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Kawai KDP110 Owner's Manual

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Playing the Piano
Internal Songs
KDP110
Owner's Manual
Recorder
Settings
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Preparation Before Use Playing the Piano Internal Songs KDP110 Owner’s Manual Recorder Settings Appendix...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Kawai digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the KDP110 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

  • Page 3: Preface

    The Playing the Piano section (page 12) provides an overview of the instrument’s most commonly used functions, allowing the KDP110 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Internal Songs section (page 17) includes information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, Concert Magic songs, and Lesson function.

  • 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 WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DO NOT OPEN RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • 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 or CAUTION 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 product breakdown.
  • Page 7 • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Settings Preface ..........Important Safety Instructions .

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

     Operation Guide The separate Operation Guide provides a convenient overview of the KDP110 digital piano’s various button and keyboard controls. This sheet is also reprinted in the Appendix section of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Piano

    Use the jacks located beneath the keyboard on the left hand A pedal support bolt is attached at the base of the pedal board side, to connect stereo headphones to the KDP110 digital to aid stability when the pedals are pushed. Turn the bolt anti- piano.

  • Page 12: Selecting Sounds

    Selecting Sounds The KDP110 digital piano features 15 different instrument sounds, which can be selected in one of two ways. By default the ‘Concert Grand’ sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on.  Instrument Sounds PIANO E.PIANO / ORGAN...

  • Page 13: Using The Pedals

    Do not attempt to clean the pedals using rust-removing solvents, abrasives or files.  Grand Feel pedal system The KDP110 digital piano features the new Grand Feel pedal system, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of Kawai’s SK-EX Concert Grand piano.

  • Page 14: Dual Mode

    Dual Mode The Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or an electric piano combined with a harpsichord etc.  Enabling Dual Mode : Method 1 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press two of the lowest 15 white keys simultaneously.

  • Page 15: Four Hands Mode

    Four Hands Mode The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, with the sustain (right) and soft (left) pedal acting as independent sustain pedals for each section. The octave/pitch of each section is also adjusted, allowing two people to perform piano duets within the same key range using a single instrument. ...

  • Page 16: Metronome

    Metronome The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. The time signature, volume, and tempo of the metronome can be freely adjusted.  Turning the metronome on/off Press the METRONOME button. The metronome will start to count and the LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn on, indicating that the metronome is in use.

  • Page 17: Demo Songs

    Demo Songs The KDP110 digital piano includes a selection of demonstration songs to introduce each internal sound.  Demo songs Sound name Song name Composer Concert Grand La Campanella Liszt Studio Grand Original Kawai Mellow Grand Sonata No.30 Op.109 Beethoven...

  • Page 18: Concert Magic

    Concert Magic The Concert Magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the 40 pre-programmed songs, then tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm and tempo. The Concert Magic songs are categorised by group and assigned to the lowest 40 keys of the keyboard.For a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs, please refer to page 22 of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 19: Concert Magic Demo Modes

    * When the selected song finishes, the next song in the same category will start to play automatically.  Random Play Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the LESSON button. The KDP110 digital piano will play back the first Concert Magic song, followed by the remaining 39 Concert Magic songs in random order.

  • Page 20: Concert Magic Mode

    Concert Magic Concert Magic Mode The Concert Magic Mode setting changes the Concert Magic playing mode, allowing all Concert Magic songs to be played by simply tapping any key with a constant steady beat, regardless of the song arrangement type. ...

  • Page 21: Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types

    Concert Magic song arrangement types Concert Magic songs are divided into three different arrangement types: Easy Beat (EB), Melody Play (MP), and Skillful (SK). Each arrangement type requires a different level of skill to be performed correctly.  Easy Beat These are the easiest songs to play.

  • Page 22: Concert Magic Song List

    Concert Magic Concert Magic song list Song Name Type Song Name Type Children’s Songs Classical Selections Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star William Tell Overture I’m A Little Teapot Andante from Symphony No.94 (Haydn) Mary Had A Little Lamb Für Elise London Bridge Clair De Lune Row, Row, Row Your Boat Skater’s Waltz...

  • Page 23: Lesson Function

    Lesson Function The Lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books. The left and right hand parts for each piece can be practiced separately, while adjusting the tempo allows difficult passages to be perfected. For a complete listing of available Lesson Function songs, please refer to page 48 of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 24: Listening To The Selected Lesson Song

    Lesson Function Listening to the selected lesson song This page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and adjust the tempo.  Playing the lesson song After selecting a lesson book and song: Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and a one bar count-in will be heard before the song starts to play.

  • Page 25: Practicing Left And Right-Hand Parts Separately

    Practicing left and right-hand parts separately This page will explain how to mute/activate the left and right-hand parts of the selected lesson song, allowing each part to be practiced separately. The LED indicators for the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons are used to indicate which part (left or right-hand) of the selected lesson song is muted/active.
  • Page 26 Lesson Function  Muting/activating lesson song parts 2 Select a part directly. While holding down the LESSON button, press the part button you want to replay. To restore the normal replay, exit the lesson mode and then enter the lesson mode again. Left-hand part Right-hand part ...

  • Page 27: Recorder

    Recorder The KDP110 digital piano allows up to 3 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. Recording a song 1. Entering song recorder mode Press the REC button. The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, to indicate that the piano is in recording standby mode.

  • Page 28: Playing Back A Song

    Recorder Playing back a song 1. Playing the recorded song Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and the recorded song will start to play. 2. Playing a song stored in another memory Press and hold the PLAY/STOP button, then press the C1, D1 or E1 keys to play the desired song memory.

  • Page 29: Keyboard And Sound Settings

    Keyboard and Sound Settings The KDP110’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted.  Keyboard and Sound Settings Setting name Explanation Default setting Damper Resonance Adjust the resonance that is heard when depressing the damper pedal.

  • Page 30: Damper Resonance

    When a note or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal depressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance. The KDP110 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be changed.

  • Page 31: Reverb

    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 32: Touch

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Touch As with an acoustic piano, the KDP110 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength and speed of playing - on a digital piano this system is referred to as ‘touch sensitivity’.

  • Page 33: Tuning

    Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the KDP110 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps, and may therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments.  Adjusting the Tuning setting: Method 1  Adjusting the Tuning setting: Method 2...

  • Page 34: Transpose

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Transpose The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the KDP110 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone 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. When transposed, the song can be played in the original key, yet heard in a different key.

  • Page 35: Virtual Technician (Smart Mode)

    The KDP110 digital piano’s Virtual Technician simulates these refinements digitally, with ten preset configurations that intelligently adjust various characteristics of the grand piano sound to match different musical styles.

  • Page 36: Spatial Headphone Sound

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Spatial Headphone Sound Spatial Headphone Sound is a special feature of the KDP110 digital piano that enhances the depth and realism of the acoustic piano sound when listening through headphones or earphones. The Spatial Headphone Sound setting allows the player to select from one of three different acoustic presets that adjust the spatial positioning of the sound, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when using earphones or headphones for extended periods of time.

  • Page 37: Phones Type

    Phones Type The Phones Type setting optimises the sound of the KDP110 digital piano when listening through different types of headphones or earphones. * This setting does not affect the speaker sound.  Phones type Phones type Description Normal Disables headphone optimisation.

  • Page 38: Auto Power Off

    Auto Power Off The KDP110 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity.  Auto Power Off settings Auto Power Off Explanation The Auto Power Off function is disabled.

  • Page 39: Bluetooth® Midi

    It should now be possible for MIDI apps to communicate with the KDP110 digital piano. * When the KDP110 digital piano is connected to a smart device via Bluetooth MIDI, the USB MIDI and MIDI IN/OUT connectors will be disabled.

  • Page 40: Connecting To Other Devices

    USB to Host port (‘B’ type) b PEDAL connector This port is used to connect the KDP110 digital piano to a This connector is used to connect the pedal board to the computer using an inexpensive USB cable. When connected, KDP110 digital piano (see page 46).

  • Page 41: Usb Midi (Usb To Host Connector)

    * Other company names and product names mentioned referenced herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of respective owners. * Bluetooth® word marks and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Kawai uses these marks and logos under the license. Other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on the computer. p. 41 The instrument is connected to the computer using a USB cable Check that ‘USB Audio Device’ or ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ is selected in p. 41 (or a USB-MIDI adaptor), however the software’s input/output device settings.

  • Page 43: Assembly Instructions

    Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the KDP110 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the KDP110 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand in step 3.
  • Page 44 Assembly Instructions 1. Assembling the side panels b, 2. Attaching the back board c and pedal board d Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to stand upright (vertically) on the floor. Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached to the bottom of the pedal board d.
  • Page 45 3. Mounting the main body a Secure the main body to the stand from below, using the four Ensure that two or more people undertake the screws (with the flat washer and spring washer) g. following step of the assembly process. Lift the main body a and carefully place it onto the stand.
  • Page 46 Assembly Instructions 4. Connecting the pedal cable and 6. Adjusting the pedal support bolt AC/DC adaptor Turn the pedal support bolt anti-clockwise until it makes contact with the floor and supports the pedals firmly. Connect the pedal cable to the PEDAL terminal located on the underside of the main body.

  • Page 47: Demo Song List

    Demo Song List Sound Name (Song Title) Composer Concert Grand (La Campanella) Liszt Studio Grand (Original) Kawai Mellow Grand (Sonata No.30 Op.109) Beethoven Modern Piano (Original) Classic E.Piano (Original) Kawai Modern E.Piano (Original) Jazz Organ (Original) Church Organ (Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme.”) Bach Harpsichord (French Suite No.6)

  • Page 48: Lesson Function Song Lists

    Lesson Function Song Lists No. Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A No. Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B Right & Left Step Right Up! Left & Right The Carousel Merrily We Roll Along/O’er the Deep Blue Sea Hail to Thee, America! Hand-Bells Brother John...
  • Page 49 No. Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) La candeur No. 1 to No. 30 Arabesque Beyer 106 Pastorale Petite réunion No. 1 (1-1 to 1-12) Innocence No. 2 (2-1 to 2-8) Progrès No.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications  Kawai KDP110 digital piano Keyboard 88 weighted keys Responsive Hammer Compact II (RHC II) action Sound Source Harmonic Imaging™ (HI), 88-key piano sampling Internal Sounds Concert Grand, Studio Grand, Mellow Grand, Modern Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.Piano, Jazz Organ, Church Organ, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, String Ensemble, Slow Strings, Choir,...
  • Page 54 KDP110 Owner’s Manual 818863 KPSZ-0954 R100 OW1110E-S1708 Copyright © 2017 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Indonesia...

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