Concert Performer Series Digital Piano Owner's Manual Model: CP205/CP185 All descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. II Important Safety Instructions WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Examples of Picture Symbols denotes that care should be taken. The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. denotes a prohibited operation. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. - NE PAS OUVRIR. The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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. denotes an operation that should be carried out. The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet. Read all the instructions before using the product. WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. There is a risk of electrical shock. Treat the power cord with care as well. Stepping on or tripping over it can break or short-circuit the wire inside. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operatiing instructions or as marked on the product. Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or short-circuit. When disconnecting the AC power cord's plug, always hold the plug and pull it to remove it. 120V 230V 240V Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be reffered to qualified service personnel. III This product in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable or producing sound level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ear, you should consult an audiologist. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug. CAUTION Do not use the product in the following areas. Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Keep the instrument away from electrical motors, neon signs, fluorescent light fixture, and other sources of electrical noises. q Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is exposed to direct sunlight q Extremely hot areas, or close to heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat. q Extremely cold areas, such as outside q Extremely humid areas q Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present q Areas where the product is exposed to excessive vibrations Using the product in such areas may result in product breakdown. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. The product is not completely disconnected from the power supply even when the power switch is turned off. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. OFF Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product. When connecting the AC power cord and other cords, take care not to get them tangled. Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in fire, electric shock or short-circuit. Before connecting cords, make sure that the power to this product and other devices is turned OFF. Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this product and other devices. OFF Take care not to drop the product. Please note that the product is heavy and must be handled by more than one person. Dropping the product may result in breakdown. Do not stand on the product or exert excessive force. Doing so may cause the product to become deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown or injury. Do not lean against the product. Doing so may cause the product to move unexpectedly, resulting in injury. IV Do not wipe the product with benzene or thinner. Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation of the product. When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in lukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe the product. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children. Close the topboard when the instrument is not in use. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: q The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged. q Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product. q The product has been exposed to rain. q The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a q The marked change in performance. product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour viter les chocs lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. FCC Information 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 generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ¥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ¥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ¥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the receiver. ¥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.) Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the ground of the AC outlet on the wall. Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio Interference Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374. V Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kawai Concert Performer (CP) Series Ensemble Digital Piano. Table of Contents Parts and Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Basic Controls Selecting a Part to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Splitting the keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The CP Series piano has been designed to provide you with the ultimate musical experience, no matter your skill level. Featuring superbly realistic instrument tones and the most finely crafted keyboard in its class, the CP is a unique musical instrument resulting from the combination of Kawai's seventy-plus years experience in making acoustic pianos along with cutting-edge digital music technologies. Selecting Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Effect Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Effect Priority Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 With over 900 different instrument and drum sounds at your disposal, you will have the flexibility to perform any kind of music ranging from traditional to contemporary. The AutoAccompaniment Styles provides the enjoyment of playing rich, fully orchestrated music in hundreds of musical genres. Thanks to the Song Stylist feature, you will never have to worry about finding the best sounds and style to perform a particular song. Transpose and Octave Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Piano Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using a Style Selecting and Playing a Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fill-In and Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Auto Accompaniment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Bass Inversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Concert Performer incorporates many professional features, such as a 16-track Recorder, Microphone Input, and a 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive. For the non-player, Kawai's unique Concert Magic feature creates the thrill of being a performing musician simply by tapping any key on the keyboard. 1-2 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Registration Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Style Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Song Stylist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Recording a Song Easy Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Part Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Saving the song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Erasing the song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Finally, the CP205 is the world's first ensemble piano with a CD-R drive, allowing anyone to make their own audio CD recordings right on the instrument. The Concert Performer offers tremendous opportunities for anyone who is interested in learning, playing, and listening to music. Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it handy as a reference so that you can get the most out of this incredible instrument. We hope you enjoy every moment that you spend with your Concert Performer. VI Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Real-time Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Track Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Kawai Concert Performer Series Digital Piano Loop Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Style Paste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Punch-In Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Step Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Song Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Bar Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Event Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Temperament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 MIDI Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Power Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Soft Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Software Version . . . . . . . . . ...