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LK - S250
USER'S GUIDE
Preparing a Power Supply
Selecting a Musical
Instrument Tone
Saving and Loading
Instrument Settings
(MY SETUP)
Using a Dance Music Voice
LKS250-E-2A
Turning Power On or Off
Changing the Pitch in
Semitone Steps (Transpose)
Playing a Built-in Song
Playing with a Rhythm
Backing
Connecting Headphones
(Sold Separately)
Fine Tuning Pitch (Tuning)
Using a Lesson to Master
Song Play
Linking with a Smart Device
(APP Function)
EN
Connecting a Pedal
(Sold Separately)
Using the SUSTAIN Button
Playing in the Dance Music
Mode
Configuring Function Settings
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- Page 1 Cover LK - S250 USER’S GUIDE Preparing a Power Supply Turning Power On or Off Connecting Headphones Connecting a Pedal (Sold Separately) (Sold Separately) Selecting a Musical Changing the Pitch in Fine Tuning Pitch (Tuning) Using the SUSTAIN Button Instrument Tone Semitone Steps (Transpose) Saving and Loading Playing a Built-in Song...
- Page 2 About Music Score data You can download music score data as a PDF file from the CASIO website, which you can access using the URL or QR code below. You will then be able to view music scores on your smart device. You can jump from the PDF file table of contents directly to the music score you want, and you can print out scores as needed.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Playing in the Dance Music Mode EN-24 Contents Dance Music Mode ......EN-24 Playing Dance Music ..... . .EN-25 General Guide EN-3 Using the Recommended Tone . -
Page 4: General Guide
General Guide ■ Front Panel ☞EN-7 Dial 3 buttons ☞EN-7 HOME button ☞EN-7 VOLUME buttons ☞EN-10 a (Start/Stop) button ☞EN-10, 17, P(Power) button ☞EN-8 TEMPO button ☞EN-10, 18, 26, SUSTAIN button ☞EN-13 MY SETUP button ☞EN-15 FUNCTION button ☞EN-37 ■ Back DC 9.5V terminal ☞EN-4 MIC VOLUME knob... -
Page 5: Getting Ready To Play
Using Batteries for Power Getting Ready to Play Preparing a Power Supply • Be sure to turn off power before loading batteries. • Use commercially available AA-size alkaline batteries Though either an AC adaptor or batteries can be used for or AA-size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries. -
Page 6: Preparing The Music Stand
Getting Ready to Play ■ Configuring the Battery Type Setting ■ Battery Level Indicator A battery icon appears on the display as shown below to let Press FUNCTION. you know when battery power is getting low. This displays the [FUNCTION] screen. Low Battery Power Use the U and I buttons to select “Battery”. -
Page 7: Connecting Headphones (Sold Separately
Getting Ready to Play Connecting Headphones (Sold Connecting a Pedal (Sold Separately) Separately) Plugging in headphones cuts off output from the built-in To use a pedal, connect it to the PEDAL jack. speakers, which means you can practice playing even late at PEDAL jack (6.3mm standard jack) night without disturbing others. -
Page 8: Operations Common To All Modes
Operations Common to All 3 Buttons Modes Operations assigned to the three buttons along the bottom of the display change according to the setting you are configuring. Operations currently assigned to the three Display Screen Contents buttons are indicated by labels above the buttons. 3 Button Examples ■... -
Page 9: Key Light Function
Playing on the Keyboard Key Light Function The Key Light function causes keyboard keys to light in Turning Power On or Off accordance with the notes of your performance, built-in song playback, etc. You can disable the Key Light function if you want. - Page 10 Playing on the Keyboard Auto Power Off Power-On Alert While Auto Power Off is enabled, Digital Keyboard power will Keyboard keys will light to remind you that power is on if you turn off automatically after about 30 minutes of non-operation. do not perform any operation for about six minutes.
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Page 11: Adjusting The Volume Level
Playing on the Keyboard Adjusting the Volume Level Using the Metronome The metronome lets you play and practice along with a steady Use the VOLUME + and – buttons to adjust the beat to help keep you on tempo. You can also set a tempo volume level. -
Page 12: Listening To Demo Play
Playing on the Keyboard Specifying the Metronome Sound and Beats Listening to Demo Play Per Measure You can use Demo Play to play built-in songs in sequence. You can use the procedure below to configure a setting that sounds a chime on the first beat of each measure, and a click While holding down TEMPO, press a. -
Page 13: Controlling The Sound Of A Performance
Controlling the Sound of a Changing Keyboard Response to Touch Pressure (Touch Response) Performance Touch Response alters tone volume in accordance with keyboard pressure (press velocity). This provides you some of Selecting a Musical Instrument the same expression capabilities you get on an acoustic Tone piano. -
Page 14: Using A Pedal
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Using a Pedal Using the SUSTAIN Button A pedal can be used to change notes while playing. Under While sustain is enabled, notes are sustained longer when initial default settings, sustain is assigned to the pedal, so it keyboard keys are released. -
Page 15: Changing The Pitch In Semitone Steps (Transpose
Controlling the Sound of a Performance Changing the Pitch in Semitone Fine Tuning Pitch (Tuning) Steps (Transpose) You can use the procedure below to adjust the overall pitch of the Digital Keyboard by changing the frequency of A4 in 0.1Hz Transpose lets you raise or lower the overall pitch of the units. -
Page 16: Saving And Loading Instrument Settings (My Setup
Savable Settings Saving and Loading You can use MY SETUP to save the items below. Instrument Settings (MY • The function you are using (Tone, Rhythm, Song, Dance SETUP) Music, Lesson) • Tempo • Tone number You can use MY SETUP to save the setup (tone, rhythm, and •... -
Page 17: Recalling From My Setup
Saving and Loading Instrument Settings (MY SETUP) Enabling MY SETUP Power On Recalling From MY SETUP Use the procedure below to enable MY SETUP power on, Press MY SETUP. which causes the MY SETUP settings to be applied whenever the Digital Keyboard is turned on. This displays the [MY SETUP] screen. -
Page 18: Playing A Built-In Song
Skip Forward and Skip Back Playing a Built-in Song Use the operations in this section to perform skip forward and skip back operations. Songs ■ Skip Forward With this Digital Keyboard, the term “song” is used to refer to a While a song is playing, press the FF button to skip forward. - Page 19 Playing a Built-in Song Changing a Song’s Tempo (Speed) Adjusting the Song Volume Level You can use the procedure below to change the tempo Use the procedure below to adjust the balance between the (speed) and slow down playback to practice difficult volume levels of song play and what you play on the passages, etc.
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Page 20: Assigning The Song Tone To The Keyboard (Tone Sync
Playing a Built-in Song Changing the Keyboard Tone While a Song is Practicing a Song Part Playing You can turn off the right-hand part or the left-hand part of a song you are playing and practice along with the remaining While a song is playing, press HOME. -
Page 21: Sounding A Count In Time With A Song
Playing a Built-in Song Sounding a Pre-count Sounding a Count in Time with a Song While the song stopped, press the COUNT button. You can configure count settings to sound a count in time with Press the button a number of times until “PRE” appears a song and to sound a pre-count before a song starts. -
Page 22: Using A Lesson To Master Song Play
Use the STEP button to select the lesson type Using a Lesson to Master you want. Song Play Lessons Your Digital Keyboard provides you with lessons that help make it easier to master the songs you want to play. You can select the right-hand part, left-hand part, or both- hand parts for practice. - Page 23 Using a Lesson to Master Song Play Use the HAND button to select a lesson part. Skip Forward and Skip Back ■ Skip forward While a lesson is in progress, press the FF button to skip forward. • Pressing the FF button once skips forward one measure, while holding it down skips until it is released.
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Page 24: Looping Part Of A Song As A Lesson (Loop Lesson
Using a Lesson to Master Song Play Disabling Performance Evaluation Looping Part of a Song as a Use the procedure below to disable performance evaluation Lesson (Loop Lesson) and score display for the WATCH and REMEMBER lesson types. You can loop a specific section of a song for practice. Press FUNCTION. -
Page 25: Playing In The Dance Music Mode
Playing in the Dance Music Mode Dance Music Mode In the Dance Music Mode, you can create dance music by combining and playing multiple types of pattern phrases, and by applying effects. Pattern phrases of each part can be combined, making it possible to enjoy dance music like a DJ. Entering the Dance Music Mode (page EN-25) changes the functions of the keyboard keys as shown below. -
Page 26: Playing Dance Music
Playing in the Dance Music Mode Rotate the dial to select a song. Melody/Voice Keyboard Functions • After you rotate the dial once to select an option, you The right-side melody/voice keyboard can be used to play a also will be able to change the selection using the – melody along with pattern play, and, with the Voice Function, and + buttons. - Page 27 Playing in the Dance Music Mode Rotate the dial to adjust the Dance Music Changing the Dance Music Tempo volume level. You can use the tempo setting operation to change the tempo • You can specify a volume value from 0 to 127. of pattern play.
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Page 28: Using The Recommended Tone
Playing in the Dance Music Mode Using the Recommended Tone Using Effects Pressing an Effect Switch key during pattern play applies one In the Dance Music Mode, long-press of the effects described below to the entire song. FUNCTION. Keyboard Key Function Effect, Description This momentarily displays “RECOMMENDED”... -
Page 29: Building Performance Tension
Playing with a Rhythm Building Performance Tension Backing While pattern play is in progress, you can use the build-up function to apply dance music effects and build up tension. You can use the procedures in this section to select the Function rhythm you want, and then automatically play Description... - Page 30 Playing with a Rhythm Backing Press a. Changing the Volume Level of a Rhythm This starts the rhythm and displays the beat. Use the procedure below to adjust the balance between the volume levels of keyboard play and the rhythm. Press FUNCTION.
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Page 31: Using Recommended Rhythm Settings
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Changing the Keyboard Tone While a Changing the Rhythm Pattern Rhythm is Playing You can use the procedure below to add liveliness to your rhythm pattern by playing intro and ending patterns, fill-in While a rhythm is playing, press HOME. patterns, and variations of basic rhythm patterns. -
Page 32: Inserting A Fill-In Phrase
Playing with a Rhythm Backing Inserting a Fill-in Phrase Fingering a Chord to Play a Rhythm Accompaniment A “fill-in” is a short phrase played where you want to change the mood of a piece. A fill-in pattern can be used to create a Playing a chord with your left hand automatically adds bass link between two melodies or as an accent. - Page 33 Playing with a Rhythm Backing ■ CASIO CHORD Selecting a Chord Fingering Mode With CASIO CHORD, you can use simplified fingerings to You can select from among the six chord fingering modes play the four types of chords described below.
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Page 34: Inserting An Intro Or An Ending
Playing with a Rhythm Backing ■ FINGERED Inserting an Intro or an Ending With this chord fingering mode, you play chords on the accompaniment keyboard using their normal chord fingerings. Use the procedure below to insert an intro or ending pattern of Note that some chords can also be formed using abbreviated a few measures. -
Page 35: Connecting With External Devices
Keyboard, do not connect both a USB cable and an audio cable at the same time. ■ Downloading the Smart Device App Download the Chordana Play from the CASIO website and install it on the smart device. https://support.casio.com/global/en/emi/manual/LK-S250/ Press FUNCTION to exit the setting screen. -
Page 36: Connecting To A Computer And Using Midi
Doing so can cause malfunction of the computer. • For the latest news about supported operating systems, visit the website at the URL or QR code below. https://support.casio.com/global/en/emi/manual/LK-S250/ EN-35... -
Page 37: Connecting With Audio Equipment
Use the settings of your computer’s commercially available music software to select “CASIO USB-MIDI” as the MIDI device. • Turn off the external device and the Digital Keyboard • For information about how to select the MIDI device, before connecting them. -
Page 38: Configuring Function Settings
■ Sounding Input From an External Device on the Configuring Function Digital Keyboard Settings Connection requires commercially available connecting cords, supplied by you. • The connecting cord should have a stereo mini plug (3- Configuring Settings pole) on one end for connection to the Digital Keyboard and a plug that matches the configuration of the output jack of Use the procedure below to configure settings. -
Page 39: Setting Item List
Intro/Ending Off, On ending when the rhythm is stopped. Chord Mode Specifies the chord fingering mode. Chord Mode CASIO Chord, Fingered 1, Fingered 2, Fingered on Bass, Fingered Assist, Full Range Chord Rhythm volume Adjusts the rhythm volume level. Rhythm Volume... - Page 40 Configuring Function Settings Function Name Description Display Name Setting Options Auto Power Off Enables/disable Auto Power Off. Auto Power Off Off, On Power On Alert Enables or disables Power-On Alert. Power-On Alert Off, On Batteries Specifies the type of batteries being used. Battery Alkaline, Ni-MH LCD Contrast...
- Page 41 Configuring Function Settings Returning Settings to Their Initial Factory Checking Version Information Defaults Press FUNCTION. Press FUNCTION. This displays the [FUNCTION] screen. This displays the [FUNCTION] screen. Use the U and I buttons to select “Version”. Use the U and I buttons to select “Initialize”. This displays version information.
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Page 42: Reference
Reference Troubleshooting Symptom Required Action Included Accessories I can’t find included items during unpacking. Carefully check inside all of the packing materials. Power Requirements Power does not turn on. • Check the AC adaptor or make sure that the batteries are facing correctly (page EN-4). -
Page 43: Product Specifications
• Turn off the Digital Keyboard and then exit the music software on your computer. Next, turn the Digital Keyboard back on and then restart the music software on your computer. Product Specifications Model LK-S250 Keyboard 61 keys Touch Response 2 levels, Off... - Page 44 Reference Other Functions Transpose ±1 octave (–12 to 0 to +12 semitones) Tuning A4 = 415.5 to 465.9 Hz (Initial Default: 440.0 Hz) MIDI 16 multi-timbre received, GM Level 1 standard APP function Supported Devices iOS, Android (USB terminal connection) Jacks USB Port Micro-B...
- Page 45 Reference AC Adaptor Handling Precautions Model: AD-E95100L 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.
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Page 46: Tone List
Reference Tone List Bank Bank Program Program Tone Name Select Tone Name Select Change Change PIANO STEEL STR.GUITAR STEREO GRAND PIANO 12 STR.GUITAR GRAND PIANO CHORUS STEEL GT BRIGHT PIANO JAZZ GUITAR MODERN PIANO OCT.JAZZ GUITAR DANCE PIANO CLEAN GUITAR 1 MELLOW PIANO CLEAN GUITAR 2 STRINGS PIANO... - Page 47 Reference Bank Bank Program Program Tone Name Select Tone Name Select Change Change BRASS SECTION 3 SYNTH-PAD MELLOW BRASS FANTASY 1 HARD BRASS FANTASY 2 BRASS SFZ WARM VOX BRASS & STRINGS WARM PAD SYNTH-BRASS 1 SINE PAD SYNTH-BRASS 2 SOFT PAD ANALOG SYNTH-BRASS 1 OLD TAPE PAD...
- Page 48 Reference Bank Bank Program Program Tone Name Select Tone Name Select Change Change GM E.PIANO 2 GM WHISTLE GM HARPSICHORD GM OCARINA GM CLAVI GM SQUARE LEAD GM CELESTA GM SAW LEAD GM GLOCKENSPIEL GM CALLIOPE GM MUSIC BOX GM CHIFF LEAD GM VIBRAPHONE GM CHARANG GM MARIMBA...
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Page 49: Drum Assignment List
Reference Drum Assignment List DRUMS SET NAME Note No. STANDARD SET 1 STANDARD SET 2 DANCE SET BRUSH SET ORCHESTRA SET INDIAN SET C -1 E -1 F -1 A -1 B -1 C 0 E ... -
Page 50: Song List
Reference Song List Dance Music Mode List Title Pattern Name PIANO/CLASSICS FÜR ELISE ELECTRO DANCE 1 VALSE op.64 no.1 “PETIT CHIEN” ELECTRO DANCE 2 TURKISH MARCH (MOZART) ELECTRO DANCE 3 TRÄUMEREI BIG BEAT TECHNO 1 ETUDE op.10 no.3 “CHANSON DE L’ADIEU” BIG BEAT TECHNO 2 LIEBESTRÄUME no.3 SPEED SHUFFLE 1... -
Page 51: Rhythm List
Reference Rhythm List Rhythm name Rhythm name 8 BEAT BHAJAN STRAIGHT 8 BEAT INDIAN POP 1 8 BEAT INDIAN POP 2 16 BEAT INDIAN POP 3 16 BEAT INDIAN POP 4 16 BEAT SHUFFLE 1 QAWWALI 16 BEAT SHUFFLE 2 KERALA BALLAD RAJASTHANI... -
Page 52: Fingering Guide
Reference Fingering Guide Cadd9 ■ FINGERED 1, FINGERED 2 Chords Cmadd9 Cm69 Cdim *1 With FINGERED 2, interpreted as Am7. *2 With FINGERED 2, interpreted as Am7 b Caug *3 Inverted form not supported in some cases. *4 These fingerings are special fingerings for Digital Keyboard chord input, and so they are not suitable for normal keyboard play. -
Page 53: Chord Example List
Reference Chord Example List C / ( D D ) ( D ) /E D sus4 sus2 m7 D 7sus4 add9 madd9 dim7 *1 Root *2 Chord Type • Since the chord input range is limited, this model may not support some of the chords shown above. EN-52... - Page 54 Reference F / ( G D ) ( G ) /A D ( A ) /B D sus4 sus2 m7 D 7sus4 add9 madd9 dim7 *1 Root *2 Chord Type • Since the chord input range is limited, this model may not support some of the chords shown above. EN-53...
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