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Kawai CE220 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Preparation Before Use Basic Operations Recorder CE220 Owner’s Manual USB Operations Function Buttons Appendix...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Kawai CE220 digital piano. This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the CE220 digital piano. Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

  • Page 3: Preface

    About this Owner’s Manual Before attempting to play the CE220 digital piano, please read the Preparation Before Use section from page 10 of this owner’s manual. This section explains the name and function of each part, how to connect the power cable, and how to turn on the power.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DO NOT OPEN RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 5 WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly. The product should be connected to If you are going to use an AC power cord, 120V 230V...
  • Page 6 Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or CAUTION damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly. Do not use the product in the following areas. Using the product in such areas may result in product breakdown.
  • Page 7 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Function Buttons Preface ..........3 Important Safety Instructions .

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions...

  • Page 11: Demo Button

    a MASTER VOLUME slider l TEMPO button This slider controls the master volume level of the instrument’s This button is used to adjust the tempo of the metronome time built-in speakers or headphones, if connected. signature/drum rhythm. b DEMO button m BEAT button This button is used to start/stop playback of the instrument’s This button is used to change the metronome time signature/...

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Piano

    The instrument will turn on. The LED indicator for the PIANO button will also turn on, indicating that the Concert Grand sound is selected, and the CE220 digital piano is ready to be played. Using headphones Attaching the headphone hook (optional)

  • Page 13: Using The Pedals

    Using the Pedals As with a grand piano, the CE220 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft. Sustain pedal (right pedal) Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one’s hands have been lifted from the keyboard - greatly enriching the piano Soft pedal sound, while also assisting smooth ‘legato’...

  • Page 14: Selecting Sounds

    Sounds are arranged into eight categories, with several sounds assigned to each category button. For a complete listing of sounds available on the CE220 digital piano, please refer to page 68 of this owner’s manual. By default, the ‘Concert Grand’ sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on.

  • Page 15: Demo Songs

    Demo Songs The Demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of CE220 digital piano. There are 18 different demonstration songs available, highlighting the instrument’s rich selection of high quality sounds and powerful speaker system. For a complete listing of available demonstration songs, please refer to page 64 of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 16: Piano Music Pieces

    Piano Music Pieces In addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CE220 digital piano also features a selection of popular classical piano works from the Baroque and Romantic periods. For a complete listing of available piano music pieces, please refer to page 65 of this owner’s manual.

  • Page 17: Dual Mode

    Dual Mode The Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or a church organ combined with a choir, etc. Entering Dual mode Press and hold a SOUND SELECTION button to select the main sound, then press another SOUND SELECTION button to select the layered sound.

  • Page 18: Split Mode

    Split Mode The Split Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a different sound. For example, a bass sound in the lower section, and a piano sound in the upper section. By default the split point for the lower and upper sections is set between B2 and C3.

  • Page 19: Four Hands Mode

    Four Hands Mode The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the Split Mode function. However, with Four Hands Mode enabled, the octave/pitch of each section is automatically adjusted to create two separate 44-key instruments with the same playing range.

  • Page 20: Reverb

    Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. Some sound types, such as acoustic piano, enable reverb automatically in order to improve acoustic realism. The CE220 digital piano features five different reverb types. Reverb types...

  • Page 21: Effects

    In addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain effects automatically in order to enhance tonal quality. The CE220 digital piano features five different effect types. Effect types...

  • Page 22: Voicing

    The Voicing function simulates the techniques used by skilled technicians to adjust the tonal character of a piano’s sound. The CE220 digital piano features three different voicing types, in addition to the default ‘Normal’ type. * The Voicing function affects the PIANO category sounds only.

  • Page 23: Transpose

    Transpose The Transpose function allows the pitch of the CE220 digital piano’s keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi- tone intervals. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned in one key must be played in another key.

  • Page 24: Metronome / Drum Rhythms

    The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition to regular metronome beats, the CE220 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most playing styles and musical genres.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Metronome Volume

    Adjusting the metronome volume Press the TEMPO and BEAT buttons simultaneously, then press the VALUE buttons to increase or decrease the metronome volume. The metronome volume will be shown in the LCD display. * The metronome volume can be adjusted within the range 1-10. Drum rhythms As an alternative to the simple metronome count, it is also possible to select a drum pattern from one of 100 different rhythm styles.

  • Page 26: Song Recorder (Internal Memory)

    Song Recorder The CE220 digital piano allows up to 3 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played back at the touch of a button. Each song consists of two separate tracks – referred to as ‘parts’ – that can be recorded and played back independently.

  • Page 27: Stopping The Song Recorder

    4. Stopping the song recorder Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turn off, the recorder will stop, and the part/song will be stored in internal memory. The LED indicators for the selected song memory and part will turn on to indicate that they are have been recorded to.

  • Page 28: Playing Back A Song

    Song Recorder Playing back a song This function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. 1. Playing the selected recorded song To play the selected song: Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on and the recorded song will start to play.

  • Page 29: Erasing A Part/Song

    Erasing a part/song This function is used to erase recorder parts that have been recorded incorrectly or songs that are no longer listened to. Once a part/song has been erased from memory it cannot be recovered. Selecting a song, erasing a part Press and hold the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons simultaneously.

  • Page 30: Usb Functions

    USB Operations The CE220 digital piano allows recorder songs to be loaded from and saved to a USB memory device. It is also possible to play Standard MIDI File (SMF) songs, delete files, and format the USB memory device. * The USB device should be formatted to use the ‘FAT’ or ‘FAT32’ filesystem.
  • Page 31 Adjusting the song playback volume While a song is playing: Increase volume Press the VALUE buttons to increase or decrease the song playback volume. Rewind/Fast Forward a playing song While a song is playing: Rewind Fast Forward Press the NO (EFFECTS) or YES (REVERB) buttons to rewind or fast forward the playing position of the song.

  • Page 32: Usb Load

    USB Operations USB Load The USB Load function is used to load recorder songs stored on a USB memory device into one of the instrument’s three song memories. 1. Selecting the USB Load function After connecting a USB memory device: Press the USB button.

  • Page 33: Usb Save

    USB Save The USB Save function is used to save recorder songs stored in one of the instrument’s three song memories to a USB memory device. 1. Selecting the USB Save function After connecting a USB memory device: Press the USB button. The LED indicator for the USB button will turn on, and the name of the current USB function will be shown in the LED display.

  • Page 34: Usb Delete

    USB Operations USB Delete The USB Delete function is used to delete recorder songs stored on a USB memory device. 1. Selecting the USB Delete function After connecting a USB memory device: Press the USB button. The LED indicator for the USB button will turn on, and the name of the current USB function will be shown in the LED display.

  • Page 35: Usb Format

    USB Format The USB Delete function is used to format the connected USB memory device, erasing all stored data. The USB Format function will erase all data stored on the connected USB memory device. Exercise caution when using this function in order to prevent accidental data loss. 1.

  • Page 36: Function Buttons

    Function Buttons Overview The Function buttons are used to select additional options and settings that control the CE220 digital piano. These buttons are also used to select MIDI functions, and to store/reset the instrument’s user memory. Selecting a function Press and hold the TRANSPOSE and USB buttons simultaneously, then press the desired function button.

  • Page 37: Touch

    Touch As with an acoustic piano, the CE220 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strength and speed of playing –...
  • Page 38 Keyboard and Sound Settings Touch (cont.) The ‘User’ touch type allows performers to personalise the responsiveness of the CE220 digital piano’s keyboard to suit their unique, individual playing style. 1. Selecting the User touch setting After selecting the Touch function: Press the VALUE buttons to select the User touch type.

  • Page 39: Brilliance

    Brilliance The Brilliance setting allows the tonal brightness of the CE220 digital piano’s sound to be adjusted. 1. Selecting the Brilliance setting Press and hold the TRANSPOSE and USB buttons simultaneously, then press the PIANO MUSIC button. The LED indicator for the PIANO MUSIC button will start to flash, and the current Brilliance setting will be shown in the LED display.

  • Page 40: Tuning

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Tuning The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CE220 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps, and may therefore prove useful when performing music with other instruments. 1. Selecting the Tuning setting Press and hold the TRANSPOSE and USB buttons simultaneously, then press the VOICING button.

  • Page 41: Damper Resonance

    The CE220 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be changed.

  • Page 42: String Resonance

    String Resonance refers to a phenomenon that exists in acoustic pianos whereby the strings of held notes resonate ‘sympathetically’ with other notes of the same harmonic series. The CE220 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the String Resonance setting allowing the volume of this resonance to be adjusted.

  • Page 43: Temperament

    Temperament The Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the CE220 digital piano to be changed from the modern ‘Equal Temperament’ standard to one of the various musical temperaments popularised during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Available Temperament types...
  • Page 44 Keyboard and Sound Settings Temperament (cont.) 1. Selecting the Temperament setting Press and hold the TRANSPOSE and USB buttons simultaneously, then press the DRAWBAR button. The LED indicator for the DRAWBAR button will start to flash, and the current Temperament setting will be shown in the LED display.

  • Page 45: Lower Octave Shift

    Lower Octave Shift The Lower Octave Shift setting allows the pitch of the lower section when using Split mode to be raised in octave steps. 1. Selecting the Lower Octave Shift setting Press and hold the TRANSPOSE and USB buttons simultaneously, then press the CHURCH ORGAN button.

  • Page 46: Lower Pedal On/Off

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Lower Pedal On/Off The Lower Pedal setting determines whether the sustain pedal will affect (i.e. sustain) the lower section sound when using Split mode. Lower Pedal setting Lower Pedal Explanation In Split mode, lower section sounds will be sustained when the sustain pedal is pressed. In Split mode, lower section sounds will not be sustained when the sustain pedal is pressed.

  • Page 47: Layer Octave Shift

    Layer Octave Shift The Layer Octave Shift setting allows the pitch of the layered sound when using Dual mode to be raised or lowered in octave steps. 1. Selecting the Layer Octave Shift setting Press and hold the TRANSPOSE and USB buttons simultaneously, then press the STRINGS button.

  • Page 48: Layer Dynamics

    Keyboard and Sound Settings Layer Dynamics When using Dual mode, sometimes simply adjusting the volume balance between the two layered sounds is not enough to create the desired sound character, especially if both sounds are very dynamic. Layering two equally dynamic sounds can prove difficult to control and play comfortably.

  • Page 49: Damper Hold On/Off

    Damper Hold On/Off The Damper Hold setting determines whether sounds such as organ or strings should be sustained indefinitely when the sustain (damper) pedal is depressed, or whether these sounds should gradually decay. Damper Hold setting Damper Hold Explanation Sounds such as organ, strings, etc. will be sustained indefinitely when the sustain pedal is pressed. Sounds such as organ, strings, etc.

  • Page 50: Midi Functions And Settings

    For both receiving and transmitting, channels 1-16 can be used. Recording/playing with a sequencer When connected to a sequencer, the CE220 digital piano can be used to record and playback multi-track songs, with separate sounds playing simultaneously on each channel.

  • Page 51: Midi Channel

    * Please refer to the ‘MIDI Implementation Chart’ on page 70 for further Multi-timbral mode setting information regarding the MIDI capabilities of the CE220 digital piano. Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device.

  • Page 52: Send Program Change Number

    MIDI Functions and Settings Send Program Change Number The Send Program Change Number function is used to send a Program Change Number (1-128) to the connected MIDI device. * Please refer to the ‘Program Change Number List’ on page 68. 1.

  • Page 53: Local Control On/Off

    Local Control On/Off The Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This setting is useful when using the CE220 digital piano to control an external MIDI device. Local Control setting...

  • Page 54: Transmit Program Change On/Off

    MIDI Functions and Settings Transmit MIDI Program Change On/Off The Transmit Program Change Number setting determines whether the CE220 digital piano will transmit program change information when the SOUND SELECTION buttons are pressed. Transmit MIDI Program Change setting Transmit PGM#...

  • Page 55: Multi-Timbral Mode On/Off

    Multi-timbral Mode On/Off The Multi-timbral Mode setting determines whether the CE220 digital piano is able to receive MIDI information on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. This allows the instrument to play back multi-track, multi-timbral performance data sent from an external MIDI device.

  • Page 56: Channel Mute On/Off

    MIDI Functions and Settings Channel Mute On/Off The Channel Mute setting determines which MIDI channels (1-16) are activated to receive MIDI information when Multi-timbral mode is set to On. Each channel can be set to mute or play individually. * This setting is available only when Multi-timbral mode is set to On. Channel Mute setting Channel Mute Explanation...

  • Page 57: Usb Midi (Usb To Host Connector)

    (USB to Host connector) The CE220 digital piano features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.

  • Page 58: User Memory

    User Memory The User Memory function allows preferred panel settings to be stored in the CE220 digital piano’s memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings when the instrument is turned on. User Memory Settings stored in User Memory Selected sound type...
  • Page 59 Resetting the User Memory After storing preferred settings to User Memory: Press and hold the TRANSPOSE and USB buttons simultaneously, then press the REC button. The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, and the User Memory function will be shown in the LED display. Press the VALUE buttons to select the ‘Reset’...

  • Page 60: Assembly Instructions

    Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CE220 digital piano. Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CE220 digital piano, especially when lifting the main body of the instrument onto the stand in step 3.
  • Page 61 3. Mounting the main body a Ensure that two or more people undertake the Slide following step of the assembly process. backwards Lift the main body a and carefully place it onto the stand. Position the main body towards the front of the stand, so that the screws built into the stand are not visible when viewed from above.

  • Page 62: Connecting To Other Devices

    If this occurs, turn the power off and then on again to reset the amplifier protection circuit. Do not connect the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the CE220 digital piano together with a cable. An audio loop (oscillation sound) will occur, resulting in damage to the unit.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    USB to Host port (‘B’ type) LINE IN jacks (1/4” phone jack) This USB port is used to connect the CE220 digital piano to a computer using an inexpensive USB cable. When connected, the These jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs...

  • Page 64: Demo And Piano Music Song Lists

    Demo and Piano Music Song Lists Demo song list Sound Name Song Title Composer PIANO 1 Concert Grand Original Kawai 2 Concert Grand 2 Petit chien F. F. Chopin 3 Studio Grand Original Kawai E.PIANO 4 Classic E.Piano Original Kawai 5 Modern E.P.
  • Page 65 Piano Music song list Song Title Composer Tambourin J. P. Rameau The Harmonious Blacksmith G. F. Handel Menuett BWV.Anh.114 J. S. Bach Menuett BWV.Anh.115 J. S. Bach Menuett BWV.Anh.116 J. S. Bach Le Coucou L. C. Daquin Gavotte F. J. Gossec Menuett L.

  • Page 66: Drum Rhythm List

    Drum Rhythm List Rhythm Name Rhythm Name 8 Beat 1 Hip Hop 3 8 Beat 2 Hip Hop 4 8 Beat 3 Techno 1 16 Beat 1 Techno 2 16 Beat 2 Techno 3 16 Beat 3 Heavy Techno 16 Beat 4 8 Shuffle 1 16 Beat 5 8 Shuffle 2...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications Kawai CE220 digital piano Keyboard 88 wooden keys AWA Grand Pro II Sound Source Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ (PHI), 88-key piano sampling Internal Sounds 22 voices Concert Grand, Concert Grand 2, Studio Grand, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.P., Jazz Organ, Drawbar Organ, Church Organ, Diapason, Diapason Oct., Harpsichord, Harpsichord Oct., Vibraphone, String Ensemble, Slow Strings, Warm Strings, Choir, New Age Pad, Atmosphere, Wood Bass, Electric Bass, Finger Nylon Gt.

  • Page 68: Program Change Number List

    Program Change Number List Multi-timbral mode = off/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2 Sound Name Program Number Program Number Bank MSB Bank LSB PIANO Concert Grand Concert Grand 2 Studio Grand E.PIANO Classic E.Piano Modern E.P. DRAWBAR Jazz Organ Drawbar Organ CHURCH ORGAN Church Organ Diapason...

  • Page 69: Midi Exclusive Data Format

    4 11, 30 Function code (30 when setting Multi-timbre On/Off) 5 04 Indicates that the instrument is an electric piano 6 02 Indicates that the piano is a CE220 model 7 data 1 8 data 2 See table below 9 data 3...

  • Page 70: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Kawai CE220 digital piano Date : August 2011 - Version : 1.0 Function Transmit Receive Remarks At power-up Basic channel Settable 1 - 16 1 - 16 At power-up Mode 3 Mode 1 * The default for the OMNI mode is ON.

  • Page 71: Function Button Assignments

    Function Button Assignments...
  • Page 72 CE220 Owner’s Manual KPSZ-0480 : 817289 OW1058E-J11201 Version 3 Printed in Indonesia Copyright © 2012 Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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