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Casio MA-170 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
MODE D'EMPLOI
MA170-ESF-1
MA-170_ESF_cover1.p65
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03.10.8, 0:39 PM

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO MODE D’EMPLOI MA170-ESF-1 MA-170_ESF_cover1.p65 03.10.8, 0:39 PM...
  • Page 2 • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. • The product is not intended for children under 3 years. • Use only CASIO AD-5 adaptor. • The AC adaptor is not a toy. • Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO electronic musical instrument. • Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual. • Please keep all information for future reference. Symbols Various symbols are used in this user’s...
  • Page 4 2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet. 3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider. AC Adaptor Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
  • Page 5 1. Turn off power. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet. 3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider. 278A-E-005A MA-170_E01-07.p65 Safety Precautions Disassembly and Modification Never try to take this product apart or modify it in any way.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Keep off of the product. Climbing onto the product can cause it to tip over or become damaged. Particular care concerning this precaution is required where small children are present. Location Avoid locating the product on an unstable stand, on an uneven surface, or any other unstable location.
  • Page 7 Batteries Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. • Use only batteries that are specified for use with this product.
  • Page 8 Safety Precautions IMPORTANT! When using batteries, be sure to replace them or shift to one of the alternate power sources whenever you notice any of the following symptoms. • Instrument does not turn on • Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions ... E-1 Contents ... E-7 General Guide ... E-8 About the Display ... E-9 Power Supply ... E-10 Using batteries ... E-10 Using the AC Adaptor ... E-11 Connections ... E-12 Phones/Output Terminal ... E-12 Accessories and Options ... E-12 Playing the Keyboard ...

  • Page 10: General Guide

    General Guide Rear Panel MA-170_E08_16.p65 278A-E-010A 03.10.8, 0:39 PM...

  • Page 11: About The Display

    • Use only the microphone that comes with this keyboard. Never try to connect any other type of microphone. • The microphone is intended for use exclusively with the MA-170 keyboard. Never try to use it with any other device.

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    Power Supply This keyboard can be powered by current from a standard household wall outlet (using the specified AC adaptor) or by batteries. Always make sure you turn the keyboard off whenever you are not using it. Using batteries Always make sure you turn off the keyboard before loading or replacing batteries.

  • Page 13: Using The Ac Adaptor

    • Never twist or stretch the cord. • Should the electric cord or plug become damaged, contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider. 278A-E-013A MA-170_E08_16.p65 Power Supply • Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet.

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections Phones/Output Terminal Before connecting phones or other external equipment, be sure to first turn down the volume settings of the keyboard and the connected equipment. You can then adjust volume to the desired level after connections are complete. [Rear Panel] PHONES/OUTPUT Terminal Audio connection Stereo mini plug...

  • Page 15: Playing The Keyboard

    Playing the Keyboard Set the POWER switch to “ON” to turn on power. Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the volume level. • Press [ ] to raise the volume and [ ] to lower it. • The “MAIN” (main volume) value on the display indicates the current volume level.

  • Page 16: Using The Microphone

    Using the Microphone Attaching the Microphone to the Keyboard Check to make sure that you have all the required items. Microphone Wipe the console with a soft, dry cloth. Peel the white paper from the base of the microphone holder. Affix the base so the mark on the base and the When affixing the base, make sure that you do not cover any of the lettering on the console.
  • Page 17 • Use only the microphone that comes with this keyboard. Never try to connect any other type of microphone. • The microphone is intended for use exclusively with the MA-170 keyboard. Never try to use it with any other device.

  • Page 18: Unplugging The Microphone

    Never try to connect any other type of microphone. • The microphone is intended for use exclusively with the MA-170 keyboard. Never try to use it with any other device. Howling (Feedback Noise) Any of the following conditions can cause howling (feedback noise).

  • Page 19: Selecting A Tone

    Selecting a Tone You can select from among 50 built-in tones. A tone list on the console shows the names and numbers of the tones. Press the TONE button. • This causes “TONE” to appear on the display, along with the number of the currently selected tone.

  • Page 20: Selecting A Rhythm

    • Select the rhythm you want to use and adjust the tempo. Use the MODE button to cycle through the available accompaniment options until the CASIO CHORD or FINGERED indicator is shown on the display. • Each press of the MODE button cycles through the accompaniment options in the sequence shown below.
  • Page 21 This method of chord play makes it possible for anyone to easily play chords, regardless of previous musical knowledge and experience. The following describes the CASIO CHORD “accompaniment keyboard” and “melody keyboard”, and tells you how to play CASIO CHORDs. CASIO CHORD Accompaniment Keyboard and Melody Keyboard Accompaniment...
  • Page 22 Selecting a Rhythm NOTE • It makes no difference whether you press black or white keys to the right of a major chord key when playing minor and seventh chords. FINGERED FINGERED provides you with a total of 12 different chord types. The following describes the FINGERED “accompaniment keyboard”...

  • Page 23: Using Synchro Start

    Using Synchro Start When synchro start is turned on, rhythm play starts from the point when you play something on the keyboard. PREPARATION • Select a rhythm and set its tempo. • Select the accompaniment mode you want to use. Press the SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button.

  • Page 24: Playing Song Bank Tunes

    Playing Song Bank Tunes A selection of 50 built-in Song Bank tunes is available for playback and practice. A Song Bank list on the console shows the names and numbers of the Song Bank tunes. NOTE • The tone list, rhythm list, and Song Bank list do not show all of the tones, rhythms, and songs that are available.

  • Page 25: Using Song Bank Tunes For Practice (3-Step Lesson

    Using Song Bank Tunes for Practice (3-Step Lesson) 3-Step Lesson makes it easy to master Song Bank tunes. You can learn to play melodies by viewing the guide indicators that appear on the display. In Step 1 you learn to master the timing of the notes, in Step 2 you play at your own pace, and finally in Step 3 you play along at normal speed.

  • Page 26: Using Steps 2 And 3

    Using Song Bank Tunes for Practice (3-Step Lesson) Find the Song Bank tune you want in the “Song Bank list” and then enter its two-digit tune number. Press the START/STOP button. • This starts playback of the Song Bank tune. When playback reached the point where the first melody note should be played, the key you should press is indicated on the...

  • Page 27: Other Functions

    Other Functions Turning on the Metronome Press the TONE button or RHYTHM button, and then press the METRONOME button. • This causes the metronome to sound in accordance with the current tempo setting. A graphic metronome bar on the screen rocks left and right with each beat.

  • Page 28: Percussion Pads

    Other Functions Percussion Pads Using the Percussion Pads Each of the five built-in percussion pads is assigned the sound of a percussion instrument (ACOUSTIC SNARE 1, OPEN HI-HAT, CLOSED HI-HAT, BASS DRUM 1, HIGH TOM). Tapping a pad with your finger plays the sound assigned to it.

  • Page 29: Using Midi

    Using MIDI A MIDI OUT terminal on the back of the console lets you connect to other MIDI devices. What is MIDI? The letters “MIDI” stand for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”. MIDI is a world standard for digital signals and connectors that allows musical instruments, computers, and other devices, regardless of manufacturer, to exchange data with each other.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    3. Unplug the headphones from OUTPUT jack. accompaniment 4. Change to the NORMAL accompaniment mode. while CASIO 5. Only keyboard keys in the range of C3 through D5 (the ones marked with percussion instrument illustrations) sounds while PERCUSSION” is selected as the tone.
  • Page 31 Problem following Low battery power symptoms while using battery power. • Instrument does not turn on • Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read • Abnormally low speaker/ headphone volume • Distortion of sound output • Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume •...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    MA-170 49 (mini-size) 8 notes Variable (201 steps, = 40 to 240) 2 fingering methods (CASIO CHORD, FINGERED) SYNCHRO/FILL-IN, START/STOP 0 to 10 (11 steps) 0 to 10 (11 steps) 3-Step Lesson; One-Touch Preset; Metronome; Transpose; Sustain; Demo tunes play...

  • Page 33: Care Of Your Keyboard

    Care of your keyboard Avoid heat, humidity or direct sunlight. Do not overexpose the instrument to direct sunlight, or place it near an air conditioner, or in any extremely hot place. Do not use near a TV or radio. This instrument can cause video or audio interference with TV and radio reception. If this happens, move the instrument away from the TV or radio.

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Appendix/Apéndice/Appendice Tone List/Lista de sonidos/Liste des sonorités PIANO GRAND PIANO ELEC PIANO 1 ELEC PIANO 2 HARPSICHORD 1 HARPSICHORD 2 VIBRAPHONE MARIMBA ORGAN ELEC ORGAN 1 ELEC ORGAN 2 ELEC ORGAN 3 ELEC ORGAN 4 CHURCH ORGAN REED ORGAN ACCORDION HARMONICA GUITAR/BASS NYLON STR GT...

  • Page 35: Rhythm List

    Appendix/Apéndice/Appendice Rhythm List/Lista de ritmos/Liste des rythmes DANCE/POPS DISCO 1 DISCO 2 DANCE POP BALLAD POP WALTZ FUSION FUNK 16 BEAT SOUL ROCK/JAZZ ROCK 1 ROCK 2 8 BEAT R&B BLUES SLOW ROCK SHUFFLE ROCK SHUFFLE BOOGIE ROCK 3 SWING JAZZ WALTZ BIG BAND LATIN/VARIOUS...

  • Page 36: Song Bank List

    Song Bank List/Lista del banco de canciones/ Liste des morceaux préenregistrés CANON (PACHELBEL) CARRY ME BACK TO OLD VIRGINIA JAMAICA FAREWELL MARCH FROM “THE NUTCRACKER” MICHAEL ROW THE BOAT ASHORE WIEGENLIED (SCHUBERT) SIPPIN’ CIDER THROUGH A STRAW MINUET (J.S.BACH) WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS FROM “THE NUTCRACKER”...

  • Page 37: Fingered Chord Chart

    Appendix/Apéndice/Appendice Fingered Chord Chart/Cuadro de acordes Fingered/ Charte des accords FINGERED Chord Type Root C /(D ) (D )/E F /(G ) (G )/A (A )/B MA-170_ESF_APPENDIX.p65 03.10.8, 0:39 PM 278A-E-102A...
  • Page 38 Chord Type Root C /(D ) (D )/E F /(G ) (G )/A (A )/B NOTE • You can use the above fingerings to finger chords within the accompaniment keyboard range. NOTA • Para digitar los acordes dentro de la gama del teclado de acompañamiento puede usar las digitaciones anteriores.
  • Page 39 278A-E-104A MA-170_ESF_APPENDIX.p65 03.10.8, 0:39 PM...
  • Page 40 278A-E-105A MA-170_ESF_APPENDIX.p65 03.10.8, 0:39 PM...
  • Page 41 278A-E-106A MA-170_esf_MIDI Chart.p65 03.10.8, 0:39 PM...
  • Page 42 278A-E-107A MA-170_esf_MIDI Chart.p65 03.10.8, 0:39 PM...
  • Page 43 Esta marca de reciclaje indica que el empaquetado se ajusta a la legislación de protección ambiental en Alemania. Ce sigle signifie que l’emballage est conforme à la législation allemande en matière de protection de l’environnement. CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan MA-170_ESF_cover4.p65 MA0307-A Printed in China Imprimé...

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