Kawai LH-1 User Manual

KAWAI

LH-1

Digital Piano/Organ

Owner’s Manual

Introduction

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A
Kawai LH-1 Digital Piano/Organ

The LH-1 Digital Piano/Organ is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument that features
exceptional piano/organ sound, a powerful 10-speaker sound system and an attractive,
highly functional cabinet design. The LH-1 keyboard provides the touch response and
full dynamic range required for superb control as you play. In addition, the LH-1

includes a special “Hymns and Children’s Songs” feature that allows anyone,
regardless of musical ability, to play up to 176 favorite hymns and children’s songs of

the Church.

This Owner's Manual contains valuable information that will help you make full use of
the many capabilities of the LH-1. There are two main sections in the manual. The first
is the Basic Operations section that explains the basic operating features of the LH-1.
This section describes the use of the various front panel components – buttons,
sliders, and jacks and their operation. Please read this section first if this is your first
experience with a digital instrument.

The second section teaches you how to play the 176 Hymns & Children’s Songs built

into the LH-1. This section is written in tutorial form and will walk you through this
unique feature step-by-step.

Please read all sections carefully and keep this manual handy for further reference.
We hope you will enjoy learning how to use your LH-1 Digital Piano/Organ.

LH-1 Digital Piano/Organ

Table of Contents

1. Important Safety Information Page 5

2. Basic Operations Page 9

This section explains the basic layout and function of the operating controls, including
a brief explanation of these controls and their associated systems.

3. Hymns & Children’s Songs Page 16

This section provides a step-by-step explanation of this feature that allows those who
lack keyboard skills to play any of the 176 Hymns and
Children’s Songs built into the LH-1.

4. Jacks Page 17

This section identifies the location and operation of all input/output jacks.

5. Basic MIDI Operation Page 19

This section provides introduction to MIDI, including basic connections and operational
use of the LH-1 with other MIDI devices.

6. System Mode Page 23

This section explains System parameter modification. The System Mode feature
provides versatile musical enhancements to the LH-1.

Kawai Model LH-1
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PERTAINING TO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY

Text Box: Important Safety Information
Text Box: The lightening symbol is to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated

“dangerous voltage” within the enclosure that could be of a magnitude to constitute

electric shock to persons
Text Box: The exclamation point symbol is to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature

European Immunity

For European Immunity, Radiation and Safety information see “Declaration of

Conformity.”

1. Basic Operations

Setting Up the LH-1
Consider instrument placement before playing the LH-1:
For best sound quality, the instrument should be placed in an open area and should

not be confined or surrounded by walls, curtain screens or similar furniture.
The Bass sounds radiate virtually 360 degrees around the base of the LH-1.
Mid-range and treble sounds project at a wide angle from the top rear of the instrument

(the side away from the player).
Additionally, there are hidden monitor speakers at each end of the control button panel

that project sound toward the player.
AC Power
The LH-1 is supplied with a three-wire attached AC power cord. Plug this instrument

into a properly wired three-wire grounded AC outlet only.

Power Switch

The Power On Button is located on the left (bass) end of the front panel. Press this
button one time to turn power ON. Press it again to turn power OFF.

If you haven’t already done so, press the power button to turn on power.
Volume Control

Adjust the VOLUME SLIDER to a minimum low level when you first turn on the
instrument especially when using headphones. Then, adjust volume upward to a
comfortable listening level.

Master Volume Control

Note that overall volume can be adjusted using the MASTER VOLUME knob located
underneath the keyboard on the right side of the instrument. MASTER VOLUME is the
primary volume control. All other volume controls (Volume Slider and Expression
Pedal) will only adjust volume within the overall limit set by the MASTER VOLUME
knob.

Organ Expression Pedal
Located to the right of the three piano pedals at the base of the LH-1 is the ORGAN

EXPRESSION PEDAL. This pedal allows the player to control the volume level of
organ sounds only with the right foot while playing notes on the keyboard. The ORGAN
EXPRESSION PEDAL is not active when Piano Sounds are selected.

Playing the Instrument
When the LH-1 is first powered on, the Display Screen at the center of the operating

panel will move through two introductory screens. After these screens disappear, the
Sound Selection Screen will indicate that the ORGAN 1 Sound (Soft Strings) is active.
The red light on the ORGAN 1 Button should also be lit to indicate that the ORGAN 1
Sound is selected. ORGAN 1 is always the default sound at power up.

Play any key or chord and adjust the volume slider upward or downward to a
comfortable listening level. If the volume seems too low, use the Organ Expression
Pedal to raise the volume as desired. If volume is still too low, adjust the MASTER
VOLUME knob until you reach the desired listening level.

Selecting Organ Sounds
You may select any one of five (5) individual preset ORGAN sounds by pressing the

appropriate Organ Sound Button. The lamp on the selected button will light when a
Sound Button is pressed. The Sound Selection Screen in the DISPLAY should confirm
the desired sound selection.
Select any one of the five organ sounds

Organ 1 is SOFT STRINGS. Organ 2 is MELLOW FLUTES. Organ 3 is MEDIUM
ENSEMBLE.

Organ 4 is LOUDER ENSEMBLE. Organ 5 is FULL ENSEMBLE
Using the Bass Coupler
The BASS COUPLER Button adds a single Bass Note to any selected Organ Sound.

The added Bass Note is one octave below the lowest note currently being played. If
you haven’t already done so, press the BASS COUPLER Button.

The lamp on the button should light and the Sound Selection Screen will change to
indicate the BASS COUPLER feature has been selected. You should hear the lower
bass tone with the first notes played after the BASS COUPLER feature has been
activated.

Important:
The BASS COUPLER feature will only operate with notes played on the G above

Middle C and below. (This G is found below the Display function button #6, see graphic
on page 14). The Bass Coupler will not accompany any notes played above this G.

The BASS COUPLER feature will not operate with the HYMNS & CHILDREN’S
SONGS feature.

The BASS COUPLER feature may be more difficult to hear when using the ORGAN 4
and ORGAN 5 sounds, since these sounds inherently contain more bass component.

Select Piano Sounds or Press one of the two Piano Sound buttons.