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Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL PIANO CA501 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 this instrument in the follow- where it can be disconnected from the ing areas.
  • Page 4 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

    • The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trade- marks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such This symbol indicates operating precautions. marks by Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. is under li- cense. This symbol describes terminology and provides •...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Important Information Table of Contents Registration Memories ��������� 42 Important Information Panel Lock �������������� 45 Important Safety Instructions ������� 2 Introduction �������������� 6 Adjustments & Settings Table of Contents ������������ 8 Settings Menu ������������ 46 Basic Settings������������� 46 Preparation 1 Key Transpose ����������� 47 Part Names and Functions �������...
  • Page 9 Connecting to Other Devices ������ 84 Assembly Instructions ��������� 86 Information about Adaptor Specifications � 90 EU Declaration of Conformity ������ 91 Specifications ������������� 92 For more information on MIDI and its operation details, please download the supplementary web manual: https://www2.kawai.co.jp/emi-web/piano-docs/...
  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Part Names and Functions ③ ① ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ EFFECTS REVERB ⑩ ⑨ ⑪ ⑧ ② PIANO1 PIANO2 E.PIANO ORGAN ⑫ HARPSI STRINGS BASS ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ In market locations where Bluetooth functionality is not available, the Bluetooth mark will not be printed.
  • Page 11 Preparation ① [POWER] button ⑫ SOUND buttons This button is used to turn the power on/off. Be sure to turn These buttons are used to select the sound. off the instrument after playing. ⑬ [PHONES] jacks ② [MASTER VOLUME] slider These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to This slider controls the volume output from the built-in the instrument, allowing headphones with a stereo mini speakers, headphones, or LINE OUT connectors.
  • Page 12: Opening/Closing The Key Cover

    Preparation Opening/Closing the Key Cover ▋ Opening the key cover ▋ Closing the key cover Gently lift the key cover with both hands, then slowly push it Slowly pull the key cover with both hands, then gently lower it back into the instrument’s body. downward.
  • Page 13: 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 underside of the main body. 2. Connecting the plug into an outlet Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet.
  • Page 14: Volume And Headphones

    Preparation Volume and headphones ▋ Adjusting the volume Use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider located on the right side of the main body to adjust the volume. Move the slider up to increase the volume and down to decrease the volume. Increase Adjust the volume while listening to the sound by striking the keys.
  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Soft pedal Sostenuto pedal Damper pedal ▋ Grand Feel Pedal System This instrument features the Grand Feel Pedal System, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of a Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Competition Grand piano.
  • Page 16: Metronome

    Basic Operation Metronome The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano. ▋ Turning the Metronome on/off • Press the [METRONOME] button. The LED for the [METRONOME] button turns on and the met- ronome sound begins. • Pressing the [METRONOME] button again will stop the met- ronome and turn off the LED indicator for the [METRONOME] button.
  • Page 17: Recorder

    Basic Operation Recorder This instrument allows songs to be recorded and played back. This instrument is equipped with an Inter- nal Recorder to record/playback songs to/from internal memory, and a USB Recorder to record/playback songs to/from USB memory device. ▋ Recording format Internal memory USB memory device •...
  • Page 18: And Playing Back

    Basic Operation Recording to internal memory and playing back ▋ Recording to internal memory 1. Press the [REC] button to enter the Internal Recorder screen. The LED indicator for the [REC] button will start to flash once the Internal Recorder screen opens. If a USB memory device is connected, press the [1] but- ton to display the Internal Recorder screen.
  • Page 19 Basic Operation ▋ Playing back performances from internal memory with different settings The following settings can be changed for the performances recorded in internal memory. Internal Recorder function Description Page Key Transpose Transpose the pitch of the keyboard. Song Transpose Transpose the pitch of the recorded song to be played back.
  • Page 20 Basic Operation ▋ Converting performances in internal memory 1. With “Conv. to Audio” selected, press the [2] button to enter the Convert to Audio screen. 2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the “Song” or “Part”. EFFECTS REVERB 3. Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to select the song and part. 4.
  • Page 21: And Playing Back

    Basic Operation Recording to a USB memory device and playing back ▋ Recording to a USB memory device 1. With a USB memory device connected to the instrument, pressing the [REC] button will enter the USB Recorder screen. The LED indicator for the [REC] button will start to flash once the USB Recorder screen opens.
  • Page 22 Basic Operation ▋ Saving the recorded performances 1. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to stop recording. The LED indicators for the [PLAY/STOP] button and [REC] will turn off when recording stops. 2. Press the [1] button to save the recorded performance to a USB memory device, or press the [3] button to cancel.
  • Page 23 Basic Operation ▋ Playing back songs in a USB memory device 1. With a USB memory device connected to the instrument, pressing the [PLAY/STOP] button will enter the Song Browser screen. Contents of the root folder are shown if a USB memory device is connected.
  • Page 24 Basic Operation ▋ Setting an A-B repeat 1. While playing a song in a USB memory device, press the [1] button to specify the start point (A) of the loop. 2. Upon reaching the desired position, press the [1] button again to specify the end point (B) of the loop. The repeat will be canceled if the [1] button is pressed again.
  • Page 25 Basic Operation ▋ Overdubbing data in a USB memory device 1. With a USB memory device connected to the instrument, pressing the [PLAY/STOP] button will enter the Song Browser screen. 2. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] button to move the selection cursor over the song to be overdubbed.
  • Page 26: Reverb

    Basic Operation Reverb The Reverb setting adds reverberation to the sound. ▋ Turning Reverb on/off • Press the [REVERB] button. The LED indicator for the [REVERB] button will turn on and the reverberation effect is applied. • The reverberation effect is removed and the LED indicator EFFECTS REVERB for the [REVERB] button is turned off if the [REVERB] button is...
  • Page 27: Effects

    Basic Operation Effects The effect function allows various effects to be added to the sound. ▋ Turning Effects on/off • Press the [EFFECTS] button. The LED indicator for the [EFFECTS] button will turn on and the effect is applied. • The effect is removed and the LED indicator for the [EFFECTS] EFFECTS REVERB button is turned off if the [EFFECTS] button is pressed again.
  • Page 28 Basic Operation ▋ List of effect settings Settings of the effects can also be adjusted. Effect type Effect setting Effect (when the number is increased) Delay 3 types Effect level The degree of applying effect will be deeper. Time The interval between echoes will be longer. Chorus, Ensemble Effect level The degree of applying effect will be deeper.
  • Page 29: Dual

    Basic Operation Dual The Dual function allows two sounds to be layered together. ▋ Entering Dual Press two SOUND buttons to be layered simultaneously. The LED indicators for the pressed SOUND buttons will turn on and the names of the sounds will appear on the LCD display. The sound that is pressed first is displayed on the first line as Part 1.
  • Page 30: Dual Settings

    Basic Operation Dual Settings ▋ List of Dual settings Dual Edit setting Default setting Description Balance Adjust the volume balance of the two sounds. Part 2 Part 1 Adjust the sound range of Part 2 in Dual between -2 and +2 octaves. Octave For example, if “SK-EX Competition Grand Piano | Concert”...
  • Page 31: Split

    Basic Operation Split The Split function divides the keyboard into lower and upper sections, each of which can be played with a different sound. The point that divides lower and upper sections is called the “split point”. ▋ Entering Split •...
  • Page 32: Split Settings

    Basic Operation Split Settings ▋ List of split settings Split Edit setting Default setting Description Balance Adjust the volume balance of the two sounds. Lower section Upper section Adjust the sound range of the lower section in Split between 0 and +3 octaves. Octave (Lower Octave Shift) Set the damper pedal function on or off for the lower section in Split.
  • Page 33: Hands

    Basic Operation 4 Hands The Four Hands function divides the keyboard into left and right sections, each of which can be played in the same key range. At this time, the damper pedal (right) acts as a damper pedal for the right section, and the soft pedal (left) acts as a damper pedal for the left section.
  • Page 34: Four Hands Settings

    Basic Operation Four Hands Settings ▋ List of Four Hands settings Four Hands Edit setting Default setting Description Balance Adjust the volume balance of the two sounds. Left section Right section Adjust the sound range of the right section between -3 and 0 octaves. Octave (Right Octave Shift) Adjust the sound range of the left section between 0 and +3 octaves.
  • Page 35: Music Menu

    Basic Operation Music Menu The Music Menu contains four functions consisting of Demo Songs, Piano Music, Lesson, and Concert Magic. ▋ Music Menu list Function Description Demo Songs A selection of short songs to demonstrate each sound. Sound/Demo Songs List Piano Music A selection of 29 popular piano works ranging from the Baroque period such as Rameau, to the Ro- mantic period such as Chopin.
  • Page 36: Piano Music

    Basic Operation Piano Music Depending on market location. ▋ Selecting a piano music piece On the Piano Music screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] button or [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to select a song. The song name appears in the upper section and the composer name appears in the lower section of the LCD display.
  • Page 37: Practicing

    Basic Operation Practicing The Lesson function allows players to practice the piano in the six methods listed below. ▋ Playing a lesson song and learning the songs Playing back and stopping a song With a lesson song selected, press the [PLAY/STOP] button. The LED indicator for the [PLAY/STOP] button will turn on.
  • Page 38 Basic Operation ▋ Practicing by changing the tempo 1. On the Lesson Edit screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select “Tempo”. 2. Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to adjust the value. EFFECTS REVERB ▋ Practicing in an A-B repeat Specify two bar positions within a lesson song to practice between these two positions repeatedly. Method 1 1.
  • Page 39 Basic Operation ▋ Recording the right (or left) hand part while playing the left (or right) hand part of a les- son song, and playing back 1. With a lesson song selected, press the [REC] button. The LED indicators for the [REC] button and [PLAY/STOP] but- ton turn on, and the lesson song playback and recording start after a one-bar count-in of the metronome.
  • Page 40: Concert Magic

    Basic Operation Concert Magic Playing a Concert Magic song ▋ Selecting a Concert Magic song Two Concert Magic songs are assigned to each key. Bank A from A1 to A88 and Bank B from B1 to B88 contain 176 songs in total. hold On the Concert Magic screen, press and hold the [2] button, then press a key to select the desired concert magic song.
  • Page 41: Concert Magic Song Settings

    Basic Operation Concert Magic song settings ▋ List of setting items Concert Magic setting Default setting Description Tempo Set the tempo. Mode Normal Normal Steady Beat Concert Magic songs will be performed All Concert Magic songs will be per- according to their arrangement type. formed by tapping the key with a con- stant beat.
  • Page 42: Registration Memories

    Basic Operation Registration Memories The registration function memorizes panel settings such as sounds and effects. Each Bank can store 8 different Registration memories, allowing 16 memories in total. A collection of settings can be stored to a memory. This memory is called a “Registration”. ▋...
  • Page 43 Basic Operation ▋ Recalling the registration 1. Press the [REGISTRATION] button to enter the Registration screen. A previously stored registration will be recalled. The registration name is displayed on the LCD display. 2. Press one of the eight registration memory SOUND buttons to select the registration to be recalled.
  • Page 44 Basic Operation ▋ Checking and editing the selected registration 1. On the Registration screen, press the [2] button to enter the Registration Edit screen. Registration Edit screen 2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the “Open Registra- tion” function. 3. Press the [2] button. EFFECTS REVERB •...
  • Page 45: Panel Lock

    Basic Operation Panel Lock This function locks the control panel. ▋ Activating the Panel Lock On the Home screen, press the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons simul- taneously to enable the Panel Lock function. Press The LED indicator for the [2] button starts flashing and panel simultaneously lock will be activated.
  • Page 46: Adjustments & Settings

    Adjustments & Settings Settings Menu Settings can be changed to suit playing conditions. ▋ Settings Menu Settings Menu Description Page Basic Settings Playing settings and save each settings. Virtual Technician Simulate various adjustments on the piano electronically to find the right setting for the performer.
  • Page 47: Key Transpose

    Adjustments & Settings ▋ Entering the Basic Settings screen 1. On the Settings Menu screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select “Basic Settings”. EFFECTS REVERB 2. Press the [2] button to enter the Basic Settings screen. 3. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the function to use. 4.
  • Page 48: Tone Control

    Adjustments & Settings 3 Tone Control The Tone Control setting allows players to optimise the sound quality in order to achieve the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. ▋ Tone Control types Type Description Flat Tone control adjustment is not applied.
  • Page 49: Speaker Volume

    Adjustments & Settings 4 Speaker Volume The Speaker Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the digital piano’s speaker output to be reduced, providing finer adjustment control over the master volume. ▋ Speaker Volume setting “Normal” or “Low” can be specified. 5 Low Volume Balance The Low Volume Balance setting enhances pianissimo touches, allowing the piano to be played more naturally when the [MASTER VOLUME] slider is set to a low level.
  • Page 50: Startup Settings

    Adjustments & Settings 10 Startup Settings The Startup Settings function allows preferred settings to be stored in memory, and automatically re- called as the default settings every time the instrument is turned on. ▋ Settings stored in Startup Settings • Basic Settings •...
  • Page 51: Virtual Technician

    Adjustments & Settings Virtual Technician An experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a fine acoustic piano. In ad- dition to meticulously tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow the instrument to truly sing. The Virtual Technician settings of the digital piano simulate these refinements digitally, allowing per- formers to shape various aspects of the instrument’s character to suit their personal preferences.
  • Page 52: Advanced Mode

    Adjustments & Settings ▋ Showing the Smart Mode Help screen In Smart Mode, press the [1] button to display descriptions of each Smart Mode preset. ▋ Saving Smart Mode In Smart Mode, press the [2] button to save the selected Smart Mode to the sound. The saved settings will be reapplied to the sound even after restarting the instrument.
  • Page 53 Adjustments & Settings ▋ Selecting and adjusting the desired setting 1. On the Virtual Technician screen, press the [UP]/[DOWN] but- ton to select “Advanced Mode”. EFFECTS REVERB 2. Press the [2] button. 3. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the settings menu. 4.
  • Page 54 Adjustments & Settings ▋ Creating a User Touch Curve 1. With “User” selected, press the [REC] button. 2. Play any key from very soft to very loud. 3. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button when finished. “analysis completed” is displayed when the user touch curve is created.
  • Page 55 Adjustments & Settings 3 Damper Resonance Damper Resonance simulates the resonance effects of the whole piano when the damper pedal is pressed. ▋ Adjusting the Damper Resonance volume The value can be specified in the range from 1 to 10, or can be set to “Off”.
  • Page 56 Adjustments & Settings 6 Undamped String Resonance Undamped String Resonance simulates the string resonance in the undamped topmost keys. • The display shows “UndampedStr.Reso. ” . • Topmost keys of grand pianos are undamped; therefore, they are always free to vibrate regardless of whether the damper pedal is pressed or not.
  • Page 57 Adjustments & Settings 10 Hammer Noise The Hammer Noise function allows to adjust the sound of the hammers’ hitting strings and the keys’ hit- ting the key bed when acoustic pianos are played. ▋ Adjusting the Hammer Noise volume The value can be specified in the range from 1 to 10, or can be set to “Off”.
  • Page 58 Adjustments & Settings 14 Release Time The Release Time function allows to adjust the duration of the sound decay after keys are released. ▋ Adjusting the Release Time volume The value can be specified in the range from 1 to 10. “1”...
  • Page 59 Adjustments & Settings ▋ User Tuning settings 1. With “User” selected, press the [2] button. 2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the key to tune. Or, press and hold the [2] button and press the key to tune. EFFECTS REVERB 3.
  • Page 60 Adjustments & Settings ▋ User Temperament settings 1. With “User” selected, press the [2] button. 2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the sound to tune. EFFECTS REVERB 3. Press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to set the value. • With “User” selected, pressing the [1] button will save the spec- ified value to the selected sound.
  • Page 61 Adjustments & Settings ▋ User Key Volume settings 1. With “User” selected, press the [2] button. 2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the key to adjust the volume. Or, press and hold the [2] button and press the key to adjust the volume.
  • Page 62: Phones Settings

    Adjustments & Settings Phones Settings ▋ Phones Settings Setting Description Default setting Spatial Headphone Sound Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) is a feature that enhances the depth and real- Normal ism of the acoustic piano sound through earphones or headphones. This fea- ture also reduces auditory discomfort and fatigue when using headphones or earphones for extended periods of time.
  • Page 63: Phones Type

    Adjustments & Settings 2 Phones Type ▋ Phones type settings Type Description Normal Disables the headphone optimisation. Open Optimises the sound for open-type headphones. Semi-Open Optimises the sound for semi-open type headphones. Closed Optimises the sound for closed-type headphones. Inner-ear Optimises the sound for inner-ear type headphones.
  • Page 64 Adjustments & Settings ▋ Checking connection of a USB memory device A USB icon appears in the display while a USB memory device is connected to the instrument. Home screen ▋ USB Menu functions Function Description Page 1. Load Song Load a song file (KSO file) from a USB memory device into the instrument’s internal memory.
  • Page 65 Adjustments & Settings ▋ Loading and saving USB Menu Song Save Internal memory Save a song recorded in the in- USB memory ternal memory to a USB memory Songs that are stored in internal memory device device as a KSO or SMF file. Save Song 1 Song 2...
  • Page 66: Load Song

    Adjustments & Settings 1 Load Song ▋ Loading 1. With “Load Song” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to select the internal song memory for the song to be loaded into. Songs are loaded into the memory that is used for recording up to 10 songs.
  • Page 67: Load Registration All

    Adjustments & Settings 2 Load Registration All The display shows “Load Regist All”. ▋ Type of registration files Type Description Extension Single Stores a single registration. Stores all of 16 registrations. ▋ Loading 1. With “Load Regist All” selected, press the [2] button. 2.
  • Page 68: Load Registration Single

    Adjustments & Settings 3 Load Registration Single The display shows “Load RegistSingle”. ▋ Loading 1. With “Load RegistSingle” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to select the registration memory for the registration to be loaded into. 2. Press the [2] button. 3.
  • Page 69: Load Startup Setting

    Adjustments & Settings 4 Load Startup Setting The display shows “Load Startup Set. ” . ▋ Loading 1. With “Load Startup Set. ” selected, press the [2] button. 2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the startup settings file [.KM1] to be loaded. EFFECTS REVERB 3.
  • Page 70: Save Internal Song

    Adjustments & Settings 5 Save Internal Song The display shows “Save Song(INT)”. ▋ Saving 1. With “Save Song(INT)” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] but- ton to select a song to be saved. 2. Press the [2] button. 3. Specify the name for the song to be saved to the USB mem- ory device.
  • Page 71: Save Smf Song

    Adjustments & Settings 6 Save SMF Song The display shows “Save Song(SMF)”. ▋ Saving 1. With “Save Song(SMF)” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to select a song to be saved. 2. Press the [2] button. 3. Specify the name for the song to be saved to the USB mem- ory device.
  • Page 72: Save Registration All

    Adjustments & Settings 7 Save Registration All The display shows “Save Regist All”. ▋ Type of registration files Type Description Extension Single Stores a single registration. Stores all of 16 registrations. ▋ Saving 1. With “Save Regist All” selected, press the [2] button. 2.
  • Page 73: Save Registration Single

    Adjustments & Settings 8 Save Registration Single The display shows “Save RegistSingle”. ▋ Saving 1. With “Save RegistSingle” selected, press the [LEFT]/[RIGHT] button to select the registration to be saved from A1 to B8. 2. Press the [2] button. 3. Specify the name for the file to be saved to the USB memory device.
  • Page 74: Save Startup Setting

    Adjustments & Settings 9 Save Startup Setting The display shows “Save Startup Set. ” . ▋ Saving 1. With “Load Startup Set. ” selected, press the [2] button. 2. Specify the name for the file to be saved to the USB memory device.
  • Page 75: Rename File

    Adjustments & Settings 10 Rename File ▋ Characters that can be used 0 – 9 A – Z a – z & ▋ Renaming a file 1. With “Rename” selected, press the [2] button. 2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the file to be re- named.
  • Page 76: Delete File

    Adjustments & Settings 11 Delete File ▋ Deleting a file 1. With “Delete” selected, press the [2] button. 2. Press the [UP]/[DOWN] button to select the file to be deleted. EFFECTS REVERB 3. Press the [2] button. 4. Press the [1] button to delete, or press the [3] button to can- cel.
  • Page 77: Bluetooth Settings

    If “CA501 Audio” does not appear, press and hold the [LEFT] and [EFFECTS] buttons on the instru- ment’s control panel while the Home screen is shown in the display. After pairing successfully, the instrument will automatically reconnect to the smart device when the power is turned on.
  • Page 78: Bluetooth

    Adjustments & Settings 1 Bluetooth ▋ Bluetooth settings This function can be turned on and off. Turn on the Bluetooth function of this instrument and enable Bluetooth communications of the smart device application near the instrument. 2 Bluetooth Audio Volume This function allows players to adjust the volume of music stored in smart devices, which is output from the instrument’s speakers.
  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    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 80 Appendix Problem Possible Cause and Solution Page The pedals are unstable. Check that the adjustor is set to an appropriate height. There is a noise when pressing A sound of undamped strings occurs when the damper pedal is pressed regardless the pedal.
  • Page 81: Internal Songs List

    La Campanella Liszt SK-5 Grand Piano | Classic Lieder Ohne Worte No.18 “Duetto” Mendelssohn SK-EX Competition Grand Piano | Jazz Original Kawai EX Concert Grand Piano | Standard Petit chien Chopin SK-EX Competition Grand Piano | Mellow Sonata No.30 Op.109 Beethoven...
  • Page 82 Appendix Strings STRINGS Sound Name Song Title Composer Slow Strings Original Kawai String Pad Original Kawai Warm Strings — — String Ensemble Le quattro stagioni La primavera Vivaldi Vocal & Pad Sound Name Song Title Composer Choir Londonderry Air Irish folk song...
  • Page 83: 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 84: Connecting To Other Devices

    Appendix Connecting to Other Devices This instrument features a variety of jacks that allow the instrument to be connected to MIDI devices, computers, speakers, and mixers. It is also possible to connect external audio sources, such as an MP3 player, tablet, or a secondary keyboard, to the instrument’s amplifier and speaker system. The illustration below provides a visual overview of the connectors and their typical applications.
  • Page 85 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 86: Assembly Instructions

    Appendix Assembly Instructions The assembly requires two people. When moving this product, make sure to keep it lifted in a horizontal orientation. Be particularly careful to avoid catching hands and fingers in between parts. ▋ Checking the included parts Before attempting to assemble this product, ensure that all the parts listed below are included. Please also prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
  • Page 87 Appendix 1. Attaching B and C to E 2. Attaching D ① Unfasten the pedal cable attached to E (one location only) ① Allow the E assembled with B and C to stand upright as and extend the cable. shown in the figure below. ② Take the screws temporary mounted in E and set each one to Ensure that the adjustor is attached and the floor is the metal groove of B and C, respectively.
  • Page 88 Appendix 3. Mounting A onto the stand 4. Fastening A to the stand ① Lift A and carefully place it onto the stand. Position A so that ① Temporarily fasten A and the stand with four screws a (with the metal fitting holes are visible on the front side of A when flat washer and spring washer).
  • Page 89 Appendix 5. Connecting the cables 6. Attaching the headphone hook ① Pass the pedal cable extended from E through the gap of D Attach the headphone hook to the hole shown in the figure, to the rear side of the instrument and insert the cable to the using the two tapping screws (4 x 14 mm) provided in the pedal connector on the bottom of A.
  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 [ CA501 ] está em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/ Portuguese UE.
  • Page 92: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Grand Feel Compact with Let-Off, Triple Sensor, and Counterweights 88 wooden keys with Keyboard Ivory Touch key surfaces Display 128 × 64 dots OLED Polyphony max. 256 notes Sounds 45 sounds Metronome 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 beat + 100 drum rhythms Internal Recorder 10 song, 2 track recorder –...
  • Page 96 SP00001784-R100 Copyright © 2022 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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