Kawai CN201 User manual

DIGITAL PIANO
CN201
Owner's Manual
Important Information Preparation AppendixAdjustments & SettingsBasic Operation

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Important Safety Instructions
Important Information
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 engarde
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’utilisateurde laprésence de règles
d’utilisation et d’entretien importantes dans la notice
quiaccompagne l’appareil.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE DEMONTEZ PAS LE COUVERCLE
(OU L’ARRIERE). A L’INTERIEUR, AUCUNE PARTIE N’EST REPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
POUR LA MAINTENANCE, ADRESSEZ-VOUS A DU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
AVERTISSEMENT
POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES
D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION,
PROTEGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA
PLUIE OU DE L’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’abrides
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
secteur de sorte qu’il puisse être débranché rapidement en cas d’urgence, le courant électrique étant toujours
présent tant que la prise est branchée même si le bouton de mise enmarche est en 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 parle 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 doitêtre mis à la terre. Encas de défaillance matérielle ou de panne, lamise à laterre fournitunchemin de moindre
résistance au courant électrique an de réduire le risque d’électrocution. Ce produit est équipé d’uncâble avec unconducteurde
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 unréparateur qualié si vous avez des doutes ence qui concerne la mise à la terre du produit. Ne
modiez pas la che fournie avec le produit – si elle n’estpas adaptée à la prise, faites installer une prise correcte par un électricien
qualié.
[Seuls les produits avec 3P che]
PRECAUTION Indique un risque potentielqui peut entraîner la détérioration,
ou desdommages, pour l’appareil ou sespropriétés, sicelui-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 lal'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.

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Important Safety Instructions
Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
denotes that care should be taken.
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow ngers to be trapped.
denotes a prohibited operation.
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.
denotes an operation that should be carried out.
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.
Examples of Picture Symbols
Read all the instructions before using the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE AC ADAPTOR.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lighting ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the leterature
accompanying the product.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prongs are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or object
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

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Important Safety Instructions
Important Information
WARNING
The product should be connected to
an AC outlet of the specied voltage.
・If you are going to use an AC power cord,
make sure that its has the correct plug shape
and conforms to the specied power voltage.
・Failure to do so may result in re.
120V 240V230V
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or
serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following.
The product is not completely disconnected from the
power supply even when the power switch is turned
o. If the product will not be used for a long time,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
・Failure to do so may cause re in case of
lightning.
・Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in re.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product. Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.
This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider
than the other). This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
When disconnecting the AC power cord's
plug, always hold the plug
and pull it to remove it.
・Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage
the cord, causing a re, electric shock or
short-circuit.
Doing so may cause the product to fall over,
resulting in injury.
Do not lean against the keyboard.
When using the headphones, do not
listen for long periods of
time at high volume levels.
Doing so may result in hearing problems.
It is a good practice to have the instrument near the AC outlet and the power cord plug in a position
so that it can readily be disconnected in an emergency because electricity is always charging
while the plug is in the AC outlet even in a power switch o condition.
The chair must be used properly (it must be
used only when playing the product).
・Do not play with it or stand on it.
・Only one person is allowed to sit on it.
・Do not sit on it when opening the lid.
・Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.
Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or your
ngers to be trapped, resulting in injury.
Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result
in breakdown or short-circuit.
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects lled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the product.
Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.

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Important Safety Instructions
Important Information
・Doing so may cause the product to become
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown
or injury.
Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.
・Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation
of the product.
・When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in
lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe the
product.
Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.
Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
re, electric shock or short-circuit.
When connecting the AC power cord
and other cords, take care
not to get them tangled.
・Doing so may cause the product to generate
noise.
・If the product generates noise, move the
product suciently away from the electrical
appliance or connect it to another AC outlet.
Do not place the product near electrical
appliances such as TVs and radios.
Please lift up the product when moving it.
Please note that the product is heavy and must
be carried by more than two persons.
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.
Do not drag the product on the oor.
Take care not to drop the product.
Doing so may cause the illumination to fall over,
resulting in re.
Do not place naked ame, such as lighted
candles on the product.
CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property if the product
is handled incorrectly.
Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.
Use the product only in moderate climates (not
in tropical climates).
Do not use the product in the following areas.
・Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is
exposed to direct sunlight
・Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater
・Extremely cold areas, such as outside
・Extremely humid areas
・Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present
・Areas where the product is exposed to excessive
vibrations
Closing it roughly may trap your ngers,
resulting in injury.
When you close the keyboard cover,
close it gently.
Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this
product and other devices.
Before connecting cords, make sure
that the power to this product
and other devices is turned
OFF.
OFF
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Ensure a
minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sucient ventilation.
Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in re.
Ensure that the ventilation is not
impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspaper,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Use only the AC adaptor included with this instrument to power the instrument.
・Do not use other AC adaptors to power this instrument.
・Do not use the included AC adaptor or AC power cord to power other equipment.

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Important Safety Instructions
Important Information
The product should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
・The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
・Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.
・The product has been exposed to rain.
・The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
・The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Notes on Repair
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which
the product was purchased.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.
FCC Information (U.S.A)
CAUTION : Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The nameplate label is located on
the underside of the instrument, as
indicated below.
Declaration of Conformity
Products : Electronic Piano
Model Number : CN201
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.
Nameplate

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Important Information
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Kawai digital piano.
Please read this owner’s manual carefully and keep the manual in a safe place to make full use of this product and maximise its prod-
uct life.
▋About this owner’s manual
This owner’s manual contains quick references for basic play-
back features and operation details for various functions.
▋Nameplate
The information, including model name and serial number, is
specified on the nameplate located on the underside of the in-
strument.
▋Intellectual property rights
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trade-
marks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. is under li-
cense.
• “Windows”is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• “Mac” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
• Some samples © PREMIER Engineering Inc.
▋Cleaning
• Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the main body.
• Avoid using alcohol, benzene, thinner, or chlorine bleach. Do-
ing so may result in discoloration or deformation of the keys,
exterior, or panels.
• Depending on the material of the cloth used, wiping the prod-
uct repeatedly may result in discoloration or deformation.
• If the surface of the pedals become dirty, clean the pedals us-
ing a dry dish-washing sponge. Wiping the gold-plated pedals
with a cloth may cause the surface to appear dull.
• If the pedals become dirty, do not attempt to clean them with
rust-removing solvents, abrasives, or files.
▋Symbols
[ ] The characters enclosed in brackets [ ] indicate
the names of sliders, buttons, ports or jacks.
This symbol shows the location of the button to
be operated, and the number in this symbol indi-
cates the order of operation.
The value in this symbol corresponds to the num-
ber describing the operating instructions.
The pointer finger symbol indicates key opera-
tion, and the value in this symbol corresponds to
the number assigned to the corresponding oper-
ation.
This symbol indicates operating precautions.
This symbol describes terminology and provides
additional information if the screen display is dif-
ferent from the name.
P This symbol indicates the page to be referenced.
▋About tuning
This piano is a digital instrument and does not require tuning.
If any aspect of this instrument does not function or perform as
expected, please contact the store from where the instrument
was purchased to seek assistance.

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Important Information
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
For more information on MIDI and its operation details, please download the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Global
website:
https://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/
Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
Introduction ��������������8
Table of Contents ������������9
Preparation
Part Names and Functions ������� 10
Opening/Closing the Key Cover ����� 11
Music Rest �������������� 11
Pedal support bolt ����������� 11
Power ���������������� 12
Home screen ������������� 12
Volume and headphones �������� 13
Basic Operation
Sounds���������������� 14
Pedals ���������������� 14
Metronome�������������� 15
Recorder ��������������� 16
Music Menu�������������� 17
Demo Songs ������������� 17
Lesson ��������������� 18
Concert Magic ������������ 19
Adjustments & Settings
Settings Menu ������������ 21
Reverb ��������������� 22
Transpose �������������� 22
Tone Control ������������� 22
Low Volume Balance ���������� 23
Dual ���������������� 23
4 Hands ��������������� 24
Tuning ��������������� 24
Touch Curve ������������� 24
Virtual Technician Smart Mode������ 25
Damper Noise ������������ 25
Key Volume ������������� 26
Startup Settings ����������� 26
Spatial Headphone Sound ������� 27
Phones Type ������������� 27
Bluetooth® �������������� 28
Bluetooth® Audio Volume�������� 28
Auto Display Off ����������� 29
Auto Power Off ������������ 29
Factory Reset ������������� 29
Appendix
Troubleshooting������������ 30
Internal Songs List ����������� 31
Connecting to Other Devices ������ 33
Assembly Instructions ��������� 35
Information about Adaptor Specifications � 39
EU Declaration of Conformity ������ 40
Specifications ������������� 41

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Preparation
Part Names and Functions
Part Names and Functions
③
④
⑥
⑩
⑦
⑧
⑪
⑨
⑤
⑮
⑫ ⑬ ⑭
①
②
In market locations where Bluetooth
functionality is not available, the
Bluetooth mark will not be printed.
① [POWER] button
This button is used to turn the power on/o. Be sure to turn
o the instrument after playing.
② [MASTER VOLUME] slider
This slider controls the volume output from the head-
phones or built-in speakers.
③ Display
It shows the function names and setting values.
A protective plastic film is attached to the display
during production. Please remove this film before
attempting to play the instrument.
④ [1] button
This button is used to select functions shown on [1].
⑤ [2] button
This button is used to select functions shown on [2].
⑥ [REC] button
This button is used to record performances.
⑦ [PLAY/STOP] button
This button is used to play/stop recorded performances
and Internal Songs such as those stored in Lesson.
⑧ [UP] button
This button is used to move the menu up or increase the
setting values.
⑨ [DOWN] button
This button is used to move the menu down or decrease
the setting values.
⑩ [METRONOME] button
This button is used to turn the metronome function on/o
and adjust its tempo, time signature, and volume settings.
⑪ [SOUND SELECT] button
This button is used to select sounds.
⑫ [PEDAL] connector
This connector is used to plug the pedal cable attached to
the pedal unit.
⑬ [USB to HOST] port
This port is used to connect the instrument to a computer
using a USB ‘B to A’ type cable in order to send and receive
MIDI data.
⑭ [DC IN] jack
This jack is used to connect the AC adaptor.
⑮ [PHONES] jacks
These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the
instrument, allowing headphones with a stereo mini phone
plug and headphones with a stereo standard plug to be
connected at the same time.

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Preparation
Opening/Closing the Key Cover
Opening/Closing the Key Cover
▋Opening the key cover
Gently lift the key cover with both hands, then slowly push it
back into the instrument’s body.
• Do not leave any object on the key cover when
opening the key cover. Doing so could cause the
objects to fall inside the instrument, leading to
electric shock, short-circuit, ignition, or failure.
• Be careful not to have hands and fingers caught
between the key cover and the main body.
▋Closing the key cover
Slowly pull the key cover with both hands, then gently lower it
downward.
Music Rest
1. Lift the music rest.
2. Set the metal prop on the rear side of the music rest to a de-
sired position in the recessed holder on the top surface of the
main body.
(The angle is adjustable in three stages.)
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 floor
and supports the pedals firmly. If the pedal support bolt does
not make contact with the floor, the pedal board may become
damaged.

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Preparation
Power
Power
1. Connecting the AC adaptor to the main body
Plug the supplied AC adaptor into the power cord and insert it
into the [DC IN] jack located on the underside of the main body.
2. Connecting the plug into an outlet
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet.
3. Turning the power on/o
Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on.
When the instrument has started up, the LED indicator of the
[POWER] button will turn on.
To turn the power o, press the [POWER] button again.
Do not turn o the power until the startup process is
completed.
Do not unplug the power cord until the display has
turned o.
Transpose icon
This icon appears when
Bluetooth is turned on.
The icon will be reversed
when Bluetooth device is
connected successfully.
Scrollbar
Setting menu Music menu
Bluetooth icon
This icon appears when
Transpose is turned on.
The first screen that appears when the instrument has started up after power-on is called the Home screen.
The Home screen is the initial menu of the operation.
Home screen

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Preparation
Volume and headphones
Volume and headphones
▋Adjusting the volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider located on the right side of the
main body to adjust the volume.
Move the slider up to increase the volume and down to decrease
the volume.
Adjust the volume while listening to the sound by striking the
keys.
▋Using headphones
Plug the headphones into the [PHONES] jack located on the un-
derside of the main body.
When the headphones are connected, the speakers on the main
body no longer produce sound.
▋Using the headphone hook
When the headphones are not in use, the headphones can be
placed on the headphone hook.
To use the headphone hook, attach it as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Do not hang any other items except headphones on
the headphone hook. Doing so could result in damage.
Increase
Decrease

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Basic Operation
Sounds
Sounds
This instrument includes 19 dierent sounds. The sounds can be selected in one of the following two
ways. “SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert” is selected as the default setting. The sounds are displayed
on the Home screen.
Method 1
Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button on the Home screen to select sounds.
Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button simultaneously to restore the default setting“SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert”.
SK-EX Concert Jazz Organ
EX Concert Church Organ
Upright Piano Harpsichord
SK-EX Jazz Vibraphone
EX Pop String Ensemble
SK-EX Mellow Slow Strings
EX Mellow Choir
EX Modern New Age Pad
Tine E. Piano Atmosphere
Modern E. Piano
The display shows shortened sound names.
Method 2
Press the [SOUND SELECT] button on the Home screen to cycle
through the sounds in the order as illustrated above and select a
sound.
Pressing the [SOUND SELECT] button at “Atmosphere” will
moves the cursor back to“SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert”.
This instrument is equipped with three pedals.
▋Damper pedal (right pedal)
Depressing this pedal while playing the piano will sustain the
sound even after one’s hands have been lifted from the keyboard.
The length of reverberation can be controlled by the level of ped-
al depression. (Half-pedal supported)
▋Sostenuto pedal (centre pedal)
Depressing this pedal after pressing any key and before releas-
ing the key(s) will sustain the sound of only those notes that
have been played. Any keys that are subsequently pressed after
stepping on the sustenuto pedal will not be sustained.
▋Soft pedal (left pedal)
Depressing this pedal softens the sound, reducing its volume
slightly. When the Jazz Organ sound is selected, the soft pedal
is also used to alternate the speed of rotary simulation between
Slow and Fast eect modes.
The eect of pressing each pedal may not be noticeable
depending on the sound.
Soft pedal
Sostenuto pedal
Damper pedal
▋Grand Feel Pedal System
This instrument features the Grand Feel Pedal System, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of a Shigeru
Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand piano.
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Basic Operation
Metronome
Metronome
The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano.
▋Turning the Metronome on/o
• Press the [METRONOME] button.
The LED for the [METRONOME] button turns on and the met-
ronome sound begins.
• Pressing the [METRONOME] button again will stop the met-
ronome and turn o the LED indicator for the [METRONOME]
button.
▋Metronome settings
Item Description
Tempo The value can be specified in the range from ♩= 10 to 300.
The Tempo Term corresponding to the value is also displayed.
The default setting is ♩= 120.
Beat The beat setting is available from the following: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8.
When the setting 1/4 is selected, it produces only the click
sounds without an accent beat.
The default setting is 1/4.
Volume The metronome volume can be specified in the range from 1 to 10.
The default setting is 5.
▋Setting the Metronome
1. Press the [METRONOME] button.
2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the setting menu.
3. Press the [1] button to enter the setting menu.
4. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to set the value.
• Pressing the [UP]/[DOWN] button simultaneously will restore
the default setting.
• Pressing the [2] button will open the Metronome screen again.
• Pressing the [2] button again will restore the Home screen.
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Basic Operation
Recorder
This instrument allows up to three performances to be recorded in the internal memory.
▋Recording a song
1. Press the [REC] button to enter the Recorder screen.
The LED indicator for the [REC] button will start to flash once
the Recorder screen opens.
2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select a song.
3. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start recording.
Or recording starts automatically when the piano play starts.
When the recording starts, the LED indicators for the [REC]
button and the [PLAY/STOP] button will turn on.
4. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to finish recording.
When the recording ends, the LED indicators for the [PLAY/
STOP] button and the [REC] button will turn o.
A symbol will appear beside the recored song.
• The performances can be recorded with the Metronome func-
tion turned on by pressing the [METRONOME] button.
• When a song is recorded to the song memory containing performance data, the existing performance data will be
overwritten by the new performance data.
• The tempo set by the metronome will not be recorded in the recorder data.
▋Playing back a recorded song
Method 1
On the Home screen, press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start the playback if the selected song has been recorded.
Method 2
1. On the Recorder screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to se-
lect a song to be played back from the list of recorded songs.
When the LED indicator for the [REC] button is flashing,
press the [REC] button.
2. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start the playback.
3. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button again to stop the playback.
• The tempo can be changed by pressing the [METRONOME]
button.
The playback speed changes according to the metronome
tempo.
P15 Metronome settings
▋Deleting a recorded song
1. On the Recorder screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the recorded song to be deleted.
2. Press the [1] button while the LED indicator for the [REC] button is turned o.
3. To delete, press [1]. To cancel, press [2]. After the song has been deleted, the symbol will disappear.
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Press [1]
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Basic Operation
Music Menu
Music Menu
Music menu contains three functions consisting of Demo Songs, Lesson, and Concert Magic.
▋Music menu list
Function Description
Demo Songs This instrument includes demo songs for each sound.
P31 Sound/Demo Songs List
Lesson This instrument has a collection of lesson songs stored in memory.
Concert Magic This instrument includes 40 Concert Magic songs stored in memory. The Concert Magic function
allows players to experience a real piano performance by simply tapping any key with a finger. Con-
cert Magic songs can also be played back as demo songs.
P32 Concert Magic Songs List
▋Entering the Music menu mode
1. On the Home screen, press the [2] button to enter the Music
menu.
2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select a function to use.
3. Press the [1] button.
Demo Songs
▋Playing/Stopping demo songs
• On the Demo Songs screen, press the [PLAY/STOP] button to
play a demo song.
• Press the [PLAY/STOP] button again to stop the song.
▋Changing demo songs
Changing sounds by pressing the [UP]/[DOWN] or [SOUND SELECT] buttons will also change the demo song at the same time.
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Music Menu
Basic Operation
Lesson
▋Lesson song books
US, Canada, Australasia Rest of the World
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)
Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)
Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)
Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series 1-19)
Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A
Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series 1-19) Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
▋Selecting a lesson song
1. On the Lesson screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select
a song book.
2. Press the [1] button to enter the song book selection mode.
3. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select a song book.
Select a song book Select a song
Practicing
The Lesson function allows players to practice the piano in the three methods listed below.
▋Playing a lesson song and learning the songs
• With a playback song selected, pressing the [PLAY/STOP] but-
ton will turn on the LED indicator for the [PLAY/STOP] button.
The lesson song playback starts after a one-bar count-in of the
metronome.
The sound is set to“SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert”.
• Press the [PLAY/STOP] button again to stop the playback of the
lesson song. The LED indicator for the [PLAY/STOP] button will
turn o.
▋Practicing the right-hand (left-hand) parts while playing back the left-hand
(right-hand) parts of a lesson song
1. On the Lesson screen, press the [1] button to select a song.
2. Press the [1] button to enter the Part Mode screen.
3. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the parts to be played
back from“Left & Right,”“Left,” or “Right”.
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Music Menu
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Basic Operation
▋Practicing by changing the tempo
1. While a song is playing, press the [METRONOME] button.
The instrument produces beats corresponding to the song.
2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to set the tempo.
• Pressing the [UP]/[DOWN] button simultaneously will restore
the default tempo.
Concert Magic
▋Arrangement types
Type Description Example
Easy Beat (EB) Tap out a constant, steady beat on any key of the
keyboard.
‘Für Elise’
Melody Play (MP) Tap out the rhythm of the melody on any key of
the keyboard.
‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’
Skillful (SK) tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the
accompaniment notes on any key of the keyboard.
‘Waltz of the Flowers’
▋Playing a Concert Magic song
1. On the Concert Magic screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] button
to select a song.
2. On the Concert Magic screen, press the [SOUND SELECT] but-
ton.
3. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select a sound.
4. Keep playing the song by pressing any key.
• The song tempo will be determined by the interval of pressing
the keys.
• The dynamics of a song can be adjusted by the strength of
keystrokes.
▋Listening to a Concert Magic song
On the Concert Magic screen, press the [PLAY/STOP] button to play back a Concert Magic song.
Press the [PLAY/STOP] button again to stop the song.
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Music Menu
Basic Operation
Setting a Concert Magic song
▋Playing Mode list
Item Description
Normal Concert Magic songs will be performed according to their arrangement type.
Steady Beat All Concert Magic songs will be performed by tapping the key with a constant beat.
▋Demo Mode list
Item Playback method
All Play Plays from the first song to the 50th song repeatedly in numerical order.
Repeat Play Plays songs in the group where the selected song belongs repeatedly in numerical order.
Category Play Plays the selected songs repeatedly.
Random Play Plays songs that are selected randomly. The playback starts with ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.’
▋Setting a Concert Magic song
1. On the Concert Magic screen, press the [1] button.
2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the setting.
3. Press the [1] button.
4. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the type.
5. Press the [1] button.
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