Kawai Concert Artist CA98 User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Morgan ReedAug 20, 2025
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  Michael MackAug 20, 2025
  If your Kawai Musical Instrument is connected to a computer via USB but the software isn't responding to key presses, first check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on your computer. Next, ensure that ‘USB Audio Device’ or ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ is selected in the software’s input/output device settings. Finally, confirm that the instrument is not connected to a smart device using Bluetooth MIDI.
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Kim PhillipsAug 22, 2025
What to do if my Kawai Musical Instrument has no sound when pressing keys?
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  ubrockAug 22, 2025
  If your Kawai Musical Instrument produces no sound when the keys are pressed, ensure that the MASTER VOLUME slider is not set to the lowest position. Also, check that headphones or a headphone adapter are not connected to the PHONES jacks. Finally, verify that the ‘Local Control’ setting in the MIDI Settings menu is set to On.
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Eric StoutAug 25, 2025
How to fix a Kawai Musical Instrument that won't turn on?
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  Laura HarrisonAug 25, 2025
  If your Kawai Musical Instrument does not turn on, check that the power cable is firmly attached to the instrument and connected to a working AC outlet.
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Jacqueline MurrayAug 26, 2025
Why my Kawai Musical Instrument cannot connect to Bluetooth?
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  Sarah OrtizAug 26, 2025
  If your Kawai Musical Instrument cannot connect to a smart device/app via Bluetooth, first check that the instrument’s Bluetooth MIDI/Audio function is turned On. Then, ensure that your mobile device’s Bluetooth function is also turned On.
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Matthew VillarrealAug 27, 2025
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  Ryan MolinaAug 28, 2025
  If a USB memory device is not being detected, cannot be saved to, or doesn't function when connected to the ‘USB to Device’ port on your Kawai Musical Instrument, ensure that the USB memory device is formatted to use the FAT/FAT32 filesystem and is not set to ‘Write Protect’ mode. If this doesn't work, try disconnecting the USB memory device, turning the instrument off and then on, and then reconnecting the USB device.
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Julie BerryAug 29, 2025
Why does my Kawai Musical Instrument sound distorted at high volume?
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  Jasmine KramerAug 29, 2025
  If the sound from your Kawai Musical Instrument distorts when playing at very loud volume levels, make sure that the MASTER VOLUME slider is set to an appropriate level. Reduce the volume if you hear excessive distortion.
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Luis MercadoAug 31, 2025
How to adjust Line In volume on Kawai Musical Instrument?
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  Stacey FrankAug 31, 2025
  If the volume of a device connected to the Line In jacks of your Kawai Musical Instrument is too low or too high (distorted), check the position of the Line In LEVEL knob located on the jack panel and adjust it as needed.
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Dakota MorrisSep 2, 2025
Why is there no sound when playing MP3/WAV files on my Kawai Musical Instrument?
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  Thomas WeberSep 2, 2025
  If you cannot hear sound when playing an MP3 or WAV audio file stored on a USB memory device on your Kawai Musical Instrument, first check that the audio player volume is not set to 0. Also, verify that the format of the audio file is supported.
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andreaedwardsSep 4, 2025
How to increase headphone volume on Kawai Musical Instrument?
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  Donna KochSep 4, 2025
  If the headphone volume is too low on your Kawai Musical Instrument, and the ‘Nominal Impedance’ specification of your headphones is less than 100 ? (ohms), set the ‘Phones Volume’ setting in the Phones Settings menu to High.
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Nicole HernandezSep 6, 2025
How to stop my Kawai Musical Instrument from turning off automatically?
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  Jessica RamirezSep 6, 2025
  If your Kawai Musical Instrument turns itself off after a period of inactivity, check that the ‘Auto Power Off’ function is not enabled.

Kawai Concert Artist CA98 Specifications

General

Sound Engine	Harmonic Imaging XL (HI-XL)
Polyphony	256 notes
Key Surfaces	Ivory Touch
Keyboard	Grand Feel II wooden-key keyboard
Display	LCD
Bluetooth	Yes
Connectivity	USB to Host, MIDI In/Out
Finish	Premium Rosewood
Effects	Reverb, Chorus

Summary

Introduction to Kawai CA98/CA78

Feature Highlights

Overview of key piano features like keyboard action, sound engine, and voices.

Part Names and Functions

Identifies and explains the main physical controls and connectors of the instrument.

Setting Up the Piano

Guides users through the initial setup process, including power and physical connections.

Touchscreen Operations

Explains basic interaction methods for the instrument's touchscreen display.

User Interface Overview

Details the layout and components of the instrument's main graphical user interface screens.

Playing the Piano

Pianist Mode Screen

Primary mode for realistic acoustic piano performance.

Sound Mode Screen

Access to various instrument sounds and keyboard modes (Dual, Split, 4Hands).

Reverb Settings

Adjusts the acoustic environment simulation for sounds.

Effects Settings

Modifies the tonal character and feeling of sounds using various audio effects.

Metronome and Drum Patterns

Features for practice timing, including metronome and rhythm patterns.

Recorder Functions

Song Recorder (Internal Memory)

Explains how to record songs in Pianist and Sound modes to the instrument's internal storage.

Audio Recorder (USB Memory)

Covers recording performances as audio files (MP3/WAV) to a USB memory device.

Music Screen Functions

Demo Songs

Playback of pre-programmed songs demonstrating instrument capabilities.

Piano Music

Features playback of classical piano pieces with notated scores.

Lesson Songs

Interactive learning material with songs and finger exercises.

Concert Magic

Allows beginners to play songs by tapping keys with a steady rhythm.

Recorder Playback

Enables playback of songs recorded using the instrument's internal recorder.

USB Memory Player

Plays audio and MIDI files stored on a USB memory device.

Favorite Screen Functionality

Storing Favorite Memories

Procedure for saving current instrument settings to a favorite memory slot.

Selecting Favorite Memories

How to recall previously saved favorite memories.

Editing Favorite Memories

Procedures for renaming, deleting, and repositioning saved favorite memories.

Settings Menu Overview

Pianist Mode Settings

Configuration options for Pianist mode, including Ambience and Virtual Technician.

Sound Mode Settings

Adjustments for Reverb, Effects, Transpose, Keyboard modes, and Virtual Technician.

Virtual Technician Adjustments

Detailed control over piano sound characteristics like touch, voicing, and resonance.

Sound Settings

Options for tuning, tone control, speaker/headphone volume, and spatial sound modes.

System Settings

Configuration for Bluetooth, USB, MIDI, display, and power management.

Appendix

Assembly Instructions (CA78 only)

Step-by-step guide for assembling the CA78 digital piano model.

Connecting to Other Devices

Explains how to connect the piano to external MIDI, audio, and computer devices.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and their solutions for power, sound, pedals, headphones, USB, and MIDI.

Reference Lists

Contains lists of demo songs, sound names, program change numbers, and drum rhythms.

Specifications

Technical details and features of the CA98/CA78 digital piano models.

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Kawai Concert Performer CP139