Kawai CA15 User Manual

CA15Owner’s ManualPreparation Before UsePlaying the PianoInternal SongsRecorderSettingsAppendix

10Preparation Before UsePart Names and Functionsa POWER switchThis switch is used to turn the CA15 digital piano on/o .Be sure to turn o the instru

11Preparation Before UseSetting Up the Piano1. Connecting the power adaptorConnect the AC power adaptor to the ‘DC IN’ inlet located on the underside

12Playing the PianoSelecting SoundsThe CA15 digital piano features 8 di erent instrument sounds, which can be selected in one of two ways.By default

13Playing the PianoUsing the PedalsAs with a grand piano, the CA15 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft.Soft pedalSostenu

14Playing the PianoDual ModeThe Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound.For example, a piano sound

15Playing the PianoFour Hands ModeThe Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, with the sustain (right) and soft (left) pedal

section16Playing the PianoMetronomeMetronome Time Signature5/44/43/42/41/4 6/83/8Lowest keyholdholdMetronome Volume+- Adjusting the metronome tempoPr

17Internal SongsDemo Songs and Piano Music PiecesThe CA15 digital piano includes a selection of demonstration songs to introduce each internal sound.

18Internal SongsLesson FunctionThe Lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books.The left and

19Internal Songs2. Listening to the selected lesson songThis page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and adjust the tempo. P

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

20Internal SongsLesson Function3. Practicing left and right-hand parts separatelyThis page will explain how to mute/activate the left and right-hand p

21RecorderRecorderThe CA15 digital piano allows up to 3 di erent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a b

22RecorderRecorder2. Playing back a song1. Playing the recorded songPress the PLAY/STOP button.The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn o

23SettingsKeyboard and Sound SettingsThe CA15’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted. Keyboard and Soun

24SettingsKeyboard and Sound Settings1. Key-o ReleaseThe Key-o Release setting determines whether the speed at which keys are released will a ect

25Settings2. Damper ResonanceDepressing the sustain pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a not

26SettingsKeyboard and Sound Settings3. ReverbThe Reverb setting adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital roo

27Settings4. TouchAs with an acoustic piano, the CA15 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softer sound wh

28SettingsKeyboard and Sound Settings5. TuningThe Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CA15 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz

29Settings6. TransposeThe Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CA15 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. This i

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

30Settings7. BrillianceThe Brilliance setting allows the brightness of the CA15 digital piano’s sound to be adjusted. Adjusting the Brilliance settin

31SettingsThe term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting musical instruments, computer

32Settings MIDI settingsFunction name Explanation Default settingTransmit ProgramChange NumberSpecify whether or not program change information is s

33Settings1. Transmit MIDI Program ChangeThe Send Program Change Number setting determines whether or not the CA15 digital piano will transmit program

34SettingsMIDI Settings2. MIDI Channel (transmit/receive)The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be speci ed. The selected c

35Settings3. Local ControlThe Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This set

36SettingsMIDI Settings4. Multi-timbral ModeThe Multi-timbral mode setting determines whether or not the CA15 digital piano is able to receive MIDI in

section37Settings1. Auto Power O The CA15 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn o the instrument af

38Appendixa PHONES jacks (1/4” phone jack)These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the CA15 digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be

39AppendixTroubleshooting PowerIssue Possible Cause and Solution Page no.The instrument does not turn on. Check that the power cable is  rmly attach

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

40AppendixAssembly InstructionsPlease read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CA15 digital piano. Please ensure

41Appendix1. Attaching the side panels to the pedal board Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached to the bottom of the pedal board (D

42AppendixAssembly Instructions3. Mounting the main body onto the standEnsure that two or more people undertake the following step of the assembly pro

43Appendix5. Connecting the pedal cable and AC/DC adaptor Pass the pedal cable (extending from the rear of the pedal board) through the aperture to

44AppendixDemo and Piano Music Song Lists US, Canada, and AustralasiaKey Song Title ComposerA-1 Concert Grand (Hungarian Rhapsodies No.6) LisztB-1 Co

45Appendix Rest of the WorldKey Song Title ComposerA-1 Concert Grand (Hungarian Rhapsodies No.6) LisztB-1 Concert Grand 2 (Petit Chien) ChopinC0 Stud

46AppendixLesson Function Song Lists US, Canada, and AustralasiaAlfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1AA-1 Right & LeftB-1 Left & R

47Appendix Rest of the WorldBurgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)A-1 La candeurB-1 ArabesqueC0 PastoraleD0 Petite réunionE0 InnocenceF0 Progrès

48AppendixSpeci cations Kawai CA15 digital pianoKeyboard 88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfacesRM3 Grand II action with Let-O Sound Source Pr

49AppendixMIDI Implementation ChartDate : October 2012 Version : 1.0Function Transmit Receive RemarksBasic channelAt power-up 1 1Settable 1 - 16 1 -

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

50AppendixNotes

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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 f

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

section9Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4