Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the KURZWEIL Ka P1W. We are certain you will enjoy many hours exploring its features and beautiful sounds. This manual explains how to use the Ka P1W. Key Features • 88-Note, fully weighted, 4-zone graded, hammer-action with natural wooden keys and adjustable touch sensitivity (W1 Ivory GT) •...
DC Power Adapter • Warranty Card If you are missing any of the above, please contact your KURZWEIL dealer. Plugging in the Power The Ka P1W's power is supplied by a DC power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the DC jack on the rear panel of the Ka P1W.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Volume Adjustment Before turning on the Ka P1W, 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. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume;...
Chapter 3 Ka P1W Overview Control Panel LCD Left side LCD Right side VOLUME knob Use the [VOLUME] knob to set the sound system’s loudness level. EQ BASS Use the [BASS] knob to adjust the sound system’s low frequencies. EQ TREBLE Use the [TREBLE] knob to adjust the sound system’s high frequencies.
Chapter 3 Ka P1W Overview METRONOME Used to set the metronome pattern and tempo. RHYTHM Used to set the Rhythm pattern and tempo. Enter EDU mode for practice. FUNCTION Used to adjust various performance functions and global settings. TEMPO / [-], [+] Change Tempo (Metronome), Select sound preset, Used to alter the values of menu parameters LAYER...
Chapter 3 Ka P1W Overview IN/OUT Panel PEDALS SUSTAIN Connect up to two switch-style pedals for use as a piano sustain (damper) and sostenuto. PEDAL UNIT The optional ST-4 keyboard stand is equipped with 3-pedals, providing similar functionality to a real piano. 3 pedal operation (Wi-3P: Wireless 3 Pedal unit) / (ST-4:The optional 3 pedal keyboard stand) Damper (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the damper pedal...
Chapter 3 Ka P1W Overview Connect USB thumb drive to update Firmware TO HOST Connects to a PC, tablet or other USB equipped device to send/receive USB MIDI/ AUDIO. The Ka P1W can serve as USB AUDIO card, MIDI Controller or MIDI Sound Module. AUX IN Connect an external audio device to the 1/8”...
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details POWER Press [POWER] button to turn on Ka P1W. To conserve energy, the Ka P1W will, by default, automatically shut off after 30 minutes of inactivity. In Setting mode you can designate a different Auto Close off time or disable Auto Close off entirely.
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details DEMO The Ka P1W 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. Use the [-] / [+] buttons to select which demo is playing.
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details METRONOME Time Signature To access the Time Signature setting, Hold the [METRONOME] button for 2 seconds then release. The button’s color will change from blue to red. The screen displays the current time signature selection. Use the [-]/[+] buttons to select a different time signature.
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details EDU Mode Press the [METRONOME] and [RHYTHM] buttons simultaneously to access the built-in practice songs. When entering Edu mode, the [METRONOME] and [RHYTHM] buttons flash at the same time. The speed at which the buttons flash corresponds to the current Tempo. To play a practice song, press the [PLAY] button.
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details FUNCTION The Function menu contains four adjustable sound parameters: Transpose, Chorus, Reverb and Touch. Press the [FUNCTION] button to access the menu. Repeated presses of the [FUNCTION] button will cycle you through the list of parameters, top to bottom (note the LED indicator highlighting the chosen parameter).
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details FUNCTION MEMORY Function menu settings will be retained even with the power off. PIANO RESET To restore all Function settings to their factory defaults, first exit all feature modes (Function, Layer, Split, Metronome, Rhythm, Demo, Edu) then press the [-] / [+] buttons together simultaneously (PIANO RESET).
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details Layer Octave Control To alter the octave that the layer sounds in, hold the [LAYER] button for 2 seconds, then release. The light turns red and octave control is activated. Then press the [-] or [+] button to adjust the octave for the layer.
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details Split Octave Control Hold the [SPLIT] button for 2 seconds then release. The light turns red and octave control is activated. Next, press the[-] or [+] button to change the octave. (-2 ~ +2) If the octave is modified, the [–] or [+] button flashes red. Press the [-]/[+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default setting.
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details VOICE SELECTION Mode The Ka P1W 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.
Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details Sound List Order Button Color Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Button 5 Button 6 Button 7 BLUETOOTH Connection Bluetooth is enabled by default. The icon will automatically light when pairing with a nearby smart device is completed. SETTING To enter SETTING mode, hold the [FUNCTION] button for two seconds.
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Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details Metronome Volume Use the [-], [+] buttons to adjust the metronome volume (range: 0-127) Rhythm Volume Use the [-], [+] buttons to adjust the rhythm volume (range: 0-127) Reverb Type Use the [-], [+] buttons to adjust the reverb type. Hall1 Hall2 Room1...
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Chapter 4 Ka P1W Details Tune To fine-tune the Ka P1W, 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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