Casio DG-20 Operator's manual

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Thank

You

And

congratulations

your

choice

the

CASIO

DG-20

Digital

Guitar.

Your

digital

guitar

entirely

new

type

digital

musical

instrument,

which

features

the

latest

state-of-the-art

digital

technology.

Read

the

Manual

obtain

optimum

performance

and

assure

long-term

reliability,

sure

read

this

manual

carefully

before

playing

your

new

DG-20

guitar.

■

Contents

this

manual

are

subject

change

without

notice.

■

CASIO

has

done

its

best

include

all

pertinent

information

the

DG-20

this

manual.

you

should

find

any

errors

have

questions

the

contents,

please

contact

your

distributor.

■

CASIO

reserves

exclusive

rights

the

contents

this

manual.

■

CASIO

does

not

claim

responsibility

for

damages

claims

incurred

result

the

use

the

DG-20

this

manual.

Important

Precautions

■

Please

careful

extreme

temperatures,

moisture

and

direct

sunlight.

Please

avoid

using

storing

your

DG-20

places

subject

direct

sunlight,

excessively

damp

places

near

air

conditioning

and

heating

appliances

where

temperatures

and

moisture

tend

extreme.

Also,

not

leave

this

unit

automobile

with

the

windows

closed

during

hot

summer

months.

■

Please

not

drop

this

instrument

subject

strong

shocks.

Subjecting

this

precision

instrument

strong

shocks

may

cause

malfunctions

damage

the

neck,

please

use

extreme

care

handling.

■

Make

sure

foreign

matter

gets

inside

this

unit.

Please

take

care

that

foreign

objects,

especially

metal

objects

such

hair

pins,

sewing

needles

coins

get

into

the

unit.

Any

metal

objects

liquids

entering

the

unit

may

cause

malfunctioning

well

electric

shock

hazard.

■

Customizing

may

cause

malfunction

and

accidents.

The

DG-20

uses

many

high-

precision

electronic

components.

Converting

any

manner

needlessly

touching

internal

parts

may

cause

malfunction

and

accidents

and

should

therefore

avoided

under

all

circumstances.

■

not

use

thinner

similar

chemicals

when

cleaning

this

unit.

clean

the

DG-20,

wipe

the

exterior

surface

with

soft

cloth

dampened

with

neutral

detergent

solution

which

has

been

wrung

out

completely.

Never

use

paint

thinner,

benzene

other

solvents.

Contents

Features

and

Functions

Power

Supply

Changing

Strings

Digital

Performance

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Guide

Music

Score

Overall

View

Power

Switch

Used

turn

power

and

OFF.

Main

Volume

Control

Used

control

volume

guitar

sounds.

(

)

Rhythm

Volume

Control

Used

control

volume

rhythm

sounds.

(

)

Speaker

High

performance

12cm

inch)

built-in

speaker.

Mute

Key

Used

mute

sound

during

performance.

Start/Stop

Key

Used

start

and

stop

selected

auto-rhythm.

Synchro/Fill-in

Key

Used

select

Synchro

introduction

insert

fill-ins

auto-rhythm

Performance.

When

pressed,

Tempo

Indicator

(©)

flashes

selected

tempo.

When

string

played,

the

auto-rhythm

begins

automatically,

synchronization

(from

beat).

When

pressed

during

auto-rhythm

performance,

appropriate

fill-in

inserted

the

rhythm

pattern.

Press

the

Synchro/fill-in

once

cancel

the

synchro

start

mode.

(§)

Drum

Pads

When

these

pads

are

tapped,

corresponding

drum

sounds

are

output.

Performances

Using

Auto-Rhythm

and

Drum

Pads

When

drum

pads

are

tapped

during

auto-rhythm

performance,

the

auto-rhythm

automatically

stops

(allowing

manual

fill-in).

The

rhythm

then

starts

again

from

the

beginning

the

measure.

While

the

rhythm

stopped,

the

Tempo

Indicator

flashes

out

each

beat,

acting

metronome.

Side

Panel

Control

Section

Tone

Selectors,

Select

Key,

Select

Indicator

The

tone

selectors

are

used

specify

desired

guitar

tones.

Note

that

two

tones

are

assigned

each

tone

selector.

When

the

select

indicator

OFF,

the

upper

tones

are

specified.

select

lower

tone

(written

green),

press

the

select

key.

The

select

indicator

lights

indicating

lower

tones

may

selected.

Note

that

effects

such

Chorus

and

Vibrato

are

built-in

various

tones.

Rhythm

Selectors,

Select

Key,

Select

Indicator

The

rhythm

selectors

are

used

specify

desired

rhythms.

Note

that

two

rhythms

are

assigned

each

rhythm

selector.

When

the

select

indicator

OFF,

the

upper

rhythms

are

specified.

select

lower

rhythm

(written

green),

press

the

select

key.

The

select

indicator

lights

indicating

lower

tones

may

selected.

Tempo

Control

Keys

Used

adjust

rhythm

tempo.

Press

the

key

speed

rhythm,

the

▼

key

slow

rhythm

down.

Hold

the

key

down

make

major

changes

tempo.

Press

both

keys

simultaneous¬

initialize

tempo

(reset

factory

setting

120).

Tempo

Indicator

Indicates

the

tempo

auto¬

rhythm.

Lights

indicate

the

first

beat

each

measure.

Also

lights

when

stand-by

status

Synchro

start

mode.

©Tone

Selectors

)

Select.

Key

Select

Indicator

TONE

ACO

GUITAR

ACO

GUITAR

ACO

GUITAR

■

sco

GUITAR

ELEC

GUITAR

ClEC-

miAEL2_

FLANGER

DISTOR¬

TS_

GLOCKEN

CRYSTAL

HARP

FUNKY

CLAVI

SHAMISEN

MANDOLIN

7SZ2—

ORGAN

TRUMPET

FLUTE

CHORUS

CLARINET

SELECT

RHYTHM

Pulse

Code

Modulation

ROCK

BEAT

POPS

REGGAE

COUNTRY

ENKA

SWING

BLUES

BOSSA

NOVA

SLOW

ROCK

WALTZ

TANGO

SELECT

TEMPO

Sustain/

reverb

SOLO

TRANSPOSE

©Transpose

Keys

■

Rhythm

Selectors

Select

Key

Select

Indicator

Tempo

Indicator

Tempo

Control

Keys

)

Sustain/Reverb

Selector

)Solo

Selector

Sustain/Reverb

Selector

Solo

Selector

When

corresponding

indicator

ON,

sustain

reverb

effect

added

selected

Tone.

When

OFF,

sustain

reverb

effect

not

added

selected

Tone.

Note

that

switch

the

mode

immedi¬

ately

after

power

turned

ON.

Used

select

monophonic

(solo)

6-note

polyphonic

performance

modes.

Indicator

lights

indicate

Solo

mode.

Solo

selector

OFF

when

DG-20

power

turned

ON.

Transpose

Keys

Used

raise

lower

key

half-step

increments.

Key

raised

one

half

step

each

time

the

▲

key

pressed,

and

lowered

one

half

step

each

time

the

▼

key

pressed.

Note

that

pitch

set

442Hz

initialized

state

(when

power

turned

ON).

Connections

Connect

headphones

for

private

listening

(useful

night).

ine

Output

Jack

Connect

audio

musical

instru¬

ment

amplifiers.

Adaptor

Jack

Input

cord

from

adaptor

(AD-5)

when

using

home

current

car

adaptor

(CA-5).

Foot

Switch

Jack

Connect

optional

foot

switch

(SP-2,

SP-10,

optional)

for

foot-pedal

con¬

trol

auto-rhythm

ON/OFF.

Tuning

Control

Used

control

tuning,

raising

lowering

tuning

within

cents

range.

Useful

matching

tuning

with

other

instruments.

IDI

Mode

Switch

Used

select

either

MIDI

mode

(MODE

mode

(MODE

II).

MIPi

Out

Terminal

Connect

DG-20

other

MIDI

instruments

devices.

MIDI

messages

transmitted

through

this

output.

(Refer

page

for

further

information

MIDI).

When

string

played,

the

string’s

vibration

sensed

built-in

sensor

and

the

selected

tone

output

through

the

built-in

speaker.

The

digital

guitar

features

switches

which

are

actually

built-in

the

fingerboard,

behind

each

fret.

your

finger(s)

not

properly

centered

over

the

strings

you

depress,

neighboring

strings

may

sound

(even

though

you

haven’t

depressed

neighboring

strings),

the

switches

may

activated.

sound

output

strings

are

played

too

softly.

There

are

two

different

basic

types

preset

sounds

built-in

the

DG-20—sounds

which

decay,

such

the

acoustic

guitar

tone,

and

sounds

which

are

sustained,

such

the

jazz

organ

tone.

Sustained

sounds

may

cut

off

using

the

mute

key,

releasing

the

fretboard

(which

turns

OFF

the

built-in

sensor

switch).

Fingerboard

String

-.r.

ON/OFF

Vibration

▼

...

Sensor

Switch

Sensor

(Pitch)

(Sound)

LSI

Circuitry

Z".

Speaker

►

Out

Output

Batteries

Household

Current

Car

Cigarette

Lighter

Remove

the

battery

compartment

cover

and

insert

batteries,

taking

care

that

polarity

correct.

When

replacing

batteries,

sure

replace

all

six

ensure

longer

battery

life.

Turn

power

OFF

before

replacing

batteries.

life

high-performance

5UM-1

dry

cells

approximately

hours.

Weakened

batteries

will

®®

power

indicator

lose

brightness

and

result

lower

volume,

poor

tonal

quality

and

wentually

misoperation

unctions.

such

symptoms

occur,

Place

all

six

batteries

with

new

ones

soon

possible.

Connection

Panel

Connecting

Adaptor

Connection

adaptor

(AD-5,

optional)

allows

the

unit

powered

standard

household

current.

Use

only

adaptor

with

the

same

voltage

rating

your

local

power

supply.

Connecting

Car

Adaptor

Connection

car

adaptor

(CA-5,

optional)

allows

the

unit

pow¬

ered

through

vehicle’s

cigarette

lighter

socket.

■

Always

ensure

that

the

power

the

unit

OFF

when

connecting

disconnecting

adaptors.

■

Remove

batteries

from

the

battery

compartment

when

the

unit

not

used

for

extended

periods.

Battery

leakage

can

damage

electrical

components.

■

Only

use

specified

CASIO

Car

adaptors

prevent

damage

the

unit.

■

Adaptors

normally

become

warm

when

connected

the

power

source.

This

not

cause

for

worry,

but

adaptors

should

disconnected

whenever

the

unit

not

used

for

extended

periods.

Auto

Power

Off

Function

automatic

power

cut-off

function

activates

approximately

minutes

after

the

last

operation

the

unit.

Power

supply

can

restored

switching

the

power

the

unit

OFF

and

then

again.

CHANGING

STRINGS

Move

Press

Down

shown

the

above

diagram,

press

down

the

sensor

cover

and

move

toward

the

neck.

not

use

excessive

force

any

parts

the

sensor

assembly.

Pull

String

Through

Notch

and

Hole

shown

FIG-1

above,

strings

pass

through

notch

the

end

the

sensor,

and

then

through

hole

the

sensor.

After

pulling

through

few

inches

string,

tie

the

string

shown

FIG-2.

Next,

fix

the

string

tight

and

cut

off

any

excess.

ert

the

accessory

hex

wrench

(large)

into

the

head

and

turn

counter-clockwise

slide

the

headpiece

towards

the

body.

Next,

insert

the

other

hex

wrench

(small)

the

headpiece

and

loosen

the

screw.

xt,

pull

the

string

through

the

hole

the

headpiece

and

tighten

the

headpiece

screw

while

pulling

the

string

taut.

Using

the

large

hex

wrench,

move

slide

the

headpiece

back

into

position

adjust

string

tension.

Avoid

tightening

the

strings

excessively,

this

may

lead

neck

warps

other

damage.

Also,

not

use

excessive

force

the

neck.

the

same

procedures

change

all

strings.

DIGITAL

PERFORMANCE

About

MIDI

Performing

Using

MIDI

Remote

and

Ensemble

Performance

connecting

the

DG-20

another

MIDI

instrument,

6-note

polyphonic

note

messages

can

sent

the

other

instrument.

Through

this

the

DG-20

can

used

“control”

play

the

other

instrument,

for

example

keyboard

instrument.

Sequential

Performance

with

Rhythm

Machines

and

Sequencers

The

DG-20

can

used

start/stop

the

connected

drum

machines

sequencers,

for

precision

rhythm

track

sequence

control.

Control

Different

Sound

(MUM

Mode

connecting

the

DG-20

CZ-1,

CZ-5000

other

keyboard

with

multi-receive

mode,

connect¬

ing

the

DG-20

different

keyboards,

maximum

differ¬

ent

voices

can

controlled

the

DG-20—with

different

voice

assigned

each

string.

Transmitted

MIDI

Data

Functions

MIDI

Terminal

and

MIDI

Mode

Switch

MIDI

Out

Terminal

MIDI

Out

Terminal

MIDI

Mode

MIDI

OUT

Switch

This

terminal

used

send

MIDI

messages

from

the

DG-20

exter¬

nal

MIDI

instruments

and

devices.

connected

the

MIDI

terminal

other

MIDI

instruments.

MIDI

Mode

Switch

This

switch

used

specify

the

MIDI

performance

modes,

shown

below;

MIDI

Mode

Poly

mode

(Mode

MIDI

Mode

II:

Mono

mode

(Mode

MIDI

Mode

Poly

mode

(Mode

MIDI

MODE

II:

Mono

mode

(Mode

The

DG-2Q

Can

Transmit

The

Following

MIDI

Data

Pitch,

ON/OFF

Start/stop

Timing

clock

Program

change

(voice

number,

rhythm

number)

Portamento

(When

changed

from

MODE

II,

PORTAMENTO

sent

auto-

maticaly

Channels

through

When

you

switch

from

MODE

II,

PORTAMENTO

OFF

sent

the

Basic

Channel

only).

Voice

data

transmitted

CH-1

through

Rhythm

data

transmitted

CH-16

□

•II

Examples

MIDI

Connections

Example

MIDI

Mode

application:

Use

the

DG-20

sound

rhythm

machine

(RZ-1)

with

the

CZ-1

sound

source.

~[_r:—

OUT

THRU

DG-20

RZ-1

CZ-1

CLOCK=EXT

CH-4

CH-1

Example

MIDI

Mode

application:

_1_

OUT

DG-20

CZ-1

CH-2

Vibraphone

CH-3

)

CH-4

[

Brass

CH-5

)

CH-6

Bass

the

above

application,

the

vibraphone

tone

can

sounded

playing

strings

and

with

Brass

tones

strings

through

and

bass

tone

sounded

string

1st

string

2nd

string

3rd

string

4th

string

5th

string

6th

string

Model;

Casio

Digital

Guitar

DG-20

Polyphonic;

6-note

polyphonic

(mono

solo

mode)

Preset

Tones;

tones;

acoustic

guitar

~4,

electric

guitar

and

flanger,

glocken,

harp,

shamisen,

jazz

organ,

trumpet,

chorus,

distortion,

crystal,

funky

clavi,

mandolin,

organ,

flute,

clarinet

Effects;

sustain/reverb,

vibrato

(built-in

tones)

Auto-rhythms;

Rhythms

(PCM

source);

rock,

beat,

pops,

reggae,

country,

enka,

swing,

blues,

bossanova,

slow

rock,

waltz,

tango

Pram

pads;

onboard

drum

pads

(snare

drum,

high

tom,

low

tom,

cymbal)

Rhythm

Controls;

start/stop

keys,

synchro/fill-in

key,

tempo

control

keys,

tempo

indica¬

tor,

rhythm

volume

control

Other

Controls:

transpose

(C-B

half-tone

incre¬

ments),

mute,

solo

selector

Tuning

control:

442Hz

cents

(±

tone)

Speaker:

12cm

(4%

inch)

dia.

(2.0W)

Terminals:

headphone

jack

(output

impedance

output

voltage

0.5

(RMS)

MAX),

foot

switch

jack,

MIDI

OUT

terminal,

adaptor

jack

(DC

9V)

Power

Source;

3-way

AC/DC

power

source;

DC:

D-size

dry

cell

batteries

(Battery

Life

approx.

hours)

AC:

adaptor

(AD-5,

optional)

Car

Battery:

car

adaptor

(CA-5,

optional)

Auto

Power

OFF:

Power

turns

OFF

automatically

approximately

minutes

after

last

use.

Power

Consumption;

4.3W

Dimensions:

995(L)

340(W)

95(H)

(39

/ie"

(L)

"(W)

(H))

Weight:

3.4kg

(7.7

lbs)

including

batteries

Standard

Accessories:

D-size

dry

cell

batteries,

hex

wrenches

Optional

Accessories:

■

adaptor

(AD-5)

■

Car

adap¬

tor

(CA-5)

■

Custom

soft

case

(SC-70G)

■

Headphones

(CP-2)

■

Sustain

pedal

(SP-2,

SP-10)

All

optional

accessories

are

available

through

your

autho¬

rized

CASIO

dealer.

Design

and

specifications

subject

change

without

notice.

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