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 CN22 keyb...
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 its 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 ...
Page 7 - The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.; Notes on Repair; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Page 7 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...
Page 8 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; CONTROL PANEL
Page 8 1 P A R T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS 1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS This section explains the locations and functions of the panel sliders and buttons. CONTROL PANEL USING THE ENCLOSED FUNCTION LABEL A ‘function label’ is included with the CN22 digital piano. Placing this label at the back of the k...
Page 9 - PEDALS
Page 9 1 P A R T NAMES AND FUNCTIONS PEDALS The CN22 digital piano features three pedals—just like a grand piano: Damper, Sostenuto and Soft. ¡ Damper pedal Sustains the sound after hands are lifted from the keyboard. The damper pedal is also capable of responding to half pedaling. ¡ Sostenuto ped...
Page 10 - Press the POWER button to turn on the power.
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 CN22 digital piano.
Step 1 Connect one end of the AC power cable to the CN22 digital piano’s power jack and the other end of the cable to a wall AC...
Page 11 - DEMONSTRATION SONGS; Press the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons simultaneously.
Page 11 2 GETTING ST AR TED DEMONSTRATION SONGS The internal demonstration songs provide an excellent introduction to the capabilities of the CN22 digital piano. Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below. Concert Grand .........Golliwogg’s cake-walk / Debussy ...
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 the SOUND SELECT button repeatedly to cycle through the 15 sounds until the desired...
Page 14 - Press the LESSON button again to deactivate FOUR HANDS mode.
Page 14 2 GETTING ST AR TED 3) FOUR HANDS The FOUR HANDS function divides the keyboard of the CN22 digital piano into separate Lower and Upper sections, adjusting the octave/pitch of each section to allow two people to play the piano together. With the FOUR HANDS function activated, the Soft (left) ...
Page 15 - STARTING THE METRONOME; Press the METRONOME button.; Press the METRONOME button again.; CHANGING THE METRONOME TIME SIGNATURE
Page 15 2 GETTING ST AR TED 4) METRONOME Rhythm is one of the most important elements when learning music. It is important to practise playing the piano at the correct tempo and with a steady rhythm. The CN22 digital piano’s metronome function helps learners to achieve this by providing a steady bea...
Page 16 - ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO
Page 16 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 the...
Page 17 - SELECTING A SONG; LISTENING TO THE SONG
Page 17 2 GETTING ST AR TED 5) 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 the keybo...
Page 18 - PERFORMING A SONG
Page 18 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 19 - CONCERT MAGIC DEMO MODES
Page 19 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 to p...
Page 20 - SELECTING A LESSON SONG FROM THE FIRST SONG BOOK; Press the LESSON button.; SELECTING A LESSON SONG FROM THE SECOND SONG BOOK
Page 20 3 LESSON FUNCTION 3. LESSON FUNCTION The CN22 digital piano’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Burgmüller and Czerny, or songs from Alfred’s Basic Piano Library (USA, Canada, Australia and UK only). It is possible to listen to each etude...
Page 21 - 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 the SOUND SELECT button.
Page 21 3 LESSON FUNCTION LISTENING TO A LESSON SONG Before practicing a lesson song, it is possible to listen to an example performance.
Step 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and the currently selected lesson song will start to play.
Step ...
Page 22 - Press the SOUND SELECT button twice.; Press the PLAY/STOP button to play the selected lesson.; ADJUSTING THE TEMPO OF A LESSON SONG
Page 22 3 LESSON FUNCTION ¡ LISTENING TO THE RIGHT HAND PART OF A LESSON SONG
Step 1 Press the SOUND SELECT button twice. The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on, and the LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn off.
Step 2 Press the PLAY/STOP button to play the select...
Page 23 - Press the REC button.; Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop recording.
Page 23 4 RECORDER 4. RECORDER The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CN22 digital 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 p...
Page 24 - ) PLAYING BACK A SONG
Page 24 4 RECORDER 2) PLAYING BACK A SONG Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playing the recorded song. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop playback. 3) ERASING A SONG The CN22 digital piano must be turned off in order to erase the recorded song.
Step 1 Turn the power off.
Step 2 Press and...
Page 28 - ) CONCERT MAGIC MODE
Page 28 5 FUNCTION MODE 6) DAMPER EFFECT When the damper pedal is depressed on an acoustic piano, all dampers are lifted up, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When a note or chord is played on the piano with the damper pedal depressed, not only will the strings of the notes played vibrate, but...
Page 29 - ) MIDI CHANNEL SELECT; ABOUT MIDI; CN22 MIDI FUNCTIONS
Page 29 5 FUNCTION MODE 8) MIDI CHANNEL SELECT In order to exchange MIDI information with another MIDI instrument, the two connected instruments must be set to the same channel.
Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons simultaneously, then press the key assigned to the MIDI CH ...
Page 32 - 1) TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE
Page 32 5 FUNCTION MODE 11) TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE This function determines whether or not the CN22 digital 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 ...
Page 33 - ) CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
Page 33 6 APPENDICES 6. APPENDICES 1) CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES *The digital piano viewed from below. 1 HEADPHONE JACKS Used to connect up to two pairs of headphones to the CN22 digital piano. 2 PEDAL JACK Used to connect the pedal board to the CN22 digital piano. 3 MIDI JACKS Used to connect the ...
Page 34 - ) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; Caution
Page 34 6 APPENDICES 2) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Before attempting to assemble the CN22 digital 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) ................................................
Page 36 - ) CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST; Category
Page 36 6 APPENDICES 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 37 - ALFRED’S BASIC PIANO LIBRARY
Page 37 6 APPENDICES 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 38 - BURGMÜLLER & CZERNY ETUDES
Page 38 6 APPENDICES 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. Bal...
Page 40 - KAWAI; Transmitted
Page 40 6 APPENDICES KAWAI Model CN22 MIDI Implementation Chart Date : APRIL 2008Version : 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 Defaul...
