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Appendix

The CA17 digital piano features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer

using an inexpensive USB cable and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating

system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.

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USB MIDI driver

Operating System USB MIDI Driver Support

Windows ME

Windows XP (no SP, SP1, SP2, SP3)

Windows XP 64-bit

Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)

Windows Vista 64-bit (SP1, SP2)

Windows 7 (no SP, SP1)

Windows 7 64-bit

Windows 8 Windows 8 64-bit

Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 64-bit

Additional USB MIDI driver software NOT required.

The standard (built-in) Windows USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically when the

instrument is connected to the computer.

* After driver installation, ensure that the ‘USB Audio Device’ (Windows ME / Windows XP) or ‘USB-MIDI’

(Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8) device is correctly selected in the application software.

Windows 98 se

Windows 2000

Windows Vista (no SP)

Additional USB MIDI driver software required.

Please download the USB MIDI driver from the Kawai Japan website:

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http://www.kawai-global.com

* After driver installation, ensure that the ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ device is correctly selected in the application software.

Windows Vista 64-bit (no SP)

USB MIDI is not supported.

Please upgrade to service pack 1 or service pack 2.

Mac OS X

Additional USB MIDI driver software NOT required.

The standard (built-in) Mac OS X USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically when the

instrument is connected to the computer.

Mac OS 9

USB MIDI is not supported.

Please use the standard MIDI IN/OUT connectors.

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USB MIDI information

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Disconnecting the USB MIDI cable suddenly, or turning the

instrument on/o while using USB MIDI may cause computer

instability in the following situations:

– while installing the USB MIDI driver

– while starting up the computer

– while MIDI applications are performing tasks

– while the computer is in energy saver mode

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If there are any further problems experienced with USB MIDI

communication while the instrument is connected, please

double-check all connections and relevant MIDI settings in

the computer’s operating system.

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If the instrument’s MIDI IN/OUT jacks and USB MIDI port are

both connected simultaneously, the USB MIDI port will be

given priority.

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Ensure that the instrument is turned OFF before attempting

to connect the USB MIDI cable.

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When connecting the instrument to a computer using

the USB MIDI port, there may be a short delay before

communications begin.

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If the instrument is connected to a computer via a USB hub

and USB MIDI communication becomes unreliable/unstable,

please connect the USB MIDI cable directly to the one of the

computer’s USB ports.

* ‘MIDI’ is a registered trademark of the Association of Manufacturers of Electronic Instruments (AMEI).

* ‘Windows’ is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

* ‘Macintosh’ and ‘iPad’ are registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

* Other company names and product names mentioned referenced herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of respective owners.

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