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Kawai CN24 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Preparation Before Use Playing the Piano Internal Songs CN24 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 CN24 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 CN24 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 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 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. This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    This button is used to record performances to the CN24 digital piano’s internal memory. Operation Guide The separate Operation Guide provides a convenient overview of the CN24 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 CN24 digital piano. to aid stability when the pedals are pushed. Turn the bolt anti- clockwise until it makes contact with the floor and supports the pedals firmly.

  • Page 12: Selecting Sounds

    Selecting Sounds The CN24 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 Sound name...

  • Page 13: Using The Pedals

    Using the Pedals As with a grand piano, the CN24 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft. Sustain pedal (right pedal) Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one’s hands have been lifted from the keyboard - greatly enriching the piano sound, while also assisting smooth ‘legato’...

  • 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 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press two of the lowest 15 white keys simultaneously. The sounds corresponding to the two keys will be layered together.

  • 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. Enabling Four Hands Mode Press and hold the LESSON button, then press the D#2 key, as shown in the illustration below.

  • 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 CN24 digital piano includes a selection of demonstration songs to introduce each internal sound. Demo songs Sound name Song name Composer Concert Grand Hungarian Rhapsodies No.6 Liszt Concert Grand 2 Petit Chien Chopin Studio Grand Original Kawai...

  • 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 white 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 CN24 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. Concert Magic Mode Concert Magic Mode Description...

  • 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. To perform them, simply tap out a constant, steady beat on any key of the keyboard. For example, when playing the piece ‘Für Elise’, a constant, steady rhythm should to be maintained throughout the song.

  • 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 49 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: Recorder

    Recorder The CN24 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 27: Playing Back A Song

    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 one of the lowest three white keys to play the desired song memory. * The selected song will start to play when the PLAY/STOP button is released.

  • Page 28: Keyboard And Sound Settings

    Keyboard and Sound Settings The CN24’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted. Keyboard and Sound Settings Setting name Explanation Default setting Touch Change the touch sensitivity of the keyboard. Normal Transpose Increase or decrease the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps.

  • Page 29: Touch

    Touch As with an acoustic piano, the CN24 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 30: Transpose

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Transpose The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CN24 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 31: Tuning

    Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CN24 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 32: Reverb

    Keyboard and Sound Settings 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. Reverb type Reverb type Description...

  • Page 33: 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 CN24 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be changed.

  • Page 34: Brilliance

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Brilliance The Brilliance setting allows the brightness of the CN24 digital piano’s sound to be adjusted. Adjusting the Brilliance setting Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the keys assigned -/+ repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the sound.

  • Page 35: Midi Settings

    For both receiving and transmitting, channels 1-16 can be used. Recording/playing with a sequencer When connected to a sequencer, the CN24 digital piano can be used to record and playback multi-track songs, with separate sounds playing simultaneously on each channel.
  • Page 36 Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device. * Please refer to the ‘MIDI Implementation Chart’ on page 52 for further * Multi-timbral mode setting must be enabled. information regarding the MIDI capabilities of the CN24 digital piano. MIDI settings Function name Explanation...

  • Page 37: Midi Channel (Transmit/Receive)

    MIDI Channel (transmit/receive) The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specified. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specified). Changing the MIDI Channel setting Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons, then press the key assigned to the desired MIDI channel. * The MIDI channel can be specified within the range of 1-16.

  • Page 38: Local Control

    Local Control The Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This setting is useful when using the CN24 digital piano to control an external MIDI device. Local Control settings Local Control Explanation The instrument will transmit information to an external MIDI device only.

  • Page 39: Multi-Timbral Mode

    Multi-timbral Mode The Multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the CN24 digital piano is able to receive MIDI information on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. This allows the instrument to play back multi- track, multi-timbral performance data sent from an external MIDI device.

  • Page 40: Transmit Midi Program Change

    MIDI Settings Transmit MIDI Program Change The Send Program Change Number setting determines whether or not the CN24 digital piano will transmit program change information when sounds are changes. It is also possible to transmit a program change number (ranging from 1 to 128) in order to change the sound of an external MIDI device.

  • Page 41: Power Settings

    Power Settings Auto Power Off The CN24 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity. * This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

  • Page 42: Connecting To Other Devices

    When a pair of headphones is connected, sound will not be produced by the speakers. PEDAL connector This connector is used to connect the pedal board to the CN24 digital piano (see page 47). MIDI IN/OUT jacks These jacks are used to connect the CN24 digital piano to external MIDI devices, such as a sound module, or a computer with a MIDI interface.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    The CN24 digital piano attempts to reproduce the rich variety of tones created by an acoustic grand piano as accurately as possible. This includes damper resonances and other subtle effects that contribute Strange sounds or noises are heard to the overall piano playing experience.

  • Page 44: Assembly Instructions

    Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CN24 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CN24 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand in step 3.
  • Page 45 1. Assembling the side panels b, 2. Attaching the back board d and pedal board e 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 e.

  • Page 46: Mounting Main Body

    Assembly Instructions 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 47 4. Connecting the pedal and power cables 6. Attaching the headphone hook (optional) Connect the pedal cable to the PEDAL terminal located on the If desired, attach the headphone hook to the underside of the underside of the main body. main body using the two tapping screws provided.

  • Page 48: Demo Song List

    Demo Song List Sound Name (Song Title) Composer A#-1 Concert Grand (Hungarian Rhapsodies No.6) Liszt Concert Grand 2 (Petit Chien) Chopin Studio Grand Kawai Modern Piano Kawai Classic E.Piano Kawai Modern E.Piano Kawai Jazz Organ Kawai Church Organ (Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Simme.”) Bach Harpsichord (French Suite No.6)

  • Page 49: Lesson Function Song Lists

    Lesson Function Song Lists US, Canada, UK, and Australasia Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A 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 50 Lesson Function Song Lists Rest of the World Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) La candeur No. 1 Arabesque No. 2 Pastorale No. 3 Petite réunion No. 4 Innocence No. 5 Progrès No.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Kawai CN24 digital piano 88 weighted keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces Keyboard Responsive Hammer II (RHII) action with Let-Off Sound Source Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ (PHI) Concert Grand, Concert Grand 2, Studio Grand, Modern Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.Piano,...

  • Page 52: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Kawai CN24 digital piano Date : Jun 2012 Version : 1.0 Function Transmit Receive Remarks At power-up Basic channel Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 ** Omni mode is on at power-up. At power-up Mode 3...

  • Page 53: Operation Guide

    Operation Guide My Wild Irish Rose Romance De L’ amour Funiculì Funiculà Santa Lucia Chiapanecas When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Pomp And Circumstance Wedding March Bridal Chorus Waltz Of The Flowers Gavotte (Gossec) Heavy Blue Danube Waltz Normal Skater’ s Waltz Light Clair De Lune Für Elise...
  • Page 54 Song Song Song Song Song Song min. min. min.
  • Page 56 CN24 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0538 : 817559 OW1063E-S1205 Version 1 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2012 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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