PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS PLAYING THE PIANO LESSON FUNCTION 3 RECORDER 4 FUNCTION BUTTONS Owner's Manual 2 5 APPENDICES CN 31 1 6
Page 3 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 fine pianos. The CN31 keyboard provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, harpsichord, organ, and other instruments.
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Page 1 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 8 1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS This section explains the locations and functions of the panel buttons and sliders. FRONT PANEL z 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 CN piano (page 21).
Page PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 9 z EFFECTS Use the EFFECTS button to add chorus, delay, tremolo and rotary speaker effects to the sound. (page 17). z 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. z METRONOME z POWER SWITCH Use these buttons to turn on/off the metronome, and to set the tempo, beat, and volume (page 26).
Page 10 2. PLAYING THE PIANO 1) BASIC OPERATIONS 2 PLAYING THE PIANO This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the CN piano. SETTING UP THE PIANO The CN piano is equipped with stereo speakers and an amplifier—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.
Page 11 DEMO SONGS 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.
Page 12 SELECTING A PRESET SOUND Step1 Press the SOUND SELECT button below the name of the instrument to be played. 2 PLAYING THE PIANO 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 briefly shown in the display. Multiple sounds are assigned to each button; pressing the same SOUND SELECT button again will select the next variation sound assigned to that SOUND SELECT button.
Page 13 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. Press and hold down a SOUND SELECT button to select the first 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.
Page 14 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 2 PLAYING THE PIANO Press the SPLIT button. ON 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 flash.
Page 15 Step5 Hold down the button. The LED indicator for the selected SOUND SELECT button will start to flash. 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.
Page 16 4) ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODE 2 PLAYING THE PIANO 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.
Page 17 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 first is reverb and the second contains chorus, delay, tremolo and rotary speaker.
Page 18 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. 2 PLAYING THE PIANO ¡ 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 This is a vibrato type effect.
Page 19 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 five different settings: Light 1, Light 2, Heavy 1, Heavy 2 or Off. dLight 2 eNormal fHeavy 1 gHeavy 2 hOff : For those still developing finger strength. A louder volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch. : For players with a delicate touch.
Page 20 7) TRANSPOSING THE PIANO 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. 2 PLAYING THE PIANO Step1 Press and hold the TRANSPOSE button.
Page 21 8) PLAYING WITH CONCERT MAGIC With CONCERT MAGIC, absolutely anyone can sit at the CN 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.
Page 22 PERFORMING A SONG Step1 2 PLAYING THE PIANO Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys. 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.
Page 23 CONCERT MAGIC SONG ARRANGEMENT TYPES After playing with Concert Magic for a while, performers may feel that such playing is too easy and that there is very little to learn. While it is true that some of the songs are very easy to play, even for beginners, there are also some songs which will prove challenging, and require practice to play proficiently. Each of the 88 Concert Magic songs fall into one of three different arrangement types, depending on the skill level required to perform them.
Page 24 STEADY BEAT Steady Beat allows Concert Magic songs to be played by simply tapping any key with a constant steady beat, regardless of the song arrangement type. Step1 Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button. 2 PLAYING THE PIANO The display will show the current Concert Magic mode (C-1). Step2 While still holding the CONCERT MAGIC button, use the VALUE button to change the Concert Magic mode to STEADY BEAT (C-2). Hold down the button.
Page 25 CONCERT MAGIC PLAYBACK SPEED The TEMPO button is also used to adjust the playback speed of Concert Magic songs. Step1 After selecting a Concert Magic song to play back, press and hold the TEMPO button. The tempo value will be shown in the display. While holding down the TEMPO button, use the VALUE buttons to change the tempo. Increase the tempo Hold down the button.
Page 26 9) METRONOME Rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The CN piano's metronome tool helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady beat to play along with. 2 PLAYING THE PIANO STARTING THE METRONOME Step1 Press the TEMPO button. The LED indicator for the TEMPO button will turn on and the metronome will begin counting with a steady beat.
Page 27 Step2 Press the VALUE buttons to select the desired time signature. The currently selected time signature will be shown in the display. 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 3/8 6/8 Step3 Press the BEAT button again to stop the metronome. Both the TEMPO button and the BEAT button can be used to turn the metronome on and off, depending on whether the tempo or time signature is being adjusted. ADJUSTING THE METRONOME VOLUME The volume level of the metronome can also be adjusted.
Page 28 3. LESSON FUNCTION 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). It is possible to listen to each etude or song at various tempos, practicing the left and right hand parts separately, before eventually recording a practice session for self-evaluation.
Page 29 2) LISTENING TO AND PLAYING A SONG Step1 Press the PLAY/STOP button to play the selected song. There will be a one bar count-in before the song starts to play. Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop and reset the song. If the PLAY/STOP button is pressed again, the song will restart from the beginning. EXITING THE LESSON FUNCTION Step 1 The LED indicator of the LESSON button will turn off, and the unit returns to the normal operation mode.
Page 30 3) RECORDING A SONG PRACTICE While in Lesson mode, song practice can be recorded for playback and self-evaluation. The pre-recorded left and right-hand parts will be heard while the song practice is recorded. As noted previously, the BALANCE slider may be used to mute either pre-recorded left or right-hand parts. Step 1 Adjust the BALANCE slider to set the left and right-hand playing volume for the piece to be practiced. Decrease the volume of the right-hand part.
Page 31 4. RECORDER The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CN piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument. Because each song is stored digitally, it is possible to modify various aspects during playback, such as adjusting the tempo without changing the pitch, or selecting different sound types and effects settings.
Page 32 Step2 Start to play the piano. The recorder will automatically start recording with the first note played. During this time, the LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will be turned on. Any changes made to the sound while recording will also be recorded. The recording can be started by pressing the PLAY/STOP button instead of pressing a key, allowing a blank bar to be inserted at the beginning of a song. Step3 4 RECORDER Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop recording.
Page 33 Step2 Start to play the piano. While recording the second part, the previously recorded first part will also play. During this time, the LED indicators for the REC button and PLAY/STOP button will be turned on. To start playing back the first part and then recording the second part from a certain point, later in the song, press the PLAY/STOP button instead of playing the keyboard to start playback, then begin recording the second part when necessary.
Page 34 2) PLAYING BACK A SONG The PLAY/STOP button is used to start and stop playback of the recorded song, and to also select which song and part is played. Step1 Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playing the recorded song. 1 2 Hold down the button. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop playback. To select a different song for playback, hold the PLAY/STOP button and press the SOUND SELECT button that corresponds to the desired song.
Page 35 3) ERASING A SONG This function allows any songs that are no longer listened to, to be cleared. Step1 Hold down the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons. The LED indicators will display which songs have been recorded. Step2 While holding the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons, select the desired song to be erased by pressing the corresponding SOUND SELECT button. The LED indicator of the selected song will start to flash. Step3 2 3 1 Hold down the both buttons.
Page 36 5. FUNCTION BUTTONS The function buttons are responsible for controlling advanced parameters within the CN31, including Tuning, Temperament, MIDI Transmit and Receive Channel, Transmit Program Change On/Off, Local On/Off, Multitimbral Mode, Channel Mute, Program Change Number, Lower Octave Shift and Lower Pedal On/Off. ENTERING A FUNCTION MODE Step1 Hold down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons and press one of the SOUND SELECT or EFFECT buttons. The functions are assigned as listed below.
Page 37 1) TUNING The TUNING function allows the piano’s pitch to be finely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments. Step1 Hold down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons and press the PIANO 1 button. 2 1 Hold down both buttons. The display will alternate between showing ‘tun’ (Tuning) and a number representing the pitch for ‘A’ in Hz (Hertz). Step2 Use the VALUE buttons to raise or lower the pitch. TUNING 427.0 ~ 453.0 The pitch will increase or decrease by 0.
Page 38 2) TEMPERAMENT The CN piano offers immediate access to a variety of musical temperaments popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It may prove interesting and educational to experiment with different temperaments, other than the modern ‘equal temperament’ standard this is dominant in music today.
Page 39 Step2 Use the VALUE buttons to change the type of temperament. Temperament Equal (Piano) Pure (Major) Pure (Minor) Pythagorean Meantone Equal Equal (Flat) Kirnberger III Werckmeister III When the power is turned off, the temperament will reset to the factory default ‘equal temperament (piano only)’ type. If a piano sound is selected when using the factory default ‘equal temperament (piano only)’ type, the tuning is stretched like an acoustic piano (EQUAL TEMPERAMENT).
Page 40 MIDI OVERVIEW The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments so that they can exchange performance data. The CN31 is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each uses a special cable with a DIN connector. MIDI IN : For receiving note, program change and other data. MIDI OUT : For sending note, program change and other data.
Page 41 3) MIDI CHANNEL This function is used to determine on which MIDI channel the CN piano will exchange MIDI information with external MIDI devices and instruments or a personal computer. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel. Step1 Hold down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons and press the ELECTRIC PIANO button. 2 1 Hold down both buttons. The display will alternate between showing ‘Chn’ (Channel) and the channel number. The default channel is 1.
Page 42 4) TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE ON/OFF This function determines whether or not the CN piano will transmit program change information when pressing the SOUND SELECT buttons. When transmit program change is turned on, pressing the SOUND SELECT buttons will send the program change numbers as listed below.
Page 43 In addition to the SOUND SELECT buttons, other button operations such as touch curve, dual, digital effects and reverb settings can be transmitted as MIDI exclusive data when the corresponding buttons are pushed. When set to off, no program change or other panel information will be transmitted via MIDI. Step1 Hold down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons and press the DRAWBAR button. 2 1 Hold down both buttons. The display will alternate between showing ‘PGM’ (Program) and on/off status.
Page 44 5) LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF This function determines whether the CN piano’s sound will be played from the piano’s keyboard (‘ON’) or only from an external MIDI instrument (‘OFF’). Even with local control set to ‘OFF’ the piano’s keyboard will still transmit to external MIDI devices and instruments or a personal computer. Step1 Hold down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons and press the CHURCH ORGAN button. 2 1 Hold down both buttons.
Page 45 6) MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF This function allows the CN piano to receive data on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. In this mode, the CN piano can play different musical parts with different sounds for each part. With multi-timbral mode enabled, an external sequencer can be used to enjoy an ensemble performance playing multiple sound types (multi-timbral) on a single CN piano. ¡ Multi-Timbral On (On1 and On2) This turns on the flexible 16 part multi-timbral capability.
Page 46 7) CHANNEL MUTE This function determines which MIDI channels are activated to receive MIDI information when multi-timbral mode is set to ON. Each of the 16 channels can be individually activated or deactivated. Step1 Hold down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons and press the STRINGS button. 2 1 Hold down both buttons. The display will alternate between showing ‘P01’ (Play 01) and ‘On’, indicating that the channel 1 is activated.
Page 47 8) SENDING PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS This function allows the CN piano to send program change numbers beyond the 32 pre-defined numbers transmitted by the SOUND SELECT buttons. Using this function, any number from 1 to 128 can be sent. Step1 Hold down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons and press the CHOIR & PAD button. 2 1 Hold down both buttons. The display will alternate between showing ‘PG#’ (Program #) and a program change number. Step2 Use the VALUE buttons to change the program change number.
Page 48 9) LOWER OCTAVE SHIFT This function allows the lower part to be raised by one, two, or three octaves when using SPLIT mode. Step1 Hold down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons and press the BASS button. 2 1 Hold down both buttons. The display will alternate between showing ‘Lot’ (Lower Octave) and a number, representing how many octaves the lower part is shifted up. Step2 Use the VALUE buttons to set the desired lower octave shift range.
Page 49 10) LOWER PEDAL ON/OFF This function determines if the sustain pedal will be active for lower part sound when in SPLIT mode. The default setting is off, which means the sustain pedal is not active for lower part sound. The sustain pedal will still be active for the upper sound. Step1 Hold down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons and press the EFFECTS button. 2 1 Hold down both buttons. The display will alternate between showing ‘LPd’ (Lower Pedal) and on/off status. The default is off.
Page 50 6. APPENDICES CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES Caution y Do not directly connect the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the CN31 together with a cable. An audio loop (oscillation sound) will occur, resulting in damage to the unit.
Page 51 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Caution y Ensure that this instruction manual is read thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CN piano, and that two or more people work on assembly. y It may be necessary to tilt the unit by 90 degrees while assembling the CN piano. During this time, ensure that hands are not caught in the piano, keyboard lid, or score stand, and that the piano is not dropped on an individual’s feet.
Page 52 6. Place the stand so that the backside of the stand assembly rests against a wall, and then slowly and carefully insert the piano. Ensure that more than two people work on the assembly. If attempting to insert the piano without resting the stand against a wall, support the back of the stand using your foot or leg to prevent the stand from sliding backwards.
Page 53 Keyboard 88 Weighted Keyboard with Advanced Hammer Action IV Polyphony Maximum 96 Number of Sound 36 Sound Categories Piano 1, Piano 2, Electric Piano, Drawbar, Church Organ, Harpsi&Mallets, Strings, Choir&Pad, Bass Effects Reverb (Room1/2, Stage, Hall1/2), Chorus, Tremolo, Delay (1/2/3), Rotary (1/2) Temperaments Equal (Piano Only), Mersenne pure (Major), Mersenne pure (minor), Pythagorea, Meantone, Werckmeister III, Kirnberger III, Equal (flat), Equal Other Features De
Page 54 MIDI EXCLUSIVE DATA FORMAT 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte 6th byte 7th byte 9th byte 9th byte 10th byte 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 APPENDICES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 F0 ..........................Start code 40...........................KAWAI’s ID number 00 - 0F ...................MIDI channel 10, 30.....................Function code (30 when setting MULTI TIMBRE ON/OFF) 04...........................Indicates that the instrument is Electronic Piano 02.................
Page 55 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Date : November 2006 Version : 1. 0 KAWAI DIGITATL PIANO MODEL : CN31 Function Transmit Receive Remarks Basic channel Default Changes 1 1 - 16 1 1 - 16 Mode Default Messages Altered 3 ° ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 1 1, 3* ° * The default for the OMNI mode is ON. Specifying MIDI channels automatically turns it OFF. True voice 9 - 120** ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 0 - 127 0 - 127 ** The value depends on the Transpose setting.
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