Kawai CA500 User Manual
Summary
This premium digital piano combines modern electronic technology with time-honored craftsmanship, offering immense musical versatility through multiple tones and expressive features. The comprehensive manual provides detailed instructions on operation, connectivity, sound programming, and advanced function settings. It is designed for users seeking a high-quality home instrument, while also emphasizing crucial operating safety guidelines regarding electrical use and hearing protection to ensure proper care during performance.
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CA500(C)
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CA500(C) (ZUIE1]S AMC7UCL
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Note: 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 ...
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WARNING - when using electric products, basic precau- 10. The product should be connected to a power supply tions should always be followed, including the following: only of the type described in the ...
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Thank you for purchasing a KAWAI Digital Pianol The Kawai digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument that combines the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inheri...
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@vo LUME 四 TRANSPOSE control Move the volume slider to the right to increase the Shifting the slider to the right raises the piano's key instrument's volume. Move the slider to the left to decrease th...
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@ c Ho Rus 全 To NE SELECTORS Enhances the sound with the calming depth of a Select the desired instrument by pressing the appro- chorus. Priate switch. The CHORUS effecf js autormaticaljy applied @@SP...
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四 Rear Panel| 全 国 图 SOFT ”SOSTENUTO DAMPER PEDAL @LINE OUT “The pedals These jacks provide stereo output to amplifiers，ste- From right to left, the pedals are the damper pedal， reo systems, tape recor...
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Turn on the power. POWER CS 2 Adjust the volume， VOLUME min | | 1 LILLILILILLLL max | LL | Play a note on the keyboard and adjust the volume (Moving the slider to the right raises the volume; moving i...
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回 pu AL and s PLT DUAL and SPLIT (CA800 only) modes allow you to combine two tones. DUAL MODE: ”You can combine two tones in a layer with this mode, creating sounds and effects impossible with just a ...
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Hold down the SPLIT switch and press a TONE SELECTOR to change the CSzp 了 7) LOWER timbre. The selected timbre becomes the LOWER tone. For the bass sounds, one of the three switches on the right end o...
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因 Selecting the Touch Curve When playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard the key is struck、"Touch Curve" is the expression used to describe...
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四 Playing the Demo Songs There are 3 demo songs stored in the keyboard's internal memory. Using the following method you can enjoy listening to an autornated recital of these songs， CS4@ 了) Press the ...
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Advanced Features 四 Programming Mode The programming mode allows you to change the keyboard's tuning, and temperament, and utilize the vari- ous MIDI capabilities. These programming functions are perf...
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B. Leaving the programming mode Press the CHORUS switch. CD CD 总 PAN The flashing will stop, and you will return to the tone in effect when you entered the programming mode. You can also continue inio...
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Make sure that the piano is in the programming mode (see p.9). Press the JAZZ ORGAN switch so that it flashes to indicate that the piano is ready to be tuned. 已 品 O 滞 台 已 口 避 广 ] CD CC 户 ] 记 ] CD] 广 站...
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Make sure that the piano is in the programming mode. DZ Press the FULL ORGAN switch so that it flashes to indicate that the piano is wait- ing for a temperament specification， CS 了 Press one of the se...
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汪 Temperament characteristic 全 Equal temperament This，by far the most popular pianoc temperament, divides the scale into twelve equal semitones and has the advantage of producing the same chordal inte...
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MIDI Interface 加 whats Mip? Before attempting to set the MIDI function, lets take a brief look at what MIDI is. The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standa...
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四 Connections (1) Connection to anocther MIDI-compatible keyboard (connection with instruments Such as. the Kawai digital synthesizers KC10/ K1IIK4) wplomrl TEN EL win 一 一 一 ohiey ec 二 Weioer oa \ / T...
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何 Connection to a sound genera- tor module (connection with instruments such as the Kawai XS-1) MIDIOUT |bn E IN OUTPUT MIDIIN 医 w Ea 过 c- DT DC Do Own Ge Oe Cam 和 和， sa 和 XS-1 CA800/600/500(CJ's pres...
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3 MIDI Implementation The MIDI interface on your Kawai Digital Piano allows you to: 1. Receive and transmit keyboard data. You can play the digital Pianc to output sound on a synthesizer or other inst...
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四 Mipl settings A. Setting the channel In order to be able to exchange information with a connected MIDIinstrument， you must first set the interconnected instruments to the Same channel. CSzep 了 7) Ma...
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Sive data Tone Seiector Program No. PIANO 1 PIANO 2 E. PIANO JAZZ ORGAN FULL ORGAN HARPSICHORD VIBRAPHONE STRINGS MIDI exclusive data. and off as described below， Enterthe programming mode (see p. 9)....
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CSrep 了 ) Press the CHORUS switch to leave the programming mode， You may then change to another programming mode. Note 盐 The sefing adescribed above js auiomaficaljy set on when ihe power js turned om...
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*。 Example “Program No. 3 0 10 20 D 1 。 Press the "00" key and then the "3" key. 。Program No. 20 。 Press the "20" key and then the "0" key. *。Program No. 42 。 P...
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Normally, the procedure described above is used to transmit or receive data on a set MIDI channel (any one of 1 through 16), but by turning the MULITI TIMBRE function on you can receive more than one ...
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When MIDI data is received while the MULTI TIMBRE function is off, it will be played according to whichever TONE SELECTOR is currently selected. When the MULTIETIMBRE 1 mode is on, the received MIDI d...
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怠 吕 数 台 O 〇 CC D 吕 沾 [CD [CD CD CD CC CC 亡 ]] 记 和 站 PIANG1 PAND 2 ANC JAZZ Fut L HARPESL VIBRA- STRINGS CRGAN ORGAN CHORD PHONE Use the black and white keys at the left end of the keyboard to set the ...
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E. LOCAL CONTROL This mode is used to set whether the sound from the piano's keyboard will be played cr not, and is called the LOCAL CONTROL ON/CFF mode. CStep 了 7》 Make sure that the piano is in the ...
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MIDI Exclusive Data Format 面 Data format 1stbyte 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte 6th byte 7th byte th byte gth byte 1oth byte Ceilejiloeiejile lele Le ie FO Start code 40 .7 Kawais ID number 00 - ...
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Specifications CA800 CA600 CA500 CA500 C Keyboard 88 WOODEN 88 WOODEN ADVANCED AWA AWA - GRAND Polyphonic 32 (16 when using CHORUS) PIANO 1，PIANO 2，E. PIANO，JAz Z ORGAN，FULL ORGAN，Tone colors HARPSICH...
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Date: July 1992 [KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO] Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Defauit 1 1 Channel Changes 1-16 1-16 ww The default for the Default 3 1 OMNI mode is ON. Mode Messages X ,3 Specify...
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KKAWAIT Kawai Musicat instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd 200 Terajima-cho, Hamamatsu, Japan Owse18E-H 人 ) Printed in Japan
Manual Details
| Brand | Kawai |
|---|---|
| Pages | 34 |
| File Size | 6.74 MB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What must be done if the equipment causes harmful radio interference?
Try reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna, increasing separation, connecting to a different circuit outlet, or consulting a technician.
Can users perform internal repairs on the unit themselves?
No. Only qualified service personnel should service any parts of the product.
What is needed when moving the power cord after long periods of inactivity?
It must be unplugged from the outlet to prevent electrical shock and care must be taken not to trip over it.
Does this digital piano support multiple sounds or voices simultaneously?
Yes, it supports dual/split capabilities, allowing for complex arrangements. It also has various timbres like HARPSICHORD and VIBRAPHONE.