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  • Page 1 DIGITAL PIANO ES120 Owner's Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Important Safety Instructions Be sure to read these Safety Precautions carefully before using this instrument to ensure correct use. When using this electronic musical instrument, please observe the following precautions for safety. When this instrument is used by small children, please ensure safe use under the supervision of a parent. ▋...
  • Page 3 Important Information CAUTION Describes a potential hazard that could result in injury or damage to property if the indi- cation is ignored and this instrument is handled incorrectly. Doing so may cause a fall, damage, breakdown, injury, Health damage. Keep the power cord plug in a state Do not use anything other than our op- where it can be disconnected from the tional stand.

  • Page 4: Règles De Sécurité (Supplémentairespour Le Canada)

    Important Information Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada) ▋ Exemples de symboles graphiques Indique que des précautions doivent être prises. Indique qu’une manipulation doit être effectuée. Indique une manipulation interdite. AVERTISSEMENT Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner la mort, ou de graves lé- sions, si l’appareil n’est pas manipulé...
  • Page 5 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation. This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Cor- poration.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This symbol describes terminology and provides information on options. marks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. is under li- cense. This symbol indicates the page to be referenced.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    EU Declaration of Conformity ������ 32 Damper Resonance ���������� 20 Specifications ������������� 33 Brilliance �������������� 20 Operation Guide ������������ 34 For more information on MIDI and its operation details, please download the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Global website: https://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    • Triple pedal: GFP-3 (for the [PEDAL] connector) This button is used to turn on and off Bluetooth. • Stand: HML-2 • Triple pedal and pedal unit for HML-2: F-351 See the details at the following URL. https://www.kawai-global.com/support/ Connecting to Other Devices...

  • Page 9: Music Rest

    Preparation Music Rest Insert the music rest into the grooves cut on the top surface of the piano along the rear edge. Do not apply excessive force when attaching and detaching the music rest to prevent damage. Connecting the pedal Connect the supplied pedal to the [DAMPER] connector on the rear panel of the main body.

  • Page 10: Power

    Preparation Power 1. Connecting the AC adaptor to the main body Plug the supplied AC adaptor into the power cord and insert it into the [DC IN] jack located on the rearside of the main body. 2. Connecting the plug into an outlet Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Sounds This instrument features a selection of 25 realistic instrument sounds. Sounds are arranged into three categories, namely “PIANO”, “E.PIANO”, and “OTHERS”, and they are assigned to the corresponding SOUND buttons. “SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert” is selected as the default setting. Method 1 Press and hold the desired SOUND button and press one of the keys shown below to select the sound.

  • Page 12: Metronome

    Basic Operation Metronome The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano. ▋ Turning the metronome on/off Press the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously to turn the metronome on. Press the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously again to turn the metronome off. ▋...
  • Page 13 Basic Operation ▋ List of tempo markings Tempo can also be set using the tempo markings commonly used in classical music. Tempo marking Description Tempo Grave Very slow Largo Broadly Lento Slowly Larghetto Rather broadly Adagio Slowly, with great expression Adagietto Slightly faster than Adagio Andante...

  • Page 14: Recorder

    Basic Operation Recorder The Recorder function allows the player to record up to three songs. ▋ Recording a song ♯ ♯ 1. Press and hold the [RECORDER] button and select a song memory. A0 B0 C1 2. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start recording. Recording can also be started by pressing a key.

  • Page 15: Demo Songs

    Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 Liszt Upright Piano | Classic Alpenglühen Oesten SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz Original Kawai EX Concert Grand Piano | Pop Original Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow Sonata No.30 Op.109 Beethoven EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow...

  • Page 16: Registration Memories

    Basic Operation Registration Memories The Registration function memorizes settings such as selected sounds and Reverb settings, etc. Simply pressing the button recalls the memorized settings. Up to four Registration memories can be stored. A collection of settings can be stored to a memory. This memory is called a “Registration”.

  • Page 17: Adjustments & Settings

    Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI settings. MIDI Settings Adjust settings related to MIDI. For more information on MIDI and its operation details, please download the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Global website: https://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/ Basic Settings ▋ Basic Settings functions and default values...

  • Page 18: Dual

    Adjustments & Settings Dual ▋ Layering sounds from different SOUND buttons 1. Select the desired sound used for two SOUND button categories. 2. Press and hold the SOUND button, then press another SOUND button to layer two sounds together. Sounds Example: To layer “Upright Piano | Classic”...

  • Page 19: Split

    Adjustments & Settings Split ▋ Selecting a sound Select a sound for the upper section. Press and hold the SOUND button for the lower section and: 1. Press C#1. 2. Press a key that is in the range to where the selected sound should be assigned. Sounds Example: To assign “SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert”...

  • Page 20: Damper Resonance

    Adjustments & Settings Damper Resonance ▋ Damper Resonance types Type Description Turns damper resonance off. Small Sets the volume of the resonance to low. Medium Sets the volume of the resonance to medium. Large Sets the volume of the resonance to high. ▋...

  • Page 21: Fall-Back Noise

    Adjustments & Settings Fall-back Noise ▋ Fall-back Noise types Type Description Turns fall-back noise off. Normal Normal setting. Small Sets the volume of the fall-back noise to low. Large Sets the volume of the fall-back noise to high. ▋ Fall-back Noise setting Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Fall-back Noise type.

  • Page 22: Smart Mode

    Adjustments & Settings ▋ Turning Effects on and off Press and hold a SOUND button, then press C#6 to turn Effects off or press D#6 to turn Effects on. Smart Mode ▋ Smart Mode settings Type Description Normal Smart Mode default setting. Noiseless Setting to minimise additional damper and string resonance, and mechanism noises when keys are released.

  • Page 23: Temperament

    Adjustments & Settings Temperament ▋ Temperament types Type Description Equal Temperament The most common tuning system for modern pianos. This allows consistent harmonies (Equal) regardless of modulations and transpositions. Pure Temperament The tuning system that eliminated impurity from the most important third and fifth (Pure Major) intervals.

  • Page 24: Spatial Headphone Sound

    Adjustments & Settings Spatial Headphone Sound ▋ Spatial Headphone Sound types Type Description Disables the Spatial Headphone Sound feature. Forward Provides front focused, somewhat narrow spatial positioning. Normal Provides naturally balanced spatial positioning that is neither forward nor wide. Wide Provides wide, very open spatial positioning.

  • Page 25: Speaker On/Off

    Adjustments & Settings Speaker On/Off ▋ Speaker On/Off types Type Description Turns off the internal speakers. Turns on the internal speakers. ▋ Turning the speakers on/off Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press C#7 to turn the internal speakers off or D#7 to turn the internal speakers on. Power/Memory Settings ▋...

  • Page 26: Startup Settings

    Enable the smart device’s Bluetooth function, launch an Bluetooth MIDI, this function allows the instru- app that supports Bluetooth MIDI, then select “ES120” ment to be controlled by an app, or send/receive from the app’s connection setting screen. The LED indi- MIDI data wirelessly.

  • Page 27: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting ▋ Power (Settings) Problem Possible Cause and Solution Page The instrument does not turn Check to see if the main connector of this instrument, AC adaptor, and power outlet are properly connected. The instrument turned itself Check to see if the “Auto Power Off” function is not enabled. off all of a sudden.

  • Page 28: Connecting To Other Devices

    Appendix Connecting to Other Devices Cable hook Ampli er, speaker Computer Smart device • Turn off both this instrument and the given device before connecting to another device. Devices can be damaged if they are connected while the power is on. •...
  • Page 29 On most modern operating systems, this driver software will be installed automatically, and additional drivers will not be required. The USB-MIDI driver to use is different depending on the computer’s operating system. For more information, please visit the Kawai Global website: https://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual...

  • Page 30: Drum Rhythm List

    Appendix Drum Rhythm List Rhythm Name Rhythm Name 8 Beat 1 Hip Hop 3 8 Beat 2 Hip Hop 4 8 Beat 3 Techno 1 16 Beat 1 Techno 2 16 Beat 2 Techno 3 16 Beat 3 Heavy Techno 16 Beat 4 8 Shuffle 1 16 Beat 5...

  • Page 31: Information About Adaptor Specifications

    Appendix 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 identifier PS-129 PS-154 PS-241 PS-242 Input voltage 230 V...

  • Page 32: 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 [ ES120 ] está em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/ Portuguese UE.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Keyboard Responsive Hammer Compact(RHC) Polyphony max. 192 notes Sounds 25 sounds Metronome 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8 beat + 100 drum rhythms Internal Recorder 3 songs – approximately 15,000 note memory capacity Internal Songs Demo Songs: 16 songs Phones Settings Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS), Phones Type MIDI: Bluetooth (Ver.

  • Page 34: Operation Guide

    Song 3 Song 2 Song 1 Prestissimo Vivacissimo Song 3 Presto Song 2 Vivace Song 1 Allegro Animato Allegretto Moderato Maestoso Andantino Andante Adagietto Adagio Larghetto Lento Largo Grave...
  • Page 35 Historical Brilliant Rich Soft Dark Light Resonance Deep Resonance Full Noiseless Clean Normal Kirnberger Temperament Werckmeister Temperament +0.5Hz Meantone Temperament -0.5Hz Pythagorean Temperament Pure Temperament Large (Pure Minor) Pure Temperament Small (Pure Major) 440Hz Normal Equal Temperament Large Small Normal Heavy Light Normal...
  • Page 36 SP00001402 Copyright © 2022 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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