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Page 6: Table Of Contents
- Volume Adjustment ……………………… - POWER ……………………………………… - HEADPHONES …………………………… Chapter 3 Ka P1 Overview …… 10 ……………………………………… Control Panel Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details ………… 14 - VOLUME Knob …………………………… - POWER ……………………………………… - EQ BASS …………………………………… - VOLUME ……………………………………... -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KURZWEIL Ka P1. We are certain you will enjoy many hours exploring its features and beautiful sounds. This manual explains how to use the Ka P1. Key Features • 88 Fully-Weighted, Hammer-Action Keys •... -
Page 8: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Plugging in the Power The Ka P1's power is supplied by a DC power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the rear panel of the Ka P1. Then connect the power cord to an AC outlet. -
Page 9: Volume Adjustment
Chapter 2 Getting Started Volume Adjustment Before turning on the Ka P1, please set the volume to its minimum value (all the way to the left). The main volume knob is located on the left side of the control panel. -
Page 10: Chapter 3 Ka P1 Overview
Use the [BASS] knob to adjust the sound system’s low frequencies. TREBLE Use the [TREBLE] knob to adjust the sound system’s high frequencies. RECORD Controls the recording of user songs. PLAY/STOP Controls the playback of EDU song and user-recorded songs. DEMO Play demo songs. Chapter 3 Ka P1 Overview... -
Page 11: Metronome
Divides the keyboard into two identical sections to support two different players, performing in tandem. VOICE 7 Voice buttons for sound selection BLUETOOTH The LED lights up when the Ka P1 and an external device are connected. Chapter 3 Ka P1 Overview... -
Page 12: I/O Ports
The soft pedal on an acoustic piano changes the character of the sound, making it softer and quieter. The soft pedal on your piano does exactly the same. Press the soft pedal when you need to play passages that require extreme pianissimo. Chapter 3 Ka P1 Overview... -
Page 13: Ext
The Ka P1 can serve as USB AUDIO card, MIDI Controller or MIDI Sound Module. AUX IN Connect an external audio device to the 1/8” input to listen to it through the Ka P1's speakers or headphone jacks. LINE OUT [R] [L/MONO] Connect the Ka P1 to an external sound system, recorder, amplifier, etc. -
Page 14: Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details
Ka P1 Details POWER Press [POWER] button to turn on Ka P1. To conserve energy, the KaP1 will, by default, automatically shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity. In Setting mode you can designate a different Auto Power off time or disable Auto Power off entirely. -
Page 15: Demo
Ka P1 Details DEMO The Ka P1 contains 7 demo songs. To listen to a demo, press the [RECORD] and [PLAY] buttons simultaneously. The [-] / [+] buttons will both light white and the first demo will begin to play. -
Page 16: Rhythm
RHYTHM Volume Control The volume of the rhythm can be adjusted through SETTING mode. For details, see the SETTING section found later in this manual. To stop the RHYTHM, press the RHYTHM button again. Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details... -
Page 17: Edu
To practice the right hand press the [RHYTHM] button. This will silence playback of the right-hand part (red). EDU mode will play the left-hand part. Press the [METRONOME] and [RHYTHM] buttons simultaneously to exit Edu mode altogether. Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details... -
Page 18: Function
Use the [-]/[+] buttons to select between seven touch settings: Soft 1, 2 / Normal 1, 2, 3 / Hard 1, 2. Press the [–] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default setting, Normal 2. Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details... -
Page 19: Layer
Press the [–] or [+] button, as needed, to adjust the layer volume (0~127). When the volume is modified, the [–] or [+] button will turn red. Press the [-]/[+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default layer volume setting. Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details... -
Page 20: Split
Press the [–] or [+] button to adjust the Split volume. If the volume is modified, the [–] or [+] button flashes red (0~127). Press the [-] / [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default volume levels. Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details... -
Page 21: Duo
Press the [LAYER] and [SPLIT] buttons simultaneously to enable Duo mode. Duo mode facilitates two-player, side-by-side, performance and divides the keyboard as follows: Left Side: A0~C4 / Right Side: C#4~C8 Press the [LAYER] and [SPLIT] buttons simultaneously to exit Duo mode. Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details... -
Page 22: Voice
Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details VOICE SELECTION Mode The Ka P1 has a total of 7 sound category selection buttons. Each button has assigned to it a total of four related sounds (28 presets in total, 7x4). Voice Selection ○ By repeatedly pressing a given Voice button you can cycle through each of the four available presets within that group. -
Page 23: Bluetooth
The [PLAY/STOP] button also flashes. Setting mode provides access to various system parameters. Press the [PLAY] button to navigate the available setting pages. Use the [–]/[+] buttons to adjust the value of the selected setting. Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details... - Page 24 ○ Off : The KaP1 will no longer play itself directly and will only transmit/receive via MIDI. Auto Power The Ka P1 can be set to shut down automatically. Select an interval of 10, 30 or 60 minutes. Auto Power off can also be disabled (Off).
- Page 25 Chapter 4 Ka P1 Details Tune To fine-tune the Ka P1, use the [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the pitch ( ±100 cents). To reset the factory tuning (0 cents), press the [-] and [+] buttons together, simultaneously. Bluetooth Activation of Bluetooth mode.
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Page 26: Chapter 5 Appendix
Chapter 5 Appendix (MIDI Implementation Chart) MIDI Implementation Chart Functions Transmitted Rocognized Remarks Default 1-16 1-16 *Up to 3 channels Basic Channels Changed 1-16 1-16 simultaneously Deraura Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Messages Altered ******** 0-127 Note Number True voice 0-127 ******** Note ON... -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications Keyboard 88 Fully- Weighted Hammer Action Keys (H1 Ivory) Polyphony Voices 28 Preset Voices Performance Mode Layer, Split, Duo Recording 1 Track 1 Song Transpose +/- 12ST Tune +/- 100ct Metronome Start, Stop, Time Signature, Tempo, Volume Effects Reverb, Chorus, EQ (Bass, Treble) Demo 7 Songs USB MIDI (16 channels) / Audio...
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