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Kawai AnytimeX Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    As its name implies, the most compelling aspect of the AnytimeX piano is that it can be played at literally any time, without disturbing family or neighbours. It will allow you to enjoy the touch of a fi ne KAWAI acoustic piano while retaining the privacy and power of built-in digital sound.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CAUTION FIRE ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE DO NOT OPEN THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 5 Page 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 Page Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury CAUTION or 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 Page Ensure that the ventilation is not Failure to do so may over-heat the product, impeded by covering the ventilation resulting in fire. openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

  • Page 8: Part Names & Functions

    Page 1. PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS This section explains the location and functions of the control box and connectors. ‘ CONTROL BOX z Front view of the control box: z Underside view of the control box: z Rear side view (DC IN connector) z Pedals...
  • Page 9 AnyTime mode is activated. Turn the the 'Jazz Organ' sound is selected, the soft pedal is knob clockwise to turn on the AnyTimeX control box used to alternate the speed of the rotary speaker and increase the volume.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Connect a pair of headphones to one of the Phones jacks located on the underside of the control box. Two pairs of headphones can be connected simultaneously, allowing two people to listen to the AnyTimeX piano at the same time. Play the piano. The sound of a Concert Grand piano will be played through...

  • Page 11: General Operation

    ¡ Pressing one of the keys numbered in the above illustrations while 'Setting Mode' is activated will allow various settings of the AnyTimeX piano to be adjusted. During 'Setting Mode', no sound will be produced when pressing one of the numbered keys, with the exception of the keys used for adjusting the Metronome, which will produce a metronome sound when pressed.

  • Page 12: Selecting Sounds

    … Preparation 1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box. 2. Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate AnyTime mode.
  • Page 13 Key No. Sound Name Description Concert Grand The sound of a KAWAI concert grand piano. Concert Grand 2 Mellow Grand The sound of a softly strung grand piano. Mellow Grand 2 Modern Piano The sound of a modern grand piano.

  • Page 14: Reverb

    … Preparation 1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box. 2. Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate AnyTime mode.

  • Page 15: Damper Resonance

    … Preparation 1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box. 2. Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate AnyTime mode.

  • Page 16: Tuning

    Page 4) TUNING This function allows the pitch of the AnyTimeX piano to be fi nely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments. … Preparation 1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box.

  • Page 17: Transpose

    5) TRANSPOSE The transpose function allows the key of the AnyTimeX piano to be raised or lowered in half 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.

  • Page 18: Metronome

    … Preparation 1. Turn on the AnyTimeX piano using the Power/Volume knob located on the right of the control box. 2. Depress the Mute pedal, then slide it gently to the left to mute the acoustic piano sound and activate AnyTime mode.
  • Page 19 Page ¡ The metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10-400 BPM. Press keys No. 58 and 59, or 60 and 61 simultaneously to restore the metronome tempo to the default value of 120 BPM. ¡ The metronome volume can be adjusted within the range of 1-10. Press keys No.

  • Page 20: Midi Channel

    The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments in order to exchange performance data. The AnyTimeX piano is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each uses a special cable with a DIN connector.
  • Page 21 Church Organ Jazz Organ The MIDI Channel function is used to determine on which MIDI channel the AnyTimeX piano will exchange MIDI information with external MIDI devices and instruments. The selected channel will function as both the Transmit and Receive channel.
  • Page 22 ¡ Press black key No. 29 to allow MIDI information to be received from all channels. This is often referred to as ‘OMNI ON’. If, a specifi c MIDI channel is selected, the AnyTimeX piano will be set to ‘OMNI OFF’ and data will only be received on that specifi ed channel.

  • Page 23: Local Control

    This function determines whether the AnyTimeX piano will play a sound when the keyboard is played. With Local Control set to ‘On’, the AnyTimeX piano will play a sound when the keyboard is played. However, even with Local Control set to ‘Off’, the AnyTimeX piano keyboard will continue to transmit data on the selected MIDI channel to an external MIDI device or personal computer.

  • Page 24: Appendix

    Page 4. APPENDIX ‘ SPECIFICATIONS „ Polyphony Maximum 96 notes „ Sounds Concert Grand, Concert Grand 2, Mellow Grand, Mellow Grand 2, Modern Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.P., Slow Strings, Choir, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Church Organ, Jazz Organ „ Reverb Room, Stage, Hall „...

  • Page 25: X91; Midi Implementation Chart

    Page KAWAI [ ANYTIME ] Date : OCT 2007 Model ANYTIME X ATX-p MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Function... Transmitted Recognised Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 Default Mode 3 Mode 1 ** Set to OMNI ON in the initial °...

  • Page 26: X91; Maintenance Precautions

    Page ‘ MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS Please read the following information before attempting maintenance/servicing of the AnyTimeX piano. Lowering the Sensor Rail … Step 1 Remove the four screws from the points shown below, then raise the hammer rail. Hammer Rail Screws …...
  • Page 27 Page „ Caution When removing the action, be sure to disconnect both the sensor connector and the earth/ground wire. Sensor Connector Earth/Ground Wire „ Caution When removing the muting wire from the action, fi rst loosen the two adjustment screws on the Hammer Rail Stopper Arm.
  • Page 28 AnyTimeX Owner’s Manual (ATX-p) H-5678 : 859559 OW016E-S0712 Version.1 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2007 KAWAI Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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