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Playing the Piano
Internal Songs
ES100
Owner's Manual
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Settings
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Preparation Before Use Playing the Piano Internal Songs ES100 Owner’s Manual Recorder Settings Appendix...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Kawai digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the ES100 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

  • Page 3: Preface

    The Playing the Piano section (page 13) provides an overview of the instrument’s most commonly used functions, allowing the ES100 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Internal Songs section (page 19) includes information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, 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. ●...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    section Table of Contents Preface ........3 5.

  • Page 10: Preparation Before Use

    * For more information about connectors/jacks, please refer to page 50. Lessons songs. Operation Guide The separate Operation Guide provides a convenient overview of the ES100 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

    Attaching the music rest Insert the legs of the music rest into the holes located at the rear of the ES100 digital piano, taking care not to scratch the rear of the instrument. To prevent possible damage, avoid applying excessive force when attaching/detaching the music rest from the instrument.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Press the POWER button located on the right side of the instrument’s control panel. * The ES100 digital piano features a power saving mode that can turn off the instrument automatically after a specified period of inactivity. For more information, please refer to the Auto Power Off setting on page 48.

  • Page 13: Playing The Piano

    Playing the Piano Selecting Sounds The ES100 digital piano features 19 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 PIANO E.PIANO / ORGAN...

  • Page 14: Selecting Sounds

    section Selecting Sounds Selecting a sound: Method 2 Press and hold the SOUND button, then press one of the lowest eight white keys to selected the desired instrument sound. Lowest key PIANO Sounds Select Lowest key E.PIANO / ORGAN Sounds Select Lowest key OTHERS Sounds Select...

  • Page 15: Dual Mode

    Dual Mode section 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. 1. Entering Dual mode Press and hold a SOUND button to select the main sound, then press another SOUND button to select the layered sound.

  • Page 16: Split Mode

    section Split Mode The Split Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a different sound. For example, a bass sound in the lower section, and a piano sound in the upper section. Selecting Split sounds Press and hold the main SOUND button, then press the C#0 key, then press desired key to the lower split sound variations.

  • Page 17: Metronome / Drum Rhythms

    section Metronome / Drum Rhythms 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 and hold the LESSON button, then press the PIANO button. The metronome will start to count.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Metronome Tempo

    section Metronome / Drum Rhythms Adjusting the metronome tempo Press and hold the LESSON and PIANO buttons, enter the desired tempo using the lowest 12 keys marked below, then release the METRONOME button. Lowest key Metronome Tempo (2 or 3 digits) * The metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10-300 bpm.

  • Page 19: Registration Memories

    Registration Memories section The Registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound, all settings, etc.) to be stored to a registration memory, and conveniently recalled at the touch of a button. Each of the four registration buttons allowing up to 4 different registration memories to be stored.

  • Page 20: Internal Songs

    * Kawai regrets that sheets music for Kawai original demo songs is not available. In addition to the sound demonstration songs, the ES100 digital piano also features a selection of popular classical piano works from the Baroque and Romantic periods.

  • Page 21: 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 53 of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 22: Listening To The Selected Lesson Song

    Lesson Function 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 23: Practicing Left And Right-Hand Parts Separately

    section 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. Muting/activating lesson song parts After selecting a lesson book and song: Press the OTHERS button.

  • Page 24: Recorder

    Recorder section Recorder The ES100 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. 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 25: Playing Back A Song

    section 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 26: Settings

    Settings Keyboard and Sound Settings The ES100’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted. Keyboard and Sound Settings Setting name Explanation Default setting Reverb Change the type of reverberation added to the sound. Room Damper Resonance Adjust the resonance that is heard when depressing the damper pedal.

  • Page 27: Reverb

    section Reverb The Reverb setting adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, small hall, 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

    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 ES100 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be changed.

  • Page 29: Voicing

    Voicing The Voicing setting allows the tonal character of the ES100 digital piano to be set to one of four different types. * This setting will affect all sounds. Voicing type Voicing type Description Normal The normal tonal character of an acoustic piano throughout the entire dynamic range.

  • Page 30: Fall-Back Noise

    When playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboard action returning (i.e. ‘falling back’) to the neutral position after a key is released. The ES100 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Fall-back Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be adjusted.

  • Page 31: Damper Noise

    When the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed and released, it is often possible to hear the sound of the damper head touching and releasing the strings. The ES100 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Damper Noise setting allowing the volume of this sound to be adjusted.

  • Page 32: Transpose

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Transpose The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the ES100 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 33: Brilliance

    Brilliance The Brilliance setting allows the brightness of the ES100 digital piano’s sound to be adjusted. Adjusting the Brilliance setting Press and hold one of the SOUND buttons, then the keys assigned -/+ repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the sound.

  • Page 34: Touch

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Touch As with an acoustic piano, the ES100 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 35: Tuning

    Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the ES100 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 Press and hold one of the SOUND buttons, then press the keys assigned -/+ to lower or raise the keyboard pitch in 0.5 Hz steps.

  • Page 36: Temperament

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Temperament The Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the ES100 digital piano to be changed from the modern ‘Equal Temperament’ standard to one of the various temperaments popularised during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It is also possible to create customised temperaments using the User Temperaments function.

  • Page 37: Temperament Key

    section Temperament Key The Temperament Key setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specified. When using a temperament other than Equal temperament, use this setting to specify the key signature of the piece. * This setting will affect all sounds. Changing the Temperament Key Press and hold one of the SOUND buttons, then press the key assigned to the desired Temperament key.

  • Page 38: Midi Settings

    For both receiving and transmitting, channels 1-16 can be used. Recording/playing with a sequencer When connected to a sequencer, the ES100 digital piano can be used to record and playback multi-track songs, with separate sounds playing simultaneously on each channel.

  • Page 39: Midi Functions

    Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device. * Please refer to the ‘MIDI Implementation Chart’ on page 57 for further information regarding the MIDI capabilities of the ES100 digital piano. * Multi-timbral mode setting must be enabled. MIDI settings...

  • Page 40: Transmit Midi Program Change

    MIDI Settings Transmit MIDI Program Change The Send Program Change Number setting determines whether or not the ES100 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 41: Midi Channel (Transmit/Receive)

    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 FUNCTION button, then press the key assigned to the desired MIDI channel. * The MIDI channel can be specified within the range of 1-16.

  • Page 42: 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 ES100 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 43: Multi-Timbral Mode

    Multi-timbral Mode The Multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the ES100 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 44: Speaker Settings

    Speaker Settings Table EQ The Table EQ setting optimise the sound character of the speaker depending on whether the ES100 digital piano is placed on a table, or on a stand. * This setting does not affect the headphones .

  • Page 45: Speaker On/Off Withphones

    The Speaker On/Off with Phones setting is used to specify whether or not the ES100’s built-in speakers will be turned off when the Phones jacks are in use. This function may be useful when wishing to connect the ES100 to external speakers or an amplification system via the Phones jacks, without muting the instrument’s built-in speakers.

  • Page 46: Other Settings

    The Factory Reset function clears any settings stored using the User Memory function above, restoring the ES100 digital piano back to its factory default settings. * This function does not clear registration memories or recorder songs stored in internal memory.

  • Page 47: User Memory

    User Memory The User Memory function allows preferred panel settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the ES100 digital piano is turned on. Settings stored in User Memories General...

  • Page 48: Power Settings

    Power Settings Auto Power Off The ES100 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity. * This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    Appendix Connecting to Other Devices The rear side of the ES100 digital piano features a variety of jacks that allow the instrument be connected to MIDI devices, computers, speakers, and mixers. The illustration below provides a visual overview of the instrument’s connectors and typical applications.

  • Page 50: Rear Connectors

    * Please refer to page 11 for more information about pedal functions. MIDI IN/OUT jacks These jacks are used to connect the ES100 digital piano to external MIDI devices, and also to a computer with a MIDI interface. * Please refer to page 39 for more information about MIDI.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The table below summarises issues that may be experienced with the ES100 digital piano, explaining the typical cause(s), and recommended solution(s). Issue Possible Cause and Solution Page no. The instrument does not turn on. Check that the AC power adaptor is firmly attached to the p.

  • Page 52: Demo Song Lists

    Song name Composer Concert Grand Suite Bergamasque I. Prélude C. Debussy Concert Grand 2 Petit Chien F. F. Chopin Studio Grand Original Kawai Mellow Grand Sonata No.30 Op.109 L. v. Beethoven Classic E.Piano Original Kawai Modern E.Piano Original Kawai Jazz Organ...

  • Page 53: Lesson Function Song Lists

    Lesson Function Song Lists section 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 54 section Lesson Function Song Lists Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100) La candeur Arabesque Pastorale Petite réunion Innocence Progrès Courant Limpide La gracieuse La chasse Tendre fleur La bergeronnette Adieu Consolation La styrienne Ballade Douce plainte Babillarde Inquiétude Ave Maria Tarentelle Harmonie des anges Barcarolle...

  • Page 55: Drum Rhythm List

    Drum Rhythm List Rhythm Name Rhythm Name 8 Beat 1 Hip Hop 3 8 Beat 2 Hip Hop 4 8 Beat 3 Techno 1 16 Beat 1 Techno 2 16 Beat 2 Techno 3 16 Beat 3 Heavy Techno 16 Beat 4 8 Shuffle 1 16 Beat 5 8 Shuffle 2...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications Kawai ES100 digital piano Keyboard 88 weighted keys Advanced Hammer Action IV-F weighted-key keyboard action Sound Source Harmonic Imaging™ (HI), 88-key piano sampling Internal Sounds 19 voices PIANO E.PIANO / ORGAN OTHERS Concert Grand, Classic E.Piano, Slow Strings, Concert Grand 2, 60’s E.Piano,...

  • Page 57: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Kawai ES100 digital piano Date : June 2013 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 58: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 59: Operation Guide

    Operation Guide Rhythm + Rhythm – Vibraphone Kirnberger Harpsichord Werkmeister Electric Bass Split Meantone Wood Bass Pythagorean String Ensemble Dual Pure Minor Slow Strings Pure Major Equal Large +0.5 Small -0.5 Normal 440.0 Large Small Heavy Normal Light Normal Blight Church Organ Dynamic Jazz Organ...
  • Page 60 Nomal Table Speaker Speaker Reset Factory Memory User...
  • Page 62 ES100 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0653 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2012 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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