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Casio WK-1200 User Manual

Casio WK-1200
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Casio WK-1200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeKeyboard
Number of Keys76
Sound SourceAHL
Auto AccompanimentYes
Built-in Songs100
Lesson FunctionYes
DisplayLCD
EffectsReverb

Summary

Welcome and Important Information

FCC Guidelines and Warnings

Details FCC rules, notices, and warnings for unit usage.

Introduction to the WK-1200

Key Features and Functions

Lists key features like tones, rhythms, auto accompaniment, display, etc.

Safety Precautions

General Safety Symbols and Warnings

Explains safety symbols (Warning, Caution) and general warnings.

Power and Safety Guidelines

AC Adaptor, Battery, and Care Safety

Covers safe handling of power sources, transport, care, and location.

Keyboard Care and Precautions

Environmental and Cleaning Advice

Advice on placement, cleaning, and avoiding extreme temperatures.

General Guide and Connections

Understanding Controls and Connections

Overview of main controls, demo tunes, and external equipment connections.

General Guide - Control Panel

Keyboard Layout and Score Stand

Identifies main controls and how to attach the score stand.

Rear Panel and Display Information

Understanding the Display Screen

Explanation of display indicators and information areas.

Connections (Pedals and Accessories)

Pedal Functions and Accessory Usage

Details on sustain, sostenuto, soft pedals, and accessories.

Power Supply and Battery Management

Battery and AC Adaptor Usage

Instructions for batteries, AC adaptor, and auto power off function.

Basic Operations

Keyboard Play, Tones, and Polyphony

How to play, select tones, and understand polyphony/sampling.

Sound Shaping and Percussion

Reverb, Pitch Bend, and Drum Pads

How to apply reverb, use pitch bend, and play drum pads.

Auto Accompaniment and Rhythms

Selecting and Playing Rhythm Patterns

Steps to choose and start rhythm patterns for accompaniment.

Tempo and Chord Play

Adjusting Tempo and Using Auto Accompaniment

How to set tempo and start chord play with auto accompaniment.

Chord Play Techniques

CASIO CHORD and FINGERED Methods

Explains CASIO CHORD and FINGERED chord play methods.

Advanced Chord Play and Intros

FULL RANGE CHORD and Intro Patterns

Details FULL RANGE CHORD and how to use intro patterns.

Rhythm Variations and Performance Control

Fill-ins, Synchro Start, and Endings

Using fill-ins, rhythm variations, synchro start, and ending patterns.

Accompaniment Features

Free Session and Accompaniment Volume Control

How to use Free Session and adjust accompaniment volume.

Mixer Function Overview

Channel Assignments and Edit Mode

Overview of mixer channels and using Channel Edit Mode.

Parameter Editing

Changing Channel Parameters

How to change parameters within channels using Parameter Edit Mode.

Synthesizer Parameter Details

Understanding Parameter Settings

Details on parameters like Program Change, Volume, Pan, Fine/Coarse Tune.

Synthesizer Mode Functions

Tone Creation Capabilities

Overview of synthesizer mode functions and parameters.

Synthesizer Tone Shaping

Release Rate, DCO, and Saving User Tones

Release rate, DCO, and how to save custom tones.

Creating Custom Tones

User Tone Creation Process

Procedure for selecting a preset and modifying it into a user tone.

Parameter Settings Reference

Parameter Details and Tone Creation Tips

Explains individual parameter ranges and offers tone creation advice.

Managing User Tones

Naming and Storing Custom Tones

How to assign names and save user tones to memory.

Memory Function Overview

Tracks and Real-time Recording

How to record songs using real-time recording.

Memory Recording Details

Track Data, Mixer, and Memory Capacity

Information on recorded track contents, mixer settings, and memory limits.

Memory Management and Playback

Data Storage, Track Variations, and Playback

Covers memory data, real-time recording variations, and playback.

Step Recording Chords

Recording Chords with Step Recording

How to record chords one by one using step recording.

Step Recording Data and Variations

Track Contents, Chords, and Note Length

Details on data recorded via step recording and note length specification.

Recording Multiple Tracks

Real-time Recording to Tracks 2-6

How to record additional parts using real-time recording.

Multi-track Step Recording

Step Recording to Tracks 2-6 and Track Management

How to step record to tracks and manage track data.

Correcting Step Recording Mistakes

Editing and Rewriting Recorded Data

Procedure for correcting errors during step recording.

Editing Memory Contents

Modifying Recorded Notes and Parameters

How to edit individual notes and parameter settings in memory.

Editing Techniques

Modifying Notes, Chords, Rhythms, and Tones

Specific techniques for editing various parameters.

Deleting Data from Memory

Deleting Individual Items and Entire Tracks

How to remove specific data points or whole tracks from memory.

Keyboard Settings - Layer Function

Using the Layer Function

How to play two tones simultaneously with one key.

Keyboard Split Function

Splitting the Keyboard and Combining Layer/Split

How to assign different tones to keyboard sections and combine features.

Keyboard Settings - Touch Response

Controlling Touch Response

How to turn touch response on/off for dynamic playing.

Transposing and Tuning the Keyboard

Adjusting Keyboard Pitch and Transposition

How to transpose keys and fine-tune the keyboard's pitch.

MIDI Introduction

Understanding MIDI Concepts

Explains MIDI, its connections, channels, General MIDI, and messages.

MIDI Control Messages

Control Change and System Exclusive Data

Details on MIDI control messages, effects, and system exclusives.

Changing MIDI Settings

Configuring MIDI Parameters

How to adjust GM Mode, Keyboard Channel, and Chord Judge settings.

MIDI Settings Configuration

Local Control and Accompaniment MIDI Output

Settings for Local Control, Accompaniment MIDI Out, and Pedal functions.

Data Management via MIDI

Dumping and Importing Internal Data

Procedures for backing up and restoring keyboard data via MIDI.

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