Kawai CL36 User Manual

PART NAMES

AND FUNCTIONS

Owner’s Manual

GETTING STARTED

LESSON FUNCTION

RECORDER

FUNCTION MODE

POWER SETTING

APPENDICES

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO!

This Kawai digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherited from Kawai’s many years of experience building ﬁ ne pianos. The CL36 keyboard provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, harpsichord, organ, and other instruments. The CL36 digital piano’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from Alfred’s Basic Piano Library lesson book (USA, Canada, Australia and UK only).

In addition, the CL36 digital piano is equipped with industry standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), allowing a number of other electronic instruments to be controlled and played simultaneously, creating a range of musical possibilities.

This Owner’s Manual contains valuable information to help performers make full use of the instrument’s varied capabilities. Please read all sections carefully and keep this manual handy for future reference.

Table of Contents

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 Important Safety Instructions ..............4

1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ......8

 CONTROL PANEL ....................................................... 8

 USING THE ENCLOSED FUNCTION LABELS ........... 8

 PEDALS ....................................................................... 9

2. GETTING STARTED .........................10

1) BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................... 10

 DEMONSTRATION SONGS ...................................... 11

 SELECTING A SOUND .............................................12

2) DUAL .............................................................................. 13

3) FOUR HANDS ................................................................ 14

4) METRONOME ................................................................ 15

 STARTING THE METRONOME ................................. 15

 CHANGING THE METRONOME TIME SIGNATURE 15

 ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO ................16

5) CONCERT MAGIC ......................................................... 17

 SELECTING A SONG ................................................ 17

 LISTENING TO THE SONG ....................................... 17

 PERFORMING A SONG ............................................ 18

 CONCERT MAGIC SONG TYPES ............................ 18

 CONCERT MAGIC DEMO MODES ........................... 19

3. LESSON FUNCTION ........................20

 SELECTING A LESSON SONG FROM THE FIRST

SONG BOOK ............................................................. 20

 SELECTING A LESSON SONG FROM THE SECOND

SONG BOOK ............................................................. 20

 LISTENING TO A LESSON SONG ............................ 21

 EXITING THE LESSON FUNCTION .........................21

 PRACTICING LEFT AND RIGHT HAND PARTS ....... 21

 ADJUSTING THE TEMPO OF A LESSON SONG .... 22

4. RECORDER .....................................23

1) RECORDING A SONG ................................................... 23

2) PLAYING BACK A SONG ............................................... 24

3) ERASING ALL SONGS .................................................. 24

5. FUNCTION MODE............................25

1) BASIC OPERATION ....................................................... 25

2) TOUCH TYPE ................................................................. 26

3) TRANSPOSE.................................................................. 26

4) TUNING .......................................................................... 27

5) REVERB ......................................................................... 27

6) DAMPER EFFECT ......................................................... 28

7) CONCERT MAGIC MODE ............................................. 28

8) MIDI CHANNEL SELECT ............................................... 29

 ABOUT MIDI .............................................................. 29

 CL36 MIDI FUNCTIONS ............................................ 29

9) MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF .................................. 30

10) MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF ................................ 31

11) TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE ....................... 32

6. POWER SETTING ............................33

1) AUTO POWER OFF ....................................................... 33

7. APPENDICES ...................................34

1) CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES ........................... 34

2) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 35

3) CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST ..................................... 38

4) LESSON SONG LIST ..................................................... 39

 ALFRED’S BASIC PIANO LIBRARY .........................39

 BURGMÜLLER & CZERNY ETUDES .......................40

5) SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 41

6) MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART................................... 42

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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 object have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

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.

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

120V 240V230V

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

Take care not to allow any foreign matter to enter 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.

Do not use the product in wet areas or areas close to water.

● 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.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

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.

● 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.

Doing so may cause a short circuit, leading to an electric shock, or a fire.

Do not stand on the product or exert excessive force.

When using the headphones, do not listen for long periods of

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

Doing so may result in hearing problems.

time at high volume levels.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.

Always follow the assembly instructions carefully.

Do not lean against the keyboard.

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

Failure to do so may result in damage or an accident.

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

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.

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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

● Areas where the product is unstable.

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

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

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

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

● 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 use other AC adaptors to power this instrument.

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

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

This product shall be 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 o condition.

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

Do not wipe the product with benzene or thinner.

Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

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

OFF

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

● 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.

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

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 naked flame, such as lighted candles on the product.

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

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.

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 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.

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Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.)

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the the ground of 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.

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)

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PART NAMES

AND FUNCTIONS

1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

This section explains the locations and functions of the panel sliders and buttons.

 CONTROL PANEL

 CONCERT MAGIC

The Concert Magic function allows the CL36 digital piano to be enjoyed by those with little or no experience of playing the piano, providing the correct accompaniment and melody by simply pressing a single key on the keyboard.

 RECORDER

The Recorder function allows a performance to be recorded and played back. (Page 23)

(Page 17)

 LESSON

The Lesson function provides access to built-in etudes or Alfred lesson books (USA, Canada, UK, AU only), offering an enjoyable piano learning experience. (Page 20)

 METRONOME

The Metronome function provides a steady rhythm with which to aid piano practice. The tempo, time signature, and volume of the metronome can be freely adjusted. (Page 15)

 SOUND SELECT

The SOUND SELECT button are used to select the sound that will be heard when playing the CL36 digital piano. (Page 12)

Function Label

 USING THE ENCLOSED FUNCTION LABELS

The three function labels included with the CL36 digital piano provide a reference for the instrument's various functions and should be attached to the back of the keyboard.

Position the ﬁ rst function label so that the left end, marked ‘CONCERT GRAND (off/-)’ is aligned with the lowest key (A-1), then position the second label beside the ﬁ rst. Finally, position the third smaller label so that ‘AUTO POWER OFF’ is aligned with the highest key (C7).

 HEADPHONE JACKS

The PHONES jacks located on the left of the CL36 digital piano, are used to connect stereo headphones to the instrument. Two pairs of headphones can be connected and used simultaneously.

 POWER

The POWER button is used to turn the CL36 digital piano on and off. Be sure to turn off the instrument after playing. (Page 10)

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PART NAMES

AND FUNCTIONS

 PEDALS

 MASTER VOLUME

The MASTER VOLUME slider controls the master volume level of the internal speakers and connected headphones. Move the slider upward to increase the volume, and downward to decrease the volume. (Page 10)

Power Setting Label

The CL36 digital piano features three pedals—just like a grand piano: Damper, Sostenuto and Soft.

Soft pedal Damper pedal

Sostenuto pedal

 Damper pedal Sustains the sound after hands are lifted from the keyboard. The damper pedal is also capable of responding to half pedaling.

 Sostenuto pedal Depressing this 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.

 Soft pedal Depressing this pedal softens the sound and reduces its volume.

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2. GETTING STARTED

1) BASIC OPERATIONS

This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the CL36 digital piano.

 Step 1

Connect one end of the AC power adaptor to the CL36 digital piano’s

Power cable entry pointPower cable entry point

power jack and the other end of the cable to a wall AC outlet.

GETTING STARTED

 Step 2

Press the POWER button to turn on the power.

The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on, and the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically.

 Step 3

Adjust the volume level using the MASTER VOLUME slider.

The MASTER VOLUME slider controls the volume level of the speakers and connected headphones. Set the volume to a comfortable listening level - the middle is often a good starting point.

 Step 4

Play the piano.

The sound of a Concert Grand piano will be heard as the keys are pressed. A different sound can be selected by following the procedures described in ‘SELECTING A SOUND’ (page 12).

 DEMONSTRATION SONGS

The internal demonstration songs provide an excellent introduction to the capabilities of the CL36 digital piano. Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below.

Concert Grand .........Kawai original

Concert Grand 2 ......Valse du Petit Chien / Chopin

Studio Grand ...........Kawai original

Modern Piano ..........Kawai original

Classic E.Piano .......Kawai original

Modern E.Piano .......Kawai original

Jazz Organ ..............Kawai original

Church Organ ..........Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Simme.” / Bach

Harpsichord .............French Suite No.6 / Bach

Vibraphone ..............Kawai original

String Ensemble ......Le quattoro stagioni ‘La Primavera’ / Vivaldi

Slow Strings .............Kawai original

Choir ........................Londonderry Air / Irish folk song

New Age Pad ...........Kawai original

Atmosphere .............Kawai original

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GETTING STARTED

Kawai regret that sheet music for Kawai original demo songs is not available.

 Step 1

Press the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons simultaneously.

The LED indicators for the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons will start to ﬂ ash, and the demo song for the Concert Grand sound will start to play. When the Concert Grand demo song has ﬁ nished, another demo song will be selected at random. This process will continue until all of the demo songs have been played.

Press both buttonsPress both buttons

 Step 2

While listening to a demo song, press the SOUND SELECT button to skip to the next demo song.

To listen to the demo song for a particular sound, press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press one of the lowest 15 keys assigned to the desired sound.

The lowest key

Concert Grand

Concert Grand 2

Studio Grand

Modern Piano

Classic E.Piano

Modern E.Piano

Jazz Organ

Church Organ

Harpsichord

Vibraphone

String Ensemble

Slow Strings

Choir

New Age Pad

Atmosphere

Hold down the button

Press a white key

 Step 3

To stop the demo, press either the CONCERT MAGIC button or the LESSON button.

The LED indicators for the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons will turn off, and the demo song will stop playing.

Press either buttonPress either button

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 SELECTING A SOUND

When power is turned on, the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically. There are 15 sound types and three methods to select different sounds.

 Method 1

Press the SOUND SELECT button repeatedly to cycle through the 15 sounds until the desired sound is selected.

Power-on Concert Grand (indicator ON)

GETTING STARTED

When pressed once Concert Grand 2 (indicator ﬂ ashes)

When pressed twice Studio Grand (indicator ﬂ ashes)

: : : : : :

When pressed 7 times Church Organ (indicator ﬂ ashes)

: : : : : :

When pressed 12 times Choir (indicator ﬂ ashes)

: : : : : :

When pressed 15 times Concert Grand (indicator ON)

 Method 2

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press one of the lowest 15 white keys to select a speciﬁ c sound.

The lowest key

 The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on when Concert Grand is selected. When a sound other

 Method 3

Use the enclosed ‘function label’ (page 8) for your convenience.

Concert Grand

Concert Grand 2

Studio Grand

Modern Piano

Classic E.Piano

Modern E.Piano

Hold down the button

than Concert Grand is selected, the LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will start to ﬂ ash.

Jazz Organ

Church Organ

Harpsichord

Vibraphone

String Ensemble

Slow Strings

Choir

New Age Pad

Atmosphere

Press a white key

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button for more than one second to return to the Concert Grand sound. The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on once again.

2) DUAL

The DUAL function allows two preset sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound.

 Step 1

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then, from the lowest 15 white keys, press the two keys assigned to the two desired sounds simultaneously.

The lowest key

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Hold down the button

Press two keys

 Please refer to the enclosed function label, or the sound allocation diagram on page 12.

 Example: To layer Concert Grand and Jazz Organ sounds together.

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the lowest white key (A) and the 7th key (G) simultaneously.

The lowest key

Concert Grand

Hold down the button

The sound of both a Concert Grand and Jazz Organ will be heard simultaneously as the keys are pressed.

Jazz Organ

GETTING STARTED

 Press the SOUND SELECT button once to reset the sound type to Concert Grand.

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3) FOUR HANDS

The FOUR HANDS function divides the keyboard of the CL36 digital piano into separate Lower and Upper sections, adjusting the octave/pitch of each section to allow two people to play the piano together.

With the FOUR HANDS function activated, the Soft (left) pedal will be used as a damper pedal for the Lower section, and the Damper (right) pedal will be used as a damper pedal for the Upper section.

Split Point

Lower section Upper section

GETTING STARTED

 Step 1

Press and hold the LESSON button, then press the Soft (left) pedal and Damper (right) pedal simultaneously.

Soft pedal Damper pedal

The LED indicator for the LESSON button will start to ﬂ ash, indicating that FOUR HANDS mode has been activated.

Soft pedal Damper pedal

Depress both pedals

Hold down the

Hold down the button

button

 Step 2

Press the LESSON button again to deactivate FOUR HANDS mode.

The LED indicator for the LESSON button will turn off, and the digital piano will return to normal operation.

 With the FOUR HANDS function activated, selecting a different sound will affect both the Lower and Upper sections.  It is not possible to use the Recorder function with the FOUR HANDS function activated.  The Split Point for the FOUR HANDS functions is set to F-3, and cannot be adjusted.

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