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KAWAI L1 DIGITAL PIANO user manual

1. KAWAI OWNER S MANUAL Thank you for choosing this Kawai L1 Digital Piano Your new L1 is a high quality instrument offering the very latest in leading edge music technology This manual contains valuable information that will help you make full use of your L1 piano s many capabilities Please read it carefully and keep it handy for further reference TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Instructions 0 5 4 ec3 4 tori evs ER hee ees 3 Assenibhng The Stand ier erusa marre oka cae Fave bosco Ee DR d 6 Part Names ehe dta rab eae wha Oe LER eti Deu ete Re een Bees 8 Getting Stared Lo os oe vo Ca eee eee tan ot ORE eee aes 10 12 Basic Operatioliso cs c ceo heist pe eee tay eee ne 10 2 Dual coss PvE Era bb stoa tee eda maed sae 10 35 REVETOs cro gaa tE tere voe Ee eae AA UC ORC e EDT 11 4 Demonstration SONS od xeu mox tes p RV EDS CE 11 5 CONCEN MAgiC 12 vete Vus uxo eden o ROI sews Owe wae 12 6 Selecting A Touch Type re 15 To IPANSDOSC ei viov err teats wae ede RC Ed x et 16 8 VICHONOME vasenta venen NOx v RI RESTOFU EM EY S ERA 17 Using The Record lt i essa xenr see s se eR AGS ON CER NC RS GN 18 Iv Easy Recordings 2 edet oco rx Yd URS RM ENS 18 2 Playing Back A Sone sese E tad aok X RR A ER x 18 3 Delectus A SORS o eet te Gib eee wes mE LEE ES 18 Punctiot Mode s vecee eoo PRU CER EO eee ee ee E im Sis 19 T LAETI cout exact he bb db E te Pe Uds d ERE 20 2 MIDE Channel C02 uois TEN CE
2. ESSA RESQUE EST 20 3 MIDI Local Control On Off 14 2 cesk rer Rh 20 4 Tuming Mulit Timbral Mode On Off 2 5 Transmit MIDI Program Change On Off 22 6 Concert Magic Mode DI 2 i o 5s ok eo rre eere 22 MIDE yrei annaa UD wou eI SS Oee ces e re ELA 23 Concert Maeic Sone List o2 32e Lube eoe a tak are xls 24 Demo Song LIst occdlaca was a cen care giecas es tases S epar 25 Speciicatlons 4 vas Goes eee Ge ees PRO Von ai RR V ante ra RR 25 MIDI Implementation Chant is uode a Re EE A 26 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN DO NOT OPEN OR MOISTURE 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 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing inst
3. button 1213 4 15 6 7 8191 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 STOP button The L1 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 s E us When you are finished listening to the song press the PLAY STOP button again to stop 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 L1 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 yo
4. fast as you can using only one finger on one key Skillful These songs range in difficulty from aden 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 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 24 the arrangement type is marked next to each song title as EB for Easy Beat MP for Melody Play and SK for Skillful mE rq Concert Magic Song Demo There are three ways to listen to the Concert Magic songs in the DEMO mode 1 All Play Press the CONCERT MAGIC bito and then press the PLAY STOP button without selecting a song The L1 piano will play back all the preset songs from one to another 2 Category Play Press the piano key to which the desired song is assigned while e holding down the CONCERT MAGIC button While still holding down the CONCERT MAGIC button press the DEMO button The L1 piano will play back the selected song and then play the rest of songs in the same song category one after another 3 Random Play While holding down the CONCERT MAGIC button press the DEMO button The L1 piano will play back Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and then play the rest of the songs in random order 6 SELECTING A TOU
5. CERT MAGIC MODE 1 2 The LI 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 C M Mode key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons 2 While still holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons pressing the key sets the Concert Magic mode to Mode 2 If you press the key the Concert Magic mode returns to Mode 1 uw 9o ue 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 L1 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 a
6. GH TYPE When playing a piano the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard a key is struck Your L1 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 L1 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 15 FUNCTION S d phic Bl 7 TRANSPOSE METRONOME Cc TRANS POSE Fit GHA CAEDE F 1 To select the LIGHT HEAVY or CONSTANT Touch Type press one of the following keys on the keyboard while holding down the TOUCH button Any C key Selects the LIGHT Touch Type Any D key Selects the HEAVY Touch Type Any E key Selects the CONSTANT Touch Type 2 Release both hands after selecting the Touch Type When the TOUCH LED is off the NORMAL Touch Type is automatically selected When an alternative touch type is selected us
7. H 12 press the 1 key then the 2 key 3 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 L1 piano when you play When MIDI LOCAL CONTROL is set to off you will not hear any sound from the Li piano when you play but the LI 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 TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons us 2 While still holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons pressing the off key sets the Local Control to off If you press the on key this function returns to on 4 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 L1 piano to an external MIDI recorder or personal computer to create performances with a variety of timbres The term Multi Timbral is derived from the ability to Laid multiple timbres simultaneously NOTE You can assign any sound of the L1 piano to any channeli inthe way you Jike by sending the correct Program Change Number to
8. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product e The product has been exposed to rain e The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance e 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 This digital piano is for household use and is not intended for commercial use CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques 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 whic
9. TOP POSE A BC DE a e F G DC IN JACK H Connect the enclosed AC adaptor LINE IN JACKS I Connect a CD payer or other sound source to play with MIDI JACKS J Use these jacks to connect the L1 piano with external MIDI devices PEDAL JACK K Connect the enslosed F 1r foot pedal You can also connect an optional F 2r foot pedal which has soft pedal as well HEADPHONES JACKS L Used to connect up to two headphones to this digital piano Q PHONES GETTING STARTED 1 BASIC OPERATIONS POWER min MASTER VOLUME LL tettettttdl max C SOUND SELECT 2 DUAL 1 Turn on the power 2 Adjust the volume Play a note on the keyboard and adjust the volume Moving the slider to the right raises the volume while moving to the left 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 8 white keys to select a specific sound directly Method 3 Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button more e than one second to go back to Concert Grand Note When a sound other than Classic Grand 1s selected the LED indicator above the SOUND SELECT button will start flashing 4 Play Experiment by playing the different sounds SOUND LIST 1 Classic Grand 2 Modern Piano 3 Elect
10. UTTON B 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 12 DEMO BUTTON C To listen to all the demos simply press this button The L1 piano will start the demo Eight musical pieces will be played back until the DEMO button is pressed again to stop To select a specific demo see page 11 To stop the demo press this button again SOUND SELECT BUTTON D Select the desired instrument by pressing this button repeatedly You can also select a specific instrument directly by pressing one of the lowest eight white keys while holding down this button For more details see page 10 REVERB BUTTON E This button adds REVERB to any sound which enhances the tonal quality andi improves the acoustical realism For more details see page 11 RECORDER SECTION F You can record your performance and play it back PLAY STOP button Used to play back and stop a recorded song RECORD button Used to start recording a song FUNCTION METRONOME SECTION G Use these buttons to select a touch type transpose the keyboard use the metronome or control other features including MIDI functions beat 1 2 4 3 4 4 4 6 8 FUNCTION METRONOME MASTER VOLUME co c cO c c co c c min 111111 max CONCERT DEMO REVERB PLAY RECORD TOUCH TRANS bad MAGIC Serene S
11. h 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 ASSEMBLING THE STAND Be sure that all parts are included before starting to assemble your unit 1 Fasten Side Boards and Speaker Box with four screws long It is recommended to assemble the stand so that the backside of the stand faces down o 2 Raise the stand up and make sure the screws are tight enough 3 Put the piano on the stand cael and fix with four screws middle 4 Connect the three cables to the connectors on the back of the speaker box Make sure the connectors clicks in 5 Put the Connector Cover with four screws short 6 Insert the Music Rack in the slit on the top of the piano n or PART NAMES VOLUME SLIDER A Move the volume slider to the right to increase the instrument s volume Move the slider to the left to decrease the volume CONCERT MAGIC B
12. holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons simultaneously 2 While still holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE 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 a a Release both the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to exit MU TUNING MIDI CHANNEL SELECT MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON OFF MULTI TIMBRAL MODE ON OFF TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE ON OFF CONCERT MAGIC MODE 1 2 19 1 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 TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons 2 While still holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE 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 2 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 TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons 2 While still holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons use the keys to lower raise the MIDI channel number Or you can directly enter the MIDI channel number as a two digit number by using the number keys EX For CH 1 press the 0 key then the 1 key For C
13. ign CC Entry of water needles or hair pins may result matter to enter the product RA in breakdown or short circuit Do not drag the product on the floor ESSA Please lift up the product when moving it Take care not to drop the product j z Please note that the product is heavy and must be carried by more than two persons Dropping the product may result in breakdown Donot placethe product near electrical 72 S ATO tay caline tine a onerata appliances such as TVs and ae N l radios l W ifthe 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 Failure to do so may damage them resulting in and other cords take care Nee Te fire electric shock or short circuit not to get them tangled N eS Do not wipe the product with benzene Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation or thinner of the product When cleaning the product put a soft cloth in lukewarm water squeeze it well then wipe the product Do not stand on the product or exert YN X Doing so may cause the product to become excessive force e vt deformed or fall over resulting in breakdown or injury The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when e The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged
14. ile the demo is playing you can select the next sound s demo song 4 To stop the demo press the DEMO button again at any time See page 25 for the list of demo songs nre 5 CONCERT MAGIC On 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 With Concert Magic absolutely anyone can sit at the L1 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 L1 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 five groups by song category such as Children s Songs American Classics Christmas Songs All of the song titles are listed on page 24 To select a song press the key to which your desired song is assigned while holding down the CONCERT MAGIC
15. ing the above procedure the TOUCH LED wiil light The TOUCH button is a toggle switch Pressing the button turns on the LED Pressing it a second time turns off the LED 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 While holding down the TRANSPOSE button press any key on the Li keyboard to select a new transposed key The LED above the TRANSPOSE button will be lit If the key of C is selected the TRANSPOSE button will not light When power is first turned on the key is set to C When any key other than C is selected the TRANSPOSE LED will light The piano can be transposed up to 5 half steps highr F or 6 half steps lower F 2 To turn off the TRANSPOSE function press the TRANSPOSE button again The TRANSPOSE LED will go off and the key of the piano will return to C Whenever the TRANSPOSE LED is on the L1 piano will be transposed to your desired key 6 8 METRONOME ue as 00 TOUCH TEANS The Li piano s metronome function can help you practice the piano or record a song by providing a steady beat for you to play along with 1 To start the metronome press the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons at the same time 2 To turn off the metronome p
16. ing will delete the song you previously recorded 2 PLAYING BACK A SONG 1 Press the PLAY STOP button The song will be played back using the same tone sound with which it was recorded i 2 Press the PLAY STOP button once again to stop the playback If you do not press the PLAY STOP button playback will automatically stop when the song is finished 3 DELETING A SONG 1 Turn the power off 2 Turn the power back on again while holding down both the PLAY STOP and RECORD buttons NOTE The total memory capacity of the recorder is approximately 1 800 notes When the recorder reaches its maximum capacity the L1 piano will Stop recording at this point Any data recorded before the interruption will be retained The recorder memory will be saved after turning off the power However memory may be lost if the power remains off for more than 10 days IS FUNCTION MODE The Function Mode gives you access to many other useful features on your L1 piano The following functions can be selected in the Function Mode by pressing the appropriate key Function Default TUNING A4 440 0Hz MIDI CHANNEL SELECT 1 ch MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON OFF On MULTI TIMBRAL MODE ON OFF Off TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE ON OFF On CONCERT MAGIC MODE 1 2 Mode 1 When the power is turned on these functions a are SONS set to the default settings OPERATION 1 Press the key assigned for the function you want to edit while
17. n Musikant Funicli Funicla La Marseillaise La Bamba 9A s Arrangement Type MP MP DEMO SONG LIST Classic Grand Modern Piano Electric Piano Church Organ Harpsichord Vibraphone Strings Choir Rhapsodie No 2 Brahms KAWAI original KAWAI original Toccata Eugene Gigout French Suite No 6 Bach KAWAI original Le quattoro stagioni La Primavera Vivaldi KAWAI original SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard Touch Type Max Polyphony Tones Reverb Recorder Metronome Other Functions Pedals Jacks Speakers Dimensions Weight 88 Weighted Keys with Advanced Hammer Action II 4 Types Normal Light Heavy Constant 32 Notes 8 Tones Classic Grand Modern Piano Electric Piano Church Oman Harpsichord Vibraphone Strings Choir Room Stage Hall Approximately 1 800 Notes _ Beat 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 6 8 Tempo 30 300 BPM RENE Dual Transpose Tuning Concert Magic 40 Songs Touch Curves Normal Light Heavy Constant MIDI Functions 8 Demo aonn F 1r Foot Switch Damper Pedal Headphones x 2 Pedal MIDI IN OUT LINE IN L R DC IN 12cm x 2 4 3 4 7 W x 2 136 x 27 x 76 cm 53 1 2 x 10 3 4 x 29 3 4 30 0 kg 66 Ibs Specifications are subject to change without notice 25 KAWAI L1 Owner s Manual OW961E L0204 Printed in Japan
18. nother MIDI instrument Plus the sound from the L1 can be layered over the sound of the other instrument 2 Connection to an external sequencer When connected as shown in the illustration you can record songs played on the L1 with a MIDI recorder and use the L1 s tones such as piano harpsichord and vibraphone etc controlled by the L1 s MULTI TIMBRAL MODE function to create a multi layer MIDI recording f MIDI IN MIDI OUT iius PAA AAA MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN IE en CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST Category Children s Songs Christmas Songs American Classics Classical Selections Special Occations International Songs 24 25 26 27 Song Title Twinkle Twinkle Little Star I m A Little Teapot Mary Had A Little Lamb London Bridge Row Row Row Your Boat Fr re Jaques Old MacDonald Had A Farm Hark The Herald Angels Sing Jingle Bells 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 F r Elise Clair De Lune Skater s Waltz Blue Danube Waltz Gavotte Gossec Waltz Of The Flowers Bridal Chorus Wedding March Pomp And Circumstance When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Hava Nagilah Ich Bin Ei
19. ress the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons at the same time and the metronome will stop Changing the Beat Time Signature You can change the beat time signature of the metronome The L1 piano has five beats time signatures to choose from 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 and 6 8 While holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons select the desired beat time signature of the metronome by pressing the buttons assigned to that beat time signature beat 1 2l 3 4 a CONCERT DEMO fI REVERB PLAY SELECT Adjusting the Tempo To adjust the tempo use the lower white keys while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons You can directly enter the disired 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 E cm USING THE RECORDER 1 EASY RECORDING 66 x MI RECORD 1 Press the RECORD button The LED indicator of the RECORD button starts blinking and the L1 piano will be ready for recording To cancel the recording press the RECORD button again 2 Begin playing some music on the piano The LED indicators of the PLAY STOP and RECORD buttons light and the L1 piano 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 have finished recording NOTE Starting another record
20. ric Piano 4 Church Organ 5 Harpsichord j iz iz ie l zl i 6 Vibraphone 1 2134 15161718 7 Strings 8 Choir With DUAL mode you can layer two sounds together To layer two 10 3 REVERB REVERB sounds while holding down the SOUND SELECT button press the desired two keys together at the lowest 8 white keys and the assigned two sounds will be layered Reverb adds reverberation to the sound simulating the acoustic enviroment of a recital room stage or concert hall The Reverb is ON when the LED above the REVERB button is lit Pressing the REVERB button once again turns the Reverb OFF There are three types of Reverb in the L1 They are Room Stage and Hall To change the Reverb type press one of the following buttons while holding down the REVERB button CONCERT MAGIC Room DEMO Stage SOUND SELECT Hall When the power is turned on the REVERB function is automatically activated 28 4 DEMONSTRATION SONG The L1 piano has 8 built in demonstration songs for your listening enjoyment 1 Press the DEMO button and the demo song for Classic Grand will start When the Classic Grand demo song is finished the L1 piano will play all the other demo songs one at a time in random order 2 If you would like to listen to the demo for a particular sound just press the desired key at the lowest 8 white keys while holding down the DEMO button 3 By pressing the SOUND SELECT button wh
21. ructions in the leterature accompanying the product 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 PEEEEEEEM W ARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death ESSEN or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly The product should be connected to Use the AC adapter supplied with the product i or one recommended by Kawai pia pune of the specified xov zsov 240V e if vou are going to use an AC power cord g make sure that its has the correct plug shape and conforms to the specified power voltage Failure to do so may result in fire Do not insert or disconnect the power Doing so may cause electric shock cord plug with wet hands T j When using the headphones do not listen for long periods of time at high volume levels Doing so may result in hearing problems ao xm Nr E Do not disassemble repair or modify Doing so may result in product breakdown electric the product shock or
22. short circuit When disconnecting the AC power cord s Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage plug always hold the plug _ the cord causing a fire electric shock or and pull it to remove it Z short circuit If the product will not be used for a long 6 Failure to do so may cause fire in case of time unplug the AC power lightning i cord from the AC outlet 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 a electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug C Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury A U T I OQ N or damage to the product or other Do not use the product in the following areas Using the product in such areas may result in 6 Areas such as those near windows where the product is product breakdown 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 Before connecting cords make sure Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this that the power to this produc t product and other devices and other devices is turned OFF Take care not to allow any fore
23. the L1 piano from an external MIDI device Please refer to the list below for assignment of sound and program number 1 Press the Multi key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons 2 While still holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons pressing the off key sets the Multi Timbral mode to off If you press the on key this function returns to on Program Number Sound Multi Timbre on Multi Timbre off Classic Grand I 1 Modern Piano 2 2 Electric Piano 5 3 Church Organ 20 4 Harpsichord 7 5 Vibraphone 12 6 Strings 49 7 Choir 53 8 EE 9 TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE ON OFF You can set the L1 piano if it should transmit Program Change Numbers via MIDI when the sound is changed on the control panel Please refer to the list on page 21 for assignment of sound and program number 1 Press the Trans prg key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons 2 While still holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons pressing the off key sets the L1 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 i 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 TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons 6 CON
24. u 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 F r Elise Press the key with a steady sixteenth note rhythm Key on XX XXXXXX XXX XXX XX XX xXx Liat M P O V V O a a ae a a or He A 3 LEP 5 9 7 no 2 Lie Ee i E ll a a T cu 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 SERE along as you tap the rhythm can be helpful Key on X XXX XX X X X X X X X X LE E T o LI T Ile 42 reso LE L LIL SS Qe y QJ M a Si i Bra A msi tma i Rene LC Aa o LB o LLL Lose d LL LIBZdM I LLL LI z Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for example Follow the melody s rhythm as shown 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

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