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Kawai Digital Piano CN21 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 CN21 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO! This KAWAI digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherited from KAWAI's many years of experience building fi ne pianos. The CN21 keyboard provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, harpsichord, organ, and other instruments.

  • 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 5 WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. WARNING The product should be connected to an AC outlet of the specified voltage. Do not insert or disconnect the power cord plug with wet hands. The chair must be used properly (it must be used only when playing the product).
  • Page 6 Page CAUTION Do not use the product in the following areas. ● Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is exposed to direct sunlight ● Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater ● Extremely cold areas, such as outside ●...
  • Page 7 Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: ●...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Page 1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS This section explains the locations and functions of the panel sliders and buttons. CONTROL PANEL CONCERT MAGIC Press the CONCERT MAGIC button to enjoy listening to or performing a collection of pre-programmed piano songs. Concert Magic will provide the correct melody and accompaniment notes,...

  • Page 9: Pedals

    HEADPHONE JACKS There are two headphone jacks located on the left underside of the piano, allowing up to two pairs of headphones to be connected simultaneously. PEDALS The CN21 piano has three pedals—just like a grand piano. They are Sustain, Sostenuto and Soft. Sustain pedal Sustains the sound after hands are lifted from the keyboard.

  • 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 CN21 piano. Step 1 Connect one end of the AC power cable to the piano's power jack and the other end of the cable to a wall AC outlet.

  • Page 11: Demonstration Songs

    Choir ...KAWAI original New Age Pad ...KAWAI original Atmosphere ...KAWAI original KAWAI regret that sheet music for KAWAI original demo songs is not available. Step 1 Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button, then press the LESSON button. The song for Concert Grand will start to play.

  • 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 and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press one of the lowest 15 white keys to select a specifi c sound.

  • Page 13: Dual

    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 at the same time.

  • Page 14: Metronome

    Page 3) METRONOME The CN21 piano's metronome tool helps learners to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo by providing a steady beat to play along with. Step 1 Press the METRONOME button to start the metronome. Step 2 Press the METRONOME button once again to stop the metronome.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Metronome Tempo

    ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO The metronome has a tempo range of 10-300 beats per minute. The metronome tempo can be specifi ed 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 '-' or '+' keys.

  • Page 16: Concert Magic

    Press the PLAY/STOP button or CONCERT MAGIC button once again to fi nish listening to the Concert Magic song. . Many pianists wish it were quite that straightforward. Fortunately, KAWAI have Song No. "Playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike...

  • Page 17: Performing A Song

    PERFORMING A SONG Step 1 Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys. Concert Magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped harder, the music will grow louder;...

  • Page 18: Concert Magic Demo Modes

    Page SKILLFUL These songs range in diffi culty from moderately diffi cult to diffi cult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard, such as ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ shown below.

  • Page 19: Lesson Function

    3. LESSON FUNCTION The CN21’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 It is possible to listen to each etude or song at various tempos, practicing the left and right hand parts separately. Alfred’s Basic Piano Library lesson book is sold separately.

  • Page 20: Listening To A Lesson Song

    Page LISTENING TO A LESSON SONG Before practicing lesson songs, it is possible to listen to example performances. Step 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and the currently selected song will start to play. Step 2 Press the PLAY/STOP button once again to stop the performance.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Tempo Of A Lesson Song

    LISTENING TO THE RIGHT-HAND PART OF A LESSON SONG Step 1 Press and hold the LESSON button, then press the SOUND SELECT button. The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will remain fl ashing, but the LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn off. Release the LESSON button.

  • Page 22: Recorder

    Page 4. RECORDER The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CN21 piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument, and providing a useful tool for both practicing and playing the piano. 1) RECORDING A SONG Step 1 Press the REC button.

  • Page 23: Playing Back A Song

    2) PLAYING BACK A SONG Step 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playing the recorded song. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop playback. If the REC button is pressed again to start recording, the previously recorded song will be overwritten by the new song.

  • Page 24: Function Mode

    Page 5. FUNCTION MODE The Function Mode provides access to many other useful features of the CN21 piano. 1) BASIC OPERATIONS Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons at the same time, then press one of the 15 lowest keys assigned to the desired function.

  • Page 25: Selecting A Touch Type

    2) SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE When playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard each key is struck. The TOUCH function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, other than the standard touch of an acoustic piano.

  • Page 26: Tuning

    Page 4) TUNING The TUNING function allows the piano’s pitch to be fi nely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments. The factory default value is set to the modern standard A = 440.0 Hz and can be adjusted in 0.5 Hz increments. Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons at the same time, then press the key assigned to the TUNING function.

  • Page 27: Concert Magic Mode

    6) CONCERT MAGIC MODE The CN21 piano offers two ways to enjoy Concert Magic. Mode 1 Mode 1 categorises each of the 44 Concert Magic songs into one of three different arrangement types, depending on the skill level required to perform them. They are Easy Beat, Melody Play an Skillful. See page 17 for details.

  • Page 28: Midi Local Control On/Off

    Page In order to exchange MIDI information with another MIDI instrument, the two connected instruments must be set to the same channel. Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons at the same time, then press the key assigned to the MIDI CH function.

  • Page 29: Turning Multi-Timbral Mode On/Off

    9) TURNING MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF The procedure described in the MIDI CHANNEL SELECT section is used to transmit or receive data on only one of the 16 MIDI channels (CH 1 - CH 16). However, by enabling MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE, MIDI data can be received on more than one MIDI channel, simultaneously playing a different sound on each channel.

  • Page 30: Transmit Midi Program Change

    Page 10) TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE This function determines whether or not the CN21 piano will transmit program change information when sound types are changes. It is also possible to transmit a program change number (ranging from 1 to 128) in order to change the sound type of an external MIDI sound source.

  • Page 31: Appendices

    6. APPENDICES 1) CONNECTING TO OTHER DECVICES HEADPHONES HEADPHONE JACKS Used to connect up to two pairs of headphones to the CN21 piano. PEDAL JACK Used to connect the pedal board to the CN21 piano. MIDI JACKS Used to connect the CN21 piano with external MIDI devices. *The digital piano viewed from below.

  • Page 32: Assembly Instructions

    Page 2) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that this section is read thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CN21 piano, and that Caution two or more people work on unit assembly. When moving the CN21 piano, ensure that hands are not caught in the unit, and that the piano is not dropped on an individual’s feet.
  • Page 33 3. Place the piano on the front half of the stand so that the metal fi tting holes are seen when viewed from the top. Slide the piano backward while holding it with one hand so that it does not incline and fall from the stand. The hooks on the piano are then engaged with the metal fi...

  • Page 34: Concert Magic Song List

    Page 3) CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST Category Children's Songs Christmas Songs American Classics Classical Selections Specail Occations International Songs Song Name 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 Hark The Herald Angels Sing...

  • Page 35: Lesson Song List

    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), 0-95240033 (Australia), +44 (0) 279828960 (UK). Or alternatively, by e-mailing customerservice@alfred.com.

  • Page 36: Burgmüller & Czerny Etudes

    Page BURGMÜLLER & CZERNY ETUDES BURGMÜLLER 25 (25 ETUDES FACILES, OPUS 100) 1. La candeur 2. Arabesque 3. Pastorale 4. Petite réunion 5. Innocence 6. Progrès 7. Courant limpide 8. La gracieuse 9. La chasse 10 Tendre fl eur 11. La bergeronnette 12.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    5) SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard 88 Weighted Keys with Advanced Hammer Action IV Max Polyphony 72 notes Tones 15 Tones (Concert Grand, Studio Grand, Modern Piano, Rock Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.P., Jazz Organ, Church Organ, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, String Ensemble, Slow Strings, Choir, New Age Pad, Atmosphere) Other Functions Volume, Transpose, Tuning, Dual, Demo (15 Songs), Touch Type (Normal, Light, Heavy, Constant),...

  • Page 38: Midi Implementation Chart

    Page 6) MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART KAWAI DIGITATL PIANO MODEL : CN21 FUNCTION (Default) Basic channel (Changed) (Default) Mode (Message) (Altered) Note number (True Voice) (Note ON) Velocity (Note OFF) Key's After touch Channel's Pitch Bend Control change Program Change True...
  • Page 40 CN21 Owner's Manual KPSZ-0142 : 815660 OW1003E-S0703 Printed in Japan Copyright © 2007 KAWAI Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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