Kawai ANYTIMEX3 User manual

Introduction
Playing the Piano
Recorder
Music Screen
Favorite Screen
Settings
Appendix
ATX3
Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Kawai ANYTIMEX3 piano.
This owner’s manual contains important information regarding this instrument’s usage and operation.
Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions
Denotes an operation that should be carried out.
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.
Denotes a prohibited operation.
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.
Denotes that care should be taken.
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow ngers to be trapped.
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 REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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 REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
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 prong 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 objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

Indique que des précautions doivent être prises.
L’ exemple indique à l’utilisateur qu’il doit faire attention à ne pas se faire coincer les doigts.
Indique une manipulation interdite.
L’ exemple indique que le démontage de l’appareil est interdit.
Indique qu’une manipulation doit être effectuée.
L’ exemple indique à l’utilisateur qu’il doit débrancher le câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.
Exemples de symboles graphiques
Le symbole de l’éclair avec une pointe de èche à
l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral met en garde
l’utilisateur contre la présence de tension
dangereuse, non isolée, à l’intérieur de l’appareil,
dont l’amplitude peut être susante pour induire un
risque d’électrocution d’une personne.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral alerte l’utilisateur de la présence de règles
d’utilisation et d’entretien importantes dans la notice
qui accompagne l’appareil.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOTOPEN
AVIS :RISQUE DE CHOCELECTRIQUE -NEPAS OUVRIR.
POURREDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIEOUD’ELECTROCUTION, NE DEMONTEZPAS LE COUVERCLE
(OUL’ARRIERE). A L’ INTERIEUR, AUCUNE PA RTIE N’ESTREPARABLE PARL’UTILISATEUR.
POURLAMAINTENANCE, ADRESSEZ-VOUS A DU PERSONNELQUALIFIE.
AVERTISSEMENT
POUR REDUIRELES RISQUES
D’INCENDIEOUD’ELECTROCUTION,
PROTEGEZ CET APPAREILDELA
PLUIEOUDEL’HUMIDITE.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)
AVERTISSEMENT Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner
la mort, ou de graves lésions, si l’appareil
n’est pas manipulé correctement.
L’introduction d’eau, d’aiguilles ou d’épingles à
cheveux, peut provoquer une panne ou un
court-circuit. Ce produit doit être mis à l’abri des
écoulements ou projections d’eau. Ne jamais
placer sur le produit des objets contenant des
liquides, tels que des vases ou autres récipients.
Faite attention de ne pas introduire un
produit étranger à l’intérieur
de l’appareil.
Il est recommandé de placer l’instrument à proximité de la prise de courant et de positionner le câble d’alimentation
secteurdesorte qu’ilpuisseêtre débranché rapidement en casd’urgence,lecourant électriqueétant toujours
présenttant quela prise est branchée même si le bouton de mise en marche esten position Arrêt.
INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE
Si vous ne le faisiez pas la foudre pourrait
provoquer un incendie.
Si vous ne le faisiez pas, la surchaue de
l’appareil pourrait provoquer un incendie.
Ce produit n’est pas totalement déconnecté du circuit électrique
lorsqu’il est mis hors tension par le bouton d’arrêt. Si l’appareil
ne doit pas être utilisé pendant une longue période, débranchez
le câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.
Ce produit doit être mis à la terre. En cas de défaillance matérielle ou de panne, la mise à la terre fournit un chemin de moindre
résistance au courant électrique an de réduire le risque d’électrocution. Ce produit est équipé d’un câble avec un conducteur de
protection et une che de mise à la terre. La che doit être branchée dans une prise appropriée correctement installée et mise à la
terre conformément à tous les codes et règlements locaux.
DANGER - La connexion incorrecte du conducteur de protection peut présenter un risque d’électrocution.
Consultez un électricien ou un réparateur qualié si vous avez des doutes en ce qui concerne la mise à la terre du produit. Ne
modiez pas la che fournie avec le produit – si elle n’est pas adaptée à la prise, faites installer une prise correcte par un électricien
qualié.
[Seuls les produits avec 3P che]
PRECAUTION Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner la détérioration,
ou des dommages, pour l’appareil ou ses propriétés, si celui-ci
n’est pas manipulé correctement.
Votre piano doit être placé à un endroit tel que sa position n’altère pas sa propre ventilation. Gardez une
distance minimum de 5 cm autour de l’instrument pour une aération susante.
Description de la l'emplacement de la reference (Le cas échéant):
Anglais phrase: The nameplate label is located on the underside of the instruments, as indicated below.
Français phrase: La reference commerciale est inscrite sur une etiquette en dessous de votre instrument, conformement
a l’indication ci-dessous.

WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or
serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following.
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
● 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.
Use only the AC adaptor included with
this instrument to power the instrument.
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.
When using the headphones, do not
listen for long periods of
time at high volume levels.
Doing so may result in hearing problems.
Doing so may cause the product to fall over,
resulting in injury.
Do not lean against the keyboard.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product. Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.
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.
● Failure to do so may cause re in case of
lightning.
● Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in re.
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.
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.
It is a good practice to place the instrument near the AC outlet and to place the power cord plug in a
position that allows the plug to be disconnected easily in the event of an emergency. Electricity is
always charging while the plug is in the AC outlet even when the power switch is in the“OFF”position.
Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
Indique que des précautions doivent être prises.
L’ exemple indique à l’utilisateur qu’il doit faire attention à ne pas se faire coincer les doigts.
Indique une manipulation interdite.
L’ exemple indique que le démontage de l’appareil est interdit.
Indique qu’une manipulation doit être effectuée.
L’ exemple indique à l’utilisateur qu’il doit débrancher le câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.
Exemples de symboles graphiques
Le symbole de l’éclair avec une pointe de èche à
l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral met en garde
l’utilisateur contre la présence de tension
dangereuse, non isolée, à l’intérieur de l’appareil,
dont l’amplitude peut être susante pour induire un
risque d’électrocution d’une personne.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral alerte l’utilisateur de la présence de règles
d’utilisation et d’entretien importantes dans la notice
qui accompagne l’appareil.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOTOPEN
AVIS :RISQUE DE CHOCELECTRIQUE -NEPAS OUVRIR.
POURREDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIEOUD’ELECTROCUTION, NE DEMONTEZPAS LE COUVERCLE
(OUL’ARRIERE). A L’ INTERIEUR, AUCUNE PA RTIE N’ESTREPARABLE PARL’UTILISATEUR.
POURLAMAINTENANCE, ADRESSEZ-VOUS A DU PERSONNELQUALIFIE.
AVERTISSEMENT
POUR REDUIRELES RISQUES
D’INCENDIEOUD’ELECTROCUTION,
PROTEGEZ CET APPAREILDELA
PLUIEOUDEL’HUMIDITE.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)
AVERTISSEMENT Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner
la mort, ou de graves lésions, si l’appareil
n’est pas manipulé correctement.
L’introduction d’eau, d’aiguilles ou d’épingles à
cheveux, peut provoquer une panne ou un
court-circuit. Ce produit doit être mis à l’abri des
écoulements ou projections d’eau. Ne jamais
placer sur le produit des objets contenant des
liquides, tels que des vases ou autres récipients.
Faite attention de ne pas introduire un
produit étranger à l’intérieur
de l’appareil.
Il est recommandé de placer l’instrument à proximité de la prise de courant et de positionner le câble d’alimentation
secteurdesorte qu’ilpuisseêtre débranché rapidement en casd’urgence,lecourant électriqueétant toujours
présenttant quela prise est branchée même si le bouton de mise en marche esten position Arrêt.
INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE
Si vous ne le faisiez pas la foudre pourrait
provoquer un incendie.
Si vous ne le faisiez pas, la surchaue de
l’appareil pourrait provoquer un incendie.
Ce produit n’est pas totalement déconnecté du circuit électrique
lorsqu’il est mis hors tension par le bouton d’arrêt. Si l’appareil
ne doit pas être utilisé pendant une longue période, débranchez
le câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.
Ce produit doit être mis à la terre. En cas de défaillance matérielle ou de panne, la mise à la terre fournit un chemin de moindre
résistance au courant électrique an de réduire le risque d’électrocution. Ce produit est équipé d’un câble avec un conducteur de
protection et une che de mise à la terre. La che doit être branchée dans une prise appropriée correctement installée et mise à la
terre conformément à tous les codes et règlements locaux.
DANGER - La connexion incorrecte du conducteur de protection peut présenter un risque d’électrocution.
Consultez un électricien ou un réparateur qualié si vous avez des doutes en ce qui concerne la mise à la terre du produit. Ne
modiez pas la che fournie avec le produit – si elle n’est pas adaptée à la prise, faites installer une prise correcte par un électricien
qualié.
[Seuls les produits avec 3P che]
PRECAUTION Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner la détérioration,
ou des dommages, pour l’appareil ou ses propriétés, si celui-ci
n’est pas manipulé correctement.
Votre piano doit être placé à un endroit tel que sa position n’altère pas sa propre ventilation. Gardez une
distance minimum de 5 cm autour de l’instrument pour une aération susante.
Description de la l'emplacement de la reference (Le cas échéant):
Anglais phrase: The nameplate label is located on the underside of the instruments, as indicated below.
Français phrase: La reference commerciale est inscrite sur une etiquette en dessous de votre instrument, conformement
a l’indication ci-dessous.

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 fallboard,
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
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.
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 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.
● 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 cause the illumination to fall over,
resulting in re.
Do not place naked ame, such as lighted
candles on the product.
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.
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.
Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result
in breakdown or short-circuit.
The product should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the product.
Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.
● 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.

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.
Notice regarding electrostatic discharge (ESD)
If the instrument exhibits any malfunction due to electrostatic discharge (ESD), please turn the instrument o and then on again.
Please discharge all static electricity from you before using the external memories such as a USB memory device in order to avoid any damage on device.
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, and insert fully.
ATTENTION:
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 : Hybrid Upright Piano
Model Number : ATX3
Responsible Party Name : Kawai America Corporation
Address : 2055 East University Drive Rancho
Dominguez, CA 90220
Telephone [phone]
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.
About Bluetooth
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
• Frequency Band of Radio: 2400~2483.5 MHz Maximum Transmit Power: 2.5 mW (BLE), 4.5mW (A2DP)
• Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.
Nameplate

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ....................... 3
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Introduction
Part Names and Functions ..........................10
Setting Up the Piano ................................12
1. Basic Operation ................................12
2. Touchscreen Operations ........................14
3. User Interface Overview.........................15
Playing the Piano
Pianist mode screen.................................18
1. Rendering character and Resonance depth.......19
2. Pianist mode menu .............................20
Sound mode screen .................................22
1. Single. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2. Dual ...........................................23
3. Split ...........................................25
4. 4Hands ........................................27
5. Reverb.........................................29
6. Eects .........................................30
Metronome / Drum Patterns........................32
Metronome settings ................................33
Drum rhythms ......................................34
Recorder
About the Recorder .................................35
Song Recorder (Internal memory) ........................36
1. Recording a song: Pianist mode..................36
2. Recording a song: Sound mode..................39
Audio Recorder (USB memory) ..........................45
1. Recording an audio le: Pianist and Sound mode ...45
Music Screen
About the Music Screen.............................48
Demo Songs.........................................49
Piano Music .........................................51
Lesson Songs........................................53
Concert Magic .......................................59
1. Concert Magic song performance................61
2. Concert Magic song playback ...................63
Recorder Playback ..................................65
USB Memory Player .................................71
Favorite Screen
About the Favorite Screen ..........................77
1. Storing and Selecting Favorite memories.........79
2. Editing Favorite memories ......................81
Settings
About Settings ......................................85
1. Pianist mode menu .............................85
2. Sound mode menu .............................89
Virtual Technician ...................................95
1. Touch Curve....................................99
User Touch Curve ..............................100
2. Voicing .......................................101
User Voicing...................................102
3. Damper Resonance ............................103
4. Damper Noise .................................103
5. String Resonance ..............................104
6. Undamped String Resonance...................105
7. Cabinet Resonance ............................106
8. Key-o Eect..................................107
9. Fall-back Noise ................................108
10. Hammer Delay ................................109
11. Topboard Simulation ..........................110
12. Decay Time ...................................111
13. Minimum Touch ...............................111

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Table of Contents
Settings (cont.)
14. Stretch Tuning.................................112
User Tuning ...................................113
15. Temperament .................................114
User Temperament ............................115
16. Temperament Key .............................116
17. Key Volume ...................................117
User Key Volume ..............................118
18. Half-Pedal Adjust ..............................119
19. Soft Pedal Depth ..............................119
Sound Settings .....................................120
1. Tuning........................................121
2. Damper Hold..................................121
3. Tone Control ..................................122
User Tone Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
4. Line In Level...................................124
5. SHS Mode.....................................125
6. Phones Type ..................................126
7. Phones Volume................................127
Settings.............................................128
1. Bluetooth® MIDI ...............................129
2. Bluetooth® Audio..............................130
3. Bluetooth® Audio Volume ......................131
4. Rename File ...................................132
5. Delete File ....................................133
6. USB Format ...................................134
MIDI Overview.....................................135
7. MIDI Channel..................................137
8. Send Program Change Number.................138
9. Local Control ..................................138
10. Transmit Program Change Numbers ............139
11. Multi-timbral Mode ............................140
12. Channel Mute .................................140
13. LCD Contrast ..................................141
14. Auto Display O ...............................141
15. Auto Power O ................................142
16. Factory Reset..................................143
Appendix
Connecting to Other Devices ......................144
Jack Panel .........................................145
Headphone Panel..................................145
USB MIDI (USB to Host connector).........................146
Troubleshooting ...................................147
Demo Song List ....................................150
Sound List (Sound mode) ..........................151
Program Change Number List .....................152
Drum Rhythm List..................................160
Specications ......................................161
MIDI Exclusive Data Format........................162
MIDI Implementation Chart .......................163

10
Introduction
Part Names and Functions
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Introduction
Part Names and Functions
aLED power indicator
This LED lights up when this instrument’s control box is turned
on.
bPOWER Button
This button is used to turn this instrument on/o.
Be sure to turn o this instrument after playing.
* This instrument features a power saving mode that can turn o the
instrument automatically after a specied period of inactivity.
For more information, please refer to“15. Auto Power O”on page
142.
cMASTER VOLUME knob
This knob is used to adjust the volume when AnyTime mode is
activated
* The MASTER VOLUME knob will also aect the volume level of the
LINE OUT connectors.
dHEADPHONES jacks
These jacks are used to connect up to two pairs of headphones
simultaneously.
eLINE OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect the stereo output (Left/Right
1/4” phone plug) of this instrument to external ampliers,
mixers, recording devices, and similar equipment.
fLINE IN STEREO jack
This jack is used to connect the 1/8” stereo output from smart
phones, tablets, computers, or other electronic audio equipment
to this instrument’s amplier and speakers.
The input level can be adjusted by using the LEVEL knob.
gMIDI IN/OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect this instrument to external MIDI
devices such as other electronic instruments or computers in
order to send and receive MIDI data.
hUSB to HOST port
This port is used to connect this instrument to a computer using
USB“B to A” type cable in order to send and receive MIDI data.
iUSB to DEVICE port
This port is used to connect a FAT or FAT32 formatted USB
memory device to this instrument in order to load/save recorded
song data, and MP3/WAV/SMF les etc.
jTOUCHSCREEN display
The touchscreen display provides useful information such as
the currently selected mode, sound name, settings values, and
the status of various functions. The touchscreen is also used to
interact with this instrument by gently tapping on buttons and
icons that appear, or by swiping left and right, or up and down.
* A protective plastic lm is attached to the display during
production. Please remove this lm before attempting to play this
instrument.
* The display can be set to turn o automatically after a period of
inactivity. For more information, please refer to “14. Auto Display
O”on page 141.
kHeadphone hook
This hook is used to conveniently hang the headphones when
not in use.
lMuer lever
This lever is used to activate/deactivate the muer system of
the acoustic piano.
Pull the lever to activate and push it back to deactivate.
mDC IN jack
This jack is used to connect the AC adaptor.
nMute pedal
This pedal is used to mute the acoustic piano sound by
depressing the pedal and sliding it gently to the left, thus
activating AnyTime mode. Do not attempt to activate/deactivate
AnyTime mode while playing the piano as this can cause serious
damage to the action mechanism of this instrument.
oDamper pedal
This pedal is used to remove all dampers from strings, allowing
them to vibrate freely. Depressing this pedal sustains the sound
after one’s hand have been lifted from the keyboard – greatly
enriching the piano sound, while also assisting smooth “legato”
passages.
pSoft pedal / Sostenuto pedal
This pedal is used to soften the sound, reducing its volume.
When the “Jazz Organ” sound is selected, the soft pedal is used
to alternate the speed of the rotary speaker simulation between
“Slow” and “Fast”eect modes.
It is also possible to use the Soft pedal as the Sostenuto pedal
by depressing the pedal while turning this instrument on.
In Sostenuto mode, depressing the pedal after playing the
keyboard and before releasing the keys sustain the sound of
only the keys just played. Any keys that are pressed after the
Sostenuto pedal is depressed will not be sustained after the
keys are released.
Furthermore, the Soft pedal is used to select dierent sounds,
change reverb setting, and adjust various other setting of this
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1 . Basic Operation
1. Connecting the AC adapter to this instrument
Connect the included power cable to the DC IN connector
located on the back side of this instrument, in the bottom left
corner.
2. Plugging the AC adapter’s power plug to
an outlet
Plug the included AC adapter’s power plug into the electric wall
outlet.
3. Turning on the power
Press the POWER button located on the right hand side of the control box.
This instrument will turn on and the KAWAI logo will appear in the touchscreen display. After a short period, the Pianist mode screen
will appear, indicating that this instrument is ready to be played. To turn o the power, press and hold the POWER button again for
1~2 seconds.
* Please do not turn o this instrument while the initial KAWAI logo is displayed.
* This instrument features a power saving mode that can turn o the instrument automatically after a specied period of inactivity. For more
information, please refer to “15. Auto Power O” on page 142.
4. Activating AnyTime Mode
Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute
the acoustic piano sound and activate AnyTime Mode.
Pedals
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5. Adjusting the volume
Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise/anti-clockwise to increase/
decrease the volume level of this instrument’s headphones.
* The MASTER VOLUME knob will also aect the volume level of the LINE
OUT connectors.
6. Using headphones
Two pairs of headphones can be connected simultaneously,
allowing two people to listen to this instrument at the same
time.
When a pair of headphones is connected, sound will not be
produced by the speakers. In addition, the headphones icon will
appear in the status bar of the touchscreen display.
* The maximum volume level of the headphones output and other
headphone characteristics can be adjusted by using the settings in the
“Sound Settings” menu. For more information, please refer to pages
125~127.
7. Play the piano
The sound of the SK-EX Concert Grand Piano will be played
through the headphones, with the acoustic piano sound muted.
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Setting Up the Piano
2 . Touchscreen Operations
This instrument’s touchscreen display is used to provide useful information about the currently selected sound
mode/name, function, and setting. The display is also used to control this instrument’s various features by tapping
on buttons and icons, swiping in dierent directions, or tapping and holding onscreen elements.
The explanations below outline the dierent methods of interacting with the touchscreen, and how these operations
are referenced in this owner’s manual.
 Tap
This operation is the most common method of selecting sounds
and functions, and is performed by momentarily touching areas
of the screen (typically buttons and icons) with a single nger.
In this owner’s manual, this operation will be referred to as “tap
the xxxx button”.
 Swipe
This operation is frequently used to cycle through lists of sounds,
songs, and settings. The operation is performed by touching the
screen with a single nger, then sliding up, down, left, or right
while lifting the nger from the screen.
In this owner’s manual, this operation will be referred to as
“swipe left”or “swipe up”, etc.
 Long press
This operation is used when entering numeric values such as the
metronome tempo, and is performed by touching and holding
a button or icon with a single nger for more than two seconds.
In this owner’s manual, this operation will be referred to as“long
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3 . User Interface Overview
This instrument’s user interface is arranged into four dierent screens, which are selected by tapping the
corresponding icons shown at the bottom of the touchscreen display.
Screen Explanation
Pianist mode This instrument’s primary SK-EX Rendering sound engine, recommended for solo piano performance.
This screen will appear automatically when this instrument is turned on.
Sound mode This instrument’s secondary sound engine, featuring a broad selection of high quality acoustic piano, electric
piano, organ, strings and other sounds that can be layered, split, etc.
Music This instrument’s built-in demonstration songs, piano music pieces, and classical and contemporary lesson
songs.
This screen is also used to playback internal recorder songs and audio les stored on USB memory devices.
Favorite Favorite sounds and settings that can be recalled immediately with a single tap.
 Typical screen layout
An example of a typical screen (in this case, Pianist mode) and its main components is shown and explained below.
aStatus bar
This area indicates the status of connected devices (headphones,
USB, Bluetooth), and important functions (transpose, eects,
reverb).
bMenu button
This button is used to display the function/settings menu for the
current screen.
cSound adjustment/selection area
This area is used to change the rendering character and
resonance depth of the SK-EX concert grand piano sound (Pianist
mode screen), or to select the instrument sound for Single/Dual/
Split/4Hands keyboard modes (Sound mode screen).
dRecorder bar
This area is used to start and stop this instrument’s recorder, and
change recorder settings.
* For more information about the Recorder function, please refer to
“About the Recorder”on page 35.
eMetronome bar
This area is used to start and stop this instrument’s built-in
metronome/drum rhythms, and change recorder settings.
* For more information about the Metronome function, please refer
to“Metronome / Drum Patterns”on page 32.
fScreen bar
This area is used to select the main Pianist mode, Sound mode,
Music, and Favorite screens.
The Status bar, Menu button, Recorder bar, Metronome bar, and Screen bar components are shown on most screens, however their
functionality may vary slightly depending on the selected screen.
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 Status bar
aHeadphone icon
Appears when headphones are connected to this instrument,
disabling the built-in speakers.
bUSB Device icon
Appears when a USB memory device is connected to this
instrument.
cBluetooth icon
Appears when Bluetooth MIDI or Bluetooth Audio is enabled.
dTranspose icon
Appears when the Key Transpose setting is changed.
eEects icon
Appears when the Eects function is turned on (Sounds screen).
fReverb icon
Appears when the Reverb function is turned on (Sounds screen).
 Recorder bar
aRecorder button
Tap to expand the Recorder bar and show additional recorder
settings.
bRecorder status
Indicates the current Recorder status.
cRecord Start/Stop button
Tap to place the Recorder in Standby, then tap again to Start/
Stop recording.
* For more information about the Recorder function, please refer to
“About the Recorder”on page 35.
 Metronome bar
aMetronome button
Tap to expand the Metronome bar and show additional
metronome/rhythm settings.
bMetronome status
Indicates the current Metronome status.
cMetronome Start/Stop button
Tap to Start/Stop the Metronome.
* For more information about the Metronome function, please refer
to“Metronome / Drum Patterns”on page 32.
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 Screen bar
aPianist button
Show the Pianist mode screen, utilising the SK-EX Rendering
piano sound engine.
bSound button
Show the Sound mode screen, utilising the multi-instrument
sound engine.
cMusic button
Show the Music screen, used for accessing the built-in
demonstration songs, piano music pieces, lesson songs,
recorder songs, and the USB audio player.
dFavorite button
Show the Favorite screen, used for recalling favorite sounds and
settings.
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Pianist mode screen
The Pianist mode screen utilises this instrument’s new SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine. This mode delivers the
most realistic acoustic piano playing experience possible, and is therefore recommended for solo piano performance.
Tap the [Pianist] button to show the Pianist mode screen.
aPianist mode menu button
Tap to display the function/settings menu for the Pianist mode
screen.
bRendering character
Swipe left/right or tap the arrow buttons to change the
rendering character used for the SK-EX Rendering piano sound
engine.
cResonance depth
Long press and drag up/down to adjust the Resonance depth of
the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.
Pianist button
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Pianist mode screen
1 . Rendering character and Resonance depth
The SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine combines high resolution multi-channel sampling with advanced
modelling algorithms to reproduce 10 dierent acoustic piano rendering characters, suitable for a variety of musical
genres.
Rendering character Description
Classic A standard grand piano sound with a broad dynamic range.
Romantic A mellow grand piano sound with soft hammers.
Full A big grand piano sound with a strong bass and bright character.
Jazz A clean grand piano sound that is suitable for jazz.
Brilliant A bright grand piano sound with emphasised treble.
Rich A rich grand piano sound with emphasised resonances.
Ballad A clear, light grand piano sound that is suitable for ballads.
Pop A strong grand piano sound with emphasised attack that is suitable for pop music.
Vintage A soft grand piano sound with a vintage character.
Boogie A small grand piano with a detuned character.
 Selecting the Rendering character
Swipe left/right, or tap the arrow buttons to cycle through the
available rendering characters used for the SK-EX Rendering
piano sound engine.
 Adjusting the Resonance depth
Long press and drag up/down to adjust the Resonance depth of
the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.
* The Resonance depth can be set to one of 10 levels.
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Pianist mode screen
2 . Pianist mode menu
The Pianist mode menu contains settings and functions related to the Pianist mode screen.
Tap the [Menu] button to show the Pianist mode menu.
 Pianist mode menu
aAmbience type
Swipeleft/rightortapthearrowbuttons to change the ambience
type used for the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.
Ambience refers to the sense of sound moving around in a
virtual room.
* The Ambience type can be set to one of 10 types, listed below.
bAmbience depth
Long press and drag the slider to adjust the depth/strength of
the ambience.
cPianist Demos
Tap to open the Pianist Demos screen, which performs pieces
that demonstrate the SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine.
* For more information regarding the pieces of music played on this
screen, please refer to the table on next page.
dVirtual Technician
Tap to open the Virtual Technician menu.
This menu is used to adjust various characteristics of the
acoustic piano sound.
* For more information about the Virtual Technician menu, please
refer to“Virtual Technician”on page 95.
eSound Settings
Tap to open the Sound Settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust various settings of the sound.
* For more information about the Sound Settings menu, please refer
to“Sound Settings”on page 120.
fSettings
Tap to open the Settings menu.
This menu is used to adjust various system settings.
* For more information about the Settings menu, please refer to
“Settings”on page 128.
gStore To Favorite
Tap to store the current piano sound and associated settings to
a Favorite memory.
* For more information about the Favorite function, please refer to
“About the Favorite Screen” on page 77.
hClose Menu
Tap to close the menu and return to the Pianist mode screen.
Menu button
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d
e
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