EN/ES English 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 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. Guarde toda la información para futuras consultas.
CTK3500-ES-1A.indd 2 O : Yes X : No Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY *1: Depends on tone. *2: For details about RPN, and system exclusive messages, see MIDI Implementation at http://world.casio.com/. *3: In accordance with pedal effect setting.
Connecting External Devices General Guide EN-2 Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-4 Using the 10-key Pad (bq) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-4 Using the FUNCTION Button (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-4 Getting Ready to Play EN-7 Preparing the Music Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-7 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-7 Playing the Digital Keyboard EN-8 Turning on Power and Playing . . . . .
General Guide 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 bk bl bn br cn co ct 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. 6 bm bo bs cp cq bp bq bt cr ck cs cl cm cn dk EN-2 CTK3500-ES-1A.
1 P(Power) button ☞EN-8 bp SONG BANK button ☞EN-13, 21 2 VOLUME slider ☞EN-8 bq Number buttons, [–]/[+] keys ☞EN-4 3 FUNCTION button ☞EN-4 br DANCE MUSIC button ☞EN-12 4 VIRTUAL HALL button ☞EN-10 bs APP button ☞EN-20 5 METRONOME, $BEAT button ☞EN-8 bt LISTEN button ☞EN-15 6 TEMPO buttons ☞EN-9, 14 ck FOLLOW button ☞EN-15 7 INTRO, REPEAT button ☞EN-14, 16, 18 cl sBACK button ☞EN-15 8 NORMAL, FILL-IN, sREW button ☞EN-14, 18 cm dNEXT button ☞EN-15 9 VAR.
General Guide Timeout If you do not perform any operation for a while configuring settings, the display will return to the previous screen automatically. Using the 10-key Pad (bq) Use the number buttons and the [–] and [+] keys to change displayed numbers and settings. • Negative values cannot be input using the number buttons. Use [+] (increase) and [–] (decrease) instead. [–] and [+] Keys You can use the [+] (increase) and [–] (decrease) keys to change the displayed number or value.
General Guide Parameter Display Description 6 Dance Music Tempo Setting DM Tempo Specifies whether or not the performance tempo changes to the value that is preset for each pattern. on: When the pattern is switched, the performance tempo changes to the tempo suggested for the selected pattern. Since the tempo changes, melody can be completely changed. oFF: Even if the pattern is switched, the performance tempo remains at its current setting, without changing.
General Guide 3 key presses Parameter Display Description 17 Navigate Channel Navi. Ch Specifies which channels, within performance information received by this Digital Keyboard, are the channels for on-screen guidance. Specifying the larger numbered channel (Navigate (Right)) automatically sets the next lower number channel (Navigate (Left)).
Preparing the Music Stand Music stand Using Batteries • 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. 1. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the Digital English Getting Ready to Play Keyboard. 2. Load six AA-size batteries into the battery compartment.
Playing the Digital Keyboard Turning on Power and Playing 1. Press 1P (Power). This turns on power. • To turn off the Digital Keyboard, hold down the 1P (Power) button until the Digital Keyboard’s display goes blank. 2. Try playing something on the keyboard. You could Using Headphones Using headphones cuts off output from the built-in speakers, which means you can practice playing even late at night without disturbing others. • Be sure to turn down the volume level before connecting headphones.
1. Hold down 5$ BEAT until the beats per measure setting screen appears on the display. 2. Use bq (10-key) to enter the number of beats per measure. • The bell will not sound if you specify 0 for this setting. In this case, all beats are indicated by a click sound. This setting lets you practice with a steady beat, without worrying how many beats there are in each measure. Changing the Metronome Tempo Use the following procedure to change the tempo of the metronome. 1. Press 6 TEMPO.
Controlling the Keyboard Sounds Using VIRTUAL HALL Turning on the VIRTUAL HALL function lets you play with the acoustics of a concert hall. 1. Press 4 VIRTUAL HALL to turn on the VIRTUAL HALL function. 2. To turn off the VIRTUAL HALL function, press 4 VIRTUAL HALL again. • The reverb setting turns off automatically whenever the VIRTUAL HALL function is turned on. When you turn off the VIRTUAL HALL function, the reverb setting will return to whatever it was before you turned on the VIRTUAL HALL function.
Playing in the Dance Music Mode English 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.
Playing in the Dance Music Mode Track reset switch Pressing this key while playback is in progress returns playback to the beginning of the currently playing phrase. Auto build up switches These keyboard keys can be used to apply build up effects that are a characteristic of dance music. See “Creating a Build Up” (page EN-12). Using the Dance Music Mode 1. Press br DANCE MUSIC. 2.
Dance Music Volume (DM Vol.) Setting See “Using the FUNCTION Button (3)” (page EN-4). Dance Music Sync Type (DM Sync) Setting See “Using the FUNCTION Button (3)” (page EN-4). Dance Music Tempo (DM Tempo) Setting See “Using the FUNCTION Button (3)” (page EN-4). Dance Music Tone (DM Tone) Setting See “Using the FUNCTION Button (3)” (page EN-4). Playing Built-in Songs With this Digital Keyboard, built-in music data is referred to as “songs”.
Playing Built-in Songs ■ Skip Back 1. Press 8s REW. This skips song playback back to the previous measure. Each press of 8s REW skips back one measure. Holding down 8s REW skips back at high speed until you release it. • Pressing 8s REW while song playback is stopped performs lesson function phrase skip back (page EN-15).
Selecting the Song, Phrase, or Part You Want to Practice Using Built-in Songs to Master Keyboard Play 1. Select the song you want to practice (page Step Up Lesson Lets you practice a song step-by-step until you can master the entire song. Lesson 1: Listen to the song. Lesson 2: Play with display guide. First, practice with your right hand only, and then with your left hand only. Next, divide the song into phrases and then concentrate on practicing each individual phrase. EN-13).
Using Built-in Songs to Master Keyboard Play ■ Lesson 2: Play with display guide. Play the song on the keyboard. During this lesson, the display shows the key you need to press next. Voice Fingering Guide uses a simulate voice to announce which finger you should use. Follow the instructions to press the correct keyboard keys and play the notes. Don’t worry if you play the wrong note. Accompaniment play will wait until you play the correct note. Take your time and play at your own pace. 1. Press ck FOLLOW.
With Auto Accompaniment, simply select an accompaniment pattern. Each time you play a chord with your left hand the appropriate accompaniment will play automatically. It’s like having a personal backup group along with you wherever you go. • Auto Accompaniments are made up of the following three parts. (1) Rhythm (2) Bass (3) Harmony You can have only the rhythm part play, or you can have all three parts play at the same time.
Using Auto Accompaniment ■ CASIO CHORD With CASIO CHORD, you can use simplified fingerings to play the four types of chords described below. Chord Type Major Chords Pressing a single accompaniment area key in the CASIO CHORD mode will play the major chord whose name is marked above the key. All of the accompaniment area keys that are marked with the same chord name play exactly the same chord.
Using One-Touch Preset With One-Touch Preset, the Digital Keyboard automatically configures optimal tone, tempo, and other settings in accordance with the rhythm pattern you select. 1. Hold down bn$ ONE TOUCH PRESET until the current tone screen appears on the display. This will automatically apply the One-Touch Preset settings in accordance with the rhythm pattern that is currently selected. 2. Play a chord on the keyboard. This will start accompaniment automatically.
Linking with an Application (APP Function) Preparing the APP Function for Use You need to perform the steps below to prepare the APP function for use in either the Play Mode or the Store Mode. 1. Use a commercially available audio cable to connect the dn AUDIO IN jack of the Digital Keyboard to the headphones jack of the smart device. • Do not use an audio cable that adds resistance. 2. Press bs APP.
Linking with an Application (APP Function) 1. Press bp SONG BANK and then use bq (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to select a song. 2. Press bl PLAY/STOP. This starts the song. Deleting Saved Data (Songs) 1. Press bp SONG BANK and then use bq (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to select the song you want to delete. Error Messages This section explains the meanings of the error messages that appear on the display if the data transfer operation fails or if some other problem occurs.
Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment This Digital Keyboard can be connected to commercially available stereo, amplifier, or recording equipment, to a portable audio player or other equipment. Outputting Digital Keyboard Notes to Audio Equipment Connect a commercially available connection cord to the dp PHONES/OUTPUT jack.
Connecting External Devices Keyboard Channel This parameter specifies the channel to be used when keyboard performance information is sent from this Digital Keyboard to a computer. For details about how to configure this setting, see “Using the FUNCTION Button (3)” (page EN-4). Navigate Channels This parameter can be used to display only the notes of particular channels (parts) as on-screen guide information from among the performance information sent from a computer.
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). • Replace the batteries with new ones or switch over to AC adaptor power (page EN-7).
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. • Adjust the main volume setting (page EN-8). • Turn power off and then back on to initialize all Digital Keyboard settings (page EN-8). • Replace the batteries with new ones or switch over to AC adaptor power (page EN-7).
Reference Returning the Digital Keyboard to Its Factory Default Settings Perform the following procedure when you want to return the Digital Keyboard’s stored data and settings to their initial factory defaults. 1. Turn off the Digital Keyboard. 2. While holding down bp SONG BANK and the [0] 10-key (bq) key at the same time, press 1P (Power). • You will be able to use the Digital Keyboard in a short while after its system is initialized.
Reference 2-Way Power Batteries Six AA-size manganese batteries or AA-size alkaline batteries Battery Life Approximately 12 hours (on alkaline batteries) AC Adaptor AD-E95100L Auto Power Off Approximately 30 minutes after last operation; Can be disabled. Speakers 10cm × 2 (Output: 2.0W+2.0W) Power Consumption 9.5V = 5.5W Dimensions 94.6 (W) × 30.7 (D) × 9.2 (H) cm (37 1/4 × 12 1/8 × 3 5/8 inch) Weight Approximately 3.4 kg (7.
Appendix/Apéndice Tone List/Lista de tonos No./ Nº Tone Name/ Nombre del tono PIANO 001 STEREO GRAND PIANO 002 GRAND PIANO 003 BRIGHT PIANO 004 MODERN PIANO 005 DANCE PIANO 006 MELLOW PIANO 007 STRINGS PIANO 008 HONKY-TONK 009 OCTAVE PIANO 010 BASS/PIANO 011 ELEC.GRAND PIANO 012 MODERN E.G.PIANO 013 HARPSICHORD 014 HARPSICHORD & STRINGS ELECTRIC PIANO 015 ELEC.PIANO 016 FM E.PIANO 017 60’S E.PIANO 018 CHORUS E.PIANO 1 019 CHORUS E.PIANO 2 020 MODERN E.PIANO 021 SOFT E.PIANO 022 SYNTH-STR.E.
Appendix/Apéndice No./ Nº Tone Name/ Nombre del tono 128 FRENCH HORN SECTION 129 BRASS 130 BRASS SECTION 1 131 BRASS SECTION 2 132 BRASS SECTION 3 133 MELLOW BRASS 134 HARD BRASS 135 BRASS SFZ 136 BRASS & STRINGS 137 SYNTH-BRASS 1 138 SYNTH-BRASS 2 139 ANALOG SYNTH-BRASS 1 140 ANALOG SYNTH-BRASS 2 REED/PIPE 141 ALTO SAX 1 142 ALTO SAX 2 143 HARD A.SAX 144 BREATHY A.
Appendix/Apéndice No./ Nº Tone Name/ Nombre del tono 266 KOTO GM TONES 267 GM PIANO 1 268 GM PIANO 2 269 GM PIANO 3 270 GM HONKY-TONK 271 GM E.PIANO 1 272 GM E.PIANO 2 273 GM HARPSICHORD 274 GM CLAVI 275 GM CELESTA 276 GM GLOCKENSPIEL 277 GM MUSIC BOX 278 GM VIBRAPHONE 279 GM MARIMBA 280 GM XYLOPHONE 281 GM TUBULAR BELL 282 GM DULCIMER 283 GM ORGAN 1 284 GM ORGAN 2 285 GM ORGAN 3 286 GM PIPE ORGAN 287 GM REED ORGAN 288 GM ACCORDION 289 GM HARMONICA 290 GM BANDONEON 291 GM NYLON STR.
Appendix/Apéndice Drum Assignment List/Lista de asignación de batería Key/ Tecla C-1 D-1 E-1 F-1 G-1 A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7 C8 D8 E8 F8 G8 A8 B8 C9 D9 E9 F9 G9 DRUMS SET NAME Note No.
Appendix/Apéndice Rhythm List/Lista de ritmos Rhythm name/ Nombre del ritmo No.
Appendix/Apéndice Song List/Lista de canciones No.
Appendix/Apéndice Fingering Guide/ Guía de digitación *1 With Fingered 2, interpreted as Am7. *2 With Fingered 2, interpreted as Am7b5. *3 Inverted form not supported in some cases. Fingered 1, Fingered 2 Chords/ Acordes Fingered 1, Fingered 2 *1 Con Fingered 2, se interpreta como Am7. *2 Con Fingered 2, se interpreta como Am7b5. *3 En algunos casos no se puede usar de forma invertida.
CTK3500-ES-1A.indd Root 65 C C#/(Db) D (D#)/Eb E F F#/(Gb) G (G#)/Ab • Debido a que el rango de entrada de acordes es limitado, es posible que este modelo no admita algunos de los acordes mostrados arriba. • Since the chord input range is limited, this model may not support some of the chords shown above.
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CTK3500-ES-1A.indd 2 O : Yes X : No Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY *1: Depends on tone. *2: For details about RPN, and system exclusive messages, see MIDI Implementation at http://world.casio.com/. *3: In accordance with pedal effect setting.
EN/ES English 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 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. Guarde toda la información para futuras consultas.