Casio LK-43 User manual

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USER’S GUIDE

GUÍA DEL USUARIO

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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.

Important!

Please note the following important information before using this product.

• Before using the optional AD-5 Adaptor to power the unit, be sure to check the AC Adaptor

for any damage first. Carefully check the power cord for breakage, cuts, exposed wire and

other serious damage. Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously damaged.

• Never attempt to recharge batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Never mix old batteries with new ones.

• Use recommended batteries or equivalent types.

• Always make sure that positive (+) and negative (–) poles are facing correctly as indicated

near the battery compartment.

• Replace batteries as soon as possible after any sign they are getting weak.

• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

• The product is not intended for children under 3 years.

• Use only CASIO AD-5 adaptor.

• The AC adaptor is not a toy.

• Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.

CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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.

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Safety Precautions

Congratulations on your selection of the

CASIO electronic musical instrument.

•Before using the instrument, be sure to

carefully read through the instructions

contained in this manual.

•Please keep all information for future

reference.

Symbols

Various symbols are used in this user’s guide

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.

DANGER

This symbol indicates information that, if

ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the

danger of death or serious personal injury.

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 Examples

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

() 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. Indications within

this symbol are actions that are

specifically instructed to be

performed. (The example at left

indicates that the power plug must

be unplugged from the electrical

socket.)

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AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor’s electric

cord can damage or break it,

creating the risk of fire and electric

shock. Always make sure you

observe the following precautions.

•Never place heavy objects on the

cord or subject it to heat.

•Never try to modify the cord or

subject it to excessive bending.

•Never twist or stretch the cord.

•Should the electric cord or plug

become damaged, contact your

original retailer or authorized

CASIO Service Provider.

AC Adaptor

Never touch the AC adaptor while

your hands are wet.

Doing so creates the risk of electric

shock.

Batteries

Misuse of batteries can cause them

to leak, resulting in damage to

nearby objects, or to explode,

creating the risk of fire and personal

injury. Always make sure you

observe the following precautions.

•Never try to take batteries apart

or allow them to become shorted.

•Never expose batteries to heat or

dispose of them by incineration.

•Never mix old batteries with new

ones.

•Never mix batteries of different

types.

•Do not charge the batteries.

•Make sure the positive (+) and

negative (–) ends of the batteries

are facing correctly.

DANGER

Alkaline Batteries

Perform the following steps

immediately if fluid leaking from

alkaline batteries ever gets into your

eyes.

1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them

with water.

2.Contact your physician

immediately.

Leaving alkaline battery fluid in

your eyes can lead to loss of sight.

WARNING

Smoke, Strange Odor, Overheating

Continued use of the product while

it is emitting smoke, a strange odor,

or heat creates the risk of fire and

electric shock. Take the following

steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor

for power, unplug it from the wall

outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or

an authorized CASIO Service

Provider.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates

the risk of fire and electric shock.

Always make sure you observe the

following precautions.

•Be sure to use only the AC

adaptor that is specified for this

product.

•Use only a power source whose

voltage is within the rating

marked on the AC adaptor.

•Do not overload electrical outlets

and extension cords.

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Plastic Bags

Never place the plastic bag the

product comes in over your head or

in your mouth. Doing so creates the

risk of suffocation.

Particular care concerning this

precaution is required where small

children are present.

Keep off of the product and stand.*

Climbing onto the product or stand

can cause it to tip over or become

damaged. Particular care

concerning this precaution is

required where small children are

present.

Location

Avoid locating the product on an

unstable stand, on an uneven

surface, or any other unstable

location. An unstable location can

cause the product to fall over,

creating the risk of personal injury.

Do not incinerate the product.

Never throw the product into fire.

Doing so can cause it to explode,

creating the risk of fire and personal

injury.

Water and Foreign Matter

Water, other liquids, and foreign

matter (such as pieces of metal)

getting into the product create the

risk of fire and electric shock. Take

the following steps immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor

for power, unplug it from the wall

outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or

an authorized CASIO Service

Provider.

Disassembly and Modification

Never try to take this product apart

or modify it in any way. Doing so

creates the risk of electric shock,

burn injury, or other personal injury.

Leave all internal inspection,

adjustment, and maintenance up to

your original retailer or authorized

CASIO Service Provider.

Dropping and Impact

Continued use of this product after

it has been damaged by dropping

or subjecting it to strong impact

creates the risk of fire and electric

shock. Take the following steps

immediately.

1. Turn off power.

2. If you are using the AC adaptor

for power, unplug it from the wall

outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer or

an authorized CASIO Service

Provider.

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Cleaning

Before cleaning the product, always

unplug the AC adaptor from the

wall outlet first. Leaving the AC

adaptor plugged in creates the risk

of damage to the AC adaptor, fire,

and electric shock.

Batteries

Misuse of batteries can cause them

to leak resulting in damage to

nearby objects, or to explode,

creating the risk of fire and personal

injury. Always make sure you

observe the following precautions.

•Use only batteries that are

specified for use with this

product.

•Remove batteries from the

product if you do not plan to use

it for a long time.

Connectors

Connect only the specified devices

and equipment to the product’s

connectors. Connection of a non-

specified device or equipment

creates the risk of fire and electric

shock.

Location

Avoid the following locations for

this product. Such locations create

the risk of fire and electric shock.

•Areas subject to high humidity

or large amounts of dust.

•In food preparation areas or other

areas subject to oil smoke.

•Near air conditioning equipment,

on a heated carpet, in areas

exposed to direct sunlight, inside

of a vehicle parked in the sun, or

any other area that subjects the

product to high temperatures.

CAUTION

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates

the risk of fire and electric shock.

Always make sure you observe the

following precautions.

•Do not locate the electric cord

near a stove or other sources of

heat.

•Never pull on the cord when

unplugging from the electrical

outlet. Always grasp the AC

adaptor when unplugging.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the AC adaptor creates

the risk of fire and electric shock.

Always make sure you observe the

following precautions.

•Insert the AC adaptor into the

wall outlet as far as it will go.

•Unplug the AC adaptor from the

wall outlet during lightening

storms or before leaving on a trip

or other long-term absence.

•At least once a year, unplug the

AC adaptor from the wall outlet

and wipe away any dust that is

built up in the area around the

prongs of the plug.

Relocating the Product

Before relocating the product,

always unplug the AC adaptor from

the wall outlet and disconnect all

other cables and connecting cords.

Leaving cords connected creates the

risk of damage to the cords, fire,

and electric shock.

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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.

• Dim power indicator

• Instrument does not turn on

• Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read

• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume

• Distortion of sound output

• Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high

volume

• Sudden power failure when playing at high volume

• Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high

volume

• Continued sound output even after you release a key

• A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected

• Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play

• Loss of power, sound distortion, or low volume when

playing from a connected computer or MIDI device

Display Screen

•Never push on the display

screen’s LCD panel or subject it

to strong impact. Doing so can

cause the LCD panel’s glass to

crack, creating the risk of personal

injury.

•Should the LCD panel ever crack

or break, never touch the liquid

inside of the panel. LCD panel

liquid can cause skin irritation.

•Should LCD panel liquid ever get

inside your mouth, immediately

wash out your mouth with water

and contact your physician.

•Should LCD panel liquid ever get

into your eyes or onto your skin,

rinse with clear water for at least

15 minutes, and then contact a

physician.

Sound Volume

Do not listen to music at very loud

volumes for long periods. Particular

care concerning this precaution is

required when using headphones.

High volume settings can damage

your hearing.

Heavy Objects

Never place heavy object on top of

the product.

Doing so can make the product top

heavy, causing the product to tip

over or the object to fall from it,

creating the risk of personal injury.

Correct Stand*Assembly

An incorrectly assembled stand can

tip over, causing the product to fall

and creating the risk of personal

injury.

Make sure you assemble the stand

correctly, following the assembly

instructions that come with it. Make

sure you mount the product on the

stand correctly.

*Stand is available as an option.

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❐On-screen fingering and timing indicators

• Easy-to-understand on-screen indicators help to simplify keyboard play, even for novices.

❐100 amazingly realistic tones

❐Enhanced auto-accompaniment function for greater versatility

• 50 built in auto-accompaniment patterns.

❐100 Built-in Song Bank tunes

• A total of 100 built-in Song Bank tunes comes built in for playback enjoyment or play-along practice.

❐3-Step Lesson System

• Develop your musical skills by following the keys as they light. First you become familiar with the

timing of the notes by watching the keys light as you playback one of the 100 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.

• A simulated human voice is used during Step 1 or Step 2 play to call out the fingers you should use to

play the required notes (Voice Fingering). The timing of notes is also indicated on the display screen.

❐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.

❐Transpose Function

• An easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.

❐MIDI compatibility

• Connecting to another MIDI device lets you sound notes on both this keyboard and the connected

device by playing on this keyboard.

Main Features

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Contents

Safety Precautions ................E-1

Main Features ........................E-6

Contents.................................E-7

General Guide ........................ E-8

About the Display .....................................E-10

Quick Reference .................. E-11

Power Supply.......................E-12

Using batteries .........................................E-12

Using the AC Adaptor ..............................E-12

Auto Power Off.........................................E-13

Power On Alert .........................................E-13

Connections.........................E-14

Phones/Output Jack ................................E-14

Sustain Jack ............................................E-14

Accessories and Options .........................E-14

Basic Operations .................E-15

To switch power on and off ......................E-15

To change tones ......................................E-15

Other Useful Functions ............................E-17

Playing the demo tunes ...........................E-18

Playing rhythms .......................................E-18

Using auto-accompaniment .....................E-19

Improvising with the preset patterns ........E-21

3-Step Lesson System ........E-22

Using 3-Step Lesson System ..................E-22

Voice Fingering Guide .............................E-24

Timing Indicator ....................................... E-25

Step 1: Master the timing .........................E-26

Step 2: Master the melody .......................E-27

Step 3: Play at normal speed ..................E-27

To practice the left hand part ...................E-28

MIDI.......................................E-29

What is MIDI? ..........................................E-29

General MIDI ...........................................E-29

Technical Reference............E-32

Troubleshooting .......................................E-32

Specifications ...........................................E-34

Care of Your Keyboard .......E-35

Appendix ............................... A-1

GM Tone Map List ......................................A-1

Rhythm List ................................................A-2

Fingered Chord Charts ..............................A-3

MIDI Implementation Chart

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General Guide

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