Kawai Musical Instrument CN2 User Manual

DIGITAL PIANO

CN2

OWNER’S MANUAL

Important Safety Instructions

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ELECTRIC

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the leterature accompanying the

product.

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.

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.

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death

WARNING _{or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.}

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

230V

240V

Do not insert or disconnect the power

cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

The chair must be used properly(it must be

used only when playing the product).

Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or your

fingers to be trapped, resulting in injury.

ꢀ Do not play with it or stand on it.

ꢀ Only one person is allowed to sit on it.

ꢀ Do not sit on it when opening the lid.

ꢀ Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.

When using the headphones, do not

listen for long periods of

time at high volume levels.

Doing so may result in hearing problems.

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Do not lean against the keyboard.

Doing so may cause the product to fall over,

resulting in injury.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify

the product.

Doing somayresult in product breakdown,electric

shock or short-circuit.

ꢀ Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage

the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or

short-circuit.

WhendisconnectingtheACpowercord's

plug, always hold the plug

and pull it to remove it.

The product is not completely disconnected from the

power supply even when the power switch is turned

off. If the product will not be used for a long time,

unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

ꢀ Failure to do so may cause fire in case of

lightning.

ꢀ 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 an

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury

or damage to the product or other

CAUTION

Do not use the product in the following areas.

Using the product in such areas may result in

product breakdown.

Use the product only in moderate climates (not

in tropical climates).

ꢀ Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is

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

When you close the keyboard cover,

close it gently.

Closing it roughly may trap your fingers, resulting

in injury.

OFF

Before connecting cords, make sure

that the power to this product

and other devices is turned

OFF.

Failure to do so may cause breakdown of this

product and other devices.

Take care not to allow any foreign

matter to enter the product.

Entry of water, needles or hair pins may result

in breakdown or short-circuit.

The product shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, shall be placed on the product.

Please lift up the product when moving it.

Please note that the product is heavy and must

be carried by more than two persons.

Do not drag the product on the floor.

Take care not to drop the product.

Dropping the product may result in breakdown.

ꢀ Doing so may cause the product to generate

Donot placethe product near electrical

appliances such as TVs and

radios.

noise.

ꢀ If the 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

and other cords, take care

not to get them tangled.

Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in

fire, electric shock or short-circuit.

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ꢀ Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation

Do not wipe the product with benzene

or thinner.

of the product.

ꢀ When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in

lukewarm water, squeeze it well,then wipe the

product.

ꢀ Doing so may cause the product to become

deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown

or injury.

Do not stand on the product or exert

excessive force.

The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper

ventilation. Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation.

Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,

such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the product.

This product should be used only with the stand that is provided by the manufacturer.

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 marked change in

performance.

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.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION:

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, 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, which 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.

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ASSEMBLING THE STAND

Be sure that all parts are included before starting to assemble your unit.

PARTS PROVIDED

Side Panel (A). . . . . . . . 2 pcs.

Back Panel (B) . . . . . . . 1 pc.

Pedal Board (C) . . . . . . 1 pc.

Screw (D) . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs.

Screw (E) . . . . . . . . . . . 4 pcs.

Bolt (F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 pcs.

Adjuster (G) . . . . . . . . . 1 pc.

(H)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(G)

Cord Clamp (H) . . . . . . 1 pc.

Bottom View

1. Insert the Adjuster (G) on the bottom of

Pedal Board (C). Fasten Side Panel (A) and

Pedal Board (C) with four bolts (F).

(G)

(F)

(A)

(C)

(A)

(D)

2. Fasten Side Panel (A) and Back Panel (B)

with two screws (D). Then fix Back Panel

(B) to Pedal Board (C) with four screws (E).

(C)

(E)

(B)

3. Place the piano on the front half of the stand

so that the metal fitting holes are seen when

viewed from the top. Slide the piano backward

while holding it with one hand so that it does

not incline and fall from the stand. The hooks

on the piano are then engaged with the metal

fittings on the Side Panels. Pay attention so that

your hand or fingers are not caught between the

stand and piano. Fasten the piano and the stand

with four bolts (F).

(F)

Hand or Finger

catching hazard

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CAUTION: Be sure to secure the piano to the

stand with the screws. If you fail to do so, the

unit could fall from the stand causing damage

or personal injury.

4. Insert the pedal connection cord that comes

from Pedal Board (C) into the piano’s pedal jack

and fasten with cord clamps.

(H)

Bottom View

5. Turn the Adjuster (installed on the bottom of

C) until it touches the floor to support the pedal

board.

[OPTION]

Fix the headphone hook to the bottom of the

piano with two screws packed in the same plastic

bag.

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PART NAMES

CONCERT MAGIC BUTTON (A)

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 11.

DEMO BUTTON (B)

To listen to all the demos, simply press this button. The CN2 piano will start the demo. Fifteen

musical pieces will be played back until the DEMO button is pressed again to stop. To select a

specific demo, see page 16. To stop the demo, press this button again.

PLAY/STOP BUTTON (C)

Used to play back and stop a recorded song.

RECORD BUTTON (D)

Used to start recording a song.

METRONOME BUTTON (E)

Use this button to turn on/off the metronome.

SOUND SELECT BUTTON (F)

Select the desired instrument by pressing this button repeatedly. You can also select a specific

instrument directly by pressing one of the lowest fifteen white keys while holding down this button.

For more details, see page 10.

POWER BUTTON (G)

This button turns the instrument on and off. Be sure to turn off the instrument when you are

finished playing.

VOLUME SLIDER (H)

Move the volume slider upward to increase the instrument’s volume. Move the slider downward to

decrease the volume.

CONTROL PANEL

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MIDI JACKS (I)

Use these jacks to connect the CN2 piano with external MIDI devices.

PEDAL JACK (J)

Connect the pedal cord from the pedal board to this jack.

HEADPHONES JACKS (K)

Used to connect up to two headphones to this digital piano.

JACKS

SOFT PEDAL (L)

Depressing this pedal softens the sound and also reduces its volume.

When Jazz Organ is selected, this pedal works as a switch to change the rotary speaker effect speed.

SOSTENUTO PEDAL (M)

Depressing this pedal after pressing the keyboard and before releasing the keys, sustains the sound

of only the keys just played.

DAMPER PEDAL (N)

Depressing this pedal sustains the sound even after removing your hands from the keyboard.

PEDALS

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GETTING STARTED

1. BASIC OPERATIONS

(1) Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

(2) Adjust the volume.

Play a note on the keyboard and adjust the volume. (Moving the slider

upward raises the volume while moving downward 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

15 white keys to select a specific sound directly.

1 2 3

4 5 6 7

Method 3

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button more than one second to go

back to Concert Grand.

Note:

When a sound other than Concert Grand is selected, the LED indicator

of the SOUND SELECT button will start flashing.

(4) Play.

Experiment by playing the different sounds. See page 26 for sound list.

2. DUAL

With DUAL mode, you can layer two sounds together. To layer two

sounds, while holding down the SOUND SELECT button, press the

desired two keys together at the lowest 15 white keys and the assigned

two sounds will be layered.

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3. METRONOME

The CN2 piano’s metronome function can help you practice the piano or

recording a song by providing a steady beat for you to play along with.

(1) To start the metronome, press the METRONOME button.

(2) To turn off the metronome, press the METRONOME button again.

Changing the Beat (Time Signature)

You can change the beat (time signature) of the metronome. The CN2

piano has seven beats (time signatures) to choose from, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4,

4/4, 5/4, 3/8 and 6/8. While holding down the METRONOME button,

select the desired beat (time signature) of the metronome by pressing the

black keys assigned to that beat (time signature).

Adjusting the Tempo

To adjust the tempo, use the lower white keys while holding down the

METRONOME button. You can directly enter the desired 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.

1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 5/4 3/8 6/8

- +

off on

1 2 3

5 6 7 8 9

4. 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.

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With Concert Magic, absolutely anyone can sit at the CN2 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 CN2 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 six groups by song category such as Children’s Songs,

American Classics, Christmas Songs.

All of the song titles are listed on page 25.

To select a song, press the key to which your desired song is assigned

while holding down the CONCERT MAGIC button.

1 2 3

4 5 6 7

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/STOPbutton. The CN2 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 and press the PLAY/STOP button.

When you are finished listening to the song, press either CONCERT

MAGIC button or PLAY/STOP button to stop.

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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 CN2 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 you 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, “Für Elise”. Press the key with a steady

sixteenth note rhythm.

Key on

x x x x x x

x x x

x x

#œ #œ

n^xœ ^x

≈

#œ

& 8

? 3

#œ

∑

≈ ‰

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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. Singing along as you tap the rhythm

can be helpful.

Play “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” for example. Follow the melody’s

rhythm as shown.

Key on

œ œ

œ œ ˙

œ ˙

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 fast as you can using only one finger on one key.

Skillful

These songs range in difficulty from moderately 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.

Key on

œ ˙.

˙.

œ œ œ

œ œ

œ œ œ

bœ œ œ

œ œ œ

œ œ

? # 3 œ œ œ

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 25, the arrangement type is marked next to each

song title as “EB” for Easy Beat, “MP” for Melody Play and “SK” for

Skillful.

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Concert Magic Song Demo

There are three ways to listen to the Concert Magic songs in the DEMO

mode.

All Play

Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the PLAY/STOP

button without selecting a song.

The CN piano will play back all of the Concert Magic songs in order.

Random Play

Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the DEMO button.

The CN piano will play back all of the Concert Magic songs in random

order.

Category Play

Press the piano key to which the desired song is assigned while holding

down the DEMO button.

The CN piano will play back the selected song and, then play the rest of

the songs in the same song category one after another.

To stop the DEMO, press the PLAY/STOP button.

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5. DEMONSTRATION SONG

The CN2 piano has 15 built-in demonstration songs for your listening

enjoyment.

(1) Press the DEMO button and the song for Concert Grand will start.

When the Concert Grand demo song is finished, the CN2 piano will play

all the other demo songs one at a time in random order.

(2) Press the SOUND SELECT button to skip to the next demo song.

(3) If you would like to listen to the demo for a particular sound, just

press the desired key at the lowest 15 white keys while holding down the

SOUND SELECT button.

(4) To stop the demo, press the DEMO button again.

DEMO SONG LIST

1. Concert Grand

2. Studio Grand

3. Modern Piano

4. Rock Piano

Valse, op.64-1 / Chopin

KAWAI original

5. Classic E.Piano

6. Modern E.P.

7. Jazz Organ

KAWAI original

8. Church Organ

9. Harpsichord

10. Vibraphone

Toccata / Eugene Gigout

French Suite No.6 / Bach

KAWAI original

11. String Ensemble Le quattoro stagioni “La Primavera” / Vivaldi

12. Slow Strings

13. Choir

14. New Age Pad

15. Atmosphere

KAWAI original

1 2 3

4 5 6 7

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6. USING THE RECORDER

The CN piano’s recorder records your playing much like a tape recorder,

and it is just as easy to use. The CN piano records a song as digital data

instead of audio data and stores the song inside the instrument. Because

the song is stored as digital information you can modify the song when

you play it back. You can, for example, adjust the tempo without changing

the pitch or use a different effect setting from one you have recorded.

Once you understand the recorder, you will find it to be a useful tool for

both practicing and playing the piano.

RECORDING A SONG

(1) Press the REC button when you are ready to record. The LED indicator

will start flashing telling you that the piano is ready to record.

(2) Now play some music on the piano. The recorder 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’re finished recording. The

CN piano will stop recording and the LED display will flash momentarily

while the song is saved to memory.

(4) If you make a mistake, you can record your piece again. Just repeat

the same procedure. The second recording will completely erase the

first one.

PLAYING BACK A SONG

(1) Press the PLAY/STOP button to play back the song you have just

recorded.

Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop.

ERASING A SONG

(1) Turn the power off.

(2) Turn the power on again while holding down the PLAY/STOP and

REC buttons.

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FUNCTION MODE

The Function Mode gives you access to many other useful features on

your CN2 piano.

The following functions can be selected in the Function Mode by

pressing the appropriate key:

Function

TOUCH

TRANSPOSE

Default

Normal

TUNING

REVERB

A4=440.0Hz

CONCERT MAGIC MODE

MIDI CHANNEL SELECT

MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF

MULTI TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF

TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE

Mode 1

1 ch

Off

When the power is turned on, these functions are always set to the

default settings.

OPERATION

(1) Press the key assigned for the function you want to edit while holding

down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons

simultaneously.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

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.

(4) Release both the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons to

exit.

Note:

Attach the enclosed Function Stickers as shown in the illustration on

the next page for your convenience.

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- +

off on 1 2

6 7 8 9

TOUCH

TRANSPOSE

TUNING

REVERB

CONCERT MAGIC MODE

MIDI CHANNEL SELECT

MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF

MULTI TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF

TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE

1. SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE

When playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in

direct relation to how hard a key is struck. Your CN2 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 CN2 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.

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(1) Press the “TOUCH” key while holding down the METRONOME

and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2)While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

buttons, press one of the following keys on the keyboard.

Key 1: Selects the “LIGHT” Touch Type

Key 2: Selects the “NORMAL” Touch Type

Key 3: Selects the “HEAVY” Touch Type

Key 4: Selects the “CONSTANT” Touch Type

2. TRANSPOSE

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) Press the “TRANSPOSE” key while holding down the

METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

buttons, press the desired key on the keyboard to select a new transposed

key. (When power is first turned “on”, the key is set to C.) The piano

can be transposed up to 5 half steps higher (F) or 6 half steps lower

(F#).

C#D# F#G#A#

G A

C D E F

3. 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 METRONOME

and SOUND SELECT buttons. A tuning tone can be heard.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

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)

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4. REVERB

Reverb adds reverberation to the sound simulating the acoustic

enviroment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall.

There are three types of Reverb in the CN2. They are Room, Stage

and Hall.

(1) Press the “REVERB” key while holding down the METRONOME

and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still hodling the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

buttons, press one of the following keys to select the Reverb type.

Key 1: ROOM

Key 2: STAGE

Key 3: HALL

When the power is turned on, the REVERB function is automatically

activated.

To turn on/off the reverb, while holding down the METRONOME and

SOUND SELECT buttons, press REVERB key and then press “on” or

“off” key.

5. CONCERT MAGIC MODE

The CN2 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 “CONCERT MAGIC” key while holding down the

METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

buttons, pressing the “+” key sets the Concert Magic mode to Mode 2.

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If you press the “-” key, the Concert Magic mode returns to Mode 1.

6. 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 METRONOME

and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

buttons, press the 10 keys to select the channel. When selecting a

channel, the channel must be entered by two digit numbers.

EX: For CH 1 press the 0 key then the 1 key.

For CH 16 press the 1 key then the 6 key.

7. 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 CN2 piano when you play.

When MIDI LOCAL CONTROL is set to “off” you will not hear any

sound from the CN2 piano when you play but the CN2 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 METRONOME

and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

buttons, pressing the “off” key sets the Local Control to “off”. If you

press the “on” key, this function returns to “on”.

8. 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 CN2 piano to an external MIDI recorder

or personal computer to create performances with a variety of timbres.

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The term “Multi-Timbral” is derived from the ability to play multiple

timbres simultaneously.

NOTE:

You can assign any sound of the CN2 piano to any channel in the way

you like by sending the correct Program Change Number to the CN2

piano from an external MIDI device. See page 26 for assignment of

sound and program number.

(1) Press the “MULTI” key while holding down the METRONOME

and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

buttons, pressing the “off” key sets the Multi-Timbral mode to “off”.

If you press the “on” key, this function returns to “on”.

9. TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE

You can set the CN2 piano if it should transmit Program Change

Numbers via MIDI when the sound is changed on the control panel.

(1) Press the “PROGRAM” key while holding down the

METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons.

(2) While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

buttons, pressing the “off” key sets the CN2 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.

(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 METRONOME and SOUND SELECT

buttons.

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MIDI

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 CN2 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 another MIDI instrument. Plus, the sound from the CN2 can be layered

over the sound of the other instrument.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

(2) Connection to an external sequencer

When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played on the CN2 with a MIDI

recorder, and use the CN2’s tones (such as piano, harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled by

the CN2’s MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

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