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ATX3L
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  • Page 1 Part Names and Functions Basic Operation General Operation ATX3L Owner’s Manual Appendix...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing a Kawai AnyTimeX3 hybrid upright piano! This owner’s manual contains important information regarding this instrument’s usage and operation. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference. Table of Contents Table of Contents .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 5 WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. The product should be connected to G If you are going to use an AC power cord, 120V 230V...
  • Page 6 Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury CAUTION or damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly. Do not use the product in the following areas. Using the product in such areas may result in G Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is product breakdown.
  • Page 7: Notes On Repair

    Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Nameplate This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.
  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions This section explains the location and functions of the control box and connectors.
  • Page 9: Damper Pedal

    a LED power indicator i Damper pedal This LED lights up when this instrument’s control box is turned This pedal is used to remove all dampers from strings, allowing them to vibrate freely. Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one’s hand have been lifted from the keyboard – greatly enriching the piano sound, while also assisting smooth “legato”...
  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation 1. Connecting the AC adaptor to this instrument Connect the included power cable to the DC IN connector located on the back side of this instrument, in the bottom left corner. 2. Plugging the AC adaptor’s power plug to an outlet Plug the included AC adaptor’s power plug into the electric wall outlet.
  • Page 11 5. Adjusting the volume Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise/anti-clockwise to increase/ decrease the volume level of this instrument’s headphones. 6. Connecting a pair of headphones to one of the HEADPHONES jacks located on the front of the control box Two pairs of headphones can be connected simultaneously, allowing two people to listen to this instrument at the same time.
  • Page 12: General Operation

    General Operation This section explains how to combine keyboard and pedal presses to select different sounds, change reverb settings, and adjust various other settings of this instrument. 1. Selecting Sounds 4. Reverb Type 7. MIDI Channel 2. Metronome 5. Tuning 8.
  • Page 13: Selecting Sounds

    . Selecting Sounds This instrument features 19 realistic tones/sounds suitable for various musical styles.  Instrument Sounds Sound Name Sound Name SK-EX Concert Grand Jazz Organ EX Concert Grand Church Organ Upright Piano Harpsichord Studio Grand 1 Vibraphone Studio Grand 2 String Ensemble Mellow Grand 1 Slow Strings...
  • Page 14: Metronome

    General Operation  S electing Sounds Press one of keys (from A0 to D#2) to select the desired sound. Please refer to the table on the previous page for a list of available sounds and the respective key assignments. Selecting Sounds  D eactivating Setting Mode After selecting the desired sound, depress the Damper pedal to deactivate Setting Mode.
  • Page 15  A djusting Metronome Time Signature, Tempo, and Volume Press D6, E6, F6 or G6 keys to start the metronome and/or set the metronome time signature. Press G#5, A5, A#5 or B5 keys to adjust the metronome tempo. Press F#5 key or G5 key to adjust the metronome volume. Decrease metronome tempo Decrease metronome tempo by 10 BPM...
  • Page 16: Virtual Technician (Smart Mode)

    General Operation . Virtual Technician (Smart Mode) An experienced piano technician is essential to fully realize the potential of the fine acoustic piano. In addition to tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow the instrument to truly sing.
  • Page 17  S electing the Virtual Technician Type Press one of the keys (from A6 to G7) to select the desired type. Please refer to the table on the previous page for a list of available Virtual Technician and the respective key assignments. Virtual Technician  D eactivating Setting Mode After adjusting the desired Virtual Technician setting, depress the Damper pedal to deactivate Setting Mode.
  • Page 18: Reverb

    General Operation . Reverb The Reverb setting adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. The most suitable reverb type is applied automatically when selecting each sound, however it is also possible to select a different reverb type manually if desired. ...
  • Page 19: Tuning

    . Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of this instrument to be raised and lowered in 0.5Hz steps, and may therefore prove useful when playing with other instrument.  A ctivating Setting Mode Depress the Soft pedal While holding the Soft pedal, press and Release the Soft pedal, hold C8 key (the top-most C key) then release C8 key...
  • Page 20: Transpose

    General Operation . Transpose The transpose function allows the key of this instrument to be raised or lowered in half steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments with different tones, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key.
  • Page 21: Midi Channel

    . MIDI Channel  MIDI overview The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments in order to exchange performance data. This instrument is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data; MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each uses a special cable with a DIN connector.
  • Page 22: Midi Functions

    General Operation  MIDI Functions This instrument supports the following MIDI functions: Transmit/receive note information Transmit/receive pedal data Transmit/receive note information to/from a MIDI-connected Transmit/receive sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedal data musical instrument or device. to/from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device. Transmit/receive program change information Transmit/receive program change data to/from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device.
  • Page 23 The MIDI Channel function is used to determine on which MIDI channel this instrument will exchange MIDI information with external MIDI devices and instruments. The selected channel will function as both the Transmit and Receive channel.  A ctivating Setting Mode Depress the Soft pedal While holding the Soft pedal, press and Release the Soft pedal,...
  • Page 24: Local Control

    General Operation . Local Control This function determines whether this instrument will play a sound when the keyboard is played. With Local Control set to “On”, this instrument will play a sound when the keyboard is played. However, even with Local Control set to “Off”, this instrument keyboard will continue to transmit data on the selected MIDI channel to an external MIDI device or personal computer.
  • Page 25: Auto Power Off

    . Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off setting can be used to automatically turn off this instrument after specified period of inactivity. This function may enable by default, depending on the market location. * The Auto Power Off setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time this instrument is turned on. ...
  • Page 26: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution Page no. Check that the power cable is firmly attached to this instrument, This instrument does not turn on. p. 10 and connected to an AC outlet and AC adaptor. This instrument turns itself off after a Check that the “Auto Power Off”...
  • Page 27: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices USB type “B” USB type “A” Computer etc. External MIDI Device a MIDI IN/OUT jacks These jacks are used to connect this instrument to external MIDI devices, such as a sound module, or a computer with a MIDI interface.
  • Page 28: Usb Midi (Usb To Host Connector)

    Appendix USB MIDI (USB to Host connector) This instrument features a “USB to Host” type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer using an inexpensive USB cable and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications  KAWAI Model ATX3L Sounds SK-EX Concert Grand, EX Concert Grand, Upright Piano, Studio Grand 1, Studio Grand 2, Mellow Grand 1, Mellow Grand 2, Modern Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.Piano, Jazz Organ, Church Organ, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, String Ensemble, Slow Strings, Choir, New Age Pad,...
  • Page 30: Midi Implementation Chart

    Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart  KAWAI Model ATX3L Date : May 2018 Version : 1.0 Function Transmit Receive Remarks At power-up Basic channel Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 At power-up Mode 3 Mode 1 * Omni mode is on at power-up.
  • Page 32 AnyTimeX3 ATX3L Owner’s Manual Printed in Japan A65867 Copyright © 2018 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. OW018E-S1806...

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