Kawai SUPERBOARD FS800 User manual

KAWAI
ae
SUPERBOARD
H-Ssoo
Owner’s
Manual

Thank
you
for
your
purchase
of
the
KAWAI
FS800
Personal
Keyboard.
e
How
to
use
this
manual
SS
Manual
|
This
manual
is
divided
into
two
sections:
Basic
Operation
and
Advanced
Operation.
The
Basic
Operation
section
will
help
you
become
familiar
with
the
basic,
but
extremely
powerful,
features
of
the
FS800.
By
the
time
you're
through
with
this
first
section,
you
will
have
a
clear
understanding
of
how
to
select
Tones
and
Rhythms,
adjust
Tempo,
use
Auto-Accompaniment
and
Recorder
functions,
and
operate
ONE
FINGER
AD-LIB.
The
Advanced
Operation
section
will
help
you
explore
FS800's
more
advanced
features
such
as
combining
Tones,
adding
Effects,
using
the
Synthesizer
and
MIDI,
and
programming
Accompaniments
or
ONE
FINGER
AD-LIB
phrases.
To
get
the
most
from
your
FS800,
please
read
this
entire
manual
carefully
--
beginning
with
the
important
information
on
page
B-1.
Should
you
have
any
trouble
getting
the
FS800
to
perform
Properly,
please
refer
to
the
Table
of
Contents
(on
the
next
Page)
and
review
the
pertinent
section
of
this
instruction
manual.
Have
fun
learning
to
play
your
FS800!
@
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
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.
@
This
instrument
complies
with
the
limits
for
class
B
digital
apparatus,
pursuant
to
the
Radio
Interference
Regulations,
C.R.C.,
c.
1374.
@)

@ Before Using the FS800 SuperBoard....B-1
@ Overall Diagram and Explanation
(Operation panel) 2..ccccisaitiserstentaninns B-3
@ Overall Diagram and Explanation
(Rear panel and KeyS)...........::ccee B-5
@ Getting Started on your FS800:
Selecting SOUNdS.cuduccwi asa an B-7
@ Getting Started with Rhythms.............. B-8
@ Other Important Rhythm Functions....B —9
@ Changing Rhythm Tempo................... B-10
@ Using Auto-Accompaniment
for easy ensemble play ..........::cc B-11
@ Using Auto-Accompaniment Section:
PRETO ata ot sna hee hea ate tej iaaa eset teatce B-12
@ Using ONE FINGER AD-LIB
torplay like ai pro! es csecsne cali B-13
@ Special use of
ONE FINGER AD-LIB..............:e B- 16
@ The Digital Mixer Section...............05 B-18
@ Using REGISTRATION
MCI ODY. 5 icesacustneatedawaeachcecsedsinie det sasncates B- 20
M@ Using the Real-Time RECORDER......B — 23
@ Advanced Use of Sounds: ..........000.00.... A-1
@ Combining Two Sounds.................. A-1
@ Adding Fleets cach sschcuttetussedeaetts A-2
@ Advanced Use of Auto-
Accompaniment Sections... A-3
@ Explanation of AUTO 2... A-4
@ Explanation of AUTO 3...........000.. A-6
@ Explanation of AUTO 4.....0.000000... A-7
@ Introducing Accompaniment
ET OUGL 96i5 ccdec seca Gils aatedencebuslnataamum ater A-8
@ Using Hand Percussion and sound
Selectale Pads ................:ccceccceesssceereeees A-9
Table
of
Contents
@ Creating Your Own Soumds: ......0....5 A-10
@ The Synthesizer Function: ............. A-10
@ Changing the Parameters.......... A-12
@ Storing Your New Sound .......... A-16
@ Creating Rhythm and Auto-
Accompaniment Patterns: ..............0. A-17
@ Creating Basic Patterns ................ A-18
@ Creating Fill-in and
Intro/Ending Patterns................... A-19
@ Storing the Newly Created
PACTS Sister cow A-2]
@ Programmable
ONE FINGER AD-LIB: .....0...ee A- 22
@ Creating Phrases ....0.... A- 22
® Storme Phrases 462s ces a, A - 24
@ Using the SYSTEM Functions:........... A - 26
@ Tuning Control ccsiiansauaees A - 26
@ Pedal 1 (Damper Pedal)
and Pedal 2
(Accompaniment Hold Pedal)......A — 27
@ Using the MIDI Functions:................. A - 28
@ Setting the Local Control
ROING OR Pe sath atte pe etans radia htt cas A- 28
@ Setting the Program Change Control
ON OPE acsoset aa ieceehocen tian A - 30
@ Using an External Sequencer: ....... A=31
@ Creatine Songs. csscivientnatuis A-31
@ Sending Automatic Functions..A — 34
@ Changing MIDI Channels......... A-35
@ Creating Patterns... A — 36
@ Creating O.F. AD-LIB Phrases..A — 38
@ Using Other Functions .............. A - 39
3. Appendices
nN)
aw,
(
MB TrOUB ESO OtNE assess chon eoneeedciseices Ap-1
MM Appendices ia: nnaasa aan issceass Ap 3
@ MIDI Implementation Chart.............. Ap-4
ME Speciicalions a. ieencticancoten eng otaeds Ap- 6

-—..
Size
D
dry
cell
pen
_2y
battery
x
6
1.
Basic
Operation
Before
Using
the
FS800
SuperBoard
1. Cautions
@
Do
not
subject
the
FS800
to
severe
shocks.
@
Do
not
expose
the
FS800
to
direct
sunlight,
or
high
temperatures
such
as
inside
your
car
on
a
warm
day.
@
Do
not
use
the
FS800
where
there
is
excessive
moisture
or
dust.
@
Do
not
disassemble
or
attempt
to
modify
the
FS800.
@
Should
the
FS800
become
soiled,
clean
it
using
a
soft,
dry
cloth.
If
this
does
not
remove
the
stain,
wet
the
cloth
slightly
before
wiping.
Never
use
alcohol
or
thinner
to
clean
the
FS800.
@
Do
not
allow
foreign
matter
to
enter
the
gaps
between
the
keys
or
around
the
buttons.
-
Connecting
the
Power
Supply
The
SuperBoard
can
use
either
your
home
AC
power
outlet
or
dry
cell
batteries
as
a
power
source.
@
To
insert
batteries:
1.
Turn
the
unit
over
and
remove
the
battery
cover.
2.
Insert
six
Size
D
dry
cell
batteries.
Be
sure
they
are
aligned
in
the
proper
direction.
3.
Replace
the
battery
cover.
Notes:
—
As
the
batteries
begin
to
run
down,
the
SuperBoard
will
become
quieter
and
the
sound
quality
will
begin
to
deteriorate.
The
unit
may
also
begin
to
function
improperly
or
begin
to
flash
"bat".
The
"Edt"
stands
for
batteries.
At
that
time,
you
should
replace
all
six
of
the
batteries.
—
Do
not
mix
battery
types
(or
new
batteries
with
old
ones),
as
this
may
cause
problems
such
as
battery
fluid
leakage.
—
Remove
the
batteries
when
not
using
the
FS800
for
long
periods
of
time.

L 7 0
Pin plug cord
UNEIN
Ro
pa
|
PREP
ribs
ce
aint
we. Nee oN eS yo PORT BAG BE ope Seu”
ae
JO
GIG
ee
IER!
LINE
OUT
Serre
ws
RS
hae
foe
ee
|
LET
©,
»
“SQN
i,
/
‘
eee
ee
i
Wy
i
Oo
He
sepia
ee
WF
|
|
UN
e--.)
bet
Peake
J
Note:
You
cannot
Back
up
the
internal
memory
once
the
battery
built
into
the
FS800
is
drained.
So,
we
recommend
that
you
save
your
important
data
into
an
external
sequencer
(see
“Using
the
MIDI
Functions”
section
on
page
A-31).
For
a
replacement
Battery,
contact
your
authorized
KAWAI
dealer.
Before
Using
the
FS800
SuperBoard
@
To
use
an
AC
power
outlet:
Connect
a
PS-102
(or
PS-101)
adaptor
to
the
adaptor
terminal
on
the
rear
panel
of
the
FS800.
Then,
connect
the
adaptor
to
a
wall
socket.
Important:
We
recommend
that
you
use
a
KAWAI
AC
adaptor
(10
volt
1000
mA)
with
the
FS800.
If
you
decide
to
use
a
universal
adaptor
(from
another
manufacturer)
be
sure
that
the
voltage
selector
on
that
adaptor
is
set
10
volt
1000
mA.
The
polarity
selector
must
be
set
to
"negative"
(-)
polarity.
If
your
universal
adaptor
is
se
on
"positive
(+)",
your
FS800
will
not
operate
(or
will
run
on
batteries
until
the
batteries
are
drained).
™@
Connecting
the
FS800
to
an
audio
device
To
enjoy
listening
to
the
sound
of
your
F5800
through
your
home
stereo
system
or
other
external
audio
device,
purchase
a
standard
connecting
cord
(Stereo
RCA
pins)
at
an
electrical
goods
shop
or
an
audio
specialty
store.
Use
it
to
connect
the
F5800's
LINE
OUT
jacks
to
the
LINE
IN
or
AUX
IN
jacks
on
your
audio system.
B®
About
the
FS-800's
internal
memory
The
contents
of
the
FS-800's
internal
memory
will
be
kept
stored
by
a
battery
built
into
the
unit
for
a
period
of
up
to
five
years.
The
data
that
are
maintained
by
this
battery
are
as
follows:
—
Song
data
recorded
using
the
recorder.
—
Sounds
created
using
the
synthesizer.
—
Accompaniment
patterns
created
using
the
pattern
maker.
—
Phrases
created
using
the
programmable
ONE
FINGER
AD-LIB
feature.
— Registration settings.
Note
that
if
you
turn
the
power
switch
ON
while
holding
down
keys
C
and
E
at
the
left
end
of
the
keyboard,
all
of
the
contents
of
the
memory
will
be
erased,
and
the
keyboard's
factory
settings
will
be
restored.

Overall
Diagram
and
Expla-
nation
(Operation
panel)
a8
29%
@
wae
.
oo
od.
|
|
fa
TA Re
Bias? ease’ |
aI
:
|
‘
Wits.
ay
ST
aay
fio,
|:
Pome: sso) oom ake meri
@
Protective
plastic
covering
on
front
panel
Your
FS800
comes
equipped
with
a
thin
plastic
covering
over
the
front
panel,
designed
to
protect
the
panel
from
dust
and
scratches.
If
you
want
to
remove
this
covering,
carefully
use
a
fingernail
to
lift
up
one
of
the
corners.
Then,
slowly
peel
off
the
covering
and
discard
it.
button.
Again,
that
Demo
Song
will
continue
to
play
until
you
press
the
DEMO
a
second
time.
(5)
Display
The
display
window
shows
which
sound
or
rhythm
is
currently
selected.
The
window
is
also
used
to
display
a
wide
variety
of
other
information
which
will
be
described
later
in
this
manual.
(6)
SELECTOR
buttons
(a)
Numeric
buttons
(Ten
keys)
(1)
POWER
Switch
The
Power
Switch
turns
the
FS800's
power
on
and
off.
When
the
power
is
turned
on,
the
display
window
will
light,
showing
the
number
(2)
MASTER
VOLUME
Slider
The
master
volume
slider
control
overall
volume
of
all
notes
played
on
the
keyboard.
(3)
DIGITAL
MIXER
Section
Sound
1,
Sound
2,
Chord,
Bass,
and
Rhythm
volumes
can
be
adjusted
individually
using
these
buttons.
Holding
down
the
UP
&
button
for
a
particular
part
raises
the
volume
for
that
part.
Holding
down
the
VW
DOWN
button
f
lowers
the
volume
for
that
part.
Pressing
the
middle
button
M™
will
establish
a
preset
volume
for
that
part
which
is
in
"balance"
with
the
other
parts
of
the
accompaniment.
(4)
DEMO
button
There
are
3
Demo
Songs
in
the
FS800.
When
you
press
this
button,
the
Demo
Songs
will
start
with
Song
#1.
After
Demo
Song
#1
is
concluded,
Demo
Songs
#2
and
#3
will
play
in
consecutive
order
and
then
return
to
Song
#1
to
begin
the
"cycle"
again.
The
Demo
Songs
will
continue
until
you
press
the
DEMO
button
a
second
time
to
stop
them.
To
select
Demo
Songs
#2
or
#3
directly,
press
#2
or
#3
with
the
numeric
keys
just
after
pressing
the
DEMO
Used
to
enter
the
number
that
appear
in
the
LED
display.
To
enter
a
number
from
1
to
9,
just
press
the
number
you
desire.
The
SuperBoard
will
wait
for
one
second
to
see
if
you
re
going
to
press
another
digit.
After
this
brief
pause,
the
display
will
show
the
number
you
selected
(01
to
09).
To
enter
a
number
from
1
to
9
without
the
one-second
pause,
put
a
"Zero"
before
the
number.
For
example,
you
would
press
"0"
and
"6"
to
select
sound
number
"6"
immediately
(with
no
pause).
To
enter
a
two-digit
number,
enter
the
two
digits
in
rapid
succession.
For
example,
to
enter
sound
number
25,
press
2
followed
quickly
by
5.
If
you
wait
more
than
one
second
to
enter
the
second
digit,
the
SuperBoard
will
think
you
meant
to
enter
a
one-digit
number.
Referring
again
to
the
"25"
example,
if
you
wait
too
long
to
enter
the
second
digit
"5",
the
SuperBoard

will think you meant to enter a "2" and then
changed your mind to enter "5". The display
will end up showing "5" instead of "25". BE
SURE TO ENTER TWO-DIGIT NUMBERS IN
RAPID ORDER.
(b) “W DOWN’ “UP A” button.
These buttons are used to increase or decrease
the numbers in the display window by a value
of 1. The same buttons are also used as "NO" or
"YES" buttons for storing or transmitting MIDI
data. This latter function will be described later
in this manual
(7) SOUND 1 and 2 buttons
These buttons are used to select from among the
one hundred sounds stored in the FS800.
(8) EFFECT buttons
These buttons allow you to add variety to the
FS800's one hundred sounds by adding effects
such as Sustain, Stereo Chorus, and Duet
harmony to them.
(9) PITCH BEND WHEEL
Rotating this wheel up or down allows you to
change the pitch of a sound.
(10) MODULATION wheel
This wheel can be used to apply vibrato toa
sound.
(11) AUTO button
The AUTO button is used to select between two
"playing modes" for the nineteen keys on the
left end of the keyboard (which we will refer to
as the Lower Keyboard). In "Normal Mode"
(when the AUTO light is off), the Lower
Keyboard plays the same sound selected for the
Upper Keyboard.
In "AUTO Mode" (which is in effect when the
AUTO light is lit), the Lower Keyboard can be
used to control the F5800's Auto-
Accompaniment.
(12) RHYTHM button
This button is used when selecting from among
the one hundred rhythm and accompaniment
patterns stored in the F5800's memory.
(13) RHYTHM CONTROL button
The FS800's Rhythm and Auto-Accompaniment
section gives you four types of patterns to work
with: Intro Patterns that can be used at the start
of a song; Fill-in Patterns, to add contrast and
variety during a song; Ending Patterns; and
Basic Patterns which will be the foundation of
any song using Auto-Accompaniment. These
four types of patterns are controlled using these
buttons. Lastly, the Sync. button lets you start
when you press a key in the Lower Keyboard.
B-4
(14) TEMPO buttons
The TEMPO buttons can be used to control
changes in Rhythm and Auto-Accompanyment
tempo.
If you press the TEMPO MONITOR button, the
display briefly shows the current tempo.
(15) ONE FINGER AD-LIB button
This feature allows you to sound like a “pro”.
with the touch of a finger.
(16) REGISTRATION button
(17) PROGRAM buttons
These buttons allow users of the FS800 to:
1) create new sounds (with the synthesizer);
2) create Rhythm and Auto-Accompaniment
Patterns (Basic, Intro, Fill-in, and Ending)
with Pattern Maker; and
3) create ONE FINGER AD-LIB phrases.
(18) RECORDER Section
These buttons allow you to record the songs
you write or perform on the FS800.
(19) HAND PERCUSSION/PAD SELECT button
Pressing this button transforms the entire
keyboard into a complete percussion ensemble.
When Hand Percussion is on, you can also use
the keys of the keyboard to assign a percussion
sound to one of the four SOUND SELECTABLE
PADS. Holding down a pad while pressing a
key assigns that key's percussion sound to the
pad.
(20) SOUND SELECTABLE PADS
These pads allow you to add drum solos or fills
to the rhythm and automatic accompaniment.
As mentioned above, these pads can be
assigned any of the percussions sounds pictured
above the Lower Keyboard notes.
(21) SYSTEM button
(22) MIDI button
(23) TRANSPOSE buttons
You can use the TRANSPOSE function to adjust
the FS800's pitch by one full octave upward or
downward (that is, -12 half steps to +12 half
steps). As you press the UP or DOWN buttons
in the TRANSPOSE Section, the display will
briefly flash to tell you the number of half-steps
you've moved above or below the "normal key".
When you press the middle TRANSPOSE
button (between the UP and DOWN buttons),
the FS800's pitch goes back to the "normal key”.

Overall
Diagram
and
Explanation
(Rear
panel
and
Keys)
eoen
gene:
i.
Se
Qs)
@)
[Keys]
C1
C2
C3 C4 C5 C6
:
ae
v
|
v v v
Vv
HH
|
|
Eee
Ras
Sie
i]
:
-
elie:
age
lle
an
62)

{Rear Panel]
(24)
MIDI
IN/OUT/THRU
jacks
These
jacks
are
used
to
connect
the
SuperBoard
to
other
MIDI
instruments
and
equipment.
(25)
Pedal
1
(DAMPER
Pedal)
jack
This
jack
allows
you
to
connect
an
optional
footswitch
(model
F-1,
available
separately)
to
the
SuperBoard.
When
the
footswitch
is
depressed,
notes
played
on
the
keyboard
will
play
continuously
for
as
long
as
the
footswitch
is
held
down.
It
operates
like
a
sustain
pedal
on
a
piano.
(This
pedal
has
no
effect
on
Rhythm
and
Auto-Accompaniment
performance.)
(26)
Pedal
2
(Accompaniment
Hold)
jack
The
jack
allows
you
to
use
the
optional
F-1
footswitch
in
a
different
way
from
above.
When
connected
to
the
Accompaniment
Hold
jack,
the
F-1
footswitch
can
be
depressed
to
add
variety
to
Rhythm
and
Auto-
Accompaniments.
The
jack
can
also
be
programmed
to
let
the
F-1
function
as
a
"SYNC.
/FILL-IN"
pedal
(with
the
same
capabilities
as
the
SYNC./FILL-IN
button
on
the
front
panel).
(27)
Output
jacks
These
jacks
are
used
to
send
the
SuperBoard's
sound
through
external
speakers
or
a
home
stereo
system.
(28)
Stereo
Headphone
jack
When
stereo
headphones
are
connected
to
this
jack,
the
sound
from
the
speakers
is
cut
off.
This
allows
you
to
play
the
FS800
at
night
and
at
other
times
when
you
might
be
concerned
about
disturbing
others.
(29)
Power
Adaptor
jack
This
jack
is
used
when
connecting
a
Power
Adaptor
(model
PS-101
or
PS-102,
available
separately).
Important:
See
page
B-2
for
special
instructions
if
you
are
using
a
universal
AC
adaptor
or
other
brand
of
adaptor.
[Keys]
(30) Lower Keyboard (C] ~ F#2)
Used as a specific set of keys when the AUTO
(chord detection) or Hand Percussion
functions are selected.
(31) ONE FINGER AD-LIB keys (G2 ~ B3)
Used to play One Finger Ad-Lib phrases
when the ONE FINGER AD-LIB function is
selected.
(32) User program keys (B4 ~ C6)
Used for programming Synthesizer sounds,
Auto-Accompaniments (with Pattern Maker),
and ONE FINGER AD-LIB phrases.
Note:
Of course, the keys in the special keyboard
sections named above also function as a normal
keyboard when all automatic settings are off.
Important:
Throughout this manual, the keys on the FS800
will be referred to in the following manner:
C1 stands for "the first C" on the keyboard,
counting from the left.
B2 stands for "the second B" on the keyboard
from the left.
The total range of the FS800 is C1 to C6.

|
Lee
ie
a=
|
Display reads 001.
Check
the POWER switch.
ry °
5 6 a al
2. 3
(hy
Display
changes
to
read
002.
Press #4, then press #1.
———__ > <=
Select a sound numbered
41 through 50.
AOC
ONE FINGER AD-LIB.
Getting
Started
on
your
FS800:
Selecting
Sounds
This
section
will
show
you
how
to
select
and
play
any
of
the
sounds
listed
in
the
"100
SOUND
LIBRARY"
on
the
FS800's
front
panel.
1.
First,
check
to
be
sure
that
the
POWER
switch
is
turned
ON.
The
display
should
be
lit,
showing
the
number
ed
woe.
Try
pressing
one
of
the
keys
on
the
keyboard.
You
should
hear
the
sound
which
is
numbered
01
(PIANO
1).
2.
Next,
look
at
the
numeric
keys
and
find
the
button
marked
#2.
If
you
press
it,
the
number
shown
in
the
mo
display
should
change
to
#2.
When
you
press
one
of
the
keys
on
the
keyboard,
you
will
hear
sound
number
02
(PIANO
2).
You
can use
the
numeric
keys
to
choose
any
of
the
FS800's
one
hundred
sounds
quickly
and
easily.
The
UP
A
button
adds
one
to
the
number
in
the
display,
while
the
W
DOWN
button
subtracts
one
from
the
number.
The
number
shown
in
the
display
is
the
number
of
the
sound
currently
selected.
3.
Press
#4
and
then
#1
with
the
numeric
keys
to
select
sound
number
41.
If
you
select
one
of
the
SPLIT
sounds,
which
are
numbered
41
through
50
in
the
"100
SOUND
LIBRARY,"
you
will
find
that
the
19
keys
on
the
left
end
of
the
keyboard
(the
Lower
Keyboard)
produce
a
different
sound
from
the
rest
of
the
keys
to
their
right.
Note:
When
you
use
the
numeric
SELECTOR
bottons
to
select
a
two-digit
number,
enter
the
two
numbers
in
rapid
succession.
A
single-digit
number
will
be
automatically
entered
if
you
take
too
long
to
enter
the
second
digit.