Casio PS-20 User manual

USER’S GUIDE

GUÍA DEL USUARIO

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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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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Important!

Please note the following important information before using this product.

• Before using the optional AD-12 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.

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

• Use only CASIO AD-12 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

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Congratulations on your selection of the

CASIO Digital Piano. This digital piano is a

sophisticated musical instrument that blends

the very best of traditional piano feel and

sound quality with the latest that modern

electronics technology has to offer.

•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.

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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•Should the electric cord or plug

become damaged, contact your

original retailer or authorized

CASIO Service Provider.

AC Adaptor

Never touch the AC adapter while

your hands are wet.

Doing so creates the risk of electric

shock.

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.

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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 the 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.

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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.

Never climb onto the product or stand.*

Never climb onto the product or

hang from its edges. Doing so can

cause the product to fall over,

creating the risk of personal injury.

Special care concerning this point is

required in households where there

are small children.

Do not locate the product on an unstable

surface.

Never locate the product on a

surface that is wobbly, tilted, or

otherwise unstable*. An unstable

surface can cause the product to fall

over, creating the risk of personal

injury.

*Avoid areas where there are

multiple layers of carpeting, and

where cables are running under

the product.

Always make sure you secure the

product to the stand with the screws

that are provided. An unsecured

product can fall from the stand,

creating the risk of personal injury.

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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.

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

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.

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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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

Failure to do so can cause the stand

to fall over and the digital piano to

fall from the stand, creating the risk

of personal injury.

Make sure you assemble the stand

in accordance with the instructions

that come with it, and ensure that

all connections are secure. Also

make sure that you choose an

appropriate location for the stand.

•When placing the digital piano onto

the stand, take care that you do not

pinch your fingers between the

digital piano and the stand.

•At least two people should lift the

digital piano when placing it onto

the stand or moving it. Trying to

move the digital piano alone can

cause the stand to fall over, creating

the risk of personal injury.

•Do not drag the stand or tilt it

forward or back when placing the

digital piano onto the stand or

moving it. Doing so can cause the

digital piano to fall over, creating

the risk of personal injury.

•Periodically check the screws that

secure the digital piano to the stand

for looseness. If a screw is loose,

retighten it. Loose screws can cause

the stand to tip over and the digital

piano to fall, creating the risk of

personal injury.

*Stand is available as an option.

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■Simple, compact design

A simple, compact design fits right in and complements just about any interior layout.

■8 versatile tones

Eight instrument tones including the digital piano and vibraphone provide plenty of performance versatility.

Other features include digital effects that control the acoustical characteristic of tones, as well as three pedal effects for all the

nuances of an acoustic piano.

A Sound Quality Adjustment feature lets you select the optimal sound quality setting to match the environment and acoustic

conditions of the location where you are playing, and for the headphones you are using.

■Metronome

A simple operation lets you set the tempo and the beat of the metronome to suit the tune you want to play. It’s the perfect practice

tool for players of all levels.

■4 demo tunes

Demo tunes demonstrate use of the GRAND PIANO 1, ELEC PIANO 2, VIBRAPHONE, and HARPSICHORD tones.

■Memory

Built-in memory lets you store a performance for later playback.

You can play along with playback on the keyboard, and even create an ensemble effect by using a keyboard tone that is different

from the recorded tone.

■Powerful keyboard setting functions

A selection of powerful keyboard setting functions helps you get create exactly the musical mood you want.

Transpose adjusts the key of the keyboard in semitone steps.

Tuning provides a means to tune with another musical instrument.

Touch Select adjusts the intensity of the output sound in accordance with the amount of pressure you apply to the keyboard.

■MIDI terminal

Connecting to another MIDI musical instrument lets you play two instruments from the keyboard of this digital piano. You can

also connect to a commercially available MIDI sequencer to increase the number of parts you can play.

Main Features

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Contents

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

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

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

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

Attachment of the Score Stand..................E-8

Power Suppply ........................ E-10

Using the AC Adaptor ..............................E-10

Connections............................. E-11

Accessories and Options ......................... E-11

Basic Operation ....................... E-12

Using Tones .............................................E-12

Using Digital Effects.................................E-13

Adjusting the Sound Quality ....................E-14

Using the Pedals ......................................E-15

Using the Metronome ..............................E-16

Using the Memory ................... E-17

About the Memory ...................................E-17

Recording.................................................E-17

Playback ..................................................E-18

Deleting Memory Contents ......................E-18

Using Demo Tunes .................. E-19

Playing the Demo Tunes in Sequence ....E-19

Playing a Specific Demo Tune .................E-19

Stopping Demo Tune Play .......................E-19

Keyboard Settings................... E-20

Using Touch Select ..................................E-20

Using Transpose ......................................E-20

Adjusting the Tuning of

the Digital Piano.......................................E-21

MIDI........................................... E-22

What is MIDI? ..........................................E-22

What you can do with MIDI ...................... E-22

MIDI Connections ....................................E-22

MIDI Channels .........................................E-22

Simultaneous Receive Over

Multiple Channels (Multi-Timbre) ............. E-23

Setting the Keyboard Channel.................E-23

Sending Memory Playback Data .............E-23

Turning Local Control On and Off ............ E-24

MIDI Data Notes ......................................E-24

Troubleshooting ...................... E-26

Specifications .......................... E-27

Operational Precautions ......... E-28

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

Initial Power On Settings ........................... A-1

MIDI Data Format.......................A-2

Channel Messages ....................................A-2

System Messages .....................................A-6

MIDI Implementation Chart

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Back Panel

Left Side Panel

7890 A BC E

45 6

Attachment of the

Score Stand

Install the music stand by

inserting its pegs into the

holes in the digital piano.

General Guide

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