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MZ - X500
MZ - X300

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USER’S GUIDE (Basics)
GUÍA DEL USUARIO (Conceptos básicos)
Safety Precautions
Before trying to use the Digital Keyboard, be sure
to read the separate “Safety Precautions”.

● You can download the separate “Tutorial Manual”
and “Appendix” from the website below.
http://world.casio.com/

Precauciones de seguridad
Antes de utilizar el teclado digital, asegúrese de leer las
“Precauciones de seguridad” definidas por separado.

● El manual “Tutorial” por separado y el “Apéndice”
pueden descargarse del siguiente sitio web.
http://world.casio.com/

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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: MZ-X500/MZ-X300
Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Responsible party: CASIO AMERICA, INC.
Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801
Telephone number: 973-361-5400
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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 CAUTION
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 AD-E24250LW Adaptor to power the product, 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.
• The product is not intended for children under 3 years.
• Use only the CASIO AD-E24250LW adaptor.
• The AC adaptor is not a toy.
• Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.

Declaration of Conformity According to EU Directive
Manufacturer:
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
Responsible within the European Union:
Casio Europe GmbH
Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany
www.casio-europe.com

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Contents
General Guide

EN-4

Installing the Music Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-6
Returning the Digital Keyboard to Its Factory
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-6
Separate Tutorial Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-6

Power Outlet

EN-7

Using an AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-7
Turning Power On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-7

Connections

EN-9

Connecting Headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-9
Connecting Audio Equipment or an
Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-9
Bundled and Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . EN-11

Operations Common to All Modes

EN-12

Using the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-12
Performing Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-13

Demo Song

EN-16

Playing the Demo Tunes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-16

Playing with Different Tones

EN-17

Selecting a Tone with the TONE Buttons . . . . EN-17
Splitting the Keyboard between Two Tones . . EN-17
Layering Two Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-19
Adjusting the Keyboard Volume Balance . . . . EN-19
Using the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-19
Changing the Tempo Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-20
Sounding Arpeggio Phrases Automatically
(Arpeggiator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-21

Controlling Sounds

EN-22

Using a Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-22
Sustaining Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-23
Using the Pitch Bend Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-23
Modifying Notes with the Modulation
Wheel and/or Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-23
Using the Sliders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-24
Changing the Pitch of Notes
(Transpose, Octave Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-25

Using Auto Accompaniment

EN-27

Playing an Auto Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . EN-27
Using Recommended Tones and Tempos
(One-Touch Presets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-31
Adding Harmony to Melody Notes
(Auto Harmonize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-31

Using Pads

EN-32

Playing Back Short Phrases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-32
Sounding Sampled Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-33
Specifying an Auto Accompaniment Chord
Progression (Chord Play)
(MZ-X500 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-33
Assigning Multiple Functions
(MZ-X500 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-34
Changing the Function of a Specific Pad . . . . EN-34
Changing Pad Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-35
Saving a Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-35
Stopping Playback of All Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-35
Synchronizing Pads with Accompaniment . . . EN-36
Recording Data to a Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-36

Music Presets

EN-38

Recalling Preset Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-38

Registering Tone and Rhythm
Setups

EN-39

Recording and Playback

EN-41

Recording to Digital Keyboard Memory
(MIDI Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-43
Recording to a USB Flash Drive
(Audio Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-46

Configuring Digital Keyboard
Settings

EN-49

Configuring Digital Keyboard Settings . . . . . . EN-49

USB Flash Drive

EN-61

Connecting a USB Flash Drive to and
Detaching It from the Digital Keyboard . . . . EN-62
Formatting a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-63
Saving Standard Song Data to a
USB Flash Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-63
Saving Digital Keyboard Data to a
USB Flash Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-63
Loading Data from a USB Flash Drive to
Digital Keyboard Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-64
Deleting Data from a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . EN-64

Connecting to a Computer

EN-65

Minimum Computer System Requirements . . EN-65
Using MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-66

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Contents

Reference

EN-67

Information

English

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-67
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-68
Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-70
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN-72

A-1

Fingering Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Chord Example List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Company and product names used in this
manual may be registered trademarks of others.

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General Guide
• All of the illustrations in this manual show the MZ-X500.
• The actual appearance of the product may be different from that shown in the illustrations in this User’s Guide.
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General Guide

• This manual uses the numbers and names below to refer to buttons and controllers.
PAD CONTROLLER area (MZ-X300)

2VOLUME controller

brSYNCHRO button

3TONE area

bsPHRASE button

PIANO button

btSAMPLING button

ORGAN button

ckBANKq button

GUITAR/BASS button

clBANKw button

STRINGS button

cmSTOP button

BRASS/REED/PIPE button

cnPads 1 to 4

SYNTH button

English

1P (Power) button

DRAWBAR ORGAN/MIXER area

ETHNIC button

coSLOW/FAST, PORT buttons

VARIOUS button

cpPERCUSSION SECOND, 1-8/9-16 button

4RHYTHM area
POPS button
ROCK button

cqPERCUSSION THIRD button
crSliders
RHYTHM CONTROLLER area

DANCE button

csINTRO1, 2 buttons

JAZZ/EUROPEAN button

ctVARIATION/FILL-IN 1 to 4 buttons

LATIN button

dkBREAK button

WORLD/VARIOUS button

dlFADE IN/OUT button

BALLAD button

dmENDING1, 2 buttons

PIANO RHYTHMS button

dnSYNCHRO START button

BEAT area

doSYNCHRO STOP button

5METRONOME button

dpa (start/stop) button

6TAP TEMPO button

dqACCOMP ON/OFF button

7TEMPO w, q buttons
SETTING area

REGISTRATION area
drBANK button

8TONE button

dsREGISTRATION 1 to 8 buttons

9w/NO, q/YES buttons

dtSTORE button

bkRHYTHM button

ekFREEZE button

blDisplay

elREC MODE button

bmMENU

emMIDI a button

bnMAIN

enAUDIO a button

boEXIT
bpVALUE dial

eoTRANSPOSE w, q buttons
epOCTAVE w, q buttons

bqK1, K2 knobs

eqSUSTAIN button

PAD CONTROLLER area (MZ-X500)

erPITCH BEND wheel

brSYNCHRO button

esMODULATION wheel

bsPHRASE button

etUSB flash drive port

btSAMPLING button

fkPHONES jack

ckCHORD button
clMULTI button
cmSTOP button
cnPads 1 to 16

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General Guide

Back
LINE IN R, L/MONO jacks
PEDAL2, EXPRESSION jack

PEDAL1 jack

MIC VOLUME controller

MIC IN jack

MIDI OUT/THRU, IN terminals

Insert the bottom of the music stand into the groove on
the top of the Digital Keyboard’s console.

AUDIO VOLUME
controller

DC 24V terminal

USB port

* Installing the Music Stand

LINE OUT R, L/MONO jacks

AUDIO IN jack

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.
2.
LCD Panel
The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses
high-precision technology that provides a pixel yield in
excess of 99.99%. This means that some very small
number of pixels may not light or may remain lit at all
times. This is due to the characteristics of the liquid
crystal panel, and does not indicate malfunction.

Turn off the Digital Keyboard.
While holding down the 7 TEMPO w, q
buttons, press the 1 P button.
• The Digital Keyboard will turn on and initialize its
internal system. You will be able to use the Digital
Keyboard in a short while.

• See “Turning Power On or Off” (page EN-7) for
information about turning power on and off.

Separate Tutorial Manual
You can download the separate “Tutorial Manual” and
“Appendix”* from the website below.
http://world.casio.com/
* Tone and rhythm lists

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Your Digital Keyboard runs on standard household
power. Be sure to turn off power whenever you are not
using the Digital Keyboard.

Turning Power On or Off

Press the 1 P button to turn on power.
• Do not touch the keyboard, pedals, or buttons while
the startup screen is on the display. Doing so will
cause malfunction.

Using an AC Adaptor

English

Power Outlet

Use only the AC adaptor (JEITA Standard, with unified
polarity plug) that comes with this Digital Keyboard.
Use of a different type of AC adaptor can cause
malfunction of the Digital Keyboard.
Specified AC Adaptor: AD-E24250LW
• Use the supplied power cord to connect the AC
adaptor as shown in the illustration below.
Household power outlet

• Use the Digital Keyboard’s VOLUME controller (2)
to adjust the volume.

To turn off the Digital Keyboard, hold down
the 1 P button until the Digital Keyboard’s
display goes blank.

Power cord

DC 24V terminal

AC adaptor
• Configuration and type depends on
your geographic location.

• The message shown below may appear while data is
being saved to Digital Keyboard memory or
immediately after you turn on the Digital Keyboard.

Note the following important precautions to avoid
damage to the power cord.
During Use
• Never pull on the cord with excessive force.
• Never repeatedly pull on the cord.
• Never twist the cord at the base of the plug or
connector.
During Movement
• Before moving the Digital Keyboard, be sure to
unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet.
During Storage
• Loop and bundle the power cord, but never wind it
around the AC adaptor.

Never turn off the Digital Keyboard while this
message is displayed.

• Pressing the 1 P button to turn off power actually
puts the Digital Keyboard into a standby state.
Minute amounts of current continue to flow within
the Digital Keyboard in the standby state. If you do
not plan to use the Digital Keyboard for a long time
or if there is a lightning storm in your area, be sure
to unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet.

• Never connect the AC adaptor (JEITA Standard,
with unified polarity plug) that comes with this Digital
Keyboard to any other device besides this Digital
Keyboard. Doing so creates the risk of malfunction.
• Make sure the Digital Keyboard is turned off before
plugging in or unplugging the AC adaptor.
• The AC adaptor will become warm to the touch after
very long use. This is normal and does not indicate
malfunction.
• Use the AC adaptor so its label surface is pointed
downwards. The AC adaptor becomes prone to
emitting electromagnetic waves when the label
surface is facing upwards.

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Power Outlet

Auto Power Off
This Digital Keyboard is designed to turn off
automatically to avoid wasting power after no
operation is performed for a preset amount of time.
The Auto Power Off trigger time is about four hours.

• You can disable Auto Power Off, if you want. For
details, see “Auto Power Off” under “SYSTEM
SETTING Screen” (page EN-55).

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Connecting Headphones
• Before connecting headphones, be sure to use the
Digital Keyboard’s 2 VOLUME controller to turn the
volume down to a low level. After connecting, you
can adjust the volume to the level you want.

Connecting Audio Equipment
or an Amplifier
You can connect audio equipment or a music amplifier
to the Digital Keyboard and then play through external
speakers for more powerful volume and better sound
quality.

English

Connections

fk PHONES jack
Headphones

Front
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. Connecting
headphones to the PHONES jack cuts off output to the
speakers, which means you can practice even late at
night without bothering others. To protect your
hearing, make sure that you do not set the volume level
too high when using headphones.

• Be sure to push the headphones plug into the
PHONES jack as far as it will go. If you don’t, you
may hear sound from only one side of the
headphones.
• If the plug of the headphones you are using does not
match the PHONES jack, use the applicable
commercially available adaptor plug.
• If you are using headphones that require an adaptor
plug, make sure you do not leave the adaptor
plugged in when you unplug the headphones. If you
do, nothing will sound from the speakers when you
play.

• While sound output from the speakers is disabled,*
the Digital Keyboard automatically optimizes sound
for headphones and LINE OUT listening. During
speaker output, it automatically switches to
optimization for listening with speakers.
* Plug inserted into the PHONES jack or “Speaker”
SYSTEM SETTING Screen (page EN-55) turned
off.
• Whenever connecting a device to the Digital
Keyboard, first use the VOLUME controller to set the
volume to a low level. After connecting, you can
adjust the volume to the level you want.
• Whenever you connect any device to the Digital
Keyboard, be sure to read the user documentation
that comes with the device.

MIDI sound source, etc.
Audio amplifier AUX IN jack, etc.

Pin plug
LEFT (White)
RIGHT (Red)
AUDIO VOLUME controller

Standard jack

Stereo mini plug

Guitar amplifier
Keyboard amplifier, etc.

INPUT 1

Standard plug

INPUT 2

Smartphone, etc.

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Connections

Using the Digital Keyboard to Produce
Sounds from an External Source
(Figures  and )
An external source connected to LINE IN R (right) is
output from the Digital Keyboard’s right speaker,
while a source connected to LINE IN L/MONO is
output from the left speaker. Use commercially
available connection cords that match the equipment
being connected to. When an external source is
connected to LINE IN L/MONO only, the input is
output from both speakers.
You can connect a smartphone or other music player to
AUDIO IN.
Use the AUDIO VOLUME controller to adjust the
volume level of sound input from the AUDIO IN
terminal. This volume level cannot be adjusted using
the 2 VOLUME controller.

• Digital Keyboard built-in effects (reverb, chorus,
DSP) are also applied to sound input from the LINE
IN/MIC IN terminal. LINE IN/MIC IN input can be
recorded with the Audio Recorder.
• Digital Keyboard built-in effects (reverb, chorus,
DSP) are not applied to AUDIO IN terminal input.
AUDIO IN input cannot be recorded with the
Audio Recorder.

Connecting to a Musical Instrument
Amplifier (Figure )
Use commercially available cables to connect the
amplifier to the Digital Keyboard’s LINE OUT jacks as
shown in Figure . LINE OUT R jack output is right
channel sound, while LINE OUT L/MONO jack
output is left channel sound. Connecting to the
LINE OUT L/MONO jack only outputs a mixture of
both channels. It is up to you to purchase a connecting
cable like the one shown in the illustration for
connection of the amplifier. Use the Digital Keyboard’s
VOLUME controller to adjust the volume level.

Outputting Sound from a Microphone
You can connect an optionally available or
commercially available microphone* to the MIC IN
terminal and output the sound from the microphone
thorough the Digital Keyboard’s speakers.
* Use a dynamic microphone.
You can adjust the volume level of microphone input
with the MIC VOLUME controller. Microphone
volume control is independent from overall keyboard
volume.
MIC VOLUME controller
MIC IN jack

Connecting to Audio Equipment
(Figure )
Use commercially available cables to connect the
external audio equipment to the Digital Keyboard’s
LINE OUT jacks as shown in Figure . LINE OUT R
jack output is right channel sound, while LINE OUT
L/MONO jack output is left channel sound. It is up to
you to purchase connecting cables like the ones shown
in the illustration for connection of audio equipment.
Normally in this configuration you must set the audio
equipment’s input selector to the setting that specifies
the terminal (such as AUX IN) to which the Digital
Keyboard is connected. Use the Digital Keyboard’s
VOLUME controller to adjust the volume level.

• Before connecting a microphone, make sure that the
Digital Keyboard and microphone are turned off.
• Before connecting, set both the VOLUME and MIC
VOLUME controllers to low levels. Adjust volume
settings to appropriate levels after connecting the
microphone.

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Connections

Bundled and Optional
Accessories
English

Use only accessories that are specified for use with this
Digital Keyboard.
Use of unauthorized accessories creates the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.

• You can get information about accessories that are
sold separately for this product from the CASIO
catalog available from your retailer, and from the
CASIO website at the following URL.
http://world.casio.com/

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Operations Common to All Modes
Using the Display Screen
Display Screen Layout
When you turn on the Digital Keyboard, a MENU
screen and a MAIN screen (which shows the current
setup) appear on the display. You can use these screens
to configure a variety of different functions. A quick
palette of navigation icons along the right side of the
display are for navigating between screens.

■ Quick Palette
The Quick Palette is always displayed along the right
side of the screen. Touch the Quick Palette icons to
navigate between screens.
bm MENU: Displays the MENU screen.

bn MAIN: Displays the MAIN screen.

bo EXIT: Returns to a previous screen.

■ MENU screen
Touching a menu icon displays a screen for configuring
tone, rhythm, and other settings.

Displays the MAIN
screen.
Returns to the
previous screen.
Displays the next page.

Quick Palette

Screen Contents
You can tell the currently selected items and operation
enabled icons by their colors;
Red: Currently selected or turned on
Blue: Operation enabled
All of the screens in this manual show MZ-X500
screens.
Example: Pops groups “16 Beat 1” selected
Goes to the next group.

■ MAIN screen
The MAIN screen is for checking and modifying main
settings. Current settings are shown along the bottom
of the screen.


Displays the
MENU screen.
Goes to the previous or next page.



    

 USB flash drive mounted
 Speakers off
 Chord
 Tempo
 Measure
 Beat
 Transpose
 Split point
 Registration bank



Quick Palette

• The meanings of symbols that appear after data is
recorded or edited are explained below.
! : Unsaved data
*: Saved data
Unsaved data ( ! ) will be discarded if you exit the
editing or recording operation by selecting a different
number. If you do not want edited data to be
discarded, be sure to save it before doing anything
else.

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Operations Common to All Modes

To use the touch panel
Your Digital Keyboard has a touch panel. You can use
the touch panel to configure a variety of different
functions.

To input text characters
You can touch the keys of an on-screen touch keyboard
to input data file names. The Digital Keyboard
supports input of alpha characters and symbols.









English

Performing Operations

• Do not perform touch panel operations with a sharp
or hard pointed object. Doing so can damage the
LCD.
Touch
Press the display lightly with your finger.





 Shows the letters you input.
 Selects the character type.
 Moves the cursor forward and back.
 Deletes the letter to the left at the cursor.
 Input letters at the cursor position.
 Inputs a space at the cursor position.
Swipe
Swipe the display from left to right with your finger.
Swiping a MENU screen changes to another page of
menu items.

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Operations Common to All Modes

To select an item in a list
An item that can be selected using a list is indicated by
the “” icon.

Touch the item whose setting you want to
change.

To change a setting value
A setting value that can be changed is indicated by a
“ ” icon. You can use either of the two procedures
below to change a setting value.

■ To change a setting value using buttons or a
dial operation

Touch the item whose setting you want to
change.

On the list that appears, touch the item to
which you want to change.

Use the bp VALUE dial or the 9 w/NO,
q/YES buttons to change setting value.
• Holding down either of the 9 w/NO, q/YES
buttons scrolls through values at high speed.
• Pressing the 9 w/NO, q/YES buttons at the same
time returns the setting to its initial default.

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Operations Common to All Modes

■ Performing Screen Operations

Touch the item whose setting you want to
change to select it.

English

Touch the numeric input icon.
This causes a soft keyboard to appear on the display.

Soft keyboard

Use the soft keyboard to input numbers.





Numeric keyboard icon







 Shows the value you input.
 Touch to delete an input value.
 Touch to close the value input window.
 Touch to input numbers.
 Touch to register an input value.
To toggle a function on or off
To toggle a function between on or off, touch its item or
icon.

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Demo Song

8 9 bk

Playing the Demo Tunes

Press the 8 TONE button and bk RHYTHM
button at the same time.
This will start sequential playback of the demo songs,
starting from song 1.
• You can use the 9 w/NO, q/YES buttons to
change to another demo song.

Press the dp a button.
This stops demo song playback.
Playback of the demo songs will continue in an endless
loop until you press the dp a button to stop it.

• Only the operations described above can be
performed while demo song playback is in progress.

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Playing with Different Tones
56 7

English

bm
bn
bo

Your Digital Keyboard comes with a large collection of
tones. You can select a tone and play it on the
keyboard.
• Refer to the separate “Appendix” for details about
tones.

Selecting a Tone with the
TONE Buttons

In the 3 TONE area, press the button of the
tone group that contains the tone you want.
• This will display the tone group on the UPPER 1
TONE SELECT screen.
• Touching the subgroup icon displays subgroup
tones.
• To select a part and change its tone setting, touch
“Select” on the TONE screen before performing the
above operation, and then select a part (Upper 1,
Lower 1, etc.) For details, see the separate “Tutorial”
manual.
• You can display the UPPER 1 TONE SELECT screen
from any other screen by pressing a button in the 3
TONE area.
• On the MAIN screen, you can touch “Upper 1”

Touch the tone you want to use.
• You can navigate between tone group pages by
touching “ ” or “ ”.

• If you touching the Upper 1 icon to turn it off,
nothing will sound when you press a keyboard key.

Splitting the Keyboard
between Two Tones
You can split the keyboard so the left side (lower
range) plays one tone and the right side (upper range)
plays a different tone.
• On a split keyboard, a tone assigned to the low range
is called a “split tone” (Lower 1).
Example: “LA Piano” is selected for the main tone, and
“Acoustic Bass 1” is selected for the split tone
Split tone:
Acoustic Bass 1
Main tone:
LA Piano

and then use the UPPER 1 TONE SELECT
screen to select a tone.

Subgroup

Lower 1

Upper 1

Lower 2

Upper 2

On the screen, touch bn MAIN.
This displays the MAIN screen.

Touch “Upper 1” and then select the main
tone.

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Playing with Different Tones

On the MAIN screen, touch “Split”.
This turns on split.

To move the keyboard split point
You can use the procedure below to specify the
location on the keyboard where it splits between the
left side and the right side. That location is called the
“split point”.
Low Range

High Range

Split Point

4.
5.

Touch “Lower 1”.
This displays the TONE SELECT screen.

Touch the group that contains the tone you
want to use as the split tone.

On the screen, touch bn MAIN.
This displays the MAIN screen.

Touch “Split Point”.

• Use the tone group buttons in the 3 TONE area to
select the tone group you want.

6.
7.
8.

Touch the tone you want to use as the split
tone.
On the screen, touch bn MAIN to return to
the MAIN screen.
To unsplit the keyboard and return it to a
single tone, touch “Split” on the MAIN screen.
This unsplits the keyboard.

• You can layer both the main tone and the split tone
with another by turning on layer (page EN-19). You
can also configure the layer setting after turning on
the split.
• Turning off Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower 1, or Lower 2
by touching its icon will mute the applicable tone.
• When tones with DSP are assigned as both the main
tone and the split tone, the effect of one of the tones
becomes disabled.
• If you use the 3 TONE area buttons to select a tone
group, you can specify whether you want to directly
select tones of the Upper 1 and 2, the Lower 1 and 2,
and other parts. For details, see “TONE Screen”
under “Configuring Digital Keyboard Settings”
(page EN-50).

Use the 9 w/NO, q/YES buttons to
specify the split point, which is the leftmost
key of the upper range.
• You can also specify the split point by touching and
holding “Split Point” as you press the desired
keyboard key.

• You can also turn each part (Upper 1, 2 and Lower 1,
2) on or off, and change the range of each part. For
details, see “TONE Screen” under “Configuring
Digital Keyboard Settings” (page EN-50).

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Playing with Different Tones

You can layer two different tones so they play at the
same time when you press a keyboard key.
• The Upper 1 tone is called the “main tone”, while the
Upper 2 tone is called the “layered tone”.

On the screen, touch bn MAIN.
This displays the MAIN screen.

2.
3.

Select the main tone.
Touch the Upper 2 icon.

Adjusting the Keyboard
Volume Balance
Use this procedure to adjust the volume balance
between the main tone and the layered tone.

English

Layering Two Tones

On the screen, touch bm MENU.
This displays the MENU screen.

2.
3.

This turns on layer and layers the two tones.

Touch “BALANCE”.
Touch the tone you want to adjust and then
use the 9 w/NO, q/YES buttons to adjust
volume.
Upper 1: Main tone
Upper 2: Layered tone
Lower 1: Split (main) tone
Lower 2: Split (layered) tone

Touch the “Upper 2” tone.

On the screen, touch bn MAIN to return to
the MAIN screen.

• For other BALANCE screen settings, see
“BALANCE Screen” under “Configuring Digital
Keyboard Settings” (page EN-52).

This displays the TONE SELECT screen.

5.
6.
7.
8.

Touch the group that contains the tone you
want to use as the layer tone.

Using the Metronome

Touch the tone you want to use as the layer
tone.

Press the 5 METRONOME button.
This starts the metronome.
Flashes in time with the beat.

On the screen, touch bn MAIN to return to
the MAIN screen.
To unlayer the keyboard and return to a
single tone, touch the Upper 2 icon on the
MAIN screen.
This unlayers the tones.

Press the 5 METRONOME button again to
stop the metronome.
This stops the metronome.

• You can adjust the balance between the main tone
and layered tone.
See “Adjusting the Keyboard Volume Balance”
(page EN-19).
• Touching the Upper 1 or Upper 2 icon will turn off
the applicable tone so it does not sound.
• When tones with DSP are assigned as both the main
tone and the layered tone, the effect of one of the
tones becomes disabled.

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Playing with Different Tones

To change the beats per measure
You can specify from 0 to nine beats per measure for
the metronome.
Specifying 0 will cause each beat to be indicated by the
same sound. This setting lets you practice with a steady
beat.

1.
2.
3.
4.

On the MENU screen, touch “SYSTEM
SETTING”.
Touch “Metronome Beat”.
Use the 9 w/NO, q/YES buttons to
select a beats per measure value.

Changing the Tempo Setting
There are two different methods you can use to change
the tempo setting: using the 7 TEMPO w, q
buttons for gradual change, or by tapping a beat with
the 6 TAP TEMPO button (tap input).

■ Method 1:
To adjust the tempo setting using the 7
TEMPO w, q buttons

Use the 7 TEMPO w, q buttons to adjust
the tempo setting.
Each press of a button increases or decreases the tempo
value (beats per minute) by one.
• Holding down either button changes the value at
high speed.
• You can specify a tempo value in the range of 20 to
255.

On the screen, touch bn MAIN.
This returns to the MAIN screen.

Adjusting the Balance between
Metronome and Keyboard Volume
(Metronome Volume)
You can use the following procedure to adjust the
volume level of the metronome, without affecting the
volume of keyboard output.

On the screen, touch bm MENU.
This displays the MENU screen.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Touch “BALANCE”.
Touch “Metronome Volume”.
Use the 9 w/NO, q/YES buttons to
adjust the metronome volume setting (0 to
127).
On the screen, touch bn MAIN.
This returns to the MAIN screen.

■ Method 2:
To adjust the tempo by tapping a beat (tap
input)

Tap the 6 TAP TEMPO button a number of
times at the tempo you want to set.
• The tempo setting will change in accordance with
your tapping.
Tap two or more times.

• After you use this method to specify the approximate
tempo, you can then use the procedure under “To
adjust the tempo setting using the 7 TEMPO w,
q buttons” to adjust the setting to a more exact
value.

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Playing with Different Tones

With the arpeggiator, you can play various arpeggios
and other phrases automatically by simply pressing
keys on the keyboard. You can select from a number of
different arpeggio options, including playing
arpeggios from a chord, playing various phrases
automatically, and more.

Configure arpeggiator settings as required.

Item

Hold

ON: The arpeggio will continue
to play even after keyboard
keys are released.
OFF: The arpeggio will play
while keyboard keys are
pressed.

One Touch

Touching “One Touch”
automatically selects the tone
recommended for the currently
selected arpeggiator type. The
tone is assigned to the part
selected by Arpeggiator Part.

On the MENU screen, touch
“ARPEGGIATOR”.
This displays the ARPEGGIATOR screen.

To enable the arpeggiator, touch “

”.

Description

Arpeggiator You can specify either Upper or
Part
Lower as the keyboard that
plays the arpeggio.

• You can also toggle the arpeggiator between on and
off by touching “Arpeggiator” on the MAIN screen.

Setting
Upper All,
Upper 1,
Upper 2,
Lower All,
Lower 1,
Lower 2

English

Sounding Arpeggio Phrases
Automatically (Arpeggiator)

On the keyboard, play a chord or a single
note.
Arpeggio is played in accordance with the currently
selected arpeggiator type and the note(s) you play.

8.
3.

4.
5.

Touch the displayed arpeggio name.

To disable the arpeggiator, touch “

”.

• You can edit an arpeggio phrase as desired. For
details, see the separate “Tutorial” manual.

Touch the arpeggiator type you want to use.
Touch bo EXIT to return to the
ARPEGGIATOR screen.

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Controlling Sounds

Using a Pedal
Connecting a pedal lets you perform pedal operations
that add various effects during your performances.
Some representative effects are described below. You
can also assign a variety of other functions to the pedal.
For details, see “CONTROLLER Screen” under
“Configuring Digital Keyboard Settings” (page EN-56).
 Damper Pedal
Pressing the damper pedal while playing will cause the
notes you play to reverberate.

ep eq

Connecting a Pedal
Your Digital Keyboard has two pedal jacks.

■ To connect to the pedal jack
Depending on the type of operation you want the
pedal to perform, connect the pedal’s cable either to the
Digital Keyboard’s PEDAL1 jack or PEDAL2/
EXPRESSION jack.

Back
Pedal jacks

 Soft Pedal
Pressing this pedal suppresses notes played on the
keyboard after the pedal was pressed, and makes them
sound softer.
 Sostenuto Pedal
Only the notes of the keys that are depressed when this
pedal is pressed are sustained, even if the keyboard
keys are released, until the pedal is released.
 Expression Pedal
You can use a pedal to control the volume level and
effect application.

• Use a commercially available expression pedal that
meets the specifications below.* Note that the
polarity of the pedals of some manufacturers is
different from the polarity required by this Digital
Keyboard.
* Operation has been verified for the pedals below.
Roland EV-5 (Set minimum volume to “0”.)
KURZWEIL CC-1
FATAR VP-25, VP-26

10KΩ ±20%

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Sustaining Notes
You can sustain notes producing the same effect as that
produced by pressing a sustain pedal.

While playing, press the eq SUSTAIN button.
This causes the button lamp to light.
• The sustain effect (note sustained even after its
keyboard key is released) is applied to notes played
on the keyboard while the lamp is lit.

• You can change the part to which the effect is applied
when you press the eq SUSTAIN button. Before
pressing the eq SUSTAIN button in the step above,
touch “Advanced” on the SYSTEM SETTING screen,
and then select Upper 1 or Lower 1 for the “Sustain
Button Target” setting. For details, see the separate
“Tutorial” manual.

Modifying Notes with the
Modulation Wheel and/or
Knobs
You can modify notes even while you are playing. Each
tone is preset with effects that are appropriate for it.

English

Controlling Sounds

While playing on the keyboard with your right
hand, use your left hand to operate the es
MODULATION wheel or the bq K1 or K2
knobs.
The amount effect applied depends on how much the
applicable control is moved.
• Do not touch the wheel or knobs as you turn on the
Digital Keyboard.

Using the Pitch Bend Wheel
You can use the pitch bend wheel to slide the pitch of
notes smoothly upwards and downwards. This
capability makes it possible to reproduce saxophone
and electric guitar choking effects.

While playing a note on the
keyboard, rotate the er PITCH
BEND wheel on the left of the
keyboard upwards or
downwards.

• You can change the effects and functions assigned to
the modulation wheel and knobs. See
“CONTROLLER Screen” under “Configuring
Digital Keyboard Settings” (page EN-56).

The amount the note bends depends on
how much you rotate the pitch bend
wheel.
• Do not touch the pitch bend wheel as
you turn on the Digital Keyboard.

• You also can configure pitch bend wheel operation
by specifying the amount of pitch change at
maximum rotation in either direction. See
“CONTROLLER Screen” (page EN-56) for more
information.

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Controlling Sounds

To change a function assigned to a knob

On the screen, touch bn MAIN.
This displays the MAIN screen.

On the MAIN screen, touch the knob whose
setting you want to change.

Adjusting Drawbar Organ Tones
Your Digital Keyboard comes with a built-in virtual
wheel drawbar organ function that lets you modify
tones just as you would on a drawbar organ. The nine
sliders, which correspond to drawbars, can be used to
change harmonic overtone level settings, and to add
percussion and click sounds for real-time sound
creation as you play.
• co SLOW/FAST button:
Switches the rotary effect rotation speed.
• cp PERCUSSION SECOND,
cq PERCUSSION THIRD buttons:
Adds 2nd overtone or 3rd overtone percussion to the
drawbar organ for metallic sound with a strong
attack.

1.
Current setting, Assigned target

Change the setting.
For detailed information about settings, see
“CONTROLLER Screen” under “Configuring Digital
Keyboard Settings” (page EN-56).

In the Drawbar Organ group, select the tone
you want.
Shift the sliders upwards and downwards to
adjust the feet settings.

• Two targets can be assigned to a knob. When there
are two targets assigned to a knob, the display
shows the first target and its setting.
• When there is a control change (CC) or other MIDI
message that can be assigned to each part assigned
to the first target, the display shows the setting of
Part 1.

Using the Sliders
cr

co cp cq

You can use the nine sliders (cr) for easy adjustment
of the volume balance and some tone parameters of the
variety of sounds that make up the tones below.
• Drawbar Organ Tones:
Volume of each harmonic overtone
• Hex Layer Tones (MZ-X500 only):*
Volume of each of the six component tones
* A Hex Layer Tone is a rich ensemble tone created
by layering up to six tones. Hex Layer Tones are
included in the Hex Layer group and Bass Synth
group on the TONE SELECT screen.

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Controlling Sounds

The sound source of this Digital Keyboard is capable of
sounding multiple parts simultaneously. Each part can
be controlled individually, and each part can be
assigned a different tone.
The mixer can be used to assign tones and to configure
other settings for each part, to configure global effect
settings applied to all parts, and to configure other
detailed settings.

On the MENU screen, touch “MIXER”.
This displays the MIXER screen.

Press the co PORT button to select port A,
B, or C.
• You can also select a port by touching “PORT” on the
screen. For details about ports, see the separate
“Tutorial” manual.

Use the cp 1-8/9-16 button to select which
group of eight parts (01 through 08, or 09
through 16) whose settings you want to
configure.

Changing the Pitch of Notes
(Transpose, Octave Shift)
English

Using the Mixer

Transposing the Keyboard Semitone
Units
The transpose feature lets you raise or lower the overall
pitch of the Digital Keyboard in semitone steps. You
can use this feature to adjust keyboard tuning to a key
that better matches a vocalist, another musical
instrument, etc.

Use the eo TRANSPOSE w, q buttons to
change the setting value.
• You can change the tuning of the keyboard within the
range of –12 to 00 to +12.
• Pressing the eo TRANSPOSE w, q buttons at the
same time changes the setting to 0.
• The current transpose setting is shown on the MAIN
screen.

• Each press of the cp 1-8/9-16 button toggles the
selection between parts 01 through 08 (The button is
unlit) and parts 09 through 16 (The button is lit).
• Buttons for four of the parts in the group you select
will appear along the top of the MIXER screen.
• Parts 01 through 08 can be modified while the cp 1-8/
9-16 button lamp is unlit, while parts 09 through 16
tones can be modified while the lamp is lit.

Shift the cr sliders to change the setting of
the corresponding part.
The MIX slider on the far right changes the settings of
all the parameters.
• For information about parameters that can be
modified on the MIXER screen, see “MIXER Screen”
under “Configuring Digital Keyboard Settings” (page
EN-57).

• For information about tuning the pitch in Hertz
units, see “SYSTEM SETTING Screen” under
“Configuring Digital Keyboard Settings” (page
EN-55).

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Controlling Sounds

Changing the Pitch in Octave Units
(Octave Shift)
You can change the pitch of the keyboard in octave
units. This comes in handy when playing music that
exceeds the range of the keyboard.

Use the ep OCTAVE w, q buttons to
change the keyboard pitch in octave units.
• The setting range for this operation is ±3 (–3 octaves
to +3 octaves).
• You can check the current pitch setting on the TONE
screen, which is displayed by pressing the 8 TONE
button in the SETTING area.
• Pressing the ep OCTAVE w, q buttons at the
same time returns the pitch to its initial factory
default setting.
• To select a part and change its pitch setting, touch
“Advanced” on the SYSTEM SETTING screen before
performing the above operation, and then use
“Octave Button Target” to select a part (Upper 1,
Lower 1, etc.) For details, see the separate “Tutorial”
manual.

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Using Auto Accompaniment
English

7
bm
bn

dkdl

dm dndo dp dq

With Auto Accompaniment, simply select the
accompaniment rhythm you want and the matching
accompaniment (drums, guitar, etc.) will play
automatically when you play a chord with your left
hand. It’s like having your own personal backup group
along with you wherever you go.

Touch the rhythm you want to use.
• You can navigate between rhythm group pages by
touching “ ” or “ ”.
• You can also display the RHYTHM SELECT screen
by touching the rhythm name displayed for
“Rhythm” on the MAIN screen.

You can edit built-in rhythms and produce original
rhythms (user rhythms) and save them in memory. For
details, see the separate “Tutorial” manual.

Playing an Auto
Accompaniment

In the 4 RHYTHM area, press the button of
the rhythm group that contains the rhythm
you want.
The RHYTHM SELECT screen will appear with a list of
rhythms in the selected rhythm group.
• Touching the subgroup icon displays subgroup
rhythms.
• You can display the RHYTHM SELECT screen from
any other screen by pressing a button in the 4
RHYTHM area.

Use the 7 TEMPO w, q buttons to adjust
the tempo setting.
• For information about the tempo adjustment method,
see “Changing the Tempo Setting” (page EN-20).
• To return a rhythm to its recommended tempo
setting, press the 7 TEMPO w, q buttons at the
same time.

Press the dq ACCOMP ON/OFF button so its
lamp is lit.
This turns ACCOMP on, so all accompaniment parts
sound.
• Turning ACCOMP off so the ACCOMP lamp is unlit
causes only the percussion instrument parts (Drums,
Percussion) to sound.
• Each press of the button toggles ACCOMP between
on and off.
Lit

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Using Auto Accompaniment

Press the dn SYNCHRO START button.
This puts Auto Accompaniment into “synchro
standby”. Playing a chord during synchro standby will
cause Auto Accompaniment to start to play
automatically.
• Next, pressing an cs INTRO 1, 2 button or a ct
VARIATION/FILL-IN 1 to 4 button will enter intro
or variation standby. For details about intro and
variation patterns, see “Modifying Auto
Accompaniment Patterns” (page EN-30).
Flashing

• You can adjust the volume level of the Auto
Accompaniment, without affecting the volume of
Digital Keyboard output. For details, see
“BALANCE Screen” (page EN-52).
• You can change the size of the Auto Accompaniment
keyboard using the split function to move the split
point (page EN-18). The keyboard keys to the left of
the split point are the Auto Accompaniment
keyboard.

Play a chord on the Auto Accompaniment
keyboard (left-side keyboard).
Auto Accompaniment will start playing when you play
the chord.
• To start percussion part play without playing a
chord, press the dp a button.
Example: To play a C chord

Auto Accompaniment keyboard
Melody keyboard

Play other chords with your left hand as you
play the melody with your right hand.
• You can use “CASIO Chord” or other simplified
chord fingering modes to play chords. For details, see
“To select a chord fingering mode” in the following
section.
• You can also modify Auto Accompaniment patterns
using the ct VARIATION/FILL-IN 1 to 4 buttons,
the dk BREAK button, and the dl FADE IN/OUT
button. For details, see “Modifying Auto
Accompaniment Patterns” (page EN-30).

When you are finished, press the dp a
button to stop Auto Accompaniment.
• Pressing the dm ENDING 1, 2 button instead of the
dp a button will play an ending pattern before
stopping Auto Accompaniment play. For details
about ending patterns, see “Modifying Auto
Accompaniment Patterns” (page EN-30).

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Using Auto Accompaniment

You can select from among the following five chord
fingering modes.
Fingered 1
Fingered 2
Fingered 3
CASIO Chord
Full Range

1.
2.
3.

■ CASIO CHORD
With “CASIO Chord”, you can use simplified
fingerings to play the four types of chords described
below.
Auto Accompaniment keyboard
Melody keyboard

English

To select a chord fingering mode

On the MENU screen, touch “RHYTHM”.
Touch “Chord Input Type”.
Touch the chord input method you want to
use.
This changes to the selected chord input method.

■ Fingered 1, 2, 3
With these three chord fingering modes, you play
chords on the chord keyboard using their normal
chord fingerings. Some chord forms are abbreviated,
and can be fingered with one or two keys.
For information about the types of chords you can
finger and their fingerings, see the “Fingering Guide”
(page A-1).
Auto Accompaniment keyboard
Melody keyboard

Fingered 1: Play the component notes of the chord on the
keyboard.
Fingered 2: Unlike Fingered 1, 6th input is not possible with
this mode.
Fingered 3: Unlike Fingered 1, this mode allows input of
fraction chords with the lowest keyboard note as
the bass note.

Chord Type

Example

Major Chords
Press one key, whose note
corresponds to the chord
name.
• To play C Major, press any
C key in the chord
keyboard. The octave of the
note does not matter.

C (C Major)
Note name

C C#DE b E F F#GAb A Bb B C C#DE b E F

Minor Chords
Cm (C minor)
Press the chord keyboard key
that corresponds to the major
chord, while also pressing one
other chord keyboard key to
the right.

C C#DE b E F F#GAb A Bb B C C#DE b E F

Seventh Chords
Press the chord keyboard key
that corresponds to the major
chord, while also pressing
two other chord keyboard
keys to the right.

C7 (C seventh)

Minor Seventh Chords
Press the chord keyboard key
that corresponds to the major
chord, while also pressing
three other chord keyboard
keys to the right.

Cm7 (C minor seventh)

C C#DE b E F F#GAb A Bb B C C#DE b E F

When pressing more than one chord keyboard key,
makes no difference whether the additional keys are
white or black.

■ FULL RANGE CHORD
With this chord fingering mode, you can use the full
range of the keyboard to play chords and the melody.
For information about the types of chords you can
finger and their fingerings, see the “Fingering Guide”
(page A-1).
Melody keyboard
Auto Accompaniment keyboard

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Using Auto Accompaniment

Modifying Auto Accompaniment Patterns
The different types of Auto Accompaniment phrases
(patterns) are shown in the illustration below. You can
switch between patterns during accompaniment play
and even modify patterns.
cs

• FADE IN and FADE OUT also affect not only Auto
Accompaniment, but also the volume of notes
played on the keyboard.
dm ENDING 1, 2 buttons:
These buttons sound an ending rhythm pattern at the
end of a song. Two ending patterns are provided.
dn SYNCHRO START button:
While this button is lit, Auto Accompaniment will start
when you play a chord on the keyboard.

cs INTRO 1, 2 buttons:
Press at the beginning of a song. Two intro patterns are
provided. Auto Accompaniment normally proceeds to
Variation 1 automatically after the intro pattern is
complete. If you press a different variation button
before pressing an intro button, Auto Accompaniment
will proceed to the selected variation after the intro
pattern is complete.

do SYNCHRO STOP button:
While this button is lit, Auto Accompaniment and
rhythm stop simultaneously when Auto
Accompaniment keyboard keys are released. The dn
SYNCHRO START button automatically lights after
Auto Accompaniment is complete.
• For details about other rhythm settings, see
“RHYTHM Screen” under “Configuring Digital
Keyboard Settings” (page EN-51).

ct VARIATION/FILL-IN 1 to 4 buttons:
The Digital Keyboard has four built-in rhythm
variations. Pressing the same button again while its
variation pattern is sounding will play a fill-in pattern
that momentarily modifies the rhythm.
dk BREAK button:
Inserts an interval of silence into an Auto
Accompaniment that is playing. Pressing this button
while Auto Accompaniment is playing will stop Auto
Accompaniment until the beginning of the next
measure. From there, Auto Accompaniment play
returns to normal.
dl FADE IN/OUT button:
• FADE IN: Gradually increases volume as Auto
Accompaniment starts. If Auto Accompaniment is
not playing, pressing this button causes the button
to light. Next, pressing a cs INTRO 1, 2, dn
SYNCHRO START, do SYNCHRO STOP, or ct
VARIATION/FILL-IN 1 to 4 button starts Auto
Accompaniment play as the volume level is raised.
The button lamp becomes unlit when the volume
reaches normal level.
• FADE OUT: Gradually decreases volume as Auto
Accompaniment ends. If Auto Accompaniment is
playing, pressing this button causes the button to
light, and volume is gradually decreased as Auto
Accompaniment ends. The button lamp becomes
unlit when Auto Accompaniment ends.

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Using Auto Accompaniment

5.
6.

Touch “Auto Harmonize Type”.
Touch the Auto Harmonize type you want to
use.

One-Touch Preset gives you one-touch access to tone
and tempo settings that go well with the currently
selected Auto Accompaniment rhythm pattern.

Type Name

Description

Duet 1

Adds close (separated by two to four
degrees) 1-note harmony below the
melody note.

On the MENU screen, touch “RHYTHM”.

Duet 2

This displays the RHYTHM screen.
• You can also display the RHYTHM screen by
pressing the bk RHYTHM button.

Adds open (separated by more than 4 to 6
degrees) 1-note harmony below the
melody note.

Country

Adds country style harmony.

Touch “One Touch”.
This configures tone, tempo, and other settings to
match the currently selected rhythm pattern.
At this time, Auto Accompaniment play also will go
into synchro standby, which means that Auto
Accompaniment will start to play automatically when
you finger a chord.

Play a chord on the keyboard.

Octave

Adds the note from the next lower octave.

5th

Adds the fifth degree note.

3-Way Open

Adds 2-note open harmony, for a total of
three notes.

3-Way Close

Adds 2-note close harmony, for a total of
three notes.

Strings

Adds harmony that is optimal for strings.

4-Way Open

Adds 3-note open harmony, for a total of
four notes.

4-Way Close

Adds 3-note close harmony, for a total of
four notes.

This will start Auto Accompaniment play.

• One-Touch Presets are not supported for user
rhythms. For information about user rhythms, see
the separate “Tutorial” manual.

Adding Harmony to Melody
Notes (Auto Harmonize)

Block

Adds block chord notes.

Big Band

Adds big band style harmony.

English

Using Recommended Tones
and Tempos (One-Touch
Presets)

Play chords and the melody on the keyboard.
Harmony will be added to your melody notes based on
the chords you play.

Auto Harmonize lets you add harmony to melody
notes you play with your right hand for more melodic
depth. You can select any one of 12 Auto Harmonize
types.

On the screen, touch bn MAIN.
This displays the MAIN screen.

3.
4.

Touch “Auto Harmonize” to turn it on.

Touch bm MENU.
On the MENU screen, touch “RHYTHM”.

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Using Pads

bs
bt
ck
cl
cn

dndo

You can assign various sampled sound or short
phrases* to the Digital Keyboard’s pads. You can
sound what is assigned to pads individually, you can
sound multiple pads at the same time. A collection of
pad sounds is called a “bank”.
* The MZ-X500 (only) also has built-in chord
progressions that can be used as Auto
Accompaniments.

Touch the bank you want.

Playing Back Short Phrases
You can assign short phrases to the Digital Keyboard’s
pads, which you can then play along with Auto
Accompaniment. These phrases can be used to add
accents to your performance or to Auto
Accompaniment.
You can also automatically assign phrases that are
appropriate for the currently selected tone (Upper 1) to
pads with the touch of a button.

To select a short phrase with the PAD
screen

On the MENU screen, touch “PAD”.
This displays the PAD screen.

On the PAD screen, touch the bank name
you want to select.
This displays the PAD BANK SELECT screen.

On the PAD BANK SELECT screen, touch
the “Phrase” category.

Tap a pad (cn) to hear the phrase assigned
to it.

• Removing your finger from a pad causes the phrase
to stop. For information about how to sustain a
phrase when the pad is released, see “Configuring a
Pad to Remain Depressed (Hold Function)” (page
EN-35).

To assign phrases appropriate for the
Upper 1 tone

Press the bs PHRASE button.
This assigns phrases to the pads that are appropriated
for the current Upper 1 tone.

Tap a pad (cn) to hear the phrase assigned
to it.

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Using Pads

Use the procedures in this section to assign sampled
sounds to pads and to sound the samples.
You can also automatically assign sampled sounds that
are appropriate for the currently selected tone
(Upper 1) to pads with the touch of a button.

To select a sampled sound with the PAD
screen

On the MENU screen, touch “PAD”.
This displays the PAD screen.

To assign sampled sounds appropriate
for the Upper 1 tone

Press the bt SAMPLING button.
You can use the procedure below to assign sampled
sounds that match the selected Upper 1 tone to pads
automatically.

English

Sounding Sampled Sounds

Tap a pad (cn) to hear the sound assigned to
it.

• Banks can also be switched using the ck BANK q
and cl BANK w buttons (MZ-X300 only).

Bank name

Specifying an Auto
Accompaniment Chord
Progression (Chord Play)
(MZ-X500 only)

On the PAD screen, touch the bank name
you want to select.
This displays the PAD BANK SELECT screen.
Category

You can tap a pad while Auto Accompaniment play is
in progress to play Auto Accompaniment in
accordance with the chord progress assigned to the
pad. You can also automatically assign chord
progressions that are appropriate for the currently
selected Auto Accompaniment to pads with the touch
of a button.

To select a short phrase with the PAD
screen

1.
2.
3.
3.
4.
5.

On the PAD BANK SELECT screen, touch
the “Sampling” category.

On the PAD BANK SELECT screen, touch
the “Chord” category.
Touch the bank you want.
While Auto Accompaniment is playing, tap a
pad (cn).
The chord progression assigned to the pad you tap is
reflected in the Auto Accompaniment.

Touch the bank you want.
Tap a pad (cn) to hear the sample assigned
to it.

• Removing your finger from a pad that has a long
sample causes the sound to stop. For information
about how to sustain a sound when the pad is
released, see “Configuring a Pad to Remain
Depressed (Hold Function)” (page EN-35).

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Using Pads

To assign chord progressions that match
the selected Auto Accompaniment

Press the ck CHORD button.
This assigns chord progressions that match the
currently selected Auto Accompaniment to the pads.

While Auto Accompaniment is playing, tap a
pad (cn).
The chord progression assigned to the pad you tap is
reflected in the Auto Accompaniment.

Changing the Function of a
Specific Pad
Perform the procedure below change the function
assigned to a pad.

1.
2.

On the PAD screen, touch the number of the
pad whose function you want to change.
Touch the data name.
This displays the PAD DATA SELECT screen.
Data name

• An assigned chord progression can be a single chord
or a full progression of multiple chords. For details,
see the separate “Tutorial” manual.

Assigning Multiple Functions
(MZ-X500 only)
You can use the procedures in this section to assign
different types of data (sample, phrase, chord
progression) to pads. The ability to use multiple
functions simultaneously greatly expands the potential
of performances using pads.
You can also automatically assign functions that are
appropriate for the currently selected tone (Upper 1)
and/or Auto Accompaniment to pads with the touch
of a button.

Touch a category in the top line of the PAD
DATA SELECT screen, and then touch a
subcategory in the second line.
This displays a list of pad data.

Category

Subcategory

To select a short phrase with the PAD
screen

1.
2.
3.

On the PAD BANK SELECT screen, touch
the “Multi” category.
Touch the bank you want.
Tap a pad (cn).
An operation in accordance with the function assigned
to the pad is performed.

Touch the data you want to use.

To assign functions that match current
settings

Press the cl MULTI button.
This assigns functions that match current settings to
pads.

Tapping a pad (cn) performs the operation of
the function assigned to it.

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Using Pads

This section explains how to use the loop function and
hold function. You can also change the settings of other
functions. For details, see the separate “Tutorial”
manual.

Saving a Bank
A bank whose pad functions have been changed can be
saved as a user bank.

Touch “PAD BANK EDIT”.
This displays the PAD BANK EDIT screen.

Repeating Pad Playback (Loop Function)
You can use the loop function to play back the same
sample or phrase repeatedly.

1.
2.
3.

On the PAD screen, touch the number of the
pad whose setting you want to configure.

2.
3.
4.
5.

After inputting the bank name, touch “Enter”.
Touch the destination user bank.

Touch “Execute”.
If the selected bank does not have any data stored to it,
the message “Sure?” will appear. If it does have data
stored to it, the message “Replace?” will appear.

This will repeatedly play the sampled sound or phrase.

• With the MZ-X500, you can also use the loop
function for chord progressions.

On the PAD BANK EDIT screen, touch
“Write”.

If a user bank already contains data, there will be an
asterisk (*) next to the bank name.

Touch “Loop” to turn it on.
Press and hold the pad whose setting you
changed.

Touch “Yes”.
If the selected bank has data stored to it, existing data
will be overwritten with the new data.

Configuring a Pad to Remain Depressed
(Hold Function)

Stopping Playback of All Pads

With the Hold Function, you can ensure that a long
sample or phrase is played back even if you release a
pad after pressing it.

You can use the operation below to stop pad playback
when you have multiple pads with the Hold Function
enabled playing back at the same time.

2.
3.

On the PAD screen, touch the number of the
pad whose setting you want to configure.

English

Changing Pad Settings

Press the do SYNCHRO STOP button.
This stops all pads that are currently playing.

Touch “Hold” to turn it on.
Tap the pad whose setting you changed.
This will cause the pad to behave as if you have kept it
depressed.

• While a pad for which “Hold” has been turned on is
playing back, tapping the pad again will stop
playback.
• With the MZ-X500, you can also use the hold
function for chord progressions.

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Using Pads

Synchronizing Pads with
Accompaniment
Use the procedure below to synchronize Auto
Accompaniment and pad playback start timing
automatically. Phrase and/or sample playback is
performed simultaneously with the start of Auto
Accompaniment, which enables richer sound and more
powerful impact that is not possible with normal Auto
Accompaniment.

While holding down the dn SYNCHRO
START button, tap the pad you want to
synchronize with.
This will cause the pad and the dn SYNCHRO START
button lamp to start to flash. (MZ-X500 only: Pad will
flash.)

Starting Auto Accompaniment will also start
playback of the synchronized pad at the
same time.

• Enable the pad’s Hold Function if the pad has a long
sample, phrase, or chord progression assigned to it.
• You can repeat step 1 as many times as required to
synchronize with multiple pads, if you want.

• You can also record keyboard play, Auto
Accompaniment, or MIDI recorder playback.
• Sampling stops automatically after the allowable
sampling time elapses.

To record a phrase

1.
2.

On the PAD screen, select the pad to which
you want to record the phrase.
Touch “0” (REC).
This displays the PAD RECORD SELECT screen.

On the PAD RECORD SELECT screen,
touch “Phrase”.
This displays the PAD RECORD WAIT screen.

On the keyboard, play the phrase you want to
record.
This automatically starts recording.
• To stop recording, touch “Y” (STOP).

Press the pad you specified in step 1.
This starts playback of the phrase you selected.

Recording Data to a Pad
You can use the procedures in this section to record a
sampled sound, phrase, or chord progression to each
pad.

To record a sampled sound

1.
2.

On the PAD screen, select the pad to which
you want to record the sampled sound.
Touch “0” (REC).
This displays the PAD RECORD SELECT screen.

Touch “Sampling”.
This displays the PAD RECORD WAIT screen.

On a device connected to the LINE IN or MIC
IN terminal, play the sound you want to
record.
This automatically starts recording.
• To stop recording, touch “Y” (STOP).

Press the pad you specified in step 1.
This will playback the sample you recorded.

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Using Pads

To record a chord progression
(MZ-X500 only)
Select an Auto Accompaniment chord
fingering mode.

English

• For details, see “To select a chord fingering mode”
(page EN-29).

2.
3.

On the PAD screen, select the pad to which
you want to record the chord progression.
Touch “0” (REC).
This displays the PAD RECORD SELECT screen.

On the PAD RECORD SELECT screen,
touch “Chord”.
This displays the PAD RECORD WAIT screen.

Play a chord with the Auto Accompaniment
keyboard.
This will automatically record the chord progression.
For information about how to use the Auto
Accompaniment keyboard, see “Playing an Auto
Accompaniment” (page EN-27).
• To stop recording, touch “Y” (STOP).

While the Auto Accompaniment is playing,
press the pad that you selected in step 2 as
the recording destination.
This will cause the recorded chord progression to be
reflected in the accompaniment.

To save recording data
If you don’t save recorded data, it will be deleted
automatically the next you perform a record operation.

While the data you want to save is recorded
to a pad, touch “PAD EDIT” on the PAD
screen.
This displays the PAD DATA EDIT screen.

2.
3.
4.
5.

On the PAD DATA EDIT screen, touch
“Write”.
After inputting the data name, touch “Enter”.
Touch the save destination user data and
then touch “Execute”.
Touch “Yes”.
• To cancel the save operation, touch “No”.

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Music Presets

dp dq

Music Presets provide you with one-touch tone,
rhythm, chord, and other settings that are optimized
for specific musical genres and songs.
In addition to built-in presets, you can create your own
original Music Presets (user presets). For information
about user presets, see the separate “Tutorial” manual.

Recalling Preset Data

On the MENU screen, touch “MUSIC
PRESET”.
This displays the MUSIC PRESET screen and turns on
Auto Chord.
Flashing

Press the dp a button to start Auto
Accompaniment with the preset chord
progression. Play the melody on the
keyboard.
• The preset chord progression repeats until you stop it
by pressing the dp a button again.
• Touching “Auto Chord” to turn it off turns off the
preset chord progression, which enables play of the
normal Auto Accompaniment pattern.
• To change the key of a preset chord progression,
touch “Key Shift” and then use the 9 w/NO, q/
YES buttons to make the change.

• To turn off Auto Chord, press the dq ACCOMP
ON/OFF button.
• For details about the settings for a recalled preset,
see the separate Appendix.

Touch the preset name.

Touch the group that contains the preset you
want to recall and then touch the preset
name.
This configures the Digital Keyboard with the settings
(tone, rhythm, etc.) of the selected preset.

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Registering Tone and Rhythm Setups

Registration memory lets you store Digital Keyboard
setups (tone, rhythm, etc.) for instant recall whenever
you need them. Registration memory simplifies
performance of complex pieces that require successive
tone and rhythm changes.
You can have up to 96 setups in Registration memory
at one time. To select a setup, use the dr BANK button
and ds REGISTRATION buttons 1 through 8.

To save registration data

1.
2.

Configure the Digital Keyboard with the tone,
rhythm, and other settings you want to save.
While holding down the dt STORE button,
perform the operation below.
Use the 9 w/NO, q/YES buttons to select the bank
where you want to store the data, and then press a ds
REGISTRATION button (1 through 8) to specify an
area.
The data will be saved to the bank and area you specify.
ds
dt

Example: Bank 4, Area 1
Area 1

Area 2

...

Area 7

Area 8

Bank 1

Setup 1-1

Setup 1-2

...

Setup 1-7

Setup 1-8

Bank 2

Setup 2-1

Setup 2-2

...

Setup 2-7

Setup 2-8

.
.

...

.
.

Bank 12

Setup 12-1 Setup 12-2 ... Setup 12-7 Setup 12-8

• Press the dr BANK button and then use the 9 w/
NO, q/YES buttons to change the bank number.
• Pressing a ds REGISTRATION button (1 through
8) selects the corresponding area in the currently
selected bank.

Bank

Lit

• Refer to the separate Appendix for details.

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Registering Tone and Rhythm Setups (Registration)

To recall a registration setup

Press the dr BANK button to select the bank
that contains the setup you want to recall.

On the REGISTRATION screen, touch “Filter
Edit”.

• The currently selected bank and area numbers are
shown on the MAIN screen and button lamps.

Touch the items you want to remain
unchanged (overwrite disabled) when you
recall setup data.
An item that is “On” is overwrite disabled.

Press the button (ds REGISTRATION 1 to 8)
of the area whose setup you want to recall.
This recalls the registration memory setup and
automatically configure the Digital Keyboard settings
accordingly.
Example: When recalling the registration data in Bank 4,
Area 1
Lit

Press the ek FREEZE button.
This causes the button’s lamp to light.
Lit

• You can also navigate between registration areas by
pressing the pedal. For details, see the separate
“Tutorial” manual.

■ Disabling Overwrite of Specific Settings
(Freeze Function)

Press an area button to recall the setup data
registered to it.
While the ek FREEZE button lamp is lit, any item
whose filter setting is “On” will not be overwritten
when registered setup data is recalled.

Recalling setup data registered to an area button
normally causes the applicable Digital Keyboard
settings to be overwritten by the recalled settings.
With the Freeze Function, you can disable overwriting
of specific setting items whenever setup data is
recalled.

On the menu screen, touch
“REGISTRATION”.

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Recording and Playback

Your Digital Keyboard can record what you play on the keyboard and play it back when you want. The Digital
Keyboard has two recording functions: a MIDI Recorder and an Audio Recorder. Select the function that suits the
needs for the type of recording you want to make.

• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. takes no responsibility for any damages, lost profits, or claims by third parties
arising from the deletion of recorded data due to malfunction, repair, or for any other reason.

■ Recording Features
MIDI Recorder

Audio Recorder

Keyboard performance information is recorded as MIDI data*
to a system track or 16 tracks (storage areas for keyboard
performance data) in Digital Keyboard memory.

Keyboard performance information is recorded to a USB flash
drive as audio data.

USB
MIDI

• Keyboard performance information (keyboard keys press/
release, touch pressure, etc.) is recorded as MIDI data.
• The size of MIDI data is much smaller when compared with
audio data, making it easier to edit later on a computer, etc.
• Supported recording capacity: 100 songs approximately
50,000 notes per song (total of all tracks)

• Like a portable music player or tape recorder, notes are
recorded as audio data.
• Audio data files are much larger compared to MIDI data
files. The advantage of audio data files is that they can be
easily played back on a computer, portable music player,
etc.
• Supported recording capacity: Up to 100 files, each file up to
a maximum length of 90 minutes

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Recording and Playback
MIDI Recorder

Audio Recorder

What you can do...
Record to one track while playing back from the other track
System Track

Keyboard play
3

Track 1
·
·
·

While playing
back...
Keyboard play

What you can do...
Record performance while playing back a song recorded
with the MIDI Recorder
MIDI Recorder
+ Keyboard play 3
song playback

Record

Record input of an external device connected to the LINE
IN or MIC IN terminal along with Digital Keyboard
performance and playback
• AUDIO IN terminal input is not recorded.

■ Playback Features
MIDI Recorder

Audio Recorder

Playback plays the system track and tracks 1 through 16.
You can play back audio data from a USB flash drive.
• With the MIDI Recorder, the Digital Keyboard automatically • The Audio Recorder plays back the waveform of sound
recorded as audio data.
performs playback using its internal sound source in
accordance with the performance information recorded as
MIDI data.
What you can do...
Play on the keyboard along with playback of tracks
System Track 3

While playing back...

Track 1 3

While playing back...

What you can do...
You can play along on the keyboard while the audio data is
playing.
Playback of a song on a
USB flash drive

Keyboard play

* MIDI
MIDI is short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”. It is a universal standard that makes it possible for
musical instruments, computers, and other devices to exchange performance information (keyboard key press/
release, touch pressure, etc.) regardless of manufacturer. Performance data in this case is called “MIDI data”.

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Recording and Playback

Perform the steps below to record your keyboard play
to Digital Keyboard Memory.

On the MENU screen, touch “MIDI
RECORDER”.

Touch “New Data”.
This enables recording of new data to the system track.

Play something on the keyboard.
Recording starts as soon as you play something.
• You can also start recording by touching “”.
• You also can configure the Digital Keyboard so Auto
Accompaniment is included in the recorded data.
• The em MIDI a button is lit while recording is in
progress.

Configure the tone, rhythm, and other
settings you want to use.
• The settings you configure here will be included as
part of the recorded MIDI data.
• For details about the type of input that can be
recorded, see the separate “Tutorial” manual.

English

Recording to Digital Keyboard
Memory (MIDI Recorder)

After you finish recording, touch “Y”.
This causes the el REC MODE button and em MIDI
a button lamps to become unlit, and enters the
playback mode.
Unlit: Playback mode

Touch “0”.
This turns on the recorder and enters record mode.
• Each touch of “0” cycles through modes as shown
below.
Playback mode

Unlit

Recording mode

• You can also enter the recording mode by pressing
the el REC MODE button and then touching
“MIDI RECORDER”. This method can be used to
enter the recording mode only for making a new
recording.
• Recording memory capacity is approximately 50,000
notes per song. When remaining capacity is 100 or
fewer notes, the em MIDI a button lamp will
flash at high speed. Recording will stop
automatically when the allowable limit is reached.
• Your Digital Keyboard has a variety of other
recording and editing functions, such as track
recording for individual Auto Accompaniment
parts, punch-in recording for re-recording of as
specific section of the an Auto Accompaniment. etc.
For details, see the separate “Tutorial” manual.

• The Digital Keyboard has memory for 100 songs.
• If power to the Digital Keyboard is cut off while
recording is in progress, everything you recorded up
to that point will be lost. Take care so power is not
turned off accidentally during recording operations.

Lit

Flashing

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Recording and Playback

To delete recorded data

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Touch the data name.
Touch “User Data Edit”.

This icon:

Touch the data you want to delete.
Y

Returns to the beginning of a song.

Rewinds. A single touch rewinds one
measure, holding down performs
continuous rewind.

Fast forwards. A single touch fast
forwards one measure, holding down
performs continuous fast forward.

Pauses or resumes the currently playing
MIDI data.
The icon flashes while playback is
paused.

Starts playback MIDI data or stops
playback.

Toggles between the recording mode and
playback mode.

Touch “Yes”.

To play MIDI data
You can use the procedure below to perform auto play
of MIDI data (MIDI recording data or SMF files) stored
in Digital Keyboard memory or on a USB flash drive,
and practice along on the keyboard.
• For information about loading a USB flash drive on
the Digital Keyboard and importing MIDI data to
Digital Keyboard memory, see “Loading Data from
a USB Flash Drive to Digital Keyboard Memory”
(page EN-64).

On the MENU screen, touch “MIDI
RECORDER”.

Does this:
Performs repeat play. Each touch of an
icon cycles the setting in the following
sequence: 1 song repeat 3 All song
repeat 3 Off.

Touch “Delete”.

Touch “Execute”.

Touch “”.
This starts playback.
• You can also start playback by pressing the em MIDI
a button.
• The operations below are supported while MIDI data
is playing back, during playback standby, or while
playback is paused.

On the MENU screen, touch “MIDI
RECORDER”.

This deletes the MIDI data you selected.
• To cancel the delete operation, touch “No”.

To stop playback, touch “Y”.
• You can also stop playback by pressing the em MIDI
a button.

This displays a MIDI RECORDER screen.

Touch the file name.

Touch the “User” tab to play back MIDI data
stored in Digital Keyboard memory or the
“Media” tab to play back from a USB flash
drive.
Touch the MIDI data you want to play.

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Recording and Playback

When play reaches the end of the section you
want to repeat, touch “Set B”.
This makes the measure where you touched “Set B” the
“end measure”.
• You can also make fine adjustments to the end point.
After touching “Measure”, “Beat”, or “Tick” for Point
B, you can then use the 9 w/NO, q/YES buttons
to adjust.

You can change the volume level of the MIDI data auto
play only, without affecting the volume of the
keyboard. For details, see “BALANCE Screen” under
“Configuring Digital Keyboard Settings” (page EN-52).

English

To adjust the Balance between Playback
and Keyboard Volume (MIDI Volume)

To repeat playback of a specific section
(Repeat)
You can configure the Digital Keyboard to repeat the
section of a song you want to practice. You could, for
example, specify repeat play from measure 5 to
measure 8.
Beginning

End

Repeated measures

Touch “”.
This starts auto play.

When play reaches the beginning of the
section you want to repeat, touch “Set A”.
This makes the measure where you touched “Set A” the
“start measure”.
• You can also make fine adjustments to the start point.
After touching “Measure”, “Beat”, or “Tick” for Point
A, you can then use the 9 w/NO, q/YES buttons
to adjust.

Touch “A-B Repeat” to enable repeat
playback.
This starts repeat playback of the specified section.

To disable repeat playback, touch “A-B
Repeat” again, which will return to normal
playback.

• To clear the start measure and end measure settings,
touch “Reset A-B”.

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Recording and Playback

Recording to a USB Flash
Drive (Audio Recorder)

Touch “0”.
This turns on the recorder and enters recording mode.
• Each touch of “0”cycles through modes as shown
below.

Anything played on the Digital Keyboard is recorded
to the USB flash drive as audio data (WAV files*). If
you play along on the Digital Keyboard as you play
back data stored in Digital Keyboard memory, the
memory playback and your keyboard play are both
recorded to USB flash drive.
* Linear PCM, 16bit, 44.1 kHz, Stereo

Playback mode

• Each new recording of audio data to a USB flash
drive is automatically assigned a new file name, so
existing data is not overwritten.
• Never remove the USB flash drive while Audio
Recorder recording or playback is in progress. Doing
so can corrupt the data on the USB flash drive and
damage the USB flash drive port.

Unlit

To record keyboard play to a USB flash
drive

Recording mode

PREPARATION
• Be sure to format the USB flash drive on the Digital
Keyboard before using it. See “USB Flash Drive” on
page EN-61 for more information.

Insert the USB flash drive into the Digital
Keyboard’s USB flash drive port.
• When you perform a USB flash drive operation or
turn on the Digital Keyboard while a USB flash drive
is plugged in, the Digital Keyboard initially needs to
perform a “mounting” sequence to prepare for data
exchange with the USB flash drive. Digital Keyboard
operations may be momentarily disabled while a
mounting sequence is being performed. While the
mounting process is in progress, the message “Media
Mounting” will be displayed on the display. It may
take up to 10 or 20 seconds or even longer for a USB
flash drive to be mounted. Do not attempt to perform
any operation on the Digital Keyboard while a
mounting sequence is in progress. A USB flash drive
needs to be mounted each time it is connected to the
Digital Keyboard.

On the MENU screen, touch “AUDIO
RECORDER”.

Lit

Flashing

Start playing something on the keyboard.
This will cause recording to the USB flash drive to start.
• You can also start recording by touching “”.
• The en AUDIO a button is lit while recording is
in progress.

To stop recording, touch “Y”.

• Do not remove the USB flash drive from the USB
flash drive port while the en AUDIO a button
lamp is lit or flashing. Doing so will interrupt
recording and may corrupt data.
• You can also enter the recording mode by pressing
the el REC MODE button and then touching
“AUDIO RECORDER”.

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To record keyboard play with playback
from Digital Keyboard memory

To play along with data recorded on a
USB flash drive

On the MENU screen, touch “AUDIO
RECORDER”.

On the MENU screen, touch “AUDIO
RECORDER”.
• The above step is not necessary if you are playing
back recorded data immediately after recording it
(while the AUDIO RECORDER screen is displayed).

Touch “0” to enter the recording mode.

English

Recording and Playback

Touch the file name.
This displays the audio file selection screen.

Lit

3.
4.

Flashing

Touch “”.

3.
4.

Touch “”.
This starts playback of the selected song.
• You can also start playback by pressing the en
AUDIO a button.
• The en AUDIO a button is flashing while
playback is in progress.
• The operations below are supported while audio data
is playing back, during playback standby, or while
playback is paused.
Note that rewind (s) and fast forward (d)
operations are supported only while audio data is
playing back or while playback is paused.

Press the em MIDI a button.
• This starts playback of the Digital Keyboard’s
memory contents. Play along on the keyboard.

Touch the song you want to play.

To stop recording, touch “Y”.

This icon:

Does this:

Plays the previous audio data.

Plays the next audio data.

Y

Returns to the beginning of a song.

Rewinds. A single touch rewinds one
second, holding down performs
continuous rewind.

Fast forwards. A single touch fast
forwards one second, holding down
performs continuous fast forward.

Pauses or resumes the currently playing
audio data.
The icon flashes while playback is
paused.

Starts playback from the beginning of
audio data or stops playback.

Toggles between the recording mode and
playback mode.

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Recording and Playback

To stop the song, touch “Y”.
• You can also stop playback by pressing the en
AUDIO a button.

Center Cancel (Vocal Cut)
This effect lets you eliminate (delete or reduce the
volume of) the vocal part of a song. Note that this
function cancels the sound in the center position of the
audio, which may (depending on how the original
audio was mixed) end up canceling something else
other than the vocal part. How the effect is applied
depends on the audio being played back.
Center Cancel (vocal cut)

To delete an audio file from a USB flash
drive
Files can be deleted one at time.

• The procedure below deletes all of the data of the
selected song. Note that the delete operation cannot
be undone. Check to make sure you really do not
need the data in Digital Keyboard memory before
you perform the following steps.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

On the MENU screen, touch “AUDIO
RECORDER”.
Touch the file name.
Touch “Delete”.
Touch the data you want to delete.
Touch “Execute”.
Touch “Yes”.
This deletes the audio data you selected.
• To cancel the delete operation, touch “No”.

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Configuring Digital Keyboard Settings

English

On the MENU screen, you can change the selected tone
and rhythm, and also change the keyboard key and
touch settings, pedal and MIDI settings, and more. This
means you can tailor Digital Keyboard operation to
suit your particular needs.

Configuring Digital Keyboard
Settings

2.
3.

On the MENU screen, touch the menu for the
settings you want to configure.

Touch the item whose setting you want to
change.
Use the bp VALUE dial or the 9 w/NO,
q/YES buttons to change the setting.

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■ TONE Screen
Use this screen to configure tone and other keyboard settings.

• You can also display the TONE screen by pressing the 8 TONE button.
Item

Description

Setting

Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower 1, Lower 2

Turns each part on or off, and specifies its tone.

Off, On

Edit

Use these settings to edit tones.

See the separate
“Tutorial” manual.

Select

Selects a part for tone editing.

See the separate
“Tutorial” manual.

Octave

Change the range of each part in octave units.

–3 to 0 to 3

Position

Toggles a tone between Upper and Lower.

Upper, Lower

Feet
(When a drawbar organ tone is selected)

Adjusts the harmonic overtone level of each tone footage (16'
to 1').

0 to 8

Volume
(When a Hex Layer Tone is selected)

Adjusts the volume of each layer.

0 to 127

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■ RHYTHM Screen

English

Use this screen to configure Auto Accompaniment settings.

Item

Description

Setting

Rhythm

Sets the rhythm.

–

Edit

Use this item to create an original rhythm. See the separate “Tutorial”
manual.

–

One Touch

One Touch preset. Touching overwrite tone information to match the
rhythm.

–

Auto Fill-In

When enabled (turned on), a temporary fill-in pattern is played
whenever you switch to another rhythm variation.

Off, On

rit

Ritardando. Touching this item while accompaniment is playing
causes the Auto Accompaniment tempo to slow down gradually.

–

Advanced

Select to configure the settings below. Use the 9 w/NO, q/YES to
change number settings.

Fade In Measure

Specifies the number of measures from fade-in start to finish.

1 to 16

Fade In Value

Specifies the volume at the start of fade-in.

0 to 100

Fade Out Measure

Specifies the number of measures from fade-out start to finish.

1 to 16

Ritardando Measure

Specifies the number of ritardando measures.

1 to 16

Ritardando Reach Tempo

Starting from the ritardando start tempo, specifies how much the
tempo drops within the number of measures specified by Ritardando
Measure.

0 to 100

Tap Start

When “On”, starts Auto Accompaniment when the 6 TAP TEMPO
button is tapped.

Off, On

Specifies the Auto Accompaniment fingering mode. See page EN-29.

–

Chord Input Type
Auto Harmonize

See page EN-31.

Off, On

Auto Harmonize Type

Selects the Auto Harmonize type. See page EN-31.

–

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■ BALANCE Screen
Use this screen to adjust volume settings for the keyboard, Auto Accompaniment, etc.

Item
Upper 1 Volume

Description
See page EN-19.

Setting
0 to 127

Upper 2 Volume

See page EN-19.

0 to 127

Lower 1 Volume

See page EN-19.

0 to 127

Lower 2 Volume

See page EN-19.

0 to 127

Keyboard Volume

Adjusts the volume levels of all parts that are controlled by the keyboard.

0 to 127

Accomp Volume

Adjusts the volume level of the Auto Accompaniment without changing the
keyboard tone volume level.

0 to 127

MIDI Volume

Adjusts the volume level of the MIDI data without changing the keyboard
tone volume level.

0 to 127

Metronome Volume

See page EN-20.

0 to 127

Audio Volume

Adjusts the volume level of audio data stored on a USB flash drive.

0 to 127

External In Volume

Adjusts the volume of the sound input from the LINE IN and MIC IN
terminals.

0 to 127

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■ EFFECT Screen

A) Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
A collection of versatile Normal DSP effects help to enhance the sound of tones. For example, distortion can be
applied to an electric guitar sound to make it sound more powerful. There are 20 different Normal DSP types, and
the most appropriate one for the selected tone is applied automatically.

English

Use this screen to apply variety of acoustic effects to notes.
Your Digital Keyboard has three types of effects, each of which includes the effects described below.

B) System Effects (SYSTEM)
These effects are shared by all Digital Keyboard parts. The depth of an effect can be adjusted by specifying the send
level from the part to each system effect.
• Chorus: Combines multiple layers of the same note to create a sound with more depth.
• Delay: Delays the input signal and feeds it back to create a repeating effect and give notes more breadth.
• Reverb: Adds reverberation to make it sound like you are playing in a room or in a hall.
C) Master Effects (MASTER)
These effects are applied to the Digital Keyboard master output signal.
• Equalizer (Master Equalizer (EQ)): Adjusts the master frequency characteristics. The Master Equalizer can be
used to adjust the frequency and gain of four frequency bands: low, mid1, mid2, and high.
• Compressor (Master Compressor): Compresses the instrument master output signal. This effect can be used to
suppress level dispersion and limit the level of the input signal so it does not exceed the setting value.

Item

Description

Setting

Reverb Edit

See the separate “Tutorial”
manual.

Chorus Edit

See the separate “Tutorial”
manual.

Delay Edit

See the separate “Tutorial”
manual.

Master Comp Edit
Threshold

Adjusts the threshold (where application of an effect starts)
level. Set a lower value for a compressor effect, and a higher
value for a limiter effect.

0 to 127

Ratio

Adjusts the compression ratio. Set a lower value to for a
compressor effect, and the maximum value to for a limiter
effect.

0 to 127

Level

Adjusts the output level.

0 to 127

Attack

Adjusts the time until the compression effect starts. A smaller
value causes prompt compressor operation, which suppresses
the attack of the input signal. A larger values delays
compressor operation, which causes the attack of the input
signal to be output as-is.

0 to 127

Release

Adjusts the release time. Adjusts the time until the
compression effect is released.

0 to 127

Position

Selects the connection position with the compressor EQ.

PreEQ, PostEQ

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Item
Master EQ Edit

Description

Setting

See page EN-60.

SysFX Bypass

Temporarily disables (bypasses) system effects.

Off, On

MasFX Bypass

Temporarily disables (bypasses) master effects.

Off, On

DSP1 Select

Selects the DSP Line 1 algorithm.

See the separate “Tutorial”
manual.

DSP1 Bypass

Temporarily disables (bypasses) DSP1 effects.

Off, On

DSP2 Select

Selects the DSP Line 2 algorithm.

See the separate “Tutorial”
manual.

DSP2 Bypass

Temporarily disables (bypasses) DSP2 effects.

Off, On

■ MIDI RECORDER Screen
Use this screen to record a performance to Digital Keyboard memory and to play back recordings. For more
information, see “Recording to Digital Keyboard Memory (MIDI Recorder)” (page EN-43).

■ AUDIO RECORDER Screen
Use this screen to record a performance on a commercially available USB flash drive, and to play back recorded
audio data on the Digital Keyboard. For more information, see “Recording to a USB Flash Drive (Audio Recorder)”
(page EN-46).

■ MUSIC PRESET Screen
Music presets provide you with one-touch tone, rhythm, chord, and other settings that are optimized for specific
musical genres and songs. In addition to built-in presets, you can create your own original music presets (user
presets). For more information, see “Music Presets” (page EN-38).

■ PAD screen
Use this screen to assign, record, configure settings, and perform other operations for phrases and samples to be
used by pads. For details, see “Using Pads” (page EN-32).

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■ SYSTEM SETTING Screen

English

Use this screen to configure global Digital Keyboard settings.

Item

Description

Setting

Speaker

Specifies whether sound should be output from the Digital
Keyboard speakers (On) or muted (Off).

Off, On

Touch Response

Adjusts keyboard touch.

Off: Disabled
Light: Strong sound even
with light pressure
Normal: Normal key
touch
Heavy: Normal sound
even with strong pressure

Touch Off Velocity

Specifies the velocity value when the Touch Response setting is Off. 0 to 127

Metronome Beat

Specifies the number of metronome beats per measure.

0 to 9

Tuning

Raises or lowers the overall pitch of the Digital Keyboard from the
standard pitch of A4 = 440 Hz in 0.1Hz units.

415.5Hz to 440.0Hz to
465.9Hz

Temperament

Changes the temperament of the keyboard and Auto
Accompaniment from the standard equal temperament to another
tuning more suitable for playing classics, Arabian music, etc.

Equal, Pure Major,
Pure Minor, Pythagorean,
Kirnberger 3,
Werckmeister,
Mean-Tone, Rast, Bayati,
Hijaz, Saba, Dashti,
Chahargah, Segah,
Gurjari Todi,
Chandrakauns,
Charukeshi

Temperament Base Note

Pressing a keyboard key makes the pressed key the root of the
temperament.

C to B (12 types)

Acmp Temperament

Turn this setting off to play Auto Accompaniment using standard
equal temperament, regardless of the current scale setting selected
with the Temperament Base Note parameter above.

Off, On

Brightness

Use this item to adjust display brightness.

1 to 13

Auto Resume

When “On” is selected for this setting, the Digital Keyboard will
remember its settings whenever it is turned off, and restore them
when it is turned on again.
When “Off” is selected, settings are reset to their initial defaults
whenever the Digital Keyboard is turned on.

Off, On

Auto Power Off

Specifies if Auto Power Off (page EN-8) is enabled (On) or disabled
(Off).

Off, On

Factory Reset

Use this screen to return the Digital Keyboard’s stored data and
settings to their initial factory defaults.

–

Advanced

Select to configure more advanced system settings. See the separate
“Tutorial” manual.

Information

Shows the version of the firmware installed on the Digital
Keyboard. Also use this item when updating the Digital Keyboard
firmware.

–

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■ CONTROLLER Screen
Use this to configure pedal and pitch bend wheel settings.

Item
Knob1-2 Edit
Target

Description

Setting

This is a group editable parameters for bq knobs (K1, K2).
Selects the parameters to be controlled by a controller. For example, the “CC67:Soft”
setting specifies a soft pedal effect.
• Two targets can be specified for a single controller.

See the
separate
“Tutorial”
manual.

Min Value

Controller minimum output value setting.

0 to 127

Max Value

Controller maximum output value setting.

0 to 127

Upper1 Enable

Turning on this setting applies output MIDI messages to the Upper1 tone.

Off, On

Upper2 Enable

Turning on this setting applies output MIDI messages to the Upper2 tone.

Off, On

Lower1 Enable

Turning on this setting applies output MIDI messages to the Lower1 tone.

Off, On

Lower2 Enable

Turning on this setting applies output MIDI messages to the Lower2 tone.

Off, On

Auto Resolution
(Knobs 1, 2 only)

Turning on this setting causes the amount of change applied when a knob is rotated
to be in accordance with the “Target”, “Min Value”, and “Max Value” settings.
When this setting is off, each click of a knob changes the applicable setting by one.

Off, On

Modulation Edit

This is a group of es MODULATION wheel editable parameters. Details of the
editable parameters are the same as “Knob1 Edit”, above.

Pedal 1-2 Edit

Group of editable parameters for pedals connected to the PEDAL1, PEDAL2
terminals. Details of the editable parameters are the same as “Knob1 Edit”, above.

Pedal 2 Type

Specifies whether the pedal connected to the PEDAL2 jack is to be used as a foot
switch or an expression pedal. Do not change this setting while the pedal is
depressed.

Foot Switch,
Exp. Pedal

Pedal 1 Mode
Pedal 2 Mode

Selects the operation performed when the pedal is pressed.
Momentary: On while the pedal is depressed, off while the pedal is released.
Toggle: On after the pedal is pressed and remains on even if the pedal is released.
Off when the pedal is pressed again.

Momentary,
Toggle

Bend Range

Specifies (in semitone units) how much the pitch of the keyboard performance parts
(Port A parts 1 through 5) changes when the pitch bend wheel is rotated all the way
upwards or downwards.

00 to 24

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This screen mixer lets you adjust the source tone, volume level, and other setting items of the Digital Keyboard
sound source parts (Parts 01 through 16), while viewing the balance between the parts on the display. For details,
see “Using the Sliders” (page EN-24).

English

■ MIXER Screen

Level meter

Item

Meaning

Setting

Part

A part that is turned on is sounded. Turn off parts you do not want to sound. Off, On

Tone

Changes the tone.

1100 (MZ-X500),
900 (MZ-X300)

Solo

Turn on to sound the applicable part only.

Off, On

Volume

Adjusts the volume. The volume level of each part is shown by an on-screen
level meter.

0 to 127

Pan

Specifies the stereo pan position of the sound output by the Digital
Keyboard. 0 indicates the center, while a smaller values shifts to the left and
a larger value shifts to the right.

–64 to 0 to +63

Coarse Tune

Specifies, in semitone steps, the pitch of the notes of each part.

–24 to 0 to +24

Fine Tune

Specifies, in cent steps, the pitch of the notes of each part.

–99 to 0 to +99

Bend Range

Adjusts, in semitone steps, the bend range of each part.

0 to 24

Reverb Send

Specifies how much reverb is applied to each part.
No reverb is applied at all when this setting is 0, while maximum reverb is
applied when it is 127.

0 to 127

Chorus Send

Specifies how much chorus is applied to each part.
No chorus is applied at all when this setting is 0, while maximum chorus is
applied when it is 127.

0 to 127

Delay Send

Specifies how much delay is applied to each part.
No delay is applied at all when this setting is 0, while maximum delay is
applied when it is 127.

0 to 127

Line Select

Specifies which DSP is applied to the selected part.

Off, DSP1, DSP2

Port

Specifies the port. For information about MIDI channels assigned to each
port, see “Part and MIDI Channel Assignments and Diagram” in the
separate “Tutorial” manual.

Port A, Port B,
Port C

Level/Param switch

Toggles the level meter display between volume levels and parameter
settings.

Param, Level

Level meter

Shows the volume level or setting of each part.

–

• Besides part 01 through 16, the MIXER screen can be used to change External (external parts) and Mix (all parts)
settings. Note, however, that External and Mix can be used to change only the parameters below.
External: Volume, Reverb Send, Chorus Send, Delay Send, Line Select
Mix: Volume
• When “Solo” is turned on, pressing a keyboard key sounds that part only. All other types of performance
operations (layer, split, Auto Accompaniment, etc.) are disabled.

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■ MIDI Screen
Use this screen to configure MIDI settings.
For information about MIDI channels assigned to each port, see the separate “Tutorial” manual.

Item

Description

Setting

Keyboard Channel

Selects the channel for sending keyboard play MIDI data to an external
device (keyboard channel).

01 to 16

Accomp Out

Turn on this setting to send MIDI data corresponding to Auto
Accompaniment to an external device.

Off, On

Chord Judge

Turning on this setting enables Auto Accompaniment chord input in
accordance with the keyboard key press information input in the MIDI
channel (any one of ports A, B, or C) specified by the Keyboard Channel
from MIDI IN. Just as when chords are input on the keyboard, the chord
input keyboard range is for Auto Accompaniment chord input.

Off, On

Local Control

Selecting “Off” for Local Control cuts off the Digital Keyboard’s sound
source, so no sound is produced by the Digital Keyboard when keys are
pressed.

Off, On

MIDI Out/Thru

Specifies either Out or Thru as the MIDI OUT terminal function.

Out, Thru

MIDI In Port

Select the port to be used for input from the MIDI In.

A, B, C

■ MEDIA Screen
Use this screen to save data to a USB flash drive inserted in the Digital Keyboard and to import data from a USB
flash drive to Digital Keyboard memory. For more information, see “USB Flash Drive” (page EN-61).

■ ARPEGGIATOR Screen
Screen for configuring arpeggiator settings. For details, see “Sounding Arpeggio Phrases Automatically
(Arpeggiator)” (page EN-21).

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■ REGISTRATION Screen

English

You can specify which current settings should be left unchanged when parameter settings are recalled using the
registration function.

Item

Description

Setting

Registration Area

Selects a registration area.

Filter Edit

Touching this button displays the REGISTRATION FILTER screen.
Use the screen to enable or disable overwriting of each setting item.

See page EN-40.

Enables/disables registration sequence.

Off, On

Sequence Enable
Sequence Data No.

Shows the data number of the currently selected sequence data.

Position

Shows what sequential number the current sequence is.

Bank

Shows the bank number of the currently selected sequence data.

Reset Position

Moves the sequence position to “Top”.

Position Synchro

On: Automatically shows previous and following sequences in accordance
with the current position.
Off: Shows a fixed range of sequences, regardless of the current position.

Off, On

Sequence End Type Specifies the operation to be performed when the sequence “End” is reached.
No: No operation.
Repeat: Returns to item number 1, without changing the sequence number.
Next Seq Data: Advances to the next sequence data.
Sequence Data X: Goes to the Xth sequence data.
Sequence Edit

Touching this button displays the REGISTRATION SEQUENCE EDIT
screen. Use this screen to specify the sequence data number to be edited.

See the separate
“Tutorial” manual.

• For details about setting items saved by registration, refer to the separate “Tutorial” manual.

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■ EQUALIZER Screen
Adjusts the frequency characteristics of all tones.

Item

Description

Setting

Low Frequency

Selects the low-range cutoff frequency.

50, 63, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630,
800 (Hz)

Low Gain

Adjusts the low-range gain.

–12 to 0 to +12

Mid1 Frequency

Selects the low mid-range frequency.

100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1.0k,
1.3k, 1.6k, 2.0k, 2.5k, 3.2k, 4.0k, 5.0k, 6.3k, 8.0k (Hz)

Mid1 Gain

Adjusts the low mid-range gain.

–12 to 0 to +12

Mid2 Frequency

Selects the middle high-range frequency.

100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1.0k,
1.3k, 1.6k, 2.0k, 2.5k, 3.2k, 4.0k, 5.0k, 6.3k, 8.0k (Hz)

Mid2 Gain

Adjusts the middle high-range gain.

–12 to 0 to +12

High Frequency

Selects the high-range cutoff frequency.

2.0k, 2.5k, 3.2k, 4.0k, 5.0k, 6.0k, 8.0k, 10k, 13k,
16k (Hz)

High Gain

Adjusts the high-range gain.

–12 to 0 to +12

Input Level

Adjusts the input level.

0 to 127

Output Level

Adjusts the output level.

0 to 127

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Your Digital Keyboard supports the following USB
flash drive operations.
 USB flash drive formatting
 Data storage to a USB flash drive
• Song data recorded with the Digital Keyboard’s
MIDI recorder is stored on a USB flash drive as-is
or stored as a MIDI file (SMF format 0).
• Standard audio data from a computer (WAV files)
can also be stored on a USB flash drive and
played back on the Digital Keyboard.
• Digital Keyboard play can be recorded directly to
a USB flash drive.
For details, see “Recording to a USB Flash Drive
(Audio Recorder)” (page EN-46).
• Storage of edited Auto Accompaniment data on a
USB flash drive
 USB flash drive data loading to Digital Keyboard
memory
• MIDI files and CASIO format files stored on a
USB flash drive can be loaded into the Digital
Keyboard memory (page EN-44).
 Delete data from a USB flash drive
 Easy play back of song data from a USB flash drive

■ Types of Data
Supported
Operations
Description
(File Name Extension)

Data Type

Save to
USB
Flash
Drive

Load
from USB
Flash
Drive

User
rhythms*
See the
separate
“Tutorial”
manual.

Auto Accompaniment
data edited with this
Digital Keyboard (AC7)

User Tones
See the
separate
“Tutorial”
manual.

The tone data below
edited with this Digital
Keyboard.
Melody tones
1. Normal tone (ZTN)
2. Versatile tones (ZVT)
3. Piano tones (ZPF)
Hex layer tones
(MZ-X500 only) (ZLT)
Drum sound data (ZDR)
Drawbar organ tones
(ZDO)

One of the following
two types of music data
1. Standard MIDI files
(MID)
SMF Format 0 or
Format 1
2. MIDI data recorded
on this Digital
Keyboard (ZMF)

User MIDI
data (pages
EN-44,
EN-41)

Supported
Operations
Description
(File Name Extension)

Save to
USB
Flash
Drive

Load
from USB
Flash
Drive

User Music
Music Preset data edited
Presets (page on this Digital Keyboard
EN-38)
(ZMP)

Registration Tone and rhythm setup
(page EN-39) settings (ZRM)

Pad bank

Pad bank information
(ZPB)

Sampling
data

Sampled data and user
wave tones (ZWT)

Phrase data

Phrase data (ZPH)

Chord
sequence
data

Chord sequence data
(ZCD)

Arpeggios

Arpeggio data (ZAR)

All tones

All user tone data (ZTA)

All Auto
Accompaniments

All user Auto
Accompaniment data
(ZAA)

All
registrations

All registration data
(ZRA)

Data Type

English

USB Flash Drive

* Your Digital Keyboard also supports import of
rhythm data created on another device. Supported
file name extensions are: ac7, z00, and ckf.

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USB Flash Drive

USB Flash Drive and USB Flash Drive Port
Handling Precautions
• Be sure to observe the precautions provided in the
documentation that comes with the USB flash drive.
• Avoid using a USB flash drive under the following
conditions. Such conditions can corrupt data stored
on the USB flash drive.
• Areas subjected to high temperature, high
humidity, or corrosive gas
• Areas subjected to strong electrostatic charge and
digital noise
• Never remove the USB flash drive while data is
being written to or loaded from it. Doing so can
corrupt the data on the USB flash drive and damage
the USB flash drive port.
• Never insert anything besides a USB flash drive into
the USB flash drive port. Doing so creates the risk of
malfunction.
• A USB flash drive can become warm after very long
use. This is normal and does not indicate
malfunction.
• Static electricity conducted to the USB flash drive
port from your hand or from a USB flash drive can
cause malfunction of the Digital Keyboard. If this
happens, turn the Digital Keyboard off and then back
on again.

Connecting a USB Flash Drive
to and Detaching It from the
Digital Keyboard
• Never plug any other device besides a USB flash
drive into the USB flash drive port.
• When you perform a USB flash drive operation or
turn on the Digital Keyboard while a USB flash drive
is plugged in, the Digital Keyboard initially needs to
perform a “mounting” sequence to prepare for data
exchange with the USB flash drive. Digital Keyboard
operations may be momentarily disabled while a
mounting sequence is being performed. While the
mounting process is in progress, the message
“Media Mounting” will be displayed. It may take up to
10 or 20 seconds or even longer for a USB flash
drive to be mounted. Do not attempt to perform any
operation on the Digital Keyboard while a mounting
sequence is in progress. A USB flash drive needs to
be mounted each time it is connected to the Digital
Keyboard.

■ To insert a USB flash drive

Copyrights

As shown in the illustration below, insert the
USB flash drive into the Digital Keyboard’s
USB flash drive port.
• Carefully push the USB flash drive in as far as it will
go. Do not use undue force when inserting the USB
flash drive.

You are allowed to use recordings for your own
personal use. Any reproduction of an audio or music
format file, without the permission of its copyright
holder, is strictly prohibited under copyright laws
and international treaties. Also, making such files
available on the Internet or distributing them to third
parties, regardless of whether such activities are
conducted with or without compensation, is strictly
prohibited under copyright laws and international
treaties. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be
held in any way liable for any use of this Digital
Keyboard that is illegal under copyright laws.

USB flash drive port

USB flash drive

■ To remove a USB flash drive

Check to confirm that there is no data
exchange operation being performed, and
then pull the USB flash drive straight out.

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Formatting a USB Flash Drive

Saving Digital Keyboard Data
to a USB Flash Drive

• Be sure to format a USB flash drive on the Digital
Keyboard before using it for the first time.
• Before formatting a USB flash drive, make sure it
does not have any valuable data stored on it.
• The format operation performed by this Digital
Keyboard is a “quick format”. If you want to
completely delete all of the data in USB flash drive,
format it on your computer or some other device.

Digital Keyboard memory data (MIDI recorder songs)
can be saved to a USB flash drive.
• MIDI Recorder songs can be converted to standard
MIDI (SMF) files and stored on the USB flash drive.
• During recording of an Audio Recorder song, the
data is stored directly to the USB flash drive, so the
operation below is not required.

Supported USB Flash Drives
This Digital Keyboard supports USB flash drives
formatted to FAT32. If your USB flash drive is
formatted to a different file system, use the Windows
format function to reformat it to FAT32. Do not use
quick format.

1.
2.
3.

Insert the USB flash drive to be formatted into
the Digital Keyboard’s USB flash drive port.
On the MENU screen, touch “MEDIA”.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Touch “FORMAT”.
Touch “Yes”.
• The message “Please Wait” remains on the display
while the operation is being performed. Do not
perform any operation while this message is on the
display. “Complete” appears on the display after
formatting is complete.
• To cancel the format operation, touch “No”.

Saving Standard Song Data to
a USB Flash Drive

Insert the USB flash drive into the Digital
Keyboard’s USB flash drive port.
On the MENU screen, touch “MEDIA”.
Touch “Save”.
Touch the data type you want to save.
Touch the data you want to save.
Rename the file as required.
After renaming the file, touch “Enter”.
This displays a confirmation message (“Sure?”). If there
already a file with the same name on the USB flash
drive, a confirmation message (“Replace?”) will appear
asking if you want to overwrite it with the new data.

This displays a confirmation message (“Sure?”).

English

USB Flash Drive

Touch “Yes”.
• The message “Please Wait” remains on the display
while the operation is being performed. Do not
perform any operation while this message is on the
display. “Complete” appears on the display after
data save is complete.
• To cancel the save operation, touch “No”.

Even when the file format is WAV (general audio data)
or SMF (standard MIDI file), the procedure below can
be used to save data to USB flash drive and play it back
on the Digital Keyboard.

1.
2.

Connect the USB flash drive to your
computer.
Move the song data file you want to play back
to the MUSICDAT folder on the USB flash
drive.
• For information about playback see “To play along
with data recorded on a USB flash drive” (page
EN-47).

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USB Flash Drive

Loading Data from a USB
Flash Drive to Digital
Keyboard Memory
You can use the procedure below to load data from a
USB flash drive into Digital Keyboard memory.

• Place the data (file) you want to load into the
MUSICDAT folder on the USB flash drive.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Insert the USB flash drive into the Digital
Keyboard’s USB flash drive port.

Use the following procedure to delete USB flash drive
data (files).

1.
2.
3.
4.

On the MENU screen, touch “MEDIA”.
Touch “Load”.
Touch the data type of the data you want to
import.
On the “USB” list, touch the data you want to
import.
On the “User Area” list, touch the import
destination you want.
• If you are importing MIDI data, you will not be able
to specify an import destination.

Deleting Data from a USB
Flash Drive

5.
6.

Insert the USB flash drive into the Digital
Keyboard’s USB flash drive port.
On the MENU screen, touch “MEDIA”.
Touch “Delete”.
Touch the data type of the data you want to
delete.
Touch the data you want to delete.
Touch “Execute”.
This displays a delete confirmation message (“Sure?”).

Touch “Yes”.
• The message “Please Wait” remains on the display
while the operation is being performed. Do not
perform any operation while this message is on the
display. “Complete” appears on the display after
data delete is complete.
• To cancel the delete operation, touch “No”.

Touch “Execute”.
This displays an import confirmation message
(“Sure?”). If there is already data in the import
destination in Digital Keyboard memory, a message
(“Replace?”) will appear asking if you want to replace it
with the new data.

Touch “Yes”.
• The message “Please Wait” remains on the display
while the operation is being performed. Do not
perform any operation while this message is on the
display. “Complete” appears on the display after
data import is complete.
• To cancel the import operation, touch “No”.

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You can connect the Digital Keyboard to a computer
and exchange MIDI data between them. You can send
play data from the Digital Keyboard to commercially
available music software running on your computer, or
you can send MIDI data from your computer to the
Digital Keyboard for playback.

Minimum Computer System
Requirements
The following shows the minimum computer system
requirements for sending and receiving MIDI data.
Check to make sure that your computer complies with
these requirements before connecting the Digital
Keyboard to it.
 Operating System
Windows Vista® *1
Windows® 7 *2
Windows® 8 *3
Windows® 8.1 *4
Windows® 10 *5
Mac OS® X (10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10)
*1: Windows Vista (32-bit)
*2: Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
*3: Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)
*4: Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
*5: Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)

To connect the Digital Keyboard to your
computer
• Make sure you follow the steps of the procedure
below exactly. Connecting incorrectly can make data
send and receive impossible.

• For the latest news about supported operating
systems, visit the website at the URL below.
http://world.casio.com/

Turn off the Digital Keyboard and then start
up your computer.
• Do not start up the music software on your computer
yet!

After starting up your computer, use a
commercially available USB cable to connect
it to the Digital Keyboard.
Digital Keyboard USB port
USB cable
(A-B type)

A connector
B connector
Computer USB port

Turn on the Digital Keyboard.
• If this is the first time you are connecting the Digital
Keyboard to your computer, the driver software
required to send and receive data will be installed on
your computer automatically.

 USB port

• Never connect to a computer that does not conform
to the above requirements. Doing so can cause
problems with your computer.

English

Connecting to a Computer

4.
5.

Start up commercially available music
software on your computer.
Configure the music software settings to
select “CASIO USB-MIDI” as the MIDI device.
• For information about how to select the MIDI device,
see the user documentation that comes with the
music software you are using.

• Be sure to turn on the Digital Keyboard first before
starting up your computer’s music software.

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Connecting to a Computer

• Once you are able to connect successfully, there is no
problem with leaving the USB cable connected when
you turn off your computer and/or Digital
Keyboard.
• This Digital Keyboard conforms to General MIDI
Level 1 (GM).
• For detailed specifications and connections that
apply to MIDI data send and receive by this Digital
Keyboard, see the latest support information
provided by the website at the following URL.
http://world.casio.com/

Using MIDI
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.
For details about the MIDI specifications of this Digital
Keyboard, see the “MIDI Implementation” document
at the website located at the URL below.
http://world.casio.com/

• You can alter the Digital Keyboard’s MIDI setup by
changing the MIDI data send channel or other
settings. For details, see “MIDI Screen” (page
EN-58).
• Use a separately available or commercially available
MIDI cable to connect the MIDI terminals of your
Digital Keyboard and another electronic musical
instrument for exchange of MIDI data.
• MIDI terminals are disabled while the Digital
Keyboard is connected to a computer via the USB
port.

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Error Messages
One of the error messages below appears on the display when a problem occurs.
• To clear an error message and return to the normal display, touch bo EXIT on the display.
Display Message
Cause
No Media
1. The USB flash drive is not connected to the
Digital Keyboard’s USB flash drive port.
2. The USB flash drive was removed while some
operation was in progress.
3. The USB flash drive is write-protected.
4. The USB flash drive has anti-virus software.
No File

There is no loadable file or no playable file in the
“MUSICDAT” folder.

No Data

You are attempting to save user data (user preset,
user rhythm, MIDI data, etc.) when there is no data
to save.
A read-only file with the same name you are trying
to use is already stored on USB flash drive.

Read Only

Media Full

Too Many Files

Not SMF01
Size Over

Wrong Data

Memory Full

Format Error

Media Error

Action
1. Correctly plug the USB flash drive into the USB
flash drive port.
2. Do not remove the USB flash drive while any
operation is in progress.
3. Unprotect the USB flash drive.
4. Use a USB flash drive that does not have antivirus software.
Move the file you want to load or play into the
appropriate location (pages EN-63, EN-64) in the
“MUSICDAT” folder.
Select a user data item for which there is data to
save.

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Reference

• Change the name and then save the new data.
• Remove the read-only attribute from the existing
USB flash drive file and overwrite it with the new
data.
• Use a different USB flash drive.
There is not enough space available on the USB flash Delete some of the files on the USB flash drive to
drive.
make room for new data (page EN-64) or use a
different USB flash drive.
1. There are too many files on the USB flash drive. 1. Delete some of the files on the USB flash drive to
make room for new data.
2. There is a file named TAKE99.WAV in the
2. Delete the WAV file in the “MUSICDAT” folder.
“MUSICDAT” folder.
You are attempting to play back SMF Format 2 song This Digital Keyboard supports playback of SMF
data.
Format 0 or Format 1 only.
1. The MIDI recording data on the USB flash drive 1. The Digital Keyboard supports playback of MIDI
cannot be played because it is too big.
recording data up to approximately 700KB.
2. The SMF file on the USB flash drive cannot be
2. The Digital Keyboard supports playback of SMF
played because it is too big.
files up to 320 KB.
3. The data you are trying to import cannot be
3. The Digital Keyboard supports import of data
imported because it is too big.
(per item) up to the maximum sizes shown
below.
User Rhythms: Approximately 64 KB
User Presets: Approximately 6 KB
1. The USB flash drive data is corrupted.
—
2. USB flash drive contains data that is not
supported by this Digital Keyboard.
1. There is not enough Digital Keyboard memory
1. Reduce the size of the song data.
available to convert a MIDI recorder song to SMF
Example:
data and store it on the USB flash drive.
Delete any tracks that are not required.
2. There is not enough memory remaining for
2. The maximum allowable size of data that can be
pattern sequencer operation.
written by the pattern sequencer (per user
rhythm) is approximately 64 KB.
3. Remaining memory became too low during
3. The Digital Keyboard supports input of
music preset editing.
approximately 1,000 chords.
1. Format the USB flash drive on the Digital
1. The USB flash drive format is not compatible
Keyboard.
with this Digital Keyboard.
2. The USB flash drive is corrupted.
2. Use a different USB flash drive.
The USB flash drive is corrupted.
Use a different USB flash drive.

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Reference
Display Message
Cause
Measure Limit
Attempting to input MIDI recording data or music
preset that has more than 999 measures.
Data Full
Attempting to store data that exceeds the maximum
allowable number of data items.

Action
The Digital Keyboard supports input of up to 999
measures.
Delete unneeded data.

Troubleshooting
Problem

Cause

No sound is produced when I
press a keyboard key.

1. The VOLUME controller is set to
“MIN”.
2. Headphones or an adaptor plug is
plugged into one of the PHONES
jack.
3. Upper 1 icon is off.
4. The “Speaker” SYSTEM
SETTING is off.
1. Digital Keyboard tuning is
incorrect.

The pitch of the Digital
Keyboard is off.

Tones and/or effects sound
strange. Turning power off
and then back on again does
not eliminate the problem.

Action

1. Rotate the VOLUME controller more
towards “MAX”.
2. Disconnect whatever is connected to the  EN-9
PHONES jack.

3. Touch the Upper 1 icon to turn it on.
4. Turn on the “Speaker” SYSTEM
SETTING.
1. Adjust Digital Keyboard tuning, or turn
the Digital Keyboard off and then back
on again.
2. The Digital Keyboard’s key
2. Change the key setting to “440.0 Hz”, or
setting is something other than
turn Digital Keyboard power off and then
“440.0 Hz”.
back on again.
3. A non-standard temperament
3. Change the temperament setting to
setting is being used.
“Equal”, which is the standard modern
tuning.
4. Octave shift is enabled.
4. Change the octave shift setting to 0.
The “Auto Resume” feature is turned Turn off “Auto Resume”. Next, turn power
on.
off and then back on again.

Example: Note intensity does
not change even though I alter
key pressure.
I cannot transfer data after
—
connecting the Digital
Keyboard to a computer.

I cannot record chord
“Accomp Out” is turned off.
accompaniment data on my
computer.
I cannot store data to a USB
—
flash drive or load data from a
USB flash drive.

See
Page
 EN-7

 EN-17
 EN-55
 EN-25

 EN-55

 EN-50
 EN-55

1. Check to make sure that the USB cable  EN-65
is connected to the Digital Keyboard and
computer, and that the correct device is
selected with your computer’s music
software.
2. Turn off the Digital Keyboard and then
exit the music software on your
computer. Next, turn the Digital
Keyboard back on and then restart the
music software on your computer.
Turn on “Accomp Out”.
 EN-58

See “Error Messages”.

 EN-67

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Reference

Cause

Playback stops part way
through while transferring
song data from my computer.

Digital noise from the USB cable or
power cord caused data
communication between your
computer and Digital Keyboard to be
interrupted.

Action

See
Page
 EN-65

Stop song playback, disconnect the USB
cable from the Digital Keyboard, and then
reconnect it. Next, try playing back the song
again.
If this does not solve the problem, quit the
MIDI software you are using, disconnect the
USB cable from the Digital Keyboard, and
then reconnect it. Next, restart the MIDI
software and then try playing back the song
again.
A tone’s quality and volume
This is an unavoidable result of the digital sampling process,* and does not indicate
malfunction.
sounds slightly different
depending where it is played * Multiple digital samples are taken for the low range, middle range, and high range of the
on the keyboard.
original musical instrument. Because of this, there may be a very slight difference in tonal
quality and volume between sample ranges.
Performing a button operation while playing with the Auto Accompaniment, recorder, or other
When I press a button, the
note that is sounding cuts out functions can cause such phenomena when the Digital Keyboard switches internal tone
momentarily or there is a
effects. It does not indicate malfunction.
slight change in how effects
are applied.
Even though I play on
The ranges of certain tones are limited, which means that octaves change normally up to a
certain low note or high note. With such a tone, the notes of the lowest octave will be
different ranges of the
repeated to the left of the lowest possible note, and the highest octave will be repeated to the
keyboard, the notes do not
change octaves.
right of the highest possible note. This is due do limitations in the range of the original musical
instrument for each tone, and does not indicate malfunction of the Digital Keyboard.

English

Problem

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Reference

Product Specifications
Model

MZ-X500
MZ-X300

Keyboard

61 standard-size keys
• Layer, Split
• Transpose: 2 octaves (–12 to 0 to +12)
• Octave shift: 6 octaves (–3 to 0 to +3)
• Key off velocity

Sound Source

• Number of Tones: 1100 (MZ-X500), 900 (MZ-X300)
Melody Tones: 795
Drawbar Organ Tones: 75
Drum Sounds: 30
Hex Layer Tones (MZ-X500 only) (Including Bass Synth tones.): 200
• Maximum polyphony: 128 notes
• Touch Response (3 sensitivity levels, Off)
• Tuning: 415.5 Hz to 440.0 Hz to 465.9 Hz (0.1 Hz units)
• Temperament: Equal temperaments plus 16 other types

Display

5.3-inch touch panel (5.0-inch 528 × 320-dot TFT color LCD)

Effects

Reverb, Chorus, Delay, DSP, 4-band equalizer
Editable

Auto Accompaniment

Number of Auto Accompaniments: 330 (MZ-X500), 280 (MZ-X300)

Music Preset

Data items: 305 preset, 100 user

Demo Song

Pads

• Number of pads: 16 (MZ-X500), 4 (MZ-X300)
• Touch Response (MZ-X500 only), Samples, Phrases, Chord Sequences (MZ-X500 only)

MIDI Recorder

•
•
•
•
•
•

Audio Recorder

• Real-time recording and playback to USB flash drive*
* Linear PCM, 16bit, 44.1 kHz, stereo .WAV format
• Songs: 100 files
• Approximately 90 minutes maximum recording per file.
• Audio Recorder Volume Level: Adjustable

Registration

96 (4 setups × 24 banks)

Metronome

• Beats: 0 to 9
• Tempo Range: 20 to 255
• Metronome Volume Level: Adjustable

Pedals

Damper, Soft, Sostenuto, Expression

Other Functions

•
•
•
•
•

Functions: Real-time recording, playback
Number of Song: 100
Number of Tracks: 17
Capacity: Up to approximately 50,000 notes per song
Recorded Data Protection: Built-in flash memory
MIDI Recorder Volume Level: Adjustable

Modulation wheel
Arpeggiator
Control knobs
Balance adjustment
Setting backup

MIDI

16-channel multi-timbre receive

Pitch Bend Wheel

Pitch Bend Range: 00 to 24 semitones

USB Flash Drive

• Capacity: 32GB or less recommended
• SMF direct playback, data storage, data loading, USB flash drive format,
audio data playback and storage

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Reference
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•
•
•
•
•

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•

PHONES jack: Stereo standard jack × 1
PEDAL1 jack: Standard jack × 1
PEDAL2, EXPRESSION jack: Standard jack × 1
Power: 24V DC
MIDI OUT/THRU, IN terminals
LINE IN R, L/MONO jacks: Standard jacks × 2
Input impedance: 9.0KΩ
Input voltage: 200mV
LINE OUT R, L/MONO jacks: Standard jacks × 2
Output impedance: 2.3KΩ
Output voltage: 1.8V (RMS) MAX
Audio In: Stereo mini jack
Input impedance: 9.0KΩ
Input voltage: 200mV
USB port: Type B
USB flash drive port: Type A
Microphone input terminal: Standard jack (Connect a dynamic microphone.)
Input impedance: 3.0KΩ
Input sensitivity: 10mV

Speakers

φ 12cm × 2 + φ 5cm × 2 (Output 20W + 20W)

Power Requirements

AC Adaptor: AD-E24250LW
• Auto Power Off: Approximately 4 hours after last operation. Auto Power Off can be disabled.

Power Consumption

24V = 20W

Dimensions

95.0 (W) × 40.0 (D) × 15.1 (H) cm (37 7/16 × 15 3/4 × 5 15/16 inch)

Weight

approximately 7.6kg (16.8 lbs)

English

Inputs/Outputs

• Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

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Operating Precautions
Be sure to read and observe the following operating
precautions.
• With a model that has a recording function or other
data storage function, be sure to back up any data
you want to maintain to another medium before
submitting this product for servicing or repair.
Stored data may be accessed or even deleted as part
of servicing or repair procedures.

■ 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 the product can cause interference in
the audio or video of a nearby device.

■ User Maintenance
• Never use benzine, alcohol, thinner, or other
chemical agents to clean the product.
• To clean the product or its keyboard, wipe with a
soft cloth moistened in a weak solution of water and
a mild neutral detergent. Wring all excess moisture
from the cloth before wiping.

■ Included and Optional Accessories
Use only accessories that are specified for use with this
product. Use of unauthorized accessories creates the
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

■ Weld Lines
Lines may be visible on the exterior of the product.
These are “weld lines” that result from the plastic
molding process. They are not cracks or scratches.

• Any reproduction of the contents of this manual,
either in part or its entirety, is prohibited. Except for
your own, personal use, any other use of the
contents of this manual without the consent of
CASIO is prohibited under copyright laws.
• IN NO EVENT SHALL CASIO BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS
OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS
OF INFORMATION) ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL OR
PRODUCT, EVEN IF CASIO HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.

■ AC Adaptor Handling Precautions
• Use a power outlet that is easily accessible so you
can unplug the AC adaptor when a malfunction
occurs or whenever else you need to do so.
• The AC adaptor is intended for indoor use only. Do
not use it where it might be exposed to splashing or
moisture. Do not place any container, such as a
flower vase, that contains liquid on the AC adaptor.
• Store the AC adaptor in a dry place.
• Use the AC adaptor in an open, well-ventilated area.
• Never cover the AC adaptor with newspaper, a table
cloth, a curtain, or any other similar item.
• Unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet if you
do not plan to use the Digital Keyboard for a long
time.
• Never try to repair the AC adaptor or modify it in
any way.
• AC adaptor operating environment
Temperature: 0 to 40°C
Humidity: 10% to 90% RH
Output polarity:&

■ Musical Instrument Etiquette
Always be aware of others around you whenever using
this product. Be especially careful when playing late at
night to keep the volume at levels that do not disturb
others. Other steps you can take when playing late at
night are closing windows and using headphones.

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Reference

Model: AD-E24250LW
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions on hand.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not install near radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other source of heat (including amplifiers).
8. Use only attachments and accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required after any of the following occurs:
when the product is damaged, when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, when liquid is spilled into
the product, when a foreign object falls into the product, when the product is exposed to rain or moisture,
when the product does not operate normally, when the product is dropped.
10. Do not allow the product to be exposed to dripping or splashing liquid. Do not place any object containing
liquid on the product.
11. Do not allow the electrical load output to exceed the label rating.
12. Make sure the surrounding area is dry before plugging into a power source.
13. Make sure the product is oriented correctly.
14. Unplug the product during lightning storms or when you do not plan to use it for a long time.
15. Do not allow product ventilation openings to become blocked. Install the product in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
16. Take care the power cord is located where it will not be stepped upon or bent severely, particularly in
locations close to plugs and convenience receptacles, and in locations where it exits from the product.
17. The AC adaptor should be plugged into a power outlet as close to the product as possible to allow
immediate disconnection of the plug in case of emergency.

English

AC Adaptor Handling Precautions

The symbol below is an alert indicating un-insulated hazardous voltage inside the product’s enclosure, which
may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock to users.

’
The symbol below is an alert indicating the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the documentation that accompanies the product.

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Reference

STLport
Copyright 1994 Hewlett-Packard Company
Copyright 1996,97 Silicon Graphics Computer Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Moscow Center for SPARC Technology.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this software and
its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee,
provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that
both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in
supporting documentation. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no
representations about the suitability of this software for any
purpose. It is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this software and
its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee,
provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that
both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in
supporting documentation. Silicon Graphics makes no representations
about the suitability of this software for any purpose. It is provided
"as is" without express or implied warranty.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this software and
its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee,
provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that
both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in
supporting documentation. Moscow Center for SPARC Technology makes no
representations about the suitability of this software for any
purpose. It is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty.

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Information/Información
Fingering Guide/Guía de digitación
Fingered 1, Fingered 2 Chords/Acordes Fingered 1, Fingered 2
C

C6 *1 *3

Cm6 *2 *3

Cdim

Cadd9

Caug *3

Cmadd9

C 5

C69 *3

Csus4 *3

Cm69 *3

Csus2 *3

C7 ( 9)

C7 (9)

Cm7 *3

C7 ( 9)

C7 ( 11)

CM7
CmM7

C7 ( 13)

Cdim7 *3

C7 (13)

CdimM7

Cm7 (9)

C7 5 *3

Cm7 (11) *3

Cm7 5 *3

CM7 (9)

CM7 5

CmM7 (9)

Caug7

and 5th only) *
C5 (Root
(La raíz y la 5ta. solamente) *4

CaugM7

C8 (La raíz solamente o la raíz más la

(Root only, or root plus octave) *4
octava) *4

C7sus4
*1 With Fingered 2, interpreted as Am7.
b
*2 With Fingered 2, interpreted as Am7 5.
*3 Inverted form not supported in some cases.
*4 Full Range Chord not supported.
*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.
*4 No es compatible con Full Range Chord.

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Information/Información

Fingered 3, Full Range Chords/
Acordes Fingered 3, Full Range
In addition to the chords that can be fingered with
Fingered 1 and Fingered 2, the following chords also
are recognized.
Además de los acordes que se pueden digitar con
Fingered 1 y Fingered 2, también se pueden reconocer
los siguientes acordes.
C # D F F# G A b A B b C #m Dm Fm
C
C
C
C C C C C C C C
F#m Gm Abm Am B bm Bm C#dim Ddim
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Fdim F#din Gdim Abdin Adin Bdin A b7 F7
C

Fm7 FM7
C
C

C
AbM7
C

C
C
C
C
#
b
b
5
F m7 Gm7 A add9
C
C
C

• With Fingered 3, the lowest note fingered is
interpreted as the base note. Inverted forms are not
supported.
• With Full Range Chord, when the lowest fingered is
a certain distance from the neighboring note, the
chord is interpreted as a fraction chord.
• Unlike Fingered 1, 2, and 3, Full Range Chord
requires pressing of at least three keys to form a
chord.

• Con Fingered 3, la nota más baja digitada se
interpreta como nota base. No se pueden usar
formas invertidas.
• Con Full Range Chord, cuando la nota digitada más
baja se encuentre a cierta distancia de la nota
adyacente, el acorde se interpreta como un acorde
bitonal.
• A diferencia de Fingered 1, 2, y 3, Full Range Chord
requiere la pulsación de tres teclas como mínimo
para formar un acorde.

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Root

7sus4

augM7

aug7

M7 5

m7 5

7 5

dimM7

dim7

mM7

sus2

sus4

aug

dim

Chord
Type

C /(D)
D

(D)/E
E
F

Chord Example List/Lista de ejemplos de acordes

F /(G)
G

(G)/A
A

(A)/B
B

Information/Información

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C /(D)
D

(D)/E
E
F

F /(G)
G

(G)/A
A

• Since the chord input range is limited, this model may not support some of the chords shown above.
• Debido a que el rango de entrada de acordes es limitado, es posible que este modelo no admita algunos de los acordes mostrados arriba.

mM7 (9)

M7 (9)

m7 (11)

m7 (9)

7 (13)

7 ( 13)

7 ( 11)

7 ( 9)

7 (9)

7 ( 9)

m69

madd9

add9

Root

Chord
Type

(A)/B
B

Information/Información

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• Recorte esta página por la línea de puntos para tenerla a mano mientras continúa leyendo este manual.

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Please keep all information for future reference.
Guarde toda información para tener como referencia futura.

Español

USER’S GUIDE (Basics)
GUÍA DEL USUARIO (Conceptos básicos)
Safety Precautions
Before trying to use the Digital Keyboard, be sure
to read the separate “Safety Precautions”.

● You can download the separate “Tutorial Manual”
and “Appendix” from the website below.
http://world.casio.com/

Precauciones de seguridad
Antes de utilizar el teclado digital, asegúrese de leer las
“Precauciones de seguridad” definidas por separado.

● El manual “Tutorial” por separado y el “Apéndice”
pueden descargarse del siguiente sitio web.
http://world.casio.com/

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