User manual KAWAI PN81

[. . . ] DIGITAL PIANO PN81 OWNER'S MANUAL ­2­ Thank you for choosing this Kawai PN81 Digital Piano. Your new PN81 is a high-quality instrument offering the very latest in leading-edge music technology. This manual contains valuable information that will help you make full use of your PN81's many capabilities. Please read it carefully and keep it handy for further reference. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Instructions . [. . . ] The song will be played back using the same tone (voice) with which it was recorded. (2) Press the PLAY/STOP button once again to stop the playback. If you do not press the PLAY/ STOP button, playback will automatically stop when the song is finished. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, hold down the E. PIANO button while pressing the REC button to make the tempo slower or press the CHURCH ORGAN button while pressing the REC button to make the tempo faster. 3. ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS RECORDING MORE SONGS The PN81 can record and store a maximum of 3 songs. Please follow the steps below to save your songs: (1) While holding down the REC button, press the STRINGS (Song 2) button. The LED will light to show the current song number (while the REC button is held down). The piano will be ready to record with the Song 2. To cancel without recording, press the REC switch again. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You can also start recording by pressing the PLAY/STOP button. (3) Press the PLAY/STOP button after you have finished playing. (4) Holding down the PLAY/STOP button, press the STRINGS (Song 2) button. (5) Releasing both buttons will play Song No. 2. Playback will automatically stop when the song is finished. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, hold down the E. PIANO button while pressing the REC button to make the tempo slower or press the CHURCH ORGAN button while pressing the REC button to make the tempo faster. RECORDING/PLAYING BACK THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND PARTS SEPARATELY The PN81 can record the parts played by the left or right hand and play back these parts separately or simultaneously. This function can be enjoyed in different ways. For example, you can practice the right-hand part of the song while playing back the recorded left-hand part, or record the melody part of the song while playing back the previously recorded accompaniment. (1) While holding down the REC button, press the CHOIR (Song 3) button to select Song No. 3. Track 1 of Song No. 3 will be selected and the PN81 will be ready to record. (To turn off the metronome's sound, press the HARPSICHORD button before releasing the REC button. To cancel without recording, press the REC button again. ­ 14 ­ (2) Play the piano with your left hand. [. . . ] PIANO CHANNEL 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TONE COLOR STRINGS CHOIR CHURCH ORGAN HARPSICHORD VIBRAPHONE ­ 19 ­ 6. LOCAL CONTROL ON AND OFF This mode is used to control whether or not the sound from the piano's keyboard will be heard. (1) If you press any F-sharp key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the MIDI LOCAL CONTROL will be set to "off". If you press again any F-sharp key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the MIDI LOCAL CONTROL returns to "on". [. . . ]