Kawai DP100 User Manual

DIGITAL PIANO

DP100

OWNER'S MANUAL

Thank you for choosing this Kawai DP100 Digital Piano.
Your new DP100 is a high-quality instrument offering the very latest in leading-edge music
technology.
This manual contains valuable information that will help you make full use of your piano’s many
capabilities. Please read it carefully and keep it handy for further reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

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

Assembling The Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting Started

1. Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2. Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. Touch Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4. Demonstration Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Digital Recording Functions

1. Easy Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2. Playing Back A Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3. Deleting A Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programming Mode

1. Selecting A Touch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2. Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3. MIDI Channel Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4. Transmit MIDI Program Change On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5. Multi-Timbral Mode On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

6. MIDI Local Control On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7. Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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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.

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.

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.

Read all the instructions before using the product.

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

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.

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

● If you are going to use an AC power cord,

120V 240V230V

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.

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Do not lean against the keyboard.

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

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

● Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage

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,

● Failure to do so may cause fire in case of

● Failure to do so may over-heat the product,

unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

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.

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury

CAUTION

Do not use the product in the following areas.

● Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is
exposed to direct sunlight

● Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater

● Extremely cold areas, such as outside

● Extremely humid areas

● Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present

● Areas where the product is exposed to excessive

vibrations

or damage to the product or other

Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.

the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or
short-circuit.

lightning.

resulting in fire.

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.

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.

OFF

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.

● 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.

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Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.

● Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation
of the product.

● When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in
lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe the
product.

Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.

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

The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation.

This product should be used only with the stand that is provided by the manufacturer.

The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

● The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

● Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.

● The product has been exposed to rain.

● The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance.

● The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Notes on Repair

Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the
power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased.

• This digital piano is for household use and is not intended for commercial use.

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 harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the receiver.

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

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio Interference
Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.

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ASSEMBLING THE STAND

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

PARTS PROVIDED

Side Panel (A). . . . . . . . 2 pcs.

Back Panel (B) . . . . . . . 1 pc.

Pedal Board (C) . . . . . . 1 pc.

Screw (D) . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs.

Screw (E) . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pcs.

Bolt (F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 pcs.

Adjuster (G) . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

Cord Clamp (H) . . . . . . 1 pc.

(D)

(E)

(F)

(H)

(A)

(C)

(A)

(F)

Bottom View

(G)

(C)

(D)

1. Insert the Adjuster (G) on the bottom of
Pedal Board (C). Fasten (A) and (C) with four
bolts (F).

2. Fasten Side Panel (A) and Back Panel (B)
with two screws (D). Then fix Back Panel
(B) to Pedal Board (C) with four screws (E).

(B)

(E)

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(F)

Hand or Finger
catching hazard

3. Place the piano on the front half of
the stand so that the metal fitting holes
are seen when viewed from the top.
Slide the piano backward while holding
it with one hand so that it does not
incline and fall from the stand. The
hooks on the piano are then engaged
with the metal fittings on the Side
Panels. Pay attention so that your hand
or fingers are not caught between the
stand and piano. Fasten the piano and
the stand with four bolts (F).

CAUTION: Be sure to secure the piano
to the stand with the screws. If you fail
to do so, the unit could fall from the
stand causing damage or personal
injury.

Bottom View

4. Insert the pedal connection cord that
comes from Pedal Board (C) into the
piano’s pedal jack and fasten with cord
clamps.

(H)

5. Turn the Adjuster (installed on the
bottom of C) until it touches the floor to
support the pedal board.

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