Casio CTK-573

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Casio CTK-573 Specifications

General

Number of Keys	61
Tones	100
Rhythms	100
Display	LCD
MIDI	Yes
Weight	3.8 kg
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Polyphony	12 notes
Power Supply	AC adapter or 6 AA batteries
Connections	Headphone, MIDI In/Out, Sustain Pedal

Summary

Introduction and Important Notes

Welcome Message

Greeting to new owners and encouragement to read the manual for optimal feature usage.

Important Battery Usage Notes

Symptoms indicating low battery power and when to replace batteries or switch power sources.

Main Features Overview

Core Features

Details on tones, rhythms, auto accompaniment, built-in tunes, and the 3-step lesson.

System and MIDI Capabilities

Covers Musical Information System, Memory function, General MIDI compatibility, and MIDI message display.

Safety Precautions

Symbols, Warnings, and Hazards

Explanation of symbols, warnings, and hazards related to AC adaptor, liquids, and instrument placement.

Instrument Safety and Handling

Instrument Integrity and Child Safety

Instructions on instrument modification, malfunction, dropped instruments, and child safety with bags.

Battery and Transport Safety

Guidelines for safe battery handling, disposal, and instrument transport to prevent hazards.

Care of Your Keyboard

Cleaning and Environmental Care

Instructions for cleaning, avoiding heat, humidity, direct sunlight, and chemical cleaners.

Placement, Usage, and Safety

Guidelines for placement, avoiding heavy objects, safe volume, LCD care, and stand usage.

Key Manual Sections Overview

Lessons, Memory, and Settings

Details on 3-step lesson, memory function, keyboard settings, and MIDI operations.

Troubleshooting and Specifications

Guidance for resolving common issues and technical specifications of the keyboard.

General Guide to Keyboard Controls

Control Panel Layout

Identification of key buttons for power, mode, tempo, rhythms, and song playback.

Lesson and Accompaniment Controls

Explanation of buttons for 3-step lesson, accompaniment volume, one-touch presets, and touch response.

Demo Tune Playback and Display Guide

Playing Demo Tunes

How to start, stop, and navigate through demo tunes using the DEMO button.

Understanding the Display

Detailed breakdown of the various sections and indicators on the keyboard's display screen.

Quick Reference Guide

Basic Keyboard Operation

Step-by-step instructions for powering on, setting the mode, and playing notes.

Playing Built-in Tunes

Guide on selecting and playing tunes from the Song Bank, Etude, and Concert Piece libraries.

Connecting External Devices

PhonesOutput and Audio Connections

Details on using the Phones/Output terminal for headphones and connecting to audio equipment.

Computer and MIDI Connections

Guide on connecting to computers and other MIDI devices for data exchange and control.

Assignable Jack and Pedal Functions

Information on connecting pedals to the assignable jack for sustain, sostenuto, and other functions.

Keyboard Power Supply Options

Using Batteries

Step-by-step guide for loading batteries and important information on battery life and low power symptoms.

Using the AC Adaptor

Precautions and guidelines for using the specified AC adaptor, including warnings and safe practices.

Power Management Features

Auto Power Off Function

Explanation of the automatic power-off feature and how to disable it.

Settings and Memory Retention

Information on how keyboard settings and memory contents are retained or lost based on power supply.

Basic Keyboard Operations

Playing the Keyboard

Instructions for powering on, setting the mode, adjusting volume, and playing notes.

Selecting a Tone

Guide on how to choose from the 137 available tones using the tone list and number buttons.

Using the Metronome

Metronome Operation

Instructions on how to use the metronome for practicing timing and tempo.

Auto Accompaniment Features

Selecting and Playing a Rhythm

Procedure for choosing a rhythm pattern and starting/stopping rhythm play.

Adjusting Rhythm Tempo

Instructions on setting the tempo for rhythms, lessons, and accompaniment play.

Auto Accompaniment Modes

Using Auto Accompaniment Modes

Details on using CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, and FULL RANGE CHORD modes for accompaniment.

CASIO CHORD Mode

Explanation of the CASIO CHORD mode and its four chord types for easy play.

Advanced Accompaniment Techniques

FINGERED Chord Types

Details on the 15 chord types available in FINGERED mode and how to play them.

FULL RANGE CHORD Accompaniment

Explanation of the FULL RANGE CHORD mode for broader chord input and its 38 chord types.

Rhythm Pattern Variations and Synchro Start

Using Intro and Fill-in Patterns

How to insert intro patterns for smoother starts and fill-in patterns for variation.

Rhythm Variations and Synchro Start

Switching to variation rhythms and setting up synchro start for automatic accompaniment.

Accompaniment Volume and One-touch Preset

Adjusting Accompaniment Volume

Instructions on how to adjust the volume level of accompaniment parts.

Using One-touch Presets

How one-touch presets automatically apply settings for tone, tempo, and volume based on rhythm.

Playing Built-in Tunes

Playing a Song Bank Tune

Steps to select, adjust volume, and play back tunes from the Song Bank.

Playing Etude and Concert Piece Tunes

Playing an Etude Tune

How to select, play, and stop Etude tunes, noting tone changes and display information.

Playing a Concert Piece Tune

Steps to select, play, and stop Concert Piece tunes, including display information.

Tempo Adjustment and Playback Control

Setting the Tempo

Instructions on adjusting the tempo for tunes and rhythms using the TEMPO buttons.

Playback Control Functions

Using pause, fast forward, fast reverse, changing melody tone, and playing all tunes sequentially.

Mastering Tunes with 3-Step Lesson

Understanding the 3-Step Lesson Process

Explanation of the three steps: timing, melody mastering, and playing at normal speed.

Display Information During Lessons

How the display shows notes, fingerings, and timing during the 3-step lesson.

Practicing Tunes with 3-Step Lesson

Step 1: Master the Timing

Practice focusing on timing, where any key press produces the correct note.

Step 2: Master the Melody

Practice playing the melody using the on-screen keyboard guide for correct notes.

Playing Tunes at Normal Speed

Step 3: Play at Normal Speed

Play the tune at normal speed, following the on-screen guide, with accompaniment.

Using the Memory Function

Understanding Memory Tracks

Explanation of the two tracks for recording and playback, and their independent nature.

Memory Button Operations

How to cycle through memory functions like playback standby and record standby.

Real-time Recording to Memory Tracks

Recording to Track 1

Step-by-step guide for real-time recording to Track 1, including options for rhythm and intro/ending.

Track 1 Recording Contents

Details on the data recorded to Track 1, including tone, rhythm, and pedal operations.

Playback and Deletion of Memory Data

Playing Back from Memory

Procedure for entering playback standby, selecting a song, and starting playback.

Deleting Specific Track Data

Instructions on how to delete all data recorded in a specific track.

Recording to Track 2

Recording to Track 2 with Track 1 Playback

Steps to record to Track 2 while listening to playback from Track 1.

Recording to Track 2 without Track 1 Playback

How to record to Track 2 independently, without playback of Track 1.

Managing Memory Track Data

Deleting Specific Track Data

Step-by-step instructions for erasing all data from a chosen track.

Keyboard Settings and Customization

Using Layer Tones

How to assign two different tones to play simultaneously when a key is pressed.

Using Split Keyboard Function

How to assign different tones to the left and right sides of the keyboard.

Advanced Keyboard Split and Layering

Specifying Split Points

How to set the exact point on the keyboard where the tone split occurs.

Using Layer and Split Together

Creating layered split keyboards by combining layering and splitting features.

Touch Response and Transposition

Using Touch Response

How to turn touch response on/off to vary volume based on key pressure.

Transposing the Keyboard

Instructions for raising or lowering the keyboard's key in semitone units.

Tuning and MIDI Settings Overview

Tuning the Keyboard

Procedure for fine-tuning the keyboard's pitch to match other instruments.

Understanding MIDI Connections and Channels

What is MIDI?

Definition of Musical Instrument Digital Interface and its role in musical data exchange.

MIDI Connections and Channels

How to connect MIDI devices and the function of MIDI channels in transmitting data.

General MIDI and MIDI Settings Configuration

General MIDI Standards

Explanation of General MIDI for consistent tone reproduction across different manufacturers.

Changing MIDI Settings

How to configure GM MODE, KEYBOARD CHANNEL, and NAVIGATE CHANNEL settings.

MIDI Control and Message Management

MIDI IN Chord Judge and Local Control

Settings for MIDI IN Chord Judge and Local Control to manage sound output and MIDI data.

Accompaniment MIDI Out and Messages

Controlling accompaniment MIDI output and understanding various MIDI messages.

MIDI Control and Message Details

Touch Curve and Sound Range Shift

Adjusting touch response curves and shifting sound ranges for different tonal effects.

Assignable Jack and MIDI Messages

Configuring the assignable jack and understanding specific MIDI messages like NOTE ON/OFF.

MIDI Control Messages and System Exclusives

MIDI Control and System Messages

Explanation of control change messages, system exclusives, and their functions.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Keyboard Sound or Low Battery

Troubleshooting steps for no sound output, low battery, and incorrect mode settings.

Playback and Recording Issues

Resolving problems with Auto Accompaniment, touch response, lesson playback, and MIDI recording.

Keyboard Specifications

Key Features and Functions

Summary of keyboard, tones, rhythms, accompaniment, lesson, MIDI, and other functions.

Power, Terminals, and Physical Details

Specifications for power supply, terminals, speaker output, dimensions, and weight.

Appendix: Reference Tables

Note Table and Range Types

Table detailing note ranges, octave shifts, and keyboard range types for tones.

Appendix Details

Range Type Explanations

Detailed explanations of different keyboard range types (A, B, C, D) and their behavior with sound settings.

Appendix: Drum and Chord Information

Drum Assignment List

List showing drum sound assignments for each key across different drum sets.

Appendix: Chord Charts

Fingered Chord Chart

Diagrams illustrating fingerings for various chords in the Fingered mode.

Appendix: Additional Chord Information

Additional Fingered Chord Types

Further chord diagrams for less common chord types like aug, sus4, and add9 in Fingered mode.

Appendix: Tone List

Tone List

Comprehensive list of all 137 tones available on the keyboard, categorized by type.

Appendix: Rhythm List

Rhythm List

List of all 100 rhythms categorized by style (Pop, Jazz/Fusion, Dance/Funk, Rock, European, Latin/Various).

Appendix: MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Implementation Chart

Chart detailing transmitted and recognized MIDI messages, modes, and parameters.

Appendix: MIDI System Messages

MIDI System Exclusive and Messages

Information on system exclusive messages, system common/selection, and auxiliary messages.