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Kawai Concert Artist Classic series CS3 Owner's Manual - Damper Resonance

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Summary of Concert Artist Classic series CS3

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    Cs3 owner’s manual preparation before use playing the piano internal songs recorder settings appendix.

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    Thank you for purchasing this kawai concert artist digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the cs3 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference..

  • Page 3: Preface

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

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

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

  • Page 5: Warning

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

  • Page 6: Caution

    6 doing so may cause the product to become deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown or injury. Do not stand on the product or exert excessive force. Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation of the product. When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in lukewarm water, squeeze it well...

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    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: Section

    Section 9 table of contents preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 recorder part names an...

  • 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 cs3 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 switc...

  • 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’ inlet 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 po...

  • Page 12: Selecting Sounds

    12 p la y ing the p iano selecting sounds the cs3 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 cs3 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft. Soft pedal sostenuto pedal sustain pedal soft pedal sostenuto pedal sustain pedal „ sustain pedal (right pedal) depressing this pedal sustains the sound after o...

  • 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: Section

    Section 16 p la y ing the p iano metronome „ adjusting the metronome tempo press and hold the metronome button, enter the desired tempo using the lowest 12 keys marked below, then release the metronome button. * the metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10-300 bpm. * the metronome temp...

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    17 in ternal songs demo songs and piano music pieces the cs3 digital piano includes a selection of demonstration songs to introduce each internal sound. „ demo songs sound name song name composer concert grand original kawai concert grand 2 valse petit chien chopin studio grand original kawai modern...

  • Page 18: Selecting A Lesson Book/song

    18 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...

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

  • Page 20: Lesson Function

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

  • Page 21: Recorder

    21 re corde r recorder the cs3 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 indica...

  • Page 22: Recorder

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

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    23 set tings keyboard and sound settings the cs3’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 24: Touch

    24 set tings keyboard and sound settings 1 touch as with an acoustic piano, the cs3 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 - ...

  • Page 25: Transpose

    25 set tings 2 transpose the key transpose setting allows the pitch of the cs3 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 tran...

  • Page 26: Tuning

    26 set tings keyboard and sound settings 3 tuning the tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the cs3 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 selec...

  • Page 27: Reverb

    27 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 28: Damper Resonance

    28 set tings keyboard and sound settings 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 vibrat...

  • Page 29: Brilliance

    29 set tings 6 brilliance the brilliance setting allows the brightness of the cs3 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 setti...

  • Page 30: Midi Settings

    30 set tings midi settings 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...

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    31 set tings „ midi functions the cs3 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 mid...

  • Page 32: Midi Settings

    32 set tings midi settings 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...

  • Page 33: Local Control

    33 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 cs3 digital piano to control an external midi device. „ local control settings local control explanation key on (defau...

  • Page 34: Midi Settings

    34 set tings midi settings 3 multi-timbral mode the multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the cs3 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 f...

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    35 set tings 4 transmit midi program change the send program change number setting determines whether or not the cs3 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 ...

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    36 ap p e nd ix connecting to other devices a b c front back underside pedal cable headphones external midi device a phones jacks (1/4” phone jack) these jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the cs3 digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected and used simultaneously. When a pai...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    37 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. Pp. 11 sound the instrument is turned on, however no sound is produced when the keys ...

  • Page 38: Assembly Instructions

    38 ap p e nd ix assembly instructions please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the cs3 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the cs3 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand in step...

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    39 ap p e nd ix 3. Mounting the main body a 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 the metal fitting holes are visible when viewed ...

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    40 ap p e nd ix demo & piano music song lists (us, canada, uk, and australia) „ demo song list key no. Sound name (song title) composer a#-1 1 concert grand kawai c#0 2 concert grand 2 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...

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    41 ap p e nd ix „ demo song list key no. Sound name (song title) composer a#-1 1 concert grand kawai c#0 2 concert grand 2 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#1 8 church organ (chorale prelude “wache...

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    42 ap p e nd ix lesson function song lists „ 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 ha...

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    43 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 44: Specifications

    44 ap p e nd ix specifications „ kawai cs3 digital piano keyboard 88 weighted keys with ivory touch key surfaces responsive hammer 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 ...

  • Page 45: Midi Implementation Chart

    45 ap p e nd ix midi implementation chart „ kawai cs3 digital piano date : aug 2010 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 set...

  • Page 46: Notes

    46 ap p e nd ix notes.

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    48 ap p e nd ix notes.

  • Page 49: Operation Guide

    Operation guide sound metronome demo 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 # 5d # 5f #...

  • Page 50: Cs3 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 ...

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    Cs3 owner’s manual kpsz-0426 : 816943 ow1044e-s1101 version 2 printed in indonesia copyright © 2011 kawai musical instruments mfg. Co.,ltd. All rights reserved..