KAWAI CN2 User Guide and Manual
Summary
Discover the Kawai CN2 Digital Piano, a high-quality instrument featuring 88 weighted keys and advanced multi-timbral capabilities. This comprehensive owner's manual is designed for musicians of all levels seeking to fully utilize its diverse soundscapes. It provides detailed instructions on basic operation, optimizing performance settings (like tuning and reverb), utilizing various specialized modes (including Concert Magic and Ensemble sounds), and integrating MIDI devices for professional setups. Read this guide to unlock the full potential of your new piano and enhance your musical journey.
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DIGITAL PIANO
OWNER’S MANUAL
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DIGITAL PIANO OWNER’S MANUAL
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Thank you for choosing this Kawai CN2 Digital Piano. Your new CN2 is a high-quality instrument offering the very latest in leading-edge music technology. This manual contains valuable information that...
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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 N...
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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 Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric the product....
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Do not wipe the product with benzene Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation of the product. or thinner. When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in lukewarm water, squeeze it well, the...
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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) ...
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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 ...
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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 son...
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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 ...
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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 volu...
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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 METRONO...
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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 you...
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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 loud...
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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 al...
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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...
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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 s...
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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 store...
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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...
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off on 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 pi...
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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...
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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...
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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 inst...
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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 ...
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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 t...
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CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST Category Song Title Arrangement Children’s Songs Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star MP I’m A Little Teapot MP Mary Had A Little Lamb MP London Bridge MP Row, Row, Row Your Boat MP F...
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PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER MAPPING Multi-Timbral mode ON Multi-Timbral mode OFF Sound Name Program # Bank MSB Bank LSB CONCERT GRAND STUDIO GRAND MODERN PIANO ROCK PIANO CLASSIC E.PIANO MODERN E.P. JAZZ OR...
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO Date: November 2004 MODEL: CN2 Version: 1.0 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECEIVED REMARKS Basic Channel (Default) (Changed) 1-16 1-16 Mode (Default) (Message) 1, ...
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CN2 Owner’s Manual OW977E-C0410 Printed in Indonesia
Manual Details
| Brand | Kawai |
|---|---|
| Pages | 28 |
| File Size | 432.40 KB |
| Published | May 24, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a key safety warning regarding servicing the piano?
Never open or attempt to service the unit yourself; do not remove any user-serviceable parts inside.
What are the primary specifications for the sound and polyphony?
It features 88 weighted keys, simulates 15 tones, and offers a maximum polyphony of 72 notes.
Can I record music on this piano, and what are the limits?
Yes, the recorder function allows you to capture one song with a single track.
How many concurrent songs are included in the Concert Magic feature?
The instrument includes 40 pre-loaded songs within the Concert Magic mode.