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Kawai CS10 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Classic Series

Summary of CS10

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    Introduction playing the piano music menu recorder settings appendix cs10 owner’s manual.

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    Thank you for purchasing this kawai classic series cs10 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 ...

  • Page 4: 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 introduction welcome to the classic series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1. Feature highlights . . . . . ...

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    9 settings (cont.) virtual technician settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 1. Touch curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 user touch curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 ...

  • Page 10: Feature Highlights

    10 in tr oduc ti on welcome to the classic series 1 feature highlights grand feel wooden-key action with ivory touch key surfaces and ‘let-off’ mechanism. The cs10 digital piano utilises kawai’s latest grand feel wooden-key keyboard action, which draws upon 85 years of acoustic piano craftsmanship t...

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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 cs10 digital piano’s various functions. The examples below provide an overview of the button led indicator states and press types, and the appearance of differen...

  • Page 12: Part Names And Functions

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

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    13 in tr oduc ti on a power switch this switch is used to turn the instrument on/off. Be sure to turn off the instrument after playing. * the cs10 digital piano features a power saving mode that can turn off the instrument automatically after a specified period of inactivity. For more information, p...

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Piano

    14 in tr oduc ti on setting up the piano 2. Connecting the power cable to an outlet connect the instrument’s power cable to an ac outlet. 1. Connecting the power cable to the instrument connect the included power cable to the ‘ac in’ inlet located on the back side of instrument in the bottom left co...

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    15 in tr oduc ti on adjusting the volume / using headphones „adjusting the volume the master volume knob controls the volume level of the instrument’s speakers, or headphones if connected. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume, and anti- clockwise to decrease the volume. Use this knob to se...

  • Page 16: Section

    Section 16 p la y ing the p iano using the pedals as with a grand piano, the cs10 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 pian...

  • Page 17: Section

    Section 17 p la y ing the p iano the cs10 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 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. 5 : 5 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 press the function button (spl...

  • Page 21: Split Mode Settings

    21 p la y ing the p iano 3. Changing the split point press and hold the function button, 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 point split...

  • 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, 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 new sp...

  • 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 cs10 digital piano features six diffe...

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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 cs10 digital piano feat...

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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 dry / wet adjust the intensity of the tremolo. Speed adjust the speed of the ...

  • Page 28: Metronome / Drum Rhythms

    28 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 cs10 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles and musical genre...

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    29 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 f...

  • Page 30: Registration Memories

    30 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 (...

  • Page 31: Panel Lock

    31 p la y ing the p iano „storing a registration memory press and hold the registration button. The eight registration memory buttons will start to flash. Press the or function buttons to select the registration memory bank ‘a’ or ‘b’, then press a registration memory (sound) button. A beep will sou...

  • Page 32: Demo Songs

    32 music m en u demo songs the demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of cs10 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 complet...

  • Page 33: Piano Music

    33 music m en u in addition to the sound demonstration songs, the cs10 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 an...

  • Page 34: Lesson Function

    34 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 r...

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    35 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 36: Lesson Function Settings

    36 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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    37 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 38: Lesson Function

    38 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 39: Finger Exercises

    39 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 cs10 digital piano can also evaluate...

  • Page 40: Concert Magic

    40 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 41: Concert Magic Demo Mode

    41 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 42: Concert Magic

    42 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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    43 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 44: Song Recorder

    44 re corde r song recorder (internal memory) the cs10 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 independ...

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    45 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 song player screen will be shown in the lcd displ...

  • Page 46: Playing A Song

    46 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 ...

  • Page 47: Internal Player Edit Menu

    47 re corde r 3 internal player edit menu the internal player edit menu features transpose 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 player menu intern...

  • Page 48: Song Recorder

    48 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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    49 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 player menu (s...

  • Page 50: Audio Record/playback

    50 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 1 recording a mp3/wav audio file the cs10 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 ...

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    51 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 52: Audio Record/playback

    52 re corde r audio record/playback (usb memory) 2 playing an mp3/wav audio file the cs10 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...

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    53 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 audio play screen will be shown in the lcd display. 3. Playing the selected audio file press the play/stop button. The selected audio ...

  • Page 54: Playing A Midi Song File

    54 re corde r 3 playing a midi song file the cs10 digital piano also supports the playback of standard midi file (smf) files and cs10 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 imaging xl ...

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    55 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 midi play screen will be shown in the lcd display. 3. Playing the selected midi file press the play/stop button. The selected midi file w...

  • Page 56: Usb Player Edit Menu

    56 re corde r 4 usb player edit menu the usb player 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. „usb ...

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    57 re corde r 5 converting a midi song file to an mp3/wav audio file this function allows midi files or cs10 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 convert...

  • Page 58: Audio Record/playback

    58 re corde r 6 overdubbing a mp3/wav audio file this function allows the sound of the cs10 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing mp3 or wav audio file. In addition, the cs10 digital piano also supports mixing the line in audio with the overdubbed mp3/wav file. * this function records/overdubs ...

  • Page 59: Function Menus

    59 set tings function menus the function menus contain a variety of options to adjust the cs10 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 registration mem...

  • Page 60: Basic Settings

    60 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 61: Key Transpose

    61 set tings 1 key transpose the key transpose setting allows the pitch of the cs10 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 key. ...

  • Page 62: Song Transpose

    62 set tings 2 song transpose the song transpose setting allows the pitch of midi files or cs10 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 60): press th...

  • Page 63: Tone Control

    63 set tings 3 tone control the tone control setting allows the overall sound character of the cs10 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’ setting ...

  • Page 64: User Tone Control

    64 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 65: Speaker Volume

    65 set tings 4 speaker volume the speaker volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the cs10 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 playe...

  • Page 66: Phones Volume

    66 set tings 5 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 head...

  • Page 67: Line In Level

    67 set tings 6 line in level the line in level setting allows the volume level of the cs10 digital piano’s line in input jacks to be adjusted. 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 in...

  • Page 68: Line Out Volume

    68 set tings 7 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 cs10 digital piano to mixers and other audio equipment. * this setting does not affect the speaker or headphone volume. 1. Se...

  • Page 69: Wall Eq

    69 set tings 8 wall eq the wall eq setting optimises the sound character of the soundboard speaker depending on whether the cs10 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 setting wall eq de...

  • Page 70: Basic Settings

    70 set tings basic settings 9 tuning the tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the cs10 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 60): p...

  • Page 71: Damper Hold

    71 set tings 10 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) or...

  • Page 72: Basic Settings

    72 set tings basic settings 11 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 cs10 digital piano is turned on. Whe...

  • Page 73: Lcd Contrast

    73 set tings 12 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 60): press the d or c buttons to select the ...

  • Page 74: Basic Settings

    74 set tings basic settings 13 user memory the user memory function allows preferred panel functions/settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the cs10 digital piano is turned on. * user memory settings can also be saved to and lo...

  • Page 75: Factory Reset

    75 set tings 14 factory reset the factory reset function clears any settings stored using the user memory function, restoring the cs10 digital piano to its factory default settings. * this function will not clear registration memories or recorder songs stored in internal memory. 1. Selecting the fac...

  • Page 76

    76 set tings virtual technician settings an experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a fine acoustic piano. In addition to meticulously tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing adjustments that allow the instrument to truly sin...

  • Page 77: Touch Curve

    77 set tings 1 touch curve as with an acoustic piano, the cs10 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 th...

  • Page 78: Touch Curve

    78 set tings virtual technician settings 1 touch curve (cont.) 1. Selecting the touch curve setting after entering the virtual technician menu (page 76): 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 differe...

  • Page 79: Voicing

    79 set tings 2 voicing the voicing setting allows the tonal character of the cs10 digital piano to be set to one of six different types. * this virtual technician setting will affect all sounds. „voicing types voicing type description normal (default) the normal tonal character of an acoustic piano ...

  • Page 80: Damper Resonance

    80 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 81: Damper Noise

    81 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 cs10 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the damper noise setting allowing the volume of this sound ...

  • Page 82: String Resonance

    82 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 series. The cs10 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the str...

  • Page 83: Key-Off Effect

    83 set tings 6 key-off effect when playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played with force and released quickly, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the damper touching the strings immediately before the vibrations are stopped. In addit...

  • Page 84: Fall-Back Noise

    84 set tings virtual technician settings 7 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 cs10 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the fall-...

  • Page 85: Hammer Delay

    85 set tings 8 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 cs10 digital piano can recreate this delay, with the hammer delay setting allowing the delay length to...

  • Page 86: Topboard

    86 set tings 9 topboard 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 closed lid ha...

  • Page 87: Decay Time

    87 set tings 10 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 cs10 digital piano attempts to simulate this characteristic, with the ...

  • Page 88: Minimum Touch

    88 set tings virtual technician settings 11 minimum touch the minimum touch setting allows the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound to be adjusted. By default, this setting attempts to recreate the extremely fine touch sensitivity of a concert grand piano, allowing a very soft sound to b...

  • Page 89: Stretch Tuning

    89 set tings 12 stretch tuning stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method in which the tuning for the lower notes is slightly lower and the tuning for the higher notes is slightly higher than the settings made in the equal temperament. The stretch tuning setting allows the degree of stretch tu...

  • Page 90: User Tuning

    90 set tings user tuning the user tuning function allows each of the 88-keys to be tuned individually. 1. Selecting the user tuning memory after selecting the stretch tuning setting (page 89): press the e or f buttons to select one of the user tuning memories. * up to four different user tuning memo...

  • Page 91: Temperament

    91 set tings 13 temperament the temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the cs10 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 customised t...

  • Page 92: User Temperament

    92 set tings virtual technician settings user temperament the user temperament setting allows custom temperaments to be created. 1. Selecting the user temperament after selecting the temperament setting (page 91): press the e or f buttons to select the user temperament, then press the function butto...

  • Page 93: Temperament Key

    93 set tings 14 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. 1. Sele...

  • Page 94: User Key Volume

    94 set tings virtual technician settings 15 user key volume the user key volume settings allows the volume of each of the 88-keys to be adjusted individually. * this virtual technician setting will affect all sounds. 1. Selecting the user key volume setting after entering the virtual technician menu...

  • Page 95: Half-Pedal Adjust

    95 set tings 16 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 th...

  • Page 96: Soft Pedal Depth

    96 set tings 17 soft pedal depth the soft pedal depth setting adjusts the effectiveness (i.E. Depth/strength) of the soft pedal. * this virtual technician setting will affect all sounds. 1. Selecting the soft pedal depth setting after entering the virtual technician menu (page 76): press the d or c ...

  • Page 97: Midi Settings

    97 set tings midi settings 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 receivin...

  • Page 98: Midi Settings

    98 set tings „midi functions the cs10 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 to/fr...

  • Page 99: Midi Channel

    99 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 mid...

  • Page 100: Midi Settings

    100 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 98): press the d or c buttons to select th...

  • Page 101: Local Control

    101 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 cs10 digital piano to control an external midi device that is connected to the instrument’s amplifier/speakers. „...

  • Page 102: Midi Settings

    102 set tings 4 transmit program change numbers the transmit program change numbers setting determines whether the cs10 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-timbra...

  • Page 103: Multi-Timbral Mode

    103 set tings 5 multi-timbral mode the multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the cs10 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 104: Channel Mute

    104 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 105: Usb Midi

    105 set tings usb midi (usb to host connector) the cs10 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, additio...

  • Page 106: Usb Menu

    106 set tings usb menu 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 loa...

  • Page 107: Load Song

    107 set tings 1 load song the load song function is used to load cs10 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 reco...

  • Page 108: Load Registrations

    108 set tings 2 load registrations the load registrations function is used to load a cs10 registration file stored on a usb memory device into the instrument’s registration memories. * this function will overwrite all existing registration memories. * for more information about the instrument’s regi...

  • Page 109: Load User Memory

    109 set tings 3 load user memory the load user memory function is used to load a cs10 user memory setting file stored on a usb memory device into the instrument’s user memory. The loaded settings will be used as the default settings every time the cs10 digital piano is turned on. * this function wil...

  • Page 110: Usb Menu

    110 set tings usb menu 4 save song the save song function is used to save cs10 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a usb memory device in kawai’s native song format. * for more information about the instrument’s ‘internal song recorder’ feature, please refer to page 44. 1. S...

  • Page 111: Save Smf Song

    111 set tings 5 save smf song the save smf song function is used to save cs10 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a usb memory device as a standard midi file (smf). * for more information about the instrument’s ‘internal song recorder’ feature, please refer to page 44. 1. Se...

  • Page 112: Usb Menu

    112 set tings usb menu 6 save registrations the save registrations function is used to save cs10 registration memories stored in the instrument to a usb memory device. * for more information about the instrument’s ‘registration’ feature, please refer to page 30. 1. Selecting the save registrations f...

  • Page 113: Save User Memory

    113 set tings 7 save user memory the save user memory function is used to save the current cs10 user memory settings to a usb memory device. * for more information about the instrument’s ‘user memory’ feature, please refer to page 74. 1. Selecting the save user memory function after entering the usb...

  • Page 114: Usb Menu

    114 set tings usb menu 8 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 106): press the d or c buttons to select the rename file function. Press the func...

  • Page 115: Delete File

    115 set tings 9 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 106): press the d...

  • Page 116: Format Usb

    116 set tings 10 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 117: Power Settings

    117 set tings power settings auto power off the cs10 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. „aut...

  • Page 118

    118 ap p e n d ix connecting to other devices the cs10 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 keyboard, ...

  • Page 119: Jack Panel

    119 ap p e n d ix jack panel „line in jacks (1/4” phone jack) these jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs from other electronic instruments or audio equipment to the cs10 digital piano’s speakers. The input level signal from these jacks can be adjusted using the level knob, or by adjust...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    120 ap p e n d ix troubleshooting the tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with the cs10 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 firm...

  • Page 121

    121 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 basic settings menu to high. P. 66 „usb (memory device) issue possibl...

  • Page 122: Section

    Section 122 ap p e n d ix demo song list sound name song title composer piano 1 concert grand polonaise-fantaisie chopin concert grand 2 petit chien chopin studio grand original kawai studio grand 2 original kawai mellow grand sonata no.30 op.109 beethoven mellow grand 2 la fille aux cheveux de lin ...

  • Page 123: Section

    Section 123 ap p e n d ix sound list piano 1 concert grand concert grand 2 studio grand studio grand 2 mellow grand mellow grand 2 jazz grand jazz grand 2 piano 2 pop piano pop piano 2 upright piano modern piano rock piano honky tonk new age piano new age piano 2 e. Piano classic e. Piano 60’s e.P. ...

  • Page 124

    124 ap p e n d ix sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 program number program number bank msb lsb piano 1 concert grand 1 1 121 0 concert grand 2 2 1 95 16 studio grand 3 1 121 1 studio grand 2 4 1 95 17 mellow grand 5 1 121 2 mellow grand 2 6 1 95 18 jazz grand 7 1 95 8 ...

  • Page 125

    125 ap p e n d ix sound name multi-timbral mode = off/on1 multi-timbral mode = on2 program number program number bank msb lsb harpsi & mallets harpsichord 41 7 121 0 harpsichord oct 42 7 121 1 vibraphone 43 12 121 0 clavi 44 8 121 0 marimba 45 13 121 0 celesta 46 9 95 1 harpsichord 2 47 7 121 3 bell...

  • Page 126: Drum Rhythm List

    126 ap p e n d ix 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 ballad 3 21 ballad 4 22 ba...

  • Page 127: Section

    Section 127 ap p e n d ix specifications „kawai cs10 digital piano keyboard 88 wooden keys with ivory touch key surfaces grand feel (gf) action with let-off sound source harmonic imaging™ xl (hi-xl), 88-key piano sampling internal sounds 80 voices polyphony max. 256 notes keyboard modes dual mode, s...

  • Page 128: Section

    Section 128 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 129: Midi Implementation Chart

    129 ap p e n d ix midi implementation chart mode 1: omni mode on, poly mode 2: omni mode on, mono { : yes mode 3: omni mode off, poly mode 4: omni mode off, mono ° : no „ kawai cs10 digital piano date : december 2012 - version : 1.0 function transmit receive remarks basic channel at power-up 1 1 set...

  • Page 130: User Notes

    130 ap p e n d ix user notes.

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    Cs10 owner’s manual kpsz-0609 ow1070e-j1302 printed in indonesia copyright © 2013 kawai musical instruments mfg. Co., ltd. All rights reserved. 817800-r101.