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Casio Celviano GP-300 User Manual

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GP-300
USER'S GUIDE
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
Please keep all information for future reference.
Guarde toda información para tener como referencia futura.
Safety Precautions
Before trying to use the piano, be sure to read
the separate "Safety Precautions".
Precauciones de seguridad
Antes de intentar usar el piano, asegúrese de
leer las "Precauciones de seguridad" separadas.
GP300-ES-1A
EN/ES

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  • Page 1 EN/ES GP-300 USER’S GUIDE GUÍA DEL USUARIO Please keep all information for future reference. Guarde toda información para tener como referencia futura. Safety Precautions Before trying to use the piano, be sure to read the separate “Safety Precautions”. Precauciones de seguridad Antes de intentar usar el piano, asegúrese de leer las “Precauciones de seguridad”...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: GP-300 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Ready EN-57 Assembling the Stand ....EN-57 Power Outlet ......EN-63 To connect the cables .
  • Page 4 • 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.
  • Page 5 General Guide • The following explains the meaning of the $ symbol that appears on the product console and with the key names below. $ :Indicates a function that is enabled by holding down the button for some time. • The names shown here are always indicated in bold when they appear within the text of this manual. LCD display USB flash drive port P (Power) button...

  • Page 6: The Keyboard

    General Guide Bottom Pedal connector PHONES jacks Rear DC 24V terminal Front USB port LINE IN R, L/MONO jacks MIDI OUT/IN terminals LINE OUT R, L/MONO jacks Power lamp To open the keyboard cover Keyboard Cover Holding the handles on the front of the cover When playing the Digital Piano, make sure that the with both hands, carefully lift it upwards.

  • Page 7: Turning Power On Or Off

    Power Outlet • Pressing the P (Power) button to turn off power u, q, w, i actually puts the Digital Piano into a standby state. Minute amounts of current continue to flow within the ENTER SETTING Digital Piano in the standby state. If you do not plan to use the Digital Piano 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.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Volume Level

    Power Outlet Adjusting the Volume Level Returning the Digital Piano to Its Factory Default Settings Use the VOLUME controller to adjust the volume. Perform the following procedure when you want to return the Digital Piano’s stored data and settings to their initial factory defaults.

  • Page 9: About The Home Screen

    Operations Common to All Modes Selecting an Item (Parameter) to Change Its Setting u, q, w, i A dot (0) or arrow ( ) mark to the left of a parameter ENTER EXIT name indicates that the parameter is selected. Use the q and w arrow buttons to move the mark up or down.

  • Page 10: Setting Shortcut Menus

    Operations Common to All Modes Setting Shortcut Menus Holding down a button displays a menu of functions and/or tones like the one shown below to appear. The content of the menu depends on the button that is held down. Button Name Shortcut Menu Contents More Information CONCERT PLAY...

  • Page 11: Playing With Different Tones

    Playing with Different Tones To press a tone group button to select a grand piano tone u, q, w, i Press one of the buttons below. ENTER SETTING BERLIN GRAND (Berlin grand piano) EXIT HAMBURG GRAND (Hamburg grand piano) LAYER VIENNA GRAND (Vienna grand piano) METRONOME Tone group button...

  • Page 12: To Use The Tone List To Select A Tone

    Playing with Different Tones To use the tone list to select a tone Using the Digital Piano’s With this method, all of the Digital Piano’s tones are Pedals included in the list, including those not assigned to a tone group button. Your Digital Piano comes equipped with three pedals: damper, soft, and sostenuto On the home screen (page EN-8), use the w...

  • Page 13: To Adjust The Half Pedal Trigger Position

    Playing with Different Tones To adjust the half pedal trigger position Press the SETTING button to display the setting screen. Use the q and w arrow buttons to select “General” and then press the ENTER button. Use the q and w arrow buttons to select “Half Pedal Pos.”.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Acoustic Piano Sound Characteristics

    Playing with Different Tones Adjusting Acoustic Piano Sound Characteristics The tones of your Digital Piano have built-in elements that give them the characteristic reverberation of an acoustic piano. Each of these elements can be individually adjusted as described below. Display Name Description Setting Range Hammer Response Hammer Response.

  • Page 15: Using Effects

    Playing with Different Tones Press the SETTING button to display the Using Effects setting screen. Hall Simulator Simulates the rich clarity, unconstrained brilliance, and other acoustic distinctive characteristics of world- famous concert halls. • Timbre and reverberation change depending on the position in the concert hall where the listener is Use the q and w arrow buttons to select located.

  • Page 16: To Apply Chorus To A Tone

    Playing with Different Tones Use the u and i arrow buttons to select a To apply chorus to a tone Hall Simulator name. Press the SETTING button to display the Hall simulator setting screen. Number Description Name Use the q and w arrow buttons to select ROOM Room “Effect”...

  • Page 17: To Adjust Brilliance

    Playing with Different Tones To adjust brilliance Splitting the Keyboard for Duet Play Press the SETTING button to display the setting screen. You can split the keyboard in the center for duet play so the left and right sides have the same ranges. Use the q and w arrow buttons to select The left pedal operates as the left side damper pedal, “Effect”...

  • Page 18: To Change The Octaves Of The Duet Keyboards

    Playing with Different Tones Use the u and i arrow buttons to enter or To change the octaves of the duet exit the Duet Mode. keyboards • Off: Disabled You can change the ranges of the left and right On: Enabled (Both left and right keyboard sounds keyboards in octave units from their initial default are input from the left and right speakers.) settings.

  • Page 19: Layering Two Tones

    Playing with Different Tones To cancel layering and switch to a single tone Layering Two Tones (Upper 1), press the LAYER button or EXIT button. Use the following procedure to layer two tones, so they sound at the same time. •...

  • Page 20: To Change The Octave Of Each Layer

    Playing with Different Tones To change the octave of each layer Splitting the Keyboard You can use the procedure below to change the octave between Two Different Tones of each layer. You can use the procedure below to assign different Hold down the LAYER button until the screen tones to the right range and left range of the keyboard, shown below appears.

  • Page 21: To Modify Split Settings

    Playing with Different Tones Select the tone for the right side range. To modify split settings • Use the q and w arrow buttons to select “U1” and Hold down the LAYER button until the screen then press the ENTER button. shown below appears.

  • Page 22: Using The Metronome

    Playing with Different Tones Use the q and w arrow buttons to one of Using the Metronome the items below. The metronome lets you play and practice along with a Display Setting Description steady beat to help keep you on tempo. Name Range Beat...

  • Page 23: Changing Keyboard Response To

    Playing with Different Tones Use the u and i arrow buttons to select Changing Keyboard Response one of the settings below for touch response. to Touch Pressure Touch Response disabled. Sound (Touch Response) Disabled (Off) volume is fixed, regardless of key press speed.

  • Page 24: Fine Tuning (Tuning

    Playing with Different Tones Fine Tuning (Tuning) To change the tuning curve (Stretch Tuning) Use the tuning feature when you need to adjust the pitch slightly to play along with another musical Generally, a piano is tuned so high notes are sharper instrument.

  • Page 25: Octave Shift

    Playing with Different Tones Octave Shift Changing the Temperament of Octave Shift lets you raise or lower the pitch of the the Keyboard keyboard notes in octave units. • The octave shift setting range is –2 to +2 octaves. You can use the following procedure to select from among 17 preset temperaments, including the standard Equal Temperament.

  • Page 26: Using Built-In Songs (Concert Play, Music Library

    Using Built-in Songs (Concert Play, Music Library) • Use the Digital Piano’s metronome is not supported during Concert Play. • The Concert Play contains actual recordings of an u, q, w, i orchestra. Because of this, the instrument sounds are different from the tones that can be selected with this ENTER piano (page EN-10).

  • Page 27: To Play Along With An Orchestra Using

    Using Built-in Songs (Concert Play, Music Library) If you want to play back at a slower tempo To play along with an orchestra using (80%), press the METRONOME button so Concert Play (Play Mode) “SLOW” is displayed. Perform steps 1 and 2 of the procedure under “To listen to a Concert Play Song (Listen Mode)”...

  • Page 28: To Adjust The Playback Volume Level Of A

    • For details about how to return to the home screen, • For details, visit the website below. see “About the Home Screen” (page EN-8). http://world.casio.com/ To save Concert Play songs obtained with Music Library a computer, etc. to a USB flash drive...

  • Page 29: To Play Back A Specific Music Library Song

    Using Built-in Songs (Concert Play, Music Library) To play back a specific music library song To practice with a music library song You can turn off the left hand part or right hand part of Press the SONG button. a song and play along on the Digital Piano. •...

  • Page 30: Playing Back Song Data Stored On A

    See “USB Flash Drive” on page EN-46 for more information. *1 WAV format (Linear PCM, 16bit, 44.1 kHz, Stereo) *2 Standard MIDI files (SMF format 0/1), MIDI Recorder song files (CSR format), CASIO MIDI files (CM2 format) Use the q and w buttons to select the PREPARATION song data type you want.

  • Page 31: Demo Song

    Demo Song To change to another song, use the w and q arrow buttons to select a song name and then press the ENTER button. u, q, w, i • This starts demo play. ENTER • You can use the u and i arrow keys to scroll EXIT SONG through song groups in the following sequence:...

  • Page 32: Comparing Grand Piano Tones

    Demo Song Comparing Grand Piano Tones A simple operation lets you play demo songs that highlight the particular characteristics of each of the following grand piano tones so you can hear the difference between them: BERLIN GRAND, HAMBURG GRAND, VIENNA GRAND. Hold down the button of the tone whose demo song you want to hear (BERLIN GRAND, HAMBURG GRAND, or VIENNA...

  • Page 33: Recording And Playback

    • 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.
  • Page 34 Recording and Playback ■ Playback Features MIDI Recorder Audio Recorder Plays back Track 1 and Track 2 (simultaneously or You can play back audio data from a USB flash drive. individually). • The Audio Recorder plays back the waveform of sound •...

  • Page 35: Midi Recorder

    Recording and Playback Use the u and i arrow buttons to select MIDI Recorder (Recording to “MIDI REC”. Digital Piano Memory) M I D I R E C After recording to either of the tracks of a song, you can record to the other track while listening to playback what you recorded in the first track.
  • Page 36 Recording and Playback Use the REC button to select a track for To record the other track of a song recording. You can listen to playback of the track you recorded as • L: Track 1 you record to the other track. R: Track 2 •...

  • Page 37: To Play Back From Digital Piano Memory

    Recording and Playback To play back from Digital Piano memory To adjust the playback volume level of a MIDI Recorder song Press the SONG button. Hold down the SONG button until the setting screen shown below appears. Use the u and i arrow buttons to select “MIDI PLAY”.

  • Page 38: Audio Recorder

    Recording and Playback Use the u and i arrow buttons to select To record keyboard play to a USB flash the track to which you want to delete and then drive press the ENTER button. PREPARATION • L: Track 1 •...

  • Page 39: To Record Keyboard Play While Playing Back A Midi Recorder Song Or Song Data

    Recording and Playback To record keyboard play while playing To play back data recorded on a USB flash back a MIDI Recorder song or song data drive • For song data, you can play back the last Music • Use the steps below to play back the last song you Library you played back.

  • Page 40: To Delete The Currently Selected Audio Recorder Song Data

    Recording and Playback To delete the currently selected Audio Recorder song data • The procedure below deletes all of the data of the selected file. Note that the delete operation cannot be undone. Check to make sure you really do not need the data in Digital Piano memory before you perform the following steps.

  • Page 41: Configuring Digital Piano Settings

    Configuring Digital Piano Settings Use the u and i arrow buttons to change the currently selected value or setting. u, q, w, i ENTER SETTING SONG LAYER CONCERT PLAY METRONOME • For details about setting procedures, see “Changing a Number or a Value” in “Operations Common to All Modes”...

  • Page 42: Parameter List

    Configuring Digital Piano Settings Parameter List Go here for more Display Text Description Settings information Duet >Ent Duet Mode parameters. Duet Mode Duet Mode setting (See the page Splitting the Keyboard for • The Hall Simulator and chorus cannot be applied to the right.) Duet Play (page EN-16) while in the Duet Pan Mode.
  • Page 43 Configuring Digital Piano Settings Go here for more Display Text Description Settings information Keyboard >Ent Keyboard parameters Touch Response Touch Response (See the page Changing Keyboard Response to the right.) to Touch Pressure (Touch Response) (page EN-22) Transpose Changes the pitch of notes in semitone units. To change the pitch in •...
  • Page 44 Configuring Digital Piano Settings Go here for more Display Text Description Settings information Song >Ent Song data parameters • The editing screen can also be displayed by holding down the SONG button. MIDI Volume Music Library, MIDI Recorder, Standard MIDI file, (See the page To adjust the playback Grand Piano demo song playback volume...
  • Page 45 Configuring Digital Piano Settings Go here for more Display Text Description Settings information General >Ent Other Digital Piano parameters LCD Contrast Digital Piano display contrast (See the page Adjusting Display Contrast to the right.) (page EN-7) Auto Resume Digital Piano setup backup. When this setting is –...
  • Page 46 Configuring Digital Piano Settings Go here for more Display Text Description Settings information MIDI >Ent MIDI parameters Local Control Local Control. Selecting “Off” for Local Control cuts off the Digital Piano’s sound source, so no sound is (Disabled), produced by the Digital Piano when keys are pressed.

  • Page 47: Usb Flash Drive

    USB Flash Drive u, q, w, i SETTING ENTER Your Digital Piano supports the following USB flash drive operations. USB Flash Drive Digital Piano (1) USB Flash Drive on the Digital Piano (2) Saving Digital Piano Data to a USB Flash Drive 1-1.

  • Page 48: Preparing A Usb Flash Drive

    USB Flash Drive Preparing a USB Flash Drive This section explains the information below, which is required to prepare a USB flash drive before using it with the Digital Piano. • USB flash drive supported for use with the Digital Piano •...

  • Page 49: Data Types Supported By The Digital Piano

    .CSR) • CM2 format: CASIO original file format. This file format adds CASIO proprietary data to MIDI data. CM2 format files can be purchased from the CASIO music website. (File name extension: .CM2) • SMF (Standard MIDI File) Format 0/1: Standard MIDI file format that can be exchanged with a compatible device from another manufacturer.

  • Page 50: To Connect A Usb Flash Drive To And To Detach It From The Digital Piano

    USB Flash Drive ■ To insert a USB flash drive To connect a USB flash drive to and to detach it from the Digital Piano As shown in the illustration below, insert the USB flash drive into the Digital Piano’s USB flash drive port.

  • Page 51: To Format A Usb Flash Drive

    CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held in any way liable for any use of this Digital Use the q and w arrow buttons to select Piano that is illegal under copyright laws.

  • Page 52: Saving Digital Piano Data To A Usb Flash Drive

    USB Flash Drive Press the i arrow button to execute the Saving Digital Piano Data to a save operation. USB Flash Drive • To cancel the save operation, press the u arrow button. Digital Piano memory data (MIDI recorder songs) can •...

  • Page 53: Loading Usb Flash Drive Data Into Digital Piano Memory

    MIDI data (MIDI Recorder songs, songs downloaded • The message “Please Wait...” will remain on the from the CASIO website, standard MIDI files, etc.) display while the operation is being performed. Do stored on a USB flash drive can be loaded to Digital not perform any operation while this message is on the display.

  • Page 54: Deleting Usb Flash Drive File

    USB Flash Drive Deleting USB Flash Drive File Renaming a USB Flash Drive File You can use the procedure below to delete a specific file from a USB flash drive. Use the procedure below to rename a file on a USB flash drive using Digital Piano operations.

  • Page 55: Error Indicators

    USB Flash Drive Error Indicators The table below shows messages that appear on the Digital Piano display when data transfer fails or when another type of error is generated. • To clear an error display, press the EXIT button. Display Cause Action No Media...

  • Page 56: Connecting To A Computer

    X (10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.X, 10.6.X, 10.7.X, Configure the music software settings to 10.8.X, 10.9.X) *1: Windows Vista (32-bit) select “CASIO USB-MIDI” as the MIDI device. *2: Windows 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) • For information about how to select the MIDI device, *3: Windows 8 (32-bit, 64-bit) see the user documentation that comes with the *4: Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)

  • Page 57: Using Midi

    USB cable, a separately available MIDI cable that is compatible with both connectors, or a commercially available MIDI cable to connect them. • For detailed information about MIDI Implementation, visit the CASIO website at: http://world.casio.com/. EN-56...
  • Page 58 Doing so risks damage to the stand and/or Digital Piano. • You can find the screws in a plastic bag inside of the packing material. • If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local CASIO service provider. EN-57...
  • Page 59 Getting Ready Unfasten the band that bundles the pedal Slide back panel into the grooves cable to the back of crosspiece and pull the side panels. the pedal cord out from the crosspiece. • When installing back panel , make sure that the high screw holes of the back panel are to the right, and the low screw holes are to the left.
  • Page 60 Getting Ready Next, secure the bottom of the back panel Place the piano onto the stand. with the three screws. • If you cannot see the screw holes along the bottom • In order to ensure you do not get your fingers the back panel , slide the back panel to the left...
  • Page 61 Getting Ready First, use the two screws to secure the To connect the cables back of the piano (both left and right side) to the stand. Next, use the two screws Insert the plug of the AC adaptor that comes secure the front of the piano (both left and with the Digital Piano into its power terminal right side).
  • Page 62 Getting Ready Orienting the pedal plug as shown in the To install the music stand and illustration, plug it into the pedal connector on headphones hook the bottom of the piano. • Secure the pedal cord with the clip. Install the music stand by inserting its pegs Pedal plug into the holes in the top of the piano.

  • Page 63: Opening And Closing The Piano Lid

    Getting Ready To close the lid Opening and Closing the Piano Lid Carefully lift up slightly on the lid. Use the fingers of your left hand to press back on the support bracket ( ) as you • Use both hands whenever opening or closing the lid, slowly and carefully lower the lid.
  • Page 64 Getting Ready ■ Disconnect Protection Precautions Removing the Protective Tape (1) Never pull on the cord with excessive force. from the Keyboard (2) Never repeatedly pull on the cord. (3) Never twist the cord at the base of the plug or Protective tape is affixed to the front edges of the connector.
  • Page 65 Getting Ready Connecting Headphones Connecting Audio Equipment or an Amplifier Front PHONES jacks You can connect audio equipment or a music amplifier to the Digital Piano and then play through external speakers for more powerful volume and better sound quality. •...

  • Page 66: Bundled And Optional Accessories

    • You can get information about accessories that are the amplifier. Use the Digital Piano’s VOLUME sold separately for this product from the CASIO catalog available from your retailer, and from the controller to adjust the volume level.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Page No sound is produced 1. The VOLUME controller is set to 1. Rotate the VOLUME controller more EN-7 when I press a keyboard “MIN”. towards “MAX”. key. 2. Headphones or an adaptor plug is 2. Disconnect whatever is connected to the EN-64 plugged into one of the PHONES PHONES jacks.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Page When I press a button, the This happens when the sounds of multiple parts are sounding at the same time while using note that is sounding cuts layer, using the Duet Mode, playing back a built-in tune, recording, etc. Pressing a button when out momentarily or there is one of these conditions exists will cause the effect setting that is built into the tone to change a slight change in how...

  • Page 69: Reference

    Reference Product Specifications Model GP-300BK Keyboard 88-key piano keyboard • Layer, Split • Duet: Adjustable tone range (–2 to +2 octaves) • Transpose: 2 octaves (–12 to 0 to +12) • Octave shift: 4 octaves (–2 to 0 to +2) Sound Source •...
  • Page 70 Reference • PHONES jacks: Stereo standard jacks × 2 Inputs/Outputs • Power: 24V DC • MIDI OUT/IN terminals • LINE IN R, L/MONO jacks: Standard jacks × 2 Ω Input impedance: 9.0K Input voltage: 200mV • LINE OUT R, L/MONO jacks: Standard jacks × 2 Ω...

  • Page 71: Operating Precautions

    Reference ■ AC Adaptor Handling Precautions Operating Precautions • Use a power outlet that is easily accessible so you can unplug the AC adaptor when a malfunction Be sure to read and observe the following operating occurs or whenever else you need to do so. precautions.
  • Page 72 Reference AC Adaptor Handling Precautions Model: AD-E24500LW 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.

  • Page 73: Appendix

    Appendix/Apéndice Tone List/Lista de tonos • Each of the grand piano tones has its own distinctive characteristics. Each tone has its own distinctive Bank Program Select merits, so you should select the tone that suits the Tone Group/ Tone Name/ Change/ MSB/ Grupo de...

  • Page 74: Concert Play List

    Appendix/Apéndice Concert Play List/ Lista de Interpretaciones de • Cada uno de los tonos de piano de cola tiene sus características propias que los distinguen. Cada tono concierto se caracteriza por un valor expresivo propio, de manera que es importante seleccionar el tono que No./Nº...

  • Page 75: Music Library List

    Appendix/Apéndice Music Library List/ Grand Piano Demo Song List/ Lista de la biblioteca musical Lista de canciones de demostración del piano de No./Nº Song Name/Nombre de la canción cola Nocturne Op.9-2 Fantaisie-Impromptu Op.66 • The length of a Grand Piano demo song built into Étude Op.10-3 “Chanson de l’adieu”...
  • Page 78 This recycle mark indicates that the packaging conforms to the environmental protection legislation in Germany. Esta marca de reciclaje indica que el empaquetado se ajusta a la legislación de protección ambiental en Alemania. MA1504-A Printed in China...

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