User manual KAWAI CA970

[. . . ] In addition, the CA970 piano is equipped with reverb and digital effects processors, providing an unrivalled richness of sound. Industry standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) jacks are included, allowing a number of other electronic instruments to be controlled and played simultaneously, creating a range of musical possibilities. This Owner's Manual contains valuable information to help performers make full use of the instrument's many capabilities. Please read all sections carefully and keep this manual handy for future reference. Table of Contents 1. [. . . ] The two sounds will be 'layered' together. GETTING STARTED 2 Hold down the button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Press two keys. Please refer to the enclosed function label, or the sound allocation diagram on [page 8]. Example: To layer Concert Grand and Jazz Organ sounds together. Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the lowest white key (A) and the 7th key (G) at the same time. Hold down the button. Press the SOUND SELECT button once to reset the sound type to Concert Grand. Concert Grand Jazz Organ Page 14 3) METRONOME The CA970 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. GETTING STARTED Step 2 Press the METRONOME button once again to stop the metronome. The metronome is set to a default beat of 1/4 and tempo of 120 each time the piano is turned on. 2 CHANGING THE BEAT (TIME SIGNATURE) The metronome beat (time signature) can be changed to one of seven different beats: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8 and 6/8. Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME button, then select the desired beat (time signature) by pressing one of the lowermost black keys assigned to that beat. 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 3/8 Volume 6/8 + Use the enclosed 'function label' (page 8) for your convenience. Hold down the button. Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the fourth black key from the left to select a 4/4 beat. Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the '-' and '+' to decrease or increase the volume of the metronome. Page 15 ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO The metronome has a tempo range of 10-300 beats per minute. The metronome tempo can be specified precisely, or gradually decreased or increased. Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME button, then use the lower white keys to either enter the desired tempo in beats per minute (BPM), or gradually decrease or increase the tempo by pressing the '-' or '+' keys. To set the metronome tempo, press and hold the METRONOME button, and input either a two-digit or threedigit tempo value. The specified value will be set when the METRONOME button is released. GETTING STARTED 2 Example: To set the metronome tempo to 136 beats per minute. Method 1 Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press key 1, key 3 and key 6. Release the METRONOME button. number keys Use the enclosed 'function label' for your convenience. faster slower 1 3 6 Method 2 Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the '- (off)' or '+ (on)' keys repeatedly to gradually decrease or increase the current tempo by 2 BPM. Page 16 4) CONCERT MAGIC The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said "Playing the keyboard is simple. Fortunately, KAWAI have devised a method of playing the keyboard that is very simple, without even needing to strike the right keys. With CONCERT MAGIC, absolutely anyone can sit at the CA970 piano and make real music - even complete beginners who have never taken a piano lesson in their life. Please refer to Appendix 3: 'CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST' on page 34 for a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs. The arrangement type is marked next to each song title as 'EB' for Easy Beat, 'MP' for Melody Play and 'SK' for Skillful. CONCERT MAGIC DEMO MODES There are three ways to listen to the Concert Magic songs in the DEMO mode. ALL PLAY Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the PLAY/STOP button without selecting a song. The CA970 piano will play back all of the Concert Magic songs in order. RANDOM PLAY Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the LESSON button. The CA970 piano will play back all of the Concert Magic songs in random order. CATEGORY PLAY Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button, press the piano key to which the desired song is assigned, and then press the LESSON button, before finally releasing the CONCERT MAGIC button. The CA970 piano will play back the selected song and then continue to play the rest of the songs in the same category. LESSON FUNCTION The CA970'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 various tempos, practicing the left and right hand parts 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). [. . . ] PEDAL CABLE 1 HEADPHONE JACKS Used to connect up to two pairs of headphones to the CA970 piano. 2 PEDAL JACK APPENDICES 6 Used to connect the pedal board to the CA970 piano. 3 MIDI JACKS Used to connect the CA970 piano with external MIDI devices. Page 32 2) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Caution Ensure that this section is read thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CA970 piano, and that two or more people work on unit assembly. When moving the CA970 piano, ensure that hands are not caught in the unit, and that the piano is not dropped on an individual's feet. Before attempting to assemble the CA970 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]