Kawai CN33 User Manual

2PLAYING THEPIANO1PART NAMES ANDFUNCTIONS4LESSONFUNCTION3CONCERT MAGIC6USB OPERATIONS5RECORDER8APPENDICES7FUNCTIONBUTTONSOwner’s Manual

Page102PLAYING THEPIANO2. PLAYING THE PIANO 1) BASIC OPERATIONSThis section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the CN3

Page112PLAYING THEPIANO2) DEMO SONGS The internal demonstration songs provide an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of the CN33 digital

Page122PLAYING THEPIANO3) SELECTING A SOUND The CN33 digital piano features 36 realistic sounds suitable for various musical styles, with multiple sou

Page132PLAYING THEPIANO4) DUAL MODEThe DUAL function allows two internal sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound.For example, a p

Page142PLAYING THEPIANO Step 5Use the BALANCE slider to adjust the volume balance between the two sounds. Step 6Press any individual SOUND SELECT bu

Page152PLAYING THEPIANO5) SPLIT MODEThe SPLIT function divides the keyboard of the CN33 digital piano into Upper and Lower sections, allowing each sec

Page162PLAYING THEPIANO Step 4Press the PIANO2 button three times.The LED indicator for the PIANO2 button will turn on.‘1-3’ will be shown in the LED

Page172PLAYING THEPIANO6) FOUR HANDS MODEThe FOUR HANDS function divides the keyboard of the CN33 digital piano into separate Upper and Lower sections

Page182PLAYING THEPIANO Step 3Press the SOUND SELECT buttons to adjust the Upper section sound. Step 4Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press th

Page192PLAYING THEPIANO7) REVERB AND EFFECTSThe CN33 digital piano allows performers to alter sounds by adding reverb and applying effects.When select

Page202PLAYING THEPIANO APPLYING EFFECTSEffects alter the impression and feeling of the sounds.There are seven types of effect available:Effect type

Page212PLAYING THEPIANO8) TRANSPOSEThe TRANSPOSE function allows the audible pitch of the CN33 digital piano to be raised or lowered in half steps. Th

Page222PLAYING THEPIANO9) METRONOMERhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practice playing the piano at

Page232PLAYING THEPIANO Step 2Press the S or T VALUE buttons to select the desired time signature.The currently selected time signature will be shown

Page242PLAYING THEPIANO10) PANEL LOCKThe Panel Lock function allows the state of all panel buttons to be temporarily locked, preventing sounds and oth

Page253CONCERT MAGIC3. CONCERT MAGICThe great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said “Playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the right k

Page263CONCERT MAGIC PERFORMING A SONG  Step 1Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any black or white key.Concert Magic songs will respond to

Page273CONCERT MAGIC CONCERT MAGIC SONG ARRANGEMENT TYPES After playing with Concert Magic for a while, performers may feel that such playing is too

Page283CONCERT MAGIC STEADY BEATSteady Beat allows Concert Magic songs to be played by simply tapping any key with a constant steady beat, regardless

Page293CONCERT MAGIC CONCERT MAGIC PLAYBACK SPEEDThe TEMPO button is also used to adjust the playback speed of Concert Magic songs. Step 1After sele

Page3¡ Important Safety Instructions ...41. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...8FRONT PANEL ...

Page304LESSONFUNCTION4. LESSON FUNCTIONThe CN33 digital piano’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes fro

Page314LESSONFUNCTION2)LISTENING TO AND PLAYING A SONG Step 1Press the PLAY/STOP button to play the selected song.There will be a one bar count-in be

Page324LESSONFUNCTION3) RECORDING A SONG PRACTICEWhile in Lesson mode, song practice can be recorded for playback and self-evaluation. The pre-recorde

Page335RECORDER5. RECORDERThe RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CN33digital piano recor

Page345RECORDER Step 2Start to play the piano.The recorder will automatically start recording with the first note played.During this time, the LED ind

Page355RECORDER Step 2Start to play the piano.While recording the second part, the previously recorded first part will also play. During this time, th

Page365RECORDER2) PLAYING BACK A SONGThe PLAY/STOP button is used to start and stop playback of the recorded song, and to also select whichsong and pa

Page375RECORDER3) ERASING A SONG This function allows any songs that are no longer listened to, to be cleared. Step 1Press and hold the REC and PLAY/

Page386USB OPERATIONS6. USB OPERATIONSThe CN33 digital piano allows recorder songs to be loaded from and saved to a USB memory device.It is also possi

Page396USB OPERATIONS2) USB LOADThe USB Load function allows recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be loaded into the instrument’s internal

Page4Important Safety Instructionsdenotes that care should be taken.The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped.den

Page406USB OPERATIONS3) USB SAVEThe Save Song function allows recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to be saved to a USB memory de

Page416USB OPERATIONS4) USB DELETEThe Delete function allows song files stored on a USB memory device to be deleted. Step 1After connecting a USB devi

Page426USB OPERATIONS5) USB FORMATThe Format function allows a USB memory device to be formatted, erasing all stored data. Step 1After connecting a U

Page437FUNCTIONBUTTONS7. FUNCTION BUTTONSThe function settings are responsible for controlling various advanced parameters within the CN33 digital pia

Page447FUNCTIONBUTTONS1) LOWER OCTAVE SHIFTThis function allows the lower part to be raised by one, two, or three octaves when using SPLIT mode. Step

Page457FUNCTIONBUTTONS2) LOWER PEDAL ON/OFFThis function determines whether or not pressing the damper pedal will also sustain the Lower section sound

Page467FUNCTIONBUTTONS3) DAMPER HOLD ON/OFFThis determines if the sound such as organ or strings should be held (on) or gradually decayed (off) when t

Page477FUNCTIONBUTTONS4) DAMPER EFFECTWhen the damper pedal is depressed on an acoustic piano, all dampers are lifted up, allowing the strings to vibr

Page487FUNCTIONBUTTONS5) STRING RESONANCEString Resonance refers to a phenomenon present among acoustic pianos, whereby the strings of held notes reso

Page497FUNCTIONBUTTONS6) TOUCH CURVEThe TOUCH function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, other than the standard t

Page5The product is not completely disconnected from the power supply even when the power switch is turned o. If the product will not be used for a

Page507FUNCTIONBUTTONS7) FOUR HANDS ON/OFFThis function allows FOUR HANDS mode to be activated or deactivated using an alternative method. Step 1Pres

Page517FUNCTIONBUTTONS8) TUNINGThe TUNING function allows the CN33 digital piano’s pitch to be finely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with

Page527FUNCTIONBUTTONS9) TEMPERAMENTThe CN33 digital piano offers immediate access to a variety of musical temperaments popular during the Renaissance

Page537FUNCTIONBUTTONS Step 2Press the S or T VALUE buttons to change the type of temperament. When the power is turned off, the temperament will res

Page547FUNCTIONBUTTONS MIDI OVERVIEWThe term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting sy

Page557FUNCTIONBUTTONS10) MIDI CHANNELThis function is used to determine on which MIDI channel the CN33 digital piano will exchange MIDI information w

Page567FUNCTIONBUTTONS11)TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE ON/OFFThis function determines whether or not the CN33 digital piano will transmit program change inf

Page577FUNCTIONBUTTONSIn addition to the SOUND SELECT buttons, other button operations such as touch curve, dual, digital effects and reverb settings

Page587FUNCTIONBUTTONS12) LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFFThis function determines whether the CN33 digital piano’s sound will be played from the piano’s keyboard

Page597FUNCTIONBUTTONS13) MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFFThis function allows the CN33 digital piano to receive data on more than one MIDI channel simultane

Page6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

Page607FUNCTIONBUTTONS14) CHANNEL MUTEThis function determines which MIDI channels are activated to receive MIDI information when multi-timbral mode i

Page617FUNCTIONBUTTONS15) SEND PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERSThis function allows the CN33 digital piano to send program change numbers beyond the 32 pre-defin

Page627FUNCTIONBUTTONS16) USER MEMORYThis function allows the CN33 digital piano to save the user-definable settings when the power is turned off.Once

Page637FUNCTIONBUTTONS17) FACTORY RESETThis function will appear only when the user memory function has been used.This function resets the CN33 digita

Page648APPENDICES8. APPENDICES CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES1 MIDI JACKS These jacks are used to connect external MIDI devices with the CN33 digital pi

Page658APPENDICES USB MIDIThe CN33 digital piano features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer and u

Page668APPENDICES ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS PROVIDEDBefore attempting to assemble the CN33 digital piano unit, ensure that all parts are included.

Page678APPENDICES6. Place the stand upright so that the backside of the stand assembly rests against a wall, then slowly and carefully insert the pian

Page688APPENDICES SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard 88 keys, Responsive Hammer Action with Ivory Touch and Let-Off Polyphony Max. 96 notes Number of Sound 3

Page698APPENDICES MIDI EXCLUSIVE DATA FORMAT1 F0 ...Start code2 40...KAWAI’s ID number3 00 - 0F ...

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Page708APPENDICES MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Mode 1: omni mode On, Poly, Mode 2: omni mode On, MonoMode 3: omni mode Off, Poly, Mode 4: omni mode Off,

CN33 Owner’s ManualKPSZ-0324 : 816781OW1036E-I1001Version 1Printed in IndonesiaCopyright © 2010 KAWAI Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Res

Page81PART NAMES ANDFUNCTIONS PEDALSThe CN33 piano has three pedals: Damper/Sustain, Sostenuto, and Soft.¡ Damper/Sustain pedalSustains the sound aft

Page91PART NAMES ANDFUNCTIONS HEADPHONES AND USB CONNECTORS¡ Headphone jack (x 2)There are two headphone jacks located on the left underside of the p