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CTK - 2500
CTK - 2550
USER'S GUIDE
Please keep all information for future reference.
Safety Precautions
Before trying to use the Digital Keyboard, be sure to read the separate "Safety Precautions".
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
Guarde toda la información para futuras consultas.
Precauciones de seguridad
Antes de intentar usar el teclado digital, asegúrese de leer las "Precauciones de seguridad" separadas.
About Music Score data
You can use a computer to download music score data from the CASIO Website. For more information, visit the
URL below.
http://world.casio.com/
Acerca de los datos de partituras
Puede utilizar un ordenador (computadora) para descargar los datos de partituras desde el sitio web de CASIO.
Para obtener más información, visite la siguiente URL.
http://world.casio.com/
CTK2500-ES-1A
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  • Page 1 Antes de intentar usar el teclado digital, asegúrese de leer las “Precauciones de seguridad” separadas. About Music Score data You can use a computer to download music score data from the CASIO Website. For more information, visit the URL below.
  • Page 2 ●Any reproduction of the contents of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is prohibited. Except for your own, personal use, any other use of the contents of this manual without the consent of CASIO is prohibited under copyright laws.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Error Messages......EN-21 Included Accessories Separately Available Accessories ●Music Stand • You can get information about accessories that are separately for this product from the CASIO ●Leaflets • Safety Precautions catalog available from your retailer, and from the • Other (Warranty, etc.) CASIO website at the following URL.

  • Page 4: General Guide

    General Guide • Illustrations in this User’s Guide show the CTK-2500. The following explains the meaning of the $ symbol that appears on the product console and with the key names below. $ : Indicates a function that is enabled by holding down the button for some time.
  • Page 5 General Guide 1 P(Power) button ☞EN-8 bn DANCE MUSIC button ☞EN-12 2 VOLUME button ☞EN-8 bo LESSON LITE button ☞EN-15 3 INTRO, REPEAT button ☞EN-14, 15, 18 bp VIRTUAL HALL button ☞EN-10 4 NORMAL, FILL-IN, sREW button ☞EN-14, 18 bq METRONOME, $BEAT button ☞EN-8 5 VAR., FILL-IN, dFF button ☞EN-13, 18 br FUNCTION, $APP button ☞EN-4, 19 6 SYNCHRO/ENDING, kPAUSE button ☞EN-13, 18...

  • Page 6: Timeout

    General Guide Timeout • Negative values cannot be input using the number buttons. If you do not perform any operation for a while configuring Use [+] (increase) and [–] (decrease) instead. settings, the display will return to the previous screen automatically.
  • Page 7 General Guide br key Parameter Display Description presses Dance Music DM Tempo Specifies whether or not the performance tempo changes to the value that is Tempo Setting preset for each pattern. on: When the pattern is switched, the performance tempo changes to the tempo suggested for the selected pattern.
  • Page 8 General Guide br key Parameter Display Description presses LCD Contrast Contrast Adjusts display contrast. 1 to 12: A larger value makes the display contrast darker. Auto Power Off Setting that controls whether or not the Digital Keyboard turns off automatically after a period of non-use.

  • Page 9: Getting Ready To Play

    Using Batteries Getting Ready to Play Preparing the Music Stand • Be sure to turn off power before loading batteries. • It is up to you to prepare six commercially available AA-size batteries. Do not use oxyride batteries or any other nickel based batteries.

  • Page 10: Playing The Digital Keyboard

    Playing the Digital Keyboard Using Headphones Using headphones cuts off output from the built-in speakers, Turning on Power and Playing which means you can practice playing even late at night without disturbing others. • Be sure to turn down the volume level before connecting Press 1P (Power).

  • Page 11: Controlling The Keyboard Sounds

    Changing the Beats per Measure Controlling the Keyboard You can configure the metronome to use a bell sound for the Sounds first beat of each measure of the song you are playing. • You can specify a value from 0 to 9 as the number of beat per measure.

  • Page 12: Using Virtual Hall

    Controlling the Keyboard Sounds Using VIRTUAL HALL Turning on the VIRTUAL HALL function lets you play with the acoustics of a concert hall. Press bp VIRTUAL HALL to turn on the VIRTUAL HALL function. To turn off the VIRTUAL HALL function, press bp VIRTUAL HALL again.

  • Page 13: Playing In The Dance Music Mode

    Playing in the Dance Music Mode Dance Music Mode In the Dance Music Mode, you can combine and play multiple type of pattern phrases, and apply effects to songs that are playing, in order to enjoy dance music. 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-12) changes the functions of the keyboard keys as shown below.

  • Page 14: Using The Dance Music Mode

    Playing in the Dance Music Mode  Track reset switch Changing the Tempo Pressing this key while playback is in progress returns You can use the tempo setting operation to change the tempo playback to the beginning of the currently playing phrase. of pattern play.

  • Page 15: Dance Music Mode Settings

    Playing Built-in Songs Dance Music Mode Settings With this Digital Keyboard, built-in music data is referred to Dance Music Volume (DM Vol.) Setting as “songs”. You can play back songs for your listening pleasure, or for play-along practice. See “Using the FUNCTION Button (br)” (page EN-4). Dance Music Sync Type (DM Sync) Setting •...
  • Page 16 Playing Built-in Songs ■ Skip Back Playing with the Same Tone as Song Playback Press 4s REW. This fast reverses playback of the current song. Releasing The same tone used by the song is assigned to the keyboard 4s REW (Fast Revere) resumes playback from that so you can play along with the song on the keyboard.

  • Page 17: Using Built-In Songs To Master Keyboard Play

    Using Built-in Songs to Settings You Can Use During Lesson Lite Master Keyboard Play Turning Off Voice Fingering Guide (Speak) Lesson Lite See “Using the FUNCTION Button (br)” (page EN-4). With this type of lesson, notes appear on the display screen. Play notes on the keyboard in accordance with the Turning Off Note Guide (NoteGuid) instructions provided by Voice Fingering Guide.

  • Page 18: Using Auto Accompaniment

    Using Auto Accompaniment Playing All Parts With Auto Accompaniment, simply select an accompaniment Auto Accompaniment with Chords pattern. Each time you play a chord with your left hand the appropriate accompaniment will play automatically. It’s like Playing a chord with your left hand automatically adds bass having a personal backup group along with you wherever and harmony accompaniment parts to the currently selected you go.
  • Page 19 Using Auto Accompaniment ■ CASIO CHORD Selecting a Chord Input Mode With CASIO CHORD, you can use simplified fingerings to You can select from among the following five chord input play the four types of chords described below. modes. Chord Type •...

  • Page 20: Using Auto Accompaniment Effectively

    Using Auto Accompaniment Using Auto Accompaniment Using One-Touch Preset Effectively With One-Touch Preset, the Digital Keyboard automatically configures optimal tone, tempo, and other settings in accordance with the rhythm pattern you select. Auto Accompaniment Pattern Variations Hold down bk$ ONE TOUCH PRESET until the Use the following procedures to play intro and ending patterns, to play fill-in patterns, and to play variations of basic current tone screen appears on the display.

  • Page 21: Linking With An Application (App Function

    Downloading the Special App Go to the website below to download the app and install it on your smart device. http://web.casio.com/app/ EN-19...

  • Page 22: Using The App In The Store Mode

    Linking with an Application (APP Function) Using the App in the Store Mode Playing Saved Data (Songs) Press bl SONG BANK and then use bm (10-key) Prepare the APP function for use (page EN-19). [–] and [+] keys to select a song. Use bm (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to select the song bank number where you want the song transferred Press 7 PLAY/STOP.

  • Page 23: Error Messages

    Connecting External Devices Error Messages This section explains the meanings of the error messages that Connecting to Audio Equipment appear on the display if the data transfer operation fails or if some other problem occurs. To clear an error message, pressing any button other than the power button.

  • Page 24: Reference

    Reference Troubleshooting Symptom Action Included Accessories I can’t find something that should be here. Carefully check inside all of the packing materials. Power Requirements Power will not turned on. • Check the AC adaptor or make sure that the batteries are facing correctly (page EN-7).

  • Page 25: Returning The Digital Keyboard To Its Factory Default Settings

    Reference Symptom Action Some notes are cut off while they are playing. Notes are cut off whenever the number of notes being sounded exceeds the maximum polyphony value of 48 (24 for some tones). This does not indicate malfunction. The volume or tone setting I made has changed. •...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Reference Specifications Model CTK-2500/CTK-2550 Keyboard 61 keys Maximum Polyphony 48 notes Tones Preset Tones 400; 1 stereo piano tone Effects Reverb (10 types, Off), Dance Music effects, Virtual Hall Metronome Beat Off, 1 to 9 beats Tempo 20 to 255...

  • Page 27: Operating Precautions

    Reference Operating Precautions Be sure to read and observe the following operating precautions. ■ Location Avoid the following locations for this product. • Areas exposed to direct sunlight and high humidity • Areas subjected to temperature extremes • Near a radio, TV, video deck, or tuner The above devices will not cause malfunction of the product, but interference from the product can cause audio or video interference of a nearby device.

  • Page 28: Appendix

    Appendix/Apéndice Tone List/Lista de tonos Bank Bank Program Select Program Select No./ Tone Name/ Change/ MSB/ No./ Tone Name/ Change/ MSB/ Nº Nombre del tono Cambio de MSB de Nº Nombre del tono Cambio de MSB de programa selección programa selección de banco de banco...
  • Page 29 Appendix/Apéndice Bank Bank Program Select Program Select No./ Tone Name/ Change/ MSB/ No./ Tone Name/ Change/ MSB/ Nº Nombre del tono Cambio de MSB de Nº Nombre del tono Cambio de MSB de programa selección programa selección de banco de banco FRENCH HORN SECTION DANCE SQUARE LEAD BRASS...
  • Page 30 Appendix/Apéndice Bank Bank Program Select Program Select No./ Tone Name/ Change/ MSB/ No./ Tone Name/ Change/ MSB/ Nº Nombre del tono Cambio de MSB de Nº Nombre del tono Cambio de MSB de programa selección programa selección de banco de banco RABAB GM OBOE KOTO...

  • Page 31: Drum Assignment List

    Appendix/Apéndice Drum Assignment List/Lista de asignación de batería Key/ Note No./ DRUMS SET NAME Clave Nº de nota STANDARD SET 1 STANDARD SET 2 DANCE SET BRUSH SET ORCHESTRA SET INDIAN SET C  -1 E  -1 F  -1 A ...

  • Page 32: Rhythm List

    Appendix/Apéndice Rhythm List/Lista de ritmos Rhythm name/ Rhythm name/ No./Nº No./Nº Nombre del ritmo Nombre del ritmo 8 BEAT STRAIGHT 8 BEAT CUMBIA 8 BEAT POP INDIAN 8 BEAT BHANGRA 16 BEAT DADRA 16 BEAT GARBA 16 BEAT SHUFFLE 1 KEHARWA 16 BEAT SHUFFLE 2 TEEN TAAL...

  • Page 33: Song List

    Appendix/Apéndice Song List/Lista de canciones Dance Music Mode List/ Lista de modos de música de No./Nº Title/Título danza WORLD TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR ON TOP OF OLD SMOKEY No./Nº Title/Título WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN AMAZING GRACE ELECTRO DANCE 1 COME BIRDS ELECTRO DANCE 2 DID YOU EVER SEE A LASSIE?

  • Page 34: Fingering Guide

    Appendix/Apéndice *1 With Fingered 2, interpreted as Am7. Fingering Guide/ *2 With Fingered 2, interpreted as Am7 b Guía de digitación *3 Inverted form not supported in some cases. *1 Con Fingered 2, se interpreta como Am7. *2 Con Fingered 2, se interpreta como Am7 b Fingered 1, Fingered 2 Chords/ Acordes Fingered 1, Fingered 2 *3 En algunos casos no se puede usar la forma invertida.
  • Page 35 Appendix/Apéndice...
  • Page 36 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. MA1607-A Printed in China...

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