Preparation Before Use

Playing the Piano

Internal Songs

CA17

Owner’s Manual
RecorderSettings

AppendixThank you for purchasing this Kawai digital piano.
This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage and operation of the CA17 digital piano.
Please read all sections carefully, keeping this manual handy for future reference.

Preface About this Owner’s Manual
Before attempting to play this instrument, please read the Preparation Before Use 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 12) provides an overview of the instrument’s most commonly used functions, allowing the
CA17 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Internal Songs section (page 21) includes
information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, Concert Magic songs, and Lesson function.
The Recorder section (page 30) provides instructions on how to record and play back pieces stored in the instrument’s internal
memory, and the Settings section (page 32) details the settings that can be used to adjust a number of sound and keyboard
characteristics, as well as system settings.
Finally, the Appendix section (page 41) includes a troubleshooting guide, assembly instructions, and full specification details.

 CA17 Feature Highlights
RM3 Grand II wooden-key action with Ivory Touch key surfaces and ‘Let-Off’ mechanism
The CA17 digital piano utilises Kawai’s latest RM3 Grand II wooden-key action, incorporating various grand piano action
characteristics, such as contrasting hammer weights - appropriately graded for each playing range - bass key counterbalancing, and correctly located pivot points for both black and white keys. The unique ‘seesaw’ movement provides
a consistent, evenly balanced action, while finely textured Ivory Touch key surfaces not only enhance the enjoyment ofplaying, but also help to absorb moisture, thus preventing fingers from slipping.
The RM3 Grand II keyboard action even reproduces the subtle let-off sensation felt when playing the keys of a grand pianovery softly, satisfying the expectations of even the most discerning pianists.

Shigeru Kawai SK-EX and Kawai EX concert grand pianos reproduced with full 88-key sampling
The CA17 digital piano captures the magnificent tone of Kawai’s flagship Shigeru Kawai SK-EX full concert grand pianousing the latest Harmonic Imaging XL sound technology. Widely regarded as the ‘premier pianos of Japan’, Shigeru Kawai
instruments grace the stages of concert halls and musical institutions throughout the world, and are prized for their
exceptional tonal clarity. In addition, the CA17 also feature the distinctive 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 Rubenstein international piano competitions, among others.
Both instruments have been carefully recorded, meticulously analysed, and faithfully reproduced with full 88-key samplingtechnology. This process preserves the unique characteristics of each individual note, while accurately recreating thebroad dynamic range of the original grand pianos, to afford pianists an extraordinary level of expression from the softest
pianissimo to the strongest, boldest fortissimo.

Internal Song recorder, Built-in Lesson Function
The CA17 digital piano features a three song recorder, allowing performances to be recorded to internal memory andplayed back at the touch of a button.
In addition, the convenient lesson feature allows aspiring pianists to learn the piano using a built-in collection of etudes
from Czerny and Burgmüller, or songs from the popular Alfred course books. The left and right hand parts for each piececan be practiced separately, while adjusting the tempo allows more difficult passages to be perfected.

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Important Safety Instructions

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 NOTEXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
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 OPEN THE AC ADAPTOR.
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 the user
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 and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the leteratureaccompanying 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.

410) 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.

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.

It is a good practice to have the instrument 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.

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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).

Use only the AC adaptor included with this instrument to power the instrument.
� Do not use other AC adaptors to power this instrument.
� Do not use the included AC adaptor or AC power cord to power other equipment.
When you close the keyboard cover,close it gently.

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

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

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.

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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
CA17
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.

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Table of Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

Settings

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

Keyboard and Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9

1. Reverb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32

Preparation Before Use

2. Brilliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
3. Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33

Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

4. Transpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33

Setting Up the Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

5. SHS Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
6. Phones Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34

Playing the Piano

Virtual Technician Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35

Operation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

1. Touch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35

1. Sound Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

2. Voicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36

2. Vocal Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13

3. Damper Resonance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36

Selecting Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

4. Damper Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37

Using the Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Dual Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18

5. String Resonance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37
6. Key-off Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
7. Fall-back Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38

Four Hands Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

8. Stretch Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38

Metronome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39

Internal Songs

1. Start Up Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
2. Auto Power Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39

Demo Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21

3. Sound Preview/Vocal Assist Volume . . . . . . . . . . .  40

Concert Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23

4. Vocal Assist On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40

Concert Magic demo modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

5. Factory Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Concert Magic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25

Connecting to Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41

Concert Magic song arrangement types. . . . . . . . . .  26

Lesson Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
1. Selecting a lesson book/song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

USB MIDI (USB to Host connector). . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Appendix

2. Listening to the selected lesson song. . . . . . . . . .  28

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43

3. Practicing left and right-hand parts separately . . .  29

User Key Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44

RecorderRecorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30

Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50

1. Recording a song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
2. Playing back a song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
3. Erasing recorded songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31* For information regarding MIDI functions and settings, please download
the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Japan website:
http://www.kawai-global.com

9Part Names and Functions

Preparation Before Use

a
c

d

e

f

g

b

h

i

j

k

l

m

a POWER button

h SOUND SELECT buttonb MASTER VOLUME slider

i PHONES jacks

This switch is used to turn the CA17 digital piano on/off.
Be sure to turn off the instrument after playing.

This slider controls the master volume level of the CA17 digital
piano’s built-in speakers or headphones, if connected.

c CONCERT MAGIC button

This button is used to start/stop playback of the CA17 digital
piano’s built-in Concert Magic songs.

d LESSON button

This button is used to select the sound(s) that will be heard
when the keys are pressed.

These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to theCA17 digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected
and used simultaneously.

j PEDAL connector

This connector is used to connect the CA17 digital piano’s
pedal board to the instrument.

This button is used to select the CA17 digital piano’s built-in
Lesson songs.

k DC IN jacke PLAY / STOP buttonl USB to Host port

f REC buttonm MIDI IN / OUT jacks

This button is used to start/stop the playback of Recorder
songs stored in memory and CA17 digital piano’s built-in
Lessons songs.

This button is used to record performances to the CA17 digital
piano’s internal memory.

This jack is used to connect the AC adaptor.

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

These jacks are used to connect the CA17 digital piano toexternal MIDI devices, such as other musical instruments or acomputer, in order to send and receive MIDI data.

g METRONOME button

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

 Operation Guide
The separate Operation Guide provides a convenient overview of the CA17 digital piano’s various button and keyboard controls.

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Setting Up the Piano
2. Connecting the power adaptor to an outlet

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

Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet.

3. Turning on the power

4. Adjusting the volume

Press the POWER switch, located on the right hand side of the
instrument’s front panel.

Move the MASTER VOLUME slider up and down to increase
and decrease the volume level of the instrument’s speakers, or
headphones if connected.
Adjust the volume to acomfortable listening level– the middle is often a goodstarting point.

Preparation Before Use

1. Connecting the power adaptor

IncreasevolumeDecreasevolumeThe LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on
and the Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically.

 Using headphones

 Adjusting the pedal support bolt

Use the jacks located beneath the keyboard on the left handside, to connect stereo headphones to the CA17 digital piano.

A pedal support bolt is attached at the base of the pedal board
to aid stability when the pedals are pushed. Turn the bolt anticlockwise until it makes contact with the floor and supports
the pedals firmly.

When moving the instrument, always adjust or
remove the pedal support bolt, then readjust
when the instrument is in its new position.
Up to two pairs of headphones can be connected and usedsimultaneously. When a pair of headphones is connected,
sound will not be produced by the speakers.

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Operation Guide
In addition to the side panel buttons, the CA17 can also controlled by pressing and holding a button, thenpressing a key on the keyboard. This section explains the various functions for each button, in addition to the
instrument’s Sound Preview and Vocal Assist features that may be useful when changing sounds or settings.
Sound SelectJazz Organ

Church Organ

Harpsichord

Vibraphone

String Ensemble

Slow Strings

Choir

New Age Pad

Atmosphere

C#1

D#1

F #1

G#1

A#1

C#2

D#2

F #2

G#2

A#2

Mellow Grand 2

Modern Piano

F2

G2

A2

B2

C3

D3

E3

F3

G3

A3

Sound SelectDual

Reverb* Refer to page 16.

* Refer to page 18.

* Refer to page 32.

The CA17 digital piano’s Sound Preview feature plays a short musical passage to demonstrate the selectedsound or sound setting when pressing.
* Sound Preview is only available for certain operations using the SOUND SELECT button.
* The volume of the Sound Preview can be adjusted (and silenced, if desired). Please refer to page 40 for more information.

 Example: Comparing two piano sounds
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the A0 key.
A short passage performed using the SK Concert Grand sound will be played.
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the A1 key.
A short passage performed using the Modern Piano sound will be played.

hold

Lowest key

12

B3

C4

Touch

Mellow Grand

E2

Cathedral

Studio Grand 2

D2

Live Hall

Studio Grand

C2

A#3

Concert Hall

Upright Piano

B1

G#3

Small Hall

A1

F#3

Lounge

G1

D#3

Room

F1

C#3

Off

E1

Dual Balance

D1

Dual Balance

C1

Dual Balance Reset

B0

Dual Mode On

A0

EX Concert Grand

Playing the Piano

Modern E.Piano

A#0

SK Concert Grand

1 Sound Preview

Classic E.Piano

SOUND

Se

Setting Value

Brilliance(Press after Setting key)(-10 ~ +10)

F4

G4

A#4

C #5
B4

C5

Touch

Voicing

Damper Resonance

Damper Noise

String Resonance

Key-off Effect

Fall-back Noise

Stretch Tuning

D5

E5

F5

G5

A5

B5

C6

D6

F#6
E6

F6

G#6
G6

A#6
A6

C#7
B6

D #7

F #7

G #7

A #7

C7

D7

E7

F7

G7

A7

Canal

A4

D#6

Inner-ear

G4

C#6

ClosedF4

A#5

Semi-open

E4

G#5

Open

D4

F#5

Normal

C4

D#5

Wide

3

#

Normal2#

Forward

D4
#

Off

1

Off

C4
#

SHS Mode

Setting

Phones Type* Refer to page 35 - 38.

* Refer to page 34.

2 Vocal Assist

B7

C8

The CA17 digital piano’s Vocal Assist feature provides a vocal explanation of the currently selected sound,function, or setting.
* Vocal Assist is only available for operations that use a combination of the instrument’s panel buttons and keyboard.
* Vocal Assist is disabled by default. Please refer to page 40 for information about enabling the Vocal Assist feature.

 Entering Vocal Assist mode
Press and hold the desired button to activate Vocal Assist
mode for that button.
The voice message “Vocal Assist Mode” will be heard, and the
LED indicator for the pressed button will start to flash quickly.

Release the pressed button, and press a key corresponding to thedesired function/setting.

hold Changing settings
Lowest key

The selected function/setting name will be explained vocally.

 Storing or canceling a setting
Press the button with the flashing LED indicator to store theadjusted setting and deactivate the Vocal Assist mode.
Press any other button to cancel the setting and deactivate
the Vocal Assist mode.

Cancelthe setting* An example of using the Vocal Assist mode with the SOUND SELECT
button is shown in the illustration.

Storethe setting

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Playing the Piano* Refer to page 33.

Off

B3

* Refer to page 34.
* Refer to page 35 - 38.

Operation Guide
METRONOMETime Signature* Refer to page 20.

Metronome Volume

1/4

2/4 3/4

4/4 5/4 3/8

A#0

C#1

F #1

G#1

6/8

A #1

C #2

D#2

F #2

Tempo

B0

C1

D1

E1

F1

G1

A1

B1

C2

D2

E2

Tempo

A0

D#1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

F2

G#2
G2

A#2
A2

C#3
B2

C3

D#3
D3

F #3
E3

F3

G#3
G3

A#3
A3

C#4
B3

C4

D#4
D4

F#4
E4

F4

G#4
G4

A#4
A4

B4

C5

(-2) (+2)

Metronome Tempo (3 digits)

Concert Magic* Refer to page 23.

Playing the Piano

Song Select
2

5

7

10

12

14

17

19

22

24

26

29

31

34

36

38

41

43

46

48

50

A0

C1

D1

F1

G1

A1

C2

D2

F2

G2

A2

C3

D3

F3

G3

A3

C4

D4

F4

G4

A#4

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

A0

B0

C1

D1

E1

F1

G1

A1

B1

C2

D2

E2

F2

G2

A2

B2

C3

D3

E3

F3

G3

A3

B3

C4

D4

E4

F4

G4

A4

B4

C5

1

3

4

6

8

9

11

13

15

16

18

20

21

23

25

27

28

30

32

33

35

37

39

40

42

44

45

47

49

51

52

Song Select* The Vocal Assist mode provides vocal explanation for Song 1, Song 2, etc.

SETTINGS* Refer to page 33.

* Refer to page 33.

* Refer to PDF manual.

TuningTranspose

Transmit MIDI Program Change(427Hz ~ 453Hz)(-6 ~ +5)

* Refer to PDF manual.

MIDI Local Control

G#1

A#1

C#2

A0

B0

C1

D1

E1

F1

G1

A1

B1

C2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

D# 2
D2

F#2
E2

F2

G#2
G2

A#2
A2

B2

C#3

D# 3

F#3

G#3

A#3

D#4

F#4

D3

E3

F3

G3

A3

B3

C4

D4

E4

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

Program Number (3 digits)* Refer to page 33.

* Refer to PDF manual.

* Refer to page 28.

C #4

C3

Tuning Value (3 digits)

Listening to the song

On

F#1

Off

D# 1

On

C#1

Off

A #0

On

14

-0.5 +0.5
Hz Hz

Off

LESSON440
Hz

Selecting the part to practice* Refer to page 29.

L

R

L&R

Press once:
Left-hand only

Press twice:
Right-hand only

Press 3 times:
Both Left and Right hands

F4

G#4
G4

A#4
A4

B4

C5

Record song * Refer to page 30.

RECORDER

A# 0
A0

B0

C1

D #1

Song 1Song 2

Song 3D1

E1Song Selection
a Enter recording mode.

b Select a song memoryc Start recording

Play song * Refer to page 31.

60

62

65

67

70

72

74

77

79

82

84

86

C5

D5

F5

G5

A5

C6

D6

F6

G6

A6

C7

D7

F7

G7

A #7

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

#

B4

C5

D5

E5

F5

G5

A5

B5

C6

D6

E6

F6

G6

A6

B6

C7

D7

E7

F7

G7

A7

B7

C8

52

54

56

57

59

61

63

64

66

68

69

71

73

75

76

78

80

81

83

85

87

88

C1

Song 358#

B0Song 255#

A0Song 1

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C#1

D#1
D1

E1

Playing the Piano

A# 0

51

Song Selection

Erase all songs * Refer to page 31.

* Refer to page 40.
Sound Preview & Vocal Assist Volume* Refer to PDF manual.
Multi-timbral Mode

D5

G5

A5

2

4

7

9

11

14

16

C6

D6

F6

G6

A6

C7

D# 7

#

B5

#

#

#

#

#

C6

D6

E6

F6

G6

A6

B6

C7

D7

1

3

5

6

8

10

12

13

15

a Hold both buttons
F #7
E7

F7

G #7

b Turn the power on

A#7

G7

A7

B7

C8

120 min.

F5#

60 min.

E5

A5#30 min.

D5

G5

#

Off

C5

F5

#

MIDI Channel

Auto Power Off* Refer to PDF manual.

* Refer to page 39.

Start Up Settings* Refer to page 39.

Selecting a Lesson book and song

* Refer to page 27.

Book 2

Book 3
Book 4

Book 1

Book 5

A# 0
A0

C#1
B0

D #1

F#1

G#1

ho
ld

On

C5
#

MIDI Channel

A#1

C #2

D #2

C1

D1

E1

F1

G1

A1

B1

C2

D2

E2

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0
ho
ld

Off

B4

C #1

Press and hold the buttons
for three seconds

Song Number (consecutive digits)

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Selecting Sounds
The CA17 digital piano features 19 different instrument sounds, which can be selected in one of two ways.
By default the ‘Concert Grand’ sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on.

 Selecting a sound: Method 1 (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)

Sound nameSound nameSK Concert GrandClassic E.Piano

EX Concert Grand

Modern E.Piano

Upright Piano

Jazz OrganStudio Grand

Church OrganStudio Grand 2

Harpsichord

Mellow Grand
Mellow Grand 2
Modern Piano

Selected with black keys

Playing the Piano

Selected with white keys

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press one of the lowest 8 white keys or 11 black keys to selected the desired
instrument sound.

Vibraphone
String Ensemble
Slow Strings
Choir
New Age Pad
Atmosphere Selecting a sound: Method 2
Press the SOUND SELECT button repeatedly to cycle through the 19 available instrument sounds.
[Power On]
Press once

SK Concert Grand

16

Press 17 times

EX Concert Grand

Press once

Atmosphere

SK Concert Grand

Using the Pedals
As with a grand piano, the CA17 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft.

 Sustain pedal (right pedal)
Depressing this pedal sustains the sound after one’s hands
have been lifted from the keyboard - greatly enriching the
piano sound, while also assisting smooth ‘legato’ passages.
The sustain pedal is capable of responding to half pedaling.

Soft pedal
Sostenuto 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 speaker simulation
between ‘Slow’ and ‘Fast’ effect modes.

 Pedal support bolt
If the pedal support bolt does not make contact with the floor,
the pedal board may become damaged. Ensure that this bolt isfully extended and supports the pedals firmly.

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 CA17 digital piano features the new Grand Feel pedal system, which replicates the sustain, soft, and sostenuto pedal weightingof Kawai’s EX Concert Grand piano.

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Playing the Piano

Sustain pedal

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 an electric piano combined with a harpsichord etc.

 Enabling Dual Mode : Method 1 (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press two of the lowest 8 white keys or 11 black keys simultaneously.
The sounds corresponding to the two keys will be layered together.

Modern E.Piano

Jazz Organ

Church Organ

Harpsichord

Vibraphone

String Ensemble

Slow Strings

Choir

New Age Pad

Atmosphere

A #0

C#1

D#1

F #1

G#1

A#1

C #2

D#2

F #2

G#2

A#2

E1

F1

G1

A1

EX Concert Grand

Upright Piano

Studio Grand

Studio Grand 2

Mellow Grand

Mellow Grand 2

Modern Piano

Press two keys simultaneously

B1

C2

Sound SelectE2

F2Dual Balance

D1

Dual Balance

C1

D2

Dual Balance Reset

B0

Dual Mode On

A0

SK Concert Grandhold

Classic E.Piano

Playing the Piano

Sound Select

G2

A2

C#3
B2

C3

D# 3
D3

F #3
E3

F3

G#3
G3

A#3
A3

C #4
B3

C4

D

Dual

 Enabling Dual Mode : Method 2 (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the C2 key.
While still holding the SOUND SELECT button, press two of the lowest 8 white keys or 11 black keys in order.

Classic E.Piano

Modern E.Piano

Jazz Organ

Church Organ

Harpsichord

Vibraphone

String Ensemble

Slow Strings

Choir

New Age Pad

Atmosphere

A #0

C#1

D# 1

F #1

G#1

A#1

C #2

D #2

F #2

G#2

A#2

E1

F1

G1

A1

EX Concert Grand

Upright Piano

Studio Grand

Studio Grand 2

Mellow Grand

Mellow Grand 2

Modern Piano

Sound Select

B1

C2

D2

E2

F2

Dual Balance

D1

Dual Balance

C1

Dual Balance Reset

B0

Dual Mode On

A0

SK Concert GrandholdSound Select

G2

A2

C#3
B2

C3

D#3
D3

F #3
E3

F3

G#3
G3

Dual

 Adjusting the volume balance (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the E2, F2 or D2 keys repeatedly to decrease or increase the volume balance
between the two sounds.

 Exiting Dual Mode
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Press the SOUND SELECT button.
The Concert Grand sound will be selected automatically and the instrument will return to normal operation.

A#3
A3

C #4
B3

C4

D

Four Hands Mode
The Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, with the sustain (right) and soft
(left) pedal acting as independent sustain pedals for each section. The octave/pitch of each sectionis also adjusted, allowing two people to perform piano duets within the same key range using a single
instrument.

 Enabling Four Hands Mode
Press and hold the LESSON button, then press the D#3 key, as shown in the illustration below.
The LED indicators for the LESSON button will start to flash, indicating that Four Hands Mode is enabled.

holdPlaying the Piano*	The selected keyboard sound can still be changed when Four Hands Mode is enabled.

Lowest key

 Exiting Four Hands Mode
Press the LESSON button.
The instrument will return to normal operation.
* With the Four Hands Mode activated, selecting a different sound will affect both the left and right sections.
* It is not possible to use the Recorder function with the Four Hands Mode activated.
* The Split Point for the Four Hands Mode is set to F4, and cannot be adjusted.
* The sostenuto pedal will affect the right section sound only.

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Metronome
The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo.
The time signature, volume, and tempo of the metronome can be freely adjusted.

 Turning the metronome on/off
Press the METRONOME button.
The metronome will start to count and the LED indicator for
the METRONOME button will turn on, indicating that themetronome is in use.
* By default the metronome will count with a 1/4 beat at 120 bpm.

Press the METRONOME button again to stop the metronome.

Playing the Piano Changing the metronome time signature Adjusting the metronome volume(Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide METRONOME.)(Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide METRONOME.)

Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press one of the
7 lowest black keys.

Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the keys
marked -/+.

* The metronome can be set to one of seven time signatures:* 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, and 6/8.

 Adjusting the metronome tempo (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide METRONOME.)
Press and hold the METRONOME button, enter the desired tempo using the lowest 12 white keys.
* The metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10 - 300 bpm.
* The metronome tempo can be entered precisely, or decreased and increased gradually.

Method 1:
While pressing the METRONOME button, press keys 1, 5, and 0 to set the tempo to 150 bpm, or keys 0, 8 and 5 to set the tempo to 85 bpm.

Method 2:
While pressing the METRONOME button, press the - / + keys repeatedly to gradually decrease or increase the tempo in 2 bpm increments.

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Demo Songs
The CA17 digital piano includes a selection of demonstration songs to introduce each internal sound.

Sound nameSong nameComposerSK Concert Grand

Grande Polonaise Brillante Op.22

ChopinEX Concert Grand

Polonaise-Fantaisie

ChopinUpright Piano

Alpenglühen Op.193

OestenStudio 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

Modern Piano

Original

Kawai

Classic E.Piano

Original

Kawai

Modern E.Piano

Original

Kawai

Jazz Organ

Original

Kawai

Church Organ

Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme.”

Bach

Harpsichord

French Suite No.6

Bach

Vibraphone

Original

Kawai

String Ensemble

Le quattro stagioni: la “Primavera”

VivaldiSlow Strings

Original

Kawai

Choir

Londonderry Air

Irish folk song

New Age Pad

Original

Kawai

Atmosphere

Original

Kawai* Kawai regret that sheet music for Kawai original demo songs is not available.

In addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CA17 digital piano also features a selection of popularclassical piano 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 area.

For a complete listing of demo songs and piano music pieces, please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song
Lists’ booklet.

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Internal Songs Demo songs

Demo Songs
1. Playing the demo songs
Press the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons simultaneously.
The LED indicators for the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON
buttons will start to flash, and the demo song for the SK
Concert Grand sound will start to play.
* When the Concert Grand demo song has finished, another demo song
will be selected at random. This process will continue until all of thedemo songs have been played.

Press either the CONCERT MAGIC or LESSON buttons to stop
the demo.

2. Selecting a demo song
While the demo is playing:
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the key assigned to the desired demo song or piano music piece.

Jazz Organ

Church Organ

Harpsichord

Vibraphone

String Ensemble

Slow Strings

Choir

New Age Pad

Atmosphere

C#1

D#1

F #1

G#1

A#1

C #2

D #2

F #2

G#2

A#2

A0

B0

C1

D1

E1

F1

G1

A1

B1

C2

D2

EX Concert Grand

Upright Piano

Studio Grand

Studio Grand 2

Mellow Grand

Mellow Grand 2

Modern Piano

Piano Music 1

Piano Music 2

Piano Music 3holdModern E.Piano

A #0

SK Concert Grand

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Classic E.Piano

Internal Songs

Alternatively, press the SOUND SELECT button to skip to the next demo song.

E2

F2

G2

A2

C#3
B2

C3

D#3
D3

F
E3

F3

Concert Magic
The Concert Magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting oneof the 88 pre-programmed songs, then tapping the keyboard with a steady rhythm and tempo.
The Concert Magic songs are categorised by group and assigned to the keyboard. For a complete listing ofavailable Concert Magic songs, please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet.

 Selecting a Concert Magic song (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide Concert Magic.)
Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button, then press the key assigned to the desired Concert Magic song.
The LED indicator for the CONCERT MAGIC button will turn on, indicating that Concert Magic playing mode is in use.

 Listening to the selected Concert Magic song
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on andthe selected Concert Magic song will start to play.
* The selected song will play repeatedly until it is stopped.
* To listen to a different Concert Magic song simply repeat the above step.

Internal Songs

Press either the PLAY/STOP or CONCERT MAGIC buttons again
to stop the song.

 Performing the selected Concert Magic song
Press keys on the keyboard.
The song will advance with every key that is pressed.
Pressing the keys gently will produce a soft sound, whilepressing heavily will produce a loud sound.
Similarly, pressing the keys quickly will increase the tempo of
the song, while pressing slowly will decrease the tempo.

 Exiting Concert Magic playing mode
Press the CONCERT MAGIC button.
The LED indicator for the CONCERT MAGIC button will turn off
and the instrument will return to normal operation.

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Concert Magic

Concert Magic demo modes
The Concert Magic demo modes allow the Concert Magic songs to be listened to in one of three ways:
All Play, Category Play, and Random Play All Play
Press the CONCERT MAGIC button, then press the PLAY/STOP
button.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on and
the Concert Magic songs will start to play in numerical order.
Press either the CONCERT MAGIC or PLAY/STOP buttons again
to stop song playback.

 Category Play
Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button, then press the white key assigned to the desired Concert Magic song.
While still holding the CONCERT MAGIC button, press the LESSON button.
Lowest key

holdInternal Songs

2

1

5

3

4

7

6

10

8

9

12

11

14

13

17

15

16

...

Concert Magic song no.

The selected Concert Magic song will start to play.
* When the selected song finishes, the next song in the same category will start to play automatically.

 Random Play
Press the CONCERT MAGIC button and then press the LESSON
button.
The CA17 digital piano will play back the first Concert Magicsong, followed by the remaining 87 Concert Magic songs in
random order.

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Concert Magic Mode
The Concert Magic Mode setting changes the Concert Magic playing mode, allowing all Concert Magic songs
to be played by simply tapping any key with a constant steady beat, regardless of the song arrangement
type.

 Concert Magic Mode
Concert Magic Mode

Description

NormalConcert Magic songs will be performed according to their arrangement type.

Steady Beat

All Concert Magic songs will be performed by tapping the key with a constant beat.

 Changing the Concert Magic Mode
Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button, then press the Soft (left) pedal (Normal Mode) or Sostenuto (centre) pedal (SteadyBeat Mode).
The selected Concert Magic Mode type will be applied immediately.

Steady Beat Mode
(Sostenuto pedal)holdNormal Mode
(Soft pedal)

Internal Songs* When the instrument is turned on, the Concert Magic Mode setting will return to the default type of ‘Normal’.

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Concert Magic song arrangement types
Concert Magic songs are divided into three different arrangement types: Easy Beat (EB), Melody Play (MP),and Skillful (SK). Each arrangement type requires a different level of skill to be performed correctly.

 Easy Beat

EB

These are the easiest songs to play. To perform them, simply tap out a constant, steady beat on any key of the keyboard.
For example, when playing the piece ‘Für Elise’, a constant, steady rhythm should to be maintained throughout the song.
Key on:X X

X X X X X X

X X X X X X

X X X X X X

 Melody Play

MPInternal Songs

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.
For example, when playing the piece ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’, the rhythm of the melody should be played.
* When performing fast Concert Magic songs, it may be easier to press different keys with two alternating fingers in order to achieve 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 andthe accompaniment notes on any key of the keyboard.
For example, when playing the piece ‘Waltz of the Flowers’, the rhythm of both the melody and the accompaniment should beplayed.
Key on:

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X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

Lesson Function
The Lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books.
The left and right hand parts for each piece can be practiced separately, while adjusting the tempo allows
difficult passages to be perfected.

 Built-in lesson function song books
US, Canada, Australasia

Rest of the WorldBook 1

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A

Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)

Book 2

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B

Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)

Book 3Beyer 106 (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)

Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)

Book 4

Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1ABook 5

Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B* Lesson books sold separately - please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet for more information.

1 Selecting a lesson book/song
1. Entering lesson mode

Internal Songs

Press the LESSON button.
The LED indicator for the LESSON button will turn on, indicatingthat lesson mode is enabled, and the Concert Grand sound will
be selected automatically.

2. Selecting lesson book (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide LESSON.)
Select a desired lesson book. While holding down the LESSON button, press the black key to which the lesson book is assigned.

3. Selecting song (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide LESSON.)
While holding down the LESSON button, enter the piece number by pressing the corresponding white keys in sequence (e.g. toselect piece no.25, press D1 followed by G1). Then, release the LESSON button.

 Selecting Beyer’s variation
The Beyer lesson book includes 106 exercises. Exercise no.1
consists of 12 variations, while exercise no.2 consists of 8
variations.
To select the variation for the no.1 and no.2 exercises, first press
and hold the LESSON button and press the corresponding
black key to select the Beyer lesson book.
While holding down the LESSON button, press the C1 or D1
key to select the no.1 or no.2 exercise, then finally press the B0
key (+) multiple times to select the desired variation.

Listing of Beyer’s pieces
No. 1
1-1 to 1-12
No. 2
2-1 to 2-8
No. 3
No. 4

No. 106

Theme
Variations
Theme
Variations
Theme
Theme
Theme
Theme

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Lesson Function

2 Listening to the selected lesson song
This page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and adjust the tempo.

 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.
While the lesson song is playing, press the METRONOME
button to turn the metronome on/off.
* The metronome time signature and tempo will automatically be set tothat of the currently selected lesson song.

 Adjusting tempo of the lesson song (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide METRONOME.)Internal Songs

While the lesson song is playing:
Press and hold the METRONOME button, enter the desired tempo using the lowest 12 white keys, then release the METRONOME
button.
* The lesson song tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10 - 300 bpm.
* The lesson song tempo can be entered precisely, or decreased and increased gradually.

Method 1:
While pressing the METRONOME button, press keys 1, 5, and 0 to set the tempo to 150 bpm, or keys 0, 8 and 5 to set the tempo to 85 bpm.

Method 2:
While pressing the METRONOME button, press the - / + keys repeatedly to gradually decrease or increase the tempo in 2 bpm increments.

 Stopping the lesson song
While the lesson song is playing:
Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop the lesson song.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn off.

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3 Practicing left and right-hand parts separately
This page will explain how to mute/activate the left and right-hand parts of the selected lesson song,allowing each part to be practiced separately.
The LED indicators for the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons are used to indicate which part (left or
right-hand) of the selected lesson song is muted/active.
METRONOME button LED

SOUND SELECT button LED

Lesson song playback

On

On

Left and Right-hand parts (default playing mode)

On

Off

Left-hand part only

Off

On

Right-hand part only

 Muting/activating lesson song parts
After selecting a lesson book and song:
Press the SOUND SELECT button.
Press once:
Left-hand onlyInternal SongsThe LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn off(the LED indicator for the METRONOME button will remain
turned on), indicating that only the left-hand part of the lessonsong is active (i.e. the right-hand part will be muted).

Press the SOUND SELECT button again.
The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will turn on
and the LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turnoff, indicating that only the right-hand part of the lesson songis active (i.e. the left-hand part will be muted).

Press twice:
Right-hand only

Press the SOUND SELECT button once again.
The LED indicator for the SOUND SELECT button will remain
turned on and the LED indicator for the METRONOME button
will also turn on, indicating that both the left and right-handparts of the lesson song are active.

Press 3 times:
Left and Right-hand Exiting lesson mode
Press the LESSON button.
The LED indicator for the LESSON button will turn off, and the
instrument will return to normal operation.

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Recorder
The CA17 digital piano allows up to 3 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and playedback at the touch of a button.

1 Recording a song
1. Entering song recorder mode
Press the REC button.
The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, toindicate that the piano is in recording standby mode.

2. Selecting a song memory (Please refer to page 15 Operation Guide RECORDER.)
Press and hold the REC button, then press one of the lowest three white keys to select the desired song memory.
* Selecting a song memory that has already been used to record a song will automatically erase the previously recorded song.

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

Recorder* Recording can also be started by pressing the PLAY/STOP button, allowing
a rest period or empty bar to be inserted at the beginning of the song.

4. Stopping the song recorder
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will flash briefly, and the song will be stored in internal memory.
* Do not turn the power off while the song is saving to memory.
* The maximum recording capacity is approximately 10,000 notes, with button and pedal presses also counted as some notes.
* If the maximum recording capacity is reached during recording, the recorder will stop automatically.
* Recorder songs will remain in memory after the power is turned off.

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2 Playing back a song
1. Playing the recorded song
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, andthe recorded song will start to play.

2. Playing a song stored in another memory (Please refer to page 15 Operation Guide RECORDER.)
Press and hold the PLAY/STOP button, then press one of the lowest three white keys to play the desired song memory.
* The selected song will start to play when the PLAY/STOP button is released.

3 Erasing recorded songs
Warning: This process will erase all three songs stored in internal memory, and cannot be undone.

 Erasing the recorder songs
Press and hold the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons simultaneously, then turn the instrument’s power on.

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RecorderAll recorder songs stored in memory will be erased.

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Keyboard and Sound Settings
The CA17’s keyboard and sound settings allow various aspects of the instrument to be adjusted.

 Keyboard and Sound Settings
Setting name

Explanation

Default setting

ReverbChange the type of reverberation added to the sound.

On

Brilliance

Adjust the brightness of the sound.

0

TuningIncrease or decrease the pitch of the keyboard in 0.5 Hz steps.

440.0Hz

Transpose

Increase or decrease the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps.

0

SHS Mode

Select the desired SHS (Spatial Headphone Sound) mode.

NormalPhones Type

Select the type of headphones to be used with the instrument.

Normal1 Reverb
The Reverb setting adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room,stage, or concert hall. The most suitable reverb type is applied automatically when selecting each sound,however it is also possible to select a different reverb type manually if desired.

Settings

 Reverb type
Reverb type

Description

Off

Disables the reverb effect.

On(Re)Enables the reverb effect.

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.

 Changing the Reverb type (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the key assigned to the desired Reverb type.

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2 Brilliance
The Brilliance setting allows the brightness of the CA17 digital piano’s sound to be adjusted.

 Adjusting the Brilliance setting (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the keys assigned -/+ repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the sound.
* The Brilliance setting can be adjusted within the range of -10 - +10, with +10 being the brightest setting.
* To disable the Brilliance effect, press the key assigned to the ‘off’ function.

3 Tuning
The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CA17 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps,
and may therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments.

 Adjusting the Tuning setting (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide SETTINGS.)
Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons, then enter the desired pitch using the number keys.
Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons, then press the keys assigned -/+ to lower or raise the keyboard
pitch in 0.5 Hz steps.
* The keyboard pitch can be adjusted within the range of 427 - 453 Hz.
* To reset the pitch to 440.0Hz, press the Reset key.

4 Transpose Adjusting the Transpose setting (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide SETTINGS.)
Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons, then press the keys assigned -/+ to lower or raise the keyboard pitch
in semi-tone steps.
* The transpose setting can be adjusted within the range of –12 - +12 semi-tones.
* To disable/enable the transpose setting, press the key assigned to the ‘off/on’ function.

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Settings

The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CA17 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered insemi-tone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments with different tones, or whena song learned in one key must be played in another key. When transposed, the song can be played in theoriginal key, yet heard in a different key.

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5 SHS Mode
Spacial Headphone Sound (SHS) is a special feature of the CA17 digital piano that enhances the depth andrealism of 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
spacial positioning of the sound, while also helping to reduce auditory fatigue when using earphones orheadphones for extended periods of time.
* This setting does not affect the speaker sound.

 SHS Mode setting
SHS Mode

Description

Off

Disable the Spacial Headphone Sound feature.

ForwardFront focussed, somewhat narrow spacial positioning.

Normal (default)

Naturally balanced spacial positioning that is neither forward nor wide.

Wide

Wide, very open spacial positioning.

 Changing the SHS Mode setting (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the black key assigned to the desired type.

6 Phones TypeThe Phones Type setting optimises the sound of the CA17 digital piano when listening through different
types of headphones or earphones.
* This setting does not affect the speaker sound.

Settings

 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.

 Changing the Phones Type setting (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the white key assigned to the desired type.

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Virtual Technician Settings
An experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a fine acoustic piano. In
addition to meticulously tuning each note, the technician also performs numerous regulation and voicing
adjustments that allow the instrument to truly sing.
The Virtual Technician settings of the CA17 digital piano simulate these refinements digitally, allowing
performers to shape various aspects of the instrument’s character to suit their personal preferences.
* If the Sound Preview function is enabled, a short passage will be played after selecting/adjusting each Virtual Technician setting.
* Preferred Virtual Technician settings can be stored to memory using the Start Up Setting. Please refer to page 39 for more information.

 Explanation of Virtual Technician Setting, and default factory setting
Setting name

Explanation

Default setting

Touch

Change the touch sensitivity of the keyboard.

Normal

Voicing

Adjust the tonal character of the instrument.

NormalDamper Resonance

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

2

String Resonance

Adjust the resonance that is heard when notes are held.

2

Key-off Effect

Adjust the sound that is heard when keys are released.

2

Fall-back Noise

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

2

Damper Noise

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

2

Stretch Tuning

Change the stretch tuning setting.

On

1 TouchAs with an acoustic piano, the CA17 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck withforce, and a softer sound when the keys are played gently. The volume and tonal character change in relation
to the strength and speed of playing - on a digital piano this system is referred to as ‘touch sensitivity’.
The Touch setting allows the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to be conveniently adjusted. There are four
different preset touch settings available.

 Touch type

Off
Light
Normal (default)
Heavy

Description
A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are struck.
This setting is recommended for sounds that have a fixed dynamic range such as organ and harpsichord.

A louder volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch.
This setting is recommended for children and organ players, or for those still developing finger strength.

Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic piano.
Requires a heavier touch to produce a loud volume.
This setting is recommended to those with stronger fingers.

Key

Settings

Touch type

Off
1
2

3

 Changing the Touch type (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the “Touch” key, and finally press the key assigned to the desired touch type.

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Virtual Technician Settings

2 Voicing
The Voicing setting allows the tonal character of the CA17 digital piano to be set to one of four different
types.

 Voicing types
Voicing type

Description

Key

Normal (default)

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

Off

Mellow

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

1

Dynamic

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

2

BrightA bright tonal character throughout the entire dynamic range.

3

 Changing the Voicing type (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the “Voicing” key, and finally press the key assigned to the desired voicing
type.

3 Damper Resonance
Depressing the sustain pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibrate freely.
When a note or chord is played on the piano with the sustain pedal depressed, not only will the strings ofthe notes played vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance.
The CA17 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volumeof this resonance to be changed.
* This setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

 Changing the Damper Resonance value (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)

Settings

Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the “Damper Resonance” key, and finally press the key assigned to thedesired value.
The Damper Resonance value is changed within the range of Off, 1 - 3, with higher values resulting in a louder effect.

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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 soundof the damper head touching and releasing the strings.
The CA17 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Damper Noise setting allowing the volume of thissound to be changed.
* This setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

 Changing the Damper Noise value (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the “Damper Noise” key, and finally press the key assigned to the desired value.
The Damper Noise value is changed within the range of Off, 1 - 3, with higher values resulting in a louder effect.

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 series.
The CA17 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the String Resonance setting allowing the volumeof this resonance to be changed.
* This 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 press anyof the keys marked with a  symbol. In addition to the sound of each note played, it should also be possible to hear the stringsof the first ‘C’ key resonating ‘sympathetically’, thus demonstrating String Resonance.

F G

A

B

F G

C

E

G

C

E

G

#

A

C D E

G

#

C

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Settings

C Changing the String Resonance value (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the “String Resonance” key, and finally press the key assigned to the desired
value.
The String Resonance value is changed within the range of Off, 1 - 3, with higher values resulting in a louder effect.

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Virtual Technician Settings

6 Key-off Effect
When playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played withforce and released 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, whenlifting the keys quickly (e.g. staccato playing) the ‘release’ portion of the sound will be noticeably shorter
than when lifting the keys slowly (e.g. legato playing).
The CA17 digital piano reproduces both characteristics, with the Key-off Effect setting allowing the volumeof the key-off sound to be changed, and the key-off release speed detection to be turned on or off.
* This setting will affect acoustic piano and Classic E.Piano sounds.

 Changing the Key-off Effect value (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the “Key-off Effect” key, and finally press the key assigned to the desired value.
The Key-off Effect value is changed within the range of Off, 1 - 3, with higher values resulting in a louder effect.

7 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 CA17 digital piano reproduces this sound, with the Fall-back Noise setting allowing the volume of thissound to be changed.
* This setting will affect acoustic piano and harpsichord sounds.

 Changing the Fall-back Noise value (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the “Fall-back Noise” key, and finally press the key assigned to the desired value.
The Fall-back Noise value is changed within the range of Off, 1 - 3, with higher values resulting in a louder effect.

Settings

8 Stretch Tuning
Stretch tuning is a piano-specific tuning method in which the tuning for the lower notes is slightly lower andthe tuning for the higher notes is slightly higher than the settings made in the Equal temperament.
* This setting will affect acoustic piano sounds only.

 Changing the Stretch Tuning on/off (Please refer to page 12 - 13 Operation Guide SOUND.)
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the “Stretch Tuning” key, and finally press the key assigned off or 1(on).

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System Settings

1 Start Up Settings
The Start Up Settings function allows preferred panel settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, andautomatically recalled as the default settings every time the CA17 digital piano is turned on.

 Settings stored in Start Up Settings
Selected Sound

Keyboard and Sound Settings

Dual Mode / Four Hands Mode Settings

Virtual Technician Settings

Metronome (Beat, Tempo, Volume)

MIDI Settings

 Storing Start Up Settings
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT and REC buttons
simultaneously for three seconds.

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The LED indicators for the METRONOME, PLAY/STOP, and
CONCERT MAGIC buttons will turn on sequentially, then flash
to indicate that the Start Up Settings have been stored.

Press and hold the buttons
for three seconds

2 Auto Power Off
The CA17 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the
instrument after a specified period of inactivity.

Settings* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

 Auto Power Off settings
Auto Power Off

Explanation

OffThe Auto Power Off function is disabled.

30 min.

The instrument will turn off automatically after 30 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.

 Selecting the Auto Power Off setting (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide SETTINGS.)
Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons simultaneously, then press the key assigned to the desired Auto
Power Off setting.
* The Auto Power Off setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

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System Settings

3 Sound Preview/Vocal Assist Volume
This function is used to adjust the volume of the Sound Preview and Vocal Assist features.
The volume can be set to one of three levels, or silenced completely.

 Setting the Sound Preview/Vocal Assist volume (Please refer to page 14 - 15 Operation Guide SETTINGS.)
Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons simultaneously, then press the G#7 or A#7 keys to decrease or
increase the volume of the Sound Preview/Vocal Assist feature.
* The volume can be set to 0 (Off) ~ 3.
* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.
* The factory default volume level is 3.

4 Vocal Assist On/Off
This function is used to enable/disable the Vocal Assist function.

 Turning Vocal Assist On/Off
Press and hold the SOUND SELECT button, then press the
instrument’s POWER button.
The Vocal Assist function will turn On/Off.

hold* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time theinstrument is turned on.
* The factory default setting is Off.

5 Factory Reset
Settings

The Factory Reset function clears any settings stored using the Start Up Settings function, or Auto Power
Off, Sound Preview Volume, Vocal Assist On/Off, and User Key Volume settings, restoring the CA17 digital
piano back to its factory default configuration.

 Restoring factory settings
Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons
simultaneously, then turn the power on.
The LED indicators for all the buttons will start to flash.

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setting.

holdTurn the CA17 digital piano off and then on.

Connecting to Other Devices
Front

Underside

Back

a

d

b

c

USB type ‘B’

USB type ‘A’Pedal Cable

ComputerTabletExternal
MIDI Device

Headphones

a PHONES jacks (1/4” phone jack)c MIDI IN/OUT jacks

These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to theCA17 digital piano. Headphones can be connected and usedsimultaneously. When a pair of headphones is connected,
sound will not be produced by the speakers.

These jacks are used to connect the CA17 digital piano toexternal MIDI devices, such as a sound module, or a computerwith a MIDI interface.

This connector is used to connect the pedal board to the CA17
digital piano (see page 49).

d USB to Host port (‘B’ type)This port is used to connect the CA17 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 and receive MIDI data. Connect a ‘B’ type USB
connector to the instrument, and an ‘A’ type USB connector
to the computer.
With additional conversion adaptors, this port may also be
used to connect the CA17 digital piano to tablets such as theApple iPad and other mobile devices.

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Appendixb PEDAL connectorUSB MIDI (USB to Host connector)
The CA17 digital piano features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to a computer
using an inexpensive USB cable and utilised as a MIDI device. Depending on the type of computer and operating
system installed, additional driver software may be required for USB MIDI communication to function correctly.

 USB MIDI driver
Operating System
Windows ME
Windows XP (no SP, SP1, SP2, SP3)
Windows XP 64-bit
Windows Vista (SP1, SP2)
Windows Vista 64-bit (SP1, SP2)
Windows 7 (no SP, SP1)
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8
Windows 8 64-bit
Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 64-bit

Windows 98 se
Windows 2000
Windows Vista (no SP)

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.

Additional USB MIDI driver software required.
Please download the USB MIDI driver from the Kawai Japan website: http://www.kawai-global.com* After driver installation, ensure that the ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ device is correctly selected in the application software.

Windows Vista 64-bit (no SP)

USB MIDI is not supported.
Please upgrade to service pack 1 or service pack 2.

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 the standard MIDI IN/OUT connectors.

 USB MIDI information
 If the instrument’s MIDI IN/OUT jacks and USB MIDI port areboth connected simultaneously, the USB MIDI port will begiven priority.

 Ensure that the instrument is turned OFF before attempting
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.

 Disconnecting the USB MIDI cable suddenly, or turning the

instrument on/off while using USB MIDI may cause computer
instability in the following situations:– 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

 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.

Appendix* ‘MIDI’ is a registered trademark of the Association of Manufacturers of Electronic Instruments (AMEI).
* ‘Windows’ is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* ‘Macintosh’ and ‘iPad’ are 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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ProblemPossible Cause and Solution

Page no.

The instrument does not turn on.

Check that the power cable is firmly attached to the instrument,
and connected to an AC outlet.

p. 11

The instrument turns itself off
after a period of inactivity.

Check that the ‘Auto Power Off’ function is not enabled.

p. 39

Check that the MASTER VOLUME slider is not set to the lowest
position.

p. 11

Check that a pair of headphones (or headphone adaptor plug) are
not connected to the PHONES jack.

p. 11

Check that Local Control is enabled in the MIDI Settings menu.

“CA17 MIDI
Settings
Manual” p. 4

Sound

The instrument is turned on,
however no sound is produced
when the keys are played.

The sound distorts when playing
at very loud volume levels.

p. 11

p. 32
p. 35 - 38

The pedals are unreliable or do
not function at all.

Check that the pedal cable is firmly connected to the instrument.

p. 49

When depressing a pedal, thepedal board flexes and is not
firm.

Check that the pedal support bolt is fully extended.

p. 11

The top 18 notes of the
keyboard sustain for longer thanneighbouring notes, even when
the damper pedal is not pressed.

This is the correct behaviour, and intended to reproduce theundamped notes (typically the top two octaves) of an acoustic
grand piano.

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The instrument is connected tothe computer using a USB cable,
however the software does not
respond to key presses.

Check that a USB MIDI driver is installed on the computer.

p. 42

Check that ‘USB Audio Device’ or ‘KAWAI USB MIDI’ is selected in
the software’s input/output device settings.

p. 42

The volume level is different
between piano keys.

Using the User Key Volume Settings, adjust the volume of the key
which makes you feel uneasy.

Pedals

While these additional effects are intended to enhance the realismof the instrument, it is possible to reduce their prominence, ordisable them altogether using the sound settings.

USB (MIDI)The CA17 digital piano attempts to reproduce the rich variety of
tones created by an acoustic grand piano as accurately as possible.
This includes damper resonances and other subtle effects that
contribute to the overall piano playing experience.

Keyboard

The pitch or sound quality with a
specific piano timbre is odd.

Check that the MASTER VOLUME slider is set to an appropriate
level, reducing the volume if excessive distortion is heard.

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AppendixPower

Troubleshooting

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User Key Volume
The User Key Volume settings allow the volume of each of the 88-keys to be adjusted individually.

 Entering the User Key Volume setting
Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC and LESSON buttons
simultaneously, then turn the instrument’s power off/on.

hold

While the User Key Volume setting is selected, the keys of
the CA17 digital piano can no longer be played for ordinary
musical performance.

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The LED indicator for the CONCERT MAGIC, LESSON, PLAY/
STOP and REC buttons will turn on.

 Selecting the note, adjusting the User Key Volume
Press the desired key to select it for volume adjustment.
Press the SOUND SELECT button to increase the User Key
Volume value for the selected key.
Press the METRONOME button to decrease the User Key
Volume value for the selected key.
Press the selected key to check its adjust volume.
* The User Key Volume value can be adjusted within the range of –50 +50.
* To reset the currently selected key to its default User Key Volume value,press the SOUND SELECT and METRONOME buttons simultaneously.

Appendix

DOWN

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UP

 Resetting the User Key Volume setting
Press the CONCERT MAGIC, LESSON, PLAY/STOP, and REC
buttons simultaneously.
The LED indicators for the CONCERT MAGIC, LESSON, PLAY/
STOP, and REC buttons will start to flash, and the volume valuesof all 88 keys will be initialized.

 Exiting the User Key Volume setting
Turn the instrument’s power off.

Appendix* This setting will be stored automatically, and recalled every time the instrument is turned on.

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Assembly Instructions
Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CA17 digital piano.
Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CA17 digital piano, especially when lifting themain body of the instrument onto the stand.

 Included parts
Before attempting to assemble the CA17 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

B

C

Main body

Side panel (left)

Side panel (right)

D

E

F

Pedal board(including support bolt)

Back board

Front under board

Screw set
Screw (with washer) x 4

Flat headed screw (12 mm) x 2

AC/DC adaptor

Power cable

Headphone hook set
Tapping screw (black, 30 mm) x 4

Appendix

Tapping screw (black, 20 mm) x 4

Tapping screw (silver, 16 mm) x 4

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Headphone hook

Mounting screws (14 mm) x 2

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
as shown, and securely fasten the pedal board to the left
and right side panels.
B

2. Attaching the back board
Allow the assembled pedal board and side panels to standupright (vertically) on the floor.
* Ensure that the support 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

pedal support bolt

gap
B

D

D

C
E

B

C

D
B

B

D
not aligned

temporary
mountingscrew

Appendix

B

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Assembly Instructions
3. Mounting the main body onto the standEnsure that two or more people undertake thefollowing step of the assembly process.
Lift the main body 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.
* If the screw holes are not visible, re-adjust (loosen) the screws
attached in step 2-4.

When lifting the main body onto the stand, be
careful not to catch/trap hands and fingers.

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 2-4.

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.
When all four screws are attached and the main body iscorrectly positioned on top of the stand, securely tighten
all screws.
Tighten all screws securely to ensure that themain body is firmly attached to the stand.

Front view

A
A

B

C

C

A

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5. Connecting the pedal cable and
AC/DC adaptor
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.
Connect the power cable to the AC IN terminal on theunderside of the main body, then pass the cable throughthe back board aperture, and out to the rear of the
instrument.

6. Attaching the front under board
Attach the front under board (F) to the metal brackets
located underneath the main body using the two flat
headed screws .

AFWith the power and pedal cables connected, use
the binders to fix the cables in place and tidy theirappearance.
CAUTION
Ensure that the pedal cable plug isfacing the direction shown and correctlyaligned. Applying excessive force whenconnecting the plug may damage pins
inside the plug.

7. Attaching the headphone hook (optional)
A headphone hook is included with the CA17 digital piano andcan be 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.

A
B
8. Adjusting the pedal support bolt

Appendix

Turn the pedal support bolt anti-clockwise, extending thebolt until it makes contact with the floor and supports thepedals firmly.

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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Specifications
 Kawai CA17 digital piano
Keyboard

88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfaces
RM3 Grand II action with Let-Off and Triple Sensor

Sound Source Harmonic Imaging™ XL (HI-XL), 88-key piano sampling
Internal Sounds SK Concert Grand, EX Concert Grand, Upright Piano, Studio Grand, Studio Grand 2, Mellow Grand,
Mellow Grand 2, Modern Piano, Classic E.Piano, Modern E.Piano, Jazz Organ, Church Organ,
Harpsichord, Vibraphone, String Ensemble, Slow Strings, Choir, New Age Pad, Atmosphere
Polyphony max. 192 notes
Reverb Room, Lounge, Small Hall, Concert Hall, Live Hall, Cathedral
Internal Recorder 3 song recorder – approximately 10,000 note memory capacity
Lesson Function Alfred, Burgmüller, Czerny and Beyer lesson songs
Metronome Beat: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8
Tempo: 10 ~ 300 bpm
Demo Songs 19 songs
Piano Music 29 or 42 pieces, depending on market area
Concert Magic 88 songs
Keyboard Modes Dual Mode (with adjustable volume balance)
Four Hands Mode
Other Functions Sound Preview, Vocal Assist, Touch, Voicing, Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, String Resonance,
Key-off Effect, Fall-back Noise, Stretch Tuning, Tuning, Transpose, Brilliance, SHS Mode, Phones Type,Transmit Program Change Number, MIDI Channel, Local Control, Multi-timbral mode,
Start Up Settings, Auto Power Off
Pedals Sustain (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto
Jacks MIDI (IN/OUT), USB to Host, Headphones x 2
Speakers 13 cm x 2 (full range speakers)
5 cm x 2 (tweeters)
Output Power 20 W x 2Power Consumption 15 W (PS-154 AC adaptor)
Key Cover Sliding type
Dimensions 1373 (W) x 463 (D) x 897 (H) (Music rest folded)

Appendix

Weight 59 Kg

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