately
4
hours
(AM3/LR6).
ie)
Important!
Promptly
replace
the
batteries
or
use
the
AC
adaptor
when
the
following
symptoms
occur.
e
Dim
power
supply
indicator
7
e
Abnormally
low
speaker/headphone
volume
Distortion of sound output
A totally different tone may sound
Abnormal
rhythm
pattern
and
demo
tune
play
Continued
sound
output
even
after
you
release
a
button
Occasional
interruption
of
sound
when
playing
at
high
volume
Sudden
power
failure
when
playing
at
high
volumes
Precautions
Incorrectly
using
batteries
can
cause
them
to
leak
or
burst,
and
may
damage
your
unit.
Note
the
following
precautions:
*
Be
sure
that
the
plus
(+)
and
minus
(-)
poles
are
facing
in
the
correct
directions.
Do
not
mix
battery
types.
7
,
Do
not
mix
new
batteries
with
old
ones.
Never
leave
dead
batteries
in
the
battery
compartment.
Remove
batteries
when
not
using
the
unit
for
extended
periods.
Never
try
to
recharge
the
batteries
that
are
specified
for
the
power
supply
of
this
unit.
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¢ Do not expose batteries to direct heat, let them become shorted or try to take them
apart. 7
(If a battery leaks, clean out the battery compartment of the unit immediately,
taking care to avoid letting the battery fluid come into direct contact with your
skin.) |
Using AC power
An AC adaptor (AD-5, optional) is required when using household current. Use only
genuine CASIO adaptor with the same voltage rating (100, 120, 220, 230 or 240V) as
the power supply in your area to prevent damage to internal components. Be sure to
turn the power of the unit off before you connect the adaptor to the unit. Plug the AC
adaptor into the AC outlet and the cord into the unit. This will automatically cut off
the battery power supply.
AC adaptor AD-5
Note:
The shapes of the AC adaptor’s
plug and wall outlet differ in
accordance with countries or re-
gions.
The illustration shows an exam-
AC outlet ple.
DC 9V jack
Important! -_
e The adaptor may become warm when it is being used. This is normal and does
not indicate any problem. .
e Be sure to unplug the adaptor from the power source when you are not using the
unit. |
e Whenever connecting or disconnecting the adaptor, be sure that the power of the
unit is switched off. . .
e Never use a power supply that does not match that specified for the unit. Doing
so can damage the adaptor or your unit.
m@ Auto Power Off and Power On Alert
Auto Power Off (when using batteries)
The Auto Power Off function automatically switches power off if you do not perform
any operation for about six minutes. When this happens, change the POWER/ MODE
selector position to OFF and then to NORMAL, CASIO CHORD, or FINGERED to
turn power back on. You can also use the following operation to cancel the Auto
Power Off function so that it does not switch power off.
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Power On Alert (when using the AC adaptor)
If
you
leave
power
on
without
performing
any
operation
for
about
six
minutes,
all
of
the
keyboard
keys
light
to
alert
you
(no
audible
alarm
sounds).
Pressing
any button
or keyboard key returns to normal operation with the keyboard in its initial power on
setting.
Notes
¢ The Auto Power Off function i is invalid when the keyboard is powered by an
AC adaptor.
e¢ The power on alert does not function when the keyboard is being powered by
batteries. |
To disable auto power off and power on alert
While
holding
down
the
TONE
button,
turn
keyboard
power
on.
This
disables
the
auto
power
off
and
power
on
alert
until
you
turn
power
off
and
then
back
on
again.
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Basic operations |
This part of the manual provides you with the basic information you need to use your
keyboard.
Hi To switch power on and off
1. Set the POWER/MODE selector to NORMAL.
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* FINGERED
*y! eae CHORD
2. Press the keyboard keys.
3. The VOLUME up and down arrow buttons are used to adjust main volume.
as ¢ Pressing © or © displays the currently set volume setting. Press ©
© or © again to change the volume setting.
© ¢ Volume can be adjusted over a range of 0 (minimum) to 9 (maximum).
S ¢ Volume is set to 7 when the power is turned on.
¢ A setting of 0 turns down the volume completely.
¢ The volume can be changed continuously by continuously pressing
down the up or down buttons.
¢ Pressing the up and down buttons simultaneously sets the volume to
level 7.
¢ Numeric values can be entered directly with the 0-9 buttons after the
volume button has been pressed in step 3.
¢ The amount that the volume settings raises or lowers the volume level
differs according to the tone, auto accompaniment, or song you are
using.
4. To switch power off, set the POWER/MODE selector to OFF position.
POWER/MODE
© * FINGERED
ON * CASIO CHORD
° NORMAL
OFF *
™@ To change tones
1. Look at the tone list printed on the keyboard’s console and find the one you want.
e A total of 100 tones are available.
Tone indicator
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2. Press the TONE button.
ve ¢ The number for the tone that is currently selected is
©) shown on the display.

3.
Use
the
0-9
buttons
to
input
the
2-digit
number
that
identifies
the
tone
you
want
to
select.
*\
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2. 2.
2.
e
Always
enter
two
digits
for
the
tone
number.
If
you
enter
only
one
digit,
the
display
will
automatically
return
to
the
previous
tone
number
rT
YS
setting
after
a
few
seconds.
e If you change the tone setting while a keyboard key is depressed, the
tone does not change until you release the key and press a keyboard
key again.
e With certain tones (such as percussion sounds and sound effects), there
may be very little or no change at all in the pitch, no matter which
keyboard key you press.
e You can specify tone numbers in the range of 00 to 99.
e If you input the wrong first digit for a tone number, you can return to
©) the previous setting by pressing the TONE button.
TONE
Keyboard split tones
Some
of
the
preset
tones
split
the
keyboard
and
assign
two
or
more
sounds.
With
such
a
preset
tone,
the
sound
produced
depends
on
what
position
of
the
keyboard
you
play.
For
example,
BASS/PIANO
(tone
90)
puts
BASS
on
the
left
and
PIANO
on
the
right
of
the
keyboard.
<Example>
BASS/PIANO (No.90)
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PERCUSSION (No.99)
¢
PERCUSSION
(tone
99)
assigns
35
percussion
sound
to
the
keyboard
as
illustrated
below. The sound assigned to each key are indicated above the keyboard.
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BASS
DRUM
@
HIGH-MID
TOM
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HIGH
BONGO
@
SIDE
STICK
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CRASH
CYMBAL
1
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LOW
BONGO
@
ACOUSTIC
SNARE
@
HIGH
TOM
@
MUTE
HIGH
CONGA
73
HAND
CLAP
Ss
RIDE
CYMBAL
1
@
OPEN
HIGH
CONGA
@
ELECTRIC
SNARE
@
CHINESE
CYMBAL
@
LOWCONGA
€
LOW
FLOOR
TOM
“zw
RIDE
BELL
@®@
HIGH
TIMBALE
<>
CLOSED
HI-HAT
@
TAMBOURINE
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LOW
TIMBALE
§
HIGH
FLOOR
TOM
¢@
SPLASH
CYMBAL
S&
HIGH
AGOGO
@3
PEDAL
HI-HAT
©
COWBELL
7
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LOW
AGOGO
@
LOWTOM
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CRASH
CYMBAL
2
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MARACAS
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e There are no sounds assigned to any keyboard keys from B4 onward when the “99
PERCUSSION” tone is selected.
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. You may notice
very slight differences in volume or sound quality for some tones when you play
them at different positions on the keyboard. This is an unavoidable result of multiple
sampling, and it is not a sign of malfunction.
Polyphony
The term polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes you can play at the same
time. The CTK-520L has 12-note polyphony, which includes the notes you play as well
as the rhythms and auto-accompaniment patterns that are played by the keyboard. This
means that when a rhythm or auto-accompaniment 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.
e When rhythm or auto accompaniment is playing, the number of sounds simulta-
neously played is reduced. |
m@ Other Useful Functions
To change the key of the keyboard
The transpose feature of this keyboard lets you raise or lower its key in semitone
increments. This means you can easily match to suit someone's voice, and you can
eliminate sharps and flats from music making it easier to play.
1. While in any mode besides the Song Bank Mode (indicated by a dot in the first digit of the
display), hold down the TONE button and press the RHYTHM button.
ONE
e Perform step 2 within five seconds after performing
RHYTHM
2. Use the TRANSPOSE/TUNE buttons to change the key of the keyboard.
Tee e Example: To change the tuning to B (indicated by -1
©) since it is one tone below C, which is the normal
O tuning of the keyboard).
= e See page E-20 for the indicator that appears for each i hag fae
Breet ores key. display for a few
seconds.
Normal tuning
B (-1) tuning E-19