Casio LK50-ES-1 User's Manual
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1. 474A E 002A 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 keyboard be sure to carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for future reference 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 e Dim power supply indicator Instrument does not turn on Dim difficult to read display e Abnormally low speaker headphone volume e Distortion of sound output e Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volumes Sudden power failure when playing at high volumes e Dimming of the display when playing at high volume e Abnormal rhythm pattern and demo tune play e Dimming of keyboard lights when notes sound e Loss of power sound distortion or low volume when playing from a connected computer or MIDI device Use of any other corporate or product name should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark All other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trade marks of their respective owners CASIO ELECTRONICS CO LTD C 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 474A E 003A E 1 p Main Features O 137 tones Ever2. LK 5O USER S GUIDE GUIA DEL USUARIO t Si s ga syd CASIO 50 ES 1 F im 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 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 responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment
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4. IO musical instru ment stand designed for your keyboard Do not place heavy objects on the instrument Do not place heavy objects on the instru ment This may cause the instrument to tip over or break resulting in injury Volume Very high volume levels can damage hear ing Avoid using the instrument at very high volume settings for long periods Con sult with a physician immediately if you experience impaired hearing or ringing in the ears Tiaoa Crystal Display LCD Precautions e Avoid subjecting the keyboard s LCD to strong impact which can crack or break the LCD s glass creating the danger of personal injury Should the LCD glass ever crack or break do not allow the liquid inside the LCD to come into contact with your skin which can cause inflammation and reddening Should the LCD liquid get into your mouth immediately wash out your mouth with water and then consult a physician Should the LCD liquid get in your eyes or on your skin immediately flush with wa ter for at least 15 minutes and then consult a physician Do not get onto the instrument or stand e Do not crawl on top of the instrument or its optional stand Particular caution is re quired in homes having small children This may cause the instrument or stand to tip over and break resulting in injury Optional Stand e Carefully assemble the stand following the assembly instructions that come with it Se curely tighten all bolts nuts and
5. e Always make sure that the batteries mak ing up a set are all of the same type Never combine new batteries with old ones Never dispose of batteries by incinerat ing them Never short or disassemble bat teries and do not expose them to exces sive heat Replace dead batteries as soon as possible Never attempt to recharge batteries Transport When transporting the instrument always make sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet and confirm that all other external connections have been dis connected 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 _e Se A CAUTION u AC Adaptor 474A E 006A Care Whenever caring make sure to first un plug the AC adaptor from the electrical out let Also remove the instrument s batteries if battery power is being used Location Never locate the instrument in areas sub ject to high humidity or heavy accumula AN tion of dust Doing so may cause fire or electrical shock Never locate the instrument in areas sub ject 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 The instrument s silicone rubber feet may eventually blacken or scar lacquered sur faces Use felt cloth pads to insulate the feet or preferably use a CAS
6. fasteners and make sure that you mount the instru ment correctly onto the stand Incorrectly or insufficiently tightening screws or in correctly 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 The stand is available as an option 474A E 007A 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 Do not use near a TV or radio This instrument can cause video or audio interference with TV and radio reception If this happens move the instrument away from the TV or radio Do not use lacguer thinner or similar chemi cals 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 sgueeze until it is almost dry Avoid use in areas subjected to temperature extremes Extremely high or low temperature can cause figures on the LCD screen to become dim and difficult to read This condition should correct itself when the keyboard is brought back to normal tempera ture 4 NOTE I You may notice lines in the finish of the case of this keyboard These lines are a result of the molding process used to shape the plastic of the case They are not cracks or breaks in the plastic and are no cause for concern E
7. for play back of commercially available pre recorded General MIDI music software O Keys light to show received MIDI messages The keyboard can be set up so its keys light in accordance with the channels of commercially available General MIDI music software You can even turn off the output of a channel and play along on the keyboard E 2 474A E 004A Safety Precautions Symbols 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 N WARNING This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing death or serious injury if the product is oper ated incorrectly while ignoring this indication N 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 in dication Symbol Examples This triangle symbol means that the AN user should be careful The example at left indicates electrical shock caution This circle with a line through it 9 means that the indicated action must not be per formed Indications within or nearby this S symbol are specifically prohibited The ex ample at left indicates tha
8. n close prox imity to heaters or other heating appliances This may cause the cord to melt leading to possible fire or electrical shock When unplugging the AC adaptor from an electrical outlet always make sure to pull on the adaptor itself and not the cord Pull ing 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 When not using the instrument for an ex tended period such as when traveling al ways make sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet for safety reasons After use turn off the power switch of the instrument and unplug the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet e At least once a year unplug the AC adap tor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire Batteries Improper battery use may cause batteries to rupture and leak This may cause injury malfunction of the instrument or discolora tion of furniture and other articles that come into contact with battery fluid Take care to observe the following e Install batteries so their polarity matches that indicated on the instrument For safety and to prevent possible leakage of battery fluid always make sure to re move batteries from the instrument when you do not plan to use it for a long tim
9. o not place the following objects on the instrument Placing such objects on the in A strument may cause fire or electrical shock if they spill and get inside the instrument e Containers filled with water or other liq uids including vases potted plants cups iN cosmetics and medicines zas Small metal objects including hairpins sewing needles and coins 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 Z 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 leak ing from them 4 Consult with the dealer where you pur chased the keyboard or with an autho rized CASIO service provider Do not disassemble or modify the instrument Never attempt of take apart or modify the instrument its accessories or separately S sold options Doing so may cause fire elec trical shock or malfunction Consult your dealer concerning all inspection adjustment or repair of internal components Do not use if there is an abnormality or malfunction to be abnormalities such as the presence of smoke or abnormal odor Also do not use the instrument if there appear to be mal functions such as the power not coming on or sound not being produced Use under such conditi
10. ons may cause fire or electrical shock In such cases take the following ac tions immediately Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself 1 Turn power off 2 Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet Z 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 leak ing from them 4 Consult with the dealer where you pur chased the keyboard or with an autho rized CASIO service provider Do not use the instrument if there appear When the instrument has been dropped 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 Z 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 leak ing from them 4 Consult with the dealer where you pur chased the keyboard or with an autho rized CASIO service provider gt 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 suffocation Particular caution is required in homes with small children E 4 Do not locate the power cord i
11. t disassembly is prohibited The black dot means that the indi cated action must be performed Indica tions within this symbol are actions that e are specifically instructed to be performed The example at left indicates that the power plug must be unplugged from the electrical socket 474A E 005A Please use caution regarding the handling of the AC adaptor Do not use a voltage other than the indi cated power supply voltage Use of a volt age other than that indicated may cause fire or electrical shock If the power cord should become damaged exposed wires disconnection etc pur chase a new AC adaptor Use of a damaged power cord may cause fire or electrical shock Do not cut or damage the power cord Also do not place heavy objects on top of it or AN subject it to excessive heat Damage to the power cord may cause fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to shape the power cord or subject it to excessive bending twisting or pulling This may cause fire or electrical shock e Please use the adaptor specified for this instrument Use of another adaptor may cause fire electrical shock or malfunction Do not locate the instrument or its stand on an uneven or unstable surface e Locating the instrument or its stand on an uneven or unstable surface can cause it to fall creating the danger of personal injury Do not place containers containing water or other liq uids on the instrument D
12. ything from orchestra instruments to synthesized sounds drum sets and more O 100 rhythms e A selection of rhythms that cover rock pops jazz and just about any other musical style imaginable O Auto Accompaniment Simply specify a chord and the keyboard automatically plays the correct rhythm bass and chord parts O 100 built in tunes A simple operation cuts out the melody part of any of the 100 Song Bank tunes so you can play along on the keyboard O Key Light System with 3 step lesson Use any of the 100 Song Bank tunes to learn to play as the keyboard keys light to teach you the correct notes First practice the timing of the notes Next play along at your own pace Soon you will be ready for step three where you play along at normal speed Note that key lights may be difficult to see under direct sunlight or under other very bright lighting O Big display with a wealth of musical information e A big informative display shows you which fingers to use which keys to press staff notation of the notes being played and much more O Memory function Record up to two parts in memory for later playback Realistic ensemble play can also be created using the Auto Accompaniment function O General MIDI compatibility General MIDI tones let you connect to a personal computer and enjoy desktop music capabilities This keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or as a sound source and it s just the thing
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