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CN24

Owner’s Manual

Preparation Before Use

Playing the Piano

Internal Songs

Recorder

Settings

Appendix

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Cn24 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 cn24 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 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 whil...
Page 6: Caution
6 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-c...
Page 7: Declaration of Conformity
7 +.+ %,* / ./.-+*. .+ $' should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power off, disconnect the power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased. )!%$ to prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. $!%$ pour éviter ...
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 p repar at ion before u se part names and functions operation guide the separate operation guide provides a convenient overview of the cn24 digital piano’s various button and keyboard controls. This sheet is also reprinted in the appendix section of this owner’s manual. A power switch this swit...
Page 11: Setting Up The Piano
11 p repar at ion before u se setting up the piano 1. Connecting the power cable connect the ac power cable to the ac in terminal located on the underside of the instrument, as indicated below. 2. Connecting the power cable to an outlet connect the ac power cable to an ac outlet. 3. Turning on the p...
Page 12: Selecting Sounds
12 p la y ing the p iano selecting sounds the cn24 digital piano features 15 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. instrument sounds sound name description concert...
Page 13: Using The Pedals
13 p la y ing the p iano using the pedals as with a grand piano, the cn24 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 extende...
Page 14: Dual Mode
14 p la y 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 press and hold the sound select button, then ...
Page 15: Four Hands Mode
15 p la y 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 ...
Page 16: Metronome
16 p la y 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 co...
Page 17: Demo Songs
17 in ternal songs demo songs the cn24 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 kawai modern piano orig...
Page 18: Concert Magic
18 in ternal songs the concert magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the 40 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 lowest 40 white ke...
Page 19: Concert Magic Demo Modes
19 in ternal songs 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 the play/stop butt...
Page 20: Concert Magic Mode
20 in ternal songs 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 magic mode descripti...
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21 in ternal songs 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 these are the easie...
Page 22: Concert Magic Song List
22 in ternal songs concert magic song list no. Song name type children’s songs 1 twinkle, twinkle, little star mp 2 i’m a little teapot mp 3 mary had a little lamb mp 4 london bridge mp 5 row, row, row your boat mp 6 frère jacques mp 7 old macdonald had a farm mp christmas songs 8 hark the herald an...
Page 23: Selecting A Lesson Book/song
23 in ternal 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. For a complete listing of avai...
Page 24: Lesson Function
24 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 on...
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25 in ternal 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 indicat...
Page 26: Recorder
26 re corde r recorder the cn24 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 indic...
Page 27: Playing Back A Song
27 re corde r 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 the lowest...
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28 set tings keyboard and sound settings the cn24’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted. keyboard and sound settings setting name explanation default setting touch change the touch sensitivity of the keyboard. Normal transpose increase or decrease the...
Page 29: Touch
29 set tings 1 touch as with an acoustic piano, the cn24 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 sys...
Page 30: Transpose
30 set tings 2 transpose the key transpose setting allows the pitch of the cn24 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments with different tones, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key. When tra...
Page 31: Tuning
31 set tings 3 tuning the tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the cn24 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 select button, then enter the de...
Page 32: Reverb
32 set tings 4 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 select a different reverb type man...
Page 33: Damper Resonance
33 set tings 5 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 o...
Page 34: Brilliance
34 set tings 6 brilliance the brilliance setting allows the brightness of the cn24 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 sett...
Page 35: Midi Settings
35 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 36: Midi Settings
36 set tings midi functions the cn24 digital piano supports the following midi functions: transmit/receive note information transmit/receive program change number transmit/receive note information from a midi-connected musical instrument or device. Transmit/receive program change data to/from a mi...
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37 set tings 1 midi channel (transmit/receive) 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). changing the midi channel setting press...
Page 38: Local Control
38 set tings 2 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 cn24 digital piano to control an external midi device. local control settings local control explanation key off the ...
Page 39: Multi-Timbral Mode
39 set tings 3 multi-timbral mode the multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the cn24 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 extern...
Page 40: Midi Settings
40 set tings 4 transmit midi program change the send program change number setting determines whether or not the cn24 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 the...
Page 41: Auto Power Off
41 ap p e nd ix 1 auto power off the cn24 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity. * this setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on. auto power of...
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42 ap p e nd ix connecting to other devices a phones jacks (1/4” phone jack) these jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the cn24 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 speake...
Page 43: Troubleshooting
43 ap p e nd ix troubleshooting problem possible cause and solution page no. Po w e r 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 ‘a...
Page 44: Assembly Instructions
44 ap p e nd ix assembly instructions please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the cn24 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the cn24 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand in st...
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45 ap p e nd ix 2. Attaching the back board d allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to stand upright (vertically) on the floor. * ensure that the adjustor bolt is attached to the pedal board. Temporarily fix the back board d to the left and right side panels using the two long black tappin...
Page 46: Assembly Instructions
46 ap p e nd ix 3. Mounting the main body a secure the main body to the stand from below, using the four screws (with the flat washer and spring washer) g. Tighten all screws securely to ensure that the main body is firmly attached to the stand. Failing to do so may result in serious injury. Front v...
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47 ap p e nd ix 4. Connecting the pedal and power cables connect the pedal cable to the pedal terminal located on the underside of the main body. Connect the ac power cable f to the ac in terminal. Use the binders to fix the cables in place. Binder binder 5. Mounting the music rack insert the music ...
Page 48: Demo Song List
48 ap p e nd ix demo song list key no. Sound name (song title) composer a#-1 1 concert grand (hungarian rhapsodies no.6) liszt c#0 2 concert grand 2 (petit chien) chopin d#0 3 studio grand kawai f#0 4 modern piano kawai g#0 5 classic e.Piano kawai a#0 6 modern e.Piano kawai c#1 7 jazz organ kawai d#...
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49 ap p e nd ix us, canada, uk, and australasia alfred’s basic piano library lesson book level 1a alfred’s basic piano library lesson book level 1b a-1 right & left a-1 step right up! B-1 left & right b-1 the carousel c0 merrily we roll along/o’er the deep blue sea c0 hail to thee, america! D0 han...
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50 ap p e nd ix rest of the world burgmüller 25 (25 etudes faciles, opus 100) czerny 30 (etudes de mécanisme, opus 849) a-1 la candeur a-1 no. 1 b-1 arabesque b-1 no. 2 c0 pastorale c0 no. 3 d0 petite réunion d0 no. 4 e0 innocence e0 no. 5 f0 progrès f0 no. 6 g0 courant limpide g0 no. 7 a0 la grac...
Page 51: Specifications
51 ap p e nd ix kawai cn24 digital piano keyboard 88 weighted keys with ivory touch key surfaces responsive hammer ii (rhii) action with let-off sound source progressive harmonic imaging™ (phi) internal sounds concert grand, concert grand 2, studio grand, modern piano, classic e.Piano, modern e.Pi...
Page 52: Midi Implementation Chart
52 ap p e nd ix midi implementation chart kawai cn24 digital piano date : jun 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 se...
Page 53: Operation Guide
Operation guide sound metronome concert magic 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 # 3d # 3f # 3g # 3a # 3 c3 d3 e3 f3 g3 a3 b3 c # 4d # 4f # 4g # 4a # 4 c4 d4 e4 f4 g4 a4 b4 c # ...
Page 54: Cn24 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 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 # 3d # 3f # 3g # 3a # 3 c3 d3 e3 f3 g3 a3 b3 c # 4d # 4f # 4g # 4a # 4 c4 d4 e4 ...