Kawai PR-1 User manual

Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 4
SUPPLIED COMPONENT LIST ..................................................................................................... 5
PR-1 FEATURES............................................................................................................................... 5
EXPLANATION OF COMPATIBLE DISC FORMATS .................................................................. 7
QUICK START GUIDE ................................................................................................................... 8
CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTIONS .............................................................................. 10
1 Start Timer ................................................................................................................................................ 10
2 START/STOP using a Foot Switch .......................................................................................................... 11
3 Changing the Song Number While Recording ......................................................................................... 11
4 Changing the Time Display (Elapsed Time / Remaining Time) .............................................................. 12
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR GETTING A GOOD RECORDING .................................... 13
PARTS AND NAMES .................................................................................................................... 14
BUTTON FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 17
1 CD Button ................................................................................................................................................ 17
2 EQ Button ................................................................................................................................................. 21
3 REVERB Button ...................................................................................................................................... 26
PR-1 APPLICATIONS GUIDE ................................................................................................................. 28
1 Recording a Piano along with another instrument or vocalist using
the MIC setting for the LINE/MIC inputs ................................................................................................ 28
2 Recording a Piano along with another instrument using the LINE setting for the LINE/MIC inputs ..... 28
3 Recording a piano along with an External CD Player or Tape Recorder ................................................. 29
4 Recording a Piano in a concert hall ......................................................................................................... 29
5 Recording a Piano using different Reverb settings .................................................................................. 30
6 Record a piano along with another instrument and a vocalist using the line and microphone inputs ..... 30
7 Adjusting the sound character of a piano that you are recording using EQ ............................................. 30
8 Using the PR-1 for live sound reinforcement ........................................................................................... 30
9 Using the PR-1 in the studio .................................................................................................................... 30
PLAYING BACK A CD USING THE PR-1 OR AN EXTERNAL CD PLAYER ........................... 31
1 Playing a CD on the PR-1 ........................................................................................................................ 32
2 Other CD playback functions ................................................................................................................... 32
3 Playing a CD recorded using the PR-1 on an External CD Player........................................................... 33
4 Adding reverb to the piano sound without recording ............................................................................... 33
5 Practicing a Four-hand Performance using the PR-1 to record one of the parts ...................................... 34
6 Playing along with a Karaoke or music minus one CD ........................................................................... 34
7 Recording other instruments using the PR-1 microphones ...................................................................... 35
CONNECTING THE PR-1 MICROPHONES TO A GRAND PIANO ...................................... 36
MICROPHONE PLACEMENT GUIDE FOR VARIOUS KAWAI GRAND PIANOS ............... 37
CONNECTING THE PR-1 MICROPHONES TO AN UPRIGHT PIANO ............................... 38
MICROPHONE PLACEMENT GUIDE FOR KAWAI UPRIGHT PIANOS .............................. 39
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 41
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 42

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Important Safety Instructions
The chair must be used properly(it must be
used only when playing the product).
● Do not play with it or stand on it.
● Only one person is allowed to sit on it.
● Do not sit on it when opening the lid.
● Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.
Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or your
fingers to be trapped, resulting in injury.
Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock.
The product should be connected to
an AC outlet of the specified
voltage.
●If you are going to use an AC power cord,
make sure that its has the correct plug shape
and conforms to the specified power voltage.
●Failure to do so may result in fire.
WARNING
denotes that care should be taken.
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped.
denotes a prohibited operation.
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.
denotes an operation that should be carried out.
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.
Examples of Picture Symbols
120V 240V230V
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death
or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
Read all the instructions before using the product.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
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 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 enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the leterature accompanying the
product.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product. Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.
When using the headphones, do not
listen for long periods of
time at high volume levels.
Doing so may result in hearing problems.

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Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this
product and other devices.
Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result
in breakdown or short-circuit.
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the product.
Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.
Before connecting cords, make sure
that the power to this product
and other devices is turned
OFF.
CAUTION
OFF
Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.
Use the product only in moderate climates (not
in tropical climates).
Do not use the product in the following areas.
● Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is
exposed to direct sunlight
● Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater
● Extremely cold areas, such as outside
● Extremely humid areas
● Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present
● Areas where the product is exposed to excessive
vibrations
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury
or damage to the product or other
The product is not completely disconnected from the
power supply even when the power switch is turned
off. If the product will not be used for a long time,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
●Failure to do so may cause fire in case of
lightning.
●Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.
When disconnecting the AC power cord's
plug, always hold the plug
and pull it to remove it.
●Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage
the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or
short-circuit.
Please lift up the product when moving it.
Please note that the product is heavy and must
be carried by more than two persons.
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.
Do not drag the product on the floor.
Take care not to drop 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.
It is a good using to have the PR-1 near the AC outlet and the power cord plug in a position
so that it can readily be disconnected in an emergency because electricity is always charging
while the plug is in the AC outlet even in a power switch off condition.
Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.
When connecting the AC power cord
and other cords, take care
not to get them tangled.
●Doing so may cause the product to generate
noise.
●If the product generates noise, move the
product sufficiently away from the electrical
appliance or connect it to another AC outlet.
Do not place the product near electrical
appliances such as TVs and
radios.
●Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation
of the product.
●When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in
lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe the
product.
Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.

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●Doing so may cause the product to become
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown
or injury.
Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.
Notes on Repair
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug,
and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased.
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 or exhibits a marked change in
performance.
● The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION:
Pour viter les chocs lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la
prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.)
Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the ground of the AC outlet on the wall.
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation.
Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the product.
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 effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to
inappropriate waste handling.
For further details, please contact your local authority.
(European Union only)
FCC Information
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 protection 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off 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 different electrical circuit from the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio Interference
Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Kawai PR-1 Acoustic Piano Recording System. The PR-1 is an integrated microphone
and CD audio recorder system specifically designed to make recording an acoustic piano extremely easy, even for a
newcomer to audio recording techniques.
In addition to making high quality CD recordings, the PR-1 can be used in a variety of other ways. The PR-1 can be
used to record a piano along with other instruments or a vocalist, or as a microphone system in live performances or
in a recording studio. You can also use the PR-1 to play along with Karaoke or music minus one CD’s using head-
phones or an amplifier and external speakers, or to add the ambience of a stage or concert hall to your piano when
listening through headphones or external speakers.
Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it handy as a reference so that you can get the most out of your PR-1.

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Please check to make sure all of the components listed below have been included.
If anything is missing please contact your Kawai dealer to obtain the missing components.
SUPPLIED COMPONENT LIST
PR-1 main unit 1 pc PR-1
custom Piano microphone
2 pcs
Piano microphone cable 2 pcs
Attachment band for
piano microphone 2 pcs AC Adaptor 1 pc CD-RW 1 pc
Owner’s Manual 1 pc
The supplied AC adaptor was designed specifically for the PR-1. Please do no use this AC Adaptor with any other
device.
Owner’s Manual

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1. Record your performance to a CD
1You can add reverb to your performance while recording
2You can adjust the sound character using the built in EQ while recording
3You can record other instruments or vocalists along with a piano using the Line/mic inputs.
4You can record an ensemble of piano, electronic keyboard, and guitar (with pickup). (You
are able to connect two cables to external input terminal) You need to switch MIC/LINE
5You can record a piano along with an external CD or tape player that has been connected to
the LINE/MIC inputs.
2. The PR-1 can be used to record live performances on a stage or in
a concert hall. (Extended length microphone cables are available
for use when the main unit must be placed far away from the pi-
ano).
3. You can play back and listen to your recorded CD as well as any
regular audio CD, including commercial CD’s on the PR-1 through
headphones or by connecting an amplifier and external speakers
to the Line outputs.
4. Playback CD’s recorded on the PR-1 on another CD player once the
disc has been “Finalized”.
5. The PR-1 can be for used as a live microphone system for piano
when connected to a PA system.
6. The PR-1 can be used as a piano microphone system in a record-
ing studio or other recording environment when connected to an
external recorder.
7. You can add reverb to the piano when using headphones or exter-
nal speakers to simulate the ambience of a stage or concert hall
when you play.
8. You can play a piano along with a recording you have made or with
a Karaoke or music minus one CD.
1You record the one part of the four-hand performance in advance and then play the other
part of four-hand, while listening to the performance you have just recorded. In this way,
you can complete the four-hand performance by yourself.
2You can add reverb to your performance while listening to karaoke CD.
9. The PR-1 is capable of recording instruments other than piano ei-
ther using the supplied piano microphones or by connecting exter-
nal microphones to the LINE/MIC inputs. For example, The PR-1
could be used to record vocalists, wind instruments etc.
PR-1 FEATURES
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The following three types of discs are compatible with the PR-1 (CD, CD-R, and CD-RW).
Below is a brief description of each type of CD disc.
<CD>
CD is an abbreviation for Compact Disc.
CD discs contain recorded music or sound. This type of disc is for playback only. The PR-1 can playback this type of disc
but this type of disc cannot be used to record music on the PR-1.
<CD-R>
CD-R is an abbreviation for Compact Disc Recordable.
These discs are recordable but, you cannot erase what you have recorded.
Also, once you finalize the disc (see pg.17) you cannot record to the disc even if there is recording time remaining.
There are two different sizes of CD-R discs.
The recording time for 650MB discs is ... maximum 74 min
700MB discs is ... maximum 80 min
<CD-RW>
CD-RW an abbreviation for Compact Disc ReWritable.
This disc is also a recordable type but it is possible to erase songs one at a time or to erase all songs. When erasing one song
at a time the PR-1 can only erase the last song on the disc. You cannot erase songs from the middle of the song list one at
a time.
There are two different sizes of CD-R discs.
The recording time for 650MB discs is ... maximum 74 min
700MB discs is ... maximum 80 min
Below is a chart that shows what you can do with PR-1 and the three types of discs.
EXPLANATION OF COMPATIBLE
DISC FORMAT0S (CD, CD-R,
AND CD-RW)
Playing back using PR-1 Record Erase
CD O X X
CD-R O O *1 X
CD-RW O O *2 O *3
*1 : After finalizing (see pg.17), you cannot record anymore.
*2 : After finalizing (see pg.17), if you unfinalize (see pg.19) you can continue to record until the maximum time limit has
been reached.
*3 : After finalizing (see pg.17), if you unfinalize (see pg.19) you can erase the song.
Note) If you want to listen to the CD-R or CD-RW you have just recorded on another CD player, you need to
finalize it first on the PR-1 (see pg.17).
CD’s recorded on the PR-1 may not playback on all CD players. This is because certain types of older CD
players or CD radio cassette tape recorders cannot play back CD-R or CD-RW discs.CD-R or CD-RW.

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Headphone
AC Adaptor
(accessory)
Piano microphone
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Before you begin recording the piano, place the PR-1 on top of the piano or in a place where you can conveniently operate
the PR-1 while sitting on the piano bench. Make sure the PR-1 is set horizontally on a flat surface because the PR-1 may
not operate properly if it is not level.
Please follow steps 11
11
1to AA
AA
Ato make a recording.
QUICK START GUIDE

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8TO START THE RECORDING
Press the PLAY button.
The REC button and PLAY button will both light up
and the recording will start.
* You can use the start timer to delay the recording so the actual
recording does immediately start when you press the play but-
ton. You can program in a delay to allow time to move your
fingers to the keys. The start timer is also useful to prevent too
much space at the beginning of the recording while you are
moving your fingers to the keys. (see pg.10).
* You can also start recording by using the foot switch (see pg.11).
9PERFORMANCE
Play the piano song you want to record.
0STOP THE RECORDING
When the performance is finished, press the STOP
button.
The display will show the information above and the
PR-1 will be ready to play the song you have just re-
corded.
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PLAYING BACK THE RECORDED SONG
Press the PLAY button and listen to the recorded song
using headphones.
Adjust the playback level to a comfortable volume by
setting the CD VOL knob to maximum and then ad-
justing the MASTER VOLUME knob as desired.
If you want to play this CD on another CD player or
CD radio cassette tape recorder, you must first “FI-
NALIZE” the CD.
Please see pg.17 for more detail.
Remember once you finalize a CD-R you cannot
Record anymore using that disc. (CD-RW discs can
be unfinalized. See pg.18)
BADD SONGS
If you want to record another song, follow steps 7-
Aagain.
Once you press the REC button the song number will
automatically change to 2 and The PR-1 will record
the next song.
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CONNECTING THE PIANO MICROPHONE
Attach the two supplied piano microphones to your
piano and connect them to the PIANO MIC IN jacks
on the rear of the PR-1 main unit. See pg.36 to 40 for
instructions on how to attach the microphones to the
piano and for proper microphone placement.
2CONNECTING THE HEADPHONES
Use headphones to listen to the recorded sound.
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CONNECTING THE POWER SOURCE
Connect the attached AC Adaptor to the PR-1 and plug
in the power source to an outlet.
4TURN THE POWER ON
Push the power switch and turn the power on.
5ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE
PIANO MICROPHONES
You need to adjust the level of the piano microphones
using the The PIANO MIC IN L/R LEVEL knobs on
the back panel. Play the piano and watch the L/R level
indicator on the front panel. When you play loud with
both hands the first red LED should light just for the
loudest notes. Adjust the L and R microphone levels
to be the same. Play soft and loud and also in different
key ranges when setting the microphone levels to make
sure that the level will be good regardless of how you
play the piano.
6INSERT RECORDABLE CD-R
Press the Open/Close button to open the CD tray.
(Pressing the STOP button will also open the tray)
Place the CD-R or CD-RW disc in the tray and press
the Open/Close button again to close the tray.
When you turn on the power, the display will show
the following information.
7PREPARE FOR RECORDING
Press the REC button.
The REC button will flash.
The display will show the following.
Flashing
Steady light
Put the disc in the tray
silver side down (the
side that doesn’t have
any writing on it).
SONG 01
TIME 00:00
SONG 01
REST 00:00
When the PR-1 is ready to
record, the REC button
will stop flashing but it will
still be lit steadily.
RECORDING
REST 00:00
SONG 01
TIME 00:00
PRESS PLAY ≥ REC
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<Setting the Start Timer>
1. Press CD button five times.
The CD button will light and the display shows the current setting.
2. Use the “+ YES”, “– NO” buttons to set the delay time in seconds, OFF, 1, 2, .... 10.
The display shows the delay time has been set to 5 seconds.
Press the BACK button to return to the first screen. Press REC button to prepare for recording.
Press the PLAY button when you are ready to record.
The PLAY button lamp will flash and you can see that the timer is counting.
(The display will show the countdown)
CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Steady light
Standby
for recording
Getting ready
Flashing
FlashingSteady light
Timer moving
1. Start Timer
The Start timer allows you to set a programmable delay between the time you press the PLAY button to start recording and
the time the PR-1 actually begins recording. This is useful to prevent too much blank space at the beginning of a recording
and to allow you time to move your fingers to the keys after you press the PLAY button.
The timer can be set from OFF to 10 seconds.
REC START TIMER
OFF
REC START TIMER
5 SEC
PRESS PLAY ≥ REC
TIME 00:00
START FOR 5SEC
TIME 00:00

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Foot switch
F-1r
(Optional)
RECORDING
TIME 00:00
3. Changing the Song Number While Recording without
stopping the recording
Normally when recording multiple songs using the PR-1, when you finish recording one song, you must press the STOP
button then begin the recording procedure again to change the song number to the next song. Some times it is not desirable
to stop recording but it is desirable to divide a particular song or performance into more than one song number. For
example, when recording piano sonata’s first and second movement together you might want to have different song
number for each movement, but you do not want to stop the performance just to change song numbers. In this situation,
while you are still recording (REC and PLAY buttons are lit), press REC button once again and the song number will
advance to next song number and keep on recording.
Please be aware when you press the REC button, there will be a few
seconds of blank time.
Press the REC button.
The song number will change and the REC and PLAY button will both flash for few seconds. When the buttons are
flashing, the recording won’t start. When both button light up steadily, the next song is recording.
2. START/STOP by a Foot Switch
If you connect the optional F1, F1-r (which is sold separately) foot switch to the rear panel FOOT SW START/STOP jack,
you can start recording by pressing the foot switch instead of pressing the PLAY button. You can use the Start Timer along
with the footswitch if you want to.
If you press the foot switch while recording, it is the same as pressing the STOP button. The recording will stop immedi-
ately. You can also use the foot switch to play/stop a normal CD.
Steady lightSteady light
Recording
RECORDING
TIME 04:15
RECORDING
TIME 00:00
Then the display will change from 5 seconds, 4 seconds, 3 seconds... and when it gets to 0 seconds, the PLAY button
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Turn the power on and the display will shows the following information.
While recording, the display will display the following information.
The display shows the Elapsed time for the current song in minutes and seconds. “TIME 00:00”
Pressing the “+ YES”, “– NO” buttons changes the time display to show remaining time on the disc.
You can see that 8 minutes remain on this disc.
This display shows that this disc has 64 minutes and 10 seconds left to record. The disc does not memorize the detail of the
time display.
4. ChangingTheTime Display (Elapsed time ↔ Remaining time)
When recording/playing a CD, you can change the time display to elapsed time or remaining time.
SONG 01
TIME 00:00
RECORDING
TIME 00:01
SONG 01
REST 08:00
RECORDING
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1Make sure the bench you are using is free of squeaks or other noises that might
affect the quality of the recording. Remember the microphones are very sensi-
tive and can pick up unwanted noises.
2When recording at home, be sure to place the microphones on the back side of the piano, close to the
soundboard (see pg.36 - 40 for information on proper microphone placement guidelines). Since the
microphones are very close to the piano you can hear any pedal noise very
clearly. If you simply step on the pedal, the sound of the pedal may be very loud
through the microphones so it is better to step the pedal very gently but firmly if
possible to reduce extraneous pedal noise. If you still hear pedal noise you may
want to have a piano technician adjust your piano to reduce extraneous noises
or creaks. In some cases you can reduce or eliminate the pedal noise by adjusting the EQ (see pg.21).
3If the recording level is set too high, any great performance will be distorted and sound bad. If you are
hearing distortion adjust the piano microphone’s LEVEL knob until the first red LED on the L/R level
indicator on the front panel lights when you play the loudest passage in the song. If you are playing
loudly and the first red LED does not light on the level indicator even with the piano microphone LEVEL
knobs set to maximum PR-1 this is the optimum setting and the PR-1 will make a good recording.
4Using reverb when recording can enhance the sound quality of the recording but, if the reverb is set too
deep, the performance may sound unclear and not professional. Be very careful when you add reverb to
your recordings. As a general rule, less is more.
5To ensure that you get the best possible recording we recommend that you have your piano tuned before
making any important recordings.
6Because the PR-1 piano microphones are placed below the piano it makes no
difference whether the lid is open or closed when you record with the PR-1.
7The PR-1 system is designed to avoid recording extraneous noises that might occur
during recording but the microphones are very sensitive so it is possible that loud
noises will be “heard” by the microphone and recorded. Try to keep the room where
you are recording as quiet as possible during the recording. Even in professional
recording studios noise from air conditioners, gardeners, low flying airplanes, and
other environmental sources can mar an otherwise good recording. Try to record at
a time when these types of noises can be kept to a minimum.
Here are a few tips and suggestions to help you to make the best recordings possible with the PR-1.
TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR GETTING
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1MASTER VOLUME
This volume knob adjusts the sound level or signal
level for the LINE OUTPUTS. This volume knob can
also be used to balance the volume of any devices or
microphones connected to the LINE INPUTS. This
volume knob does not affect the recording level.
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2CD VOL
This volume knob adjusts the sound level or signal
level for the CD only. This knob can be used to bal-
ance the volume of the CD with other instruments or
devices that connected to the LINE INPUTS. This
knob can also be used to adjust the volume of the CD
when you are playing along with a Karaoke or music
minus one CD.
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3LEVEL indicator L/R
This level indicator shows the recorded sound level
(signal level) of the CD. This indicator also shows the
total sound level from the piano microphones and of
any instruments or microphones that are connected to
LINE/MIC IN jacks. Use this indicator to set the proper
input levels for the piano microphones and the LINE/
MIC INPUTS. Set the appropriate input levels so that
PARTS AND NAMES
FRONT PANEL
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the first red LED on the indicator lights occasionally
with the loudest sounds. This is the best setting for
optimal recording performance. If the first red LED is
constantly lit or the second is lighting in loud sections
the recording will be distorted because the input lev-
els are too high. If the first red LED does not light
during the loudest playing even when the appropriate
LEVEL knobs are set to maximum this is OK and the
PR-1 will make a good recording.
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4MIC switch
This button is used to mute or unmute the piano mi-
crophones. When the button is lit the piano micro-
phones are active. When you are playing back a CD
using external speakers connected to the PR-1 if you
are not using the piano microphones it is a good idea
to mute them to avoid any feedback through the speak-
ers.
5656
5656
56 5/6 Select SONG
(Forward, rewind, beginning of the song)
These buttons are used to select the different songs
when playing a CD. 5selects The previous song num-
ber and 6selects the next song.

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If you press 5while a CD is playing, it goes back to
the beginning of the song. If you press 5once again,
it goes back to the previous song. If you press and
hold 5, it will rewind and 6will fast forward the
song. When rewinding or forwarding the song, the
PLAY button will flash quickly. You can fast forward
or rewind when the song is not playing, too.
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7REC
When you press REC button, the button will light and
the PR-1 will standby for recording. If you press this
button while piano microphone’s switch is off, it will
be automatically turned on and ready to record. If you
do not want to record the sound from piano micro-
phone, you can turn the MIC switch off while in
standby mode. Also, while recording, you don’t have
to press STOP button to change the song number. All
you need to do is to press the REC button again while
recording and it automatically changes the song num-
ber.
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8PLAY
This button will start playing the CD. When it is in
standby mode for recording, the PLAY button is used
to start the recording. When you playback the CD, only
the green LED will light. Both green and red LED’s
will light when it is recording. When the start timer is
set (see pg.10), the green LED will flash. After the
start timer counts down the Play button will stop flash-
ing and light steadily and start the recording.
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9STOP
This button is used to stop the CD or to stop the re-
cording.
If you press the STOP button while recording, it goes
back to the beginning of the song you were recording.
If you press the PLAY button, the recorded perfor-
mance will be played.
00
00
0CD
This button has a menu of various parameters related
to recording and playing a CD (see pg.17). If you press
the CD button, the button will light up and the first
parameter screen will be displayed.
Pressing this button repeatedly will take you through
the menu. Use the + YES, – NO buttons to adjust the
value for the selected parameter. When you are fin-
ished, press the BACK button to return to the main
screen.
AA
AA
AEQ
This button has a menu of various parameters related
to adjusting the sound character of the piano micro-
phones and the LINE/MIC INPUTS (see pg.21). If
you press the EQ button, the button will light up and
the first parameter screen will be displayed. Pressing
this button repeatedly will take you through the menu.
Use the + YES, – NO buttons to adjust the value for
the selected parameter. When you are finished, press
the BACK button to return to the main screen.
BB
BB
BREVERB
You can add reverb to your piano or microphone and
other instruments which are connected (see pg.26). If
you press the REVERB button, the button will light
up and the first parameter screen will be displayed.
Use the + YES, – NO buttons to adjust the value for
the selected parameter. Pressing this button repeatedly
will take you through the menu. Use the + YES, – NO
buttons to adjust the value for the selected parameter.
When you are finished, press the BACK button to
return to the main screen.
CDCD
CDCD
CD + YES, –NO
These buttons are used to answer “yes” and “no” and
to adjust the values for the various parameters in the
button menus. The + YES button increases the value
and is used to answer “yes”. The – NO button decreases
the value or is used to answer “no”. Pressing these
buttons while main screen is displayed, switches the
time display between <elapsed time ↔remaining
time> (see pg.12).
EE
EE
EBACK
This button is used exit the various button menus af-
ter you finish adjusting the settings. Push The BACK
button to go back to the CD play screen.
FF
FF
FCD TRAY OPEN/CLOSE button *
This button is used to open/close the GCD tray auto-
matically.
GG
GG
GCD TRAY
Carefully place the CD on top of the tray. Put the CD
in the center of the tray and press the Fbutton and
close the tray. Please hold the CD’s center hole and
outer edge carefully with fingers and do not touch the
bottom part of the CD.
* When the CD tray is open, you can press the 8PLAY
button or the 9STOP button to close the tray.
* If you press the STOP button for few seconds, it also
closes the tray.
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(A) LINE OUT
These 1/4” jacks output the sound from the piano mi-
crophones plus the sounds from any devices that are
connected to the LINE/MIC INPUTS. Use these jacks
to connect the PR-1 to external speakers, PA system
or other device. The Master VOLUME knob DOES
affect these outputs.
(B) PHONES
This jack is used to connect a set of headphones.
(C) PIANO MIC IN
These jacks are used to connect the PR-1’s piano mi-
crophones. Please use the supplied cables to connect
the microphones. Use the LEVEL knob next to R and
L to adjust the microphone’s recording level. 3ad-
justs the R (right) microphones, 4adjusts the L (left)
microphone level.
(D) LINE/MIC IN
Use these jacks to connect external instruments (elec-
tric keyboard or pick-up guitar) or microphones. Any-
thing you connect to these jacks can also be recorded
to the CD.
Even though there are two jacks they do not need to
be used only as stereo inputs. They can be used to
connect two different mono sources such as a guitar
to one jack and a microphone to the other. Press the
EQ button to access that menu and adjust the settings
for these jacks (see pg.23 for more detail).
Use the 5LEVEL knob to adjust the input level for
both jacks. Use headphones to listen and make sure
the volume level is correct.
Use the level indicator on the front panel to adjust the
signal level for the best sound.
When you connect a microphone switch the 6LINE/
MIC sensitivity switch to MIC. When you use CD
player, pick-up guitar or keyboard, switch it to LINE.
REAR PANEL
If nothing is connected to the LINE/MIC inputs to
prevent the noise, set the LINE/MIC sensitivity switch
to LINE and set the LEVEL knob to 0.
(E) POWER
Push the POWER button to turn the PR-1 on.
Turn the power off when the PR-1 is not in use.
(F) DC IN 15V
Use this jack to connect the supplied power adaptor
to the PR-1.
Please do not use any adaptor other than the supplied
adaptor to avoid damage to the PR-1 or the adaptor.
Please unplug the PR-1 if you will not be using it for a
long period of time.
(G) FOOT SW START/STOP
Connect the F1, F-1r foot switch which is sold sepa-
rately.
Use the connected pedal to start/stop the recording or
playback of the CD.
(H) XLR OUT / FIXED LEVEL
7R, L OUTPUTS
These XLR jacks output the sound from the piano
microphones plus the sounds from any devices that
are connected to the LINE/MIC INPUTS. Use these
jacks to connect the PR-1 to external speakers, PA
system or other device. The Master VOLUME knob
DOES not affect these outputs. The CD VOL knob
(CD player) and the EQ settings (piano sound) DO
affect these outputs.
8GROUNDLIFT SW
There is a ground lift switch for the XLR jacks. Nor-
mally this switch should be left in the OFF position.
In the event of ground loop noise set the GROUND
LIFT switch to ON.
(A)
(C)
(E) (F) (G)
(B)
(D)
3 1 2 4 5 6
(H)
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1) FINALIZE THE CD
Before you can play a CD-R or CD-RW disc on a conventional CD player you must first finalize the disc. Once you finalize
a CD-R you cannot record any more music on the disc regardless of how much time may remain available on the disc.
Press the CD button. The button will light and the display will show the
following information.
If you want to finalize the disc, press the “+ YES” button.
The display will show the remaining time (in minute) that is recordable in the CD-RW and the PR-1 will ask if you really
want to finalize.
If you are sure you want to finalize the disc, press the “+ YES” button again.
Display while finalizing Display once finalizing is completed
Note 1) CD’s recorded on the PR-1 may not playback on all CD players even after they have been finalized.This
is because certain types of older CD players or CD radio cassette tape recorders cannot play back CD-
R or CD-RW discs.
Note 2) Finalizing a disc can take up to several minutes. This is normal.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
All of the parameters and functions used for editing and adjusting the various PR-1 settings have been organized into three
main menus assigned to the CD, EQ, and REVERB buttons. This section of the manual will explain these parameters and
functions in detail.
1. CD Button Menu
* Press CD button. The button will light and the various parameters in the CD menu will be displayed.
* Press the CD button repeatedly to advance through the menu.
* To change the value for the selected parameter, press “+ YES”, “– NO” button.
* When you are finished making your settings, press the BACK button to go back to main screen. The CD button light will
turn off.
The following parameters are assigned to the CD button.
1) FINALIZE THE CD
2) ERASE THE LAST SONG RECORDED (CD-RW)
3) ERASE ALL SONGS (CD-RW)
4) UNFINALIZE THE CD-RW
5) START TIMER
6) PITCH OF CD (fine tuning of pitch)
7) REPEAT
8) LANGUAGE SETTING
9) FACTORY RESET
CD-R
Finalize
CD-RW
Sealed
CD FINALIZE
YES/NO
67minu es REST
YES/NO
CD FINALIZE
EXECUTING
CD FINALIZE
COMPLETED

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3) ERASE ALL SONGS (CD-RW)
With CD-RW discs you can erase all of the songs on a disc.
Press the CD button three times. The button will light and the display will show the following information.
If you want to erase all of the songs, press the “+ YES” button.
The PR-1 will ask if you really want to erase them, Press the “+ YES” button to erase all of the songs.
Display while erasing Display once the songs are erased
2) ERASE THE LAST SONG RECORDED (CD-RW)
With CD-RW discs you can erase the very last song that is recorded. Here, we are going to erase the last song recorded on
CD-RW.
Press the CD button two times. The button will light and the display will show the following information.
If you want to erase the last song on the disc, press the “– YES” button.
The PR-1 will ask you again if you really want to erase it, Press the “+ YES” button to erase the song.
Display while erasing Display once the song is erased
Once you erase a song on a CD-RW, that space on the disc is available again and you can record another song any time.
Note) It may take few minutes to erase a song.
LAST SONG DELETE
COMPLETED
ALL SONG DELETE
COMPLETED
LAST SONG DELETE
YES/NO
LAST SONG DELETE
SURE? YES/NO
LAST SONG DELETE
EXECUTING
ALL SONG DELETE
YES/NO
ALL SONG DELETE
SURE? YES/NO
ALL SONG DELETE
EXECUTING
Note) Regardless of how many songs are recorded on a disc, it will take 20 minutes to erase all the songs.