Kawai ATX2-p User Manual

(ATX2-p)

Owner’s Manual

Part Names & Functions

Basic Operation

General Operation

Appendix

Thank you for purchasing a KAWAI AnyTimeX2 piano!

The AnyTimeX2 piano is a revolutionary new instrument that combines the capabilities of an acoustic piano and a digital piano.
With the AnyTimeX2 piano, one can enjoy the pleasing, expressive tone of KAWAI acoustic pianos, with the convenience of
powerful, exciting features that can only be found on a digital instrument.

As its name implies, the most compelling aspect of the AnyTimeX2 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  ne KAWAI acoustic piano while retaining the privacy and
power of built-in digital sound. The AnyTimeX2 piano will o er many creative new possibilities for music-making in your home,
school, or recording studio.

To get the most from your AnyTimeX2 piano, please read this manual carefully and become familiar with all its powerful functions
and features. We trust that you and your AnyTimeX2 piano will be making beautiful music together (at any time of the day or
night) for many years to come.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Part Names & Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1. Selecting Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2. Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3. Damper Resonance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4. Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5. Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6. Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Speci cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Maintenance Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7. MIDI Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

8. Local Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

9. Auto Power O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

WARNING

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.

Examples of Picture Symbols

denotes that care should be taken.
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped.

denotes a prohibited operation.
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.

denotes an operation that should be carried out.
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.

Read all the instructions before using the product.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prongs are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

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WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following.

WARNING

The product should be connected to
an AC outlet of the specified voltage.

Use only the AC adaptor included with
this instrument to power the instrument.

Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands.

The chair must be used properly (it must be
used only when playing the product).

● Do not play with it or stand on it.

● Only one person is allowed to sit on it.

● Do not sit on it when opening the lid.

● Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.

When using the headphones, do not
listen for long periods of
time at high volume levels.

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death
or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.

120V 240V230V

● If you are going to use an AC power cord,
make sure that it has the correct plug shape
and conforms to the specified power voltage.

● Failure to do so may result in fire.

● Do not use other AC adaptors to power this

instrument.

● Do not use the included AC adaptor or AC
power cord to power other equipment.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or your
fingers to be trapped, resulting in injury.

Doing so may result in hearing problems.

Do not lean against the keyboard.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product.

When disconnecting the AC power cord’s
plug, always hold the plug
and pull it to remove it.

The product is not completely disconnected from the
power supply even when the power switch is turned
off. If the product will not be used for a long time,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Doing so may cause the product to fall over,
resulting in injury.

Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.

● Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage
the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or
short-circuit.

● Failure to do so may cause fire in case of
lightning.

● Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.

This product may be equipped with a polarised line plug (one blade
wider than the other). This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

It is a good practice to place the instrument near the AC outlet and to place the power cord plug in a
position that allows the plug to be disconnected easily in the event of an emergency. Electricity is always
charging while the plug is in the AC outlet even when the power switch is in the ‘OFF’ position.

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CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury
or damage to the product or other property if the
product is handled incorrectly.

Do not use the product in the following areas.

● Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is
exposed to direct sunlight

● Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater

● Extremely cold areas, such as outside

● Extremely humid areas

● Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present

● Areas where the product is exposed to excessive

vibrations

When closing the fallboard, close
it gently.

Before connecting cords, make sure
that the power to this product
and other devices is turned
OFF.

Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.

Do not drag the product on the floor.
Take care not to drop the product.

OFF

Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.
Use the product only in moderate climates (not
in tropical climates).

Closing it roughly may trap your fingers,
resulting in injury.

Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this
product and other devices.

Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result
in breakdown or short-circuit.
The product should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the product.

Please lift up the product when moving it.
Please note that the product is heavy and must
be carried by more than two persons.
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.

Do not place the product near electrical
appliances such as TVs and
radios.

When connecting the AC power cord
and other cords, take care
not to entangle them.

Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.

Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.

Do not place naked flame, such as lighted
candles on the product.

● Doing so may cause the product to generate
noise.

● If the product generates noise, move the
product sufficiently away from the electrical
appliance or connect it to another AC outlet.

Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.

● Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation
of the product.

● When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in
lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe the
product.

● Doing so may cause the product to become
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown
or injury.

Doing so may cause the illumination to fall over,
resulting in fire.

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Ensure that the ventilation is not
impeded by covering the ventilation
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. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation.

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.

● The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance.

● The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.

Notes on Repair

Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the
power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug with the wide socket slot and insert fully.

ATTENTION:

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.)

Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the ground of the AC outlet on the wall.

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio
Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.

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Part Names & Functions

ON

OFF

This section explains the location and functions of the control box and connectors.

Front view of the control box:



d

d

Underside view of the control box:



Part Names & Functions

bc

a

Rear view of the piano (DC IN jack)



g

Pedals



Mu er lever



ef

h ij

k

ON

OFF

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a POWER button

Used to turn on/o the control box.
Be sure to turn it o after playing.

* The AnyTimeX2 piano features a power saving mode that can turn o

the instrument automatically after a speci ed period of inactivity. For
more information, please refer to the ‘Auto Power O ’ setting on page

23.

b VOLUME knob

Used to adjust the volume when AnyTime mode is activated.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume.

c PHONES jacks

Used to connect up to two pairs of headphones
simultaneously.

d Headphone hook

Used to conveniently hang the headphones when not in use.

e LINE OUT jack

Used to connect the AnyTime mode audio signal to an external
ampli er, speakers, or recording device such as a computer.

f MIDI IN/OUT jacks

Used to connect the AnyTimeX2 piano to external MIDI devices
such as other electronic instruments or computers. (See page

19)

h Mute Pedal

Used to mute the acoustic piano sound by depressing the
pedal and sliding it gently to the left, thus activating AnyTime
mode.
Do not attempt to activate/deactivate AnyTime mode while
playing the piano as this can cause serious damage to the
action mechanism of the instrument.

Part Names & Functions

i Damper Pedal

Used to remove all dampers from the strings, allowing them
to vibrate freely. This greatly enriches the piano’s sound, while
also assisting the pianist to play smooth ‘legato’ passages.

j Soft Pedal / Sostenuto Pedal

Used to soften the sound, reducing its volume. When the ‘Jazz
Organ’ sound is selected, the soft pedal is used to alternate
the speed of the rotary speaker simulation between ‘Slow’ and
‘Fast’ e ect modes.
It is also possible to use the Soft pedal as a Sostenuto pedal by
depressing the pedal while turning on the AnyTimeX2 piano
control box. In sostenuto mode, depressing the pedal after
playing the keyboard and before releasing the keys sustains
the sound of only the keys just played. Any keys that are
pressed after the sostenuto pedal is depressed will not be
sustained after the keys are released.
Furthermore, the Soft pedal is used to select di erent sounds,
change reverb settings, and adjust various other settings of
the AnyTimeX2 piano.

g DC IN jack

Used to connect the AC adaptor.

k Mu er lever

Used to activate/deactivate the mu er system of the acoustic
piano.
Pull the lever to activate and push it back to deactivate.

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