Kawai CL30 User Manual

DIGITAL PIANO

CL30

OWNER’S MANUAL

Thank you for choosing this Kawai CL30 Digital Piano.
Your new CL30 is a high-quality instrument offering the very latest in leading-edge music technology.
This manual contains valuable information that will help you make full use of your CL30 piano’s
many capabilities. Please read it carefully and keep it handy for further reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Assembling The Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1. Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2. Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3. Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4. Concert Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5. Demonstration Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6. Using the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Function Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1. Selecting A Touch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2. Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3. Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4. Reverb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5. Concert Magic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6. MIDI Channel Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7. MIDI Local Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

8. Turning Multi-Timbral Mode On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

9. Transmit MIDI Program Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Concert Magic Song List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Program Change Number Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Important Safety Instructions

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.

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

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

Doing so may cause electric shock.

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

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

● Failure to do so may result in fire.

WARNING

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.

Examples of Picture Symbols

120V 240V230V

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

Read all the instructions before using the product.

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

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.

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 leterature accompanying the
product.

WARNING

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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 polarized 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 have the instrument 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 conditiion.

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury

CAUTION

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

or damage to the product or other

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.

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

OFF

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 shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall 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.

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

Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.

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.

The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

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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.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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.

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.

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

An information on Disposal for users

If your product is marked with this recycling symbol it means that, at the end of its
life, you must dispose of it separately by taking it to an appropriate collection point.
You should not mix it with general household waste. Disposing of this product correctly
will prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which
could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
For further details, please contact your local authority.
(European Union only)

● 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.

Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.

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

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

● 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.

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

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THANK Y OU FOR PURCHASING A KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO!

The Kawai digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument that
combines the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship
inherited from Kawai’s many years of experience in building fine pianos.
Its keyboard provides the touch response and full dynamic range required
for a superb performance on the piano, harpsichord, organ, and other
instruments. In addition, the CL piano is equipped with reverb
and a digital effect processor for an even fuller sound. Industry­Standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) jacks
are included which allow you to play other electronic
instruments at the same time—opening a whole new world of
musical possibilities.

This Owner’s Manual contains valuable information that will help you
make full use of this instrument’s many capabilities. Please read all
sections carefully and keep this manual handy for further reference.

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ASSEMBLING THE STAND

READ ME FIRST

Before beginning the assembly of your CL30 read and become familiar with the assembly instructions
that follow. Then, carefully unpack the piano and check your unit against the parts list.

PARTS PROVIDED

Main Unit (A) 1pc. Side Panel (B) 2 pcs.
Back Panel (C) 1 pc. Pedal Board (D) 1pc.
Arm (E) 2 pcs. Music Rack (F) 1pc.
Screw (c) (M6 x 65) 4 pcs. Screw (d) (M6 x 35) 4 pcs.
Screw (e) (M6 x 25) 4pcs. Screw (f) (ø4 x 16) 2 pcs.
Adjuster (G) 1 pc. AC Adapter (H) 1 pc.
Power Cord (I) 1pc. Caps(J) 8pcs.

Headphone Hook 1 pc.
Screw (ø4 x 14) 2pcs.

(D)

(A)

(C)

(F)

Left

(B)

(H)

Left

(E)

Right

Right

(I)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

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(J)

(G)

Be sure that all parts are included before starting to assemble your unit.

CAUTION!

Be sure to assemble CL30 by two persons and being care for carrying the Main Unit at level.

1. Insert the adjuster into about 1 cm
on the bottom of the Pedal Board.

2. Undo and pull out the Pedal cord on
the back of the Pedal Board.

Adjuster Hole

(Back of the Pedal board)

Front

3. Place the Side Boards beside the Pedal Board
on the floor with its back sides facing down.
Fix the screws (a) (b) sliding into the metal
fittings on the both sides of the Pedal Board.

Screws( c )
M6 x 65

Back Panel
( C )

Back

Side Panel
( B )

Screws( f )

ø 4 x 16

Pedal Board
( D )

Pedal Board
( D )

Adjuster
( G )

Side Panel
( B )

4. Fasten Side Panel and Back Panel with
two screws(c) tightly.

5. Fasten screws (a) (b) and then screw (f)
tightly.

6. Raise up the assembled Stand.

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CAUTION!

Pay attention so that your hands or fingers are not caught between the stand and piano.
Be sure to secure the piano to the stand with the screws. If you fail to do so, the unit could
fall from the stand causing damage or personal injury.
Driving or putting screws too tightly or with too much force may cause damaging the Main
Unit.

Main Unit
( A )

Stand

8. Set the holes on the bottom of the Piano

fitting to holes of the metal fittings on
the Side Panels.

9. Fasten half with screws (e).

10. And then fasten screws (e) securely
after making sure of the holes in place
so that all screws (e) are lined up
and driven straight.

Caps (J )

Hole

Metal fitting

screws ( e )
M6 x 25

7. Place the Piano on the top of
the side boards.

Hole

Metal fitting

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Screws ( d )
M6 x 35

Caps ( J )

11. Fasten Arms and the Piano
with screws (d).

12. Put the caps onto the heads
of the screws (c) (d) ( 8pcs ).

CAUTION!

Pay attention for fear that little children swallow the caps.

13. Insert the Music Rack in the slit
on the top of the Piano.

(*3) AC adapter

(*2) Binding

front

(*1) Lock tab or

Side Panel
( Right )

(*4) Binding

Side Panel
( Left )

back

lever of the plug

Pedal Cord

14. Insert the pedal connection cord that comes from Pedal Board into
the Piano’s Pedal jack. When viewed from the back, insert the plug
with the Lock tab or lever (*1) of the plug on front.

15. Fix the pedal cord with binding on the left Side Board. (*2)

16. Connect the AC adapter and the power cord tightly.

17. Insert the plug of AC adapter into the Piano’s soket. (*3)

18. Fix the cord of AC adapter with binding on the right Side Board. (*4)

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Pedal Board

19. Turn the adjuster (installed on the bottom of the Pedal
Board) down until it makes firm contact with the floor.
If the floor is carpeted, place a spiked furniture cup under
the adjuster so that it makes firm contact with the carpet

Adjuster

backing. Press any pedal with your foot. If the pedal rail
flexes, lower the adjuster until flexing is minimized.

CAUTION!

Before moving your piano, turn the adjuster up so that it clears the floor.

ATTACHING THE HEADPHONE HOOK

Fix the headphone hook to the bottom of
the piano with two screws packed in the
same plastic bag.

Screws
ø 4 x 14

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PART NAMES

CONCERT MAGIC BUTTON (A)

Absolutely anyone can play a real music with Concert Magic... even if you’ve never taken a piano
lesson in your life. All you have to do is to select a favorite song and tap any of the 88 keys. For
more details, see page 16.

DEMO BUTTON (B)

To listen to all the demos, simply press this button. The CL30 piano will start the demo. Fifteen
musical pieces will be played back until the DEMO button is pressed again to stop. To select a
specific demo, see page 20. To stop the demo, press this button again.

PLAY/STOP BUTTON (C)

Used to play back and stop a recorded song.

RECORD BUTTON (D)

Used to start recording a song.

METRONOME BUTTON (E)

Use this button to turn on/off the metronome.

SOUND SELECT BUTTON (F)

Select the desired instrument by pressing this button repeatedly. You can also select a specific
instrument directly by pressing one of the lowest fifteen white keys while holding down this button.
For more details, see page 14.

POWER BUTTON (G)

This button turns the instrument on and off. Be sure to turn off the instrument when you are
finished playing.

VOLUME SLIDER (H)

Move the volume slider upward to increase the instrument’s volume. Move the slider downward to
decrease the volume.

CONTROL PANEL

A

B

G

C

E

D

H

F

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MIDI JACKS (I)

Use these jacks to connect the CL30 piano with external MIDI devices.

PEDAL JACK (J)

Connect the pedal cord from the pedal board to this jack.

HEADPHONES JACKS (K)

Used to connect up to two headphones to this digital piano.

JACKS

K

I

SOFT PEDAL (L)

Depressing this pedal softens the sound and also reduces its volume.

SOSTENUTO PEDAL (M)

Depressing this pedal after pressing the keyboard and before releasing the keys, sustains the sound
of only the keys just played.

SUSTAIN PEDAL (N)

Depressing this pedal sustains the sound even after removing your hands from the keyboard.

PEDALS

J

MNL

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GETTING STARTED

1. BASIC OPERATIONS

(1) Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

(2) Adjust the volume.

Play a note on the keyboard and adjust the volume. (Moving the slider
upward raises the volume while moving downward lowers it.)

(3) Choose a sound.

Method 1

Pressing the SOUND SELECT button once will change the sound to the
next. Press it repeatedly until the desired sound is selected.

Method 2

While holding down the SOUND SELECT button, press one of the lowest
15 white keys to select a specific sound directly.

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Method 3

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button more than one second to go
back to Concert Grand.

Note:

When a sound other than Concert Grand is selected, the LED indicator
of the SOUND SELECT button will start flashing.

(4) Play.
Experiment by playing the different sounds.

Sound List:

1. Concert Grand

2. Studio Grand

3. Modern Piano

4. Rock Piano

5. Classic Piano

6. Modren E.P

7. Jazz Organ

8. Church Organ

9. Harpsichord

10. Vibraphone

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11. String Ensemble

12. Slow Strings

13. Choir

14. New Age Pad

15. Atmosphere

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2. DUAL

3. METRONOME

With DUAL mode, you can layer two sounds together. To layer two
sounds, while holding down the SOUND SELECT button, press the
desired two keys together at the lowest 15 white keys and the assigned
two sounds will be layered.

The CL30 piano’s metronome function can help you practice the piano
or recording a song by providing a steady beat for you to play along
with.

(1) To start the metronome, press the METRONOME button.

(2) To turn off the metronome, press the METRONOME button again.

Changing the Beat (Time Signature)

You can change the beat (time signature) of the metronome. The CL30
piano has seven beats (time signatures) to choose from, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4,
4/4, 5/4, 3/8 and 6/8. While holding down the METRONOME button,
select the desired beat (time signature) of the metronome by pressing the
black keys assigned to that beat (time signature).

Adjusting the Tempo

To adjust the tempo, use the lower white keys while holding down the
METRONOME button. You can directly enter the desired tempo in
“Beats Per Minute” (BPM) or use the - or + keys to make it slower or
faster. The tempo range is 30-300 beats per minute. Use the enclosed
function label for your convenience.

1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 3/8 6/8

-

off+on

123456789

0

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4. CONCERT MAGIC

The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said, “Playing
the keyboard is simple. Just strike right keys at the right time.” Many
people wish it were that simple. The reality is very different of course.
However, there is a way to make playing the keyboard very simple. You
don’t even have to strike right keys thanks to Concert Magic.

With Concert Magic, absolutely anyone can sit at the CL30 piano and
make real music… even if you’ve never taken a piano lesson in your
life.
To enjoy performing by yourself, you have only to select your favorite
piece from 40 preprogrammed songs and tap any of the 88 keys with a
steady rhythm and tempo. Concert Magic will provide the correct melody
and accompaniment notes, regardless of which keys you press. Anybody,
young or old, can enjoy Concert Magic from the moment they sit down
at the CL30 piano.
Now let’s see how Concert Magic works.

Selecting a Song

The 40 Concert Magic songs are assigned to each of the 40 white keys,
classified in six groups by song category such as Children’s Songs,
American Classics, Christmas Songs.
All of the song titles are listed on page 29.

To select a song, press the key to which your desired song is assigned
while holding down the CONCERT MAGIC button.

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Listening to the Song

If you have selected a song you are familiar with, you may want to play
by yourself right away. However you may want to listen to the song first
before playing it.

To listen, press the PLAY/STOP button. The CL30 piano will start playing
back the selected song.

If you want to listen to a different song, repeat the same procedure to
select a song and press the PLAY/STOP button.
When you are finished listening to the song, press either CONCERT
MAGIC button or PLAY/STOP button to stop.

Performing a song

Now you’re ready to play yourself.
Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the 88 black or
white keys on your piano keyboard. As you tap harder, the notes will get
louder; as you tap softer, the notes will get quieter. As you tap faster, the
notes speed up; as you tap slower, they will slow down correspondingly,
just like regular piano playing.
Isn’t it fun? You can sound like you’ve been playing for years just by
pressing one key with one finger.

Concert Magic is a perfect method for small children to learn music,
especially to develop a sense of rhythm. For older people who may
think it is too late to learn the keyboard, Concert Magic is a good first
step for them to begin with. With Concert Magic, your CL30 piano can
be enjoyed by anyone in the family, even those who have never touched
a musical instrument in their life.

Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types

After playing for a while with Concert Magic you may think that it’s too
easy and there is very little to learn.
While it is true that some of the songs are very easy to play, even for
beginners, there are also some which will challenge you and require some
practice to play beautifully. Each of the 40 Concert Magic songs falls
into one of three different categories depending on the skill level required
to perform them.

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These are the easiest songs to play. To perform them, simply tap out a
constant steady beat on any key on your piano keyboard.
Look at the following example, “Für Elise”. Press the key with a steady
sixteenth note rhythm.

Key on x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Melody Play

These songs are also quite easy to play, especially if they are familiar to
you. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of the melody on any one of
the keys on your piano keyboard. Singing along as you tap the rhythm
can be helpful.
Play “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” for example. Follow the melody’s
rhythm as shown.

Key on x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

When performing fast songs with Concert Magic, it is sometimes easier
to tap two different keys with two fingers alternating. This allows you to
play twice as fast as you can using only one finger on one key.

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Skillful

These songs range in difficulty from moderately difficult to difficult. To
perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the
accompaniment notes on any of the keys on your piano keyboard, like
“Waltz of The Flowers” shown below.

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these songs is to listen to them first, and then try to tap out the rhythms
that you hear.

In the song list on page 29, the arrangement type is marked next to each
song title as “EB” for Easy Beat, “MP” for Melody Play and “SK” for
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Concert Magic Song Demo

There are three ways to listen to the Concert Magic songs in the DEMO
mode.

All Play

Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the PLAY/STOP
button without selecting a song.
The CL piano will play back all of the Concert Magic songs in order.

Random Play

Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the DEMO button.
The CL piano will play back all of the Concert Magic songs in random
order.

Category Play

Press the piano key to which the desired song is assigned while holding
down the DEMO button.
The CL piano will play back the selected song and, then play the rest of
the songs in the same song category one after another.

To stop the DEMO, press the PLAY/STOP button.

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5. DEMONSTRATION SONG

The CL30 piano has 15 built-in demonstration songs for your listening
enjoyment.

(1) Press the DEMO button and the song for Concert Grand will start.
When the Concert Grand demo song is finished, the CL30 piano will
play all the other demo songs one at a time in random order.

(2) Press the SOUND SELECT button to skip to the next demo song.

(3) If you would like to listen to the demo for a particular sound, just
press the desired key at the lowest 15 white keys while holding down the
SOUND SELECT button.

(4) To stop the demo, press the DEMO button again.

DEMO SONG LIST

1. Concert Grand Valse, op.64-1 / Chopin

2. Studio Grand KAWAI original

3. Modern Piano KAWAI original

4. Rock Piano KAWAI original

5. Classic E.Piano KAWAI original

6. Modern E.P. KAWAI original

7. Jazz Organ KAWAI original

8. Church Organ Toccata / Eugene Gigout

9. Harpsichord French Suite No.6 / Bach

10. Vibraphone KAWAI original

11. String Ensemble Le quattoro stagioni “La Primavera” / Vivaldi

12. Slow Strings KAWAI original

13. Choir KAWAI original

14. New Age Pad KAWAI original

15. Atmosphere KAWAI original

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6. USING THE RECORDER

The CL piano’s recorder records your playing much like a tape recorder,
and it is just as easy to use. The CL piano records a song as digital data
instead of audio data and stores the song inside the instrument. Because
the song is stored as digital information you can modify the song when
you play it back. You can, for example, adjust the tempo without changing
the pitch or use a different effect setting from one you have recorded.
Once you understand the recorder, you will find it to be a useful tool for
both practicing and playing the piano.

RECORDING A SONG

(1) Press the REC button when you are ready to record. The LED indicator
will start flashing telling you that the piano is ready to record.

(2) Now play some music on the piano. The recorder will automatically
start recording with the first note you play. You can also start recording
by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.

(3) Press the PLAY/STOP button when you’re finished recording. The
CL piano will stop recording and the LED display will flash momentarily
while the song is saved to memory.

(4) If you make a mistake, you can record your piece again. Just repeat
the same procedure. The second recording will completely erase the
first one.

PLAYING BACK A SONG

(1) Press the PLAY/STOP button to play back the song you have just
recorded.
Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop.

ERASING A SONG

(1) Turn the power off.

(2) Turn the power on again while holding down the PLAY/STOP and
REC buttons.

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FUNCTION MODE

The Function Mode gives you access to many other useful features on
your CL30 piano.
The following functions can be selected in the Function Mode by
pressing the appropriate key:

Function Default

TOUCH Normal
TRANSPOSE 0
TUNING A4=440.0Hz
REVERB On
CONCERT MAGIC MODE Mode 1
MIDI CHANNEL SELECT 1 ch
MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF On
MULTI TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF Off
TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE On

When the power is turned on, these functions are always set to the
default settings.

OPERATION

(1) Press the key assigned for the function you want to edit while holding
down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons
simultaneously.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, use the number keys or - (off) / + (on) keys to change the
value for the selected function.

(3) You can also select other functions and change the values
successively.

(4) Release both the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons to
exit.

Note:

Attach the enclosed Function Stickers as shown in the illustration on
the next page for your convenience.

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off+on 1 2

TOUCH
TRANSPOSE
TUNING
REVERB
CONCERT MAGIC MODE
MIDI CHANNEL SELECT
MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF
MULTI TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF
TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE

4

3

6789

5

1. SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE

When playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in
direct relation to how hard a key is struck. Your CL30 piano lets you
select from four different “Touch” types as follows:

0

NORMAL

The standard setting which produces volume in direct proportion to
your force on the keys. This setting is the most similar to an acoustic
piano. The CL30 piano automatically selects this Touch Type when
the power is turned on.

LIGHT

For those still developing finger strength, such as a child, a louder
sound is produced even when the piano is played with a soft touch.

HEAVY

Perfect for those with strong fingers or for practicing with a hard touch.

CONSTANT

For tone colors like organ or harpsichord, and for playing some
contemporary music with the piano sound, a constant loud sound is
produced regardless of your force on the keys.

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2. TRANSPOSE

(1) Press the “TOUCH” key while holding down the METRONOME
and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2)While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, press one of the following keys on the keyboard.

Key 1: Selects the “LIGHT” Touch Type
Key 2: Selects the “NORMAL” Touch Type
Key 3: Selects the “HEAVY” Touch Type
Key 4: Selects the “CONSTANT” Touch Type

The transpose function lets you raise or lower the piano’s key in half
steps. This is especially useful when you have learned a song in one
key and have to play it in another key. The transpose feature allows
you to play the song in the original key, but hear it in another key.

(1) Press the “TRANSPOSE” key while holding down the
METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons.

3. TUNING

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, press the desired key on the keyboard to select a new transposed
key. (When power is first turned “on”, the key is set to C.) The piano
can be transposed up to 5 half steps higher (F) or 6 half steps lower
(F#).

This function allows you to adjust the piano’s pitch to match recordings
or other instruments in an ensemble.

(1) Press the “TUNING” key while holding down the METRONOME
and SOUND SELECT buttons. A tuning tone can be heard.

C#

D# F#

CDEF

G#

GA

A#

B

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, use the -/+ keys to lower/raise the pitch by 0.5Hz. Or you can
directly enter the center A pitch as a three digit number by using the
number keys. (EX: 440)

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4. REVERB

Reverb adds reverberation to the sound simulating the acoustic
enviroment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall.

There are three types of Reverb in the CL30. They are Room, Stage
and Hall.

(1) Press the “REVERB” key while holding down the METRONOME
and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still hodling the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, press one of the following keys to select the Reverb type.

Key 1: ROOM
Key 2: STAGE
Key 3: HALL

When the power is turned on, the REVERB function is automatically
activated.

To turn on/off the reverb, while holding down the METRONOME and
SOUND SELECT buttons, press REVERB key and then press “on” or
“off” key.

5. CONCERT MAGIC MODE

The CL30 piano offers two ways to enjoy Concert Magic.

Mode 1

Each of the 40 Concert Magic songs falls into one of three different
categories depending on the skill level required to perform them. They
are Easy Beat, Melody Play and Skillful. See page 16 for details.

Mode 2

Regardless of which arrangement type a Concert Magic song is, with
Mode 2 you can play any Concert Magic song by simply tapping any
key with a constant steady beat.

(1) Press the “CONCERT MAGIC” key while holding down the
METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, pressing the “+” key sets the Concert Magic mode to Mode 2.
If you press the “-” key, the Concert Magic mode returns to Mode 1.

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6. MIDI CHANNEL SELECT

In order to exchange MIDI information with another MIDI instrument,
you must first set the two connected instruments to the same channel.

(1) Press the “MIDI CH” key while holding down the METRONOME
and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, press the 10 keys to select the channel. When selecting a
channel, the channel must be entered by two digit numbers.

EX: For CH 1 press the 0 key then the 1 key.

For CH 16 press the 1 key then the 6 key.

7. MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF

This function is used to control whether or not the sound from the
piano will be heard when you play the keyboard. When MIDI LOCAL
CONTROL is set to “on” you will hear the CL30 piano when you play.
When MIDI LOCAL CONTROL is set to “off” you will not hear any
sound from the CL30 piano when you play but the CL30 piano’s
keyboard data will be transmitted through the MIDI jacks to an external
MIDI device.

(1) Press the “LOCAL” key while holding down the METRONOME
and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, pressing the “off” key sets the Local Control to “off”. If you
press the “on” key, this function returns to “on”.

8. TURNING MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF

Normally, the procedure described in the MIDI CHANNEL SELECT
section is used to transmit or receive data on only one MIDI channel
(any one of 1 through 16). But by turning the Multi-Timbral function
“on”, you can receive data on more than one MIDI channel and
simultaneously play a different sound on each channel. With this
feature, you can connect the CL30 piano to an external MIDI recorder
or personal computer to create performances with a variety of timbres.
The term “Multi-Timbral” is derived from the ability to play multiple
timbres simultaneously.

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NOTE:

You can assign any sound of the CL30 piano to any channel in the way
you like by sending the correct Program Change Number to the CL30
piano from an external MIDI device. See page 30 for assignment of
sound and program number.

(1) Press the “MULTI” key while holding down the METRONOME
and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, pressing the “off” key sets the Multi-Timbral mode to “off”.
If you press the “on” key, this function returns to “on”.

9. TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE

You can set the CL30 piano if it should transmit Program Change
Numbers via MIDI when the sound is changed on the control panel.

(1) Press the “PROGRAM” key while holding down the
METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons, pressing the “off” key sets the CL30 piano not to transmit the
program change data corresponding to the sound selected on the panel.
If you press the “on” key, this function returns to “on” and selecting a
sound will transmit the data.

(3) You can also transmit the desired program change number directly
by entering the number as a three digit number by using the number
keys while holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT
buttons.

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MIDI

The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard
for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments so that
they can exchange performance data.
The CL30 is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each
uses a special cable with a DIN connector.

MIDI IN : For receiving note, program change and other data.
MIDI OUT : For sending note, program change and other data.

MIDI EXAMPLES

(1) Connection to another MIDI compatible keyboard or sound generator module

When connected as shown in the illustration, data on how the digital piano is played (which keys
are struck) can be sent to another MIDI instrument. Plus, the sound from the CL30 can be layered
over the sound of the other instrument.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

(2) Connection to an external sequencer

When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played on the CL30 with a
MIDI recorder, and use the CL30’s tones (such as piano, harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled
by the CL30’s MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

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CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST

Category # Song Title Arrangement

Type

Children’s Songs 1 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star MP

2 I’m A Little Teapot MP
3 Mary Had A Little Lamb MP
4 London Bridge MP
5 Row, Row, Row Your Boat MP
6 Frère Jaques MP
7 Old MacDonald Had A Farm MP

Christmas Songs 8 Hark The Herald Angels Sing MP

9 Jingle Bells MP

10 Deck The Halls MP
11 O Come All Ye Faithful MP
12 Joy To The World MP
13 Silent Night MP
14 We Wish You A Merry Christmas MP

American Classics 15 Battle Hymn Of The Republic MP

16 Yankee Doodle MP

17 Danny Boy EB
18 Clementine MP
19 Auld Lang Syne MP
20 Oh Susanna SK
21 Camptown Races MP
22 When The Saints Go Marching In EB

23 The Entertainer SK

Classical Selections 24 William Tell Overture SK

25 Andante (Haydn) MP
26 Für Elise EB
27 Clair De Lune SK
28 Skater’s Waltz SK
29 Blue Danube Waltz SK
30 Gavotte (Gossec) SK

31 Waltz Of The Flowers SK

Special Occasions 32 Bridal Chorus MP

33 Wedding March SK

34 Pomp And Circumstance SK

International Songs 35 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling EB

36 Chiapenacas SK
37 Santa Lucia SK

38 Funicli Funicla SK
39 La Marseillaise MP
40 My Wild Irish Rose EB

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PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER MAPPING

Multi-Timbral mode ON Multi-Timbral mode OFF

Sound Name Program # Bank MSB Bank LSB

CONCERT GRAND 1 121 0 1

STUDIO GRAND 1 121 1 2

MODERN PIANO 2 121 0 3

ROCK PIANO 2 121 1 4

CLASSIC E.PIANO 5 121 0 5

MODERN E.P. 6 121 0 6

JAZZ ORGAN 18 121 0 7

CHURCH ORGAN 20 121 0 8

HARPSICHORD 7 121 0 9

VIBRAPHONE 12 121 0 10

STRING ENSEMBLE 49 121 0 11

SLOW STRINGS 45 95 1 12

CHOIR 53 121 0 13
NEW AGE PAD 89 121 0 14
ATMOSPHERE 100 121 0 15

SPECIFICATIONS

Keyboard 88 Weighted Keys with Advanced Hammer Action IV

Touch Type 4 Types (Normal, Light, Heavy, Constant)

Max Polyphony 72 Notes

Tones 15 Tones

Reverb Room, Stage, Hall

Metronome Beat: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8 Tempo: 30-300 BPM

Recorder 1 song, 1 track

Other Functions Dual, Transpose, Tuning, Concert Magic (40 Songs), MIDI Functions,

15 Demo Songs

Pedals Sustain, Soft, Sostenuto

Jacks Headphones x 2, MIDI IN/OUT, DC IN

Speakers 8 x12 cm (oval) x 2

Output Power 13 W x 2

Power Consumption 30 W

Dimensions 136 (W) x 27 (D) x 80 (H) cm,

Weight 29 kg, 64 lbs

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART

KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO Date: March 2006
MODEL: CL30 Version: 1.0

FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECEIVED REMARKS

Basic Channel

(Default) 1 1

(Changed) 1-16 1-16

Mode (Default) 3 1

(Message) X 1, 3* *Omni Off by setting

(Altered) ✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻ MIDI channel

Note Number 15-113* 0-127 *with Transpose

(True Voice) ✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻ 15-113

Velocity

(Note ON) O: 9nH v=1-127 O

(Note OFF) X: 8nH v=0 X

After Touch

Key’s X X

Channel’s X X
Pitch Bend X X
Control Change

7 X O Volume
64 O O Sustain pedal
66 O O Sostenuto pedal
67 O O Soft pedal

Program Change O O

True ✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻
System Exclusive O O
Common

(Song Position) X X

(Song Select) X X

(Tune) X X

System: Real Time

(Clock) X X

(Commands) X X

Others

(Local ON/OFF) X O

(All Notes OFF) X O* *When Multi-Timbral

(Active Sense) O O* mode is On

(Reset) X X

Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO O: Yes
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO X: No

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