CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard User Guide

June 12, 2024
Casio

SA-50/SA-51
USER’S GUIDE

SA50 Mini Keyboard

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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 WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important Information for Parents!
Parents should please note the following important information before letting children use this product.

  • Before using the AD-E95100LE/LG/LJ/LU/LW 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 mix batteries of different types.
  • Never mix old batteries with new ones.
  • Use recommended batteries or equivalent types.
  • Always make sure that positive (+) and negative (–) poles are facing correctly as indicated near the battery compartment.
  • Replace batteries as soon as possible after any sign they are getting weak.
  • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
  • The product is not intended for children under 3 years.
  • Use only CASIO AD-E95100LE/LG/LJ/LU/LW adaptor.
  • Be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor before cleaning the product.

Be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” in the separate “READ THIS!” sheet, and use the product correctly.
Manufacturer:
**** CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-maccha 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
Manufacturer:
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-maccha 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
Responsible within the United Kingdom:
Casio Electronics Co. Ltd.
10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD, U.K.
www.casio.co.uk

Getting Ready

Power Supply
Prepare a household power outlet or batteries.
IMPORTANT

  • Be sure to comply with the “Safety Precautions” provided in the separate “READ THIS!” sheet. Incorrect use of this product creates the risk of electric shock and fire.
  • Always make sure that the Digital Keyboard is turned off before plugging in or unplugging the AC adaptor, or before loading or removing batteries.

Using a Household Power Outlet
Make sure that you use only the AC adaptor specified for this keyboard. Use of a different type of AC adaptor can cause malfunction.
CASIO
Specified AC Adaptor:
AD-E95100LE/LG/LJ/LU/LW* (JEITA Standard plug)

  • Check with your dealer for the name of the AC adapt to be used.

CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - adaptor IMPORTANT

  • The AC adaptor will become warm to the touch after very long use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
  • To prevent breaking of the wire, take care to avoid putting any type of load on the power cord.

CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - power cord

Using Batteries
Use 6 commercially available size AA alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries.

  • Commercially available size AA manganese batteries can also be used, but because some types of usage may require high power consumption, the use of alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries is recommended.

Note the precautions below when using rechargeable batteries.

  • Use Panasonic Group AA-size envelop rechargeable batteries. Do not use any other type of batteries.
  • Use only the specified charger to charge batteries.
  • Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the product for charging.
  • For information about using envelop batteries or their specified charger, be sure to read the user documentation and precautions that come with each item, and use them only as directed.

Open the battery cover on the bottom of the Digital Keyboard, load the batteries, and then close the cover.

  • Take care to ensure that the positive
    + and negative
    – ends of the batteries are facing correctly.

CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - Batteries

IMPORTANT

  • Battery life is approximately 12 hours of continuous use (based on alkaline batteries, normal play). Any of the symptoms below may indicate batteries are low and need to be replaced as soon as possible.
  • Dim display.
  • Distorted sound.
  • Keyboard tones, songs or rhythms are played when no buttons or keys are pressed.
  • Abnormal play of built-in songs, etc.
  • Sudden, unexpected failure of notes to sound.

NOTE

  • The Digital Keyboard will turn off automatically to preserve battery power if you do not perform any operation for about six minutes (Auto Power Off). Hold down the TONE button while turning on the keyboard to disable Auto Power Off.

Reference

Troubleshooting

  • There is no sound when I press keyboard keys.
    • Check to make sure batteries are loaded or that the AC adaptor is connected correctly. (See “Power Supply”.)
    • Unplug the plug from the 19 (PHONES/OUTPUT) jack if one is connected.
  • Sound and display operations are not normal.
    • Battery power may be low. See “Power Supply”.

Specifications

Keyboard : 32 mini-size keys, 2.5 octaves
Polyphony : 32 notes maximum
Tones : 100
Preset Rhythms Preset Songs : 50
 Preset Songs : 10 tunes; melody off
Tuning : A4 = 416 to 440 to 465 Hz
Speakers : φ 8 cm × 2 (output: 0.5 W + 0.5 W)
Power Jack : DC 9.5V
Phones/Output jack :Stereo mini jack

Output Impedance: 120 Ω
Output Voltage: 500 mV (RMS) MAX
Power Supply| : 2-way
• Batteries| : 6 AA-size alkaline batteries or AA-size rechargeable nickel- metal hydride batteries
• Battery Life| : Approximately 12 hours (alkaline batteries), approximately 10 hours (rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries)*
• AC Adaptor| AD-E95100LE/LG/LJ/LU/LW
• Auto Power Off| Approximately 6 minutes after last key operation
Power Consumption| 9.5 V ****3.2 W
Dimensions| : 44.6 × 20.8 × 5.1 cm (17 9/16 × 8 3 /16 × 2 inch)
Weight| : Approximately 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) (without batteries)

  • Measured values while using envelop batteries. envelop is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

    • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
    • You can get information about accessories that are separately for this product from the CASIO keyboard catalog available from your retailer, and from the CASIO website at the following URL. https://world.casio.com/

For information about the product and its music scores, visit the CASIO website.
https://support.casio.com/global/en/emi/manual/SA-50/

Built-in Music Data Lists

Tone List

PIANO

00| GRAND PIANO
01| BRIGHT PIANO
02| STRINGS PIANO
03| ELEC.GRAND PIANO
04| ELEC.PIANO 1
05| ELEC.PIANO 2
06| HARPSICHORD
07| CLAVI
08| THUMB PIANO
MELODIC PERC.
09| VIBRAPHONE
10| MARIMBA
11| XYLOPHONE
12| CELESTA
13| GLOCKENSPIEL
14| TUBULAR BELL
15| STEEL DRUMS
ORGAN
16| ELEC.ORGAN
17| PERC.ORGAN
18| ROCK ORGAN
19| PIPE ORGAN
20| REED ORGAN
21| ACCORDION
22| HARMONICA
23| BANDONEON
GUITAR
24| NYLON STR.GUITAR
25| STEEL STR.GUITAR
26| JAZZ GUITAR
27| CLEAN GUITAR
28| MUTE GUITAR
29| OVERDRIVE GT
30| DISTORTION GT
31| GT HARMONICS
32| BANJO
BASS
33| ACOUSTIC BASS
34| FINGERED BASS
35| PICKED BASS
36| FRETLESS BASS
37| SLAP BASS
38| SYNTH-BASS 1
39| SYNTH-BASS 2
STRINGS
40| VIOLIN
41| CELLO
42| CONTRABASS
43| PIZZICATO
44| HARP
45| KOTO
46| STRINGS
47| SLOW STRINGS
48| SYNTH-STRINGS
49| ORCHESTRA HIT
BRASS

50| TRUMPET
51| TROMBONE
52| TUBA
53| MUTE TRUMPET
54| FRENCH HORN
55| BRASS
56| SYNTH-BRASS 1
57| SYNTH-BRASS 2
WOOD WIND
58| ALTO SAX
59| TENOR SAX
60| SOPRANO SAX
61| BARITONE SAX
62| OBOE
63| ENGLISH HORN
64| BASSOON
65| CLARINET
66| FLUTE
67| PICCOLO
68| RECORDER
69| PAN FLUTE
70| WHISTLE
71| OCARINA
SYNTH/PAD
72| SQUARE LEAD
73| SAW LEAD
74| CALLIOPE
75| VOICE LEAD
76| BASS+LEAD
77| CHOIR AAHS
78| VOICE DOO
79| SYNTH-VOICE
80| WARM PAD
81| SPACE CHOIR
82| METAL PAD
83| RAIN DROP
84| SOUND TRACK
85| ATMOSPHERE
86| BRIGHTNESS
INDIAN
87| SITAR
88| HARMONIUM 1
89| HARMONIUM 2
90| SANTUR
91| TABLA
92| PIPE ORGAN (INDIAN)
93| HARMONICA (INDIAN)
94| TRUMPET (INDIAN)
SE/PERCUSSION
95| SEASHORE/BIRD
96| HELICOPTER/GUNSHOT
97| WOOD BLOCK/TAIKO
98| MELODIC TOM/ SYNTH-DRUM
99| DRUM SET

Rhythm List

POPS

00| STRAIGHT 8 BEAT
01| 8 BEAT POP
02| MELLOW 8 BEAT
03| 60’s 8 BEAT
04| 16 BEAT 1
05| 16 BEAT 2
06| 16 BEAT SHUFFLE
BALLAD
07| POP BALLAD
08| MODERN BALLAD
09| 16 BEAT BALLAD
10| 6/8 BALLAD
DANCE
11| EDM
12| TECHNO POP
13| TRANCE
14| MODERN DANCE
15| DISCO SOUL
ROCK/JAZZ
16| STRAIGHT ROCK
17| BLUES
18| SLOW ROCK
19| MIDDLE BIG BAND
20| JAZZ WALTZ
EUROPEAN
21| POLKA
22| WALTZ
23| TANGO
24| MARCH 1
25| MARCH 2
LATIN
26| BOSSA NOVA
27| BEGUINE
28| SAMBA
29| CHA-CHA-CHA
30| MERENGUE
31| SALSA
32| REGGAE
33| CUMBIA
34| REGGAETON
WORLD I
35| BLUEGRASS
36| DIXIE
37| FAST GOSPEL
38| PASODOBLE
39| ADANI
40| BALADI
41| MUS
42| KRONCONG
43| DANGDUT
WORLD II
44| BHANGRA
45| DADRA
46| KEHARWA
47| TEEN TAAL
48| BHAJAN
49| INDIAN POP

Drum Map

Key 99:DRUM SET
F2 Synth Kick
F{2 Synth Snare 1
G2 Synth Snare 2
G{2 Dance Kick 2
A2 Dance Kick 1
B}2 Dance Snare 1
B2 Dance Snare 2
C3 Dance Clap
C{3 Snare 3
D3 Brush Snare Slap
E}3 Brush Snare Sweep
E3 Kick 2
F3 Kick 1
F{3 Side Stick
G3 Snare 1
G{3 Closed Hi-Hat
A3 Snare 2
B}3 Open Hi-Hat
B3 Low Tom
C4 Mid Tom
C{4 Crash Cymbal
D4 High Tom
E}4 Ride Cymbal
E4 Xiao Luo
F4 Vibraslap
F{4 Tambourine
G4 Maracas
G{4 Triangle Open
A4 Triangle Close
B}4 Claves
B4 Mute Cuica
C5 Open Cuica
C{5 Mute High Conga
D5 Open High Conga
E}5 Open Low Conga
E5 High Agogo
F5 Low Agogo
F{5 High Whistle
G5 Low Whistle
G{5 Tabla Ge
A5 Tabla Ka
B}5 Tabla Te
B5 Tabla Na
C6 Tabla Tun
C{6 High Timbale
D6 Low Timbale
E}6 High Bongo
E6 Low Bongo
F6 Long Guiro
F{6 Short Guiro
G6 Cowbell
G{6 High Wood Block
A6 Low Wood Block
Bb6 Casaba
B6 Shaker
C7 Hand Clap

General Guide

CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - Overvew

Playing Something on the Digital Keyboard
1.Set 2 (P) to “ON”.
The Digital Keyboard switches on.
2.Use 11 (Keyboard) to make a sound.
3.Use 4 (VOLUME) to adjust the volume.
Playing Using Tones

  1. Press 7 (TONE).CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - Tones

  2. Choose your favorite tone from the 10 (Tone list) or from the tone list in this User’s Guide, and then enter its number using the numbers or the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18.
    • For example, to select “05 ELEC PIANO 2”, press “0” and then “5”.
    • You can also use plus (+) and minus (–) buttons to change the number. (“+” increases the number and “–” decreases the number.) Holding the button down changes the number continuously.
    • Press “+” and “–” at the same time to return to the original setting.

  3. Use 11 (Keyboard) to play the tone you chose.
    NOTE
    • You can use 12 (PIANO, TRUMPET, DRUMS) to quickly and easily select the GRAND PIANO (00), TRUMPET (50) and DRUM SET (99) tones.

Playing Using the Metronome

  1. Press 15 (METRONOME). The metronome starts up.
  2. Press 15 (METRONOME) again to stop the metronome.
    NOTE
    • For information on how to change the metronome tempo, see “Changing the Speed (Tempo) of a Rhythm or Built-in Song”.

Changing the Beat
You can use the procedure below to configure the settings so that the Digital Keyboard sounds a chime on the first beat of each measure and a click on the remaining beats.

  1. Press 16 (FUNCTION) repeatedly until “BEAT” appears on the LCD panel.
  2. Use the numbers or the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18 to enter the beat.
    • Choose a beat setting from 0-9.
    • If you choose “0”, no chime sounds on the first beat.
    • The original display returns after a few moments.

Playing Using a Rhythm
You can have rhythms from various musical genres play as backing while you play the Digital Keyboard.

  1. Press 8 (RHYTHM).CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - LCD panel1

  2. Choose your favorite rhythm from 6 (Rhythm list) or from the rhythm list in this User’s Guide, and then enter its number using the numbers or the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18.
    • The procedure for entering the number is the same as for tone numbers.

  3. Press 17 (START/STOP) to play the rhythm you chose.
    • To stop the rhythm, press 17 again.
    NOTE
    • For information on how to change the tempo of the rhythm, see “Changing the Speed (Tempo) of a Rhythm or Built-in Song”.

Listening to Built-in Songs

  1. Press 9 (SONG).CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - LCD panel2
  2. Choose a song from 3 (Song list) and then enter its number using the numbers or the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18.
    • When using numbers to choose a song, start by entering “0”. The procedure for entering the number is the same as for tone numbers.
    • To listen through all the songs, display “AL” on the LCD panel. To display “AL”, either use the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons, or just press one of the number buttons “1-9” without first pressing “0”.
    3.Press 17 (START/STOP) to play the song you chose.
    • To stop the song, press 17 again.

NOTE

  • For information on how to change the tempo of the rhythm, see “Changing the Speed (Tempo) of a Rhythm or Built-in Song”.
  • If you change the tempo, tone or any other setting for a song while listening to all the songs “AL”, the changed song settings revert to their initial values when the next song is played.

Muting the Song Melody So You Can Play it Yourself

  1. Hold down 9 (SONG).
    This mutes the melody for built-in songs.CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - LCD
panel3

  2. Press 17(START/STOP).
    The melody is not played, so you can play it yourself on the keyboard 11.

Changing the Speed (Tempo) of a Rhythm or Built-in Song

  1. Press 14 (TEMPO yt).CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - Tempo value
  2. Change the tempo value by using
    14 (TEMPO ∨∧ ) or the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18.
    • You can change the tempo in increments of 10 using 14 (TEMPO ∨∧ ) or in single increments using the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18.
    • You can set any value between 20 and 255.
    • The original display returns after a few moments.

Changing the Pitch of the Sound in Octaves (Octave Shift)

  1. Press 13 (OCTAVE –/+).CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - Tempo value1
  2. Use 13 (OCTAVE –/+) to change the shift amount.
    • You can set any value between –1 and +1 octaves.
    • The original display returns after a few moments.

Use the procedure below to change the function settings.
Changing the Function Settings

  1. Press 16 (FUNCTION).
    • The setting changes each time you press 16 (FUNCTION).CASIO SA50 Mini
Keyboard - FUNCTION Setting| Display| Values set
    ---|---|---
    Tuning| TUNING| 416 to 465
    Reverb| REVERB| ON, OFF
    Beat| BEAT| 0 to 9
    Transposition| TRANS.| –12 to 0 to +12
  2. Use the numbers or the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18 to enter a value.
    • Press “+” and “–” at the same time to return to the original setting.
    • The original display returns after a few moments.

Fine Tuning the Pitch (TUNING)
You can adjust the pitch of all the Digital Keyboard’s tones using the A4 tone as the standard (in 1 Hz increments).

  1. Press 16 (FUNCTION) repeatedly until “TUNING” appears on the LCD panel.CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - FUNCTION1
  2. Use the numbers or the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18 to enter a tuning value.
    • You can set any value between 416 and 465 Hz.
    • The original display returns after a few moments.

Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound in Semitone Increments (Transposition)
Transposition shifts the overall pitch of the sound in semitone increments.

  1. Press 16 (FUNCTION) repeatedly until “TRANS.” appears on the LCD panel.CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - FUNCTION2
  2. Use the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18 to change the value set.
    • You can shift the pitch up and down by one octave (max. –12 to +12 semitones).
    • The original display returns after a few moments.

Using Reverb
You can use the procedure below to add reverb to the notes you play.

  1. Press 16 (FUNCTION) repeatedly until “REVERB” appears on the LCD panel.CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - FUNCTION3
  2. Press the plus (+) and minus (–) button in 18 to turn reverb ON and OFF. (+: ON, –: OFF)
    • The original display returns after a few moments.

Making the Screen Easier to See
You can adjust the contrast of the LCD panel.

  1. Hold down 16 (FUNCTION) and press “0” in 18.CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - FUNCTION4

  2. Use the numbers or the plus (+) and minus (–) buttons 18 to enter a value.
    • You can set any value between 1 and 8.

  3. Press 16 (FUNCTION) again to complete the setting.
    NOTE
    • The LCD contrast setting is retained even if you switch the Digital Keyboard off.

Settings at Power Off
When you turn the Digital Keyboard off, all settings such as the tone numbers and song numbers revert to their original settings. You cannot save your settings before turning the Digital Keyboard off.
Using Headphones or Audio Equipment
Connect headphones or audio equipment to the PHONES/ OUTPUT jack on the back of the Digital Keyboard.

  • If the plug you are using does not match the jack, use a commercially available adaptor plug.

Commercially available headphones

CASIO SA50 Mini Keyboard - FUNCTION5

IMPORTANT

  • Do not listen to very high volume output over headphones for long periods. Doing so creates the risk of hearing damage.
  • When connecting a musical instrument amplifier, set the Digital Keyboard volume to a low level and use the amplifier’s volume control to adjust to the desired volume level.

CASIO COMPUTER CO.,LTD.
6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
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© 2022 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

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