Kawai MK 10 User manual

PERSONAL KEYBOARD

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a member of Kawai’s MK Series of
electronic keyboards. These advanced instruments use the latest
developments in electronics to offer you more features than you'll
find in any other personal keyboard. The MK Series provides the
unsurpassed flexibility and full realism of both PCM sound
sources and Kawai's own Variable Memory (VM} sound sources.
Complete touch sensitivity and many other features provide you
with total artistic expression, whether you're new to playing
keyboards or whether you're already well-versed in advanced
electronic musical instrument techniques.
To help you get the most from your new instrument, we
recommend that you practice with your keyboard as you read the
explanations in this guide. You'll want to keep this manual handy
for future reference.
FEATURES
* VM Sound Sources
Kawai'’s Variable Memory {VM) sound sources use the latest
digital technology to create just the sounds that you are looking
for — from the Jush sounds of a full orchestra to the pure tones of
a synthesizer.
* Touch Response Function
Kawai’s Touch Response function allows you to control the MK’s
tone, volume, and percussion sounds with your touch on the
keyboard.
* Flexible, Realistic Rhythm Accompaniment
. PCM recording faithfully reproduces rhythm patterns, hand
percussion, and fill-ins recorded digitally with professional
musicians. The keyboard provides a complete selection of rhythm
patterns you can use with a tremendous variety of songs.
* Programming Ease
The MK series’ Program Registration feature allows you to store a
combination of settings tone, rhythm, volume, and other key-
board features easily for instant recall later. The MK20 also
includes a program sequencer which stores melody, accompani-
ment, and other parts in real time, as your play.
* MIDI Link to Other Instruments
The internationally-recognized MIDI standard aliows you to
connect your MK Series Keyboard to synthesizers, drum
machines, and other electronic instruments so that you can
control them from your Kawat keyboard.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
PROTECT YOUR MK KEYBOARD FROM:
* Direct sunlight and exposure to the elements
* Temperature and humidity extremes
* Unstable or “noisy’” AC power
* Dust and sand
* Vibration during transport
POWER SUPPLY
* Use a 10-volt power supply
* Make sure that all power switches are off before changing
equipment connections
CLEANING
* Clean the instrument with a soft cloth, a mild detergent and
lukewarm water
* Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents
REPAIRS
The MK keyboard should only be serviced by an authorized
Kawai repair station. Always save your valuable internal data
to a PROGRAM CARD before taking the MK20 in for service,
as the data may be erased during repair.
HELPFUL HINT
Back-up
A special capacitor preserves memory contents (PROGRAM
REGISTRATION/SEQUENCER/ACCOMPANIMENT) for a
week after the power is turned off. If you wish to keep the data
for longer periods, either turn on the power within a week after
the power is turned off or copy it to a program card (MK20)}.
English

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PLAYING FOR THE FIRST TIME
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1. PLAYING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1.1 SETTING UP
1.1.1 Line Power
Your MK Series keyboard includes an AC adapter with two cords
connected to it. Plug its power cord into a wall socket and the
other cord into the 9-12 V DC jack on the back of the keyboard.
1.1.2 Battery Power
Your MK Series keyboard is also capable of battery-powered
operation. Remove the cover on the bottom of the keyboard and
insert six size “A” cells. Be sure the batteries face in the correct
direction as indicated in the battery compartment.
If lamp next to the POWER switch flashes when you turn on the -
keyboard, the batteries are running low. Promptly replace the
entire battery set.
1.1.3 Music Stand
insert the music stand in the two holes provided on the eee of the
keyboard.
1.2 IMPORTANT NOTES
1.2.1 Power
*Use only the adapter provided and only connect it to an outlet
with the proper voltage.
*Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. An electrical
shock may result.
*Be careful not to step on or trip over the power cord. The wires
inside may break or short-circuit.
1.2.2 Location |
*Avoid locations with excessive dust or humidity.
*Avoid heaters, direct sunlight, and other sources of extreme
heat.
1.2.3 Cleaning
*Wipe the unit with a clean, dry cloth. Remove excess dirt with a
tightly wrung, damp cloth.
*Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or other organic solvents.
1.2.4 Repairs
*Never attempt to remove or modify internal components. This
will void your warranty and it may cause damage to the
instrument.
*lf your keyboard appears to be malfunctioning, contact the store
where you purchased the instrument, or your nearest authorized
Kawai service facility.
1.2.5 Turning off
When you finish playing, turn off the power and make sure the
Power light goes out. Leaving your keyboard on for extended
periods may lead to electrical problems.

@ POWER switch
Controls the keyboard's power.
@ MASTER VOLUME slider
Controls the keyboard’s output volume.
© AUTO PLAY ACCOMPANIMENT controls
Control the keyboard's automatic accompaniment functions.
@ RHYTHM section
Controls the keyboard’s automatic rhythm accompaniment.
@ SOLO controls
Control the SOLO tone and the tone for the automatic
accompaniment.
@ ORCHESTRA controls
Control the ORCHESTRA tone.
@ HAND PERCUS switch
Turns a section of the keyboard into a percussion section.
® FILL-IN switches
Provide temporary variations in the rhythm or automatic
accompaniment.
@© PROGRAM REGISTRATION section
Controls storage and retrieval of tone, rhythm, volume, and
other settings.
@ PROGRAM CARD (MK20 only)
Provides an external storage medium for holding program
sequencer, program accompaniment, and program regiStra-
tion data.
@ PROGRAM SEQUENCER section (MK20 only)
Provides separate storage facilities for rhythm, automatic
accompaniment, SOLO and ORCHESTRA data. These may be
combined for automated playing.
(@® PROGRAM ACCOMPANIMENT section (MK20 only)
Allows you to create your own automatic accompaniments for
later recall.
@® SPLIT POINT switch
Allows you to split the keyboard into two sections. Each section
controls a separate function.
@ PITCH BEND wheel
Bends the keyboard’s pitch up or down.
® SPEAKERS
Monitor keyboard output. The MK20 features two speakers for
stereo monitoring.

1.4 GETTING READY TO PLAY
1.4.1 Power
Shift the POWER switch to turn on the keyboard. The light next to
the switch will turn on.
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1.4.2 Master Volume
Press any key and adjust the keyboard’s output volume with the
MASTER VOLUME slider.
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Softer -— —— Louder
1.4.3 Stereo (MK20 only)
Press the STEREO key for stereo output from the MK20’s two
speakers. This provides a more realistic sound.
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1.4.4 Touch
Press the TOUCH key to activate the keyboard’s touch sensitivity.
The tight next to the TOUCH key will turn on, The TOUCH function
allows you to control the volume and tone of the keyboard with the
force and speed of your keystrikes. Pressing the TOUCH key again
cancels this function.
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1.4.5 MIDI
If you wish to use the keyboard's MIDI functions, hold this switch
down and press the appropriate panel controls. (See p. 27 for
procedures).
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1.4.6 Tune
You may adjust the keyboard's pitch to match other instruments
with the TUNE control.
The LED next to one of the two TUNE lights whenever the pitch is
lower or higher than the standard pitch (A=440 Hz}. To return to
the standard pitch, either turn off the power momentarily or
simultaneously press both TUNE buttons.
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1.4.7 Transpose
The TRANSPOSE buttons allow you to adjust the instrument’s key
up or down in semitone increments. The maximum transpose
range is half an octave.
The LED next to one of the two TRANSPOSE lights whenever the
key is different from the standard key of C. To return to the
‘standard key, either turn off the power momentarily or simu!-
taneously press both TRANSPOSE buttons.
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The TRANSPOSE function eliminates the need to manually
transpose your music from one key to another to match another
instrument or a vocalist.