Kawai ES4 User manual

KAWAI
DIGITAL PIANO
ES4
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Thank you for choosing this Kawai ES4 Digital Piano.
Your new ES4 is a high-quality instrument offering the very latest in leading-edge music technology.
This manual contains valuable information that will help you make full use of your ES4’s many
capabilities. Please read it carefully and keep it handy for further reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART NAMES
Master Volume Slider (A)
Move the volume slider to the right to increase the instrument’s volume. Move the slider to the left
to decrease the volume.
Demo Button (B)
Press this button to start the demo. To stop the demo, press this button again. See page 10 for
details.
Split Button (C)
The split function divides the keyboard into two sections—upper and lower—and lets you play
each part with a different sound. See page 10 for details.
Registration Button (D)
Use this button to memorize your favourite panel settings up to seven settings and to recall them.
See page 13 for details.
Sound Buttons (E)
Select the desired instrument by pressing the appropriate button. The ES4 has three sounds assigned
for each Sound button. When a Sound button is pressed, the variation number is briefly shown in
the display. Pressing the same Sound button again will select the next variation sound assigned to
the Sound button.
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Balance/Value Buttons (F)
Normally pressing these buttons will change the current sound to the next sound or previous sound
through all the preset sounds assigned to the seven Sound buttons. However, when in Dual or Split
mode, these buttons work as balance adjuster for the two selected sounds. When changing settings
of various functions, these buttons work as value up/down buttons. When the Metronome is running,
use these buttons to change the tempo.
Effects Button (G)
Press this button to add effect. The LED indicator is lit when the effect is on. Press it again to turn
the effect off. The effect type can be changed. See page 11 for details.
Reverb Button (H)
Press this button to add reverb. The LED indicator is lit when the reverb is on. Press it again to turn
the reverb off. The reverb type can be changed. See page 11 for details.
Metronome (Rhythm/Metronome) Button (I)
Press this button to start metronome. Pressing again will stop metronome. The beat (time signature)
can be changed. In addition, various rhythm styles can be selected for ES4. See page 14 for details.
Recorder Buttons (J)
You can record and play back up to four songs.
-Play/Stop button: Used to play back and stop a recorded song.
-Rec button: Used to start recording a song.
Function Buttons (K)
Use these buttons to select a touch type, transpose the keyboard, or control other features (including
MIDI functions). See page 18 for details.
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MIDI Jacks (L)
Use these jacks to connect the ES4 with external MIDI devices.
USB Jack (M)
This jack is used to connect with a personal computer and exchange MIDI data.
PEDAL Jack (N)
Connect the enclosed F-1r pedal to this jack. You can also connect the optional F-2r pedal (2
pedals, Damper & Soft).
SPEAKER Switch (0)
This switch turns the built-in speakers on and off.
LINE IN STEREO Jack (P)
Connect a CD player etc. with stereo mini plug.
LINE GUT Jacks (Q)
- Connect an external amplifier and speakers, or a cassette recorder to these jacks.
PHONES Jacks (R)
Used to connect up to two headphones to the ES4.
SIDE PANEL (LEFT
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POWER Button (S)
This button turns the instrument on and off. Be sure to turn off the instrument when you are
finished playing.
AC Adaptor Jack (T)
Connect the enclosed AC adaptor.
SIDE PANEL (RIGHT)

GETTING STARTED
1. BASIC OPERATIONS
(1) Turn on the power.
(2) Adjust the volume.
Play a note on the keyboard and adjust the volume (Moving the slider to the right raises the volume
while moving to the left lowers it.)
(3) Choose a sound.
Pressing a Sound button automatically changes the sound made by the ES4. The LED indicator of
the selected sound button will light to indicate which sound is currently in being used.
The ES4 has three sounds assigned for each Sound button. When a Sound button is pressed, the
variation number is briefly shown in the display. Pressing the same Sound button again will select
the next variation sound assigned to the Sound button.
(4) Play.
Experiment by playing the different sounds.
(5) Demo
The ES4 has a main demo and 19 built in sound demos for your listening enjoyment. Press this
button and the main demo will start. When the main demo is finished, the ES4 will play the demos
for Piano category. After the Piano demos are finished, the ES4 will play all the other sound demos
one at a time in random order. To select a specific demo, press the desired Sound button while the
demo is playing. To stop the demo, press this button again.
(6) Dual
With Dual mode you can layer two sounds together. To layer two sounds, select the first sound and
then, while holding down that Sound button, select the second sound by pressing another sound
button. If you want to layer two sounds on the same Sound button, select the first sound and then,
while holding down that Sound button, use the Value up/down buttons to select the second sound.
To adjust the volume balance of the two sounds, use the Balance buttons. The default balance is 5-
5.
NOTE:
When in Dual mode, the maximum polyphony will be reduced to 48 notes.
(7) Split
The split function divides the keyboard into two sections—upper and lower—and lets you play
each part with a different sound. First select the desired sound for upper section. Then, while
holding down the Split button, select the desired sound for the lower section. The LED Indicator
for a lower sound will start flashing. To adjust the volume balance of the two sounds, use the
Balance buttons.
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(8) Effects
Adding an effect to the sound enhances tonal quality and improves acoustical realism. The ES4
piano is provided with seven different kind of effects.
To turn on the Effect, press the Effect button. The LED indicator of the Effect button will be lit to
indicate the Effect is now on. Pressing the Effect button once again turns the Effect “OFF”.
To change the Effect type, use the Value buttons while holding down the Effect button. The LED
display shows an abbreviation.
(9) Reverb
CHORUS
Chorus is an effect that simulates the rich character of a vocal choir or
string ensemble, by layering a slightly detuned version of the sound
over the original to enrich it.
DELAY
Delay is an effect that adds echoes to the sound. There are three types
of delay available (delay 1 - 3), each of which has a different length of
delay between the echoes.
TREMOLO
This is a vibrato type effect.
ROTARY
This effect simulates the sound of the Rotary Speaker cabinet commonly
used with electronic organs. Rotary 1 is normal rotary and Rotary 2 is
with distortion effect. Pressing both Value buttons at the same time
can change between the speed of the rotor SLOW and FAST. With
optional F-2r foot pedal, the soft pedal is used to change the speed of
the rotor as well.
Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room,
stage, or concert hall. There are five types of reverb available. They are Room 1 & 2, Stage and
Hall 1 & 2 (listed in order of reverberation amount). To change the Reverb type, use the Value
buttons while holding down the Reverb button. The LED display shows an abbreviation.
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(16) EQ
EQ changes overall sound character of the ES4. There are three types of EQ setting. To change the
EQ type, press the Reverb button while holding down the Touch and Transpose buttons. The LED
display shows “Eq” and the EQ number alternatively. Use the Value buttons to select the desired
EQ.
EQ 1 Recommended for normal playing circumstances like in a living room or classroom.
With headphones, the normal sound of the ES4 is reproduced.
EQ2 Recommended when you play with ES4 facing a wall.
With headphones, the higher frequencies are enhanced compared to EQ1 or EQ3.
EQ3 Recommended when you play the ES4 using external speakers or when recording.
With headphones, the normal sound of the ES4 is reproduced (same as EQ1).
EQ settings are global for all the preset sounds. You cannot have an individual setting for each
sound,
2. TRANSPOSE
The transpose function lets you raise or lower the piano’s key in half steps. This is especially useful
when you have learned a song in one key and have to play it in another key. The transpose feature
allows you to play the song in the original key, but hear it in another key.
(1) Press and hold the Transpose button. The LED display shows you the current value. The value
is always set to “O” when the power is turned on.
(2) While still holding the Transpose button, use the Value buttons or the keyboard from C2 to C4 to
specify the transposition amount. The LED display shows you a number telling you how many half
steps up or down you have transposed the piano. -5, for example, represents a transposition that is
5 half steps lower. “0” indicates no transposition.
(3) The piano can be transposed up to 12 half steps higher or 12 half steps lower.
(4) Pressing Transpose button again turns the Transpose function off. The Transpose function
remembers the current setting as long as the power is on.
3. TOUCH RESPONSE
The Touch button is used to select a different touch sensitivity of the keyboard from the standard
touch of an acoustic piano. You can change the sensitivity to one of five different settings: LIGHT 1/
2, HEAVY 1/2 and OFF,
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LIGHT
For those still developing finger strength. A louder volume is produced
even when playing with a soft touch. LIGHT 2 is lighter than LIGHT 1.
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OFF struck. This setting is suitable for sounds that have a fixed dynamic
range such as Organ and Harpsichord.
(1) To change from the standard touch press the Touch button. The LED indicator of the Touch
button will be turned on to indicate that the piano is now using a different touch setting.
(2) Use the Value buttons to change the type of touch while the Touch button is held down.
(3) Press the Touch button again to get back to the standard touch setting.
NOTE:
Touch selection is global for all the preset tones. You cannot have an individual setting for each
tone. Once the power is turned off, the setting will be reset to the standard setting.
LIGHT and HEAVY do not represent the physical weight of the keys. These are settings that affect
the sensitivity of the keys, which determines the volume level in response to the key movement.
4. REGISTRATION
A Registration is a setup that remembers most of the panel settings, such as sound selections and
effect settings, so that you can recall them at the touch of a button. Seven Registrations can be
memorized and saved.
(1) To memorize the current panel settings, press and hold the Registration button. While holding
the Registration button, press any one of the sound buttons marked 1 through 7 to select a location
for your new Registration. Continue holding both the Registration button and the selected sound
button until you hear a beep. The beep sound indicates that your Registration has now been saved
to your selected location.
(2) To recall a registration, first press the Registration button and make sure its LED is lit. Then
press one of the Sound buttons marked 1 through 7 to select the desired registration.
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DIGITAL RECORDING FUNCTIONS
1. EASY RECORDING
(1) Press the Rec button. The ES4 will be ready for recording. To cancel the recording, press the
Rec button again.
(2) Begin playing some music on the piano. The ES4 will automatically start recording with the
first note you play. You can also start recording by pressing the Play/Stop button.
(3) Press the Play/Stop button when you have finished recording.
NOTE:
Starting another recording will delete the song you previously recorded. To learn how to save your
recorded song and record another song please read the “ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS” section of this manual.
METRONOME/SELECT TIME AND TEMPO
The ES4’s metronome function can help you record a song by providing a steady beat for you to
play along with. The metronome beats however, are not recorded.
(1) To start the metronome, press the Metronome button. You can change the beat (time signature)
of the metronome. The ES4 has seven beats (time signatures) to choose from 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4,5/4,
3/8 and 6/8. While holding down the Metronome button, select the desired beat (time signature) of
the metronome using the Value buttons.
(2) The ES4 has an additional 100 rhythm styles available. Keep pressing Value Up button while
holding down the Rhythm Metronome button. The rhythm style number will be shown in the LED
display.
(3) To adjust the tempo, use the Value buttons while the metronome is running. The tempo will be
shown in the LED display.
(4) To turn off the metronome function, press the Metronome button and the metronome wiil stop.
METRONOME/ADJUST VOLUME
The metronome volume can be adjusted in the range from 1 to 10 as follows.
(1) Press the Metronome button while holding down the Touch and Transpose buttons. The LED
indicator will start flashing and the LED display shows “VoL” and the volume level alternatively.
(2) Use the Value buttons to adjust the volume. To exit the volume settings mode, press either
Touch or Transpose button.
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2. PLAYING BACK A SONG
(1) Press the Play/Stop button. The song will be played back using the same sound with which it
was recorded.
(2) Press the Play/Stop button once again to stop the playback. If you do not press the Play/Stop
button, playback will automatically stop when the song is finished.
You can adjust the tempo of playback. Before pressing the Play/Stop button, use the same procedure
of adjusting metronome tempo. (See (3) of the previous section.) Once you adjust the tempo, turn
off the metronome and press Play/Stop button.
3. ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
RECORDING MORE SONGS
The ES4 can record and store a maximum of 4 songs. Please follow the steps below to save your
songs:
(1) While holding down the Rec button, press the E.Piano (song 2) button. The LED will flash to
show the current song number (while the Rec button is held down). The piano will be ready to
record song 2. To cancel without recording, press the Rec button again.
(2) Play the piano. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You can also start
recording by pressing the Play/Stop button.
(3) Press the Play/Stop button after you have finished recording.
(4) Press the Play/Stop button. The song No.2 will be played back.
(5) If you want to listen to song 1, hold down Play/Stop button and press the Piano (song 1) button.
Releasing the Play/Stop button will start playback of song 1.
RECORDING/PLAYING BACK THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND PARTS SEPARATELY
The ES4 can record the parts played by the left or right hand and play back these parts separately or
simultaneously. This function can be enjoyed in different ways. For example, you can practice the
right-hand part of the song while playing back the recorded left-hand part, or record the mmclody
part of the song while playing back the previously recorded accompaniment.
(1) While holding down the Rec button, press the Organ (Song 3) button to select song No.3. Part
1 of song No.3 will be selected and the ES4 will be ready to record. To cancel without recording,
press the Rec button again.
(2) Play the piano with your Jeft hand. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You
can also start recording by pressing the Play/Stop button.
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(3) Press the Play/Stop button after you have finished recording.
(4) Now, to play back the left-hand part, press the Play/Stop button. The left-hand part you have
recorded (part 1 of song No.3) will be played back. You can practice the right-hand part along with
the recorded part.
(5) Let’s record the right-hand part while listening to the left-hand part. While holding down the
Rec button, press the Bass (Part 2) button. The part 1 LED will light and the part 2 LED will flash
to indicate that the piano is ready to record. To cancel without recording, press the Rec button
again.
(6) Now play the right-hand part. Pressing any key will start play back of the recorded left-hand
part (part 1) while you play (and record) the right-hand part. You can also start recording by
pressing the Play/Stop button. After pressing the Play/Stop button the left-hand part will begin
playing back, you can then begin playing (recording) the right hand part from any point in the song
you like.
(7) Press the Play/Stop button after you have finished recording.
PLAYING BACK THE LEFT- AND RIGHT-HAND PARTS SEPARATELY
After you have recorded the left- and right-hand parts (part 1 and part 2) separately, it is possible to
play back the two parts by themselves or together. The following example shows how to play back
only part 2.
(1) Select and press one of the song buttons (Piano/Song 1, E.Piano/Song 2, Organ/Song 3 and
Harpsi/Mallets/Song 4) while pressing the Play/Stop button.
(2) While holding down the Play/Stop button, press the Choir/Pad/Part 1 button. The Choir/Pad/
Part 1 button LED will be turned “off”. If you need to turn part 1 back “on”, press the Choir/Pad/
Part 1 button once again. The Choir/Pad/Part 1 button LED will be turned “on”.
(3) Releasing Play/Stop button will play back only part 2. To turn On/Off part 2, follow the same
procedure described above using the Bass/Part 2 button.
4. DELETING A SONG/PART
This function allows you to delete songs that were not recorded correctly or songs that you do not
want to listen to any more.
(1) Simultaneously hold down the Play/Stop and Rec buttons.
(2) The LEDs will light to show you where songs have been recorded.
While holding down both the Play/Stop and Rec buttons, press the song button that corresponds to
the song you want to delete.
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(3) While still holding down both the Play/Stop and Rec buttons, press the part button that you want
to delete and turn the LED of that part button off.
To delete more than one song, repeat (1) to (3).
NOTE:
The total memory capacity of the recorder is approximately 10,000 notes. When the recorder
reaches its maximum capacity, the ES4 will stop recording at this point. Any data recorded before
the interruption will be retained.
The recorder memory will be saved even after turning off the power.
To delete all recorded songs (reset), first turn the power off and then turn it back on again while
holding down both the Play/Stop and Rec buttons.
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FUNCTION MODE
The Function Mode gives you access to many other useful features on your ES4. To enter the
Function Mode, press the Touch and Transpose buttons simultaneously. The LED indicators for
both buttons will start flashing. While holding the Touch and Transpose buttons, press the appropriate
Sound button to select the function you want to edit. Each button is assigned two or three functions
as listed below. Press the same Sound button again to select the alternative function. To exit the
Function Mode, press either Touch or Transpose button.
String. Reso. Multi- Timbre
Temperament Channel Mute
1. BRILLIANCE
Brilliance lets you adjust brightness of the preset sounds.
After selecting the “Brilliance” function by pressing the Piano
button, use the Value buttons to change the value to the desired
amount. The LED display shows the brilliance setting with a num-
ber. “0” indicates the standard setting. Brilliance can be set between
-10 to +10. Plus settings produce a brighter tone, minus settings
produce a mellower tone.
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Brilliance settings are global for all the preset sounds. You cannot have an individual setting for
each sound.
2. TUNING
Tuning allows you to adjust the piano’s pitch. You may need to adjust the tuning when you play
with other instruments.
After selecting the “Tuning” function by pressing the E.Piano button,
b um use the Value buttons to adjust the tuning. A tuning tone can be
heard. The LED display shows the pitch for “A” in Hz (Hertz). For
example, 40.0 stands for 440.0 Hz. The range of adjustment is from
427.0 to 453.0 Hz. The factory preset value is set to the modern
standard A = 440.0 Hz.
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3. VOICING
Voicing is a technique used by piano technicians to mold the character of a piano’s sound. The
Voicing function lets you change the ES piano’s tone quality by choosing one of four types of
voicing.
j { Bright 1, 2 Produces a brighter tone throughout the entire
pir of dynamic range.
( Dynamic The tone will change dramatically from mellow to
aM bright with your playing.
{ Mellow 1, 2 Produces a mellower tone throughout the entire
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- Normal Produces the normal timbre of an acoustic piano
fricdt throughout the entire dynamic range. This is the
preset value.
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the Organ button, use the Value buttons to select a
desired voicing type. The LED display shows the
type of voicing currently selected.
The current voicing selection is global for all the preset tones. You cannot have an individual
setting for each tone.
NOTE:
While voicing is a technique used for optimizing the tone of an acoustic piano, this function can be
used on all the sounds on the ES piano.
4. DAMPER EFFECT
When the sustain pedal is depressed on an acoustic piano, all the dampers are lifted up allowing the
strings to vibrate freely. When you play a note or chord on the piano with the sustain pedal depressed
not only will the strings for the notes you played vibrate but other strings will vibrate in sympathetic
resonance. The Damper Effect function simulates this phenomenon. You can select the level of
effect from off, 1 to 10. The default setting is 5.
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the desired setting.
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5. STRING RESONANCE
Even when the sustain pedal is not depressed on an acoustic piano, the strings for any notes you are
holding will be un-damped and will resonate freely in sympathy with the strings of other notes that
you play if they are part of the same harmonic series. In addition, adjacent notes will also be
resonated. The String Resonance function simulates this phenomenon. You can select the level of
resonance from off, 1 to 10. The default setting is 5. String Resonance is not active when the
damper pedal is depressed.
After selecting the “String. Reso.” function by pressing the String
Lf button, use the Value buttons to select the desired resonance.
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6. TEMPERAMENT
The ES4 offers not only equal temperament (the modern standard) but also immediate access to
temperaments popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It should be interesting and
educational to try some of the different temperaments, although the equal temperament is dominant
today.
no After selecting the “Temperament” function by pressing the Choir/
Pad button, use the Value buttons to select your desired tempera-
ment. The LED display shows the type of temperament currently
selected.
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BRIEF EXPLANATION OF TEMPERAMENTS
EQUAL TEMPERAMENT (PIANO ONLY)
This is the default temperament. If a piano sound is selected the
tuning is stretched like an acoustic piano (EQUAL TEMPERA-
MENT). If any other type of sound is selected the tuning will be
EQUAL (FLAT). An explanation of EQUAL TEMPERAMENT and
EQUAL TEMPERAMENT (FLAT) is provided later in this section.
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NOTE:
If a piano sound is used in a layer with any other sound then both sounds will use the EQUAL
TEMPERAMENT (Stretched) tuning.
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