Casio SA-50, SA-51 - Casiotone Mini Keyboard User's Guide

Playing Something on the Digital Keyboard

1. Set () to "ON".
   The Digital Keyboard switches on.
2. Use (Keyboard) to make a sound.
3. Use (VOLUME) to adjust the volume.

Playing Using Tones

1. Press (TONE).
   
   
2. Choose your favorite tone from the (Tone list) or from the tone list in this User's Guide, and then enter its number using the numbers or the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons .

• For example, to select "05 ELEC PIANO 2", press "0" and then "5".
• You can also use plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons to change the number. (" + " increases the number and "–" decreases the number.) Holding the button down changes the number continuously.
• Press " + " and "–" at the same time to return to the original setting.

3. Use (Keyboard) to play the tone you chose.

• You can use (PIANO, TRUMPET, DRUMS) to quickly and easily select the GRAND PIANO (00), TRUMPET (50) and DRUM SET (99) tones.

Playing Using the Metronome

1. Press (METRONOME).
   The metronome starts up.
2. Press (METRONOME) again to stop the metronome.

• For information on how to change the metronome tempo, see "Changing the Speed (Tempo) of a Rhythm or Built-in Song".

Changing the Beat
You can use the procedure below to configure the settings so that the Digital Keyboard sounds a chime on the first beat of each measure and a click on the remaining beats.

1. Press (FUNCTION) repeatedly until "BEAT" appears on the LCD panel.
   
   
2. Use the numbers or the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons to enter the beat.

• Choose a beat setting from 0-9.
• If you choose "0", no chime sounds on the first beat.
• The original display returns after a few moments.

Playing Using a Rhythm

You can have rhythms from various musical genres play as backing while you play the Digital Keyboard.

1. Press (RHYTHM).
   
   
2. Choose your favorite rhythm from (Rhythm list) or from the rhythm list in this User's Guide, and then enter its number using the numbers or the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons .

• The procedure for entering the number is the same as for tone numbers.

3. Press (START/STOP) to play the rhythm you chose.

• To stop the rhythm, press again.

• For information on how to change the tempo of the rhythm, see "Changing the Speed (Tempo) of a Rhythm or Built-in Song".

Listening to Built-in Songs

1. Press (SONG).
   
   
2. Choose a song from (Song list) and then enter its number using the numbers or the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons .

• When using numbers to choose a song, start by entering "0". The procedure for entering the number is the same as for tone numbers.
• To listen through all the songs, display "AL" on the LCD panel. To display "AL", either use the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons, or just press one of the number buttons "1-9" without first pressing "0".

3. Press (START/STOP) to play the song you chose.

• To stop the song, press again.

• For information on how to change the tempo of the rhythm, see "Changing the Speed (Tempo) of a Rhythm or Built-in Song".
• If you change the tempo, tone or any other setting for a song while listening to all the songs "AL", the changed song settings revert to their initial values when the next song is played.

Muting the Song Melody So You Can Play it Yourself

1. Hold down (SONG).
   This mutes the melody for built-in songs.
   
   
2. Press (START/STOP).
   The melody is not played, so you can play it yourself on the keyboard .

Changing the Speed (Tempo) of a Rhythm or Built-in Song

1. Press (TEMPO ).
   
   
2. Change the tempo value by using (TEMPO ) or the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons .

• You can change the tempo in increments of 10 using (TEMPO ) or in single increments using the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons .
• You can set any value between 20 and 255.
• The original display returns after a few moments.

Changing the Pitch of the Sound in Octaves (Octave Shift)

1. Press (OCTAVE –/ + ).
   
   
2. Use (OCTAVE –/ + ) to change the shift amount.

• You can set any value between –1 and +1 octaves.
• The original display returns after a few moments.

Changing the Function Settings

Use the procedure below to change the function settings.

1. Press (FUNCTION).

• The setting changes each time you press (FUNCTION).
  

  Setting	Display	Values set
  Tuning	TUNING	416 to 465
  Reverb	REVERB	ON, OFF
  Beat	BEAT	0 to 9
  Transposition	TRANS.	–12 to 0 to +12

2. Use the numbers or the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons to enter a value.

• Press " + " and "–" at the same time to return to the original setting.
• The original display returns after a few moments.

Fine Tuning the Pitch (TUNING)
You can adjust the pitch of all the Digital Keyboard's tones using the A4 tone as the standard (in 1 Hz increments).

1. Press (FUNCTION) repeatedly until "TUNING" appears on the LCD panel.
   
   
2. Use the numbers or the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons to enter a tuning value.

• You can set any value between 416 and 465 Hz.
• The original display returns after a few moments.

Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound in Semitone Increments (Transposition)
Transposition shifts the overall pitch of the sound in semitone increments.

1. Press (FUNCTION) repeatedly until "TRANS." appears on the LCD panel.
   
   
2. Use the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons to change the value set.

• You can shift the pitch up and down by one octave (max. –12 to +12 semitones).
• The original display returns after a few moments.

Using Reverb
You can use the procedure below to add reverb to the notes you play.

1. Press (FUNCTION) repeatedly until "REVERB" appears on the LCD panel.
   
   
2. Press the plus ( + ) and minus (–) button in to turn reverb ON and OFF. ( +: ON, –: OFF)

• The original display returns after a few moments.

Making the Screen Easier to See

You can adjust the contrast of the LCD panel.

1. Hold down (FUNCTION) and press "0" in .
   
   
2. Use the numbers or the plus ( + ) and minus (–) buttons to enter a value.

• You can set any value between 1 and 8.

3. Press (FUNCTION) again to complete the setting.

• The LCD contrast setting is retained even if you switch the Digital Keyboard off.

Settings at Power Off

When you turn the Digital Keyboard off, all settings such as the tone numbers and song numbers revert to their original settings. You cannot save your settings before turning the Digital Keyboard off.

Using Headphones or Audio Equipment

Connect headphones or audio equipment to the PHONES/ OUTPUT jack on the back of the Digital Keyboard.

• If the plug you are using does not match the jack, use a commercially available adaptor plug.
  

• Do not listen to very high volume output over headphones for long periods. Doing so creates the risk of hearing damage.
• When connecting a musical instrument amplifier, set the Digital Keyboard volume to a low level and use the amplifier's volume control to adjust to the desired volume level.

Power Supply

Prepare a household power outlet or batteries.

• Be sure to comply with the "Safety Precautions" provided in the separate "READ THIS!" sheet. Incorrect use of this product creates the risk of electric shock and fire.
• Always make sure that the Digital Keyboard is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the AC adaptor, or before loading or removing batteries.

Using a Household Power Outlet
Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor specified for this keyboard. Use of a different type of AC adaptor can cause malfunction.
CASIO Specified AC Adaptor: AD-E95100LE/LG/LJ/LU/LW * (JEITA Standard plug)
* Check with your dealer for the name of the AC adaptor to be used.

• The AC adaptor will become warm to the touch after very long use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• To prevent breaking of the wire, take care to avoid putting any type of load on the power cord.
  

Using Batteries
Use 6 commercially available size AA alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries.

• Commercially available size AA manganese batteries can also be used, but because some types of usage may require high power consumption, the use of alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries is recommended.

Note the precautions below when using rechargeable batteries.

• Use Panasonic Group AA-size eneloop rechargeable batteries. Do not use any other type of batteries.
• Use only the specified charger to charge batteries.
• Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the product for charging.
• For information about using eneloop batteries or their specified charger, be sure to read the user documentation and precautions that come with each item, and use them only as directed.

Open the battery cover on the bottom of the Digital Keyboard, load the batteries, and then close the cover.

• Take care to ensure that the positive + and negative - ends of the batteries are facing correctly.
  
  (Pressing here, slide in the direction indicated by the arrow.)

• The Digital Keyboard will turn off automatically to preserve battery power if you do not perform any operation for about six minutes (Auto Power Off). Hold down the TONE button while turning on the keyboard to disable Auto Power Off.

Troubleshooting

There is no sound when I press keyboard keys

• Check to make sure batteries are loaded or that the AC adaptor is connected correctly. (See "Power Supply".)
• Unplug the plug from the (PHONES/OUTPUT) jack if one is connected.

Sound and display operations are not normal

• Battery power may be low. See "Power Supply".

Videos

Casiotone Mini Keyboard SA-50 Tutorial Video

Documents / Resources

References

• Corporate | CASIO
• SA-50/51 - CASIO

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