KAWAI PN81 Digital Piano User's Guide and Manual
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Discover the Kawai PN81 Digital Piano, a high-quality, advanced instrument featuring leading-edge music technology. This comprehensive owner's manual is designed for new users to ensure safe and full utilization of every capability. It provides detailed guidance on basic operations, utilizing professional recording functions, mastering programming modes (including MIDI settings and tuning), and essential safety protocols. Use this guide to fully unlock the rich sound and robust features of your new digital piano.
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DIGITAL PIANO
PN81 OWNER'S MANUAL
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DIGITAL PIANO PN81 OWNER'S MANUAL
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Thank you for choosing this Kawai PN81 Digital Piano. Your new PN81 is a high-quality instrument offering the very latest in leading-edge music technology. This manual contains valuable information th...
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Safety Instructions Read this section carefully before using this product. It contains important safety warnings and cautions, which must be followed. The following symbols are used on the product and...
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CAUTION Do not use the product in the following areas. Using the product in such areas may result in ● Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is product breakdown. exposed to direct sunl...
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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. Spring Washer (J) . . . . . 4 pcs. Back Panel (B) ....
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Side view Rear view 3. Fasten (A) and (B) with four screws (B) (H) from the front and fasten (B) and (C) with three screws (G) from the back. 4. Place the piano on the stand. Then, slide the piano bac...
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PART NAMES POWER BUTTON (A) This button turns the instrument on and off. Be sure to turn off the instrument when you are finished playing. VOLUME SLIDER (B) Move the volume slider to the right to incr...
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HEADPHONES JACKS (H) Used to connect up to two headphones to this digital piano. SOFT PEDAL ( Pressing this pedal softens the sound and also reduces its volume. DAMPER PEDAL (J) Pressing this pedal su...
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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 th...
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2. TRANSPOSE (1) Press the TRANSPOSE button so that the LED above it lights and the current key LED lights. (When power is turned “on”, the key is set to C.) (2) While holding down the TRANSPOSE butto...
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4. DEMONSTRATION SONG This digital piano incorporates 12 demonstration songs for your listening enjoyment. (1) Press the DEMO button. This PN81 will begin to play the twelve demonstration songs in the...
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DIGITAL RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. EASY RECORDING (1) Press the REC button. The PN81 will be ready for recording. To cancel the recording, press the REC button again. (2) Playing the piano will automatica...
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2. PLAYING BACK A SONG (1) Press the PLAY/STOP button. The song will be played back using the same tone (voice) with which it was recorded. (2) Press the PLAY/STOP button once again to stop the playba...
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(2) Play the piano with your left hand. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You can also start recording by pressing the PLAY/STOP button. (3) Press the PLAY/STOP button after yo...
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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 butto...
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PROGRAMMING MODE The Programming Mode gives you access to many other useful features on your PN81. To use the Programming Mode functions, press a key on the keyboard while holding down the TOUCH and T...
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2. TUNING This function allows you to adjust the piano’s pitch to match recordings or other instruments in an ensemble. (1) To lower the pitch press any C-sharp key while holding down the TOUCH and TR...
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4. TURNING SENDING PROGRAM NUMBER ON AND OFF You can use 8 tone buttons to transmit Program Number via MIDI. Pressing PIANO 1 button transmits Number 0, PIANO 2 for Number 1, E.PIANO for Number 2, CHU...
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6. LOCAL CONTROL ON AND OFF This mode is used to control whether or not the sound from the piano’s keyboard will be heard. (1) If you press any F-sharp key while holding down the TOUCH and TRANSPOSE b...
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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 that the...
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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 PN81 with a sequencer, and use the PN81’s various ton...
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SPECIFICATIONS KEYBOARD 88 Keys TOUCH TYPES 4 Types (Normal, Light, Heavy, Constant) MAX. POLYPHONY 24 Notes TONES 8 Tones (PIANO1, PIANO2, E.PIANO, CHURCH ORGAN, HARPSICHORD, VIBRAPHONE, STRINGS, CHO...
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO Date: August, 1998 MODEL: PN81 Version: 1.0 FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECEIVED REMARKS Basic Channel (Default) (Changed) 1-16 1-16 Mode (Default) (Message) 1,3...
Manual Details
| Brand | Kawai |
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| Pages | 25 |
| File Size | 525.25 KB |
| Published | May 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my AC power cord is disconnected?
Always hold the plug and pull it to remove it; never yank on the cord itself.
How many keys does the PN81 have, and what are its dimensions?
It has 88 keys. The dimensions are 137 x 45 x 79 cm.
What is the maximum polyphony rating for this piano?
The max polyphony supported is 24 notes.
How many recorded songs can I save on the PN81?
The device supports digital recording of 3 songs with 2 tracks each.