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Kawai CA17 Owner's Manual

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    Copyright © 2014 kawai musical instruments mfg. Co.,ltd. All rights reserved. Ca17 owner’s manual 818214 kpsz-0764 r100 ow1086e-s1501 printed in indonesia ca17 owner’s manual preparation before use playing the piano internal songs recorder settings appendix.

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    Thank you for purchasing this kawai digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the ca17 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: Warning

    4 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 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...

  • Page 7: Declaration of Conformity

    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: Table of Contents

    9 table of contents preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 preparation before use part na...

  • Page 10: Part Names and Functions

    10 pre par at ion b efore u se part names and functions  operation guide the separate operation guide provides a convenient overview of the ca17 digital piano’s various button and keyboard controls. A power button this switch is used to turn the ca17 digital piano on/off. Be sure to turn off the in...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Piano

    11 pre par at ion b efore u se setting up the piano 1. Connecting the power adaptor connect the ac power adaptor to the dc in terminal 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...

  • Page 12: Operation Guide

    12 pl ay ing the p iano operation guide * refer to page 16. * refer to page 18. * refer to page 32. 1 sound preview the ca17 digital piano’s sound preview feature plays a short musical passage to demonstrate the selected sound or sound setting when pressing. * sound preview is only available for cer...

  • Page 13: Vocal Assist

    13 pl ay ing the p iano sound select a # 0 c # 1 d # 1 f # 1 g # 1 a # 1 c # 2 d # 2 f # 2 g # 2 a # 2 a0 b0 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 a1 b1 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 a2 b2 c # 3 d # 3 f # 3 g # 3 a # 3 c3 d3 e3 f3 g3 a3 b3 c # 4 d # 4 f # 4 g # 4 a # 4 c4 d4 e4 f4 g4 a4 b4 c # 5 d # 5 f # 5 g # 5 a # 5 c5 d5 e5 f5 g5 a5...

  • Page 14: Operation Guide

    14 pl ay ing the p iano selecting the part to practice press once: left-hand only press twice: right-hand only press 3 times: both left and right hands l r l & r listening to the song a # 0 c # 1 d # 1 f # 1 g # 1 a # 1 c # 2 d # 2 f # 2 g # 2 a # 2 a0 b0 c1 d1 e1 f1 g1 a1 b1 c2 d2 e2 f2 g2 a2 b2 c ...

  • Page 15: Operation Guide

    15 pl ay ing the p iano a # 0 c # 1 d # 1 a0 b0 c1 d1 e1 song 2 song 3 song 1 song selection b select a song memory c start recording a enter recording mode. Record song song 2 song 3 song 1 song selection a # 0 c # 1 d # 1 a0 b0 c1 d1 e1 play song a hold both buttons b turn the power on erase all s...

  • Page 16: Selecting Sounds

    16 pl ay ing the p iano selecting sounds the ca17 digital piano features 19 different 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.  selecting a sound: method 1 (please refer to page...

  • Page 17: Using The Pedals

    17 pl ay ing the p iano using the pedals as with a grand piano, the ca17 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft.  pedal support bolt if the pedal support bolt does not make contact with the floor, the pedal board may become damaged. Ensure that this bolt is fully extended...

  • Page 18: Dual Mode

    18 pl ay ing the 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 : method 1 (please refer to page 12 - 13 opera...

  • Page 19: Four Hands Mode

    19 pl ay ing the 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 piano d...

  • Page 20: Metronome

    20 pl ay ing the p iano metronome the metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. The time signature, volume, and tempo of the metronome can be freely adjusted.  turning the metronome on/off press the metronome button. The metronome will start to cou...

  • Page 21: Demo Songs

    21 in te rna l songs demo songs the ca17 digital piano includes a selection of demonstration songs to introduce each internal sound.  demo songs sound name song name composer sk concert grand grande polonaise brillante op.22 chopin ex concert grand polonaise-fantaisie chopin upright piano alpenglüh...

  • Page 22: Demo Songs

    22 in te rna l songs demo songs 1. Playing the demo songs press the concert magic and lesson buttons simultaneously. The led indicators for the concert magic and lesson buttons will start to flash, and the demo song for the sk concert grand sound will start to play. * when the concert grand demo son...

  • Page 23: Concert Magic

    23 in te rna l songs concert magic the concert magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the 88 pre-programmed songs, then tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm and tempo. The concert magic songs are categorised by group and assigned to the ke...

  • Page 24: Concert Magic

    24 in te rna l songs concert magic concert magic demo modes the concert magic demo modes allow the concert magic songs to be listened to in one of three ways: all play, category play, and random play  all play press the concert magic button, then press the play/stop button. The led indicator for th...

  • Page 25: Concert Magic

    25 in te rna l songs concert magic concert magic mode the concert magic mode setting changes the concert magic playing mode, allowing all concert magic songs to be played by simply tapping any key with a constant steady beat, regardless of the song arrangement type.  concert magic mode concert magi...

  • Page 26: Concert Magic

    26 in te rna l songs concert magic concert magic song arrangement types concert magic songs are divided into three different arrangement types: easy beat (eb), melody play (mp), and skillful (sk). Each arrangement type requires a different level of skill to be performed correctly.  easy beat eb the...

  • Page 27: Selecting A Lesson Book/song

    27 in te rna l songs 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 difficult passages to be perfected.  built-in lesson function s...

  • Page 28: Lesson Function

    28 in te rna l 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 ...

  • Page 29: Lesson Function

    29 in te rna l songs 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 are used to indic...

  • Page 30: Recorder

    30 re cor de r recorder the ca17 digital piano allows up to 3 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. 1 recording a song 1. Entering song recorder mode press the rec button. The led indicator for the rec button will start to flash, to indi...

  • Page 31: Recorder

    31 re cor de 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 (please refer to page 15 operation guide recorder.) pre...

  • Page 32: Reverb

    32 se tt ings keyboard and sound settings the ca17’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted.  keyboard and sound settings setting name explanation default setting reverb change the type of reverberation added to the sound. On brilliance adjust the brightn...

  • Page 33: Brilliance

    33 se tt ings keyboard and sound settings 2 brilliance the brilliance setting allows the brightness of the ca17 digital piano’s sound to be adjusted.  adjusting the brilliance setting (please refer to page 12 - 13 operation guide sound.) press and hold the sound select button, then press the keys a...

  • Page 34: Shs Mode

    34 se tt ings keyboard and sound settings 5 shs mode spacial headphone sound (shs) is a special feature of the ca17 digital piano that enhances the depth and realism of the acoustic piano sound when listening through headphones or earphones. The shs mode setting allows the player to select from one ...

  • Page 35: Touch

    35 se tt ings virtual technician settings an experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a fine 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 36: Voicing

    36 se tt ings virtual technician settings 2 voicing the voicing setting allows the tonal character of the ca17 digital piano to be set to one of four different types.  voicing types voicing type description key normal (default) the normal tonal character of an acoustic piano throughout the entire d...

  • Page 37: Damper Noise

    37 se tt ings virtual technician settings 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 ca17 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the damper noise setting allow...

  • Page 38: Key-Off Effect

    38 se tt ings virtual technician settings 6 key-off effect 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 vib...

  • Page 39: System Settings

    39 se tt ings system settings 1 start up settings the start up settings function allows preferred panel settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the ca17 digital piano is turned on.  settings stored in start up settings selected...

  • Page 40: System Settings

    40 se tt ings system settings 3 sound preview/vocal assist volume this function is used to adjust the volume of the sound preview and vocal assist features. The volume can be set to one of three levels, or silenced completely.  setting the sound preview/vocal assist volume (please refer to page 14 ...

  • Page 41

    41 a pp en di x underside pedal cable headphones external midi device tablet computer front back a c d b a phones jacks (1/4” phone jack) these jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the ca17 digital piano. Headphones can be connected and used simultaneously. When a pair of headphones is con...

  • Page 42: Usb Midi

    42 a pp en di x the ca17 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 requ...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    43 a pp en di x troubleshooting problem possible cause and solution page no. Po w er the instrument does not turn on. Check that the power cable is firmly 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 44: Troubleshooting

    44 a pp en di x troubleshooting user key volume the user key volume settings allow the volume of each of the 88-keys to be adjusted individually.  entering the user key volume setting press and hold the concert magic and lesson buttons simultaneously, then turn the instrument’s power off/on. The le...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    45 a pp en di x troubleshooting  resetting the user key volume setting press the concert magic, lesson, play/stop, and rec buttons simultaneously. The led indicators for the concert magic, lesson, play/ stop, and rec buttons will start to flash, and the volume values of all 88 keys will be initiali...

  • Page 46: Assembly Instructions

    46 a pp en di x assembly instructions please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the ca17 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the ca17 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand.  in...

  • Page 47: Assembly Instructions

    47 a pp en di x assembly instructions 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 eith...

  • Page 48: Assembly Instructions

    48 a pp en di x 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 fitti...

  • Page 49: Assembly Instructions

    49 a pp en di x assembly instructions 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 undersid...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    50 a pp en di x  kawai ca17 digital piano keyboard 88 wooden keys with ivory touch key surfaces rm3 grand ii action with let-off and triple sensor sound source harmonic imaging™ xl (hi-xl), 88-key piano sampling internal sounds sk concert grand, ex concert grand, upright piano, studio grand, studio...

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    Thank you for purchasing this kawai digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the ca17 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference..

  • Page 52

    Copyright © 2014 kawai musical instruments mfg. Co.,ltd. All rights reserved. Ca17 owner’s manual 818214 kpsz-0764 r100 ow1086e-s1501 printed in indonesia ca17 owner’s manual preparation before use playing the piano internal songs recorder settings appendix.