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. [. . . ] Virtual Technician Voicing, Damper Resonance, String Resonance, Key-off Effect, Touch Curve, Temperament, Key of Temperament, Stretch Tuning Functions 2. Virtual Tech. 3. Key Settings Lower Octave Shift, Lower Pedal On/Off, Layer Octave Shift, Layer Dynamics Functions 3. Key Settings Settings 4. MIDI Settings MIDI Channel, Send Program Change No. , Local Control, Transmit PGM Change, Multi Timbre, Channel Mute Functions 4. MIDI Settings 5. USB Menu USB Load, USB Save, USB Rename, USB Delete, USB Format * Wall EQ setting available on CA950 model only. Functions 5. USB Menu 46 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 Page no. Setting name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Key Transpose Song Transpose Tone Control Speaker Volume Phones Volume Wall EQ Tuning Damper Hold Four Hands User Memory Factory Reset (CA950 only) Explanation Raise or lower the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps. Raise or lower the pitch of SMF songs in semi-tone steps. Change the EQ settings of the instrument's sound. Change the maximum volume level of the speaker output. Change the maximum volume level of the headphones output. Optimise the soundboard speaker EQ based on instrument placement. Allows the low, mid, and high-range frequency bands to be adjusted separately. 1. 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. Changing the Tone Control type Press the or control types. 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. [. . . ] Insert the back board d into the grooves of the side panels. From the front, secure the top of the back board to the side panels using the four short black screws g. From behind, attach the bottom of the back board to the pedal board using the four long black tapping screws h. d g b It may be necessary to adjust the left and right side panels slightly in order to insert the back board smoothly into the grooves. Be careful not to damage the back board by applying too much force. g h h h h 3. [. . . ]