Kawai PN90 User manual

KAWAI
DIGITAL PIANO
PN90
OWNER'S
MANUAL

Thank
you
for
choosing
this
Kawai
PN90
Digital
Piano.
Your new PN90 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
PN90’s
many
capabilities.
Please
read
it
carefully
and
keep
it
handy
for
further
reference.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Page
Important
Safety
Instructions
.
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Assembling
The
Stand
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Part
Names
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Getting Started
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Basic
Operations.
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3.
Touch
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4.
Demonstration
Songs
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Digital
Recording
Functions
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Easy
Recording
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2.
Playing
Back
A
Song
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11
3.
Advanced
Recording/Playback
Functions
...............
12
4.
Deleting
A
Song/Track
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Programming
Mode
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Selecting
A
Touch
Type
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3.
MIDI
Channel
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16
4.
Turning
Sending
Program
Number
On
And
Off...........
17
5.
Turning
Multitimbre
On
And
Off
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17
6.
Local
Control
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MIDI
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CHART.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
~
When
using
electric
products,
basic
precautions
should
always
be
followed,
including
the
following:
l.
2.
3:
ll.
12.
Read all the instructions before using the product.
Do
not
use
this
product
near
water
—
for
example,
near
a
bathtub,
in
a
wet
basement,
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
period
of
time
at
a
high
volume
level.
If
you
experience
any
hearing
loss
or
ringing
in
the
ears,
you
should
consult
a
hearing
specialist.
Place
the
AC
power
adaptor
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.
This
product
should
be
located
away
from
electrical
motors,
neon
signs,
fluorescent
light
fixtures,
and
other
sources
of
electrical
noise.
The
product
should
be
connected
only
to
the
type
of
power
supply
described
on
the
product.
The
AC
power
adaptor
may
be
equipped
with
a
polarized
line
plug.
This
is
a
safety
feature.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
into
the
outlet,
we
suggest
that
you
contact
an
electrician
to
replace
your
outlet
with
a
safer
one.
The
power
supply
cord
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
the
product
is
left
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
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:
- 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.
- The product has been damaged.
Do not disassemble or attempt to modify the product.

ASSEMBLING THE STAND
Be
sure
that
all
parts
are
included
before
starting
to
assemble
your
unit.
PARTS PROVIDED
Side Panel (A)........ 2 pcs.
Back Panel (B) ....... 1 pc.
Pedal Board (C) ...... 1 pc.
Toe Block (D) ........ 2 pcs.
Screw (E, extra long) .. 4 pcs.
Screw (F, long) ....... 8 pcs.
Screw (G, middle)..... 3 pcs.
Screw (H, short) ...... 4 pcs.
Washer (I)........... 4 pcs.
IN
(C)
Bottom view
P (L)
Spring Washer (J) ..... 4 pes.
Round Nut (K) ....... 4 pes.
Adjuster (L) 220%. 1 pc.
(E) (F) (G)
(H) (K)
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l.
Insert
the
round
nuts
(K)
into
the
holes
of
Side
Panel
(A)
with
keeping
the
nut's
hole
vertical.
Insert
the
screws
(E)
into
the
spring
washer
and
washer.
Put
(A)
to
Toe
Block
(D)
and
fasten
with
four
screws
(E)
from
the
bottom.
2.
Insert
the
adjuster
(L)
on
Pedal
Board
(C).
Fasten
(A)
and
(C)
with
four
screws
(F).
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Side view Rear view
(B)
NOTE:
3. Hold (B) behind (A) and (C). Fasten
(A) and (B) with four screws (H) and
with three screws (G).
4. Place the piano on the stand. Then, slide
the piano backward to place it at the
appropriate point for screws. Hold the
piano on the stand so that it doesn't fall
from the stand. Then fasten the piano and
the stand with four long screws.
CAUTION: Be sure to secure the piano
to the stand with the screws. If you fail
to do so, the unit could fall from the
stand causing damage or personal
injury.
5. Insert the pedal connection cord that
comes from Pedal Board (C) into the
piano's pedal jack and fasten with clamps
6. Turn the adjuster (installed on the
bottom of C) until it touches the floor to
support the pedal board.
In
order
to
put
such
another
instrument
as
a
sequencer
or
sound
module
on
the
top
of
the
PN90,
you
should
take
the
fallboard
off
the
PN90.
(See
the
note
on
page
20.)

PART NAMES
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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.
FUNCTION SECTION (B)
Use
these
buttons
to
select
a
touch
type,
transpose
the
keyboard,
or
control
other
features
(including
MIDI
functions).
TONE BUTTON (C)
Select
the
desired
instrument
by
pressing
the
appropriate
button.
EFFECTS SECTION (D)
These
buttons
add
effects
(CHORUS,
REVERB
and
WIDE)
to
any
sound
for
greater
tonal
richness.
RECORDER SECTION (E)
You
can
record
and
play
back
up
to
three
songs.
-PLAY/STOP
button:
Used
to
play
back
and
stop
a
recorded
song.
-RECORD
button:
Used
to
start
recording
a
song.
DEMO BUTTON (F)
To
select
and
start
a
demo
song,
press
this
button
and
any
key
on
the
keyboard.
This
digital
piano
provides
12
demo
songs.
The
song
selected
depends
on
the
key
you
press.
(Refer
to
page
10
of
this
manual
for
a
list
of
the
demo
songs.)
To
stop
the
demonstration
song,
press
this
switch
once
more.
POWER BUTTON (G)
This
button
turns
the
instrument
on
and
off.
Be
sure
to
turn
off
the
instrument
when
you
are
finished
playing.

HEADPHONES JACKS (H)
Used
to
connect
up
to
two
headphones
to
this
digital
piano.
SOFT PEDAL (1)
Pressing
this
pedal
softens
the
sound
and
also
reduces its volume.
SUSTAIN PEDAL (J)
Pressing
this
pedal
sustains
the
sound
even
after
you
remove
your
hands
from
the
keyboard.
LINE IN/OUT JACKS (K)
Connect
an
external
amplifer
and
speakers,
or
a
cassette recorder to these jacks.
MIDI JACKS (L)
Use
these
jacks
to
connect
with
MIDI
equipments.
PEDAL
JACKS
(M)
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J
There
are
two
kinds
of
jacks.
One
is
for
the
enclosed
pedals.
Connect
the
pedal
cord
to
this
jack.
The
other
is
for the
optional
pedals,
such
as
KAWAI
FI.
Use
this
jack
when
you
use
the
PN90
without
the stand.
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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 tone.
Pressing
a
TONE
button
automatically
changes
the
sound
made
by
the
PN90.
The
LED
above
the
selected tone button will light to indicate which tone is currently in effect.
(4) Play.
Experiment with the various tone colors.
(5) Dual
You
can
combine
two
sounds
with
DUAL
mode.
Simultaneously
press
two
TONE
buttons
to
hear
two tone colors at once.
(6) Effect
Add an effect.
-REVERB
function
simulates
the
reverberation
of
a
music
hall.
This
effect
is
*ON"
when
the
light
above
the
REVERB/WIDE
button
is
lit.
When
the
power
is
turned
on,
the
REVERB
function
is
automatically
activated.
Press
the
button
if
the
light
isn't
lit.
-WIDE
is
Kawai's
exclusive
sound
enhancement
system
which
simulates
the
deep
reverberation
of
a
large
concert
hall
or
cathedral.
Press
the
REVERB/WIDE
button
while
the
LED
is
lit.
The
LED
will
flash
and
the
WIDE
function
will
be
activated.
Pressing
the
button
once
again
turns
the
REVERB
and
WIDE
functions
“OFF”.
-CHORUS
adds
a
deep
richness
to
any
sound.
To
activate
this
effect,
press
the
CHORUS
button
while
the
REVERB/WIDE
switch
is
“off”.
NOTE:
1.
The
PN90
can
play
up
to
24
keys
simultaneously
(24-note
polyphonic).
2.
When
playing
in
DUAL
mode
or
when
CHORUS
is
on,
the
PN90
can
play
up
to
12
notes
simultaneously
(12-note
polyphonic).
When
playing
in
DUAL
mode
while
CHORUS
is
on,
the
PN90
is
6-note
polyphonic.

2. TRANSPOSE KEY
C D EF G A B
(1)
Press
the
TRANSPOSE
button
so
that
the
LED
above
ces:
EAR
IS
it
lights
and
the
current
key
LED
lights.
(When
power
is
U
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turned
“on”,
the
key
is
set
to
C.)
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PANOZ
EPANO
CRIN
CHORD.
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(2)
While
holding
down
the
TRANSPOSE
button,
press
E-flat
the
key
button
(TONE
button)
you
wish
to
select.
To
select
the
key
with
“sharp”
or
“flat”,
simultaneously
li
—
e
press
the
buttons
on
either
side
of
that
key.
For
example,
O
T
E
simultaneously
pressing
the
“D”
and
“E”
buttons
selects
—
"^*'
Vo
GROAN
CHORO
Prone
Nae
“E-flat”.
NOTE:
The
TRANSPOSE
LED
will
light
when
any
key
other
than
C
is
selected.
(3)
To
exit
the
TRANSPOSE
function,
press
the
TRANSPOSE
button.
The
TRANSPOSE
LED
will
go
off
and
the
key
signature
will
return
to
C.
3. TOUCH RESPONSE
When
playing
a
piano,
the
volume
of
the
sound
produced
increases
in
direct
relation
to
how
hard
a
key
is
struck.
The
PN90
offers
the
realistic
feel
of
an
acoustic
piano
for
practicing
music.
The
Touch
Response
function
simulates
the
standard
touch
of
the
acoustic
piano
when
the
TOUCH
LED
is
off.
When
the
TOUCH
LED
is
lit,
you
can
select
other
Touch
Types.
(Refer
to
the
PROGRAMMING
MODE
section
of
this
manual.)

4. DEMONSTRATION SONG
This
digital
piano
incorporates
12
demonstration
songs
for
your
listening
enjoyment.
(1)
Press
the
DEMO
button.
The
PN90
will
begin
to
play
the
twelve
demonstration
songs
in
the
following
order.
KEY SONG
1 Cirasa Fantasie-Impromptu (F. Chopin)
2
C-sharp
....
"Love
Dreams”
(F.
Liszt)
3
Dios
“Copacabana”
(Barry
Manilow)
4
E-flat......
Nocturne
op.9,
No.2
(F.
Chopin)
5
ET
“When
The
Saints
Go
Marchin’In”
(Spiritual)
6
Bigs
Haband
Waltz
op.64,
No.1
"Little
Dog"
(F.
Chopin)
7
F-sharp
.
"A
Whiter
Shade
of
Pale"
(Keith
Reid
&
Gary
Brooker)
8
E
ossssd
es
“Turkisch
March"
(W.
A.
Mozart)
9
A-flat......
“Your
Song"
(Elton
John)
10
Asia
ae
Etude
op.10,
No.3
“Song
of
Adieu"
(F.
Chopin)
11
B-flat......
Brilliant
Waltz
op.34,
No.l
(F.
Chopin)
12
Bor
e
“For
Elise"
(L.
v.
Beethoven)
(2)
You
can
select
a
particular
demonstration
song
(from
the
twelve
shown
above)
by
pressing
the
appropriate
location
key
while
pressing
the
DEMO
button.
For
example,
the
Fantasie-Impromptu
(by
Chopin)
can
be
selected
by
holding
down
the
DEMO
button
while
pressing
any
C
on
the
keyboard.
(3)
To
stop
any
demonstration
song, press
the
DEMO
button
again.
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DIGITAL
RECORDING
FUNCTIONS
1. EASY RECORDING
(1)
Press
the
REC
button.
The
PN90
will
be
ready
for
recording.
To
cancel
the
E
recording,
press
the
REC
button
again.
U
300
PLAY / STOP
(2)
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
when
you
have
finished
playing.
NOTE:
Starting
another
recording
will
delete
the
song
you
previously
recorded.
To
keep
the
recorded
song,
record
using
the
“ADVANCED
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS”
section.
METRONOME/SELECT TIME AND TEMPO
The
PN90's
metronome
function
helps
you
record
a
song
by
beating
time.
The
metronome
beats
are
not recorded.
(1)
To
start
the
metronome,
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons,
select
the
time
of
the
metronome
from
1
to
6/8
and
press
the
equivalent
tone
button.
Then
the
metronome's
sound
will
start
to
beat
the
time.
(2)
To
adjust
the
tempo,
press
the
E.PIANO
button
while
holding
down
the
REC
or
PLAY/STOP
button
to
make
the
tempo
slower
or
press
the
CHURCH
ORGAN
button
while
pressing
the
REC
or
PLAY/STOP
button
to
make
the
tempo
faster.
To
make
the
metronome
mute,
press
the
HARPSICHORD
button
while
holding
down
the
REC
or
PLAY/STOP
button.
Press
the
HARPSICHORD
button
again
if
you
would
like
to
restart
the
metronome.
(3)
To
exit
the
metronome
function,
press
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
button
at
the
same
time
and
the
beating
sound
will
stop.
2. PLAYING BACK A SONG
(1)
Press
the
PLAY/STOP
button.
The
song
will
be
played
back
using
the
same
tone
(voice)
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,
hold
down
the
E.PIANO
button
while
pressing
the
REC
button
to
make
the
tempo
slower
or
press
the
CHURCH
ORGAN
button
while
pressing
the
REC
button
to
make
the
tempo
faster.
c: -

3. ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
RECORDING MORE SONGS
The
PN90
can
record
and
store
a
maximum
of
3
songs.
Please
follow
the
steps
below
to
save
your
Songs:
(1)
While
holding
down
the
REC
button,
press
the
STRINGS
(Song
2)
button.
The
LED
will
light
to show
the
current
song
number
(while
the
REC
button
is
held
down).
The
piano
will
be
ready
to
record
and
the
metronome
will
start
when
you
lift
your
fingers off the buttons.
To
turn
off
the
metronome's
sound,
press
the
HARPSICHORD
button
before
releasing
the
REC
button.
To
cancel
without
recording,
press
the
REC
switch
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
playing.
(4)
Holding
down
the
PLAY/STOP
button,
press
the
STRINGS
(Song
2)
button.
(5)
Releasing
both
buttons
will
play
Song
No.2.
Playback
will
automatically
stop
when
the
song
is
finished.
You
can
adjust
the
tempo
of
playback.
Before
pressing
the
PLAY/STOP
button,
hold
down
the
E.PIANO
button
while
pressing
the
REC
button
to
make
the
tempo
slower
or
press
the
CHURCH
ORGAN
button
while
pressing
the
REC
button
to
make
the
tempo
faster.
RECORDING/PLAYING
BACK
THE
LEFT
AND
RIGHT
HAND
PARTS
SEPARATELY
The
PN90
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
melody
part
of
the
song
while
playing
back
the
previously
recorded
accompaniment.
(1)
While
holding
down
the
REC
button,
press
the
CHOIR
(Song
3)
button
to
select
Song
No.3.
Track
1
of
Song
No.3
will
be
selected
and
the
PN90
will
be
ready
to
record.
(To
turn
off
the
metronome’s
sound,
press
the
HARPSICHORD
button
before
releasing
the
REC
button.
To
cancel
without
recording,
press
the
REC
button
again.
(2)
Play
the
piano
with
your
left
hand.
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
playing.
(4)
Now,
to
play
back
the
left-hand
part,
press
the
PLAY/STOP
button.
The
left-hand
part
you
have
recorded
(Track
1
of
Song
No.3)
will
be
played
back.
You
can
practice
the
right-hand
part
along
with
the
recorded
part.
EŻ

You. can adjust the tempo. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, hold down the E.PIANO
button
while
pressing
the
REC
button
to
make
the
tempo
slower
or
press
the
CHURCH
ORGAN
button while pressing the REC button to make the tempo faster.
(5) Let's record the right-hand part while listening to the left-hand part. Holding
down the REC button, press the PIANO 2 (Track 2) button. The Track 1 LED
will
light
and
the
Track
2
LED
will
flash
to
indicate
that
the
piano
is
ready
to
record. (To turn off the metronome's sound press the HARPSICHORD button
before releasing the REC button. To cancel without recording, press the REC
switch again.
(6)
Play
the
right-hand
part
of
the
same.
Pressing
any
key
will
start
playing
back
the
recorded
left-
hand
part
(Track
1)
while
you
play
(and
record)
the
right-hand
part.
You
can
also
start
recording
by
pressing
the
PLAY/STOP
button
if
the
right-hand
part
does
not
start
on
the
first
beat
of
the
song.
(7) Press the PLAY/STOP button after you have finished playing.
PLAYING BACK THE LEFT- AND RIGHT-HAND PARTS SEPARATELY
After
your
succeeded
in
recording
the
left-
and
right-hand
parts
(Track
1
and
Track
2)
separately,
it
is
possible
to
play
back
the
two
parts
(Tracks)
by
themselves
or
together.
The
following
example
shows
how
to play
back
only Track
2.
(1)
Select
and
press
one
of
the
Song
buttons
(VIBRAPHONE/Song
1,
STRINGS/Song
2
or
CHOIR/
Song
3)
while
pressing
the
PLAY/STOP
button.
(2)
Holding
down
the
PLAY/STOP
button,
press
the
PIANO
1/Track
1
button.
The
PIANO
1/Track
1
switch
LED
will
be
turned
“off”.
If
you
need
to
turn
the
Track
1
back
“on”,
press
the
PIANO
1/Track
1
switch
once
again.
(3) Releasing both switches will play back only Track 2.
You
can
adjust
the
tempo.
Before
pressing
the
PLAY/STOP
button,
hold
down
the
E.PIANO
button
while
pressing
the
REC
button
to
make
the
tempo
slower
or
press
the
CHURCH
ORGAN
button
while
pressing
the
REC
button
to
make
the
tempo
faster.
LIĊ

4. DELETING A SONG/TRACK
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
button
and the REC button.
c c9 co e a
(2)
The
LEDs
will
light
to
show
you
where
songs
have
Li
been
recorded.
vena
CHOIR
Pavi
Vy
[nec
While
holding
down
both
the
PLAY/STOP
and
REC
cong
—1
a
buttons,
press
the
song
or
track
button
that
corresponds
to
the
song
or
track
you
want
to delete.
(3)
Releasing
all
the
buttons
will
delete
the
specified
song
or
track.
To
delete
more
than
one
song
or
track,
repeat
(1)
to
(3).
NOTE:
-
The
total
memory
capacity
of
the
recorder
is
approximately
1,200
notes.
Recording
will
stop
if
the
memory
becomes
full
during
recording.
However,
the
notes
recorded
before
the
interruption
will
be
retained.
-
The
recorder
memory
will
be
saved
after
turning
off
the
power.
However,
memory
may
be
lost
if
the
power
remains
off
for
more
than
10
days.
—
To
delete
all
recorded
songs
(reset),
hold
down
the
PLAY/STOP
and
REC
buttons
while
you
turn
the
power
“off”
and
turn
“on”
once
again.
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PROGRAMMING MODE
The
Programming
Mode
gives
you
access
to
many
other
useful
features
on
your
PN90.
To
use
the
Programming
Mode
functions,
press
a
key
on
the
keyboard
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons.
To
exit
the
Programming
Mode,
release
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons.
The
followings
are
functions
that
can
be
selected
through
Programming
Mode:
SELECTING
A
TOUCH
TYPE
(C
or
D
or
E
key)
TUNING (C-sharp or E-flat key)
MIDI CHANNEL SELECT (F or G or A key)
TURNING
SENDING
MIDI
PROGRAM
NUMBER
ON
AND
OFF
(B-flat
key)
TURNING
MIDI
MULTITIMBRE
ON
AND
OFF
(A-flat
key)
MIDI
LOCAL
CONTROL
ON
AND
OFF
(F-sharp
key)
RESET (B key)
1. SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE
Your
digital
piano
lets
you
select
from
four
different
“Touch”
types
as
follows:
NORMAL:
The
standard
setting
which
produces
volume
in
direct
proportion
to
your
force
on
the
keys.
This
setting
is
the
most
similar
to
an
acoustic
piano.
This
digital
piano
automatically
selects
this
Touch
Type
when
the
power
is
turned
on.
LIGHT:
For
those
still
developing
finger
strength,
such
as
a
child,
a
louder
sound
is
produced
even when played with a soft touch.
HEAV
Y:
Perfect
for
those
with
strong
fingers
or
for
practicing
with
a
hard
touch.
CONSTANT:
For
tone
colors
like
organ
or
harpsichord,
and
for
playing
some
contemporary
music
with
the
piano
sound,
loud
sound
is
produced
regardless
of
your
force
on
the
keys.
(1)
To
select
the
“LIGHT”,
“CONSTANT”
or
“HEAVY”
Touch
Type,
press
one
of
the
following
keys
on
the
keyboard
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
switches.
Any
C
key:
Selects
the
"LIGHT"
Touch
Type
Any
D
key:
Selects
the
“HEAVY”
Touch
Type
Any
E
key:
Selects
the
“CONSTANT”
Touch
Type
(2)
Release
both
hands
after
selecting
the
Touch
Type
to
exit
the
programming
mode.
When
the
TOUCH
LED
is
off,
the
*NORMAL"
Touch
Type
is
automatically
selected.
When
an
alternative
touch
type
is
selected
using
the
above
procedure,
the
TOUCH
LED
will
light.
The
TOUCH
button
is
a
toggle
switch.
Pressing
the
button
turns
on
the
LED.
Pressing
it
a second
time
turns
off
the
LED.
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CONSTANT
HEAVY
LIGHT

2. TUNING
This function allows you to adjust the piano's pitch to match recordings or other instruments in an
ensemble.
(1) To lower the pitch press any C-sharp key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE
buttons. To raise the pitch press any E-flat key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE
buttons.
(2) Release the both hands after finding the desired pitch.
The range of tuning is +/-50 cents (100 cents = a half tone). Each press of the key will change the
tuning 1.56 cents. Press the key repeatedly until you arrive at the desired pitch.
3. MIDI CHANNEL SELECT
In order to exchange MIDI information with a another MIDI instrument, you must first set the two
connected instruments to the same channel.
(1) If you press any A key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the MIDI
channel will increase by one each time you press the key. MIDI channel will progress from 1 to 16
and automatically cycle back to channel 1. If you press any G key, the channel will be set to 1
regardless of what channel is currently selected. And, if you press any F key while holding down
the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the MIDI channel will decrease by 1 each time you press
the key.
(2) Release the both hands after selecting the channel.
When the power is first turned on, the PN90 always selects channel 1.
Local Control On/Off
Multitimbre On/Off
Sending Program Number On/Off
Raise the pitch
Lower the pitch
Reset
Increase MIDI Channel Number
Set MIDI Channel Number to 1
Decrease MIDI Channel Number
LE

4.
TURNING
SENDING
PROGRAM
NUMBER
ON
AND
OFF
You
can
use
8
program numbers
to
transmit
data
of
tone
color.
Program
Number
1
transmits
the
data
of
PIANO
1,
Program
Number
2
transmits
PIANO
2,
Program
Number
3
transmits
E.PIANO,
Program
Number
6
transmits
HARPSICHORD,
Program
Number
7
transmits
VIBRAPHONE,
Program
Number
8
transmits
STRINGS,
Program
Number
12
transmits
CHURCH
ORGAN
and
Program
Number
13
transmits
CHOIR.
(1)
If
you
press
any
B-flat
key
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons,
this
function
is
set
to
“off”
and
the
PN90
does
not
transmit
the
data
corresponding
to
the
tone
selected
on
the
panel.
If
you
press
the
B-flat
key
again
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons,
this
function
returns
to
“on”
and
you
can
select
the
tone
to
transmit
as
data.
(2)
Release
both
hands
after
selecting
either
“on”
or
“off”
of
sending
program
number.
When
the
power
is
first
turned
on,
the
SENDING
MIDI
PROGRAM
NUMBER
is
always
"on".
9. TURNING MULTITIMBRE ON AND OFF
Normally,
the
procedure
described
in
the
MIDI
CHANNEL
SELECT
section
is
used
to
transmit
or
receive
data
on
only
one
MIDI
channel
(any
one
of
1
through
16).
But
by
turning
the
MULTI
TIMBRE
function
“on”,
you
can
receive
more
than
one
MIDI
channel
and
simultaneously
play
a
different
timbre
on
each
channel
(See
the
chart
below).
With
this
feature,
you
can
use
a
sequencer
such
as
the
Kawai
Q-80EX
or
DRP-10
to
create
performances
with
contain
a
variety
of
timbres
on
the
digital
piano.
The
term
“Multi
Timbre”
is
derived
from
this
ability
to
play
multiple
timbre
simultaneously.
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TONE
COLOR
CHANNEL
TONE
COLOR
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NOTE:
The
tone
colors
are
assigned
to
and
fixed
in
each
channel,
so
vou
can't
change
the
program
numbers.
The
blank
channels
don't
receive
MIDI
data
in
this
MULTITIMBRE
function.
ip

(1)-If
you
press
any
A-flat
key
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons,
the
MIDI
MULTITIMBRE
will
be
set
to
“on”.
If
you
press
any
A-flat
key
again
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons,
the
MIDI
MULTITIMBRE
function
returns
to
“off”.
(2)
Release
both
hands
after
selecting
the
desired
setting.
When
power
is
first
turned
on,
the
MIDI
MULTITIMBRE
setting
is
always
off.
6. LOCAL CONTROL ON AND OFF
This
mode
is
used
to
control
whether
or
not
the
sound
from
the
piano's
keyboard
will
be
heard.
(1)
If
you
press
any
F-sharp
key
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons,
the
MIDI
LOCAL
CONTROL
will
be
set
to
“off”.
If
you
press
again
any
F-sharp
key
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons,
the
MIDI
LOCAL
CONTROL
returns
to “on”
(2)
Release
both
hands
after
selecting
the
desired
setting.
7. RESET
When
the
RESET
procedure
is
used,
most
of
the
PN90’s
ori
ginal
factory
settings
(same
as
the
one
when
you
turn
on
the
instrument)
will
be
restored.
The
original
factory
settings
restored
with
this
function
are:
— MIDI Transmit Channel Channel 1
— MIDI Program Change On
— MIDI Multitimbre Off
— MIDI Local Control On
— Tuning +/-0
-
Touch
Type
(When
the
TOUCH
LED
is
flashing)
LIGHT
—
Tempo
(Metronome
of
the
Recorder)
120/min.
(1)
Press
any
B-key
while
holding
down
the
TOUCH
and
TRANSPOSE
buttons.
(2)
Release
both
hands
after
following
this
procedure.
— 18 —

The
term
MIDI
is
an
acronym
for
Musical
Instrument
Digital
Interface,
an
international
standard
for
connecting
synthesizers,
sequencers
(digital
recorders)
and
other
electronic
instruments
so
that
they can exchange performance data.
The
PN90
is
equipped
with
two
MIDI
jacks
for
exchanging
data:
MIDI
IN
and
MIDI
OUT.
Each
uses a special cable with a DIN connector.
MIDI
IN
:
For
receiving
note,
program
change
and
other
data.
MIDI
OUT
:
For
sending
note,
program
change
and
other
data.
MIDI EXAMPLES
(1)
Connection
to
another
MIDI
compatible
keyboard
or
sound
generator
module
When
connected
as
shown
in
the
illustration,
data
on
how
the
digital
piano
is
played
(which
keys
are
struck)
can
be
sent
to
another
MIDI
instrument.
Plus,
the
sound
from
the
PN90
can
be
layered
over
the
sound
of
the
other
instrument.
MIDI IN
Digital Synthesizer (K5000W)
MIDI cable
Layering Sounds
MR
PN90's Piano sound
Synthesizer's String sound
-19-

(2) Connection to an external sequencer and sound generator module
When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played on the PN90 with a
sequencer, and use the module's tones (such as piano, harpsichord and other different tones) controlled
by the PN90's MULTI TIMBRE function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.
MIDI IN
PN90
MIDI
Digital Sequencer (Q-80)
MIDI cable
NOTE:
When using a sequencer or sound module and putting it on the top of the PN90, you should remove
the fallboard.
(1) Open the fallboard and you see the pivot with the spring down the right side of the board.
(2) Slide the lever of the pivot inside and hold it. Then lift the fallboard up and take it off.
— 26.—