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CN21
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Owner's Manual
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PART NAMES
APPENDICES FUNCTION MODE RECORDER LESSON FUNCTION GETTING STARTED
AND FUNCTIONS
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Page 3 THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO! This KAWAI digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherited from KAWAI's many years of experience building fi ne pianos. The CN21 keyboard provides the touch response and full dynamic range required for a superb performance of piano, harpsichord, organ, and other instruments. The CN21's Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a
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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 make sure that its has the correct plug shape an AC outlet of the specified voltage. and conforms to the specified power voltage. ● Failure to do so may result in
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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 AND FUNCTIONS 1 This section explains the locations and functions of the panel sliders and buttons. CONTROL PANEL CONCERT MAGIC Press the CONCERT MAGIC button to enjoy listening to or LESSON performing a collection of Press the LESSON button to pre-programmed piano songs. access the etudes or Alfred Concert Magic will provide the lesson books (USA, Canada, correct melody and UK, AU only), for an enjoyable accompaniment notes, piano lesson experience. regardl
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Page 9 HEADPHONE JACKS There are two headphone jacks located on the 1 left underside of the piano, allowing up to two pairs of headphones to be connected simultaneously. POWER Press this button to turn the power on/off. Be sure to turn off the instrument after playing. MASTER VOLUME This slider controls the master volume level of the built-in speakers and headphones. Move the volume slider upward to increase the instrument's volume, and downward to decrease the volume. PEDALS
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Page 10 2. GETTING STARTED 1) BASIC OPERATIONS This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the CN21 piano. 2 Step 1 Connect one end of the AC power cable to the piano's Backside of the unit power jack and the other end of the cable to a wall AC outlet. Power cable entry point Step 2 Press the POWER button to turn the power on. Step 3 Adjust the volume level using the MASTER VOLUME slider. The MASTER VOLUME slider controls the volume level of the speaker
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Atmosphere New Age Pad Choir Slow Strings String Ensemble Vibraphone Harpsichord Church Organ Jazz Organ Modern E.P. Classic E.Piano Rock Piano Modern Piano Studio Grand Concert Grand Page 11 DEMONSTRATION SONGS The CN21 piano includes 15 built-in demonstration songs for your listening pleasure. Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below. Concert Grand .........Valse Romantique / Debussy Studio Grand ...........KAWAI original Modern Piano ..........KAWAI
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Atmosphere New Age Pad Choir Slow Strings String Ensemble Vibraphone Harpsichord Church Organ Jazz Organ Modern E.P. Classic E.Piano Rock Piano Modern Piano Studio Grand Concert Grand Page 12 SELECTING A SOUND When power is turned on, the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically. There are 15 sound types and three methods to select different sounds. Method 1 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press one of the lowest 15 white keys to select a specifi c sound. Use the enclos
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Jazz Organ Concert Grand Page 13 2) DUAL The DUAL function allows two preset 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 and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then, from the lowest 15 white keys, press the two keys assigned to the two desired sounds at the same time. The two sounds will be 'layered' together. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Hold down the button. Press two
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Page 14 3) METRONOME The CN21 piano's metronome tool helps learners to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo by providing a steady beat to play along with. Step 1 Press the METRONOME button to start the metronome. Step 2 Press the METRONOME button once again to stop the metronome. 2 The metronome is set to a default beat of 1/4 and tempo of 120 each time the piano is turned on. CHANGING THE BEAT (TIME SIGNATURE) The metronome beat (time signature) can be changed to one of seven
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faster slower Page 15 ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO The metronome has a tempo range of 10-300 beats per minute. The metronome tempo can be specifi ed precisely, or gradually decreased or increased. Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME button, then use the lower white keys to either enter the desired tempo in beats per minute (BPM), or gradually decrease or increase the tempo by pressing the '-' or '+' keys. To set the metronome tempo, press and hold the METRONOME button, and input either a tw
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Page 16 4) CONCERT MAGIC The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said "Playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the right keys at the right time". Many pianists wish it were quite that straightforward. Fortunately, KAWAI have devised a method of playing the keyboard that is very simple, without even needing to strike the right keys. With CONCERT MAGIC, absolutely anyone can sit at the CN21 piano and make real music - even complete beginners who have never taken a piano lesson
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Page 17 PERFORMING A SONG Step 1 Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys. Concert Magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped harder, the music will grow louder; if the keys are tapped more softly, the music will become quieter. Tapping faster will cause the music to speed up, while tapping slower will make the music slow down accordingly. Using Concert Magic, even inexperienced pianists can sound like they
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Page 18 SKILLFUL These songs range in diffi culty from moderately diffi cult to diffi cult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard, such as ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ shown below. Key on X X X X X XX X X X X X X 2 It may take a little practice to perform the Concert Magic songs profi ciently. A good way to learn is to listen to these pieces fi rst, and then try to tap out the rhythms that are heard. Please refer to Appendix 3: 'C
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Page 19 3. LESSON FUNCTION The CN21’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from Alfred’s Basic Piano Library (USA, Canada, Australia and UK only). It is possible to listen to each etude or song at various tempos, practicing the left and right hand parts separately. Alfred’s Basic Piano Library lesson book is sold separately. Please check with local dealers or contact Alfred’s customer service by telephoning 818-
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Page 20 LISTENING TO A LESSON SONG Before practicing lesson songs, it is possible to listen to example performances. Step 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and the currently selected song will start to play. Step 2 Press the PLAY/STOP button once again to stop the performance. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn off. The metronome will play at the same tempo as that of the currently selected song. EXITING THE LESSON FU
