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Kawai CA67 concert artist Owner's Manual - Midi Overview

Summary of CA67 concert artist

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    Introduction playing the piano music menu recorder settings appendix ca97 / ca67 owner’s manual.

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    Thank you for purchasing this kawai concert artist ca97/ca67 digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the instrument’s usage and operation. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference. „ about this owner’s manual before attemp...

  • Page 3: Save These 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 that should be carried out. The e...

  • Page 4: Caution

    Indique que des précautions doivent être prises. L’exemple indique à l’utilisateur qu’il doit faire attention à ne pas se faire coincer les doigts. Indique une manipulation interdite. L’exemple indique que le démontage de l’appareil est interdit. Indique qu’une manipulation doit être effectuée. L’ex...

  • Page 5: Warning

    Warning indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. This product shall be near the ac outlet and the power cord plug in a position so that it can readily be disconnected in an emergency because electricity is always charging while ...

  • Page 6: Caution

    Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation of the product. When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe the product. Do not wipe the product with benzene or thinner. Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in fire, electric shock or short-cir...

  • Page 7: Declaration of Conformity

    +.+ %,* / ./.-+*. .+ $' should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power off, disconnect the power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased. )!%$ to prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. $!%$ pour éviter le...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    8 important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 introduction welcome to the concert artist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1. Feature highlights . . . . . . . . ....

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    9 settings (cont.) virtual technician settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 1. Touch curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 user touch curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 2....

  • Page 10: Feature Highlights

    10 in tr oduc ti on 1 feature highlights grand feel ii wooden-key action with ebony & ivory touch key surfaces and ‘let-off’ mechanism. The ca97 and ca67 digital pianos utilise kawai’s latest grand feel ii wooden-key keyboard action, which draws upon over 85 years of acoustic piano craftsmanship to ...

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    11 in tr oduc ti on 2 owner’s manual conventions this owner’s manual utilises a number of illustrative conventions in order to explain the ca97/ca67 digital piano’s various functions. The examples below provide an overview of the button led indicator states and press types, and the appearance of dif...

  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    12 in tr oduc ti on part names and functions l m n o q p a c d e f h j g i k b.

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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 ca97/ca67 digital piano features a power saving mode that can turn off the instrument automatically after a specified period of inactivity. For more informati...

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Piano

    14 in tr oduc ti on setting up the piano 1. Connecting the power cable to the instrument ca97 connect the included power cable to the ‘ac in’ inlet located on the back side of instrument in the bottom left corner. Ca67 connect the included power cable to the ‘ac in’ inlet located on the right hand s...

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    15 in tr oduc ti on adjusting the volume / using headphones „adjusting the volume the master volume slider controls the volume level of the instrument’s speakers, or headphones if connected. Move the slider up to increase the volume, and down to decrease the volume. Use this slider to set the volume...

  • Page 16: Section

    Section 16 p la y ing the p iano using the pedals as with a grand piano, the ca97/ca67 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft. „sustain pedal (right pedal) depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one’s hands have been lifted from the keyboard – greatly enriching the...

  • Page 17: Section

    Section 17 p la y ing the p iano the ca97/ca67 digital 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 s...

  • Page 18: Dual Mode

    18 p la y ing the p iano 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 and hold a sound button to select the main sound, then p...

  • Page 19: Dual Mode Settings

    19 p la y ing the p iano 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. 9 - 9 layer octave shift raise...

  • Page 20: Split Mode

    20 p la y ing the p iano split mode the split mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a different sound. For example, a bass sound in the lower section, and a piano sound in the upper section. 1. Entering split mode after entering dual mode (page...

  • Page 21: Split Mode Settings

    21 p la y ing the p iano 3. Changing the split point press and hold the function button (4hand), then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the lcd display, and will become the new split point. Hold upper section lower section new split poi...

  • Page 22: Four Hands Mode

    22 p la y ing the 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 instrument...

  • Page 23: Four Hands Mode Settings

    23 p la y ing the p iano 3. Changing the four hands mode split point press and hold the function button (dual), then press the desired split key on the keyboard. The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the lcd display, and will become the new split point. Hold right section left section...

  • Page 24: Reverb

    24 p la y ing the 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 ca97/ca67 digital piano features six ...

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    25 p la y ing the p iano „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 d or c buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting....

  • Page 26: Effects

    26 p la y ing the p iano in addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain effects automatically in order to enhance tonal quality. The ca97/ca67 digital piano...

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    27 p la y ing the p iano „effects settings (cont.) effect type effect setting description classic chorus mono / stereo toggle between a mono or stereo effect. Speed adjust the speed of the chorus. Tremolo / classic tremolo / vibrato tremolo dry / wet adjust the intensity of the tremolo. Speed adjust...

  • Page 28: Virtual Technician

    28 p la y ing the p iano virtual technician in addition to the reverb and effects functions, the overall character of the ca97/ca67 acoustic piano sounds can also be dramatically adjusted using the instrument’s virtual technician feature. There are two methods of using the virtual technician: smart ...

  • Page 29: Advanced Mode

    29 p la y ing the p iano „showing the virtual technician help screen press the function button (help). A brief explanation about the currently selected virtual technician preset will be shown in the lcd display. Press the d or c buttons to scroll through the explanation if necessary. Press the funct...

  • Page 30: Metronome / Drum Rhythms

    30 p la y ing the 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 ca97/ca67 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles and musical ...

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    31 p la y ing the p iano „adjusting metronome settings after entering the metronome settings menu: press the d or c buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the e or f buttons to adjust the selected setting. * to reset the current setting to the default value, press the e...

  • Page 32: Registration Memories

    32 p la y ing the p iano registration memories the registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound selections, split point, reverb and effect settings, and various other panel options) to be stored to a memory and conveniently recalled at the touch of a button. There are two banks (...

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    33 p la y ing the p iano 2 storing a registration memory 1. Entering registration store mode while the normal playing mode screen is shown in the lcd display: press and hold the registration button. The registration memory (sound) buttons will start to flash. 2. Selecting the registration memory pre...

  • Page 34: Registration Memories

    34 p la y ing the p iano registration memories 3 registration edit menu the registration edit menu allows the currently selected registration memory to be opened in normal playing mode (for further adjustment, or simply to check which sounds are used etc.), or to be saved to usb memory. „entering th...

  • Page 35: Panel Lock

    35 p la y ing the p iano 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 etc. 1. Acti...

  • Page 36: Demo Songs

    36 music m en u demo songs the demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of ca97/ca67 digital piano. There are over 30 different demonstration songs available, highlighting the instruments’ rich selection of high quality sounds and its power speaker system. For a co...

  • Page 37: Piano Music

    37 music m en u in addition to the sound demonstration songs, the ca97/ca67 digital 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 appreciati...

  • Page 38: Lesson Function

    38 music m en u lesson function the lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books and finger exercises. The left and right hand parts of each piece can be practiced separately, adjusting the tempo to perfect difficult passages, before being re...

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    39 music m en 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 wi...

  • Page 40: Lesson Function Settings

    40 music m en u 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 song, allowing dif...

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    41 music m en 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 difficult passages continuously. 1. Playing the lesson song after selecting a lesson book and song: p...

  • Page 42: Lesson Function

    42 music m en u 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 a lesson book and...

  • Page 43: Finger Exercises

    43 music m en u 6 finger exercises the lesson function also includes a selection of finger exercises for practicing major and minor scales, arpeggios, chords, cadences, and hanon exercises, with notated scores provided in the separate ‘finger exercises’ book. The ca97/ca67 digital piano can also eva...

  • Page 44: Concert Magic

    44 music m en u concert magic the concert magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the 176 pre-programmed songs, then tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm and tempo. For a complete listing of available concert magic songs, please refer to th...

  • Page 45: Concert Magic Demo Mode

    45 music m en u 4. Changing the concert magic playback sound press a sound button to change the sound used for the concert magic song (melody and accompaniment parts). It is also possible to select independent sounds for the melody and accompaniment parts: press the function button (split), to enabl...

  • Page 46: Concert Magic

    46 music m en u concert magic 3 concert magic settings the concert magic settings menu allows the playback tempo, playing mode, and volume balance to be adjusted. „concert magic settings concert magic setting description default setting tempo adjust the playback tempo of the concert magic song in be...

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    47 music m en u 4 concert magic song arrangement types concert magic songs are divided into three different arrangement types, each requiring a different level of skill to be performed correctly. * the concert magic arrangement type is for each song is indicated in the ‘internal song lists’ booklet ...

  • Page 48: Song Recorder

    48 re corde r song recorder (internal memory) the ca97/ca67 digital piano allows up to 10 different 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 ind...

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    49 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. After a few seconds, the internal recorder play screen will be shown in the lcd dis...

  • Page 50: Playing A Song

    50 re corde r 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 led indicator for the play/stop button will turn ...

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    51 re corde r 3 internal recorder edit menu the internal recorder edit menu features 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 file. „internal recorder menu internal r...

  • Page 52: Song Recorder

    52 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 afte...

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    53 re corde r 5 converting a song to an audio file this function allows recorder songs stored in internal memory to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio file to a usb device in either mp3 or wav format. 1. Selecting the convert to audio function after entering the internal recorder edit ...

  • Page 54: Audio Record/playback

    54 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 1 recording a mp3/wav audio file the ca97/ca67 digital 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 t...

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    55 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 56: Audio Record/playback

    56 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 2 playing an mp3/wav audio file the ca97/ca67 digital piano is also capable of playing mp3 and wav audio files stored on a usb memory device directly through the instrument’s speaker system. This function is particularly useful when attempting to lear...

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    57 re corde r 2. Selecting an audio file press the d or c buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the function button (select) to select the audio file. The usb recorder play screen will be shown in the lcd display. 3. Playing the selected audio file press the play/stop button. The selected...

  • Page 58: Playing A Midi Song File

    58 re corde r 3 playing a midi song file the ca97/ca67 digital piano also supports the playback of standard midi file (smf) files and ca97/ca67 recorder songs stored on a usb memory device, allowing a vast selection of widely accessible music to be heard through the instrument’s exquisite harmonic i...

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    59 re corde r 2. Selecting a midi file press the d or c buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the function button (select) to select the midi file. The usb recorder play screen will be shown in the lcd display. 3. Playing the selected midi file press the play/stop button. The selected mid...

  • Page 60: Usb Recorder Edit Menu

    60 re corde r 4 usb recorder edit menu the usb recorder edit menu allows the playback mode of the audio/midi file 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 keyboard or midi song in semi-tone steps. „...

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    61 re corde r 5 converting a midi song file to an mp3/wav audio file this function allows midi files or ca97/ca67 recorder songs stored on a usb memory device to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio file (to the usb device) in either mp3 or wav format. 1. Selecting the midi song to be co...

  • Page 62: Audio Record/playback

    62 re corde r 6 overdubbing a mp3/wav audio file this function allows the sound of the ca97/ca67 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing mp3 or wav audio file. In addition, the ca97 digital piano also supports mixing the line in audio with the overdubbed mp3/wav file. * this function records/over...

  • Page 63: Function Menus

    63 set tings function menus the function menus contain a variety of options to adjust the ca97/ca67 digital piano’s operation and sound. Settings are grouped by category, providing convenient access to relevant controls. Once adjusted, settings can be stored to one of the instrument’s 16 registratio...

  • Page 64: Basic Settings

    64 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 configuration. „basic settings no. Setting description default se...

  • Page 65: Key Transpose

    65 set tings 1 key transpose the key transpose setting allows the pitch of the ca97/ca67 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi- tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another...

  • Page 66: Song Transpose

    66 set tings 2 song transpose the song transpose setting allows the pitch of midi files or ca97/ca67 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 menu (page 64): pre...

  • Page 67: Tone Control

    67 set tings 3 tone control the tone control setting allows the overall sound character of the ca97/ca67 digital piano to be adjusted to provide the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are five different preset eq settings available, with an additional ‘user’ set...

  • Page 68: User Tone Control

    68 set tings user tone control the user tone control option allows finer 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 bands. „user tone c...

  • Page 69: Speaker Volume

    69 set tings 4 speaker volume the speaker volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the ca97/ca67 digital piano’s speaker output to be reduced, providing finer adjustment control over the master volume. This setting can also function as a volume limiter, preventing the instrument from being ...

  • Page 70: Line In Level

    70 set tings 5 line in level the line in level setting allows the volume level of the instrument’s line in input jacks to be adjusted digitally. This setting may be useful when using the usb recorder function and attempting to balance an external audio source with the instrument’s sound. * the line ...

  • Page 71: Wall Eq

    71 set tings 6 wall eq (ca97 only) the wall eq setting optimises the sound character of the soundboard speaker depending on whether the ca97 digital piano (back) is placed beside a wall, or in an area away from a wall. * this setting does not affect the headphones or line out output. „wall eq settin...

  • Page 72: Basic Settings

    72 set tings basic settings 7 tuning the tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the ca97/ca67 digital 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 6...

  • Page 73: Damper Hold

    73 set tings 8 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) org...

  • Page 74: Basic Settings

    74 set tings basic settings 9 split the split setting provides an alternative method to enabling the split mode function, and may prove useful in teaching environments or situations where the function should be enabled automatically every time the ca97/ ca67 digital piano is turned on. When enabled,...

  • Page 75: Four Hands

    75 set tings 10 four hands the four hands setting provides an alternative method to enabling the four hands mode function, and may prove useful in teaching environments or situations where the function should be enabled automatically every time the ca97/ca67 digital piano is turned on. When enabled,...

  • Page 76: Lcd Contrast

    76 set tings 11 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 64): press the d or c buttons to select the ...

  • Page 77: Startup Setting

    77 set tings 12 startup setting the startup setting function allows preferred panel functions/settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the ca97/ca67 digital piano is turned on. * startup settings can also be saved to and loaded f...

  • Page 78: Factory Reset

    78 set tings 13 factory reset the factory reset function clears any settings stored using the user memory function, restoring the ca97/ca67 digital piano to its factory default settings. * this function will not clear registration memories or recorder songs stored in internal memory. 1. Selecting th...

  • Page 79: Auto Power Off

    79 set tings 14 auto power off the auto power off setting can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity. This function may be enabled by default, depending on the market location. * this setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the i...

  • Page 80

    80 set tings virtual technician settings the virtual technician settings of the ca97/ca67 digital piano allow the player to adjust advanced parameters such as hammer hardness, action regulation, cabinet size, and a variety of other acoustic characteristics, in order to suit their personal preference...

  • Page 81

    81 set tings „selecting and adjusting the desired setting after entering the virtual technician menu: press the d or c buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the e or f buttons to adjust the selected setting. „showing the virtual technician help screen press the functio...

  • Page 82: Touch Curve

    82 set tings 1 touch curve as with an acoustic piano, the ca97/ca67 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 velocity of playing – on a digital ...

  • Page 83: User Touch Curve

    83 set tings 1. Selecting the touch curve setting after entering the virtual technician menu (page 80): press the d or c buttons to select the touch curve setting. 2. Changing the touch curve type press the e or f buttons to cycle through the different touch curve types. * to reset the touch curve s...

  • Page 84: Voicing

    84 set tings 2 voicing on an acoustic piano, the shape, density, and texture of the hammers all influence on the tonal character of the instrument’s sound. Technicians utilise a variety of tools such as needles, files, and brushes to manipulate these hammer felts, with the ultimate goal of achieving...

  • Page 85: User Voicing

    85 set tings user voicing the user voicing function allows each of the 88 keys to be voiced individually. 1. Selecting the user voicing type after selecting the voicing setting: press the e or f buttons to select the user voicing type. * user voicing is performed and stored independently for each so...

  • Page 86: Damper Resonance

    86 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, bu...

  • Page 87: Damper Noise

    87 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 ca97/ca67 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the damper noise setting allowing the volume of this s...

  • Page 88: String Resonance

    88 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 overtone series. The ca97/ca67 digital piano recreates this phenomenon...

  • Page 89: Undamped String Resonance

    89 set tings 6 undamped string resonance the dampers of an acoustic piano span almost the full width of the keyboard. However, the topmost 18 keys (approximately 1.5 octaves) do not incorporate dampers, as the shorter strings for these treble notes decay quickly and therefore do not need to be dampe...

  • Page 90: Cabinet Resonance

    90 set tings 7 cabinet resonance while the fundamental sound of an acoustic piano is produced by vibrating strings, transmitting energy through a spruce soundboard, the cabinet of the instrument itself also contributes a variety of subtle tonal characteristics that enrich the playing and listening e...

  • Page 91: Key-Off Effect

    91 set tings 8 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 vibrations are stopped. In addit...

  • Page 92: Fall-Back Noise

    92 set tings virtual technician settings 9 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 ca97/ca67 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the ...

  • Page 93: Hammer Delay

    93 set tings 10 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 ca97/ca67 digital piano can recreate this delay, with the hammer delay setting allowing the delay len...

  • Page 94: Topboard Simulation

    94 set tings 11 topboard simulation when playing an acoustic grand piano, the position of the instrument’s topboard (lid) affects both the volume and ‘openness’ of the tone produced. A fully open topboard allows sound waves to reflect off the polished lid surface and project into the room, while a c...

  • Page 95: Decay Time

    95 set tings 12 decay time when playing an acoustic grand piano, the length of the instrument influences the speed at which held notes decay, with longer grand pianos (i.E. Longer strings) characterised by longer decay times. The ca97/ca67 digital piano simulates this characteristic, with the decay ...

  • Page 96: Minimum Touch

    96 set tings virtual technician settings 13 minimum touch the minimum touch setting allows the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound to be adjusted. By default, this setting recreates the extremely fine touch sensitivity of a concert grand piano, allowing a very soft sound to be produced ...

  • Page 97: Stretch Tuning

    97 set tings 14 stretch tuning stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method used by acoustic piano technicians in which the lower octaves are tuned slightly flatter and the upper octaves are tuned slightly sharper to match the natural harmonics of an acoustic piano. The stretch tuning setting al...

  • Page 98: User Tuning

    98 set tings user tuning the user tuning function allows each of the 88 keys to be tuned individually. 1. Selecting the user tuning type after selecting the stretch tuning setting (page 97): press the e or f buttons to select the user tuning type. * user tuning is performed and stored independently ...

  • Page 99: Temperament

    99 set tings 15 temperament the temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the ca97/ca67 digital 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 customi...

  • Page 100: User Temperament

    100 set tings virtual technician settings user temperament the user temperament function allows custom temperaments to be created. 1. Selecting the user temperament after selecting the temperament setting (page 99): press the e or f buttons to select the user temperament, then press the function but...

  • Page 101: Temperament Key

    101 set tings 16 temperament key the temperament key setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specified. When using a temperament other than equal temperament, use this setting to specify the key signature of the piece. * this virtual technician setting will affect all sounds. * this...

  • Page 102: Key Volume

    102 set tings virtual technician settings 17 key volume the key volume setting allows the volume of different regions of the keyboard to be subtly reduced. There are four different damping presets available, with an additional ‘user’ setting allowing players to perform subtle volume adjustments on e...

  • Page 103: User Key Volume

    103 set tings user key volume the user key volume settings allows the volume of each of the 88 keys to be adjusted individually. 1. Selecting the user key volume type after entering the key voicing setting: press the e or f buttons to select the user key volume type. * user key volume is performed a...

  • Page 104: Half-Pedal Adjust

    104 set tings 18 half-pedal adjust the half-pedal adjust setting allows the point at which the damper/sustain pedal becomes effective (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 t...

  • Page 105: Soft Pedal Depth

    105 set tings 19 soft pedal depth the soft pedal depth setting adjusts the extent to which the soft (left) pedal of the ca97/ca67 digital piano softens the sound of played notes. While the default value is intended to replicate the effectiveness of a concert grand una corda pedal, it may be desirabl...

  • Page 106: Phones Settings

    106 set tings the phones settings menu contains settings to select the shs (spatial headphone sound) mode, the type of headphones to be used, and the output volume of the connected headphones. „phones settings no. Setting description default setting 1 shs mode select the desired shs (spatial headpho...

  • Page 107: Shs Mode

    107 set tings 1 shs mode spatial headphone sound (shs) is a special feature of the ca97/ca67 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 of three different acou...

  • Page 108: Phones Type

    108 set tings 2 phones type the phones type setting optimises the sound of the ca97/ca67 digital piano when listening through different types of headphones or earphones. * this setting does not affect the speaker or line out sound. „phones type setting phones type description normal (default) disabl...

  • Page 109: Phones Volume

    109 set tings 3 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 selected when using hea...

  • Page 110: Midi Overview

    110 set tings 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 receiving note, progr...

  • Page 111

    111 set tings „midi functions the ca97/ca67 digital 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 change data...

  • Page 112: Midi Channel

    112 set tings 1 midi channel the midi channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specified. The selected channel will function as both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specified). 1. Selecting the midi channel setting after entering the mi...

  • Page 113

    113 set tings 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 111): press the d or c buttons to select t...

  • Page 114: Local Control

    114 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 ca97/ca67 digital piano to control an external midi device that is connected to the instrument’s amplifier/speake...

  • Page 115

    115 set tings 4 transmit program change numbers the transmit program change numbers setting determines whether the ca97/ca67 digital piano will transmit program change information via midi when the instrument’s panel buttons are pressed. „transmit program change numbers setting transmit pgm# multi-t...

  • Page 116: Multi-Timbral Mode

    116 set tings 5 multi-timbral mode the multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the ca97/ca67 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 from an e...

  • Page 117: Channel Mute

    117 set tings 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 channel mute setti...

  • Page 118: Usb Midi

    118 set tings the ca97/ca67 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 r...

  • Page 119: Usb Menu

    119 set tings the usb menu contains functions to load/save registration memories and recorder songs from/to a usb memory device. This menu also allows files to be renamed and deleted, and for the usb memory device to be formatted. „usb menu functions no. Function description 1 load song load a recor...

  • Page 120: Load Song

    120 set tings 1 load song the load song function is used to load ca97/ca67 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 ‘internal song...

  • Page 121: Load Registration All

    121 set tings 2 load registration all the load registration all function is used to load a file containing all 16 ca97/ca67 registrations, stored on a usb memory device into the instrument’s registration memories. * this function will overwrite all existing registration memories. * for more informat...

  • Page 122: Load Registration Single

    122 set tings 3 load registration single the load registration single function is used to load a single ca97/ca67 registration file stored on a usb memory device into one of the instrument’s registration memories. * this function will overwrite the selected registration memory. * for more informatio...

  • Page 123: Load Startup Setting

    123 set tings 4 load startup setting the load startup setting function is used to load a ca97/ca67 startup setting file stored on a usb memory device into the instrument’s startup memory. The loaded settings will be used as the default settings every time the ca97/ ca67 digital piano is turned on. *...

  • Page 124: Save Internal Song

    124 set tings 5 save internal song the save internal song function is used to save ca97/ca67 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a usb memory device in kawai’s native song format. * songs saved in the native kawai song format can be later reloaded into the instrument’s inter...

  • Page 125: Save Smf Song

    125 set tings 6 save smf song the save smf song function is used to save ca97/ca67 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a usb memory device as a standard midi file (smf). * songs saved in smf format cannot be later reloaded into the instrument’s internal recorder memory. * fo...

  • Page 126: Usb Menu

    126 set tings usb menu 7 save registration all the save registration all function is used to save a file containing all ca97/ca67 registration memories stored in the instrument to a usb memory device. * for more information about the instrument’s ‘registration’ feature, please refer to page 32. 1. S...

  • Page 127: Save Registration Single

    127 set tings 8 save registration single the save registration single function is used to save a single ca97/ca67 registration memory stored in the instrument to a usb memory device. * for more information about the instrument’s registration feature, please refer to page 32. 1. Selecting the save re...

  • Page 128: Save Startup Setting

    128 set tings 9 save startup setting the save startup setting function is used to save the current ca97/ca67 startup settings to a usb memory device. * for more information about the instrument’s ‘startup setting’ feature, please refer to page 77. 1. Selecting the save startup setting function after...

  • Page 129: Rename File

    129 set tings 10 rename file the rename file function is used to rename song, audio, and registration files stored on a usb memory device. 1. Selecting the rename file function after entering the usb menu (page 119): press the d or c buttons to select the rename file function. Press the function but...

  • Page 130: Delete File

    130 set tings 11 delete file the delete file function is used to delete song, audio, and registration files stored on a usb memory device. Once a file has been deleted from the usb device it cannot be recovered. 1. Selecting the delete file function after entering the usb menu (page 119): press the ...

  • Page 131: Format Usb

    131 set tings 12 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. 1...

  • Page 132: Assembly Instructions

    132 ap p e n d ix assembly instructions (ca67 only) please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the ca67 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the ca67 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto t...

  • Page 133

    133 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 ...

  • Page 134: Assembly Instructions

    134 ap p e n d ix assembly instructions (ca67 only) 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 slightly towards the back of the stand, t...

  • Page 135

    135 ap p e n d ix 5. Connecting the pedal and power cables 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, then pa...

  • Page 136

    136 ap p e n d ix connecting to other devices the ca97/ca67 digital 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 keybo...

  • Page 137: Jack Panel

    137 ap p e n d ix jack panel „line in stereo jack (1/8” phone jack) this jack is used to connect the 1/8” stereo outputs from smart phones, tablets, computers, or other electronic audio equipment to the ca97/ca67 digital piano’s amplifier and speakers. The input level can be adjusted using the level...

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    138 ap p e n d ix troubleshooting the tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with the ca97/ca67 digital 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...

  • Page 139

    139 ap p e n d ix „headphones issue possible cause and solution page no. The headphone volume is too low. If the ‘nominal impedance’ specification of the headphones is less than 100 Ω (ohms), set the ‘phones volume’ setting in the phones settings menu to high. P. 109 the headphone output sounds stra...

  • Page 140: Section

    Section 140 ap p e n d ix demo song list sound name song title composer piano 1 sk concert grand grande polonaise brillante op.22 chopin ex concert grand polonaise-fantaisie chopin sk-5 grand lieder ohne worte no.18 “duetto” mendelssohn jazz clean original kawai warm grand sonata no.30 op.109 beetho...

  • Page 141: Section

    Section 141 ap p e n d ix sound list piano 1 sk concertgrand ex concertgrand sk-5 grandpiano jazz clean jazz old school * warm grand warm grand 2 standard grand piano 2 pop grand pop grand 2 pop piano new age grand * upright piano modern piano boogie piano * honky tonk * e. Piano classic e. Piano 60...

  • Page 142

    142 ap p e n d ix sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 program number program number bank ca97 ca67 msb lsb piano 1 sk concertgrand 1 1 1 121 0 ex concertgrand 2 2 1 95 27 sk-5 grandpiano 3 3 1 95 30 jazz clean 4 4 1 121 1 jazz old school 5 - 1 95 32 warm grand 6 5 1 121 ...

  • Page 143

    143 ap p e n d ix sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 program number program number bank ca97 ca67 msb lsb harpsi & mallets harpsichord 41 31 7 121 0 harpsichord oct 42 32 7 121 1 vibraphone 43 33 12 121 0 clavi 44 34 8 121 0 marimba 45 35 13 121 0 celesta 46 36 9 95 1 h...

  • Page 144: Drum Rhythm List

    144 ap p e n d ix drum rhythm list no. Rhythm name 8 beat 1 8 beat 1 2 8 beat 2 3 8 beat 3 4 pop 1 5 pop 2 6 pop 3 7 pop 4 8 pop 5 9 pop 6 10 ride beat 1 11 ride beat 2 12 dance pop 1 13 country pop 14 smooth beat 15 rim beat 8 beat rock 16 modern rock 1 17 modern rock 2 18 modern rock 3 19 modern r...

  • Page 145: Section

    Section 145 ap p e n d ix specifications ca97 ca67 keyboard 88 wooden keys with ivory and ebony touch key surfaces grand feel ii (gfii) action with let-off, triple sensor, and counterweights sound source harmonic imaging™ xl (hi-xl), 88-key piano sampling internal sounds 80 voices 60 voices polyphon...

  • Page 146: Section

    Section 146 ap p e n d ix midi exclusive data format 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte 6th byte 7th byte 8th byte 9th byte 10th byte 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 byte id description 1 f0 start code 2 40 kawai id number 3 00 - 0f midi channel 4 10, 30 function code (30 when setting multi-timbre on...

  • Page 147

    147 ap p e n d ix function transmitted section remarks basic channel default 1 - 16 1 - 16 changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 mode default mode 3 mode 1 * the default for the omni mode is on. Specifying midi channels auto- matically turns it off. Messages x mode 1, 3 altered ***** note number 21 - 108** 0 - 127 ...

  • Page 148: User Notes

    148 ap p e n d ix user notes.

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    Ca97/ca67 owner’s manual kpsz-0750 ow1087e-j1501 printed in indonesia copyright © 2015 kawai musical instruments mfg. Co.,ltd. All rights reserved. 818190-r102.