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KDP120 / KDP75
Basic Operation
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Important Information Preparation KDP120 / KDP75 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 NOT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DO NOT OPEN RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions 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 G 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. This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Table Of Contents

    Bluetooth® MIDI ..... (KDP120 only) Four Hands Mode .......

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions * The following diagram shows KDP120. Only the model name and input voltage are different in KDP75. DIGITAL PIANO KDP120 * DC 12V for KDP75. a POWER switch g METRONOME button This switch is used to turn the KDP120/KDP75 digital piano on/ This button is used to turn the metronome function on/off, and off.

  • 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 KDP120/KDP75 to aid stability when the pedals are pushed. Turn the bolt anti- digital piano.

  • Page 12: Operation Guide

    Operation Guide Operation Guide In addition to the side panel buttons, the KDP120/KDP75 digital piano can also controlled by pressing and holding a button, then pressing a key on the keyboard. This section explains the various functions for each panel button.
  • Page 13 * Refer to page 34. * Refer to page 37. * Refer to page 38. Reverb Virtual Technician Spatial Headphone Sound Reverb Virtual Technician Phones Type * Refer to page 34. * Refer to page 37. * Refer to page 38. * Refer to page 24.
  • Page 14 Operation Guide Operation Guide SETTINGS * Refer to page 40. (KDP120 only) * Refer to PDF manual. * Refer to PDF manual. * Refer to PDF manual. Transmit MIDI Program Multi-timbral Mode MIDI Channel Change Bluetooth 14 16 Program Number (3 digits) MIDI Channel * Refer to PDF manual.
  • Page 15 * Refer to page 35. * Refer to page 36. Tuning Transpose (427 Hz~453 Hz) (-6~+5) -0.5 +0.5 Tuning Value (3 digits) Auto Power Off Low Volume Balance * Refer to page 35. * Refer to page 35. * Refer to page 39. RECORDER * Refer to page 31.

  • Page 16: Selecting Sounds

    Selecting Sounds Selecting Sounds The KDP120/KDP75 digital piano features 15 different instrument sounds, which can be selected in one of two ways. By default the “Concert Grand” sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on.  Instrument Sounds PIANO E.PIANO / ORGAN...

  • Page 17: Using The Pedals

    When the Jazz Organ sound is selected, the soft pedal is also used to alternate the speed of the rotary speaker simulation between “Slow” and “Fast” effect modes.  Grand Feel pedal system (KDP120 only) The KDP120 digital piano features the new Grand Feel pedal system, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of Kawai’s SK-EX Concert Grand piano.

  • Page 18: Dual Mode

    Dual Mode Dual Mode The Dual playing mode 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.  Enabling Dual Mode : Method 1 Operation Guide: SOUND (page 12~13) Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press two of the lowest 15 white keys simultaneously.

  • Page 19: Four Hands Mode

    Four Hands Mode The Four Hands playing mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the Split keyboard mode. However, with Four Hands keyboard mode enabled, the octave/pitch of each section is automatically adjusted to create two separate 44-key instruments with the same playing range. Furthermore, the damper (right) pedal and soft (left) pedal act as separate damper pedals for the respective right and left sections, allowing two people to perform piano duets using a single instrument.

  • Page 20: Metronome

    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 21  Adjusting the metronome tempo Operation Guide: METRONOME (page 12~13) Press and hold the METRONOME button, enter the desired tempo using the lowest 12 white keys marked below, then release the METRONOME button. * The metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10-300 bpm. * The metronome tempo can be entered precisely, or decreased and increased gradually.

  • Page 22: Demo Songs

    Demo Songs Demo Songs The KDP120/KDP75 digital piano includes a selection of demonstration songs to introduce each internal sound.  Demo songs Sound name Song name Composer Concert Grand La Campanella Liszt Studio Grand Original Kawai Mellow Grand Sonata No.30 Op.109...

  • Page 23: Concert Magic

    Concert Magic The Concert Magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the 40 pre-programmed songs, then tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm and tempo. The Concert Magic songs are categorised by group and assigned to the lowest 40 keys of the keyboard.For a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs, please refer to page 49 of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 24: Concert Magic Demo Modes

    Press the CONCERT MAGIC button (DEMO and LESSON buttons) and then press the A#7 key. Concert Magic demo modes The KDP120/KDP75 digital piano will play back the first Concert Magic song, followed by the remaining 39 Concert Magic songs in random order.

  • Page 25: Concert Magic Mode

    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 Pedal...

  • Page 26: Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types

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

  • Page 27: 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 50 of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 28: Listening To The Selected Lesson Song

    Lesson Function 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 29: 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 30 Lesson Function  Muting/activating lesson song parts 2 Select a part directly. While holding down the LESSON button, press the part button you want to replay. Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons simultaneously, both the left and right parts will return to playback.

  • Page 31: Recorder

    Recorder The KDP120/KDP75 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 32: Playing Back A Song

    Recorder Playing back a song 1. Playing the recorded song Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and the recorded song will start to play. 2. Playing a song stored in another memory Operation Guide: RECORDER (page 15) Press and hold the PLAY/STOP button, then press the C1, D1 or E1 key to play the desired song memory.

  • Page 33: Keyboard And Sound Settings

    Keyboard and Sound Settings The KDP120/KDP75’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted.  Keyboard and Sound Settings Setting name Explanation Default setting Damper Resonance Adjust the resonance that is heard when depressing the damper pedal.

  • Page 34: Reverb

    * If the reverb effect is disabled, it will be turned on automatically upon selecting a reverb type. Touch As with an acoustic piano, the KDP120/KDP75 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 35: Low Volume Balance

    Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the KDP120/KDP75 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...

  • Page 36: Transpose

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Transpose The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the KDP120/KDP75 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 37: Virtual Technician (Smart Mode)

    The KDP120/KDP75 digital piano’s Virtual Technician simulates these refinements digitally, with ten preset configurations that intelligently adjust various characteristics of the grand piano sound to match different musical styles.

  • Page 38: Spatial Headphone Sound

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Spatial Headphone Sound Spatial Headphone Sound is a special feature of the KDP120/KDP75 digital piano that enhances the depth and realism of the acoustic piano sound when listening through headphones or earphones. The Spatial Headphone Sound setting allows the player to select from one of three different acoustic presets that adjust the spatial positioning of the sound, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when using earphones or headphones for extended periods of time.

  • Page 39: Auto Power Off

    Auto Power Off The KDP120/KDP75 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity.  Auto Power Off settings Auto Power Off Explanation The Auto Power Off function is disabled.

  • Page 40: Bluetooth® Midi (Kdp120 Only)

    After enabling the Bluetooth MIDI function of the KDP120 digital piano, enable Bluetooth communications on the smart device. After a few moments the KDP120 digital piano should appear in the app’s device list. Tap the KDP120 entry to connect the instrument to the smart device.

  • Page 41: Information About Bluetooth® (Kdp120 Only)

    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 ▮...

  • Page 42: Connecting To Other Devices

    This connector is used to connect the pedal board to the KDP120/KDP75 digital piano (see page 48). Before connecting the KDP120/KDP75 digital piano to other devices, ensure that the power to both the instrument and the other device is turned off.

  • Page 43: Usb Midi (Usb To Host Connector)

    (USB to Host connector) The KDP120/KDP75 digital piano features a “USB to Host” type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer using an inexpensive 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.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on the computer. p. 43 The instrument is connected to Check that “USB Audio Device” or “KAWAI USB MIDI” is selected in p. 43 the computer using a USB cable, the software’s input/output device settings.

  • Page 45: Assembly Instructions

    Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the KDP120/KDP75 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the KDP120/KDP75 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand in step 3.
  • Page 46 Assembly Instructions Assembly Instructions 1. Assembling the side panels b, 2. Attaching the back board c and pedal board d Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to stand upright (vertically) on the floor. Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached to the bottom of the pedal board d.
  • Page 47 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 48 Assembly Instructions 4. Connecting the pedal cable and 6. Adjusting the pedal support bolt AC/DC adaptor Turn the pedal support bolt anti-clockwise until it makes contact with the floor and supports the pedals firmly. Connect the pedal cable to the PEDAL terminal located on the underside of the main body.

  • Page 49: Demo Song List

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

  • Page 50: Lesson Function Song Lists

    Lesson Function Song Lists Lesson Function Song Lists Lesson Function Song Lists No. Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A No. Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B Right & Left Step Right Up! Left & Right The Carousel Merrily We Roll Along/O’er the Deep Blue Sea Hail to Thee, America! Hand-Bells...
  • Page 51 No. Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) La candeur No. 1 to No. 30 Arabesque Beyer 106 Pastorale Petite réunion No. 1 (1-1 to 1-12) Innocence No. 2 (2-1 to 2-8) Progrès No.

  • Page 52: Information About Adaptor Specifications

    Information about Adaptor Specifications Information about Adaptor Specifications This adapter specification table conforms to the requirements of EU Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782. Adaptor Type PS-129 PS-154 PS-241 PS-242 Manufacturer’s trademark KAWAI KAWAI KAWAI KAWAI Model identifer PS-129 PS-154 PS-241 PS-242...

  • Page 53: 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 [ KDP120/KDP75 ] está em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/UE. Portuguese O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Voicing, Release Time Other Functions Damper Resonance, Reverb, Touch, Low Volume Balance, Tuning, Transpose, Brilliance, Spatial Headphone Sound, Phones Type, Auto Power Off, Bluetooth MIDI (KDP120 only), Transmit Program Change Number, MIDI Channel, Local Control, Multi-timbral mode Bluetooth * Bluetooth (Ver. 4.1; GATT compatible)
  • Page 56 KDP120/KDP75 Owner’s Manual SP00000734 OW1143E-S2104 Copyright © 2021 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Indonesia...

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