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USER’S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO Please keep all information for future reference. Guarde toda documentación para futuras consultas. PX3ES1A Safety Precautions Before trying to use the piano, be sure to read the separate “Safety Precautions”. Precauciones de seguridad Antes de intentar usar el piano, asegúrese de leer las “Precauciones de seguridad”...
Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously damaged. • The product is not intended for children under 3 years. • Use only the CASIO AD-A12150LW adaptor. • The AC adaptor is not a toy.
Contents General Guide... E-2 Installing the Music Stand... E-3 PX-3 Configuration ... E-4 Modes ... E-6 Saving Settings and Using Panel Lock... E-7 Returning the Digital Piano to Its Factory Default Settings ... E-7 Power Outlet ... E-8 Using an AC Adaptor ... E-8 Connections...
• This manual uses the numbers and names below to refer to buttons and controllers. VOLUME knob ZONE SELECTOR (LOWER 1), REPEAT button ZONE SELECTOR (LOWER 2), sREW button ZONE SELECTOR (UPPER 1), dFF button ZONE SELECTOR (UPPER 2), PAUSE button ...
General Guide PX-3 Configuration Master Control Configuration The PX-3 Digital Piano is a MIDI master keyboard that uses four zones (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, LOWER 2) to control the internal sound source (INT) and external MIDI devices (EXT). Each zone performs simultaneous control over one internal sound source part and one external MIDI device channel (when both INT and EXT are ON).
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Sound Source Configuration The sound source is configured with a total of 36 parts: four parts that correspond to each of the zones, 16 parts for MIDI file playback, and 16 parts that operate as the multi-timbre sound source during receipt of MIDI input. The following shows the relationships between parts, ports, and MIDI channels.
General Guide Modes This Digital Piano has two main modes: a MASTER CONTROL mode and a CARD PLAYER mode. Each of these modes has two sub-modes: a TONE mode and a REGISTRATION mode. MASTER CONTROL mode TONE mode REGISTRATION mode Use the MASTER CONTROL mode when playing the Digital Piano in a stand-alone configuration or when using it as a MIDI master keyboard.
Saving Settings and Using Panel Lock Your Digital Piano lets you save its current settings, and lock its buttons to protect against operation errors. For details, see “Backup” and “Panel Lock” (page E-40). Returning the Digital Piano to Its Factory Default Settings Perform the following procedure when you want to return the Digital Piano’s stored data and settings to their initial factory defaults.
Power Outlet Your Digital Piano runs on standard household power. Be sure to turn off power whenever you are not using the Digital Piano. Using an AC Adaptor Use only the AC adaptor (JEITA Standard, with unified polarity plug) that comes with this Digital Piano. Use of a different type of AC adaptor can cause malfunction.
Connections Connecting Headphones IMPORTANT! • Before connecting headphones, be sure to use the Digital Piano’s (VOLUME) knob to turn the volume down to a low level. After connecting, you can adjust the volume to the level you want. Left Side PHONES jacks Commercially available headphones...
Use of unauthorized accessories creates the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. NOTE • You can get information about accessories that are sold separately for this product from the CASIO catalog available from your retailer, and from the CASIO website at the following URL. http://world.casio.com/ ...
Selecting and Playing a Tone To turn on Digital Piano Power After ensuring that the (POWER) button is in the off position, connect the AC adaptor to the Digital Piano. Left Side Off position button • For information about connecting the AC adaptor, see “Power Outlet”...
Selecting and Playing a Tone Check to make sure that the lamp above the (TONE) button is lit. • If it is unlit, press the (TONE) button to light the upper lamp. Use the (Tone Group) buttons to select the group you want.
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IMPORTANT! • You can select a tone for each zone in both the MASTER CONTROL and CARD PLAYER modes. Note however that some procedures and operations (lamp lighting status) when a tone is selected for each zone in the CARD PLAYER mode are different from those in the case of the MASTER CONTROL mode.
Selecting and Playing a Tone Splitting the Keyboard between Two Tones LOWER 1 Use the “Tone List” (page E-57) to look up the group(s) and numbers of the two tones (UPPER 1 zone tone and LOWER 1 zone tone) you want to use. Check to make sure that the both the ...
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To use layer and split together LOWER 1 UPPER 1 LOWER 2 UPPER 2 Use the “Tone List” (page E-57) to look up the group(s) and numbers of the tones (UPPER 1, UPPER 2, LOWER 1, and LOWER 2 zone tones) you want to use.
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Selecting and Playing a Tone To cancel layer and split, press (SPLIT) buttons again so their lamps go out. NOTE • When using Layer and Split at the same time, you can switch to only a single tone in either of the keyboard ranges by configuring INT OFF for the zone whose tone you do not want to sound.
Applying Effects to a Tone Reverb and Chorus Your Digital Piano provides four types of reverb and four types of chorus. The reverb and chorus functions have their own dedicated keys for easy on/off operation. • Each press of the ...
Confirming Common Parameter Settings Common parameters include transpose, bend range, equalizer, and other global parameters. Common parameters also include the settings of the function assigned to the ASSIGNABLE buttons. Common Parameters Operations The common parameter settings appear on the common menu that appears first whenever you turn on the Digital Piano.
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To change common parameter settings Check to make sure that the lamp above the (MASTER CONTROL) button is lit. • If it is unlit, press the (MASTER CONTROL) button to light it. Check to make sure that the lamp above the ...
Confirming Common Parameter Settings Common Parameter Settings This section explains the meaning of each common parameter, and provides information about their setting ranges and initial default values. • In this section, each parameter is preceded by a number and a letter, like “1-A”. This indicates the common menu page number (1) and the PARAMETER SELECTOR button you need to press to select it (A).
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■ 2-A to 3-D Band Gain and Frequency Settings Parameter Name Location Low Gain (LoG) Low Freq. (LoF) LowMid Gain (LoMdG) LowMid Freq. (LoMdF) HighMid Gain (HiMdG) HighMid Freq. (HiMdF) High Gain (HiG) High Freq. (HiF) Assignable Button Settings These settings specify the functions assigned to the Functions that can be assigned to each button are shown in the “ASSIGNABLE 1 TYPE”...
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Confirming Common Parameter Settings ■ 4-A Assignable Button 1 Type (Asgn1) Specifies the function assigned to the The following describes the functions that can be assigned by each setting. Setting Modulation (Mod) This setting assigns modulation to the button. (B) and ...
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■ 4-B, 4-C, 4-D, 5-B, 5-C, 5-D Settings when Asgn1/Asgn2 = Control Change Number 0 to 127 Parameter Name Location Channel (Ch) 4-B, 5-B Value (Button OFF) 4-C, 5-C (OfVal) Value (Button ON) 4-D, 5-D (OnVal) *1 Control change information in principle is sent from the Digital Piano to an external destination over the MIDI channel specified here.
Using the Assignable Buttons There are two assignable buttons named (ASSIGNABLE 1) and (ASSIGNABLE 2). The (ASSIGNABLE 1) button is designed so it is on while pressed and off while released. The (ASSIGNABLE 2) button toggles on (lamp lit) and off (lamp unlit) each time it is pressed.
By-passing the DSP (ASSIGNABLE 2) While the (ASSIGNABLE 2) button is on, only the sound of a specified zone is output without passing through the DSP. Common Parameter Information: 5-A Assignable Button 2 Type (Asgn2) (page E-22) 5-B Settings when Asgn2 = DSP Bypass (Dbp) (page E-23) NOTE •...
MIDI specifications of this Digital Piano, see the “MIDI Implementation” document at the website located at the URL below. http://world.casio.com/ External MIDI Device Connection Your Digital Piano is equipped with standard 5-pin DIN connector type MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals. It is up to you to purchase optionally available or commercially available MIDI cables when connecting to an external MIDI device.
Specifying What Each Zone Controls After you use the (LAYER) and source control (INT) and external MIDI device control (EXT) on or off as required for each zone. Use the EXT) button to specify what a zone controls. To specify what a zone controls Press the button that corresponds to the zone whose settings you want to change: ...
Editing Zone Parameters Your Digital Piano is a four-zone MIDI master keyboard (“Master Control Configuration”, page E-4). A zone is a unit that controls the internal sound source and/or external MIDI device. Just as you can select a different internal sound source tone for each zone, you also can specify a mixer, DSP and other settings for an internal sound source, and you can specify a MIDI channel and other control settings for an external MIDI device.
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To change zone parameter settings Check to make sure that the lamp above the (MASTER CONTROL) button is lit. • If it is unlit, press the (MASTER CONTROL) button to light it. Hold down the (ZONE EDIT) button until the zone menu screen shown below appears.
Editing Zone Parameters Zone Parameter Settings This section explains the meaning of each zone parameter, and provides information about their setting ranges and initial default values. • In this section, each parameter is preceded by a number and a letter, like “1-A”. This indicates the common menu page number (1) and the PARAMETER SELECTOR button you need to press to select it (A).
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■ 3-C Parameter Value (Value) This item is used to change the setting of the parameter displayed in 3-B. IMPORTANT! • For details on information about parameter names and the settings and initial defaults for each parameter under each DSP type number and type name, see “DSP Effect List”...
Editing Zone Parameters ■ 6-B Vibrato Depth (VbDpt) This item is for adjusting the depth (strength) of vibrato applied to notes. A larger negative absolute value makes vibrato shallower, while a larger positive value makes it deeper. –64 to 0 to +63 ■...
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Control Settings If you are using multiple zones for keyboard play and you want to disable pedal and other controller operations for a particular zone, turn off the settings described in this section for that zone. ■ 8-A Pedal Enables and disables pedal operations. OFF, ON ■...
Using Registration Memory Normally, before playing something you need to set up the Digital Piano by configuring a number of different settings, including layer and split on/off, a tone selection for each zone, equalizer settings, and DSP settings. You can save up to 64 Digital Piano setups (which include control panel and internal settings) to registration memory for later recall when you need them.
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While holding down the (STORE) button, press one of the number buttons ( through (8)) to specify the number of the area (1 to 8) where you want to save the registration data. • Pressing a number button immediately executes the registration data save operation.
Using Registration Memory Saving Registration Memory Bank Data to a File Registration data can be stored to a file in the Digital Piano’s internal memory area or on an SD card. You can store the registration data in a single registration memory bank (eight areas) or the data in all of the registration memory banks (64 areas) to a file.
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To recall registration memory bank data from a file Depending on where the file is located, perform one of the steps shown below. If the file is located Perform this operation: here: Internal area Remove the SD card from the Digital Piano’s card slot.
Using the Function Menu The function menu contains global settings (overall tuning and touch adjustment, local control ON/OFF, etc.) that need to be changed by you relatively infrequently. It also includes some SD card operations (format, etc.) Function Menu Operations This section explains operations involving function menu settings.
Function Menu Settings This section explains the meaning of each function menu parameter, and provides information about their setting ranges and initial default values. • For each item, the initial default setting is indicated by an asterisk (*). 1 Tuning (Tune) Use this item to adjust the pitch in cent steps (1 cent = 1/100 semitone).
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Using the Function Menu 7 Playback/Card (Play/CARD) Song MIDI Out (MIDI Out) Select ON* for this item to send MIDI data to an external destination when a Format0 or Format1 SMF file is played back on the Digital Piano. Select OFF to disable send.
(internal memory area) and play it back from there. IMPORTANT! • Your Digital Piano supports playback of Format0 and Format1 SMF files and CM2 (CASIO proprietary) format file. Playback of up to 17 tracks of a Format1 SMF file is supported.
Playing Back a MIDI File Press the (CARD PLAYER) button so the lamp below it is lit. This is the CARD PLAYER mode. • This displays the name of the first MIDI file in the internal memory area. • The remaining steps of this procedure are the same as those starting with step 6 under “To play back a MIDI file from an SD card”...
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To practice with either hand (Part Off) NOTE • To perform the procedure below, use a MIDI file that has the left-hand part recorded in Channel 3 and the right-hand part recorded in Channel 4. Enter the CARD PLAYER mode and select the MIDI file you want to play.
Playing Back a MIDI File To select a tone for each zone in the CARD PLAYER mode Press the (LAYER) and buttons so their lamps are lit in the combinations shown below and select the tones you want. To change this Configure the ...
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Enter a name for the folder you want to create. • Use the (u) and (i) buttons to move the cursor left and right, and the scroll through characters at the current cursor position. The following shows the characters that can be used in a name.
Using a Memory Card You can save Digital Piano registration data to a commercially available SD memory card, if you want. Use a memory card with a capacity of 2GB or less. Use of a card with a capacity that is greater than 2GB or other types of memory cards is not supported.
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Use the (u) and (i) buttons to display “CardFORMAT” and then press the (ENTER) button. This will display a confirmation message (SURE?). • If you want to cancel the format operation, press the (NO) or (EXIT) button.
Using a Memory Card Error Messages One of the error messages below appears on the display when a problem occurs. • All mentions of “memory card” in the following table refer to an SD memory card. Display Message Format 1. The current memory card format is not compatible with this Digital Piano.
Start up your computer’s music software. Configure the music software settings to select one of the following as the MIDI device. CASIO USB-MIDI : (For Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X) USB Audio Device: (For Windows XP) • For information about how to select the MIDI device, see the user documentation that comes with the music software you are using.
Data Type Description (File Name Extension) MIDI files One of the following two types of music data (page E-41) • CASIO format data (CM2) • Standard MIDI files (MID), SMF Format0 or Format1 Registration Digital Piano setups (CB6, CR6) (page E-34) IMPORTANT! •...
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File name extensions (.MID, .CM2, etc.) are not displayed under initial default Windows settings. Perform the procedure below to turn on display of file name extensions. (1) Perform one of the following operations to display folder information. • Windows XP: On the [Tools] menu at the top of the folder window, select [Folder Options].
This Digital Piano supports playback of Format0 or Format1 SMF files, or CM2 (CASIO proprietary format) files only. Playback of WAV and MP3 files, or other format MIDI files is not supported. • Check to make sure that the USB cable...
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Problem A tone’s quality and volume This is an unavoidable result of the digital sampling process, sounds slightly different malfunction. * Multiple digital samples are taken for the low range, middle range, and high range of the depending where it is played on the keyboard.
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Reference Model: AD-A12150LW 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions on hand. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this product near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not install near radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other source of heat (including amplifiers). 8.
Appendix Tone List Sequential Group Program Group Name Tone Name Number Number PIANO GRAND PIANO 1 PIANO GRAND PIANO 2 PIANO ROCK PIANO PIANO MELLOW PIANO PIANO BRIGHT PIANO PIANO MONO PIANO 1 PIANO MONO PIANO 2 PIANO LA PIANO PIANO COMP.PIANO PIANO...
Appendix Sequential Group Group Name Tone Name Number Number OTHERS/GM GM ORGAN 1 OTHERS/GM GM ORGAN 2 OTHERS/GM GM ORGAN 3 OTHERS/GM GM PIPE ORGAN OTHERS/GM GM REED ORGAN OTHERS/GM GM ACCORDION OTHERS/GM GM HARMONICA OTHERS/GM GM BANDONEON GM NYLON OTHERS/GM STR.GUITAR GM STEEL...
Appendix DSP Effect List The table below shows the DSP types that can be configured for each zone using zone parameters (page E-28). • The “DSP No.” column shows the DSP type numbers that appear on page 3 of the zone menu, and “Screen Name”...
DSP Algorithm List Single-effect Algorithms Equalizer This is a three-band equalizer. Parameter Value Ranges: 0 : Equalizer 1 Frequency (1.0, 1.3, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.2, 4.0, 5.0 [KHz]) Adjusts the center frequency of Equalizer 1. 1 : Equalizer 1 Gain (–12 to 0 to +12) Adjusts the gain of Equalizer 1.
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Appendix Rotary This is a rotary speaker simulator. Parameter Value Ranges: 0 : Speed (Slow, Fast) Switches the speed mode between fast and slow. 1 : Brake (Rotate, Stop) Stops speaker rotation. 2 : Fall Acceleration (0 to 127) Adjusts acceleration when the speed mode is switched from fast to slow.
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Auto Wah This is a “wah” effect that can automatically shift the frequency in accordance with the level of the input signal. Parameter Value Ranges: 0 : Input Level (0 to 127) Adjusts the input level. The input signal can become distorted when the level of the sound being input, the number of chords, or the Resonance value is large.
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Appendix M03: Multi03 (Compressor - Enhancer) 0 : Compressor Depth 1 : Compressor Attack 2 : Compressor Release 3 : Compressor Level 4 : Enhancer Low Frequency 5 : Enhancer Low Gain 6 : Enhancer High Frequency 7 : Enhancer High Gain M04: Multi04 (Compressor - Chorus) 0 : Compressor Depth 1 : Compressor Attack...
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M13: Multi13 (Distortion - Auto Pan) 0 : Distortion Gain 1 : Distortion Low 2 : Distortion High 3 : Distortion Level 4 : Auto Pan Rate 5 : Auto Pan Depth 6 : Distortion Skip 7 : Auto Pan Skip M14: Multi14 (Distortion - Tremolo) 0 : Distortion Gain 1 : Distortion Low...
*2 : Se envía uno de estos mensajes de cambio de control cuando se asigna la función correspondiente al botón ASSIGNABLE 1 o ASSIGNABLE 2. *3 : Si desea más información, vea Implementación MIDI en http://world.casio.com/. Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO...
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This recycle mark indicates that the packaging conforms to the environmental protection legislation in Germany. Esta marca de reciclaje indica que el empaquetado se ajusta a la legislación de protección ambiental en Alemania. MA1003-A Printed in China PX3ES1A...