Kawai ES120 User manual

DIGITAL PIANO
ES120
Owner's Manual
Important Information Preparation AppendixAdjustments & SettingsBasic Operation

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Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Be sure to read these Safety Precautions carefully before using this instrument to ensure correct use.
When using this electronic musical instrument, please observe the following precautions for safety.
When this instrument is used by small children, please ensure safe use under the supervision of a parent.
▋Warnings, cautions, and symbols have the following meanings.
denotes that care (precaution) should be taken.
denotes a prohibited operation (an operation
that must not be done).
denotes an instruction (an operation that should
be carried out) or indicative notice.
WARNING
Describes a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the indication
is ignored and this instrument is handled incorrectly.
Doing so may cause a electric shock, re, injury fall, damage, or breakdown .
The product should be connected to an
AC outlet of the specied voltage.
The included power cord and AC adap-
tor are only for use with this instrument.
Do not forcibly bend, place a heavy ob-
ject on, bring a high-temperature object
close to, or damage the power cord and
AC adapter cord.
Do not bring the AC adaptor close to a
hightemperature object or use in a man-
ner that heat accumulates.
If dust accumulates on the power plug,
wipe it clean with a cloth.
When any of the following cases occur,
this instrument may have broken down.
In such a case, do not use this instru-
ment, keep the power cord disconnect-
ed from the outlet, and contact the shop
from which the product was purchased.
1. Foreign objects fell into the instrument.
2. Water was spilled into the instrument.
3. Some parts of the instrument or accessory be-
came abnormally hot.
4. Unusual smell or smoke occurred.
Do not
disassemble
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify
this instrument.
When disconnecting the power cord
plug, always hold the plug and pull out.
Disconnect the power cord during light-
ning storms or when this instrument is
unused for long periods of time.
Should an abnormality occur in this in-
strument, immediately turn the power
o and disconnect the power plug from
the outlet.
No wet hands
Do not insert or pull out the power plug
with wet hands.
No water
Do not get this instrument wet.

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Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
Describes a potential hazard that could result in injury or damage to property if the indi-
cation is ignored and this instrument is handled incorrectly.
Doing so may cause a fall, damage, breakdown, injury, Health damage.
Keep the power cord plug in a state
where it can be disconnected from the
outlet easily.
This instrument is not completely shut-
o from the power supply even when
the power switch is turned o.
To shut-o completely, disconnect the
power plug from the outlet.
Do not put any part of your body under
the music stand or pedals.
Do not stand on, hang down from, or
push this instrument.
When moving this instrument, always
lift in a horizontal direction by two or
more people.
Piano should be placed in a location
such that its position does not aect its
own ventilation. Keep a minimum dis-
tance of 5 cm around the instrument for
sucient ventilation.
Do not use anything other than our op-
tional stand.
Do not run around this instrument.
Do not drop this instrument or apply a
large impact.
When using the headphones, do not lis-
ten for long periods of time at high vol-
ume levels.
Do not use this instrument in the follow-
ing areas.
1. Areas where the oor is unstable and the instru-
ment becomes wobbly.
2. Areas that become wet.
3. Extremely hot or cold areas.
4. Extremely humid or dry areas.
5. Areas where the instrument is exposed to direct
sunlight, such as those near a window.
6. Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is
present.
7. Areas where the instrument is exposed to exces-
sive vibrations.

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Important Information
Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)
Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)
▋Exemples de symboles graphiques
Indique que des précautions doivent être prises.
Indique une manipulation interdite.
Indique qu’une manipulation doit être eectuée.
AVERTISSEMENT
Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner la mort, ou de graves lé-
sions, si l’appareil n’est pas manipulé correctement.
Doing so may cause a electric shock, re, injury fall, damage, or breakdown .
Faite attention de ne pas introduire un
produit étranger à l’intérieur de l’appa-
reil.
Ne jamais placer sur le produit des ob-
jets contenant des liquides, tels que des
vases ou autres recipients..
Ce produit n’est pas totalement décon-
necté du circuit électrique lorsqu’il est
mis hors tension par le bouton d’arrêt.
Si l’appareil ne doit pas être utilisé pen-
dant une longue période, débranchez le
câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.
Il est recommandé de placer l’instrument
à proximité de la prise de courant et de
positionner le câble d’alimentation sec-
teur 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 en marche est en posi-
tion Arrêt.
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.
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-des-
sous.
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.

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Important Information
Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)
▋Notes on Repair
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn
the power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug, and then con-
tact the shop from which the product was purchased.
▋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 au-
thority. (European Union only)
▋FCC Information (U.S.A)
Caution :
Changes or modications not expressly approved by KAWAI
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 protec-
tion 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 in-
structions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. 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.
▋Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Products : Electronic Piano
Model Number : ES120
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, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Cor-
poration.
▋Nameplate location
The nameplate label is located on the underside of the instru-
ment, as indicated below.
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
specied 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.
▋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.
▋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.
This symbol indicates operating precautions.
This symbol describes terminology and provides
information on options.
PThis symbol indicates the page to be referenced.
▋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 pedals become dirty, do not attempt to clean them with
rust-removing solvents, abrasives, or les.

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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 �������2
Règles de sécurité
(Supplémentairespour le Canada) �����4
Introduction ��������������6
Table of Contents ������������7
Preparation
Part Names and Functions ��������8
Music Rest ���������������9
Connecting the pedal ����������9
Power ���������������� 10
Volume and Headphones �������� 10
Basic Operation
Sounds���������������� 11
Metronome�������������� 12
Recorder ��������������� 14
Demo Songs ������������� 15
Registration Memories ��������� 16
Adjustments & Settings
Settings ��������������� 17
Basic Settings………………………………… 17
Dual ���������������� 18
Split ���������������� 19
Reverb ��������������� 19
Damper Resonance ���������� 20
Brilliance �������������� 20
Voicing ��������������� 20
Touch Curve ������������� 20
Fall-back Noise ������������ 21
Damper Noise ������������ 21
Eects ��������������� 21
Smart Mode ������������� 22
Transpose �������������� 22
Tuning ��������������� 22
Temperament ������������ 23
Temperament Key ���������� 23
Phones/Speaker Settings …………………… 23
Spatial Headphone Sound ������� 24
Phones Type ������������� 24
Low Volume Balance ��������� 24
Speaker EQ ������������� 24
Speaker On/O������������ 25
Power/Memory Settings …………………… 25
Auto Power O������������ 25
Factory Reset ������������ 25
Startup Settings ����������� 26
Bluetooth Settings ………………………… 26
Appendix
Troubleshooting������������ 27
Connecting to Other Devices ������ 28
Drum Rhythm List ����������� 30
Information about Adaptor Specications � 31
EU Declaration of Conformity ������ 32
Specications ������������� 33
Operation Guide������������ 34

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Preparation
Part Names and Functions
Part Names and Functions
⑨
In market locations where Bluetooth
functionality is not available, the Bluetooth
mark will not be printed.
REGISTRATION
DEMO METRONOME
1 2 3 4
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 built-in
speakers, headphones, or LINE OUT connectors.
③ [FUNCTION] button
This button is used to set various settings and registration
memories.
④ [PLAY/STOP] button
This button is used to play/stop recorded performances
and Internal Songs.
⑤ [RECORDER] button
This button is used to record the performance.
⑥ [TRANSPOSE] button
This button is used to set Transpose and Tuning.
⑦ SOUND buttons
These buttons are used to select sounds.
[PIANO], [E.PIANO], and [OTHERS] buttons are available.
⑧ [BLUETOOTH] button
This button is used to turn on and o Bluetooth.
⑨ [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.
⑩ [DC IN] jack
This jack is used to connect the AC adaptor.
⑪ [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.
⑫ [LINE OUT] jacks
These jacks are used to connect other external devices (am-
plier, stereo system) to listen to the instrument’s sound, or
to record to audio devices.
⑬ [DAMPER] connector
This connector is used to connect the supplied dumper
pedal or optional dumper pedal.
⑭ [PEDAL] connector
This connector is used to connect the optional triple pedal.
The following stand and pedals are optionally available.
• Single pedal: F-10H (for the [DAMPER] connector)
• Triple pedal: GFP-3 (for the [PEDAL] connector)
• Stand: HML-2
• Triple pedal and pedal unit for HML-2: F-351
See the details at the following URL.
https://www.kawai-global.com/support/
P28 Connecting to Other Devices

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Preparation
Music Rest
Music Rest
Insert the music rest into the grooves cut on the top surface of
the piano along the rear edge.
Do not apply excessive force when attaching and detaching the
music rest to prevent damage.
Connecting the pedal
Connect the supplied pedal to the [DAMPER] connector on the
rear panel of the main body.
The sound sustains even after hands are lifted from the key-
board.
The length of sustain can be controlled by the level of pedal de-
pression when the optional F-10H damper pedal is connected.
(Half-pedal supported)

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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 rearside 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 LED indicator
of the [POWER] button has turned o.
▋Adjusting the volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider located on the right side of the
main body to adjust the volume.
Move the slider right to increase the volume and left to decrease
the volume.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level by moving the slider
while striking the keys.
▋Using headphones
Plug the headphones into the [PHONES] jack located on the left
side of the main body.
1/4” and 1/8” connectors are provided for convenience.
When the headphones are connected, the speakers on the main
body will no longer produce sound.
The internal speakers can also be muted by using the speaker
on/o setting.
P25 Speaker On/O
Volume and Headphones

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Basic Operation
Sounds
Sounds
This instrument features a selection of 25 realistic instrument sounds. Sounds are arranged into three
categories, namely“PIANO”,“E.PIANO”, and“OTHERS”, and they are assigned to the corresponding SOUND
buttons.“SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert” is selected as the default setting.
Method 1
Press and hold the desired SOUND button and press one of the keys shown below to select the sound.
Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Wood Bass & Ride
Electric Bass
Wood Bass
New Age Pad
Choir
String Ensemble
Slow Strings
A0 B0
C1
D1
E1
F1 G1 A1 B1
♯
D
1
C
1
♯
F
♯
1
G
♯
1
A
♯
1
A
0
♯
Hold
Diapason
Church Organ
Blues Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern Electric Piano
Reed Electric Piano 2
Reed Electric Piano
Tine Electric Piano
A0 B0
C1
D1
E1
F1 G1 A1 B1
♯
D
1
C
1
♯
F
♯
1
G
♯
1
A
♯
1
A
0
♯
Hold
EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern
EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
EX Concert Grand Piano | Pop
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz
Upright Piano | Classic
EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert
A0 B0
C1
D1
E1
F1 G1 A1 B1
♯
D
1
C
1
♯
F
♯
1
G
♯
1
A
♯
1
A
0
♯
Hold
Method 2
Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select the sound in ascending order in the above list.
When the last sound of the category is selected, pressing the SOUND button again will return to selecting the rst sound in the cat-
egory.
Example:
If “EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern” is selected for the [PIANO] button, pressing the [PIANO] button again will selected the “SK-EX
Concert Grand Piano | Concert” sound.
• When Jazz Organ or Blues Organ is selected, pressing the [FUNCTION] button and [RECORDER] button simultaneously toggles the
slow/fast modes of the rotary speaker eect.
• The sound currently selected by each SOUND button will be remembered until the power is turned o.
Example:
If“Upright Piano | Classic”is selected for the [PIANO] button, then a dierent sound from the [E.PIANO] or [OTHERS] sound categories
is selected, pressing the [PIANO] button again will return to the“Upright Piano | Classic” sound.

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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 [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously to turn the metronome on.
Press the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously again to turn the metronome o.
▋Metronome settings
Item Description Default setting
Tempo The value can be specied in the range from = 10 to 300. = 120
Beat/Rhythm 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.
1/4
Volume The metronome volume can be specied in the range from 1 to 10. 5
▋Setting tempo, time signature, and volume of the metronome
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and press one of the following keys to change the setting.
The metronom tempo specify by entering the number in 3 digits.
Example:
To set the metronom tempo“60” :
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and press keys“0”, “6”, “0”.
A0 B0
C1
D1
E1 F1 G1 A1 B1
C2
D2
E2 F2 G2 A2 B2
♯
D
1
C
1
♯
F
♯
1
G
♯
1
A
♯
1
A 0
♯♯
D
2
C
2
♯
F
♯
2
G
♯
2
A
♯
2
-[phone]
Metronome tempo
- +
Volume
Time signature
1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 4/5 3/8 6/8
Press and hold simultaneously
METRONOM E

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Basic Operation
Metronome
▋List of tempo markings
Tempo can also be set using the tempo markings commonly used in classical music.
Tempo marking Description Tempo
Grave Very slow 40
Largo Broadly 46
Lento Slowly 52
Larghetto Rather broadly 56
Adagio Slowly, with great expression 60
Adagietto Slightly faster than Adagio 66
Andante At a walking pace 72
Andantino Slightly faster than Andante 80
Maestoso Majestic and stately 88
Moderato At a moderate speed 96
Allegretto Moderately fast 108
Animato Lively and fast 120
Allegro Fast, quick, and bright 132
Vivace Active and quick 160
Presto Very, very fast 184
Vivacissimo Very fast and lively 192
Prestissimo Even faster than Presto 208
▋Tempo setting using tempo markings
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and press one of the following keys to set the tempo.
Grave Largo Lento Larghetto Adagio Adagietto Andante Andantino Maestoso Moderato Allegretto Animato Allegro Vivace Presto Vivacissimo Prestissimo
Tempo markings
C3
D3
E3
F3 G3 A3 B3
C4
D4
E4
F4 G4 A4 B4
C5
D5
E5
♯
D
3
C
3
♯
F
♯
3
G
♯
3
A
♯
3♯
D
4
C
4
♯
F
♯
4
G
♯
4
A
♯
4♯
D
5
C
5
♯
Press and hold simultaneously
METRONOM E
▋Drum rhythm settings
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and specify the rhythm pattern by entering the assigned
number in 3 digits.
Example:
To select the “Motown 1”rhythm pattern (no. 72):
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and press keys“0”, “7”, “2”.
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously, then enter [-] or [+] to select the previous or next rhythm
pattern.
C6
D6
E6
F6 G6 A6 B6
C7
D7
E7
F7 G7 A7 B7 C8
♯
D
6
C
6
♯
F
♯
6
G
♯
6
A
♯
6♯
D
7
C
7
♯
F
♯
7
G
♯
7
A
♯
7
- +
Rhythm
1234567890
Rhythm
Press and hold simultaneously
METRONOM E
There are 100 rhythm pattern types available.
P30 Drum Rhythm List

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Basic Operation
Recorder
Recorder
The Recorder function allows the player to record up to three songs.
▋Recording a song
1. Press and hold the [RECORDER] button and select a song
memory.
2. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start recording.
Recording can also be started by pressing a key.
When the recording starts, the LED indicators for the [RE-
CORDER] button and the [PLAY/STOP] button will turn on.
3. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to nish recording.
When the recording ends, the LED indicators for the [RE-
CORDER] button and the [PLAY/STOP] button will turn o.
• 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.
• The total recording capacity is 15,000 notes. (This number also includes the number of times the pedal is depressed and
buttons are pressed.)
The Recorder stops automatically when the maximum capacity is reached while recording.
• Recorded songs are retained even after the power is turned o.
▋Playing back a recorded song
Press and hold the [PLAY/STOP] button and press the key corre-
sponding to the desired song memory to start the playback.
Press the [PLAY/STOP] button again to stop the playback.
▋Deleting a recorded song
While the instrument is turned o, press and hold the [RECORD-
ER] button and [PLAY/STOP] button and turn the power on.
The LED indicators for the [RECORDER] button and [PLAY/STOP]
button will ash while deleting.
The LED indicators will turn o when deletion is complete.
All three song memories will be deleted.
Note that songs cannot be recovered after deletion.
Song 1 Song 2 Song 3
A0 B0
C1
C
1
♯
A 0
♯
Hold
1
2 3
Hold
Song 1 Song 2 Song 3
A0 B0
C1
C
1
♯
A 0
♯
Hold

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Basic Operation
Demo Songs
Demo Songs
This instrument includes a demo song for each sound.
▋Demo songs list
Sound Name Song Title Composer Key
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert La Campanella Liszt A0
EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 Liszt B0
Upright Piano | Classic Alpenglühen Oesten C1
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz Original Kawai D1
EX Concert Grand Piano | Pop Original Kawai E1
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow Sonata No.30 Op.109 Beethoven F1
EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow La Fille aux Cheveux de lin Debussy G1
EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern Original Kawai A1
Tine Electric Piano Original Kawai B1
Modern Electric Piano Original Kawai C2
Jazz Organ Original Kawai D2
Church Organ Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme.” Bach E2
Slow Strings Original Kawai F2
Electric Bass Original Kawai G2
Harpsichord French Suite No.6 Bach A2
Vibraphone Original Kawai B2
▋Playing demo songs
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button and [PLAY/ STOP] button simultaneously and press one of the following keys to select the song.
The LED indicators for the [FUNCTION] button and [PLAY/STOP] button will ash.
DEMO
Hold
Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Electric Bass
Slow Strings
Church Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern Electric Piano
Tine Electric Piano
EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern
EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
EX Concert Grand Piano | Pop
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz
Upright Piano | Classic
EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert
A0 B0
C1
D1
E1
F1 G1 A1 B1
C2
D2
E2
F2 G2 A2 B2
♯
D
1
C
1
♯
F
♯
1
G
♯
1
A
♯
1
A
0
♯♯
D
2
C
2
♯
F
♯
2
G
♯
2
A
♯
2
• When a song ends, the next song is automatically played.
For example, after playing the demo song for “Vibraphone”, the demo song for “SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert” will follow
automatically.
• Pressing the desired SOUND button switches to the demo song for the selected sound.
• Press the [FUNCTION] button or [PLAY/STOP] button again to stop the playback.

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Basic Operation
Registration Memories
Registration Memories
The Registration function memorizes settings such as selected sounds and Reverb settings, etc. Simply
pressing the button recalls the memorized settings. Up to four Registration memories can be stored.
A collection of settings can be stored to a memory. This memory is called a
“Registration”.
▋Settings that can be stored in registration memories
• Sound settings (including Dual/Split combinations)
• Metronome settings
• Basic Settings
▋Recalling the registration
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button. The LED indicator for the [FUNCTION] button will turn on.
2. Press one of the four registration memory (SOUND) buttons to select the registration to be recalled.
REGISTRATIO N
DEMO METRONOM E
1234
The registration memory (SOUND) buttons
12
• Press the [FUNCTION] button again to return to normal operation.
• By default, the Registration memories correspond to the following sounds:
Memory 1 : SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz
Memory 2 : Reed Electric Piano 2
Memory 3 : Jazz Organ
Memory 4 : String Ensemble.
▋Storing a registration memory
With the setting to be memorized selected, press and hold the [FUNCTION] button then press one of the four registration memory
(SOUND) buttons to store the current sound to the registration memory.
REGISTRATIO N
DEMO METRONOM E
1234
The registration memory (SOUND) buttons
1 2
Hold
• The LED indicator for the [FUNCTION] button will ash while storing into the Registration memory.
It will stop ashing when storing is complete.
▋Resetting all registration memories
While the instrument is turned o, press and hold the [FUNC-
TION] button and [TRANSPOSE] button, and turn the power on.
• The LED indicator for the [FUNCTION] button will turn on and
the LED indicator for the [TRANSPOSE] button will ash while
resetting. The LED indicators will turn o when reset is com-
plete.
All four Registration memories will be reset.
Note that registration memories cannot be recovered after a reset.
The “Sound settings” and “Basic Settings” cannot be
changed while a Registration memory is selected.
Press and hold simultaneously

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Adjustments & Settings
Settings
Settings
Settings can be changed to suit playing conditions.
▋Settings
Settings Description Page
Basic Settings Adjust settings related to the selected sound etc. P17
Phones/Speaker Settings Adjust settings related to the instrument’s headphone and speaker sound
output.
P23
Power/Memory Settings Adjust settings related to the instrument’s power and memory. P25
Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI settings. P26
MIDI Settings Adjust settings related to MIDI.
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/
Basic Settings
▋Basic Settings functions and default values
Item Description Default setting Page
Dual This function allows two sounds to be layered together. - P18
Split This function divides the keyboard into lower and upper sections, each
of which can be played with a dierent sound.
- P19
Reverb This setting adjust the reverberation applied to the sound. (Depending on
the sound)
P19
Damper Resonance This setting simulates the resonance eects of the whole piano when
the damper pedal is pressed.
Medium P20
Brilliance This setting adjusts the brightness of the sound. 0 P20
Voicing This setting simulates dierent hammer properties, aecting the tonal
character of the piano.
Normal P20
Touch Curve This setting allows players to change the relationship between the vol-
ume and the strength of keystrokes.
Normal P20
Fall-back Noise This setting simulates the noise from the acoustic piano key action
when keys are released.
Normal P21
Damper Noise This setting adjusts the volume of the noise that occurs when the damp-
er pedal is pressed or released as the damper head touches or leaves
the strings.
Normal P21
Eects This setting allows various eects to be added to the sound. (Depending on
the sound)
P21
Smart Mode This setting switches between various preset congurations, adjusting
various characteristics of the grand piano sound to match dierent mu-
sical styles.
Normal P22
Transpose This setting changes the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps. 0 P22
Tuning This setting changes the pitch of the instrument in 0.5 Hz steps. 440.0Hz P22
Temperament This setting allows musicians to play the instrument using early tuning
systems popularised in the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
Equal P23
Temperament Key This setting is used to set the tonic note (key of temperament) when a
non-Equal temperament is selected.
C P23
The above default settings can be overridden using the Startup Settings
function.
Basic Settings will remain eective until the power is turned o.

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Adjustments & Settings
Settings
Dual
▋Layering sounds from dierent SOUND buttons
1. Select the desired sound used for two SOUND button categories.
2. Press and hold the SOUND button, then press another SOUND button to layer two sounds together.
P11 Sounds
Example:
To layer“Upright Piano | Classic” and“Slow Strings”:
1. Select “Upright Piano | Classic” for the [PIANO] button, and
“Slow Strings”for the [OTHERS] button.
2. Press and hold the [PIANO] button, then press the [OTHERS]
button.
• The combination can be changed by pressing and holding the
main SOUND button and pressing another SOUND button.
• Press one of the SOUND buttons to restore normal operation.
▋Layering sounds from the same SOUND button
Press and hold the SOUND category button, and:
1. Press A#0.
2. Press the two keys that correspond to the two desired sounds.
P11 Sounds
Example:
To layer“Slow Strings”and “Wood Bass”, press and hold the [OTHERS] button, and:
1. Press A#0.
2. Press A0 and E1.
• Press one of the SOUND buttons to restore normal operation.
▋Adjusting the layered sound volume balance
Press and hold a SOUND button and press keys F#1 and G#1 to adjust the volume balance between two sounds.
F#1 G#1
Dierent SOUND buttons The volume of the sound assigned to the SOUND
button on the left increases.
The volume of the sound assigned to the SOUND
button on the right increases.
Same SOUND button The volume of the sound assigned to the lower
section increases.
The volume of the sound assigned to the upper
section increases.
Press and hold a SOUND button and press D#1 to reset the balance.
2
Hold
“Upright Piano | Classic” “Slow Strings”
1
A0 B0
C1
D1
E1 F1 G1 A1 B1
♯
D
1
C
1
♯
F
♯
1
G
♯
1
A
♯
1
A 0
♯
1
22
Hold

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Adjustments & Settings
Settings
Split
▋Selecting a sound
Select a sound for the upper section. Press and hold the SOUND button for the lower section and:
1. Press C#1.
2. Press a key that is in the range to where the selected sound should be assigned.
P11 Sounds
Example:
To assign“SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert” to the upper section and“Church Organ”to the lower section, rst select “SK-EX Con-
cert Grand Piano | Concert”, then press and hold the [E.PIANO] button, and:
1. Press C#1.
2. Press G1.
• Press one of the SOUND buttons to restore normal operation.
• By default, the lower section will be set to the “Wood Bass”
sound.
• The split point is set to C4 and cannot be changed. C4 is the lowest note in the
upper section.
▋Adjusting the volume balance
Press and hold a SOUND button and press keys F#1 and G#1 to adjust the volume balance between two sounds.
F#1 G#1
The volume of the sound assigned to the lower section increases. The volume of the sound assigned to the upper section increases.
Press and hold a SOUND button and press D#1 to reset the balance.
Reverb
▋Turning Reverb on/o
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press C#2 to turn Reverb o or D#2 to turn Reverb on.
▋Reverb types
Type Description Key
Room Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a small rehearsal room. C2
Lounge Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a piano lounge. D2
Small Hall Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a small hall. E2
Concert Hall Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a large concert hall for classical music. F2
Live Hall Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a large hall for live music performance. G2
Cathedral Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a large cathedral. A2
▋Reverb setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Reverb type.
If reverb is turned o, it will be turned on automatically upon selecting a reverb
type.
Hold A0 B0
C1
D1
E1 F1 G1 A1 B1
♯
D
1
C
1
♯
F
♯
1
G
♯
1
A
♯
1
A 0
♯
1
2

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Adjustments & Settings
Settings
Damper Resonance
▋Damper Resonance types
Type Description Key
O Turns damper resonance o. C3
Small Sets the volume of the resonance to low. D3
Medium Sets the volume of the resonance to medium. E3
Large Sets the volume of the resonance to high. F3
▋Damper Resonance setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Damper Resonance type.
The Damper Resonance eect will only be applied to the [PIANO] sound button sounds.
Brilliance
▋Adjusting the Brilliance level
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press F#3 or G#3 to decrease or increase the Brilliance level, or C#3 to turn Brilliance o.
The Brilliance level can be adjusted in the range between -10 and +10.
Voicing
▋Voicing types
Type Description Key
Normal Normal setting. C4
Mellow Setting to produce a softer tone by softening the hammers. D4
Dynamic Setting to produce a dynamic tone from soft to bright according to the touch of keys. E4
Bright Setting to produce a brighter tone by hardening the hammers. F4
▋Voicing setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Voicing type.
Touch Curve
▋Touch Curve types
Type Description Key
O Maintains the same volume regardless of the strength of the touch. C#4
Normal Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic piano. F#4
Light Maintains even sound for light touch. G#4
Heavy Maintains soft and even sound. A#4
▋Touch Curve setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Touch Curve type.