Kawai X140-D User manual

PERSONAL KEYBOARD
X140-D/X150-D
OWNER’S MANUAL
KAWAT

FCC Information
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.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This
instrument
has
been
certified
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
class
B
digital
apparatus,
pursuant
to the Radio Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.

KAWAI X140/150-D Owner’s Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a KAWAI X140/150-D Personal Keyboard.
This owner’s manual contains valuable information that will help you make full use of this
instrument’s many capability. Read it carefully and keep it handy for future reference.
Have fun learning to play your X140/150-D!
Important Safety Instructions
¢ . Read Instructions — This Owner’s Manual contains valuable information that will help you make full use
of the instrument's many capabilities. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
« Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
* Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions — All operating instructions should be followed.
A WARNINGS
The instrument should not be operated with wet hands that could result in electric shock
or other hazards.
*
—
Object
and
Liquid
Entry
—
Never
push
objects
of
any
kind
into
this
product
through
openings
as
they
may
touch
dangerous
voltage
points
or short-out
parts
that
could
result
in
a
fire
or
electric
shock.
Never
spill
liquid
of any
kind
on
the
product.
The
product
should
not
be
operated
or
stored
near
water
or
other
moisture
—
for
example,
near
a
bath
tub,
wash
bowl,
kitchen
sink,
or
laundry
tub;
in
a
wet
basement;
near
a
swimming
pool,
etc.
* This product may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss when used in combination with other products
like speakers or headphones. Do not operate for a long period of time at a
high volume level, especially if you are using headphones or earphones.
If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
consult a hearing specialist.
ATTENTION
* Protect the product from direct sunlight, extremes in temperature (such as inside your
car on a warm day) or humidity, dusty environment, or vibration (especially during
transportation).
¢ The instrument should be kept away from hot, dry places (such as near a radiator or heater)

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Protect the instrument from physical shocks and impact.
Always
tum
down
the
volume(s)
of
all
instruments
(such
as
guitar
or
keyboard)
before
connecting
or disconnecting
to
the
instrument.
Accessories — Do not place this instrument on an unstable or slant cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Besides, the
unit may malfunction. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table NG
recommended by KAWAI, or sold with the product. ly
Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or LULL
Temoving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel. Do not disassemble or attempt to modify
the instrument.
Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product and AC adaptor from the wall outlet immediately and
tefer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
When the AC adaptor’s cable or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or abjects have been fallen into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by this manual as an improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
Ef the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
When the product or AC adaptor exhibit a distinct change in .
performance - this indicates a need for service. | ane Tre
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Replacement Parts ~ When replacement parts are required, be sure at
the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitution may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Use only a Kawai AC adaptor or equivalent shipped with the instrament and connect it only to a power
supply with a voltage within the limits stated on the ratings plate.
When the product and/or AC adaptor are left unattended and unused for long period of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet to prevent damage to them due to lighting and power-line surges.
Power
Cord
Protection
~
Power-supply
cords
should
be
routed
so
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
or
against
them,
paying
particular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs,
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
product.
Do not connect to the same circuit as a heavy load or equipment that generates line noise.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Clean the instrument with a soft cloth, a mild detergent, and lukewarm
water. Never use harsh or abrasive cleansers or organic solvents.

Before Playing The X140/150-D
Connecting the Power Supply
Your keyboard can use either your home AC power outlet or dry cell batteries as a power source.
* To Insert Batteries
1,
2.
3.
Turn the unit over and remove the battery cover.
Insert six Size “C” dry cell batteries. Be sure they are aligned in the proper direction.
Replace the battery cover.
As the batteries begin to run down, the volume of the keyboard will decrease and the sound quality will
begin to change or deteriorate, or the unit may begin to malfunction. At that time, you should replace all
six batteries.
Do not mix battery type (or new batteries with old ones), as this may cause problems such as battery
fluid leakage.
Remove the batteries when not using the keyboard for long periods of time.
* To Use An AC Power Outlet
Connect a PS-125 or PS-124 adaptor (available separately) to the adaptor terminal on the rear panel
of the keyboard. Then, connect the adaptor to a wall socket.
We recommend that you use a KAWAI AC adaptor with the X140/150-D.
If you decide to use a universal adaptor from another manufacturer, please be sure of the following.
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2.
3.
The voltage selector should be set at 12 volts.
The polarity selector must be set to “negative” (—) polarity, otherwise the keyboard will not operate (or
will run on batteries until the batteries are drained).
The adaptor must be rated at 2 Amp (A).
The contents of the keyboard’s internal memory: (such as recorder
data) will be kept stored for up to five years by a back-up battery built
into the unit.
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. (This is known as the “factory reset” procedure.)
You
cannot
back
up
the
internal
memory
once
the
back-up
battery
has
run
out
of
power.
So,
we
recommend
that
you
save
your
important
data
into
an
external
sequencer
(see
“Using
the
MIDI
Functions”
section).
For
a
replacement
back-up
battery,
contact
an
authorized
KAWAI
dealer.
Your
keyboard
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.

Table of Contents
Important
Safety
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Returning the Keyboard to Factory Settings
By switching on power to the keyboard while holding down the C and E keys furthest to the left,
all of the contents recorded in the keyboard’s memory will be erased, and will be reset to the
state in which it left the factory.
_ Protective Plastic Covering on Front Panel
Your keyboard 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.

1.
Overall
Diagram
and
Explanation
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BASIC CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL
1. POWER Switch: Tums power to the keyboard on and off.
MASTER VOLUME Slider: Adjusts the output volume.
CONDUCTOR Buttons: Used for setting and saving with the Conductor function.
MIDI Button: Used for setting MIDI functions.
SYSTEM Button: Used for making System settings.
EXIT Button: Used whenever exiting a mode.
DEMO Button: Use this button to go into Demo Song select mode.
STYLE VOLUME Buttons: Adjusts the Style volume up and down.
REGISTRATION Buttons: Used for selecting and recalling panel settings.
TEMPO Buttons: These buttons adjust the speed of the tempo.
. SOUND 1 AND 2 Buttons: Used when selecting sounds (tones) with the INCREMENTAL DIAL or
SELECTOR buttons. Also used to select sounds when using the Split function.
. STYLE Button: Used when selecting accompaniment Styles with the INCREMENTAL DIAL or
SELECTOR buttons. Also used when selecting songs in Concert Magic.
. CURSOR Buttons: Used to move the cursor within the display window.
. AUTO Button: Turns the automatic accompaniment on and off.
. SPLIT Button: Turns the SPLIT function on and off.
. SELECTOR Buttons: These buttons are used to select Sound and Style numbers. They are also used to
select pages and values when in System Mode (refer to Ch. 10).
. PATTERN CONTROL Buttons
START/STOP Button: Used to start and stop Style patterns.
INTRO/ENDING Button: Inserts intros (introductions) that can be used to start a song, and
endings that can finish a song.
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SYNC./FILL-IN
Button:
Inserts
fill-ins
in
Style
patterns.
Also
used
to
synchronize
the
start
of
a
style
pattern
to
the start
of
the
user
playing
the
keyboard.
VARIATION
Button:
Used
to
select
Style
variations.
(X150-D
only)
18. CONCERT MAGIC Button: This button turns the Concert Magic function on and off.
19. CHORD BOOK Button: This button turns the automatic chord progression function on and off.
20. SUPER 3D Button: This button turns Super 3D sound on and off.
21. RECORDER Buttons: Used to record and playback your performance on the keyboard.
22. EFFECT Buttons: These buttons turn on and off the Chorus and Duet effects on both models, and the
Touch and Reverb effects on the X150-D,
23.
DISPLAY:
The
display
window
shows
which
sound
or
style
number
is
currently
selected.
The
window
is also
used
to
display
a
wide
variety
of other
information.
24.
INCREMENTAL
DIAL:
This
dial
control
is
used
to
select
sounds
and
styles.
It
is
also
used
to
select
pages
and
values
when
in
System
Mode
(refer
to
Ch.
10).
25. PITCH BEND WHEEL (X150-D ONLY): Moving this wheel up or down changes or "bends" the pitch
of the sound.
KEYBOARD
26.
LOWER
KEYBOARD:
When
using
automatic
accompaniment
or
split
keyboard
functions,
the
chords
or
other
part(s)
are
played
in
this
area
by
the
left
hand.
REAR PANEL
27.
DC
IN
Jack:
This
jack
is
used
to
connect
a
Power
Adapter
(Kawai
PS-125
or
PS-124)
available
separately.
28.
STEREO
PHONES
Jack:
Where
personal
headphones
are
plugged
in.
Plugging
in
this
headphones
will
temporarily
disconnect
the
built-in
speakers.
29.
LINE
OUT
Jacks:
Used
to
connect
the
keyboard
to
external
amplification
and
speakers.
30.
PEDAL
Jack:
Optional
foot
switches
(e.g.
model
F-1)
are
connected
here.
Can
be
used
as
a
sustain
pedal
and
for
triggering
fill-ins
and
ending
functions.
31.
MIDI
Jacks:
These
jacks
are
used
for
sending
and
receiving
MIDI
signals,
when
other
MIDI
devices
are
connected
to
the
keyboard.
Use
only
MIDI
cables.