User manual CASIO CTK-230

ES USER'S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO CTK230-ES-1 CTK230_ES_cover1.p65 1 03.10.7, 2:02 PM GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THE UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Important! Please note the following important information before using this product. · Before using the optional AD-5 Adaptor to power the unit, be sure to check the AC Adaptor for any damage first. Carefully check the power cord for breakage, cuts, exposed wire and other serious damage. Never let children use an AC adaptor that is seriously damaged. · Never attempt to recharge batteries. · Do not use rechargeable batteries. · Never mix old batteries with new ones. · Use recommended batteries or equivalent types. · Always make sure that positive (+) and negative (­) poles are facing correctly as indicated near the battery compartment. · Replace batteries as soon as possible after any sign they are getting weak. · Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. · The product is not intended for children under 3 years. · Use only CASIO AD-5 adaptor. · The AC adaptor is not a toy. · Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product. CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Unit 6, 1000 North Circular Road London NW2 7JD, U.K. This mark is valid in the EU countries only. Please keep all information for future reference. 277A-E-002A CTK230_E_CE.p65 8 03.10.7, 2:01 PM Safety Precautions Congratulations on your selection of the CASIO electronic musical instrument. · Before using the instrument, be sure to carefully read through the instructions contained in this manual. · Please keep all information for future reference. Symbol Examples This triangle symbol ( ) means that the user should be careful. (The example at left indicates electrical shock caution.) This circle with a line through it ( ) means that the indicated action must not be performed. Indications within or nearby this symbol are specifically prohibited. (The example at left indicates that disassembly is prohibited.) The black dot ( ) means that the indicated action must be performed. Indications within this symbol are actions that are specifically instructed to be performed. (The example at left indicates that the power plug must be unplugged from the electrical socket.) Symbols Various symbols are used in this user's guide and on the product itself to ensure that the product is used safely and correctly, and to prevent injury to the user and other persons as well as damage to property. Those symbols along with their meanings are shown below. DANGER This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal injury. WARNING This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing death or serious injury if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication. CAUTION This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing injury as well as matters for which there is the likelihood of occurrence of physical damage only if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication. 277A-E-003A E-1 1 03.10.7, 2:01 PM CTK230_E01-07.p65 Safety Precautions AC Adaptor Misuse of the AC adaptor's electric cord can damage or break it, creating the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Never place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat. · Never try to modify the cord or subject it to excessive bending. · Never twist or stretch the cord. · Should the electric cord or plug become damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider. AC Adaptor Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. Batteries Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become shorted. · Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by incineration. · Never mix old batteries with new ones. · Never mix batteries of different types. · Do not charge the batteries. · Make sure the positive (+) and negative (­) ends of the batteries are facing correctly. DANGER Alkaline Batteries Perform the following steps immediately if fluid leaking from alkaline batteries ever gets into your eyes. 1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them with water. 2. Contact your physician immediately. Leaving alkaline battery fluid in your eyes can lead to loss of sight. WARNING Smoke, Strange Odor, Overheating Continued use of the product while it is emitting smoke, a strange odor, or heat creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately. 1. Turn off power. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet. 3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider. AC Adaptor Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Be sure to use only the AC adaptor that is specified for this product. · Use only a power source whose voltage is within the rating marked on the AC adaptor. · Do not overload electrical outlets and extension cords. E-2 CTK230_E01-07.p65 2 03.10.7, 2:01 PM 277A-E-004A Safety Precautions Do not incinerate the product. Never throw the product into fire. Doing so can cause it to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Water and Foreign Matter Water, other liquids, and foreign matter (such as pieces of metal) getting into the product create the risk of fire and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately. 1. Turn off power. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet. 3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider. Disassembly and Modification Never try to take this product apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, or other personal injury. Leave all internal inspection, adjustment, and maintenance up to your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider. Dropping and Impact Continued use of this product after it has been damaged by dropping or subjecting it to strong impact creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Take the following steps immediately. 1. Turn off power. 2. If you are using the AC adaptor for power, unplug it from the wall outlet. 3. Contact your original retailer or an authorized CASIO Service Provider. 277A-E-005A Plastic Bags Never place the plastic bag the product comes in over your head or in your mouth. Doing so creates the risk of suffocation. Particular care concerning this precaution is required where small children are present. Keep off of the product and stand.* Climbing onto the product or stand can cause it to tip over or become damaged. Particular care concerning this precaution is required where small children are present. Location Avoid locating the product on an unstable stand, on an uneven surface, or any other unstable location. An unstable location can cause the product to fall over, creating the risk of personal injury. E-3 3 03.10.7, 2:01 PM CTK230_E01-07.p65 Safety Precautions Cleaning Before cleaning the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet first. Leaving the AC adaptor plugged in creates the risk of damage to the AC adaptor, fire, and electric shock. Batteries Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Use only batteries that are specified for use with this product. · Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use it for a long time. Connectors Connect only the specified devices and equipment to the product's connectors. Connection of a non-specified device or equipment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Location Avoid the following locations for this product. Such locations create the risk of fire and electric shock. · Areas subject to high humidity or large amounts of dust. · In food preparation areas or other areas subject to oil smoke. · Near air conditioning equipment, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, inside of a vehicle parked in the sun, or any other area that subjects the product to high temperatures. 277A-E-006A CAUTION AC Adaptor Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other sources of heat. · Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the electrical outlet. Always grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging. AC Adaptor Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it will go. · Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet during lightening storms or before leaving on a trip or other longterm absence. · At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and wipe away any dust that is built up in the area around the prongs of the plug. Relocating the Product Before relocating the product, always unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and disconnect all other cables and connecting cords. Leaving cords connected creates the risk of damage to the cords, fire, and electric shock. E-4 CTK230_E01-07.p65 4 03.10.7, 3:53 PM Safety Precautions Display Screen · Never push on the display screen's LCD panel or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the LCD panel's glass to crack, creating the risk of personal injury. · Should the LCD panel ever crack or break, never touch the liquid inside of the panel. LCD panel liquid can cause skin irritation. · Should LCD panel liquid ever get inside your mouth, immediately wash out your mouth with water and contact your physician. · Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, rinse with clear water for at least 15 minutes, and then contact a physician. Sound Volume Do not listen to music at very loud volumes for long periods. Particular care concerning this precaution is required when using headphones. High volume settings can damage your hearing. Heavy Objects Never place heavy object on top of the product. Doing so can make the product top heavy, causing the product to tip over or the object to fall from it, creating the risk of personal injury. Correct Stand* Assembly An incorrectly assembled stand can tip over, causing the product to fall and creating the risk of personal injury. Make sure you assemble the stand correctly, following the assembly instructions that come with it. Make sure you mount the product on the stand correctly. * Stand is available as an option. IMPORTANT! When using batteries, be sure to replace them or shift to one of the alternate power sources whenever you notice any of the following symptoms. · Dim power indicator · Instrument does not turn on · Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read · Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume · Distortion of sound output · Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume · Sudden power failure when playing at high volume · Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high volume · Continued sound output even after you release a key · A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected · Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play 277A-E-007A E-5 5 03.10.7, 2:01 PM CTK230_E01-07.p65 Introduction Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO musical instrument. This keyboard provides you with the following features and functions. 100 tones Choose from among orchestral sounds, synthesized sounds, and more. 100 rhythms 100 versatile rhythms help to add plenty of life to all your keyboard performances. Auto Accompaniment Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass and chord parts play automatically. 50-tune Song Bank A wide selection of favorites including "ODE TO JOY" and "JINGLE BELLS" is yours for your listening enjoyment or play along fun. A simple operation cuts out the melody part of the tune, allowing you to play along on the keyboard. E-6 CTK230_E01-07.p65 6 03.10.7, 2:01 PM 277A-E-008A Contents Safety Precautions ........... E-1 Introduction ...................... E-6 Contents ............................ E-7 General Guide ................... E-8 Attachment of the Score Stand ...... E-9 Using the Display ......................... E-10 Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume .......................................... E-24 Using the Song Bank ..... E-25 Playing Back a Song Bank Tune .. E-25 Song Bank Mode Display ............. E-26 Adjusting the Tempo of a Song Bank Tune ........................... E-27 Changing the Tone of a Song Bank Tune's Melody ........... E-27 Playing Along with a Song Bank Tune ........................... E-27 Applause Sound ........................... E-28 Playing Back All Song Bank Tunes in Succession .................... E-29 Song Bank Quick Reference ............. E-11 Playing Back a Song Bank Tune ... E-11 Power Supply ................. E-13 Using batteries ............................. E-13 Using the AC Adaptor ................... E-14 Auto Power Off ............................. E-15 Settings ......................................... E-15 Keyboard Settings ......... E-30 Transposing the Keyboard ........... E-30 Tuning the Keyboard .................... E-31 Connections ................... E-16 Phones/Output Terminal ............... E-16 Accessories and Options ............. E-16 Troubleshooting ............. E-32 Specifications ................. E-34 Care of your keyboard ... E-35 Basic Operations ............ E-17 Playing the Keyboard ................... E-17 Selecting a Tone ........................... E-17 Appendix ...........................A-1 Tone List ......................................... A-1 Rhythm List .................................... A-2 Note Table ...................................... A-3 Fingered Chord Chart .................... A-5 Percussion Instrument List ............. A-7 Auto Accompaniment .... E-19 Selecting a Rhythm ...................... E-19 Playing a Rhythm ......................... E-20 Adjusting the Tempo ..................... E-20 Using Auto Accompaniment ......... E-21 Using a Fill-in Pattern ................... E-23 Synchro Starting Accompaniment with Rhythm Play ......................... E-23 277A-E-009A E-7 7 03.10.7, 2:01 PM CTK230_E01-07.p65 General Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C 9 D E FG H I J K L M E-8 CTK230_E08_18.p65 8 03.10.7, 2:01 PM 277A-E-010A General Guide 1 Power indicator 2 POWER/MODE switch 3 MAIN VOLUME buttons 4 TRANSPOSE/TUNE button 5 SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button 6 START/STOP button 7 TEMPO buttons 8 ACCOMP VOLUME button 9 Speaker 0 Rhythm list A Tone list B Song bank list C Display D Chord name E Percussion instrument list F SONG BANK button G RHYTHM button H TONE button I [+]/[­] buttons · Negative values can be changed only by using [+] and [­] to increase and decrease the displayed value. J Number buttons · For input of numbers to change displayed settings. G SONG BANK CONTROLLER K STOP button L PLAY/PAUSE button M MELODY ON/OFF button Rear Panel N DC 9V jack O PHONES/OUTPUT terminal N O *Attachment of the Score Stand Insert both ends of the music stand provided with the keyboard into the two holes on the top surface. 277A-E-011A E-9 9 03.10.7, 2:01 PM CTK230_E08_18.p65 General Guide Using the Display 2 1 3 4 Od e T o J o y 8 7 6 5 · This is how the display appears while the Song Bank is in use. 9 1. An indicator appears next to the type of setting you are currently performing (TONE, RHYTHM, SONG BANK). 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Tone number, rhythm number, song number, keyboard settings value Rhythm, auto-accompaniment, Song Bank tune beats Tone name, rhythm name, song name, mode name, keyboard setting names Auto-accompaniment and Song Bank chord names "MELODY" indicates the on/off status of the melody part during Song Bank playback. Rhythm, auto-accompaniment, Song Bank tune tempo Rhythm, auto-accompaniment, Song Bank tune tempo; volume setting Song Bank controller indicators NOTE · Display examples shown in this User's Guide are intended for illustrative purposes only. The actual text and values that appear on the display may differ from the examples shown in this User's Guide. E-10 CTK230_E08_18.p65 10 03.10.7, 2:01 PM 277A-E-012A Song Bank Quick Reference POWER/MODE MAIN VOLUME SONG BANK PLAY/PAUSE Number buttons A selection of 50 Song Bank tunes comes built-in for your listening pleasure or play along fun. A simple operation cuts out the melody part of the tune, allowing you to play along on the keyboard. See "Using the Song Bank" on page E-25 for details on playing along with Song Bank tunes. 4 Use the Song Bank list to find the tune you want to play back, and then use the number buttons to input the tune's two-digit number. Example: To select "40 ODE TO JOY", input 4 and then 0. Playing Back a Song Bank Tune To play back a Song Bank tune Od e T o J o y 5 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start play of the tune. · The tune plays in an endless loop, restarting after it reaches the end. 1 2 Set the POWER/MODE switch to NORMAL. Use the MAIN VOLUME buttons to lower the keyboard volume to a relatively low level. Od e T o J o y Chord name 3 Press the SONG BANK button to enter the Song Bank Mode. Appears when SONG BANK button is pressed 277A-E-013A E-11 11 03.10.7, 2:01 PM CTK230_E08_18.p65 Song Bank Quick Reference PLAY/PAUSE TONE STOP MELODY ON/OFF 6 Press the MELODY ON/OFF button to turn off the melody part and try playing along on the keyboard. Od e T o J o y 7 8 9 Press the MELODY ON/OFF button again to turn the melody part back on. Press the STOP button to stop playback of the Song Bank tune. Press the TONE button to exit the Song Bank Mode and return to the tone and rhythm selection screen. P i ano 1 Indicator turns off NOTE · You can also perform the following operation during play of a Song Bank tune. · Pause: Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. E-12 CTK230_E08_18.p65 12 03.10.7, 2:01 PM 277A-E-014A Power Supply This keyboard can be powered by current from a standard household wall outlet (using the specified AC adaptor) or by batteries. Always make sure you turn the keyboard off whenever you are not using it. Important Battery Information I The following shows the approximate battery life. Alkaline batteries ............................... 6 hours* Manganese batteries .......................... 3 hours* * The above value is standard battery life at normal temperature, with the keyboard volume at medium setting. Temperature extremes or playing at very loud volume settings can shorten battery life. I Any of the following symptoms indicate low battery power. Replace batteries as soon as possible whenever any of the following occurs. · Dim power indicator · Instrument does not turn on · Display that is flickering, dim, or difficult to read · Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume · Distortion of sound output · Occasional interruption of sound when playing at high volume · Sudden power failure when playing at high volume · Flickering or dimming of the display when playing at high volume · Continued sound output even after you release a key · A tone that is totally different from the one that is selected · Abnormal rhythm pattern and Song Bank play Using batteries Always make sure you turn off the keyboard before loading or replacing batteries. To load batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow indicated in the figure. 2 Load 6 AA-size batteries into the battery compartment. · Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (­) ends are facing correctly. ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ + WARNING Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Never try to take batteries apart or allow them to become shorted · Never expose batteries to heat or dispose of them by incineration. · Never mix old batteries with new ones. · Never mix batteries of different types. · Do not charge the batteries. · Make sure the positive (+) and negative (­) ends of the batteries are facing correctly. 3 Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it. ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ + ­ + The keyboard may not function correctly if you load or replace batteries with power turned on. If this happens, turning the keyboard off and then back on again should return functions back to normal. 277A-E-015A E-13 13 03.10.7, 2:01 PM CTK230_E08_18.p65 Power Supply CAUTION Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak resulting in damage to nearby objects, or to explode, creating the risk of fire and personal injury. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Use only batteries that are specified for use with this product. · Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use it for a long time. CAUTION Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Do not locate the electric cord near a stove or other sources of heat. · Never pull on the cord when unplugging from the electrical outlet. Always grasp the AC adaptor when unplugging. · Insert the AC adaptor into the wall outlet as far as it will go. · Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet during lightening storms or before leaving on a trip or other long-term absence. · At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and wipe away any dust that is built up in the area around the prongs of the plug. Using the AC Adaptor Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor specified for this keyboard. Specified AC Adaptor: AD-5 [Rear Panel] DC 9V jack AC adaptor AD-5 IMPORTANT! · Make sure that the keyboard is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. · Using the AC adaptor for a long time can cause it to become warm to touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction AC outlet Also note the following important warnings and precautions when using the AC adaptor. WARNING Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Always make sure you observe the following precautions. · Be sure to use only the AC adaptor that is specified for this product. · Use only a power source whose voltage is within the rating marked on the AC adaptor. · Do not overload electrical outlets and extension cords. · Never place heavy objects on the cord or subject it to heat. · Never try to modify the cord or subject it to excessive bending. · Never twist or stretch the cord. · Should the electric cord or plug become damaged, contact your original retailer or authorized CASIO Service Provider. · Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. E-14 CTK230_E08_18.p65 14 03.10.7, 2:01 PM 277A-E-016A Power Supply Auto Power Off When you are using battery power, keyboard power turns off automatically whenever you leave it on without performing any operation for about 6 minutes. When this happens, use the POWER/ MODE switch to turn power back on. NOTE · Auto Power Off is disabled (it does not function) when you are using the AC adaptor to power the keyboard. To disable Auto Power Off Hold down the TONE button while turning on the keyboard to disable Auto Power Off. NOTE · When Auto Power Off is disabled, the keyboard does not turn off automatically no matter how long it is left with no operation being performed. · Auto Power Off is automatically enabled whenever you turn on keyboard power. Settings All keyboard settings are returned to their initial defaults whenever keyboard power is turned back on after being turned off by operation of the POWER/MODE switch or Auto Power Off. 277A-E-017A E-15 15 03.10.7, 2:01 PM CTK230_E08_18.p65 Connections Phones/Output Terminal Before connecting phones or other external equipment, be sure to first turn down the volume settings of the keyboard and the connected equipment. You can then adjust volume to the desired level after connections are complete. [Rear Panel] PHONES/OUTPUT Terminal Audio connection Musical Instrument Amplifier (Figure 3) Use a commercially available connecting cord* to connect the keyboard to a musical instrument amplifier. * Be sure to use a connecting cord that has standard plugs on the ends you connect to the keyboard and amplifier. When connected to a musical instrument amplifier, set the volume of the keyboard to a relatively low level and make output volume adjustments using the amplifier's controls. [Connection Example] 1 Stereo standard plug 3 Keyboard amp, guitar amp,etc. White Red PIN plug To keyboard's PHONES/OUTPUT jack INPUT 2 LEFT RIGHT Standard plug AUX IN or similar terminalof audio amplifier Keyboard or guitar amp Connecting Phones (Figure 1) Connecting phones cuts off output from the keyboard's built-in speakers, so you can play even late at night without disturbing anyone. Audio Equipment (Figure 2) Connect the keyboard to an audio equipment using a commercially available connecting cord with a standard plug on one end and two PIN plugs on the other end. In this configuration, you normally set the input selector of the audio equipment to the terminal (usually marked AUX IN or something similar) where the cord from the keyboard is connected. See the user documentation that comes with your audio equipment for full details. Accessories and Options Use only the accessories and options specified for this keyboard. Use of non-authorized items creates the danger of fire, electrical shock, and personal injury. E-16 CTK230_E08_18.p65 16 03.10.7, 2:01 PM 277A-E-018A Basic Operations POWER/MODE MAIN VOLUME TONE [+]/[-] Number buttons This section provides information on performing basic keyboard operations. 2 Press the TONE button. Appears when TONE button is pressed Playing the Keyboard To play the keyboard P i ano 1 3 Use the number buttons to input the two digit tone number for the tone you want to select. Example: To select "26 WOOD BASS", input 2 and then 6 . 1 2 Set the POWER/MODE switch to NORMAL. Use the MAIN VOLUME buttons to lower the keyboard volume. · It's always a good idea to set the keyboard volume at a relatively low level before playing. · Pressing [ ] or [ ] causes the current volume setting to appear on the display. Press [ ] or [ ] again to change the setting. 3 Play something on the keyboard. Wo o dBa s s · Now notes played on the keyboard will be played using an acoustical wood bass sound. Selecting a Tone This keyboard comes with 100 built-in tones. Use the following procedure to select the tone you want to use. NOTE · Always input both digits for the tone number, including a leading zero (if any). If you input one digit and stop, the display will automatically clear your input after a few seconds. · You can also increment the displayed tone number by pressing [+] and decrement it by pressing [­]. · Sound effect tones such as 77 VEHICLE sound best when you keep a keyboard key depressed. To select a tone 1 Find the tone you want to use in the tone list and note its tone number. · Not all of the available tones are shown on the tone list printed on the keyboard console. For a complete list, see the "Tone List" on page A-1. 277A-E-019A E-17 17 03.10.7, 2:01 PM CTK230_E08_18.p65 Basic Operations Combination tones The following describes the two types of combination tones that are available. Polyphony The term polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes you can play at the same time. The keyboard has 12-note polyphony, which includes the notes you play as well as the rhythms and auto-accompaniment patterns that are played by the keyboard. This means that when a rhythm or auto-accompaniment pattern is being played by the keyboard, the number of notes (polyphony) available for keyboard play is reduced. Also note that some of the tones offer only 6-note polyphony. Layered Tones (Tone Numbers: 80 through 89) Example: 80 STR PIANO This tone layers a strings tone with a piano tone so they both sound when a keyboard key is pressed. Split Tones (Tone Numbers: 90 through 96) Example: 90 BASS/PIANO This tone splits the keyboard so one range is assigned a bass tone and another range is assigned a piano tone. BASS PIANO NOTE · When rhythm or auto accompaniment is playing, the number of sounds simultaneously played is reduced. Digital Sampling A number of the tones that are available with this keyboard have been recorded and processed using a technique called digital sampling. To ensure a high level of tonal quality, samples are taken in the low, mid, and high ranges and then combined to provide you with sounds that are amazingly close to the originals. You may notice very slight differences in volume or sound quality for some tones when you play them at different positions on the keyboard. This is an unavoidable result of multiple sampling, and it is not a sign of malfunction. Percussion sounds Example: 99 PERCUSSION This tone assigns various percussion sounds to the keyboard. See the "Percussion Instrument List" on page A-7 for full details. Sound Effect Tones With sound effect tones 77 through 79, the type of sound produced depends on the octave where the key you press is located. When 78 PHONE is selected available sound types are PUSH TONE 1, PUSH TONE 2, RING 1, and RING 2. E-18 CTK230_E08_18.p65 18 03.10.7, 2:02 PM 277A-E-020A