User's Manual

USB MIDI (USB to Host connector)
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Appendix
USB MIDI (USB to Host connector)
The CA49 digital piano features a “USB to Host” type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a
computer using an inexpensive USB cable and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and
operating system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function
correctly.
For more information regarding the USB MIDI driver, please visit the following website:
https://www.kawai-global.com/support/downloads/
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USB MIDI information
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Disconnecting the USB MIDI cable suddenly, or turning the
instrument on/o while using USB MIDI may cause computer
instability in the following situations:
– while installing the USB MIDI driver
– while starting up the computer
– while MIDI applications are performing tasks
– while the computer is in energy saver mode
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If there are any further problems experienced with USB MIDI
communication while the instrument is connected, please
double-check all connections and relevant MIDI settings in
the computer’s operating system.
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If the instrument’s MIDI IN/OUT jacks and USB MIDI port are
both connected simultaneously, the USB MIDI port will be
given priority.
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Ensure that the instrument is turned OFF before attempting
to connect the USB MIDI cable.
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When connecting the instrument to a computer using the USB
MIDI port, there may be a short delay before communications
begin.
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If the instrument is connected to a computer via a USB hub
and USB MIDI communication becomes unreliable/unstable,
please connect the USB MIDI cable directly to the one of the
computer’s USB ports.
* “MIDI” is a registered trademark of the Association of Manufacturers of Electronic Instruments (AMEI).
* “Windows” is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* “Macintosh” and “iPad” are registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners.
* Bluetooth (Ver 4.1 GATT compatible) / Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specication is supported.