Kawai KL3 User manual

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Digital Electronic Organs
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all the instructions before using the
product.
Do not use this product near water - for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, In a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, or the like.
This product, either alone or in combination
with an amplifier and headphones or
speakers, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do not operate for a long
eriod of time at a high volume level or at a
evel that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, you should consult an audiologist.
The product should be located so that its
location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation.
The product should be located away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, or other products that produce
heat.
Keep the instrument away from electrical
motors, neon signs, fluorescent light
fixtures, and other sources.
The product should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the
product.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Always turn the power off when the
instrument is not in use. The power-supply
cord of the product should be unplugged
from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
During an electrical storm, turn off the power
and unplug.
Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
The product should be serviced by qualified
service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The product does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
Do not attempt to service the product beyond
that described in the user-maintenance
instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE ne pas ouvaie.
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 exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte-
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage” within the product’s en-
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
Kawai
electronic organ.
The
Kawai
KL
series
incorporates
Kawai’s
special
sound
source
and
has
realistic
type
PCM
sounds
along
with
a
wide
variety
of
organ
sounds.
This
electronic
organ
is
also
provided
with
a
full
and
diverse
range of automatic accompaniments.
Please
read
this
manual
carefully
in
order
to
make
optimal
use
of
your
Kawai
electronic
organ.
@ Realistic PCM Sounds
Enhances your performance with prominent
realistic sounds that emulate acoustic
instruments.
@ Rich Range of Organ Sounds
Provides not just realistic tone quality but also a
unique, warm enveloping type of organ sound
that dramatically increases the scope of your
performance.
@ Easy Diverse Range of Auto
Accompaniments
Incorporates a feature which provides
melodious and dramatic back groud
accompaniment patterns in addition to the
chords played in conventional auto
accompaniment style. Its almost like having
your own custom band that automatically plays
any of a wide range of selections at your
request!
Selecting chords is easy - just use one finger to
press a key.
@ Touch Response
Controls the loudness according to the strength
with which you press the keys. This lets you
express your feelings just the way you want
during a performance.
@ Real Time Sequencer
Records and plays back your performance just
as you played it, thanks to an internal 2-track
sequencer. Really simple to operate!
Songs can also be stored on a memory card.
@ Memory Card
Allows you to store the recording of your
performance, or registration used in the
performance, from the sequencer onto a
custom memory card.
These cards can be stored as a library for easy recall
of the tunes whenever needed.
@ Digital Reverb
Yields clear, beautiful reverb effects, thanks to the
digital reverb function incorporated into the KL4.
@ LCD Multi-display
Makes the screen easy to see with a bright
backlighting display.
@ Memory Registration
Lets you change performance settings
instantaneously with an internalized memory
registration function.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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How to Care for Your Kawai
Organ
Here are some general rules to follow.
1) Always plug your KAWAI into a standard voltage AC line for your area.
Plugging into a DC outlet will cause damage.
2) To remove any greasiness from the cabinetry, keys, or pedals, use a
damp cloth and a little mild soap. Be sure to wipe dry with a soft cloth.
3) Do not expose your KAWAI to direct sunlight, cold drafts or radiator
heat.
4) The battery protecting the sequencer/registration memory contents
should
fast
for
three
years.
Replacement
is
not
a
job
for
an
amateur.
Have an authorized repairman replace the battery.

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HEADPHONE JACK
@ POWER SW. & TOTAL VOLUME
@ LOWER TIBIA / ORCHESTRA BLOCK
@ SYNTHESIZER BLOCK
@ TOUCH
®© PRESET INSTRUMENT BLOCK
© REGISTRATION MEMORY
@ TEMPO & TRANSPOSE
MULTI DISPLAY
@ AUTO MELODY CHORD
UPPER ORCHESTRA BLOCK
@ UPPER TIBIA BLOCK
@ REAL TIME SEQUENCER
@ PEDAL TIBIA / ORCHESTRA BLOCK
REVERB
@ MEMORY CARD
RHYTHM BLOCK
@ AUTO PLAY ORCHESTRA BLOCK
RIGHT FOOT SW.
EXPRESSION PEDAL
@) LEFT FOOT Sw.
@) HEAD PHONE JACK

Setting Up
1 Insert the plug into the power outlet.
2 Set the power switch to ON.
3 Set the TOTAL VOLUME slide switch to the
center position.
TOTAL VOLUME
4 Press the Expression pedal halfway down.
5 Set each volume control.
As each VOLUME & button is pressed, the
sound increases and the lamp lights up. As
each VOLUME ¥ button is pressed, the sound
decreases and the lamp turns off.
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VOLUME

The
Tone
-
Effect
-
Volume
Controls

2-1 UPPERTIBIA
Select the TIBIA sound for use on the upper keyboard.
The TIBIA section can be played by selecting between the 16 and 2 foot pitch combinations or using
the PRESET TONE buttons to select sounds such as JAZZ ORGAN.
m PITCH Combinations
The KL4 offers 5 and the KL3 offers 4 pitch
types.
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ORGAN ORGAN
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1 Press the pitch button to select the sound you
want to play, and the lamp for the corre-
sponding button will light.
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ORGAN
2 Play starts.
The sound chosen for the pitch combination is
played.
3 In order to change the pitch combination or in — ree eA
order to turn off the present voice, press the a =
pitch button which is lit up. | [|
The lamp for that button will turn off and the : ORGAN ORGAN
pitch sound will stop. reais = =
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ORGAN