Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 3 1 P A R T NAMES & FUNCTIONS 2 BASIC OPERA TION 3 INTERNAL SOUNDS 4 METR ONOME 5 RECORDER 6 DEMO MODE 7 MENU FUNCTIONS 8 USB USA GE 9 APPENDIX Thank you for purchasing a KAWAI CA111 digital piano! The CA111 digital piano is a revolutionary new instrument that combines the latest digital te...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Examples of Picture Symbols; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE; WARNING; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.T...
Page 5 - Do not lean against the keyboard.
Page 5 WARNING 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 it has the correct plug shape and conforms to the specified power voltage. ● Failure to do so may result in fire. 120V 240V 230V Indicates a potential h...
Page 7 - Notes on Repair; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Canadian Radio Interference Regulations; The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.; An information on Disposal for users
Page 7 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 the wide blade of the plug with the wide socket slot and insert...
Page 8 - CONTROL BOX
Page 8 1 P A R T NAMES & FUNCTIONS 1. PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS This section explains the location and function of the control panel and connectors. CONTROL BOX z Control panel visible z Front view: Control box Ú Please do not place any objects on the control panel. z Control Panel z Rear vie...
Page 10 - Plug the CA111 power plug into the electric wall outlet.; Push the Power switch located on the right of the cheek block.; Caution
Page 10 2 BASIC OPERA TION 2. BASIC OPERATION This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on, and performing with headphones.
Step 1 Plug the AC cord into the AC IN connector located at the rear of the instrument.
Step 2 Plug the CA111 power plug into the electric wall outle...
Page 11 - PERFORMING WITH HEADPHONES
Page 11 2 BASIC OPERA TION PERFORMING WITH HEADPHONES
Step 5 Connect a pair of headphones to one of the Phones jacks located on the underside of the control box. Two pairs of headphones can be connected simultaneously, allowing two people to listen to the CA111 piano at the same time. Play the p...
Page 12 - Press the
Page 12 3 INTERNAL SOUNDS 3. INTERNAL SOUNDS The CA111 piano features 22 realistic sounds suitable for various musical styles. Sounds can be played individually, or layered together, with additional reverberation effects simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, live stage or concert ha...
Page 13 - OR
Page 13 3 INTERNAL SOUNDS 2) DUAL MODE The DUAL function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound.
Step 1 Press the S or T Value buttons or Sound button to select the desired prim...
Page 14 - Press the Reverb button to activate the reverb simulation.
Page 14 3 INTERNAL SOUNDS 3) REVERB Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. There are fi ve types of reverb available: ¡ Room 1, 2 : Simulates the sound of a small room, adding a soft reverberation. ¡ Stage : Simulates the...
Page 15 - Press the EQ button to activate the EQ mode.; Press and hold the EQ button, then press the; Press the EQ button once again to deactivate the EQ.
Page 15 3 INTERNAL SOUNDS 4) EQ EQ allows the tonal character of the CA111 piano to be adjusted and optimised, providing the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are fi ve EQ settings: ¡ Wall Mode EQ : Optimises the sound of the CA111 piano when placed against a wa...
Page 16 - ACTIVATING THE METRONOME; Press the Metronome button to activate the metronome.; ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO; or
Page 16 4 METR ONOME 4. METRONOME 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 metronome function helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady beat to perform to. ACTIVATIN...
Page 17 - CHANGING THE METRONOME TIME SIGNATURE; Press and hold the Metronome button, then press the; ADJUSTING THE METRONOME VOLUME
Page 17 4 METR ONOME CHANGING THE METRONOME TIME SIGNATURE
Step 3 By default, the metronome will produce a clicking sound at a constant volume - this is a 1-beat or 1/4 time signature. It is also possible to select alternative time signatures when appropriate. There are ten different types of me...
Page 18 - Select the desired sound for the performance.
Page 18 5 RECORDER 5. RECORDER The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of an audio tape recorder. However, the CA111 piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument. With a maximum of ten song memories, the recorder fun...
Page 19 - Press the Play/Stop button to stop recording.
Page 19 5 RECORDER
Step 5 Press the Play/Stop button to stop recording. The LED indicators for the Rec and Play/Stop buttons will turn off. The recorder will automatically switch to playback mode. The total recording capacity of the CA111 piano is approximately 90,000 notes for the entire ten so...
Page 20 - ) PLAYING BACK A SONG
Page 20 5 RECORDER 2) PLAYING BACK A SONG The Play/Stop button is used to start and stop playback of the recorded song, and to also select which song is played.
Step 1 Press the Play/Stop button to activate playback mode. The selected recorder song (SONG1-SONG10) will be shown on the second line o...
Page 22 - LIST OF DEMONSTRATION PIECES
Page 22 6 DEMO MODE 6. DEMO MODE The CA111 piano features a selection of classical demonstration pieces, including works by Handel, Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. LIST OF DEMONSTRATION PIECES Piece Name Composer a Tambourin J.P. Rameau b The Harmonious Blacksmith G.F. Händel c Menuett BWV. Anh.114 d ...
Page 23 - LISTENING TO DEMONSTRATION PIECES; Press the EQ and Menu buttons simultaneously.
Page 23 6 DEMO MODE LISTENING TO DEMONSTRATION PIECES
Step 1 Press the EQ and Menu buttons simultaneously. A demonstration piece will start to play. The piece name and composer will be shown on the fi rst and second lines of the LCD display. The LED indicator for the EQ, and Menu button will fl as...
Page 24 - MENU FUNCTION LIST; ) Key of Temperament; Virtual Technician
Page 24 7 MENU FUNCTIONS 7. MENU FUNCTIONS The Menu functions allow various parameters of the CA111 piano to be adjusted. If necessary, these settings can be stored in the User Memory and conveniently recalled when turning on the CA111 piano. MENU FUNCTION LIST There are 16 menu functions in total...
Page 34 - ) KEY OF TEMPERAMENT
Page 34 7 MENU FUNCTIONS 7) KEY OF TEMPERAMENT Limitless modulation of the key only became available after the invention of Equal Temperament. When using a temperament other than Equal Temperament, care must be taken to choose the correct key signature. For example, if the song to be played is writt...
Page 38 - MIDI OVERVIEW
Page 38 7 MENU FUNCTIONS 11) MIDI CHANNEL MIDI OVERVIEW The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments in order to exchange performance data. The CA111 piano i...
Page 39 - MIDI Examples
Page 39 7 MENU FUNCTIONS ¡ MIDI Examples ¡ Connection to a sequencer: When connected as shown in this illustration, songs played on the CA111 piano can be recorded with a sequencer, and then played back at any time. ¡ Connection to another MIDI compatible keyboard or module: When connected as shown ...
Page 44 - Press the Rec button to restore the default factory settings.
Page 44 7 MENU FUNCTIONS 15) FACTORY RESET This function will reset the CA111 piano to the default factory settings, and is displayed only if the User Memory function has been used. All parameters saved in the User Memory will be reset to the factory preset values.
Step 1 Press the Menu button rep...
Page 45 - ABOUT THE USB CONNECTOR
Page 45 8 USB USA GE 8. USB USAGE ABOUT THE USB CONNECTOR y When the CA111 piano is connected to a computer via a commercially available USB cable, the CA111 piano will be recognised as a standard MIDI device, allowing the instrument to send and receive MIDI messages just as with a regular MIDI in...
Page 46 - NOTES ON USB USAGE
Page 46 8 USB USA GE NOTES ON USB USAGE y When both MIDI jacks and the USB port are connected simultaneously, the USB port has priority. y When connecting a USB cable to the CA111 piano, first connect the USB cable and then turn the CA111 piano power on. y When connecting the CA111 piano to a comp...
Page 47 - SPECIFICATIONS
Page 47 9 APPENDIX 9. APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS Polyphony Maximum 192 notes Sounds Concert Grand, Concert Grand 2, Studio Grand, Studio Grand 2, Mellow Grand, Mellow Grand 2, Modern Piano, Rock Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.P., Slow Strings, String Pad, String Ensemble, Choir, Harpsichord, Ha...
Page 48 - KAWAI; Transmitted
Page 48 9 APPENDIX KAWAI Model CA111 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : OCT 2007Version : 1.0 Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO { : Yes ° : No Function... Transmitted Recognised Remarks BasicChannel DefaultChanged 1 1 - 16 1 1 - 16 Mode DefaultMe...
Page 50 - Printed in Japan
CA111 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0234 : 816238 OM1015E-S0804 Version.1 Printed in Japan Copyright © 2008 KAWAI Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. CA111̲cover̲EN.indd 4 2008/04/12 0:57:35
