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Casio CTK-850in User Manual

Casio CTK-850in
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USER’S GUIDE
E
CTK850IN-E-1A
Please keep all information for future reference.
Safety Precautions
Before trying to use the Digital Keyboard, be sure to
read the separate “Safety Precautions”.
CTK
-
850IN

Table of Contents

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Casio CTK-850in Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys61
Lesson FunctionYes
DisplayLCD
Sound SourceAHL
Auto AccompanimentYes
RecorderYes
Sampling FunctionNo
Built-in SpeakersYes
Polyphony48
Digital EffectsReverb
MetronomeYes
Key TransposeYes
Tuning ControlYes
SpeakersYes
Input/Output TerminalsHeadphone
Power RequirementsAC Adaptor

Summary

General Guide

Main Control Buttons

Overview of primary buttons for power, volume, recording, tempo, and system functions.

Lesson and Bank Navigation Buttons

Controls for navigating registration banks and lesson modes.

Sound and Effect Buttons

Buttons for split, layer, reverb, chorus, chord book, and other sound controls.

Display Elements and Pitch Bend

Overview of speakers, display, and pitch bend wheel.

Back Panel Connections

Details on SD card slot, USB, and audio/pedal jacks.

10-Key Pad Operations

Using the numeric keypad for input and value changes.

Function Button Usage

Accessing and navigating the FUNCTION menu for various operations.

Function List Overview

A table listing various functions, their display names, and corresponding pages.

Factory Reset Procedure

Steps to restore the digital keyboard to its initial factory default settings.

Getting Ready to Play

Preparing the Music Stand

Instructions for setting up the included music stand.

Power Supply Options

Details on using AC adapter or batteries for powering the keyboard.

Using Batteries

Guide for inserting and managing batteries, including low battery indication.

Playing the Digital Keyboard

Turning On and Off Power

Procedure for powering the keyboard on and off, including important notes.

Using Headphones

How to connect and use headphones for private practice.

Touch Response Settings

Adjusting keyboard sensitivity to playing speed for expressive volume control.

Display Contrast Adjustment

How to adjust the brightness and contrast of the LCD display.

Using the Metronome

Guide to using the built-in metronome for practicing with a steady beat.

Controlling the Keyboard Sounds

Selecting Instrument Tones

How to choose from various instrument sounds using tone numbers.

Piano and Organ Tone Modes

Switching between piano and organ sound modes and associated settings.

Layering Two Tones

Combining two different sounds to play simultaneously.

Splitting the Keyboard

Assigning different tones to the left and right sections of the keyboard.

Reverb Effect Settings

Adjusting the duration and depth of the reverb effect.

Chorus Effect Settings

Applying chorus for a fuller, multi-instrument sound.

Pedal Effect Settings

Configuring the function of a connected sustain or assignable pedal.

Pitch Adjustment (Transpose & Tuning)

Changing the overall pitch via semitones or fine-tuning frequency.

Octave Shift Control

Raising or lowering keyboard notes in octave units.

Pitch Bend Wheel Range

Setting the range of pitch change controlled by the pitch bend wheel.

Sampling Sounds and Playing Them on the Digital Keyboard

Connection and Preparation for Sampling

Steps to connect external audio devices for sampling.

Melody Sampling Procedure

Recording and saving a melody sound to use as a keyboard tone.

Playing Sampled Sounds

How sampled sounds are played back on the keyboard.

Looping Sampled Sounds

Enabling continuous playback of a sampled sound.

Applying Effects to Sampled Sounds

Adding effects like looping or pitch changes to sampled tones.

Drum Sampling Procedure

Recording and assigning sampled sounds to drum kit keys.

Editing Sampled Drum Sets

Modifying pitch, copying, or deleting sampled drum sounds.

Using Drum Samples in Auto Accompaniment

Assigning sampled drum sets to rhythm parts of accompaniment patterns.

Other Sampling Functions

Options for manual start/stop of sampling.

Deleting Sampled Sounds

Procedure for removing sampled sound data from memory.

Protecting Sampled Sounds

Preventing accidental deletion of protected sampled sounds.

Playing Built-in Songs

Playing Demo Songs

Listening to pre-loaded demonstration songs.

Playing a Specific Song

Selecting and playing individual songs from the built-in library.

Song Playback Controls

Using pause, skip forward, and skip back functions during song playback.

Repeating Specific Measures

Setting start and end points for measure-specific playback for practice.

Changing Playback Tempo

Adjusting song playback speed to practice difficult passages.

Adjusting Song Volume

Balancing keyboard and song playback volumes.

Playing with Song Tone

Matching the keyboard tone to the currently playing song.

Practice Mode (Part Select)

Turning off left or right hand parts for focused practice.

Increasing Song Selection

Loading additional songs via memory card or computer.

Using Built-in Songs to Master Keyboard Play

Song Phrases Overview

Understanding how songs are divided into phrases for learning.

Step Up Lesson Flow

The structured learning process for mastering songs.

Lesson Messages Explained

Interpretation of messages displayed during Step Up Lessons.

Selecting Practice Elements

Choosing specific elements of a song for focused practice.

Step Up Lessons 1, 2, 3

Detailed instructions for the three levels of Step Up Lessons.

Lesson Settings Customization

Customizing lesson features like phrase repeat and voice guides.

Playing without Phrase Repeat

Disabling phrase repetition for a continuous lesson flow.

Turning Off Voice Fingering Guide

Disabling the guide that suggests which finger to use for notes.

Turning Off Note Guide

Disabling the guide that indicates the next note to be played.

Turning Off Performance Evaluation

Disabling the scoring and evaluation feature at the end of lessons.

Changing Phrase Length

Adjusting phrase length or playing the entire song without division.

Auto Step Up Lesson

Utilizing the automatic progression through lessons for efficient learning.

Music Challenge Keyboard Game

Game Overview and Objective

Explanation of the Music Challenge game and its scoring.

Starting and Playing the Game

Steps to begin and play the music challenge game.

Using Auto Accompaniment

Rhythm Part Only Playback

Playing the foundational rhythm track of an accompaniment.

Playing All Accompaniment Parts

Enabling bass and harmony parts by playing chords with the left hand.

Chord Input Modes

Selecting how chords are recognized and used for accompaniment.

Auto Accompaniment Variations

Using intro, fill-in, and variation patterns to enhance accompaniment.

Synchro Start Function

Automatically starting accompaniment when a keyboard key is pressed.

Adjusting Accompaniment Tempo

Changing the speed of the auto accompaniment.

Adjusting Accompaniment Volume

Balancing accompaniment volume with keyboard play.

One-Touch Preset Function

Instantly loading pre-configured song setups.

Auto Harmonize Feature

Adding automatic harmony notes to the melody for richer performances.

Chord Book Lookup

Finding and learning chord structures and voicings.

Editing Auto Accompaniment Patterns

Editable Pattern Components

Overview of what can be edited in accompaniment patterns and instrument parts.

Editing and Saving Patterns

Procedure for modifying and saving custom auto accompaniment patterns.

Deleting Saved Data

Removing user-created or edited accompaniment data.

Saving Keyboard Setups to Registration Memory

Registration Memory Overview

Storing and recalling custom keyboard setups for instant recall.

Saving Setups to Memory

Procedure for saving current keyboard settings (tone, rhythm, etc.).

Recalling Setups from Memory

Loading previously saved keyboard configurations.

Recording Your Keyboard Play

Recording and Playing Back Keyboard Play

Capturing performance data and playing it back.

Using Tracks for Multi-Part Recording

Recording different parts (instruments, hands) to separate tracks.

Recording to Multiple Tracks

Step-by-step guide for recording onto tracks 1 through 6.

Recording Multiple Songs

Saving and selecting up to five recorded songs.

Recording with Built-in Songs

Playing along with a song and recording the performance.

Saving Recorded Data Externally

Methods for saving recorded performances to memory cards or computers.

Other Useful Digital Keyboard Functions

Changing Keyboard Scale

Selecting preset scales for altering the keyboard's tuning system.

Scale Notes for Auto Accompaniment

Applying selected scales to accompaniment patterns.

Using Music Presets

Instantly loading pre-configured song setups.

Using the Arpeggiator

Generating automatic arpeggio patterns based on played chords.

Arpeggiator Hold Function

Keeping an arpeggio pattern playing after keys are released.

Deleting User Song Data

Removing custom songs from the keyboard's memory.

Deleting All Keyboard Memory Data

Erasing all user data, including sampled sounds and songs.

Using a Memory Card

Memory Card and Slot Precautions

Important warnings and guidelines for using memory cards safely.

Inserting and Removing Memory Cards

Correct procedures for handling memory cards.

Formatting a Memory Card

Preparing a memory card for use with the digital keyboard.

Saving Data to a Memory Card

Transferring keyboard data (tones, rhythms, etc.) to a memory card.

Loading Data from a Memory Card

Transferring data from a memory card into the keyboard's memory.

Deleting Data from a Memory Card

Removing files from a memory card.

Playing Back Data from a Memory Card

Playing song data directly from the inserted memory card.

Memory Card Error Messages

Explanations and solutions for common memory card errors.

Connecting External Devices

Connecting to a Computer

Linking the keyboard to a computer for MIDI data exchange.

Computer System Requirements

Minimum OS and hardware requirements for computer connection.

MIDI Settings Overview

Configuring MIDI communication between the keyboard and computer.

Keyboard Channel Configuration

Setting the MIDI channel for keyboard data transmission.

Navigate Channel Setup

Configuring channels for on-screen musical guidance.

Turning Off Navigate Channels

Options for disabling or rerouting navigate channel sounds.

Local Control Setting

Preventing the keyboard from producing sound when keys are played.

Accomp Out Setting

Sending accompaniment data to an external device or computer.

Storing and Loading Computer Data

Transferring keyboard data to and from a computer using Data Manager.

Connecting to Audio Equipment

Outputting keyboard sound to external audio systems.

Playing External Devices from Keyboard

Connecting portable audio players to the keyboard's audio input.

Reference

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for problems related to power, display, sound, and operation.

Specifications Overview

Technical details of the keyboard, including dimensions, polyphony, and features.

Operating Precautions

Guidelines for safe and proper use of the keyboard to prevent damage or injury.

Error Messages Guide

Explanations and solutions for various error messages encountered.

Song List

A comprehensive list of the built-in songs available on the keyboard.

Fingering Guide

Visual aids and explanations for playing chords with correct fingerings.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Function Transmissions and Recognition

Details on MIDI messages transmitted and recognized by the keyboard.

MIDI Control Change Data

Mapping of control change numbers to specific functions and parameters.

MIDI System Exclusive Messages

Information on system exclusive messages and their usage.

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