Software Update (CN35)
This document contains instructions for updating the system software of the Kawai CN35 digital piano.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to perform the software update.
This update will clear any user-created Registration/Startup settings stored in memory.
To retain Registration data, please use the Save Registration function before updating.

 Checking the software version
To check the current software version installed on the CN35,
press and hold the PIANO1, ELECTRIC PIANO, and HARPSI &MALLETS buttons simultaneously, then turn the instrument on.
The current software version will be shown in the LCD display.
ldholdholdhoIf the version number is greater than or equal to the updateversion, no further action is necessary.
* Turn the instrument off and on to return to normal operation.

If the version number is lower than the update version, please
continue to follow the instructions below.

Dest: Ver# : CS(CD) V1.02 DC8B
Version number

1. Prepare the USB memory device
Extract the software update ZIP file and copy the included .SYS
files to the root folder of a USB memory device.
* The USB device should be formatted to the ‘FAT’ or ‘FAT32’ filesystem.

2. Connect the USB memory device
While the instrument is turned off:
Connect the prepared USB memory device to the USB port.

3. Start the update
Press and hold the CHOIR & PAD, BASS, and OTHERS buttons
simultaneously, then turn the instrument on.
The update process will start automatically after a few seconds,
and status messages will be shown in the LCD display.
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* Do not remove the USB memory device while the software update isin progress.

Flash Programing
by USB Memory
4. Finish the update, disconnect the USB memory device
After approximately 1 minute, a message will be shown in theLCD display, indicating that the software update has beensuccessful.
Disconnect the USB memory device, then press and hold thePOWER button to turn the instrument OFF. When the instrument
is turned ON, the updated software will be used automatically.
* If the software update is unsuccessful, restart the process from step 1.

CN35_040.SYS
Boot End

Software Update (CN35)
 CN35 system software changelog

V1.09 (October 2016)
CONCERT MAGIC-Fixed: Some Concert Magic songs displayed incorrect titles [Korea region only].

V1.08 (February 2016)
RECORDER-Fixed: Some rare SMF files could not be played correctly. DISPLAY-Fixed: A-B repeat playing did not indicate the correct bar location in some rare cases.

MISC-Fixed: Auto Power Off feature may not always function correctly in some cases.

V1.07 (August 2015)
PEDAL-Improved: The half pedal behaviour is improved when replaying the same key. RECORDER-Fixed: Some WAV files may stop playback while overdubbing to some USB memory devices.

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Fixed: WAV/MP3 pause operation is unsuccessful when the A-B repeat button is blinking.

V1.06 (June 2015)
USB-

Fixed: Full (capacity) USB memory devices would not be recognised.

V1.05 (June 2015)
USB-

Fixed: USB memory devices formatted on the instrument no longer trigger Windows 7 check dialogue.

RECORDER-

Fixed: Potential freeze at end of recording when recording audio to some USB memory devices.

-Fixed: Potential glitches/errors when recording audio to some USB memory devices.

-Improved: Prevent playback of MP3 files with unsupported bitrate.

MIDI-Improved: Virtual Technician iPad app operation.

PEDAL-Improved: The damper pedal/sostenuto pedal behaviour is improved when replaying the same key.

PANEL
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Improved: Various other operation/display improvements.
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Software Update (CN35)
V1.04 (November 2014)
PANEL-Improved: The detection time when pressing the power switch to turn the instrument off.

TOUCH
-Improved: Refinements to the touch curve to improve control with soft/medium playing.

V1.03 (September 2014)
SOUND-Improved: The speaker EQ adjustment for the middle-low range.

V1.02 (August 2014)-First production version.

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