Casio LK-S450 Casiotone Quick Start Guide
For more detailed information about the product and its operation, visit the CASIO website. Available Information: User's Guide, Music Scores, etc. https://support.casio.com/global/en/emi/manual/LK-S450/
Preparation
Preparing a Power Supply
Using the AC Adaptor
1. Connect the AC adaptor as shown in the illustration. This typically involves plugging the adaptor into the keyboard's power input jack and then into a wall outlet. Ensure you use only the AC adaptor specified for this Digital Keyboard.
Using Batteries
1. Open the battery compartment located on the bottom of the console.
2. Load six AA-size batteries into the compartment, observing the correct polarity.
3. Close the compartment securely.
4. Specify the battery type in the settings. Refer to the "Configuring Function Settings" section for details.
Included Accessories
- Music Stand
- Strap Lock (enclosed with music stand)
- Leaflets
- READ THIS! Sheet
- Other (Warranty, etc.)
Items included as accessories are subject to change without notice.
Basic Operation
[▶️ Power] button: Press to turn on power. Long-press to turn off power.
VOLUME knob: Rotate to adjust overall volume.
[HOME] button: Press to return to the Home screen. (Home Customization supported.)
[SURROUND] button: Press for a more expanded sound. (Disabled while headphones are connected.)
Dial: Rotate to change a displayed number or value.
Auto Power Off: Automatically turns off power after 30 minutes of non-use. (On, Off switchable)
Pedal: Sustains notes played while the pedal is depressed. Notes remain sustained as if keys are pressed until the pedal is released.
Touch Response: Pressing a key harder produces louder sound, while a softer key press produces softer sound.
Lighted Keys: Keyboard keys light when pressed, or to indicate melody notes during song playback. (On, Off switchable)
Microphone: Input voice is output by the instrument. Volume can be controlled using the knob on the back.
Playing with a Different Sound
To change the keyboard's high-range and low-range tones
1. Select a tone for the keyboard's high range using the [TONE] button and dial.
2. Select a tone for the keyboard's low range using the [TONE] button and dial.
To play with two layered tones
1. Select the first tone.
2. Select the tone you want to layer.
To play with Touch Response
1. Select the desired Touch Response setting: OFF, LIGHT, NORMAL, HEAVY.
OFF: No Touch Response.
LIGHT: Louder notes with lighter touch than NORMAL.
NORMAL: Normal Touch Response.
HEAVY: Louder notes require a heavier touch than NORMAL.
To play with sustain
1. Connect the pedal to the sustain [SUS] terminal.
2. Press the pedal to sustain notes.
Sounding the Metronome
1. Press the [METRONOME] button.
2. Enable the metronome.
3. Specify a beat value using the dial.
Changing the Tempo
1. Press the [TEMPO] button.
2. Adjust the tempo using the dial.
Playing a Song for Enjoyment or Play-along
To play the song
1. Press the [SONG] button.
2. Select the desired song using the dial.
3. Press the play button [▶️] to start playback.
To sound a count
Select COUNT: A count sounds throughout song playback.
Select PRECOUNT: A count sounds at the beginning of the song, before actual playback starts.
To practice a particular part
Select RIGHT OFF: Right-hand part muted for right-hand practice.
Select LEFT OFF: Left-hand part muted for left-hand practice.
Select BOTH OFF: Both-hand parts muted for both-hand practice.
Using a Lesson to Master Song Play
To play using the Easy Mode
1. Select the song you want to learn.
2. Select the lesson part: RIGHT, LEFT, or BOTH.
3. Use the lesson functions: LISTEN, WATCH, REMEMBER.
LISTEN: Listen to the example until you remember the song.
WATCH: Play while watching the keys that light.
REMEMBER: Play without keyboard lighting.
To use the Challenge Mode to check your results
1. Select CHALLENGE mode.
2. Play the song.
3. Check your results.
To loop a section between points A and B
1. Set point A.
2. Set point B.
3. Press the [AB] button to loop the section.
Recording Your Performance
1. Play what you want to record.
2. Press the record button [▶️]. This starts recording.
3. Stop recording.
4. Playback your recording.
Configuring Function Settings
1. Display SETTING.
2. Select a function.
3. Change the setting value.
To initialize a setting:
1. Select "All Initialize".
2. Confirm initialization. This causes a re-start.
For information about functions, refer to the User's Guide available on the CASIO Website.
Selecting a Rhythm for Ensemble Play
To select a rhythm
1. Choose a Category (e.g., POPS, ROCK, JAZZ).
2. Select a rhythm number within the category.
| Category | No. |
|---|---|
| POPS | 1 - 12 |
| 8 BEAT | 13 - 16 |
| 16 BEAT | 17 - 20 |
| ROCK | 21 - 32 |
| DANCE | 33 - 41 |
| JAZZ | 42 - 52 |
| TRAD | 53 - 59 |
| LATIN | 60 - 75 |
| LATIN | 76 - 91 |
| WORLD | 92 - 110 |
| WORLD | 111 - 157 |
| COUNTRY | 158 - 163 |
| ENSEMBLE/ORCHESTRA | 164 - 168 |
| BALLAD | 169 - 180 |
| PIANO RHYTHMS | 181 - 200 |
To play a rhythm
1. Start the rhythm.
2. Change the pattern (e.g., V1, V2).
3. Insert an intro ([INTRO]).
4. Insert a fill-in ([FILL]).
5. Insert an ending ([ENDING]).
To sound the accompaniment pattern with chords
1. Start the rhythm.
2. Press the [AC] button.
3. Use the chord input keyboard to play chords.
To start rhythm play as soon as you play a chord
1. Press the [SYN.ST] button.
2. Press the [ACCMP] button to display AC.
3. Play a chord on the accompaniment keyboard.
Product Specifications
- Model: LK-S450
- Keyboard: 61 keys
- Touch Response: 3 levels, Off
- Lighted Keys: Maximum 10 keys simultaneously lit, can be turned off
- Maximum Polyphony: 48 notes
- Tone Functions: 600 preset tones
- Effects: Reverb (20 types, Off); Chorus (10 types, Tone); DSP
- Metronome: Bell sound off, 1 to 16 beats; Tempo Range: 20 to 255
- Song Bank: 160 preset songs; Part Off Function: Left-hand, right-hand, both hand
- Lesson Function: 3 lesson types (LISTEN, WATCH, REMEMBER); Left-hand, right-hand, both-hand lesson parts; AB repeat; voice fingering guide; next note guide; evaluation points
- Auto Accompaniment: 200 preset rhythms, 10 user rhythms, 200 one-touch presets; INTRO, ENDING; chord input mode switching
- Chord Book Function: Chord guide
- Demo Function: 110 built-in Song Bank songs
- Function Volume Adjustment: Metronome, Rhythm, Song
- MIDI Recorder: Real-time Recording, Playback; Tone recording songs: 1 song, Rhythm recording songs: 1 song, Multi-track recording songs: 5 songs, 6 tracks (1 system track, 5 solo tracks); Capacity: Approximately 40,000 notes (one song)
- Other Functions: Transpose (±1 octave, 0 to ±12 semitones); Octave Shift (0 to ±3 octave); Tuning (A4 = 415.5 to 465.9 Hz; Default = 440.0Hz)
- APP Function: iOS, Android supported (connected via the USB terminal)
- MIDI: 16-channel multi-timbre receive; GM Level 1 standard
- Input/Output Terminals: PHONES/OUTPUT jack: Stereo mini jack (3.5mm); MIC IN jack: Standard jack (6.3mm); AUDIO IN jack: Stereo mini jack (3.5mm); USB TO HOST port: micro B; USB TO DEVICE port: Type A; PEDAL jack: Standard jack (6.3mm)
- Power Jack: 9.5VDC
- Power Supply: 2-way power supply; Auto Power Off (30-minute trigger time; Can be disabled)
- Batteries: 6 AA-size alkaline batteries or AA-size rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries; Approx. 3 hours operation (alkaline or Ni-MH batteries)
- AC Adaptor: AD-E95100L (JEITA Standard, with unified polarity plug)
- Speakers: 13 cm × 6 cm (oval) × 2 (Output: 2.5W+2.5W)
- Power consumption: 9.5V = 7.5W
- LCD: Adjustable contrast
- Dimensions: 93.0(W) × 25.8(D) × 8.4(H) cm (36 5/8 × 10 3/16 × 3 5/16 inch)
- Weight: Approx. 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs) (Excluding batteries)
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
Important Information & Disclaimers
Any reproduction of the contents of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is prohibited without CASIO's consent, except for personal use.
CASIO shall not be liable for any damages arising out of the use of or inability to use this manual or product.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Company and product names used may be registered trademarks of others.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: LK-S450
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 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.
A rating label is affixed to the bottom of the product.
Functions Not Covered in This Manual
These instructions provide general information about main functions. For more detailed information, refer to the "User's Guide" available on the CASIO Website.
The "User's Guide" includes information on topics such as:
- Saving a Setup (My Setup)
- Changing the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)
- Changing the Pitch in Semitone Units (Transpose)
- Changing the Scale (Scale Tuning)
- Playing with a More Expanded Sound (Surround)
- Karaoke Singing
- Other
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