Kawai ES520 Software Update

1.
This document contains instructions for updating the system software of the Kawai ES520 digital piano.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to perform the software update.
The update process will require approximately 5 minutes to complete.
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Checking the current software version
While the ES520 digital piano is turned o:
Press and hold the [PIANO2], [ORGAN], and [STRINGS/CHOIR]
buttons simultaneously, then press the [POWER] button to turn
the instrument on.
The current software version will be shown in the LCD display.
If the version number is greater than or equal to the update
version, no further action is necessary.
* Turn the instrument o and on to return to normal operation.
If the version number is lower than the update version, please
continue to follow the instructions below.
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Update requirements
This stage of the software update will require a Windows or macOS computer with internet access, and a USB type “B” to type “A” cable.
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Preparing for the update
After downloading the software update zip le, extract the
contents to a temporary folder (e.g. the Desktop).
The folder should contain four les.
Filename Description
ES520****.dat ES520 system software
ES520_update_en.pdf Update instructions
kawai_dp_updater.app Update tool for macOS
kawai_dp_updater.exe Update tool for Windows
1. Turn on the piano in update mode
While the ES520 digital piano is turned o:
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE], [SPLIT], and [REGISTRATION]
buttons simultaneously, then press the [POWER] button to turn
the instrument on.
The piano will turn on in update mode, and the LED indicators
for the three pressed buttons will start to ash.
Software Update
(ES520)
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Version
number
ES520_v11x.zip
ES520_update_en.pdfES520****.dat
kawai_dp_updater.app kawai_dp_updater.exe
ES520_v11x.zip
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Kawai ES520 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Keys quantity	88 keys
Sound effects	Chorus, Delay, Phaser
Pedals quantity	3
RMS rated power	20 W
Chorus effects quantity	2
Maximum polyphony (notes)	192
Demo songs quantity	23
Recorder/sequencer number of tracks	1
Display resolution	128 x 64 pixels
Bluetooth version	4.1
Power source type	AC
Power consumption (max)	18 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	375 mm
Width	1340 mm
Height	145 mm
Weight	14500 g