Kawai ES100 User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

Preface

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About this Owner’s Manual

Before attempting to play this instrument, please read the Preparation Before Use section from page 10 of this owner’s manual.

This section explains the name and function of each part, how to connect the power cable, and how to turn on the power.

The Playing the Piano section (page 13) provides an overview of the instrument’s most commonly used functions, allowing the

ES100 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Internal Songs section (page 19) includes

information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, and Lesson function.

The Recorder section (page 23) provides instructions on how to record and play back pieces stored in the instrument’s internal

memory, and the Settings section (page 26) details the settings that can be used to adjust a number of sound and keyboard

characteristics, as well as basic MIDI functionality.

Finally, the Appendix section (page 48) includes listings for all demo, and Lesson function songs, a troubleshooting guide,

assembly instructions, MIDI reference information, and full specication details.

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ES100 Feature Highlights

Advanced Hammer Action IV-F weighted-key keyboard action

The Advanced Hammer Action IV-F keyboard action has been developed to represent the distinctive touch of an acoustic

grand piano, with its remarkable springless design providing consistent upward and downward motion for a smooth,

natural, piano playing experience.

Moreover, just as acoustic pianos utilise heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers, the AHA IV-G keyboard action

also employs dierent hammer weights, appropriately graded for each playing range. Such attention to detail allows

greater stability during fortissimo passages, while preserving delicate pianissimo control, to satisfy the demands of even

the most discerning pianist.

Harmonic Imaging™ (HI) sound technology, 88-key piano sampling

The ES100 digital piano captures the beautiful sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed hand-built concert grand piano, with

all 88 keys of this exceptional instrument meticulously recorded, analyzed and faithfully reproduced using proprietary

Harmonic Imaging ™ technology. This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range of the original grand

piano, aording pianists an extraordinary level of expressiveness ranging from the softest pianissimo to the strongest,

boldest fortissimo.

Additional reverberation eects that simulate the acoustic environment of a recital room, small room, or concert hall are

also applied, resulting in a rich, vibrant piano tone that delivers breathtaking realism and authenticity.

Internal Song recorder, Built-in Lesson Function

The ES100 digital piano features a three song recorder, allowing performances to be recorded to internal memory and

played back at the touch of a button. In addition, the convenient lesson feature allows aspiring pianists to learn the piano

using a built-in collection of etudes from Burgmüller and songs from the popular Alfred course books. The left and right

hand parts for each piece can be practiced separately, while adjusting the tempo allows more dicult passages to be

perfected.

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