Kawai Musical Instrument CN2 User Manual

DIGITAL PIANO  
CN2  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
 
Important Safety Instructions  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS  
WARNING  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
CAUTION  
FIRE  
OR  
ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE  
- NE PAS OUVRIR.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle  
is intended to alert the user to the presence of  
important operating and maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the leterature accompanying the  
product.  
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user  
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"  
within the product's enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric  
shock to persons.  
Examples of Picture Symbols  
denotes that care should be taken.  
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped.  
denotes a prohibited operation.  
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.  
denotes an operation that should be carried out.  
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.  
Read all the instructions before using the product.  
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,  
including the following.  
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death  
WARNING or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.  
The product should be connected to  
an AC outlet of the specified  
voltage.  
If you are going to use an AC power cord,  
make sure that its has the correct plug shape  
and conforms to the specified power voltage.  
Failure to do so may result in fire.  
120V  
230V  
240V  
Do not insert or disconnect the power  
cord plug with wet hands.  
Doing so may cause electric shock.  
The chair must be used properly(it must be  
used only when playing the product).  
Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or your  
fingers to be trapped, resulting in injury.  
Do not play with it or stand on it.  
Only one person is allowed to sit on it.  
Do not sit on it when opening the lid.  
Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.  
When using the headphones, do not  
listen for long periods of  
time at high volume levels.  
Doing so may result in hearing problems.  
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Do not lean against the keyboard.  
Doing so may cause the product to fall over,  
resulting in injury.  
Do not disassemble, repair or modify  
the product.  
Doing somayresult in product breakdown,electric  
shock or short-circuit.  
Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage  
the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or  
short-circuit.  
WhendisconnectingtheACpowercord's  
plug, always hold the plug  
and pull it to remove it.  
The 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 long time,  
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
Failure to do so may cause fire in case of  
lightning.  
Failure to do so may over-heat the product,  
resulting in fire.  
This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade  
wider than the other). This is a safety feature.  
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.  
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury  
or damage to the product or other  
CAUTION  
Do not use the product in the following areas.  
Using the product in such areas may result in  
product breakdown.  
Use the product only in moderate climates (not  
in tropical climates).  
Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is  
exposed to direct sunlight  
Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater  
Extremely cold areas, such as outside  
Extremely humid areas  
Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present  
Areas where the product is exposed to excessive  
vibrations  
When you close the keyboard cover,  
close it gently.  
Closing it roughly may trap your fingers, resulting  
in injury.  
OFF  
Before connecting cords, make sure  
that the power to this product  
and other devices is turned  
OFF.  
Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this  
product and other devices.  
Take care not to allow any foreign  
matter to enter the product.  
Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result  
in breakdown or short-circuit.  
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, shall be placed on the product.  
Please lift up the product when moving it.  
Please note that the product is heavy and must  
be carried by more than two persons.  
Do not drag the product on the floor.  
Take care not to drop the product.  
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.  
Doing so may cause the product to generate  
Donot placethe product near electrical  
appliances such as TVs and  
radios.  
noise.  
If the product generates noise, move the  
product sufficiently away from the electrical  
appliance or connect it to another AC outlet.  
When connecting the AC power cord  
and other cords, take care  
not to get them tangled.  
Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in  
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.  
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Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation  
Do not wipe the product with benzene  
or thinner.  
of the product.  
When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in  
lukewarm water, squeeze it well,then wipe the  
product.  
Doing so may cause the product to become  
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown  
or injury.  
Do not stand on the product or exert  
excessive force.  
The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper  
ventilation. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation.  
Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,  
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.  
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the product.  
This product should be used only with the stand that is provided by the manufacturer.  
The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:  
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.  
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.  
The product has been exposed to rain.  
The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in  
performance.  
The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.  
Notes on Repair  
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the  
power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased.  
CAUTION:  
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.  
ATTENTION:  
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne  
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.  
Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.)  
Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the ground of the AC outlet on the wall.  
FCC Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the receiver.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations  
This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio Interference  
Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1374.  
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ASSEMBLING THE STAND  
Be sure that all parts are included before starting to assemble your unit.  
PARTS PROVIDED  
Side Panel (A). . . . . . . . 2 pcs.  
Back Panel (B) . . . . . . . 1 pc.  
Pedal Board (C) . . . . . . 1 pc.  
Screw (D) . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs.  
Screw (E) . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pcs.  
Bolt (F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 pcs.  
Adjuster (G) . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.  
(H)  
(D)  
(E)  
(F)  
(G)  
Cord Clamp (H) . . . . . . 1 pc.  
Bottom View  
1. Insert the Adjuster (G) on the bottom of  
Pedal Board (C). Fasten Side Panel (A) and  
Pedal Board (C) with four bolts (F).  
(G)  
(F)  
(A)  
(C)  
(A)  
(D)  
2. Fasten Side Panel (A) and Back Panel (B)  
with two screws (D). Then fix Back Panel  
(B) to Pedal Board (C) with four screws (E).  
(C)  
(E)  
(B)  
3. Place the piano on the front half of the stand  
so that the metal fitting holes are seen when  
viewed from the top. Slide the piano backward  
while holding it with one hand so that it does  
not incline and fall from the stand. The hooks  
on the piano are then engaged with the metal  
fittings on the Side Panels. Pay attention so that  
your hand or fingers are not caught between the  
stand and piano. Fasten the piano and the stand  
with four bolts (F).  
(F)  
Hand or Finger  
catching hazard  
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CAUTION: Be sure to secure the piano to the  
stand with the screws. If you fail to do so, the  
unit could fall from the stand causing damage  
or personal injury.  
4. Insert the pedal connection cord that comes  
from Pedal Board (C) into the piano’s pedal jack  
and fasten with cord clamps.  
(H)  
Bottom View  
5. Turn the Adjuster (installed on the bottom of  
C) until it touches the floor to support the pedal  
board.  
[OPTION]  
Fix the headphone hook to the bottom of the  
piano with two screws packed in the same plastic  
bag.  
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PART NAMES  
CONCERT MAGIC BUTTON (A)  
Absolutely anyone can play a real music with Concert Magic... even if you’ve never taken a piano  
lesson in your life. All you have to do is to select a favorite song and tap any of the 88 keys. For  
more details, see page 11.  
DEMO BUTTON (B)  
To listen to all the demos, simply press this button. The CN2 piano will start the demo. Fifteen  
musical pieces will be played back until the DEMO button is pressed again to stop. To select a  
specific demo, see page 16. To stop the demo, press this button again.  
PLAY/STOP BUTTON (C)  
Used to play back and stop a recorded song.  
RECORD BUTTON (D)  
Used to start recording a song.  
METRONOME BUTTON (E)  
Use this button to turn on/off the metronome.  
SOUND SELECT BUTTON (F)  
Select the desired instrument by pressing this button repeatedly. You can also select a specific  
instrument directly by pressing one of the lowest fifteen white keys while holding down this button.  
For more details, see page 10.  
POWER BUTTON (G)  
This button turns the instrument on and off. Be sure to turn off the instrument when you are  
finished playing.  
VOLUME SLIDER (H)  
Move the volume slider upward to increase the instrument’s volume. Move the slider downward to  
decrease the volume.  
G
CONTROL PANEL  
A
C
E
B
D
H
F
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MIDI JACKS (I)  
Use these jacks to connect the CN2 piano with external MIDI devices.  
PEDAL JACK (J)  
Connect the pedal cord from the pedal board to this jack.  
HEADPHONES JACKS (K)  
Used to connect up to two headphones to this digital piano.  
JACKS  
I
J
K
SOFT PEDAL (L)  
Depressing this pedal softens the sound and also reduces its volume.  
When Jazz Organ is selected, this pedal works as a switch to change the rotary speaker effect speed.  
SOSTENUTO PEDAL (M)  
Depressing this pedal after pressing the keyboard and before releasing the keys, sustains the sound  
of only the keys just played.  
DAMPER PEDAL (N)  
Depressing this pedal sustains the sound even after removing your hands from the keyboard.  
PEDALS  
L
M
N
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GETTING STARTED  
1. BASIC OPERATIONS  
(1) Press the POWER button to turn the power on.  
(2) Adjust the volume.  
Play a note on the keyboard and adjust the volume. (Moving the slider  
upward raises the volume while moving downward lowers it.)  
(3) Choose a sound.  
Method 1  
Pressing the SOUND SELECT button once will change the sound to the  
next. Press it repeatedly until the desired sound is selected.  
Method 2  
While holding down the SOUND SELECT button, press one of the lowest  
15 white keys to select a specific sound directly.  
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1 2 3  
8
4 5 6 7  
Method 3  
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button more than one second to go  
back to Concert Grand.  
Note:  
When a sound other than Concert Grand is selected, the LED indicator  
of the SOUND SELECT button will start flashing.  
(4) Play.  
Experiment by playing the different sounds. See page 26 for sound list.  
2. DUAL  
With DUAL mode, you can layer two sounds together. To layer two  
sounds, while holding down the SOUND SELECT button, press the  
desired two keys together at the lowest 15 white keys and the assigned  
two sounds will be layered.  
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3. METRONOME  
The CN2 piano’s metronome function can help you practice the piano or  
recording a song by providing a steady beat for you to play along with.  
(1) To start the metronome, press the METRONOME button.  
(2) To turn off the metronome, press the METRONOME button again.  
Changing the Beat (Time Signature)  
You can change the beat (time signature) of the metronome. The CN2  
piano has seven beats (time signatures) to choose from, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4,  
4/4, 5/4, 3/8 and 6/8. While holding down the METRONOME button,  
select the desired beat (time signature) of the metronome by pressing the  
black keys assigned to that beat (time signature).  
Adjusting the Tempo  
To adjust the tempo, use the lower white keys while holding down the  
METRONOME button. You can directly enter the desired tempo in  
“Beats Per Minute” (BPM) or use the - or + keys to make it slower or  
faster. The tempo range is 30-300 beats per minute. Use the enclosed  
function label for your convenience.  
1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 3/8 6/8  
- +  
off on  
4
0
1 2 3  
5 6 7 8 9  
4. CONCERT MAGIC  
The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said, “Playing  
the keyboard is simple. Just strike right keys at the right time.” Many  
people wish it were that simple. The reality is very different of course.  
However, there is a way to make playing the keyboard very simple. You  
don’t even have to strike right keys thanks to Concert Magic.  
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With Concert Magic, absolutely anyone can sit at the CN2 piano and  
make real music… even if you’ve never taken a piano lesson in your  
life.  
To enjoy performing by yourself, you have only to select your favorite  
piece from 40 preprogrammed songs and tap any of the 88 keys with a  
steady rhythm and tempo. Concert Magic will provide the correct melody  
and accompaniment notes, regardless of which keys you press. Anybody,  
young or old, can enjoy Concert Magic from the moment they sit down  
at the CN2 piano.  
Now let’s see how Concert Magic works.  
Selecting a Song  
The 40 Concert Magic songs are assigned to each of the 40 white keys,  
classified in six groups by song category such as Children’s Songs,  
American Classics, Christmas Songs.  
All of the song titles are listed on page 25.  
To select a song, press the key to which your desired song is assigned  
while holding down the CONCERT MAGIC button.  
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1 2 3  
8
4 5 6 7  
Listening to the Song  
If you have selected a song you are familiar with, you may want to play  
by yourself right away. However you may want to listen to the song first  
before playing it.  
To listen, press the PLAY/STOPbutton. The CN2 piano will start playing  
back the selected song.  
If you want to listen to a different song, repeat the same procedure to  
select a song and press the PLAY/STOP button.  
When you are finished listening to the song, press either CONCERT  
MAGIC button or PLAY/STOP button to stop.  
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Performing a song  
Now you’re ready to play yourself.  
Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the 88 black or  
white keys on your piano keyboard. As you tap harder, the notes will get  
louder; as you tap softer, the notes will get quieter. As you tap faster, the  
notes speed up; as you tap slower, they will slow down correspondingly,  
just like regular piano playing.  
Isn’t it fun? You can sound like you’ve been playing for years just by  
pressing one key with one finger.  
Concert Magic is a perfect method for small children to learn music,  
especially to develop a sense of rhythm. For older people who may  
think it is too late to learn the keyboard, Concert Magic is a good first  
step for them to begin with. With Concert Magic, your CN2 piano can  
be enjoyed by anyone in the family, even those who have never touched  
a musical instrument in their life.  
Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types  
After playing for a while with Concert Magic you may think that it’s too  
easy and there is very little to learn.  
While it is true that some of the songs are very easy to play, even for  
beginners, there are also some which will challenge you and require some  
practice to play beautifully. Each of the 40 Concert Magic songs falls  
into one of three different categories depending on the skill level required  
to perform them.  
Easy Beat  
These are the easiest songs to play. To perform them, simply tap out a  
constant steady beat on any key on your piano keyboard.  
Look at the following example, “Für Elise”. Press the key with a steady  
sixteenth note rhythm.  
Key on  
x x x x x x  
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– 13 –  
 
Melody Play  
These songs are also quite easy to play, especially if they are familiar to  
you. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of the melody on any one of  
the keys on your piano keyboard. Singing along as you tap the rhythm  
can be helpful.  
Play “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” for example. Follow the melody’s  
rhythm as shown.  
Key on  
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When performing fast songs with Concert Magic, it is sometimes easier  
to tap two different keys with two fingers alternating. This allows you to  
play twice as fast as you can using only one finger on one key.  
Skillful  
These songs range in difficulty from moderately difficult to difficult. To  
perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the  
accompaniment notes on any of the keys on your piano keyboard, like  
“Waltz of The Flowers” shown below.  
Key on  
x
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It may take some practice to get them just right. A good way to learn  
these songs is to listen to them first, and then try to tap out the rhythms  
that you hear.  
In the song list on page 25, the arrangement type is marked next to each  
song title as “EB” for Easy Beat, “MP” for Melody Play and “SK” for  
Skillful.  
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Concert Magic Song Demo  
There are three ways to listen to the Concert Magic songs in the DEMO  
mode.  
All Play  
Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the PLAY/STOP  
button without selecting a song.  
The CN piano will play back all of the Concert Magic songs in order.  
Random Play  
Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the DEMO button.  
The CN piano will play back all of the Concert Magic songs in random  
order.  
Category Play  
Press the piano key to which the desired song is assigned while holding  
down the DEMO button.  
The CN piano will play back the selected song and, then play the rest of  
the songs in the same song category one after another.  
To stop the DEMO, press the PLAY/STOP button.  
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5. DEMONSTRATION SONG  
The CN2 piano has 15 built-in demonstration songs for your listening  
enjoyment.  
(1) Press the DEMO button and the song for Concert Grand will start.  
When the Concert Grand demo song is finished, the CN2 piano will play  
all the other demo songs one at a time in random order.  
(2) Press the SOUND SELECT button to skip to the next demo song.  
(3) If you would like to listen to the demo for a particular sound, just  
press the desired key at the lowest 15 white keys while holding down the  
SOUND SELECT button.  
(4) To stop the demo, press the DEMO button again.  
DEMO SONG LIST  
1. Concert Grand  
2. Studio Grand  
3. Modern Piano  
4. Rock Piano  
Valse, op.64-1 / Chopin  
KAWAI original  
KAWAI original  
KAWAI original  
5. Classic E.Piano  
6. Modern E.P.  
7. Jazz Organ  
KAWAI original  
KAWAI original  
KAWAI original  
8. Church Organ  
9. Harpsichord  
10. Vibraphone  
Toccata / Eugene Gigout  
French Suite No.6 / Bach  
KAWAI original  
11. String Ensemble Le quattoro stagioni “La Primavera” / Vivaldi  
12. Slow Strings  
13. Choir  
14. New Age Pad  
15. Atmosphere  
KAWAI original  
KAWAI original  
KAWAI original  
KAWAI original  
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1 2 3  
8
4 5 6 7  
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6. USING THE RECORDER  
The CN piano’s recorder records your playing much like a tape recorder,  
and it is just as easy to use. The CN piano records a song as digital data  
instead of audio data and stores the song inside the instrument. Because  
the song is stored as digital information you can modify the song when  
you play it back. You can, for example, adjust the tempo without changing  
the pitch or use a different effect setting from one you have recorded.  
Once you understand the recorder, you will find it to be a useful tool for  
both practicing and playing the piano.  
RECORDING A SONG  
(1) Press the REC button when you are ready to record. The LED indicator  
will start flashing telling you that the piano is ready to record.  
(2) Now play some music on the piano. The recorder will automatically  
start recording with the first note you play. You can also start recording  
by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.  
(3) Press the PLAY/STOP button when you’re finished recording. The  
CN piano will stop recording and the LED display will flash momentarily  
while the song is saved to memory.  
(4) If you make a mistake, you can record your piece again. Just repeat  
the same procedure. The second recording will completely erase the  
first one.  
PLAYING BACK A SONG  
(1) Press the PLAY/STOP button to play back the song you have just  
recorded.  
Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop.  
ERASING A SONG  
(1) Turn the power off.  
(2) Turn the power on again while holding down the PLAY/STOP and  
REC buttons.  
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FUNCTION MODE  
The Function Mode gives you access to many other useful features on  
your CN2 piano.  
The following functions can be selected in the Function Mode by  
pressing the appropriate key:  
Function  
TOUCH  
TRANSPOSE  
Default  
Normal  
0
TUNING  
REVERB  
A4=440.0Hz  
On  
CONCERT MAGIC MODE  
MIDI CHANNEL SELECT  
MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF  
MULTI TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF  
TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE  
Mode 1  
1 ch  
On  
Off  
On  
When the power is turned on, these functions are always set to the  
default settings.  
OPERATION  
(1) Press the key assigned for the function you want to edit while holding  
down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons  
simultaneously.  
(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, use the number keys or - (off) / + (on) keys to change the  
value for the selected function.  
(3) You can also select other functions and change the values  
successively.  
(4) Release both the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons to  
exit.  
Note:  
Attach the enclosed Function Stickers as shown in the illustration on  
the next page for your convenience.  
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- +  
off on 1 2  
4
6 7 8 9  
3
5
0
TOUCH  
TRANSPOSE  
TUNING  
REVERB  
CONCERT MAGIC MODE  
MIDI CHANNEL SELECT  
MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF  
MULTI TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF  
TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE  
1. SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE  
When playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in  
direct relation to how hard a key is struck. Your CN2 piano lets you  
select from four different “Touch” types as follows:  
NORMAL  
The standard setting which produces volume in direct proportion to  
your force on the keys. This setting is the most similar to an acoustic  
piano. The CN2 piano automatically selects this Touch Type when the  
power is turned on.  
LIGHT  
For those still developing finger strength, such as a child, a louder  
sound is produced even when the piano is played with a soft touch.  
HEAVY  
Perfect for those with strong fingers or for practicing with a hard touch.  
CONSTANT  
For tone colors like organ or harpsichord, and for playing some  
contemporary music with the piano sound, a constant loud sound is  
produced regardless of your force on the keys.  
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(1) Press the “TOUCH” key while holding down the METRONOME  
and SOUND SELECT buttons.  
(2)While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, press one of the following keys on the keyboard.  
Key 1: Selects the “LIGHT” Touch Type  
Key 2: Selects the “NORMAL” Touch Type  
Key 3: Selects the “HEAVY” Touch Type  
Key 4: Selects the “CONSTANT” Touch Type  
2. TRANSPOSE  
The transpose function lets you raise or lower the piano’s key in half  
steps. This is especially useful when you have learned a song in one  
key and have to play it in another key. The transpose feature allows  
you to play the song in the original key, but hear it in another key.  
(1) Press the “TRANSPOSE” key while holding down the  
METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons.  
(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, press the desired key on the keyboard to select a new transposed  
key. (When power is first turned “on”, the key is set to C.) The piano  
can be transposed up to 5 half steps higher (F) or 6 half steps lower  
(F#).  
C#D# F#G#A#  
G A  
C D E F  
B
3. TUNING  
This function allows you to adjust the piano’s pitch to match recordings  
or other instruments in an ensemble.  
(1) Press the “TUNING” key while holding down the METRONOME  
and SOUND SELECT buttons. A tuning tone can be heard.  
(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, use the -/+ keys to lower/raise the pitch by 0.5Hz. Or you can  
directly enter the center A pitch as a three digit number by using the  
number keys. (EX: 440)  
– 20 –  
 
4. REVERB  
Reverb adds reverberation to the sound simulating the acoustic  
enviroment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall.  
There are three types of Reverb in the CN2. They are Room, Stage  
and Hall.  
(1) Press the “REVERB” key while holding down the METRONOME  
and SOUND SELECT buttons.  
(2) While still hodling the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, press one of the following keys to select the Reverb type.  
Key 1: ROOM  
Key 2: STAGE  
Key 3: HALL  
When the power is turned on, the REVERB function is automatically  
activated.  
To turn on/off the reverb, while holding down the METRONOME and  
SOUND SELECT buttons, press REVERB key and then press “on” or  
“off” key.  
5. CONCERT MAGIC MODE  
The CN2 piano offers two ways to enjoy Concert Magic.  
Mode 1  
Each of the 40 Concert Magic songs falls into one of three different  
categories depending on the skill level required to perform them. They  
are Easy Beat, Melody Play and Skillful. See page 13 for details.  
Mode 2  
Regardless of which arrangement type a Concert Magic song is, with  
Mode 2 you can play any Concert Magic song by simply tapping any  
key with a constant steady beat.  
(1) Press the “CONCERT MAGIC” key while holding down the  
METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons.  
(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, pressing the “+” key sets the Concert Magic mode to Mode 2.  
– 21 –  
 
If you press the “-” key, the Concert Magic mode returns to Mode 1.  
6. MIDI CHANNEL SELECT  
In order to exchange MIDI information with another MIDI instrument,  
you must first set the two connected instruments to the same channel.  
(1) Press the “MIDI CH” key while holding down the METRONOME  
and SOUND SELECT buttons.  
(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, press the 10 keys to select the channel. When selecting a  
channel, the channel must be entered by two digit numbers.  
EX: For CH 1 press the 0 key then the 1 key.  
For CH 16 press the 1 key then the 6 key.  
7. MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF  
This function is used to control whether or not the sound from the  
piano will be heard when you play the keyboard. When MIDI LOCAL  
CONTROL is set to “on” you will hear the CN2 piano when you play.  
When MIDI LOCAL CONTROL is set to “off” you will not hear any  
sound from the CN2 piano when you play but the CN2 piano’s keyboard  
data will be transmitted through the MIDI jacks to an external MIDI  
device.  
(1) Press the “LOCAL” key while holding down the METRONOME  
and SOUND SELECT buttons.  
(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, pressing the “off” key sets the Local Control to “off”. If you  
press the “on” key, this function returns to “on”.  
8. TURNING MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF  
Normally, the procedure described in the MIDI CHANNEL SELECT  
section is used to transmit or receive data on only one MIDI channel  
(any one of 1 through 16). But by turning the Multi-Timbral function  
“on”, you can receive data on more than one MIDI channel and  
simultaneously play a different sound on each channel. With this  
feature, you can connect the CN2 piano to an external MIDI recorder  
or personal computer to create performances with a variety of timbres.  
– 22 –  
 
The term “Multi-Timbral” is derived from the ability to play multiple  
timbres simultaneously.  
NOTE:  
You can assign any sound of the CN2 piano to any channel in the way  
you like by sending the correct Program Change Number to the CN2  
piano from an external MIDI device. See page 26 for assignment of  
sound and program number.  
(1) Press the “MULTI” key while holding down the METRONOME  
and SOUND SELECT buttons.  
(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, pressing the “off” key sets the Multi-Timbral mode to “off”.  
If you press the “on” key, this function returns to “on”.  
9. TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE  
You can set the CN2 piano if it should transmit Program Change  
Numbers via MIDI when the sound is changed on the control panel.  
(1) Press the “PROGRAM” key while holding down the  
METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons.  
(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons, pressing the “off” key sets the CN2 piano not to transmit the  
program change data corresponding to the sound selected on the panel.  
If you press the “on” key, this function returns to “on” and selecting a  
sound will transmit the data.  
(3) You can also transmit the desired program change number directly  
by entering the number as a three digit number by using the number  
keys while holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT  
buttons.  
– 23 –  
 
MIDI  
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard  
for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments so that  
they can exchange performance data.  
The CN2 is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each  
uses a special cable with a DIN connector.  
MIDI IN : For receiving note, program change and other data.  
MIDI OUT : For sending note, program change and other data.  
MIDI EXAMPLES  
(1) Connection to another MIDI compatible keyboard or sound generator module  
When connected as shown in the illustration, data on how the digital piano is played (which keys  
are struck) can be sent to another MIDI instrument. Plus, the sound from the CN2 can be layered  
over the sound of the other instrument.  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN  
(2) Connection to an external sequencer  
When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played on the CN2 with a MIDI  
recorder, and use the CN2’s tones (such as piano, harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled by  
the CN2’s MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI IN  
– 24 –  
 
CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST  
Category  
#
Song Title  
Arrangement  
Type  
Children’s Songs  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star  
I’m A Little Teapot  
Mary Had A Little Lamb  
London Bridge  
Row, Row, Row Your Boat  
Frère Jaques  
Old MacDonald Had A Farm  
Hark The Herald Angels Sing  
Jingle Bells  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
MP  
EB  
MP  
MP  
SK  
MP  
EB  
SK  
SK  
MP  
EB  
SK  
SK  
SK  
SK  
SK  
MP  
SK  
SK  
EB  
SK  
SK  
SK  
MP  
EB  
Christmas Songs  
Deck The Halls  
O Come All Ye Faithful  
Joy To The World  
Silent Night  
We Wish You A Merry Christmas  
Battle Hymn Of The Republic  
Yankee Doodle  
Danny Boy  
Clementine  
Auld Lang Syne  
Oh Susanna  
Camptown Races  
When The Saints Go Marching In  
The Entertainer  
William Tell Overture  
Andante (Haydn)  
Für Elise  
Clair De Lune  
Skater’s Waltz  
Blue Danube Waltz  
Gavotte (Gossec)  
Waltz Of The Flowers  
Bridal Chorus  
American Classics  
Classical Selections 24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
Special Occasions  
Wedding March  
Pomp And Circumstance  
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling  
Chiapenacas  
Santa Lucia  
Funicli Funicla  
International Songs 35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
La Marseillaise  
My Wild Irish Rose  
– 25 –  
 
PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER MAPPING  
Multi-Timbral mode ON  
Multi-Timbral mode OFF  
Sound Name  
CONCERT GRAND  
STUDIO GRAND  
MODERN PIANO  
ROCK PIANO  
Program #  
Bank MSB  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
121  
95  
Bank LSB  
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
2
4
CLASSIC E.PIANO  
MODERN E.P.  
5
5
6
6
JAZZ ORGAN  
18  
20  
7
7
CHURCH ORGAN  
HARPSICHORD  
VIBRAPHONE  
8
9
12  
49  
45  
53  
89  
100  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
STRING ENSEMBLE  
SLOW STRINGS  
CHOIR  
121  
121  
121  
NEW AGE PAD  
ATMOSPHERE  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Keyboard 88 Weighted Keys with Advanced Hammer Action IV  
Touch Type 4 Types (Normal, Light, Heavy, Constant)  
Max Polyphony 72 Notes  
Tones 15 Tones  
Reverb Room, Stage, Hall  
Metronome Beat: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8  
Recorder 1 song, 1 track  
Tempo: 30-300 BPM  
Other Functions Dual, Transpose, Tuning, Concert Magic (40 Songs), MIDI Functions,  
15 Demo Songs  
Pedals Damper, Soft, Sostenuto  
Jacks Headphones x 2, Pedal, MIDI IN/OUT  
Speakers 12 cm (4 3/4” ) x 2  
Output Power 16 W x 2  
Power Consumption 50 W  
Dimensions  
139 (W) x 43 (D) x 83 (H) cm, 54 3/4" x 17" x 32 3/4"  
Weight 39.5 kg, 87 lbs  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
– 26 –  
 
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART  
KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO  
MODEL: CN2  
Date: November 2004  
Version: 1.0  
FUNCTION  
TRANSMITTED  
RECEIVED  
REMARKS  
Basic Channel  
(Default)  
1
1-16  
3
1
1-16  
1
(Changed)  
(Default)  
(Message)  
(Altered)  
Mode  
X
1, 3*  
*Omni Off by setting  
MIDI channel  
*with Transpose  
✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻  
15-113*  
✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻  
Note Number  
(True Voice)  
0-127  
15-113  
Velocity  
(Note ON)  
(Note OFF)  
O: 9nH v=1-127  
X: 8nH v=0  
O
X
After Touch  
Key’s  
Channel’s  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Pitch Bend  
Control Change  
Program Change  
7
64  
66  
67  
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Volume  
Damper pedal  
Sostenuto pedal  
Soft pedal  
O
✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻  
O
True  
System Exclusive  
Common  
O
(Song Position)  
(Song Select)  
(Tune)  
X
X
X
X
X
X
System: Real Time  
(Clock)  
(Commands)  
Others  
X
X
X
X
(Local ON/OFF)  
(All Notes OFF)  
(Active Sense)  
(Reset)  
X
X
O
X
O
O*  
O*  
X
*When Multi-Timbral  
mode is On  
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO  
O: Yes  
X: No  
– 27 –  
 
CN2 Owner’s Manual  
OW977E-C0410  
Printed in Indonesia  
814783  
 

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