Kawai ES100 User Manual

ES100Owner’s ManualPreparation Before UsePlaying the PianoInternal SongsRecorderSettingsAppendix

10sectionPreparation Before UsePart Names and Functions① POWER buttonThis button is used to turn the instrument on/o.* The ES100 digital piano featur

11sectionPreparation Before UseSetting Up the PianoUpon unboxing the instrument, please follow the instructions below which explain how to attach the

12sectionPreparation Before UseBasic OperationThe following instructions explain how to connect the instrument to the power outlet, turn on the power,

13Playing the PianoSelecting SoundsThe ES100 digital piano features 19 dierent instrument sounds, which can be selected in one of two ways.By default

section14Playing the PianoSelecting SoundsSelecting a sound: Method 2Press and hold the SOUND button, then press one of the lowest eight white keys t

section15Playing the PianoThe Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound.For example, a piano sound la

section16Playing the PianoThe Split Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a dierent sound. Fo

section17Playing the PianoMetronome / Drum RhythmsThe Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo.The

section18Playing the PianoMetronome / Drum RhythmsAdjusting the metronome tempoPress and hold the LESSON and PIANO buttons, enter the desired tempo u

section19Playing the PianoRegistration MemoriesThe Registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound, all settings, etc.) to be stored

Thank you for purchasing this Kawai digital piano.This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the ES100 di

section20Internal SongsDemo SongsInternal SongsThe ES100 digital piano includes a selection of demonstration songs to introduce each internal sound.D

21Internal SongsLesson FunctionThe Lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books.The left and

22Internal SongsLesson Function2. Listening to the selected lesson songThis page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and adjus

section23Internal Songs3. Practicing left and right-hand parts separatelyThis page will explain how to mute/activate the left and right-hand parts of

section24RecorderRecorderThe ES100 digital piano allows up to 3 dierent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch

section25Recorder2. Playing back a song1. Playing the recorded songPress the PLAY / STOP button.The LED indicator for the PLAY / STOP button will turn

26SettingsKeyboard and Sound SettingsThe ES100’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted.Keyboard and Soun

section27Settings1. ReverbThe Reverb setting adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, small hall, or co

section28SettingsKeyboard and Sound Settings2. Damper ResonanceDepressing the sustain pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the stri

section29Settings3. VoicingThe Voicing setting allows the tonal character of the ES100 digital piano to be set to one of four dierent types.* This se

3PrefaceAbout this Owner’s ManualBefore attempting to play this instrument, please read the Preparation Before Use section from page 10 of this owner

section30SettingsKeyboard and Sound Settings4. Fall-back NoiseWhen playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyb

section31Settings5. Damper NoiseWhen the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed and released, it is often possible to hear the sound of the damp

section32SettingsKeyboard and Sound Settings6. TransposeThe Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the ES100 digital piano keyboard to be raised or

section33Settings7. BrillianceThe Brilliance setting allows the brightness of the ES100 digital piano’s sound to be adjusted.Adjusting the Brilliance

section34SettingsKeyboard and Sound Settings8. TouchAs with an acoustic piano, the ES100 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struc

35Settings9. TuningThe Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the ES100 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps, and may therefore

section36SettingsKeyboard and Sound Settings10. TemperamentThe Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the ES100 digital piano to be chan

section37Settings11. Temperament KeyThe Temperament Key setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specied. When using a temperament ot

section38SettingsMIDI SettingsThe term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting musical i

section39SettingsMIDI settingsFunction name Explanation Default settingTransmit ProgramChange NumberSpecify whether or not program change information

4Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructionsdenotes that care should be taken.The example instructs the user to take care not to allow

section40SettingsMIDI Settings1. Transmit MIDI Program ChangeThe Send Program Change Number setting determines whether or not the ES100 digital piano

41Settings2. MIDI Channel (transmit/receive)The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specied. The selected channel will fun

section42Settings3. Local ControlThe Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. Th

section43Settings4. Multi-timbral ModeThe Multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the ES100 digital piano is able to receive MIDI informa

section44Settings1. Table EQThe Table EQ setting optimise the sound character of the speaker depending on whether the ES100 digital piano is placed on

section45Settings2. Speakers On/O with PhonesThe Speaker On/O with Phones setting is used to specify whether or not the ES100’s built-in speakers wi

section46Settings1. Factory ResetThe Factory Reset function clears any settings stored using the User Memory function above, restoring the ES100 digit

section47Settings2. User MemoryThe User Memory function allows preferred panel settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically rec

section48Settings1. Auto Power OThe ES100 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn o the instrument aft

49AppendixConnecting to Other DevicesAppendixBefore connecting the ES100 digital piano to other devices, ensure that the power to both the instrument

5WARNINGThe product should be connected to an AC outlet of the specied voltage.● If you are going to use an AC power cord, make sure that its has t

50AppendixConnecting to Other DevicesRear ConnectorsDAMPER jackThis jack is used to connect the included F-10H foot pedal to the instrument.* Please

51AppendixTroubleshootingThe table below summarises issues that may be experienced with the ES100 digital piano, explaining the typical cause(s), and

52AppendixDemo Song ListsKey Sound name Song name ComposerA-1 Concert Grand Suite Bergamasque I. Prélude C. DebussyB-1 Concert Grand 2 Petit Chien F

section53AppendixLesson Function Song ListsAlfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1AA-1 Right & LeftB-1 Left & RightC0 Merrily We Roll

section54AppendixBurgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)A-1 La candeurB-1 ArabesqueC0PastoraleD0 Petite réunionE0 InnocenceF0 ProgrèsG0 Courant Li

55AppendixDrum Rhythm ListNo. Rhythm Name1 8 Beat 12 8 Beat 23 8 Beat 34 16 Beat 15 16 Beat 26 16 Beat 37 16 Beat 48 16 Beat 59 16 Beat 610 Rock Beat

56AppendixSpecicationsKawai ES100 digital pianoKeyboard88 weighted keysAdvanced Hammer Action IV-F weighted-key keyboard actionSound Source Harmonic

57AppendixMIDI Implementation ChartDate : June 2013 Version : 1.0Function Transmit Receive RemarksBasic channelAt power-up 1 1Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16

58AppendixNotes

ororSound Select ReverbDamperResonance(Forpianosoundonly)Voicing(Forpianosoundonly)Fall-back Noise(Forpianosoundonly)DamperNoise(Forpi

6● Doing so may cause the product to become deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown or injury.Do not stand on the product or exertexcessive fo

ororholdholdHold both buttons Turn the power onAuto Power OFUNCTIONStoring a RegistrationSelecting a Registration memorySpeaker EQ ModeSpeakerOn/O12

ES100 Owner’s ManualKPSZ-0653Printed in IndonesiaCopyright © 2012 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

7The product should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:● The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.● Objects have fallen, or liqu

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