Kawai Digital Piano CN21 Owner's Manual

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GETTING ST

TED

APPENDICES

FUNCTION MODE

LESSON FUNCTION

RECORDER

NAMES

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CN21

Owner's Manual

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Summary of Digital Piano CN21

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2 getting st ar ted appendices 6 function mode 5 3 lesson function 4 recorder 1 p a r t names and functions cn21 owner's manual.
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Page 3 table of contents thank you for purchasing a kawai digital piano! This kawai digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherited from kawai's many years of experience building fi ne pianos. The cn21 key...
Page 4: Save These Instructions
Page 4 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...
Page 5: Warning
Page 5 the product is not completely disconnected from the power supply even when the power switch is turned off. If the product will not be used for a long time, unplug the ac power cord from the ac outlet. ● failure to do so may cause fire in case of lightning. ● failure to do so may over-heat the...
Page 6: Caution
Page 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, sque...
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Page 7 notes on repair 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. Caution: to prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: pour ...
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Page 8 1 p a r t names and functions concert magic press the concert magic button to enjoy listening to or performing a collection of pre-programmed piano songs. Concert magic will provide the correct melody and accompaniment notes, regardless of which keys are pressed. (page 16) lesson press the le...
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Page 9 1 p a r t names and functions headphone jacks there are two headphone jacks located on the left underside of the piano, allowing up to two pairs of headphones to be connected simultaneously. Master volume this slider controls the master volume level of the built-in speakers and headphones. Mo...
Page 10: 2. Getting Started
Page 10 2 getting st ar ted 2. Getting started 1) basic operations this section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the cn21 piano. step 1 connect one end of the ac power cable to the piano's power jack and the other end of the cable to a wall ac outlet. step 2 pre...
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Page 11 2 getting st ar ted demonstration songs the cn21 piano includes 15 built-in demonstration songs for your listening pleasure. Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below. concert grand .........Valse romantique / debussy studio grand ...........Kawai orig...
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Page 12 2 getting st ar ted selecting a sound when power is turned on, the concert grand sound will be selected automatically. There are 15 sound types and three methods to select different sounds. ¡ method 1 press and hold the sound select button, then press one of the lowest 15 white keys to sel...
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Page 13 2 getting st ar ted 2) dual the dual function allows two preset sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound. step 1 press and hold the sound select button, then, from the lowest 15 whit...
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Page 14 2 getting st ar ted 3) metronome the cn21 piano's metronome tool helps learners to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo by providing a steady beat to play along with. step 1 press the metronome button to start the metronome. step 2 press the metronome button once again to stop...
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Page 15 2 getting st ar ted adjusting the metronome tempo the metronome has a tempo range of 10-300 beats per minute. The metronome tempo can be specifi ed precisely, or gradually decreased or increased. step 1 press and hold the metronome button, then use the lower white keys to either enter th...
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Page 16 2 getting st ar ted 4) concert magic the great german composer johann sebastian bach once said "playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the right keys at the right time" . Many pianists wish it were quite that straightforward. Fortunately, kawai have devised a method of playing the keybo...
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Page 17 2 getting st ar ted performing a song step 1 tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys. Concert magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped harder, the music will grow louder; if the keys are tapped more soft...
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Page 18 2 getting st ar ted skillful these songs range in diffi culty from moderately diffi cult to diffi cult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard, such as ‘waltz of the flowers’ shown below. It may take a little practice t...
Page 19: 3. Lesson Function
Page 19 3 lesson function 3. Lesson function the cn21’s lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from czerny and burgmüller, or songs from alfred’s basic piano library (usa, canada, australia and uk only). It is possible to listen to each etude or song at va...
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Page 20 3 lesson function listening to a lesson song before practicing lesson songs, it is possible to listen to example performances. step 1 press the play/stop button. The led indicator for the play/stop button will turn on, and the currently selected song will start to play. step 2 press th...
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Page 21 3 lesson function ¡ listening to the right-hand part of a lesson song step 1 press and hold the lesson button, then press the sound select button. The led indicator for the sound select button will remain fl ashing, but the led indicator for the metronome button will turn off. Release the ...
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Page 22 4 recorder 4. Recorder the recorder function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the cn21 piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument, and providing a useful tool for both practicing and playing t...
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Page 23 4 recorder 2) playing back a song step 1 press the play/stop button to start playing the recorded song. Press the play/stop button again to stop playback. if the rec button is pressed again to start recording, the previously recorded song will be overwritten by the new song. 3) erasing a...
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Page 24 function mode 5 5. Function mode the function mode provides access to many other useful features of the cn21 piano. 1) basic operations step 1 press and hold the metronome and sound select buttons at the same time, then press one of the 15 lowest keys assigned to the desired function. The ...
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Page 25 function mode 5 2) selecting a touch type when playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard each key is struck. The touch function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, other than the standard touch of an acoustic ...
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Page 26 function mode 5 4) tuning the tuning function allows the piano’s pitch to be fi nely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments. The factory default value is set to the modern standard a = 440.0 hz and can be adjusted in 0.5 hz increments. step 1 press and hold the ...
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Page 27 function mode 5 6) concert magic mode the cn21 piano offers two ways to enjoy concert magic. ¡ mode 1 mode 1 categorises each of the 44 concert magic songs into one of three different arrangement types, depending on the skill level required to perform them. They are easy beat, melody play an...
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Page 28 function mode 5 in order to exchange midi information with another midi instrument, the two connected instruments must be set to the same channel. step 1 press and hold the metronome and sound select buttons at the same time, then press the key assigned to the midi ch function. step 2 wh...
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Page 29 function mode 5 9) turning multi-timbral mode on/off the procedure described in the midi channel select section is used to transmit or receive data on only one of the 16 midi channels (ch 1 - ch 16). However, by enabling multi-timbral mode, midi data can be received on more than one midi cha...
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Page 30 function mode 5 10) transmit midi program change this function determines whether or not the cn21 piano will transmit program change information when sound types are changes. It is also possible to transmit a program change number (ranging from 1 to 128) in order to change the sound type of ...
Page 31: 6. Appendices
Page 31 appendices 6 6. Appendices 1) connecting to other decvices *the digital piano viewed from below. 1 headphone jacks used to connect up to two pairs of headphones to the cn21 piano. 2 pedal jack used to connect the pedal board to the cn21 piano. 3 midi jacks used to connect the cn21 piano with...
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Page 32 appendices 6 2) assembly instructions before attempting to assemble the cn21 piano, ensure that all parts are included. A phillips-head screwdriver will also be required to assemble the unit (not included). parts provided side panel (a) .............................................. 2pcs. ...
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Page 33 appendices 6 3. Place the piano on the front half of the stand so that the metal fi tting holes are seen when viewed from the top. Slide the piano backward while holding it with one hand so that it does not incline and fall from the stand. The hooks on the piano are then engaged with the met...
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Page 34 appendices 6 3) concert magic song list category song name key mode children's songs twinkle, twinkle, little star 1 mp i'm a little teapot 2 mp mary had a little lamb 3 mp london bridge 4 mp row, row, row, your boat 5 mp frère jacques 6 mp old macdonald had a farm 7 mp christmas songs hark ...
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Page 35 appendices 6 4) lesson song list alfred's basic piano library alfred’s basic piano library lesson book is sold separately. Please check with local dealers or contact alfred’s customer service by telephoning 818-892-2452 (usa & canada), 0-95240033 (australia), +44 (0) 279828960 (uk). Or alt...
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Page 36 appendices 6 burgmÜller & czerny etudes burgmÜller 25 (25 etudes faciles, opus 100) 1. La candeur 2. Arabesque 3. Pastorale 4. Petite réunion 5. Innocence 6. Progrès 7. Courant limpide 8. La gracieuse 9. La chasse 10 tendre fl eur 11. La bergeronnette 12. Adieu 13. Consolation 14. La styri...
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Page 37 appendices 6 5) specifications keyboard 88 weighted keys with advanced hammer action iv max polyphony 72 notes tones 15 tones (concert grand, studio grand, modern piano, rock piano, classic e.Piano, modern e.P., jazz organ, church organ, harpsichord, vibraphone, string ensemble, slow s...
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Page 38 appendices 6 kawai digitatl piano model : cn21 date : november 2006 version : 1. 0 6) midi implementation chart function transmited received remarks basic channel (default) (changed) 1 1 - 16 1 1 - 16 mode (default) (message) (altered) 3 ° ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 1 1, 3* ° * the default for the omni mode ...