Kawai CN21 User Manual
Summary
Experience the revolutionary sound of the KAWAI CN21 digital piano, a superb instrument offering full dynamic range and responsive touch emulating piano, harpsichord, and organ. This comprehensive manual serves as your essential guide to mastering every feature, including built-in lesson modules for structured practice (Czerny/Burgmüller), advanced recording capabilities, and unique Concert Magic modes. Equipped with MIDI jacks, the CN21 allows unparalleled musical expansion. If you are a dedicated performer looking for rich sound, detailed lessons, and powerful performance tools, this manual ensures you fully maximize your instrument's artistic potential.
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CN21 Owner's Manual
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CN21 Owner's Manual IC IO LE IO IN TA
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO! This KAWAI digital piano is a revolutionary new keyboard instrument, combining the latest in electronic advances with traditional craftsmanship inherite...
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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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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 p...
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Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury CAUTION or damage to the product or other property if the product is handled incorrectly. Do not use the product in the following areas. Using ...
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Ensure that the ventilation is not Failure to do so may over-heat the product, impeded by covering the ventilation resulting in fire. openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, et...
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1. PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS This section explains the locations and functions of the panel sliders and buttons. CONTROL PANEL CONCERT MAGIC Press the CONCERT MAGIC button to enjoy listening to or LESS...
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HEADPHONE JACKS There are two headphone jacks located on the left underside of the piano, allowing up to two pairs of headphones to be connected simultaneously. POWER Press this button to turn the pow...
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IN TA 2. GETTING STARTED 1) BASIC OPERATIONS This section provides the basic procedures for turning the power on and playing the CN21 piano. Step 1 Connect one end of the AC power cable to the piano's...
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DEMONSTRATION SONGS The CN21 piano includes 15 built-in demonstration songs for your listening pleasure. Each preset sound is introduced by a different piece of music, as shown below. Concert Grand .....
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IN TA SELECTING A SOUND When power is turned on, the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically. There are 15 sound types and three methods to select different sounds. Method 1 Press and hold ...
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2) DUAL The DUAL function allows two preset sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound. For example, a piano can be layered with strings, or a church organ with a choir sound. Step 1...
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IN TA 3) METRONOME The CN21 piano's metronome tool helps learners to practice playing the piano at the correct tempo by providing a steady beat to play along with. Step 1 Press the METRONOME button to...
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ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO The metronome has a tempo range of 10-300 beats per minute. The metronome tempo can be specifi ed precisely, or gradually decreased or increased. Step 1 Press and hold th...
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IN TA 4) CONCERT MAGIC The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said "Playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the right keys at the right time" . Many pianists wish it were q...
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PERFORMING A SONG Step 1 Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the piano’s 88 black or white keys. Concert Magic songs will respond to changes in playing style. As the keys are tapped ...
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IN TA SKILLFUL These songs range in diffi culty from moderately diffi cult to diffi cult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment notes on any key on the keyboard,...
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3. LESSON FUNCTION The CN21’s Lesson function helps performers to practice the piano with a collection of etudes from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from Alfred’s Basic Piano Library (USA, Canada, Au...
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LE IO LISTENING TO A LESSON SONG Before practicing lesson songs, it is possible to listen to example performances. Step 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button. The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will tu...
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LISTENING TO THE RIGHT-HAND PART OF A LESSON SONG Step 1 Press and hold the LESSON button, then press the SOUND SELECT button. The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will remain fl ashing, but ...
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4. RECORDER The RECORDER function records performances in a similar way to that of a tape recorder. However, the CN21 piano records songs as digital data, instead of audio data - storing the music ins...
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2) PLAYING BACK A SONG Step 1 Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playing the recorded song. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop playback. If the REC button is pressed again to start recording, t...
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IT ID I P I T IM /O 5. FUNCTION MODE ID I L ID I C The Function Mode provides access to many other useful features of the CN21 piano. 1) BASIC OPERATIONS Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND ...
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2) SELECTING A TOUCH TYPE When playing a piano, the volume of the sound produced increases in direct relation to how hard each key is struck. The TOUCH function allows different touch sensitivities fo...
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4) TUNING The TUNING function allows the piano’s pitch to be fi nely adjusted, and may prove useful when playing with other instruments. The factory default value is set to the modern standard A = 440...
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6) CONCERT MAGIC MODE The CN21 piano offers two ways to enjoy Concert Magic. Mode 1 Mode 1 categorises each of the 44 Concert Magic songs into one of three different arrangement types, depending on th...
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In order to exchange MIDI information with another MIDI instrument, the two connected instruments must be set to the same channel. Step 1 Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons at the s...
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9) TURNING MULTI-TIMBRAL MODE ON/OFF The procedure described in the MIDI CHANNEL SELECT section is used to transmit or receive data on only one of the 16 MIDI channels (CH 1 - CH 16). However, by enab...
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10) TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE This function determines whether or not the CN21 piano will transmit program change information when sound types are changes. It is also possible to transmit a program...
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6. APPENDICES 1) CONNECTING TO OTHER DECVICES *The digital piano viewed from below. Keyboard IN OUT HEADPHONES MIDI instruments such as sound sources or sequencers. PEDAL CABLE HEADPHONE JACKS Used to...
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2) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that this section is read thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CN21 piano, and that Caution two or more people work on unit assembly. When moving the CN21 piano...
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3. Place the piano on the front half of the stand so that the metal fi tting holes are seen when viewed from the top. Slide the piano backward while holding it with one hand so that it does not inclin...
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3) CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST Category Song Name Key Mode 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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4) LESSON SONG LIST ALFRED'S BASIC PIANO LIBRARY Alfred’s Basic Piano Library lesson book is sold separately. Please check with local dealers or contact Alfred’s customer service by telephoning 818-89...
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BURGMÜLLER & CZERNY ETUDES BURGMÜLLER 25 (25 ETUDES FACILES, OPUS 100) 1. La candeur 2. Arabesque 3. Pastorale 4. Petite réunion 5. Innocence 6. Progrès 7. Courant limpide 8. La gracieuse 9. La ch...
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5) SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard 88 Weighted Keys with Advanced Hammer Action IV Max Polyphony 72 notes Tones 15 Tones (Concert Grand, Studio Grand, Modern Piano, Rock Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.P., J...
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6) MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART KAWAI DIGITATL PIANO Date : November 2006 MODEL : CN21 Version : 1. 0 FUNCTION TRANSMITED RECEIVED REMARKS (Default) Basic channel (Changed) 1 - 16 1 - 16 * The default fo...
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CN21 Owner's Manual KPSZ-0142 : 815660 OW1003E-S0703 Printed in Japan Copyright © 2007 KAWAI Musical Instruments Mfg. Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Manual Details
| Brand | Kawai |
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| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 1.04 MB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I use the Lesson function for practice?
The CN21 offers etudes from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from Alfred's Basic Piano Library.
What other instruments can connect to this piano?
It includes industry standard MIDI jacks, allowing connection and control of a number of other electronic instruments.
What safety warnings must I follow for maintenance?
Do not expose the product to rain or moisture. Only qualified service personnel should handle servicing.
What is the total weight of the piano and what pedal types are supported?
The unit weighs 43.5 kg, and it supports Sustain (half-pedalling), Soft, and Sostenuto pedals.