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Kawai PR-1 Owner's Manual

Kawai PR-1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4 Adding reverb to the piano sound without recording ................33 5 Practicing a Four-hand Performance using the PR-1 to record one of the parts ........34 6 Playing along with a Karaoke or music minus one CD ................34 7 Recording other instruments using the PR-1 microphones ..............

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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 SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN DO NOT OPEN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 4 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug. It is a good using to have the PR-1 near the AC outlet and the power cord plug in a position so that it can readily be disconnected in an emergency because electricity is always charging while the plug is in the AC outlet even in a power switch off condition.
  • Page 5 G Doing so may cause the product to become Do not stand on the product or exert deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown excessive force. or injury. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    In addition to making high quality CD recordings, the PR-1 can be used in a variety of other ways. The PR-1 can be used to record a piano along with other instruments or a vocalist, or as a microphone system in live performances or in a recording studio.

  • Page 7: Supplied Component List

    Attachment band for AC Adaptor 1 pc CD-RW 1 pc piano microphone 2 pcs Owner’s Manual 1 pc Owner’s Manual The supplied AC adaptor was designed specifically for the PR-1. Please do no use this AC Adaptor with any other device.

  • Page 8: Pr-1 Features

    5 You can record a piano along with an external CD or tape player that has been connected to pg. 29 the LINE/MIC inputs. 2. The PR-1 can be used to record live performances on a stage or in a concert hall. (Extended length microphone cables are available pg. 29 for use when the main unit must be placed far away from the pi- ano).

  • Page 9: Explanation Of Compatible Disc Formats

    This disc is also a recordable type but it is possible to erase songs one at a time or to erase all songs. When erasing one song at a time the PR-1 can only erase the last song on the disc. You cannot erase songs from the middle of the song list one at a time.

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE Before you begin recording the piano, place the PR-1 on top of the piano or in a place where you can conveniently operate the PR-1 while sitting on the piano bench. Make sure the PR-1 is set horizontally on a flat surface because the PR-1 may not operate properly if it is not level.

  • Page 11: Turn The Power On

    PIANO MIC IN jacks will stop flashing but it will on the rear of the PR-1 main unit. See pg.36 to 40 for still be lit steadily. instructions on how to attach the microphones to the TO START THE RECORDING piano and for proper microphone placement.

  • Page 12: Convenient Recording Functions

    The Start timer allows you to set a programmable delay between the time you press the PLAY button to start recording and the time the PR-1 actually begins recording. This is useful to prevent too much blank space at the beginning of a recording and to allow you time to move your fingers to the keys after you press the PLAY button.

  • Page 13: Start/Stop Using A Foot Switch

    Normally when recording multiple songs using the PR-1, when you finish recording one song, you must press the STOP button then begin the recording procedure again to change the song number to the next song. Some times it is not desirable to stop recording but it is desirable to divide a particular song or performance into more than one song number.

  • Page 14: Changing The Time Display (Elapsed Time / Remaining Time)

    . Changing The Time Display (Elapsed time ↔ Remaining time) When recording/playing a CD, you can change the time display to elapsed time or remaining time. Turn the power on and the display will shows the following information. SONG 01 TIME 00:00 While recording, the display will display the following information.

  • Page 15: Tips And Suggestions For Gettinga Good Recording

    TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR GETTING A GOOD RECORDING Here are a few tips and suggestions to help you to make the best recordings possible with the PR-1. Make sure the bench you are using is free of squeaks or other noises that might affect the quality of the recording.

  • Page 16: Parts And Names

    When you are playing back a CD minus one CD. using external speakers connected to the PR-1 if you are not using the piano microphones it is a good idea 3 3 3 3 3 LEVEL indicator L/R to mute them to avoid any feedback through the speak- ers.
  • Page 17 B B B B B REVERB When you press REC button, the button will light and the PR-1 will standby for recording. If you press this You can add reverb to your piano or microphone and button while piano microphone’s switch is off, it will other instruments which are connected (see pg.26).

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    PR-1 or the adaptor. crophones. Please use the supplied cables to connect Please unplug the PR-1 if you will not be using it for a the microphones. Use the LEVEL knob next to R and long period of time.

  • Page 19: Button Functions

    YES/NO If you want to finalize the disc, press the “+ YES” button. The display will show the remaining time (in minute) that is recordable in the CD-RW and the PR-1 will ask if you really want to finalize. If you are sure you want to finalize the disc, press the “+ YES” button again.
  • Page 20 If you want to erase the last song on the disc, press the “– YES” button. LAST SONG DELETE SURE? YES/NO The PR-1 will ask you again if you really want to erase it, Press the “+ YES” button to erase the song. LAST SONG DELETE LAST SONG DELETE EXECUTING...
  • Page 21 The Start timer allows you to set a programmable delay between the time you press the PLAY button to start recording and the time the PR-1 actually begins recording. This is useful to prevent too much blank space at the beginning of a recording and to allow you time to move your fingers to the keys after you press the PLAY button.
  • Page 22 :@YB@ LANGUAGE i=yB@ JAPANESE 9) FACTORY RESET If you want to reset the PR-1 back to the factory default settings, press the CD button nine times. The button will light and the display will show the following information. FACTORY RESET YES/NO If you want to reset the PR-1, press the “+ YES”...

  • Page 23: Eq Button

    The sound character can be adjusted for any sound or signal that is recorded from the piano microphones or from the LINE/MIC INPUT jacks using the PR-1’s built in EQ. (The PR-1 EQ cannot be used to adjust the sound character of a CD that is already recorded).
  • Page 24 2) PIANO PANORAMA Panorama sets the width of the stereo image for the piano microphones. With the PR-1, you can record a piano with two piano microphones (left and right). Piano Panorama allows you to adjust where the signal from each microphone will placed in the stereo field.
  • Page 25 3) PIANO NOISE GATE The Noise Gate can be set so the PR-1 does not record soft sounds that are below a set volume level from the piano microphones This can be useful for eliminating undesirable background noises. Press the EQ button three times. (If you selected USER EQ, press the EQ button six times). The button will light and the display will show the following information.
  • Page 26 8) LINE/MIC IN NOISE GATE The Noise Gate can be set so the PR-1 does not record soft sounds that are below a set volume level from the LINE/MIC IN inputs. This can be useful for eliminating undesirable background noises.
  • Page 27 10) LINE OUT PHASE INVERT Inverting the phase of the PR-1’s LINE OUT outputs can make the sound coming from external speakers sound more natural when playing with reverb active or when you are playing along with a pre-recorded piano CD. In some cases when you play along with a recording of the same instrument phase problems can occur causing significant loss of bass fre- quency, stereo image problems or cancellation of other frequencies.

  • Page 28: Reverb Button

    . Reverb Button Menu * Press REVERB button. The button will light and the various parameters in the EQ menu will be displayed. * Press the REVERB button repeatedly to advance through the menu. * To change the value for the selected parameter, use the “+ YES”, “– NO” buttons. * When you are finished making your settings, press the BACK button to go back to main screen.
  • Page 29 3) LINE/MIC REVERB DEPTH You can also add reverb to a microphone or instrument that is connected to the LINE/MIC IN inputs. Press the REVERB button three times. The button will light and the display will show the following information. LINE/MIC REVERB DEPTH Set the value with the “+ YES”, “–...

  • Page 30: Pr-1 Applications Guide

    PR-1 APPLICATIONS GUIDE . Recording a Piano along with another instrument or vocalist using the MIC setting for the LINE/MIC inputs Make sure that the piano microphones are connected correctly (see pg.8 & 36-40 for more detail). 1 Connect a microphone to one of the LINE/MIC Jacks.

  • Page 31: Recording A Piano Along With An External Cd Player Or Tape Recorder

    . Recording a Piano in a concert hall Let’s suppose that you want to put the PR-1 on the side of the stage or backstage and record a piano concert using the extended length piano microphone cables (15 m) which are sold separately.

  • Page 32: Recording A Piano Using Different Reverb Settings

    Because the PR-1 microphones are designed specifically for an acoustic piano they make getting a good live sound for concerts or other performances very easy. The PR-1 can be connected to a PA system using the LINE OUT outputs. Both 1/4’ and XLR jacks are provided. There is also a ground lift switch for the XLR jacks to help control ground loop noise.

  • Page 33: Playing Back A Cd Using The Pr-1 Or An External Cd Player

    Amplifier speaker Amplifier speaker After making the necessary connections, turn the PR-1 on and insert the disc you want to play in the tray. Press the SONG button and select the song number you want to play. Press the PLAY button and the CD will start playing from the beginning of the desired song.

  • Page 34: Playing A Cd On The Pr-1

    . Playing a CD recorded using the PR-1 on an External CD Player You can instantly play and listen to a CD you have just recorded using the PR-1. If you want to listen to the CD on another CD player or recordable CD radio cassette player, you need to FINALIZE the CD first.

  • Page 35: Adding Reverb To The Piano Sound Without Recording

    . How to Enjoy Playing by Listening to a Comfortable Reverb With the PR-1, you can hear the sound of the piano through external speakers or with headphones by using the piano microphones even if you are not recording. By adding reverb to the piano sound you can create the feeling of playing in a larger room or hall.

  • Page 36: Practicing A Four-Hand Performance Using The Pr-1 To Record One Of The Parts

    . Playing along with a Karaoke or music minus one CD You can enjoy playing along with karaoke CD’s or music minus one CD’s for piano using the PR-1. You can add reverb to your performance and to the CD as well. Experimenting with adding reverb to the piano or the CD can add to your enjoyment of performing with these types of CD’s.

  • Page 37: Recording Other Instruments Using The Pr-1 Microphones

    . Recording other instruments using the PR-1. If you connect an instrument other than a piano to the LINE/MIC IN, you can easily record their performances to a CD just like the piano. You can also add reverb to the sound and play along with karaoke or music minus one CD’s. Instruments like trumpet and flute need to use the LINE/MIC IN inputs with the MIC setting.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Pr-1 Microphones To A Grand Piano

    The piano microphones will Beam be attached to these bands. Suggested mic placement guidelines for various Kawai grand pianos are listed on the following page (pg.37). These guidelines will be useful for getting a good, balanced record- ing.

  • Page 39: Microphone Placement Guide For Various Kawai Grand Pianos

    VARIOUS KAWAI GRAND PIANOS The following placement guidelines were developed specifically for the PR-1 piano microphones. Using other types of microphones with these guidelines may not produce a good result. If you’re piano is different from the models listed below just select the model that is the closest to your piano as a starting point.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Pr-1 Microphones To An Upright Piano

    Attach the supplied Mounting bands to the posts according to the illustration. The piano microphones will be attached to these bands. Sug- gested mic placement guidelines for Kawai upright pianos are listed on the following page (pg.39). These guidelines will be useful for getting a good, balanced recording.

  • Page 41: Microphone Placement Guide For Kawai Upright Pianos

    MICROPHONE PLACEMENT GUIDE FOR KAWAI UPRIGHT PIANOS The following placement guidelines were developed specifically for the PR-1 piano microphones. Using other types of microphones with these guidelines may not produce a good result The illustrations below are rough sketches of the back posts on an upright piano, when looking at them from the back side.
  • Page 42 (L) jack and the microphone for the upper keys to the right (R) jack. It is helpful to put colored tape or some other marking on the cables so you can easily tell at a glance which is left and right. Plastic tape PR-1, set on the top of the piano...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    * Make sure that the CD-R or CD-RW disc you are using still has time available to record. * Make sure the piano microphone LEVEL is set correctly * The PR-1 cannot record songs shorter than 5 seconds. Please wait at least 5 seconds before you press the STOP button.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    1 jack Others Recording level indicator, Japanese/English display selectable DC IN (15 V DC 1.5 A) Please use only the supplied AC adaptor with the PR-1. Power Piano microphone (2 microphones), Piano microphone cable (2 3 m-long cables), Attachment band for the piano microphones (2 bands), CD-RW (blank one for recording),...
  • Page 48 Printed in Indonesia 815411 KPSZ-0131...

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