Kawai CA501 Owner's manual

CN25

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 CN25 digital piano.

Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

Preface

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AboutthisOwner’sManual

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

CN25 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 40) includes listings for all demo, Concert Magic, and Lesson function songs, a troubleshooting

guide, assembly instructions, and full specication details.

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CN25 Feature Highlights

Responsive Hammer III weighted-key action, with Ivory Touch key surfaces and Let-o simulation

The new Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action recreates the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano, with its realistic

movement and accurate 3-sensor technology providing a smooth, natural, and highly responsive piano playing

experience. The weight of the keyboard is appropriately graded to mirror the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble

hammers of an acoustic piano, while structural reinforcements within the action assembly ensure greater stability during

fortissimo and staccato passages.

The CN25 digital piano also features Kawai’s Ivory Touch key surfaces that gently absorb nger moisture to assist the

player’s performance, while, let-o simulation recreates the subtle ‘notch’ sensation felt when softly playing the keys of

a grand piano, satisfying the expectations of the most discerning pianists.

Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) with 88-key piano sampling

The CN25 digital piano captures the beautiful sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed hand-built concert grand piano, with

all 88 keys of this exceptional instrument meticulously recorded, analysed and faithfully reproduced using proprietary

Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ technology. This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range of the

original grand piano, aording pianists an extraordinary level of expressiveness ranging from the softest pianissimo to

the strongest, boldest fortissimo.

Additional modelling techniques and eects, such as reverb and damper resonance are also applied, delivering a

selection of vibrant piano tones with breathtaking realism and authenticity.

Internal Song recorder, Built-in Lesson Function

The CN25 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.

Important Safety Instructions

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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TableofContents

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

Sound Preview ..................................12

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 ...................................22

Concert Magic demo modes .....................23

Concert Magic Mode ............................24

Concert Magic song arrangement types ..........25

Concert Magic song list ..........................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

Virtual Technician Settings ....................34

1. Touch .........................................34

2. Voicing .......................................35

3. Damper Resonance ...........................35

4. Damper Noise .................................36

5. String Resonance ..............................36

6. Key-o Eect ..................................37

7. Fall-back Noise ................................37

8. Stretch Tuning ................................37

System Settings .................................38

1. Start Up Settings ..............................38

2. Auto Power O ................................38

3. Sound Preview/Vocal Assist Volume ...........39

4. Vocal Assist On/O ............................39

5. Factory Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Appendix

Connecting to Other Devices ..................40

USB MIDI (USB to Host connector) ...................41

Troubleshooting ................................42

User Key Volume ................................43

Assembly Instructions ..........................45

Demo Song List .................................49

Concert Magic Song List ........................49

Lesson Function Song Lists ....................50

Specications ...................................52

* For information regarding MIDI functions and settings, please download

the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Japan website:

http://www.kawai-global.com

Preparation Before Use

Part Names and Functions

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Operation Guide

The separate Operation Guide provides a convenient overview of the CN25 digital piano’s various button and keyboard controls.

a POWER button

This switch is used to turn the CN25 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 CN25 digital

piano’s built-in speakers or headphones, if connected.

c CONCERT MAGIC button

This button is used to start/stop playback of the CN25 digital

piano’s built-in Concert Magic songs.

d LESSON button

This button is used to select the CN25 digital piano’s built-in

Lesson songs.

e PLAY/STOPbutton

This button is used to start/stop the playback of Recorder

songs stored in memory and CN25 digital piano’s built-in

Lessons songs.

f REC button

This button is used to record performances to the CN25 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 SOUNDSELECTbutton

This button is used to select the sound(s) that will be heard

when the keys are pressed.

i 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.

j MIDI IN / OUT jacks

These jacks are used to connect the CN25 digital piano to

external MIDI devices, such as other musical instruments or a

computer, in order to send and receive MIDI data.

k PEDAL connector

This connector is used to connect the CN25 digital piano’s

pedal board to the instrument.

l DC IN jack

This jack is used to connect the AC adaptor.

m PHONES jacks

These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the

CN25 digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected

and used simultaneously.

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. Turningonthepower

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

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Using headphones

Use the jacks located beneath the keyboard on the left hand

side, to connect stereo headphones to the CN25 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.

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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 adjustor

remove the pedal support bolt, then readjust

when the instrument is in its new position.

Playing the Piano

Operation Guide

* Refer to page 16. * Refer to page 18. * Refer to page 32.

Sound Preview

The CN25 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 39 for more information.

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Example: Comparing two piano sounds

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the A0 key.

A short passage performed using the Concert Grand sound will be played.

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the G1 key.

A short passage performed using the Modern Piano sound will be played.

hold

Lowest key

Sound Select

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2

C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3

Sound Select

Vibraphone

Harpsichord

Church Organ

Jazz Organ

Modern E.Piano

Atmosphere

New Age Pad

Choir

Slow Strings

String Ensemble

Classic E.Piano

Rock Piano

Modern Piano

Mellow Grand 2

Mellow Grand

Studio Grand 2

Studio Grand

Concert Grand 2

Concert Grand

Reverb

Cathedral

Live Hall

Concert Hall

Small Hall

Lounge

Room

O

Dual

Dual Balance

Dual Balance Reset

Dual Mode On

In addition to the side panel buttons, the CN25 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

Playing the Piano

C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4

C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5

C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6

C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7

(Press after Setting key)

O

Setting Value

Setting

Stretch Tuning

Fall-back Noise

Key-o Eect

String Resonance

Damper Noise

Damper Resonance

Voicing

Touch

(-10 ~ +10)

O

Brilliance

Vocal Assist

The CN25 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 39 for information about enabling the Vocal Assist feature.

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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.

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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.

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Storingorcancelingasetting

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.

holdhold

Lowest keyLowest key

Cancel

the setting

Store

the setting

Cancel

the setting

Store

the setting

* Refer to page 34 - 37.

* Refer to page 34 - 37. * Refer to page 33.

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

R L & R

Listening to the song

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2

C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3

C4 D4 E4 F

Metronome Tempo (3 digits)

Tempo

Time Signature

1/4 2/4

Metronome Volume

3/4 4/4 5/4 3/8 6/8

(-2) (

+2)

234567890

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2

C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3

C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4

2 4567891011121314151617181920212223242526 27 28 29 3031

Song Select

Gavotte (Gossec)

Blue Danube Waltz

Skater’ s Waltz

Clair De Lune

Für Elise

Andante from Symphony No.94 (Haydn)

William Tell Overture

The Entertainer

When The Saints Go Marching In

The Camptown Races

Oh Susanna

Auld Lang Syne

Clementine

Londonderry Air

Yankee Doodle

Battle Hymn Of The Republic

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Silent Night

Joy To The World

O Come All Ye Faithful

Deck The Halls

Jingle Bells

Hark The Herald Angels Sing

Old MacDonald Had A Farm

Frère Jacques

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

London Bridge

Mary Had A Little Lamb

I’ m A Little Teapot

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Concert Magic Mode

Operation Guide

LESSON

* Refer to page 28. * Refer to page 29.

SETTINGS

Transmit MIDI Program Change

O

MIDI Local Control

O

1234567890

Program Number (3 digits)

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2

C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3

C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4

1234567890

Tuning Value (3 digits)

(-6 ~ +5)

O

Transpose

(427Hz ~ 453Hz)

440

+0.5

-0.5

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 22.

* The Vocal Assist mode provides vocal explanation for Song 1, Song 2, etc.

Playing the Piano

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1

Song 2

Song 3

Song 1

Song Selection

Select a song memory

Start recording

Enter recording mode.

Record song

Song 2

Song 3

Song 1

Song Selection

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1

Play song

Hold both buttons

Turn the power on

Erase all songs

Press and hold the buttons

for three seconds

hold

Selecting a Lesson book and song

A0 B0 C1

D1 E1 F1 G1

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 38.

1356810121315

MIDI Channel

Auto Power Off

Multi-timbral Mode

O

24 7911 14 16

MIDI Channel

O

30 min.

60 min.

120 min.

C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5

C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6

C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7

Sound Preview & Vocal Assist Volume

* Refer to PDF manual.

* Refer to page 39.

* Refer to page 38.* Refer to PDF manual.

C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5

C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6

C7 C8D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7

31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 4035

My Wild Irish Rose

Romance De L’ amour

Funiculì Funiculà

Santa Lucia

Chiapanecas

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Pomp And Circumstance

Wedding March

Bridal Chorus

Waltz Of The Flowers

Playing the Piano

Selecting Sounds

The CN25 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.

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Selecting a sound: Method 1 (Pleaserefertopage12-13OperationGuideSOUND.)

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

Concert Grand

Selected with black keys

Classic E.Piano

Concert Grand 2 Modern E.Piano

Studio Grand Jazz Organ

Studio Grand 2 Church Organ

Mellow Grand Harpsichord

Mellow Grand 2 Vibraphone

Modern Piano String Ensemble

Rock Piano Slow Strings

Choir

New Age Pad

Atmosphere

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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

Concert Grand Concert GrandConcert Grand 2

Atmosphere

Playing the Piano

Using the Pedals

As with a grand piano, the CN25 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 adjustor

remove the pedal support bolt, then readjust

whentheinstrumentisinitsnewposition.



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.



GrandFeelpedalsystem

The CN25 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

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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.

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 (Pleaserefertopage12-13OperationGuideSOUND.)

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

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2

Sound Select

Vibraphone

Harpsichord

Church Organ

Jazz Organ

Modern E.Piano

Atmosphere

New Age Pad

Choir

Slow Strings

String Ensemble

Classic E.Piano

Rock Piano

Modern Piano

Mellow Grand 2

Mellow Grand

Studio Grand 2

Studio Grand

Concert Grand 2

Concert Grand

Dual

Dual Balance Reset

Dual Mode On

hold

Press twokeys simultaneously



Enabling Dual Mode : Method 2 (Pleaserefertopage12-13OperationGuideSOUND.)

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

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2

Sound Select

Vibraphone

Harpsichord

Church Organ

Jazz Organ

Modern E.Piano

Atmosphere

New Age Pad

Choir

Slow Strings

String Ensemble

Classic E.Piano

Rock Piano

Modern Piano

Mellow Grand 2

Mellow Grand

Studio Grand 2

Studio Grand

Concert Grand 2

Concert Grand

Dual

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.

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.

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

(Pleaserefertopage14-15OperationGuideMETRONOME.)

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

(Pleaserefertopage14-15OperationGuideMETRONOME.)

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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