Kawai Musical Instrument CN290 User Manual

DIGITAL PIANO  
CN290  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
 
Important Safety Instructions  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS  
WARNING  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
CAUTION  
FIRE  
OR  
ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
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  
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.  
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.  
Failure to do so may cause fire in case of  
lightning.  
Failure to do so may over-heat the product,  
resulting in fire.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in  
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.  
When connecting the AC power cord  
and other cords, take care  
not to get them tangled.  
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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.  
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.  
• 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 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.  
Cord Clamp (H) . . . . . . 1 pc.  
(F)  
(D)  
(E)  
(H)  
1. Insert the Adjuster (G) on the bottom of  
Pedal Board (C). Fasten (A) and (C) with four  
bolts (F).  
Bottom View  
(G)  
(F)  
(A)  
(C)  
(A)  
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).  
(D)  
(C)  
(E)  
(B)  
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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  
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.  
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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.  
DEMO BUTTON (B)  
To listen to all the demos, simply press this button. The CN piano will start the demo. Eight  
musical pieces will be played back randomly until the DEMO button is pressed again to stop. To  
select a specific demo, press the desired TONE button while the demo is playing. To stop the demo,  
press this button again.  
TONE BUTTON (C)  
Select the desired instrument by pressing the appropriate button.  
EFFECTS SECTION (D)  
These buttons add effects (CHORUS, REVERB) to any sound which enhances the tonal quality  
and improves the acoustical realism.  
RECORDER SECTION (E)  
You can record and play back up to three songs.  
-PLAY/STOP button: Used to play back and stop a recorded song.  
-RECORD button: Used to start recording a song.  
FUNCTION SECTION (F)  
Use these buttons to select a touch type, transpose the keyboard, or control other features (including  
MIDI functions).  
POWER BUTTON (G)  
This button turns the instrument on and off. Be sure to turn off the instrument when you are  
finished playing.  
FRONT PANEL  
C
A
D
E
G
B
F
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SOFT PEDAL (H)  
Pressing this pedal softens the sound and also reduces  
its volume.  
* The soft pedal can be used as the sostenuto pedal by  
turning on the power while depressing this pedal.  
H
I
SOSTENUTO PEDAL  
Depressing this pedal after pressing the keyboard and before releasing the keys sustains the sound  
of only the keys just played.  
SUSTAIN PEDAL (I)  
Pressing this pedal sustains the sound even after you remove your hands from the keyboard.  
LINE IN/OUT JACKS (J)  
Connect an external amplifer and speakers, or a cassette recorder to these jacks.  
MIDI JACKS (K)  
Use these jacks to connect the CN piano with external MIDI devices.  
PEDAL JACK (L)  
Connect the pedal cord from the pedal board to this jack. When you want to use the piano without  
the stand included, optional F-1 DP Foot Switch which has matching connector to this jack is  
available.  
HEADPHONES JACKS (M)  
Used to connect up to two headphones to this digital piano.  
BOTTOM  
/
J
K
L
M
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GETTING STARTED  
1. BASIC OPERATIONS  
(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 tone.  
Pressing a TONE button automatically changes the sound made by the CN piano. The LED above  
the selected tone button will light to indicate which tone is currently in being used.  
(4) Play.  
Experiment by playing the different tones.  
(5) Dual  
With DUAL mode you can layer two sounds together. To layer two sounds, press the TONE  
buttons for both sounds simultaneously. To adjust the volume balance between the two sounds,  
press any key on the keyboard while holding down the two TONE buttons. Pressing the C3 (center)  
key sets the two sounds to the same volume. Pressing any key to the right of C3 makes the sound  
assigned to the right most TONE button louder. Pressing any key to the left of C3 makes the sound  
assigned to the left most TONE button louder.  
(6) Effect  
-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 CN290. They are Room, Stage and Hall. To change the  
Reverb type, press one of the following TONE buttons while holding down the REVERB button.  
CLASSIC GRAND  
MODERN PIANO  
E.PIANO  
Room  
Stage  
Hall  
The Reverb is “ON” when the LED above the REVERB button is lit.  
Pressing the REVERB button once again turns the Reverb “OFF”.  
When the power is turned on, the REVERB function is automatically activated.  
-CHORUS adds a deep richness to any sound.  
To turn on the Chorus effect, press the CHORUS button. The LED above the Chorus button will be  
lit to indicate the Chorus effect is now on.  
Pressing the CHORUS button once again turns the Chorus “OFF”.  
NOTE:  
1. The CN piano can play up to 32 notes simultaneously (32-note polyphonic).  
2. When playing in DUAL mode, the CN290 can play up to 16 notes simultaneously (16-note  
polyphonic).  
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2. TRANSPOSE  
KEY  
C
D E F G A B  
(1) Press the TRANSPOSE button and the LED above  
it will be lit. The LED above the current key button  
(TONE button) will also 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.  
E-flat  
(2) While holding down the TRANSPOSE button, press  
the key button (TONE button) for the key you would  
like to transpose to. To select a key with a “sharp” or  
“flat”, simultaneously press the buttons on either side  
of that key. For example, simultaneously pressing the “D” and “E” buttons selects “E-flat”.  
(3) 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 CN piano will be transposed to your desired key.  
3. TOUCH RESPONSE  
When playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard a  
key is struck. The CN piano offers the realistic feel of an acoustic piano for practicing music. The  
Touch Response function simulates the standard touch of an acoustic piano when the TOUCH LED  
is off. When the TOUCH LED is lit, you can select other Touch Types. (Refer to the  
PROGRAMMING MODE section of this manual.)  
4. DEMONSTRATION SONG  
The CN piano has 8 built in demonstration songs for your listening enjoyment.  
(1) Press the DEMO button and the demo for CLASSIC GRAND will start. When the CLASSIC  
GRAND demo is finished the CN piano will play all the other demos 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 TONE button  
while the demo is playing. When you press the TONE button, the demo for that newly selected  
sound will be played.  
(3) To stop the demo, press the DEMO button again at any time.  
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DIGITAL RECORDING FUNCTIONS  
1. EASY RECORDING  
(1) Press the REC button. The CN piano will be ready for recording. To cancel the  
recording, press the REC button again.  
(2) Begin playing some music on the piano. The CN 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 recording will delete the song you previously recorded. To save your recorded  
song, record use the “ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS” section.  
METRONOME/SELECT TIME AND TEMPO  
The CN piano’s metronome function can help you record a song by providing a steady beat for you  
to play along with. The metronome beats however, are not recorded.  
(1) To start the metronome, press the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons at the same time. If you  
want to you can change the beat (time signature) of the metronome. The CN 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  
TONE button assigned to that beat (time signature).  
(2) To adjust the tempo, press the STRINGS button while holding down the TOUCH and  
TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo slower or press the CHOIR button while holding down  
the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo faster.  
(3) To turn off the metronome function, press the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons at the same  
time and the metronome will stop.  
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.  
(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.  
You can adjust the tempo of playback. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, press the STRINGS  
button while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo slower or  
press the CHOIR button while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the  
tempo faster.  
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3. ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  
RECORDING MORE SONGS  
The CN piano can record and store a maximum of 3 songs. Please follow the steps below to save  
your songs:  
(1) While holding down the REC button, press the MODERN PIANO (Song 2) button. The LED  
will light to show the current song number (while the REC button is held down). The piano will be  
ready to record (Song 2). To cancel without recording, press the REC button again.  
(2) Play the piano. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You can also start  
recording by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.  
(3) Press the PLAY/STOP button after you have finished recording.  
(4) Holding down the PLAY/STOP button, press the MODERN PIANO (Song 2) button.  
(5) Releasing both buttons will play Song No.2. Playback will automatically stop when the song is  
finished. You can adjust the tempo of playback. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, press the  
STRINGS button while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo  
slower or press the CHOIR button while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to  
make the tempo faster.  
RECORDING/PLAYING BACK THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND PARTS SEPARATELY  
The CN piano can record the parts played by the left or right hand and play back these parts separately  
or simultaneously. This function can be enjoyed in different ways. For example, you can practice  
the right-hand part of the song while playing back the recorded left-hand part, or record the melody  
part of the song while playing back the previously recorded accompaniment.  
(1) While holding down the REC button, press the E.PIANO (Song 3) button to select Song No.3.  
Part 1 of Song No.3 will be selected and the CN piano will be ready to record. To cancel without  
recording, press the REC button again.  
(2) Play the piano with your left hand. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You  
can also start recording by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.  
(3) Press the PLAY/STOP button after you have finished recording.  
(4) Now, to play back the left-hand part, press the PLAY/STOP button. The left-hand part you have  
recorded (Part 1 of Song No.3) will be played back. You can practice the right-hand part along with  
the recorded part.  
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You can adjust the tempo. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, press the STRINGS button  
while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo slower or press the  
CHOIR button while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo  
faster.  
(5) Let’s record the right-hand part while listening to the left-hand part. While holding down the  
REC button, press the CHOIR (Part 2) button. The Part 1 LED will light and the Part 2 LED will  
flash to indicate that the piano is ready to record. To cancel without recording, press the REC  
switch again.  
(6) Now play the right-hand part. Pressing any key will start play back of the recorded left-hand  
part (Part 1) while you play (and record) the right-hand part. You can also start recording by  
pressing the PLAY/STOP button. After pressing the PLAY/STOP button the left-hand part will  
begin playing, you can then begin playing (recording) the right hand part from any point in the song  
you like.  
(7) Press the PLAY/STOP button after you have finished recording.  
PLAYING BACK THE LEFT- AND RIGHT-HAND PARTS SEPARATELY  
After you have recorded the left- and right-hand parts (Part 1 and Part 2) separately, it is possible to  
play back the two parts by themselves or together. The following example shows how to play back  
only Part 2.  
(1) Select and press one of the Song buttons (CLASSIC GRAND/Song 1, MODERN PIANO/Song  
2 or E.PIANO/Song 3) while pressing the PLAY/STOP button.  
(2) While holding down the PLAY/STOP button, press the STRINGS/Part 1 button.  
The STRINGS/Part 1 button LED will be turned “off”. If you need to turn Part 1 back “on”, press  
the STRINGS/Part 1 button once again.  
(3) Releasing both buttons will play back only Part 2.  
You can adjust the tempo. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, press the STRINGS button  
while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo slower or press the  
CHOIR button while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons to make the tempo  
faster.  
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4. DELETING A SONG/TRACK  
This function allows you to delete songs that were not recorded correctly or songs that you do not  
want to listen to any more.  
(1) Simultaneously hold down the PLAY/STOP and  
REC buttons.  
(2) The LEDs will light to show you where songs have  
been recorded.  
While holding down both the PLAY/STOP and REC  
buttons, press the song button that corresponds to the  
song you want to delete.  
(3) While still holding down both the PLAY/STOP and  
REC buttons, press the part button that you want to  
delete and turn the LED lamp above that part button  
off.  
To delete more than one song, repeat (1) to (3).  
NOTE:  
– The total memory capacity of the recorder is approximately 1,800 notes. When the recorder  
reaches its maximum capacity, the CN 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.  
– To delete all recorded songs (reset), first turn the power off and then turn it back on again while  
holding down both the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons.  
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PROGRAMMING MODE  
The Programming Mode gives you access to many other useful features on your CN piano. To use  
the Programming Mode functions, press a key on the keyboard while holding down the TOUCH  
and TRANSPOSE buttons. To exit the Programming Mode, release the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE  
buttons.  
The following functions can be selected in the Programming Mode:  
SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE (C or D or E key)  
TUNING (C-sharp or E-flat key)  
MIDI CHANNEL SELECT (F or G or A key)  
TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE ON/OFF (B-flat key)  
MULTI TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF (A-flat key)  
MIDI LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF (F-sharp key)  
RESET (B key)  
MIDI Local Control On/Off  
Multi Timbral Mode On/Off  
Raise the pitch  
Lower the pitch  
Transmit MIDI Program Change On/Off  
LIGHT  
HEAVY  
Reset  
Increase MIDI Channel Number  
Set MIDI Channel Number to 1  
Decrease MIDI Channel Number  
CONSTANT  
1. SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE  
Your CN 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 CN 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) To select the “LIGHT”, “CONSTANT” or “HEAVY” Touch Type, press one of the following  
keys on the keyboard while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons.  
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 to exit the programming mode.  
When the TOUCH LED is off, the “NORMAL” Touch Type is automatically selected. When an  
alternative touch type is selected using the above procedure, the TOUCH LED will light. The  
TOUCH button is a toggle switch. Pressing the button turns on the LED. Pressing it a second time  
turns off the LED.  
2. TUNING  
This function allows you to adjust the piano’s pitch to match recordings or other instruments in an  
ensemble.  
(1) To lower the pitch press any C-sharp key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE  
buttons. To raise the pitch press any E-flat key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE  
buttons.  
(2) Release the both hands after finding the desired pitch.  
The range of tuning is +/-50 cents (100 cents = a half tone). Each press of the key will change the  
tuning 1.56 cents. Press the key repeatedly until you arrive at the desired pitch.  
3. 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) If you press any A key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the MIDI  
channel will increase by one each time you press the key. MIDI channel will progress from 1 to 16.  
If you press any G key, the channel will be set to 1 regardless of what channel is currently selected.  
And, if you press any F key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the MIDI  
channel will decrease by 1 each time you press the key.  
(2) Release the both hands after selecting the channel.  
When the power is first turned on, the CN piano always selects channel 1.  
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4. TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE ON/OFF  
You can use 8 tone buttons to transmit Program Change Numbers via MIDI. Please refer to the list  
below for assignment of tone and program number.  
TONE NAME  
CLASSIC GRAND  
MODERN PIANO  
E.PIANO  
CHURCH ORGAN  
HARPSICHORD  
VIBRAPHONE  
STRINGS  
PRG # PRG #(When Multi-Timbral mode is ON)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
5
20  
7
12  
49  
53  
CHOIR  
(1) If you press any B-flat key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, this  
function is set to “off” and the CN piano does not transmit the program change data corresponding  
to the tone selected on the panel. If you press the B-flat key again while holding down the TOUCH  
and TRANSPOSE buttons, this function returns to “on” and selecting a tone will transmit the data.  
(2) Release both hands after selecting either “on” or “off” for transmit MIDI program change.  
When the power is first turned on, the TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE function is always  
“on”.  
5. 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 use a sequencer to create  
performances with a variety of timbres on the CN piano. The term “Multi Timbral” is derived from  
the ability to play multiple timbres simultaneously.  
NOTE:  
You can assign any tone of the CN piano to any channel in the way you like by sending the correct  
Program Change Number to the CN piano from an external MIDI device. Please refer to the list  
above for assignment of tone and program number.  
(1) If you press any A-flat key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the  
MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE will be set to “on”. If you press any A-flat key again while holding  
down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE returns to “off”.  
(2) Release both hands after selecting the desired setting.  
When power is first turned on, the MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE setting is always off.  
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6. 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 CN piano when  
you play. When MIDI LOCAL CONTROL is set to off you will not hear any sound from the CN  
piano when you play but the CN piano’s keyboard data will be transmitted through the MIDI jacks  
to an external MIDI device.  
(1) If you press any F-sharp key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the  
MIDI LOCAL CONTROL will be set to “off”. If you press again any F-sharp key while holding  
down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons, the MIDI LOCAL CONTROL returns to “on”.  
(2) Release both hands after selecting the desired setting.  
7. RESET  
When the RESET procedure is used, most of the CN piano’s original factory settings (the same  
setting as when you turn on the instrument) will be restored.  
The original factory settings restored with this function are:  
– MIDI Transmit Channel  
– Transmit MIDI Program Change  
– Multi-timbral Mode  
1
On  
Off  
– MIDI Local Control  
On  
– Tuning  
+/-0  
– Touch Type (When the TOUCH LED is on)  
– Tempo (Metronome of the Recorder)  
LIGHT  
120/min.  
(1) Press any B-key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE buttons.  
(2) Release both hands after following this procedure.  
– 19 –  
 
MIDI  
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard  
for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (digital recorders) and other electronic instruments so that  
they can exchange performance data.  
The CN290 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 CN290 can be layered  
over the sound of the other instrument.  
CN290  
MIDI IN  
OUT  
IN  
MIDI  
Digital Synthesizer  
MIDI cable  
Layering Sounds  
CN290's Piano sound  
Synthesizer's String sound  
– 20 –  
 
(2) Connection to an external sequencer and sound generator module  
When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played on the CN290 with a  
sequencer, and use the CN290’s tones (such as piano, harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled  
by the CN290’s MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.  
CN290  
OUT  
IN  
MIDI OUT  
MIDI  
MIDI IN  
MIDI cable  
MIDI Sequencer  
– 21 –  
 
SPECIFICATIONS  
Keyboard 88 Weighted Keys with Advanced Hammer Action III  
Touch Type 4 Types (Normal, Light, Heavy, Constant)  
Max Polyphony  
32 Notes  
Tones 8 Tones (CLASSIC GRAND, MODERN PIANO, E.PIANO, CHURCH  
ORGAN, HARPSICHORD, VIBRAPHONE, STRINGS, CHOIR)  
Effects Reverb (Room, Stage, Hall), Chorus  
Digital Recorder 3-Song, 2-Part, 1,800-Notes  
Other Functions Transpose, Tuning, MIDI Functions, 8 Demo Songs  
Pedals  
2 (Soft or Sostenuto, Sustain)  
Jacks Headphones x 2, Pedal, MIDI IN/OUT, LINE IN/OUT (L, R)  
Speakers  
12 cm x 2 (4 3/4”), 15 W x 2  
Dimensions 139 x 46 x 99 (cm), 55” x 18” x 39”  
Weight  
38.5 kg (85 lbs.)  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
DEMO SONG LIST  
CLASSIC GRAND  
MODERN PIANO  
E. PIANO  
CHURCH ORGAN  
HARPSICHORD  
VIBRAPHONE  
STRINGS  
Rhapsodie No.2/Brahms  
KAWAI Original  
KAWAI Original  
Toccata/Gigout  
French Suite No.6/Bach  
KAWAI Original  
“Le quattro stagioni” La primavera/Vivaldi  
KAWAI Original  
CHOIR  
– 22 –  
 
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART  
KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO  
MODEL: CN290  
Date: December 2002  
Version: 1.0  
FUNCTION  
TRANSMITTED  
RECEIVED  
REMARKS  
Basic Channel  
(Default)  
1
1-16  
3
1
1-16  
1
(Changed)  
Mode  
(Default)  
(Message)  
(Altered)  
x
1, 3*  
*Omni Off by setting  
MIDI channel  
*with Transpose  
✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻  
15-113*  
✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻  
Note Number  
(True Voice)  
0-127  
15-113  
Velocity  
(Note ON)  
(Note OFF)  
O: 9nH v=1-127  
x: 8nH v=0  
O
x
After Touch  
Key’s  
Channel’s  
x
x
x
x
x
x
Pitch Bend  
Control Change  
7
64  
66  
67  
x
O
O
x
O
O
Volume  
O (Right pedal)  
O (Left pedal)  
O (Left pedal)  
O
Damper pedal  
Sosutenuto pedal  
Soft pedal  
Program Change  
True  
✻✻✻✻✻✻✻✻  
System Exclusive  
Common  
O
O
(Song Position)  
(Song Select)  
(Tune)  
x
x
x
x
x
x
System: Real Time  
(Clock)  
(Commands)  
Others  
x
x
x
x
(Local ON/OFF)  
(All Notes OFF)  
(Active Sense)  
(Reset)  
x
x
O
x
O
O*  
O*  
x
*When Multi-Timbral  
mode is On  
Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO  
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO  
– 23 –  
 
CN290 Owner's Manual  
OM964E-L0210  
Printed in Japan  
 

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