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Casio Celviano AP-21 User Manual

Casio Celviano AP-21
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Casio Celviano AP-21 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Keyboard88 keys, weighted hammer action
MetronomeYes
Speakers12cm x 2
Amplifier Output8W + 8W
Amplifier8W + 8W
Sound SourceAHL (Acoustic & Highly-compressed Large-waveform)
Digital EffectsReverb, Chorus
Recorder2-track recorder
Lesson FunctionYes
PedalsDamper, Soft, Sostenuto
TerminalsMIDI IN/OUT, Headphones
Touch Sensitivity3 levels
EffectsReverb, Chorus
TransposeYes
TuningA4 = 415.5 to 465.9 Hz
ConnectorsHeadphones, MIDI IN/OUT
Power SupplyAC adapter

Summary

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions

Provides instructions for safe electrical grounding of the product to reduce shock risk.

Safety Precautions

Symbols Explanation

Explains the meaning of various safety symbols used in the user's guide and on the product.

Operational Precautions

Locating the Unit

Provides guidance on avoiding specific locations to ensure optimal operation and prevent interference.

Care of the Unit

Details on how to clean and maintain the instrument's exterior and parts safely.

Lithium Battery Information

Information about the lithium battery, its lifespan, and replacement.

Main Features

8 Versatile Tones

Describes the eight built-in instrument tones, including piano and pipe organ.

8 Demo Tunes

Introduces eight demo tunes that showcase the instrument's built-in tones.

Memory Functionality

Explains the built-in memory for storing and playing back performances.

Powerful Keyboard Setting Functions

Details functions like Transpose, Tuning, and Touch Select for customizing the sound.

Variable Temperament and Baroque Pitch

Allows selection of temperament and Baroque pitch for realistic classical music play.

MIDI Terminal

Describes connecting to other MIDI instruments for expanded musical possibilities.

General Guide

Back Panel Overview

Details the various terminals and jacks located on the back panel of the instrument.

Front Panel Overview

Identifies the controls and indicators located on the front of the instrument.

Bottom Panel and Score Stand

Covers the pedal connector and instructions for raising the score stand.

Basic Operation

Using Tones

Guides on selecting and adjusting the 8 built-in instrument tones.

Layering Two Tones

Instructions on assigning two tones simultaneously and adjusting their volumes.

Using Digital Effects

Details on applying and selecting digital effects like Reverb, Chorus, and Tremolo.

Touch Response

Explains how keyboard touch affects sound output and character.

Using the Pedals

Assigning Sostenuto Pedal (AP-21 Only)

How to switch the left pedal between soft and sostenuto functions.

Pedal Functions Explained

Details the operation and effect of the Damper, Soft, and Sostenuto pedals.

Using the Memory

About the Memory

Covers memory capacity, recorded data types, and storage.

Recording Performances

Step-by-step guide on how to record keyboard play into memory.

Playback

Playback from Memory

How to play back recorded song data from the memory areas.

Deleting Memory Contents

Using Demo Tunes

Playing Demo Tunes in Sequence

How to play all demo tunes consecutively by pressing the DEMO button.

Playing a Specific Demo Tune

How to select and play a single demo tune repeatedly.

Stopping Demo Tune Playback

Method to stop the demo tune playback.

Keyboard Settings

Using Touch Select

Adjusts keyboard touch response (Light, Middle, Heavy) for different playing styles.

Using Transpose

Allows changing the key of the piano in semitone steps.

Adjusting Piano Tuning

Adjusts the overall pitch of the piano ±50 cents from A4=440Hz.

Tuning Curves

Selects from three different tuning curves for enhanced acoustic effect.

Tuning Curve Types

Standard Tuning Curve Type

Describes the standard tuning curve with specific cent offsets for low and high notes.

Electric Piano Tuning Curve Type

Details the electric piano tuning curve with specific cent offsets.

Flat Tuning Curve Type

Explains the flat tuning curve dividing octaves into 12 equal semitones.

To Change the Tuning Curve

Step-by-step instructions to change the active tuning curve.

Temperament Settings

Equal Temperament

Describes the most widely used tuning system with equal frequency ratios.

Mean-Tone System Temperament

Explains the Mean-Tone System used for keyboard instruments from Renaissance to 18th Century.

Pythagorean System Temperament

Describes the Pythagorean system developed by Pythagoras.

Just Intonation

Details the Just Intonation system with acoustically correct fifths and thirds.

To Change the Temperament

Step-by-step guide to changing the temperament and root settings.

About Temperaments

Using Baroque Pitch

Turning Baroque Pitch On and Off

Instructions to enable or disable Baroque pitch for historical performance.

MIDI Functionality

What is MIDI?

Defines MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and its purpose in exchanging musical data.

MIDI Channels Explained

Covers the 16 MIDI channels and their use for data transmission and reception.

Multi-Timbre Functionality

Describes the multi-timbre capability for receiving data on multiple channels simultaneously.

Setting the Basic MIDI Channel

How to set the default MIDI channel for data transmission and reception.

Assigning Tones to Individual MIDI Channels

Setting Program Change Number Type

Sending Memory Playback Data

General MIDI System

Turning Local Control On and Off

MIDI Data Notes

Pedal and Effect Operation Data

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides solutions for common problems encountered during operation.

Connections

Connecting to Audio Equipment

Instructions for connecting to audio devices like amplifiers or tape recorders.

Connecting Headphones

Guide on connecting headphones for private practice without disturbing others.

Connecting to a Musical Instrument Amplifier

Instructions for connecting to musical instrument amplifiers.

Assembly Instructions

Assembling the Stand

Detailed steps for assembling the instrument's stand.

Installing the Keyboard onto the Stand

Connecting the Pedal

Connecting to a Power Supply

Specifications

Appendix

Initial Power On Settings

Lists the default settings applied when the CELVIANO is powered on.

Note Table

MIDI Implementation Chart

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