Casio Introduces Two New Privia Digital Pianos

Casio Introduces Two New Privia Digital Pianos With new sound source for more natural reproduction of grand piano sound

PX-800

TOKYO, January 19, 2007— Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced plans today to introduce the PX-800 and PX-200, two new models in its Privia series of distinctively stylish digital pianos. The new Privia digital pianos utilize Casio’s original new “Triple Element AIF Sound Source” to provide richly expressive, realistic performance. PX-200 Privia digital pianos have won a popular following with their stylish design and realistic piano performance. Thanks to a full lineup of models to choose from and epoch-making reasonable prices, more than 400,000 have been shipped worldwide since Casio first introduced Privia in 2003. The latest Privia offering, the PX-800 and PX-200, achieves a more natural grand piano sound with the "Triple Element AIF Sound Source,”* which uses a filter circuit capable of better acoustic reproduction, as well as a high-performance touch detection system (256 steps, double the steps in previous models) for much more sensitive expression of musical dynamics. The maximum polyphony is 128 notes, four times higher than previous models, and the damper pedals no longer instantly cut off sound, for a more natural, lingering sound. The pianos’ basic performance has also been enhanced. Thanks to a large capacity waveform memory twice the size of previous models, they deliver highly realistic reproduction of grand piano sound. Moreover, their acoustic resonance system reproduces the harmonic effect of strings when damper pedals are used. In addition to all this, the new SD memory card slot improves flexibility for storing and reproducing music data. The two models are briefly introduced below. • PX-800   PX-800   An integrated model with stand and pedals, the PX-800 includes a sliding keyboard cover which preserves the distinct stylish form even with the lid open. Equipped with four powerful high-output 2-way speakers (20W + 20W) and a 3-pedal unit capable of half-pedal expression, the PX-800 achieves realistic reproduction of the rich sounds of a grand piano performance. With its two cherry wood-tone body materials that blend in well with room interiors and chromed metallic parts, this model presents a luxury-look finish. • PX-200   PX-200 Stand and pedal are optional accessories This compact, lightweight model with a slim, simple design that can be set up anywhere is convenient for moving from place to place, with a main body weight of just 12.0 kilograms. Equipped with a 2-way bass-reflex speaker for a rich, broad sound range. An optional CS-66P stand and SP-30 3-pedal unit that offers half-pedal capability is also available. The chic cappuccino brown body color presents a luxury feel. * Triple Element AIF (Acoustic & Intelligent Filtering System) Sound Source Filter circuit (patent pending) takes precise sampling of concert grand piano sounds from low to high registers to achieve smooth sound decay across the entire frequency range, for a more natural sound tone reproduction. Triple-element system provides independent sampling of soft, medium, and hard key strokes, for a rich expression of musical dynamics.

Major Specifications

Model PX-800 PX-200 Keyboard 88 keys, Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard, with Touch Response Tones 162 tones Maximum polyphony 128 notes Digital effects Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types), DSP, Brilliance, Acoustic Resonance System Auto-accompaniment - No. of rhythms: 20 Built-in tunes 60 tunes (Music Library), 12 tunes (Demo tunes) Song Expansion 10 songs, Total of approx. 3.1MB (Maximum of approx. 318KB per song) Lesson Function Part on/off (Left hand:Right hand) Metronome Beat: 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; tempo range: 20 to 255 Recorder 2 tracks × 5 songs, approx. 50,000 notes (Maximum of approx. 10,000 notes per song) Pedals Damper, Soft, Sostenuto With included pedal (SP-3) x 1(Terminals × 2: Damper, Soft/Sostenuto switchable); Optional SP-30: Damper, Soft, Sostenuto Key transpose -6 half tones - 0 - +5 half tones Tuning control A4 = 440Hz±50 cents MIDI GM Level 1 compatible Other function 3-digit LED display Terminals     Pedal Connector for 3-pedal unit Standard jack × 2, Connector for 3-pedal unit (Special for optional SP-30) Headphones Stereo standard jack × 2 Stereo mini jack × 2 MIDI IN/OUT Line out [R][L/mono] Standard jack Output impedance 1.1KO Output voltage 2.2V (RMS) MAX USB Type B SD memory card slot Compatible SD memory card, up to 1GB Speakers 12cm×2 (box type) + 5cm×2 {12cm ×6cm (oval)}×2 + 5cm×2   Amp output 20W + 20W 8W + 8W Size W 1,436 × D 298 × H 796mm W 1,322 × D 278 × H 134mm (Main body only) W 1,306 × D 288 × H 767mm (With optional CS-66P stand) Weight 41.0kg 12.0kg (Main body only) 21.5kg (With optional CS-66P stand) Main accessories CD-ROM, music stand, score book CD-ROM, music stand, score book, pedal (SP-3), dust cover, AC adaptor (AD-12)

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