Page 3 - Table of Contents
Page 3 Table of Contents THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO! This KAWAI digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherited from KAWAI's many years of experience building fi ne pianos. The CN21 key...
Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions; Examples of Picture Symbols; CAUTIO; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; IS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE; WARNING; STRUCTIO; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Page 4 Important Safety Instructions denotes that care sho u ld b e taken. The example instr u cts the u ser to take care not to allo w fingers to b e trapped. denotes a prohi b ited operation. The example instr u cts that disassem b ly of the prod u ct is prohi b ited. denotes an operation that sho...
Page 6 - CAUTION
Page 6 ● Doing so may ca u se the prod u ct to b ecome deformed or fall o v er, res u lting in b reakdo w n or inj u ry. Do not stand on the product or exertexcessive force. ● Doing so may res u lt in discoloration or deformation of the prod u ct. ● W hen cleaning the prod u ct, p u t a soft cloth i...
Page 7 - Notes on Repair; The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
Page 7 Notes on Repair Sho u ld an a b normality occ u r in the prod u ct, immediately t u rn the po w er OFF, disconnect the po w er cord pl u g, and then contact the shop from w hich the prod u ct w as p u rchased. CAUTION: To pre v ent electric shock, match w ide b lade of pl u g to w ide slot, f...
Page 8 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; CONTROL PANEL
Page 8 1 P A R T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS CONCERT MAGIC Press the CONCERT MAGIC button to enjoy listening to or performing a collection of pre-programmed piano songs. Concert Magic will provide the correct melody and accompaniment notes, regardless of which keys are pressed. (Page 16) LESSON Press the LE...
Page 9 - PEDALS
Page 9 1 P A R T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS HEADPHONE JACKS There are two headphone jacks located on the left underside of the piano, allowing up to two pairs of headphones to be connected simultaneously. MASTER VOLUME This slider controls the master volume level of the built-in speakers and headphones. Mo...
Page 10 - Press the POWER button to turn the power on.
Page 10 2 GETTING ST AR TED 2. GETTING STARTED 1) BASIC OPERATIONS This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the CN21 piano.
Step 1 Connect one end of the AC power cable to the piano's power jack and the other end of the cable to a wall AC outlet.
Step 2 Pre...
Page 11 - DEMONSTRATION SONGS
Page 11 2 GETTING ST AR TED DEMONSTRATION SONGS The CN21 piano includes 15 built-in demonstration songs for your listening pleasure. Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below. Concert Grand .........Valse Romantique / Debussy Studio Grand ...........KAWAI or...
Page 12 - SELECTING A SOUND
Page 12 2 GETTING ST AR TED SELECTING A SOUND When power is turned on, the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically. There are 15 sound types and three methods to select different sounds. ¡ Method 1 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press one of the lowest 15 white keys to sel...
Page 14 - Press the METRONOME button to start the metronome.; Press the METRONOME button once again to stop the metronome.
Page 14 2 GETTING ST AR TED 3) METRONOME The CN21 piano's metronome tool helps learners to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo by providing a steady beat to play along with.
Step 1 Press the METRONOME button to start the metronome.
Step 2 Press the METRONOME button once again to stop...
Page 15 - ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO
Page 15 2 GETTING ST AR TED ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO The metronome has a tempo range of 10-300 beats per minute. The metronome tempo can be specifi ed precisely, or gradually decreased or increased.
Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME button, then use the lower white keys to either enter th...
Page 16 - SELECTING A SONG
Page 16 2 GETTING ST AR TED 4) CONCERT MAGIC The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said "Playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the right keys at the right time" . Many pianists wish it were quite that straightforward. Fortunately, KAWAI have devised a method of playing t...
Page 17 - PERFORMING A SONG
Page 17 2 GETTING ST AR TED PERFORMING A SONG
Step 1 Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys. Concert Magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped harder, the music will grow louder; if the keys are tapped more soft...
Page 18 - CONCERT MAGIC DEMO MODES
Page 18 2 GETTING ST AR TED SKILLFUL These songs range in diffi culty from moderately diffi cult to diffi cult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard, such as ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ shown below. It may take a little practice t...
Page 19 - SELECTING A LESSON SONG FROM THE FIRST SONG BOOK; Press the LESSON button.; SELECTING A LESSON SONG FROM THE SECOND SONG BOOK
Page 19 3 LESSON FUNCTION 3. LESSON FUNCTION The CN21’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from Alfred’s Basic Piano Library (USA, Canada, Australia and UK only). It is possible to listen to each etude or song at va...
Page 20 - LISTENING TO A LESSON SONG; Press the PLAY/STOP button once again to stop the performance.; EXITING THE LESSON FUNCTION; PRACTICING LEFT AND RIGHT-HAND PARTS; Press and hold the LESSON button, then press the METRONOME button.
Page 20 3 LESSON FUNCTION LISTENING TO A LESSON SONG Before practicing lesson songs, it is possible to listen to example performances.
Step 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and the currently selected song will start to play.
Step 2 Press th...
Page 21 - Release the LESSON button.; ADJUSTING THE TEMPO OF A LESSON SONG
Page 21 3 LESSON FUNCTION ¡ LISTENING TO THE RIGHT-HAND PART OF A LESSON SONG
Step 1 Press and hold the LESSON button, then press the SOUND SELECT button. The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will remain fl ashing, but the LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn off. Release the ...
Page 22 - Press the REC button.; Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop recording.
Page 22 4 RECORDER 4. RECORDER The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CN21 piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music inside the instrument, and providing a useful tool for both practicing and playing t...
Page 23 - ) PLAYING BACK A SONG
Page 23 4 RECORDER 2) PLAYING BACK A SONG
Step 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playing the recorded song. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop playback. If the REC button is pressed again to start recording, the previously recorded song will be overwritten by the new song. 3) ERASING A...
Page 25 - ) SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE
Page 25 FUNCTION MODE 5 2) SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE When playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard each key is struck. The TOUCH function allows different touch sensitivities for the keyboard to be selected, other than the standard touch of an acoustic ...
Page 27 - ) CONCERT MAGIC MODE; About MIDI
Page 27 FUNCTION MODE 5 6) CONCERT MAGIC MODE The CN21 piano offers two ways to enjoy Concert Magic. ¡ Mode 1 Mode 1 categorises each of the 44 Concer t Magic songs into one of three different arrangement types, depending on the skill level required to perform them. They are Easy Beat, Melody Play a...
Page 30 - 0) TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE
Page 30 FUNCTION MODE 5 10) TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE This function determines whether or not the CN21 piano will transmit program change information when sound types are changes. It is also possible to transmit a program change number (ranging from 1 to 128) in order to change the sound type of ...
Page 31 - ) CONNECTING TO OTHER DECVICES
Page 31 APPENDICES 6 6. APPENDICES 1) CONNECTING TO OTHER DECVICES *The digital piano viewed from below. 1 HEADPHONE JACKS Used to connect up to two pairs of headphones to the CN21 piano. 2 PEDAL JACK Used to connect the pedal board to the CN21 piano. 3 MIDI JACKS Used to connect the CN21 piano with...
Page 32 - ) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; Caution
Page 32 APPENDICES 6 2) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before attempting to assemble the CN21 piano, ensure that all parts are included. A Phillips-head screwdriver will also be required to assemble the unit (not included). PARTS PROVIDED Side Panel (A) .............................................. 2pcs. ...
Page 34 - ) CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST; Category
Page 34 APPENDICES 6 3) CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST Category Song Name Key Mode Children's Songs Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star 1 MP I'm A Little Teapot 2 MP Mary Had A Little Lamb 3 MP London Bridge 4 MP Row, Row, Row, Your Boat 5 MP Frère Jacques 6 MP Old MacDonald Had A Farm 7 MP Christmas Songs Hark ...
Page 35 - ALFRED'S BASIC PIANO LIBRARY
Page 35 APPENDICES 6 4) LESSON SONG LIST ALFRED'S BASIC PIANO LIBRARY Alfred’s Basic Piano Library lesson book is sold separately. Please check with local dealers or contact Alfred’s customer service by telephoning 818-892-2452 (USA & Canada), 0-95240033 (Australia), +44 (0) 279828960 (UK). Or...
Page 36 - BURGMÜLLER & CZERNY ETUDES
Page 36 APPENDICES 6 BURGMÜLLER & CZERNY ETUDES BURGMÜLLER 25(25 ETUDES FACILES, OPUS 100) 1. La candeur2. Arabesque3. Pastorale4. Petite réunion5. Innocence6. Progrès7. Courant limpide8. La gracieuse9. La chasse10 Tendre fl eur11. La bergeronnette12. Adieu13. Consolation14. La styrienne15. Ba...
Page 38 - ) MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART; FUNCTION
Page 38 APPENDICES 6 KAWAI DIGITATL PIANOMODEL : CN21 Date : November 2006Version : 1. 0 6) MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART FUNCTION TRANSMITED RECEIVED REMARKS Basic channel (Default)(Changed) 1 1 - 16 1 1 - 16 Mode (Default)(Message)(Altered) 3 ° ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 1 1, 3* ° * The default for the OMNI mode is ON...
