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Summary of ANYTIME X2

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Introduction playing the piano music menu recorder settings appendix (atx2/atx2-f) owner’s manual.
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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 pow...
Page 4: Save These Instructions
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 tha...
Page 5: Warning
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 produc...
Page 6: Caution
● 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 it ...
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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 fully....
Page 8: Table of Contents
8 table of contents important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 introduction owner’s manual conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 part names and functions . . . . . . ...
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9 settings (cont.) 6. Key-off eff ect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 7. Fall-back noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 8. Hammer delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 9. Topboar...
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10 in tr oduc ti on this owner’s manual utilises a number of illustrative conventions in order to explain the anytimex2 piano’s various functions. The examples below provide an overview of the button led indicator states and press types, and the appearance of diff erence kinds of text.  button led ...
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Page 12: Part Names and Functions
12 in tr oduc ti on part names and functions  please do not place any objects on top of the control panel.  control box: panel open (above view)  control box: midi, line in/out connectors (rear view)  pedals & muting lever  muffl er lever  control box: panel open upright piano grand piano  co...
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13 in tr oduc ti on a power button this switch is used to turn the instrument on/off . Be sure to turn off the instrument 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, pl...
Page 14: Basic Operation
14 in tr oduc ti on 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 electr...
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15 in tr oduc ti on play the piano. The sound of a concert grand piano will be played through the headphones, with the acoustic piano sound muted.  about the soundboard speaker (atx2-f) atx2-f upright and grand pianos feature a uniqe integrated soundboard speaker system, allowing the anytimex2 soun...
Page 16: Selecting Sounds
16 p la y ing t h e p iano the anytimex2 piano features a wide selection of realistic instrument sounds suitable for various musical styles. Sounds are arranged into eight categories, with several sounds assigned to each category button. For a complete listing of available instrument sounds, please ...
Page 17: Dual Mode
17 p la y ing t h e p iano dual mode the dual mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or a church organ combined with a choir, etc. 1. Entering dual mode press the function button (dual). The dual mode sc...
Page 18: Dual Mode
18 p la y ing t h e p iano dual mode dual mode settings the dual mode settings menu allows characteristics of the combined sound to be adjusted.  dual mode settings dual mode setting description default setting balance adjust the volume balance between the main and layered sounds. 5 : 5 layer octav...
Page 19: Split Mode
19 p la y ing t h e p iano split mode the split mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a diff erent sound. For example, a bass sound in the lower section, and a piano sound in the upper section. 1. Entering split mode press the function button (...
Page 20: Split Mode
20 p la y ing t h e p iano split mode 3. Changing the split point press and hold the function button, then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefl y be shown in the lcd display, and will become the new split point. Ho ld hold upper section lower section n...
Page 21: Four Hands Mode
21 p la y ing t h e p iano four hands mode the four hands mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the split mode function. However, with four hands mode enabled, the octave/pitch of each section is automatically adjusted to create two separate 44-key instrume...
Page 22: Four Hands Mode
22 p la y ing t h e p iano four hands mode 3. Changing the four hands mode split point press and hold the function button, then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefl y be shown in the lcd display, and will become the new split point. Ho ld hold right se...
Page 23: Reverb
23 p la y ing t h e p iano reverb reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. Some sound types, such as acoustic piano, enable reverb automatically in order to improve acoustic realism. The anytimex2 piano features six diff e...
Page 24: Reverb
24 p la y ing t h e p iano reverb  entering the reverb settings menu press and hold the reverb button. The reverb settings menu will be shown in the lcd display.  adjusting reverb settings after entering the reverb settings menu: press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desir...
Page 25: Eff Ects
25 p la y ing t h e p iano eff ects in addition to reverb, various other eff ects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain eff ects automatically in order to enhance tonal quality. The anytimex2 ...
Page 26: Eff Ects
26 p la y ing t h e p iano eff ects  eff ects settings (cont.) eff ect type eff ect setting description classic chorus mono / stereo toggle between a mono or stereo effect. Speed adjust the speed of the chorus. Tremolo / classic tremolo dry / wet adjust the intensity of the tremolo. Speed adjust th...
Page 27: Metronome / Drum Rhythms
27 p la y ing t h e p iano metronome / drum rhythms the metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition to regular metronome beats, the anytimex2 piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles and musical genres...
Page 28: Metronome / Drum Rhythms
28 p la y ing t h e p iano metronome / drum rhythms  adjusting metronome settings after entering the metronome settings menu: press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting. * to reset the current setting to th...
Page 29: Panel Lock
29 p la y ing t h e p iano panel lock the panel lock function allows the state of all panel buttons to be temporarily locked, preventing sounds and other settings from being changed. This function may prove useful in teaching environments, ensuring that students are not distracted by changing sounds...
Page 30: Demo Songs
30 music men u demo songs the demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of anytimex2 piano. There are over 20 diff erent demonstration songs available, highlighting the instruments’ rich selection of high quality sounds. For a complete listing of demonstration songs...
Page 31: Piano Music
31 music men u in addition to the sound demonstration songs, the anytimex2 piano also features a selection of popular classical piano works from the baroque and romantic periods. Notated scores are provided in the separate ‘classical piano collection’ book*, assisting the musical appreciation and st...
Page 32: Lesson Function
32 music men u lesson function the lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books and fi nger exercises. The left and right hand parts of each piece can be practiced separately, adjusting the tempo to perfect diffi cult passages, before being r...
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33 music men u 2 . Listening to the selected lesson song this page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and change the playback position. 1. Playing the lesson song after selecting a lesson book and song: press the play/stop button. The led indicator for the play/stop button w...
Page 34: Lesson Function
34 music men u lesson function 3 . Lesson function settings the lesson function settings menu allows the left and right-hand part volumes of the current lesson song to be adjusted, allowing each part to be practiced separately. It is also possible to adjust the playback tempo of the current lesson s...
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35 music men u 4 . Repeating sections of a lesson song the ‘a-b loop’ feature of the lesson function allows sections of the selected lesson song to be ‘looped’ between two points in order to practise diffi cult passages continuously. 1. Playing the lesson song after selecting a lesson book and song:...
Page 36: Lesson Function
36 music men u lesson function 5 . Recording a lesson song practice the lesson function’s record feature allows the left or right-hand parts of the selected lesson song to be recorded to internal memory, and then played back for self-evaluation. 1. Starting the lesson song recording after selecting ...
Page 37: . Finger Exercises
37 music men u 6 . Finger exercises the lesson function also includes a selection of fi nger exercises for practicing major and minor scales, arpeggios, chords, cadences, and hanon exercises, with notated scores provided in the separate ‘finger exercises’ book. The anytimex2 piano can also evaluate ...
Page 38: Song Recorder
38 re corde r song recorder (internal memory) the anytimex2 piano allows up to 10 diff erent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. Each song consists of two separate tracks - referred to as ‘parts’ - that can be recorded and played back independen...
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39 re corde r 4. Stopping the song recorder press the play/stop button. The led indicators for the play/stop and rec buttons will turn off , the recorder will stop, and the part/song will be stored in internal memory. * the maximum recording capacity is approximately 90,000 notes, with button and pe...
Page 40: Song Recorder
40 re corde r song recorder (internal memory) 2 . Playing a song this function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback a song/part immediately after recording, start this process from step 2. 1. Entering song play mode press the play/stop button. The internal record...
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41 re corde r 3 . Internal recorder edit menu the internal recorder edit menu features transpose settings that allow the pitch of the keyboard or song to be adjusted in semi-tone steps. This menu also includes functions to delete the song, or convert the song to an audio fi le.  internal recorder e...
Page 42: Song Recorder
42 re corde r song recorder (internal memory) 4 . Erasing a part/song this function is used to erase recorder parts that may have been recorded incorrectly or songs that are no longer listened to. Once a part/song has been erased from memory it cannot be recovered. 1. Selecting the erase function af...
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43 re corde r 5 . Converting a song to an audio fi le this function allows recorder songs stored in internal memory to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio fi le to a usb device in either mp3 or wav format. 1. Selecting the convert to audio function after entering the internal recorder m...
Page 44: Audio Record/playback
44 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 1 . Recording a mp3/wav audio fi le the anytimex2 piano is also capable of recording performances as digital audio - saving the data to a usb memory device in either mp3 or wav format. This useful function allows professional quality recordings to be ...
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45 re corde r 3. Starting the usb recorder press a key on the keyboard, or the play/stop button. The led indicators for the rec and play/stop buttons will turn on, and recording will start. The current recording time will also be shown in the lcd display. Time recording 4. Stopping the usb recorder,...
Page 46: Audio Record/playback
46 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 2 . Playing an mp3/wav audio fi le the anytimex2 piano is also capable of playing mp3 and wav audio fi les stored on a usb memory device directly through the instrument’s speaker system. This function is particularly useful when attempting to learn th...
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47 re corde r 2. Selecting an audio fi le press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the function button (select) to select the audio fi le. The audio play screen will be shown in the lcd display. 3. Playing the selected audio fi le press the play/stop button. The selected aud...
Page 48: Audio Record/playback
48 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 3 . Playing a midi song fi le the anytimex2 piano also supports the playback of standard midi file (smf) fi les and anytimex2 recorder songs stored on a usb memory device, allowing a vast selection of widely accessible music to be heard through the in...
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49 re corde r 2. Selecting a midi fi le press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the function button (select) to select the midi fi le. The midi play screen will be shown in the lcd display. 3. Playing the selected midi fi le press the play/stop button. The selected midi fi ...
Page 50: Audio Record/playback
50 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 4 . Usb recorder edit menu the usb recorder edit menu allows the playback mode of the audio/midi fi le to be changed to one of four types. This menu also features settings to adjust the midi song playback tempo, and to transpose the pitch of the keybo...
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51 re corde r 5 . Converting a midi song fi le to an mp3/wav audio fi le this function allows midi fi les or anytimex2 recorder songs stored on a usb memory device to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio fi le (to the usb device) in either mp3 or wav format. 1. Selecting the midi song to...
Page 52: Audio Record/playback
52 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 6 . Overdubbing a mp3/wav audio fi le this function allows the sound of the anytimex2 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing mp3 or wav audio fi le. In addition, the anytimex2 piano also supports mixing the line in audio with the overdubbed mp3/wa...
Page 53: Function Menus
53 set tings function menus the function menus contain a variety of options to adjust the anytimex2 piano’s operation and sound. Settings are grouped by category, providing convenient access to relevant controls. Once adjusted, settings can be stored as the default power-on settings with the user me...
Page 54: Basic Settings
54 set tings basic settings the basic settings menu contains settings to adjust the pitch, tuning, and general sound of the instrument. This menu also allows favourite panel settings to be stored, or reset back to the original factory confi guration.  basic settings no. Setting description default ...
Page 55: . Key Transpose
55 set tings 1 . Key transpose the key transpose setting allows the pitch of the anytimex2 piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for diff erent keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key. ...
Page 56: Basic Settings
56 set tings basic settings 2 . Song transpose the song transpose setting allows the pitch of midi fi les or anytimex2 recorder songs stored on a usb memory device to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps when played back. 1. Selecting the song transpose setting after entering the basic settings m...
Page 57: . Tone Control
57 set tings 3 . Tone control the tone control setting allows the overall sound character of the anytimex2 piano to be adjusted to provide the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are fi ve diff erent preset eq settings available, with an additional ‘user’ setting...
Page 58: Basic Settings
58 set tings basic settings user tone control the user tone control option allows fi ner control over the instrument’s sound character, allowing the volume of four frequency bands to be adjusted individually. It is also possible to adjust the frequency range of the mid-low and mid-high frequency ban...
Page 59: . Speaker Volume
59 set tings 4 . Speaker volume (anytimex2-f only) the speaker volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the anytimex2-f piano’s speaker output to be reduced, providing fi ner adjustment control over the master volume. This setting can also function as a volume limiter, preventing the instru...
Page 60: Basic Settings
60 set tings basic settings 5 . Phones volume the phones volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the headphones output to be increased. The default setting for phones volume is ‘normal’ in order to protect an individual’s ears from excessive volume levels. The ‘high’ setting may be selecte...
Page 61: . Line In Level
61 set tings 6 . Line in level the line in level setting allows the volume level of the anytimex2’s line in input jacks to be adjusted. This setting may be useful when using the usb recorder function and attempting to balance an external audio source with the instrument’s sound. 1. Selecting the lin...
Page 62: Basic Settings
62 set tings basic settings 7 . Line out volume the line out volume setting allows the level of the instrument’s line out output to be adjusted. This setting may be useful when connecting the anytimex2 piano to mixers and other audio equipment. * this setting does not aff ect the speaker or headphon...
Page 63: . Wall Eq
63 set tings 8 . Wall eq (anytimex2-f only) the wall eq setting optimises the sound character of the soundboard speaker depending on whether the anytimex2-f piano (back) is placed beside a wall, or in an area away from a wall. * this setting does not aff ect the headphones or line out output.  wall...
Page 64: Basic Settings
64 set tings basic settings 9 . Tuning the tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the anytimex2 piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 hz steps, and may therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments. 1. Selecting the tuning setting after entering the basic settings menu (page 54): pr...
Page 65: . Damper Hold
65 set tings 10 . Damper hold the damper hold setting is used to determine whether sounds such as organ or strings should be sustained continuously when the sustain (damper) pedal is pressed, or whether these sounds should decay, naturally.  damper hold setting damper hold description off (default)...
Page 66: Basic Settings
66 set tings basic settings 11 . Four hands the four hands setting provides an alternative method to enabling the four hands mode function. When enabled, all four hands mode control operations are identical to those explained on page 21.  four hands setting four hands description off (default) four...
Page 67: . Lcd Contrast
67 set tings 12 . Lcd contrast the lcd contrast setting is used to adjust the contrast of the lcd display. The contrast of the display becomes sharper as the value increases. 1. Selecting the lcd contrast setting after entering the basic settings menu (page 54): press the  or  buttons to select th...
Page 68: Basic Settings
68 set tings basic settings 13 . User memory the user memory function allows preferred panel functions/settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the anytimex2 piano is turned on. * user memory settings can also be saved to and loa...
Page 69: . Factory Reset
69 set tings 14 . Factory reset the factory reset function clears any settings stored using the user memory function, restoring the anytimex2 piano to its factory default settings. * this function will not clear recorder songs stored in internal memory. 1. Selecting the factory reset function after ...
Page 70: Virtual Technician Settings
70 set tings virtual technician settings an experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a fi ne acoustic piano. In addition to meticulously tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow the instrument to truly si...
Page 71: . Touch Curve
71 set tings 1 . Touch curve as with an acoustic piano, the anytimex2 piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength and speed of playing. The touch curve setting...
Page 72: Virtual Technician Settings
72 set tings virtual technician settings 1 . Touch curve (cont.) 1. Selecting the touch curve setting after entering the virtual technician menu (page 70): press the  or  buttons to select the touch curve setting. 2. Changing the touch curve type press the  or  buttons to cycle through the diff ...
Page 73: . Voicing
73 set tings 2 . Voicing the voicing setting allows the tonal character of the anytimex2 piano to be set to one of six diff erent types. * this virtual technician setting will aff ect all sounds.  voicing types voicing type description normal (default) the normal tonal character of an acoustic pian...
Page 74: Virtual Technician Settings
74 set tings virtual technician settings 3 . Damper resonance pressing the damper pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal pressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, ...
Page 75: . Damper Noise
75 set tings 4 . Damper noise when the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed and released, it is often possible to hear the sound of the damper head touching and releasing the strings. The anytimex2 piano reproduces this sound, with the damper noise setting allowing the volume of this sound t...
Page 76: Virtual Technician Settings
76 set tings virtual technician settings 5 . String resonance string resonance refers to a phenomenon that exists in acoustic pianos whereby the strings of held notes resonate ‘sympathetically’ with other notes of the same harmonic series. The anytimex2 piano recreates this phenomenon, with the stri...
Page 77: . Key-Off Eff Ect
77 set tings 6 . Key-off eff ect when playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played with force and released quickly, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the damper touching the strings immediately before the vibrations are stopped. In ad...
Page 78: Virtual Technician Settings
78 set tings virtual technician settings 7 . Fall-back noise when playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboard action returning (i.E. ‘falling back’) to the neutral position after a key is released. The anytimex2 piano reproduces this sound, with the fall-b...
Page 79: . Hammer Delay
79 set tings 8 . Hammer delay when playing pianissimo passages using an acoustic piano, there may be a perceived delay between a key being pressed and the hammer striking the strings. If desired, the anytimex2 piano can recreate this delay, with the hammer delay setting allowing the delay length to ...
Page 80: Virtual Technician Settings
80 set tings virtual technician settings 9 . Topboard when playing an acoustic grand piano, the position of the instrument’s topboard (lid) aff ects both the volume and ‘openness’ of the tone produced. A fully open topboard allows sound waves to refl ect off the polished lid surface and project into...
Page 81: . Decay Time
81 set tings 10 . Decay time when playing an acoustic grand piano, the length of the instrument infl uences the speed at which held notes decay, with longer grand pianos (i.E. Longer strings) characterised by longer decay times. The anytimex2 piano attempts to simulate this characteristic, with the ...
Page 82: Virtual Technician Settings
82 set tings virtual technician settings 11 . Minimum touch the minimum touch setting allows the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound to be adjusted. By default, this setting attempts to recreate the extremely fi ne touch sensitivity of a concert grand piano, allowing a very soft sound t...
Page 83: . Stretch Tuning
83 set tings 12 . Stretch tuning stretch tuning is a piano-specifi c tuning method in which the tuning for the lower notes is slightly lower and the tuning for the higher notes is slightly higher than the settings made in the equal temperament. The stretch tuning setting allows the degree of stretch...
Page 84: Virtual Technician Settings
84 set tings virtual technician settings user tuning the user tuning function allows each of the 88-keys to be tuned individually. 1. Selecting the user tuning memory after selecting the stretch tuning setting (page 83): press the  or  buttons to select one of the user tuning memories. * up to fou...
Page 85: . Temperament
85 set tings 13 . Temperament the temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the anytimex2 piano to be changed from the modern ‘equal temperament’ standard to one of the various temperaments popularised during the renaissance and baroque periods. It is also possible to create customised te...
Page 86: Virtual Technician Settings
86 set tings virtual technician settings user temperament the user temperament setting allows custom temperaments to be created. 1. Selecting the user temperament after selecting the temperament setting (page 85): press the  or  buttons to select the user temperament, then press the function butto...
Page 87: . Temperament Key
87 set tings 14 . Temperament key the temperament key setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specifi ed. When using a temperament other than equal temperament, use this setting to specify the key signature of the piece. * this virtual technician setting will aff ect all sounds. 1. ...
Page 88: Virtual Technician Settings
88 set tings virtual technician settings 15 . User key volume the user key volume settings allows the volume of each of the 88-keys to be adjusted individually. * this virtual technician setting will aff ect all sounds. 1. Selecting the user key volume setting after entering the virtual technician m...
Page 89: . Half-Pedal Adjust
89 set tings 16 . Half-pedal adjust the half-pedal adjust setting allows the point at which the damper/sustain pedal becomes eff ective (i.E. When the dampers of the piano begin to lift from the strings) to be adjusted. This setting may be useful for pianists that habitually rest their right foot on...
Page 90: Virtual Technician Settings
90 set tings virtual technician settings 17 . Soft pedal depth the soft pedal depth setting adjusts the eff ectiveness (i.E. Depth/strength) of the soft pedal. * this virtual technician setting will aff ect all sounds. 1. Selecting the soft pedal depth setting after entering the virtual technician m...
Page 91: Midi Settings
91 set tings midi settings midi overview the term midi is an acronym for musical instrument digital interface, an international standard for connecting musical instruments, computers, and other devices to allow the exchange of performance data.  midi terminals midi terminal function midi in receivi...
Page 92: Midi Settings
92 set tings midi settings  midi functions the anytimex2 piano supports the following midi functions: transmit/receive note information transmit/receive note information to/from a midi-connected musical instrument or device. Transmit/receive program change information transmit/receive program chang...
Page 93: . Midi Channel
93 set tings 1 . Midi channel the midi channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specifi ed. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specifi ed). 1. Selecting the midi channel setting after entering the...
Page 94: Midi Settings
94 set tings midi settings 2 . Send program change number the send program change number function is used to send a program change number (1-128) to the connected midi device. 1. Selecting the send program change number function after entering the midi settings menu (page 92): press the  or  butto...
Page 95: . Local Control
95 set tings 3 . Local control the local control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This setting may be useful when using the anytimex2 piano to control an external midi device that is connected to the instrument’s amplifi er/speakers.  ...
Page 96: Midi Settings
96 set tings midi settings 4 . Transmit program change numbers the transmit program change numbers setting determines whether the anytimex2 piano will transmit program change information via midi when the instrument’s panel buttons are pressed.  transmit program change numbers setting transmit pgm#...
Page 97: . Multi-Timbral Mode
97 set tings 5 . Multi-timbral mode the multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the anytimex2 piano is able to receive midi information on more than one midi channel simultaneously. This allows the instrument to play back multi-track, multi-timbral performance data sent from an external...
Page 98: Midi Settings
98 set tings midi settings 6 . Channel mute the channel mute setting determines which midi channels (1-16) are activated to receive midi information when multi-timbral mode is enabled. * this setting is only available when the multi-timbral mode setting is set to ‘on1’ or ‘on2’. 1. Selecting the cha...
Page 99: Usb Menu
99 set tings usb menu the usb menu contains functions to load/save registration memories and recorder songs from/to a usb memory device. This menu also allows fi les to be renamed and deleted, and for the usb memory device to be formatted.  usb menu functions no. Function description 1 load song lo...
Page 100: Usb Menu
100 set tings usb menu 1 . Load song the load song function is used to load anytimex2 recorder songs stored on a usb memory device into the instrument’s internal memory. * this function will overwrite any song data stored in the selected song memory. * for more information about the instrument’s ‘in...
Page 101: . Load User Memory
101 set tings 2 . Load user memory the load user memory function is used to load a anytimex2 user memory setting fi le stored on a usb memory device into the instrument’s user memory. The loaded settings will be used as the default settings every time the anytimex2 piano is turned on. * this functio...
Page 102: Usb Menu
102 set tings usb menu 3 . Save song the save song function is used to save anytimex2 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a usb memory device in kawai’s native song format. * for more information about the instrument’s ‘internal song recorder’ feature, please refer to page 3...
Page 103: . Save Smf Song
103 set tings 4 . Save smf song the save smf song function is used to save anytimex2 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a usb memory device as a standard midi file (smf). * for more information about the instrument’s ‘internal song recorder’ feature, please refer to page 38...
Page 104: Usb Menu
104 set tings usb menu 5 . Save user memory the save user memory function is used to save the current anytimex2 user memory settings to a usb memory device. * for more information about the instrument’s ‘user memory’ feature, please refer to page 68. 1. Selecting the save user memory function after ...
Page 105: . Rename File
105 set tings 6 . Rename file the rename file function is used to rename song and audio fi les stored on a usb memory device. 1. Selecting the rename file function after entering the usb menu (page 99): press the  or  buttons to select the rename file function. Press the function button (enter). T...
Page 106: Usb Menu
106 set tings usb menu 7 . Delete file the delete file function is used to delete song and audio fi les stored on a usb memory device. Once a fi le has been deleted from the usb device it cannot be recovered. 1. Selecting the delete file function after entering the usb menu (page 99): press the  or...
Page 107: . Format Usb
107 set tings 8 . Format usb the format usb function is used to format the connected usb memory device, erasing all stored data. The usb format function will erase all data stored on the connected usb memory device. Exercise caution when using this function in order to prevent accidental data loss. ...
Page 108: Power Settings
108 set tings power settings 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. * this setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.  auto...
Page 109
109 ap p e n d ix connecting to other devices the anytimex2 piano features a variety of jacks that allow the instrument to be connected to midi devices, computers, speakers, and mixers. It is also possible to connect external audio sources, such as an mp3 player, tablet, or a secondary keyboard, to ...
Page 110: Connecting to Other Devices
110 ap p e n d ix connecting to other devices jack panel  line in jack (1/8” mini jack) this jack is used to connect the stereo output from an external audio device, such as a cd or mp3 player, to the instrument’s amplifi er (incl. Line out). To adjust the line in level, please use the volume contr...
Page 111: Troubleshooting
111 ap p e n d ix troubleshooting the tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with the anytimex2 piano, explaining the typical cause(s), and recommended solution(s).  power issue possible cause and solution page no. The instrument does not turn on. Check that the power cable is fi rml...
Page 112: Troubleshooting
112 ap p e n d ix troubleshooting  usb (memory device) issue possible cause and solution page no. A usb memory device is not detected, cannot be saved to, or does not appear to function when connected to the ‘usb to device’ port. Check that the usb memory device is formatted to use the fat/fat32 fi...
Page 113: Demo Song List
113 ap p e n d ix demo song list sound name song title composer piano concert grand polonaise-fantaisie chopin concert grand 2 petit chien chopin studio grand original kawai studio grand 2 original kawai mellow grand sonata no.30 op.109 beethoven mellow grand 2 la fille aux cheveux de lin debussy up...
Page 114: Sound List
114 ap p e n d ix sound list piano concert grand concert grand 2 studio grand studio grand 2 mellow grand mellow grand 2 upright piano modern piano rock piano classic e. Piano 60’s e.P. Modern e.P. Others jazz organ church organ harpsichord harpsichord oct vibraphone celesta slow strings string pad ...
Page 115: Program Change Number List
115 ap p e n d ix program change number list sound name multi-timbral mode = off /on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 program number program number bank msb lsb piano concert grand 1 1 121 0 concert grand 2 2 1 95 16 studio grand 3 1 121 1 studio grand 2 4 1 95 17 mellow grand 5 1 121 2 mellow grand 2 6 1 ...
Page 116: Drum Rhythm List
116 ap p e n d ix no. Rhythm name 1 8 beat 1 2 8 beat 2 3 8 beat 3 4 16 beat 1 5 16 beat 2 6 16 beat 3 7 16 beat 4 8 16 beat 5 9 16 beat 6 10 rock beat 1 11 rock beat 2 12 rock beat 3 13 hard rock 14 heavy beat 15 surf rock 16 2nd line 17 50 ways 18 ballad 1 19 ballad 2 20 ballad 3 21 ballad 4 22 ba...
Page 117: Specifi Cations
117 ap p e n d ix specifi cations internal sounds 27 voices polyphony max. 256 notes keyboard modes dual mode, split mode, four hands mode (volume/balance adjustable) reverb type: room, lounge, small hall, concert hall, live hall, cathedral parameters: reverb depth, reverb time eff ects type: stereo...
Page 118: Midi Implementation Chart
118 ap p e n d ix midi implementation chart mode 1: omni mode on, poly mode 2: omni mode on, mono  : yes mode 3: omni mode off , poly mode 4: omni mode off , mono  : no  kawai model atx2/atx2-f date : jan 2014 - version : 1.0 function transmit receive remarks basic channel at power-up 1 1 settabl...