Kawai CA17 User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

Preface

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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

CA17 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Internal Songs section (page 21) includes

information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, Concert Magic songs, and Lesson function.

The Recorder section (page 30) provides instructions on how to record and play back pieces stored in the instrument’s internal

memory, and the Settings section (page 32) details the settings that can be used to adjust a number of sound and keyboard

characteristics, as well as system settings.

Finally, the Appendix section (page 41) includes a troubleshooting guide, assembly instructions, and full specication details.

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CA17 Feature Highlights

RM3 Grand II wooden-key action with Ivory Touch key surfaces and ‘Let-O’ mechanism

The CA17 digital piano utilises Kawai’s latest RM3 Grand II wooden-key action, incorporating various grand piano action

characteristics, such as contrasting hammer weights - appropriately graded for each playing range - bass key counter-

balancing, and correctly located pivot points for both black and white keys. The unique ‘seesaw’ movement provides

a consistent, evenly balanced action, while nely textured Ivory Touch key surfaces not only enhance the enjoyment of

playing, but also help to absorb moisture, thus preventing ngers from slipping.

The RM3 Grand II keyboard action even reproduces the subtle let-o sensation felt when playing the keys of a grand piano

very softly, satisfying the expectations of even the most discerning pianists.

Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and Kawai EX concert grand pianos reproduced with full 88-key sampling

The CA17 digital piano captures the magnicent tone of Kawai’s agship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert grand piano

using the latest Harmonic Imaging XL sound technology. Widely regarded as the ‘premier pianos of Japan’, Shigeru Kawai

instruments grace the stages of concert halls and musical institutions throughout the world, and are prized for their

exceptional tonal clarity. In addition, the CA17 also feature the distinctive sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed EX concert

grand piano, which has frequently been selected by professional pianists in such prestigious events as the Chopin,

Tchaikovsky, and Rubenstein international piano competitions, among others.

Both instruments have been carefully recorded, meticulously analysed, and faithfully reproduced with full 88-key sampling

technology. This process preserves the unique characteristics of each individual note, while accurately recreating the

broad dynamic range of the original grand pianos, to aord pianists an extraordinary level of expression from the softest

pianissimo to the strongest, boldest fortissimo.

Internal Song recorder, Built-in Lesson Function

The CA17 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 dicult passages to be perfected.

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