Kawai CN31 User Manual
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
CN 31
Owner's Manual
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PLAYING THE PIANOLESSON FUNCTION
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RECORDER
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FUNCTION BUTTONS
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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 CN31 keyboard
provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, harpsichord, organ, and
other instruments. The CN31’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
and
Alfred’s Premiere Piano Course
lesson books (USA,
Canada, Australia and UK only).
In addition, the CN 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.
Table of Contents
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Important Safety Instructions ..............4
1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .......8
FRONT PANEL ............................................................ 8
PEDALS .......................................................................8
HEADPHONES ............................................................ 9
4. RECORDER ......................................31
1) RECORDING (REC BUTTON) ...................................... 31
RECORDING A SECOND PART .............................. 32
2) PLAYING BACK A SONG ............................................... 34
PLAYING BACK RECORDED PARTS SEPARATELY
3) ERASING A SONG ....................................................... 35
... 34
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2. PLAYING THE PIANO ......................10
1) BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................... 10
SETTING UP THE PIANO ........................................ 10
DEMO SONGS .........................................................11
SELECTING A PRESET SOUND ............................. 12
2) DUAL .............................................................................. 13
3) SPLIT.............................................................................. 14
4) ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE ................................................... 16
ENTERING ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE ........................... 16
EXITING ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE ............................... 16
5) EFFECTS/REVERB ...................................................... 17
ADDING REVERB ....................................................17
ADDING OTHER EFFECTS ..................................... 18
6) SELECTING THE TOUCH SENSITIVITY ....................... 19
7) TRANSPOSING THE PIANO ......................................... 20
8) PLAYING WITH CONCERT MAGIC ............................... 21
SELECTING A SONG ............................................... 21
LISTENING TO THE SONG ...................................... 21
PERFORMING A SONG ........................................... 22
CONCERT MAGIC PART VOLUME BALANCE ......... 22
CONCERT MAGIC SONG ARRANGEMENT TYPES
STEADY BEAT ......................................................... 24
CONCERT MAGIC DEMO MODES ........................... 24
CONCERT MAGIC PLAYBACK SPEED .................... 25
9) METRONOME ................................................................ 26
STARTING THE METRONOME ................................ 26
CHANGING THE TIME SIGNATURE ........................ 26
ADJUSTING THE METRONOME VOLUME ............. 27
... 23
5. FUNCTION BUTTONS ......................36
ENTERING A FUNCTION MODE .............................. 36
EXITING A FUNCTION MODE .................................. 36
1) TUNING .......................................................................... 37
2) TEMPERAMENT ............................................................ 38
KEY SIGNATURE OF TEMPERAMENT ................... 39
MIDI OVERVIEW ....................................................... 40
CN31 MIDI functions .................................................. 40
3) MIDI CHANNEL .............................................................. 41
4) TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE ON/OFF ................... 42
5) LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF ........................................... 44
6) MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF .................................. 45
7) CHANNEL MUTE ........................................................... 46
8) SENDING PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS ................ 47
9) LOWER OCTAVE SHIFT ................................................ 48
10) LOWER PEDAL ON/OFF ............................................. 49
6. APPENDICES ....................................50
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES ....................... 50
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 51
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 53
MIDI EXCLUSIVE DATA FORMAT ............................. 54
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ............................. 55
3. LESSON FUNCTION .........................28
1) SELECTING A BOOK/SONG ........................................ 28
2) LISTENING TO AND PLAYING A SONG ...................... 29
EXITING THE LESSON FUNCTION .........................29
PRACTICING THE LEFT AND RIGHT-HAND PARTS
ADJUSTING THE TEMPO OF A SONG .................... 29
3) RECORDING A SONG PRACTICE .............................. 30
PLAYING BACK THE RECORDING .......................... 30
ERASING THE RECORDING .................................... 30
... 29
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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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1.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
CONCERT MAGIC
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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. Anybody, young or old,
can enjoy Concert Magic from the moment
they sit down at the CN piano (page 21).
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
This section explains the locations and functions of the panel buttons and sliders.
FRONT PANEL
LESSON
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Press the LESSON button to access
the etudes or Alfred lesson books
(USA, Canada, UK, AU only), for an
enjoyable piano lesson experience
(page 28).
LED DISPLAY
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The LED display provides useful
information such as the currently
selected sound type. It also shows
values or status when other
functions are active.
VALUE
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These two buttons
are used to change
the value for various
functions.
MASTER VOLUME
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This slider controls the piano’s master volume level.
Move this slider to the right to increase the volume and move it to the
left to decrease the volume.
This slider also controls the headphone volume and the LINE output
level of the piano’s sound.
PEDALS
The CN piano has three pedals—just like a grand piano. They are Sustain, Sostenuto and Soft.
Sustain pedal
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Sustains the sound after hands are lifted from the keyboard. The sustain pedal is capable of
responding to half pedaling.
Sostenuto pedal
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Soft pedal Sustain pedal
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.
SOUND SELECT
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Press the SOUND SELECT button below the name of the instrument
to be played. When the button is pressed, an LED indicator will turn on,
indicating that the sound has been selected (page 12).
Soft pedal
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Depressing this pedal softens the sound and reduces its volume. When the rotary effect is
active the soft pedal is used to change the speed of the rotor between slow and fast.
EFFECTS
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Use the EFFECTS button to add chorus,
delay, tremolo and rotary speaker effects to
the sound. (page 17).
BALANCE
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Use the balance slider to adjust the volume
balance between the two sounds in Dual or
Split mode. The balance slider also controls
the volume of Left & Right-hand lesson/
recorded parts.
METRONOME
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Use these buttons to turn on/off the
metronome, and to set the tempo, beat,
and volume (page 26).
POWER SWITCH
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Press this button to turn on/off the power.
Be sure to turn off the instrument after
playing.
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PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
REVERB
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Use the REVERB button
to add reverberation to the
sound, simulating the acoustic
environment of a recital room,
stage, or concert hall (page 17).
RECORDER
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The REC button is used for recording performances and when using the
lesson function, to record practices for comparison with the
built in songs and etudes.
The PLAY/STOP button is used to select a song and part to play, and to
start/stop playback of the recorded songs. It is also used to start/stop playback
when using the lesson function (page 31).
HEADPHONES
SPLIT
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The split function divides the
keyboard into two sections—
upper and lower—allowing
either part to be played with a
different sound. (page 14).
Headphone jack (x 2)
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There are two headphone jacks located on the left underside of
the piano.
Up to two pairs of headphones can be connected simultaneously.
• See Page 52 for information on attaching the headphone
hooks.
TOUCH
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The TOUCH function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard
to be selected, other than the standard touch of an acoustic piano.
When this function is turned off, the touch sensitivity returns to the
standard touch of an acoustic piano (page 19).
TRANSPOSE
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The transpose function allows the piano’s keys to be raised or lowered
in half steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments
with different tones, or when a song learned in one key must be played
in another key. The transpose feature allows the song to be played in
the original key, but heard in another key (page 20).
FUNCTION
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Pressing the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons simultaneously enters
the FUNCTION modes, allowing various advanced parameters within the
CN piano, such as tuning and MIDI operation, to be adjusted (page 36).
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2. PLAYING THE PIANO
1) BASIC OPERATIONS
This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the CN piano.
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PLAYING THE PIANO
SETTING UP THE PIANO
The CN piano is equipped with stereo speakers and an amplifi er—no addition equipment is required to begin
playing the instrument, provided AC power is available.
Step1
Backside of the unit
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 outlet.
Step2
Press the POWER SWITCH to turn on the power.
Side panel
Speaker
Power
cable entry
point
The POWER SWITCH is located at the right end of
the front panel.
Press the POWER SWITCH again to turn off the
power.
When the POWER button is pressed, the LED
indicator for the PIANO1 button will turn on and
the Concert Grand sound will automatically be
selected.
ON
Step3
Adjust the volume level using the MASTER VOLUME slider.
The MASTER VOLUME slider controls the volume level of the speakers and connected headphones.
Move this slider to the right to increase the volume and move it to the left to decrease the volume.
Use this slider to set the volume to a comfortable listening level—the middle is often a good starting point.
DEMO SONGS
The CN31 includes 27 built-in sound demo songs. Each of the demo songs presents a musical piece to
introduce the different preset sounds.
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PIANO 1
Concert Grand : Valse Romantique / Debussy
Studio Grand : KAWAI
Mellow Grand : La Fille aux Cheveux de lin / Debussy
PIANO 2
Modern Piano : KAWAI
Rock Piano : KAWAI
ELECTRIC PIANO
Classic E.Piano : KAWAI
Modern E.P. : KAWAI
Modern E.P. 2 : KAWAI
DRAWBER
Jazz Organ : KAWAI
Drawbar Organ : KAWAI
Drawbar Organ 2 : KAWAI
CHURCH ORGAN
Church Organ : Toccata / Eugene Gigout
Diapason : Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe / Bach
Full Ensemble : KAWAI
Step1
KAWAI regret that sheet music for KAWAI original demo songs is not available.
HARPSI & MALLETS
Harpsichord : French Suite No.6 / Bach
Vibraphone : KAWAI
Clavi : KAWAI
STRINGS
Slow Strings : KAWAI
String Pad : KAWAI
String Ensemble : Le quattro stagioni La primavera / Vivaldi
CHOIR & PAD
Choir : KAWAI
Choir 2 : KAWAI
New Age Pad : KAWAI
Atmosphere : KAWAI
BASS
Wood Bass : KAWAI
Fretless Bass : KAWAI
W. Bass & Ride : KAWAI
Press the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons simultaneously.
The LED indicators for the CONCERT MAGIC button and the LESSON button will turn on and
the SOUND SELECT buttons will start to fl ash.
The demo song for the Piano 1 category will start. After the Piano 1 demo songs have fi nished
playing, the demo songs for another sound category will be selected at random.
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There are 3 songs stored for the PIANO1 sound, which will be played in order. Pressing the PIANO1 button repeatedly
will select the next piano song.
Step2
Press the other SOUND SELECT buttons while the demo is playing to listen to demos from each
category.
When this button is pressed, demo songs for the newly selected category will be played. Demo songs from another
category will then be selected at random.
Step3
Press the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons simultaneously
again, or press the PLAY/STOP button to exit the demo mode.
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SELECTING A PRESET SOUND
Step1
Press the SOUND SELECT button below the name of the instrument to be played.
ON
When the button is pressed, the LED indicator will turn on, indicating that this sound has been selected.
When a SOUND SELECT button is pressed, the variation number is briefl y shown in the display. Multiple sounds
are assigned to each button; pressing the same SOUND SELECT button again will select the next variation
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sound assigned to that SOUND SELECT button.
To select a Church Organ sound, press the CHURCH ORGAN button as shown above. The LED indicator for
the CHURCH ORGAN button will turn on.
Preset sounds can also be selected by pressing the VALUE buttons.
PRESET SOUNDS
PIANO 1 Concert Grand
PIANO 2 Modern Piano
ELECTRIC PIANO Classic E.Piano
DRAWBAR Jazz Organ
CHURCH ORGAN Church Organ
Step2
Play the keyboard.
HARPSI & MALLETS Harpsichord
Studio Grand Harpsichord 2
Mellow Grand Vibraphone
Jazz Grand Clavi
STRINGS Slow Strings
Honky Tonk String Pad
Rock Piano Warm Strings
New Age Piano String Ensemble
CHOIR & PAD Choir
Modern E.P. Choir 2
60’s E.P. New Age Pad
Modern E.P. 2 Atmosphere
BASS Wood Bass
Drawbar Organ Finger Bass
Drawbar Organ 2 Fretless Bass
Be 3 W. Bass & Ride
Diapason
Full Ensemble
Diapason Oct
The selected sound will be heard as the keys are pressed.
Use the MASTER VOLUME slider to adjust the volume if necessary.
The CN piano is capable of playing up to 96 notes simultaneously (96-note polyphony). However, when playing in dual
mode, or when playing a stereo piano sound, the polyphony will be reduced by half because the piano has to produce
two sounds for each note.
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.
Step1
Press and hold down a SOUND SELECT button to select the fi rst desired sound. Then press another
SOUND SELECT button to select the second desired sound.
The LED indicators for each button will turn on, indicating that the two sounds have been selected. The display
will also briefl y show the combination of the selected sound variation numbers. The left number represents the
fi rst sound and the right number represents the second sound.
For example, to layer a piano sound and a string sound, press the PIANO 1 and STRINGS buttons
simultaneously as shown in the diagram.
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Press two SOUND SELECT buttons at the same time.
Pressing either of the SOUND SELECT buttons again will select the other sound variations assigned to that button.
For example, to change the String Ensemble sound to Slow Strings, press and hold the PIANO 1 button and
press the STRINGS button again.
If two sound variations assigned to the same SOUND SELECT button are to be layered, while pressing the
desired SOUND SELECT button, use the VALUE buttons to select the desired sound variation. For example,
to layer Concert Grand and Mellow Grand together, fi rst press the PIANO 1 button to select Concert Grand,
and then use the VALUE buttons to select Mellow Grand while still holding down the PIANO 1 button. Sound
variations number 1 and 3 will be layered.
Step 2
Play the keyboard.
Two different sounds will be heard at the same time.
Step 3
Use the BALANCE slider to adjust the volume balance between the two sounds.
Increases the volume of
the sound assigned to the
leftmost selected SOUND
button.
Step 4
Increases the volume of
the sound assigned to
the rightmost selected
SOUND button.
Press any individual SOUND SELECT button to cancel DUAL mode.
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3) SPLIT
The SPLIT function divides the keyboard into two sections—upper and lower—allowing each part to be played
with a different sound.
Step1
Press the SPLIT button.
ON
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The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will turn on.
The LED indicator for the upper SOUND SELECT button will also be turned on, while the LED
indicator for the lower SOUND SELECT button will start to fl ash.
When SPLIT mode is enabled, the display will show the combination of the selected sound variation numbers.
The left number represents the lower sound and the right number represents the upper sound.
The default split point is set between B2 and C3. This point can be moved to any key on the keyboard.
Step2
Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press a key on the keyboard.
The pressed key will become the lowermost note for the upper section.
Split point
Upper sectionLower section
Step3
Hold down the button.
Play the keyboard.
Different sounds will be produced in the upper and lower sections.
An ensemble performance can be enjoyed by playing the chords and the melody with the right hand, while
playing a bass line with the left hand.
Step4
To change the upper sound while SPLIT mode is enabled, press the desired SOUND SELECT button.
The LED indicator for the selected SOUND SELECT button will turn on.
Press the same button repeatedly to select another sound variation assigned to that button.
Step5
To change the lower sound while SPLIT mode is enabled, press and hold the SPLIT button, then press
the desired SOUND SELECT button.
Hold down the button.
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The LED indicator for the selected SOUND SELECT button will start to fl ash.
Press the same button repeatedly to select another sound variation assigned to that button.
Step6
Use the BALANCE slider to adjust the volume balance between the upper and lower sections.
Lower section Upper section
Step7
Press the SPLIT button to exit the split mode.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will turn off.
When SPLIT mode is enabled, ‘Lower Octave Shift’ can be used to adjust the octave range for the lower section. (page
48).
The Sustain pedal can also be turned ON / OFF for the lower section. (page 48).
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4) ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE
In ‘FOUR HANDS’ mode the CN piano keyboard is split into upper and lower sections, allowing two players to play
the piano together. The sounds in the upper section are transposed two octaves down from the original pitch, while
sounds from the lower section are transposed two octaves up from the original pitch, with both players playing in
the same key range. The left pedal can also be used as a damper pedal for the player sitting on the left.
ENTERING ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE
Step1
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PLAYING THE PIANO
Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press the sustain (right) pedal and the soft (left) pedal together.
Hold down the button.
Sustain pedal Soft pedal
Depress the pedals
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will start to fl ash, indicating that the piano is in ‘FOUR HANDS’ mode.
Selecting Sounds in ‘Four Hands’ Mode
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When in ‘FOUR HANDS’ mode, the method for selecting sounds is the same as in SPLIT mode. Press the
desired SOUND SELECT button to change the sound for the upper section, or press and hold the SPLIT button,
then press the desired SOUND SELECT button to change the sound for the lower section.
Changing Split Point
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When in ‘FOUR HANDS’ mode, the method for changing the SPLIT point is the same as in SPLIT mode. Press
and hold the SPLIT button, then press a key on the keyboard. The pressed key becomes the lowermost note for
the upper section. The default SPLIT point is set between E3 and F3.
Finally, when in ‘FOUR HANDS’ Mode, the OCTAVE SHIFT function can also be used to change the octave of
the lower section. Please see page 48.
EXITING ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE
Step1
To exit ‘Four Hands’ Mode, press the SPLIT button again.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will turn off.
5) EFFECTS/REVERB
When selecting some preset sounds, the LED indicator for the EFFECTS or REVERB buttons may turn on
automatically. This is because certain preset sounds are prepared with an effect enabled as their default setting.
Adding an effect to the sound enhances tonal quality and improves acoustic realism. This CN piano features two
separate groups of effects. The fi rst is reverb and the second contains chorus, delay, tremolo and rotary speaker.
ADDING REVERB
REVERB
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Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert
hall. There are fi ve types of reverb available: Room 1, Room 2, Stage, Hall 1 and Hall 2.
Step1
Press the REVERB button.
The LED indicator will turn on to indicate that reverb is in use. Press and hold the REVERB button to show the
currently selected reverb type in the display.
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PLAYING THE PIANO
Step2
To change the reverb type, use the VALUE buttons while holding down the REVERB button.
Room 1 Room 2 Stage Hall 1
Hold down the button.
To turn off the reverb, press the REVERB button again.
Press the REVERB button once again to turn the reverb back on. The previously selected reverb type will be
used.
Any changes made to the reverb type or on / off status will remain until the power is turned off.
When the power is turned off the reverb settings will return to the default settings.
Hall 2
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ADDING OTHER EFFECTS
CHORUS
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Chorus is an effect that simulates the rich character of a vocal choir or string ensemble, enriching the original
voice by over-layering a slightly detuned version of the sound.
DELAY
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Delay is an effect that adds echoes to the sound. There are three types of delay available (delay 1, delay 2 and
delay 3), each with a different length of delay between the echoes.
TREMOLO
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This is a vibrato type effect.
ROTARY
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PLAYING THE PIANO
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This effect simulates the sound of the Rotary Speaker cabinet commonly used with electronic organs. Rotary
1 is normal rotary and Rotary 2 is with distortion effect. The soft pedal is used to change the speed of the rotor
between SLOW and FAST.
Step1
Press the EFFECTS button.
The LED indicator will turn on to indicate that the effect is in use. Press and hold the EFFECTS button to show
the currently selected effect in the display.
Step2
To change the effect type, press and hold the EFFECTS button and press the VALUE buttons.
Chorus Delay 1 Delay 2 Delay 3
Rotary 2 Rotary 1
Hold down the button.
To turn off the effects, press the EFFECTS button again.
Press the EFFECTS button once again to turn the effects back on. The previously selected effect type will be
used.
Any changes made to the effect type or on / off status will remain until the power is turned off.
When the power is turned off the effect settings will return to the default settings.
Tremolo
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