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  • Page 1 Important Information Preparation CA59 Basic Operation Owner’s Manual Adjustments & Settings Appendix...

  • Page 2: 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT OPEN TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada) CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS AVERTISSEMENT CAUTION POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PROTEGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA DO NOT OPEN PLUIE OU DE L’HUMIDITE. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
  • Page 4 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 If you are going to use an AC power cord, 120V 230V...
  • Page 5 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 6 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 7: Introduction

     Other company names and product names mentioned or referenced herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of respective owners.  Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. shall have no liability for any acts in violation of the Copyright Act made by any users of this product.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Steady Beat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Welcome to the Kawai CA59 digital piano . . . . . . . . . 10 4.
  • Page 9 10. Rename File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 * For information regarding MIDI functions and settings, please download the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Japan website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/...

  • Page 10: Welcome To The Kawai Ca59 Digital Piano

    Grand Feel Compact wooden-key action with Ivory Touch key surfaces and “Let-Off” mechanism The CA59 digital piano utilises Kawai’s latest Grand Feel Compact keyboard action, which draws upon 90 years of acoustic piano craftsmanship to provide an exceptionally realistic playing experience. All 88 black and white keys are crafted entirely from long pieces of wood, with finely textured Ivory Touch key surfaces applied to assist playing control.

  • Page 11: Owner's Manual Conventions

    Wide range of connectivity options The CA59 digital piano features a variety of connectivity options, with Line-level output jacks that allow the instrument to be enjoyed in larger settings such as churches and schools. Standard MIDI and “USB to Host” connectors ensure flexibility when using computers and other electronic instruments, while the Line-in jacks provide a convenient method of mixing in audio from a laptop, tablet, or other audio device.

  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions CA59 DC IN 24V PEDAL MIDI USB to HOST...
  • Page 13 a POWER button j REC button This switch is used to turn the instrument on/off. Be sure to turn This button is used to record performances to internal memory off t e instrument after playing. or a USB memory device as MP3/WAV audio files. * The CA59 digital piano features a power saving mode that can turn off the k SOUND buttons instrument automatically after a specified period of inactivity.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Piano

    Setting Up the Piano Setting Up the Piano Setting Up the Piano Power 1. Connecting the power adaptor to the instrument Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN terminal located on the underside of the instrument, as indicated below. 2.

  • Page 15: Key Cover And Music Rest

    Key cover and music rest  Opening the key cover Gently lift the key cover with both hands, then slowly push it back, into the instrument’s body. To close the key cover, slowly pull the handle with both hands, then gently lower it downward. * Please close the lid slowly in order to avoid injury.

  • Page 16: Volume And Headphones

    Setting Up the Piano Setting Up the Piano Volume and headphones  Adjusting the volume The [MASTER VOLUME] slider controls the volume level of the instrument’s speakers, or headphones if connected. Move the slider up to increase the volume, and down to decrease the volume.

  • Page 17: Pedals

    Do not attempt to clean the pedals using rust-removing solvents, abrasives or files.  Grand Feel Pedal System The CA59 digital piano features the Grand Feel Pedal System, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of a Shigeru Kawai SK Concert Grand piano.

  • Page 19: Selecting Sounds

    Selecting Sounds The CA59 digital piano features a wide selection of realistic instrument sounds suitable for various musical styles. Sounds are arranged into eight categories, with several sounds assigned to each category button. For a complete listing of available instrument sounds, please refer to page 9 of the MIDI Settings manual. By default, the “SK Concert Grand”...

  • Page 20: Dual Mode

    Dual Mode 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 a church organ combined with a choir, etc. 1. Entering Dual mode Press and hold a SOUND button to select the main sound, then press another SOUND button to select the layered sound.
  • Page 21 Dual Mode settings The Dual Mode settings menu allows characteristics of the combined sound to be adjusted.  Dual Mode settings Dual Mode setting Description Default setting Balance Adjust the volume balance between the main and layered sounds. 9 - 9 Layer Octave Shift Raise/lower the pitch of the layered sound in octave steps.

  • Page 22: Split Mode

    Split Mode Split Mode Split Mode The Split Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a different sound. For example, a bass sound in the lower section, and a piano sound in the upper section. 1.
  • Page 23 3. Changing the split point Press and hold the FUNCTION button (4HAND), then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the LCD display, and will become the new split point. Lower section Upper section New split point...

  • Page 24: Four Hands Mode

    Four Hands Mode Four Hands Mode Four Hands Mode The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the Split Mode function. However, with Four Hands Mode enabled, the octave/pitch of each section is automatically adjusted to create two separate 44-key instruments with the same playing range.
  • Page 25 3. Changing the Four Hands mode split point Press and hold the FUNCTION button (DUAL), then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the LCD display, and will become the new split point. Left section Right section New split point...

  • Page 26: Reverb

    Reverb Reverb Reverb Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. Some sound types, such as acoustic piano, enable reverb automatically in order to improve acoustic realism. The CA59 digital piano features six different reverb types. ...
  • Page 27  Entering the Reverb settings menu Press and hold the REVERB button. The Reverb settings menu will be shown in the LCD display.  Adjusting Reverb settings After entering the Reverb settings menu:  buttons: Adjust selected setting. Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting.

  • Page 28: Effects

    Effects Effects Effects In addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain effects automatically in order to enhance tonal quality. The CA59 digital piano features 19 different effect types, with 2 combination effects, and 3 additional amplified effects.
  • Page 29  Effects settings (cont.) Effect type Effect setting Description Classic Chorus Mono / Stereo Toggle between a Mono or Stereo effect. Speed Adjust the speed of the chorus. Tremolo / Classic Tremolo / Vibrato Tremolo Dry / Wet Adjust the intensity of the tremolo. Speed Adjust the speed of the tremolo.

  • Page 30: Virtual Technician

    Virtual Technician Virtual Technician Virtual Technician In addition to the reverb and effects functions, the overall character of the CA59 acoustic piano sounds can also be dramatically adjusted using the instrument’s Virtual Technician feature. There are two methods of using the Virtual Technician: Smart Mode and Advanced Mode.

  • Page 31: Advanced Mode

     Showing the Virtual Technician Help screen Press the FUNCTION button (HELP). A brief explanation about the currently selected Virtual Technician preset will be shown in the LCD display. Press the  or  buttons to scroll through the explanation if necessary.

  • Page 32: Metronome / Drum Rhythms

    Metronome / Drum Rhythms Metronome / Drum Rhythms Metronome / Drum Rhythms The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition to regular metronome beats, the CA59 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles and musical genres.
  • Page 33  Adjusting Metronome settings After entering the Metronome settings menu:  buttons: Adjust selected setting. Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting. * To reset the current setting to the default value, press the ...

  • Page 34: Registration Memories

    Registration Memories Registration Memories Registration Memories The Registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound selections, split point, reverb and effect settings, and various other panel options) to be stored to a memory and conveniently recalled at the touch of a button.

  • Page 35: Storing A Registration Memory

    Storing a Registration memory 1. Entering Registration Store mode While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display: Press and hold the REGISTRATION button. The registration memory (SOUND) buttons will start to flash. 2. Selecting the Registration memory Press the FUNCTION buttons to select the registration memory bank “A”...

  • Page 36: Registration Edit Menu

    Registration Memories Registration Edit menu The Registration Edit menu allows the currently selected registration memory to be opened in normal playing mode (for further adjustment, or simply to check which sounds are used etc.), or to be saved to USB memory. ...

  • Page 37: Panel Lock

    Panel Lock The Panel Lock function allows the state of all panel buttons to be temporarily locked, preventing sounds and other settings from being changed. This function may prove useful in teaching environments, ensuring that students are not distracted by changing sounds etc. 1.

  • Page 38: Demo Songs

    Demo Songs Demo Songs The Demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of CA59 digital piano. There are over 30 different demonstration songs available, highlighting the instruments’ rich selection of high quality sounds and its power speaker system. For a complete listing of demonstration songs, please refer to page 140 of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 39: Piano Music

    Piano Music In addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CA59 digital piano also features a selection of popular classical piano works from the Baroque and Romantic periods. Notated scores are provided in the separate “Classical Piano Collection” book*, assisting the musical appreciation and study of each piece. * Depending on market location.

  • Page 40: Lesson Function

    Lesson Function Lesson Function Lesson Function The Lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books and finger exercises. The left and right hand parts of each piece can be practiced separately, adjusting the tempo to perfect difficult passages, before being recorded for self-evaluation.

  • Page 41: Listening To The Selected Lesson Song

    Listening to the selected lesson song This page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and change the playback position. 1. 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 42: Lesson Function Settings

    Lesson Function Lesson Function Lesson Function settings The Lesson Function settings menu allows the left and right-hand part volumes of the current lesson song to be adjusted, allowing each part to be practiced separately. It is also possible to adjust the playback tempo of the current lesson song, allowing difficult passages to be practised more conveniently.

  • Page 43: Repeating Sections Of A Lesson Song

    Repeating sections of a lesson song The “A-B Loop” feature of the Lesson Function allows sections of the selected lesson song to be “looped” between two points in order to practise difficult passages continuously. 1. Playing the lesson song After selecting a lesson book and song: Press the PLAY/STOP button.

  • Page 44: Recording A Lesson Song Practice

    Lesson Function Lesson Function Recording a lesson song practice The Lesson Function’s Record feature allows the left or right-hand parts of the selected lesson song to be recorded to internal memory, and then played back for self-evaluation. 1. Starting the lesson song recording After selecting a lesson book and song: Press the REC button.

  • Page 45: Finger Exercises

    Finger Exercises The lesson function also includes a selection of finger exercises for practicing major and minor scales, arpeggios, chords, cadences, and Hanon exercises, with notated scores provided in the separate “Finger Exercises” book. The CA59 digital piano can also evaluate one’s practice, analysing note accuracy, timing evenness, and note volume consistency, before displaying results for each category.

  • Page 46: Concert Magic

    Concert Magic Concert Magic Concert Magic The Concert Magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the 176 pre-programmed songs, then tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm and tempo. For a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs, please refer to the separate “Internal Song Lists” booklet. Performing a Concert Magic song The 176 Concert Magic songs are divided into banks “A”...

  • Page 47: Concert Magic Demo Mode

    4. Changing the Concert Magic playback sound Press a SOUND button to change the sound used for the Concert Magic song (melody and accompaniment parts). It is also possible to select independent sounds for the melody and accompaniment parts: Press the FUNCTION button (SPLIT), to enable Concert Magic split mode.

  • Page 48: Concert Magic Settings

    Concert Magic Concert Magic Concert Magic settings The Concert Magic settings menu allows the playback tempo, playing mode, and volume balance to be adjusted.  Concert Magic settings Concert Magic setting Description Default setting Tempo Adjust the playback tempo of the Concert Magic song in beats per minute (BPM). Song specific Mode Change the Concert Magic playing mode (see below).

  • Page 49: Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types

    Concert Magic song arrangement types Concert Magic songs are divided into three different arrangement types, each requiring a different level of skill to be performed correctly. * The Concert Magic arrangement type is for each song is indicated in the “Internal Song Lists” booklet as “EB”, “MP”, or “SK”. ...

  • Page 50: Internal Recorder

    Internal Recorder Internal Recorder Internal Recorder The CA59 digital piano allows up to 10 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. Each song consists of two separate tracks – referred to as “parts” – that can be recorded and played back independently.
  • Page 51 4. Stopping the song recorder Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turn off, the recorder will stop, and the part/song will be stored in internal memory. After a few seconds, the Internal Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD display, indicating that the song is ready for * The maximum recording capacity is approximately 90,000 notes, with playback.

  • Page 52: Playing A Song

    Internal Recorder Internal Recorder Playing a song This function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback a song/part immediately after recording, start this process from step 2. 1. Entering song play mode Press the PLAY/STOP button. The Internal Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 53: Internal Recorder Edit Menu

    Internal Recorder Edit menu The Internal Recorder Edit menu features settings that allow the pitch of the keyboard or song to be adjusted in semi-tone steps. This menu also includes functions to delete the song, or convert the song to an audio file. ...

  • Page 54: Erasing A Part/Song

    Internal Recorder Internal Recorder Erasing a part/song This function is used to erase recorder parts that may have been recorded incorrectly or songs that are no longer listened to. Once a part/song has been erased from memory it cannot be recovered. 1.

  • Page 55: Converting A Song To An Audio File

    Converting a song to an audio file This function allows recorder songs stored in internal memory to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio file to a USB device in either MP3 or WAV format. 1. Selecting the Convert to Audio function After entering the Internal Recorder edit menu (see page 53): Press the ...

  • Page 56: Usb Recorder

    USB Recorder USB Recorder USB Recorder Recording an MP3/WAV audio file The CA59 digital piano is also capable of recording performances as digital audio – saving the data to a USB memory device in either MP3 or WAV format. This useful function allows professional quality recordings to be produced directly on the instrument –...
  • Page 57 3. Starting the USB recorder Press a key on the keyboard, or the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turn on, and recording will start. The current recording time will also be shown in the LCD display. * Pressing the PLAY/STOP button allows a rest period or empty bar to Recording be inserted at the beginning of the song.

  • Page 58: Playing An Mp3/Wav Audio File

    USB Recorder USB Recorder Playing an MP3/WAV audio file The CA59 digital piano is also capable of playing MP3 and WAV audio files stored on a USB memory device directly through the instrument’s speaker system. This function is particularly useful when attempting to learn the chords or melody to a new piece, or to simply play along with one’s favorite song.
  • Page 59 2. Selecting an audio file Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the audio file. The USB Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD display. 3. Playing the selected audio file Press the PLAY/STOP button.

  • Page 60: Playing A Midi Song File

     Song Player supported format specifications Song format Specifications Format 0, Format 1 Kawai Song file  Preparing the USB memory device First, prepare a selection of MIDI (SMF) song files, copying the data to a USB memory device. * USB devices should be formatted to use the “FAT” or “FAT32”...
  • Page 61 2. Selecting a MIDI file Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the MIDI fi e. The USB Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD display. 3.

  • Page 62: Usb Recorder Edit Menu

    USB Recorder USB Recorder USB Recorder Edit menu The USB Recorder Edit menu allows the playback mode of the audio/MIDI file to be changed to one of four types. This menu also features settings to adjust the MIDI song playback tempo, to transpose the pitch of the keyboard or MIDI song in semi-tone steps, and to control the part playback of a MIDI song.

  • Page 63: Converting A Midi Song File To An Mp3/Wav

    Converting a MIDI song file to an MP3/WAV audio file This function allows MIDI files or CA59 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio file (to the USB device) in either MP3 or WAV format. 1.

  • Page 64: Overdubbing An Mp3/Wav Audio File

    USB Recorder Overdubbing an MP3/WAV audio file This function allows the sound of the CA59 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing MP3 or WAV audio file stored on a USB memory device. * This function records/overdubs to a copy of the selected file – the original audio file will not be modified. 1.

  • Page 65: Function Menus

    Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth Audio Volume, Bluetooth MIDI * For information regarding MIDI functions and settings, please 3. Phones Settings download the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Japan SHS Mode, Phones Type, Phones Volume website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/...

  • Page 66: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Basic Settings Basic Settings The Basic Settings menu contains settings to adjust the pitch, tuning, and general sound of the instrument. This menu also allows favourite panel settings to be stored, or reset back to the original factory configuration. ...

  • Page 67: Key Transpose

    Key Transpose The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CA59 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, 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 68: Song Transpose

    Basic Settings Basic Settings Song Transpose The Song Transpose setting allows the pitch of MIDI files or CA59 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps when played back. 1. Selecting the Song Transpose setting After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 66): Press the ...

  • Page 69: Tone Control

    Tone Control The Tone Control setting allows the overall sound character of the CA59 digital piano to be adjusted to provide the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are eight different preset EQ settings available, with an additional “User”...

  • Page 70: User Tone Control

    Basic Settings Basic Settings User Tone Control The User Tone Control option allows finer control over the instrument’s sound character, allowing the volume of four frequency bands to be adjusted individually. It is also possible to adjust the frequency range of the mid-low and mid-high frequency bands.

  • Page 71: Speaker Volume

    Speaker Volume The Speaker Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the CA59 digital piano’s speaker output to be reduced, providing finer adjustment control over the master volume. This setting can also function as a volume limiter, preventing the instrument from being played too loudly in the home or classroom etc. * This setting does not affect the headphones volume.

  • Page 72: Low Volume Balance

    Basic Settings Basic Settings Low Volume Balance The Low Volume Balance setting reduces the difference in volume between pianissimo and fortissimo touches, allowing the piano to continue to be played at low volume without the sound of pianissimo notes being lost. ...

  • Page 73: Tuning

    Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CA59 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps, and may therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments. 1. Selecting the Tuning setting After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 66): Press the ...

  • Page 74: Damper Hold

    Basic Settings Basic Settings Damper Hold The Damper Hold setting is used to determine whether sounds such as organ or strings should be sustained continuously when the sustain (damper) pedal is pressed, or whether these sounds should decay, naturally.  Damper Hold setting Damper Hold Description Organ, strings, etc.

  • Page 75: Split

    Split The Split setting provides an alternative method to enabling the Split Mode function, and may prove useful in teaching environments or situations where the function should be enabled automatically every time the CA59 digital piano is turned on. When enabled, all Split Mode control operations are identical to those explained on page 22. ...

  • Page 76: Four Hands

    Basic Settings Basic Settings Four Hands The Four Hands setting provides an alternative method to enabling the Four Hands Mode function, and may prove useful in teaching environments or situations where the function should be enabled automatically every time the CA59 digital piano is turned on.

  • Page 77: Startup Setting

    Startup Setting The Startup Setting function allows preferred panel functions/settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the CA59 digital piano is turned on. * Startup Settings can also be saved to and loaded from USB memory devices. Please refer to pages 123/118 for more information. ...

  • Page 78: Factory Reset

    Basic Settings Basic Settings Factory Reset The Factory Reset function clears any settings stored using the User Memory function, restoring the CA59 digital piano to its factory default settings. * This function will not clear registration memories or recorder songs stored in internal memory. 1.

  • Page 79: Auto Display Off

    Auto Display Off The Auto Display Off setting can be used to automatically turn off the display when the control panel is not being operated. * To prevent the CA59 digital piano’s OLED display from “burn in” as a result of showing the same screen for an extended period of time, this setting is enabled by default.

  • Page 80: Auto Power Off

    Basic Settings Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off setting can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity. This function may be enabled by default, depending on the market location. * This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on. ...

  • Page 81: Virtual Technician Settings

    Virtual Technician Settings The Virtual Technician settings of the CA59 digital piano allow the player to adjust advanced parameters such as hammer hardness, action regulation, cabinet size, and a variety of other acoustic characteristics, in order to suit their personal preferences. Virtual Technician settings are adjusted and stored independently for each sound, variation, allowing flexible control over the characteristics of each piano voice.
  • Page 82 Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings  Selecting and adjusting the desired setting After entering the Virtual Technician menu:  buttons: Adjust selected setting. Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting. ...

  • Page 83: Touch Curve

    The default “Normal” setting is designed to accurately recreate the touch of a Kawai concert grand piano. However, if the keyboard feels too light, or fortissimo playing is achieved too easily, it may be desirable to select a heavier touch curve.

  • Page 84: User Touch Curve

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings User Touch Curve  Creating a User Touch Curve After selecting the Touch Curve setting: Press the  or  buttons to select the User touch curve, then press the REC button. * User touch curves are created and stored independently for each sound variation.

  • Page 85: Voicing

    Voicing On an acoustic piano, the shape, density, and texture of the hammers all influence on the tonal character of the instrument’s sound. Technicians utilise a variety of tools such as needles, files, and brushes to manipulate these hammer felts, with the ultimate goal of achieving a balanced tonal character across the keyboard. The Voicing setting recreates various hammer properties, allowing the overall tonal character of the CA59 digital piano to be adjusted.

  • Page 86: User Voicing

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings User Voicing The User Voicing function allows each of the 88 keys to be voiced individually. 1. Selecting the User Voicing type After selecting the Voicing setting: Press the  or  buttons to select the User Voicing type. * User Voicing is performed and stored independently for each sound variation.

  • Page 87: Damper Resonance

    Damper Resonance Pressing the damper pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal pressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance.

  • Page 88: Damper Noise

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings Damper Noise When the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed and released, it is often possible to hear the sound of the damper head touching and releasing the strings. The CA59 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Damper Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be adjusted.

  • Page 89: String Resonance

    String Resonance String Resonance refers to a phenomenon that exists in acoustic pianos whereby the strings of held notes resonate “sympathetically” with other notes of the same harmonic overtone series. The CA59 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the String Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be adjusted.

  • Page 90: Undamped String Resonance

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings Undamped String Resonance The dampers of an acoustic piano span almost the full width of the keyboard. However, the topmost 18 keys (approximately 1.5 octaves) do not incorporate dampers, as the shorter strings for these treble notes decay quickly and therefore do not need to be dampened.

  • Page 91: Cabinet Resonance

    Cabinet Resonance While the fundamental sound of an acoustic piano is produced by vibrating strings, transmitting energy through a spruce soundboard, the cabinet of the instrument itself also contributes a variety of subtle tonal characteristics that enrich the playing and listening experience. The keybed, inner and outer rim, iron plate, and beams all play a role in disseminating sound energy, which in turn gives the piano a living, breathing quality.

  • Page 92: Key-Off Ffect

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings Key-off Effect When playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played with force and released quickly, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the damper touching the strings immediately before the vibrations are stopped.

  • Page 93: Fall-Back Noise

    Fall-back Noise When playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboard action returning (i.e. “falling back”) to the neutral position after a key is released. The CA59 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Fall-back Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be adjusted.

  • Page 94: Hammer Noise

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings Hammer Noise When playing an acoustic piano, it is also possible to hear the physical sound of the hammers striking the strings, along with the sound of the keys making contacting with the piano keybed. The digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Hammer Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be adjusted.

  • Page 95: Hammer Delay

    Hammer Delay When playing pianissimo passages using an acoustic piano, there may be a perceived delay between a key being pressed and the hammer striking the strings. If desired, the CA59 digital piano can recreate this delay, with the Hammer Delay setting allowing the delay length to be adjusted.

  • Page 96: Topboard Simulation

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings Topboard Simulation When playing an acoustic grand piano, the position of the instrument’s topboard (lid) affects both the volume and “openness” of the tone produced. A fully open topboard allows sound waves to reflect off the polished lid surface and project into the room, while a closed lid has the opposite effect, resulting in a darker, more opaque tone.

  • Page 97: Decay Time

    Decay Time When playing an acoustic grand piano, the length of the instrument influences the speed at which held notes decay, with longer grand pianos (i.e. longer strings) characterised by longer decay times. The CA59 digital piano simulates this characteristic, with the Decay Time setting allowing the length of decay while keys are pressed to be adjusted.

  • Page 98: Release Time

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings Release Time When playing an acoustic grand piano, the length of the instrument also influences the speed at which played (and released) notes decay, with longer grand pianos (i.e. longer strings) characterised by longer release times. The CA59 digital piano simulates this characteristic, with the Release Time setting allowing the length of decay after keys are released to be adjusted.

  • Page 99: Minimum Touch

    Minimum Touch The Minimum Touch setting allows the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound to be adjusted. By default, this setting recreates the extremely fine touch sensitivity of a concert grand piano, allowing a very soft sound to be produced with the slightest of key touches. However, it may be desirable to reduce this sensitivity, when wishing to recreate the sensitivity of a small grand piano or an upright piano.

  • Page 100: Stretch Tuning

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings Stretch Tuning Stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method used by acoustic piano technicians in which the lower octaves are tuned slightly flatter and the upper octaves are tuned slightly sharper to match the natural harmonics of an acoustic piano.

  • Page 101: User Tuning

    User Tuning The User Tuning function allows each of the 88 keys to be tuned individually. 1. Selecting the User Tuning type After selecting the Stretch Tuning setting (page 100): Press the  or  buttons to select the User Tuning type. * User Tuning is performed and stored independently for each sound variation.

  • Page 102: Temperament

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings Temperament The Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the CA59 digital piano to be changed from the modern “Equal Temperament” standard to one of the various temperaments popularised during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

  • Page 103: User Temperament

    User Temperament The User Temperament function allows custom temperaments to be created. 1. Selecting the User Temperament After selecting the Temperament setting (page 102): Press the  or  buttons to select the User temperament, then press the FUNCTION button (EDIT). The User Temperament screen will be shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 104: Temperament Key

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings Temperament Key The Temperament Key setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specified. When using a temperament other than Equal temperament, use this setting to specify the key signature of the piece. * This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

  • Page 105: Key Volume

    Key Volume The Key Volume setting allows the volume of different regions of the keyboard to be subtly reduced. There are four different damping presets available, with an additional “User” setting allowing players to perform subtle volume adjustments on each individual key. While the default “Normal”...

  • Page 106: User Key Volume

    Virtual Technician Settings Virtual Technician Settings User Key Volume The User Key Volume settings allows the volume of each of the 88 keys to be adjusted individually. 1. Selecting the User Key Volume type After entering the Key Voicing setting: Press the ...

  • Page 107: Half-Pedal Adjust

    Half-Pedal Adjust The Half-Pedal Adjust setting allows the point at which the damper/sustain pedal becomes effective (i.e. when the dampers of the piano begin to lift from the strings) to be adjusted. This setting may be useful for pianists that habitually rest their right foot on the damper/sustain pedal, but do not necessarily wish to sustain the sound.

  • Page 108: Soft Pedal Depth

    Virtual Technician Settings Soft Pedal Depth The Soft Pedal Depth setting adjusts the extent to which the soft (left) pedal of the CA59 digital piano softens the sound of played notes. While the default value is intended to replicate the effectiveness of a concert grand Una Corda pedal, it may be desirable for players to increase or decrease the value of this setting to suit their playing style.

  • Page 109: Phones Settings

    Phones Settings The Phones Settings menu contains settings to select the SHS (Spatial Headphone Sound) mode, the type of headphones to be used, and the output volume of the connected headphones.  Phones Settings Setting Description Default setting SHS Mode Select the desired SHS (Spatial Headphone Sound) mode.

  • Page 110: Shs Mode

    Phones Settings Phones Settings SHS Mode Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) is a special feature of the CA59 digital piano that enhances the depth and realism of the acoustic piano sound when listening through headphones or earphones. The SHS Mode 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 111: Phones Type

    Phones Type The Phones Type setting optimises the sound of the CA59 digital piano when listening through different types of headphones or earphones. * This setting does not affect the speaker or Line Out sound.  Phones Type setting Phones Type Description Normal Disables headphone optimisation.

  • Page 112: Phones Volume

    Phones Settings Phones Volume The Phones Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the headphones output to be increased. The default setting for Phones Volume is “Normal” in order to protect an individual’s ears from excessive volume levels. The “High” setting may be selected when using headphones with a high impedance, or in situations where it is desirable to increase the maximum volume level of the headphones output.

  • Page 113: Usb Midi (Usb To Host Connector)

    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. For more information regarding the USB MIDI driver, please visit the following website: https://www.kawai-global.com/support/downloads/  USB MIDI information  ...

  • Page 114: Usb Menu

    Load a Startup Settings file from a USB memory device into the instrument. Save Internal Song Save a recorder song stored in internal memory to a USB memory device as a Kawai song file. Save SMF Song Save a recorder song stored in internal memory to a USB memory device as an SMF (MIDI) file.

  • Page 115: Load Song

    Load Song The Load Song function is used to load CA59 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device into the instrument’s internal memory. * This function will overwrite any song data stored in the selected song memory. * For more information about the instrument’s “Internal Song Recorder” feature, please refer to page 50. 1.

  • Page 116: Load Registration All

    USB Menu USB Menu Load Registration All The Load Registration All function is used to load a file containing all 16 CA59 registrations, stored on a USB memory device into the instrument’s registration memories. * This function will overwrite all existing Registration memories. * For more information about the instrument’s Registration feature, please refer to page 34.

  • Page 117: Load Registration Single

    Load Registration Single The Load Registration Single function is used to load a single CA59 registration file stored on a USB memory device into one of the instrument’s registration memories. * This function will overwrite the selected Registration memory. * For more information about the instrument’s Registration feature, please refer to page 34. 1.

  • Page 118: Load Startup Setting

    USB Menu USB Menu Load Startup Setting The Load Startup Setting function is used to load a CA59 startup setting file stored on a USB memory device into the instrument’s startup memory. The loaded settings will be used as the default settings every time the CA59 digital piano is turned on.

  • Page 119: Save Internal Song

    USB memory device in Kawai’s native song format. * Songs saved in the native Kawai song format can be later reloaded into the instrument’s internal recorder memory. * For more information about the instrument’s “Internal Song Recorder” feature, please refer to page 50.

  • Page 120: Save Smf Song

    USB Menu USB Menu Save SMF Song The Save SMF Song function is used to save CA59 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a USB memory device as a Standard MIDI File (SMF). * Songs saved in SMF format cannot be later reloaded into the instrument’s internal recorder memory. * For more information about the instrument’s “Internal Song Recorder”...

  • Page 121: Save Registration All

    Save Registration All The Save Registration All function is used to save a file containing all CA59 registration memories stored in the instrument to a USB memory device. * For more information about the instrument’s “Registration” feature, please refer to page 34. 1.

  • Page 122: Save Registration Single

    USB Menu USB Menu Save Registration Single The Save Registration Single function is used to save a single CA59 registration memory stored in the instrument to a USB memory device. * For more information about the instrument’s Registration feature, please refer to page 34. 1.

  • Page 123: Save Startup Setting

    Save Startup Setting The Save Startup Setting function is used to save the current CA59 Startup Settings to a USB memory device. * For more information about the instrument’s “Startup Setting” feature, please refer to page 77. 1. Selecting the Save Startup Setting function After entering the USB Menu (page 114): Press the ...

  • Page 124: Rename File

    USB Menu USB Menu Rename File The Rename File function is used to rename song, audio, and registration files stored on a USB memory device. 1. Selecting the Rename File function After entering the USB Menu (page 114): Press the  or  buttons to select the Rename File function. Press the FUNCTION button (ENTER).

  • Page 125: Delete File

    Delete File The Delete File function is used to delete song, audio, and registration files stored on a USB memory device. Once a file has been deleted from the USB device it cannot be recovered. 1. Selecting the Delete File function After entering the USB Menu (page 114): Press the ...

  • Page 126: Format Usb

    USB Menu Format USB The Format USB function is used to format the connected USB memory device, erasing all stored data. The USB Format function will erase all data stored on the connected USB memory device. Exercise caution when using this function in order to prevent accidental data loss. 1.

  • Page 127: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth Settings menu contains settings to enable/disable Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth Audio, and adjust the volume of the Bluetooth Audio input. * Availability of Bluetooth MIDI function dependent on market location.  Bluetooth Settings Setting Description Default setting Bluetooth Audio Enable/disable the instrument’s Bluetooth Audio function.

  • Page 128: Bluetooth Audio

    Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Audio The Bluetooth Audio setting is used to enable/disable the CA59 digital piano’s Bluetooth Audio function. When enabled, the CA59 digital piano can be connected to smart phones, tablets, and other smart devices to facilitate wireless audio communication, allowing music stored on a device to played through the instrument’s speaker system/headphones.

  • Page 129: Bluetooth Audio Volume

    Bluetooth Audio Volume The Bluetooth Audio Volume setting is used to increase or decrease the volume level of Bluetooth Audio playback. While it’s generally preferable to adjust the audio volume level on the smart device itself, this setting may still be useful in certain situations.

  • Page 130: Bluetooth Midi

    * For a list of potential issues and recommended solutions when using Bluetooth communications, please refer to page 139 of this owner’s manual. * For more detailed instructions regarding Bluetooth pairing, please refer to the supplementary Bluetooth® Connectivity Guide manual, available from the Kawai Global website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual...

  • Page 131: Information About Bluetooth

    ▮ ・The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kawai ・The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kawai About Bluetooth ▮...

  • Page 132: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions Assembly Instructions Assembly Instructions Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CA59 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CA59 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand. ...
  • Page 133 1. Attaching the side panels to the pedal board 2. Attaching the back board Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to stand to the bottom of the pedal board (D). upright (vertically) on the floor.
  • Page 134 Assembly Instructions Assembly Instructions 3. Mounting the main body onto the stand 4. Fastening the main body to the stand View the front of the instrument to ensure that the main Ensure that two or more people undertake the body and side panels are in alignment. following step of the assembly process.
  • Page 135 5. Connecting the power adaptor & pedal cables 6. Attaching the headphone hook (optional) Connect the AC/DC power adaptor to the DC IN terminal A headphone hook is included with the CA59 digital piano and can on the underside of the main body, then pass the cable be used to hang headphones when not in use.

  • Page 136: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Other Devices The CA59 digital piano features a variety of jacks that allow the instrument to be connected to MIDI devices, computers, speakers, and mixers. It is also possible to connect external audio sources, such as an MP3 player, tablet, or a secondary keyboard, to the instrument’s amplifier and speaker system.

  • Page 137: Jack Panel

    Jack Panel  LINE IN jacks (1/4” phone jacks)  LINE OUT jacks (1/4” phone jacks) These jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs from These jacks are used to connect the stereo output of the CA59 other electronic instruments or audio equipment to the CA59 digital piano’s sound to external speakers, amplifiers, mixers, digital piano’s speakers.

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with the CA59 digital piano, explaining the typical cause(s), and recommended solution(s).  Power Issue Possible Cause and Solution Page no. The instrument does not turn on. Check that the power cable is firmly attached to the instrument, and p.
  • Page 139 Check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on the computer. p. 113 using a USB cable (or a USB-MIDI adaptor), Check that “USB Audio Device” or “KAWAI USB MIDI” is selected in the p. 113 however the software does not respond to key software’s input/output device settings.

  • Page 140: Demo Song List

    Chopin EX Concert Grand La Campanella Liszt SK-5 Grand Piano Lieder Ohne Worte No.18 “Duetto” Mendelssohn Jazz Clean Original Kawai Warm Grand Sonata No.30 Op.109 Beethoven Warm Grand 2 La Fille aux Cheveux de lin Debussy PIANO2 Upright Piano Nocturne No. 20 Op. posth.

  • Page 141: Settings List

    Settings List The tables below list all of the settings/functions that can be adjusted from the CA59 digital piano’s panel interface, in addition to available ranges/types, default settings, and Registration/Startup Setting storing capabilities. Registration Startup Setting Setting Name Range / Type Default Setting 1.
  • Page 142 Settings List Registration Startup Setting Setting Name Range / Type Default Setting 3. Phones Settings SHS Mode Off, Forward, Normal, Wide Normal –  Phones Type Normal, Open, Semi-open, Closed, Inner-ear, Canal Normal –  Phones Volume Normal, High Normal –...

  • Page 143: Sound List

    Sound List PIANO 1 STRINGS SK ConcertGrand Slow Strings EX ConcertGrand String Pad SK-5 GrandPiano Warm Strings Jazz Clean String Ensemble Warm Grand VOCAL & PAD Warm Grand 2 Choir PIANO 2 Choir 2 Upright Piano New Age Pad Standard Grand Atmosphere Pop Grand BASS &...

  • Page 144: Drum Rhythm List

    Drum Rhythm List Drum Rhythm List Rhythm Name Rhythm Name 8 Beat 1 Hip Hop 3 8 Beat 2 Hip Hop 4 8 Beat 3 Techno 1 Techno 2 16 Beat 1 Techno 3 16 Beat 2 16 Beat 3 Heavy Techno 16 Beat 4 8 Shuffle 1...

  • Page 145: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod następującym adresem internetowym: DECLARAÇÃO UE DE CONFORMIDADE SIMPLIFICADA O(a) abaixo assinado(a) Kawai Europa GmbH declara que o presente tipo de equipamento de rádio [ CA59 ] está em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/UE. Portuguese O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está...

  • Page 146: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Kawai CA59 Digital Piano Keyboard Grand Feel Compact with Let-Off, Triple Sensor, and Counterweights 88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces Sound Source Harmonic Imaging™ XL (HI-XL), 88-key piano sampling Internal Sounds Polyphony max. 256 notes Keyboard Modes...
  • Page 148 CA59 Owner’s Manual 3000003258 SP00000322 R100 OW1134E-S2002 Copyright © 2020 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Indonesia...

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