KAWAI CN290 User Guide and Manual
Summary
Discover your musicpotential with the Kawai CN290 Digital Piano, an instrument featuring 88 weighted keys and advanced recording capabilities. This comprehensive manual guides new owners through every feature, covering everything from basic setup and assembly to sophisticated digital functions like multi-track recording, MIDI programming, and tone customization. Essential reading for musicians who want to fully utilize the piano's leading-edge technology in a reliable learning or performance tool.
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DIGITAL PIANO
CN290
OWNER'S MANUAL
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DIGITAL PIANO CN290 OWNER'S MANUAL
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Thank you for choosing this Kawai CN290 Digital Piano. Your new CN290 is a high-quality instrument offering the very latest in leading-edge music technology. This manual contains valuable information ...
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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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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...
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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, si...
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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. SOSTENUTO PED...
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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 t...
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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 T...
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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 t...
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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 b...
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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 hol...
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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 R...
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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 a...
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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 Ty...
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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 PRG #...
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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 C...
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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 tha...
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(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 (su...
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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,...
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO Date: December 2002 MODEL: CN290 Version: 1.0 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECEIVED REMARKS Basic Channel (Default) (Changed) 1-16 1-16 Mode (Default) (Message) 1...
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CN290 Owner's Manual OM964E-L0210 Printed in Japan
Manual Details
| Brand | Kawai |
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| Pages | 24 |
| File Size | 264.49 KB |
| Published | May 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What safety precautions should I follow when using the power cord?
Ensure the AC outlet matches the specified voltage (120V 230V 240V) and never use it with wet hands.
How many types of weighted keys are available?
The piano features 88 Weighted Keys with Advanced Hammer Action, offering four touch types: Normal, Light, Heavy, or Constant.
What physical ports are provided on the unit for connectivity?
It includes jacks for Headphones (x2), MIDI IN/OUT, LINE IN/OUT (L, R), and a separate pedal jack.
How powerful are the built-in speakers?
The speakers are 12 cm x 2 (4 3/4”), providing an output of 15 W x 2.