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C A17
Owner’s Manual
Preparation Before Use
Playing the Piano
Internal Songs
Recorder
Settings
Appendix
Thank you for purchasing this Kawai digital piano.
This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the CA17 digital piano.
Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.
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Preface
About this Owner’s Manual
Before attempting to play this instrument, please read the Preparation Before Use section from page 10 of this owner’s manual.
This section explains the name and function of each part, how to connect the power cable, and how to turn on the power.
The Playing the Piano section (page 12) provides an overview of the instrument’s most commonly used functions, allowing the
CA17 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Internal Songs section (page 21) includes
information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, Concert Magic songs, and Lesson function.
The Recorder section (page 30) provides instructions on how to record and play back pieces stored in the instrument’s internal
memory, and the Settings section (page 32) details the settings that can be used to adjust a number of sound and keyboard
characteristics, as well as system settings.
Finally, the Appendix section (page 41) includes a troubleshooting guide, assembly instructions, and full specication details.
CA17 Feature Highlights
RM3 Grand II wooden-key action with Ivory Touch key surfaces and ‘Let-O’ mechanism
The CA17 digital piano utilises Kawai’s latest RM3 Grand II wooden-key action, incorporating various grand piano action
characteristics, such as contrasting hammer weights - appropriately graded for each playing range - bass key counter-
balancing, and correctly located pivot points for both black and white keys. The unique ‘seesaw’ movement provides
a consistent, evenly balanced action, while nely textured Ivory Touch key surfaces not only enhance the enjoyment of
playing, but also help to absorb moisture, thus preventing ngers from slipping.
The RM3 Grand II keyboard action even reproduces the subtle let-o sensation felt when playing the keys of a grand piano
very softly, satisfying the expectations of even the most discerning pianists.
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and Kawai EX concert grand pianos reproduced with full 88-key sampling
The CA17 digital piano captures the magnicent tone of Kawai’s agship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert grand piano
using the latest Harmonic Imaging XL sound technology. Widely regarded as the ‘premier pianos of Japan’, Shigeru Kawai
instruments grace the stages of concert halls and musical institutions throughout the world, and are prized for their
exceptional tonal clarity. In addition, the CA17 also feature the distinctive sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed EX concert
grand piano, which has frequently been selected by professional pianists in such prestigious events as the Chopin,
Tchaikovsky, and Rubenstein international piano competitions, among others.
Both instruments have been carefully recorded, meticulously analysed, and faithfully reproduced with full 88-key sampling
technology. This process preserves the unique characteristics of each individual note, while accurately recreating the
broad dynamic range of the original grand pianos, to aord pianists an extraordinary level of expression from the softest
pianissimo to the strongest, boldest fortissimo.
Internal Song recorder, Built-in Lesson Function
The CA17 digital piano features a three song recorder, allowing performances to be recorded to internal memory and
played back at the touch of a button.
In addition, the convenient lesson feature allows aspiring pianists to learn the piano using a built-in collection of etudes
from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from the popular Alfred course books. The left and right hand parts for each piece
can be practiced separately, while adjusting the tempo allows more dicult passages to be perfected.
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WARNING
The product should be connected to
an AC outlet of the specied voltage.
� If you are going to use an AC power cord,
make sure that its has the correct plug shape
and conforms to the specied power voltage.
� Failure to do so may result in re.
120V 240V230V
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or
serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following.
The product is not completely disconnected from the
power supply even when the power switch is turned
o. If the product will not be used for a long time,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
� Failure to do so may cause re in case of
lightning.
� Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in re.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product.
Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.
This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider
than the other). This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
When disconnecting the AC power cord's
plug, always hold the plug
and pull it to remove it.
� Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage
the cord, causing a re, electric shock or
short-circuit.
Doing so may cause the product to fall over,
resulting in injury.
Do not lean against the keyboard.
When using the headphones, do not
listen for long periods of
time at high volume levels.
Doing so may result in hearing problems.
It is a good practice to have the instrument near the AC outlet and the power cord plug in a position
so that it can readily be disconnected in an emergency because electricity is always charging
while the plug is in the AC outlet even in a power switch o condition.
The chair must be used properly (it must be
used only when playing the product).
� Do not play with it or stand on it.
� Only one person is allowed to sit on it.
� Do not sit on it when opening the lid.
� Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.
Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or your
ngers to be trapped, resulting in injury.
Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result
in breakdown or short-circuit.
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the product.
Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
denotes that care should be taken.
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow ngers to be trapped.
denotes a prohibited operation.
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.
denotes an operation that should be carried out.
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.
Examples of Picture Symbols
Read all the instructions before using the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
- NE PAS OUVRIR.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE AC ADAPTOR.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lighting ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the leterature
accompanying the product.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prongs are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or object
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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WARNING
The product should be connected to
an AC outlet of the specied voltage.
� If you are going to use an AC power cord,
make sure that its has the correct plug shape
and conforms to the specied power voltage.
� Failure to do so may result in re.
120V 240V230V
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or
serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following.
The product is not completely disconnected from the
power supply even when the power switch is turned
o. If the product will not be used for a long time,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
� Failure to do so may cause re in case of
lightning.
� Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in re.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product.
Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.
This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider
than the other). This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
When disconnecting the AC power cord's
plug, always hold the plug
and pull it to remove it.
� Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage
the cord, causing a re, electric shock or
short-circuit.
Doing so may cause the product to fall over,
resulting in injury.
Do not lean against the keyboard.
When using the headphones, do not
listen for long periods of
time at high volume levels.
Doing so may result in hearing problems.
It is a good practice to have the instrument near the AC outlet and the power cord plug in a position
so that it can readily be disconnected in an emergency because electricity is always charging
while the plug is in the AC outlet even in a power switch o condition.
The chair must be used properly (it must be
used only when playing the product).
� Do not play with it or stand on it.
� Only one person is allowed to sit on it.
� Do not sit on it when opening the lid.
� Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.
Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or your
ngers to be trapped, resulting in injury.
Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result
in breakdown or short-circuit.
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the product.
Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.
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� Doing so may cause the product to become
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown
or injury.
Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.
� Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation
of the product.
� When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in
lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe the
product.
Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.
Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
re, electric shock or short-circuit.
When connecting the AC power cord
and other cords, take care
not to get them tangled.
� Doing so may cause the product to generate
noise.
� If the product generates noise, move the
product suciently away from the electrical
appliance or connect it to another AC outlet.
Do not place the product near electrical
appliances such as TVs and radios.
Please lift up the product when moving it.
Please note that the product is heavy and must
be carried by more than two persons.
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.
Do not drag the product on the oor.
Take care not to drop the product.
Doing so may cause the illumination to fall over,
resulting in re.
Do not place naked ame, such as lighted
candles on the product.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property if the product
is handled incorrectly.
Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.
Use the product only in moderate climates (not
in tropical climates).
Do not use the product in the following areas.
� Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is
exposed to direct sunlight
� Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater
� Extremely cold areas, such as outside
� Extremely humid areas
� Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present
� Areas where the product is exposed to excessive
vibrations
Closing it roughly may trap your ngers,
resulting in injury.
When you close the keyboard cover,
close it gently.
Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this
product and other devices.
Before connecting cords, make sure
that the power to this product
and other devices is turned
OFF.
OFF
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Ensure a
minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sucient ventilation.
Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in re.
Ensure that the ventilation is not
impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspaper,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Use only the AC adaptor included with this instrument to power the instrument.
� Do not use other AC adaptors to power this instrument.
� Do not use the included AC adaptor or AC power cord to power other equipment.
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The product should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
� The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
� Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.
� The product has been exposed to rain.
� The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
�The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Notes on Repair
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug, and then
contact the shop from which the product was purchased.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
AT TENTION:
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la che dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu'au fond.
An information on Disposal for users
If your product is marked with this recycling symbol it means that, at the end of its life, you must dispose of it
separately by taking it to an appropriate collection point.
You should not mix it with general household waste. Disposing of this product correctly will prevent potential negative
eects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
For further details, please contact your local authority.
(European Union only)
Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.)
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the the ground od AC outlet on the wall.
FCC Information (U.S.A)
CAUTION : Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE : 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The nameplate label is located on
the
underside of the instrument, as
indicated below.
Declaration of Conformity
Products : Electronic Piano
Model Number : CA17
Responsible Party Name : Kawai America Corporation
Address : 2055 East University Drive Rancho
Dominguez, CA 90220
Telephone 310-631-1771
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.
Nameplate
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................3
Important Safety Instructions ..................4
Table of Contents ................................9
Preparation Before Use
Part Names and Functions .....................10
Setting Up the Piano ............................11
Playing the Piano
Operation Guide ................................12
1. Sound Preview ................................12
2. Vocal Assist ...................................13
Selecting Sounds ................................16
Using the Pedals ................................17
Dual Mode .......................................18
Four Hands Mode ...............................19
Metronome ......................................20
Internal Songs
Demo Songs .....................................21
Concert Magic ...................................23
Concert Magic demo modes .....................24
Concert Magic Mode ............................25
Concert Magic song arrangement types ..........26
Lesson Function .................................27
1. Selecting a lesson book/song ..................27
2. Listening to the selected lesson song ..........28
3. Practicing left and right-hand parts separately ...29
Recorder
Recorder .........................................30
1. Recording a song ..............................30
2. Playing back a song ...........................31
3. Erasing recorded songs ........................31
Settings
Keyboard and Sound Settings .................32
1. Reverb ........................................32
2. Brilliance ......................................33
3. Tuning ........................................33
4. Transpose .....................................33
5. SHS Mode .....................................34
6. Phones Type ..................................34
Virtual Technician Settings .....................35
1. Touch .........................................35
2. Voicing .......................................36
3. Damper Resonance ...........................36
4. Damper Noise .................................37
5. String Resonance ..............................37
6. Key-o Eect ..................................38
7. Fall-back Noise ................................38
8. Stretch Tuning ................................38
System Settings .................................39
1. Start Up Settings ..............................39
2. Auto Power O ................................39
3. Sound Preview/Vocal Assist Volume ...........40
4. Vocal Assist On/O ............................40
5. Factory Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Connecting to Other Devices ..................41
USB MIDI (USB to Host connector). . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Appendix
Troubleshooting ................................43
User Key Volume ................................44
Assembly Instructions ..........................46
Specications ....................................50
* For information regarding MIDI functions and settings, please download
the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Japan website:
http://www.kawai-global.com
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Preparation Before Use
Part Names and Functions
Operation Guide
The separate Operation Guide provides a convenient overview of the CA17 digital piano’s various button and keyboard controls.
a POWER button
This switch is used to turn the CA17 digital piano on/o.
Be sure to turn o the instrument after playing.
b MASTER VOLUME slider
This slider controls the master volume level of the CA17 digital
piano’s built-in speakers or headphones, if connected.
c CONCERT MAGIC button
This button is used to start/stop playback of the CA17 digital
piano’s built-in Concert Magic songs.
d LESSON button
This button is used to select the CA17 digital piano’s built-in
Lesson songs.
e PLAY / STOP button
This button is used to start/stop the playback of Recorder
songs stored in memory and CA17 digital piano’s built-in
Lessons songs.
f REC button
This button is used to record performances to the CA17 digital
piano’s internal memory.
g METRONOME button
This button is used to turn the metronome function on/o, and
also to adjust its tempo, time signature, and volume settings.
h SOUND SELECT button
This button is used to select the sound(s) that will be heard
when the keys are pressed.
i PHONES jacks
These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the
CA17 digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected
and used simultaneously.
j PEDAL connector
This connector is used to connect the CA17 digital piano’s
pedal board to the instrument.
k DC IN jack
This jack is used to connect the AC adaptor.
l USB to Host port
This port is use to connect the instrument to a computer using
a USB ‘B to A’ type cable in order to send and receive MIDI
data.
m MIDI IN / OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect the CA17 digital piano to
external MIDI devices, such as other musical instruments or a
computer, in order to send and receive MIDI data.
a
b
dc
e
g h
f
i j lk m
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Preparation Before Use
Setting Up the Piano
1. Connecting the power adaptor
Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN terminal located
on the underside of the instrument, as indicated below.
2. Connecting the power adaptor to an outlet
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet.
3. Turning on the power
Press the POWER switch, located on the right hand side of the
instrument’s front panel.
The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on
and the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically.
4. Adjusting the volume
Move the MASTER VOLUME slider up and down to increase
and decrease the volume level of the instrument’s speakers, or
headphones if connected.
Adjust the volume to a
comfortable listening level
– the middle is often a good
starting point.
Increase
volume
Decrease
volume
Using headphones
Use the jacks located beneath the keyboard on the left hand
side, to connect stereo headphones to the CA17 digital piano.
Up to two pairs of headphones can be connected and used
simultaneously. When a pair of headphones is connected,
sound will not be produced by the speakers.
Adjusting the pedal support bolt
A pedal support bolt is attached at the base of the pedal board
to aid stability when the pedals are pushed. Turn the bolt anti-
clockwise until it makes contact with the oor and supports
the pedals rmly.
When moving the instrument, always adjust or
remove the pedal support bolt, then readjust
when the instrument is in its new position.
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Playing the Piano
Operation Guide
* Refer to page 16. * Refer to page 18. * Refer to page 32.
1
Sound Preview
The CA17 digital piano’s Sound Preview feature plays a short musical passage to demonstrate the selected
sound or sound setting when pressing.
* Sound Preview is only available for certain operations using the SOUND SELECT button.
* The volume of the Sound Preview can be adjusted (and silenced, if desired). Please refer to page 40 for more information.
Example: Comparing two piano sounds
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the A0 key.
A short passage performed using the SK Concert Grand sound will be played.
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the A1 key.
A short passage performed using the Modern Piano sound will be played.
hold
Lowest key
Sound Select
A
#
0 C
#
1 D
#
1 F
#
1 G
#
1 A
#
1 C
#
2 D
#
2 F
#
2 G
#
2 A
#
2
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
C
#
3 D
#
3 F
#
3 G
#
3 A
#
3
C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3
C
#
4 D
#
4 F
#
4 G
#
4 A
#
4
C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
C
#
5 D
#
5 F
#
5 G
#
5 A
#
5
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5
C
#
6 D
#
6 F
#
6 G
#
6 A
#
6
C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6
C
#
7 D
#
7 F
#
7 G
#
7 A
#
7
C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7
(Press after Setting key)
Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Church Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern E.Piano
Atmosphere
New Age Pad
Choir
Slow Strings
String Ensemble
Classic E.Piano
321
O
Setting Value
O
Normal
Wide
Forward
SHS Mode
Sound Select
Modern Piano
Mellow Grand 2
Mellow Grand
Studio Grand 2
Studio Grand
Upright Piano
EX Concert Grand
SK Concert Grand
Reverb
Cathedral
Live Hall
Concert Hall
Small Hall
Lounge
Room
O
(-10 ~ +10)
O
Brilliance
Setting
Stretch Tuning
Fall-back Noise
Key-o Eect
String Resonance
Damper Noise
Damper Resonance
Voicing
Touch
Phones Type
Canal
Inner-ear
Closed
Semi-open
Open
Normal
Dual
Dual Balance
Dual Balance
Dual Balance Reset
Dual Mode On
In addition to the side panel buttons, the CA17 can also controlled by pressing and holding a button, then
pressing a key on the keyboard. This section explains the various functions for each button, in addition to the
instrument’s Sound Preview and Vocal Assist features that may be useful when changing sounds or settings.
SOUND
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Playing the Piano
Sound Select
A
#
0 C
#
1 D
#
1 F
#
1 G
#
1 A
#
1 C
#
2 D
#
2 F
#
2 G
#
2 A
#
2
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
C
#
3 D
#
3 F
#
3 G
#
3 A
#
3
C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3
C
#
4 D
#
4 F
#
4 G
#
4 A
#
4
C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
C
#
5 D
#
5 F
#
5 G
#
5 A
#
5
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5
C
#
6 D
#
6 F
#
6 G
#
6 A
#
6
C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6
C
#
7 D
#
7 F
#
7 G
#
7 A
#
7
C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7
(Press after Setting key)
Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Church Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern E.Piano
Atmosphere
New Age Pad
Choir
Slow Strings
String Ensemble
Classic E.Piano
321
O
Setting Value
O
Normal
Wide
Forward
SHS Mode
Sound Select
Modern Piano
Mellow Grand 2
Mellow Grand
Studio Grand 2
Studio Grand
Upright Piano
EX Concert Grand
SK Concert Grand
Reverb
Cathedral
Live Hall
Concert Hall
Small Hall
Lounge
Room
O
(-10 ~ +10)
O
Brilliance
Setting
Stretch Tuning
Fall-back Noise
Key-o Eect
String Resonance
Damper Noise
Damper Resonance
Voicing
Touch
Phones Type
Canal
Inner-ear
Closed
Semi-open
Open
Normal
Dual
Dual Balance
Dual Balance
Dual Balance Reset
Dual Mode On
2
Vocal Assist
The CA17 digital piano’s Vocal Assist feature provides a vocal explanation of the currently selected sound,
function, or setting.
* Vocal Assist is only available for operations that use a combination of the instrument’s panel buttons and keyboard.
* Vocal Assist is disabled by default. Please refer to page 40 for information about enabling the Vocal Assist feature.
Entering Vocal Assist mode
Press and hold the desired button to activate Vocal Assist
mode for that button.
The voice message “Vocal Assist Mode” will be heard, and the
LED indicator for the pressed button will start to ash quickly.
Changing settings
Release the pressed button, and press a key corresponding to the
desired function/setting.
The selected function/setting name will be explained vocally.
Storing or canceling a setting
Press the button with the ashing LED indicator to store the
adjusted setting and deactivate the Vocal Assist mode.
Press any other button to cancel the setting and deactivate
the Vocal Assist mode.
* An example of using the Vocal Assist mode with the SOUND SELECT
button is shown in the illustration.
hold
Lowest key
Cancel
the setting
Store
the setting
* Refer to page 35 - 38.
* Refer to page 35 - 38. * Refer to page 33.
* Refer to page 34.
* Refer to page 34.
Operation Guide
14
Playing the Piano
Selecting the part to practice
Press once:
Left-hand only
Press twice:
Right-hand only
Press 3 times:
Both Left and Right hands
L
R L & R
Listening to the song
A
#
0C
#
1D
#
1F
#
1G
#
1A
#
1C
#
2D
#
2F
#
2G
#
2A
#
2
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
C
#
3D
#
3F
#
3G
#
3A
#
3
C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3
C
#
4D
#
4F
#
4G
#
4A
#
4
C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
C
#
5D
#
5F
#
5G
#
5A
#
5
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5
C
#
6D
#
6F
#
6G
#
6A
#
6
C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6
C
#
7D
#
7F
#
7G
#
7A
#
7
C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7
Metronome Tempo (3 digits)
Tempo
Tempo
Time Signature
1/4 2/4
Metronome Volume
3/4 4/4 5/4 3/8 6/8
1
(-2) (
+2)
2 34567890
Operation Guide
LESSON
* Refer to page 28. * Refer to page 29.
SETTINGS
1356810 12 13 15
MIDI Channel
Auto Power Off
Transmit MIDI Program Change
On
O
MIDI Local Control
On
O
Multi-timbral Mode
On
O
24 7911 14 16
MIDI Channel
1234567890
Program Number (3 digits)
O
30 min.
60 min.
120 min.
A
#
0C
#
1D
#
1F
#
1G
#
1A
#
1C
#
2D
#
2F
#
2G
#
2A
#
2
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
C
#
3D
#
3F
#
3G
#
3A
#
3
C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3
C
#
4D
#
4F
#
4G
#
4A
#
4
C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
C
#
5D
#
5F
#
5G
#
5A
#
5
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5
C
#
6D
#
6F
#
6G
#
6A
#
6
C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6
C
#
7D
#
7F
#
7G
#
7A
#
7
C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7
1234567890
Tuning Value (3 digits)
On
(-6 ~ +5)
O
Transpose
Sound Preview & Vocal Assist Volume
(427Hz ~ 453Hz)
440
Hz
+0.5
Hz
-0.5
Hz
Tuning
* Refer to PDF manual.
* Refer to PDF manual.* Refer to page 33.
* Refer to page 33. * Refer to PDF manual.* Refer to page 33.
METRONOME
* Refer to page 20.
Concert Magic
* Refer to page 23.
* The Vocal Assist mode provides vocal explanation for Song 1, Song 2, etc.
15
Playing the Piano
A
#
0C
#
1D
#
1
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1
Song 2
Song 3
Song 1
Song Selection
b
Select a song memory
c
Start recording
a
Enter recording mode.
Record song
Song 2
Song 3
Song 1
Song Selection
A
#
0C
#
1D
#
1
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1
Play song
a
Hold both buttons
b
Turn the power on
Erase all songs
Press and hold the buttons
for three seconds
hold
hold
Selecting a Lesson book and song
A
#
0C
#
1D
#
1F
#
1G
#
1A
#
1C
#
2D
#
2
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2
Book 1
Book 2 Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
1234567890
Song Number (consecutive digits)
RECORDER
Start Up Settings
* Refer to page 27.
* Refer to page 30.
* Refer to page 31.
* Refer to page 31.
* Refer to page 39.
Operation Guide
1356810 12 13 15
MIDI Channel
Auto Power Off
Transmit MIDI Program Change
On
O
MIDI Local Control
On
O
Multi-timbral Mode
On
O
24 7911 14 16
MIDI Channel
1234567890
Program Number (3 digits)
O
30 min.
60 min.
120 min.
A
#
0C
#
1D
#
1F
#
1G
#
1A
#
1C
#
2D
#
2F
#
2G
#
2A
#
2
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
C
#
3D
#
3F
#
3G
#
3A
#
3
C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3
C
#
4D
#
4F
#
4G
#
4A
#
4
C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
C
#
5D
#
5F
#
5G
#
5A
#
5
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5
C
#
6D
#
6F
#
6G
#
6A
#
6
C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6
C
#
7D
#
7F
#
7G
#
7A
#
7
C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7
1234567890
Tuning Value (3 digits)
On
(-6 ~ +5)
O
Transpose
Sound Preview & Vocal Assist Volume
(427Hz ~ 453Hz)
440
Hz
+0.5
Hz
-0.5
Hz
Tuning
* Refer to PDF manual. * Refer to PDF manual.
* Refer to page 40.
* Refer to page 39.* Refer to PDF manual.
2 7125 10 14 19 2417 22 26 31 3629 34 38 43 4841 46 50 55 6053 58 62 67 7265 70 74 79 8477 82 86
3 68911 1341 16 20 21 23 25 271815 30 33 35 37 39 403228 44 47 49 51 52 544542 57 61 63 64 66 685956 71 75 76 78 80 817369 85 888783
A
#
0C
#
1D
#
1F
#
1G
#
1A
#
1C
#
2D
#
2F
#
2G
#
2A
#
2
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
C
#
3D
#
3F
#
3G
#
3A
#
3
C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3
C
#
4D
#
4F
#
4G
#
4A
#
4
C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
C
#
5D
#
5F
#
5G
#
5A
#
5
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5
C
#
6D
#
6F
#
6G
#
6A
#
6
C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6
C
#
7D
#
7F
#
7G
#
7A
#
7
C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7
Song Select
Song Select
16
Playing the Piano
Selecting Sounds
The CA17 digital piano features 19 dierent instrument sounds, which can be selected in one of two ways.
By default the ‘Concert Grand’ sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on.
Selecting a sound: Method 1 (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press one of the lowest 8 white keys or 11 black keys to selected the desired
instrument sound.
Sound name Sound name
Selected with white keys
SK Concert Grand
Selected with black keys
Classic E.Piano
EX Concert Grand Modern E.Piano
Upright Piano Jazz Organ
Studio Grand Church Organ
Studio Grand 2 Harpsichord
Mellow Grand Vibraphone
Mellow Grand 2 String Ensemble
Modern Piano Slow Strings
Choir
New Age Pad
Atmosphere
Selecting a sound: Method 2
Press the SOUND SELECT button repeatedly to cycle through the 19 available instrument sounds.
[Power On]
Press once Press 17 times Press once
SK Concert Grand SK Concert GrandEX Concert Grand Atmosphere
17
Playing the Piano
Using the Pedals
As with a grand piano, the CA17 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft.
Pedal support bolt
If the pedal support bolt does not make contact with the oor,
the pedal board may become damaged. Ensure that this bolt is
fully extended and supports the pedals rmly.
When moving the instrument, always adjust or
remove the pedal support bolt, then readjust
when the instrument is in its new position.
Caring for the pedals
If the surface of the pedals becomes dirty, clean the pedals using a dry dish-washing sponge.
Do not attempt to clean the pedals using rust-removing solvents, abrasives or les.
Grand Feel pedal system
The CA17 digital piano features the new Grand Feel pedal system, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting
of Kawai’s EX Concert Grand piano.
Soft pedal
Sostenuto pedal
Sustain pedal
Sustain pedal (right pedal)
Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one’s hands
have been lifted from the keyboard - greatly enriching the
piano sound, while also assisting smooth ‘legato’ passages.
The sustain pedal is capable of responding to half pedaling.
Soft pedal (left pedal)
Depressing this pedal softens the sound, reducing its volume.
When the Jazz Organ sound is selected, the soft pedal is also
used to alternate the speed of the rotary speaker simulation
between ‘Slow’ and ‘Fast’ eect modes.
Sostenuto pedal (centre pedal)
Depressing this pedal after playing the keyboard and before
releasing the keys, sustains the sound of only those notes that
have been played. Any keys that are subsequently played after
the sostenuto pedal is depressed will not be sustained.
18
Playing the Piano
Dual Mode
The Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound.
For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or an electric piano combined with a harpsichord etc.
Enabling Dual Mode : Method 1 (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press two of the lowest 8 white keys or 11 black keys simultaneously.
The sounds corresponding to the two keys will be layered together.
Sound Select
A
#
0 C
#
1 D
#
1 F
#
1 G
#
1 A
#
1 C
#
2 D
#
2 F
#
2 G
#
2 A
#
2
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
C
#
3 D
#
3 F
#
3 G
#
3 A
#
3
C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3
C
#
4 D
#
4 F
#
4 G
#
4 A
#
4
C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
C
#
5 D
#
5 F
#
5 G
#
5 A
#
5
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5
C
#
6 D
#
6 F
#
6 G
#
6 A
#
6
C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6
C
#
7 D
#
7 F
#
7 G
#
7 A
#
7
C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7
Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Church Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern E.Piano
Atmosphere
New Age Pad
Choir
Slow Strings
String Ensemble
Classic E.Piano
Sound Select
Modern Piano
Mellow Grand 2
Mellow Grand
Studio Grand 2
Studio Grand
Upright Piano
EX Concert Grand
SK Concert Grand
Dual
Dual Balance
Dual Balance
Dual Balance Reset
Dual Mode On
hold
Press two keys simultaneously
Enabling Dual Mode : Method 2 (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the C2 key.
While still holding the SOUND SELECT button, press two of the lowest 8 white keys or 11 black keys in order.
Sound Select
A
#
0 C
#
1 D
#
1 F
#
1 G
#
1 A
#
1 C
#
2 D
#
2 F
#
2 G
#
2 A
#
2
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
C
#
3 D
#
3 F
#
3 G
#
3 A
#
3
C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3
C
#
4 D
#
4 F
#
4 G
#
4 A
#
4
C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4
C
#
5 D
#
5 F
#
5 G
#
5 A
#
5
C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5
C
#
6 D
#
6 F
#
6 G
#
6 A
#
6
C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6
C
#
7 D
#
7 F
#
7 G
#
7 A
#
7
C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7
Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Church Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern E.Piano
Atmosphere
New Age Pad
Choir
Slow Strings
String Ensemble
Classic E.Piano
Sound Select
Modern Piano
Mellow Grand 2
Mellow Grand
Studio Grand 2
Studio Grand
Upright Piano
EX Concert Grand
SK Concert Grand
Dual
Dual Balance
Dual Balance
Dual Balance Reset
Dual Mode On
hold
Adjusting the volume balance (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the E2, F2 or D2 keys repeatedly to decrease or increase the volume balance
between the two sounds.
Exiting Dual Mode
Press the SOUND SELECT button.
The Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically and the instrument will return to normal operation.
19
Playing the Piano
Four Hands Mode
The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, with the sustain (right) and soft
(left) pedal acting as independent sustain pedals for each section. The octave/pitch of each section
is also adjusted, allowing two people to perform piano duets within the same key range using a single
instrument.
Enabling Four Hands Mode
Press and hold the LESSON button, then press the D#3 key, as shown in the illustration below.
The LED indicators for the LESSON button will start to ash, indicating that Four Hands Mode is enabled.
* The selected keyboard sound can still be changed when Four Hands Mode is enabled.
Lowest key
hold
Exiting Four Hands Mode
Press the LESSON button.
The instrument will return to normal operation.
* With the Four Hands Mode activated, selecting a dierent sound will aect both the left and right sections.
* It is not possible to use the Recorder function with the Four Hands Mode activated.
* The Split Point for the Four Hands Mode is set to F4, and cannot be adjusted.
* The sostenuto pedal will aect the right section sound only.
20
Playing the Piano
Metronome
The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo.
The time signature, volume, and tempo of the metronome can be freely adjusted.
Turning the metronome on/o
Press the METRONOME button.
The metronome will start to count and the LED indicator for
the METRONOME button will turn on, indicating that the
metronome is in use.
* By default the metronome will count with a 1/4 beat at 120 bpm.
Press the METRONOME button again to stop the metronome.
Changing the metronome time signature
(Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide METRONOME.)
Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press one of the
7 lowest black keys.
* The metronome can be set to one of seven time signatures:
* 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, and 6/8.
Adjusting the metronome volume
(Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide METRONOME.)
Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the keys
marked -/+.
Adjusting the metronome tempo (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide METRONOME.)
Press and hold the METRONOME button, enter the desired tempo using the lowest 12 white keys.
* The metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10 - 300 bpm.
* The metronome tempo can be entered precisely, or decreased and increased gradually.
Method 1:
While pressing the METRONOME button, press keys 1, 5, and 0 to set the tempo to 150 bpm, or keys 0, 8 and 5 to set the tempo to 85 bpm.
Method 2:
While pressing the METRONOME button, press the - / + keys repeatedly to gradually decrease or increase the tempo in 2 bpm increments.
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