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CA17

Owner’s Manual

Preparation Before Use

Playing the Piano

Internal Songs

Recorder

Settings

Appendix

Summary of Contents for CA-17 R

Page 1: ...CA17 Owner s Manual Preparation Before Use Playing the Piano Internal Songs Recorder Settings Appendix...

Page 2: ...ing this Kawai digital piano This owner s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the CA17 digital piano Please read all sections carefully keeping this manual handy...

Page 3: ...RM3GrandII keyboard action even reproduces the subtle let off sensation felt when playing the keys of a grand piano very softly satisfying the expectations of even the most discerning pianists Shigeru...

Page 4: ...s 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordan...

Page 5: ...t contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug When disconnecting the AC power cord s plug always hold the plug and pull it to remove it Pulling...

Page 6: ...damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly Using the product in such areas may result in product breakdown Use the product only in moderate climates not in tropical...

Page 7: ...hich is marked with the letter L or coloured RED Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the the ground od AC outlet on the wall FCC Information U S A CAUTION Changes or modifications not exp...

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Page 9: ...Recording a song 30 2 Playing back a song 31 3 Erasing recorded songs 31 Settings Keyboard and Sound Settings 32 1 Reverb 32 2 Brilliance 33 3 Tuning 33 4 Transpose 33 5 SHS Mode 34 6 Phones Type 34 V...

Page 10: ...C button This button is used to record performances to the CA17 digital piano s internal memory g METRONOME button This button is used to turn the metronome function on off and also to adjust its temp...

Page 11: ...rument s speakers or headphones if connected Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level the middle is often a good starting point Increase volume Decrease volume Using headphones Use the jacks...

Page 12: ...ano sound will be played h o l d Lowest key Sound Select A 0 C 1 D 1 F 1 G 1 A 1 C 2 D 2 F 2 G 2 A 2 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C 3 D 3 F 3 G 3 A 3 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 Vibraph...

Page 13: ...t Please refer to page 40 for information about enabling the Vocal Assist feature Entering Vocal Assist mode Press and hold the desired button to activate Vocal Assist mode for that button The voice m...

Page 14: ...F 1 G 1 A 1 C 2 D 2 F 2 G 2 A 2 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C 3 D 3 F 3 G 3 A 3 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C 4 D 4 F 4 G 4 A 4 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tuning Value 3...

Page 15: ...digits RECORDER Start Up Settings Refer to page 27 Refer to page 30 Refer to page 31 Refer to page 31 Refer to page 39 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13 15 MIDI Channel Auto Power Off Multi timbral Mode On Off 2 4 7...

Page 16: ...black keys to selected the desired instrument sound Sound name Sound name Selected with white keys SK Concert Grand Selected with black keys Classic E Piano EX Concert Grand Modern E Piano Upright Pia...

Page 17: ...pedal system which replicates the sustain soft and sostenuto pedal weighting of Kawai s EX Concert Grand piano Soft pedal Sostenuto pedal Sustain pedal Sustain pedal right pedal Depressing this pedal...

Page 18: ...ode On h o l d Presstwokeyssimultaneously Enabling Dual Mode Method 2 Please refer to page 12 13 Operation Guide SOUND Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button then press the C2 key While still holding...

Page 19: ...llustration below The LED indicators for the LESSON button will start to flash indicating that Four Hands Mode is enabled The selected keyboard sound can still be changed when Four Hands Mode is enabl...

Page 20: ...the 7 lowest black keys The metronome can be set to one of seven time signatures 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 8 and 6 8 Adjusting the metronome volume Please refer to page 14 15 Operation Guide METRONOME Pre...

Page 21: ...Prelude Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme Bach Harpsichord French Suite No 6 Bach Vibraphone Original Kawai String Ensemble Le quattro stagioni la Primavera Vivaldi Slow Strings Original Kawai Choir Lond...

Page 22: ...to stop the demo 2 Selecting a demo song While the demo is playing Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button then press the key assigned to the desired demo song or piano music piece Alternatively press...

Page 23: ...use Listening to the selected Concert Magic song Press the PLAY STOP button The LED indicator for the PLAY STOP button will turn on and the selected Concert Magic song will start to play The selected...

Page 24: ...stop song playback Category Play Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button then press the white key assigned to the desired Concert Magic song While still holding the CONCERT MAGIC button press the LESS...

Page 25: ...performed according to their arrangement type Steady Beat All Concert Magic songs will be performed by tapping the key with a constant beat Changing the Concert Magic Mode Press and hold the CONCERT M...

Page 26: ...play especially if they are familiar to the player To perform them tap out the rhythm of the melody on any key of the keyboard Singing along as the rhythm is tapped can be helpful For example when pla...

Page 27: ...rtheLESSONbuttonwillturnon indicating that lesson mode is enabled and the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically 2 Selecting lesson book Please refer to page 14 15 Operation Guide LESSON S...

Page 28: ...page 14 15 Operation Guide METRONOME While the lesson song is playing Press and hold the METRONOME button enter the desired tempo using the lowest 12 white keys then release the METRONOME button The...

Page 29: ...indicator for the METRONOME button will remain turned on indicating that only the left hand part of the lesson song is active i e the right hand part will be muted Press the SOUND SELECT button again...

Page 30: ...sly recorded song 3 Starting the song recorder Press a key on the keyboard The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY STOP buttons will turn on and recording will start Recording can also be started by p...

Page 31: ...old the PLAY STOP button then press one of the lowest three white keys to play the desired song memory The selected song will start to play when the PLAY STOP button is released 3Erasing recorded song...

Page 32: ...beration to the sound simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room stage or concert hall The most suitable reverb type is applied automatically when selecting each sound however it is also po...

Page 33: ...sired pitch using the number keys Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons then press the keys assigned to lower or raise the keyboard pitch in 0 5 Hz steps The keyboard pitch can be adju...

Page 34: ...nor wide Wide Wide very open spacial positioning Changing the SHS Mode setting Please refer to page 12 13 Operation Guide SOUND Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button then press the black key assigned...

Page 35: ...t the sound that is heard when the key action falls back 2 Damper Noise Adjust the sound that is heard when pressing the damper pedal 2 Stretch Tuning Change the stretch tuning setting On 1Touch As wi...

Page 36: ...key and finally press the key assigned to the desired voicing type 3Damper Resonance Depressing the sustain pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers allowing the strings to vibrate freely When a...

Page 37: ...es resonate sympathetically with other notes of the same harmonic series The CA17 digital piano recreates this phenomenon with the String Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be...

Page 38: ...value is changed within the range of Off 1 3 with higher values resulting in a louder effect 7Fall back Noise When playing an acoustic piano it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboar...

Page 39: ...es a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity This setting will be stored automatically and recalled every time the instru...

Page 40: ...enable disable the Vocal Assist function Turning Vocal Assist On Off Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button then press the instrument s POWER button The Vocal Assist function will turn On Off This set...

Page 41: ...ese jacks are used to connect the CA17 digital piano to external MIDI devices such as a sound module or a computer with a MIDI interface d USB to Host port B type This port is used to connect the CA17...

Page 42: ...USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically when the instrument is connected to the computer Mac OS 9 USB MIDI is not supported Please use the standard MIDI IN OUT connectors USB MIDI information...

Page 43: ...ble This includes damper resonances and other subtle effects that contribute to the overall piano playing experience While these additional effects are intended to enhance the realism of the instrumen...

Page 44: ...CA17 digital piano can no longer be played for ordinary musical performance Selecting the note adjusting the User Key Volume Press the desired key to select it for volume adjustment Press the SOUND S...

Page 45: ...usly The LED indicators for the CONCERT MAGIC LESSON PLAY STOP and REC buttons will start to flash and the volume values of all 88 keys will be initialized Exiting the User Key Volume setting Turn the...

Page 46: ...ssemble the CA17 digital piano ensure that all parts below are included A Phillips head screwdriver not included will also be required in order to assemble the instrument Main body Side panel left Ped...

Page 47: ...securely fasten the pedal board to the left and right side panels gap temporary mounting screw C B B B B B B D D D D D D 2 Attaching the back board Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to...

Page 48: ...rews attached in step 2 4 When lifting the main body onto the stand be careful not to catch trap hands and fingers A C B A 4 Fastening the main body to the stand View the front of the instrument to en...

Page 49: ...pplying excessive force when connecting the plug may damage pins inside the plug 6 Attaching the front under board Attach the front under board F to the metal brackets located underneath the main body...

Page 50: ...Beyer lesson songs Metronome Beat 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 8 6 8 Tempo 10 300 bpm Demo Songs 19 songs Piano Music 29 or 42 pieces depending on market area Concert Magic 88 songs Keyboard Modes Dual Mode...

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