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Casio WK-1600 User Manual

Casio WK-1600
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USER’S GUIDE
英
WK1800-E-1
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WK1800_E_Cov1-2.p65 03.7.31, 5:20 PMPage 1 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Casio WK-1600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Keys76
Tones600
Rhythms180
DisplayLCD
Touch ResponseYes
Auto AccompanimentYes
Reverb Types10
Chorus Types5
Sequencer6 tracks, 5 songs
Speakers12cm x 2
Amplifier6W + 6W
Song Bank100
EffectsReverb, Chorus
TerminalsHeadphone, MIDI In/Out, Pedal
ConnectionsMIDI, Headphone
Polyphony48 notes

Summary

WK-1800/WK-1630 User's Guide

FCC Compliance and Warnings

FCC Notice and Guidelines

Describes compliance with Class B digital device limits and interference guidelines.

Welcome and Important Information

Important Battery Usage Symptoms

Lists symptoms indicating low battery power requiring replacement.

Safety Precautions and Symbols

Understanding Safety Symbols

Explains the meaning of warning, caution, and prohibition symbols.

Operational Safety Precautions

AC Adaptor and Battery Safety

Details safe handling of the AC adaptor, batteries, transport, and care.

Keyboard Care and Placement

Location and Environmental Precautions

Advises on placement to avoid humidity, dust, heat, and impact.

Main Features Overview

Key Features List

Lists core features like Song Sequencer, Pattern Sequencer, Auto Accompaniment.

General Guide and Controls

Keyboard Layout Overview

Identifies main buttons, sliders, display, and terminals on the keyboard.

Understanding the Display

Display Indicators and Functions

Explains various indicators and their meanings on the display.

Display Settings

Adjusting Display Contrast

Details how to adjust screen contrast for better readability.

External Connections

Connecting Phones and Line Out Terminals

Explains headphone and audio output connections to external equipment.

Connections and Accessories

Sustain/Assignable Jack Terminal

Describes pedal connections and their functions (sustain, sostenuto, etc.).

Power Supply Options

Using Batteries and AC Adaptor

Explains battery loading, replacement, and AC adaptor usage.

Power Management and Memory

Auto Power Off and Memory Backup

Covers auto power-off function and lithium battery for memory.

Basic Operations

Getting Started: Playing the Keyboard

Initial steps for turning on the keyboard and setting volume.

Tone Selection and Advanced Operations

Selecting a Tone

Details how to choose sounds from the tone list using number keys.

Layer and Split Functions

Using Layer and Split Together

Combines layering and splitting keyboard sounds for complex tones.

Touch Response Functionality

Adjusting Touch Sensitivity

Explains how key pressure affects volume and sound.

Keyboard Tuning and Effects

Transposing the Keyboard

Describes how to change the overall key of the keyboard.

DSP Effects and Pitch Control

Turning DSP Effects On and Off

Details how to enable or disable digital effects (DSP) on the keyboard.

Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels

Using the PITCH BEND Wheel

Explains how to bend the pitch of notes using the wheel.

Auto Accompaniment Features

About the MODE Button

Explains how to select different accompaniment modes.

Auto Accompaniment Tempo and Chord Types

Adjusting the Tempo

How to set the speed (tempo) of rhythms and accompaniments.

Chord Types and Fingering

FINGERED Chord Play

Details how to play chords using the fingered method.

Accompaniment Pattern Variations

Using an Intro Pattern

How to add an introductory sequence to a rhythm pattern.

Advanced Auto Accompaniment Features

Using Auto Harmonize

Describes automatic harmony generation for melody notes.

Free Session and One-Touch Presets

Using Free Session

Explains using pre-programmed accompaniment styles.

Auto Accompaniment Volume and Parts Control

Turning Auto Accompaniment Parts On and Off

How to enable or disable individual accompaniment parts.

Mixer Function Overview

Mixer Features and Modes

Describes the mixer's capabilities, parts, channels, and modes.

Mixer Mode Selection and Channel Control

Turning Channels On and Off

How to toggle individual channels within the mixer on and off.

Changing Mixer Channel Parameters

Parameter Settings for Channels

Details how to adjust parameters like tone, volume, and pan.

Detailed Channel Parameter Descriptions

Program Change Number and Volume

Explains program change, volume, pan, effect send, fine/coarse tune, expression.

Synthesizer Mode for Sound Creation

Synthesizer Parameters Overview

Details parameters used to modify tones, divided into four groups.

User Tone Creation and Saving

Saving User Tones

Explains how to save created tones into memory for later recall.

Creating and Naming User Tones

Parameters and Their Settings

Describes specific parameters like PCM set, amp envelope, attack rate.

Advanced Synthesizer Parameters

Naming a User Tone and Storing It In Memory

How to name and save created tones into the user area.

Registration Memory for Setup Storage

Registration Memory Features

Lists settings saved in registration memory (tone, rhythm, tempo, etc.).

Managing Registration Memory Setups

Saving and Recalling Setups

Procedures for saving and retrieving keyboard configurations.

Using the Song Sequencer

Songs and Tracks Overview

Explains the concept of songs and tracks for multi-part recording.

Song Sequencer Operations and Modes

Song Sequencer Memory Capacity and Precautions

Details memory limits and important considerations for data storage.

Real-time Recording Techniques

Real-time Recording in Track 1

Step-by-step guide for recording into the first track.

Advanced Recording Methods

Punch-in Recording Procedures

How to correct recorded parts using punch-in recording.

Track Management and Playback

Deleting Track Contents

Procedure for removing recorded data from a specific track.

Song Sequencer Playback and Global Settings

Playing Back from Song Sequencer Memory

How to listen to recorded songs and adjust playback.

Global Settings and Quantization

Metronome Setting and Song Deletion

Adjusting metronome sounds and deleting songs from memory.

Quantization Procedures

Record Quantize Setting

Setting the quantization value for note timing after recording.

Pattern Sequencer Overview

Pattern Sequencer Basics

Explains elements, parts, and recording contents of patterns.

Pattern Sequencer Modes

Navigating Pattern Sequencer Modes

How to move between Pattern Create and Edit modes.

Pattern Creation Mode

Using the Pattern Create Mode

Step-by-step guide for creating new accompaniment patterns.

Pattern Edit Mode Operations

Using the Pattern Edit Mode

How to modify existing patterns by changing menus and sub-menus.

Pattern Sequencer Menu Navigation

Global Menu Settings

Describes global settings for patterns like metronome and tempo.

Global Settings: Octave Shift and Tempo

Work Area Clear Function

How to clear pattern work area contents before creating patterns.

Element and Part Settings

Setting Element Measures and Original Key

How to set measures and original key for pattern elements.

Pattern Sequencer Quantization and Saving

Quantize Execute

How to apply quantization settings to synchronize note timing.

Exiting Pattern Sequencer Mode

Saving and Discarding Pattern Data

Procedures for saving or discarding pattern work area contents.

Keyboard Settings Menu

Using the Keyboard Settings Menu

How to access and use the settings menu for pitch bend, jack function, etc.

Keyboard Settings Details

Pitch Bend Range and Assignable Jack

Configuration for pitch bend range and assignable pedal functions.

Introduction to MIDI

What is MIDI?

Explains the Musical Instrument Digital Interface standard.

Configuring MIDI Settings

General MIDI and Local Control Settings

Details GM mode, keyboard channel, local control, and accompaniment settings.

MIDI Settings and Messages

MIDI Messages: Note On/Off

Explains MIDI note on/off messages, including velocity.

MIDI Control and System Messages

MIDI Control Change Parameters

Details control change messages for effects like modulation and volume.

MIDI Functions and Mixer Interaction

Internal and External Mixer Modes

Explains how MIDI affects mixer operations in internal and external modes.

External Modes and Data Transfer

Bulk Sending and Importing Keyboard Data

Procedures for transferring data via MIDI between keyboard and external devices.

Using the Floppy Disk Drive (WK-1800)

Floppy Diskette Features and Precautions

Details drive capabilities and safe handling of diskettes.

Basic Diskette Operations

Inserting and Ejecting Diskettes

How to physically insert and eject diskettes from the drive.

Playing Back Standard MIDI Files (SMF)

Playing Back Specific and Chained SMF Files

How to play SMF files from diskette, individually or in sequence.

Saving and Recalling Keyboard Data

Saving Keyboard Data to Diskette

Step-by-step guide to saving user rhythms, songs, tones, and setups.

Loading Keyboard Data and Using Utilities

Loading Keyboard Data from Diskette

Procedure for retrieving saved data like user tones and songs.

Rhythm Pattern Data Conversion

Converting Rhythm Data from Other Keyboards

How to convert rhythm patterns from Technics or Roland keyboards.

Disk Management Utilities

Deleting Files and Formatting Diskettes

Procedures for deleting files and formatting diskettes.

Disk Drive Error Messages

Troubleshooting Disk Errors

Explains common disk drive error messages and their causes.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

No Sound and Low Battery Issues

Addresses issues with no sound, low battery, and other basic problems.

Troubleshooting Sequencer and MIDI Issues

Sequencer Playback and MIDI Data Problems

Resolves issues with sequencer playback and MIDI connectivity.

Product Specifications

Keyboard and Tone Specifications

Details keyboard size, polyphony, tone counts, and effects.

Technical Specifications Summary

Synthesizer, Mixer, and MIDI Specifications

Technical details on synthesizer, mixer, MIDI, terminals, and power.

Appendix

Note Table for Tones

Reference for tone numbers, ranges, and polyphony.

Appendix: Chord Charts

Free Session Chord Progression Chart (Key of C)

Chart showing chord progressions for Free Session.

Appendix: Drum Kits

Drum Assignment List

Lists drum sounds assigned to specific keys across different sets.

Appendix: Fingered Chord Charts

Fingered Chord Chart (Key of C)

Diagrams for fingering chords within the accompaniment keyboard range.

Appendix: Chord Conversion

Chord Conversion Table

Details how chords are modified based on elements and parts.

MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Function Transmissions and Reception

Details MIDI message handling for channels, modes, and control changes.

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