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- Page 1 Preparation Before Use Playing the Piano Internal Songs Recorder Owner’s Manual Settings Appendix...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Kawai Concert Artist digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the CS3 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.
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Page 3: Preface
This CS3 digital piano also features Kawai’s Ivory Touch key surfaces that gently absorb finger moisture to assist the player’s performance, while, let-off simulation recreates the subtle ‘notch’ sensation felt when softly playing the keys of a grand piano, satisfying the expectations of the most discerning pianists. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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 5 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 If you are going to use an AC power cord, 120V 230V...
- Page 6 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 7 Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
section Table of Contents Settings Preface ..........Important Safety Instructions . -
Page 10: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions a POWER switch g METRONOME button This switch is used to turn the CS3 digital piano on/off. This button is used to turn the metronome function on/off, and Be sure to turn off the instrument after playing. also to adjust its tempo, time signature, and volume settings. -
Page 11: Setting Up The Piano
Setting Up the Piano 1. Connecting the power cable 2. Connecting the power cable to an outlet Connect the AC power cable to the ‘AC IN’ inlet located on the Connect the AC power cable to an AC outlet. underside of the instrument, as indicated below. 3. -
Page 12: Selecting Sounds
Selecting Sounds The CS3 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 Sound name Description Concert Grand A concert grand piano with a rich, expansive tone. -
Page 13: Using The Pedals
Using the Pedals As with a grand piano, the CS3 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft. Soft pedal Soft pedal Sostenuto pedal Sostenuto pedal Sustain pedal Sustain pedal Sustain pedal (right pedal) Sostenuto pedal (centre pedal) Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one’s hands Depressing this pedal after playing the keyboard and before have been lifted from the keyboard - greatly enriching the releasing the keys, sustains the sound of only those notes that... -
Page 14: Dual Mode
Dual Mode The Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or an electric piano combined with a harpsichord etc. Enabling Dual Mode Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press two of the lowest eight keys simultaneously. The sounds corresponding to the two keys will be layered together. -
Page 15: Four Hands Mode
Four Hands Mode The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, with the sustain (right) and soft (left) pedal acting as independent sustain pedals for each section. The octave/pitch of each section is also adjusted, allowing two people to perform piano duets within the same key range using a single instrument. Enabling Four Hands Mode Press the DEMO and LESSON buttons simultaneously. -
Page 16: Metronome
section 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 17: Demo Songs And Piano Music Pieces
Original Kawai * Kawai regret that sheet music for Kawai original demo songs is not available. In addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CS3 digital piano also features a selection of popular classical piano works from the Baroque and Romantic periods. Notated scores are provided in the separate ‘Classical Piano Collection’... -
Page 18: 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 42 of this owner’s manual. -
Page 19: Listening To The Selected Lesson Song
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 20: Practicing Left And Right-Hand Parts Separately
Lesson Function 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 21: Recorder
Recorder The CS3 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 22: 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 Press and hold the PLAY/STOP button, then press one of the lowest three white keys to play the desired song memory. -
Page 23: Keyboard And Sound Settings
Keyboard and Sound Settings The CS3’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted. Keyboard and Sound Settings Setting name Explanation Default setting Touch Change the touch sensitivity of the keyboard. Normal Transpose Increase or decrease the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps. Tuning Increase or decrease the pitch of the keyboard in 0.5 Hz steps. -
Page 24: Touch
Keyboard and Sound Settings Touch As with an acoustic piano, the CS3 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 25: Transpose
Transpose The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CS3 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 26: Tuning
Keyboard and Sound Settings Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CS3 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 Adjusting the Tuning setting: Method 2 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then enter the Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the... -
Page 27: Reverb
Reverb The Reverb setting adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. The most suitable reverb type is applied automatically when selecting each sound, however it is also possible to select a different reverb type manually if desired. Reverb type Reverb type Description... -
Page 28: Damper Resonance
Keyboard and Sound Settings Damper Resonance Depressing the sustain pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal depressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance. -
Page 29: Brilliance
Brilliance The Brilliance setting allows the brightness of the CS3 digital piano’s sound to be adjusted. Adjusting the Brilliance setting Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the keys assigned -/+ repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the sound. * The Brilliance setting can be adjusted within the range of 1-10, with 10 being the brightest setting. -
Page 30: Midi Settings
MIDI Settings The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting musical instruments, computers, and other devices to allow the exchange of performance data. MIDI terminals MIDI terminal Function MIDI IN Receiving note, program change, and other data. MIDI OUT Sending note, program change, and other data. -
Page 31: Midi Functions
MIDI functions The CS3 digital piano supports the following MIDI functions: Transmit/receive note information Transmit/receive Program Change number Transmit/receive note information from a MIDI-connected Transmit/receive program change data to/from a MIDI- musical instrument or device. connected musical instrument or device. Transmit/receive channel settings Transmit/receive pedal data Specify transmit/receive channels within the range of 1 to 16. -
Page 32: Midi Channel (Transmit/Receive)
MIDI Settings MIDI Channel (transmit/receive) The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specified. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specified). Changing the MIDI Channel setting Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons, then press the key assigned to the desired MIDI channel. * The MIDI channel can be specified within the range of 1-16. -
Page 33: Local Control
Local Control The Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This setting is useful when using the CS3 digital piano to control an external MIDI device. Local Control settings Local Control Explanation The instrument will play an internal sound and transmit information to an external MIDI device. -
Page 34: Multi-Timbral Mode
MIDI Settings Multi-timbral Mode The Multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the CS3 digital piano is able to receive MIDI information on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. This allows the instrument to play back multi- track, multi-timbral performance data sent from an external MIDI device. Multi-timbre settings Multi-timbre Explanation... -
Page 35: Transmit Midi Program Change
Transmit MIDI Program Change The Send Program Change Number setting determines whether or not the CS3 digital piano will transmit program change information when sounds are changes. It is also possible to transmit a program change number (ranging from 1 to 128) in order to change the sound of an external MIDI device. Transmit MIDI Program Change settings Transmit PGM# Explanation... -
Page 36: Connecting To Other Devices
Connecting to Other Devices Front Underside Back Pedal Cable Headphones External MIDI Device PHONES jacks (1/4” phone jack) These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the CS3 digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected and used simultaneously. When a pair of headphones is connected, sound will not be produced by the speakers. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution Page no. Check that the power cable is firmly attached to the instrument, and The instrument does not turn on. pp. 11 connected to an AC outlet. Check that the MASTER VOLUME slider is not set to the lowest position. pp. -
Page 38: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CS3 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CS3 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand in step 3. Included parts Before attempting to assemble the CS3 digital piano, ensure that all parts below are included. - Page 39 3. Mounting the main body a Ensure that two or more people undertake the following step of the assembly process. Lift the main body a and carefully place it onto the stand. Position the main body towards the front of the stand, so that the metal fitting holes are visible when viewed from above.
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Page 40: Sound Name
Demo & Piano Music Song Lists (US, Canada, UK, and Australia) Demo song list Sound Name (Song Title) Composer A#-1 Concert Grand Kawai Concert Grand 2 Chopin Studio Grand Kawai Modern Piano Kawai Classic E.Piano Kawai Modern E.Piano Kawai Jazz Organ Kawai Church Organ (Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Simme.”) -
Page 41: Demo And Piano Music Song Lists
Demo & Piano Music Song Lists (Rest of the World) Demo song list Sound Name (Song Title) Composer A#-1 Concert Grand Kawai Concert Grand 2 Chopin Studio Grand Kawai Modern Piano Kawai Classic E.Piano Kawai Modern E.Piano Kawai Jazz Organ Kawai Church Organ (Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Simme.”) - Page 42 Lesson Function Song Lists US, Canada, UK, and Australasia Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A 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 Brother John...
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Page 43: Lesson Function Song Lists
Rest of the World Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849) La candeur No. 1 Arabesque No. 2 Pastorale No. 3 Petite réunion No. 4 Innocence No. 5 Progrès No. 6 Courant Limpide No. -
Page 44: Specifications
Specifications Kawai CS3 digital piano 88 weighted keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces Keyboard Responsive Hammer Action with Let-Off Sound Source Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ (PHI) Concert Grand, Concert Grand 2, Studio Grand, Modern Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.Piano, Internal Sounds... -
Page 45: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart Kawai CS3 digital piano Date : Aug 2010 Version : 1.0 Function Transmit Receive Remarks At power-up Basic channel Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 ** Omni mode is on at power-up. At power-up Mode 3... - Page 46 Notes...
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Page 49: Operation Guide
Operation Guide HEAVY LIGHT NORMAL LARGE MEDIUM SMALL VOLUME UP HALL Atmosphere VOLUME DOWN STAGE New Age Pad ROOM Choir Slow String String Ensemble Vibraphone Harpsichord Church Organ Jazz Organ Modern E.Piano Classic E.Piano Modern Piano Studio Grand Concert Grand 2 TEMPO Concert Grand TEMPO... - Page 50 Song Song Song Song Song Song...
- Page 52 CS3 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0426 : 816943 OW1044E-S1101 Version 2 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2011 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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