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Casio CTK-531

Casio CTK-531
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Casio CTK-531 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCasio
ModelCTK-531
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome and Initial Information

Important Battery and Symptom Guide

Lists symptoms indicating low battery power or instrument malfunction for user reference.

FCC Compliance and Safety Notices

Provides FCC guidelines for device usage in the USA and general notices.

Keyboard Features Overview

Core Functions: Tones, Rhythms, and Song Bank

Details the keyboard's 100 tones, 100 rhythms, auto accompaniment, and 100-tune Song Bank.

Advanced Features: Display and MIDI

Explains the Musical Information System display and MIDI compatibility functions.

Understanding Safety Symbols

Introduces safety symbols and warnings used throughout the manual.

Safety Precautions

General Safety Guidelines and Prohibitions

Covers AC adaptor handling, placement on unstable surfaces, and foreign object risks.

Symbol Examples and Action Guidance

Illustrates safety symbols and actions that must be performed or avoided.

Further Safety Precautions

Handling Malfunctions, Damage, and Childrens Safety

Details procedures for instrument malfunctions, damage, and safety around children.

AC Adaptor, Battery, and Transport Safety

Provides guidelines for safe AC adaptor use, battery handling, and instrument transport.

Care, Location, and Precautions

Keyboard Care and Environmental Placement

Covers cleaning, suitable locations, and avoiding damage to furniture.

Volume, LCD, and Stand Safety

Details precautions for volume levels, LCD display, and optional stand usage.

Keyboard Care Instructions

Environmental and Cleaning Guidelines

Advises on avoiding heat, humidity, sunlight, and using appropriate cleaning methods.

General Guide Overview

Keyboard Diagram and Key Controls

Illustrates the keyboard layout, including control panel buttons and rear panel connections.

Rear Panel and Connectivity

Rear Panel Terminals and Ports

Details the MIDI OUT, MIDI IN, Sustain, Phones/Output, and DC 9V jack terminals.

Score Stand Attachment Instructions

Provides specific instructions for attaching the score stand to the keyboard.

Understanding the Display

Display Indicator Meanings and Notes

Explains the various indicators on the display and provides important usage notes.

Song Bank Quick Reference

Steps to Play a Song Bank Tune

Provides a step-by-step guide for selecting and playing a Song Bank tune.

Song Bank Playback Controls

Pause, Resume, and Seek Functions

Details how to pause, resume, fast reverse, and fast forward song playback.

Exiting Song Bank Mode

Explains how to exit the Song Bank mode and return to the tone selection screen.

PhonesOutput and Audio Connections

Describes connecting headphones and audio equipment to the keyboard.

Connecting External Devices

Audio Equipment and Amplifier Connections

Guides on connecting to audio equipment and musical instrument amplifiers.

Sustain Pedal and Accessory Information

Details connecting a sustain pedal and mentions available accessories.

Power Supply Options

Using Batteries and Important Information

Explains how to load batteries and provides essential battery usage information.

AC Adaptor Usage and Power Management

Auto Power Off Feature and Settings

Covers the Auto Power Off function, its behavior, and how to disable it.

Basic Keyboard Operations

Playing Notes and Selecting Tones

Guides on how to play the keyboard and select different tones.

Tone Features Explained

Polyphony and Digital Sampling

Explains polyphony limits and the technology behind digital sampling for tones.

Auto Accompaniment Guide

Selecting and Playing Rhythms

Details how to select rhythms and start or stop rhythm playback.

Tempo and Accompaniment Control

Adjusting Tempo and Using Metronome

Explains how to adjust tempo and use the graphic metronome.

Using Auto Accompaniment with Chords

Guides on playing chords to activate auto accompaniment patterns.

Chord Accompaniment Styles

CASIO CHORD and Fingered Styles

Describes the CASIO CHORD and Fingered accompaniment styles.

Fill-in Patterns and Synchro Start

Explains how to insert fill-in patterns and use the synchro start feature.

Accompaniment Volume and Synchro Start

Adjusting Accompaniment Volume

Details how to adjust the volume for accompaniment parts.

Using the Song Bank Feature

Playing Back Song Bank Tunes

Provides detailed steps for selecting and playing songs from the Song Bank.

Adjusting Song Bank Tempo

Explains how to change the tempo for Song Bank tunes.

Controlling Song Bank Tunes

Changing Melody Tone and Playing Along

Guides on changing the melody tone and playing along with Song Bank tunes.

Advanced Song Bank Playback

Two-Hand Tunes and Applause Sound

Covers two-hand tunes, applause sound feature, and consecutive playback.

Consecutive Song Bank Playback

Details how to set the keyboard to play Song Bank tunes consecutively.

Using the Chord Book

Understanding and Identifying Chords

Explains what a chord is and how to identify chord names and inverted forms.

Chord Book Functionality

Looking Up and Displaying Chords

Guides on entering Chord Book mode and displaying chord information.

Chord Book Navigation and Input

Clearing and Specifying Chord Types

Details clearing previous input and specifying chord types like major or minor.

Playing Chords via Keyboard Input

Explains how to play chords using the keyboard after looking them up.

Chord Modifier Keys Reference

Chord Type Modifier Key Chart

Provides a reference chart for chord type modifiers and their corresponding keys.

Keyboard Settings and Adjustments

Transposing and Tuning the Keyboard

Guides on how to transpose the keyboard's key and tune the instrument.

Touch Response and MIDI Introduction

Using Touch Response Feature

Explains how to turn touch response on/off for expressive playing.

What is MIDI?

Introduces MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and its purpose.

MIDI Connectivity and Standards

MIDI Connections and Channels

Details how to connect MIDI devices and explains MIDI channels.

General MIDI Standard Information

Explains the General MIDI standard for sound sources and compatibility.

MIDI Parameters and Settings

Changing MIDI Parameters (Tone Map, Channel)

Guides on modifying MIDI parameters like Tone Map and Keyboard Channel.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Sound and Battery Power Problems

Addresses issues like no keyboard sound and problems related to battery power.

Accompaniment and Song Bank Issues

Troubleshoots problems with auto accompaniment and Song Bank playback.

Troubleshooting MIDI and Computer Issues

MIDI Sound Output and Computer Connectivity

Resolves issues with MIDI sound output and connecting to computers.

Product Specifications

Keyboard Models, Tones, and Rhythms

Lists keyboard models, tone count, polyphony, and rhythm specifications.

Display, MIDI, Power, and Output Specs

Details specifications for display, MIDI, power supply, and output terminals.

Appendix: Note Table

MIDI Note Number Mapping

Provides a table mapping notes to MIDI note numbers and general MIDI numbers.

MIDI Range Type Descriptions

Range Type Explanations

Explains different range types for MIDI data reception and playback.

Fingered Chord Chart

Left-Hand Fingerings for Common Chords

Shows left-hand fingerings for various chords in Fingered Mode.

Percussion Assignment List

Percussion Sound Mapping to Keys

Lists percussion sounds and their corresponding key assignments on the keyboard.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Functionality and Message Details

Details transmitted and recognized MIDI messages, parameters, and remarks.

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