Kawai CN21 User Manual
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PART NAMES
AND FUNCTIONS
CN21
Owner's Manual
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GETTING STARTEDAPPENDICES
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LESSON FUNCTION
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RECORDER
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FUNCTION MODE
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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 CN21 keyboard
provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, harpsichord, organ, and
other instruments. The CN21's Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from
Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from
In addition, the CN21 piano is equipped with reverb and digital effects processors, providing an unrivalled richness of
sound. Industry standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) jacks are included, 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 many capabilities.
Please read all sections carefully and keep this manual handy for future reference.
Alfred's Basic Piano Library
lesson book (USA, Canada, Australia and UK only).
Table of Contents
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1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .......8
CONTROL PANEL ............................................. 8
USING THE ENCLOSED FUNCTION LABEL ... 8
PEDALS ............................................................. 9
2. GETTING STARTED.........................10
1) BASIC OPERATIONS .......................................... 10
DEMONSTRATION SONGS ............................ 11
SELECTING A SOUND ................................... 12
2) DUAL ..................................................................13
3) METRONOME .................................................... 14
CHANGING THE BEAT (TIME SIGNATURE) .. 14
ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO ......15
4) CONCERT MAGIC ..............................................16
SELECTING A SONG .....................................16
LISTENING TO THE SONG ............................16
PERFORMING A SONG .................................17
CONCERT MAGIC SONG TYPES .................17
CONCERT MAGIC DEMO MODES .................18
3. LESSON FUNCTION .........................19
SELECTING A LESSON SONG FROM THE
FIRST SONG BOOK ........................................ 19
SELECTING A LESSON SONG FROM THE
SECOND SONG BOOK ................................... 19
LISTENING TO A LESSON SONG .................. 20
EXITING THE LESSON FUNCTION ...............20
PRACTICING LEFT AND RIGHT-HAND PARTS
ADJUSTING THE TEMPO OF A LESSON SONG
... 20
... 21
5. FUNCTION MODE ............................24
1) BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................... 24
2) SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE ............................25
3) TRANSPOSE ....................................................... 25
4) TUNING .............................................................. 26
5) REVERB .............................................................26
6) CONCERT MAGIC MODE ..................................27
7) MIDI CHANNEL SELECT ................................... 27
About MIDI ....................................................... 27
CN21 MIDI functions ........................................ 27
8) MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF ......................28
9) TURNING MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF ..........29
10) TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE ........... 30
6. APPENDICES ....................................31
1) CONNECTING TO OTHER DECVICES .............. 31
2) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 32
3) CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST .......................... 34
4) LESSON SONG LIST .......................................... 35
ALFRED'S BASIC PIANO LIBRARY ............... 35
BURGMÜLLER & CZERNY ETUDES .............36
5) SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 37
6) MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ........................ 38
4. RECORDER ......................................22
1) RECORDING A SONG ........................................ 22
2) PLAYING BACK A SONG ................................... 23
3) ERASING A SONG ............................................. 23
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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
CAUTION
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.
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 leterature 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.
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following.
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WARNING
The product should be connected to
an AC outlet of the specified voltage.
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.
Do not lean against the keyboard.
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 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.
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.
Doing so may cause the product to fall over,
resulting in injury.
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 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 condition.
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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 you close the keyboard cover,
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 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.
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 get them tangled.
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 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.
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 harmfu
l 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.
Yo u 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
Press the CONCERT MAGIC
button to enjoy listening to or
performing a collection of
pre-programmed piano songs.
Concert Magic will provide the
correct melody and
accompaniment notes,
regardless of which keys are
pressed. (Page 16)
RECORDER
The PLAY/STOP button is used
to start/stop playback of the
recorded song. The REC button
is used for recording
performances. (Page 22)
METRONOME
Use this button to turn the
metronome on/off. (Page 14)
LESSON
Press the LESSON button to
access the etudes or Alfred
lesson books (USA, Canada,
UK, AU only), for an enjoyable
piano lesson experience.
(Page 19)
SOUND SELECT
Select the desired instrument by
pressing this button repeatedly,
or by holding down this button
and pressing one of the lowest
fifteen white keys. (Page 12)
function label
USING THE ENCLOSED FUNCTION LABEL
A 'function label' is included with the CN21. Placing this label at the back of the keyboard will prove useful when
selecting different sounds or changing values, such as the metronome time signature.
Position the function label so that the left end, marked 'CONCERT GRAND (off/-)' is aligned with the lowest key.
The underside of the function label is sticky, allowing this information to be attached to the CN21 instrument for
greater convenience.
HEADPHONE JACKS
There are two headphone jacks located on the
left underside of the piano, allowing up to two
pairs of headphones to be connected
simultaneously.
POWER
Press this button to turn the
power on/off.
Be sure to turn off the
instrument after playing.
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PART NAMES
AND FUNCTIONS
MASTER VOLUME
This slider controls the master
volume level of the built-in
speakers and headphones.
Move the volume slider upward
to increase the instrument's
volume, and downward to
decrease the volume.
PEDALS
The CN21 piano has three pedals—just like a grand piano. They are Sustain, Sostenuto and Soft.
Soft pedal Sustain pedal
Sostenuto pedal
Sustain pedal
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Sustains the sound after hands are lifted from the keyboard. The sustain pedal is also
capable of responding to half pedaling.
Sostenuto pedal
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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
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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 CN21 piano.
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GETTING STARTED
Step 1
Connect one end of the AC power cable to the piano's
power jack and the other end of the cable to a wall AC
Backside of the unit
outlet.
Power cable entry point
Step 2
Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
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.
When power is turned on, the LED indicator for the SOUND
SELECT button will turn on and the Concert Grand sound
will be selected automatically.
A different sound can be selected by following the
procedures described in 'SELECTING A SOUND' (page 12).
The CN21 piano is capable of playing up to 72 notes simultaneously (72-note polyphony).
DEMONSTRATION SONGS
The CN21 piano includes 15 built-in demonstration songs for your listening pleasure.
Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below.
Concert Grand .........Valse Romantique / Debussy
Studio Grand ...........KAWAI original
Modern Piano ..........KAWAI original
Rock Piano ..............KAWAI original
Classic E.Piano .......KAWAI original
Modern E.P. .............KAWAI original
Jazz Organ ..............KAWAI original
Church Organ ..........Toccata / Eugene Gigout
Harpsichord .............French Suite No.6 / Bach
Vibraphone ..............KAWAI original
String Ensemble ......Le quattoro stagioni 'La Primavera' / Vivaldi
Slow Strings .............KAWAI original
Choir ........................KAWAI original
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 and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button, then press the LESSON button.
The song for Concert Grand 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.
Step 2
Press both buttons.
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.
Atmosphere
New Age Pad
Choir
Slow Strings
String Ensemble
Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Church Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern E.P.
Classic E.Piano
Rock Piano
Modern Piano
Studio Grand
Hold down the button.
Concert Grand
Press a white key.
Step 3
To stop the demo, press either the CONCERT MAGIC button or the
LESSON button.
Press one of buttons.
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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.
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Method 1
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press one of the lowest 15 white keys to select a specifi c
sound.
Use the enclosed 'function label'
2
Hold down the button.
Modern Piano
Studio Grand
Concert Grand
Modern E.P.
Classic E.Piano
Rock Piano
Jazz Organ
Harpsichord
Church Organ
Slow Strings
String Ensemble
Vibraphone
Choir
Atmosphere
New Age Pad
(page 8) for your convenience.
GETTING STARTED
Press a white key.
The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on when Concert Grand is selected. When a sound other
than Concert Grand is selected, the LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will start to fl ash.
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Method 2
Pressing the SOUND SELECT button once will change the sound sequentially. Press the SOUND SELECT
button repeatedly to cycle through the 15 sounds until the desired sound is selected.
Power-on Concert Grand (indicator ON)
:
:
When pressed once Studio Grand (indicator fl ashes)
: : :
: : :
When pressed twice Modern Piano (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)
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Method 3
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.
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