Kawai CN41 User Manual

PART NAMES

AND FUNCTIONS

CN41

Owner’s Manual

PLAYING THE PIANOLESSON FUNCTION

RECORDER

OPERATIONS

USB (TO DEVICE)

MENU FUNCTIONS

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 CN41 keyboard provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, harpsichord, organ, and other instruments. The CN41’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 CN41 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

 Important Safety Instructions ..............4

1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS .....10

 FRONT PANEL .......................................................... 10

 PEDALS ..................................................................... 10

 HEADPHONES .......................................................... 11

 USB PORT ................................................................. 11

2. PLAYING THE PIANO ......................12

1) BASIC OPERATIONS ..................................................... 12

 SETTING UP THE PIANO ........................................ 12

 DEMO SONGS .........................................................13

 SELECTING A PRESET SOUND ............................. 14

2) DUAL .............................................................................. 15

3) SPLIT.............................................................................. 16

4) ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE ................................................... 18

 ENTERING ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE ........................... 18

 EXITING ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE ............................... 18

5) EFFECTS/REVERB ......................................................19

 ADDING REVERB ....................................................19

 ADDING OTHER EFFECTS ..................................... 20

6) SELECTING THE TOUCH SENSITIVITY ....................... 21

7) TRANSPOSING THE PIANO ......................................... 22

8) PLAYING WITH CONCERT MAGIC ............................... 23

 SELECTING A SONG ............................................... 23

 LISTENING TO THE SONG ...................................... 23

 PERFORMING A SONG ........................................... 24

 CONCERT MAGIC PART VOLUME BALANCE ......... 25



CONCERT MAGIC SONG ARRANGEMENT TYPES

 STEADY BEAT .........................................................26

 CONCERT MAGIC DEMO MODES ........................... 27

 CONCERT MAGIC PLAYBACK SPEED ....................27

9) METRONOME / RHYTHM ............................................. 28

 STARTING THE METRONOME ................................ 28



CHANGING THE TIME SIGNATURE AND RHYTHM

 ADJUSTING THE METRONOME VOLUME ............. 29

 RHYTHM LIST ........................................................... 30

... 25

... 28

3. LESSON FUNCTION .........................31

1) SELECTING A BOOK/SONG ........................................ 31

2) LISTENING TO AND PLAYING A SONG ....................... 32

 EXITING THE LESSON FUNCTION .........................32



PRACTICING THE LEFT AND RIGHT-HAND PARTS

 ADJUSTING THE TEMPO OF A SONG .................... 32

3) RECORDING A SONG PRACTICE ............................... 33

 PLAYING BACK THE RECORDING .......................... 33

 ERASING THE RECORDING .................................... 33

... 32

4. RECORDER ......................................34

1) RECORDING (REC BUTTON) ...................................... 34

2) PLAYING BACK A SONG ............................................... 36

3) ERASING A SONG .......................................................37

5. USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONS .....38

1) USB RECORDER ........................................................... 38

 PLAYING BACK A SONG .......................................... 38

 MUTING A PART ....................................................... 39

 RECORDING A SONG .............................................. 39

 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME LEVEL OF THE USB

RECORDER .............................................................. 40

 SAVING THE RECORDED SONG TO THE USB

DEVICE ..................................................................... 40

2) USB MENU..................................................................... 41

 1. INTERNAL SONG SAVE........................................ 41

 2. RENAME ................................................................ 41

 3. DELETE ................................................................. 42

 4. SONG COPY ......................................................... 42

 5. MAKE DIR .............................................................. 43

 6. FORMAT ................................................................ 43

6. MENU FUNCTIONS ..........................44

1) BRILLIANCE................................................................... 44

2) LOWER OCTAVE SHIFT ................................................ 45

3) LOWER PEDAL ON / OFF ............................................. 45

4) LAYER OCTAVE SHIFT .................................................. 46

5) LAYER DYNAMICS ........................................................ 47

6) DAMPER HOLD ON / OFF ............................................. 48

7) TUNING .......................................................................... 49

8) TEMPERAMENT ............................................................50

9) KEY OF TEMPERAMENT .............................................. 52

 MIDI OVERVIEW ....................................................... 53

 CN41 MIDI FUNCTIONS ...........................................53

10) MIDI CHANNEL ............................................................ 54

11) LOCAL CONTROL ON / OFF ....................................... 55

12) TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE ON / OFF ............... 56

13) SENDING PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS .............. 57

14) MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ............................................... 58

15) CHANNEL MUTE ......................................................... 59

16) MIDI CLOCK................................................................. 60

17) USER MEMORY...........................................................60

18) FACTORY RESET ........................................................ 61

7. APPENDICES ....................................62

 CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES ....................... 62

 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 64

 PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER MAPPING .............. 66

 DRUM SOUND MAPPING ......................................... 73

 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 75

 MIDI EXCLUSIVE DATA FORMAT ............................. 76

 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ............................. 77

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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 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.

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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FCC Information (U.S.A.)

NOTE: 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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 circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

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

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Model Name : CA41 Responsible Party Name : KAWAI America Corporation Address : 2055 East University Drive Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 Telephone : 310-631-1771

This applies only to products distributed by KAWAI America Corporation.

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PART NAMES

AND FUNCTIONS

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

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

 FRONT 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. Anybody, young or old, can enjoy Concert Magic from the moment they sit down at the CN41. (Page 23)

 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 31)

 LCD display

The LCD display provides useful information such as the currently selected sound type. It also shows values or status when other functions are active. *

Please remove the protective plastic ﬁ lm from the display before use.

 MASTER VOLUME

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 CN41 piano has three pedals—just like a grand piano. They are Sustain, Sostenuto and Soft.

 Sustain pedal Sustains the sound after hands are lifted from the keyboard. The sustain pedal is capable of responding to half pedaling.

 Sostenuto pedal

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.

 Soft pedal 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.

 SOUND SELECT

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 14)

 MENU

These buttons are used to access menu functions that control the CN41’s tuning, system and MIDI functions.

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 VALUE

These two buttons are used to change the value for various functions.

 EFFECTS

Use the EFFECTS button to add chorus, delay, tremolo and rotary speaker effects to the sound. (Page 19)

 BALANCE

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.

 TOUCH

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 21)

 TRANSPOSE

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 22)

 POWER SWITCH

 METRONOME

Use these buttons to turn on/off the metronome, and to set the tempo, beat, and volume. (Page 28)

Press this button to turn on/off the power. Be sure to turn off the instrument after playing.

PART NAMES

AND FUNCTIONS

 REVERB

Use the REVERB button to add reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. (Page 19)

 HEADPHONES

 USB PORT

 SPLIT

The split function divides the keyboard into two sections— upper and lower—allowing either part to be played with a different sound. (Page 16)

 REC

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.

 PLAY/STOP

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 34)

 Headphone jack (x 2) 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 64 for information on attaching the headphone hooks.

This USB (to Device) port allows USB memory or USB ﬂ oppy disk drive devices to be connected to the CN41 piano. This provides a convenient way to playback Standard MIDI File (SMF) songs, or access the USB Recorder allowing up to 16 independent tracks to be recorded separately.

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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 CN41 piano.

 SETTING UP THE PIANO

The CN41 piano is equipped with stereo speakers and an ampliﬁ er—no additional equipment is required to begin

PLAYING THE PIANO

playing the instrument, provided AC power is available.

 Step1

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.

Backside of the unit

Speaker

 Step2

Press the POWER SWITCH to turn on the power.

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.

‘Concert Grand’ will also be shown in the LCD display.

 Step3

Adjust the volume level using the MASTER VOLUME slider.

Side panel

Power cable entry point

Concert Grand

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 CN41 includes 30 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 New Age Piano : KAWAI

 ELECTRIC PIANO

Classic E.Piano : KAWAI Modern E.P. : KAWAI Modern E.P. 2 : KAWAI

 DRAWBAR

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

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

 OTHERS

: :

 Step1

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.

PLAYING THE PIANO

Zwei Rapsodien Op.79 Nr.2 / J. Brahms Piano Concerto a moll Op.16 / E. Grieg

 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.

When the button is pressed, the LED indicator will turn on, indicating that this sound has been selected. The name of the selected preset sound is also shown in the LCD display. Multiple sounds are assigned to each button; pressing the same SOUND SELECT button again will select the next variation sound assigned to that

PLAYING THE PIANO

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.  The OTHERS button is assigned with 280 sounds, divided into 20 additional categories. While

holding down one of the VALUE buttons, pressing the other VALUE button will jump to the next sound category within the OTHERS selection.

 PRESET SOUNDS

PIANO 1 Concert Grand HARPSI & MALLETS Harpsichord

Studio Grand Harpsichord 2 Mellow Grand Vibraphone Jazz Grand Clavi

PIANO 2 Modern Piano STRINGS Slow Strings

Honky Tonk String Pad Rock Piano Warm Strings New Age Piano String Ensemble

ELECTRIC PIANO Classic E.Piano CHOIR & PAD Choir

Modern E.P. Choir 2 60’s E.P. New Age Pad Modern E.P. 2 Atmosphere

DRAWBAR Jazz Organ BASS Wood Bass

Drawbar Organ Electric Bass Drawbar Organ 2 Fretless Bass Be 3 W. Bass & Ride

CHURCH ORGAN Church Organ OTHERS 280 sounds

Diapason Full Ensemble Diapason Oct

Please refer to ‘PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER MAPPING’ on page 66 for a complete listing of the additional 280 sounds assigned to the OTHER button.

 Step2

Play the keyboard.

The selected sound will be heard as the keys are pressed. Use the MASTER VOLUME slider to adjust the volume if necessary.

 The CN41 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, and the names of both instruments will be shown in the LCD display. 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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PLAYING THE PIANO

ON ON

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.

 Step 2

Studio Grand String Ensemble

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.

PLAYING THE PIANO

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. The names of the selected upper and lower sounds will also be shown in the LCD display.

The ‘/’ symbol will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the LCD display,

Concert Grand

Wood Bass

 Step2

indicating that split mode has been activated. The default split point is set between B2 and C3. This point can be moved to any key on the keyboard.

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

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

Hold down the button.

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

45)

 The Sustain pedal can also be turned ON / OFF for the lower section. (Page 45)

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4) ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE

In ‘FOUR HANDS’ mode the CN41 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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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 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 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. (Page 45)

 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 CN41 piano features two separate groups of effects. The ﬁ rst is reverb and the second contains chorus, ﬂ anger, delay, tremolo and rotary speaker effects.

 ADDING REVERB

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 REVERB Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. There are six types of reverb available: Room 1, Room 2, Stage, Hall 1, Hall 2 and Plate.

 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.

 Step2

To change the reverb type, use the VALUE buttons while holding down the REVERB button.

Reverb

= Room 1

Reverb Type

= Room 2

Hold down the button.

Reverb Type

= Stage

Reverb Type

= Hall 1

Reverb Type

= Hall 2

Reverb

= Plate

Type

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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.

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 ADDING OTHER EFFECTS

 CHORUS

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.

 FLANGER Flanger creates a shifting comb-ﬁ lter, which adds motion and a ‘hollow’ tone to the sound.

 DELAY 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 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.

Effect

= Chorus

Effect

= Flanger

Hold down the button.

Effect Type

= Delay 1

Effect Type

= Delay 2

Effect Type

= Delay 3

Type

Effect Type

= Rotary 2

Effect Type

= Rotary 1

Effect Type

= Tremolo

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.

6) SELECTING THE TOUCH SENSITIVITY

The TOUCH function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, other than the standard touch of an acoustic piano. The sensitivity can be changed to one of ﬁ ve different settings: Light, Light +, Heavy, Heavy + or Off.

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cLight + : For players with a delicate touch. Requires less striking

dLight : For those still developing finger strength. A louder

eNormal : Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an

fHeavy : Perfect for those with strong ﬁ ngers. Requires a heavier

gHeavy + : Requires more striking force to achieve a loud volume. hOff : A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard

 Step1

force to achieve a forte note.

volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch.

acoustic piano. This touch setting is selected when the LED indicator for the TOUCH button is off.

touch to produce a loud volume.

the keys are struck. This setting is suitable for sounds that have a ﬁ xed dynamic range such as Organ and Harpsichord.

Loud

Sound

volume

Soft

Force applied to the keys

Press the TOUCH button to change from the standard (Normal) touch setting.

The LED indicator for the TOUCH button will turn on, indicating that the piano is using a different touch setting.

 Step2

To change the touch type, press and hold the TOUCH button and press the VALUE buttons.

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Hold down the button.

Press and hold the TOUCH button to show the currently selected touch curve in the display.

Press the TOUCH button again to return to the standard (Normal) touch setting. The touch setting is global for all of the preset sounds. It is not possible to have individual touch settings for each preset sound. When the power is turned off the touch settings will return to the default settings.

 LIGHT and HEAVY do not represent the physical weight of the keys. These are settings that affect the sensitivity of the

keys, which determines the volume level in response to the key movement.

Touch

= Light

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7) TRANSPOSING THE PIANO

 Step1

Press and hold the TRANSPOSE button. While holding the TRANSPOSE button, use the VALUE buttons or the keyboard keys from C3 to C5 to specify the transposition amount.

Transpose

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Hold down the button.

= 0 C

The display will show a number indicating how many half steps up or down the piano has been transposed. ‘-5’, for example, represents a transposition that is 5 half steps lower. ‘0’ indicates no transposition.

Each time the VALUE S button is pressed, the transpose value is increased by one half step, while each time the VALUE T button is pressed, the transpose value is decreased by one half step. The piano can be transposed by up to 12 half steps higher or 12 half steps lower.

Hold down the button.

-12 0

Pressing the TRANSPOSE button again turns the TRANSPOSE function off. The TRANSPOSE function remembers the current setting as long as the power is on.

Transpose

= -5 G

The ‘C’ key at the middle of

the keyboard corresponds to

the value 0.

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 Transpose is active when the LED indicator is on, and the notes are transposed according to the set transpose value. For example if the setting is ‘-3’ and the LED indicator for the TRANSPOSE button is on, the notes will be transposed 3 half

steps lower. When the LED indicator for the TRANSPOSE button is turned OFF, the transpose setting will automatically return to ‘0’ (no transposition) with one touch.

 When the value is set to ‘0’, the LED indicator will not turn on.  The CN41 piano’s transpose setting defaults to ‘0’ each time the power is turned on.

8) PLAYING WITH CONCERT MAGIC

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The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said

right keys at the right time”

a method of playing the keyboard that is very simple, without even needing to strike the right keys.

With CONCERT MAGIC, absolutely anyone can sit at the CN41 piano and make real music - even complete beginners who have never taken a piano lesson in their life. To enjoy performing with Concert Magic, simply select a favorite piece from the 88 pre-programmed songs and tap any key with a steady rhythm and tempo. Concert Magic will provide the correct melody and accompaniment notes, regardless of which keys are pressed. With Concert Magic anybody, young or old, can enjoy playing music from the moment they sit down at the CN41 piano.

. Many pianists wish it were quite that straightforward. Fortunately, KAWAI have devised

“Playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the

 SELECTING A SONG

The 88 Concert Magic songs are assigned to each of the 88 keys, and classiﬁ ed by song category into eight groups, such as Song List’ booklet for a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs.

 Step1

Children’s Songs, American Classics, Christmas Songs

etc. Please refer to the separate ‘Internal

To select a song, press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button and press the key to which the desired song is assigned.

Song No.

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Hold down the button.

The LCD display shows you the song number and abbreviated song title.

Twinkle

 LISTENING TO THE SONG

If the performer is already familiar with the selected Concert Magic song, he/she may wish to begin playing straight away. However, those unfamiliar with the piece may alternatively wish to listen to the song ﬁ rst, before attempting to play it.

 Step1

To listen, press the PLAY/STOP button.

Song No.

Button lights

Hold down the button.

The CN41 piano will start playing back the selected song.

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The speed or tempo of the song can be adjusted by pressing and holding the TEMPO button and pressing the VALUE buttons.

While listening, different Concert Magic songs can be selected by pressing the VALUE buttons.

The small circles in the LCD display will be replaced by plus (‘+’) signs as the song is played back. These small symbols provide a visual playing guide, indicating when the next key should be pressed. The position and spacing between each circle shown in the LCD display represents an approximate timing between each key press.

The circles will be replaced by small plus signs as the song is played.

The key to performing using Concert Magic is to become familiar with the rhythm of each song. The approximate

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outline provided by the Note Navigator, allows the performer to gradually learn the rhythm of each piece.

 To listen to a different song, press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button and press the key to which the desired song

is assigned. Then press the PLAY/STOP button.

 Step2

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Press the PLAY/STOP button again to ﬁ nish listening to the song.

 PERFORMING A SONG

 Step1

Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys.

Use the Note Navigator (the circles and plus signs) to learn the rhythm of the Concert Magic song.

Concert Magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped harder, the music will grow louder; if the keys are tapped more softly, the music will become quieter. Tapping faster will cause the music to speed up, while tapping slower will make the music slow down accordingly. Using Concert Magic, even inexperienced pianists can sound like they have been playing for years, simply by pressing one key with one ﬁ nger.

Concert Magic is a perfect method for small children to learn music, especially when developing a sense of rhythm. For older people who may believe it is too late to learn the piano, Concert Magic offers an enjoyable ﬁ rst step. With Concert Magic, the CN41 piano can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, even those who have never touched a musical instrument in their life.

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