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Kawai CA15 Owner's Manual

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    Ca15 owner’s manual preparation before use playing the piano internal songs recorder settings appendix.

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    Thank you for purchasing this kawai concert artist digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the ca15 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference..

  • Page 3: Preface

    3 preface „ about this owner’s manual before attempting to play this instrument, please read the preparation before use section from page 10 of this owner’s manual. This section explains the name and function of each part, how to connect the power cable, and how to turn on the power. The playing the...

  • 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 warning the product should be connected to an ac outlet of the specified voltage. ● if you are going to use an ac power cord, make sure that its has the correct plug shape and conforms to the specified power voltage. ● failure to do so may result in fire. 120v 240v 230v indicates a potential hazar...

  • 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 the product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: ● the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. ● objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product. ● the product has been exposed to rain. ● the product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a mark...

  • Page 9: Section

    Section 9 preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 preparation before use part names and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 10: Part Names and Functions

    10 p repar a tion before u se part names and functions a power switch this switch is used to turn the ca15 digital piano on/off . Be sure to turn off the instrument after playing. B master volume slider this slider controls the master volume level of the ca15 digital piano’s built-in speakers or hea...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Piano

    11 p repar a tion before u se setting up the piano 1. Connecting the power adaptor connect the ac power adaptor to the ‘dc in’ inlet located on the underside of the instrument, as indicated below. 2. Connecting the power adaptor to an outlet connect the ac power adaptor to an ac outlet. 3. Turning o...

  • Page 12: Selecting Sounds

    12 p la y ing t h e p iano selecting sounds the ca15 digital piano features 8 diff erent instrument sounds, which can be selected in one of two ways. By default the ‘concert grand’ sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on. „ instrument sounds sound name description conce...

  • Page 13: Using The Pedals

    13 p la y ing t h e p iano using the pedals as with a grand piano, the ca15 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft. Soft pedal sostenuto pedal sustain pedal soft pedal sostenuto pedal sustain pedal „ sustain pedal (right pedal) depressing this pedal sustains the sound afte...

  • Page 14: Dual Mode

    14 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 an electric piano combined with a harpsichord, etc. „ enabling dual mode press and hold the sound select button, th...

  • Page 15: Four Hands Mode

    15 p la y ing t h e p iano four hands mode the four hands mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, with the sustain (right) and soft (left) pedal acting as independent sustain pedals for each section. The octave/pitch of each section is also adjusted, allowing two people to perform pian...

  • Page 16: Section

    Section 16 p la y ing t h e p iano metronome metronome time signature 5/4 4/4 3/4 2/4 1/4 6/8 3/8 lowest key ho ld hol d metronome volume + - „ adjusting the metronome tempo press and hold the metronome button, enter the desired tempo using the lowest 12 keys marked below, then release the metronome...

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    17 in ternal songs demo songs and piano music pieces the ca15 digital piano includes a selection of demonstration songs to introduce each internal sound. „ demo songs sound name song name composer concert grand hungarian rhapsodies no.6 liszt concert grand 2 petit chien chopin studio grand original ...

  • Page 18: Lesson Function

    18 in ternal songs lesson function the lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books. The left and right hand parts for each piece can be practiced separately, while adjusting the tempo allows diffi cult passages to be perfected. For a complet...

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    19 in ternal songs 2. Listening to the selected lesson song this page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and adjust the tempo. „ playing the lesson song after selecting a lesson book and song: press the play/stop button. The led indicator for the play/stop button will turn o...

  • Page 20: Lesson Function

    20 in ternal songs lesson function 3. Practicing left and right-hand parts separately this page will explain how to mute/activate the left and right-hand parts of the selected lesson song, allowing each part to be practiced separately. The led indicators for the metronome and sound select buttons ar...

  • Page 21: Recorder

    21 re corde r recorder the ca15 digital piano allows up to 3 diff erent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. 1. Recording a song 1. Selecting a song memory press and hold the rec button, then press one of the lowest three white keys to select the...

  • Page 22: Recorder

    22 re corde r recorder 2. Playing back a song 1. Playing the recorded song press the play/stop button. The led indicator for the play/stop button will turn on, and the recorded song will start to play. 2. Playing a song stored in another memory press and hold the play/stop button, then press one of ...

  • Page 23: Keyboard and Sound Settings

    23 set tings keyboard and sound settings the ca15’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted. „ keyboard and sound settings setting name explanation default setting key-off release specify whether the speed at which keys are released will infl uence the play...

  • Page 24: Keyboard and Sound Settings

    24 set tings keyboard and sound settings 1. Key-off release the key-off release setting determines whether the speed at which keys are released will aff ect the played sound. When releasing a key very quickly (e.G. Staccato) the played sound will be shorter than when releasing a key gently. „ key-of...

  • Page 25: Damper Resonance

    25 set tings 2. Damper resonance depressing the sustain 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 depressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, but also the strings of ...

  • Page 26: Keyboard and Sound Settings

    26 set tings keyboard and sound settings 3. Reverb the reverb setting adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. The most suitable reverb type is applied automatically when selecting each sound, however it is also possible to selec...

  • Page 27: Touch

    27 set tings 4. Touch as with an acoustic piano, the ca15 digital 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 - on a digital piano this sy...

  • Page 28: Keyboard and Sound Settings

    28 set tings keyboard and sound settings 5. Tuning the tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the ca15 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 hz steps, and may therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments. „ adjusting the tuning setting: method 1 press and hold the sound sel...

  • Page 29: Transpose

    29 set tings 6. Transpose the key transpose setting allows the pitch of the ca15 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone 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 key. When t...

  • Page 30: Brilliance

    30 set tings 7. Brilliance the brilliance setting allows the brightness of the ca15 digital piano’s sound to be adjusted. „ adjusting the brilliance setting press and hold the sound select button, then press the keys assigned -/+ repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the sound. * the brilliance set...

  • Page 31: Midi Settings

    31 set tings 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 receiving note, program change, and...

  • Page 32: Midi Settings

    32 set tings „ midi settings function name explanation default setting transmit program change number specify whether or not program change information is sent when sounds are changed. Send a midi program change number from 1 to 128. Off midi channel specify the channel used to transmit/receive midi...

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    33 set tings 1. Transmit midi program change the send program change number setting determines whether or not the ca15 digital piano will transmit program change information when sounds are changes. It is also possible to transmit a program change number (ranging from 1 to 128) in order to change th...

  • Page 34: Midi Settings

    34 set tings midi settings 2. Midi channel (transmit/receive) 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). „ changing the midi chan...

  • Page 35: Local Control

    35 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 is useful when using the ca15 digital piano to control an external midi device. „ local control settings local control explanation key off the...

  • Page 36: Midi Settings

    36 set tings midi settings 4. Multi-timbral mode the multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the ca15 digital 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...

  • Page 37: Section

    Section 37 set tings 1. Auto power off the ca15 digital 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 p...

  • Page 38: Connecting To Other Devices

    38 ap p e n d ix a phones jacks (1/4” phone jack) these jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the ca15 digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected and used simultaneously. When a pair of headphones is connected, sound will not be produced by the speakers. B pedal connector (1/4”...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    39 ap p e n d ix troubleshooting „ power issue possible cause and solution page no. The instrument does not turn on. Check that the power cable is fi rmly attached to the instrument, and connected to an ac outlet. P. 11 the instrument turns itself off after a period of inactivity. Check that the ‘au...

  • Page 40: Assembly Instructions

    40 ap p e n d ix assembly instructions please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the ca15 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the ca15 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand. „ i...

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    41 ap p e n d ix 1. Attaching the side panels to the pedal board unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached to the bottom of the pedal board (d). Attach the pedal board (d) to the left (b) and right (c) side panels using the temporary mounting screws located on either end of the pedal b...

  • Page 42: Assembly Instructions

    42 ap p e n d ix assembly instructions 3. Mounting the main body onto the stand ensure that two or more people undertake the following step of the assembly process. Lift the main body and carefully place it onto the stand. Position the main body towards the front of the stand, so that the metal fi t...

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    43 ap p e n d ix 5. Connecting the pedal cable and ac/dc adaptor pass the pedal cable (extending from the rear of the pedal board) through the aperture to the front of the main body, and connect to the pedal terminal. Connect the power cable to the ac in terminal on the underside of the main body, t...

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    44 ap p e n d ix demo and piano music song lists „ us, canada, and australasia key song title composer a-1 concert grand (hungarian rhapsodies no.6) liszt b-1 concert grand 2 (petit chien) chopin c0 studio grand (original) kawai d0 modern piano (original) e0 air d dur,bwv.1068 j.S.Bach f0 das wohlte...

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    45 ap p e n d ix „ rest of the world key song title composer a-1 concert grand (hungarian rhapsodies no.6) liszt b-1 concert grand 2 (petit chien) chopin c0 studio grand (original) kawai d0 modern piano (original) e0 tambourin j.P.Rameau f0 the harmonious blacksmith g.F.Handel g0 menuett bwv.Anh.114...

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    46 ap p e n d ix lesson function song lists „ us, canada, and australasia alfred’s basic piano library lesson book level 1a a-1 right & left b-1 left & right c0 merrily we roll along/o’er the deep blue sea d0 hand-bells e0 jolly old saint nicholas f0 old macdonald g0 batter up! A0 my clever pup b0 t...

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    47 ap p e n d ix „ rest of the world burgmüller 25 (25 etudes faciles, opus 100) a-1 la candeur b-1 arabesque c0 pastorale d0 petite réunion e0 innocence f0 progrès g0 courant limpide a0 la gracieuse b0 la chasse c1 tendre fl eur d1 la bergeronnette e1 adieu f1 consolation g1 la styrienne a1 ballade...

  • Page 48: Specifi Cations

    48 ap p e n d ix specifi cations „ kawai ca15 digital piano keyboard 88 wooden keys with ivory touch key surfaces rm3 grand ii action with let-off sound source progressive harmonic imaging™ (phi), 88-key piano sampling internal sounds concert grand, concert grand 2, studio grand, modern piano, slow ...

  • Page 49: Midi Implementation Chart

    49 ap p e n d ix midi implementation chart date : october 2012 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 operations. Mess...

  • Page 50: Notes

    50 ap p e n d ix notes.

  • Page 51: Operation Guide

    Operation guide demo or ca15 operation guide 2 456789 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 … 3 1 a # -1 c # 0d # 0f # 0g # 0a # 0c # 1d # 1f # 1g # 1a # 1 a-1 b-1 c0 d0 e0 f0 g0 a0 b0 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 a1 b1 c # 2d # 2f # 2g # 2a # 2 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 a2 b2 c # 3...

  • Page 52: Ca15

    Ca15 operation guide midi recorder lesson selecting the part to practice l r l & r a # -1 c # 0d # 0f # 0g # 0a # 0c # 1d # 1f # 1g # 1a # 1 a-1 b-1 c 0 d0 e0 f0 g0 a0 b0 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 a1 b1 c # 2d # 2f # 2g # 2a # 2 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 a2 b2 c # 3d # 3f # 3g # 3a # 3 c3 d3 e3 f3 g3 a3 b3 c # 4d # 4f # ...

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    Ca15 owner’s manual kpsz-0575 ow1067e-j1210 printed in indonesia copyright © 2012 kawai musical instruments mfg. Co.,ltd. All rights reserved. 817696-r100