Casio SA-20 User manual

CASIO
SA-20
100 sounop
Tone Bank
Operation Manual
Manual de Operacion
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Using preset tones.
There are 100 preset tones to choose from. Each tone has a 2-digit number. To select a preset tone,
find its preset tone number on the keyboard’s top panel, and enter the number using the tone select
buttons.
*“PIANO” tone (No. 00) is selected automatically whenever you switch the power of the keyboard ON.
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Selected
Step Press iorie:
POWER
1) Set the Power switch to the ON Off m — ON
position. At this time “PIANO” (No. 1 No. 00
00) is selected automaticaily. HMI PIANO
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2) Press Tone select buttons “3” No. 36
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3) Press Tone select buttons “0” No. 06
and then “6” to select “PIPE 3 :
ORGAN”.
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+
1
PIPE
ORGAN
*You can also change the selected tone by pressing only one tone select button. Note the following:
Selected tone => Press => Newly selected tone
No. 36 0 H No. 60
No. 60 : 6 No. 06
No. 06 : 1 ' No. 61
<Back panel>
@Votume
control
buttons
®
®
Used
to
adjust
| the
level
of
the
volume.
Pressing
&
increases
the
volume
of the
sound,
while
V
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NOTE
Some Tone Bank selections split the keyboard and assign two or four sounds to keyboard. Then,
the sound produced depends on what position of the keyboard you play. For example, BASS/PIANO
puts BASS on the left and PIANO on the right of the keyboard.
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There are 19 preset rhythm patterns to choose from. RHYTHM/SUPER ACCOMPANIMENT
v TEMPO & SELECT STOP
1) Press the Select button. l I 1 1
2) Press one of the white keyboard keys. And the auto-rhythm pattern labeled above the white key
immediately starts to nlav.

fume control buttons
Used
to
adjust
the
level
of
the
volume.
Pressing
&
increases
the
volume
of
the
sound,
while
¥
decreases
volume.
Volume
can
be
set
to
one
of
5
levels.
This
function
does
not
operate
while
a
sound
is being produced. (Volume is set to its maximum fevel when power is switched ON.)
@)DEMO button
Press this button to hear a preset demonstration tune.
@Tempo contro! buttons
Press to adjust the tempo of an auto-rhythm or a SUPER ACCOMPANIMENT pattern.
@Select button
Used
when
selecting
one
of
the
19
auto-rhythms
and
the
13
SUPER
ACCOMPANIMENT
patterns.
Press this button first, and then choose a rhythm or pattern by pressing a keyboard key.
@®Stop button
Press
to
stop
an
auto-rhythm,
a
SUPER
ACCOMPANIMENT
pattern
or
demonstration
tune.
©Tone select buttons
Press
to
select
from
among
the
100
preset
tones,
which
include
instrumental
sounds,
percussion
sounds
and effect sounds.
@Rhythm select keys (White keyboard keys)
Press to select an auto-rhythm after pressing the select button.
@®SUPER ACCOMPANIMENT select keys (Black keyboard keys)
Press to select a SUPER ACCOMPANIMENT pattern after pressing the select button.
@ Built-in speakers
49 Power switch
Output jack
For connection of optional headphones, audio amplifier or keyboard amplifier. Connecting headphones
automatically cuts speaker output.
@ AC adaptor jack
For connection of optional AC adaptor (or car adaptor).
NOTE
A click (which is actually the Tone Bank “Typewriter”) sounds whenever you press the volume con-
trol buttons, tempo control buttons, select button, or tone select buttons. This sound helps you con-
firm that your entry was properly registered. In this case of the volume control and tempo control buttons,
if you press a button and the click does not sound, it means that the setting is already at its minimum
or maximum.
*Demonstration Tune
A preset demonstration tune showcases all of the characteristic features and functions of the key-
board. Simply press the DEMO button @, and listen to the keyboard plays itself!
*The demonstration tune is played in an endiess loop. Press the DEMO button again, or the stop button
to stop the tune.
*You cannot use the keyboard and adjust the tempo while the demonstration tune is playing.
*You can adjust the level of volume but a click (Typewriter sound) doesn’t sound.
¢Dry batteries
This unit can be powered by five AA size (SUM-3/R6P) manganese dry cell batteries. Weakened bat-
teries will result in lower volume or poor tonal quality. At this time, change batteries or shift to one
2)
Press
one
of
the
white
keyboard
keys.
And
the
auto-rhythm
pattern
labeled
above
the
white
key
immediately
starts
to
play.
SUPER
ACCOMPANIMENT
select keys
(black keys)
Rhythm select Ale (white keys)
3) Adjust the tempo using the Tempo control buttons. Each press of & speeds up the tempo, while
pressing ¥ slows it down.
“You can set the tempo level to one of 16 steps.
4) Play along with the selected rhythm pattern.
5) Press the Stop button to stop the auto-rhythm.
NOTE
You can change the auto-rhythm while it is playing by repeating steps 1) and 2) above.
Using SUPER ACCOMPANIMENT. patt
“SUPER ACCOMPANIMENT” patterns back up your melodies with full chord progressions, arpeggio
patterns, scunds effects and more! There’s 13 to choose from, including such standard fare as Rock,
Latin & Pops, and more exotic patterns like Orient, New Age Music and Fanfare.
1) Press the Select button.
2) Press one of the black keyboard keys, and the SUPER ACCOMPANIMENT pattern labeled above
the black key immediately starts to play.
3) Play along with the selected pattern.
4) Press the Stop button to stop the SUPER ACCOMPANIMENT play.
NOTE
You can change the SUPER ACCOMPANIMENT pattern while it is playing by repeating steps 1) and
2) above.
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(1) Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight.
Do not overexpose the unit to direct sunlight, or place near an air conditioner, or in any extremely
hot place.
(2) Take care not to drop the unit and avoid strong shocks.
A strong shock may cause malfunctions. When carrying or transporting the unit, protect the keyboard
and switches with soft materials.
(3) Keep the unit free of liquids, dust, etc.
Do not altow foreign matter to get between the keys. Be especially careful with metallic objects, such
as hairpins, sewing needles, and coins. Also, do not let the unit get wet.
(4) Never attempt to modify any parts of the unit.
The unit is a precision instrument, made up of electronic parts. Any modification of, or tampering with
inner parts may cause problems.

*Dry batteries
This
unit
can
be
powered
by
five
AA
size
(SUM-3/R6P)
manganese
dry
cell
batteries.
Weakened
bat-
teries
will
resuit
in
lower
volume
or
poor
tonal
quality.
At
this
time,
change
batteries
or
shift
to
one
of
the
alternate
power
sources
mentioned
below.
To replace batteries
1)
Open
the
battery
compartment
cover
on
the
bottom
of
the
unit
and
take
out
the
used
batteries,
2)
Load
new
batteries
taking
care
that
the
(+)
and
(—)
poles
are
facing
in
the
correct
directions.
“It
is
advisable
to
replace
ail
five
batteries
at
the
same
time
for
longer
battery
life.
“Standard
battery
life
is
approximately
5
hours.
“if
battery
power
drops
below
a
certain
level,
the
quality
of
the
tone
produced
deteriorates,
a
totally
different
tone
may
sound,
or
the
demo
tune
or
auto
rhythm
may
become
abnormal,
Should
any
of
these
symptoms
occur,
replace
batteries
as
soon
as
possible.
*Car battery
With
the
car
battery
adaptor
(CA-1,
optional)
you
can
power
the
keyboard
by
plugging
into
the
cigarette
lighter socket of an automobile.
Precautions
Incorrectly
using
batteries
can
cause
them
to
burst
or
leak,
possibly
damaging
the
interior
of
the
unit.
Note
the
following
precautions:
“Be
sure
that
the
positive
(+)
and
negative
(—)
poles
of
each
battery
are
facing
in
the
Proper
direction.
“Never
mix
batteries
of
different
types.
“Never
mix
old
batteries
and
new
ones.
*Never
leave
dead
batteries
in
battery
compartment.
“Remove
batteries
if
you
do
not
plan
to
use
the
unit
for
long
periods.
“Replace
batteries
at
least
once
every
2
years,
no
matter
how
much
the
unit
is
used
during
that
period.
“Never
try
to
recharge
the
batteries
supplied
with
the
unit.
“Do
not
expose
the
batteries
to
direct
heat,
let
them
become
shorted,
or
try
to
take
them
apart.
“Should
a
battery
leak,
clean
out
the
battery
compartment
of
the
unit
immediately,
taking
care
to
avoid
letting
the
battery
fluid
come
into
direct
contact
with
your
skin.
@] AC outlet
AC adapter AD-1
AC adaptor jack
Cigarette lighter socket
Car battery adaptor CA-1
An
AC
adaptor
(AD-1,
optional)
is
required
when
using
household
current.
Use
only
a
genuine
CASIO
adaptor
with
the
same
voltage
rating
(100,
117,
220
or
240V)
as
the
power
supply
in
your
area
to
prevent
damage
to
the
keyboard’s
internal
components.
Plug
the
AC
adaptor
into
the
AC
outlet
and
the
cord
into
the
unit.
This
will
automatically
cut
off
the
battery
power
supply.
*Use
only
genuine
CASIO
adaptors
to
avoid
risk
of
damage.
“The
adaptor
may
become
warm
when
left
connected
to
an
outlet.
This
is
normal,
but
the
adaptor
should
be
disconnected
when
not
in
use.
(4)
Never
attempt
to
modify
any
parts
of
the
unit.
The
unit
is
a
precision
instrument,
made
up
of
electronic
parts.
Any
modification
of,
or
tampering
with
inner parts may cause problems.
(5)
Do
not
apply
lacquer,
thinner
or
similar
chemicals.
Clean
the
keyboard
with
a
soft
cloth
dampened
with
detergent.
(Soak
the
cloth
ina
detergent
and
squeeze until almost dry.)
(6)
Don’t
forget
to
turn
off
the
power
switch.
After
using
the
unit,
be
sure
to
turn
off
the
power
switch.
if
the
unit
is
left
for
many
hours
with
the
power
switch
turned
on,
trouble
or
accidents
may
occur.
Also
when
not
using
the
unit
for
a
long
peri-
od,
remove
the
batteries
to
avoid
corrosion
from
battery
leakage.
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Specifications
Number
of
keys:
32
keys
(mini)
Polyphonic:
4-note
polyphonic
Preset
tones:
100
Auto-rhythms:
19;
ROCK
1-2,
16
BEAT
1-2,
DISCO
1-3,
POPS
1-3,
SLOW
ROCK,
SWING,
MARCH,
REGGAE,
TANGO,
SAMBA,
BOSSA
NOVA,
BEGUINE,
WALTZ
Super Accompaniment Patterns:
13,
ROCK,
POPS,
FUNK,
SLOW
ROCK
FANFARE,
CHILD'S
PLAY,
CLASSI
,
LATIN,
JUNGLE,
ORIENT,
BAGPIPER,
CAL,
COMPUTER,
NEW
AGE
MUSIC
Built-in
speakers:
8
cm
dia.
x
2
(output
=0.5W
+0.5W)
Terminals:
Output
jack
output
impedance:
1009,
output
voltage:
2.0V
(RMS)
MAX),
AC
adaptor
jack (DC 7.5V)
Demonstration
tune:
“Wake
me
up
before
you
go
go”
Power
source:
3-way
AC/DC
power
sources;
AC;
100,
117,
220
or
240V
(+
10V),
50/60
Hz,
with
AC
adaptor
AD-1
(optional).
OC:
5
AA
size
(SUM-3/RE6P)
manganese
dry
batteries.
“Battery life: approx. 5 hours.
Car
battery:
Requires
optional
CA-1
car
adaptor
Power
consumption:
1.6W
Dimensions
(W
x
D
x
H):
598
x
172
x54
mm
(23%
6”
x
6%”
x
2a")
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.6 Ibs)
Standard
accessory:
Test
batteries
supplied.
“Design
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
GUIDELINES
LAID
DOWN
BY
FCC
RULES
FOR USE
OF
THE
UNIT
IN
THE
U.S.A.
(not
applicable
to
other
areas).
This
equipment
generates
and
uses
radio
frequency
energy
and
tf
not
instatted
and
used
Properly,
thatis,
in
strict
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions,
may
cause
interference
to
radio
and
television
reception.
It
has
been
type
tested
and
found
to
com-
ply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
computing
device
in
accordance
with
the
specifications
in
Subpart
J
of
Part
15
of
FCC
Rules,
which
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
Protection
against
such
inter-
ference
in
a
residential
installation.
However,
there
is
no
guaran-
tee
that
interference
wilt
not
occur
in
a
Particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
interference
to
radio
or
television
recep-
tion,
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:
+ Feorient the receiving antenna
telocate
the
equipment
with
respect
to
the
receiver
Move
the
equipment
away
from
the
receiver
Plug
the
equipment
into
a
different
outlet
so
that
equipment
and
receiver
are
on
different
branch
circuits.
If
necessary,
the
user
should
consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/television
technician
for
additional
‘Suggestions.
The
user
may
find
the
following
booklet
prepared
by
the
Federal
Communica-
tions
Commission
helpful:
“How
to
identify
and
Resolve
Radio-
TV
Interference
Problems".
This
booklet
is
available
from
the
US
Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
D.C.,
20402,
Stock
No.
004-000-00345-4.
WARNING:
CHANGING
THE
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
MAY
REQUIRE
THE
USE
OF
A
DIFFERENT
LINE
CORD
OR
ATTACHMENT
PLUG,
OR
BOTH.
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PER-
SONNEL.