Casio Tone Bank CA-110 User manual

PROT eS
|
Tone
Bank
CA-110
ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
INSTRUMENTO MUSICAL ELECTRONICO
OPERATION
MANUAL ........ 2
MANUAL DE
OPERACION ... 20
CASIO.
CASIO COMPUTER CO, LTD.
5-1, Nishi Shinjuku 2-chume
ae CASIO.
SA116051

Tone
Banc
C
A-110
ELECTRONIC
MUSICAL
INSTRUMENT
Introduction
Your
new
CA-110
keyboard
is
a
state-of-the-art
musical
instrument
which
incorporates
the
latest
electronics
tech-
nology
to
make
its
operation
as
easy
as
possible.
Excep-
tional
sound
quality
backed
up
by
a
host
of
sophisticated
features
and
functions
makes
this
keyboard
a
joy
to
play
for
everyone.
In
order
to
enjoy
the
features
and
functions
of
this
unit
to
their
fullest,
be
sure
to
carefully
read
this
manual
and
follow
the
instructions
contained
herein.
Contents
1.
General
Guide
.......
4
2.
Power
Supply
.......
6
3.
General
Operation
...
7
4. Preset Tones
To
select
a
preset
tone
8
Keyboard
split
tones
9
POLY/TEXTURE
button
...
9
5. Auto-rhythms
To
select
an
auto-rhythm
wo.cccccccccccscscsssessccesseceeces
10
To
play
an
auto-rhythm
.
Using
FILL-IN
button
Precaution
6.
Auto-accompaniment
The
batteries
that
come
with
the
unit
are
test
batteries.
If
battery
power
drops
Accompaniment
keyboard
...
below
a
certain
level,
the
quality
of
the
tone
produced
deteriorates,
a
totally
Using
auto-accompaniment
.
7.
Troubleshooting
.............
.
Care
of
Your
Keyboard
..
9.
Specifications
0c
cececscscsecserceseses
different
tone
may
sound,
or
the
demo
tune
or
auto
rhythm
may
become
ab-
normal.
Should
any
of
these
symptoms
occur,
replace
batteries
as
soon
as
possible.
i]

1 | General Guide
1. General Guide
(Rear panel)
@ Built-in speaker
@POWER/CHORD switch
© MAIN VOLUME slider
@ ACCOMP VOLUME slider
@SELECT buttons
@
TONE
BANK
button
(POLY/TEXTURE
button)
@BEAT
BANK
button
@ 100 SOUND TONE BANK list
@100 PATTERN BEAT BANK list
@FILL-IN button
@START/STOP button
@ TEMPO control buttons
@DEMO button
@AC adaptor jack
@ Output jack
~— Demonstration Tune — eee 2s nes
This
unit
features
a
preset
demonstration
tune
which
has
been
carefully
programmed
to
showcase
all
the
features
and
benefits
of
this
unit.
Simply
press
the
DEMO
button
@,
and
listen
to
the
CA-110
plays
itself!
°The
demonstration
tune
is
played
in
an
endless
loop.
Press
the
DEMO
but-
ton
again
to
stop
the
tune.
*The
keyboard
is
inoperable
while
playing
the
demonstration
tune.

| Power Supply
<DC Power>
® Dry batteries
This unit can be powered by six AA size (SUM-3/R6P or AM-3/LR6) dry celi
batteries. Weakened batteries will result in lower volume or poor tonal quality.
The power indicator lamp will gradually lose its brightness when battery power
weakens, At this time, change batteries or shift to one of the alternate power
sources mentioned below.
Battery replacement
1) Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit and take out used
batteries.
2) Load new batteries taking care that polarity is correct.
s/t is advisable to replace ail six batteries at the same time for longer battery life.
«Standard battery life is approximately 2 hours (SUM-3)/5 hours (AM-3)
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.
® Car battery
With the car battery adaptor (CA-5, optional), DC power is supplied from a car
battery through the cigarette lighter socket.
*Car battery adaptor may not be available in some areas.
—-
2. Power Supply/3. General Operation |
ie EAD A AR EYP GEASS DAS SNE HE TE ES AN OE EERE
<AC Power>
An
AC
adaptor
(AD-5,
optional)
is
required
when
using
household
current.
Use
only
a
genuine
CASIO
adaptor
with
the
same
voltage
rating
(100,
117,
220
or
240)
as
the
power
supply
in
your
area
to
prevent
component
damage.
Plug
the
AC
adap-
tor
into
the
AC
outlet
and
the
cord
into
the
unit.
This
will
automatically
cut
off
the
battery
power
supply.
AC adaptor AD-5
CA-110
aoe te 2]
Car battery adaptor CA-5
Cigarette lighter socket
Use
only
genuine
CASIO
adaptors
to
avoid
risk
of
damage.
°The
adaptor
may
become
warm
when
left
connected
to
an
outlet.
This
is
nor-
mal,
but
the
adaptor
should
be
disconnected
when
not
in
use.
[General Operation
“Refer
to
the
general
guide
found
on
page
4-5
for
exact
locations
of
this
keyboard
controls
and
connections.
@Set the POWER/CHORD switch to ON.
(@)Adjust the volume level.
@Select
one
of
100
preset
tones
(see
‘Preset
Tones”,
page
8).
@Now,
start
playing.

| Preset Tones
‘Refer
to
the
generai
guide
found
on
page
4-5
for
exact
locations
of
this
keyboard
controls
and
connections,
@To select a preset tone
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
in
the
100
SOUND
TONE
BANK
list
on
the
keyboard's
top
panel,
and
enter
the
number
using
the
SELECT
button.
*“PIANO”
tone
(No.
00)
is
selected
automatically
whenever
you
switch
the
power
of
the
keyboard
ON.
[Example
]
To
select
"ELEC
GUITAR"
(No.
25)
after
selecting
“VIBRAPHONE”
(No.
50).
(1)Set the POWER/CHORD switch to
‘Step
Pres
Select
d
tor
“A
the
ON
position.
At
this
time
i
Pl
bated
acct
scikilie
“PIANO”
(No.
00)
is
selected
auto-
ewes
matically.
[@)
<
1
bel
(2)Press
TONE
BANK
button.
ae
No.
00
"
PIANO
(3)Press
SELECT
button
“5”
and
then
[a
“0”
to
select
“VIBRAPHONE”.
Ciel
aes
2
CI
(4)
Press
SELECT
button
“2”
and
then
Sf
=|
“5”
to
select
“ELEC
GUITAR”.
No.
50
3
}CI+C
4)
vieraPHone
No.
25
4
{04+}
evec
guitar
You
can
also
change
the
selected
tone
by
pressing
only
one
SELECT
button.
Note
the
following:
“Selected
tone
<>
Press
<>
Newly
selected
tone
“No.
50
;
ae
ee
;
:
No.
00
No.00
|
2
No.
02
_
No.02.
9:
5
Noe
|
4. Preset Tones
M@ Keyboard split tones
Some
Tone
Bank
selection
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
(No.
91)
puts
BASS
on
the
left
and
PIANO
on the right of the keyboard.
Example
|
““BASS/PIANO”
(No.
91)
Ss
sam
cee
a
MPOLY/TEXTURE
button
The
TONE
BANK
button
also
functions
as
a
POLY/TEXTURE
button.
Once
you
select
a
tone,
each
press
of
this
button
switches
both
the
texture
of
the
tone
(between
thin
and
thick),
and
the
polyphony
of
the
tone
(between
4
and
8)
[IMPORTANT |
Some
of
the
100
tone
available
with
this
keyboard
are
designed
for
play
at
less
than
maximum
volume.
This
means
that
a
“MAX”
volume
setting
may
cause
distortion
of
certain
tones.
Should
this
happen,
use
the
VOLUME
slider
to
make
appropriate
adjustment.

Auto-rhythms
“Refer
to
the
general
guide
found
on
page
4-5
for
exact
locations
of
this
keyboard
controls
and
connections.
To
select
an
auto-rhythm
There
are
100
auto-rhythms
to
choose
from.
Each
rhythm
has
a
2-digit
number.
To
select
an
auto-rhythm,
find
its
rhythm
number
in
the
100
PATTERN
BEAT
BANK
list
on
the
keyboard's
top
panel,
and
enter
the
number
using
the
SELECT
button.
*
“ROCK
1”
rhythm
(No.
00)
is
selected
automatically
whenever
you
switch
the
Power
of
the
keyboard
ON.
[Example
|
To
select
“HIP
HOP
1”
(No.
25)
after
selecting
“ROCK’N’ROLL
1”
(No.
50).
|
(Set
the
POWER/CHORD
switch
to
the
ON
position.
Atthis
time
“ROCK
[St@P|
Press
[Selected
rhythm
1”
(No.
00)
is
selected
automat-
ically.
Or
;
1
i
(2Press
BEAT
BANK
button.
bexst
No.
00
pean!
ROCK
1
@)Press
SELECT
button
“5”
and
then
“Oo”
to
select
“ROCK'N'ROLL
1”.
f
@Press
SELECT
button
“2”
and
then
—
“§”
to
select
"HIP
HOP
1",
No.
50
3
|CO+CRock'N'ROL
1
No. 25
4 |}C0+C) yp vop 1
You
can
also
change
the
selected
rhythm
by
pressing
only
one
SELECT
button.
Note
the
foliowing:
Selected
thythm
=>
“Press.
>
Newly
selected
rhythm
No.
50
ie
ae:
No.
00
No.00.
|
2
7
No.
02
_
‘No.02
|
5
“No.
25
5. Auto-rhythms
@To play an auto-rhythm
@
After
selecting
an
auto-rhythm,
press
START/STOP
button
to
start
the
rhythm.
2
Adjust
the
tempo
using
the
TEMPO
contro!
buttons.
Each
press
of
&
speeds
up
the tempo,
while
pressing
¥
slows
it
down.
*
Tempo
of
the
auto-rhythm
can
be
adjusted
between
40
and
256
beats
per
minute.
@yYou
can
adjust
the
relative
volume
of
the
rhythm
by
using
the
ACCOMP
VOLUME
slider.
@Press START/STOP button again to stop auto-rhythm play.
@ Using FILL-IN button
When
FILL-IN
button
is
pressed
during
auto-rhythm
play,
an
appropriate
fill-in
pat-
tern
is
inserted
in
the
rhythm
pattern.
If
the
button
is
held
down,
the
fill-in
pattern
is
repeated
until
the
end
of
the
measure
during
which
the
button
is
released.
NOTE:
eWhen
playing
an
auto-rhythm,
the
polyphony
of
each
preset
tone
is
limited
as
listed below;
Tone No. 00, 02, 04, 06, 11, 12, 13, :
15, 16, 22, 24, 26, 46, 47, 6-note polyphonic
48, 49, 50, 91, 94, 98 _ aa ;
Other tones ~~ __3-note polyphonic
*You
can
switch
the
polyphony
of
the
tone
between
3
and
6
using
POLY/TEXTURE
button
when
playing
an
auto-rhythm
(see
page
9).
ae ee

e
[
Auto-accompaniment
tomes
ee
SENSES
a
anSNNSITENNEI
*Refer
to
the
general
guide
found
on
page
4-5
for
exact
locations
of
this
keyboard
controls
and
connections.
This
unit
features
100
accompaniment
patterns
that
let
you
add
full
accompani-
ments
to
your
performances
automatically.
You
can
select
from
two
types
of
aulo-accompaniment
—
simplified
fingering
chord
play
(CASIO
CHORD
ON)
or
standard
fingering
(FINGERED).
@
Accompaniment
keyboard
'f
the
POWER/CHORD
switch
is
set
to
“CASIO
CHORD
ON”
or
“FINGERED”,
the
lower
1.5
octave
of
the
keyboard
become
accompaniment
keyboard
keys.
Accompaniment
HA
nner
—<aee—
Melody
Keyboard
keyboard
li
Using
auto-accompaniment
[1]
Auto-accompaniment
using
the
Casio
Chord
system
(@)Set
the
POWER/CHORD
switch
to
“CASIO
CHORD
ON”
position.
@Select
one
of
the
auto-rhythms
(refer
to
‘‘To
select
an
auto-rhythm”’
on
page
10).
()Play
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard
keys
according
to
the
Casio
Chord
sys-
tem
(refer
to
‘Casio
Chord
system”
on
page
13).
@)Press
START/STOP
button
to
stop
auto-accompaniment
play.
rors GF ee
6. Auto-accompaniment |
——
Casio
Chord
system
———-
=
:
a
The
Casio
Chord
system
has
been
developed
so
you
can
play
the
four
main
types
of
chords
more
easily.
Playing
of
the
chords
is
simplified
as
shown
below:
*Pressing
one
of
the
accompaniment
keyboard
keys
produces
a
major
chord
corresponding
to
that
note.
Simultaneously
pressing
any
key
to
the
right
(two
keys
at
the
same
time)
resuits
in
a
minor
chord.
Similarly,
pressing
one
more
key
to
the
right
(three
keys
in
all)
produces
a
seventh
chord,
and
pressing
the
fourth
key
to
the
right
(four
keys
in
all)
creates
a
minor
seventh
chord.
<Examples >
C (C major chord) — Press @.
Cm
(C
minor
chord)
—
Press
@,
@
together.
C7
(C
seventh
chord)
—
Press
@, @,
@
together.
;
:
Cm7
(C
minor
seventh
chord)
—
Press@,@,.0,@
°
Auto-accompaniment
=!
together.
keyboard
*Not
only
@,
©,
and
@,
but
any
biack
or
white
keys
can
be
used
as
long
as
they
are
to
the
right
of
@.
[2]
Auto-accompaniment
play
using
standard
chord
fingering
(Set
the
POWER/CHORD
switch
to
“FINGERED”
position.
(@)
Select
one
of
the
auto-rhythms
(refer
to
“To
select
an
auto-rhythm’”
on
page
10).
@)Play
a
chord
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard
keys.
*
This
unit
is
capable
of
recognizing
the
following
chords;
M,
m,
—5,
+5,
dim,
sus4,
7,
M7,
m7,
mM7,
m7-5,
7sus4,
9,
m9.
@Press
START/STOP
button
to
stop
auto-accompaniment
play.

6. Auto-accompaniment
eee
ee
a
ESS
SESE
NOTES:
*You
can
adjust
the
relative
volume
of
the
auto-accompaniment
by
using
the
AC-
COMP
VOLUME
slider.
*You
can
adjust
the
tempo
of
the
auto-accompaniment
by
using
the
TEMPO
con-
trol
buttons.
During
auto-accompaniment
performance,
chord
played
on
the
accompaniment
keyboard
will
continue
to
sound
after
releasing
the
keys.
¢When
playing
an
auto-accompaniment,
the
polyphony
of
each
preset
tone
is
limit-
ed
as
listed
below;
Tone
No.
00,
02, 04,
06, 11,
12, 13,
15, 16,
22,
24,
26,
46, 47,
48,
49,
50,
91,
94,
98
:
.
Other
tones
_
|
monophonic
*You
can
switch
the
polyphony
of
the
tone
between
1
and
2
using
POLY/TEXTURE
button
when
playing
an
auto-accompaniment
(see
page
9).
2-note polyphonic
AA
]
Troubleshooting
ts
“For
any
malfunction,
always
check
battery
condition
first.
(see
page
6)
| Trouble
Possible Cause
Remedy
No sound, even if
_ keys are pressed.
1. Main voiume turned
down.
2. Headphones con-
nected.
1. Turn up main
volume.
2. Disconnect head-
phones.
No rhythm.
No accompaniment.
Main and accompani-
ment volume turned
down.
Turn up main and
accompaniment
volume,
Occasional
interference.
Refrigerators, washing
machines and similar
electric appliances.
Use outlet as far away
as possible from appli-
ance thought to be the
cause.
No sound when con-
nected to external
amplifier.
1. Main volume turned
down.
2. Defective connection
cord.
1. Turn up main
volume,
2. Replace connection
cord.

f [care of Your Keyboard
Avoid heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.
not overexpose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near a heater, or in any. area
ject to high temperature.
Avoid severe impacts and not drop.
vere impacts can result in malfunction. When carrying or transportion the unit,
itect the keyboard and keys by packing with soft cloth.
Keep the unit free of liquids, dust, particles, etc.
not allow foreign matter to enter between the keys. Be especially careful of
tallic objects such as hairpins, sewing needles or coins. Also, do not allow the
t to get wet.
Never attempt to modify any part of the unit.
ur keyboard is a precision musical instrument made up of sophisticated elec-
lic parts. Any modification of, or tampering with internal components can cause
ible or malfunction.
Do not use lacquer thinner or similar chemicals for cleaning.
an the keyboard with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and
eeze it until almost dry.
Remove batteries before extended storage.
teries left in the unit for long periods can leak and cause damage to electronic
uitry.
in case of malfunction ...
ack whether buttons and connections are set correctly as indicated in the
ibleshooting chart. If the unit still does not work properly, contact the original
uler or a nearby dealer. Never attempt to repair the unit yourself. This can result
-erious damage of the components.
—1§—-
4 | Specifications
Model: CA-110
Number of keys: 49 keys
*Polyphony: 8-note polyphonic (maximum)
°Preset tones: 100
eAuto-rhythms: 100
*Auto-accompaniment function: CASIO CHORD ON/FINGERED
Terminals:
Output
jack
[output
impedance:
1200,
output
voltage:
2.5V(RMS)
MAX],
AC
adaptor
jack
(DC
9V)
Built-in speaker: 12 cm dia. (Output = 2.2W)
*Power
source:
3-way
AC/DC
power
sources;
eAC:
100,
117,
220
or
240V
(+10V),
50/60
Hz,
with
optional
AD-5
AC
adaptor.
*DC:
6
AA
size
dry
batteries
(SUM-3/R6P
or
AM-3/LR6)
Battery
life:
Approximately
2
hours
(SUM-3/R6P)/
5
hours
(AM-3/LR6)
°Car
battery:
Requires
optional
CA-5
car
adaptor
Power consumption: 7.7W
¢Dimensions:
878(W)
x
260(D)
x
83(H)
mm
349/16"
x
10%/4"
x
31/4”
eWeight:
3.5
kg
(7.7
lbs)
including
batteries
eStandard
accessories:
6
AA
size
batteries,
score
stand
“Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
eee, be per

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 if not installed and used properly,
that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to
radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply 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 interference
in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will 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:
sees reorient the receiving antenna
ees relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
arts move the equipment away from the receiver
de 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
Communications 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.