Casio At5 User Manual

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AT3/AT5-E-1B
USER’S GUIDE
Please keep all information for future reference.
Safety Precautions 
Before trying to use the keyboard, be sure to read the 
separate “Safety Precautions”. 

NOTICEThis 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...

Important!
Please note the following important information before using this product.
 Before using the optional AC Adaptor to power the unit, 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.
 Never attempt to recharge batteries.
 Do not use rechargeable batteries.
 Never mix old batteries with new ones.
 Use recommended batteries or equivalent...

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Contents
General Guide ............................. E-4
Reading the Display ............................................... E-6
Modes ..................................................................... E-7
Menus ..................................................................... E-7
, Precautions while “Please Wait” is displayed .... E-7
Saving Settings....................................................... E-8
Returning the Digital Keyboard to Its 
Factory Default Settings...

Contents
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Using the Pattern 
Sequencer ................................. E-97
About the Pattern Sequencer ............................... E-97
Creating a User Rhythm ....................................... E-98
Creating a User Rhythm by Combining 
Exiting Rhythm Parts (Easy Edit) ....................... E-107
Editing Individual Events (Event Editor) ............. E-108
Configuring Instrument Part Playback Settings
(Part Parameters) ............................................... E-111
Instrument Part...

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General Guide
• Illustrations in this User’s Guide show the AT-5.
Back
Dial
L-1 - L-18 C-1 - C-17
R-1 
- R-20 D-1 - D-17 S-1
T-1 
- T-9 S-2 

General Guide
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 In this manual, the term “Digital Keyboard” refers to the AT-3/AT-5.
 This manual uses the numbers and names below to refer to buttons and controllers. 
 The following explains the meanings of the # and $ symbols that appear on the product console and with the key names below.
#: Indicates a function that is enabled by holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button when pressing a button. For example, SONG SEQUENCER, # 
EDIT means that the EDIT function is enabled by depressing the R-13...

General Guide
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This section explains the contents of the Digital Keyboard’s 
display screen.
1Detailed information area
This area displays a variety of information while the Digital 
Keyboard is being used. Use this area to confirm proper 
operation when changing values, when selecting a menu 
item, and when performing other operations.
2Level meter area
This level meter shows the volume level of the notes that 
are sounded when you play something on the keyboard or 
when Auto Accompaniment is played....

General Guide
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Your Digital Keyboard has three modes: a rhythm mode, a 
card mode, and a song sequencer mode. The currently 
selected mode is shown as an indicator on the display.
: indicator displayed)
Under its initial factory default settings, the Digital Keyboard 
enters the rhythm mode whenever it is turned on. The 
rhythm mode is the base mode, and it is the mode you 
should enter when you want to play on the keyboard or use 
Auto Accompaniment.
 Card mode (; indicator displayed)
Enter the card...

General Guide
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Your Digital Keyboard is equipped with a song sequencer and 
other features that you can use to store data you create. This 
stored data is retained even when the Digital Keyboard is 
turned off.
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However, the tone, rhythm, and other settings you configure 
on the Digital Keyboard’s console normally are returned to 
their initial power on defaults whenever you turn off power.
You can configure the Digital Keyboard so it remembers its 
latest setup or to apply a predetermined default...