EN/ES English CTK-1500 CTK-1550 USER’S GUIDE Please keep all information for future reference. Esta marca de reciclaje indica que el empaquetado se ajusta a la legislación de protección ambiental en Alemania. Español Safety Precautions Before trying to use the Digital Keyboard, be sure to read the separate “Safety Precautions”. This recycle mark indicates that the packaging conforms to the environmental protection legislation in Germany.
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.
General Guide EN-2 Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-4 Using the 10-key Pad (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-4 Using the FUNCTION Button (bm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-4 Getting Ready to Play EN-7 A-1 Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Drum Assignment List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Rhythm List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Guide • Illustrations in this User’s Guide show the CTK-1500. 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. 1 3 2 4 5 6 bk bo bp bl bq 7 8 9 bm br bs bt bn bo ck EN-2 CTK1500-ES-1A.
1 P(Power) button ☞EN-8 bl LESSON LITE button ☞EN-14 2 VOLUME button ☞EN-8 bm FUNCTION button ☞EN-4 3 SYNCHRO/FILL-IN, kPAUSE button ☞EN-12, 17 bn TEMPO buttons ☞EN-11, 13 4 START/STOP, PLAY/STOP button ☞EN-12, 13, 15 bo Speakers 5 $CHORDS, ACCOMP, PART SELECT button ☞EN-13, 15 bp Song Bank list English General Guide bq Rhythm list 6 TONE button ☞EN-9, 13 br Display 7 RHYTHM button ☞EN-15 bs Tone list 8 SONG BANK button ☞EN-12 bt Dance Music Track list 9 Number buttons, [–]/[+] keys ☞EN-4
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 (9) 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 5 Dance Music Sync Type DM Sync Sets the timing of dance music syncing. 1: No misalignment of phrase playback between each part, regardless of pattern phrase switch timing. 2: Start pattern phrase playback to match timing of the pattern switching keyboard key. If there is misalignment with the playback timing of the pattern phrase between parts, alignment will be adjusted automatically measure-bymeasure as playback proceeds.
General Guide bm key presses Parameter Display Description 12 LCD Contrast Contrast Adjusts display contrast. 1 to 12: A larger value makes the display contrast darker. 13 Auto Power Off APO Setting that controls whether or not the Digital Keyboard turns off automatically after a period of non-use. oFF: Auto Power off disabled. 30: The Digital Keyboard turns off automatically after 30 minutes of non-use. 3. When the parameter you want is displayed, use 9 (10-key) to change its setting.
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.
Controlling the Keyboard Sounds English Select from a variety of musical instrument sounds To select an instrument for playing 1. Press 6 TONE. 2. Use 9 (10-key) to select the tone number you want. The corresponding tone number and tone name will appear on the screen. • For a list of tones, see the “Tone List” (page A-1). • Selecting a drum set tone causes various percussion instruments to be assigned to keyboard keys. 3. Try playing something on the keyboard.
Playing in the Dance Music Mode 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-11) changes the functions of the keyboard keys as shown below.
Playing in the Dance Music Mode 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-11). Using the Dance Music Mode 1. Press bk DANCE MUSIC. 2. Use the 9 (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to select a pattern. • For a list of patterns, see the “Dance Music Mode List” (page A-5). • Changing the pattern normally causes the tempo and tone to change to the settings configured for each pattern.
Dance Music Mode Settings Dance Music Volume (DM Vol.) Setting See “Using the FUNCTION Button (bm)” (page EN-4). Dance Music Sync Type (DM Sync) Setting See “Using the FUNCTION Button (bm)” (page EN-4). Dance Music Tempo (DM Tempo) Setting See “Using the FUNCTION Button (bm)” (page EN-4). Dance Music Tone (DM Tone) Setting See “Using the FUNCTION Button (bm)” (page EN-4). Playing Built-in Songs With this Digital Keyboard, built-in music data is referred to as “songs”.
Playing Built-in Songs 1. Press bn TEMPO. Use w (slower) and q (faster) to change the tempo setting. Holding down either button changes the setting at high speed. • Pressing w and q at the same time will return the current song to its original default tempo. • Pressing a bn TEMPO button causes the tempo indicator to appear on the display, and the tempo value to start to flash. While the value is flashing, you can use the 9 (10-key) buttons to change it.
Using Built-in Songs to Master Keyboard Play Settings You Can Use During Lesson Lite Turning Off Voice Fingering Guide (Speak) Lesson Lite With this type of lesson, notes appear on the display screen. Play notes on the keyboard in accordance with the instructions provided by Voice Fingering Guide. Don’t worry if you play the wrong note. Accompaniment play will wait until you play the correct note so there is no need to hurry. 1. Select the song you want to practice (page EN-12). 2. Press bl LESSON LITE.
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 Selecting a Chord Input Mode You can select from among the following five chord input modes. • FINGERED 1 • FINGERED 2 • FINGERED 3 • CASIO CHORD • FULL RANGE CHORD 1. Hold down 5$ CHORDS until the chord input mode selection screen appears on the display. 2. Use the 9 (10-key) [–] and [+] keys to select the ■ CASIO CHORD With CASIO CHORD, you can use simplified fingerings to play the four types of chords described below.
Varying Play during a Performance You can insert Auto Accompaniment fill-ins (variations) to make your performances more interesting and lively. 1. While playing with Auto Accompaniment, press the 3 SYNCHRO/FILL-IN button. This will play a one-measure fill in and then return to normal Auto Accompaniment.
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 In certain keyboard ranges, the volume and tone quality sound are slightly different from those in other keyboard ranges. This is due to system limitations. It does not indicate malfunction. With some tones, octaves do not change at the far ends of the keyboard. This is due to system limitations. It does not indicate malfunction. The pitch of the notes does not match other accompanying instruments or sounds strange when played long with other instruments.
Reference Specifications Model CTK-1500/CTK-1550 Keyboard 61 keys Maximum Polyphony 32 notes Tones Preset Tones 120 Effects Dance Music effects Song Bank Preset Songs 100 Lesson Lite Lesson Parts Left hand, right hand, both hands Other Voice Fingering Guide, Note Guide, Performance Evaluation Auto Accompaniment Preset Rhythms 70 types Dance Music Mode Preset Patterns Demo Function 50 types Looped play of the dance music demo (1 song) and built-in Song Bank (100 songs) Other Functions Tr
Reference Operating Precautions English Be sure to read and observe the following operating precautions. ■ Location Avoid the following locations for this product. • Areas exposed to direct sunlight and high humidity • Areas subjected to temperature extremes • Near a radio, TV, video deck, or tuner The above devices will not cause malfunction of the product, but interference from the product can cause audio or video interference of a nearby device.
Appendix/Apéndice Tone List/Lista de tonos Tone Name/ Nombre del tono No./Nº PIANO/E.PIANO 001 GRAND PIANO 002 BRIGHT PIANO 003 HONKY-TONK 004 ELEC.GRAND PIANO 005 ELEC.PIANO 1 006 ELEC.PIANO 2 007 60’S E.PIANO 008 CHORUS E.PIANO 009 HARPSICHORD 010 CLAVI CHROMATIC PERC. 011 CELESTA 012 GLOCKENSPIEL 013 MUSIC BOX 014 VIBRAPHONE 015 MARIMBA 016 TUBULAR BELL ORGAN 017 DRAWBAR ORGAN 018 PERC.ORGAN 019 ROCK ORGAN 020 PIPE ORGAN 021 REED ORGAN 022 ACCORDION 023 HARMONICA 024 BANDONEON GUITAR 025 NYLON STR.
Appendix/Apéndice Drum Assignment List/Lista de asignación de batería Key/ Clave 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 Dance Music Mode List/ Lista de modos de música de danza 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 la forma invertida.
CTK1500-ES-1A.indd Root 52 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.
EN/ES English CTK-1500 CTK-1550 USER’S GUIDE Please keep all information for future reference. Esta marca de reciclaje indica que el empaquetado se ajusta a la legislación de protección ambiental en Alemania. Español Safety Precautions Before trying to use the Digital Keyboard, be sure to read the separate “Safety Precautions”. This recycle mark indicates that the packaging conforms to the environmental protection legislation in Germany.
