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- Page 1 Preparation Before Use Playing the Piano Internal Songs CA15 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 CA15 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.
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Page 3: Preface
The Playing the Piano section (page 12) provides an overview of the instrument’s most commonly used functions, allowing the CA15 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Internal Songs section (page 17) includes information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, Piano Music pieces, and Lesson function. -
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. ● If you are going to use an AC power cord, The product should be connected to 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 ●...
- Page 7 The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: ● The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. ● Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product. ● The product has been exposed to rain. ●...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
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Page 10: Preparation Before Use
This button is used to record performances to the CA15 digital piano’s internal memory. Operation Guide The separate Operation Guide provides a convenient overview of the CA15 digital piano’s various button and keyboard controls. This sheet is also reprinted in the Appendix section of this owner’s manual. -
Page 11: Setting Up The Piano
Use the jacks located beneath the keyboard on the left hand A pedal support bolt is attached at the base of the pedal board side, to connect stereo headphones to the CA15 digital piano. to aid stability when the pedals are pushed. Turn the bolt anti- clockwise until it makes contact with the fl oor and supports the pedals fi rmly. -
Page 12: Playing The Piano
Playing the Piano Selecting Sounds The CA15 digital piano features 8 diff erent 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. -
Page 13: Using The Pedals
Do not attempt to clean the pedals using rust-removing solvents, abrasives or fi les. Grand Feel pedal system The CA15 digital piano features the Grand Feel pedal system, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of Kawai’s EX Concert Grand piano. -
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: Internal Songs
* Kawai regret that sheet music for Kawai original demo songs is not available. In addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CA15 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 diffi cult passages to be perfected. For a complete listing of available Lesson Function songs, please refer to page 46 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 Recorder The CA15 digital piano allows up to 3 diff erent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. Recording a song 1. Selecting a song memory Press and hold the REC button, then press one of the lowest three white keys to select the desired song memory. -
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: Settings
Settings Keyboard and Sound Settings The CA15’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted. Keyboard and Sound Settings Setting name Explanation Default setting Key-off Release Specify whether the speed at which keys are released will infl uence the played sound. On Damper Resonance Adjust the resonance that is heard when depressing the damper pedal. -
Page 24: Key-Off Release
Keyboard and Sound Settings Key-off Release The Key-off Release setting determines whether the speed at which keys are released will aff ect the played sound. When releasing a key very quickly (e.g. staccato) the played sound will be shorter than when releasing a key gently. -
Page 25: Damper Resonance
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. The CA15 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be changed. -
Page 26: Reverb
Keyboard and Sound Settings 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 diff erent reverb type manually if desired. Reverb type Reverb type Description... -
Page 27: Touch
Touch As with an acoustic piano, the CA15 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 28: Tuning
Keyboard and Sound Settings Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CA15 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... -
Page 29: Transpose
Transpose The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CA15 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments with diff erent 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 diff erent key. -
Page 30: Brilliance
Keyboard and Sound Settings Brilliance The Brilliance setting allows the brightness of the CA15 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. -
Page 31: Midi Settings
For both receiving and transmitting, channels 1-16 can be used. Recording/playing with a sequencer When connected to a sequencer, the CA15 digital piano can be used to record and playback multi-track songs, with separate sounds playing simultaneously on each channel. -
Page 32: Midi Functions
Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device. * Please refer to the ‘MIDI Implementation Chart’ on page 49 for further * Multi-timbral mode setting must be enabled. information regarding the MIDI capabilities of the CA15 digital piano. MIDI settings Function name Explanation... -
Page 33: Transmit Midi Program Change
Transmit MIDI Program Change The Send Program Change Number setting determines whether or not the CA15 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. -
Page 34: Midi Channel (Transmit/Receive)
MIDI Settings MIDI Channel (transmit/receive) The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specifi ed. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specifi ed). Changing the MIDI Channel setting Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons, then press the key assigned to the desired MIDI channel. -
Page 35: 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 CA15 digital piano to control an external MIDI device. Local Control settings Local Control Explanation The instrument will transmit information to an external MIDI device only. -
Page 36: Multi-Timbral Mode
MIDI Settings Multi-timbral Mode The Multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the CA15 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. -
Page 37: Power Settings
Power Settings Auto Power Off The CA15 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specifi ed period of inactivity. * This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on. -
Page 38: Appendix
When a pair of headphones is connected, sound will not be produced by the speakers. PEDAL connector (1/4” phone jack) This connector is used to connect the pedal board to the CA15 digital piano (see page 43). MIDI IN/OUT jacks... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Strange sounds or noises are heard when The CA15 digital piano attempts to reproduce the rich variety p. 25 playing with piano sounds. of tones created by an acoustic grand piano as accurately as p. -
Page 40: Assembly Instructions
Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CA15 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CA15 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand. - Page 41 1. Attaching the side panels to the pedal board 2. Attaching the back board Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to stand to the bottom of the pedal board (D). upright (vertically) on the fl oor.
- Page 42 Assembly Instructions 3. Mounting the main body onto the stand 4. Fastening the main body to the stand View the front of the instrument to ensure that the main Ensure that two or more people undertake body and side panels are in alignment. the following step of the assembly process.
- Page 43 7. Attaching the headphone hook (optional) A headphone hook is included with the CA15 digital piano and can be used to hang headphones when not in use. If desired, attach the headphone hook to the underside of the main body using the two tapping screws provided.
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Page 44: Demo And Piano Music Song Lists
Concert Grand (Hungarian Rhapsodies No.6) Liszt Concert Grand 2 (Petit Chien) Chopin Studio Grand (Original) Kawai Modern Piano (Original) Air D dur,BWV.1068 Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, I Teil,24 Praludium und Fuga,BWV.846 “PRALUDIUM C dur” French Suite No.1 “ALLEMANDE” French Suite No.3 “ALLEMANDE”... - Page 45 Rest of the World Song Title Composer Concert Grand (Hungarian Rhapsodies No.6) Liszt Concert Grand 2 (Petit Chien) Chopin Studio Grand (Original) Kawai Modern Piano (Original) Tambourin J.P.Rameau The harmonious blacksmith G.F.Handel Menuett BWV.Anh.114 Menuett BWV.Anh.115 J.S.Bach Menuett BWV.Anh.116 Le Coucou L.C.Daquin...
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Page 46: Lesson Function Song Lists
Lesson Function Song Lists US, Canada, 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... - Page 47 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.
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Page 48: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Kawai CA15 digital piano Keyboard 88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces RM3 Grand II action with Let-Off Sound Source Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ (PHI), 88-key piano sampling Internal Sounds Concert Grand, Concert Grand 2, Studio Grand, Modern Piano, Slow Strings, Classic E.Piano, Church Organ, Harpsichord... -
Page 49: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart Kawai CA15 digital piano Date : October 2012 Version : 1.0 Function Transmit Receive Remarks At power-up Basic channel Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 ** Omni mode is on at At power-up Mode 3 Mode 1 power-up. -
Page 50: Notes
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Page 51: Operation Guide
Operation Guide +0.5Hz -0.5Hz 440.0Hz Heavy Normal Light Cathedral Live Hall Consert Hall Small Hall Lounge Room Large Medium Small Harpsichord Church Organ Classic E.Piano Slow Strings Modern Piano Studio Grand Concert Grand 2 Tempo Concert Grand Tempo... - Page 52 Song Song Song Song Song Song min. min. min.
- Page 54 CA15 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0575 OW1067E-J1210 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2012 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 817696-R100...