Kawai CN41 User Manual

2PLAYING THE PIANOLESSON FUNCTION3RECORDER4MENU FUNCTIONS61PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSAPPENDICES7USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONS5CN41Owner’s Manual

Page101PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONSThis section explains the locations and functions of the panel buttons and sliders. FRONT P

Page111PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS HEADPHONES Headphone jack (x 2)There are two headphone jacks located on the left underside of the piano.Up to two pa

Page122PLAYING THE PIANO2. PLAYING THE PIANO 1) BASIC OPERATIONSThis section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the CN

Page132PLAYING THE PIANO DEMO SONGS The CN41 includes 30 built-in sound demo songs. Each of the demo songs presents a musical piece to introduce the

Page142PLAYING THE PIANO SELECTING A PRESET SOUND  Step1Press the SOUND SELECT button below the name of the instrument to be played.When the button

Page152PLAYING THE PIANO2) DUALThe DUAL function allows two preset sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano

Page162PLAYING THE PIANO3) SPLITThe SPLIT function divides the keyboard into two sections—upper and lower—allowing each part to be played with a diffe

Page172PLAYING THE PIANO Step5To change the lower sound while SPLIT mode is enabled, press and hold the SPLIT button, then press the desired SOUND SE

Page182PLAYING THE PIANO4) ‘FOUR HANDS’ MODEIn ‘FOUR HANDS’ mode the CN41 piano keyboard is split into upper and lower sections, allowing two players

Page192PLAYING THE PIANO5) EFFECTS/REVERB When selecting some preset sounds, the LED indicator for the EFFECTS or REVERB buttons may turn on automatic

Page202PLAYING THE PIANO ADDING OTHER EFFECTS  CHORUS Chorus is an effect that simulates the rich character of a vocal choir or string ensemble, enr

Page212PLAYING THE PIANO6) SELECTING THE TOUCH SENSITIVITYThe TOUCH function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, oth

Page222PLAYING THE PIANO7) TRANSPOSING THE PIANOThe transpose function allows the piano’s keys to be raised or lowered in half steps. This is particul

Page232PLAYING THE PIANO8) PLAYING WITH CONCERT MAGICThe great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said “Playing the keyboard is simple. Just s

Page242PLAYING THE PIANOThe speed or tempo of the song can be adjusted by pressing and holding the TEMPO button and pressing the VALUE buttons. While

Page252PLAYING THE PIANO CONCERT MAGIC PART VOLUME BALANCEWhen used with Concert Magic, the BALANCE slider adjusts the volume balance of the melody p

Page262PLAYING THE PIANO SKILLFUL These songs range in diffi culty from moderately diffi cult to diffi cult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both

Page272PLAYING THE PIANO CONCERT MAGIC DEMO MODESThere are three ways to listen to the Concert Magic songs in the DEMO mode.  ALL PLAY Press the CON

Page282PLAYING THE PIANO9) METRONOME / RHYTHMRhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practice playing the

Page292PLAYING THE PIANO Step2Press the VALUE buttons to select the desired time signature / rhythm.The currently selected time signature or rhythm w

Page3 Important Safety Instructions ...41. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...10 FRONT PANEL ...

Page302PLAYING THE PIANO RHYTHM LISTNo. Rhythm1 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

Page31LESSON FUNCTION33. LESSON FUNCTIONThe CN41’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Czerny, Bur

Page32LESSON FUNCTION32) LISTENING TO AND PLAYING A SONG Step1Press the PLAY/STOP button to play the selected song.There will be a one bar count-in b

Page33LESSON FUNCTION33) RECORDING A SONG PRACTICEListening to recorded lesson song practice provides an excellent tool for self-evaluation. Step 1Pr

Page34RECORDER44. RECORDERThe RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CN41 piano records song

Page35RECORDER4 Step4Start to play the piano.The recorder will automatically start recording with the fi rst note played.During this time, the LED ind

Page36RECORDER42) 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

Page37RECORDER43) ERASING A SONGThis function allows any songs that are no longer listened to, to be cleared. Step 1Press the PLAY / STOP and REC but

Page38USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONS55. USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONSThe CN41 includes two USB (to device) ports, allowing USB memory or USB fl oppy disk driv

Page39USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONS5 MUTING A PARTEach of the 16 parts can be muted separately. Step1Press one of the VALUE buttons.The 16 parts will b

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

Page40USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONS5 Step4Begin playing the keyboard or press the PLAY / STOP button to start recording.Press the PLAY/STOP button again

Page41USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONS52) USB MENUThere are six USB Menus. Press the MENU buttons to select a USB Menu, then press one of the VALUE buttons

Page42USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONS5 3. DELETEThis menu can be used to delete songs and empty directories stored on a USB device. Step1Press the MENU a

Page43USB (TO DEVICE) OPERATIONS5 5. MAKE DIRThis menu can be used to make new directories on a USB device. Step1Press the MENU and VALUE buttons to

Page44MENU FUNCTIONS66. MENU FUNCTIONSThe Menu Functions allow various parameters for controlling the CN41 piano’s tuning, system and MIDI functions t

Page45MENU FUNCTIONS62) LOWER OCTAVE SHIFTThis function allows the lower part to be raised by one, two, or three octaves when using SPLIT mode. Step

Page46MENU FUNCTIONS6When set to ON, the sustain pedal is active for the lower sound when the pedal is depressed.When set to OFF, the sustain pedal wi

Page47MENU FUNCTIONS65) LAYER DYNAMICSWhen using DUAL mode, sometimes simply adjusting the volume balance between the two layered sounds is not enough

Page48MENU FUNCTIONS66) DAMPER HOLD ON / OFFThis function determines whether sounds such as organ or strings should be held (ON) or gradually decay (O

Page49MENU FUNCTIONS67) TUNINGThis function allows the piano’s pitch to be fi nely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments.

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

Page50MENU FUNCTIONS68) TEMPERAMENTThe CN41 piano offers immediate access to a variety of musical temperaments popular during the Renaissance and Baro

Page51MENU FUNCTIONS6 Step 1Press the MENU buttons to select the Temperament function.The Temperament type will be shown on the second line of the LC

Page52MENU FUNCTIONS69) KEY OF TEMPERAMENTLimitless modulation of the key became available only after the invention of equal temperament. When using a

Page53MENU FUNCTIONS6 MIDI OVERVIEWThe term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting syn

Page54MENU FUNCTIONS610) MIDI CHANNELThis function is used to determine on which MIDI channel the CN41 piano will exchange MIDI information with exter

Page55MENU FUNCTIONS611) LOCAL CONTROL ON / OFFThis function determines whether the CN41 piano’s sound will be played from the piano’s keyboard (ON) o

Page56MENU FUNCTIONS612) TRANSMIT PROGRAM CHANGE ON / OFFThis function determines whether the CN41 piano will transmit program change information when

Page57MENU FUNCTIONS613) SENDING PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERSThis function allows the CN41 piano to send program change numbers within the range of 1 to 128

Page58MENU FUNCTIONS614) MULTI-TIMBRAL MODEThis function allows the CN41 piano to receive data on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. In this m

Page59MENU FUNCTIONS615) CHANNEL MUTEThis function determines which MIDI channels are activated to receive MIDI information when Multi-Timbral Mode is

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 exertexcessi

Page60MENU FUNCTIONS616) MIDI CLOCKThe MIDI Clock is the data code that MIDI instruments use as the reference for the tempo setting. When set to Inter

Page61MENU FUNCTIONS6 Step 2Press the REC button to execute the save operation.‘Save Completed’ be shown on the second line of the LCD display. Step

Page62APPENDICES77. APPENDICES CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES1MIDI JACKSThese jacks are used to connect external MIDI devices with the CN41 piano. There

Page63APPENDICES7NOTES ABOUT USBThe CN41 piano can be connected with a personal computer with a USB cable for exchanging MIDI data. You need a USB dri

Page64APPENDICES7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS PROVIDEDBefore attempting to assemble the CN41 piano unit, ensure that all parts are included. A Phill

Page65APPENDICES76. Place the stand so that the backside of the stand assembly rests against a wall, and then slowly and carefully insert the piano. E

Page66APPENDICES7 PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER MAPPINGCategory SoundMulti-Timbral modeOff, On 1 On 2Bank LSBProg #Bank MSBBank LSBProg #PIANO 1Concert Grand

Page67APPENDICES7Category SoundMulti-Timbral modeOff, On 1 On 2Bank LSBProg #Bank MSBBank LSBProg #OTHERS: ELECTRIC PIANOClassic E.P. 3 0 47 121 2 5Ne

Page68APPENDICES7Category SoundMulti-Timbral modeOff, On 1 On 2Bank LSBProg #Bank MSBBank LSBProg #OTHERS: ACCORDIANHarmonica 0 94 121 0 23Tango Accor

Page69APPENDICES7Category SoundMulti-Timbral modeOff, On 1 On 2Bank LSBProg #Bank MSBBank LSBProg #OTHERS: STRINGS60’s Strings 1 14 121 2 49String Ens

Page7Notes on RepairShould an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug, and then contact the s

Page70APPENDICES7Category SoundMulti-Timbral modeOff, On 1 On 2Bank LSBProg #Bank MSBBank LSBProg #OTHERS: REEDOboe 1 61 121 0 69English Horn 1 62 121

Page71APPENDICES7Category SoundMulti-Timbral modeOff, On 1 On 2Bank LSBProg #Bank MSBBank LSBProg #OTHERS: SYNTH SFXSoundtrack 1 107 121 0 98Crystal 1

Page72APPENDICES7Category SoundMulti-Timbral modeOff, On 1 On 2Bank LSBProg #Bank MSBBank LSBProg #OTHERS: SFXTelephone 2 2 27 121 1 125Door Creak 2 2

Page73APPENDICES7 DRUM SOUND MAPPING Standard Set Room Set Power Set Electronic Set Analog Set D# High Q High Q High Q High Q High Q E S

Page74APPENDICES7 Jazz Set Brush Set Orchestra Set SFX Set D# High Q High Q Closed Hi-hat 2 E Slap Slap Pedal Hi-hat F Scratch Push Scr

Page75APPENDICES7 SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard 88 Weighted Keyboard with Advanced Hammer Action IV Polyphony Maximum 96 Number of Sound 307 + 9 Drum Se

Page76APPENDICES7 MIDI EXCLUSIVE DATA FORMAT1 F0 ...Start code2 40...KAWAI’s ID number3 00 - 0F ...

Page77APPENDICES7 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Mode 1: omni mode On, Poly, Mode 2: omni mode On, MonoMode 3: omni mode Off, Poly, Mode 4: omni mode

Page8FCC Information (U.S.A.)NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1

Copyright © 2007 KAWAI Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.CA41 Owner’s ManualKPSZ-0185 : 815910OW1005E-S0703Printed in Indonesia

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