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Preface
About this Owner’s Manual
Before attempting to play this instrument, please read the
Preparation Before Use
section from page 10 of this owner’s manual.
This section explains the name and function of each part, how to connect the power cable, and how to turn on the power.
The
Playing the Piano
section (page 12) provides an overview of the instrument’s most commonly used functions, allowing the
CS4 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the
Internal Songs
section (page 17) includes
information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, Piano Music pieces, and Lesson function.
The
Recorder
section (page 21) provides instructions on how to record and play back pieces stored in the instrument’s internal
memory, and the
Settings
section (page 23) details the settings that can be used to adjust a number of sound and keyboard
characteristics, as well as basic MIDI functionality.
Finally, the
Appendix
section (page 38) includes listings for all demo, Piano Music, and Lesson function songs, a troubleshooting
guide, assembly instructions, MIDI reference information, and full specifi cation details.
CS4 Feature Highlights
‘Responsive Hammer II’ weighted-key action, with Ivory Touch key surfaces and Let-off simulation
The new
Responsive Hammer II
(RHII) action recreates the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano, with its realistic
movement and accurate 3-sensor technology providing a smooth, natural, and highly responsive piano playing
experience. The weight of the keyboard is appropriately graded to mirror the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble
hammers of an acoustic piano, while structural reinforcements within the action assembly ensure greater stability during
fortissimo and staccato passages.
The CS4 digital piano also features Kawai’s
Ivory Touch
key surfaces that gently absorb fi nger moisture to assist the
player’s performance, while, let-off simulation recreates the subtle ‘notch’ sensation felt when softly playing the keys of
a grand piano, satisfying the expectations of the most discerning pianists.
Progressive Harmonic Imaging (PHI) with 88-key piano sampling
The CS4 digital piano captures the beautiful sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed hand-built concert grand piano, with
all 88 keys of this exceptional instrument meticulously recorded, analysed and faithfully reproduced using proprietary
Progressive Harmonic Imaging
™ technology. This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range of the
original grand piano, aff ording pianists an extraordinary level of expressiveness ranging from the softest pianissimo to
the strongest, boldest fortissimo.
Additional modelling techniques and eff ects, such as reverb and damper resonance are also applied, delivering a rich
selection of vibrant piano tones with breathtaking realism and authenticity.
Internal Song recorder, Built-in Lesson Function
The CS4 digital piano features a three song recorder, allowing performances to be recorded to internal memory and
played back at the touch of a button. In addition, the convenient lesson feature allows aspiring pianists to learn the
piano using a built-in collection of etudes from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from the popular
Alfred
course books.
The left and right hand parts for each piece can be practiced separately, while adjusting the tempo allows more diffi
cult
passages to be perfected.
