User manual KAWAI CA800

[. . . ] In addition, the CA800 piano is equipped with reverb and digital effects processors, providing an unrivalled richness of sound. Industry standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) jacks are included, allowing a number of other electronic instruments to be controlled and played simultaneously, creating a range of musical possibilities. This Owner's Manual contains valuable information to help performers make full use of the instrument's many capabilities. Please read all sections carefully and keep this manual handy for future reference. Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. [. . . ] To stop the demo, press the PLAY/STOP button. PLAYING THE PIANO 2 CONCERT MAGIC PLAYBACK SPEED The TEMPO button is also used to adjust the playback speed of Concert Magic songs. Step1 After selecting a Concert Magic song to play back, press and hold the TEMPO button. The tempo value will be shown in the LCD display. Step2 While holding down the TEMPO button, use the VALUE buttons to change the tempo. Increase the tempo Hold down the button. Decrease the tempo The tempo of the selected Concert Magic song can be adjusted either before playback, or while the song is playing. Page 28 9) METRONOME / RHYTHM Rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The CA800 piano's metronome tool helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady beat to play along with. STARTING THE METRONOME PLAYING THE PIANO Step1 Press the TEMPO button. The LED indicator for the TEMPO button will turn on and the metronome will begin counting with a steady beat. Tempo ~||| Step2 OE= 120 2 Press the VALUE buttons to increase or decrease the tempo within the range of 10 - 400 beats per minute. (20-800 BPM with eighth note rhythms). Step3 Press the TEMPO button again to stop the metronome. CHANGING THE TIME SIGNATURE AND RHYTHM The metronome produces two types of click, with the louder click heard on every fourth beat - this is a 4-beat or 4/4 time signature. The metronome is capable of providing a down beat to indicate the beginning of the measure. There are ten different times signatures available on the CA800 piano: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8 and 12/8. Alternatively, one of the 100 built-in rhythm styles can be used instead of a simple metronome click. When the balance slider is moved fully to the left, the pre-recorded right-hand part will be muted completely. ADJUSTING THE TEMPO OF A SONG STEP1 Press and hold the TEMPO button and press the VALUE the tempo of the song. or VALUE buttons to increase or decrease Page 33 3) RECORDING A SONG PRACTICE Listening to recorded lesson song practice provides an excellent tool for self-evaluation. Step 1 Press the REC button. The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash to indicate that the CA800 piano is ready to record. Record Bar= 0- 1 OE=100 Step2 Press the PLAY/STOP button. There will be a one bar count-in before the recording starts. Recording Bar= 4- 2 OE=100 It is a recommended to turn on the metronome when recording. Step3 LESSON FUNCTION Accompaniment Melody 3 Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop recording the lesson practice. PLAYING BACK THE RECORDING Step1 Press the PLAY/STOP button to listen to the recording. The performance that has been recorded will be played. The left and right-hand playing volume can be changed using the BALANCE slider. ERASING THE RECORDING Step1 Press the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons simultaneously to erase the recording. Recordings made while using the Lesson Function cannot be saved and are intended for temporary reference only. When changing to another song, exiting the Lesson Function or turning off the CA800 power, Lesson recordings will be erased. Preset Lesson songs cannot be permanently overwritten or erased. Page 34 4. RECORDER The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CA800 piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument. Because each song is stored digitally, it is possible to modify various aspects during playback, such as adjusting the tempo without changing the pitch, or selecting different sound types and effects settings. [. . . ] While pressing the end panel (C) against the pedal board (B), tighten the already-provided screws, one each on the left and right sides, and then tighten two screws (F) on each side. Untie and pull out the pedal cable. (F) (E) 2 3 Already-provided screw (F) APPENDICES 5. Set the back panel (D) and tighten the screws (G) (H) into the prepared holes. 4 5 (H)* (D) (G) (G) (C) (B) 7 (H)* (G) (Untie this twist tie from the cable) Page 65 6. [. . . ]