EN AP-270 USER’S GUIDE (Full) Before using this Digital Piano for the first time, be sure to read the separate USER’S GUIDE to familiarize yourself with basic operations.
Contents Getting Ready ..................................................................................................... EN-31 Assembling the Stand ............................................... EN-31 Connecting Headphones ...........................................EN-35 To connect the cable................................................. EN-34 Connecting Audio Equipment or an Amplifier ............EN-36 To install the music stand............................................
Contents Connecting to a Computer...........EN-27 Minimum Computer System Requirements................. EN-27 Connecting the Digital Piano to Your Computer.......... EN-27 Using MIDI................................................................... EN-28 Transferring Song Data with a Computer .................... EN-28 Reference ......................................EN-37 Troubleshooting........................................................... EN-37 Product Specifications ..............................
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General Guide *CAUTION • Make sure that the cover is fully open whenever you are playing on the keyboard. A partially open cover can suddenly close unexpectedly and pinch your fingers. NOTE • The names shown here are always indicated in bold when they appear within the text of this manual.
Power Outlet After you finish assembling the stand, turn on the Digital Piano. For details, see “Getting Ready” on page EN-31. Turning Power On or Off 1. Press the P (POWER) button to turn on Digital Piano power. • The power lamp lights and the Digital Piano powers up. The power up operation takes about 5 seconds. 2. To turn off the Digital Piano, hold down the P (POWER) button until the power lamp goes out.
Playing with Different Tones Selecting and Playing a Tone The Digital Piano comes with 22 built-in tones. *1 *2 *1: The names of the tones are marked above the keyboard keys to which they are assigned. *2: In this manual, these nine tones are collectively referred to as “piano tones”. The CONCERT, MELLOW, and BRIGHT tones are collectively referred to as “GRAND PIANO tones”. To select a tone 1. Select the tone you want.
Playing with Different Tones Bass Tone (BASS) Selecting the BASS (LOWER) tone in step 1 of the above procedure will assign the bass tone to the low range (left side) of the keyboard. The high range (right side) will be assigned the tone that was selected when you pressed the BASS key. • BASS tone lets you effectively split the keyboard between two different tones. Split Point Low Range BASS Layering Two Tones Use the following procedure to layer two tones, so they sound at the same time.
Playing with Different Tones To adjust the volume balance between two layered tones 1. While holding down the FUNCTION button, use the keyboard keys shown below to adjust the volume of the layered tones. Using Effects Reverb : Makes your notes resonate. Chorus : Adds more breadth to your notes. • For details about using the keyboard keys for settings, see “Keyboard Keys Used for Configuring Settings” (page EN-21). To apply Reverb 1. Each press of the REVERB button toggles reverb between on and off.
Playing with Different Tones Using the Digital Piano’s Pedals Your Digital Piano comes equipped with three pedals: damper, soft, and sostenuto Disabling Damper Noise Output Damper noise is a slight metallic ringing sound that is generated as the damper of an acoustic piano separates from the wires pedal when the damper pedal is pressed. The damper resonance of your Digital Piano normally includes damper noise, but you can perform the procedure below to disable its output.
Playing with Different Tones Using the Metronome 1. 5. Press the METRONOME button. • This starts the metronome. • The lamp flashes with each beat. 2. While holding down the FUNCTION button, use the TEMPO keys to specify a tempo value in the range of 20 to 255 beats per minute. While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the METRONOME BEAT keyboard key. • Keep the FUNCTION button depressed as you advance to step 3. 3.
Playing with Different Tones 1. To adjust the metronome volume You can perform the following procedure at any time, regardless of whether or not the metronome is sounding. 1. While holding down the FUNCTION button, use the Metronome Volume keys to specify a volume value in the range of 0 to 42. • For details about using the keyboard keys for settings, see “Keyboard Keys Used for Configuring Settings” on page EN-21. • Each press of the + and – key raises or lowers the metronome volume value by 1.
Playing with Different Tones Changing the Octaves of the duet keyboards You can change the ranges of the left and right keyboards in octave units from their initial default settings. This comes in handy, for example, if the initial default range is not enough when one person is playing the left hand part and another person is playing the right hand part. 1. While holding down the FUNCTION and GRAND PIANO 1 buttons, press the keyboard C key that you want located at C4 (middle C) of the left keyboard.
Using Built-in Songs (Concert Play, Music Library, Demo Tunes) Your Digital Piano comes with 10 built-in piano and orchestra tunes (Concert Play 1 through 10), and 60 piano solos (Music Library 1 to 60). Concert Play lets you enjoy playing along with orchestral accompaniment. You can use Music Library to practice famous piano pieces. IMPORTANT! • Whenever you change to another song, this Digital Piano loads the song data. Note that button operations are disabled while song loading is in progress.
Using Built-in Songs (Concert Play, Music Library, Demo Tunes) 2. While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the LISTEN keyboard key. • This enters the Listen Mode for listening to the piano and orchestra performance. • Playback tempo is fixed and cannot be changed during Listen Mode playback. To practice the piano part (LESSON) PREPARATION • You can change tempo of the playback, if you want. See “Configuring Settings with the Keyboard” (page EN-20) for more information.
Using Built-in Songs (Concert Play, Music Library, Demo Tunes) To play along with the orchestra accompaniment (PLAY) 1. While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the PLAY keyboard key. • This will enter the Play Mode, which plays the orchestra part without the piano part. Playing Back a Specific Music Library Song 1. Find the song number of the song you want to play in the “Music Library List” on page A-1. 2.
Using Built-in Songs (Concert Play, Music Library, Demo Tunes) Practicing with a Music Library Song You can turn off the left hand part or right hand part of a song and play along on the Digital Piano. NOTE • The Music Library includes a number of duets. While a duet is selected, you can turn off the first piano (Primo) or second piano (Secondo) tone and play along with the song. • Some music library tunes incorporate tempo changes in their arrangements.
Recording and Playback You can record notes you play with the Digital Piano’s MIDI recorder for later playback. Recording to Built-in MIDI Recorder Recording Data Storage • Starting a new recording deletes any data that was previously recorded in memory. • Should power fail during recording, all of the data in the track you are recording will be deleted. IMPORTANT! Tracks A track is a container of recorded data, and a song consists of two tracks: Track 1 and Track 2.
Recording and Playback 2. While holding down the FUNCTION button, press the a button to select the track you want to record. • Make sure that the indicator lamp for the record track is flashing. Track 1: L lamp Track 2: R lamp Example: Track 1 selected 3. Select the tone and effects (Track 1 only) you want to use in your recording. Recording to One Track while Listening to Playback of the Other Track 1. Press the MIDI REC button so its lamp is lit. 2.
Recording and Playback Playing Back from Digital Piano Memory 1. Press the MIDI REC button so its lamp is lit. Deleting Recorded Data The following procedure deletes a specific track of a song. IMPORTANT! • The procedure below deletes all of the data of the selected track. Note that the delete operation cannot be undone. Check to make sure you really do not need the data in Digital Piano memory before you perform the following steps.
Configuring Settings with the Keyboard In addition to selecting tones and songs (Concert Play or Music Library), you also can use the FUNCTION button in combination with the keyboard keys to configure effect, keyboard touch, and other settings. To configure settings with the keyboard 1. 2. 3. Use the “Parameter List” on pages EN-22 EN-25 to find the setting you want to configure, and note its details.
Configuring Settings with the Keyboard Keyboard Keys Used for Configuring Settings • The numbers through correspond to the same numbers in the “Parameter List” on pages EN-22 - EN-25.
Configuring Settings with the Keyboard Parameter List ■ Tones Parameter Settings Operation Type (page EN-20) Description Remarks Reverb Off, 1 to 4 Default: 2 A Specifies the reverb of notes. (page EN-8) Tone selection See page EN-6. Default: GRAND PIANO 1 (CONCERT) A Assigns a tone to the keyboard. (page EN-6) Chorus Off, 1 to 4 Default: Off D Controls the breadth of notes. (page EN-8) Brilliance –3 to 0 to 3 Default: 0 B Specifies the brilliance of notes.
Configuring Settings with the Keyboard ■ Song/Metronome Parameter Music Library song select (MUSIC LIBRARY SELECT) Tempo (TEMPO) Beat (BEAT) Settings Operation Type (page EN-20) Description Remarks 1 to 70 Default: 1 B C Selects a Music Library tune. (page EN-15) 20 to 255 Default: 120 B C Specifies the tempo of Concert Play • During recording, pressing + and – at the Lesson Mode songs, Music Library same time sets a value of 120. songs, the metronome, recording and playback, etc.
Configuring Settings with the Keyboard ■ Keyboard Parameter Temperament Temperament Base note Temperament select Operation Type (page EN-20) Settings Temperament: 0 to 16 Base note: C to B Description You can change the scale (tuning system) of the keyboard from standard equal temperament to another tuning that is more suitable for playing Indian music, Arabic music, classical pieces, etc.
Configuring Settings with the Keyboard ■ MIDI and Other Settings Parameter Settings USB flash drive MIDI, Storage mode Operation Type (page EN-20) Description Remarks D • After this setting is changed to Storage, the The Digital Piano enters MIDI GRAND PIANO 1, GRAND PIANO 2, and mode automatically when it is R lamps will flash, and all other lamps will connected to a computer by a USB be unlit. cable.
Configuring Settings with the Keyboard Linking with an Application (APP Function) Your Digital Piano can connect with a smartphone, tablet, or other smart device. A special app is available to display music scores and a piano roll display to support your practice. Downloading the Special App Go to the website below to download the app and install it on your smart device. http://web.casio.
Connecting to a Computer You can connect the Digital Piano to a computer and exchange MIDI data between them. You can send play data from the Digital Piano to commercially available music software running on your computer, or you can send MIDI data from your computer to the Digital Piano for playback. Minimum Computer System Requirements The following shows the minimum computer system requirements for sending and receiving MIDI data.
Connecting to a Computer Using MIDI 2. Change the Digital Piano’s USB device mode to storage. What is MIDI? The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which is the name of a worldwide standard for digital signals and connectors that makes it possible to exchange musical data between musical instruments and computers (machines) produced by different manufacturers. NOTE • For detailed information about MIDI Implementation, visit the CASIO website at: http://world.casio.com/.
Connecting to a Computer 4. Double-click “PIANO”. • “PIANO” contains folders named “MUSICLIB” and “RECORDER”. Digital Piano memory \PIANO \MUSICLIB .MID files or .CM2 files \61 \62 \70 \RECORDER .CSR file (only one song data) • To transfer a user song to the Digital Piano from your computer, open the “MUSICLIB” folder and put the song into one of the numbered subfolders (61 through 70). Each subfolder corresponds to a Music Library number: Subfolder 61 to Music Library 61, and so on.
Connecting to a Computer ■ To transfer Recorder memory data between the Digital Piano and your computer To transfer the Digital Piano’s current Recorder memory data to your computer, copy the contents of the RECORDER folder to your computer. To return Recorder data you previously saved to your computer back to Recorder memory, copy it back to the RECORDER folder (and replace the current RECORDER folder contents). 5. After the file copy operation is complete, return the USB device mode to MIDI.
Getting Ready Assembling the Stand PREPARATION • Before starting assembly, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown below. • This stand does not include any of the tools required for assembly. It is up to you to prepare a large Philips head (+) screwdriver for assembly. B A *CAUTION • To assemble the stand, at least two persons should work together on a flat surface. • Take care that you do not pinch your fingers between parts when assembling them.
Getting Ready 1. Attach side panels and to crosspiece . Secure the side panels using four screws. • At location , slip the clip onto to the screw before installing the screw. • When installing parts , slide the brackets into the slots in either end of crosspiece . If the brackets are not inserted into the ends of the crosspiece as far as they will go, the screws will not be able to enter into the screw holes of the brackets , which can strip the threads of the screws.
Getting Ready 5. 6. Place the piano onto the stand. Use the two screws to secure the piano to the stand. H IMPORTANT! • The screws keep the piano from slipping off the stand. Never use the piano without the screws installed. • Slide the piano onto the stand from behind so the bolts on the bottom of the piano engage with the slots of stand brackets. Bracket slot Back of piano Stand side panel • The sides of the piano will overhang the left and right side panels slightly.
Getting Ready To connect the cable 1. 2. With the pedal unit cable plug oriented as shown in the illustration below, plug it into the pedal connector on the bottom of the piano. a. Push the plug fully in as far as it goes. b. Use the clip to secure the pedal cable to side panel . Plug the AC adaptor that comes with the digital piano (12 VDC) into the AC adaptor terminal.
Getting Ready Removing the Protective Tape from the Keyboard Connecting Headphones Front PHONES/OUTPUT jacks Protective tape is affixed to the front edges of the keyboard keys to protect them during shipment. Remove the protective tape before using the Digital Piano. Stereo standard plug • Peel off the tape by pulling carefully towards you as shown in the illustration. • If some keys seem to be raised up after you remove the tape, press down to return them to their normal positions.
Getting Ready Connecting Audio Equipment or an Amplifier You can connect audio equipment or a music amplifier to the Digital Piano and then play through external speakers for more powerful volume and better sound quality. To either of the Digital Piano’s PHONES/OUTPUT jack Audio amplifier AUX IN jack, etc. RIGHT (Red) LEFT (White) Stereo standard plug Guitar amplifier Keyboard amplifier, etc.
Reference Troubleshooting Problem No sound is produced when I press a keyboard key. Action 1. 2. 3. The pitch of the Digital Piano is 1. off. 2. 3. 4. Nothing happens when I press a pedal. Tones and/or effects sound strange. Turning power off and then back on again does not eliminate the problem. Rotate the VOLUME controller more towards “MAX”. Disconnect whatever is connected to the PHONES/OUTPUT jacks. Turn on the Local control setting. Change the transpose setting to “0”.
Reference Product Specifications Model AP-270BK/AP-270BN/AP-270WE Keyboard 88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response Maximum Polyphony 192 notes Tone 22 types • Layer (excluding bass tones) Acoustic Simulator Damper Resonance (Damper Noise on/off), Hammer Response Effects Brilliance (–3 to 0 to 3), Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types), DSP Metronome • Beats: 0 to 9 • Tempo range: 20 to 255 Duet Mode Adjustable tone range (–2 to 2 octaves) Concert Play • • • • Music Library • Songs: 60; 10
Appendix Song No. Tone List Tone Name GRAND PIANO 1 GRAND PIANO 2 Song Name 19 Inventio 1 BWV 772 20 Inventio 8 BWV 779 Program Change Bank Select MSB 21 Inventio 13 BWV 784 CONCERT 0 0 22 Praeludium 1 BWV 846 [Das Wohltemperierte Klavier 1] MELLOW 1 0 23 Le Coucou BRIGHT 2 0 24 Gavotte CONCERT 3 0 25 Sonatina Op.36-1 1st Mov. MELLOW 4 0 26 Sonatine Op.20-1 1st Mov. BRIGHT 5 0 27 Sonate K.545 1st Mov. MODERN PIANO 6 0 28 Sonate K.331 3rd Mov.
Key’s Ch’s After Touch Control Change Pitch Bender Note ON Note OFF Velocity True voice 0,32 1 5 6, 38 7 10 11 16 17 18 19 64 65 O X X X O X X X X X X O X X O O O O O O O O O O O O O O X O O 9nH v = 1 - 127 X 9nH v = 0, 8nH v =** O 9nH v = 1 - 127 X 8nH v = 64 X X 0 - 127 0 - 127*1 Mode 3 X 1 - 16 1 - 16 Recognized 0 - 127 Mode 3 X Default Messages Altered Mode Note Number 1 - 16 1 - 16 Default Changed Transmitted Remarks Version : 1.
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO Aux Messages O O X O O X Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY X O X O X X : All sound off : Reset all controller : Local ON/OFF : All notes OFF : Active Sense : Reset X X *2 :For details, see MIDI Implementation at http://world.casio.com/.
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