Kawai CONCERT ARTIST CA63 Manuel d'utilisateur

CA93/CA63Owner’s ManualPreparation Before UsePlaying the PianoMusic MenuRecorderSettingsAppendix

10Preparation Before Useabdgk(13)npqrsoPart Names and FunctionsehijmfcKAWAI CA93Concert Artist

11Preparation Before Usea POWER switchThis switch is used to turn the CA93/CA63 digital piano on/o.Be sure to turn o the instrument after playing.b

12Preparation Before UseSetting Up the Piano1. Connecting the power cable to the instrumentCA93Connect the included power cable to the ‘AC IN’ inlet l

13Preparation Before UseAdjusting the Volume / Using Headphones Adjusting the volumeThe MASTER VOLUME slider controls the volume level of the instrum

14Playing the PianoSelecting SoundsThe CA93/CA63 digital piano features a wide selection of realistic instrument sounds suitable for various musical s

15Playing the PianoUsing the PedalsAs with a grand piano, the CA93/CA63 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft.Soft pedalSo

16Playing the PianoReverbReverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. The C

17Playing the PianoEectsIn addition to reverb, various other eects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feeling of

18Playing the PianoAdjusting Eect SettingsIt is also possible to adjust settings for each eect, further altering the tonal character of the selected

19Playing the PianoDual ModeThe Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound.For example, a piano sound

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

20Playing the PianoSplit ModeThe Split Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a dierent sound.

21Playing the PianoFour Hands ModeThe Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the Split Mode funct

22Playing the PianoMetronome / Drum RhythmsThe Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In additi

23Playing the PianoRegistration MemoriesThe Registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound selections, split point, reverb and eect

24Music MenuDemo SongsThe Demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of CA93/CA63 digital piano. There are 36 diere

25Music MenuPiano MusicIn addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CA93/CA63 digital piano also features a selection of popular classical piano

26Music Menu1 Selecting a lesson book/songEntering lesson modePress the MUSIC button, then press the c or d buttons until Lesson Mode is shown in the

27Music Menu2 Listening to the selected lesson songThis page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and adjust the tempo.Playing

28Music Menu3 Practicing left and right-hand parts separatelyThis page will explain how to adjust the left and right-hand part volume of the selected

29Music Menu4 Repeating sections of a lesson songThis page will explain how to repeat (loop) specic sections of the selected lesson song between a de

3Preface AboutthisOwner’sManualBefore attempting to play this instrument, please read the Preparation Before Use section from page 10 of this owner’s

30Music Menu5 Recording a lesson song practiceThis page will explain how to record the left or right-hand parts of the selected lesson song, then play

31Music Menu6 Finger ExercisesThe lesson function also includes a selection of nger exercises for practicing major and minor scales, arpeggios, chord

32Music MenuThe Concert Magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the 176 pre-programmed songs, t

33Music Menu2 Concert Magic demo modeThis function allows all of the Concert Magic songs to be played back randomly or in designated categories. Rand

34Music MenuConcert Magic3 Concert Magic song arrangement typesConcert Magic songs are divided into three dierent arrangement types, each requiring a

35Music Menu SkillfulThese songs range in diculty from moderately dicult to dicult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and th

36RecorderSong Recorder (Internal memory)The CA93/CA63 digital piano allows up to 10 dierent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and pla

37Recorder3. Starting the song recorderPress a key on the keyboard.The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turn on, and recording wi

38RecorderSong Recorder (Internal memory)2 Playing back a songThis function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback

39Recorder3 Erasing a part/songThis function is used to erase recorder parts/songs that have been recorded incorrectly, or are simply no longer requir

4Important Safety Instructionsdenotes that care should be taken.The example instructs the user to take care not to allow ngers to be trapped.denotes

40RecorderAudio Record/Playback (USB memory)The CA93/CA63 digital piano is also capable of recording performances as digital audio - saving the data t

41Recorder4. Stoppingtheaudiorecorder,savingtoUSBPress the PLAY/STOP button.The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turn o, and rec

42RecorderAudio Record/Playback (USB memory)The CA93/CA63 digital piano is also capable of playing MP3 and WAV audio les stored on a USB memory devic

43RecorderFile/folder listing screenAn example of a typical le/folder listing screen is shown below. For the purpose of illustration, the visible h

44RecorderAudio Record/Playback (USB memory)The CA93/CA63 digital piano also supports the playback of Standard MIDI File (SMF) song les stored on a U

45Recorder4 Converting a song to an audio leThe CA93/CA63 digital piano allows recorder songs stored in internal memory to be played back and saved (

46SettingsFunctions menusThe Functions menus contain various options for adjusting the control operation and tonal characteristic of the CA93/CA63 dig

47SettingsBasic SettingsThe Basic settings menu contains settings to adjust the pitch, tuning, and general sound of the instrument.This menu also allo

48SettingsBasic Settings1 Key TransposeThe Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CA93/CA63 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in s

49Settings3 Tone ControlThe Tone Control setting allows the overall sound character of the CA93/CA63 digital piano to be adjusted to provide the best

5The product is not completely disconnected from the power supply even when the power switch is turned o. If the product will not be used for a long

50SettingsBasic Settings4 Speaker VolumeThe Speaker Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the instrument’s speaker output to be reduced, t

51Settings6 Wall EQ (CA93 only)The Wall EQ setting optimises the sound character of the soundboard speaker depending on whether the CA93 digital piano

52SettingsBasic Settings8 Damper HoldThe Damper Hold setting is used to determine whether sounds such as organ or strings should be sustained continuo

53Settings10 User MemoryThe User Memory function allows preferred panel settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and automatically recalled a

54SettingsVirtual TechnicianAn experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a ne acoustic piano. In addition to meticu

55Settings1 VoicingThe Voicing setting allows the character of the CA93/CA63 digital piano to be set to one of six dierent types. Voic ing typeVoici

56Settings2 Damper ResonanceDepressing the sustain pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note

57Settings3 String ResonanceString Resonance refers to a phenomenon that exists in acoustic pianos whereby the strings of held notes resonate ‘sympath

58Settings4 Key-o EectWhen playing an acoustic piano - particularly in the bass region of the keyboard - if a key is played with force and released

59Settings5 TouchAs with an acoustic piano, the CA93/CA63 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softer soun

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 forc

60Settings5 Touch (cont.)1. Selecting the Touch settingEnter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).Press the e or f buttons to select the Touch settin

61Settings6 TemperamentThe Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the CA93/CA63 digital piano to be changed from the modern ‘Equal Tempe

62Settings6 Temperament (cont.)1. Selecting the Temperament settingEnter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).Press the e or f buttons to select the

63Settings7 Key of TemperamentThe Key of Temperament setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specied. When using a temperament othe

64SettingsKey SettingsThe Key Settings menu contains settings that aect instrument operation when using the Dual or Split modes. Key SettingsPage no

65Settings1 Lower Octave ShiftThe Lower Octave Shift setting allows the pitch of the lower section when using Split mode to be raised in octave steps.

66Settings3 Layer Octave ShiftThe Layer Octave Shift setting allows the pitch of the layered sound (shown in the second line of the LCD display) when

67Settings4 Layer DynamicsWhen using Dual mode, sometimes simply adjusting the volume balance between the two layered sounds is not enough to create t

68SettingsThe term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting musical instruments, computer

69Settings MIDI functionsThe CA93/CA63 digital piano supports the following MIDI functions:Transmit/receive note informationTransmit/receive note inf

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70Settings1 MIDI Channel (transmit/receive)The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specied. The selected channel will fun

71Settings2 Send Program Change NumberThe Send Program Change Number function allows the CA93/CA63 digital piano to transmit a program change number f

72Settings4 Transmit Program Change NumbersThe Transmit Program Change Numbers setting determines whether or not the CA93/CA63 digital piano will tran

73Settings5 Multi-timbral ModeThe Multi-timbral Mode setting determines whether or not the CA93/CA63 digital piano is able to receive MIDI information

74SettingsMIDI Settings6 Channel MuteThe Channel Mute setting determines which MIDI channels (1-16) are activated to receive MIDI information when Mul

75SettingsUSB MIDI (USB to Host connector)The CA93/CA63 digital piano features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected

76SettingsUSB MenuThe USB Menu contains functions to load and save recorder songs from/to a USB memory device. This menu also allows les to be renam

77Settings1 Load SongThe Load Song function allows recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be loaded into the instrument’s internal memory.1.

78Settings2 Save SongThe Save Song function allows recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to be saved to a USB memory device. Once

79Settings3 RenameThe Rename function allows song and audio les stored on a USB memory device to be renamed.1. Selecting the Rename functionEnter the

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80Settings4 DeleteThe Delete function allows song and audio les stored on a USB memory device to be deleted.1. Selecting the Delete functionEnter the

81Settings5 FormatThe Format function allows a USB memory device to be formatted, erasing all stored data.1. Selecting the Format functionEnter the US

82AppendixTroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and SolutionPage no.PowerThe instrument does not turn on.Check that the power cable is rmly attached

83AppendixPIANO 1Concert GrandConcert Grand 2Studio GrandStudio Grand 2Mellow GrandMellow Grand 2Jazz GrandJazz Grand 2PIANO 2Pop PianoPop Piano 2Mode

84AppendixNo. Sound Song ComposerPIANO 11 Concert Grand Liebesträume No.3 Liszt2 Concert Grand 2 Petit chien Chopin3 Studio Grand Original KAWAI4 Stud

section85AppendixDrum 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 Bea

86AppendixSound typeMulti-timbral mode = o/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2Program number Program number BankCA93 CA63 MSB LSBPIANO 1Concert Grand 111121

87AppendixSound typeMulti-timbral mode = o/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2Program number Program number BankCA93 CA63 MSB LSBHARPSI & MALLETSHarpsic

88AppendixConnect the instrument to external speakers, ampliers, mixers, etc.Audio equipment or electronic instrumentsConnect the stereo outputs from

89AppendixLINEINjacks(1/4”phonejack)These jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs from other electronic instruments or audio equipment to

9Virtual Technician ...541. Voicing ...552. Damper Resonance ...

section90AppendixAssembly Instructions (CA63 only)Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CA63 digital pi

91Appendix2. Attaching the back board dAllow the assembled pedal board and side panels to stand upright (vertically) on the oor.Insert the back board

section92Appendix4. ConnectingthepedalandpowercablesPass the pedal cable (extending from the back of the pedal board) behind the back board, and throu

section93AppendixCA93 CA63Keyboard 88 wooden keysRM3 Grand action with Ivory Touch and Let-O88 wooden keysRM3 Grand action with Ivory TouchSound Sour

section94AppendixDate : Aug ’09 Version : 1.0Function Transmit Receive RemarksBasic channelAt power-up 1 1Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16ModeAt power-up Mode

section95AppendixNotes

CA93/CA63 Owner’s ManualKPSZ-0298 : 816622OW1030E-J1009Version 1Printed in IndonesiaCopyright © 2009 KAWAI Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Right