Kawai DG30 User manual

DG30
Owner’s Manual
Important Information
Preparation
Basic Operation
Adjustments & Settings
Appendix

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Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
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 REDUCE THE 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 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

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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 flèche 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 suffisante 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 :RISQUEDECHOCELECTRIQUE -NEPAS OUVRIR.
POURREDUIRE LESRISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE DEMONTEZPAS LE COUVERCLE
(OUL’ARRIERE). A L’ INTERIEUR, AUCUNE PA RTIE N’EST REPARABLEPAR L’ UTILISAT EUR.
POURLAMAINTENANCE, ADRESSEZ-VOUS A DU PERSONNELQUALIFIE.
AVERTISSEMENT
POUR REDUIRELES RISQUES
D’INCENDIE OU D’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 électrique étanttoujours
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 surchauffe 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 afin de réduire le risque d’électrocution. Ce produit est équipé d’un câble avec un conducteur de
protection et une fiche de mise à la terre. La fiche 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 qualifié si vous avez des doutes en ce qui concerne la mise à la terre du produit. Ne
modifiez pas la fiche fournie avec le produit – si elle n’est pas adaptée à la prise, faites installer une prise correcte par un électricien
qualifié.
[Seuls les produits avec 3P fiche]
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 suffisante.
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.

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Important Information
WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or
serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
This product shall be 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.
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.
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.
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.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product. Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.
When using the headphones, do not
listen for long periods of
time at high volume levels.
Doing so may result in hearing problems.
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.
Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands.Doing so may cause electric shock.
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
Doing so may cause the product to fall over,
resulting in injury.
Do not lean against the keyboard.
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.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following.

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Important Information
 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.
CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property if the product
is handled incorrectly.
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 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
 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.
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.
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.
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.
Closing it roughly may trap your ngers,
resulting in injury.
When you close the keyboard cover,
close it gently.
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
Doing so may cause the illumination to fall over,
resulting in re.
Do not place naked ame, such as lighted
candles on the product.

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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.
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 : DG30
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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Introduction
Important Information
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Kawai Concert Artist DG30 digital piano.
This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the instrument’s usage and operation.
Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

About this owner’s manual
This owner’s manual provides information for customers to enjoy using this instrument immediately after purchase, and
explanations about the various functions of this instrument.
Display illustrations shown in this manual may dier from the actual displays of the product depending on its version.

Nameplate
The model name and serial number of the product are indicated on the nameplate label located on the underside of the instrument.

Cleaning
Make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning.
Clean the product body with a dry, soft cloth.
If the surface of the pedals becomes dirty, clean the pedals using a dry dish-washing sponge. Note that cleaning the gold pedals
using a cloth may cause the pedals to become dull.
Do not attempt to clean the pedals using rust-removing solvents, abrasives or les.
Do not clean the product using benzine or thinner which may cause discoloring or deformation.

Intellectual property rights
“Windows” is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
“Mac” is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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.
Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.
aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries.
Other company names and product names mentioned or referenced herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of respective
owners.
Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. shall have no liability for any acts in violation of the Copyright Act made by any users of
this product.

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Important Information
Owner’s Manual Conventions
This owner’s manual utilises a number of illustrative conventions in order to explain the DG30 digital piano’s various
functions. The examples below provide an overview of the button LED indicator states and press types, and the
appearance of dierence kinds of text.

Button LED indicator states
LED indicator o:
Sound/Function is not selected.
LED indicator on:
Sound/Function is selected.
LED indicator ashing:
Sound/Function is selected in a
temporary state.

Button press types
Normal press:
Select a sound or function.
Press twice:
Select a sound or function.
Press multiple times:
Cycle through sounds or settings.
× 2
× 4
Press and hold:
Select a function’s settings, or
store registration memories etc.
Press and hold, then press X:
Combine two sounds.
hold hold
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Text appearance
Normal instruction and explanation text
is written in regular type at 9 pt. size.
* Notes about functions are marked with an
asterisk and written in 8 pt. size.
Reminders about previous operations are
written in italic type at 9 pt. size.
Captions explaining the LCD display
or button functions, are written in
bold type at 8.5 pt. size.
Example operations are written in italic type
at 8 pt. size, and enclosed within a grey box.

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Important Information
Table of Contents
Important Information
Important Safety Instructions ....................... 3
Introduction.......................................... 8
Owner’s Manual Conventions ....................... 9
Table of Contents ................................... 10
Part Names and Functions .......................... 12
Preparation
Setting Up the Piano ................................ 14
1. Power ......................................... 14
2. Key cover and music rest...................... 15
3. Volume and headphones ..................... 16
4. Pedals......................................... 17
Basic Operation
Selecting Sounds.................................... 19
Dual Mode...........................................20
Split Mode...........................................22
Four Hands Mode ................................... 24
Reverb ...............................................26
Eects ...............................................28
Virtual Technician ...................................30
1. Smart Mode...................................30
2. Advanced Mode .............................. 31
Metronome / Drum Rhythms ....................... 32
Registration Memories..............................34
1. Selecting a Registration memory .............34
2. Storing a Registration memory ............... 35
3. Registration Edit menu .......................36
Panel Lock ...........................................37
Demo Songs.........................................38
Piano Music .........................................39
Lesson Function.....................................40
1. Selecting a lesson book/song.................40
2. Listening to the selected lesson song......... 41
3. Lesson Function settings ..................... 42
4. Repeating sections of a lesson song ..........43
5. Recording a lesson song practice .............44
6. Finger Exercises...............................45
Concert Magic.......................................46
1. Performing a Concert Magic song ............46
2. Concert Magic demo mode...................47
3. Concert Magic settings .......................48
Steady Beat mode ............................48
4. Concert Magic song arrangement types......49
Internal Recorder ...................................50
1. Recording a song .............................50
2. Playing a song ................................52
3. Internal Recorder Edit menu ..................53
4. Erasing a part/song ...........................54
5. Converting a song to an audio le ............55
USB Recorder........................................56
1. Recording an MP3/WAV audio le ............56
2. Playing an MP3/WAV audio le ...............58
3. Recording a MIDI song le ....................60
4. Playing a MIDI song le ....................... 62
5. USB Recorder Edit menu ......................64
6. Converting a MIDI song le to an MP3/WAV
audio le ......................................65
7. Overdubbing an MP3/WAV audio le .........66
8. Recording to an existing MIDI song le .......67
Adjustments & Settings
Function menus .....................................68
Basic Settings .......................................69
1. Key Transpose.................................70
2. Song Transpose ...............................71
3. Tone Control ..................................72
User Tone Control.............................73
4. Speaker Volume............................... 74
5. Tuning ........................................75
6. Damper Hold ................................. 76
7. Split ...........................................77
8. Four Hands....................................78
9. Startup Setting................................79
10. Factory Reset .................................80
11. Auto Display O .............................. 81
12. Auto Power O................................82

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Table of Contents
Important Information
Table of Contents
* For information regarding MIDI functions and settings, please
download the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Japan
website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/
Virtual Technician Settings .........................83
1. Touch Curve ..................................85
User Touch Curve .............................86
2. Voicing........................................ 87
User Voicing...................................88
3. Damper Resonance ...........................89
4. Damper Noise.................................90
5. String Resonance .............................91
6. Undamped String Resonance.................92
7. Cabinet Resonance ...........................93
8. Key-o Eect..................................94
9. Fall-back Noise................................95
10. Hammer Delay ................................96
11. Topboard Simulation .........................97
12. Decay Time ...................................98
13. Minimum Touch ..............................99
14. Stretch Tuning ...............................100
User Tuning ..................................101
15. Temperament................................102
User Temperament ..........................103
16. Temperament Key ...........................104
17. Key Volume ..................................105
User Key Volume .............................106
18. Half-Pedal Adjust ............................107
19. Soft Pedal Depth.............................108
Phones Settings ....................................109
1. SHS Mode.................................... 110
2. Phones Type ..................................111
3. Phones Volume .............................. 112
USB MIDI (USB to Host connector) ........................ 113
USB Menu .......................................... 114
1. Load Song ................................... 115
2. Load Registration All......................... 116
3. Load Registration Single ..................... 117
4. Load Startup Setting......................... 118
5. Save Internal Song ........................... 119
6. Save SMF Song...............................120
7. Save Registration All .........................121
8. Save Registration Single .....................122
9. Save Startup Setting .........................123
10. Rename File.................................. 124
11. Delete File ...................................125
12. Format USB ..................................126
Bluetooth Settings .................................127
1. Bluetooth Audio .............................128
2. Bluetooth Audio Volume.....................129
3. Bluetooth MIDI...............................130
Appendix
Assembly Instructions ............................. 131
Connecting to Other Devices ......................134
Jack Panel ........................................135
Headphone Panel................................135
Troubleshooting ...................................136
Demo Song List ....................................138
Settings List ........................................139
Sound List .......................................... 141
Drum Sound Mapping List.........................145
Drum Rhythm List..................................147
Information about Bluetooth®.....................148
EU Declaration of Conformity .....................149
Specications ......................................150

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Part Names and FunctionsPart Names and Functions
Important Information
Part Names and Functions
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Part Names and Functions
Important Information
Part Names and Functions
aPOWER button
This switch is used to turn the instrument on/o. Be sure to turn
o the instrument after playing.
* The DG30 digital piano 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 the “Auto Power O” setting on page 82.
bMASTER VOLUME slider
This slider controls the master volume level of the instrument’s
built-in speakers or headphones, if connected.
* The MASTER VOLUME slider will also aect the volume level of the
LINE OUT connectors.
cLCD display
The LCD display provides useful information such as the
currently selected sound name, settings values, and the status
of other functions when active. An example of the main play
screen is shown below.
USB device
status
Bluetooth
status
Headphones statusTranspose status
Selected
sound
Music menu
Function/Settings menuVirtual Technician
* A protective plastic lm is attached to the display during production.
Please remove this lm before attempting to play the instrument.
dFUNCTION button
These buttons are used to select one of three functions/options
shown at the bottom of the LCD display.
eARROW buttons
These buttons are used to navigate around the various menus
and screens, adjust values, and answer on-screen prompts.
fEFFECTS button
This button is used to turn eects for the selected sound on/o,
to select the dierent eect types, and to adjust their settings.
gREVERB button
This button is used to turn reverb for the selected sound on/o,
to select the dierent reverb types, and to adjust their settings.
hMETRONOME button
This button is used to turn the metronome function on/o, and
to adjust the tempo, time signature/beat, and volume settings.
iPLAY/STOP button
This button is used to start/stop the playback of demonstration
songs, Piano Music pieces, and Lesson and Finger Exercises, and
to start/stop the recording and playback of recorder songs, and
MP3/WAV audio les.
jREC button
This button is used to record performances to internal memory
or a USB memory device as MP3/WAV audio les.
kSOUND buttons
These buttons are used to select the sound(s) that will be heard
when playing the keyboard of the DG30 digital piano. Multiple
sounds are assigned to each category button, and can be
selected by pressing the same button repeatedly.
These buttons are also used to select Registration memories.
lREGISTRATION button
This button is used to store and recall one of the sixteen
dierent registration memories. Each registration can store
sound, reverb and eects settings, as well as various other panel
options.
mUSB to DEVICE port
This port is used to connect a FAT or FAT32 formatted USB
memory device to the instrument in order to load/save recorded
song data, registration memories, and MP3/WAV/SMF les etc.
nPHONES jacks
These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the
DG30 digital piano. 1/4” and 1/8” connectors are provided for
convenience, and both can be used simultaneously, allowing
two pairs of headphones to be connected at the same time.
oMIDI IN / OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect the DG30 digital piano to
external MIDI devices such as other musical instruments or a
computer in order to send and receive MIDI data.
* For more information about the instrument’s connectors and jacks,
please refer to “Connecting to Other Devices” on page 134.
pUSB to HOST port
This port is use to connect the DG30 digital piano to a computer
using a USB “B to A” type cable in order to send and receive MIDI
data.
qDC IN 15V connector
This connector is used to connect the power adaptor to the
piano.
rPEDAL connector
This connector is used to connect the pedal board to the piano.
sLINE OUT jacks
These jacks are used to connect the stereo output (Left/Right
1/4” phone plug) of the DG30 digital piano to external ampliers,
mixers, recording devices, and similar equipment.
tLINE IN jacks
These jacks are used to connect the stereo output (Left/Right
1/4” phone plug) from audio equipment, computers, or other
electronic instruments to the DG30 digital piano’s amplier and
speakers.

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Setting Up the PianoSetting Up the Piano
Preparation
Setting Up the Piano
1 Power
1. Connecting the power adaptor to the instrument
Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN terminal located on
the underside of the instrument, as indicated below.
2. Connecting the power adaptor to an outlet
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet.
3. Turning on the power
Press the [POWER] button, located on the right hand side of the
instrument’s front panel.
The instrument will turn on, and the words “SK Concert Grand”
will be shown in the display, indicating that the SK Concert
Grand sound is selected, and the instrument is ready to be
played.
* The DG30 digital piano incorporates power saving features that can
turn o the display and the instrument automatically after a specied
period of inactivity. For more information, please refer to the “Auto
Display O” and “Auto Power O” settings on pages 81 and 82.

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Setting Up the Piano
Preparation
Setting Up the Piano
2 Key cover and music rest

Opening the key cover
Gently lift the key cover with both hands, then slowly push it back, into the instrument’s body.
To close the key cover, slowly pull the handle with both hands, then gently lower it downward.
* Please close the lid slowly in order to avoid injury.

Adjusting the music rest
Lift the music rest, then lower the metal prop (rear side) into the recessed holder to set the desired music rest angle.
* The music rest can be set to one of three dierent angle positions.
To lower the music rest, gently lift the prop from the recessed holder, then lower the music rest.
* Please lower the music rest slowly in order to avoid injury.
Prop and holder

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Setting Up the PianoSetting Up the Piano
Preparation
3 Volume and headphones

Adjusting the volume
The [MASTER VOLUME] slider controls the volume level of the
instrument’s speakers, or headphones if connected.
Move the slider up to increase the volume, and down to
decrease the volume.
Use this slider to set the volume to a comfortable listening level
– the middle is often a good starting point.
* The MASTER VOLUME slider will also aect the volume level of the
LINE OUT connectors.
* The maximum volume level of the speakers can be reduced by using
the “Speaker Volume” setting. Please refer to page 74 for more
information.

Using headphones
Use the jacks located beneath the keyboard on the left hand
side, to connect stereo headphones to the DG30 digital piano.
1/4” and 1/8” connectors are provided for convenience.
Two pairs of headphones can be connected and used
simultaneously.
When a pair of headphones is connected, sound will not be
produced by the speakers. In addition, the headphones icon
will appear at the top of the display.
Headphones connected

Attaching the headphone hook (optional)
A headphone hook is included with the DG30 digital piano and
can be used to hang headphones when not in use.
If desired, attach the headphone hook to the underside of the
keyboard as shown in the illustration opposite.
* For more information, please refer to the “Assembly Instructions” on
page 131.
Increase
volume
Decrease
volume

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Setting Up the Piano
Preparation
4 Pedals
As with a grand piano, the DG30 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft.

Sustain pedal (right pedal)
Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one’s hands have
been lifted from the keyboard – greatly enriching the piano
sound, while also assisting smooth “legato” passages.
The sustain pedal is capable of responding to half pedaling.

Soft pedal (left pedal)
Depressing this pedal softens the sound, reducing its volume.
When the Jazz Organ sound is selected, the soft pedal is also
used to alternate the speed of the rotary simulation between
“Slow” and “Fast” eect modes.

Sostenuto pedal (centre pedal)
Depressing this pedal after playing the keyboard and before
releasing the keys, sustains the sound of only those notes that
have been played. Any keys that are subsequently played after
the sostenuto pedal is depressed will not be sustained.

Pedal support bolt
A pedal support bolt is attached at the base of the pedal board
to aid stability when the pedals are pushed.
Turn the bolt anti-clockwise until it makes contact with the oor
and supports the pedals rmly. If the pedal support bolt does
not make contact with the oor, the pedal board may become
damaged.
When moving the instrument, always adjust or remove the pedal
support bolt, then readjust when the instrument is in its new position.

Caring for the pedals
If the surface of the pedals becomes dirty, clean the pedals using a dry dish-washing sponge.
Do not attempt to clean the pedals using rust-removing solvents, abrasives or les.

Grand Feel Pedal System
The DG30 digital piano features the Grand Feel Pedal System, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of a
Shigeru Kawai SK Concert Grand piano.
Soft pedal
Sostenuto pedal
Sustain pedal
Pedal support bolt

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Preparation

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Basic Operation
The DG30 digital piano features a wide selection of realistic instrument sounds suitable for various musical styles.
Sounds are arranged into eight categories, with several sounds assigned to each category button. For a complete
listing of available instrument sounds, please refer to page 9 of the MIDI Settings manual.
By default, the “SK Concert Grand” sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on.

Selecting a sound
Press the desired SOUND button.
The LED indicator for the button will turn on to indicate that this
category has been selected, and the name of the sound will be
shown in the LCD display.

Changing the sound
Several sounds are assigned to each category button.
Press the selected category button repeatedly to cycle through
the dierent sound variations.
The or buttons can also be used to select sounds and cycle
through the dierent sound variations.
* When selecting sounds assigned to the OTHERS category button,
pressing and holding the button then pressing the button (and
vice versa), can be used to cycle through the various sub-categories
more quickly.
Selecting Sounds
Example: To select the E.PIANO category, press
the E.PIANO button.
LED indicator on:
Sound category is selected.
Example: To select the “SK-5 Grand Piano” sound,
press the PIANO 1 button three times.
× 3

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Dual ModeDual Mode
Basic Operation
The Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound.
For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or a church organ combined with a choir, etc.
1. Entering Dual mode
Press and hold a SOUND button to select the main sound, then
press another SOUND button to select the layered sound.
The LED indicators for both SOUND buttons will turn on to
indicate that Dual Mode is in use, and the respective sound
names will be shown in the LCD display.
Layered
sound
Main
sound
2a. Changing the main/layered sounds: Method 1
To select a dierent variation for the layered sound:
Press and hold the main SOUND button, then press the layered
SOUND button repeatedly to cycle through the dierent sound
variations.
To select a dierent variation for the main sound:
Press and hold the layered SOUND button, then press the main
SOUND button repeatedly to cycle through the dierent sound
variations.
2b. Changing the main/layered sounds: Method 2
It is also possible to change the main/layered sound without
pressing and holding buttons.
Press the or buttons to move the selection cursor over the
main sound or layered sound.
Press the or buttons to cycle through the dierent sound
variations.
Dual Mode
Example: To change the main “SK Concert Grand” sound
to the “Mellow Grand” sound, press and hold the STRINGS
button, then press the PIANO 1 button three times.
Example: To change the layered “Slow Strings” sound to
the “Warm Strings” sound, press and hold the PIANO 1
button, then press the STRINGS button twice.

buttons:
Move selection cursor.
 buttons:
Change sound variation.
hold
hold
× 2
hold
× 3