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Kawai DP1 Owner's Manual

Kawai DP1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE DO NOT OPEN THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 When connecting the AC power cord Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage and other cords, take care the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or short- not to get them tangled. circuit. It is a good practice to have the instrument near the Failure to do so may cause fire in case of AC outlet and the power cord plug in a position so lightning.

  • Page 4: Notes On Repair

    The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation. Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
  • Page 5 CONCEALED CONTROL PANEL Simply open the lid and play, just as with a real grand piano. The DP1's control panel is hidden from view until the ACTIVATOR is selected - appearing, with a gentle tap of the touch sensitive, smoked glass surface.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Start ......................7 1. Playing the Piano ....................7 2. Pedals ........................8 3. Activating the Control Panel ................... 8 4. Adjusting the Volume ....................9 5. Headphones ......................9 6. Selecting Sounds ....................10 7. After Playing the Piano ..................11 8.

  • Page 7: Quick Start

    Quick Start 1. Playing the Piano To begin, press the POWER switch on the jack board (located on the left-rear underside of the DP1) to turn the standby power on. Open the keyboard cover to turn the power on. Note that only the ACTIVATOR button is visible.

  • Page 8: Pedals

    2. Pedals The DP1 piano has three pedals: Sustain, Soft and Sostenuto - just like a grand piano. The sustain pedal is capable of responding to half pedaling, which provides even finer control over the damper effect. Soft Sostenuto Sustain 3.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Volume

    The DP1 piano has two headphone jacks. For private performances, you may wish to use headphones. The speakers will be turned off automatically when headphones are plugged into either jack, and the DP1 piano will only be audible through the headphones.

  • Page 10: Selecting Sounds

    6. Selecting Sounds You have already heard the DP1's main grand piano sound. The DP1 has a total of 36 separate sounds, not only different tones of piano, but various instrument voices also. The different instrument sounds built into DP1 piano are called 'preset sounds'. All of these preset sounds have been created through an advanced digital sampling process in order to recreate the most natural and realistic tones possible.

  • Page 11: After Playing The Piano

    When you wish to turn off the standby power, press the POWER switch on the jack board (located on the left-rear underside of the DP1). If the product will not be used for a long time, turn off the standby...

  • Page 12: Opening The Top Board

    9. Opening the Top Board In order to fully enjoy the rich presence of the DP1's surround sound speaker system, one can open the top board, using either the long or short prop arm to support the lid. Lift the top board slowly from the right side.

  • Page 13: Advanced Playing

    Advanced Playing 1. Adjusting the Four Parameters Each sound can be easily adjusted using the 4 VALUE buttons - each corresponding to 4 suitable parameters. In the case of 'Concert Grand1' for example, the following 4 parameters are shown: Voicing Sustain Resonance Sympathetic Mechanical Noises...

  • Page 14: Dual Mode

    2. Dual Mode The DUAL function allows two separate sounds to be layered together. Touch and hold down the desired SOUND button. The first sound is selected and the list of first (upper) variations is shown in the display. Touch one more SOUND button. The second (lower) sound is selected and the list of first and second variations is shown in the display.

  • Page 15: Split Mode

    3. Split Mode The SPLIT function divides the keyboard into two sections - upper and lower - allowing you to play each part with a different sound. Touch and hold down the desired SOUND button. The upper sound is selected and the upper variation list is shown in the display. Touch and hold down one more SOUND button.

  • Page 16: Metronome

    5. Transpose The transpose function allows you to raise or lower the DP1's key in half steps. This is particularly useful when you have learned a song in one key and are required to play it in another key. The transpose function will allow you to play the song in the original key, yet hear it in another key.

  • Page 17: Ambience Function

    Ambience Function The DP1's Ambience function allows the performer to apply various reverberation and positioning effects, assisting the 5.1 channel surround system to recreate authentic playing environments. This collection of parameters can be saved as a USER setting and immediately recalled at any time.

  • Page 18: Editing A Sound

    Editing a Sound The 'EDIT' menu allows performers to adjust sound parameters. These adjustments can be saved as a USER sound and immediately recalled at any time. The DP1 provides 12 USER sound memories. Touch the MENU button labelled 'Edit' to enter the EDIT mode from the main screen. The MENU button labels will change, allowing the performer to jump to 'Tone', 'EFX' and 'Settings' menus.

  • Page 19: Efx

    2. EFX A maximum of 4 separate EFXs (effects) can be applied to each sound, providing a near limitless combination of acoustic possibilities. Upon selecting a sound, the DP1 automatically applies suitable EFXs, adding greater authenticity to each voice. Editing EFX Touch the MENU button labelled 'EFX' to enter the EFX menu from the Edit screen.

  • Page 20: Settings

    3. Settings The 'Edit Settings' screen allows the performer to adjust parameters that affect the sound. Editing Settings Touch the MENU button labelled 'Settings' to enter the Settings menu from the Edit screen. The 4 VALUE buttons can be used to adjust further settings. Volume Fine Tune Temperament Key...

  • Page 21: Saving A Sound

    4. Saving a Sound Adjusted Settings parameters can be saved as a USER sound and immediately recalled at any time. The DP1 provides 12 USER sound memories. In addition, sounds can also be saved to the Preset area, as a Preset.

  • Page 22: Digital Recording Function

    Digital Recording Function The DP1 recording function allows up to 100, two track songs to be stored in internal memory. Because songs are stored as MIDI event data, instruments can be exchanged freely during playback. The DP1 also supports MP3 audio song playback, offering performers a useful resource for study and practice.

  • Page 23: Song Chain

    Song Chain Selecting Song number 0, will enable Song Chain mode, whereby the DP1 will play all internal songs continuously, in a ‘chain’. Touch the Right-Upper VALUE buttons to select ‘Random’ or ‘Chain’ (in order) playing modes.

  • Page 24: Recording

    To begin recording a new song, select an empty song on the 'Playback' screen. If a previously recorded song is selected, the DP1 will overwrite the current track with newly recorded data. Each song allows Upper and Lower parts to be recorded, with an additional track for MP3 audio playback.

  • Page 25: Part Settings

    3.Part Settings Once recorded, the volume and sound of song parts can be changed freely. Entering the 'Part Setting' mode Touch the MENU button labelled 'Part Settings'. Part select Part Volume Get panel Part Mute on/off setting Selecting the Recorded Part Use the Left-Upper VALUE buttons to select the recorded Part to be changed.
  • Page 26 Rendering a Recorded Part to Audio Touch the Left-Upper VALUE button to 'render' the data of the MIDI tracks to digital audio data. The rendered digital audio data will be stored in the Audio Track, clearing the MIDI tracks, and allowing new song information to be recorded. In addition, the new Audio Track can be heard while recording/playing the MIDI tracks.

  • Page 27: Saving A Song

    5. Saving a song Once recorded, songs can be saved to one of the 100 internal song memories. Touch the SAVE button. The display will show the song number to save. Cursor Character Song number Delete to save Select the destination song number to which the new song shall be saved, using the Left- Lower VALUE buttons.

  • Page 28: System Mode

    System Mode Use this mode to set the System parameters of the DP1. The System Menu parameters are global, and stored automatically upon leaving the 'SYSTEM' mode - it is not necessary to store these parameters manually. To enter the SYSTEM mode, touch the MENU button labelled 'System'.

  • Page 29: Creating A User Touch Curve

    Transpose The transpose function allows the DP1’s key to be raised or lowered in half steps. The available range is six octaves up or down. Key Vib. This parameter allows the degree of vibration felt through the DP1 keyboard to be adjusted.

  • Page 30: File Operation

    External songs can be imported from a connected USB device. The DP1 can read MP3, Wave, and SMF (Standard MIDI File) song data formats. Each DP1 song consists of MIDI tracks for the recorder and one digital audio track for the playback of MP3 data. Imported songs are loaded into each track as follows: Touch the MENU button labelled 'Import' in the File Menu.

  • Page 31: File Export

    File Export Saved song data can be written to a connected USB device in MP3, Wave and SMF (Standard MIDI File) format. The MIDI tracks are exported as SMF data, and the Audio track is exported as either MP3 or Wave format.
  • Page 32 File Rename This function allows the names of files stored internally or on connected USB devices, to be changed. Touch the MENU button labelled 'Rename' in the File Menu. The 'File Rename' screen will appear in the display. Selecting the song to be renamed Use the Left-Upper VALUE buttons to select the internal song.

  • Page 33: Output Settings

    Rear SP delay Rear SP level Adjust the level of an external rear speaker. Rear SP delay Adjust the delay time of an external rear speaker. All Speaker This parameter is turned on or off all speakers of the DP1.
  • Page 34 EQ setting Touch the MENU button labelled 'EQ' to enter the EQ pages. High Mid High iii. Mid Low Adjust the level of each frequency. High level Mid High level Low level Mid Low level Touch the MENU button labelled 'More' to enter more parameters for EQ. Mid High Frequency Mid High Frequency Adjust the frequency of Mid High and Mid Low.

  • Page 35: Display Settings

    Power Off After The DP1 will automatically Power Off after a period of inactivity, even if the keyboard cover is not closed. Use this setting to adjust the time required (hours:minutes) before automatic Power Off. This setting is ignored while Song Chain mode is selected.

  • Page 36: Jacks

    Turn the DP1 ON or OFF. This POWER switch controls the standby power supply. 3. MIDI jacks These jacks are used to connect the DP1 with external MIDI devices such as a MIDI sound module or a MIDI sequencer. 4. TO HOST jack This jack is used to connect the DP1 with a personal computer.
  • Page 37 9. LINE OUT jacks These outputs are used to connect the DP1 to a 5.1 channel surround sound system. 10. LINE IN jacks These inputs are used to connect external audio devices (CD-player etc.) to the DP1. 11. HEADPHONES jacks...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Keyboard AWA PRO Wooden-Key, Graded-Hammer action w/ Keyboard vibration system Sound Engine PCM synthesis PC engine Sound Categories Piano 1, Piano 2, E.Piano 1, E.Piano 2, String, Bass Number of Sound User Sound Control Panel Activating Touch-Control System Display 6.4"...

  • Page 39: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart [DIGITAL PIANO] Date : September 2006 Version : 1. 0 Model: KAWAI DP1 Remarks Function Transmit Receive Basic Default 1-16 1-16 Channel Changed 1-16 1-16 Default Mode Messages Altered ***** Note 0-127 0-127 Number: TRUE Voice *****...
  • Page 40 KPSZ-0135a...

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