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Owner’s Manual
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MENU INTERNAL BASIC PART NAMES
APPENDIX USB USAGE DEMO MODE RECORDER METRONOME
FUNCTIONS SOUNDS OPERATION & FUNCTIONS
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Page 3 Thank you for purchasing a KAWAI CA111 digital piano! The CA111 digital piano is a revolutionary new instrument that combines the latest digital technology with traditional piano craftsmanship inherited from KAWAI’s many years of experience in building fi ne acoustic pianos. Its AWA Grand PRO II wooden key action provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, 1 harpsichord, organ, and other instruments, while the authentic piano tone has b
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Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF CAUTION FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN DO NOT OPEN OR MOISTURE. AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR. 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 lig
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Page 5 WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death WARNING or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. The product should be connected to ● If you are going to use an AC power cord, 120V 230V 240V an AC outlet of the specified voltage. make sure that it has the correct plug shape and conforms to the specified power voltage. ● Failure to do so may result in f
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Page 6 Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or damage to the product or other property if the CAUTION product is handled incorrectly. Do not use the product in the following areas. Using the product in such areas may result in ● Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is product breakdown. exposed to direct sunlight Use the product only in moderate climates (not ● Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater in tropical climates). ● Extremely cold areas, such
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Page 7 Ensure that the ventilation is not Failure to do so may over-heat the product, resulting in fire. impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: ● The power supply cord or
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Page 8 1. PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS 1 This section explains the location and function of the control panel and connectors. CONTROL BOX Power Switch a Front view: Control box c f e d b Control panel visible Control Panel m n o p g h i j k l Please do not place any objects on the control panel. Rear view: MIDI, USB, LINE IN/OUT connectors s t r q Rear (AC IN connector) Pedals x v w Pedal Adjuster y u PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS
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Page 9 a Power Switch p Menu Press the power switch to turn the power on / off. Used to access menu functions that control Turn the power off after use. advanced features such as tuning. (See page 24) 1 b Volume o and p Demo Used to adjust the volume. Turn the knob clockwise Used to start / stop playback of demonstration to increase the volume. pieces. (See page 23) c Power Indicator q LINE IN Jacks Used to indicate that the control panel is turned Used to connect the stereo output from other
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Page 10 2. BASIC OPERATION This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on, and performing with headphones. Step 1 Plug the AC cord into the AC IN connector located at the rear of the 2 instrument. Step 2 Plug the CA111 power plug into the electric wall outlet. Step 3 Push the Power switch located on the right of the cheek block. The LED above the control panel Volume knob will light up to indicate that the CA111 piano is turned on. Step 4 Use the Volume knob to set the
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Page 11 PERFORMING WITH HEADPHONES Step 5 Connect a pair of headphones to one of the Phones jacks located on the underside of the control box. Two pairs of headphones can be connected simultaneously, allowing two people to listen to the CA111 piano at the same time. 2 Play the piano. The sound of a Concert Grand piano will be played. BASIC OPERATION
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Page 12 3. INTERNAL SOUNDS The CA111 piano features 22 realistic sounds suitable for various musical styles. Sounds can be played individually, or layered together, with additional reverberation effects simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, live stage or concert hall. Sound Name Description Concert Grand The sound of a KAWAI concert grand piano. Concert Grand 2 Studio Grand The sound of a brightly strung grand piano. Studio Grand 2 Mellow Grand The sound of a softly strung gr
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Page 13 2) DUAL MODE The DUAL function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound. Step 1 Press the or Value buttons or Sound button to select the desired primary sound. Step 2 Press the Dual button to activate Dual mode. The LED indicator for the Dual button will turn on. The primary sound will be shown on the upper line of the LCD display, while the secondary sound will be
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Page 14 3) REVERB Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. There are fi ve types of reverb available: Room 1, 2 : Simulates the sound of a small room, adding a soft reverberation. Stage : Simulates the sound of playing on a live stage. Hall 1, 2 : Simulates the deep reverberation of a larger concert hall. Step 1 Press the Reverb button to activate the reverb simulation. The LED indicator for the Reverb button wil
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Page 15 4) EQ EQ allows the tonal character of the CA111 piano to be adjusted and optimised, providing the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are fi ve EQ settings: Wall Mode EQ : Optimises the sound of the CA111 piano when placed against a wall. Loudness : Retains the normal sound character of the CA111 piano when playing at lower volume levels. Bass Reduce : Reduces low-range frequencies, providing a clearer sound in certain conditions. Treble Boost
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Page 16 4. METRONOME Rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The metronome function helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady beat to perform to. ACTIVATING THE METRONOME Step 1 Press the Metronome button to activate the metronome. The LED indicator for the Metronome button will turn on, indicating that the metronome has been activated. The current metronome
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Page 17 CHANGING THE METRONOME TIME SIGNATURE Step 3 By default, the metronome will produce a clicking sound at a constant volume - this is a 1-beat or 1/4 time signature. It is also possible to select alternative time signatures when appropriate. There are ten different types of metronome time signature available: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and 12/8. When selecting a time signature other than 1/4, a bell sound will be heard indicating the fi rst beat of the bar. Press an
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Page 18 5. RECORDER The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of an audio tape recorder. However, the CA111 piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument. With a maximum of ten song memories, the recorder function provides a useful tool for both practicing and playing the piano. It is also possible to activate the metronome, providing a steady beat in which to perform to. Note that the metronome will not be au
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Page 19 Step 5 Press the Play/Stop button to stop recording. Record stopping The LED indicators for the Rec and Play/Stop buttons will SONG 1* turn off. Play The recorder will automatically switch to playback mode. SONG 1* The total recording capacity of the CA111 piano is approximately 90,000 notes for the entire ten song memory. When the maximum capacity is reached, recording will stop, the LED indicators for the Rec and Play/Stop buttons will turn off, and all music recorded up until
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Page 20 2) PLAYING BACK A SONG The Play/Stop button is used to start and stop playback of the recorded song, and to also select which song is played. Step 1 Press the Play/Stop button to activate playback mode. The selected recorder song (SONG1-SONG10) will be Play SONG 1* shown on the second line of the LCD display. Step 2 Press the or Value buttons to select the desired song for playback. Note the asterisk (*) to the right of the song name, indicating a previously recorded performance.
