Kawai Concert Artist CA98 User Manual

CA98 / CA78
Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Playing the Piano
Recorder
Music Screen
Favorite Screen
Settings
Appendix

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.