KAWAI ES-X User Manual
Summary
Unlocking the potential of your Kawai ES-X Digital Piano with this comprehensive owner's guide. This resource provides new users with detailed instructions on mastering advanced musical capabilities, including weighted hammer action performance and multi-timbral soundscapes. The manual covers essential operations, digital recording/playback functions, thorough guides on MIDI setup, tuning, and safety protocols, ensuring you can fully utilize every feature of your high-quality instrument.
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KKAWAI
DIGITAL PIANO
OWNER SS MANUAL
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KKAWAI DIGITAL PIANO OWNER SS MANUAL
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Thank you for choosing this Kawai ES-X Digital Piano. Yournew ES-Xisahigh-quality instrument offering the very latestin leading-edge music technology. This manual contains valuable information that wi...
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSCONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OOR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MO...
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Do not disassemble，repair or modlfy the product 9 so0mayresult in product breakdown,electric Sh or short-circuit. f when disconnecti the AC powercords 晤 Pulling the AC power cord itself may damageplug...
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者 Doing so may resutt in discoloration or deformation 全 f ponot Wipe the product with benzene of the product. r hin r. @@ When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth in Iukewarm water, squeeze it well...
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PART NAMES Master Volume Slider (从 Movethe volume slider to the right to increase the instrument's volume. Move the sliderto the left to decrease the volume. Demo Button (B) The ES-X piano has 8 built...
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AC Adaptor Jack (人 Connect the enclosed AC adaptor to this jack. POWER Button (J) This button tums the instrument on and o 作 ，Be sure to turn off the instrument when you are finished playing. MIDI Jac...
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GETTING STARTED 1. BASIC 0PERATIONS (1) Tum on the power. (2) Adjust the volume。 Play a note on the keyboard and adjust the volume (Moving the sliderto the right raises the volume while moving to the ...
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2. TRANSP0SE (1) Press andhold down the Transpose button. The LED indicator of the current key button (Sound button) will flash while holding down the Transpose button (2) While holding down the Trans...
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DIGITAL RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. EASY RECORDING (1) Press the Rec button. The ES-X piano will be ready for recording. To cancel Piey/ the recording, press the Rec button again， (2) Begin Playing some mu...
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3. ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS RECORDINHG MORE SON6GS The ES-X Piano can record and store a maximum of 3 songs. Please follow the steps below to Save yo Ou Ur songs: (1 While holding down th...
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(6) Now play the right-hand part，Pressing any key will start play back of the recorded left-hand part (part 1) whbhile you Play (and record) 由 e right-hand part，You can also start Tecording by pressin...
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4. DELETING A SONG/TRACLK 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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FUNCTION MODE The Function Mode gives you access to many other useful features on your ES-X piano。 To enter the Function Mode, Press the Touch and Transpose buttons simultaneously. The LED indicators ...
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(2) Use the -/+ keys to ljowerraise the MIDI channel number Or you can directiy enter the MIDI channel number as a two digit nurmber by using the number keys. EX: For CH 1 press the 0 key then the 1 k...
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5. TRANSMIT MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE 0N/OFF You can use 8 Sound buttons and Variation button to transmit Program Change Numbers via MIDLI. Please refer to the list on page 19 for assignment of Sound and pr...
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The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (digital recorders) and other electronic instruments So that they...
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(2 Connection to an extern3l sequencer and sound generator miodule When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played on the ES-X with a sequencer and use the ES-X's sounds (such...
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Program Change Number Mapping Program Number Sound Button When Multi-Timbral mode is ON | When Multi-Timbral mode is OFF Classic Grand 1 4 (Variatiom) 4 9 Modem Piano 2 2 (Variatiom) 3 10 Electric Pia...
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Keyboard 88 Weighted Keys with Hammer Mechanism Touch Type 4Types (Normal, Light, Heavy, Constant) Max Polyphony 32 Notes Sounds 16 Sounds Effects Chorus, Reverb (Room, Stage, Hal D), EQ (1, 2) Digita...
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KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO Date: January 2001 MODEL: ES- 和 Version: 1.0 FUNCTION TRANSMITIED RECEIVED REMARKS Basic Channel (Defaulb) 1 1 (Changed) 1-16 1-16 Mode (Defaulb 3 1 (Message) 共 ]， 3* *Omnni Off by...
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KKAWAI ES-X Owners Manual OM956E-L Printed in Japan
Manual Details
| Brand | Kawai |
|---|---|
| Pages | 22 |
| File Size | 4.01 MB |
| Published | June 03, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I need power, and what type of equipment must I use?
Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product. Ensure the plug shape and voltage match your outlet to prevent fire.
How is the piano connected for playback and recording?
It features Jacks for headphones (x2), a PEDAL, MIDI IN/OUT L/R, LINE IN (STEREO), and LINE OUT (L/R).
What is the physical weight of the ES-X Digital Piano?
The product weighs 18.3 kg (40.3 lbs.).