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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The KDP80 digital piano’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from Alfred’s Basic Piano Library lesson book (USA, Canada, Australia and UK only).

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Page 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN DO NOT OPEN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 5 Page 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 �...
  • Page 6 Page 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 �...
  • Page 7 Page Do not place naked flame, such as lighted Doing so may cause the illumination to fall over, candles on the product. resulting in fire. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

     USING THE ENCLOSED FUNCTION LABEL A ‘function label’ is included with the KDP80 digital piano. Placing this label at the back of the keyboard will prove useful when selecting different sounds or changing values, such as the metronome time signature.

  • Page 9: Pedals

    (Page 10)  PEDALS The KDP80 digital piano features three pedals—just like a grand piano: Damper, Sostenuto and Soft.  Damper pedal Sustains the sound after hands are lifted from the keyboard. The damper pedal is also capable of responding to half pedaling.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Page 2. GETTING STARTED 1) BASIC OPERATIONS This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the KDP80 digital piano.  Step 1 Connect one end of the AC power cable to the KDP80 digital piano’s power jack and the other end of the cable Backside of the unit to a wall AC outlet.

  • Page 11: Demonstration Songs

    Page  DEMONSTRATION SONGS The internal demonstration songs provide an excellent introduction to the capabilities of the KDP80 digital piano. Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below. ¢Concert Grand ..Valse Romantique / Debussy ¢Studio Grand ...KAWAI original...

  • Page 12: Selecting A Sound

    Page  SELECTING A SOUND When power is turned on, the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically. There are 15 sound types and three methods to select different sounds.  Method 1 Press the SOUND SELECT button repeatedly to cycle through the 15 sounds until the desired sound is selected.

  • Page 13: Dual

    Page 2) DUAL The DUAL function allows two preset sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound.  Step 1 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then, from the lowest 15 white keys, press the two keys assigned to the two desired sounds simultaneously.

  • Page 14: Four Hands

    Page ) FOUR HANDS The FOUR HANDS function divides the keyboard of the KDP80 digital piano into separate Lower and Upper sections, adjusting the octave/pitch of each section to allow two people to play the piano together. With the FOUR HANDS function activated, the Soft (left) pedal will be used as a damper pedal for the Lower section, and the Damper (right) pedal will be used as a damper pedal for the Upper section.

  • Page 15: Metronome

    Rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practise playing the piano at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The KDP80 digital piano’s metronome function helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady beat to play along with.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Metronome Tempo

    Page  ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO The metronome has a tempo range of 10-00 beats per minute. The metronome tempo can be specified precisely, or gradually decreased or increased.  Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME button, then use the lower white keys to either enter the desired tempo in beats per minute (BPM), or gradually decrease or increase the tempo by pressing the ‘-’...

  • Page 17: Concert Magic

    With CONCERT MAGIC, absolutely anyone can sit at the KDP80 digital piano and make real music - even complete beginners who have never taken a piano lesson in their life. To enjoy performing with Concert Magic, simply select one of the 40 pre-programmed songs and tap any key with a steady rhythm and tempo.

  • Page 18: Performing A Song

    For older people who may believe it is too late to learn the piano, Concert Magic offers an enjoyable first step. With Concert Magic, the KDP80 digital piano can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, even those who have never touched a musical instrument in their life.

  • Page 19: Concert Magic Demo Modes

    Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button, press the piano key to which the desired song is assigned, and then press the LESSON button, before finally releasing the CONCERT MAGIC button. The KDP80 digital piano will play back the selected song and then continue to play the rest of the songs in the same category.

  • Page 20: Lesson Function

    Page 3. LESSON FUNCTION The KDP80 digital piano’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Burgmüller and Czerny, or songs from Alfred’s Basic Piano Library (USA, Canada, Australia and UK only). It is possible to listen to each etude or song at various tempos, practicing the left and right hand parts separately.

  • Page 21: Listening To A Lesson Song

    ¢ The metronome tempo will automatically be set to that of the currently selected lesson song.  EXITING THE LESSON FUNCTION Press the LESSON button. The LED indicator for the LESSON button will turn off, and the KDP80 digital piano will return to normal operation mode.  PRACTICING LEFT AND RIGHT HAND PARTS When entering the lesson mode, the LED indicators for the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT button will turn on, indicating that both the left hand and right hand parts of the selected lesson will be played.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Tempo Of A Lesson Song

    Both the left hand and right hand parts of the lesson song will be selected. ¢ The KDP80 digital piano will return to normal playback mode if the LESSON button is pressed twice (exiting, and re-entering LESSON Hold down the mode).

  • Page 23: Recorder

    REC button will turn off while the song is saved to memory. ¢ The total recording capacity of the KDP80 digital piano’s memory is approximately 7,500 notes, with pedal presses also counted as one note. When the maximum capacity is reached, recording will stop and all music recorded up until that point will be saved to memory automatically.

  • Page 24: Playing Back A Song

    Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playing the recorded song. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop playback. ) ERASING A SONG The KDP80 digital piano must be turned off in order to erase the recorded song.  Step 1 Turn the power off.  Step 2 Press and hold the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons simultaneously, then press the POWER button to turn the power on.

  • Page 25: Function Mode

    Page 5. FUNCTION MODE The Function Mode settings allow various advanced parameters of the KDP80 digital piano to be adjusted. 1) BASIC OPERATION  Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons simultaneously, then press one of the 10 keys assigned to the desired function.

  • Page 26: Touch Type

    This setting is suitable for sounds that have a fixed dynamic range, such as Organ and Harpsichord. A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are struck. ¢ The touch type is automatically set to NORMAL when the KDP80 digital piano is turned on. ) TRANSPOSE The TRANSPOSE function allows the piano’s keys to be raised or lowered in half steps.

  • Page 27: Tuning

    Key 1: ROOM Key 2: STAGE Key 3: HALL ¢ The REVERB function is automatically activated when the KDP80 digital piano is turned on.  Step  To turn on/off the REVERB function, press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons simultaneously, press the key assigned to the REVERB function, and then press the ‘+ (on)’...

  • Page 28: Damper Effect

    While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons, press the ‘+ (on)’ key to set Concert Magic Mode to Mode 2, or the ‘- (off)’ key to set Concert Magic Mode to Mode 1. ¢ The Concert Magic Mode is set to Mode 1 when the KDP80 digital piano is turned on.

  • Page 29: Midi Channel Select

    (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments so that they can exchange performance data. The KDP80 digital piano is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each uses a special cable with a DIN connector.

  • Page 30: Midi Local Control On/Off

    9) MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF This function is used to control whether or not the sound from the KDP80 digital piano will be heard when playing the keyboard. When MIDI LOCAL CONTROL is set to ‘on’, sound will be heard when playing the KDP80 digital piano’s keyboard.

  • Page 31: Multi-Timbral Mode On/Off

    While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons, press the key ‘- (off)’ to set MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE to ‘off’, or the ‘+ (on)’ key to set MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE to ‘on’. ¢ The MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE setting is automatically set to ‘off’ when the KDP80 digital piano is turned on. ¢Program Change Number Mapping...

  • Page 32: Transmit Midi Program Change

    ‘+ (on)’ key to enable transmitting program change data when selecting sounds. ¢ The TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE setting is set to ‘off’ when the KDP80 digital piano is turned on.  Step ...

  • Page 33: Appendices

    MIDI instruments such as sound sources or sequencers. PEDAL CABLE HEADPHONE JACKS Used to connect up to two pairs of headphones to the KDP80 digital piano. PEDAL JACK Used to connect the pedal board to the KDP80 digital piano. MIDI JACKS...
  • Page 34 Ÿ Ensure that this section is read thoroughly before attempting to assemble the KDP80 digital piano, and that two or more people work on unit assembly. Ÿ When moving the KDP80 digital piano, ensure that hands are not caught in the unit, and that the piano is not dropped on an individual’s feet.
  • Page 35 Caution Ÿ Ensure that the KDP80 digital piano is correctly secured to the stand by using the bolts included. Failing to do so may result in the unit falling from the stand, causing damage or personal injury. 4. Insert the pedal connection cord that comes from Pedal Board...

  • Page 36: Concert Magic Song List

    Page ) CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST Category Song Name Mode Children’s Songs Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star I’m A Little Teapot Mary Had A Little Lamb London Bridge Row, Row, Row, Your Boat Frère Jacques Old MacDonald Had A Farm Christmas Songs Hark The Herald Angels Sing Jingle Bells Deck The Halls...

  • Page 37: Lesson Song List

    Page 4) LESSON SONG LIST  ALFRED’S BASIC PIANO LIBRARY Alfred’s Basic Piano Library lesson book is sold separately. Please check with local dealers or contact Alfred’s customer service by telephoning 818-892-2452 (USA & Canada), 0-952400 (Australia), +44 (0) 279828960 (UK). Or alternatively, by e-mailing customerservice@alfred.com.

  • Page 38: Burgmüller & Czerny Etudes

    Page  BURGMÜLLER & CZERNY ETUDES BURGMÜLLER 25 (25 ETUDES FACILES, OPUS 100) 1. La candeur 2. Arabesque . Pastorale 4. Petite réunion 5. Innocence 6. Progrès 7. Courant limpide 8. La gracieuse 9. La chasse 10 Tendre fleur 11. La bergeronnette 12.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Page 5) SPECIFICATIONS ¢ Keyboard 88 keys with Advanced Hammer Action IV-F ¢ Internal Sounds 15 voices (Concert Grand, Studio Grand, Modern Piano, Rock Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.Piano, Jazz Organ, Church Organ, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, String Ensemble, Slow Strings, Choir, New Age Pad, Atmosphere) ¢...

  • Page 40: Midi Implementation Chart

    Page KAWAI Model KDP80 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : MAY 2010 Version : 1.0 Function... Transmitted Recognised Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 Default Mode  Mode 1 * The default for the OMNI mode...
  • Page 44 KDP80 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0348 : 951418 OM1045E-S1010 Version.2 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2010 KAWAI Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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