Kawai Anytime X2 ATX2-p Owner's Manual - . Tuning

Summary of Anytime X2 ATX2-p

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    Part names & functions basic operation general operation appendix (atx2-p) owner’s manual.

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 thank you for purchasing a kawai anytimex2 piano! The anytimex2 piano is a revolutionary new instrument that combines the capabilities of an acoustic piano and a digital piano. With the anytimex2 piano, one can enjoy the pleasing, expressive tone of kawai acoustic pianos, with the convenience of p...

  • Page 4: Save These  Instructions

    4 important safety instructions important safety instructions 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 t...

  • Page 5: Warning

    5 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. ● failure to do so may cause fire in case of lightning. ● failure to do so may over-heat the prod...

  • Page 6: Caution

    6 ● doing so may cause the product to become deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown or injury. Do not stand on the product or exert excessive force. ● doing so may result in discoloration or deformation of the product. ● when cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in lukewarm water, squeeze i...

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    7 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 the wide blade of the plug with the wide socket slot and insert full...

  • Page 8: Part Names & Functions

    8 p a rt names & f unc tions part names & functions  front view of the control box:  underside view of the control box:  muffl er lever  rear view of the piano (dc in jack) d b c a e f g  pedals h i j d this section explains the location and functions of the control box and connectors. On on of...

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    9 p a rt names & f unc tions a power button used to turn on/off the control box. Be sure to turn it off after playing. * the anytimex2 piano features a power saving mode that can turn off the instrument automatically after a specifi ed period of inactivity. For more information, please refer to the ...

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    10 basic oper a tion basic operation this section explains the basic procedures for turning the power on, activating anytime mode, and performing with headphones. 1. Plug the ac adaptor into the dc in connector located at the rear of the instrument. 2. Plug the ac adaptor’s power plug into the elect...

  • Page 11: General Operation

    11 g e ner a l oper a tion general operation this section explains how to combine keyboard and pedal presses to select diff erent sounds, change reverb settings, and adjust various other settings of the anytimex2 piano. 1. Selecting sounds 4. Tuning 7. Midi channel 2. Reverb type 5. Transpose 8. Loc...

  • Page 12: General Operation

    12 g e ner a l oper a tion general operation 1 . Selecting sounds the anytimex2 piano features 16 realistic tones/sounds suitable for various musical styles.  instrument sounds sound name description key concert grand the sound of a kawai concert grand piano. A0 concert grand 2 b0 mellow grand the ...

  • Page 13: . Reverb

    13 g e ner a l oper a tion deactivating setting mode after selecting the desired sound, depress the damper pedal to deactivate setting mode. * the concert grand sound will be selected automatically when the power is turned on. 2 . Reverb the reverb setting adds reverberation to the sound, simulating...

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    14 g e ner a l oper a tion general operation 3 . Damper resonance when the damper pedal is depressed on an acoustic piano, all dampers are lifted up, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the damper pedal depressed, not only will the strings of the ...

  • Page 15: . Tuning

    15 g e ner a l oper a tion 4 . Tuning this function allows the pitch of the anytimex2 piano to be fi nely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments. Activating setting mode while holding the soft pedal, press and hold the top-most ‘c’ key (c8 key) release the soft pedal, the...

  • Page 16: General Operation

    16 g e ner a l oper a tion general operation 5 . Transpose the transpose function allows the key of the anytimex2 piano to be raised or lowered in half steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments with diff erent tones, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another ...

  • Page 17: . Metronome

    17 g e ner a l oper a tion 6 . 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 metronome function helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady beat to perform to.  me...

  • Page 18: General Operation

    18 g e ner a l oper a tion general operation * the metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10-300 bpm. Press f#5 and g5, or g#5 and a5 keys simultaneously to restore the metronome tempo to the default value of 120 bpm. * the metronome volume can be adjusted within the range of 1-10. Pres...

  • Page 19: . Midi Channel

    19 g e ner a l oper a tion 7 . Midi channel  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 in order to exchange performance data. The anytimex2 p...

  • Page 20: General Operation

    20 g e ner a l oper a tion general operation  anytimex2 midi functions the anytimex2 piano is capable of the following midi functions:  sending/receiving keyboard note information (i.E. Which keys are pressed).  sending/receiving pedal information (i.E. On/off data for the damper, soft and sosten...

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    21 g e ner a l oper a tion the midi channel function is used to determine on which midi channel the anytimex2 piano will exchange midi information with external midi devices and instruments. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel. Activating setting mode while ho...

  • Page 22: General Operation

    22 g e ner a l oper a tion general operation 8 . Local control this function determines whether the anytimex2 piano will play a sound when the keyboard is played. With local control set to ‘on’, the anytimex2 piano will play a sound when the keyboard is played. However, even with local control set t...

  • Page 23: . Auto Power Off

    23 g e ner a l oper a tion 9 . Auto power off the anytimex2 piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specifi ed period of inactivity.  auto power off settings auto power off description key off the auto power off function is disabled. ...

  • Page 24: Appendix

    24 ap p e n d ix appendix specifi cations  kawai model atx2-p polyphony maximum 192 notes sounds concert grand, concert grand 2, mellow grand, mellow grand 2, modern piano, classic e. Piano, modern e.P., jazz organ, church organ, harpsichord, vibraphone, string ensemble, choir, concert grand + slow...

  • Page 25: Midi Implementation Chart

    25 ap p e n d ix midi implementation chart  kawai model atx2-p date : jan 2014 version : 1.0 function transmit receive remarks basic channel at power-up 1 1 settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 mode at power-up mode 3 mode 1 ** omni mode is on at power-up. Omni mode can be turned off through midi channel setting...

  • Page 26: Appendix

    26 ap p e n d ix appendix maintenance precautions please read the following information before attempting maintenance/servicing of the anytimex2 piano.  lowering the sensor rail 1. Remove the four screws from the points shown below, then raise the hammer rail. Hammer rail screws 2. While holding th...

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    27 ap p e n d ix when removing the action, be sure to disconnect both the sensor connector and the earth/ground wire. Sensor connector earth/ground wire when removing the muting wire from the action, fi rst loosen the two adjustment screws on the hammer rail stopper arm. Hammer rail stopper arm.

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    Printed in indonesia copyright © 2014 kawai musical instruments mfg. Co., ltd. All rights reserved. Anytimex2 owner’s manual (atx2-p) 990540 om243e-s1401.