Kawai Personal Keyboard MS20 User manual

KAWAI
PERSONAL KEYBOARD
with
©
ONE
FINGER
AD-LIB
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INTRODUCING
THE MS20 PERSONAL KEYBOARD
Congratulation on your purchase of this exciting new
keyboard from KAWAI.
The MS20 is designed for instant musical fun! Kawai's
exclusive ONE FINGER AD-LIB feature will have you
playing toe-tapping tunes in just seconds.
Plus, the MS20's new SELF INTRODUCTION Sound
Selection System will make you it more fun than ever to
explore the wide variety of sounds and rhythms that the
MS20 can produce!
This manual will take you on a "step-by step tour" of all the
MS20's functions.
HAVE FUN . .. and thank you for choosing KAWAI.

E WARNING:
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy.
If
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instruction
manual,
it
can
cause
interference
to
radio
communications.
The
rules
with
which
it
must
comply
afford
reasonable
protection
against
interference
when
used
in
most
locations.
However,
there
can
be
no
guarantee
that
such
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
should
be
suspected
of
causing
interference
with
other
electronic
devices,
verification
can
be
made
by
turning
its
power
off
and
on.
If
this
equipment
does
appear
to
be
the
source
of
the
interference,
you
should
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
reorient the receiving antenna.
move the receiving away from the instrument.
I
plug
the
instrument
into
a
different
outlet
so
that
it
and
receiver
are
on
different
branch
circuits.
consult the dealer or a qualified service personnel.
E
This
instrument
complies
with
the
limits
for
class
B
digital
apparatus,
pursuant
to
the
Radio
Interference
Regulations,
C.R.C.,c.
1374.
Important
Information:
How
to
care
for
your
MS20
keyboard
—
Do
not
use
or
store
the
MS20
in
locations
where
it
may
be
exposed
to
severe
shocks,
high
temperature
or
humidity,
or
direct
sunlight,
which
could
irreparably
damage
the
MS20's
precision-
engineered
components.
~
Do
not
allow
foreign
objects
to
fall
into
the
gaps
around
keys.
—
Never
attempt
to
disassemble
or
modify
the
MS20,
as
doing
so
can
damage
the
instrument
causing
malfunctions,
short
circuits,
and
electrical
shocks.
-
Ifyou
have
any
service
questions
which
are
not
answered
by
this
manual,
please
consult
your
dealer.
Power Supply
The
M820
can
run
on
either
dry
cell
batteries
or
normal
household
current.
E Battery Operation
Remove
the
battery
cover
on
the
rear
of
the
MS20
and
insert
four
size
AA
dry
cell
batteries,
making
sure
that
they
are
installed
in
the
proper
direction.
Cautions:
-
If
the
volume
fades
or
if
there
are
problems
with
sound
quality
during
battery
operation,
this
may
be
a
signal
that
it
is
time
to
replace
the
batteries.
~
Be
sure
to
replace
all
four
batteries
as
a
set.
Never
mix
new
and
old
batteries
together.
-
Do
not
leave
the
batteries
inside
the
MS20
during
storage
or
long
periods
of
non-use.
M AC Operation
The
MS20
can
run
on
normal
household
current
using
an
adaptor
(PS-092,
available
separately).
*
Always
turn
the
POWER
off
before
connecting
the
adaptor
to
the
MS20.

General view
Panel buttons
K
AW,
Alm
ms
S0
a
SY
ONE
FINGER
AD-LIB
..
POWER CHANGE SELECTOR
a
VOLUME TEMPO
=
ONE FINGER START / E
Specifications
© 32 mid-size keyboard + TEMPO buttons
+ 80 tones e DEMO button
¢ 16 rhythms e POWER buttons
+ ONE FINGER AD-LIB function e 8cm speaker
e SELF-INTRODUCTION function + DCIN jack
+ START/STOP button e Dimensions: 490 W x 175 D x 46H (mm)
e AUTO 1/2/OFF button + Weight: 0.9 kg
e VOLUME buttons

POWER
E
VOLUME
-F
CHANGE
First, let's turn the power on
Simply press the POWER button.
A message will appear to inform you that the power is now on.
* If the MS20's power is left on for a long period of time (about 5
minutes) without the keyboard being played, the power will
turn off automatically.
Let's begin by listening to the demo song
1. Press the DEMO button.
2. A demo song will begin to play which uses a variety of the
MS20's impressive sounds.
3.
Try
changing
the
volume
of
the
demo
song
using
the
VOLUME
buttons.
4. The demo song will begin to play again once it has ended. To
stop the song, simply press the DEMO button once again.
Introducing the SELF-INTRODUCTION
system for selecting sounds
Now, let's try playing a few notes to explain the SELF-
INTRODUCTION system.
1.
Press
the
SELECTOR
buttons
in
this
order
B-A-C-A.
You
will
hear
a
short
musical
phrase
introducing
the
TRUMPET
1
(BACA)
sound,
followed
by
the
sound
of
applause.
This
musical
phrase
lets
you
know
which
sound
you
have
selected.
Now,
when
you
press
one
of
the
keys
on
the
keyboard,
the
sound
labelled
BACA
TRUMPET
1
will
be
played.
2. A short musical phrase will be played whenever a sound is
selected, followed by the sound of applause. This is the MS20's
SELF-INTRODUCTION function: each sound introduces itself
to you musically. Select a few different sounds to try out this
function. It's fun !
NOTE: If, while selecting sounds you press a letter
combination that is not listed in the "80 SOUND
LIBRARY" (or if you press one of the keys on the
keyboard before your selection is complete), an error
message will be heard. This means that the selection
process has been halt and you must start again.
3. If you would like to listen to the MS20's sound in their listed
order, use the CHANGE buttons. Begin by using the
SELECTOR buttons to choose the sound BAAA PAN FLUTE.
Now when you press the CHANGE + button, hear the next
sound BAAB FLUTE. Continue pressing the CHANGE +
button to select sounds BAAC, BAAD, and so on. Pressing the
CHANGE - button will select sounds in the reverse of their
listed order.
Congratulations ! You have just mastered the MS20's SELF-
INTRODUCTION feature to select sounds !
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Using the SELF-INTRODUCTION system
for selecting rhythms
Let's try selecting some rhythms with the SELF-INTRODUCTION
system:
1. Press the SELECTOR buttons in this order: A-A-A-A, You will
hear a brief sample of the rhythm pattern you have selected
(DANCE), followed by applause.
2. Press the START/STOP button. The AAAA DANCE rhythm
will play, beginning with an Intro Pattern.
3. Try changing the rhythm's tempo using the TEMPO buttons.
4, If you press the START/STOP button once again, an Ending
Pattern will play and the rhythm will stop. If this button is
pressed twice continuously, the rhythm stops immidiately.
5. Use the SELECTOR buttons whenever you want to change the
rhythm pattern.
Congratulations! Now you know how to use the SELF-
INTRODUCTION system to select both sounds and rhythms.
Using the CHANGE buttons
You should use the CHANGE buttons when you want to change
from one sound or rhythm to another that is immediately adjacent
to it.
After selecting a sound, you can select the sound following it (or
the one preceding it) simply by pressing the appropriate
CHANGE button (+ or-).
Likewise, after selecting a rhythm, you can select the rhythm
preceding it or following it by pressing one of the CHANGE
buttons.
Turning the SELF-INTRODUCTION
function off
There may be times when you don't want the SELF-
INTRODUCTION function to operate (eg. when you want to
change sounds or rhythms in the middle of a song). To disable
this function, just press the SELECTOR button in this order: D-C-
B-A. Pressing the SELECTOR buttons in this order again will
turn the function back on.

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Using the Auto-Accompaniment function
The MS20's Auto-Accompaniment function allows you to enjoy
authentic ensemble performances, simply by (1) pressing and
holding chords with your left hand, or by (2) pressing a key with
a single finger of your left hand.
1. Use either the SELECTOR buttons or the CHANGE buttons to
select a rhythm.
2. Next, press the AUTO button once. This activates the
"Fingered Chord” system for AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT.
3. Start the rhythm using the START/STOP button.
4. Play a chord on the AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT section of the
keyboard. The AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT and rhythm
should begin playing together. The chords played by the
AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT will change to match the chord
form you depress. The chord forms that you can use are on
page8..
5. Now press the AUTO button once again. This activates the
"Single Finger" system for AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT.
6. Try pressing just one of the keys on the AUTO-
ACCOMPANIMENT section of the keyboard. The AUTO-
ACCOMPANIMENT should change each time you press a key.
This function allows you to enjoy using the AUTO-
ACCOMPANIMENT with one finger if you have difficulty
playing complete chord forms.
7. Pressing the AUTO button a third time turns the AUTO-
ACCOMPANIMENT function off.
To summarize, pressing the AUTO button once allows you to use
complete fingered chord forms to trigger the AUTO-
ACCOMPANIMENT.
Pressing the AUTO button a second time lets you use one finger
on a single note in the AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT section of
keyboard to trigger the AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT.
NOTE: Before proceeding to the next step, you should turn the
AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT function off using the AUTO
button as described above. (You can check to make sure
that the AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT is off by pressing a
key on the AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT section of the
keyboard. You hear the currently selected sound, rather
than the AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT. )

Introducing the ONE FINGER AD-LIB
SELECTOR function
This is the feature that sets Kawai keyboards apart from all other
brands of keyboard products! ONE FINGER AD-LIB allows you
to play ad-lib solos that let you sound like a "pro"— with only a
(D) single finger!
Here's how it works:
1. Use either the SELECTOR buttons or the CHANGE buttons to
select a rhythm.
CHANGE
2. Next, press the ONE FINGER AD-LIB button. The AUTO-
O ACCOMPANIMENT should begin to play. You don't need to
play any chord forms with your left hand. The chords will
change automatically according to a preset chord progression.
3. Now, hold down one of the keys in the ONE FINGER AD-LIB
section of the keyboard. You will hear an exciting ad-lib
phrase! Each key in this section plays a different ad-lib phrase
when you hold it down.
4. When you select a new rhythm, all the ONE FINGER AD-LIB
solo phrases will change to match the new rhythm. Try
changing to a new rhythm and hear what happens.
Have fun with ONE FINGER AD-LIB!
Show your friends how much fun it is to play like a "pro" in no
time at all!
ONE FINGER
AD GIB

A note about the ONE FINGER AD-LIB
chord progressions
START e If the AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT is started while the ONE
y FINGER AD-LIB function is ON, a chord progression which
complements the rhythm you have selected will begin to play in
the key of C major. For example, if you select AAAD ROCK, the
following chord progression will play:
C/C/EP/ED/F/F/G/G
If you would rather play a song using the rock rhythm in the key
of A, then follow the procedure below:
1. Stop the Rhythm and AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT using the
START/STOP button.
2. Press the A key as shown in the picture at left.
3. Now when you press the ONE FINGER AD-LIB button again,
the Rhythm and AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT will start to play.
You will hear the following chord progression:
A/A/C/C/D/D/E/E
ONE FINGER
ALQIE
If
you
would
rather
play
a
song
using
the
rock
rhythm
in
a
minor
key,
then
follow
the
alternate
procedure
below:
1, Stop the Rhythm and AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT using the
START/STOP button.
2. Play a Cm chord as shown in the picture at left.
3. Now when you press the ONE FINGER AD-LIB button again,
the Rhythm and AUTO-ACCOMPANIMENT will start to play,
and you will hear the following chord progression:
Cm / Cm / Fm / Fm / APM7 / APM7 / Gm / Gm
START /
Oaelg
ONE FINGER
ALBB

C minor C minor
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KAWAI
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd
200 Terajima-cho, Hamamatsu, Japan
OW310E
Printed in Japan