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CN39

Owner’s Manual
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AppendixThank you for purchasing this Kawai CN39 digital piano.
This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the instrument’s usage and operation.
Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

 About this Owner’s Manual
Before attempting to play this instrument, please read the Introduction section from page 10 of this owner’s manual. This section
explains the name and function of each part, how to connect the power cable, and how to turn on the power.
The Playing the Piano section (page 19) provides an overview of the instrument’s commonly used functions, allowing theCN39 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Music Menu section (page 38) includes
information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, Piano Music pieces, Lesson and Finger Exercise features, and Concert Magic
function.
The Recorder section (page 50) provides instructions on how to record and play back pieces stored both in the instrument’s
internal memory, and also MP3/WAV audio files saved to a USB memory device. The Settings section (page 68) details the various
options and settings that can be used to adjust the sound and operation of the instrument.
Finally, the Appendix section (page 131) includes lists for all internal sounds, songs, and drum rhythms, assembly instructions for
the CN39 model, MIDI reference information, and full specification details.

Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONSWARNINGCAUTIONTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateraltriangle is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating andmaintenance (servicing) instructions in theleterature accompanying the product.

Examples of Picture Symbols
denotes that care should be taken.
The example instructs the user to take care not to allow fingers to be trapped.
denotes a prohibited operation.
The example instructs that disassembly of the product is prohibited.
denotes an operation that should be carried out.
The example instructs the user to remove the power cord plug from the AC outlet.

Read all the instructions before using the product.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prongs areprovided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from theapparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tablespecified by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms orwhen unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has beendamaged in any way, such as power-supply cord orplug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or object
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONSAVERTISSEMENTCAUTION

POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUESD’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION,PROTEGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA
PLUIE OU DE L’HUMIDITE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE- NE PAS OUVRIR.

POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE DEMONTEZ PAS LE COUVERCLE(OU L’ARRIERE). A L’INTERIEUR, AUCUNE PARTIE N’EST REPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
POUR LA MAINTENANCE, ADRESSEZ-VOUS A DU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
Le symbole de l’éclair avec une pointe de flèche à
l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral met en garde
l’utilisateur contre la présence de tension
dangereuse, non isolée, à l’intérieur de l’appareil,
dont l’amplitude peut être suffisante pour induire un
risque d’électrocution d’une personne.

Le point d’exclamation à l’intérieur d’un triangleéquilatéral alerte l’utilisateur de la présence de règles
d’utilisation et d’entretien importantes dans la noticequi accompagne l’appareil.

Exemples de symboles graphiques
Indique que des précautions doivent être prises.
L’exemple indique à l’utilisateur qu’il doit faire attention à ne pas se faire coincer les doigts.
Indique une manipulation interdite.
L’exemple indique que le démontage de l’appareil est interdit.
Indique qu’une manipulation doit être effectuée.
L’exemple indique à l’utilisateur qu’il doit débrancher le câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.

AVERTISSEMENT

Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner
la mort, ou de graves lésions, si l’appareiln’est pas manipulé correctement.
L’introduction d’eau, d’aiguilles ou d’épingles àcheveux, peut provoquer une panne ou uncourt-circuit. Ce produit doit être mis à l’abri desécoulements ou projections d’eau. Ne jamais
placer sur le produit des objets contenant desliquides, tels que des vases ou autres récipients.

Faite attention de ne pas introduire un
produit étranger à l’intérieur
de l’appareil.

Ce produit n’est pas totalement déconnecté du circuit électrique
lorsqu’il est mis hors tension par le bouton d’arrêt. Si l’appareil
ne doit pas être utilisé pendant une longue période, débranchez
le câble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.

Si vous ne le faisiez pas la foudre pourrait
provoquer un incendie.
Si vous ne le faisiez pas, la surchauffe del’appareil pourrait provoquer un incendie.

Il est recommandé de placer l’instrument à proximité de la prise de courant et de positionner le câble d’alimentation
secteur de sorte qu’il puisse être débranché rapidement en cas d’urgence, le courant électrique étant toujours
présent tant que la prise est branchée même si le bouton de mise en marche est en position Arrêt.

[Seuls les produits avec 3P fiche]
INSTRUCTIONS DE MISE À LA TERRE
Ce produit doit être mis à la terre. En cas de défaillance matérielle ou de panne, la mise à la terre fournit un chemin de moindrerésistance au courant électrique afin de réduire le risque d’électrocution. Ce produit est équipé d’un câble avec un conducteur deprotection et une fiche de mise à la terre. La fiche doit être branchée dans une prise appropriée correctement installée et mise à laterre conformément à tous les codes et règlements locaux.
DANGER - La connexion incorrecte du conducteur de protection peut présenter un risque d’électrocution.
Consultez un électricien ou un réparateur qualifié si vous avez des doutes en ce qui concerne la mise à la terre du produit. Ne
modifiez pas la fiche fournie avec le produit – si elle n’est pas adaptée à la prise, faites installer une prise correcte par un électricien
qualifié.

Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner la détérioration,

pour l’appareil ou ses propriétés, si celui-ci
PRECAUTION oun’estdespasdommages,
manipulé correctement.

Description de la l'emplacement de la reference (Le cas échéant):
Anglais phrase: The nameplate label is located on the underside of the instruments, as indicated below.
Français phrase: La reference commerciale est inscrite sur une etiquette en dessous de votre instrument, conformement
a l’indication ci-dessous.
Votre piano doit être placé à un endroit tel que sa position n’altère pas sa propre ventilation. Gardez une
distance minimum de 5 cm autour de l’instrument pour une aération suffisante.

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following.

WARNING
The product should be connected toan AC outlet of the specified voltage.

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death orserious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.
120V

230V

240V

 If you are going to use an AC power cord,

make sure that its has the correct plug shapeand conforms to the specified power voltage.
 Failure to do so may result in fire.

Do not insert or disconnect the power
cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shock.

Take care not to allow any foreign
matter to enter the product.

Entry of water, needles or hair pins may resultin breakdown or short-circuit.
The product shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such asvases, shall be placed on the product.

The chair must be used properly (it must be
used only when playing the product).
 Do not play with it or stand on it.
 Only one person is allowed to sit on it.
 Do not sit on it when opening the lid.
 Re-tighten the bolts occasionally.

Doing so may cause the chair to fall over or yourfingers to be trapped, resulting in injury.

When using the headphones, do notlisten for long periods oftime at high volume levels.

Doing so may result in hearing problems.

Do not lean against the keyboard.

Doing so may cause the product to fall over,resulting in injury.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product.

Doing so may result in product breakdown, electric
shock or short-circuit.

When disconnecting the AC power cord's
plug, always hold the plugand pull it to remove it.

Pulling the AC power cord itself may damage
the cord, causing a fire, electric shock or
short-circuit.

The product is not completely disconnected from thepower supply even when the power switch is turned
off. If the product will not be used for a long time,
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

 Failure to do so may cause fire in case oflightning.

 Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.

This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider
than the other). This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician toreplace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

This product shall be near the AC outlet and the power cord plug in a position so that it can readily be
disconnected in an emergency because electricity is always charging while the plug is in the AC outlet
even in a power switch off condition.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard that could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property if the productis handled incorrectly.

Do not use the product in the following areas.
 Areas, such as those near windows, where the product is
exposed to direct sunlight Extremely hot areas, such as near a heater Extremely cold areas, such as outside Extremely humid areas
 Areas where a large amount of sand or dust is present Areas where the product is exposed to excessive
vibrations

Using the product in such areas may result in
product breakdown.
Use the product only in moderate climates (notin tropical climates).

When you close the keyboard cover,close it gently.

Closing it roughly may trap your fingers,
resulting in injury.

Before connecting cords, make surethat the power to this productand other devices is turned OFF.

OFF

Failure to do so may cause breakdown of thisproduct and other devices.

Do not drag the product on the floor.
Take care not to drop the product.

Please lift up the product when moving it.
Please note that the product is heavy and must
be carried by more than two persons.
Dropping the product may result in breakdown.

Do not place the product near electricalappliances such as TVs and radios.

 Doing so may cause the product to generate
noise.

 If the product generates noise, move theproduct sufficiently away from the electricalappliance or connect it to another AC outlet.

When connecting the AC power cordand other cords, take care
not to get them tangled.

Failure to do so may damage them, resulting in
fire, electric shock or short-circuit.

Do not wipe the product with benzene
or thinner.

 Doing so may result in discoloration or deformationof the product.

 When cleaning the product, put a soft cloth inlukewarm water, squeeze it well, then wipe theproduct.

Do not stand on the product or exert
excessive force.

Doing so may cause the product to become
deformed or fall over, resulting in breakdown
or injury.

Do not place naked flame, such as lighted
candles on the product.

Doing so may cause the illumination to fall over,resulting in fire.

Ensure that the ventilation is not
impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspaper,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.

Failure to do so may over-heat the product,
resulting in fire.

The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Ensure aminimum distance of 5cm around the product for sufficient ventilation.

The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
 Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product.
 The product has been exposed to rain.
 The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
 The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Notes on Repair
Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turn the power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug, and thencontact the shop from which the product was purchased.
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION:
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise etpousser jusqu'au fond.
An information on Disposal for users
If your product is marked with this recycling symbol it means that, at the end of its life, you must dispose of it
separately by taking it to an appropriate collection point.
You should not mix it with general household waste. Disposing of this product correctly will prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
For further details, please contact your local authority.
(European Union only)

Instruction for AC power cord (U.K.)

IMPORTANTTHE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE :NEUTRALBROWN : LIVEAs the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Do not plug either terminal of the power cord to the the ground od AC outlet on the wall.

FCC Information (U.S.A)
CAUTION : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity
Products :Model Number :Responsible Party Name :Address :Telephone

The nameplate label is located on
the underside of the instrument, as
indicated below.

Electronic Piano
CN39
Kawai America Corporation
2055 East University Drive Rancho
Dominguez, CA 90220
310-631-1771

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NameplateThis applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.

About Bluetooth
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Frequency Band of Radio: 2400~2483.5 MHz
Maximum Transmit Power: 2.5 mW (Bluetooth Low Energy), 4.5mW (A2DP)
Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 3

Concert Magic. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 46

Table of Contents .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 8

1. Performing a Concert Magic song .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 46
2. Concert Magic demo mode. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 47

Introduction
Welcome to the Kawai CN39 digital piano .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 10
1. Feature Highlights .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 10
2. Owner’s Manual Conventions. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11
Part Names and Functions.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12
Setting Up the Piano.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14
1. Power.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 14
2. Key cover and music rest. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 15
3. Volume and headphones.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 16
4. Pedals.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17

Playing the Piano
Selecting Sounds. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 19

3. Concert Magic settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 48
		 Steady Beat mode .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 48
4. Concert Magic song arrangement types. .  .  .  .  .  . 49

RecorderInternal Recorder .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 50
1. Recording a song .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 50
2. Playing a song .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 52
3. Internal Recorder Edit menu.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 53
4. Erasing a part/song.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 54
5. Converting a song to an audio file.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 55
USB Recorder. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 56
1. Recording an MP3/WAV audio file .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 56
2. Playing an MP3/WAV audio file .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 58

Dual Mode. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 20

3. Recording a MIDI song file.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 60

Split Mode. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 22

4. Playing a MIDI song file.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 62

Four Hands Mode.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 24

5. USB Recorder Edit menu.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 64

Reverb.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 26

6. Converting a MIDI song file to an MP3/WAV
audio file.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 65

Effects .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28

7. Overdubbing an MP3/WAV audio file.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 66

Virtual Technician.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30

8. Recording to an existing MIDI song file.  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 67

1. Smart Mode. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30
2. Advanced Mode .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 31

Settings

Metronome / Drum Rhythms.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 32

Function menus.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 68

Registration Memories. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34

Basic Settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 69

1. Selecting a Registration memory.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34

1. Key Transpose. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 70

2. Storing a Registration memory .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 35

2. Song Transpose.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 71

3. Registration Edit menu .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36

3. Tone Control.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 72

Panel Lock.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 37

		 User Tone Control. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 73
4. Speaker Volume. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 74

Music Menu
Demo Songs. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 38
Piano Music .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 39
Lesson Function. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40

6. Damper Hold .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 76
7. Split.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 77
8. Four Hands. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 78
9. Startup Setting. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 79

1. Selecting a lesson book/song. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40

10. Factory Reset .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 80

2. Listening to the selected lesson song. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 41

11. Auto Display Off .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 81

3. Lesson Function settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 42

12. Auto Power Off. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 82

4. Repeating sections of a lesson song.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 43
5. Recording a lesson song practice.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 44
6. Finger Exercises.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 45

8

5. Tuning .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 75

Settings (cont.)
Virtual Technician Settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 83
1. Touch Curve .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 85
		 User Touch Curve .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 86
2. Voicing.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 87
		 User Voicing. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 88

Bluetooth Settings.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 127
1. Bluetooth Audio .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 128
2. Bluetooth Audio Volume. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 129
3. Bluetooth MIDI. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 130

Appendix

3. Damper Resonance.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 89

Assembly Instructions .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 131

4. Damper Noise. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 90

Connecting to Other Devices.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 135

5. String Resonance .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 91

Jack Panel.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 136

6. Undamped String Resonance. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 92

Headphone Panel. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 136

7. Cabinet Resonance .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 93

Troubleshooting .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 137

8. Key-off Effect. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 94
9. Fall-back Noise.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 95
10. Hammer Delay.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 96

Demo Song List .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 139
Settings List.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 140

11. Topboard Simulation .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 97

Sound List.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 142

12. Decay Time .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 98

Drum Sound Mapping List. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 146

13. Minimum Touch .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 99

Drum Rhythm List. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 148

14. Stretch Tuning .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 100

Specifications .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 149

		 User Tuning.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 101
15. Temperament. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 102
		 User Temperament .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 103
16. Temperament Key .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 104
17. Key Volume .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 105
		 User Key Volume.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 106
18. Half-Pedal Adjust .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 107
19. Soft Pedal Depth. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 108
Phones Settings.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 109
1. SHS Mode.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 110
2. Phones Type .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 111
3. Phones Volume .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 112
USB MIDI (USB to Host connector) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 113
USB Menu .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 114
1. Load Song .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 115
2. Load Registration All. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 116
3. Load Registration Single.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 117
4. Load Startup Setting. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 118
5. Save Internal Song.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 119
6. Save SMF Song. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 120
7. Save Registration All.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 121
8. Save Registration Single .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 122
9. Save Startup Setting.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 123
10. Rename File. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 124
11. Delete File .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 125
12. Format USB .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 126* For information regarding MIDI functions and settings, please
download the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Japan
website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/9

Welcome to the Kawai CN39 digital piano

1 Feature Highlights‘Responsive Hammer III’ weighted-key action, with Ivory Touch key surfaces and Let-off simulation

Introduction

The CN39 digital piano’s Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action recreates the distinctive touch of an acoustic grand piano, with
its realistic movement and accurate 3-sensor technology providing a smooth, natural, and highly responsive piano playing
experience. The weight of the keyboard is appropriately graded to mirror the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble
hammers of an acoustic piano, while structural reinforcements within the action assembly ensure greater stability duringfortissimo and staccato passages.
The CN39 digital piano also features Kawai’s Ivory Touch key surfaces that gently absorb finger moisture to assist the player’s
performance, while, let-off simulation recreates the subtle ‘notch’ sensation felt when softly playing the keys of a grandpiano, satisfying the expectations of the most discerning pianists.
Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and Kawai EX instruments reproduced with Harmonic Imaging sound technology
The CN39 digital piano captures the magnificent tone of Kawai’s flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert grand piano.
Widely regarded as the ‘premier pianos of Japan’, Shigeru Kawai instruments grace the stages of concert halls and musicalinstitutions throughout the world, and are prized for their exceptional tonal clarity. In addition, the CN39 also features thedistinctive sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed EX concert grand piano, which has frequently been selected by professional
pianists in such prestigious events as the Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Rubinstein international piano competitions, among
others.
Both instruments have been carefully recorded, meticulously analysed, and faithfully reproduced with full 88-key sampling
using Harmonic Imaging™ sound technology. This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range of theoriginal grand pianos, affording pianists an extraordinary level of expressiveness ranging from the softest pianissimo to thestrongest, boldest fortissimo.
Strong selection of additional instrument sounds
Supplementing the realistic acoustic piano voices, the CN39 digital piano also features an excellent selection of additional
instrument sounds, ranging from electric pianos and drawbar and church organs, to strings, human choirs, and evenatmospheric synth-style pads, inviting musicians to add greater variety to their performances.
Furthermore, the Dual playing mode also allows two different sounds, such as grand piano and strings, to be layered
together, while the Split and Four Hands modes divide the keyboard into two independent sections. The volume balancesfor each playing mode can also be adjusted quickly and easily using the real-time panel controls.
Virtual Technician adjustments to personalise the instrument’s character
The CN39 digital piano’s Virtual Technician feature allows various characteristics of the selected acoustic piano, electric
piano, or harpsichord sound to be shaped at the touch of a button, with settings to adjust voicing and regulation, string,
damper, and cabinet resonances, and subtle hammer, damper, and key release noises. It is even possible to adjust the
precise tuning and volume of individual notes, before storing one’s personalised instrument configuration to memory.
USB to Device functionality, with MP3/WAV file recording and playback
The CN39 digital piano is equipped with USB connectors that not only allow this instrument to be connected to a computerfor MIDI use, but also to load and save data to USB memory devices directly. This ‘USB to Device’ feature allows instrument
settings or recorded songs stored in internal memory to be saved to USB for posterity, or standard MIDI files (SMF)
downloaded from the internet to be conveniently played back without additional hardware.
USB memory devices can also be used to play back MP3 or WAV audio files, allowing musicians to learn the chords or
melody for a new piece, or to simply play along with their favourite songs. It is even possible to record performances as MP3
or WAV files for emailing to friends and family, listening to on the move, or for further editing using an audio workstation.
Integrated Bluetooth® MIDI connectivity
In addition to standard MIDI jacks for connecting to other instruments, the CN39 digital piano also boasts integrated
Bluetooth MIDI and Audio technology that allows the instrument to communicate with supported smart devices wirelessly.
Once connected to a phone, tablet, or laptop, CN39 digital piano owners can enjoy a wide variety of exciting music-related
apps that enhance their learning and playing experience, or stream audio from songs and videos through the instrument’s
speakers without additional cables.

10* Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.

Wide range of connectivity options
The CN39 digital piano features a variety of connectivity options, with Line-level output jacks that allow the instrument to
be enjoyed in larger settings such as churches and schools. Standard MIDI and ‘USB to Host’ connectors ensure flexibility
when using computers and other electronic instruments, while the Line-in jacks provide a convenient method of mixing inaudio from a laptop, tablet, or other audio device.

Introduction

2 Owner’s Manual Conventions
This owner’s manual utilises a number of illustrative conventions in order to explain the CN39 digital piano’s various
functions. The examples below provide an overview of the button LED indicator states and press types, and theappearance of difference kinds of text.

 Button LED indicator states

LED indicator off:Sound/Function is not selected.

LED indicator on:
Sound/Function is selected.

LED indicator flashing:Sound/Function is selected in a
temporary state.

 Button press types

×4

×2

Normal press:
Select a sound or function.

Press multiple times:
Cycle through sounds or settings.

ld
ho

ld
ho

Press and hold:Select a function’s settings, orstore registration memories etc.

Press twice:
Select a sound or function.

Press and hold, then press X:
Combine two sounds.

 Text appearance
Normal instruction and explanation text
is written in regular type at 9 pt. size.

* Notes about functions are marked with anasterisk and written in 8 pt. size.

Captions explaining the LCD display
or button functions, are written inbold type at 8.5 pt. size.

Example operations are written in italic typeat 8 pt. size, and enclosed within a grey box.

Reminders about previous operations are
written in italic type at 9 pt. size.

11

Part Names and Functions③①

Introduction

④
⑤
⑥

⑦

⑧
⑨

⑩
②
⑪
⑫

⑬

⑭

PEDAL

⑮

12

DC IN 15V⑯

USB to HOST

⑰

IN

MIDI

⑱

OUT

⑲

⑳

a POWER button

j REC button

This switch is used to turn the instrument on/off. Be sure to turnoff the instrument after playing.

This button is used to record performances to internal memory
or a USB memory device as MP3/WAV audio files.

b MASTER VOLUME slider
This slider controls the master volume level of the instrument’s
built-in speakers or headphones, if connected.
* The MASTER VOLUME slider will also affect the volume level of theLINE OUT connectors.

c LCD display
The LCD display provides useful information such as thecurrently selected sound name, settings values, and the statusof other functions when active. An example of the main playscreen is shown below.
Transpose status

Headphones status

BluetoothstatusUSB device
statusSelectedsoundMusic menu

Virtual Technician

Function/Settings menu

* A protective plastic film is attached to the display during production.
Please remove this film before attempting to play the instrument.

d

FUNCTION button

These buttons are used to select one of three functions/options
shown at the bottom of the LCD display.

k SOUND buttons
These buttons are used to select the sound(s) that will be heard
when playing the keyboard of the CN39 digital piano. Multiple
sounds are assigned to each category button, and can beselected by pressing the same button repeatedly.

Introduction* The CN39 digital piano features a power saving mode that can turn off the
instrument automatically after a specified period of inactivity. For more
information, please refer to the ‘Auto Power Off’ setting on page 82.

These buttons are also used to select Registration memories.

l REGISTRATION button
This button is used to store and recall one of the sixteen
different registration memories. Each registration can store
sound, reverb and effects settings, as well as various other panel
options.

m PHONES jacks
These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to theCN39 digital piano. 1/4” and 1/8” connectors are provided forconvenience, and both can be used simultaneously, allowing
two pairs of headphones to be connected at the same time.

n USB to DEVICE port
This port is used to connect a FAT or FAT32 formatted USB
memory device to the instrument in order to load/save recordedsong data, registration memories, and MP3/WAV/SMF files etc.

o PEDAL connector
This connector is used to connect the pedal board to the piano.

p DC IN 15V connector
This connector is used to connect the power adaptor to the
piano.

q USB to HOST port
e ARROW buttons

This port is use to connect the CN39 digital piano to a computer
using a USB ‘B to A’ type cable in order to send and receive MIDI
data.

These buttons are used to navigate around the various menus
and screens, adjust values, and answer on-screen prompts.

r MIDI IN / OUT jacks

f EFFECTS button
This button is used to turn effects for the selected sound on/off,to select the different effect types, and to adjust their settings.

These jacks are used to connect the CN39 digital piano toexternal MIDI devices such as other musical instruments or acomputer in order to send and receive MIDI data.

g REVERB button* For more information about the instrument’s connectors and jacks,
please refer to ‘Connecting to Other Devices’ on page 135.

This button is used to turn reverb for the selected sound on/off,to select the different reverb types, and to adjust their settings.

s LINE IN jacks

This button is used to turn the metronome function on/off, andto adjust the tempo, time signature/beat, and volume settings.

These jacks are used to connect the stereo output (Left/Right
1/4” phone plug) from audio equipment, computers, or otherelectronic instruments to the CN39 digital piano’s amplifier andspeakers.

i PLAY/STOP buttont LINE OUT jacks

h METRONOME button

This button is used to start/stop the playback of demonstration
songs, Piano Music pieces, and Lesson and Finger Exercises, andto start/stop the recording and playback of recorder songs, andMP3/WAV audio files.

These jacks are used to connect the stereo output (Left/Right
1/4” phone plug) of the CN39 digital piano to external amplifiers,
mixers, recording devices, and similar equipment.

13Setting Up the Piano

1 Power
1. Connecting the power adaptor to the instrument

Introduction

Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN terminal located on
the underside of the instrument, as indicated below.

2. Connecting the power adaptor to an outlet
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet.

3. Turning on the powerPress the [POWER] button, located on the right hand side of the
instrument’s front panel.
The instrument will turn on, and the words ‘SK Concert Grand’will be shown in the display, indicating that the SK Concert
Grand sound is selected, and the instrument is ready to beplayed.

* The CN39 digital piano incorporates power saving features that canturn off the display and the instrument automatically after a specified
period of inactivity. For more information, please refer to the ‘Auto
Display Off’ and ‘Auto Power Off’ settings on pages 81 and 82.

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2 Key cover and music rest
 Opening the key coverGently lift the key cover with both hands, then slowly push it back, into the instrument’s body.

Introduction

To close the key cover, slowly pull the handle with both hands, then gently lower it downward.
* Please close the lid slowly in order to avoid injury.

 Adjusting the music rest
Lift the music rest, then lower the metal prop (rear side) into the recessed holder to set the desired music rest angle.
* The music rest can be set to one of three different angle positions.

Prop and holder

To lower the music rest, gently lift the prop from the recessed holder, then lower the music rest.
* Please lower the music rest slowly in order to avoid injury.

15Setting up the Piano

3 Volume and headphones
 Adjusting the volume
The [MASTER VOLUME] slider controls the volume level of the
instrument’s speakers, or headphones if connected.

Introduction

Move the slider up to increase the volume, and down todecrease the volume.

IncreasevolumeUse this slider to set the volume to a comfortable listening level– the middle is often a good starting point.

Decreasevolume* The MASTER VOLUME slider will also affect the volume level of theLINE OUT connectors.
* The maximum volume level of the speakers can be reduced by using
the ‘Speaker Volume’ setting. Please refer to page 74 for more
information.

 Using headphones
Use the jacks located beneath the keyboard on the left handside, to connect stereo headphones to the CN39 digital piano.
1/4” and 1/8” connectors are provided for convenience.
Two pairs of headphones can be connected and usedsimultaneously.
When a pair of headphones is connected, sound will not be
produced by the speakers. In addition, the headphones icon
will appear at the top of the display.
Headphones connected Attaching the headphone hook (optional)
A headphone hook is included with the CN39 digital piano andcan be used to hang headphones when not in use.
If desired, attach the headphone hook to the underside of the
keyboard as shown in the illustration opposite.
* For more information, please refer to the ‘Assembly Instructions’ on
page 131.

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4 Pedals
As with a grand piano, the CN39 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft.

 Sustain pedal (right pedal)

The sustain pedal is capable of responding to half pedaling.

Introduction

Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one’s hands havebeen lifted from the keyboard – greatly enriching the pianosound, while also assisting smooth ‘legato’ passages.
Soft pedal
Sostenuto pedal
Sustain pedal

 Soft pedal (left pedal)

 Sostenuto pedal (centre pedal)

Depressing this pedal softens the sound, reducing its volume.

Depressing this pedal after playing the keyboard and before
releasing the keys, sustains the sound of only those notes thathave been played. Any keys that are subsequently played after
the sostenuto pedal is depressed will not be sustained.

When the Jazz Organ sound is selected, the soft pedal is also
used to alternate the speed of the rotary simulation between‘Slow’ and ‘Fast’ effect modes.

 Pedal support bolt
A pedal support bolt is attached at the base of the pedal board
to aid stability when the pedals are pushed.
Turn the bolt anti-clockwise until it makes contact with the floor
and supports the pedals firmly. If the pedal support bolt does
not make contact with the floor, the pedal board may become
damaged.

Pedal support bolt

When moving the instrument, always adjust or remove the pedal
support bolt, then readjust when the instrument is in its new position.

 Caring for the pedals
If the surface of the pedals becomes dirty, clean the pedals using a dry dish-washing sponge.
Do not attempt to clean the pedals using rust-removing solvents, abrasives or files.

 Grand Feel Pedal System
The CN39 digital piano features the Grand Feel Pedal System, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weighting of a
Shigeru Kawai SK Concert Grand piano.

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Selecting Sounds
The CN39 digital piano features a wide selection of realistic instrument sounds suitable for various musical styles.
Sounds are arranged into eight categories, with several sounds assigned to each category button. For a complete
listing of available instrument sounds, please refer to page 9 of the MIDI Settings manual.
By default, the ‘SK Concert Grand’ sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on.

 Selecting a soundPress the desired SOUND button.
The LED indicator for the button will turn on to indicate that thiscategory has been selected, and the name of the sound will beshown in the LCD display.

Playing the Piano

LED indicator on:
Sound category is selected.

Example: To select the E.PIANO category, press
the E.PIANO button.

 Changing the soundSeveral sounds are assigned to each category button.
Press the selected category button repeatedly to cycle throughthe different sound variations.
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Example: To select the ‘SK-5 Grand Piano’ sound,press the PIANO 1 button three times.

The  or  buttons can also be used to select sounds and cycle
through the different sound variations.
* When selecting sounds assigned to the OTHERS category button,pressing and holding the  button then pressing the  button (andvice versa), can be used to cycle through the various sub-categories
more quickly.

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Dual Mode
The Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound.
For example, a piano sound layered with strings, or a church organ combined with a choir, etc.

1. Entering Dual mode
Press and hold a SOUND button to select the main sound, thenpress another SOUND button to select the layered sound.

Playing the Piano

Main
sound

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The LED indicators for both SOUND buttons will turn on toindicate that Dual Mode is in use, and the respective soundnames will be shown in the LCD display.

Layeredsound

2a. Changing the main/layered sounds: Method 1
To select a different variation for the layered sound:
Press and hold the main SOUND button, then press the layered
SOUND button repeatedly to cycle through the different soundvariations.
×2

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Example: To change the layered ‘Slow Strings’ sound tothe ‘Warm Strings’ sound, press and hold the PIANO 1
button, then press the STRINGS button twice.

To select a different variation for the main sound:
Press and hold the layered SOUND button, then press the main
SOUND button repeatedly to cycle through the different soundvariations.
×3

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Example: To change the main ‘SK Concert Grand’ soundto the ‘Mellow Grand’ sound, press and hold the STRINGS
button, then press the PIANO 1 button three times.

2b. Changing the main/layered sounds: Method 2
It is also possible to change the main/layered sound withoutpressing and holding buttons.

 buttons:
Change sound variation.

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over themain sound or layered sound.
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different soundvariations.

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 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

Dual Mode settings
The Dual Mode settings menu allows characteristics of the combined sound to be adjusted.

 Dual Mode settings
Dual Mode setting

Description

Default setting

Balance

Adjust the volume balance between the main and layered sounds.

9-9

Layer Octave Shift

Raise/lower the pitch of the layered sound in octave steps.

0

Dynamics

Adjust the dynamic sensitivity of the layered sound relative to the main sound.

10 Entering the Dual Mode settings menu

Press thePlaying the Piano

While the Dual Mode screen is shown in the LCD display:
FUNCTION button (EDIT).

The Dual Mode settings menu will be shown in the LCD display.

* Preferred Dual Mode settings can be stored to a Registration memory
for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for automatic
selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer to pages
35 and 79 for more information.

 Adjusting Dual Mode settings
After entering the Dual Mode settings menu:
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

 buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

 Cycling between Dual, Split, and Four Hands modes
When Dual Mode is selected, press the

FUNCTION button to cycle between Split, Four Hands, and Dual modes.

 Exiting Dual, Split, and Four Hands modes
Press theFUNCTION button (EXIT) to exit Dual, Split, and Four Hands modes.

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Split Mode
The Split Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a different
sound. For example, a bass sound in the lower section, and a piano sound in the upper section.

1. Entering Split mode
After entering Dual Mode (page 20):
Press theFUNCTION button (SPLIT).

The Split Mode screen will be shown in the LCD display.

LED indicator on:
Upper section sound.

* The default split point is set between keys B3 and C4.

Playing the Piano

The upper section and lower section sound names will beshown in the LCD display. The LED indicator for the upper
section sound button will turn on, and the LED indicator for the
lower section sound button will start to flash.
Uppersection
sound

Lower
sectionsound
LED indicator flashing:Lower section sound.

* By default, the lower section will be set to the ‘Wood Bass’ sound.

2a. Changing the upper/lower section sounds: Method 1
To select a different sound for the upper section:

To select a different sound for the lower section:

Press the desired SOUND button.

Press and hold the FUNCTION button (4HAND), then press thedesired SOUND button.

×2* Preferred Split Mode upper/lower section sound combinations canbe stored to a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto page 35 for more information.

×3

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Example: To select the ‘Blues Organ' sound for theupper section, press the ORGAN button twice.

Example: To select the 'W. Bass & Ride' sound for the
lower section, press and hold the 1 FUNCTION button,then press the BASS button three times.

2b. Changing the upper/lower section sounds: Method 2
It is also possible to change the upper/lower section sound withoutpressing and holding buttons.

 buttons:
Change sound variation.

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over theupper section or lower section sound.
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different soundvariations.
 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

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3. Changing the split point
Press and hold the FUNCTION button (4HAND), then press thedesired split key on the keyboard.
The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the LCD
display, and will become the new split point.

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Lower section

Upper section

Playing the Piano

New split point

Split Mode settings
The Split Mode settings menu allows characteristics of the Split Mode sound and operation to be adjusted.

 Split Mode settings
Split Mode setting

Description

Default setting

Balance

Adjust the volume balance between the upper and lower sections.

9-9Lower Octave Shift

Raise/lower the pitch of the lower section sound in octave steps.

0

Lower Pedal

Enable/disable the sustain pedal for the lower section sound.

Off

Split Point

Specify the point along the keyboard that divides the upper and lower sections.

C4 Entering the Split Mode settings menu
While the Split Mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

The Split Mode settings menu will be shown in the LCD display.

* Preferred Split Mode settings can be stored to a Registration memory
for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for automatic
selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer to pages
35 and 79 for more information.

 Adjusting Split Mode settings
After entering the Split Mode settings menu: buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.
Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

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Four Hands Mode
The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the Split Modefunction. However, with Four Hands Mode enabled, the octave/pitch of each section is automatically adjusted tocreate two separate 44-key instruments with the same playing range. Furthermore, the sustain (right) pedal andsoft (left) pedal act as separate sustain pedals for the respective upper and lower sections, allowing two people toperform piano duets using a single instrument.

1. Entering Four Hands mode
After entering Dual Mode (page 20):
Press the FUNCTION button (SPLIT) once to enter Split Mode,then press the
FUNCTION button (4HAND) again to selectFour Hands Mode.

Playing the Piano* The default four hands mode split point is set between keys E4 and F4.

The Four Hands Mode screen and right/left section soundnames will be shown in the LCD display.
Right
sectionsound

Leftsectionsound* By default, the right and left sections will both be set to the ‘SK
Concert Grand’ sound.

2a. Changing the right/left section sounds: Method 1
To select a different sound for the right section:

To select a different sound for the left section:

Press the desired SOUND button.

Press and hold the FUNCTION button (DUAL), then press thedesired SOUND button.

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Example: To select the 'Classic E.Piano.' sound forthe right section, press the E.PIANO button.

* Preferred Four Hands Mode right/left section sound combinations
can be stored to a Registration memory for convenient recall. Pleaserefer to page 35 for more information.

Example: To select the 'Upright Piano' sound for theleft section, press and hold the 1 FUNCTION button,then press the PIANO2 button.

2b. Changing the right/left section sounds: Method 2
It is also possible to change the right/left section sound withoutpressing and holding buttons.

 buttons:
Change sound variation.

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over theright section or left section sound.
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different soundvariations.

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 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

3. Changing the Four Hands mode split point
Press and hold the FUNCTION button (DUAL), then press thedesired split key on the keyboard.
The name of the pressed key will briefly be shown in the LCD
display, and will become the new split point.

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Left section

Right section

Playing the Piano

New split point

Four Hands Mode settings
The Four Hands Mode settings menu allows characteristics of the Four Hands Mode sound to be adjusted.

 Four Hands Mode settings
Four Hands Mode setting

Description

Default setting

Balance

Adjust the volume balance between the upper and lower sections.

9-9

Right Octave Shift

Raise/lower the pitch of the right section sound in octave steps.

–2

Left Octave Shift

Raise/lower the pitch of the left section sound in octave steps.

+2

Split Point

Specify the point along the keyboard that divides the right and left sections.

F4 Entering the Four Hands Mode settings menu
While the Four Hands Mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

The Four Hands Mode settings menu will be shown in the LCD
display.
* Changes made to the Four Hands Mode settings will not affect the
Split Mode settings, and vice versa.
* Preferred Four Hands Mode settings can be stored to a Registration
memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for
automatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer topages 35 and 79 for more information.

 Adjusting Four Hands Mode settings
After entering the Four Hands Mode settings menu:
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

 buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

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Reverb
Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert
hall. Some sound types, such as acoustic piano, enable reverb automatically in order to improve acoustic realism.
The CN39 digital piano features six different reverb types.

Playing the Piano

 Reverb types
Reverb type

Description

Room

Simulates the ambiance of a small rehearsal room.

LoungeSimulates the ambience of piano lounge.

Small Hall

Simulates the ambiance of a small hall.

Concert Hall

Simulates the ambiance of a concert hall or theater.

Live Hall

Simulates the ambiance of a live hall or stage.

Cathedral

Simulates the ambiance of a large cathedral.

1. Turning Reverb on/off
Press the REVERB button to turn reverb on/off.
The LED indicator for the REVERB button will turn on to indicate
when reverb is in use, and the current status will briefly beshown in the LCD display.
Reverbstatus

Reverbtype

Reverb settings
The Reverb settings menu allows the type and characteristics of the reverb to be adjusted.

 Reverb settings

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Reverb setting

Description

Range

Type

Changes the type of environment.

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Depth

Adjusts the depth of the environment (i.e. amount of reverberation to apply).

1~10

Time

Adjusts the decay length/speed of the reverberation.

1~10

 Entering the Reverb settings menu
Press and hold the REVERB button.
The Reverb settings menu will be shown in the LCD display.

ldho Adjusting Reverb settings

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

 buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Playing the Piano

After entering the Reverb settings menu:

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

 Exiting the Reverb settings menu
Press themenu.

FUNCTION button (EXIT) to exit the Reverb settings* Reverb settings are independent for each sound variation.
* Any changes made to the reverb type, settings, or on/off status willremain until the power is turned off.
* Preferred reverb settings can be stored to a Registration memory forconvenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for automatic
selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer to pages
35 and 79 for more information.

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Effects
In addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal characterand feeling of the instrument. As with reverb, some sound types enable certain effects automatically in order toenhance tonal quality. The CN39 digital piano features 19 different effect types, with 2 combination effects, and 3
additional amplified effects.

Playing the Piano Effect types
Effect type

Description

Mono Delay

Applies an echo effect to the sound, playing through both speakers simultaneously.

Ping Delay

Applies a ‘ping pong’ echo effect to the sound, giving the impression that it is ‘bouncing’ from left to right.

Triple Delay

Similar in principle to Ping Delay, but with an additional centre echo.

ChorusLayers a slightly detuned version of the sound over the original, thus enriching its tonal character.

Classic Chorus

Similar in principle to Chorus, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.

Ensemble

Applies a three-phase chorus to the sound, providing additional richness.

TremoloContinuously varies the volume at a constant speed, adding a vibrato type effect to the sound.

Classic Tremolo

Similar in principle to Tremolo, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.

Vibrato Tremolo

Similar in principle to Tremolo, but with an additional Vibrato effect applied.

Auto Pan

Alternates the sound output from left to right across the stereo field using a sine wave.

Classic Auto Pan

Similar in principle to Auto Pan, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.

Phaser

Applies a cyclic phase change to the sound, giving the impression that the sound is moving.

Classic Phaser

Similar in principle to Phaser, but intended for vintage electric piano sounds.

Rotary (1~6)

Simulates the sound of a rotary speaker commonly used with vintage electronic organs.
There are three different levels of overdrive, with and without a Chorus effect.
* The soft pedal can be used to alternate the speed of the rotary simulation between ‘Slow’ and ‘Fast’ effect modes.

Combination Effects
Amplified Effects

Different combinations of the above effects, applied simultaneously.
* Combination effect types: Phaser+Chorus, Phaser+AutoPan

A selection of the above effects, with a vintage electric piano speaker effect applied.
* Amplified effect types: Tremolo+Amp, Auto Pan+Amp, Phaser+Amp

1. Turning Effects on/off
Press the EFFECTS button to turn effects on/off.
The LED indicator for the EFFECTS button will turn on to indicate
when effects are in use, and the current status will briefly beshown in the LCD display.

Effecttype

Effectstatus* If a drum kit sound is selected, the Effects Edit screen will not beshown.

 Effects settings
Effect type

Effect setting

Description

Mono Delay / Ping Delay / Triple Delay

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the delay.

Time

Adjust the interval of time between each delay.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the chorus.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the chorus.

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Effect setting

Description

Classic Chorus

Mono / Stereo

Toggle between a Mono or Stereo effect.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the chorus.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the tremolo.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the tremolo.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the pan.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the pan.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the phaser.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the phaser.

Accel. Speed

Adjust the acceleration speed between slow and fast modes.

Rotary Speed

Adjust the speed of the rotary speaker.

Dry / Wet

Adjust the intensity of the effects.

Speed

Adjust the speed of the effects.

Tremolo / Classic Tremolo / Vibrato Tremolo
Auto Pan / Classic Auto Pan
Phaser / Classic Phaser
RotaryCombination Effects / Amplified Effects

Playing the Piano Effects settings (cont.)

 Entering the Effects settings menu
Press and hold the EFFECTS button.
The Effects settings menu will be shown in the LCD display.

ldho* If a drum kit sound is selected, the Effects Edit screen will not beshown.

 Adjusting Effects settings
After entering the Effects settings menu:
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

 buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

 Exiting the Effects settings menu
Press themenu.

FUNCTION button (EXIT) to exit the Effects settings* Effects settings are independent for each sound variation.
* Any changes made to the effects type, settings, or on/off status willremain until the power is turned off.
* Preferred effects settings can be stored to a Registration memory forconvenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for automatic
selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer to pages
35 and 79 for more information.

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Virtual Technician
In addition to the reverb and effects functions, the overall character of the CN39 acoustic piano sounds can also bedramatically adjusted using the instrument’s Virtual Technician feature. There are two methods of using the Virtual
Technician: Smart Mode and Advanced Mode.

1 Smart Mode
In Smart Mode, the Virtual Technician intelligently performs a collection of adjustments for the player, based on ten
preset attributes such as ‘Soft’ or ‘Strong’, ‘Brilliant’ or ‘Dark’. This mode is recommended for musicians that wish to
enjoy different piano characteristics, without delving into the individual parameters of Advanced Mode.

1. Entering Virtual Technician Smart Mode

Playing the Piano

While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (VT).

The Virtual Technician menu will be shown in the LCD display,
and Smart Mode will be selected automatically.

Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

The list of Smart Mode presets will be shown in the LCD display.

* Smart Mode will be disabled by default (‘Off’ preset). When disabled,
the Advanced Mode Virtual Technician parameter settings will used.

2. Selecting the Virtual Technician preset
While the Smart Mode presets screen is shown in the LCD display:Press the  or  buttons to select the desired Virtual Technician
Smart Mode preset.

 buttons:
Select Virtual Technician preset* Smart Mode presets are independent for each sound variation.

The Virtual Technician adjustments will be applied to theselected sound immediately.

30* The selected Smart Mode preset will be used for the current soundvariation until the power is turned off. However, it is possible to store
a Smart Mode preset to a sound. For more information, please referto the instructions on the following page.

 Showing the Virtual Technician Help screen
Press theFUNCTION button (HELP).

A brief explanation about the currently selected Virtual
Technician preset will be shown in the LCD display.
Press the  or  buttons to scroll through the explanation if
necessary.

Playing the Piano

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to return to the Virtual
Technician preset selection screen.

 Storing the Virtual Technician preset to the selected soundAfter selecting the Smart Mode preset:
Press theFUNCTION button (STORE).

The selected Smart Mode preset will be saved to the current
sound variation, and a confirmation message will briefly beshown in the LCD display.
* The stored Smart Mode preset will be retained after the power isturned off, and will be used automatically whenever the soundvariation is selected.

2 Advanced Mode
In Advanced Mode, the player is given full control over every aspect of the piano’s configuration, allowing precise
adjustments over hammer hardness, action regulation, cabinet size, and a variety of other acoustic characteristics.
This mode is recommended for musicians that enjoy fine-tuning individual details of the piano sound in order tosuit their personal preferences.
* For more information about the individual Virtual Technician parameters, please refer to page 83.

 Entering Virtual Technician Advanced Mode
While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press and hold the

FUNCTION button (VT).
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The Virtual Technician Settings menu will be shown in the LCD
display, allowing parameters to be adjusted in Advanced Mode.

* It is also possible to access Advanced Mode via the Virtual Technician
menu, or by selecting Virtual Tech. in the Function menus.
* It is also possible to make adjustments to a Smart Mode presetby selecting it, and then entering Advanced Mode. However, any
adjustments cannot be re-stored back to the Smart Mode preset list.

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Metronome / Drum Rhythms
The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In addition
to regular metronome beats, the CN39 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most
playing styles and musical genres.
For a complete listing of available drum rhythms, please refer to page 148 of this owner’s manual.

 Turning the Metronome on/off
Press the METRONOME button.
The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn on toindicate that the metronome function is in use, and a 4/4 beatwill start to count.

Playing the Piano

The current metronome tempo in beats per minute (BPM) andbeat of the bar will also be shown in the LCD display.

Tempo

Beat

Press the METRONOME button again to stop the metronome.
The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn off.

Metronome settings
The Metronome settings menu allows the tempo, beat, and volume of the metronome to be adjusted.

 Metronome settings
Metronome setting

Description

Range

Tempo

Adjust the tempo of the metronome beat / drum rhythm in beats per minute (BPM).

10~400 bpm

BeatVolumeChange the metronome beat (time signature) / drum rhythm.
* There are ten different time signature available: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8.

Adjusts the volume of the metronome beat / drum rhythm.

 Entering the Metronome settings menu
Press and hold the METRONOME button.
The Metronome settings menu will be shown in the LCD
display.

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1~10

 Adjusting Metronome settings
After entering the Metronome settings menu:
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

 buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

 Drum rhythms

Playing the Piano

As an alternative to the simple metronome count, it is also possible
to select a drum pattern from one of 100 different rhythm styles.
Enter the Metronome settings menu and select the Beat setting.
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the available beats
until reaching the ‘8 Beat 1’ drum rhythm.

Drumrhythm buttons:
Select drum rhythm.

Continue to press the  or  buttons to select the desired
drum rhythm.
* For a complete listing of available drum rhythms, please refer to page148 of this owner’s manual.

 Exiting the Metronome settings menu
Press theFUNCTION button (EXIT) to exit the Metronome
settings menu.
* Any changes made to the metronome tempo, beat, or volume
settings will remain until the power is turned off.
* Preferred metronome settings can be stored to a Registration
memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for
automatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer topages 35 and 79 for more information.

 Recording with the metronome
It is also possible to record songs with the metronome activated. This is useful when recording parts separately, or wishing tomaintain correct timing throughout complex passages. Note that the standard metronome ‘click’ will not be heard when the songis played back.
* For more information about the instrument’s Recorder function, please refer to page 50.

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Registration Memories
The Registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound selections, split point, reverb and effectsettings, and various other panel options) to be stored to a memory and conveniently recalled at the touch of
a button. There are two banks (‘A’ and ‘B’) for each registration button, allowing up to 16 different registration
memories to be stored.
Registrations can also be loaded/saved to a USB memory device. Please refer to pages 117/122 for more information.

Playing the Piano Functions and Settings stored in Registration memories
Functions

Settings

Selected sound (including primary sound for each category)

Basic Settings (with exceptions)

Dual Mode / Split Mode / Four Hands Mode (including settings)

Virtual Technician Settings

Reverb, Effects (Type, Settings)

MIDI Settings

Metronome (Beat, Tempo, Volume)* Changes made to the Auto Power Off setting will be stored to User
Memory automatically.
* For a complete listing of the settings that can be stored to Registration
memories, please refer to pages 140~141.

1 Selecting a Registration memory
 Entering Registration mode
Press the REGISTRATION button.
The LED indicator for the REGISTRATION button will turn on toindicate that the registration function is in use.

 Selecting a Registration memory
When the registration function is in use:
Press the FUNCTION button to toggle between registration
memory bank ‘A’ and ‘B’.
Press a SOUND button to select the desired registration memory.
The name of the selected registration memory will be shown in
the LCD display.
Registration
nameSelectBank A/B

 Exiting Registration mode
Press the REGISTRATION button.
The LED indicator for the REGISTRATION button will turn off,
and the button panel will return to normal operation.

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Example: To select registration memory B-3 (whenbank ‘A’ is selected), press the FUNCTION button,then press the E.PIANO (memory 3) button.

2 Storing a Registration memory
1. Entering Registration Store mode
While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press and hold the REGISTRATION button.
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The registration memory (SOUND) buttons will start to flash.

2. Selecting the Registration memory

Playing the Piano

Press the or FUNCTION buttons to select the registration
memory bank ‘A’ and ‘B’, then press a registration memory(SOUND) button.

The Registration name screen will be shown in the LCD display.

Example: To store the current instrument setup tomemory A-2, press the FUNCTION button, thenpress the PIANO 2 (memory 2) button.

3. Naming the Registration memory
Enter a name for the registration memory by pressing the or  buttons to cycle through the alphanumeric characters,
and the  or  buttons to move the cursor.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

 buttons:
Select character.

4. Storing the Registration to memory
Press theFUNCTION button (STORE) to confirm the store
operation, or the FUNCTION button (EXIT) to cancel.
Upon storing, a beep will sound and a confirmation message
will briefly be shown in the LCD display.

STORE

EXIT

* The stored registration will remain in memory after the instrument isturned off, or if the instrument’s power cable is disconnected from thewall outlet.

The current instrument setup will be stored to the selected
registration memory with the specified name.

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3 Registration Edit menu
The Registration Edit menu allows the currently selected registration memory to be opened in normal playing
mode (for further adjustment, or simply to check which sounds are used etc.), or to be saved to USB memory.

 Entering the Registration Edit menu
When the registration function is in use:
Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

The Registration Edit menu will be shown in the LCD display.

 Opening the Registration

Playing the Piano

Press the  or  buttons to select the Open Registration
function, then press the FUNCTION button (OK).

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

The currently selected registration memory will be opened
in normal playing mode, allowing additional changes andadjustments to be made.

* For more information about storing the adjusted registration, pleaserefer to page 35.

 Saving the current Registration memory to USB
Press the  or  buttons to select the Save Registration
function, then press the FUNCTION button (OK).

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

The Save Regist Single function of the USB Menu will be shownin the LCD display, with the current registration selected.

* Please refer to the Save Registration Single instructions on page 122.

 Resetting all Registration memories
Press and hold the REGISTRATION and REC buttons, then turn the instrument’s power off/on.
All registrations will be reset to the factory default settings.

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Panel Lock
The Panel Lock function allows the state of all panel buttons to be temporarily locked, preventing sounds and othersettings from being changed. This function may prove useful in teaching environments, ensuring that students are
not distracted by changing sounds etc.

1. Activating the Panel Lock
While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press the  and  buttons simultaneously.
The Panel Lock screen will be shown in the LCD display, and the
instrument will stop responding to panel button presses.
* The Panel Lock can only be activated from the main playing screen.

Playing the Piano* When activated, the Panel Lock will remain until the power is turnedoff, or the lock is deactivated.
* While Panel Lock is activated, the LED indicators for all buttons willturn off, however the LED indicator for the FUNCTION button will
flash.

2. Deactivating the Panel Lock
While the Panel Lock is activated:
Press and hold the

FUNCTION button (UNLOCK).
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The Panel Lock will be deactivated, and the instrument will
resume responding to panel button presses as normal.

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Demo SongsThe Demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of CN39 digital piano. There areover 30 different demonstration songs available, highlighting the instruments’ rich selection of high quality sounds
and its power speaker system.
For a complete listing of demonstration songs, please refer to page 139 of this owner’s manual.

 Entering Demo mode
Press theFUNCTION button (MUSIC).

The Music Menu will be shown in the LCD display. Demo mode
will be selected automatically.

Press theFUNCTION (ENTER) or PLAY/STOP buttons.

orMusic Menu

The LED indicator for the PIANO 1 button will start to flash, andthe ‘SK Concert Grand’ demo song will start to play.

 Selecting a demo song
While Demo mode is selected:
Press a SOUND button to select a sound category.
The first demo song of the sound category will start to play.

Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the demo songs in
the selected sound category, and the  or  buttons to cycle
through the different sound categories.

 buttons:
Select demo song

* When the selected song has finished, the next demo song in the
category will begin to play automatically.

 buttons:
Select sound category

 Stopping the demo song and exiting Demo mode
Press the FUNCTION (BACK) or PLAY/STOP buttons while thesong demo is playing.
The LED indicator for the selected SOUND button will stop
flashing, and the song demo will stop playing.
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FUNCTION (EXIT) button to exit the Music Menu.

Piano MusicIn addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CN39 digital piano also features a selection of popular classicalpiano works from the Baroque and Romantic periods. Notated scores are provided in the separate ‘Classical Piano
Collection’ book*, assisting the musical appreciation and study of each piece.

* Depending on market location.

For a complete listing of Piano Music pieces, please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet.

 Entering Piano Music mode
Press the FUNCTION button (MUSIC), then press the  or 
buttons to select Piano Music mode.

Press theFUNCTION (ENTER) or PLAY/STOP buttons.

The LED indicator for the PIANO 1 button will start to flash, andthe piece ‘Tambourin’ by Rameau will start to play.

Music Menu

 Selecting a piano music piece
While Piano Music mode is selected:
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different pianomusic pieces.
The title and composer of the selected piece will be shown in
the LCD display.
Title
Composer* The balance of the left hand and right hand parts can be adjusted bypressing the FUNCTION (EDIT) button, and adjusting the Balancesetting.

 Replaying the selected piano music piece
When the selected piano music piece has finished:
Press the PLAY/STOP button to replay the piano music piece.

 Stopping the piano music piece and exiting Piano Music mode
Press the FUNCTION (BACK) or PLAY/STOP buttons while the
piano music piece is playing.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn off, andthe piano music piece will stop playing.
Press theFUNCTION (EXIT) button to exit the Music Menu.

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Lesson Function
The Lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books andfinger exercises. The left and right hand parts of each piece can be practiced separately, adjusting the tempo toperfect difficult passages, before being recorded for self-evaluation.

 Built-in lesson mode song books
Alfred Lesson Books

Classical Lesson Books

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A

Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B

Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A

Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B

Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)

Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1

J.S. Bach: Inventionen* Lesson books sold separately – please refer to the separate ‘Internal
Song Lists’ booklet for more information.

Sonatinen Album 1
Chopin Walzer (Chopin waltzes series 1-19)

1 Selecting a lesson book/song
Music Menu

1. Entering lesson mode
Press the FUNCTION button (MUSIC), then press the  or 
buttons to select Lesson Mode.

Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER) to enter lesson mode.

The name of the selected lesson book, song, and current bar
will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting a lesson book/song
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thelesson book name or song title.

 buttons:
Select lesson book/song.

Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different lesson
books and song titles.
Book nameSong title

It is also possible to select songs by pressing and holding the
FUNCTION button (EDIT), then pressing the relevant key on
the keyboard.

40 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

* Please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet for acomplete listing of available lesson books/songs and corresponding
key numbers.

2 Listening to the selected lesson song
This page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and change the playback position.

1. Playing the lesson song
After selecting a lesson book and song:
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and a
one bar count-in will be heard before the song starts to play.
* If the first bar of the song begins on an ‘up’ beat (i.e. pickup notes),
the first bar number will be shown as zero in the LCD display.
* The metronome will not continue after the count-in bar, but can beturned on manually by pressing the METRONOME button.

2. Changing the playback position (Bar) buttons:
Change playback position.

Music Menu

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thethird line of the LCD display (Bar).
Press the  or  buttons to rewind or cue the playback position(Bar) of the current song.

Current bar

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

It is also possible to rewind or cue the playback position without
selecting ‘Bar’, by pressing the REVERB or EFFECTS buttons.
To reset the playback position to the first bar of the song, press
the REVERB and EFFECTS buttons simultaneously.

 Stopping and resuming the lesson song
While the lesson song is playing:
Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop the lesson song playback.
Press the PLAY/STOP button once again to resume playbackfrom the stopped position.

3. Exiting lesson mode
Press theFUNCTION (EXIT) button to exit the Music Menu.

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3 Lesson Function settings
The Lesson Function settings menu allows the left and right-hand part volumes of the current lesson song to be
adjusted, allowing each part to be practiced separately. It is also possible to adjust the playback tempo of thecurrent lesson song, allowing difficult passages to be practised more conveniently.

 Lesson Function settings
Lesson Function setting

Description

Default setting

Balance

Adjust the volume balance between the left and right-hand parts.

9-9

Tempo

Adjust the playback tempo of the current lesson song in beats per minute (BPM).

Song specific Entering the Lesson Function settings menu
After selecting a lesson book and song:
Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

Music Menu

The Lesson Function settings menu will be shown in the LCD
display.

 Adjusting the left/right-hand part volume
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the
Balance setting, then press the  or  buttons to adjust thevolume of the left/right-hand part volume.

 buttons:
Adjust left/right-hand volume.

Increasing the volume of the left-hand part will reduce thevolume of the right-hand part, and vice versa.

Example: To practice the right-hand part while listening
to the left-hand part, set the volume balance to 9 - 1.

* If the Beyer lesson book is selected, increasing the left-hand value will
decrease the volume of the student’s part, while increasing the righthand value will decrease the volume of the teacher’s part.

 Adjusting the playback tempo of the lesson song
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over the
Tempo setting, then press the  or  buttons to adjust the
playback tempo of the lesson song.

* To reset the playback tempo of the selected lesson song to the default
value, press the  and  buttons simultaneously.

42 buttons:
Adjust playback tempo.

4 Repeating sections of a lesson song
The ‘A-B Loop’ feature of the Lesson Function allows sections of the selected lesson song to be ‘looped’ between
two points in order to practise difficult passages continuously.

1. Playing the lesson song
After selecting a lesson book and song:
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and a
one bar count-in will be heard before the song starts to play.

2. Specifying the start point (A) of the loop
Press the FUNCTION button (A-B) to specify the start pointof the loop.

Music Menu

The LED indicator for the FUNCTION button will start to flash,indicating that the start point (A) of the loop has been set.

Point ‘A’ set

3. Specifying the end point (B) of the loop
Press the FUNCTION button (A-B) again to specify the end
point of the loop.
The LED indicator for the
FUNCTION button will turn on,
indicating that the end point of the (B) of the loop has been set.

Point ‘B’ set:loop active

The defined ‘A-B’ section of the lesson song will repeat (loop),
allowing the passage to be practiced continuously.

* The Balance and Tempo lesson function settings can continue to be
adjusted while the A-B loop is in operation.

4. Cancelling the ‘A-B’ loop
Press theloop.

FUNCTION button (A-B) once again to cancel the

The LED indicator for the FUNCTION button will turn off, andthe lesson song will resume normal playback.

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Lesson Function

5 Recording a lesson song practice
The Lesson Function’s Record feature allows the left or right-hand parts of the selected lesson song to be recorded
to internal memory, and then played back for self-evaluation.

1. Starting the lesson song recording
After selecting a lesson book and song:
Press the REC button.
The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turnon to indicate that recording mode is in use.
* It may be desirable to adjust the Balance and Tempo lesson function
settings before starting the recording.

A one bar count-in will be heard before the lesson song starts
to play and record.

Music Menu

2. Stopping the lesson song recording
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turnoff, and the lesson song recording and playback will stop.

3. Playing back the recorded lesson song
Press the PLAY/STOP button again.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and a
one bar count-in will be heard before the recorded lesson songstarts to play.

* The Balance and Tempo lesson function settings can continue to be
adjusted while the recorded lesson song practise is playing.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn off, andthe recorded lesson song will stop playing.

44* The ‘A-B’ loop function cannot be used when recording a lesson songpractice.
* Press the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons simultaneously to erase therecorded lesson song practice. The recorded practice will be erased
automatically when a different lesson song is selected.

6 Finger Exercises
The lesson function also includes a selection of finger exercises for practicing major and minor scales, arpeggios,
chords, cadences, and Hanon exercises, with notated scores provided in the separate ‘Finger Exercises’ book.
The CN39 digital piano can also evaluate one’s practice, analysing note accuracy, timing evenness, and note volume
consistency, before displaying results for each category. Using this function, players can objectively review theirperformances, and concentrate on improving a particular area of their technique.

1. Selecting and recording a Hanon finger exercise
While Lesson mode is in use:
Select the Hanon lesson book, then select a song number.

* It may be desirable to adjust the Balance and Tempo lesson function
settings before starting the recording.

Press the REC button.

Music Menu

The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turn on to indicate that recording mode is in use.
A one bar count-in will be heard before the finger exercise starts to play and record.

2. Evaluating the recorded finger exercise
Press the PLAY/STOP button
The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turnoff, and the finger exercise recording and playback will stop.
The recorded practice will be evaluated for note accuracy,
timing evenness, and volume consistency, with the results
shown alternately in the LCD display.

* Press the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons simultaneously to erase therecorded lesson song practice. The recorded practice will be erased
automatically when a different lesson song is selected.

3. Playing back the recorded finger exercise
Press the PLAY/STOP button again.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, anda one bar count-in will be heard before the recorded finger
exercise starts to play.
Press the PLAY/STOP button once again.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn off, andthe recorded finger exercise song will stop playing.

* Press  or  buttons to cycle through the evaluation results. The
recorded finger exercise can be replayed even after cancelling theevaluation result screen.

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Concert Magic
The Concert Magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the
176 pre-programmed songs, then tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm and tempo.
For a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs, please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet.

1 Performing a Concert Magic song
The 176 Concert Magic songs are divided into banks ‘A’ and ‘B’, with each bank containing 88 songs.

1. Entering Concert Magic mode
Press the FUNCTION button (MUSIC), then press the  or 
buttons to select Concert Magic.

Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER) to enter Concert Magic.

Music Menu

The bank, number, and name of the selected Concert Magicsong will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting a Concert Magic song
While Concert Magic mode is in use:
Press and hold the FUNCTION button (EDIT), then press the
key to which the Concert Magic song (bank ‘A’) is assigned.

* To select a song from bank ‘B’, press the same key again. Repeatedlypressing the same key will alternate between banks ‘A’ and ‘B’.

3. Performing the selected Concert Magic song
Press a key on the keyboard.
The song will advance with every key that is pressed. Pressing
the keys gently will produce a soft sound, while pressing heavily
will produce a loud sound.
As the song advances, the  symbols shown in the LCD will be
replaced by  symbols. This is called the Note Navigator.

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A Concert Magic song from bank ‘A’ will be selected, with thesong number and name shown in the LCD display.

4. Changing the Concert Magic playback soundPress a SOUND button to change the sound used for the Concert
Magic song (melody and accompaniment parts).
It is also possible to select independent sounds for the melody andaccompaniment parts:
Press the FUNCTION button (SPLIT), to enable Concert Magic
split mode.
Press a SOUND button to change the melody sound.
FUNCTION button (SPLIT), then press a
Press and hold the
SOUND button to change the accompaniment sound.
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5. Exiting Concert Magic mode
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK), to exit Concert Magic mode.

2 Concert Magic demo modeMusic Menu

This function allows all of the Concert Magic songs to be played back randomly or in designated categories.

 Random playback
Enter Concert Magic mode and select the desired song.
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
All 176 Concert Magic songs will be played in a random orderuntil the PLAY/STOP button is pressed again.

 Category playback
Enter Concert Magic mode and select the desired song.
Press and hold the
PLAY/STOP button.

FUNCTION button (EDIT), then press theldhoSongs in the same category as the selected song, will be played
in sequential order until the PLAY/STOP button is pressed again.

Example: If the song ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’ is selected, allother songs in the ‘Children’s Songs’ category will be played.

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3 Concert Magic settings
The Concert Magic settings menu allows the playback tempo, playing mode, and volume balance to be adjusted.

 Concert Magic settings
Concert Magic setting

Description

Default setting

Tempo

Adjust the playback tempo of the Concert Magic song in beats per minute (BPM).

Song specificMode

Change the Concert Magic playing mode (see below).

NormalBalance

Adjust the volume balance between the melody and accompaniment parts.

9-9

 Entering the Concert Magic settings menu
While Concert Magic mode is in use:
Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

Music Menu

The Concert Magic settings menu will be shown in the LCD
display.

 Adjusting Concert Magic settings
After entering the Concert Magic settings menu:
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

 buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

Steady Beat mode
Steady Beat mode allows all Concert Magic songs to be played by simply tapping any key with a constant steadybeat, regardless of the song arrangement type.

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4 Concert Magic song arrangement types
Concert Magic songs are divided into three different arrangement types, each requiring a different level of skill tobe performed correctly.
* The Concert Magic arrangement type is for each song is indicated in the ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet as ‘EB’, ‘MP’, or ‘SK’.

 Easy Beat

EB

These are the easiest songs to play. To perform them, simply tap out a constant steady beat on any key on the keyboard.
The following example shows the notated score for ‘Für Elise’, indicating that a constant, steady rhythm should be maintained
throughout the song. This is the distinguishing characteristic of an Easy Beat song.
Key on:X X

X X X X X X

X X X X X X

X X X XX X

 Melody PlayMusic Menu

MP

These songs are also relatively easy to play, especially if they are familiar to the player. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of the
melody on any key of the keyboard. Singing along as the rhythm is tapped can be helpful.
The following example shows the notated score for ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’.
* When performing fast Concert Magic songs, it may be easier to tap different keys with two alternating fingers in order to play at a greater speed.

Key on: X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 Skillful

SK

These songs range in difficulty from moderately difficult to difficult. To perform them, tap out the rhythm of both the melody and theaccompaniment notes on any key of the keyboard. The Note Navigator will be very helpful when playing the Skillful type songs.
The following example shows the notated score for ‘Waltz of the Flowers’.
Key on

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

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Internal Recorder
The CN39 digital piano allows up to 10 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played backat the touch of a button. Each song consists of two separate tracks – referred to as ‘parts’ – that can be recorded
and played back independently. This allows the left-hand part of a song to be recorded first on one track, and theright-hand part to be recorded later on the other track.

1 Recording a song
1. Entering song recorder mode
Press the REC button.
The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, and theInternal Recorder record screen will appear with the currently
selected song and part number shown in the LCD display.

* If a USB memory device is connected, press the(INT) to select the internal song recorder.

FUNCTION button

2. Selecting the song/part to be recorded
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thesong memory or part.

 buttons:
Select song memory/part.

Press the  or  buttons to change the selected song memoryor part to be recorded.

RecorderIf a part has already been recorded, a * symbol will be shown.
 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

Part has been recorded

When recording part 1 and part 2 separately, select the song and part number
carefully in order to prevent accidentally overwriting a previously recorded part.

3. Starting the song recorder
Press a key on the keyboard, or the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turnon, and recording will start.

or

RecordingMetronome
tempo/beat(if enabled)

50* Pressing the PLAY/STOP button allows a rest period or empty bar to
be inserted at the beginning of the song.
* Press the METRONOME button before or during the recording toturn on the metronome. The metronome ‘click’ sound will not berecorded.

4. Stopping the song recorder
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turnoff, the recorder will stop, and the part/song will be stored ininternal memory.
After a few seconds, the Internal Recorder play screen will beshown in the LCD display, indicating that the song is ready forplayback.
StoppedPart
Recorded* The maximum recording capacity is approximately 90,000 notes, withbutton and pedal presses also counted as one note.
* If the maximum recording capacity is reached during recording, therecorder will stop automatically.
* Recorder songs will remain in memory after the power is turned off.

To play back the recorded song, please refer to the ‘Playing a Song’instructions on page 52.

 Recording a second partTo record a second part, repeat the above instructions, selecting the part that has not been recorded to.

 Recording with the metronome
It is also possible to record songs with the metronome activated. This is useful when recording parts separately, or wishing tomaintain correct timing throughout complex passages. Note that the standard metronome click will not be heard when the songis played back.

Recorder* For more information about the instrument’s Metronome function, please refer to page 32.

 Changing panel settings while recording
In some cases, it may be desirable to make changes to the selected sound or style while recording a song. The tables below list thevarious functions which will and will not be remembered during recording.

Panel operations remembered during recording

Panel operations NOT remembered during recording*

Changes made to the sound type. (SOUND buttons etc.)

Changes made to the reverb settings.

Switching between dual/split modes.

Changes made to the effects settings.
Changes made to the tempo.
Changes made to the volume balance in dual/split mode.
Changes made to transpose, tuning, touch, etc.
* Desired effects, reverb, and tempo settings etc. should be prepared
before recording a new song.

5. Exiting song recorder mode
Press theFUNCTION button (EXIT), to exit the Internal
Recorder and return to normal operation.

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Internal Recorder

2 Playing a song
This function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback a song/part immediately
after recording, start this process from step 2.

1. Entering song play mode
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The Internal Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD
display.
StoppedPart
Recorded* If a USB memory device is connected, press the(INT) to select the internal song recorder.

2. Selecting the song/part(s) to be played backPress the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thesong memory or part.

 buttons:
Select song memory/part.

Press the  or  buttons to change the selected song memory(1-10) or part (1, 2, or 1&2) to be played back.
If a part has already been recorded, a * symbol will be shown.

Recorder buttons:
Move selection cursor.

Part has been recorded

3. Starting/stopping song playback
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP buttons will turn on, andthe selected song/parts will start to play.
* The selected part can be changed during song playback.
* To adjust the playback tempo of the recorded song, press and holdthe METRONOME button, then press the  or  buttons.

Press the PLAY/STOP button again.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn off and thesong will stop playing.

5. Exiting song play mode
Press theFUNCTION button (EXIT), to exit the Internal
Recorder and return to normal operation.

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FUNCTION button

3 Internal Recorder Edit menu
The Internal Recorder Edit menu features settings that allow the pitch of the keyboard or song to be adjusted insemi-tone steps. This menu also includes functions to delete the song, or convert the song to an audio file.

 Internal Recorder menu
Internal Recorder function

Description

Default setting

Key Transpose

Raise or lower the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps.

0 (C)Song Transpose

Raise or lower the pitch of the recorder song in semi-tone steps.

0

Erase

Erase a part of a recorder song from memory (see page 54).

–

Convert to Audio

Convert a recorder song to an MP3/WAV audio file (see page 55).

–

 Entering the Internal Recorder menu
While the Internal Recorder play screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

The Internal Recorder menu will be shown in the LCD display.

After entering the Internal Recorder edit menu:
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

Recorder Adjusting the Internal Recorder settings/functions
 buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

 Exiting the Internal Recorder menu
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK), to exit the Internal
Recorder menu and return to normal operation.

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4 Erasing a part/song
This function is used to erase recorder parts that may have been recorded incorrectly or songs that are no longer
listened to. Once a part/song has been erased from memory it cannot be recovered.

1. Selecting the Erase function
After entering the Internal Recorder edit menu (see page 53):
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over theErase function.
 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

Press thefunction.

FUNCTION button (ENTER) to select the Erase

2. Selecting the song/part to be erased
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thesong memory or part.

 buttons:
Select song memory/part.

Press the  or  buttons to change the selected song memory(1-10) or part (1, 2, or 1&2) to be erased.
If a part has already been recorded, a * symbol will be shown.
 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

Recorder3. Erasing the selected song/partPress theand part.

FUNCTION button (OK) to Erase the selected song

A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the erase operation.

Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the erase
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.

YES: Erase Erasing all recorder songs from memory
Press and hold the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons, then turn the
instrument’s power off/on.
All recorder songs stored in memory will be erased.
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NO: Cancel

5 Converting a song to an audio file
This function allows recorder songs stored in internal memory to be played back and saved (converted) as an audio
file to a USB device in either MP3 or WAV format.

1. Selecting the Convert to Audio function
After entering the Internal Recorder edit menu (see page 53):
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over theConvert to Audio function.
 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

Press the FUNCTION button (ENTER) to select the Convert to
Audio function.
* If a USB memory device is not connected, a prompt will be shown.

2. Selecting the song/part to be converted
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thesong memory or part.

 buttons:
Select song memory/part.

Press the  or  buttons to change the selected song memory(1-10) or part (1, 2, or 1&2) to be converted.
If a part has already been recorded, a * symbol will be shown.
 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

FUNCTION button (NEXT) to continue.

RecorderPress the3. Selecting the audio file format
Press the  or  buttons to select the desired file format for theconverted song.

 buttons:
Select audio recorder format.

It is also possible to adjust the recording gain at this stage.
* For more information about the instrument’s audio recorder gain
setting, please refer to page 56.

4. Starting the conversion
Press the PLAY/STOP button, or a key on the keyboard.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turnon, the selected song will play, and the convert to audio process
will start.
* Notes played on the keyboard will also be recorded to the audio file.

 Naming and saving the converted audio file
Please follow the ‘Recording an MP3/WAV audio file’ instructions on pages 56~57. from step 4.

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1 Recording an MP3/WAV audio file
The CN39 digital piano is also capable of recording performances as digital audio – saving the data to a USB memory
device in either MP3 or WAV format. This useful function allows professional quality recordings to be produced
directly on the instrument – without the need for additional sound equipment – then emailed to friends and family,
listened to away from the instrument, or edited and remixed further using an audio workstation.

 Audio Recorder format specifications
Audio format

Specifications

BitrateMP3

44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo

256 kbit/s (fixed)

WAV

44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo

1,411 kbit/s (uncompressed)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
MP3 codec is Copyright (c) 1995-2007, SPIRIT.

1. Entering USB recorder mode
Connect a USB memory device to the USB port.
Press the REC button.
The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, and the
USB Recorder format screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting the USB recorder file format
 buttons:
Select audio recorder format.

RecorderPress the  or  buttons to select the desired USB recorderaudio file format (WAV or MP3).

* MP3 audio files require less storage space than WAV audio files.
* A 1 GB USB memory device can store over 12 hours of MP3 audio data.

 Adjusting the recording volume (Gain)
Press the FUNCTION button (GAIN).
The gain adjustment screen and recording level meter will beshown in the LCD display.

* The gain setting can be adjusted within the range of 0 dB~+15 dB.

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the recorder gain setting.
* To reset the gain setting to the default level, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

56* Exercise caution when increasing the gain setting, as higher levels
may result in distorted recordings.

3. Starting the USB recorder
Press a key on the keyboard, or the PLAY/STOP button.
or

The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turnon, and recording will start.
The current recording time will also be shown in the LCD display.
RecordingTime* Pressing the PLAY/STOP button allows a rest period or empty bar to
be inserted at the beginning of the song.
* Press the METRONOME button before or during the recording toturn on the metronome. The metronome ‘click’ sound will not berecorded, however drum patterns will be recorded.

4. Stopping the USB recorder, saving the file
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turnoff, and recording will stop
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the save operation.

Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the save
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.
NO: Cancel

RecorderYES: Erase

5. Naming the recorded audio file, confirming saveAfter confirming the save operation:
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the  or  buttons to move the cursor.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

 buttons:
Select character.

Press theFUNCTION button (OK) to confirm the save
operation, or the FUNCTION button (BACK) to cancel.
The recorded audio file will be saved with the specified name.
OK: Save

After a few seconds, the USB Recorder play screen will beshown in the LCD display, indicating that the audio is ready forplayback.
To play back the recorded audio file, please refer to the ‘Playing an
MP3/WAV audio file’ instructions on page 58.

BACK: Cancel* ‘Audio-000’ will be used as the default name for the recorded audio
files, with the number increasing automatically.
* The recorded audio file will be saved in the root folder of the USB
memory device. It is not possible to save the file in a different folder.

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2 Playing an MP3/WAV audio file
The CN39 digital piano is also capable of playing MP3 and WAV audio files stored on a USB memory device directly
through the instrument’s speaker system. This function is particularly useful when attempting to learn the chords
or melody to a new piece, or to simply play along with one’s favorite song.

 Audio Player supported format specifications
Audio format

Specifications

BitrateMP3

32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz, Mono/Stereo

8-320 kbit/s (fixed & variable)

WAV

32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz, Mono/Stereo, 16 bit-

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
MP3 codec is Copyright (c) 1995-2007, SPIRIT.

 Preparing the USB memory device
First, prepare a selection of MP3 or WAV audio files, copying thedata to a USB memory device.
* USB devices should be formatted to use the ‘FAT’ or ‘FAT32’ filesystems.
Please refer to page 136 for more information.

1. Entering USB playback mode
Connect a USB memory device to the USB port.
Press the PLAY/STOP button.

RecorderThe LED indicator for the the PLAY/STOP button will turn on,
and the Song Browser screen will be shown in the LCD display.

 Song Browser screen
The Song Browser screen provides a listing of relevant files andfolders stored on the connected USB device.
The icon is used to represent an MP3/WAV audio file.
The icon is used to represent a folder.
The icon is used to represent the current/previous folder.
An example of a typical file/folder listing screen is shown below.
Please note that the visible screen height has been extended forthe purpose of this illustration.

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 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

FUNCTION button:
Select file/enter folder.

Current/previous folder* Files and folders will be listed in alphabetical order, with folders
shown at the top of the screen.

Folders* When the USB Recorder play function is selected, only MP3, WAV, MID,
and KSO files will be shown in the Song Browser screen.

Files* The LCD display is capable of showing filenames with a maximum
length of 12 characters (+3 character suffix). Filenames longer than 12
characters will be truncated automatically.

2. Selecting an audio file
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, thenpress the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the audio file.
The USB Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD display.

3. Playing the selected audio file
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The selected audio file will start to play, and information about
the file will be shown in the LCD display.
Audio file,artist/song
Playback
volumePlaying
position* If the selected audio file contains embedded metadata (e.g. ID3 tags)
such as artist name and song title, this information will be also be
shown beside the filename.

 Controlling audio file playback
While the audio file is playing:
Press the PLAY/STOP button to pause and resume playback.

 buttons:
Rewind/advance playing position.

Press the  or  buttons to rewind or advance the playing
position of the audio file.

* The playback volume can be adjusted within the range of 1~100.

Press the FUNCTION button (A-B) twice to set the start andend points of the A-B loop.
* Pressing the A-B button for a third time will turn off the loop.

 buttons:
Adjust playback volume.

RecorderPress the  or  buttons to adjust the playback volume of theaudio file.

* There may be a noticeable difference in volume between audio file
playback and the CN39 keyboard sound. When playing back audio
data, please adjust the volume of the audio file as desired.

 USB Recorder Edit menu
The USB Recorder Edit menu allows the playback mode (Single, 1-Repeat, All-Repeat, Random) to be changed, and the pitch of the keyboard
to be transposed in semi-tone steps. Please refer to page 64 for more information.

 Overdub function
The Overdub function allows the sound of the CN39 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing MP3 or WAV audio file.
Please refer to page 66 for more information.

4. Exiting USB playback mode
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit USB playback
mode and return to normal operation.

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3 Recording a MIDI song file
In addition to MP3 and WAV audio files, the CN39 digital piano is also capable of recording 16 track SMF (Standard
MIDI File) format songs directly to a USB memory device. This useful function allows multi-track performances tobe created one part at a time, without the need for additional recording devices.

 MIDI Song Recorder format specifications
Song format

Specifications

MID

Format 0

1. Entering USB recorder mode
Connect a USB memory device to the USB port.
Press the REC button.
The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, and the
USB Recorder format screen will be shown in the LCD display.

* It is also possible to re-record/edit to an existing MIDI song stored ona USB memory device. Please refer to the ‘Recording to an existing
MIDI song file’ instructions on page 67.

2. Selecting the MIDI song file format

RecorderPress the  or  buttons to select the MIDI song format.

 buttons:
Select the MIDI song format.

An additional ‘Part’ setting will be shown in the LCD display.

3. Selecting the part (track) to be recorded
Press the  button to select the ‘Part’ setting, then press the or  buttons to select the part (track) to be recorded.

* The Part setting can be set to 1~16 or MIDI.
* An asterisk (*) symbol will be shown beside the part number toindicate that the part has been recording and contains song data.
* Unlike the internal song recorder, MIDI songs do not allow the soundof a part to be changed during recording. It is therefore necessary to
select the desired sound before recording each part.

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 buttons:
Select the Part to record.

* Part 10 is reserved as a drum track. When Part 10 is selected, a drum
set sound will be selected automatically.
* When the Part is set to MIDI, all data received from the MIDI IN or USB
MIDI connectors will be recorded on Parts 1~16, according to the MIDI
channel.

4. Starting the USB recorder
Press a key on the keyboard, or the PLAY/STOP button.
or

The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will turnon, and recording will start.
The current recording time will also be shown in the LCD display.
RecordingTime* Pressing the PLAY/STOP button allows a rest period or empty bar to
be inserted at the beginning of the song.
* Press the METRONOME button before or during the recording to turnon the metronome. The metronome ‘click’ sound and drum patterns
will not be recorded to the MIDI song.

5. Stopping the USB recorder, saving the file
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turnoff, and recording will stop
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the save operation.

YES: Save

NO: Cancel

RecorderPress theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the save
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.

6. Naming the recorded MIDI song file, confirming saveAfter confirming the save operation:
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the  or  buttons to move the cursor.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

 buttons:
Select character.

Press theFUNCTION button (OK) to confirm the save
operation, or the FUNCTION button (BACK) to cancel.
The recorded MIDI song file will be saved with the specified name.
To play back the recorded MIDI song file, please refer to the ‘Playing
a MIDI song file’ instructions on page 62.
To continue recording additional parts (tracks) to the MIDI song
file, please refer to the ‘Recording to an existing MIDI song file’
instructions on page 67.

OK: Save

BACK: Cancel* ‘Song-000’ will be used as the default name for the recorded MIDI
song file, with the number increasing automatically.
* The recorded MIDI song file will be saved in the root folder of the USB
memory device. It is not possible to save the file in a different folder.

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4 Playing a MIDI song file
The CN39 digital piano also supports the playback of Standard MIDI File (SMF) files and CN39 recorder songs stored
on a USB memory device, allowing a vast selection of widely accessible music to be heard through the instrument’s
exquisite Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound engine.

 Song Player supported format specifications
Song format

Specifications

MID

Format 0, Format 1

KS0

Kawai Song file Preparing the USB memory device
First, prepare a selection of MIDI (SMF) song files, copying thedata to a USB memory device.
* USB devices should be formatted to use the ‘FAT’ or ‘FAT32’ filesystems.
Please refer to page 136 for more information.

1. Entering USB playback mode
Connect a USB memory device to the USB port.
Press the PLAY/STOP button.

RecorderThe LED indicator for the the PLAY/STOP button will turn on,
and the Song Browser screen will be shown in the LCD display.

 Song Browser screen
The Song Browser screen provides a listing of relevant files andfolders stored on the connected USB device.
The icon is used to represent a MIDI song file.
The icon is used to represent a folder.
The icon is used to represent the current/previous folder.
An example of a typical file/folder listing screen is shown below.
Please note that the visible screen height has been extended forthe purpose of this illustration.

Current/previous folder
FoldersFiles

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 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

FUNCTION button:
Select file/enter folder.

* Files and folders will be listed in alphabetical order, with folders
shown at the top of the screen.
* When the USB Recorder play function is selected, MP3, WAV, MID, andKSO files will be shown in the Song Browser screen.
* The LCD display is capable of showing filenames with a maximum
length of 12 characters (+3 character suffix). Filenames longer than 12
characters will be truncated automatically.

2. Selecting a MIDI file
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, thenpress the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the MIDI file.
The USB Recorder play screen will be shown in the LCD display.

3. Playing the selected MIDI file
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The selected MIDI file will start to play, and information about
the file will be shown in the LCD display.
MIDI file,artist/song
Playback
volumePlaying
position Controlling MIDI file playback
While the MIDI file is playing:
Press the PLAY/STOP button to pause and resume playback.

 buttons:
Rewind/advance playing position.

Press the  or  buttons to rewind or advance the playing
position of the MIDI file.

* The playback volume can be adjusted within the range of 1~100

 buttons:
Adjust playback volume.

RecorderPress the  or  buttons to adjust the playback volume of the
MIDI file.

Press the FUNCTION button (A-B) twice to set the start andend points of the A-B loop.
* Pressing the A-B button for a third time will turn off the loop.

 USB Recorder Edit menu
The USB Recorder Edit menu allows the playback mode to be changed, the tempo and part playback of the MIDI song to be adjusted, andthe pitch of the keyboard or song to be transposed in semi-tone steps. Please refer to page 64 for more information.

 Convert MIDI to Audio function
The Convert MIDI to Audio function allows MIDI files or CN39 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be converted to MP3/WAV
audio files. Please refer to page 65 for more information.

 Exiting USB playback mode
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit USB playback
mode and return to normal operation.

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The USB Recorder Edit menu allows the playback mode of the audio/MIDI file to be changed to one of four types.
This menu also features settings to adjust the MIDI song playback tempo, to transpose the pitch of the keyboard or
MIDI song in semi-tone steps, and to control the part playback of a MIDI song.

 USB Recorder menu
USB Recorder function

Description

Default setting

Play Mode

Change the audio/MIDI file playback mode (see below).

SingleTempo

Adjust the playback tempo of the MIDI song in beats per minute (BPM).

–

Key Transpose

Raise or lower the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps.

0 (C)Song Transpose

Raise or lower the pitch of the recorder/MIDI song in semi-tone steps.

0Song Part

Play/mute the 16 individual parts (tracks) of a MIDI song.

Play all parts* Tempo, Song Transpose, and Song Part settings will not be shown when an audio file is selected.

Recorder Play Mode settings
Play Mode setting

Description

SingleThe selected audio/MIDI file will be played once.

1-Repeat

The selected audio/MIDI file will be repeated.

All-Repeat

All audio/MIDI files in the current folder will be played repeatedly.

RandomAll audio/MIDI files in the current folder will be played in random order.

 Entering the USB Recorder menu

 Adjusting the USB Recorder settings

While the USB Recorder screen is shown in the LCD display:

After entering the USB Recorder menu:

Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

The USB Recorder menu will be shown in the LCD display.
Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 Adjusting the Song Part setting
After entering the USB Recorder menu:
Press thescreen.

FUNCTION button (PART) to enter the part select* The PART button will only be shown when a MIDI song file is loaded.

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired part.
Press the  or  buttons to change the part setting.

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6 Converting a MIDI song file to an MP3/WAV audio file
This function allows MIDI files or CN39 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be played back and saved(converted) as an audio file (to the USB device) in either MP3 or WAV format.

1. Selecting the MIDI song to be converted
While the Song Browser Player screen is shown in the LCD display:Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired MIDI file, then press the REC button.
The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, and theConvert MIDI to Audio screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting the audio file format
With the Format setting selected, press the  or  buttons to
select the desired USB recorder audio file format (WAV or MP3).

 buttons:
Select audio recorder format.

It is also possible to adjust the recording gain at this stage.
* For more information about the instrument’s audio recorder gain
setting, please refer to page 56.

Recorder* It is also possible to record a new song directly to the USB device (i.e.
not convert the previously selected song to an audio file) by changing
the Mode setting to ‘New Song’.

3. Starting the conversion
Press the PLAY/STOP button, or a key on the keyboard.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turnon, the selected song will play, and the convert to audio process
will start.

* Notes played on the keyboard will also be recorded to the audio file.

When the end of the song is reached, the save confirmation
screen will be shown in the LCD display.

 Naming and saving the converted audio file
Please follow the ‘Recording an MP3/WAV audio file’ instructions on pages 56~57. from step 4.

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7 Overdubbing an MP3/WAV audio file
This function allows the sound of the CN39 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing MP3 or WAV audio file stored
on a USB memory device.
* This function records/overdubs to a copy of the selected file – the original audio file will not be modified.

1. Selecting the audio file to be overdubbed
While the Song Browser Player screen is shown in the LCD display:Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired MP3/WAV file, then press the REC button.
The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, and theOverdubbing screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting the audio file format
With the Format setting selected, press the  or  buttons to
select the desired USB recorder audio file format (WAV or MP3).

 buttons:
Select audio recorder format.

Recorder* It is also possible to record a new audio file directly to the USB device(i.e. not overdub the previously selected audio file) by changing theMode setting to ‘New Song’.

3. Starting the recording/overdubbing
Press the PLAY/STOP button, or a key on the keyboard.
or

The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons willturn on, the selected audio file will play, and the recording/
overdubbing process will start.
Notes played on the keyboard will be recorded to the audio file.

* The playback volume of the selected audio file will automatically be
set to 100, in order to prevent a distorted recording.

When the PLAY/STOP button is pressed, the save confirmation
screen will be shown in the LCD display.

 Naming and saving the overdubbed audio file
Please follow the ‘Recording an MP3/WAV audio file’ instructions on pages 56~57. from step 4.

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8 Recording to an existing MIDI song file
This function allows the parts (tracks) of a MIDI song file to be re-recorded, or for new parts to be added.

1. Selecting the MIDI song file to be re-recorded/added to
While the Song Browser Player screen is shown in the LCD display:Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired MIDI file, then press the REC button.
The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, and the‘16 Track Record’ mode will be selected automatically.
* It is also possible to record a new MIDI song file to the USB device (i.e.
not re-record the selected song file) by changing the Mode to ‘New
Song’.

An additional ‘Part’ setting will be shown in the LCD display.

Press the  button to select the ‘Part’ setting, then press the or  buttons to select the part (track) to be recorded.

 buttons:
Select the Part to record.

* An asterisk (*) symbol will be shown beside the part number toindicate that the part has been recording and contains song data.

* Please refer to page 60 for information regarding the restrictions
that apply when recording to MIDI song files.

Recorder2. Selecting the part (track) to be recorded

3. Starting the recording
Press the PLAY/STOP button, or a key on the keyboard.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turnon, the selected MIDI song file will play, and the recording
process will start.

or

Notes played on the keyboard will be recorded to the selected
MIDI song file and part.
When the PLAY/STOP button is pressed, the save confirmation
screen will be shown in the LCD display.

 Naming and saving the recored MIDI song file
Please follow the ‘Recording a MIDI song file’ instructions on page 60~61 from step 5.

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Function menus
The Function menus contain a variety of options to adjust the CN39 digital piano’s operation and sound. Settings
are grouped by category, providing convenient access to relevant controls. Once adjusted, settings can be stored
to one of the instrument’s 16 registration memories, or selected as the default power-on settings with the Startup
Setting function.
* For more information about the Startup Setting function, please refer to page 79.

 Entering the Function menus
While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (MENU).

The Function menus will be shown in the LCD display.

Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different menus.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER) to enter the selected
Function menu.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

FUNCTION button:
Select function.

 Exiting the Function menus
Press the FUNCTION button (EXIT) to exit the Function menus
and return to normal operation.

Settings

 Overview of Function menus
1. Basic Settings

4. MIDI Settings *Key Transpose, Song Transpose, Tone Control, Speaker Volume,

MIDI Channel, Send Program Change No., Local Control,

Tuning, Damper Hold, Split, Four Hands, Startup Setting,Transmit Program Change No., Multi-timbral Mode, Channel Mute

Factory Reset, Auto Display Off, Auto Power Off

5. USB Functions
2. Virtual Technician Settings

Load Song, Load Registration All, Load Registration Single,

Touch Curve, Voicing, Damper Resonance, Damper Noise,

Load Startup Setting, Save Internal Song, Save SMF Song,

String Resonance, Undamped String Resonance, Cabinet Resonance,

Save Registration All, Save Registration Single, Save Startup Setting,

Key-off Effect, Fallback Noise, Hammer Delay, Topboard Simulation,

Rename File, Delete File, Format USB

Decay Time, Minimum Touch, Stretch Tuning, Temperament,
Temperament Key, Key Volume, Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth

6. Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth Audio Volume, Bluetooth MIDI

3. Phones Settings
SHS Mode, Phones Type, Phones Volume

68* For information regarding MIDI functions and settings, please
download the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Japan
website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/Basic Settings
The Basic Settings menu contains settings to adjust the pitch, tuning, and general sound of the instrument.
This menu also allows favourite panel settings to be stored, or reset back to the original factory configuration.

 Basic Settings
No.

Setting

Description

Default setting

1

Key Transpose

Raise or lower the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps.

0 (C)

2

Song Transpose

Raise or lower the pitch of the recorder/MIDI song in semi-tone steps.

03

Tone Control

Change the EQ settings of the instrument’s sound.

Off

4

Speaker Volume

Change the maximum volume level of the speaker output.

Normal5TuningRaise or lower the pitch of the instrument in 0.5 Hz steps.

440.0 Hz

6

Damper Hold

Change the effect of pressing the sustain pedal on organ, string, etc. sounds.

Off

7

Split

Enable the ‘Split Mode’ function.

Off

8

Four Hands

Enable the ‘Four Hands Mode’ function.

Off

9Startup Setting

Store current panel settings as the default (power-on) configuration.

-

10

Factory Reset

Restore all panel settings to the original factory configuration.

-

11

Auto Display Off

Enable/disable the instrument’s Auto Display Off function.

5 min.

12

Auto Power Off

Enable/disable the instrument’s Auto Power Off energy saving function.

-* Default settings will be shown in the first LCD display illustration (i.e. Step 1) for each setting explanation below.

 Entering the Basic Settings menu
While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (MENU).

The Function menus will be shown in the LCD display.

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (ENTER) again to enter the Basic
Settings menu.

 Selecting and adjusting the desired setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu: buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.
Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

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1 Key Transpose
The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CN39 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone
steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments tuned for different keys, or when a song learned
in one key must be played in another key. When transposed, the song can be played in the original key, yet heard
in a different key.

1. Selecting the Key Transpose setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Key Transpose setting.

2. Adjusting the Key Transpose value
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Key Transpose setting.
* The keyboard pitch can be raised or lowered by up to 12 semi-tones.
* To reset the Key Transpose setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Key Transpose setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Key Transpose settings can be stored to a Registration
Memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for
automatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer topages 35 and 79 for more information.

 Current Transpose state
If the Key Transpose setting is set to a value other than 0 (C), thetranspose icon and transpose value will appear at the top of thedisplay.

Settings

3. Exiting the Key Transpose setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Key Transposesetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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Transposeenabled2 Song Transpose
The Song Transpose setting allows the pitch of MIDI files or CN39 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device tobe raised or lowered in semi-tone steps when played back.

1. Selecting the Song Transpose setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Song Transpose setting.

2. Adjusting the Song Transpose value
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Song Transpose setting.
* The song pitch can be raised or lowered by up to 12 semi-tones.
* To reset the Song Transpose setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Song Transpose setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Song Transpose settings cannot be stored to Registration or Startup
Setting memory.

3. Exiting the Song Transpose setting

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Song Transposesetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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3 Tone Control
The Tone Control setting allows the overall sound character of the CN39 digital piano to be adjusted to provide
the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are eight different preset EQ settings
available, with an additional ‘User’ setting allowing finer control over the different frequency bands.

 Tone Control setting
Tone Control type

Description

Flat (default)

Tone control adjustment is not applied.

Brilliance

Adjusts the overall brightness of the sound, independently of the Virtual Technician ‘Voicing’ parameter.

Bass Boost

Emphasises low-range frequencies, creating a deeper sound.

Bass Cut

Reduces low-range frequencies, creating a clearer sound.

Mid BoostEmphasises mid-range frequencies, creating a harder sound.

Loudness

Emphasises frequencies to retain the instrument’s sound character when playing at low volume levels.

BrightEmphasises high-range frequencies, creating a brighter sound.

Mellow

Reduces high-range frequencies, creating a softer sound.

User

Allows the low, mid, and high-range frequency bands to be adjusted separately.

1. Selecting the Tone Control setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Tone Control setting.

2. Changing the Tone Control typePress the  or  buttons to cycle through the different Tone
Control types.
* To reset the Tone Control setting to the default type, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Tone Control setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Tone Control settings can be stored to a Registration
Memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for
automatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer topages 35 and 79 for more information.

3. Exiting the Tone Control setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Tone Control
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

 Adjusting the Brilliance level
When the Brilliance tone control type is selected:
Press the FUNCTION button (EDIT), then press the  or 
buttons to increase/decrease the value of the Brilliance setting.
* The Brilliance value can be adjusted within the range of –10~+10.

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Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Brilliancesetting and return to the Tone Control setting.

 buttons:
Adjust Brilliance setting.

User Tone Control
The User Tone Control option allows finer control over the instrument’s sound character, allowing the volume offour frequency bands to be adjusted individually. It is also possible to adjust the frequency range of the mid-low
and mid-high frequency bands.

 User Tone Control setting
No. User Tone Control

Description

1

Low

Adjusts the volume of the low range frequency band (20~100 Hz).

2

Mid-low Frequency

Adjusts the frequency of the mid-low band (200~4000 Hz).

Mid-low dB

Adjusts the volume of the mid-low range frequency band.

Mid-high Frequency

Adjusts the frequency of the mid-high band (200~4000 Hz).

Mid-high dB

Adjusts the volume of the mid-high range frequency band.

High

Adjusts the volume of the high range frequency band (5000~8000 Hz).

3
4

1. Selecting the User Tone Control setting
After selecting the Tone Control setting (page 72):
Press the  or  buttons to select the User Tone Control type,then press the FUNCTION button (EDIT).
The User Tone Control screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting and adjusting the User Tone Control settings
Press the  or  buttons to select the User Tone Control setting.
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe selected User Tone Control setting.
* Each User Tone Control band can be adjusted within the range of–6 dB~+6 dB.

Settings* To reset the User Tone Control setting to the default type, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the User Tone Control setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred User Tone Control settings can be stored to the Startup
Setting memory for convenient recall. Please refer to page 79 formore information.

3. Exiting the User Tone Control setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the User Tone
Control setting and return to the Tone Control setting.

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4 Speaker Volume
The Speaker Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the CN39 digital piano’s speaker output to be
reduced, providing finer adjustment control over the master volume. This setting can also function as a volume
limiter, preventing the instrument from being played too loudly in the home or classroom etc.
* This setting does not affect the headphones volume.

 Speaker Volume setting
Speaker Volume

Description

Normal (default)

The instrument’s speakers will output sound at the normal volume level.

Low

The instrument’s speakers will output sound at a reduced volume level.

1. Selecting the Speaker Volume setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Speaker Volume setting.

2. Changing the Speaker Volume typePress the  or  buttons to alternate between ‘Normal’ and‘Low’ Speaker Volume settings.
* To reset the Speaker Volume setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Speaker Volume setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Speaker Volume settings can be stored to the Startup
Setting memory for convenient recall. Please refer to page 79 formore information.

Settings

3. Exiting the Speaker Volume setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Speaker
Volume setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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5 Tuning
The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CN39 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps, andmay therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments.

1. Selecting the Tuning setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Tuning setting.

2. Adjusting the Tuning value
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value of
the Tuning setting.
* The Tuning value can be adjusted within the range of 427.0~453.0 Hz.
* To reset the Tuning setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Tuning setting will remain until the power isturned off.
* Preferred Tuning settings can be stored to a Registration Memory forconvenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for automatic
selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer to pages
35 and 79 for more information.

3. Exiting the Tuning setting

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Tuning setting
and return to the Function Menus screen.

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6 Damper HoldThe Damper Hold setting is used to determine whether sounds such as organ or strings should be sustained
continuously when the sustain (damper) pedal is pressed, or whether these sounds should decay, naturally.

 Damper Hold setting
Damper Hold

Description

Off (default)

Organ, strings, etc. sounds will gradually decay, even while the sustain pedal is pressed.

On

Organ, strings, etc. sounds will be sustained continuously while the sustain pedal is pressed.

1. Selecting the Damper Hold setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Damper Hold setting.

2. Changing the Damper Hold setting
Press the  or  buttons to turn the Damper Hold setting on
or off.
* To reset the Damper Hold setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Damper Hold setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Damper Hold settings can be stored to a Registration
Memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for
automatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer topages 35 and 79 for more information.

3. Exiting the Damper Hold setting

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Damper Hold
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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7 Split
The Split setting provides an alternative method to enabling the Split Mode function, and may prove useful inteaching environments or situations where the function should be enabled automatically every time the CN39
digital piano is turned on.
When enabled, all Split Mode control operations are identical to those explained on page 22.

 Split setting
Split

Description

Off (default)

Split Mode will be turned off by default.

On

Split Mode will be turned on by default.

1. Selecting the Split setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Split setting.

2. Changing the Split setting
Press the  or  buttons to turn the Split setting on or off.
* To reset the Split setting to the default setting, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.
* When Split is turned on, the Four Hands Mode will be turned off
automatically.
* Any changes made to the Split setting will remain until the power isturned off.

Settings* Preferred Split settings can be stored to a Registration Memory forconvenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for automatic
selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer to pages
35 and 79 for more information.

3. Exiting the Split setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Split setting
and return to the Function Menus screen.

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8 Four Hands
The Four Hands setting provides an alternative method to enabling the Four Hands Mode function, and may prove
useful in teaching environments or situations where the function should be enabled automatically every time theCN39 digital piano is turned on.
When enabled, all Four Hands Mode control operations are identical to those explained on page 24.

 Four Hands setting
Four Hands

Description

Off (default)

Four Hands Mode will be turned off by default.

On

Four Hands Mode will be turned on by default.

1. Selecting the Four Hands setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Four Hands setting.

2. Changing the Four Hands setting
Press the  or  buttons to turn the Four Hands setting on oroff.
* To reset the Four Hands setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* When Four Hands Mode is turned on, the Split function will be turned
off automatically.
* Any changes made to the Four Hands setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Four Hands settings can be stored to a Registration Memory
for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for automatic
selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer to pages
35 and 79 for more information.

3. Exiting the Four Hands setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Four Hands
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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9 Startup Setting
The Startup Setting function allows preferred panel functions/settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory,and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the CN39 digital piano is turned on.
* Startup Settings can also be saved to and loaded from USB memory devices. Please refer to pages 123/118 for more information.

 Functions/Settings stored in the Startup Setting memory
Functions

Settings

Selected sound (including primary sound for each category)

Basic Settings (with exceptions)

Dual Mode / Split Mode / Four Hands Mode (including settings)

Virtual Technician Settings

Reverb, Effects (Type, Settings)

MIDI Settings

Metronome (Beat, Tempo, Volume)

Headphone Settings* Changes made to the Auto Display Off, Auto Power Off, and Bluetooth settings will be stored to the Startup Setting memory automatically.
* For a complete listing of the settings that can be stored to Startup Setting memory, please refer to pages 140~141.

1. Selecting the Startup Setting function
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Startup Setting function.

2. Storing current settings to the Startup Setting memory
Press the REC button.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display, andthe current panel settings will be stored to the Startup Setting
memory.

Settings* The Factory Reset function can be used to restore all settings to theirdefault values. Please refer to page 80 for more information.

3. Exiting the Startup Setting function
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Startup Setting
function and return to the Function Menus screen

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10 Factory Reset
The Factory Reset function clears any settings stored using the User Memory function, restoring the CN39 digital
piano to its factory default settings.
* This function will not clear registration memories or recorder songs stored in internal memory.

1. Selecting the Factory Reset function
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Factory Reset setting.

2. Restoring factory settings
Press the REC button.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display, andall settings will be restored to their default values.

Settings

After competition, the normal playing mode screen will beshown in the display automatically.

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11 Auto Display Off
The Auto Display Off setting can be used to automatically turn off the display when the control panel is not being
operated.
* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.
* To prevent the CN39 digital piano’s OLED display from ‘burn in’ as a result of showing the same screen for an extended period of time, this setting
is enabled by default.

 Auto Display Off settings
Auto Display Off

Description

15 sec.

The display will turn off automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity.

5 min. (default)

The display will turn off automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.

30 min.

The display will turn off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity.

* When the display turns off automatically, pressing any control panel button will turn it on again.

1. Selecting the Auto Display Off setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Auto Display Off setting.

2. Changing the Auto Display Off setting
Press the  or  buttons to change the Auto Display Off setting.
* To reset the Auto Display Off setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.

Settings* The Auto Display Off setting will be stored automatically, and recalled
every time the instrument is turned on.

3. Exiting the Auto Display Off setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Auto Power Off
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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12 Auto Power Off
The Auto Power Off setting can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity.
This function may be enabled by default, depending on the market location.
* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

 Auto Power Off settings
Auto Power Off

Description

Off

The Auto Power Off function is disabled.

15 min.

The instrument will turn off automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity.

60 min.

The instrument will turn off automatically after 60 minutes of inactivity.

120 min.

The instrument will turn off automatically after 120 minutes of inactivity.

* The default Auto Power Off setting varies depending on market location.

1. Selecting the Auto Power Off setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu (page 69):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Auto Power Off setting.

2. Changing the Auto Power Off setting
Press the  or  buttons to change the Auto Power Off setting.
* To reset the Auto Power Off setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.

Settings* The Auto Power Off setting will be stored automatically, and recalled
every time the instrument is turned on.

3. Exiting the Auto Power Off setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Auto Power Off
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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Virtual Technician Settings
The Virtual Technician settings of the CN39 digital piano allow the player to adjust advanced parameters such as
hammer hardness, action regulation, cabinet size, and a variety of other acoustic characteristics, in order to suit
their personal preferences. Virtual Technician settings are adjusted and stored independently for each sound,variation, allowing flexible control over the characteristics of each piano voice.
* The table below indicates which Virtual Technician settings affect to all sounds, or acoustic piano and electric piano sounds only.

 Virtual Technician Settings
No.

Setting

Description

All

AP

EP

Default

1

Touch Curve

Adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard.

Normal2

Voicing

Adjust the tonal character of the instrument.

NormalUser Voicing

Adjust the individual voicing of each of the 88 keys.



3

Damper Resonance4

Damper Noise56–

Adjust the resonance that is heard when pressing the damper pedal.



5Adjust the sound that is heard when pressing the damper pedal.



5String Resonance

Adjust the resonance that is heard when notes are held.



5Undamped Str. Res.

Adjust the resonance produced by the topmost undamped strings.



5

7

Cabinet Resonance

Adjust the resonance produced by the piano cabinet itself.



8Key-off Effect

Adjust the sound that is heard when keys are released.

9Fall-back Noise

Adjust the sound that is heard when the key action falls back.



5

1


5

10

Hammer Delay

Adjust the delay of the hammer striking strings when playing pianissimo.



Off

11

Topboard Simulation

Adjust the position of the grand piano topboard.

Open 312

Decay Time

Adjust the decay time of the piano sound while the keys are pressed.

13

Minimum Touch

Adjust the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound.

14

Stretch Tuning

Adjust the level of stretch tuning for equal temperaments.

Normal

5






1

User Tuning

Adjust the individual tuning of each of the 88 keys.



–

15

Temperament

Adjust the tuning system to suit Renaissance and Baroque periods etc.

Equal Temp.

User Temperament

Adjust the tuning of each note in the scale to a custom temperament.



–

16

Temperament Key

Adjust the key of the selected tuning system.



C

17

Key Volume

Adjust the volume balance of the keyboard.

Normal–User Key Volume

Adjust the individual volume of each of the 88 keys.



18

Half-Pedal Adjust

Adjust the point at which the damper pedal begins to sustain the sounds.



5

19

Soft Pedal Depth

Adjust the depth/effectiveness of the soft pedal.



3* Default settings will be shown in the first LCD display illustration (i.e. Step 1) for each setting explanation below.

Settings

 Entering the Virtual Technician menu
While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (MENU).

The Function menus will be shown in the LCD display.
Press the  or  buttons to select the Virtual Technician menu.

Press the FUNCTION button (ENTER) again to enter the Virtual
Technician menu.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

* It is also possible to enter the Virtual Technician menu by pressing andholding the FUNCTION button (VT) on the normal playing screen.

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 Selecting and adjusting the desired setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu: buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.
Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.
* To reset the current Virtual Technician setting to the default value,press the  and  buttons simultaneously.

 Showing the Virtual Technician Help screen
Press theFUNCTION button (HELP).

A brief explanation about the currently selected Virtual
Technician parameter will be shown in the LCD display.
Press the  or  buttons to scroll through the explanation if
necessary.

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to return to the Virtual
Technician menu.

 Storing the Virtual Technician setting to the selected soundAfter adjusting a Virtual Technician parameter:

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (STORE).

The adjusted Virtual Technician parameter setting will be usedas the default setting for the currently selected sound, and aconfirmation message will briefly be shown in the LCD display.

* Virtual Technician settings are adjusted and stored independently foreach sound variation.
* Only values for the currently selected Virtual Technician setting will
be stored. In order to store all of the Virtual Technician settings
simultaneously, it is recommended to use a Registration memory(page 35) or the Startup Setting function (page 79).

 About Stored Virtual Technician settings
As mentioned above, the Virtual Technician settings are adjusted and stored independently for each sound. This allows different
Virtual Technician adjustments to be made for each piano voice. For example, it may be desirable to voice the SK Concert Grandpiano a little brighter than the EX Concert Grand piano, or increase the Damper, String, and Cabinet Resonances of the Studio Grandsound while leaving the Mellow Grand sound unchanged.

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1 Touch Curve
As with an acoustic piano, the CN39 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, anda softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation to the strengthand velocity of playing – on a digital piano this system is referred to as ‘touch sensitivity’.
The Touch Curve setting allows the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to be conveniently adjusted. There areten different preset touch curve settings available, with two additional ‘User’ settings that allow performers tocustomise the instrument’s keyboard responsiveness to suit their individual playing style.
The default ‘Normal’ setting is designed to accurately recreate the touch of a Kawai concert grand piano. However,if the keyboard feels too light, or fortissimo playing is achieved too easily, it may be desirable to select a heavier
touch curve. Alternatively, if the keyboard feels too heavy, or fortissimo playing is too difficult to achieve, it may bedesirable to select a lighter touch curve.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

 Touch Curve types
Touch Curve

Description

Light (4/3/2/1)

Light touch curves require less striking force to achieve a forte note, and are therefore recommended forplayers with a delicate touch. The key touch will become progressively lighter as the number inreases.

Normal (default)

Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic piano.

Heavy (1/2/3/4)

Heavy touch curves require more striking force in order to achieve a forte, and are therefore recommended
for players with stronger fingers. The key touch will become progressively heavier as the number increases.
A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are struck.

Off (constant)* This touch curve intended for playing sounds of instruments that have a fixed dynamic range (e.g. organ and harpsichord).

User 1 / User 2

A custom touch curve, created to suit an individual’s personal playing style.

 Touch Curve graph

Loud

Settings

The illustration below provides a visual representation of the different Touch Curve settings.

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Virtual Technician Settings
1. Selecting the Touch Curve setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Touch Curve setting.

2. Changing the Touch Curve typePress the  or  buttons to cycle through the different Touch
Curve types.
* To reset the Touch Curve setting to the default type, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Touch Curve type or User Touch setting willremain until the power is turned off.
* Preferred Touch Curve settings can be stored to the sound’s memory,or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please refer to pages
84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Touch Curve setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Touch Curve
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

User Touch Curve Creating a User Touch Curve
After selecting the Touch Curve setting:Press the  or  buttons to select the User 1 or User 2 touch
curve, then press the REC button.

Settings

A message will be shown, prompting for the keyboard to beplayed.
Play the piano dynamically from very soft to very loud, allowing
the instrument to examine the personal playing technique.
* More than one attempt may be required in order to create an accurate
User Touch Curve.
* Reducing the master volume fader to the lowest position before
creating the User Touch Curve may help to reduce user distractions,thus improving accuracy.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The new User Touch Curve will be stored to the User touch type,and selected automatically.
* If desired, press the FUNCTION button (STORE) to ensure the User
touch type is retained after the instrument’s power is turned off.

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2 Voicing
On an acoustic piano, the shape, density, and texture of the hammers all influence on the tonal character of the
instrument’s sound. Technicians utilise a variety of tools such as needles, files, and brushes to manipulate thesehammer felts, with the ultimate goal of achieving a balanced tonal character across the keyboard.
The Voicing setting recreates various hammer properties, allowing the overall tonal character of the CN39 digital
piano to be adjusted. There are six different preset voicing settings available (applied uniformly to all keys), with anadditional four ‘User’ settings that allow players to perform custom adjustments on each individual key.
While the default ‘Normal’ voicing setting should be appropriate for a broad range of musical genres, it may bedesirable to select a softer, more mellow tonal character for romantic pieces, or a brighter, more aggressive tone
for modern styles.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

 Voicing types
Voicing type

Description

Normal (default)

The normal tonal character of an acoustic piano throughout the entire dynamic range.

Mellow 1

A softer, more mellow tonal character throughout the entire dynamic range.

Mellow 2

An even soften tonal character than Mellow 1.

Dynamic

A tonal character that changes dramatically from mellow to bright, depending on the strength of key strike.

Bright 1

A bright tonal character throughout the entire dynamic range.

Bright 2

An even brighter tonal character than Bright 1.

User 1~4

A custom tonal character, allowing each key to be individually voiced.

1. Selecting the Voicing setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Voicing setting.

Settings

2. Changing the Voicing typePress the  or  buttons to cycle through the different Voicing
types.
* To reset the Voicing setting to the default type, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Voicing setting will remain until the poweris turned off.
* Preferred Voicing settings can be stored to the sound’s memory, ora Registration memory for convenient recall. Please refer to pages
84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Voicing setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Voicing setting
and return to the Function Menus screen.

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User Voicing
The User Voicing function allows each of the 88 keys to be voiced individually.

1. Selecting the User Voicing type
After selecting the Voicing setting:Press the  or  buttons to select the User Voicing type.
* Up to four different User Voicing memories can be created and stored.

Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

The User Voicing screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting the note, adjusting the User Voicing value
Press the  or  buttons to select the desired note to be
adjusted.
* To select a note directly, press and hold the(+ KEY) then press the desired key.

FUNCTION button

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the User Voicing value forthe selected note.
* The User Voicing value can be adjusted within the range of –5~+5,with lower values creating a mellower sound and higher values
creating a brighter sound.
* To reset the User Voicing setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* The User Voicing values will be stored to the selected memory
automatically.

3. Exiting the User Voicing function

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the User Voicing
screen and return to the Voicing setting.

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3 Damper Resonance
Pressing the damper pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely. When anote or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal pressed, not only will the strings of the notes played
vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance.
The CN39 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volume of thisresonance sound to be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

1. Selecting the Damper Resonance setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Damper Resonancesetting.

2. Adjusting the Damper Resonance volume
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the volume of
the Damper Resonance setting.
* The Damper Resonance volume can be adjusted within the rangeof Off, 1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced
resonance.
* To reset the Damper Resonance setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Damper Resonance setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Damper Resonance settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Damper Resonance setting

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Damper
Resonance setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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4 Damper Noise
When the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed and released, it is often possible to hear the sound of thedamper head touching and releasing the strings.
The CN39 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Damper Noise setting allowing the volume of this soundto be adjusted. The speed at which the damper pedal is pressed will also influence the prominence of the damper
noise, with fast pedalling creating a very pronounced sound.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

1. Selecting the Damper Noise setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Damper Noise setting.

2. Adjusting the Damper Noise volume
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the volume of
the Damper Noise setting.
* The Damper Noise volume can be adjusted within the range ofOff, 1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced noise.
* To reset the Damper Noise setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Damper Noise setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Damper Noise settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Damper Noise setting

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Damper Noisesetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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5 String ResonanceString Resonance refers to a phenomenon that exists in acoustic pianos whereby the strings of held notes resonate‘sympathetically’ with other notes of the same harmonic overtone series.
The CN39 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the String Resonance setting allowing the volume of thisresonance to be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

 Demonstrating String ResonanceTo experience the string resonance phenomenon, gently hold down the ‘C’ key as shown in the illustration below, then play (strikeand release quickly) any of the keys marked with a  symbol. In addition to the sound of each note played, it should also be possible
to hear the strings of the first ‘C’ key resonating ‘sympathetically’, thus demonstrating String Resonance.
C

F G

B

F G

C

E

G

C

E

G

A

C D E

G

C

ho
ld

C

A

1. Selecting the String Resonance setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the String Resonance setting.

2. Adjusting the String Resonance volume
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the volume of
the String Resonance setting.

Settings* The String Resonance volume can be adjusted within the range ofOff, 1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced
resonance.
* To reset the String Resonance setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the String Resonance setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred String Resonance settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the String Resonance setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the String
Resonance setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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6 Undamped String ResonanceThe dampers of an acoustic piano span almost the full width of the keyboard. However, the topmost 18 keys
(approximately 1.5 octaves) do not incorporate dampers, as the shorter strings for these treble notes decay quickly
and therefore do not need to be dampened.
Damped Strings

A0

Undamped Strings

G6

C8

As a result, the strings of these ‘undamped’ treble notes are free to vibrate in sympathetic resonance with those oflower keys – independently of the damper pedal position – helping to enrich the sound with additional harmonics
and tonal colour.
The CN39 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Undamped String Resonance setting allowing thevolume of this resonance sound to be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

1. Selecting the Undamped String Resonance setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Undamped String
Resonance setting.

2. Adjusting the Undamped String Resonance volume
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the volume of
the Undamped String Resonance setting.

Settings* The Undamped String Resonance volume can be adjusted within therange of Off, 1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced
resonance.
* To reset the Undamped String Resonance setting to the default value,press the  and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Undamped String Resonance setting willremain until the power is turned off.
* Preferred Undamped String Resonance settings can be stored to thesound’s memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall.
Please refer to pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Undamped String Resonance setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Undamped
String Resonance setting and return to the Function Menus
screen.

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7 Cabinet Resonance
While the fundamental sound of an acoustic piano is produced by vibrating strings, transmitting energy through aspruce soundboard, the cabinet of the instrument itself also contributes a variety of subtle tonal characteristics thatenrich the playing and listening experience. The keybed, inner and outer rim, iron plate, and beams all play a rolein disseminating sound energy, which in turn gives the piano a living, breathing quality.
The CN39 digital piano recreates these natural acoustic characteristics, with the Cabinet Resonance setting allowing
the volume of this resonance sound to be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

1. Selecting the Cabinet Resonance setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Cabinet Resonancesetting.

2. Adjusting the Cabinet Resonance volume
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the volume of
the Cabinet Resonance setting.
* The Cabinet Resonance volume can be adjusted within the rangeof Off, 1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced
resonance.
* To reset the Cabinet Resonance setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Cabinet Resonance setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Cabinet Resonance settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

Settings

3. Exiting the Cabinet Resonance setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Cabinet
Resonance setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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8 Key-off Effect
When playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played with force andreleased quickly, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the damper touching the strings immediately before
the vibrations are stopped.
In addition, the speed at which keys are lifted will also affect the character of the sound. For example, when lifting
the keys quickly (e.g. staccato playing) the ‘release’ portion of the sound will be noticeably shorter than whenlifting the keys slowly (e.g. legato playing).
The CN39 digital piano reproduces both characteristics, with the Key-off Effect setting allowing the volume of the
key-off sound to be adjusted, and the key-off release speed detection to be turned on or off.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds, most electric piano sounds, as well as the Clavi and Wood Bass sounds.

1. Selecting the Key-off Effect setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Key-off Effect setting.

2. Adjusting the Key-off Effect volume
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the volume of
the Key-off Effect setting.
* The Key-off Effect volume can be adjusted within the range ofOff, 1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced effect.
* When the Key-Off Effect setting is set to Off, the key-off release speed
detection will also be disabled, and the speed at which keys are lifted
will not affect the character of the sound.
* To reset the Key-off Effect setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Key-off Effect setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Key-off Effect settings can be stored to the sound’s memory,or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please refer to pages
84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Key-off Effect setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Key-off Effectsetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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9 Fall-back Noise
When playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboard action returning (i.e.
‘falling back’) to the neutral position after a key is released.
The CN39 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Fall-back Noise setting allowing the volume of this soundto be adjusted.
While the default value is intended to simulate the natural volume level of the keys as they return to their neutral
position, it may occasionally be desirable to adjust the volume of this sound. For example, reducing the volume
when playing very soft pieces, where the fall-back noise may become too prominent.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds, harpsichord sounds, and electric grand sounds.

1. Selecting the Fall-back Noise setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Fall-back Noise setting.

2. Adjusting the Fall-back Noise volume
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the volume of
the Fall-back Noise setting.
* The Fall-back Noise volume can be adjusted within the range ofOff, 1~10, with higher values resulting in a more pronounced noise.
* To reset the Fall-back Noise setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Fall-back Noise setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Fall-back Noise settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

Settings

3. Exiting the Fall-back Noise setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Fall-back Noisesetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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10 Hammer Delay
When playing pianissimo passages using an acoustic piano, there may be a perceived delay between a key beingpressed and the hammer striking the strings.
If desired, the CN39 digital piano can recreate this delay, with the Hammer Delay setting allowing the delay length
to be adjusted.
While the default value of ‘Off’ is intended to replicate a well-regulated concert grand piano, with an immediateconnection between the keyboard and hammers, some players may find it desirable to introduce a minor delay, inorder to mimic different types of piano or instruments with a slightly worn keyboard action.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

1. Selecting the Hammer Delay setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Hammer Delay setting.

2. Adjusting the Hammer Delay value
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Hammer Delay setting.
* The Hammer Delay value can be adjusted within the range ofOff, 1~10, with higher values resulting in an increased delay.
* To reset the Hammer Delay setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Hammer Delay setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Hammer Delay settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

Settings

3. Exiting the Hammer Delay setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Hammer Delaysetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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11 Topboard Simulation
When playing an acoustic grand piano, the position of the instrument’s topboard (lid) affects both the volume and‘openness’ of the tone produced. A fully open topboard allows sound waves to reflect off the polished lid surface
and project into the room, while a closed lid has the opposite effect, resulting in a darker, more opaque tone.
The CN39 digital piano simulates these characteristics, with four different topboard positions.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

 Topboard positions
Topboard position

Description

Open 3 (default)

Simulates the character of a fully open topboard, with maximum sound projection.

Open 2

Simulates the character of a half open topboard, with reduced sound projection.

Open 1

Simulates the character of a partially open topboard, with limited sound projection.

ClosedSimulates the character of a closed topboard, with minimum sound projection.

1. Selecting the Topboard setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Topboard setting.

2. Changing the Topboard position
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different
Topboard types.
* To reset the Topboard setting to the default position, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Topboard setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Topboard settings can be stored to the sound’s memory,or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please refer to pages
84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Topboard setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Topboard
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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12 Decay Time
When playing an acoustic grand piano, the length of the instrument influences the speed at which held notes decay,
with longer grand pianos (i.e. longer strings) characterised by longer decay times.
The CN39 digital piano simulates this characteristic, with the Decay Time setting allowing the length of decay while
keys are pressed to be adjusted.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

1. Selecting the Decay Time setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Decay Time setting.

2. Adjusting the Decay Time volume
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value of
the Decay Time setting.
* The Decay Time value can be adjusted within the range of
1~10, with larger values resulting in increased decay times.
* To reset the Decay Time setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Decay Time setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Decay Time settings can be stored to the sound’s memory,or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please refer to pages
84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Decay Time setting

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Decay Timesetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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13 Minimum Touch
The Minimum Touch setting allows the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound to be adjusted. By
default, this setting recreates the extremely fine touch sensitivity of a concert grand piano, allowing a very soft
sound to be produced with the slightest of key touches. However, it may be desirable to reduce this sensitivity,
when wishing to recreate the sensitivity of a small grand piano or an upright piano.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect acoustic piano sounds and most electric piano sounds.

1. Selecting the Minimum Touch setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Minimum Touch setting.

2. Adjusting the Minimum Touch value
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Minimum Touch setting.
* The Minimum Touch value can be adjusted within the range of 1~20,
with larger values requiring greater key force in order to produce asound. For example, a value of 10 will require the keyboard to beplayed with a velocity of 10 or above in order to produce a sound.
* To reset the Minimum Touch setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Minimum Touch setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Minimum Touch settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Minimum Touch setting

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Minimum
Touch setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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14 Stretch Tuning
Stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method used by acoustic piano technicians in which the lower octaves are
tuned slightly flatter and the upper octaves are tuned slightly sharper to match the natural harmonics of an acoustic
piano.
The Stretch Tuning setting allows the degree of stretch tuning to be adjusted when Equal temperament is selected,
or for stretch tuning to be completely disabled. It is also possible to create custom tuning methods by adjusting thepitch of each individual key.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

 Stretch Tuning setting
Stretch Tuning

Description

Off

Stretch tuning is disabled.

Normal (default)

Normal stretch tuning is applied.

Wide

Wide stretch tuning is applied.

User 1~4

A custom tuning method, allowing the pitch of each key to be individual tuned.

1. Selecting the Stretch Tuning setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Stretch Tuning setting.

2. Changing the Stretch Tuning typePress the  or  buttons to alternate between ‘Off’, ‘Normal’,‘Wide’ and ‘User 1~4’ Stretch Tuning settings.
* To reset the Stretch Tuning setting to the default type, press the and  buttons simultaneously.

Settings* Any changes made to the Stretch Tuning setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Stretch Tuning settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Stretch Tuning setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Stretch Tuning
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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The User Tuning function allows each of the 88 keys to be tuned individually.

1. Selecting the User Tuning type
After selecting the Stretch Tuning setting (page 100):
Press the  or  buttons to select the User Tuning type.
* Up to four different User Tuning memories can be created and stored.

Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

The User Tuning screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting the note, adjusting the User Tuning value
Press the  or  buttons to select the desired note to be
adjusted.
* To select a note directly, press and hold the(+ KEY) then press the desired key.

FUNCTION button

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the User Tuning value for theselected note.
* The User Tuning value can be adjusted within the range of –50~+50.
A value of +20 indicates a pitch increase of 20 cents.
* To reset the User Tuning setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the User Tuning setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* The User Tuning values will be stored to the selected memory
automatically.

3. Exiting the User Tuning function

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the User Tuning
tuning screen and return to the Stretch Tuning setting.

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15 Temperament
The Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the CN39 digital piano to be changed from the modern‘Equal Temperament’ standard to one of the various temperaments popularised during the Renaissance andBaroque periods. It is also possible to create customised temperaments using the User Temperament function.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

 Temperament types
Temperament type
Equal Temperament (default)(Equal)Pure Temperament(Pure Major/Pure Minor)
Pythagorean Temperament(Pythagorean)

Meantone Temperament(Meantone)

Werckmeister Temperament(Werckmeister)

Kirnberger Temperament(Kirnberger)

User Temperament(User)

Description
This temperament is the most popular tuning method, and divides the scale into twelve equal semitones. This produces the same chordal intervals in all twelve keys, and has the advantage of limitlessmodulation of the key. However, the tonality of each key becomes less characteristic and no chord isin pure consonance.
This temperament, which eliminates dissonances for thirds and fifths, is still popular in choral music
because of its perfect harmony. Any key modulation will result in dissonances.
* The key of the temperament, and major/minor setting must be correctly matched.

This temperament, which uses mathematical ratios to eliminate dissonance for fifths, is very limited
for use with chords, but produces very characteristic melodic lines.
This temperament, which uses a mean between a major and minor whole tone to eliminate
dissonance for thirds, was devised to eliminate the lack of consonances experienced with certain fifths
for the Mersenne pure temperament.
It produces chords that are more beautiful than those played with equal temperament.
These two temperaments are placed in between Meantone and Pythagorean. For music with few
accidentals, this temperament produces the beautiful chords of the mean tone, but as accidentals
increase, the temperament produces the characteristic melodies of the Pythagorean temperament.
It is used primarily for classical music written in the Baroque era to revive the original characteristics.
A custom temperament, created by raising or lowering the pitch of each note in the scale.

1. Selecting the Temperament setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Temperament setting.

Settings

2. Changing the Temperament typePress the  or  buttons to cycle through the different
Temperament types.
* To reset the Temperament setting to the default type, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Temperament setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Temperament settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Temperament setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Temperamentsetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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The User Temperament function allows custom temperaments to be created.

1. Selecting the User Temperament
After selecting the Temperament setting (page 102):
Press the  or  buttons to select the User temperament, thenpress the FUNCTION button (EDIT).
The User Temperament screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting the note, adjusting the user temperament value
Press the  or  buttons to select the desired note to be
adjusted.
Press the  or  buttons to adjust the User Temperament value
for the selected note.
* The User Temperament value can be adjusted within the range of–50~+50. A value of +20 indicates a pitch increase of 20 cents.
* To reset the User Temperament setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the User Temperament setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred User Temperament settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the User Temperament function

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the User
Temperament screen and return to the Temperament setting.

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16 Temperament Key
The Temperament Key setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specified. When using atemperament other than Equal temperament, use this setting to specify the key signature of the piece.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.
* This setting will only affect the ‘balance’ of the tuning system, the pitch of the keyboard will remain unchanged.

1. Selecting the Temperament Key setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Temperament Key setting.

2. Adjusting the Temperament Key
After selecting a temperament other than Equal temperament
types (page 102):
Press the  or  buttons to change the Temperament Key.
* The Temperament Key can be set within the range of C to B.
* To reset the Temperament Key setting to the default key, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Temperament Key setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Temperament Key settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Temperament Key setting

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Temperament
Key setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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17 Key Volume
The Key Volume setting allows the volume of different regions of the keyboard to be subtly reduced. There are four
different damping presets available, with an additional ‘User’ setting allowing players to perform subtle volume
adjustments on each individual key.
While the default ‘Normal’ key volume setting should be appropriate for a broad range of musical genres, it may bedesirable to experiment with different damping presets, or the User settings to attenuate or amplify the volume ofindividual keys.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

 Key Volume types
Key Volume

Description

Normal (default)

An evenly balanced volume throughout the keyboard.

High Damping

Gradually reduces the volume of the keyboard towards the treble region.

Low Damping

Gradually reduces the volume of the keyboard towards the bass region.

High & Low Damping

Gradually reduces the volume of the keyboard in both the treble and bass regions.

Center Damping

Gradually reduces the volume of the keyboard in the central region.

User 1~4

A custom keyboard volume, allowing the volume of each key to be individually adjusted.

1. Selecting the Key Volume setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Key Volume setting.

2. Changing the Key Volume typePress the  or  buttons to cycle through the different Key
Volume types.

Settings* To reset the Key Volume setting to the default type, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Key Volume setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Key Volume settings can be stored to the sound’s memory,or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please refer to pages
84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Key Volume function
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Key Volume
adjustment screen and return to the Functions Menus screen.

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User Key Volume
The User Key Volume settings allows the volume of each of the 88 keys to be adjusted individually.

1. Selecting the User Key Volume type
After entering the Key Voicing setting:Press the  or  buttons to select the User Key Volume type.
* Up to four different User Key Volume memories can be created andstored.

Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

The User Key Volume screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting the note, adjusting the User Key Volume value
Press the  or  buttons to select the desired note to be
adjusted.
* To select a note directly, press and hold the(+ KEY) then press the desired key.

FUNCTION button

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the User Key Volume value
for the selected note.
* The User Key Volume value can be adjusted within the range of–50~+50, with lower values attenuating the sound and higher values
amplifying the sound.
* The User Key Volume values will be stored to the selected memory
automatically.
* To reset the User Key Volume setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.

Settings

3. Exiting the User Key Volume function
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the User Key
Volume screen and return to the Key Volume setting.

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18 Half-Pedal Adjust
The Half-Pedal Adjust setting allows the point at which the damper/sustain pedal becomes effective (i.e. when thedampers of the piano begin to lift from the strings) to be adjusted. This setting may be useful for pianists that
habitually rest their right foot on the damper/sustain pedal, but do not necessarily wish to sustain the sound.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

1. Selecting the Half-Pedal Adjust setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Half-Pedal Adjust setting.

2. Adjusting the Half-Pedal Adjust value
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Half-Pedal Adjust setting.
* The Half-Pedal Adjust value can be adjusted within the range of
1~10, with higher values resulting in a later damper pedal point.
* To reset the Half-Pedal Adjust setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Half-Pedal Adjust setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Half-Pedal Adjust settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

3. Exiting the Half-Pedal Adjust setting

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Half-pedal
Point setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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19 Soft Pedal Depth
The Soft Pedal Depth setting adjusts the extent to which the soft (left) pedal of the CN39 digital piano softens thesound of played notes.
While the default value is intended to replicate the effectiveness of a concert grand Una Corda pedal, it may bedesirable for players to increase or decrease the value of this setting to suit their playing style.
On an acoustic piano, pressing this Una Corda pedal shifts the keyboard action slightly to the right, causing thehammers to strike two strings instead of the usual three, thus reducing the volume of each note.
* This Virtual Technician setting will affect all sounds.

1. Selecting the Soft Pedal Depth setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 83):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Soft Pedal Depth setting.

2. Adjusting the Soft Pedal Depth value
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Soft Pedal Depth setting.
* The Soft Pedal Depth value can be adjusted within the range of
1~10, with higher values resulting in a softer sound.
* To reset the Soft Pedal Depth setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Soft Pedal Depth setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Soft Pedal Depth settings can be stored to the sound’s
memory, or a Registration memory for convenient recall. Please referto pages 84 and 35 for more information.

Settings

3. Exiting the Soft Pedal Depth setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Soft Pedal
Depth setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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Phones Settings
The Phones Settings menu contains settings to select the SHS (Spatial Headphone Sound) mode, the type ofheadphones to be used, and the output volume of the connected headphones.

 Phones Settings
No.

Setting

Description

Default setting

1

SHS Mode

Select the desired SHS (Spatial Headphone Sound) mode.

Normal2

Phones Type

Select the type of headphones to be used with the instrument.

Normal3

Phones Volume

Change the maximum volume level of the headphones output.

Normal* Default settings will be shown in the first LCD display illustration (i.e. Step 1) for each setting explanation below.

 Entering the Phones Settings menu
While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (MENU).

The Function menus will be shown in the LCD display.
Press the  or  buttons to select the Phones Settings menu.

Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER) again to enter the
Phones Settings menu.

 Selecting and adjusting the desired setting

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

 buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Settings

After entering the Basic Settings menu:

Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

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1 SHS Mode
Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS) is a special feature of the CN39 digital piano that enhances the depth and realismof the acoustic piano sound when listening through headphones or earphones.
The SHS Mode setting allows the player to select from one of three different acoustic presets that adjust the spatial
positioning of the sound, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when using earphones or headphones forextended periods of time.
* This setting does not affect the speaker or Line Out sound.

 SHS Mode setting
SHS Mode

Description

Off

Disable the Spatial Headphone Sound feature.

ForwardFront focused, somewhat narrow spatial positioning.

Normal (default)

Naturally balanced spatial positioning that is neither forward nor wide.

Wide

Wide, very open spatial positioning.

1. Selecting the SHS Mode setting
After entering the Phones Settings menu (page 109):
Press the  or  buttons to select the SHS Mode setting.

2. Changing the SHS Mode setting
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different SHS
Mode types types.
* To reset the SHS Mode setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.

Settings* Any changes made to the SHS Mode setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred SHS Mode settings can be stored to the Startup Setting
memory for convenient recall. Please refer to page 79 for more
information.

3. Exiting the SHS Mode setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the SHS Modesetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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2 Phones TypeThe Phones Type setting optimises the sound of the CN39 digital piano when listening through different types ofheadphones or earphones.
* This setting does not affect the speaker or Line Out sound.

 Phones Type setting
Phones Type

Description

Normal (default)

Disables headphone optimisation.

Open

Optimises the sound for open type headphones.

Semi-open

Optimises the sound for semi-open type headphones.

ClosedOptimises the sound for closed type headphones.

Inner-ear

Optimises the sound for inner-ear type headphones.

Canal

Optimises the sound for canal-type headphones.

1. Selecting the Phones Type setting
After entering the Phones Settings menu (page 109):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Phones Type setting.

2. Changing the Phones Type setting
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the different
earphone/headphone types.
* To reset the Phones Type setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Phones Type setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Phones Type settings can be stored to the Startup Setting
memory for convenient recall. Please refer to page 79 for more
information.

3. Exiting the Phones Type setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Phones Typesetting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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3 Phones Volume
The Phones Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the headphones output to be increased.
The default setting for Phones Volume is ‘Normal’ in order to protect an individual’s ears from excessive volumelevels. The ‘High’ setting may be selected when using headphones with a high impedance, or in situations where it
is desirable to increase the maximum volume level of the headphones output.
* This setting does not affect the speaker or Line Out sound.

 Phones Volume setting
Phones Volume

Description

Normal (default)

The instrument’s headphone connectors will output sound at the normal volume level.

High

The instrument’s headphone connectors will output sound at an increased volume level.

1. Selecting the Phones Volume setting
After entering the Phones Settings menu (page 109):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Phones Volume setting.

2. Changing the Phones Volume typePress the  or  buttons to alternate between ‘Normal’ and‘High’ Phones Volume settings.
* To reset the Phones Volume setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Phones Volume setting will remain until thepower is turned off.

Settings* Preferred Phones Volume settings can be stored to the Startup
Setting memory for convenient recall. Please refer to page 79 formore information.

3. Exiting the Phones Volume setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Phones Volume
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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USB MIDI (USB to Host connector)
The CN39 digital piano features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to acomputer using an inexpensive USB cable and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer andoperating system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function
correctly.

 USB MIDI driver
Operating System
Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)
Windows Vista 64-bit (SP1, SP2)
Windows 7 (no SP, SP1)
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8 / 8.1
Windows 8 / 8.1 64-bit
Windows 10
Windows 10 64-bit

USB MIDI Driver Support
Additional USB MIDI driver software NOT required.
The standard (built-in) Windows USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically when the
instrument is connected to the computer.
* After driver installation, ensure that the ‘USB Audio Device’ (Windows ME/Windows XP) or ‘USB-MIDI’(Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8) device is correctly selected in the application software.

Windows Vista (no SP)
Windows Vista 64-bit (no SP)

USB MIDI is not supported.
Please upgrade to service pack 1 or service pack 2.

Windows 98 se
Windows 2000
Windows ME
Windows XP (no SP, SP1, SP2, SP3)
Windows XP 64-bit

USB MIDI is not supported.
Please use a third-party MIDI interface for MIDI connection.

Mac OS X

Additional USB MIDI driver software NOT required.
The standard (built-in) Mac OS X USB MIDI driver will be installed automatically when the
instrument is connected to the computer.

Mac OS 9

USB MIDI is not supported.
Please use a third-party MIDI interface for MIDI connection.

 USB MIDI information
 If the instrument’s MIDI IN/OUT jacks and USB MIDI port are Disconnecting the USB MIDI cable suddenly, or turning theboth connected simultaneously, the USB MIDI port will begiven priority.

instrument on/off while using USB MIDI may cause computer
instability in the following situations:

to connect the USB MIDI cable.

 When connecting the instrument to a computer using the USB
MIDI port, there may be a short delay before communications
begin.

 If the instrument is connected to a computer via a USB hub
and USB MIDI communication becomes unreliable/unstable,please connect the USB MIDI cable directly to the one of thecomputer’s USB ports.

– while installing the USB MIDI driver– while starting up the computer– while MIDI applications are performing tasks– while the computer is in energy saver mode

Settings

 Ensure that the instrument is turned OFF before attempting If there are any further problems experienced with USB MIDI
communication while the instrument is connected, pleasedouble-check all connections and relevant MIDI settings in
the computer’s operating system.

* ‘Windows’ is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* ‘Macintosh’ is registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
* Other company names and product names mentioned referenced herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of respective owners.

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The USB Menu contains functions to load/save registration memories and recorder songs from/to a USB memory
device. This menu also allows files to be renamed and deleted, and for the USB memory device to be formatted.

 USB Menu functions
No.

Function

Description

1

Load Song

Load a recorder song from a USB memory device into the instrument’s internal memory.

2

Load Registration All

Load a file containing all registration memories from a USB memory device into the instrument.

3

Load Registration Single

Load a single registration memory from a USB memory device into the instrument.

4

Load Startup Setting

Load a Startup Settings file from a USB memory device into the instrument.

5

Save Internal Song

Save a recorder song stored in internal memory to a USB memory device as a Kawai song file.

6

Save SMF Song

Save a recorder song stored in internal memory to a USB memory device as an SMF (MIDI) file.

7

Save Registration All

Save a file containing all registration memories from the instrument to a USB memory device.

8

Save Registration Single

Save a single registration memory from the instrument to a USB memory device.

9

Save Startup Setting

Save the instrument’s current Startup Settings to a USB memory device.

10

Rename File

Rename a file stored on a USB memory device.

11

Delete File

Delete a file stored on a USB memory device.

12

Format USB

Format a USB memory device, erasing all stored data.

 Entering the USB Menu menu
While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (MENU).

The Function menus will be shown in the LCD display.

Settings

Press the  or  buttons to select the USB Menu.

Press theMenu.

FUNCTION button (ENTER) again to enter the USB buttons:
Move selection cursor.

 Selecting the desired USB Menu function
After entering the USB Menu:
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired function.
Press the114

FUNCTION button (ENTER) to select the function.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

FUNCTION button:
Select function.

1 Load SongThe Load Song function is used to load CN39 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device into the instrument’s
internal memory.
* This function will overwrite any song data stored in the selected song memory.
* For more information about the instrument’s ‘Internal Song Recorder’ feature, please refer to page 50.

1. Selecting the Load Song function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Load Song function.

2. Selecting the song memory
Press the  or  buttons to select the internal song memory forthe song to be loaded into.
* If a song memory contains song data, a * symbol will be shown.

Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).
Song has been recorded

The file selection screen will be shown in the LCD display, listing
CN39 song files stored on the USB memory device.

3. Selecting the song to be loaded
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, thenpress the FUNCTION button (LOAD) to select the song file.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the load operation.

4. Confirming the load operation

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the load
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.

5. Exiting the Load Song function
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Load Songfunction and return to the Function Menus screen.
To play back the loaded song file, please refer to the ‘Playing aSong’ instructions on page 52.

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2 Load Registration All
The Load Registration All function is used to load a file containing all 16 CN39 registrations, stored on a USB memory
device into the instrument’s registration memories.
* This function will overwrite all existing Registration memories.
* For more information about the instrument’s Registration feature, please refer to page 34.

1. Selecting the Load Registration All function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Load Registration Allfunction.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).

The file selection screen will be shown in the LCD display, listing
CN39 registration files stored on the USB memory device.

2. Selecting the registration file to be loaded
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, thenpress the FUNCTION button (LOAD) to select the registration
file.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the load operation.

3. Confirming the load operation

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the load
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.

4. Exiting the Load Registration All function
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Load
Registration All function and return to the Function Menus
screen.
To use the loaded registrations, please refer to the Registration
instructions on page 34.

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3 Load Registration Single
The Load Registration Single function is used to load a single CN39 registration file stored on a USB memory device
into one of the instrument’s registration memories.
* This function will overwrite the selected Registration memory.
* For more information about the instrument’s Registration feature, please refer to page 34.

1. Selecting the Load Registration Single function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Load Registration Single
function.

2. Selecting the registration memory
Press the  or  buttons to select the registration memory forthe new registration to be loaded into.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).

The file selection screen will be shown in the LCD display, listing
CN39 song files stored on the USB memory device.

3. Selecting the registration file to be loaded
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, thenpress the FUNCTION button (LOAD) to select the registration
file.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the load operation.

4. Confirming the load operation

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the load
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.

5. Exiting the Load Registration Single function
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Load
Registration Single function and return to the Function Menus
screen.
To use the loaded registration, please refer to the Registration
instructions on page 34.

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4 Load Startup Setting
The Load Startup Setting function is used to load a CN39 startup setting file stored on a USB memory device into the
instrument’s startup memory. The loaded settings will be used as the default settings every time the CN39 digital
piano is turned on.
* This function will overwrite the previously stored Startup Settings memory.
* For more information about the instrument’s Startup Setting feature, please refer to page 79.

1. Selecting the Load Startup Setting function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Load Startup Setting
function.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).

The file selection screen will be shown in the LCD display, listing
CN39 startup settings files stored on the USB memory device.

2. Selecting the startup settings file to be loaded
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, thenpress theFUNCTION button (LOAD) to select the startup
settings file.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the load operation.

3. Confirming the load operation

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the load
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.

4. Exiting the Load Startup Setting function
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Load Startup
Setting function and return to the Function Menus screen.

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5 Save Internal SongThe Save Internal Song function is used to save CN39 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory toa USB memory device in Kawai’s native song format.
* Songs saved in the native Kawai song format can be later reloaded into the instrument’s internal recorder memory.
* For more information about the instrument’s ‘Internal Song Recorder’ feature, please refer to page 50.

1. Selecting the Save Song function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Save Song function.

2. Selecting the song memory to be saved
Press the  or  buttons to select the internal song memory
to be saved.
* If a song memory contains song data, a * symbol will be shown.

Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).
Song has been recorded

The filename input screen will be shown in the LCD display.

3. Naming the song
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the  or  buttons to move the cursor.
Press the FUNCTION button (SAVE) to save the song, or the
FUNCTION button (BACK) to cancel.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the save operation.

Settings

4. Confirming the save operation
Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the save
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.
* The song file will be saved in the root folder of the USB memory
device. It is not possible to save the file in a different folder.

5. Exiting the Save Song function
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Save Songfunction and return to the Function Menus screen.

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6 Save SMF SongThe Save SMF Song function is used to save CN39 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a
USB memory device as a Standard MIDI File (SMF).
* Songs saved in SMF format cannot be later reloaded into the instrument’s internal recorder memory, however MIDI song files stored on a USB
memory device can be edited using the 16 track recorder function.
* For more information about the instrument’s ‘Internal Song Recorder’ feature, please refer to page 50. For more information about the
instrument’s 16 track recorder, please refer to page 60.

1. Selecting the Save SMF Song function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Save SMF Song function.

2. Selecting the song memory to be saved
Press the  or  buttons to select the internal song memory
to be saved.
* If a song memory contains song data, a * symbol will be shown.

Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).
Song has been recorded

The filename input screen will be shown in the LCD display.

3. Naming the SMF song
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the  or  buttons to move the cursor.
Press the FUNCTION button (SAVE) to save the song, or the
FUNCTION button (BACK) to cancel.

Settings

A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the save operation.

4. Confirming the save operation
Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the save
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.
* The SMF song file will be saved in the root folder of the USB memory
device. It is not possible to save the file in a different folder.

5. Exiting the Save SMF Song function
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Save SMF Songfunction and return to the Function Menus screen.

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7 Save Registration All
The Save Registration All function is used to save a file containing all CN39 registration memories stored in the
instrument to a USB memory device.
* For more information about the instrument’s ‘Registration’ feature, please refer to page 34.

1. Selecting the Save Registration All function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Save Registration Allfunction.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).

The filename input screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Naming the Registrations file
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the  or  buttons to move the cursor.
Press thefile, or the

FUNCTION button (SAVE) to save the registration
FUNCTION button (BACK) to cancel.

A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the save operation.

3. Confirming the save operation
Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the save
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.
* The registration file will be saved in the root folder of the USB memory
device. It is not possible to save the file in a different folder.

Settings

4. Exiting the Save Registration All function
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Save
Registration All function and return to the Function Menus
screen.

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8 Save Registration Single
The Save Registration Single function is used to save a single CN39 registration memory stored in the instrument toa USB memory device.
* For more information about the instrument’s Registration feature, please refer to page 34.

1. Selecting the Save Registration Single function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Save Registration Single
function.

2. Selecting the registration memory to be saved
Press the  or  buttons to select the registration memory to
be saved.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).

The filename input screen will be shown in the LCD display.

3. Naming the registration file
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the  or  buttons to move the cursor.
Press the FUNCTION button (SAVE) to save the registration
memory, or the FUNCTION button (BACK) to cancel.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the save operation.

Settings

4. Confirming the save operation
Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the save
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.
* The registration file will be saved in the root folder of the USB memory
device. It is not possible to save the file in a different folder.

5. Exiting the Save Registration Single function
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Save
Registration Single function and return to the Function Menus
screen.

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9 Save Startup Setting
The Save Startup Setting function is used to save the current CN39 Startup Settings to a USB memory device.
* For more information about the instrument’s ‘Startup Setting’ feature, please refer to page 79.

1. Selecting the Save Startup Setting function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Save Startup Setting
function.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).

The filename input screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Naming the Startup Setting file
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the  or  buttons to move the cursor.
Press theFUNCTION button (SAVE) to save the startup
settings file, or the FUNCTION button (BACK) to cancel.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the save operation.

3. Confirming the save operation
Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the save
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.
* The startup settings file will be saved in the root folder of the USB
memory device. It is not possible to save the file in a different folder.

Settings

4. Exiting the Save Startup Setting function
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Save Startup
Setting function and return to the Function Menus screen.

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10 Rename FileThe Rename File function is used to rename song, audio, and registration files stored on a USB memory device.

1. Selecting the Rename File function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Rename File function.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).

The file selection screen will be shown in the LCD display, listing
files stored on the USB memory device.

2. Selecting the file to be renamed
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, thenpress the FUNCTION button (RENAME) to select the file to berenamed.
The filename input screen will be shown in the LCD display.

3. Renaming the selected file
Press the  or  buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the  or  buttons to move the cursor.
Press the FUNCTION button (RENAME) to rename the file, or
the FUNCTION button (BACK) to cancel.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the rename operation.

Settings

4. Confirming the rename operation
Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the rename
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.

5. Exiting the Rename File function
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Rename Filefunction and return to the Function Menus screen.

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11 Delete FileThe Delete File function is used to delete song, audio, and registration files stored on a USB memory device.
Once a file has been deleted from the USB device it cannot be recovered.

1. Selecting the Delete File function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Delete File function.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).

The file selection screen will be shown in the LCD display, listing
files stored on the USB memory device.

2. Selecting the file to be deleted
Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor, thenpress the FUNCTION button (OK) to delete the file.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the delete operation.

3. Confirming the delete operation
Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the delete
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.

4. Exiting the Delete File function

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Delete Filefunction and return to the Function Menus screen.

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12 Format USB
The Format USB function is used to format the connected USB memory device, erasing all stored data.
The USB Format function will erase all data stored on the connected USB memory device.
Exercise caution when using this function in order to prevent accidental data loss.

1. Selecting the Format USB function
After entering the USB Menu (page 114):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Format USB function.
Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER).

A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the format operation.

2. Confirming the format operation
Press theFUNCTION button (YES) to confirm the format
operation, or the FUNCTION button (NO) to cancel.

3. Exiting the Format USB function

Settings

Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Format USB
function and return to the Function Menus screen.

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Bluetooth Settings
The Bluetooth Settings menu contains settings to enable/disable Bluetooth MIDI and Bluetooth Audio, and adjust
the volume of the Bluetooth Audio input.
* Availability of Bluetooth MIDI function dependent on market location.

 Bluetooth Settings
No.

Setting

Description

Default setting

1

Bluetooth Audio

Enable/disable the instrument’s Bluetooth Audio function.

On

2

Bluetooth Audio Volume

Adjust the volume of Bluetooth Audio input.

03Bluetooth MIDI

Enable/disable the instrument’s Bluetooth MIDI function.

On* Default settings will be shown in the first LCD display illustration (i.e. Step 1) for each setting explanation below.

 Entering the Bluetooth Settings menu
While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:Press theFUNCTION button (MENU).

The Function menus will be shown in the LCD display.
Press the  or  buttons to select the Bluetooth Settings menu.

Press theFUNCTION button (ENTER) again to enter theBluetooth Settings menu.

 Selecting and adjusting the desired setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu: buttons:
Adjust selected setting.

Settings

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.
Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

 buttons:
Move selection cursor.

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1 Bluetooth Audio
The Bluetooth Audio setting is used to enable/disable the CN39 digital piano’s Bluetooth Audio function. Whenenabled, the CN39 digital piano can be connected to smart phones, tablets, and other smart devices to facilitate
wireless audio communication, allowing music stored on a device to played through the instrument’s speakersystem/headphones.
* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

 Bluetooth Audio setting
Bluetooth Audio

Description

Off

The instrument’s Bluetooth Audio function will be turned off.

On (default)

The instrument’s Bluetooth Audio function will be turned on.

1. Selecting the Bluetooth Audio setting
After entering the Bluetooth Settings menu (page 127):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Bluetooth Audio setting.

2. Changing the Bluetooth Audio setting
Press the  or  buttons to turn the Bluetooth Audio setting
on or off.
* To reset the Bluetooth Audio setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.

Settings* The Bluetooth Audio setting will be stored automatically, and recalled
every time the instrument is turned on.

3. Exiting the Bluetooth Audio setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Bluetooth
Audio setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

 Connecting the CN39 digital piano to a smart device using Bluetooth Audio
After enabling the Bluetooth Audio function of the CN39 digital piano, enable Bluetooth communications on the smart device.
After a few seconds ‘CN39 Audio’ should appear in the smart device’s Bluetooth settings device list. Tap the ‘CN39 Audio’ entry toconnect the instrument to the smart device. It should now be possible for audio produced by the smart device to be heard throughthe instrument’s speaker system/headphones.
* If loss of audio/connectivity or noise occurs, please check for Bluetooth Audio compatibility with the smart device manufacturer.
* For a list of potential issues and recommended solutions when using Bluetooth communications, please refer to page 138 of this owner’s manual.
* The Auto Power Off setting will still be observed when playing audio via Bluetooth Audio.

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2 Bluetooth Audio Volume
The Bluetooth Audio Volume setting is used to increase or decrease the volume level of Bluetooth Audio playback.
While it’s generally preferable to adjust the audio volume level on the smart device itself, this setting may still be
useful in certain situations.
* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

1. Selecting the Bluetooth Audio Volume setting
After entering the Bluetooth Settings menu (page 127):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Bluetooth Audio Volume
setting.

2. Adjusting the volume setting of the Bluetooth Audio Volume
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the level of theBluetooth Audio Volume setting.
* The Bluetooth Audio Volume setting can be adjusted within therange of -15~+16.
* To reset the Bluetooth Audio Volume setting to the default value,press the  and  buttons simultaneously.
* Increasing the Bluetooth Audio Volume setting above normal levels
may result in distortion or reduced audio quality.
* The Bluetooth Audio Volume setting will be stored automatically, andrecalled every time the instrument is turned on.

3. Exiting the Bluetooth Audio Volume setting

Settings

Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Bluetooth
Audio Volume setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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3 Bluetooth MIDI
The Bluetooth MIDI setting is used to enable/disable the CN39 digital piano’s Bluetooth MIDI function. Whenenabled, the CN39 digital piano can be connected to smart phones, tablets, and other smart devices to facilitate
wireless MIDI communication, allowing a wide range of music-related apps to be enjoyed using the instrument.
* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

 Bluetooth MIDI setting
Bluetooth MIDI

Description

Off

The instrument’s Bluetooth MIDI function will be turned off.

On (default)

The instrument’s Bluetooth MIDI function will be turned on.

1. Selecting the Bluetooth MIDI setting
After entering the Bluetooth Settings menu (page 127):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Bluetooth MIDI setting.

2. Changing the Bluetooth MIDI setting
Press the  or  buttons to turn the Bluetooth MIDI setting on
or off.
* To reset the Bluetooth MIDI setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* The Bluetooth MIDI setting will be stored automatically, and recalled
every time the instrument is turned on.

Settings

3. Exiting the Bluetooth MIDI setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Bluetooth MIDI
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

 Connecting the CN39 digital piano to a smart device using Bluetooth MIDI
After enabling the Bluetooth MIDI function of the CN39 digital piano, enable Bluetooth communications on the smart device, thenopen the desired MIDI app. After a few seconds ‘CN39’ should appear in the app’s device list. Tap the ‘CN39’ entry to connect the
instrument to the smart device. It should now be possible for MIDI apps to communicate wirelessly with the CN39 digital piano.
* When the CN39 digital piano is connected to a smart device via Bluetooth MIDI, the USB MIDI and MIDI IN/OUT connectors will be disabled.
* Please check for Bluetooth MIDI compatibility with the smart device manufacturer and app developer.
* For a list of potential issues and recommended solutions when using Bluetooth communications, please refer to page 138 of this owner’s manual.
* For more detailed instructions regarding Bluetooth pairing, please refer to the supplementary Bluetooth® Connectivity Guide manual, available
from the Kawai Global website: http://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual130

Assembly Instructions
Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CN39 digital piano.
Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CN39 digital piano, especially when lifting themain body of the instrument onto the stand.

 Included parts
Before attempting to assemble the CN39 digital piano, ensure that all parts below are included.
A Phillips-head screwdriver (not included) will also be required in order to assemble the instrument.

A

Main body

B

C

D

Side panels (left & right)

Pedal board(including adjustor bolt)

AC/DC adaptor

Power cable

E

Back board

Screw set
Screw (with washer) x 4

Headphone hook set
Headphone hook

Mounting screws (14 mm) x 2

Tapping screw (black, 30 mm) x 4

Tapping screw (black, 20 mm) x 4

Appendix

Tapping screw (silver, 16 mm) x 4* For Satin White finished instruments, black screws
will be replaced with silver screws.
* The
bag.

tapping screws are provided in a separate

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1. Attaching the side panels to the pedal board
Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attachedto the bottom of the pedal board (D).
Attach the pedal board (D) to the left (B) and right (C) sidepanels using the temporary mounting screws located oneither end of the pedal board.
Ensure that the pedal board and side panels make close
contact, and that there are no large gaps between theassembled parts.
Insert the four short silver tapping screws into the holes asshown, and securely fasten the pedal board to the left andright side panels.

B

Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to standupright (vertically) on the floor.
* Ensure that the adjustor bolt is attached to the pedal board.

Loosely attach the back board (E) to the left and right sidepanels using the four long black tapping screws .
Loosely attach the back board to the pedal board using thefour mid-length black tapping screws .
Adjust the positioning of the pedal board, side panels, andbackboard to ensure that all parts are in alignment, thentighten the screws in steps and .

B
D

D
adjustor bolt

gap
B

2. Attaching the back board

B

D

C

D

E

pedal cable

B

C

D

B

not aligned

D

Appendix

temporary
mounting
screw

132

B

3. Mounting the main body onto the standEnsure that two or more people undertake thefollowing step of the assembly process.
Lift the main body (A) and carefully place it onto the stand.
Position the main body towards the front of the stand, sothat the metal fitting holes are visible when viewed fromabove.
Gently slide the main body backwards until the baseengages with the stand fixings and locks into place. When
positioned correctly, the attachment screw holes should be
visible from the underside of the main unit.

4. Fastening the main body to the standView the front of the instrument to ensure that the main
body and side panels are in alignment.
* If the parts are not in alignment, re-adjust (loosen) the screws
attached in step 2- .

Loosely fasten the front of the main body to the stand frombelow, using two screws (with washer) on either side.
Loosely fasten the rear of the main body to the stand frombelow, using the remaining two screws (with washer) on
either side.

* If the screw holes are not visible, re-adjust (loosen) the screws
attached in step 2- .

When all four screws are attached and the main body iscorrectly positioned on top of the stand, securely tighten
all screws.

When lifting the main body onto the stand, be
careful not to catch/trap hands and fingers.

Tighten all screws securely to ensure that themain body is firmly attached to the stand.

Front view

A
B

C

A
A

AppendixC133

Assembly Instructions
5. Connecting the power adaptor & pedal cables
Connect the AC/DC power adaptor to the DC IN terminalon the underside of the main body, then pass the cablethrough the back board aperture, and out to the rear of the
instrument.

6. Attaching the headphone hook (optional)
A headphone hook is included with the CN39 digital piano and canbe used to hang headphones when not in use.
If desired, attach the headphone hook to the underside of
the main body using the two tapping screws provided.

Pass the pedal cable (extending from the rear of the pedalboard) through the aperture to the front of the main body,and connect to the PEDAL terminal.
With the power adaptor and pedal cables connected, use thebinders to fix the cables in place and tidy their appearance.

7. Adjusting the pedal support bolt
Turn the pedal support bolt anti-clockwise, extending thebolt until it makes contact with the floor and supports thepedals firmly.

To avoid damaging the plugs or bending
the pins, connect the plugs with the correctorientation, and do not apply excessive force
when connecting.

Appendix

When moving the instrument, always adjust or
remove the pedal support bolt, then readjust
when the instrument is in its new position.

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Connecting to Other Devices
The CN39 digital piano features a variety of jacks that allow the instrument to be connected to MIDI devices,computers, speakers, and mixers. It is also possible to connect external audio sources, such as an MP3 player, tablet,or a secondary keyboard, to the instrument’s amplifier and speaker system. The illustration below provides a visual
overview of the connectors and their typical applications.
Connect the audio fromother devices to the
instrument’s speakers.

Connect the instrument to external
speakers, amplifiers, mixers, etc.

* If there is no USB port of terminal A, a conversion
adapter is required separately for connection.

USB type ‘B’
DC IN 15V

PEDAL

USB to HOST

IN

MIDI

OUT

USB type ‘A’

ComputerTabletConnect the instrument to MIDI modules,
other instruments/devices, etc.

Appendix

Connect the instrument to a computer ortablet to send or receive MIDI data.

Before connecting the CN39 digital piano to other devices, ensure that the power to both the instrument andthe other device is turned off. If connections are established while the power is turned on, extraneous noisethat can damage the CN39 digital piano may activate the instrument’s amplifier protection circuit, preventing
any sound from being produced. If this occurs, turn the power off and then on again to reset the amplifierprotection circuit.
Do not connect the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the CN39 digital piano together with the same cable. An
audio loop (oscillation sound) will occur, resulting in damage to the unit.

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Connecting to Other Devices

Jack Panel LINE IN jacks (1/4” phone jacks)

 LINE OUT jacks (1/4” phone jacks)

These jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs fromother electronic instruments or audio equipment to the CN39
digital piano’s speakers. To adjust the LINE IN level, please use
the volume controls on the device itself.

These jacks are used to connect the stereo output of the CN39
digital piano’s sound to external speakers, amplifiers, mixers,
recording devices, and similar equipment.

To connect a device in mono, connect the cable to the L/MONO
jack only.

To output a mono signal, connect a single cable to the L/MONO
jack.
The LINE OUT level can be adjusted using the MASTER VOLUME
slider.

 USB to Host port (‘B’ type) MIDI IN/OUT jacks

This USB port is used to connect the CN39 digital piano to acomputer using an inexpensive USB cable. When connected,
the instrument can be used as a standard MIDI device, allowing
it to send a receive MIDI data. Connect a ‘B’ type USB connector
to the instrument, and an ‘A’ type USB connector to thecomputer.

These jacks are used to connect the CN39 digital piano toexternal MIDI devices, or to a computer (using a USB-MIDI
interface) as an alternative to the ‘USB to Host’ port.

* Please refer to page 113 for more information about USB MIDI.

With additional conversion adaptors, this port may also be used
to connect the CN39 digital piano to tablets and other mobile
devices.

* Please refer to page 1 of the “CN39 MIDI Settings Manual” formore information about MIDI.
* When the CN39 digital piano is connected to a smart device using
Bluetooth MIDI, the MIDI IN/OUT jacks and USB to Host port will bedisabled.

Headphone Panel PHONES jacks (1/4” & 1/8” phone jacks)

 USB to Device port (‘A’ type)

These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the CN39
digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected andused simultaneously. When a pair of headphones is connected,
sound will not be produced by the speakers.

This USB port is used to connect a USB memory device to theCN39 digital piano. This allows MP3/WAV audio files, and SMF
song files to be played directly. It is also possible to record
performances to MP3/WAV audio files, and save recorder songs
stored in internal memory for posterity.

Appendix

 USB device information
 The ‘USB to Device’ functionality of the CN39 digital piano It may be necessary to format the USB memory device before

conforms to USB2.0 Hi-Speed standards. Older USB devices
can still be used, however data transfer speed will be limited
to the maximum transfer speed of the device.

it can be used with the CN39 digital piano. If so, pleaserefer to the USB Format function instructions on page 126.
Formatting the device will erase all data.

 The ‘USB to Device’ port is intended for connecting USB

 Avoid removing the USB memory device while data is being

memory devices, however USB floppy drive devices can also
be used to save recorder songs stored in internal memory, orplay SMF song files.

loaded or saved, files are being renamed or deleted, or thedevice is being formatted.

 Other USB devices, such as computer mice, keyboards, orbattery chargers etc. cannot be used with this instrument.

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Troubleshooting
The tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with the CN39 digital piano, explaining the typicalcause(s), and recommended solution(s).

 Power
Issue

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

The instrument does not turn on.

Check that the power cable is firmly attached to the instrument, andconnected to an AC outlet.

p. 14

The instrument turns itself off after a period ofinactivity.

Check that the ‘Auto Power Off’ function is not enabled.

p. 81

 SoundIssue

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

The instrument is turned on, however no soundis produced when the keys are pressed.

Check that the MASTER VOLUME slider is not set to the lowest position.

p. 16

Check that a pair of headphones (or headphone adaptor plug) are notconnected to the PHONES jacks.

p. 16

Check that the ‘Local Control’ setting in the MIDI Settings menu is set to On.

MIDI Settings
Manualp. 5
The sound distorts when playing at very loudvolume levels.

Check that the MASTER VOLUME slider is set to an appropriate level,
reducing the volume if excessive distortion is heard.

p. 16

If connecting the instrument to an amplifier/mixer using the Line Out jacks,
reduce the value of the ‘Line Out Volume’ setting in the Basic Settings menu
Strange sounds or noises are heard whenplaying with piano sounds.

The CN39 digital piano attempts to reproduce the rich variety of tones
created by an acoustic grand piano as accurately as possible. This
includes various resonances, noises, and other subtle characteristics that
contribute to the overall piano playing experience.

p. 83

While these additional tones are intended to enhance the realism of
the instrument, it is possible to reduce their prominence, or disable theeffects altogether using the settings in the Virtual Technician menu.
The top 18 notes of the keyboard sustain for
longer than neighbouring notes, even when thedamper pedal is not pressed.

This is the correct behaviour, and intended to reproduce the undamped
notes (typically the top two octaves) of an acoustic grand piano.

–

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

 Pedals
Issue
The pedals are unreliable or do not function
at all.

Check that the pedal cable is firmly connected to the instrument.

p. 134

When depressing a pedal, the pedal board
flexes and is not firm.

Check that the pedal support bolt is fully extended.

p. 134

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

Issue
The headphone volume is too low.

If the ‘Nominal Impedance’ specification of the headphones is lessthan 100 Ω (ohms), set the ‘Phones Volume’ setting in the Phones
Settings menu to High.

p. 112The headphone output sounds strange.

Check that the ‘SHS Mode’ and ‘Phones Type’ settings are set to‘Normal’.

p. 110p. 111

Appendix Headphones137Troubleshooting USB (memory device)
Issue

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

A USB memory device is not detected, cannot
be saved to, or does not appear to function
when connected to the ‘USB to Device’ port.

Check that the USB memory device is formatted to use the FAT/FAT32
filesystem, and not set to ‘Write Protect’ mode.

p. 136

Disconnect the USB memory device, turn the instrument off thenon, then reconnect the USB device. If the USB device still does not
function, it may be damaged or incompatible. Please try using a
different USB device.

–

The instrument pauses briefly whenconnecting a USB memory device.

This is recognised behaviour when using large capacity (e.g. 8GB+)
USB memory devices.

– USB MIDI, MIDI, Bluetooth® MIDIIssue
The instrument is connected to the computer
using a USB cable (or a USB-MIDI adaptor),
however the software does not respond to key
presses.

The instrument cannot connect to the smart
device/app via Bluetooth.

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

Check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on the computer.

p. 113Check that ‘USB Audio Device’ or ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ is selected in thesoftware’s input/output device settings.

p. 113Check that the instrument is not connected to a smart device using
Bluetooth MIDI.

p. 130

Check that the instrument’s Bluetooth Audio/MIDI function is turned On.

p. 130

Ensure that the mobile device’s Bluetooth function is turned On.

–

Try deleting the instrument’s Bluetooth connection using the mobile
device’s ‘Forget Device’ function.

–

Try turning the instrument Off and then On, and/or restarting themobile device.

– MP3/WAV/SMF files

Appendix

Issue

138

Possible Cause and Solution

Page no.

No sound can be heard when playing an MP3
or WAV audio file stored on a USB memory
device.

Check that the audio player volume is not set to 0.

p. 59

Check that the format of the audio file is supported and listed in the‘Audio Player supported format specifications’ table.

p. 58

An MP3/WAV audio file stored on a USB
memory device sounds strange, or does notplay back correctly.

Check that the format of the audio file is supported and listed in the‘Audio Player supported format specifications’ table.

p. 58

The file transfer speed of the USB memory device may be too slow toplay the audio file. Please try using a different USB memory device,
ensuring that it conforms to USB2.0 Hi-Speed standards.

p. 136

When recording MP3/WAV audio files, thevolume is too low/too high (distorted).

Check the gain setting before recording the audio, and if necessary
adjust to increase/decrease the recording level.

p. 56

Demo Song List
Sound NameSong Title

ComposerSK Concert GrandLa Campanella

Liszt

EX Concert Grand

Hungarian Rhapsodies No.6

Liszt

SK-5 Grand

Lieder Ohne Worte No.18 “Duetto”

MendelssohnStudio Grand

Original

Kawai

Studio Grand 2

Original

Kawai

Mellow Grand

Sonata No.30 Op.109

Beethoven

Mellow Grand 2

La Fille aux Cheveux de lin

Debussy

Upright Piano

Alpenglühen Op.193

OestenStandard Grand

Petit Chien

ChopinModern Piano

Original

Kawai

Classic E.Piano

Original

Kawai

Modern E.P.

Original

Kawai

Modern E.P. 2

Original

Kawai

Jazz Organ

Original

Kawai

Blues Organ

Original

Kawai

Church Organ

Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme.”

Bach

Harpsichord

French Suite No.6

Bach

Vibraphone

Original

Kawai

Clavi

Original

Kawai

Slow Strings

Original

Kawai

String Pad

Original

Kawai

String Ensemble

Le quattro stagioni: la “Primavera”

VivaldiChoir

Londonderry Air

Irish folk song

Choir 2

Original

Kawai

New Age Pad

Original

Kawai

Atmosphere

Original

Kawai

Wood Bass

Original

Kawai

Electric Bass

Original

Kawai

Fretless Bass

Original

Kawai

W. Bass & Ride

Original

Kawai

Zwei Rapsodien Op.79 Nr.2

BrahmsPiano Concerto a moll Op.16

Grieg

PIANO 1PIANO 2

E. PIANOORGAN

HARPSI & MALLETS

STRINGS & CHOIRBASSAppendix

OTHERS

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Settings List
The tables below list all of the settings/functions that can be adjusted from the CN39 digital piano’s panel interface,in addition to available ranges/types, default settings, and Registration/Startup Setting storing capabilities.
No.

Setting Name

Range / TypeDefault Setting

Registration

Startup Setting

1. Basic Settings
1

Key Transpose–12 (C)~+12 (C)

0 (C)

2

Song Transpose–12 (C)~+12 (C)

0

–

–

3

Tone Control

Flat, Brilliance, Bass Boost, Bass Cut, Mid Boost, Loudness, Bright,

Flat





Mellow, User

4

Brilliance–10~+100User Low

–6~+6

0 dB





User Mid-low Freq.

250 Hz~4000 Hz

560 HzUser Mid-low dB

–6~+6

0 dB





User Mid-high Freq.

250 Hz~4000 Hz

1250 Hz

User Mid-high dB

–6~+6

0 dB





User High

–6~+6

0 dB





Normal, Low

Normal–

Speaker Volume5

Tuning427.0 Hz~453.0 Hz

440.0 Hz

6

Damper Hold

Off, On

Off





7

Split

Off, On

Off





8

Four Hands

Off, On

Off





9

Startup Setting

n/a

–

–

–

10

Factory Reset

n/a

–

–

–

11

Auto Display Off

15 secs., 5 min., 30 min.

5 min.

––*

12

Auto Power Off

Off, 15 min., 60 min., 120 min.

–

–

–*

2. Virtual Technician
1

Touch Curve

Light+, Light, Normal, Heavy, Heavy+, Off, User 1/2

Normal

2Voicing

Normal, Mellow 1, Mellow 2, Dynamic, Bright 1, Bright 2, User 1~4

Normal





–5~+5

–

–



User Voicing
3

Damper Resonance

Off, 1~10

5





4

Damper Noise

Off, 1~10

5





5

String Resonance

Off, 1~10

5





6

Undamped String Resonance

Off, 1~10

5





7

Cabinet Resonance

Off, 1~10

1





8

Key-off Effect

Off, 1~10

5





9

Fall-back Noise

Off, 1~10

5





10

Hammer Delay

Off, 1~10

Off





11

Topboard Simulation

Open3, Open2, Open1, Closed

Open 3

12Decay Time

1~10

5





13

Minimum Touch

1~20

1





14

Stretch Tuning

Off, Normal, Wide, User 1~4

Normal

15

Temperament

User Tuning–50~+50––Equal, Pure Major, Pure Minor, Pythagorean, Meantime,

Equal Temp.



Werckmeister, Kirnberger, User
User Temperament

Appendix–50~+50

–





16

Temperament Key

C~B

C





17

Key Volume

Normal, High Damping, Low Damping, High & Low Damping,

NormalCenter Damping, User 1~4
User Key Volume

140–50~+50

–

–



18

Half-Pedal Adjust

1~10

5





19

Soft Pedal Depth

1~10

3





No.

Setting Name

Range / TypeDefault Setting

Registration

Startup Setting

3. Phones Settings
1

SHS Mode

Off, Forward, Normal, Wide

Normal–

2

Phones Type

Normal, Open, Semi-open, Closed, Inner-ear, Canal

Normal–

3

Phones Volume

Normal, High

Normal–

4. MIDI Settings
1

MIDI Channel

1ch~16ch

1





2

Send PGM Change #

1~128

1





3

Local Control

Off, On

On





4

Trans. PGM Change

Off, On

On





5

Multi-timbral Mode

Off, On1, On2

Off





6

Channel Mute

Play, Mute (for each channel)

Play All

6. Bluetooth Settings
1

Bluetooth Audio

Off, On

On

–

–*

2

Bluetooth Audio Volume–15~+16

0

–

–*

3

Bluetooth MIDI

Off, OnOn––*

Dual Mode
Sound Combination

n/a

n/a





Balance

1-9~9-19-9

Layer Octave Shift

–2~+2

0





Dynamics

Off, 1~10

10





Split Mode
Sound Combination

n/a

n/a





Balance

1-9~9-1

9-9



Lower Octave Shift

0~+3

0





Lower Pedal

Off, On

Off

Split Point

A0~C#8C4



Sound Combination

n/a

n/a





Balance

1-9~9-1

9-9



Four Hands Mode

Right Octave Shift

–3~+0

–2





Left Octave Shift

0~+3

+2





Split Point

A0~C#8

F4





Type

Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral

Sound’s default



Reverb

Depth

1~10

Sound’s default





Time

1~10

Sound’s default

Effects
Type

See page 28

Sound’s default

Effect parameters

See page 28

Sound’s default





Tempo

10~400 bpm

120 bpm





Beat

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8, 100 Drum Rhythms

4/4





Volume

1~10

5





Metronome

Key Transpose–12 (C)~+12 (C)

0 (C)

–

–

Song Transpose–12 (C)~+12 (C)

0

–

–

Appendix

Internal Recorder

USB Recorder
Play Mode

Single, 1-Repeat, All-Repeat, RandomSingle

–

–

Tempo

10~400 bpm

120 bpm––

Key Transpose–12 (C)~+12 (C)

0

–

–

Song Transpose–12 (C)~+12 (C)

0

–

–

Song Part

Play, Mute (for each channel)

Play All––* Stored to Startup Setting memory automatically.

141

Appendix

Sound List

142

PIANO1BASS

SK ConcertGrand

Wood Bass

EX ConcertGrandElectric Bass

SK-5 GrandPiano

Fretless Bass

Studio Grand

W. Bass & Ride

Studio Grand 2

OTHERS : PIANOMellow Grand

Jazz Grand

Mellow Grand 2

Studio Grand 3

PIANO2

Mellow Grand 3

Upright Piano

Rock Piano

Standard Grand

New Age Piano

Pop Grand

New Age Piano 2

Upright Piano_2

New Age Piano 3

Modern Piano

Piano Octaves

Upright Piano 3

Wide Honky Tonk

Honky Tonk

OTHERS : E.PIANO

E.PIANO

Electric Grand2

Classic E.Piano

Dolce E.P.

60’s E.P.

Crystal E.P.

Modern E.P.

Tremolo E.P.

Electric GrandClassic E.P. 4

Classic E.P. 2

Classic E.P. 5

Classic E.P. 3

New Age E.P.

Modern E.P. 2

Modern E.P. 3

ORGAN

Modern E.P. 4

Jazz Organ

Legend E.P.

Blues Organ

Phase E.P.

Ballad OrganOTHERS : HARPSI & MALLETS

Gospel Organ

Harpsichord 2

Church Organ

Harpsichord 3

Mellow Flutes

Harpsichord Oct

Medium Ensemble

WideHarpsichord

Loud Ensemble

Synth ClaviHARPSI & MALLETS

Glockenspiel

Harpsichord

Music Box

Vibraphone

Toy Piano

Clavi

Wide Vibraphone

Marimba

Wide Marimba

Celesta

XylophoneMusic Box OctUP

Handbells

STRINGS & CHOIR

Tubular Bells

Slow Strings

Church Bells

String Pad

Carillon

Warm Strings

Dulcimer

String Ensemble

OTHERS : DRAWBAR

Choir

Drawbar Organ

Choir 2

Drawbar Organ 2

New Age

Drawbar Organ 3

Atmosphere

Drawbar Organ 4

Rhythm Guitar

Drawbar Organ 6

Electric Guitar

Soft Solo

E. Guitar 2

ElectronicOrgan

E. Guitar 3

60’s Organ

Muted Electric

Perc. Organ

Cutting Guitar

Tibia BassCountry LeadRock Organ

OverdriveGuitar

OTHERS : CHURCHORGAN

Dynmic Ov.drive

Principal Oct.

Distortion

Soft Diapason

Dist Feedback

Soft Strings

Dist Rhythm

Bright Ensemble

E.Gtr Harmonics

Full Organ

Guitar Feedback

Reed Ensemble

OTHERS : BASS

Diapason

Wood Bass 2

Full Ensemble

Wood Bass 3

Diapason Oct.

Wood Bass 4

Theater Organ

Electric Bass 2

8’ Celeste

Electric Bass 3

Small Ensemble

FingerSlap Bass

Reeds

Pick Bass

Chiffy Tibia

Slap Bass

Principal Pipe

Slap Bass 2

Church Organ 2

Synth Bass

Church Organ 3

Synth Bass 2

Reed Organ

Synth Bass 3

Puff Organ

Synth Bass 4

OTHERS : ACCORDION

Warm Synth Bass

FrenchAccordion

Clavi Bass

Fr. Accordion 2

Hammer Bass

Accordion

Rubber Bass

Accordion 2

Attack Bass

Blues Harmonica

OTHERS : STRINGS&ORCHINST

Harmonica

ViolinTango Accordion

Slow Violin

OTHERS : GUITAR

Viola

FingerNylon Gtr

Cello

Nylon Acoustic

Contrabass

Nylon Acoustic2

Tremolo Strings

Nylon Acoustic3

Strings & Brass

Ukulele60’s Strings

Ballad Guitar

Strings sf.

Steel Guitar

StringEnsemble2

Steel Guitar 2

Synth Strings

12 String

Synth Strings 2

Mandolin

Synth Strings 3

Jazz Guitar

Pizzicato

Pedal SteelHarp

Appendix

Drawbar Organ 5

143Appendix

Sound List

144

Celtic Harp

OTHERS : PIPE

Timpani

Flute & Strings

OTHERS : CHOIR & HIT

Piccolo

Choir 3

Jazz Flute

Voice Oohs

Big Band Winds

Humming

OrchestralWinds

DoReMi #Flute

DoReMi b

Ballad Flute

Synth Vocal

RecorderAnalog VoicePan Flute

Orchestra Hit

Blown Bottle

Bass Hit Plus

Shakuhachi

6th Hit

WhistleEuro Hit

Ocarina

OTHERS : BRASSOTHERS : SYNTH LEAD

TrumpetSquareSolo Trumpet

Square 2

Flugel Horn

Sine

SentimentalBone

Classic Synth

TromboneClassic Synth 2

Trombone 2

Lead

Bright Trombone

Classic Synth 3

Tuba

SequencedAnalog

CupMute Trumpet

Caliope

CupMuteTrombone

Chiff

Muted Trumpet

Charang

Muted Trumpet 2

Wire Lead

French Horns

Voice

Warm FrenchHorn

Fifth

Brass Section

Bass & Lead

Brass Section 2

Soft Wire Lead

Synth Brass

OTHERS : SYNTH PAD

Synth Brass 2

ItopiaSynth Brass 3

New Age 2

Synth Brass 4

New Age 3

Jump Brass

New Age 4

Analog Brass

Warm Pad

Analog Brass 2

Sine Pad

OTHERS : REED

Bright Warm Pad

Oboe & Strings

Polysynth

Soprano Sax

Choir Pad

Alto Sax

Bowed Pad

Soft Tenor Sax

Metallic Pad

Tenor Sax

Halo Pad

Baritone Sax

Sweep Pad

Oboe

Multi Sweep

English Horn

OTHERS : SYNTH SFX

BassoonRain Pad

Clarinet

Soundtrack

Crystal

Horse Gallop

Synth Mallet

Bird Tweet 2

Brightness

Cat&Dog&Harp

Brightness 2

Telephone

GoblinTelephone 2

EchoesDoor Creak

Echo Bell

Door Slam

Echo Pan

ScratchSci-FiWind Chime

OTHERS : ETHNIC

Helicopter

Sitar

Car Engine

Sitar 2Car Stopping

Banjo

Car Passing

Shamisen

Car Crash

Koto

Siren

Taisho Koto

Train

Kalimba

Jet Plane

Bag Pipe

StarshipFiddleBurst Noise

ShanaiApplause

OTHERS : PERCUSSION

Laughing

Tinkle Bell

Screaming

Agogo

Punch

Steel Drums

Heartbeat

Woodblock

Foot Step

Castanet

Gunshot

Taiko Drums

Machine Gun

Concert BD

Laser Gun

Melodic Toms

Explosion

Melodic Toms 2

OTHERS : DRUMKIT

Synth Drum

Standard Set

Rhythm Box Tom

Room Set

Electric Drum

Power Set

Reverse Cymbal

Electronic Set

Gtr Fret Noise

Analog Set

GtrCuttingNoise

Jazz Set

CuttingNoise 2

Brush Set

Ac Bass Slap

Orchestra Set

OTHERS : SFX

SFX SetBreath Noise
Flute Key ClickAppendix

SeashoreRainThunderWind
Stream
BubbleBird Tweet
Dog Barking

145

Drum Sound Mapping List

C2

C3

C4

Appendix

C5

C6

146

C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E

Standard Set

Room Set

Power Set

Electronic Set

High Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
SticksSquare Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Acoustic Bass Drum
Bass Drum 1
Side Stick
Acoustic Snare
Hand Clap
Electric Snare
Low Floor Tom
Closed Hi-hat
High Floor Tom
Pedal Hi-hat
Low Tom
Open Hi-hat
Low-Mid Tom
High-Mid Tom
Crash Cymbal 1
Hi TomRide Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute Hi CongaOpen Hi Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low AgogoCabasaMaracasShort Whistle
Long Whistle
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
Hi Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
ShakerJingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo
Open SurdoHigh Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
SticksSquare Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Acoustic Bass Drum
Bass Drum 1
Side Stick
Acoustic Snare
Hand Clap
Electric Snare
Room Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat
Room Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat
Room Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat
Room Mid Tom 1
Room Hi Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
Room Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute Hi CongaOpen Hi Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low AgogoCabasaMaracasShort Whistle
Long Whistle
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
Hi Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
ShakerJingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo
Open SurdoHigh Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
SticksSquare Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Acoustic Bass Drum
Power Kick DrumSide StickPower Snare Drum
Hand Clap
Electric SnarePower Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat
Power Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat
Power Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat
Power Mid Tom 1
Power Hi Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
Power Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute Hi CongaOpen Hi Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low AgogoCabasaMaracasShort Whistle
Long Whistle
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
Hi Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
ShakerJingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo
Open SurdoHigh Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
SticksSquare Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Acoustic Bass Drum
Electric Bass DrumSide Stick
Electric Snare 1
Hand Clap
Electric Snare 2
Electric Low Tom 2
Closed Hi-hat
Electric Low Tom 1
Pedal Hi-hat
Electric Mid Tom 2
Open Hi-hat
Electric Mid Tom 1
Electric Hi Tom 2
Crash Cymbal 1
Electric Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Reverse Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute Hi Conga
Analog Mid Conga
Analog Low CongaHigh Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low AgogoCabasaMaracasShort Whistle
Long Whistle
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
Hi Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
ShakerJingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B
C
C#
D
D#
E

Analog Set

Jazz Set

Brush Set

Orchestra Set

High Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
SticksSquare Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Acoustic Bass
Drum
Analog Bass Drum
Analog Rim Shot
Analog Snare 1
Hand Clap
Electric Snare
Analog Low Tom 2
Analog CHH 1
Analog Low Tom 1
Analog CHH 2
Analog Mid Tom 2
Analog OHH
Analog Mid Tom 1
Analog Hi Tom 2
Analog Cymbal
Analog Hi Tom 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Analog Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Analog Hi Conga
Analog Mid Conga
Analog Low CongaHigh Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low AgogoCabasaAnalog Maracas
Short Whistle
Long Whistle
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Analog Claves
Hi Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
ShakerJingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo
Open SurdoHigh Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
SticksSquare Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Jazz Kick 2

High Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
SticksSquare Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Jazz Kick 2

Closed Hi-hat 2
Pedal Hi-hat
Open Hi-hat 2
Ride Cymbal 1
SticksSquare Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Concert BD 2

Jazz Kick 1
Side Stick
Acoustic Snare
Hand Clap
Electric Snare
Low Floor Tom
Closed Hi-hat
High Floor Tom
Pedal Hi-hat
Low Tom
Open Hi-hat
Low-Mid Tom
High-Mid Tom
Crash Cymbal 1
Hi TomRide Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute Hi CongaOpen Hi Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low AgogoCabasaMaracasShort Whistle
Long Whistle
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
Hi Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
ShakerJingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo

Jazz Kick 1
Side Stick
Brush Tap
Brush Slap
Brush Swirl
Low Floor Tom
Closed Hi-hat
High Floor Tom
Pedal Hi-hat
Low Tom
Open Hi-hat
Low-Mid Tom
High-Mid Tom
Crash Cymbal 1
Hi TomRide Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Bell
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Ride Cymbal 2
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute Hi CongaOpen Hi Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low AgogoCabasaMaracasShort Whistle
Long Whistle
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
Hi Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
ShakerJingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo

Concert BD 1
Side Stick
Concert SD
Castanets
Concert SD
Timpani F
Timpani F#
Timpani G
Timpani G#
Timpani A
Timpani A#
Timpani B
Timani c
Timpani c#
Timpani d
Timpani d#
Timpani e
Timpani f
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
CowbellConcert Cymbal 2
Vibra-slap
Concert Cymbal 1
High Bongo
Low Bongo
Mute Hi CongaOpen Hi Conga
Low Conga
High Timbale
Low Timbale
High Agogo
Low AgogoCabasaMaracasShort Whistle
Long Whistle
Short Guiro
Long Guiro
Claves
Hi Wood Block
Low Wood Block
Mute Cuica
Open Cuica
Mute Triangle
Open Triangle
ShakerJingle Bell
Bell Tree
Castanets
Mute Surdo
Open Surdo
Applause

SFX SetHigh Q
Slap
Scratch Push
Scratch Pull
SticksSquare Click
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Guitar Fret Noise
Guitar Cutting Noise Up
Guitar Cutting Noise Down
String Slap of Double Bass
Fl. Key Click
Laughing
ScreamPunch
Heart Beat
Footsteps 1
Footsteps 2
Applause
Door Creaking
Door
ScratchWind Chimes
Car-Engine
Car-Stop
Car-Pass
Car-Crash
Siren
Train
Jetplane
Helicoopter
Startship
Gun Shot
Machine Gun
LasergunExplosion
Dog
Horse-Gallop
Birds
Rain
ThunderWind
Seashore
Stream
BubbleAppendix

C#
D
D#
E
F
F#
G
G#
A
A#
B

147

Drum Rhythm List

Appendix

No.

148

Rhythm NameNo.

Rhythm Name

1

8 Beat 1

51

Hip Hop 3

2

8 Beat 2

52

Hip Hop 4

3

8 Beat 3

53

Techno 1

4

16 Beat 1

54

Techno 2

5

16 Beat 2

55

Techno 3

6

16 Beat 3

56

Heavy Techno

7

16 Beat 457

8 Shuffle 1

816 Beat 558

8 Shuffle 2

916 Beat 659

8 Shuffle 3

10Rock Beat 1

60

Boogie11

Rock Beat 2

61

16 Shuffle 1

12Rock Beat 3

62

16 Shuffle 2

13

Hard Rock63

16 Shuffle 3

14

Heavy Beat

64

T Shuffle

15

Surf Rock65

Triplet 1

16

2nd Line

66

Triplet 2

17

50 Ways67

Triplet 3

18

Ballad 1

68

Triplet 4

19

Ballad 2

69

Triplet Ballad 1

20

Ballad 3

70

Triplet Ballad 2

21

Ballad 471

Triplet Ballad 3

22

Ballad 572

Motown 1

23

Light Ride 1

73

Motown 2

24

Light Ride 2

74

Ride Swing

25

Smooth Beat75

H.H. Swing

26

Rim Beat76

Jazz Waltz 1

27

Slow Jam

77

Jazz Waltz 2

28

Pop 1

78

5/4 Swing

29

Pop 2

79

Fast 4 Beat

30

Electro Pop 1

80

H.H. Bossa Nova

31

Electro Pop 2

81

Ride Bossa Nova

32

Ride Beat 1

82

Beguine33

Ride Beat 2

83

Mambo

34

Ride Beat 3

84

Cha Cha35

Ride Beat 4

85

Samba

36

Slip Beat

86

Light Samba

37

Jazz Rock87

Surdo Samba

38

Funky Beat 1

88

Latin Groove

39

Funky Beat 2

89

Afro Cuban

40

Funky Beat 3

90

Songo

41

Funk 1

91

Bembe

42

Funk 292

Merenge43

Funk 393

Reggae44

Funk Shuffle 1

94

Tango

45

Funk Shuffle 2

95

Habanera

46

Buzz Beat

96

Waltz

47

Disco 1

97

Ragtime48

Disco 2

98

Country & Western49

Hip Hop 1

99

March

50

Hip Hop 2

100

6/8 March

Specifications
Kawai CN39 Digital Piano
Keyboard
Sound Source
Internal Sounds
Polyphony
Keyboard Modes
Reverb88 weighted keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces
Responsive Hammer III (RHIII) action with Let-Off, Triple Sensor, and Counterweights
Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ (PHI), 88-key piano sampling
355 voices
max. 256 notes
Dual Mode, Split Mode, Four Hands Mode (Volume/Balance adjustable)
Type:
Parameters:

Effects

Virtual Technician

Type:

USB Functions

Metronome

Reverb Depth, Reverb Time
Mono Delay, Ping Delay, Triple Delay, Chorus, Classic Chorus, Ensemble, Tremolo, Classic Tremolo,
Vibrato Tremolo, Tremolo+Amp, Auto Pan, Classic Auto Pan, Auto Pan+Amp, Phaser+Auto Pan,
Phaser, Classic Phaser, Phaser+Amp, Phaser+Chorus, Rotary (1~6)
Dry/Wet, Time, Speed, Mono/Stereo, Accel./Rotary Speed – Parameters dependent on effect.

Touch Curve:Light 1/2/3/4, Normal, Heavy 1/2/3/4, Off (Constant), User Touch Curve

Voicing:

Normal, Mellow 1, Mellow 2 , Dynamic, Bright 1, Bright 2, User Voicing

Resonance,
Noise & Effects:

Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, String Resonance, Undamped String Resonance,
Cabinet Resonance, Key-off Effect, Fall-back Noise, Topboard Simulation, Decay Time

Temperament& Tuning:

Equal, Pure Major, Pure Minor, Pythagorean, Meantone, Werckmeister, Kirnberger,
User Temperament, Temperament Key, Stretch Tuning, User Tuning
Hammer Delay, Minimum Touch, User Key Volume, Half-Pedal Adjust, Soft Pedal Depth

10 song, 2 track recorder – approximately 90,000 note memory capacity
Playback:

MP3, WAV, SMF (16 track)

Record:MP3, WAV, SMF (16 track)

Others:Load Song, Load Registration All, Load Registration Single, Load Startup Setting, Save InternalSong, Save SMF Song, Save Registration All, Save Registration Single, Save Startup Setting,Rename File, Delete File, Format USB, Convert Song to Audio, Overdub Audio, Edit MIDI File

Beat:
Tempo:Music Menu

Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral

Parameters:

Others:Internal Recorder

PIANO1 x 7, PIANO2 x 7, E.PIANO x 7, ORGAN x 8, HARPSI & MALLETS x 6,
STRINGS & CHOIR x 8, BASS x 4, OTHERS x 308 (including 9 drum sets)

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 + 100 drum rhythms
10~400 bpm (20~800 bpm for eighth note rhythms)

Demo Songs:

32 songs

Piano Music:

29 or 42 songs ¹

Lesson Function:

Songs from Alfred, Burgmüller, Czerny, Beyer, and Bach lesson books ². Finger Exercises

Concert Magic:

176 songs (88 x 2 banks)

Registrations

16 memories (8 x 2)

Other Settings& Functions

Key Transpose, Song Transpose, Tone Control (incl. User EQ), Speaker Volume, Tuning, Damper Hold, Split, Four Hands,
Startup Setting, Factory Reset, Auto Display Off, Auto Power Off, SHS Mode, Phones Type, Phones Volume,
Lower Octave Shift, Lower Pedal On/Off, Split Balance, Layer Octave Shift, Layer Dynamics, Dual Balance,
MIDI Channel, Send PGM#, Local Control, Transmit PGM#, Multi-timbral Mode, Channel Mute, Bluetooth Audio,Bluetooth Audio Volume, Bluetooth MIDI, Audio Recorder Gain

Display

128 x 64 pixel OLED

PedalsSustain (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto. Grand Feel Pedal System

Bluetooth*Bluetooth (Ver. 4.1; GATT compatible)
Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI Specification compliant, Bluetooth Audio

Connectors

LINE IN (1/4” L/MONO, R), LINE OUT (1/4” L/MONO, R), Headphones x 2 (1/4”, 1/8”)
MIDI (IN/OUT), USB to Host, USB to Device
Speakers:
Output Power:

Power Consumption
Dimensions(Not including music rack)

Weight13 cm x 2 (woofer)(8 x 12 cm) x 2 (top speaker)

Appendix

Speaker System

20 W x 2

20 W (PS-154 AC adaptor)
1445 (W) x 435 (D) x 880 (H) mm
57” (W) x 17 1/3” (D) x 33 2/3” (H)54 Kg / 119 lbs.

¹ Depending on market location. ² Lesson books sold separately.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.

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User Notes

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CN39 Owner’s Manual
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