Casio MA-170 User manual

MA170-ESF-1

ESF

USER’S GUIDE

GUÍA DEL USUARIO

MODE D’EMPLOI

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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 encour-

aged 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 Information for Parents!

Parents should please note the following important information before letting children use 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 dam-

age. Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously damaged.

• Never attempt to recharge batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Never mix old batteries with new ones.

• Use only the batteries recommended in this manual or equivalent batteries.

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

battery compartment.

• Remove batteries as soon as they show any sign of going dead.

• 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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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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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.

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.

•Use the AC adaptor where it

will not be splashed with water.

Water creates the risk of fire

and electric shock.

•Do not place a vase or any other

container filled with liquid on

top of the AC adaptor. Water

creates the risk of fire and

electric shock.

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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.

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.

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.

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Safety Precautions

Keep off of the product.

Climbing onto the product 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.

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.

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.

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Safety Precautions

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

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.

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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.

• 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

• Distortion of microphone input

• Sudden power failure when using the

microphone

Safety Precautions

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Contents

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

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

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

About the Display ........................... E-9

Power Supply .................E-10

Using batteries ............................. E-10

Using the AC Adaptor .................... E-11

Connections ................... E-12

Phones/Output Terminal ............... E-12

Accessories and Options ............. E-12

Playing the Keyboard .... E-13

Playing the

Demo Tunes.................... E-13

Using the Microphone ... E-14

Attaching the Microphone to the

Keyboard ...................................... E-14

Unplugging the Microphone ......... E-16

Using the Microphone

for Singing .................................... E-16

Accessories and Options ............. E-16

Selecting a Tone .............E-17

Selecting a Rhythm ........ E-18

Using Auto Accompaniment ......... E-18

Using Synchro Start ..................... E-21

Inserting a Rhythm Fill-in ............. E-21

Using One-Touch Preset .............. E-21

Adjusting Accompaniment

Volume .......................................... E-21

Playing Song Bank

Tunes............................... E-22

Selecting a Song Bank Tune ........ E-22

Using Song Bank Tunes

for Practice

(3-Step Lesson) .............. E-23

Using Step 1 ................................. E-23

Using Steps 2 and 3 ..................... E-24

Other Functions ............. E-25

Turning on the Metronome ........... E-25

Using Sustain ............................... E-25

Percussion Pads .......................... E-26

Transpose ..................................... E-26

Using MIDI....................... E-27

What is MIDI? ............................... E-27

Using MIDI .................................... E-27

Troubleshooting ............. E-28

Specifications ................. E-30

Care of your keyboard ... E-31

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

Tone List ......................................... A-1

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

Song Bank List ............................... A-3

Fingered Chord Chart .................... A-4

MIDI Implementation Chart

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