Welcome... To the happy family of satisfied CASIO electronic musical instrument owners! To get the most out of the many features and functions of the CTK~480, be sure to carefully read this manual and keep it on hand for future reference. Important! Promptly replace the batteries or use the AC adapter when the following symptoms occur.
Safety Precautions Symbols Various symbols are used in this operating manual and on the product itself to ensure that the products used safely and correctly, and to prevent injury to the taser and other persons as well as damage to property. Those symbols along with their meanings are shown below. WARNING CAUTION B> B the products operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication. Symbol Examples s left indicates electrical shock caution.} (The example at left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.
A\ caution AC Adapter * Do not locate the power cord in close proximity to heaters or other heating appliances, This may cause the cord ta mek leading to possible fire or electrical shock. When unplugging the AC adapter from an electrical outlet, always make sure to pull or the adapter itself and not the cord. Pulling excessively on the cord may cause it W be damaged ot break leading to possible fire or electrical shock. Do net touch the AC adapter with wet hands when it is plugged in.
& contents Safety Precautions ensnares e b oo wbasererearene E-4 Care of your POV coroner =T jardiniere s eie et nes switch power on and off To change tones To select and play a rhythm To play o Song Bank dune Using Synchrony start .
§eis cvivuwas ) Speakers & 100 TONES list @& POWER/MODE selector @ button ® TEMPO/TRANSPOSE/TUNE buttons Display (D 50 RHYTHMS list TONE button SONG BANK button E10 @ 20 SONG BANK inst @ VOLUME buttons @ START/STOP button @ 0-9 buttons @ RHYTHM button @ MELODY ON/OFF button @ PHONETICIAN jack For connection of commercially available headphones, Output from the speakers is automatically cut when headphones are connected. @ DC 8V jack Note » You may notice lines.in the finish of the case of this keyboard.
B crick reference This part of the manual provides a brief overview of keyboard operation, This is meant for experienced users, so be sure to read the rest of the manual for details before trying to actually use the keyboard. * Before beginning operation, please make preparations for the power supply by referring to "About the Power Supply” (page E-15). W To switch power on and off (page £-17) e Slide the POWER/MODE selector to “NORMAL” position. . o: @g.gm W To change tones pager-1m) 1.
To play a FINGERED auto-accompaniment @75 1-Side the IMMODERATE refection to FINGERS" position. i, S 2, Select an auto-rhythm. i} 3. Start play of the rhythm, 4.Play a chord on the accompaniment keyboard (lower 1.8 octaves) fo start play of the auto-accompaniment. 5. Continue pressing keys on the accompaniment keyboard. g &.To stop auto-accompaniment play, press START/STOP again.
» Do not expose batteries to direct heat, let them become shorted or try to take them apart. {If a battery leaks, clean out the battery compartment of the unit immediately, taking care to avoid letting the battery fluid come into direct contact with your skin.) Using AC power An AC adapter (AD-5, optional) is required when using household current.
8. Use the 0-9 buttons 1o input the 2-digit number that identifies the lone you want o select. A_lvfays enter two digits for the tone number. I you enter only one OO00C digit, the display will automatically ream to the previous tone number TWENTY . setting after a few seconds. * If you change the tone setting while a keyboard key is depressed, the tone does not change until you release the key and press a keyboard key again.
4. Use the 0-9 buttons to input the 2-digit rhythm number for the rhythm you want to use. To detect “11 SLOW ROCK®, for sample, input sure to always specify a 2-digit number. * You cannot specify numbers greater than you discover a mistake before you input the second = digit, press the RHYTHM button to return to the previously set rhythm number. 8, Press the START/STOP bunion 1o start play of the rhythm, = * When you do, the selected rhythm starts to sound. 8.
3. Use the 0-9 buttons to input the 2-digit song number for the dune you want to play. To select “07 Greensleeves” for example, input 0 and then sure 1o always input a 2-digit number within the range FEY .« ¢ you make a mistake when inputting the first digit, . O you can return to the previously specified song number by pressing the SONG BANK button. 4. Press the START/STOP button to stat play of the tune.
Keys Chord Type Example Pressing one Major chord < Harasser accompaniment {C Major Chord) key EIF] Pressing two Minor chord Cm S ETT accompaniment {C Minor Chord) keys * COEFFICIENT) Pressing three Seventh chord 7 ’ accompaniment (C Seventh Chord) keys Iy Pressing four | Minor seventh | Cam AT accompaniment | chord {C Minor Seventh keys Herd) RAN L2 M Note + The bottom (leftmost) note that you play determines the name of the chord. If the bottom note is a C for example, the keyboard produces a C chord.
To play o FINGERED auto-accompaniment 1. Use the POWER/MODE selector to select FINGERED. 2. Select an auto-rhythm as described under “To select and play a rhythm” on page E-19. 3. Start play of the rhythm, e « If you want start play of the normal rhythm pattern, press START/ i STOP. You can also use synchrony start (page E-21) to start rhythm play. 4. Piaf a chord on the accompaniment keyboard to start play of the auto-accompaniment.
To tune the keyboard e [i%&8 Technical Reference A simple operation lets you tune the keyboard to another musical instrument, W Troubleshooting 1. While in any mode besides the Song Bank Mode (indicated by 2 dot in the first digit of the L Misplay, hold down the TONE button and pass the SONG BANK button. Be sure to check the following table whenever you experience problems with zookeeper * Perform step 2 within five seconds after performing nn . board operation, step 1. uu 2.
W Specifications Model: Keyboard: Tones: Polyphony: Auto-accompaniment: Song Bank: Other Functions: Speakers: Digital Volume Control: VG Terminals: Power Supply: Auto power off: Power consumption: Dimensions: Weight: CT-480 61 standard-size keys; 5 octaves 100 presets 12 note {max.) Rhythm patterns 30 presets. Tempo Adjustable (40 ~ 255), initial value: 120 Chords Others Number of Songs; 20 . Song mode; Melody ON/OFF Transpose half-note) Tuning Adjustable {-50 Approx.
