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Kawai CN37 Owner's Manual

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Summary of CN37

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    Introduction playing the piano music menu recorder settings appendix cn37 owner’s manual.

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    Thank you for purchasing this kawai cn37 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 attempting to play this in...

  • Page 3: Save These Instructions

    Important safety instructions important safety instructions denotes that care should be taken. The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped. Denotes a prohibited operation. The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited. Denotes an operation tha...

  • Page 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...

  • Page 7: Declaration of Conformity

    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 marked...

  • Page 8: Table of Contents

    8 table of contents important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 introduction welcome to the kawai cn37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1. Feature highlight...

  • Page 9: Table of Contents

    9 table of contents * for information regarding midi functions and settings, please download the supplementary pdf manual from the kawai japan website: http://www.Kawai-global.Com/support/manual/ settings (cont.) virtual technician settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 1. Tou...

  • Page 10: Feature Highlights

    10 in tr od uc ti on 1 feature highlights ‘responsive hammer iii’ weighted-key action, with ivory touch key surfaces and let-off simulation the cn37 digital piano’s responsive hammer iii (rhiii) action recreates the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano, with its realistic movement and accura...

  • Page 11: Welcome to The Kawai Cn37

    11 in tr od uc ti on welcome to the kawai cn37 2 owner’s manual conventions this owner’s manual utilises a number of illustrative conventions in order to explain the cn37 digital piano’s various functions. The examples below provide an overview of the button led indicator states and press types, and...

  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

    12 in tr od uc ti on part names and functions.

  • Page 13: Part Names And Functions

    13 in tr od uc ti on part names and functions a power button this switch is used to turn the instrument on/off. Be sure to turn off the instrument after playing. * the cn37 digital piano features a power saving mode that can turn off the instrument automatically after a specified period of inactivit...

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Piano

    14 in tr od uc ti on setting up the piano 3. Turning on the power press the power switch located on the right hand side of the front panel.  adjusting the pedal support bolt a pedal support bolt is attached at the base of the pedal board to aid stability when the pedals are pushed. Turn the bolt an...

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    15 in tr od uc 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 volu...

  • Page 16: Section

    Section 16 pl ay ing the p ia no using the pedals as with a grand piano, the cn37 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 pia...

  • Page 17: Section

    Section 17 pl ay ing the p ia no the cn37 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 sounds...

  • Page 18: Dual Mode

    18 pl ay ing the p ia no 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

    19 pl ay ing the p ia no dual mode dual mode settings the dual mode settings menu allows characteristics of the combined sound to be adjusted.  dual mode settings dual mode setting description default setting balance adjust the volume balance between the main and layered sounds. 9 - 9 layer octave ...

  • Page 20: Split Mode

    20 pl ay ing the p ia no 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

    21 pl ay ing the p ia no split mode 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. Hol d upper section lower section n...

  • Page 22: Four Hands Mode

    22 pl ay ing the p ia no 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

    23 pl ay ing the p ia no four hands mode 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. Hol d right sec...

  • Page 24: Reverb

    24 pl ay ing the p ia no 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 cn37 digital piano features six diffe...

  • Page 25: Reverb

    25 pl ay ing the p ia no reverb  entering the reverb settings menu press and hold the reverb button. The reverb settings menu will be shown in the lcd display.  adjusting reverb settings after entering the reverb settings menu: press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired...

  • Page 26: Effects

    26 pl ay ing the p ia no 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 cn37 digital piano feat...

  • Page 27: Effects

    27 pl ay ing the p ia no effects  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. Spe...

  • Page 28: Virtual Technician

    28 pl ay ing the p ia no virtual technician in addition to the reverb and effects functions, the overall character of the cn37 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 mode ...

  • Page 29: Virtual Technician

    29 pl ay ing the p ia no virtual technician  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  or  buttons to scroll through the explanation if necess...

  • Page 30: Metronome / Drum Rhythms

    30 pl ay ing the p ia no 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 cn37 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles and musical genre...

  • Page 31: Metronome / Drum Rhythms

    31 pl ay ing the p ia no metronome / drum rhythms  adjusting metronome settings after entering the metronome settings menu: press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting. * to reset the current setting to the ...

  • Page 32: Registration Memories

    32 pl ay ing the p ia no 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 (...

  • Page 33: Registration Memories

    33 pl ay ing the p ia no registration memories 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 r...

  • Page 34: Registration Memories

    34 pl ay ing the p ia no 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 t...

  • Page 35: Panel Lock

    35 pl ay ing the p ia no 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 m us ic m en u demo songs the demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of cn37 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 compl...

  • Page 37: Piano Music

    37 m us ic m en u in addition to the sound demonstration songs, the cn37 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 appreciation ...

  • Page 38: Lesson Function

    38 m us ic 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 ...

  • Page 39: Lesson Function

    39 m us ic m en u lesson function 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 p...

  • Page 40: Lesson Function Settings

    40 m us ic 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 d...

  • Page 41: Lesson Function

    41 m us ic m en u lesson function 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 lesso...

  • Page 42: Lesson Function

    42 m us ic 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 a...

  • Page 43: Lesson Function

    43 m us ic m en u lesson function 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 cn37 digital piano...

  • Page 44: Concert Magic

    44 m us ic 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 ...

  • Page 45: Concert Magic

    45 m us ic m en u concert magic 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 (...

  • Page 46: Concert Magic

    46 m us ic 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...

  • Page 47: Concert Magic

    47 m us ic m en u concert magic 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...

  • Page 48: Internal Recorder

    48 re cor de r internal recorder the cn37 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 independently. This a...

  • Page 49: Internal Recorder

    49 re cor de r internal recorder 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 s...

  • Page 50: Playing A Song

    50 re cor de 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 internal recorder play screen will be shown in t...

  • Page 51: Internal Recorder

    51 re cor de r internal recorder 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 reco...

  • Page 52: Internal Recorder

    52 re cor de r internal recorder 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 after entering th...

  • Page 53: Internal Recorder

    53 re cor de r internal recorder 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 inte...

  • Page 54: Usb Recorder

    54 re cor de r usb recorder 1 recording an mp3/wav audio file the cn37 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 to be produced directly on...

  • Page 55: Usb Recorder

    55 re cor de r usb recorder 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...

  • Page 56: Usb Recorder

    56 re cor de r usb recorder 2 playing an mp3/wav audio file the cn37 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 learn the chords or melody to ...

  • Page 57: Usb Recorder

    57 re cor de r usb recorder 2. Selecting an audio file press the  or  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...

  • Page 58: Usb Recorder

    58 re cor de r usb recorder 3 recording a midi song file in addition to mp3 and wav audio files, the cn37 digital piano is also capable of recording 16 track smf (standard midi file) format songs directly to a usb memory device. This useful function allows multi-track performances to be created one ...

  • Page 59: Usb Recorder

    59 re cor de r usb recorder 4. 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 5. Stopping the...

  • Page 60: Playing A Midi Song File

    60 re cor de r 4 playing a midi song file the cn37 digital piano also supports the playback of standard midi file (smf) files and cn37 recorder songs stored on a usb memory device, allowing a vast selection of widely accessible music to be heard through the instrument’s exquisite progressive harmoni...

  • Page 61: Usb Recorder

    61 re cor de r 2. Selecting a midi file press the  or  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 mi...

  • Page 62: Usb Recorder Edit Menu

    62 re cor de r 5 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, to transpose the pitch of the keyboard or midi song in semi-tone steps, and ...

  • Page 63: Usb Recorder

    63 re cor de r usb recorder 6 converting a midi song file to an mp3/wav audio file this function allows midi files or cn37 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...

  • Page 64: Usb Recorder

    64 re cor de r 7 overdubbing an mp3/wav audio file this function allows the sound of the cn37 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing mp3 or wav audio file stored on a usb memory device. * this function records/overdubs to a copy of the selected file – the original audio file will not be modified...

  • Page 65: Usb Recorder

    65 se tt ings 8 recording to an existing midi song file this function allows the parts (tracks) of a midi song file to be re-recorded, or for new parts to be added. 1. Selecting the midi song file to be re-recorded/added to while the song browser player screen is shown in the lcd display: press the ...

  • Page 66: Section

    Section 66 se tt ings function menus the function menus contain a variety of options to adjust the cn37 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 registr...

  • Page 67: Section

    Section 67 se tt ings 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 ...

  • Page 68: Section

    Section 68 se tt ings 1 key transpose the key transpose setting allows the pitch of the cn37 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 anot...

  • Page 69: Section

    Section 69 se tt ings 2 song transpose the song transpose setting allows the pitch of midi files or cn37 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 67):...

  • Page 70: Section

    Section 70 se tt ings 3 tone control the tone control setting allows the overall sound character of the cn37 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’...

  • Page 71: Section

    Section 71 se tt ings 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.  u...

  • Page 72: Section

    Section 72 se tt ings 4 speaker volume the speaker volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the cn37 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 be...

  • Page 73: Line Out Volume

    73 se tt ings 5 line out volume the line out volume setting allows the level of the instrument’s line out output to be adjusted. This setting may be useful when connecting the cn37 digital piano to mixers and other audio equipment. * this setting does not affect the speaker or headphone volume. 1. S...

  • Page 74: Basic Settings

    74 se tt ings basic settings 6 tuning the tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the cn37 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 67): ...

  • Page 75: Basic Settings

    75 se tt ings basic settings 7 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 ...

  • Page 76: Basic Settings

    76 se tt ings basic settings 8 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 cn37 digital piano is turned on. When enabled, all ...

  • Page 77: Basic Settings

    77 se tt ings basic settings 9 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 cn37 digital piano is turned on. Whe...

  • Page 78: Bluetooth® Midi

    78 se tt ings 10 bluetooth® midi the bluetooth midi setting is used to enable/disable the cn37 digital piano’s bluetooth midi function. When enabled, the cn37 digital piano can be connected to smart phones, tablets, and other smart devices to facilitate wireless midi communication, allowing a wide r...

  • Page 79: Lcd Contrast

    79 se tt ings 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 67): press the  or  buttons to select the...

  • Page 80: Startup Setting

    80 se tt ings 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 cn37 digital piano is turned on. * startup settings can also be saved to and loaded from ...

  • Page 81: Factory Reset

    81 se tt ings 13 factory reset the factory reset function clears any settings stored using the user memory function, restoring the cn37 digital piano to its factory default settings. * this function will not clear registration memories or recorder songs stored in internal memory. 1. Selecting the fa...

  • Page 82: Basic Settings

    82 se tt ings basic settings 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 ...

  • Page 83: Section

    Section 83 se tt ings virtual technician settings the virtual technician settings of the cn37 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 prefer...

  • Page 84: Section

    Section 84 se tt ings selecting and adjusting the desired setting after entering the virtual technician menu: press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the desired setting. Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.  showing the virtual technician help screen press th...

  • Page 85: Touch Curve

    85 se tt ings 1 touch curve as with an acoustic piano, the cn37 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 pian...

  • Page 86: User Touch Curve

    86 se tt ings 1. Selecting the touch curve setting after entering the virtual technician menu (page 83): press the  or  buttons to select the touch curve setting. 2. Changing the touch curve type press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different touch curve types. * to reset the touch curve ...

  • Page 87: Voicing

    87 se tt ings 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 achievin...

  • Page 88: Section

    Section 88 se tt ings 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  or  buttons to select the user voicing type. * up to four different user voicing memories can be cre...

  • Page 89: Section

    Section 89 se tt ings 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 vi...

  • Page 90: Section

    Section 90 se tt ings 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 cn37 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the damper noise setting allowing the volume of th...

  • Page 91: Section

    Section 91 se tt ings 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 cn37 digital piano recreates this phenom...

  • Page 92: Section

    Section 92 se tt ings 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...

  • Page 93: Section

    Section 93 se tt ings 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 li...

  • Page 94: Section

    Section 94 se tt ings 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....

  • Page 95: Section

    Section 95 se tt ings 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 cn37 digital piano reproduces this sound, with ...

  • Page 96: Section

    Section 96 se tt ings 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 cn37 digital piano can recreate this delay, with the hammer delay setting allowing the delay...

  • Page 97: Section

    Section 97 se tt ings 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, ...

  • Page 98: Section

    Section 98 se tt ings 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 cn37 digital piano simulates this characteristic, with the de...

  • Page 99: Section

    Section 99 se tt ings 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 ...

  • Page 100: Section

    Section 100 se tt ings 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 ...

  • Page 101: Section

    Section 101 se tt ings 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 100): press the  or  buttons to select the user tuning type. * up to four different user tuning memori...

  • Page 102: Section

    Section 102 se tt ings 15 temperament the temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the cn37 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 cu...

  • Page 103: Section

    Section 103 se tt ings 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 102): press the  or  buttons to select the user temperament, then press the fu...

  • Page 104: Section

    Section 104 se tt ings 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 sound...

  • Page 105: Section

    Section 105 se tt ings 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 adjustm...

  • Page 106: User Key Volume

    106 se tt ings 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  or  buttons to select the user key volume type. * up to four different user key...

  • Page 107: Half-Pedal Adjust

    107 se tt ings 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 ...

  • Page 108: Soft Pedal Depth

    108 se tt ings 19 soft pedal depth the soft pedal depth setting adjusts the extent to which the soft (left) pedal of the cn37 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 desirable fo...

  • Page 109: Phones Settings

    109 se tt ings 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 headp...

  • Page 110: Shs Mode

    110 se tt ings 1 shs mode spatial headphone sound (shs) is a special feature of the cn37 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 acoustic...

  • Page 111: Phones Type

    111 se tt ings 2 phones type the phones type setting optimises the sound of the cn37 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) disables ...

  • Page 112: Phones Volume

    112 se tt ings 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 he...

  • Page 113: Usb Midi

    113 se tt ings the cn37 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 requi...

  • Page 114: Usb Menu

    114 se tt ings 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 rec...

  • Page 115: Usb Menu

    115 se tt ings usb menu 1 load song the load song function is used to load cn37 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...

  • Page 116: Load Registration All

    116 se tt ings 2 load registration all the load registration all function is used to load a file containing all 16 cn37 registrations, stored on a usb memory device into the instrument’s registration memories. * this function will overwrite all existing registration memories. * for more information ...

  • Page 117: Section

    Section 117 se tt ings 3 load registration single the load registration single function is used to load a single cn37 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 inform...

  • Page 118: Load Startup Setting

    118 se tt ings 4 load startup setting the load startup setting function is used to load a cn37 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 cn37 digital piano is turned on. * this func...

  • Page 119: Save Internal Song

    119 se tt ings 5 save internal song the save internal song function is used to save cn37 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 internal ...

  • Page 120: Section

    Section 120 se tt ings 6 save smf song the save smf song function is used to save cn37 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, ...

  • Page 121: Section

    Section 121 se tt ings usb menu 7 save registration all the save registration all function is used to save a file containing all cn37 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. ...

  • Page 122: Section

    Section 122 se tt ings 8 save registration single the save registration single function is used to save a single cn37 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 sav...

  • Page 123: Save Startup Setting

    123 se tt ings 9 save startup setting the save startup setting function is used to save the current cn37 startup settings to a usb memory device. * for more information about the instrument’s ‘startup setting’ feature, please refer to page 80. 1. Selecting the save startup setting function after ent...

  • Page 124: Rename File

    124 se tt ings 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 114): press the  or  buttons to select the rename file function. Press the function bu...

  • Page 125: Delete File

    125 se tt ings 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 114): press the...

  • Page 126: Format Usb

    126 se tt ings 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. ...

  • Page 127: Section

    Section 127 a pp en di x assembly instructions please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the cn37 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the cn37 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the st...

  • Page 128: Section

    Section 128 a pp en di x 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...

  • Page 129: Section

    Section 129 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 (a) and carefully place it onto the stand. Position the main body towards the front of the stand, so that th...

  • Page 130: Section

    Section 130 a pp en di x assembly instructions 5. Connecting the power adaptor & pedal cables connect the ac/dc power adaptor to the dc in terminal on the underside of the main body, then pass the cable through the back board aperture, and out to the rear of the instrument. Pass the pedal cable (ext...

  • Page 131: Section

    Section 131 a pp en di x connecting to other devices the cn37 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 key...

  • Page 132: Section

    Section 132 a pp en di x connecting to other devices jack panel line in jacks (1/4” phone jacks) these jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs from other electronic instruments or audio equipment to the cn37 digital piano’s speakers. To adjust the line in level, please use the volume cont...

  • Page 133: Section

    Section 133 a pp en di x troubleshooting the tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with the cn37 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...

  • Page 134: Section

    Section 134 a pp en di x  usb (memory device) issue possible cause and solution page no. A usb memory device is not detected, cannot be saved to, or does not appear to function when connected to the ‘usb to device’ port. Check that the usb memory device is formatted to use the fat/fat32 filesystem,...

  • Page 135: Demo Song List

    135 a pp en di x demo song list sound name song title composer piano 1 sk concert grand la campanella liszt ex concert grand hungarian rhapsodies no.6 liszt studio grand original kawai mellow grand sonata no.30 op.109 beethoven mellow grand 2 la fille aux cheveux de lin debussy piano 2 upright piano...

  • Page 136

    136 a pp en di x program change number list sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 bank lsb program number bank msb bank lsb program number piano1 sk concertgrand 0 1 121 0 1 ex concertgrand 0 2 95 27 1 studio grand 0 3 121 1 1 mellow grand 0 4 121 2 1 mellow grand 2 0 5 95...

  • Page 137

    137 a pp en di x program change number list sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 bank lsb program number bank msb bank lsb program number others: piano jazz grand 0 40 95 8 1 middle grand 0 41 95 30 1 pop grand 0 42 95 31 1 studio grand 3 0 43 95 17 1 mellow grand 3 0 44 ...

  • Page 138

    138 a pp en di x sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 bank lsb program number bank msb bank lsb program number others: drawbar drawbar organ 0 81 95 1 17 drawbar organ 2 0 82 95 2 17 drawbar organ 3 0 83 121 2 18 drawbar organ 4 0 84 121 3 17 drawbar organ 5 0 85 121 1 17...

  • Page 139

    139 a pp en di x program change number list sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 bank lsb program number bank msb bank lsb program number others: guitar fingernylon gtr 0 119 95 4 25 nylon acoustic 0 120 121 0 25 nylon acoustic2 0 121 121 2 25 nylon acoustic3 0 122 121 3 ...

  • Page 140

    140 a pp en di x sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 bank lsb program number bank msb bank lsb program number others: strings & orchinst violin 1 35 121 0 41 slow violin 1 36 121 1 41 viola 1 37 121 0 42 cello 1 38 121 0 43 contrabass 1 39 121 0 44 tremolo strings 1 40 1...

  • Page 141

    141 a pp en di x program change number list sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 bank lsb program number bank msb bank lsb program number brass section 1 77 121 0 62 brass section 2 1 78 121 1 62 synth brass 1 79 121 0 63 synth brass 2 1 80 121 0 64 synth brass 3 1 81 121...

  • Page 142

    142 a pp en di x sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 bank lsb program number bank msb bank lsb program number charang 1 119 121 0 85 wire lead 1 120 121 1 85 voice 1 121 121 0 86 fifth 1 122 121 0 87 bass & lead 1 123 121 0 88 soft wire lead 1 124 121 1 88 others: synth ...

  • Page 143

    143 a pp en di x program change number list sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 bank lsb program number bank msb bank lsb program number others: percussion tinkle bell 2 32 121 0 113 agogo 2 33 121 0 114 steel drums 2 34 121 0 115 woodblock 2 35 121 0 116 castanet 2 36 1...

  • Page 144

    144 a pp en di x program change number list sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 bank lsb program number bank msb bank lsb program number train 2 74 121 6 126 jet plane 2 75 121 7 126 starship 2 76 121 8 126 burst noise 2 77 121 9 126 applause 2 78 121 0 127 laughing 2 79...

  • Page 145: Drum Sound Mapping List

    145 a pp en di x drum sound mapping list standard set room set power set electronic set c # d d # high q high q high q high q e slap slap slap slap f scratch push scratch push scratch push scratch push f # scratch pull scratch pull scratch pull scratch pull g sticks sticks sticks sticks g # square c...

  • Page 146: Drum Sound Mapping List

    146 a pp en di x drum sound mapping list analog set jazz set brush set orchestra set sfx set c # d d # high q high q high q closed hi-hat 2 e slap slap slap pedal hi-hat f scratch push scratch push scratch push open hi-hat 2 f # scratch pull scratch pull scratch pull ride cymbal 1 g sticks sticks st...

  • Page 147: Section

    Section 147 a pp en di x drum rhythm list no. Rhythm name 1 8 beat 1 2 8 beat 2 3 8 beat 3 4 16 beat 1 5 16 beat 2 6 16 beat 3 7 16 beat 4 8 16 beat 5 9 16 beat 6 10 rock beat 1 11 rock beat 2 12 rock beat 3 13 hard rock 14 heavy beat 15 surf rock 16 2nd line 17 50 ways 18 ballad 1 19 ballad 2 20 ba...

  • Page 148: Settings List

    148 a pp en di x settings list the tables below list all of the settings/functions that can be adjusted from the cn37 digital piano’s panel interface, in addition to available ranges/types, default settings, and registration/startup setting storing capabilities. No. Setting name range / type default...

  • Page 149: Settings List

    149 a pp en di x settings list no. Setting name range / type default setting registration startup setting 3. Phones settings 1 shs mode off, forward, normal, wide normal – 2 phones type normal, open, semi-open, closed, inner-ear, canal normal – 3 phones volume normal, high normal – 4. Midi settings ...

  • Page 150: Specifications

    150 a pp en di x specifications kawai cn37 digital piano keyboard 88 weighted keys with ivory touch key surfaces responsive hammer iii (rhiii) action with let-off, triple sensor, and counterweights sound source progressive harmonic imaging™ (phi), 88-key piano sampling internal sounds 352 voices pia...

  • Page 151: Section

    Section 151 a pp en di x user notes.

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