User manual KAWAI CA950

[. . . ] The Playing the Piano section (page 14) provides an overview of the instrument's most commonly used functions, allowing the CA950/CA63 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Music Menu section (page 24) includes information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, Piano Music pieces, Lesson and Finger Exercise features, and Concert Magic function. The Recorder section (page 36) provides instructions on how to record and play back pieces stored both in the instrument's internal memory, and also MP3/WAV audio files saved to a USB memory device. The Settings section (page 46) details the various options and settings that be used to adjust the sound and operation of the instrument. Finally, the Appendix section (page 82) includes lists for all internal sounds, songs, and drum rhythms, assembly instructions for the CA63 model, MIDI reference information, and full specification details. About Illustrations All illustrations used within this owner's manual depict the CA950 model unless stated otherwise. CA950/CA63 Feature Highlights RM3 Grand wooden-key action with Ivory Touch key surface and `Let-Off' mechanism (CA950 only) The CA950 & CA63 digital pianos utilise KAWAI's latest RM3 Grand wooden-key action, incorporating various grand piano action characteristics, such as contrasting hammer weights - appropriately graded for each playing range - bass key counter-balancing, and correctly located pivot points for both black and white keys. [. . . ] Selecting a song After recording a song to internal memory: Connect a USB memory device to the USB port. Press the PLAY/STOP button, select the [Play Internal] option, then press the FUNCTION button. The Play Internal screen will appear, with the currently selected song and part number shown in the LCD display. Select a song number Play Internal Song 1 Part=1&2* Press the or buttons to select the song, then press the or buttons to select the part(s) to played and converted. Select a part 2. The Convert to Audio screen will be shown in the LCD display. Convert to Audio Song 1 Part=1&2* Recorder 45 3. Selecting the Convert to Audio file format Press the REC button, then press the or buttons to select the desired file format for the converted song. Convert to Audio Format = MP3 Press the PLAY/STOP button or a key on the keyboard. The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turn on, the selected song will play, and the convert to audio process will start. * Notes played on the keyboard will also be recorded to the audio file. 4. Naming and saving the audio file Please follow the `Recording an audio file' instructions on page 40 from step 4. Functions menus The Functions menus contain various options for adjusting the control operation and tonal characteristic of the CA950/CA63 digital piano. There are five different menus, each consisting of several different settings. Entering the Functions menus Press the FUNCTION button on the normal operation screen. The first functions menu (Basic Settings) will be shown in the LCD display. Functions 1. Basic Settings Press the or buttons to cycle through the different menus. Press the FUNCTION button again to enter the selected menu. Functions menus and settings 1. Basic Settings Key Transpose, Song Transpose, Tone Control, Speaker Volume, Phones Volume, Wall EQ*, Tuning, Damper Hold, Four Hands, User Memory, Factory Reset Functions 1. Basic Settings 2. Selecting the Tone Control setting Enter the Basic Settings menu (page 47). Press the or buttons to select the Tone Control setting. 1-3 Tone Control = Off 2. buttons to cycle through the different tone 1-3 Tone Control = Loudness Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Tone Control setting and return to normal operation. Creating a User EQ When selecting the `User' tone control type: Press and hold the FUNCTION button. After a few seconds the User EQ edit mode will be selected, with the low-range frequency band shown in the LCD display. Press the or buttons to select the frequency band to adjust, then press the press the or buttons to increase or decrease the value. * Each frequency band can be adjust within the range of -6 to +6. 1-3 User = Low 0 1-3 User = Mid 3 Press the FUNCTION button to exit User EQ edit mode and return to the Tone Control settings screen. 1-3 User = High 5 49 Settings Basic Settings 4 Speaker Volume The Speaker Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the instrument's speaker output to be reduced, thus providing finer adjustment control over the master volume. This setting can also serve as a volume limiter, preventing the CA950/CA63 digital piano from being played too loudly in the home. * This setting does not affect the headphones or Line-out volume. 1. Selecting the Speaker Volume setting Enter the Basic Settings menu (page 47). Press the or buttons to select the Speaker Volume setting. 1-4 Speaker Vol. Changing the Speaker Volume setting Press the or buttons to alternate between `High' and `Low' Speaker Volume types. Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Speaker Volume setting and return to normal operation. 1-4 Speaker Vol. = Low 5 Phones Volume The Phones Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the headphones output to be increased. [. . . ] Attach the pedal board c to the left and right side panels b using the temporary mounting screws located on either end of the pedal board. Ensure that the correct side panel is used for the left and right side. Ensure that the pedal board and side panels make close contact, and that there are no large gaps between the assembled parts. b Pedal cable b i i Temporary mounting screw Appendix Insert the four short silver tapping screws i into the holes as shown, and securely fasten the pedal board to the and left and right side panels. Pedal support bolt hole Ensure that the left and right side panels are securely fastened to the pedal board. 90 2. Attaching the back board d Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to stand upright (vertically) on the floor. [. . . ]