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Connecting to Other Devices

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PHONES jacks (1/4” phone jack)

These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the CN24
digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected and
used simultaneously. When a pair of headphones is connected,
sound will not be produced by the speakers.

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PEDAL connector

This connector is used to connect the pedal board to the CN24
digital piano (see page 47).

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MIDI IN/OUT jacks

These jacks are used to connect the CN24 digital piano to
external MIDI devices, such as a sound module, or a computer
with a MIDI interface.

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Underside

Pedal Cable

Headphones

External

MIDI Device

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Summary of Contents for CN24

Page 1: ...CN24 Owner s Manual Preparation Before Use Playing the Piano Internal Songs Recorder Settings Appendix ...

Page 2: ...sing this Kawai digital piano This owner s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the CN24 digital piano Please read all sections carefully keeping this manual handy for future reference ...

Page 3: ...d lighter treble hammers of an acoustic piano while structural reinforcements within the action assembly ensure greater stability during fortissimo and staccato passages The CN24 digital piano also features Kawai s Ivory Touch key surfaces that gently absorb finger moisture to assist the player s performance while let off simulation recreates the subtle notch sensation felt when softly playing the...

Page 4: ...ock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the leterature accompanying the product WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS SAV...

Page 5: ... not listen for long periods of time at high volume levels Doing so may result in hearing problems The chair must be used properly it must be used only when playing the product Do not play with it or stand on it Only one person is allowed to sit on it Do not sit on it when opening the lid Re tighten the bolts occasionally Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or your fingers to be trapped resu...

Page 6: ... such as TVs and radios Failure to do so may over heat the product resulting in fire Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper table cloths curtains etc Doing so may cause the product to become deformed or fall over resulting in breakdown or injury Do not stand on the product or exert excessive force Please lift up the product when...

Page 7: ...fications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gene...

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Page 9: ... lesson song 24 3 Practicing left and right hand parts separately 25 Recorder Recorder 26 1 Recording a song 26 2 Playing back a song 27 3 Erasing recorded songs 27 Settings Keyboard and Sound Settings 28 1 Touch 29 2 Transpose 30 3 Tuning 31 4 Reverb 32 5 Damper Resonance 33 6 Brilliance 34 7 Key Off Release 34 MIDI Settings 35 1 MIDI Channel transmit receive 37 2 Local Control 38 3 Multi timbral...

Page 10: ... button This button is used to start stop the playback of Recorder songs stored in memory and CN24 digital piano s built in Lessons songs f REC button This button is used to record performances to the CN24 digital piano s internal memory g METRONOME button This button is used to turn the metronome function on off and also to adjust its tempo time signature and volume settings h SOUND SELECT button...

Page 11: ...ent 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 located beneath the keyboard on the left hand side to connect stereo headphones to the CN24 digital piano Up to two pairs of headphones can be connected and used simultaneously When a pair of headphones...

Page 12: ...e A string ensemble Slow Strings A string ensemble with a slow gradual attack Choir An ensemble of singing voices New Age Pad A synthesised science fiction sound Atmosphere A synthesised atmospheric sound Selecting a sound Method 1 Press the SOUND SELECT button repeatedly to cycle through the 15 available instrument sounds Power On Press once Press 14 times Press 15 times Concert Grand Concert Gra...

Page 13: ...s abrasives or files Soft pedal Sostenuto pedal Sustain pedal Sustain pedal right pedal Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one s hands have been lifted from the keyboard greatly enriching the piano sound while also assisting smooth legato passages The sustain pedal is capable of responding to half pedaling Soft pedal left pedal Depressing this pedal softens the sound reducing its volum...

Page 14: ...the lowest 15 white keys simultaneously The sounds corresponding to the two keys will be layered together h o l d 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DualBalance Lowest key Adjusting the volume balance Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button then press the F 0 or G 0 keys repeatedly to decrease or increase the volume balance between the two sounds Exiting Dual Mode Press the SOUND SELECT button The...

Page 15: ...key as shown in the illustration 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 enabled Lowest key Exiting Four Hands Mode Press the LESSON button The instrument will return to normal operation With the FOUR HANDS function activated selecting a different sound wil...

Page 16: ...ven time signatures 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 8 and 6 8 Adjusting the metronome volume Press and hold the METRONOME button then press the keys marked in the illustration below MetronomeTimeSignature 5 4 4 4 3 4 2 4 1 4 6 8 3 8 Lowest key h o l d MetronomeVolume Adjusting the metronome tempo Press and hold the METRONOME button enter the desired tempo using the lowest 12 white keys marked below then rel...

Page 17: ... available 1 Playing the demo songs Press the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons simultaneously The LED indicators for the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons will start to flash and the demo song for the Concert Grand sound will start to play When the Concert Grand demo song has finished another demo song will be selected at random This process will continue until all of the demo songs have been playe...

Page 18: ...owest key 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 song will play repeatedly until it is stopped To listen to a different Concert Magic song simply repeat step 1 above Press either the PLAY STOP or CONCERT MAGIC buttons again to stop the song Pe...

Page 19: ...op 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 LESSON button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ConcertMagicsongno Lowest key h o l d The selected Concert Magic song will start to play When the selected song finishes the next song in the same category will start to play...

Page 20: ...will be performed according to their arrangement type C 0 Steady Beat All Concert Magic songs will be performed by tapping the key with a constant beat D 0 Changing the Concert Magic Mode Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button then press the key assigned to the desired Concert Magic Mode The selected Concert Magic Mode type will be applied immediately When the instrument is turned on the Concert ...

Page 21: ...specially 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 playing the piece Twinkle Twinkle Little Star the rhythm of the melody should be played When performing fast Concert Magic songs it may be easier to press different keys with two alternating fingers in order t...

Page 22: ...The Republic MP 16 Yankee Doodle MP 17 Danny Boy EB 18 Clementine MP 19 Auld Lang Syne MP 20 Oh Susanna SK 21 The Camptown Races MP 22 When The Saints Go Marching In EB 23 The Entertainer SK No Song Name Type Classical Selections 24 William Tell Overture SK 25 Andante from Symphony No 94 Haydn MP 26 Für Elise EB 27 Clair De Lune SK 28 Skater s Waltz SK 29 Blue Danube Waltz SK 30 Gavotte Gossec SK ...

Page 23: ...zerny 30 Etudes de Mécanisme Opus 849 Lesson books sold separately please refer to page 50 of this owner s manual for more information 1 Selecting a lesson book song Entering lesson mode Press the LESSON button TheLEDindicatorfortheLESSONbuttonwillturnon indicating that lesson mode is enabled and the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically Selecting a lesson song from Book 1 While lesso...

Page 24: ...ow then release the METRONOME button The lesson song tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10 300 bpm The lesson song tempo can be entered precisely or decreased and increased gradually h o l d 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 LessonSongTempo Lowest key Method 1 While pressing the METRONOME button press keys 1 5 and 0 to set the tempo to 150 bpm or keys 8 and 5 to set the tempo to 85 bpm Method 2 While pre...

Page 25: ...main 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 The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on and the LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn off indicating that only the right hand part of the lesson song is active i e the left hand part will be muted Press the SOUND...

Page 26: ...Memory Lowest key h o l d 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 RecordingcanalsobestartedbypressingthePLAY STOPbutton allowing a rest period or empty bar to be inserted at the beginning of the song 4 Stopping the song recorder Press the PLAY STOP button The LED indicators for the PLAY STOP...

Page 27: ...st three white keys to play the desired song memory The selected song will start to play when the PLAY STOP button is released Song 1 Song 2 Song 3 SongMemory Lowest key h o l d 3 Erasing recorded songs Warning This process will erase all three songs stored in internal memory and cannot be undone Erasing the recorder songs Press and hold the PLAY STOP and REC buttons simultaneously then turn the i...

Page 28: ...steps 0 Tuning Increase or decrease the pitch of the keyboard in 0 5 Hz steps A4 440 0 Hz Reverb Change the type of reverberation added to the sound Small Hall Damper Resonance Adjust the resonance that is heard when depressing the damper pedal Medium Brilliance Adjust the brightness of the sound 0 Key off Release Specify whether the speed at which keys are released will influence the played sound...

Page 29: ...ey Off A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are struck This setting is recommended for sounds that have a i xed dynamic range such as organ and harpsichord C 3 Light A louder volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch This setting is recommended for children and organ players or for those still developing finger strength F 3 Normal default Reproduces the standa...

Page 30: ...nother key When transposed the song can be played in the original key yet heard in a different key Adjusting the Transpose setting Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button then press the keys assigned to lower or raise the keyboard pitch in semi tone steps The transpose setting can be adjusted within the range of 6 5 semi tones To disable enable the transpose setting press the key assigned to the of...

Page 31: ...then enter the desired pitch using the number keys indicated below The keyboard pitch can be adjusted within the range of 427 453 Hz To reset the pitch to A 440 press the Reset key indicated below Adjusting the Tuning setting Method 2 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button then press the keys assigned to lower or raise the keyboard pitch in 0 5 Hz steps h o l d 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tuning Tuning 0 ...

Page 32: ...es the ambience of piano lounge D2 Small Hall Simulates the ambiance of a small hall E2 Concert Hall Simulates the ambiance of a concert hall or theater F2 Live Hall Simulates the ambiance of a live hall or stage G2 Cathedral Simulates the ambiance of a large cathedral A2 Changing the Reverb type Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button then press the key assigned to the desired Reverb type To disab...

Page 33: ...ern Piano Damper Resonance type Damper Resonance type Description Key Off Disables the damper resonance effect C 1 On Re Enables the damper resonance effect D 1 Small Piano sounds produce a small amount of damper resonance F 1 Medium default Piano sounds produce a medium amount of damper resonance G 1 Large Piano sounds produce a large amount of damper resonance A 1 Changing the Damper Resonance t...

Page 34: ... Highest key 7 Key Off Release The Key Off Release setting determines whether the speed at which keys are released will affect the played sound When releasing a key very quickly e g staccato the played sound will be shorter than when releasing a key gently Key Off Release settings Key off Release Description Key Off The sound will not be affected by the speed of the key release C 0 On default The ...

Page 35: ...nsmit channels are used to transmit data to another MIDI device The illustration below shows three musical instruments connected together using MIDI Transmitting instrument a Receiving instrument b Receiving instrument c Transmitting instrument a sends transmit channel and keyboard information to receiving instruments b c The information arrives at the receiving instruments b c Receiving instrumen...

Page 36: ...e Multi timbral mode setting Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI connected musical instrument or device Multi timbral mode setting must be enabled Please refer to the MIDI Implementation Chart on page 52 for further information regarding the MIDI capabilities of the CN24 digital piano MIDI settings Function name Explanation Default setting MIDI Channel Specify the channel used to transm...

Page 37: ...it receive channels cannot be specified Changing the MIDI Channel setting Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons then press the key assigned to the desired MIDI channel The MIDI channel can be specified within the range of 1 16 The MIDI channel is automatically set to 1 when the instrument is turned on default setting h o l d h o l d 1 3 5 6 8 10 12 13 15 MIDIChannel MIDIChannel 11 ...

Page 38: ...l settings Local Control Explanation Key Off The instrument will transmit information to an external MIDI device only C 4 On default The instrument will play an internal sound and transmit information to an external MIDI device D 4 Changing the Local Control setting Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons then press the key assigned to the desired Local Control setting h o l d h o l ...

Page 39: ...and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons then press the key assigned to the desired Multi timbre setting MIDI data received through channel 10 will not be performed when Multi timbre is enabled Highest key Multi timbralmode On Off h o l d h o l d Program Change Number List Sound name Multi timbral mode Off Multi timbral mode On Program number Program number Bank MSB Bank LSB Concert Grand 1...

Page 40: ...am change numbers when changing sounds D 0 Changing the Transmit MIDI Program Change setting Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons then press the key assigned to the desired Transmit MIDI Program Change setting Sending a Program Change number Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons then enter the desired program change number to send using the number keys indicated be...

Page 41: ...ent will turn off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity A6 60 min The instrument will turn off automatically after 60 minutes of inactivity B6 120 min The instrument will turn off automatically after 120 minutes of inactivity C7 Selecting the Auto Power Off setting Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons simultaneously then press the key assigned to the desired Auto Power Off ...

Page 42: ...pair of headphones is connected sound will not be produced by the speakers b PEDAL connector This connector is used to connect the pedal board to the CN24 digital piano see page 47 c MIDI IN OUT jacks These jacks are used to connect the CN24 digital piano to external MIDI devices such as a sound module or a computer with a MIDI interface a c Underside Pedal Cable Headphones External MIDI Device Fr...

Page 43: ...cessive distortion is heard p 11 Strange sounds or noises are heard when playing with piano sounds The CN24 digital piano attempts to reproduce the rich variety of tones created by an acoustic grand piano as accurately as possible This includes damper resonances and other subtle effects that contribute to the overall piano playing experience While these additional effects are intended to enhance t...

Page 44: ...Before attempting to assemble the CN24 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 b Side panel left right a Main body c Music rack f Power cable d Back board e Pedal board Pedal support bolt k Headphone hook set x 1 Headphone hook x 1 Mounting screw x 2 Screw set g Screw with flat washer ...

Page 45: ...d h h i i i i 1 Assembling the side panels b and pedal board e Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached to the bottom of the pedal board e Attach the pedal board e to the left and right side panels b using the alignment 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 ma...

Page 46: ...Ensure that two or more people undertake the following step of the assembly process Lift the main body a and carefully place it onto the stand Position the main body towards the front of the stand so that the metal fitting holes are visible when viewed from above Gently slide the main body backwards until the base engages with the fixings inside the side panels and locks into place When lifting th...

Page 47: ...rt the music rack c into the top board of the main body c 6 Attaching the headphone hook optional If desired attach the headphone hook to the underside of the main body using the two tapping screws provided 7 Adjusting the pedal support bolt Turn the pedal support bolt anti clockwise until it makes contact with the floor and supports the pedals firmly Whenmovingtheinstrument alwaysadjustor remove ...

Page 48: ...gels Sing Mendelssohn B0 9 Jingle Bells Traditional C1 10 Deck The Halls Welsh Air D1 11 O Come All Ye Faithful J Reading E1 12 Joy To The World Traditional F1 13 Silent Night Traditional G1 14 We Wish You A Merry Christmas British folk song A1 15 Battle Hymn Of The Republic Traditional B1 16 Yankee Doodle American folk song C2 17 Danny Boy Irish folk song D2 18 Clementine American folk song E2 19...

Page 49: ...ion C B1 Waltz Time C2 A Happy Song C2 Good King Wenceslas D2 See Saws D2 The Rainbow E2 Just a Second E2 Good Morning to You F2 Balloons F2 Happy Birthday to You G2 Who s on Third G2 Yankee Doodle A2 Mexican Hat Dance A2 The Windmill B2 Rock Song B2 Indians C3 Rockets C3 New Position G D3 Sea Divers D3 Pedal Play E3 Play a Fourth E3 Harp Song F3 July the Fourth F3 Concert Time G3 Old Uncle Bill G...

Page 50: ...arcarolle A2 No 22 B2 Retour B2 No 23 C3 L hirondelle C3 No 24 D3 La chevaleresque D3 No 25 E3 No 26 F3 No 27 G3 No 28 A3 No 29 B3 No 30 Lesson Function song book availability Alfred s Basic Piano Library Burgmüller Etudes Faciles and Czerny Etudes de Mécanisme lesson song books are sold separately Please check your local dealer for more information Alfred s international offices may also be conta...

Page 51: ...ximately 15 000 note memory capacity Lesson Function Alfred or Burgmüller and Czerny lesson songs depending on market area Metronome Beat 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 8 6 8 Tempo 10 300 bpm Demo Songs 15 songs Keyboard Modes Dual Mode with adjustable volume balance Four Hands Mode Other Functions Touch Transpose Tuning Reverb Damper Resonance Brilliance Key Off Release MIDI Channel Local Control Multi ti...

Page 52: ...13 including transpose Range ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 0 120 Velocity Note on Note off After touch Key specific Channel specific Pitch bend Control change 7 Volume 64 Right pedal Damper pedal 66 Middle pedal Sostenuto pedal 67 Left pedal Soft pedal Program change settable range 0 127 0 127 ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Exclusive Transmission can be selected Common Song position Song selection Tune Real time Clock Commands Other func...

Page 53: ...nce 440 Hz 0 5 Hz 0 5 Hz Tuning Heavy Normal Light Off Touch Tuning Value 3 digits Metronome Tempo 2 or 3 digits Tempo Tempo Time Signature Concert Magic Mode 1 4 2 4 Metronome Volume 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 8 6 8 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 35 3 1 CN24 Operation Guide Song Select Atmosphere New Age Pad Choir...

Page 54: ...n A 1 C 0 D 0 A 1 B 1 C0 D0 E0 Press once Left hand only Selecting a Lesson book and song 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Song Number A 1 C 0 D 0 F 0 G 0 A 0 C 1 D 1 A 1 B 1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 Press this key before selecting the song to select Book 2 Book 2 Press twice Right hand only Press 3 times Both Left and Right hands a Hold both buttons b Turn the power on On Off MIDI Local Control On Of...

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Page 56: ...CN24 Owner s Manual KPSZ 0538 817559 OW1063E S1205 Version 1 Printed in Indonesia Copyright 2012 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg Co Ltd All Rights Reserved ...

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