Casio PX-400R Musical Instrument User Manual


 
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NOTE
You can also use the dial to change the tempo setting while
the current setting is indicated by a value in brackets ([ ]) on
the display.
Example: [T:120]
The value indicates the number of beats per minutes.
To return the tempo to its initial default setting, press the
TEMPO and buttons at the same time.
At their initial default tempo setting, some Piano Group tunes
may change tempo part way through. After you change the
tempo setting for such a tune, playback will proceed at the
tempo you selected, from the beginning of the tune to the
end.
Pausing Playback
1
While a tune is playing, press the PAUSE button.
This pauses playback.
2
Press the PAUSE button again to restart playback from
the location where it was paused.
Skipping Back through a Tune
1
While playback is in progress, hold down the REW
button.
This skips back through the tune measure-by-measure.
The measure number and beat number appear on the
display while you are skipping back.
2
When you reach the point you want, release the REW
button to resume playback.
NOTE
Depending on what is being played when you press the REW
button, the skip back operation may not start right away when
you press it.
Playing Back Built-in Tunes
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Beat numberMeasure number
Skipping Forward through a Tune
1
While playback is in progress, hold down the FF button.
This skips forward through the tune measure-by-measure.
The measure number and beat number appear on the
display while you are skipping forward.
2
When you reach the point you want, release the FF
button to resume playback.
Looping a Musical Phrase
You can select one or more measures and loop them, which means
that they play again and again until you stop playback.
1
While the tune is playing, press the REPEAT button while
the measure you want the phrase to start from is playing.
This causes the REPEAT indicator lamp to flash.
2
When playback reaches the measure you want to
specify as the end of the loop, press the REPEAT button
again.
This starts repeat play of the loop.
To cancel repeat play of a loop, press the REPEAT button
again so its indicator goes out.
Changing the Melody Tone of a
Tune
You can select any one of the digital pianos 248 built-in tones as
the melody tone of a built-in tune. You can even change the melody
tone setting while playback is in progress.
1
Press a TONE button.
2
Use the dial to select the tone you want.
NOTE
You can return a tune to its preset default tone by selecting
the tune again.
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Beat numberMeasure number
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