Preparation Before Use

Playing the Piano

Music Menu

CS6

RecorderOwner’s Manual

Settings

AppendixThank you for purchasing this Kawai Classic Series digital piano.
This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the usage andoperation of the CS6 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 14) provides an overview of the instrument’s most commonly used functions, allowing theCS6 digital piano to be enjoyed almost immediately after being connected, while the Music Menu section (page 24) includes
information regarding the built-in demonstration songs, Piano Music pieces, Lesson and Finger Exercise features, and Concert
Magic function.
The Recorder section (page 36) 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 46) details the various
options and settings that be used to adjust the sound and operation of the instrument.
Finally, the Appendix section (page 83) includes lists for all internal sounds, songs, and drum rhythms, assembly instructions, MIDI
reference information, and full specification details.

 CS6 Feature Highlights
RM3 Grand wooden-key action with Ivory Touch key surface and ‘Let-Off’ mechanism
This CS6 digital piano utilises Kawai’s latest RM3 Grand 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. This 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.
In addition, the CS6 keyboard action is further equipped with a special ‘Let-Off’ feature, accurately recreating the subtle‘click’ sensation felt when playing the keys of a grand piano very gently.

Ultra Progressive Harmonic Imaging (UPHI) with 88-key piano samplingThis CS6 digital piano captures the beautiful sound of Kawai’s highly acclaimed hand-built concert grand piano, withall 88 keys of this exceptional instrument meticulously recorded, analysed and faithfully reproduced using proprietary
Ultra Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ technology. This unique process accurately recreates the broad dynamic range ofthe original grand piano, affording pianists an extraordinary level of expressiveness ranging from the softest pianissimo
to the strongest, boldest fortissimo.
Additional modelling techniques and effects, such as string and damper resonance, and subtle key-release sounds, arealso applied, delivering a rich selection of vibrant piano tones with breathtaking realism and authenticity.

USB to Device functionality, with MP3/WAV file recording and playback.
The CS6 digital piano is equipped with USB connectors that not only allow the 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 songs
recorded and stored in internal memory to be saved to USB for posterity, or standard MIDI files (SMF) downloaded fromthe 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 save performances as MP3
or WAV files for emailing to friends and family, listening to on an iPod, or for further editing using an audio workstation.

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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 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 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.
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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.

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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).

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.

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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.
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To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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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.
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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)! 

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THE 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.

   ' ! * '+ This instrument complies with the limits for a class B digital apparatus, pursuant to the Radio Interference Regulations,
C.R.C., c. 1374.

! * .)()!%$ Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
$% 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 :TelephoneElectronic Piano
CS6
Kawai America Corporation
2055 East University Drive Rancho
Dominguez, CA 90220
310-631-1771

The nameplate label is located on theunderside of the instrument, as indicatedbelow.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing 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.
This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.

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

Concert Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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

1 Performing a Concert Magic song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

2 Concert Magic demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3 Concert Magic song arrangement types . . . . . . . . 34

Preparation Before Use

4 Steady Beat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

RecorderSetting Up the Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Song Recorder (Internal memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Adjusting the Volume / Using Headphones . . 13
1 Recording a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing the Piano

2 Playing back a song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3 Erasing a part/song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Audio Record/Playback (USB memory) . . . . . . . . . . .40

Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

1 Recording an audio file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2 Playing an audio file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting Effect Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Playing a song file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4 Converting a song to an audio file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Dual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Split Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Settings

Four Hands Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Functions menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Metronome / Drum Rhythms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Registration Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

1 Key Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2 Song Transpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Music Menu
Demo Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4 Speaker Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Piano Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

5 Phones Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Lesson Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

6 Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

1 Selecting a lesson book/song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7 Damper Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

2 Listening to the selected lesson song. . . . . . . . . . . 27

8 Four Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

3 Practicing left and right-hand parts separately . . 28

9 User Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

4 Repeating sections of a lesson song . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

10 Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5 Recording a lesson song practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6 Finger Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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3 Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Virtual Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
1 Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2 Voicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

AppendixTroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Connecting to Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

3 Damper Resonance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Sound List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
4 String Resonance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Demo Song List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
5 Key-off Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6 Stretch Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Drum Rhythm List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

7 Temperament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Program Change Number List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

8 Key of Temperament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Assembly Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Key Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

1 Lower Octave Shift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

2 Lower Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3 Layer Octave Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4 Layer Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
MIDI Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
1 MIDI Channel (transmit/receive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2 Send Program Change Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
3 Local Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4 Transmit Program Change Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5 Multi-timbral Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6 Channel Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

USB MIDI (USB to Host connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
USB Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
1 Load Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
2 Save Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
3 Rename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4 Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Power Setting menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
1 Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

9Preparation Before UsePart Names and Functions

Preparation Before Use

Kawai CS6
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sectiona POWER switch

k METRONOME button

This switch is used to turn the CS6 digital piano on/off.
Be sure to turn off the instrument after playing.

This button is used to turn the metronome function on/off,and also to adjust the tempo, time signature (or beat), andvolume settings.

b MASTER VOLUME slider

c LCD display
The LCD display provides useful information such as thecurrently selected sound name, settings values, and the statusof other functions when active.

l PLAY/STOP button
This button is used to start/stop the playback of demonstration
songs, Piano Music pieces, and Lesson and Finger Exercises,
and to start/stop the recording and playback of recorder
songs, and MP3/WAV audio files.

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

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

d SPLIT button

When using the Lesson or Finger Exercises function, thisbutton is also used to record practices, allowing comparison
with the built-in songs and etudes.

This button activates the SPLIT function, dividing the keyboard
into upper and lower sections, and allowing separate sounds
to be assigned to each.

e MUSIC button
This button provides access to the built-in demonstration
songs, Piano Music pieces, Lesson and Finger Exercises, andConcert Magic function.

n LINE IN jacks
These jacks are used to connect the stereo output (Left/
Right 1/4" phone or 1/8” mini plug) from audio equipment,
computers, or other electronic instruments to the CS6 digital
piano’s amplifier and speakers.

f ARROW KEYS / FUNCTION button

When using the Left/Right 1/4" phone jacks, the input levelcan be adjusted by using the LEVEL knob.

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

o LINE OUT jacks

g 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.

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

i SOUND SELECTION buttons
These buttons are used to select the sound(s) that will beheard when playing the keyboard of the CS6 digital piano.
Multiple sounds are assigned to each category button, andcan be selected by pressing the same button repeatedly.
In addition, these buttons are also used to select Registration
memories, and control various other features.

j REGISTRATION button
This button is used to store and recall one of the eight
different registration memories. Each registration can store
sound, reverb and effects settings, as well as various otherpanel options.

Preparation Before UseThis slider controls the master volume level of the CS6 digital
piano’s built-in speakers or headphones, if connected.

These jacks are used to connect the stereo output (Left/Right
1/4” phone plug) of the CS6 digital piano to external amplifiers,
mixers, recording devices, and similar equipment.

p USB TO DEVICE port
This port allows USB memory devices to be connected to theCS6 digital piano.

q USB TO HOST port
This port allows the CS6 digital piano to be connected to acomputer using a USB ‘B to A’ type cable in order to send andreceive MIDI data.

r MIDI IN / OUT / THRU jacks
These jacks are used to connect the CS6 digital piano toexternal MIDI devices such as other musical instruments or acomputer in order to send and receive MIDI data.

s PHONES jacks
These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the CS6
digital piano. Two pairs of headphones can be connected andused simultaneously.

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

Connect the included power cable to the ‘AC IN’ inlet locatedon the back side of instrument.

Connect the instrument’s power cable to an AC outlet.

Preparation Before Use

1. Connecting the power cable to the instrument

3. Turning on the powerPress the POWER SWITCH located on the right hand side of thefront panel.

The instrument will turn on, and the words ‘Concert Grand’will be shown in the LCD display, indicating that the Concert
Grand sound is selected, and the CS6 digital piano is ready to
be played.

Concert GrandThe CS6 features a power saving function that can automaticallyturn off the instrument after a specified period of inactivity. For
more information, please refer to the Auto Power Off setting on
page 82.

 Adjusting the 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 anticlockwise until it makes contact with the floor and supports
the pedals firmly.

12Adjusting the Volume / Using Headphones
 Adjusting the volume
The MASTER VOLUME slider controls the volume level of the
instrument’s speakers, or headphones if connected.
Move the slider up to increase the volume, and down todecrease the volume.
IncreasevolumePreparation Before UseUse this slider to set the volume to a comfortable listening
level - the middle is often a good starting point.

Decreasevolume Using headphones
Use the jacks located beneath the keyboard on the left handside, to connect stereo headphones to the CS6 digital piano.
Two pairs of headphones can be connected and usedsimultaneously.
When a pair of headphones is connected, sound will not be
produced by the speakers.

 Attaching the headphone hook (optional)
A headphone hook is included with the CS6 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.

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Playing the Piano

Selecting Sounds
The CS6 digital piano features a wide selection of realistic instrument sounds suitable for various musicalstyles. Sounds are arranged into eight categories, with several sounds assigned to each category button.
For a complete listing of sounds available on the CS6 instrument, please refer to page 86 of this owner’s
manual.
By default, the ‘Concert Grand’ sound will be selected automatically when the instrument is turned on.

 Selecting a soundPress the desired SOUND SELECT button.

Playing the Piano

The LED indicator for the button will turn on to indicate that
this category has been selected, and the name of the soundwill be shown in the LCD display.

Concert Grand Changing the soundSeveral sounds are assigned to each category button.
Press the selected category button repeatedly to cycle throughthe different sound variations.

PIANO 1

The c and d buttons can also be used to select sounds.

Concert Grand

Concert Grand 2

Studio Grand

Studio Grand 2

14orUsing the Pedals
As with a grand piano, the CS6 digital piano features
three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft.

Soft pedal
Sostenuto pedal

 Sustain pedal (right pedal)

 Sostenuto pedal (centre 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.

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.

The sustain pedal is capable of responding to half pedaling.

Playing the Piano

Sustain pedal

 Soft pedal (left pedal)
Depressing this pedal softens the sound, reducing its volume.
When the rotary speaker effect 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
If the pedal support bolt does not make contact with the floor,
the pedal board may become damaged. Ensure that this bolt
is fully 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.

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Reverb
Reverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, orconcert hall. The CS6 digital piano features five different reverb types.

 Reverb types
Reverb type

Description

Room 1

Simulates the ambiance of a living room or small rehearsal room.

Room 2

Simulates a larger room than Room 1.

Stage

Simulates the ambiance of a small hall or live stage.

Hall 1

Simulates the ambiance of a concert hall or theater.

Hall 2

Simulates a larger hall or theater than Hall 1.

Playing the Piano Turning reverb on/off
Press the REVERB button to turn reverb on/off.
The LED indicator for the REVERB button will turn on to indicatethat reverb is in use.
The currently selected reverb type and status will be shown in
the LCD display.

Room 1On Changing the reverb typePress and hold the REVERB button, then press the c or dbutton to cycle through the different reverb types.

Reverb Edit
Type = Room 1

Release the REVERB button to select the desired reverb type.
After a few seconds, the LCD display will return to showing thename of the selected sound.

Reverb Edit
Type = Room 2

Reverb Edit
Type = Stage

Reverb Edit
Type = Hall 1
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Reverb Edit
Type = Hall 216Effects
In addition to reverb, various other effects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal characterand feeling of the instrument. The CS6 digital piano features seven effect types.

 Effect types
Effect type

Description

ChorusSimulates the rich character of a vocal choir or string ensemble, by layering a slightly detuned version of
the selected sound over the original, thus enriching the tonal character.

Delay 1 / 2 / 3

Adds an echo to the selected sound. There are three types of delay available, each with a different lengthof delay between the echoes.

Tremolo

Adds vibrato to the sound.

Rotary 1 / 2

Simulates the sound of a rotary speaker cabinet commonly used with electronic organs.
Rotary 1 is a normal rotary effect, while Rotary 2 adds distortion.

Playing the Piano* The soft pedal can be used to alternate the speed of the rotary simulation between 'Slow' and 'Fast' effect modes.

 Turning effects on/off
Press the EFFECTS button to turn the effects on/off.
The LED indicator for the EFFECTS button will turn on toindicate that the effects are in use.
The currently selected effect type and status will be shown in
the LCD display.

ChorusOn Changing the effect typePress and hold the EFFECTS button, then press the c or dbutton to cycle through the different effect types.

Effect Edit
Type = Chorus

Release the EFFECTS button to select the desired effect type.
After a few seconds, the LCD display will return to showing thename of the selected sound.

Effect Edit
Type = Delay 1

Effect Edit
Type = Delay 2

Effect Edit
Type = Delay 3
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Adjusting Effect Settings
It is also possible to adjust settings for each effect, further altering the tonal character of the selected sound.

 Effect settings and explanation
Effect type
ChorusDelay 1 / 2 / 3

Tremolo

Playing the Piano

Rotary 1 / 2Adjustable settings

Explanation

Depth

Adjusts the depth (strength) of the Chorus effect.

Speed

Adjusts the speed of the Chorus effect.

Depth

Adjusts the depth (strength) of the Delay effect.

Time

Adjusts the time (length) of the Delay effect.

Depth

Adjusts the depth (strength) of the Tremolo effect.

Rate

Adjusts the rate (speed) of the Tremolo effect.

Acceleration Speed

Adjusts the acceleration speed of the Rotary effect.

Rotary Speed (‘Fast’ rotary mode only)

Adjusts the speed of the Rotary effect.

 Entering the effect settings menu
Press and hold the EFFECTS button, then press the c or dbuttons to cycle through the different effect types.
Release the EFFECTS button to select the desired effect type.
Press the FUNCTION button to enter the effect settings menu.
The effect settings menu will be shown in the LCD display.

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Press the e or f buttons to select the effect setting, then press
the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the setting’s value.

Delay 1Time=

Adjust the value

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Select the effect setting to be changed

 Exiting the effect settings menu
Press the FUNCTION button to exit the effect settings menu and return to the previous screen.
Press a SOUND SELECT button to return to showing the name of the selected sound.

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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 an electric piano combined with a choir, etc.

 Entering dual mode
Press and hold a SOUND SELECT button, then press another
SOUND SELECT button.

Press one button,then another

The LED indicators for both buttons will turn on to indicatethat the two sounds have been selected, and their names will
be shown in the LCD display.
The sound assigned to the button that is pressed first will beshown on the top line.

Playing the Piano

For example, to layer a piano sound with strings, first press andhold the PIANO 1 button, then press the STRINGS button.

Concert Grand
String Ensemble Changing layered sounds
Press and hold a SOUND SELECT button, the press another
SOUND SELECT button repeatedly to select the other sounds
assigned to that button.

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For example, to change the layered String Ensemble soundto Slow Strings, first press and hold the PIANO 1 button, thenpress the STRINGS button repeatedly until ‘Slow Strings’ isshown on the bottom line of the LCD display.
To layer two sounds assigned to the same SOUND SELECT
button, first press a SOUND SELECT button to select the initialsound, then press and hold the same SOUND SELECT button,and finally press the c or d buttons to select the desired
layered sound.

 Adjusting the volume balance
Press the e or f buttons to adjust the volume balance
between the two layered sounds.

Dual Balance
5 - 5Second line
sound volume

Increase first line sound volume

Increase second line sound volume

First line
sound volume

 Exiting dual mode
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit dual mode.
The name of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display.

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

 Entering split mode
Press the SPLIT button.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will turn on to indicatethat split mode has been enabled. In addition, the LED indicator
for the upper section sound will also turn on, while the LED
indicator for the for the lower section sound will start to flash.

Playing the Piano

The name of the upper section and lower section sounds
will also be shown in the LCD display, with a slash symbol (/)
indicating that split mode is in use.

Concert Grand
Wood Bass/

split mode currently in use

 Changing the upper/lower section sound Adjusting the upper/lower section volume

Press a SOUND SELECT button to select the desired sound forthe upper section.

Press the e or f buttons to adjust the volume balance
between the upper and lower section sounds.

Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press a SOUND SELECT
button to select the desired sound for the lower section.

 Changing the split point
Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press a key on the keyboard.
The name of the pressed key will be shown in the LED display, and will become the new split point.
* The default split point is set between keys B2 and C3.

hold

New split point

Lower section

Upper section

 Exiting split mode
Press the SPLIT button to exit split mode.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will turn off, and the name of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display.

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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, the octave/pitch of each section is also adjusted, while the sustain (right) pedal and soft
(left) pedal act as separate sustain pedals for the upper and lower sections respectively.
With Four Hands Mode enabled, the CS6 digital piano can be used as two separate 44-key instruments, allowing
two people to perform piano duets within the same key range using the same instrument.

 Entering four hands mode
Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press the sustain (right)
and soft (left) pedals simultaneously.

Playing the Piano

The name of the upper section and lower section sounds
will also be shown in the LCD display, with a slash symbol (/)
indicating that four hands mode is in use.

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The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will start to flash to
indicate that four hands mode has been enabled.

Depress thepedals* The ‘Concert Grand’ sound will be selected automatically for both sections.

Concert Grand/Concert Grand* The pitch of the upper section will be lowered by two octaves, while thepitch of the lower section will be raised by two octaves.
* Four Hands Mode can also be enabled by using the setting in the ‘Basic
Settings’ Functions menu (page 52).

 Changing the upper/lower section sound Changing the split point

Press a SOUND SELECT button to select the desired sound forthe upper section.

Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press a key on the
keyboard.

Press and hold the SPLIT button, then press a SOUND SELECT
button to select the desired sound for the lower section.

The name of the pressed key will be shown in the LED display,
and will become the new split point.

 Adjusting the upper/lower section volume
Press the the e or f buttons to adjust the volume balance
between the upper and lower sections.

4Hands Balance
5 - 5Lower section
sound volume

Upper section
sound volume

Increase upper section sound volume

Increase lower section sound volume* Four hands mode and split mode are separate functions - changes
made to four hands mode will not affect split mode, and vice versa.

 Exiting four hands mode
Press the SPLIT button to exit four hands mode.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will turn off, and the name of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display.

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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 CS6 digital piano also features a variety of drum rhythms to accompany most
playing styles and musical genres.

 Turning the metronome on/off
Press the METRONOME button.
The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn on toindicate that the metronome is in use, and a 1/4 beat will start
to count. The tempo in beats per minute (bpm) will also be
shown in the LCD display.

Playing the Piano

Tempo Œ= 120
ÄÅÅÅPress the METRONOME button again to stop the metronome.
The LED indicator for the METRONOME button will turn off.

 Adjusting the metronome tempo, changing the time signature/drum rhythm
Press the METRONOME button to start the metronome, thenpress the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the tempo.

Adjust the tempo* The metronome tempo can be adjusted within the range of 10-400
bpm (20-800 bpm for eighth note rhythms).

Press the e or f buttons to select the desired time signature.
* There are ten different types of time signature available:
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, and 12/8.

Alternatively, one of the 100 drum rhythms can be selected
instead of a simple metronome count.

Select the time signature/drum rhythm* Please refer to page 88 for a complete listing of available drum rhythms.

 Adjusting the metronome/rhythm volume
While the metronome tempo is shown in the LCD display:Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the c or dbuttons to increase or decrease the metronome volume.
The metronome volume level will be shown in the LCD display.

Volume =ÄÅÅÅ

5* The metronome volume can be adjusted within the range of 1-10.

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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 in one of eight registration memories, and conveniently
recalled at the touch of a button.

 Settings stored in registration memories
Sound settings

Tone settings

Selected sound (including dual and split mode settings)

Tone Control

Effect and Reverb settings

TuningDamper Hold on/off

Virtual Technician settings
Keyboard settings

Voicing

Lower Octave Shift

Damper Resonance

Lower Pedal on/off

String ResonanceLayer Octave Shift

Key-off EffectLayer Dynamics

Playing the Piano

Touch Curve

Stretch Tuning
Temperament Selecting a registration
Press the REGISTRATION button.
The LED indicator for the REGISTRATION button will turn on
to indicate that the registration function is in use, and thesound(s) for the currently selected registration memory will
be shown in the LCD display.
Press one of the REGISTRATION SELECT buttons (i.e. SOUND
SELECT buttons) numbered from 1-8 to select a memory.
Press the REGISTRATION button to return to normal operation.
The LED indicator for the REGISTRATION button will turn off.

 Storing a registration
Press and hold the REGISTRATION button for a few seconds.
The REGISTRATION (SOUND) SELECT buttons will start to flash.

Save Regist to
Select 1 - 8

Press one of the REGISTRATION (SOUND) SELECT buttons to
select the memory in which to store the new registration.
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A beep will sound to confirm that the registration has been
stored in the selected memory.

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

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Music Menu

Demo SongsThe Demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of CS6 digital piano. Thereare 36 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
87 of this owner’s manual.

 Entering demo mode
Press the MUSIC button.
The LED indicator for the MUSIC button will start to flash, andthe Music Menu will be shown in the LCD display. Demo mode
will be selected automatically.

Music Menu
Demo
Press the FUNCTION or PLAY/STOP buttons.

Music Menu

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

 Selecting a demo song
While Demo mode is selected:
Press a SOUND SELECT button.

Select the demo song

The first demo song of the sound category will start to play.
Press the c or d buttons to cycle through the demo songs in
the selected sound category, and the e or f buttons to cycle
through the different sound categories.
The demo song will start to play, and the name of the selectedsound will be shown in the LCD display.

DEMO
Concert Grand Stopping the demo song and exiting demo mode
Press the PLAY/STOP button while the song demo is playing.
The LED indicator for the selected SOUND SELECT button willstop flashing, and the the song demo will stop playing.
Press the MUSIC button.
The LED indicator for the MUSIC button will stop flashing and thename of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display.

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Select the sound category

Piano MusicIn addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CS6 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. For a complete
listing of Piano Music pieces, please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet.
* Depending on market area.

 Entering piano music mode
Press the MUSIC button, then press the c or d buttons until
Piano Music is shown in the LCD Display.

Music Menu
Piano Music
Press the FUNCTION or PLAY/STOP buttons.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, andthe song ‘Tamourin’ by Rameau will start to play.

 Selecting a piano music song

Music Menu

While Piano Music mode is selected:
Press the c or d buttons to cycle through piano music songs.
The song title and composer name are shown on the top andbottom lines of the LCD display respectively.
Song title
Composer’s
name

Tambourin
Rameau Replaying the piano music song
Press the PLAY/STOP button to replay the piano music song.

 Stopping the piano music song and exiting piano music mode
Press the PLAY/STOP button while the song is playing.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn off and the selected piano music song will stop playing.
Press the MUSIC button.
The LED indicator for the MUSIC button will stop flashing and the name of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display.

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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
to perfect difficult passages, before being recorded for self-evaluation.

 Built-in lesson mode song books
US, Canada, UK, Australasia

Rest of the World

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1A

Burgmüller 25 (25 Etudes Faciles, Opus 100)

Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B
Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Level 1

Czerny 30 (Etudes de Mécanisme, Opus 849)

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1A

Beyer (Vorschule im Klavierspiel, Opus 101)

Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Lesson 1B

J.S. Bach: Inventionen, Sonatinen Album 1

Czerny 100 (Hundert Übungsstücke, Opus 139)

* Lesson books sold separately - please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet for more information.

1 Selecting a lesson book/song Entering lesson mode
Press the MUSIC button, then press the c or d buttons until
Lesson Mode is shown in the LCD Display.

Music Menu

Music Menu
Lesson Mode
Press the FUNCTION button to enter lesson mode.
The name of the selected lesson book and song will be shownin the LCD display.

 Selecting a lesson book/song
While Lesson mode is selected:
Press the FUNCTION button to cycle through the available
lesson books, then press the c or d buttons to select thedesired song.
Book name

Select a song number

Song number

AlfredPremr1A-01
Bar= 0- 1 Œ=052
Bar and beat number

Tempo

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

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

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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.
Book ame

Song number* If the first bar of the song begins on an ‘up’ beat (i.e. pickup notes), theAlfredPremr1A-01
Bar= 0- 1 Œ=052
Bar and beat number

Tempo

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.

 Changing the tempo of the lesson song

Music Menu

Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the c or dbuttons to increase or decrease the lesson song tempo.
Press the c and d buttons simultaneously to reset the lessonsong tempo back to the default value.

 Stopping and resuming the lesson song
Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop the lesson song.
Press the PLAY/STOP button once again.

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A one bar count-in will be heard before the lesson songresumes playback from the previous position.
Press the PLAY/STOP button to stop the lesson song, then press
the EFFECTS and REVERB buttons simultaneously to reset theplaying position to the first bar.

 Exiting lesson mode
Press the MUSIC button.
The LED indicator for the MUSIC button will stop flashing and the name of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display.

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Lesson Function

3 Practicing left and right-hand parts separately
This page will explain how to adjust the left and right-hand part volume of the selected lesson song (allowing
each part to be practiced separately), and how to start playing a lesson song from a specific bar.

 Adjusting the left/right-hand part volume
After selecting a lesson book and song:

Adjust the volume of the right-hand partPress the e or f buttons to adjust the volume of the left/righthand part volume.
Adjust the volume of the left-hand part
Increasing the volume of the left-hand part will reduce thevolume of the right-hand part, and vice versa.

Part Balance
5 - 5* To practice the right-hand part while listening to the left-hand part, set
the left-hand volume to 9.
* To practice the left-hand part while listening to the right-hand part, set

Left-hand part volume

Right-hand part volume

the right-hand volume to 9.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.
* If the Beyer lesson book is selected, increasing the left-hand value will

Music Menu

A one bar count-in will be heard before the song starts to playwith the left/right-hand part volume settings applied.

decrease the volume of the student’s part, while increasing the righthand value will decrease the volume of the teacher’s part.

 Playing the lesson song from a specific bar
Press the REVERB or EFFECTS buttons to advance or rewind thestarting bar of the selected lesson song.
Press and hold the REVERB or EFFECTS buttons to fast-forward
or fast-rewind the staring bar of the selected lesson song.
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
A one bar count-in will be heard before the song starts to playfrom the specified bar number.

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Rewind one bar
Advance one bar

4 Repeating sections of a lesson song
This page will explain how to repeat (loop) specific sections of the selected lesson song between a defined ‘A’and ‘B’ point, allowing difficult passages to be practiced continuously.

1. Specifying the start point (A) of the loop
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.

Burgmueller25-01
Bar= 5- 1 Œ=126
Press the SPLIT button to specify the start point of the loop.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will start to flash,indicating that the start point (A) of the loop has been set.

Music Menu

2. Specifying the end point (B) of the loop
Press the SPLIT button again to specify the end point of the loop.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will turn on, indicatingthat the end point of the (B) of the loop has been set.

Burgmueller25-01
Bar= 10- 2 Œ=126
The defined ‘A-B’ section of the lesson song will repeat (loop)
continuously, allowing the passage to be practiced.

* After defining the loop section, press the e or f buttons to adjust theleft/right-hand part volume balance.

3. Cancelling the ‘A-B’ loop
Press the SPLIT button once again to cancel the ‘A-B’ loop.
The LED indicator for the SPLIT button will turn off and thelesson song will resume normal playback.

* The loop section can also be specified while the lesson song is paused
by pressing the EFFECTS and REVERB buttons to select the bar.
The last bar cannot precede the first bar.

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Lesson Function

5 Recording a lesson song practiceThis page will explain how to record the left or right-hand parts of the selected lesson song, then play backthe performance 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 willturn on to indicate that recording mode is in use.
A one bar count-in will be heard before the lesson song starts
to play and record.

* Press the REVERB or EFFECTS buttons to select the desired start bar
before recording.
* Press the e or f buttons to adjust the left/right-hand part volume.

2. Stopping the lesson song recording
Press the PLAY/STOP button.

Music Menu

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, anda one bar count-in will be heard before the recorded lessonsong starts to play.

Burgmueller25-01
Bar= 4- 1 Œ=126
Press the PLAY/STOP button.

* Press the REVERB or EFFECTS buttons to select the desired start bar
before recording.
* Press the e or f buttons to adjust the left/right-hand part volume.

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

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

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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 CS6 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 their performances, and concentrate on improving a particular area of their technique.

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

Hanon -12
Bar= 7- 1 Œ=060

The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons willturn on to indicate that recording mode is in use.

* Press the REVERB or EFFECTS buttons to select the desired start bar
before recording.
* Press the e or f buttons to adjust the left/right-hand part volume.

Music Menu

Press the REC button.

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 finger exercise practice. The recorded practice will be erased
automatically when a different lesson song is selected.

Wrong notes
25 of 58 notes
Timing Problems
24 of 58 notes
Evenness
30%
Play more evenly

3. Listening to 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 the e , f , or FUNCTION buttons to cycle through the evaluation
results. The recorded finger exercise can be replayed even aftercancelling the evaluation 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 MUSIC button, then press the c or d buttons until
Concert Magic is shown in the LCD Display.

Music Menu
Concert Magic
Press the FUNCTION button to enter Concert Magic mode.
The bank, number, and name of the selected Concert Magicsong will be shown in the LCD display.

Music Menu

2. Selecting a Concert Magic song
While Concert Magic mode is selected:

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

A01
Twinkle TwinkleholdPress and hold the MUSIC button, then press the key to which
the desired Concert Magic song (bank ‘A’) is assigned.

* To select a song from bank ‘B’, press the same key again.
Repeatedly pressing the same key alternates between banks ‘A’ and ‘B’.

3. Performing a 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 z symbols shown in the LCD will be
replaced by ­ symbols. This is called the Note Navigator.
* Press the SOUND SELECT buttons to select the desired sound to be used
for the Concert Magic song.

4. Exiting Concert Magic mode
Press the MUSIC button to exit Concert Magic mode.

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Twinkle TwinkleÄÄÄÄ

Twinkle Twinkle++ÄÄ* Press the e or f buttons to adjust the left/right-hand part volume.

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2 Concert Magic demo modeThis 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 PLAT/STOP button is pressed.
* Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the e or f buttons
to increase or decrease the tempo of the song.

 Category playback
Enter Concert Magic mode and select the desired song.

Music Menu

Songs in the same category as the selected song, will be played
in sequential order until the PLAY/STOP button is pressed.

holdPress and hold the MUSIC button, then press the PLAY/STOP
button.

For example, if the song ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’ is selected, allother songs in the ‘Children’s Songs’ category will be played.
* Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the e or f buttons
to increase or decrease the tempo of the song.

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Concert Magic

3 Concert Magic song arrangement types
Concert Magic songs are divided into three different arrangement types, each requiring a different level ofskill to be performed correctly.

 Easy Beat
These are the easiest songs to play. To perform them, simply tap out a constant steady beat on any key on the keyboard.
Look at the following example for ‘Für Elise’. The Note Navigator indicates that a constant, steady rhythm should be maintained
throughout the song. This is the distinguishing characteristic of an Easy Beat song.

Fur EliseÄÄÄÄÄÄ<Music Menu

Key onX X

X X X X X X

X X X X X X

X X X X X X

 Melody Play
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.
Play ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’, for example. Follow the melody’s rhythm as shown below.

Key on

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

When performing fast Concert Magic songs, it is sometimes easier to tap two different keys with two alternating fingers in orderto play at a greater speed.

34 Skillful
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. The Note Navigator will be very helpful with the Skillful type songs.
The song ‘Waltz of the Flowers’ is shown below.

Waltz of Flowers
Ä
Ä
Ä Ä <
Key on

X

X

X

X

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

It may take a little practice to perform the Concert Magic songs proficiently. A good way to learn is to listen to these pieces first,
and then try to tap out the rhythms that are heard.

Music Menu

* The ‘Internal Song Lists’ booklet indicates the arrangement type next to each song title as ‘EB’ for Easy Beat, ‘MP’ for Melody Play and ‘SK’ for Skillful.

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

 Selecting Steady Beat mode
While Concert Magic mode is selected:
Press the FUNCTION button.
The current Concert Magic mode (NORMAL) will be shown on
the second line of the LCD display.
Press the FUNCTION button again.
The Concert Magic mode will change to STEADY BEAT.

Twinkle Twinkle
STEADY BEAT.

All Concert Magic songs can now be played by simply tapping
any key with a constant steady beat.

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Recorder

Song Recorder (Internal memory)
The CS6 digital piano allows up to 10 different songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and playedback at the touch of a button. Each song consists of two separate tracks - referred to as ‘parts’ - that can berecorded and played back independently. This allows the left-hand part of a song to be recorded first on one
track, and the right-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 theRecord Internal screen will appear with the currently selectedsong and part number shown in the LCD display.

Record Internal
Song 1 Part=1* If a USB memory device is connected, press d button to select Record
Internal, then press the FUNCTION button.

2. Selecting the song/part to be recorded
Press the c or d buttons to select the song to be recorded, thenpress the e or f buttons to select the part to be recorded.

Select the song

RecorderIf a part has been recorded, a ¿ symbol will be shown.

Record Internal
Song 1 Part=1*
Part has been recorded* Re-recording a part will automatically erase all previously recorded
performance information for that part.

Select the part

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.

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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.
* 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 turnoff, the recorder will stop, and the part/song will be stored ininternal memory.
After a few seconds, the Play Internal screen will be shown in
the LCD display, indicating that the song is ready for playback.

Play Internal
Song 1 Part=1&2** 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
back a song’ instructions on page 38.

Panel operations stored during recording

Recorder Changing panel settings while recording
Panel operations NOT stored during recording

Changes made to the sound type. (SOUND SELECT 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.
* Prepare the desired effect, reverb, tempo settings etc. before recording
a new performance.

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Song Recorder (Internal memory)

2 Playing back 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 LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on, and
the Play Internal screen will appear with the currently selectedsong and part number shown in the LCD display.

Play Internal
Song 1 Part=1&2** If a USB memory device is connected, press the c or d buttons to
select the [Play Internal] option, then press the FUNCTION button.

2. Selecting a song/part(s) to be played backPress the c or d buttons to select the song, then press thee or f buttons to select the part(s) to be played back.

Select a song number

If a part has been recorded, a ¿ symbol will be shown.

Play Internal
Song 1 Part=1&2*

RecorderPart has been recorded

Select a part

3. Starting song playback
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The selected song/part(s) will start to play.

Press the PLAY/STOP button again.
The song will stop, and return to the Play Internal screen.

4. Exiting song play mode
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit Play mode.
The instrument will return to normal operation, and the name of the selected sound will be shown in the LCD display.

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3 Erasing a part/song
This function is used to erase recorder parts/songs that have been recorded incorrectly, or are simply nolonger required.

1. Entering erase mode
Press the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons simultaneously.
The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will start
to flash, and the Erase screen will appear with the currently
selected song and part number shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting a song and part to be erased
Press the c or d buttons to select the song, then press thee or f buttons to select the part(s) to be erased.

Select a song number

If a part has been recorded, a ¿ symbol will be shown.

Erase ≥Press[F]Song 1 Part=1*2

RecorderSelect a part

3. Erasing a song
Press the FUNCTION button.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the erase operation.

Sure? ≤No Yes≥Song 1 Part=1*2
Erase (Yes)
Press the f button to confirm the erase operation and returnto the Play Internal screen

Cancel (No)Press the e button to cancel the erase operation.
* If cancelled, press the PLAY/STOP button to return to the Play Internal
screen, or REC button to return to the Record Internal screen.

 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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Audio Record/Playback (USB memory)
The CS6 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 tofriends and family, played back through an iPod, or edited and remixed further using an audio workstation.

 Audio Recorder format specifications
Audio format

Specifications

BitrateMP3

44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo

192 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 Recording an audio file
1. Entering audio 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 theRecord Audio screen will be shown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting the audio recorder file format

RecorderPress the c or d buttons to select the desired audio recorder
file format.

Record Audio
Format = 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.

3. Starting the audio recorder
Press a key on the keyboard.
The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons willturn on, and recording will start.
* Recording can also be started by pressing the PLAY/STOP button,allowing a rest period to be inserted at the beginning of the audio file.

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Select a format

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4. Stopping the audio recorder, saving to USB
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons willturn off, and recording will stop.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm the save operation.
Save (Yes)

Save to USB?
≤No
Yes≥
Cancel (No)Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation.

5. Naming the recorded audio file, confirming saveAfter confirming the save operation:
Press the c or d buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the e or f buttons to move the cursor.

Select the character

Name:
Press[F]MP3 Song 01
Press the FUNCTION button.

Are you sure?
≤No
Yes≥
Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation.

Move the cursor* ‘MP3 Song 01’ or ‘WAV Song 01’ will be used as the default name for therecorded audio files, with the number increasing automatically.

RecorderA final confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm the save operation.

* New files are limited to a maximum name length of 12 characters.
* The saved audio file will be stored in the root folder of the USB memory
device. It is not possible to store the file in a different folder.

The recorded audio file will be saved with the specified name.
After a few seconds, the Play Audio screen will be shown in the
LCD display, indicating that the audio is ready for playback.

* The audio recorder will only record sounds produced by the instrument.
Devices connected via the LINE IN jacks will not be recorded.

 Overwriting the file
If the specified name already exists:
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm or cancel the overwrite operation.

Overwrite file?
≤No
Yes≥
Overwrite (Yes)
Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation.
* If cancelled, the audio recorder will return to the saving screen (step 4).

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Audio Record/Playback (USB memory)
The CS6 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 tolearn 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, 8 bit/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
the data to a USB memory device.
* USB devices should be formatted to use the ‘FAT’ or ‘FAT32’ filesystems.

2 Playing an audio file
1. Entering audio playback mode
Connect a USB memory device to the USB port.
Press the PLAY/STOP button.

RecorderThe contents of the root folder of the USB memory device will
be shown in the LCD display.

A ` symbol is used to indicate the selected file/folder.

‚Ease Back .MP3
Turtle Walk.MP3* The LCD display is capable of showing filenames with a maximum
length of 11 characters (+3 character suffix). Filenames longer than 11
characters will be truncated automatically.

Selection cursor

2. Selecting an audio file
Press the c or d buttons to move the selection cursor.
If a folder is selected, press the FUNCTION button to list thecontents of the folder.

Select a file

Select a folder

42 File/folder listing screen
The topmost two entries shown in [] symbols are used to

select a recorder song stored in internal memory (‘Play Internal’
option), or to return to the previous folder (‘Parent Dir’ option).

Select recorder song

[Play Internal][Parent Dir]
to previous folder
The < > symbols are used to indicate a folder.
Indicates a folder

An example of a typical file/folder listing screen is shown
below. For the purpose of illustration, the visible height of thescreen has been extended.

[Play Internal][Parent Dir]<Classical><Jazz MP3s>
<MIDI Files>
Atlantis.MID
Ease Back .MP3
Turtle Walk.MP3

Return toprevious folder

Folders

Files‚<Jazz MP3s>
Turtle Walk.MP3
3. Starting audio file playback
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The selected audio file will start to play, with the filename,volume, and playing time shown in the LCD display.
Filename

VolumeTime

Press the PLAY/STOP button again.

* If the selected audio file contains embedded metadata (e.g. ID3 tags)
such as artist name and song title, this information will be shown
beside the filename, on the top line of the LCD display.
* To activate the ‘Chain Play’ mode, press and hold the PLAY/STOP button
when selecting the file. The contents of the current folder will be playedin alphabetical order after the initial file has finished playing.

RecorderÃTurtle Walk.MP3
VOL.025 00:14

The audio file will stop, and return to the file selection screen.

 Controlling audio file playback
While the audio file is playing:
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the playbackvolume of the audio file.

Increase volume

Decrease volume

RewindAdvance* There may be a noticeable difference in volume between audio file
playback and the CS6 keyboard sound. When playing back MP3/WAV
audio data, please adjust the volume of the audio file as desired.

Press the e or f buttons to rewind or advance the playing
position of the audio file.
Press the FUNCTION button to show the Key Transpose screen(page 48), allowing the keyboard pitch to be raised/lowered.

4. Exiting audio playback mode
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit Play mode and return to normal operation.

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Audio Record/Playback (USB memory)
The CS6 digital piano also supports the playback of Standard MIDI File (SMF) song files stored on a USB
memory device, allowing a vast selection of widely accessible music to be heard through the instrument’s
exquisite Ultra Progressive Harmonic Imaging sound engine.

3 Playing a song file
1. Entering audio playback mode
Connect a USB memory device to the USB port.
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The LED indicator for the PLAY/STOP button will turn on andthe contents of root folder of the USB memory device will beshown in the LCD display.

2. Selecting a song file
Press the c or d buttons to move the selection cursor.
Select a file

Select a SMF song file (.MID filename extension).

[Play Internal]‚Moonlight .MID
If a folder is selected, press the FUNCTION button to list thecontents of the folder.

Recorder* Select the [Play Internal] function to select a recorder song stored ininternal memory.

Select a folder

3. Controlling song file playback
Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The selected song file will start to play, with the filename,volume, and playing time shown in the LCD display.

Increase volume

Decrease volume

RewindAdvance

FilenameÃMoonlight .MID
VOL.100 023-03
VolumeBar/beat

Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the playbackvolume of the song file.
Press the e or f buttons to rewind or advance the playing
position of the song file.
* Press and hold the METRONOME button, then press the e or f buttons
to increase or decrease the tempo of the song file.

Press the PLAY/STOP button again.
The song file will stop, and return to the file selection screen.

44* The CS6 digital piano does not contain the full General MIDI/GM2
sound bank selection. Consequently, some SMF song files may not be
reproduced entirely accurately when played through the instrument.
* To activate the ‘Chain Play’ mode, press and hold the PLAY/STOP button
when selecting the file. The contents of the current folder will be playedin alphabetical order after the initial file has finished playing.

4 Converting a song to an audio file
The CS6 digital piano 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 a song
After recording a song to internal memory:
Connect a USB memory device to the USB port.

Select a song number

Press the PLAY/STOP button, select the [Play Internal] option,then press the FUNCTION button.
The Play Internal screen will appear, with the currently selectedsong and part number shown in the LCD display.

Play Internal
Song 1 Part=1&2*

Select a partPress the c or d buttons to select the song, then press thee or f buttons to select the part(s) to played and converted.

2. Selecting the Convert to Audio function
Press the FUNCTION button.
The Convert to Audio screen will be shown in the LCD display.

RecorderConvert to AudioSong 1 Part=1&2*

3. Selecting the Convert to Audio file format
Press the REC button, then press the c or d buttons to selectthe desired file format for the converted song.

Convert to Audio
Format = MP3
Press the PLAY/STOP button or a key on the keyboard.
The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons willturn on, 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.

4. Naming and saving the audio file
Please follow the ‘Recording an audio file’ instructions on page 40 from step 4.

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Settings

Functions menus
The Functions menus contain various options for adjusting the control operation and tonal characteristic of
the CS6 digital piano. There are six different menus, each consisting of several different settings.

 Entering the Functions menus
Press the FUNCTION button on the normal operation screen.
The first functions menu (Basic Settings) will be shown in the
LCD display.

Functions
1.Basic Settings
Press the c or d buttons to cycle through the different menus.
Press the FUNCTION button again to enter the selected menu.

 Functions menus and settings
1. Basic Settings
Key Transpose, Song Transpose, Tone Control, Speaker Volume,
Phones Volume, Tuning, Damper Hold, Four Hands,

Functions
1.Basic Settings

User Memory, Factory Reset

2. Virtual Technician
Touch, Voicing, Damper Resonance, String Resonance,

Functions
2.Virtual Tech.

Key-off Effect, Stretch Tuning, Temperament, Key of Temperament

3. Key Settings
Lower Octave Shift, Lower Pedal On/Off, Layer Octave Shift,

Functions
3.Key Settings

Settings

Layer Dynamics

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

Functions
4.MIDI Settings

Transmit PGM Change, Multi Timbre, Channel Mute

5. USB Menu
USB Load, USB Save, USB Rename, USB Delete, USB Format

6. Power Setting
Auto Power Off

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Functions
5.USB Menu

Functions
6.Power Setting

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
Page no. Setting name

Explanation

Default setting

1

Key Transpose

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

0C

2Song Transpose

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

03

Tone Control

Change the EQ settings of the instrument’s sound.

off

4Speaker Volume

Change the maximum volume level of the speaker output.

High

5

Phones Volume

Change the maximum volume level of the headphones output.

Low

6

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

440.0

7

Damper Hold

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

off

8

Four Hands

Enable the ‘Four Hands Mode’ function.

off

9

User Memory

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

-

10

Factory Reset

Reset panel settings back to the original factory configuration.

-* 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
Press the FUNCTION button to enter the Functions menu.
The Basic Settings menu will be selected automatically.

Functions
1.Basic Settings
Press the FUNCTION button again to enter the menu.
Enter and exit the selected Functions menu

Settings

 Selecting the desired setting
After entering the Basic Settings menu:
Press the e or f buttons to cycle through the different
settings pages.

1-1 KeyTranspose=
0 C
Settings page number
Cycle through the different settings pages

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Basic Settings

1 Key Transpose
The Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CS6 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semitone steps. This is particularly useful when accompanying instruments with different tones, or when a songlearned 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 settingEnter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).
The Key Transpose setting will be selected automatically.

1-1 KeyTranspose=
0 C

2. Adjusting the Key Transpose value
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Key Transpose setting.

1-1 KeyTranspose= +4 E* The keyboard pitch can be raised or lowered by up to 12 semi-tones.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Key Transpose setting
and return to normal operation.

2 Song Transpose
The Song Transpose setting allows the pitch of SMF song files stored on a USB memory device to be raised or
lowered in semi-tone steps when played back.

1. Selecting the Song Transpose settingEnter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).

Settings

Press the e or f buttons to select the Song Transpose setting.

1-2SongTranspose=
02. Adjusting the Song Transpose value
Press the c or d 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.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Song Transposesetting and return to normal operation.

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1-2SongTranspose= +2

3 Tone Control
The Tone Control setting allows the overall sound character of the CS6 digital piano to be adjusted to provide
the best sound quality within the area that the instrument is located. There are five different preset EQ settings
available, with an additional ‘User’ setting allowing finer control over the different frequency bands.

 Tone Control types
Tone Control type

Explanation

Off

Tone control adjustment is not performed.

Loudness

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

Bass boost

Emphasises low-range frequencies, creating a deeper sound.

Treble boost

Emphasises high-range frequencies, creating a brighter sound.

Mid cut

Reduces mid-range frequencies, creating a clearer sound.

User

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

1. Selecting the Tone Control settingEnter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Tone Control setting.

1-3 Tone Control= Off

2. Changing the Tone Control typePress the c or d buttons to cycle through the different tone
control types.

1-3 Tone Control= Loudness

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Tone Control setting
and return to normal operation.

 Creating a User EQ

Settings

When selecting the ‘User’ tone control type:Press and hold the FUNCTION button.
After a few seconds the User EQ edit mode will be selected,
with the low-range frequency band shown in the LCD display.
Press the e or f buttons to select the frequency band toadjust, then press the press the c or d buttons to increase or
decrease the value.
* Each frequency band can be adjust within the range of -6 to +6.

Press the FUNCTION button to exit User EQ edit mode andreturn to the Tone Control settings screen.

1-3 User=Low
0

1-3 User=Mid
3

1-3 User
=

High
5

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4 Speaker Volume
The Speaker Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the instrument’s speaker output to be
reduced, thus providing finer adjustment control over the master volume. This setting can also serve as a
volume limiter, preventing the CS6 digital piano from being played too loudly in the home.
* This setting does not affect the headphones or Line-out volume.

1. Selecting the Speaker Volume settingEnter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Speaker Volume setting.

1-4 Speaker Vol.
= High

2. Changing the Speaker Volume setting
Press the c or d buttons to alternate between ‘High’ and‘Low’ Speaker Volume types.

1-4 Speaker Vol.
= Low

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Speaker Volume
setting and return to normal operation.

5 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 ‘Low’ 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 volume.

1. Selecting the Phones Volume setting

Settings

Enter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Phones Volume setting.

1-5 Phones Vol.
= Low

2. Changing the Phones Volume setting
Press the c or d buttons to alternate between ‘High’ and‘Low’ Phones Volume types.
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Phones Volume
setting and return to normal operation.

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1-5 Phones Vol.
= High6 Tuning
The Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CS6 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps,
and may therefore prove useful when playing with other instruments.

1. Selecting the Tuning settingEnter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Tuning setting.

1-6 Tuning= 440.0

2. Adjusting the Tuning value
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the value of
the Tuning setting in 0.5 Hz steps.

1-6 Tuning= 437.5* The Tuning value can be adjusted within the range of 427.0 - 453.0 Hz.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Tuning setting andreturn to normal operation.

7 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 depressed, or whether these sounds should decay, naturally.

Damper Hold setting

Explanation

Off

Organ, string, etc. sounds will gradually decay, even while the sustain pedal is depressed.

On

Organ, string, etc. sounds will be sustained continuously while the sustain pedal is depressed.

Settings

 Damper Hold settings

1. Selecting the Damper Hold settingEnter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Damper Hold setting.

1-7 Damper Hold= Off

2. Changing the Damper Hold setting
Press the c or d buttons to turn the Damper Hold setting on/off.
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Damper Hold setting
and return to normal operation.

1-7 Damper Hold
= On

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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 automaticallyevery time the CS6 digital piano is turned on.
When enabled, all Four Hands Mode control operations are identical to those explained on page 47.

1. Selecting the Four Hands settingEnter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Four Hands setting.

1-8 Four Hands= Off

2. Changing the Four Hands setting
Press the c or d buttons to turn the Four Hands setting on/off.
* When enabled, the LED indicators for the SPLIT and SOUND SELECT

1-8 Four Hands= On

buttons will flash.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Four Hands setting
and return to normal operation.

9 User Memory
The User Memory function allows preferred panel settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, andautomatically recalled as the default settings every time the CS6 digital piano is turned on.

 User Memory
Settings stored in User Memory
Sound type (including starting sound and primary sound for each category)

Settings

Effects/Reverb settings
Basic Settings
Virtual Technician Settings
Key Settings
Metronome tempo, time signature/rhythm, and volume52

1. Selecting the User Memory function
Enter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).
Press the e or f buttons to select the User Memory function.

1-9 User Memory
Save ≥Press REC

2. Storing current settings to User Memory
Press the REC button to confirm the save operation.

Save Complete.

The words ‘Save Complete’ will be shown in the LCD display.
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the User Memory
function and return to normal operation.

10 Factory Reset
The Factory Reset function clears any settings stored using the User Memory function above, resetting theCS6 digital piano back to its factory default settings.
* This function does not clear or otherwise affect recorder songs stored in internal memory.

1. Selecting the Factory Reset function
Enter the Basic Settings menu (page 47).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Factory Reset function.

1-10FactoryReset
Reset≥Press REC

2. Restoring factory settings

Settings

Press the REC button to restore factory settings, and exit the menu.

53Virtual Technician
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 adjustmentsthat allow the instrument to truly sing.
The Virtual Technician settings of the CS6 digital piano simulate these refinements digitally, allowing
performers to shape various aspects of the instrument’s character to suit their personal preferences.

 Virtual Technician
Page no. Setting name

Explanation

Default setting

1

Touch

Adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard.

Normal2

Voicing

Adjust the tonal character of the instrument.

Normal3

Damper Resonance

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

54String Resonance

Adjust the resonance that is heard when notes are held.

55Key-off Effect

Adjust the volume of the sound that is heard when keys are released.

5

6Stretch Tuning

Adjust the level of stretch tuning for equal temperaments.

Normal7

Temperament

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

Equal Temp.

8

Key of Temperament

Adjust the key of the selected tuning system.

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

 Entering the Virtual Technician menu
Press the FUNCTION button to enter the Functions menu.
Select the Functions menu
Press the c or d buttons to select the Virtual Technician menu.

Functions
2.Virtual Tech.
Press the FUNCTION button again to enter the menu.

Settings

Enter and exit the selected Functions menu Selecting the desired setting
After entering the Virtual Technician menu:
Press the e or f buttons to cycle through the different
settings pages.
Einstellungsseitennummer

2-1 Touch= Normal
Cycle through the different settings pages

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1 TouchAs with an acoustic piano, the CS6 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force,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 six
different preset touch curve settings available, with two additional ‘User’ settings allowing performers tocustomise the instrument’s responsiveness to suit their playing style.

 Touch type
Touch type

Description

Light +

Requires less striking force to achieve a forte note. For players with a very delicate touch.
A louder volume is produced even when playing with a soft touch. For those still developing finger strength.

Light

This curve is recommended for children and organ players.

NormalReproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic piano.

Heavy

Requires a heavier touch to produce a loud volume. Ideally suited to those with stronger fingers.

Heavy +

Requires considerably more striking force to achieve a loud volume.
A constant volume is produced regardless of how hard the keys are struck.

Off

Ideally suited for sounds that have a fixed dynamic range such as organ and harpsichord.

User 1 / 2A custom touch curve, created to suit an individual’s personal playing style.

f
b

c

d

e

Light +

b

Light

c

Normal

d

Heavy

e

Heavy +

f

Off

Settings

a

a

Soft

Sound Volume

Loud Touch Curve graph

GentleKeyboard Pressure

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1 Touch (cont.)
1. Selecting the Touch settingEnter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Touch setting.

2-1 Touch= Normal

2. Changing the Touch typePress the c or d buttons to cycle through the different Touch
types.

2-1 Touch= Light

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Touch setting andreturn to normal operation.

 Creating a User Touch curve
When selecting the ‘User1’ or ‘User2’ touch types.
Press the REC button.

2-1 Touch=User1≥Press REC

Play the piano dynamically from very soft to very loud, allowing
the instrument to examine the personal playing technique.

Press the PLAY/STOP button.
The new touch curve will be automatically stored to theselected ‘User1’ or ‘User2’ touch type.
* Both ‘User1’ and ‘User2’ touch curves will remain stored in memory

Settings

after the power is turned off.

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Analyze
Completed2 Voicing
The Voicing setting allows the character of the CS6 digital piano to be set to one of six different types.

 Voicing type
Voicing type

Description

NormalThe 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.

1. Selecting the Voicing settingEnter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).
The Voicing setting will be selected automatically.

2-2 Voicing= Normal

2. Changing the Voicing typePress the c or d buttons to cycle through the different tone
control types.

2-2 Voicing= Mellow1

Settings

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Voicing setting andreturn to normal operation.

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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 of thenotes played vibrate, but also the strings of other notes, vibrating in sympathetic resonance.
The CS6 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Damper Resonance setting allowing the volumeof this resonance to be adjusted.

 Damper ResonanceSounds affected by Damper Resonance
PIANO 1PIANO 2Concert Grand

Studio Grand

Mellow Grand

Jazz Grand

Concert Grand 2

Studio Grand 2

Mellow Grand 2

Jazz Grand 2

Pop Piano
Pop Piano 2

1. Selecting the Damper Resonance settingEnter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Damper Resonancesetting.

2-3 Damper Reso.
=5

2. Adjusting the Damper Resonance volume
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the volumeof the Damper Resonance setting.
* The damper resonance volume can be adjusted within the range of 1-10.

Settings

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Damper Resonancesetting and return to normal operation.

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2-3 Damper Reso.
=6

4 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 CS6 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the String Resonance setting allowing the volume ofthis resonance to be adjusted.

 String ResonanceSounds affected by String Resonance
PIANO 1PIANO 2Concert Grand

Studio Grand

Mellow Grand

Jazz Grand

Concert Grand 2

Studio Grand 2

Mellow Grand 2

Jazz Grand 2

Pop Piano

Modern Piano

Pop Piano 2

Rock Piano 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 z 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.

DA

C

F G

B

BA

F G

C

G

C

E

G

BA

C D E

G

C

hold

Enter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).
Press the e or f buttons to select the String Resonancesetting.

Settings

1. Selecting the String Resonance setting

2-4 String Reso.
=5

2. Adjusting the String Resonance volume
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the volumeof the String Resonance setting.

2-4 String Reso.
=6* The string resonance volume can be adjusted within the range of 1-10.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the String Resonancesetting and return to normal operation.

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5 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.
The CS6 digital piano recreates this phenomenon, with the Key-off Effect setting allowing the volume of thissound to be adjusted.

1. Selecting the Key-off Effect settingEnter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Key-off Effect setting.

2-5 KeyOffEffect=5

2. Adjusting the Key-off Effect volume
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the volumeof the Key-off Effect setting.

2-5 KeyOffEffect=6* The key-off effect volume can be adjusted within the range of 1-10.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Damper Resonancesetting and return to normal operation.

6 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.
The Stretch Tuning setting allows the degree of stretch tuning to be adjusted when Equal Temperament(piano) or Equal Temperament is selected.

Settings

1. Selecting the Stretch Tuning settingEnter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Stretch Tuning setting.

2-6 StretchTune= Normal

2. Changing the Stretch Tuning typePress the c or d buttons to select the desired Stretch Tuningtype.
* When the ‘Wide’ stretch tuning type is selected, tuning adjustments
made to the lower and higher notes will be more pronounced.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Stretch Tuning
setting and return to normal operation.

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2-6 StretchTune= Wide7 Temperament
The Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the CS6 digital piano to be changed from themodern ‘Equal Temperament’ standard to one of the various musical temperaments popularised during theRenaissance and Baroque periods.

 Available Temperament types
Temperament type

Description

Equal Temperament (piano)

This is the default temperament. When a piano sound is selected, the tuning will be stretched like anacoustic piano (equal temperament).

Pure Temperament (major)(Pure Major)

Pure Temperament (minor)(Pure Minor)

Pythagorean Temperament(Pythagorean)

Meantone Temperament(Meantone)

Werckmeister III Temperament(Werkmeister)

Kirnberger III Temperament(Kirnberger)

Equal Temperament (flat)(Equal Flat)

Equal Temperament(Equal Stretch)

User Temperament(User)* If any other type of sound is selected, the tuning will be set to equal temperament (flat).

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 foruse with chords, but produces very characteristic melodic lines.
This temperament, which uses a mean between a major and minor whole tone to eliminate dissonancefor 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.
This is an ‘unstretched’ equal temperament that divides the scale into twelve equal semi-tones. It produces
the same chordal intervals in all twelve keys, and has the advantage of limitless modulation of the key.
However the tonality of each key becomes less characteristic and no chord is in pure consonance.
This is the most popular piano temperament. The hearing ability of a human is uneven and is not as
accurate with high frequency and low frequency as it is with the middle range. This temperament’s
tuning is stretched to compensate for this so the sound will be heard naturally to the ears. This ‘stretched’
equal temperament is a practical variation of the ‘unstretched’ equal temperament which was invented
on a mathematical basis.
A custom, user temperament, created by raising or lowering the pitch for each semi-tone.

Settings(Equal P.only)61Virtual Technician

7 Temperament (cont.)
1. Selecting the Temperament settingEnter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Temperament setting.

2-7 Temperament= Equal(P.only)

2. Changing the Temperament typePress the c or d buttons to cycle through the different
Temperament types.

2-7 Temperament= Meantone

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Temperament setting
and return to normal operation.

 Creating a User Temperament
When selecting the ‘User’ temperament type:Press and hold the FUNCTION button.

2-7 Temperament= User ≥Hold[F]After a few seconds the User Temperament edit mode will beselected, with the note name and cent value shown in the LCD
display.
Press the e or f buttons to select the note to adjust, thenpress the press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease thecent value.
* Each note can be adjusted within the range of -50 to +50 cents.

Settings

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Temperament setting
and return to normal operation.

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2-7 User C=

08 Key of Temperament
The Key of Temperament 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 setting will only affect the ‘balance’ of the tuning system, the pitch of the keyboard will remain unchanged.

1. Selecting the Key of Temperament settingEnter the Virtual Technician menu (page 54).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Key of Temperamentsetting.

2-8 KeyOfTemper= C

2. Changing the Key of Temperament key
Press the c or d buttons to select the desired Key ofTemperament key.

2-8 KeyOfTemper= C#* The key of temperament key can be set within the range of C to B.

Settings

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Key of Temperamentsetting and return to normal operation.

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Key Settings
The Key Settings menu contains settings that affect instrument operation when using the Dual or Split modes.

 Key Settings
Page no. Setting name

Explanation

Default setting

1

Lower Octave Shift

Raise the pitch of the lower section in octave steps when using Split mode. 0

2

Lower Pedal On/Off

Enable/disable sustain pedal for the lower section when using Split mode. Off

3

Layer Octave Shift

Raise the pitch of the layered sound in octave steps when using Dual mode. 0

4

Layer Dynamics

Adjust the dynamic sensitivity of the layered sound when using Dual mode. 10* Default settings will be shown in the first LCD display illustration (i.e. Step 1) for each setting explanation below.

 Entering the Key Settings menu
Press the FUNCTION button to enter the Functions menu.
Select the Functions menu
Press the c or d buttons to select the Key Settings menu.

Functions
3.Key Settings

Enter and exit the selected Functions menu Selecting the desired setting
After entering the Key Settings menu:
Press the e or f buttons to cycle through the different
settings pages.

Settings

3-1 LowerOctave= 0
Settings page number
Cycle through the different settings pages

64section

1 Lower Octave Shift
The Lower Octave Shift setting allows the pitch of the lower section when using Split mode to be raised inoctave steps.

1. Selecting the Lower Octave Shift settingEnter the Key Settings menu (page 64).
The Lower Octave Shift setting will be selected automatically.

3-1 LowerOctave= 0

2. Adjusting the Lower Octave Shift value
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Lower Octave Shift setting.

3-1 LowerOctave= 1* The lower section pitch can be raised by up to 3 octaves.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Lower Octave Shiftsetting and return to normal operation.

2 Lower Pedal
The Lower Pedal setting determines whether or not the sustain pedal will affect (i.e. sustain) the lower soundwhen using Split mode.

1. Selecting the Lower Pedal settingEnter the Key Settings menu (page 64).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Lower Pedal setting.

3-2 Lower Pedal= Off

Press the c or d buttons to turn the Lower Pedal setting on/off.
* When set to ‘On’, the sustain pedal will sustain the lower section sound.

Settings

2. Changing the Lower Pedal setting

3-2 Lower Pedal= On

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Lower Pedal setting
and return to normal operation.

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Key
Settings
section3 Layer Octave Shift
The Layer Octave Shift setting allows the pitch of the layered sound (shown in the second line of the LCD
display) when using Dual mode to be raised or lowered in octave steps.

1. Selecting the Layer Octave Shift settingEnter the Key Settings menu (page 64).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Layer Octave Shiftsetting.

3-3 LayerOctave=
02. Adjusting the Layer Octave Shift value
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Layer Octave Shift setting.
* The layered sound pitch can be raised or lowered by up to 2 octaves.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Layer Octave Shiftsetting and return to normal operation.

Settings* Some layered sounds may not produce a sound when the octave
range is raised beyond a certain value.

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3-3 LayerOctave= +1

4 Layer Dynamics
When using Dual mode, sometimes simply adjusting the volume balance between the two layered sounds is
not enough to create the desired sound character, especially if both sounds are very dynamic. Layering two
equally dynamic sounds can prove difficult to control and play comfortably.
The Layer Dynamics Function allows the dynamic sensitivity of the layered sound to be reduced, in order toimprove the blend between the two combined sounds. In addition to reducing the volume of the layeredsound, limiting its dynamic sensitivity also allows the layered sound to be controlled more easily in relation
to the main sound.

1. Selecting the Layer Dynamics settingEnter the Key Settings menu (page 64).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Layer Dynamics setting.

3-4 LayerDynamic= 10

2. Adjusting the Layer Dynamics value
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the Layer
Dynamics value.

3-4 LayerDynamic= 9* The layer dynamics value can be adjusted within the range of 1-10.

Settings

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Layer Dynamics
setting and return to normal operation.

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About MIDI
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting
musical instruments, computers, and other devices to allow the exchange of performance data.

 MIDI terminals
MIDI terminal

Function

MIDI IN

Receiving note, program change, and other data.

MIDI OUT

Sending note, program change, and other data.

MIDI THRU

Passing along MIDI data to another MIDI device without processing.

 MIDI channels
MIDI uses channels to exchange data back and forth between MIDI devices. There are receive (MIDI IN) and transmit (MIDI OUT)
channels. Most musical instruments or devices with MIDI functions are equipped with both MIDI IN and OUT jacks and arecapable of transmitting and receiving data via MIDI. The receive channels are used to receive data from another MIDI device andthe transmit channels are used to transmit data to another MIDI device.
The illustration below shows three musical instruments, connected together using MIDI.

Transmitting instrument a

Receiving instrument b

Receiving instrument cTransmitting instrument a sends transmit channel and keyboard information to receiving instruments b/c.
The information arrives at the receiving instruments b/c.
Receiving instruments b/c will respond to MIDI data that is sent if their receive channel is the same as the transmit channel ofthe transmitting instrument a.
If the channels do not match, then the receiving instruments b/c will not respond to any data that is sent.

Settings

For both receiving and transmitting, channels 1-16 can be used.

 Recording/playing with a sequencer
When connected to a sequencer, the CS6 digital piano can beused to record and playback multi-track songs, with separatesounds playing simultaneously on each channel.

Sequencer

68section MIDI functions
The CS6 digital piano supports the following MIDI functions:

Transmit/receive note information

Transmit/receive Program Change number

Transmit/receive note information from a MIDI-connectedmusical instrument or device.

Transmit/receive program change data to/from a MIDIconnected musical instrument or device.

Transmit/receive channel settings

Transmit/receive pedal data

Specify transmit/receive channels within the range of 1 to 16.

Transmit/receive sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedal data froma MIDI-connected musical instrument or device.

Transmit recorder playback data

Multi-timbral setting

Songs recorded using the recorder can be played back froma MIDI-connected musical instrument or recorded by an
external sequencer via the MIDI OUT jack.

Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-connectedmusical instrument or device.

Transmit/receive exclusive data

Receive volume data

Transmit/receive front panel or menu function settings as
exclusive data.

Receive MIDI volume data sent from a MIDI-connectedmusical instrument or device.

* Multi-timbral setting must be enabled.

* Please refer to the ‘MIDI Implementation Chart’ (page 95) for further
details regarding the MIDI capabilities of the CS6 digital piano.

 Entering the MIDI Settings menu
Press the FUNCTION button to enter the Functions menu.
Select the Functions menu
Press the c or d buttons to select the MIDI Settings menu.
Functions
4.MIDI Settings

Settings

Enter and exit the selected Functions menu Selecting the desired setting
After entering the MIDI Settings menu:
Press the e or f buttons to cycle through the different
settings pages.

4-1 MIDI Channel= 1 (TRS/RCV)
Settings page number
Cycle through the different settings pages

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MIDI Settings

1 MIDI Channel (transmit/receive)
The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specified. The selected channel willfunction as both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specified).

1. Selecting the MIDI Channel settings
Enter the MIDI Settings menu (page 69).
The MIDI Channel setting will be selected automatically.

4-1 MIDI Channel= 1 (TRS/RCV)

2. Changing the MIDI Channel value
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the MIDI
Channel value.

4-1 MIDI Channel= 2 (TRS/RCV)* The MIDI channel value can be set within the range of 1-16.

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the MIDI Channel setting
and return to normal operation.

 Omni mode
When the CS6 digital piano is turned on, the instrument is automatically set to ‘omni mode on’, allowing MIDI information to bereceived on all MIDI channels (1-16). When the MIDI Channel setting is used to specify a transmit/receive channel, the instrument
will be set to ‘omni mode off’.

Settings

 Multi-timbral mode and Split/Dual mode

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Using Split mode with Multi-timbral mode enabled

Using Dual mode with Multi-timbral mode enabled

Notes played in the lower section of the keyboard will betransmitted on the channel that is 1 channel higher than thespecified channel. For example, if the MIDI channel is set to3, notes played in the lower section of the keyboard will betransmitted on channel 4.

Notes played will be transmitted on two channels: thespecified channel and the channel that is 1 channel higher.
* If the specified channel is 16, the lower section / layered part will betransmitted on channel 1.

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2 Send Program Change Number
The Send Program Change Number function allows the CS6 digital piano to transmit a program change
number from 1 to 128.

1. Selecting the Send Program Change Number function
Enter the MIDI Settings menu (page 69).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Send Program Change
Number function.

4-2 Send PGM #=1 (UP+DOWN)

2. Specifying and transmitting a program change number
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the Program
Change Number.

4-2 Send PGM #=2 (UP+DOWN)* The program change number can be set within the range of 1-128.

Press the c and d buttons simultaneously so send thespecified Program Change Number.
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Send Program
Change Number function and return to normal operation.

3 Local Control
The Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys arepressed. This setting is useful when using the CS6 digital piano to control an external MIDI device.

 Local Control settings
ExplanationOn

The instrument will play an internal sound and transmit information to an external MIDI device.

OffThe instrument will transmit information to an external MIDI device only.

Settings

Local Control setting

1. Selecting the Local Control settingEnter the MIDI Settings menu (page 69).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Local Control setting.

4-3 LocalControl= On

2. Changing the Local Control setting
Press the c or d buttons to turn the Local Control setting
on/off.

4-3 LocalControl= Off

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Local Control setting
and return to normal operation.

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MIDI Settings

4 Transmit Program Change Numbers
The Transmit Program Change Numbers setting determines whether or not the CS6 digital piano will transmit
program change information via MIDI when the instrument’s panel buttons are pressed.

 Transmit Program Change Number settings
Transmit PGM# setting

Multi-timbral setting

Effect of pressing panel buttons

On

Off, On1

SOUND SELECT buttons will send PGM# shown in the left column*.

On

On2

SOUND SELECT buttons will send PGM# shown in the right column*.

Off

n/a

No Program Change information will be transmitted via MIDI.
* Please refer to the ‘Program Change Number List’ on pages 89-90.

1. Selecting the Transmit Program Change Numbers settingEnter the MIDI Settings menu (page 69).

4-4 TransmitPGM#= On

Press the e or f buttons to select the Transmit Program
Change Numbers setting.

2. Changing the Transmit Program Change Numbers setting
Press the c or d buttons to turn the Transmit Program Change
Numbers setting on/off.

4-4 TransmitPGM#= Off

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Transmit Program
Change Numbers setting and return to normal operation.

 Program Change Numbers and Dual/Split mode When using Dual or Split mode, On/Off information andSettings

sound type settings for are transmitted as exclusive data,
however program change numbers will not be transmitted.

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 Program change numbers will also be transmitted when
Multi-timbral mode is set to On1 or On2.

5 Multi-timbral Mode
The Multi-timbral Mode setting determines whether or not the CS6 digital piano is able to receive MIDI
information on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. This allows the instrument to play back multitrack, multi-timbral performance data sent from an external MIDI device.

 Multi-timbral Mode settings
Multi-timbral Mode setting

Effect on sound heard

Off, On1

The sound shown in the left column is selected*.

On2

The sound shown in the right column is selected*.
* Please refer to the ‘Program Change Number List’ on pages 89-90.

1. Selecting the Multi-timbral Mode settingEnter the MIDI Settings menu (page 69).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Multi-timbral Modesetting.

4-5 Multi Timbre= Off

2. Changing the Multi-timbral Mode setting
Press the c or d buttons to change the Multi-timbral Modesetting.

4-5 Multi Timbre= On1

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Multi-timbral Modesetting and return to normal operation.

Settings* When multi-timbral mode is set to on, sounds received via MIDI on thereceive channels will be played even when using Split mode.

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MIDI Settings

6 Channel Mute
The Channel Mute setting determines which MIDI channels (1-16) are activated to receive MIDI information
when Multi-timbral mode is enabled. This setting is available only when Multi-timbral mode is enabled.

1. Selecting the Channel Mute settingEnter the MIDI Settings menu (page 69).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Channel Mute setting.

4-6 Ch 1 Mute
= Play2. Changing the Channel Mute setting
Press the e or f buttons to select the MIDI channel.
Press the c or d buttons to change the Channel Mute setting
to Play/Mute.

Change Play/Mute setting

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Transmit Program
Change Numbers setting and return to normal operation

Settings

Select channel

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USB MIDI (USB to Host connector)
The CS6 digital piano features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to acomputer 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

USB MIDI Driver Support

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
Windows 7 64-bit

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) device is correctly selected in the application software.

Additional USB MIDI driver software required.
Please download the USB MIDI driver from the Kawai website:

Windows 98 SE
Windows 2000
Windows Vista (no SP)

 http://www.kawai.co.jp/english* 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

No additional USB MIDI driver software 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 are Disconnecting the USB MIDI cable suddenly, or turning

both connected simultaneously, the USB MIDI port will begiven priority.

the 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- 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

the USB MIDI port, there may be a short delay before
communications begin.

 If there are any further problems experienced with USB MIDI

 If the instrument is connected to a computer via a USB

communication while the instrument is connected, pleasedouble-check all connections and relevant MIDI settings in
the computer’s operating system.

hub and USB MIDI communication becomes unreliable/
unstable, please connect the USB MIDI cable directly to theone of the computer’s USB ports.

Settings

 Ensure that the instrument is turned off before attempting

The USB MIDI conversion board TID10000934 utilised by the CS6 digital piano
is approved to show the USB logo. This USB logo can be used only for products
approved by the USB-IF (USB Implements Forum Inc.) test.
* ‘MIDI’ is a registered trademark of the Association of Manufacturers of Electronic Instruments (AMEI).
* ‘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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USB Menu
The USB Menu contains functions to load and save 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
Page no. Function name

Explanation

1

Load Song

Load a recorder song from a USB memory device into the instrument’s internal memory.

2

Save Song

Save a recorder song stored in internal memory to a USB memory device.

3

RenameRename a file stored on a USB memory device.

4

DeleteDelete a file stored on a USB memory device.

5

FormatFormat a USB memory device, erasing all stored data.

 Entering the USB menu
Press the FUNCTION button to enter the Functions menu.
Select the Functions menu
Press the c or d buttons to select the USB menu.

Functions
5.USB Menu
Press the FUNCTION button again to enter the menu.
Enter and exit the selected Functions menu Selecting the desired function
After entering the USB menu:
Press the e or f buttons to cycle through the different
function pages, then press the FUNCTION button.

Settings

Function page number

5-1 Load Song
≥Press[F]Cycle through the different functions pages

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1 Load SongThe Load Song function allows recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be loaded into the
instrument’s internal memory.

1. Selecting the Load Song function
Enter the USB menu (page 76).
The Load Song function will be selected automatically.

5-1 Load Song
≥Press[F]Press the FUNCTION button.

2. Selecting the location for the song
Press the c or d buttons to select the location (song number)that the song will be loaded into.

Load SongSong 1* Up to 10 different songs can be loaded and stored in internal memory.

If the selected song location already contains recorder songdata, a ¿ symbol will be shown.
* Any existing recorder song data will be replaced by the loaded song.

Press the FUNCTION button.

Load SongSong 10*Song contains
recorder data

3. Selecting the song to be loaded
Press the c or d buttons to select the song to be loaded into
internal memory.

Load SongIntSong_1

Press the FUNCTION button.

4. Loading the song
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm the load song operation.

Are you sure?
≤No
Yes≥
Settings

Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation.
After loading a song, please follow the ‘Playing back a song’
instructions on page 38.

5. Exiting the Load Song function
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Load Song function
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USB Menu

2 Save SongThe Save Song function allows recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to be saved to a
USB memory device. Once saved, this data can be played back or edited using computer software.

1. Selecting the Save Song function
Enter the USB menu (page 76).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Save Song function,then press the FUNCTION button.

5-2 Save Song
≥Press[F]2. Selecting the song to be saved
Press the c or d buttons to select the recorder song to be saved
to a USB memory device.
If the selected recorder song contains song data, a ¿ symbol
will be shown.

Save SongSong 1*Song contains
recorder data

Press the FUNCTION button.

3. Naming the song
Press the c or d buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the e or f buttons to move the cursor.

Name ? ≥Press[F]IntSong_1

Press the FUNCTION button.

4. Saving the song
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm the save song operation.
Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation.

Settings* Saved songs are limited to a maximum name length of 12 characters.
* The saved song file will be stored in the root folder of the USB memory
device. It is not possible to store the song file in a different folder.
* Renaming or re-saving the song file using a computer may prevent thesong from being loaded into the instrument’s internal memory.

5. Exiting the Save Song function
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Save Song function
and return to normal operation

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Are you sure?
≤No
Yes≥

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3 Rename
The Rename function allows song and audio files stored on a USB memory device to be renamed.

1. Selecting the Rename function
Enter the USB menu (page 76).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Rename function, thenpress the FUNCTION button.

5-3 Rename≥Press[F]2. Selecting the file to be renamed
Press the c or d buttons to select the file to be renamed.
Press the FUNCTION button.

RenameMP3 Song 03 .MP3

3. Renaming the file
Press the c or d buttons to cycle through the alphanumericcharacters, and the e or f buttons to move the cursor.

Name ? ≥Press[F]James'_song .MP3

Press the FUNCTION button.
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm the rename operation.

Are you sure?
≤No
Yes≥

Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation
confirmation message will appear.

4. Exiting the Rename function
Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Rename function
and return to normal operation.

Settings

 Overwriting the file
If the specified name already exists:
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm the rename operation.

Overwrite file?
≤No
Yes≥

Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation.

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USB Menu

4 Delete
The Delete function allows song and audio files stored on a USB memory device to be deleted.

1. Selecting the Delete function
Enter the USB menu (page 76).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Delete function, thenpress the FUNCTION button.

5-4 Delete≥Press[F]2. Selecting the file to be deleted
Press the c or d buttons to select the file to be deleted, thenpress the FUNCTION button.

DeleteJames'_song .MP3

3. Deleting the file
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm the delete operation.
Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation.

4. Exiting the Delete function

Settings

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Delete function andreturn to normal operation.

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Are you sure?
≤No
Yes≥

5 Format
The Format function allows a USB memory device to be formatted, erasing all stored data.

1. Selecting the Format function
Enter the USB menu (page 76).
Press the e or f buttons to select the Format function, thenpress the FUNCTION button.

5-5 Format≥Press[F]2. Formatting the USB memory device
A confirmation message will be shown in the LCD display,
prompting to confirm the format operation.

Format ?
≤No

Yes≥

Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation.

A second confirmation message will be shown in the LCD
display, prompting to confirm the format operation.

Are you sure?
≤No
Yes≥

Press the e or f buttons to cancel or confirm the operation.

3. Exiting the Format function

Settings

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Format function andreturn to normal operation.

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Power Setting menu

1 Auto Power Off
The CS6 features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn off the instrument after a
specified period of inactivity.

 Auto Power Off setting
Auto Power Off setting

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.

 Entering the Power Setting menu
Press the FUNCTION button to enter the Functions menu.
Press the c or d buttons to select the Power Setting menu.

Select the Functions menu

Functions
6.Power Setting
Press the FUNCTION button again to enter the menu.
The Auto Power Off setting will be selected automatically.
Enter and exit the selected Functions menu

1. Changing the Auto Power Off setting
Press the c or d buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe Auto Power Off setting.

Auto Power Off= Off* The Auto Power Off value can be set within the range of Off-120 mins.

Settings

Press a SOUND SELECT button to exit the Auto Power Off
setting and return to normal operation.
The Auto Power Off setting will be stored in the instrument’s
memory and automatically recalled every time the CS6 digital
piano is turned on.

Auto Power Off= 30 min.

Auto Power Off= 60 min.

Auto Power Off= 120 min.

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Appendix

ProblemPossible 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. 12

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

p. 13

Check that a pair of headphones (or headphone adaptor plug) are notconnected connected to the PHONES jack.

p. 13

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

p. 71

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

p. 13

Sound

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

The sound distorts when playing atvery loud volume levels.

Strange sounds or noises are heard
when playing with piano sounds.

The CS6 digital piano attempts to reproduce the rich variety of tones
created by an acoustic grand piano as accurately as possible. This
includes string resonances and damper noises, and other subtle
characteristics that contribute to the overall piano playing experience.

MP3/WAV/SMF AudioUSB

PedalsHeadphones

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 functions in the Virtual Technician menu.

p. 54

Check the technical specifications of the headphones.
If the ‘Nominal Impedance’ specification of the headphones is lessthan 100 Ω (ohms), please set the ‘Phones Volume’ setting in the ‘Basic
Settings’ menu to ‘High’.

p. 50

The pedals are unreliable or do not
function at all.

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

p. 93

When depressing a pedal, the pedalboard flexes and is not firm.

Check that the pedal support bolt is fully extended.

p. 15

The headphone volume is too low.

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.
Disconnect the USB memory device, turn the instrument off then on,then reconnect the USB memory device. If the USB memory device
still does not function, it may be damaged or incompatible. Please try
using a different USB memory device.

p. 85

The instrument pauses briefly whenconnecting a USB memory device.

This is recognised behaviour when using very large capacity (e.g. 8GB+)
USB memory devices.

p. 85

No sound can be heard when playing
an MP3/WAV audio file stored on a
USB memory device.

Check that the audio player volume is not set to 0.

p. 43

Check that the format of the audio file is supported and listed in the‘Audio Player supported format specifications’ table.

p. 42

Check that the format of the audio file is supported and listed in the‘Audio Player supported format specifications’ table.

p. 42

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. 85

An MP3/WAV audio file stored on a
USB memory device sounds strange,or does not play back at all.

An SMF MIDI file stored on a USB
memory device sounds strange whenplayed back.

The CS6 digital piano does not contain the full General MIDI sound bankselection. Consequently, some SMF song files may not be reproduced
entirely accurately when played through the instrument.

AppendixPower

Troubleshooting

p. 44

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Connecting to Other Devices
Connect the instrument toexternal MIDI devices.

Audio equipment
or electronic
instruments

B pin

Connect the stereo outputs
from other electronic
instruments or audio equipment
to the instrument’s speakers.

Connect the instrument to external
speakers, amplifiers, mixers, etc.

Connect the instrument to a computer toexchange MIDI data.

A pin

 Before connecting the CS6 digital piano to other devices, ensure that the power to both the instrument

Appendix

and the other device is turned off. If connections are established while the power is turned on, extraneous
noise that can damage the CS6 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 amplifier protection circuit.

 Do not connect the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the CS6 digital piano together with a cable. An audio
loop (oscillation sound) will occur, resulting in damage to the unit.

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section LINE IN jacks (1/4” phone jack) LINE IN STEREO jack (1/8” mini jack)

These jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs
from other electronic instruments or audio equipment to
the instrument’s speakers. The audio signal from these jacks
bypasses the MASTER VOLUME control, however the the LINEIN level can be adjusted using the adjustment knob, or by
adjusting the output level of the connected device. To connect
a device in mono, connect the cable to the L/MONO jack only.

This jack is used to connect the stereo output from an external
audio device, such as a CD or MP3 player, to the instrument’s
speakers. The LINE IN adjustment knob cannot be used toadjust the LINE IN level, therefore please use the volume
controls on device itself.

 LINE OUT jacks (1/4” phone jack) PHONES jacks (1/4” phone jack)

These jacks provide stereo output of the instrument’s soundto external speakers, amplifiers, mixers, recording devices, andsimilar equipment. The audio signal from the LINE IN jacks isalso routed to these jacks. The MASTER VOLUME slider can beused to control the output level of the instrument’s own soundwithout affecting the level of the LINE IN signal. Mono signals
will be output only if a cable is connected to the L/MONO jack.

These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones to the CS6
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.

 USB to Host port (‘B’ type) USB to Device port (‘A’ type)This USB port is used to connect the CS6 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 tothe computer.

This USB port is used to connect a USB memory device to theCS6 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.

 MIDI IN/OUT/THRU jacks
These jacks are used to connect the CS6 digital piano toexternal MIDI devices, and also to a computer with a MIDI
interface as an alternative to the ‘USB to Host’ port.

 The ‘USB to Device’ functionality of the CS6 digital piano It may be necessary to format the USB memory device

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.

before it can be used with the CS6 digital piano. If so,please refer to the ‘Format’ function instructions on page
81. 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. USB floppy drive devices can be used
to save recorder songs stored in internal memory, or play
SMF song files, yet are not suitable for MP3/WAV audio file
playback or recording.

loaded or saved, files are being renamed or deleted, or thedevice is being formatted.

Appendix

 USB device information

 Other USB devices, such as computer mice, keyboards, orbattery chargers etc. cannot be used with this instrument.

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Appendix

Sound List

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PIANO 1HARPSI & MALLETS

Concert Grand

Harpsichord

Concert Grand 2

Harpsichord 2

Studio Grand

Vibraphone

Studio Grand 2

Clavi

Mellow Grand

Marimba

Mellow Grand 2

Celesta

Jazz GrandSTRINGS

Jazz Grand 2

Slow Strings

PIANO 2String Pad

Pop Piano

Warm Strings

Pop Piano 2String Ensemble

Modern Piano

Soft Orchestra

Rock Piano

Harp

E. PIANOVOCAL & PAD

Classic E.Piano

Choir

Modern E.P.

Pop Ooh60’s E.P.

Pop AahModern E.P. 2

Choir 2

New Age E.P.

Jazz Ensemble

Crystal E.P.

Pop Ensemble

ORGAN

New Age Pad

Jazz Organ

Atmosphere

Drawbar Organ

ItopiaDrawbar Organ 2

Brightness

Be 3

New Age Pad 2

JazzerBrass Pad

Odd Man

BASS & GUITAR

Church Organ

Wood Bass

DiapasonFinger Bass

Full Ensemble

Fretless Bass

Diapason Oct.

W. Bass & Ride

Chiffy Tibia

Ballad Guitar

Stopped Pipe

Pick Nylon Gt.

Demo Song List
No.

Sound

Song

Composer

Liszt

PIANO 1
1

Concert Grand

Liebesträume No.3

2

Concert Grand 2

Petit chien

Chopin3Studio Grand

Original

Kawai

4Studio Grand 2

Original

Kawai

5

Mellow Grand

Sonata No.30 Op.109

Beethoven

6

Mellow Grand 2

La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin

Debussy

PIANO 2
7

Pop Piano

Original

Kawai

8

Modern Piano

Original

Kawai

9Rock Piano

Original

Kawai

ELECTRIC PIANO
10

Classic E.Piano

Original

Kawai

11

Modern E.P.

Original

Kawai

12

Modern E.P. 2

Original

Kawai

ORGAN
13

Jazz Organ

Original

Kawai

14

Drawbar Organ

Original

Kawai

15

Drawbar Organ 2

Original

Kawai

16

Church Organ

Toccata

Gigout17

Diapason

Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe

Bach

18

Full Ensemble

Original

Kawai

HARPSI & MALLETS
19

Harpsichord

French Suite No.6

Bach

20

Vibraphone

Original

Kawai

21

Clavi

Original

Kawai

STRINGS
22

Slow Strings

Original

Kawai

23

String Pad

Original

Kawai

24

String Ensemble

Le quattro stagioni La primavera

VivaldiVOCAL & PAD
25

Choir

Original

Kawai

26

Choir 2

Original

Kawai

27

Jazz Ensemble

Original

Kawai

28

New Age Pad

Original

Kawai

29

Atmosphere

Original

Kawai

30

Wood Bass

Original

Kawai

31

Fretless Bass

Original

Kawai

32

W. Bass & Ride

Original

Kawai

33

Ballad Guitar

Original

Kawai

34

Pick Nylon Gt.

Original

Kawai

Appendix

BASS & GUITAR

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Drum Rhythm List

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No. Rhythm

No. Rhythm

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

Tom Swing

30

Electro Pop 1

80

Fast 4 Beat

31

Electro Pop 2

81

H.H. Bossa Nova

32

Ride Beat 1

82

Ride Bossa Nova

33

Ride Beat 2

83

Beguine34

Ride Beat 3

84

Mambo

35

Ride Beat 485

Cha Cha36

Slip Beat

86

Samba

37

Jazz Rock

87

Light Samba

38

Funky Beat 1

88

Surdo Samba

39

Funky Beat 2

89

Latin Groove40

Funky Beat 3

90

Afro Cuban

41

Funk 1

91

Songo
Bembe

42

Funk 2

92

43

Funk 393

African Bembe

44

Funk Shuffle 1

94

Merenge45

Funk Shuffle 2

95

Reggae46

Buzz Beat

96

Tango

47

Disco 1

97

Habanera

48

Disco 2

98

Waltz

49

Hip Hop 1

99

Ragtime50

Hip Hop 2

100 Country & WesternProgram Change Number List
Multi-timbral mode = off/on1
Sound type

Program number

Multi-timbral mode = on2
Bank
Program number
MSB

LSB

PIANO 1
Concert Grand

1

Concert Grand 2

2

Studio Grand

3

Studio Grand 2

4

Mellow Grand

1

121

0

1

95

16

1

121

1

1

95

17

5

1

121

2

Mellow Grand 2

6

1

95

18

Jazz Grand

7

1

95

8

Jazz Grand 2

8

1

95

19

Pop Piano

9

2

95

10

Pop Piano 2

10

2

95

13

Modern Piano

11

2

121

0

Rock Piano

12

2

121

1

PIANO 2

E. PIANOClassic E.Piano

13

5

121

0

Modern E.P.

14

6

121

0

60’s E.P.

15

5

121

3

Modern E.P. 2

16

6

121

1

New Age E.P.

17

6

95

2

Crystal E.P.

18

6

95

1

Jazz Organ

19

18

121

0

Drawbar Organ

20

17

121

0

Drawbar Organ 2

21

17

121

1

Be 3

22

17

95

2

Jazzer

23

18

95

1

Odd Man

24

17

95

6

Church Organ

25

20

121

0

Diapason

26

20

95

7

Full Ensemble

27

21

95

1

Diapason Oct.

28

20

95

6

Chiffy Tibia

29

20

95

17

Stopped Pipe

30

20

95

21

Harpsichord

31

7

121

0

Harpsichord 2

32

7

121

3

Vibraphone

33

12

121

0

Clavi

34

8

121

0

Marimba

35

13

121

0

Celesta

36

9

95

1

ORGAN

Appendix

HARPSI & MALLETS

89

Program Change Number List
Multi-timbral mode = off/on1
Sound type

Program number

Multi-timbral mode = on2
Bank
Program number
MSB

LSB

STRINGS
Slow Strings

37

45

95

1

String Pad

38

49

95

8

Warm Strings

39

49

95

1

String Ensemble

40

49

121

0

Soft Orchestra

41

50

95

1

Harp

42

47

121

0

Choir

43

53

121

0

Pop Ooh

44

54

95

39

Pop Aah

45

54

95

40

Choir 2

46

54

95

53

Jazz Ensemble

47

54

95

2

Pop Ensemble

48

54

95

7

New Age Pad

49

89

121

0

Atmosphere

50

100

121

0

Itopia

51

92

121

1

Brightness

52

101

95

1

New Age Pad 2

53

89

95

2

Brass Pad

54

62

95

2

Wood Bass

55

33

121

0

Finger Bass

56

34

121

0

Fretless Bass

57

36

121

0

W. Bass & Ride

58

33

95

1

Ballad Guitar

59

26

95

6

Pick Nylon Gt.

60

25

95

3

VOCAL & PAD

Appendix

BASS & GUITAR

90

Assembly Instruction
Please read these assembly instructions thoroughly before attempting to assemble the CS6 digital piano.
Please ensure that two or more people work on assembling the CS6 digital piano, especially when lifting themain body of the instrument onto the stand in step 3.

 Included parts
Before attempting to assemble the CS6 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.

f Power cable x 1
g Screw (with flat washer andspring washer) x 4
h Tapping screw (long, black) x 4
i Tapping screw (mid, black) x 4
a Main body x 1

j Tapping screw (short, silver) x 4

b Side panel x 2(left, right)

k Screw (short, black) x 3
l Headphone hook set x 1

Headphone hook x 1

c Front under board x 1

d Back board x 1

e Pedal board x 1
Pedal support bolt x 1_?

1. Assembling the side panels b, pedal board, and pedal support bolt e
Unfasten and extend the pedal connection cable attached tothe bottom of the pedal board e.
Insert the pedal support bolt approximately 1 cm into thepedal board, using the hole shown in the diagram.

Temporary
mountingscrewbj

Attach the pedal board e to the left and right side panels busing the temporary mounting screws located on either endof the pedal board. Ensure that the correct side panel is used
for the left and right side.
Ensure that the pedal board and side panels make close
contact, and that there are no large gaps between theassembled parts.

bjPedal cable

Pedal support bolt hole

Appendix

Insert the four short silver tapping screws j into the holes
as shown, and securely fasten the pedal board to the left andright side panels.

91

Assembly Instructions
2. Attaching the back board dAllow the assembled pedal board and side panels to standupright (vertically) on the floor.
Temporarily fix the back board d to the left and right sidepanels using the four long black tapping screws h, leaving atightening allowance of approximately 1-2 mm. Then attach
the bottom of the back board to the pedal board using thefour mid-length black tapping screws i.

h

i

h

i
i
i

3. Mounting the main body a
Ensure 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, so thatthe screws built into the stand are not visible when viewed
from above.

gg

Gently slide the main body backwards until the base engages
with the fixings and locks into place.

When lifting the main body onto the stand andsliding it into positing, be careful not to catch/trap hands and fingers.
g

Secure the main body to the stand using the four screws (withthe flat washer and spring washer) g.
First, loosely attach all four screws (again leaving a 1-2 mmtightening allowance), adjusting the position of the main bodyon the stand.
When all four screws are attached and the main body iscorrectly positioned on top of the stand, securely tighten all
screws until the spring washers collapse.

Appendix

Tighten all of the other temporarily attachedscrews securely to ensure that the main bodyis firmly attached to the stand. Failing to do so
may result in serious injury.

92

h

d

h

g

4. Attaching the front under board c
Attach the front under board c to the metal brackets locatedunderneath the main body using three short black screws k.

k
k

c
k

5. Connecting the pedal and power cables
BinderConnect the pedal cable originating from the pedal board
to the PEDAL terminal located on the rear of the main body,
below the speaker box. Ensure that the notch in the pedal
plug is facing upward when connecting.
Connect the power cable f to the AC IN terminal, also locatedon the rear of the main body, then use the binders to fix thecables into place.

PEDAL
AC IN

Pedal cable
Power cable

6. Attaching the headphone hook (optional)
If desired, attach the headphone hook to the underside of themain body using the two mounting screws provided.

Appendix

7. Adjusting the pedal support bolt
Turn the pedal support bolt anti-clockwise until it makes
contact with the floor and supports the pedals firmly.

Turn the bolt

93Specifications
 Kawai CS6 digital piano
Keyboard 88 wooden keys
RM3 Grand action with Ivory Touch and Let-Off
Sound Source Ultra Progressive Harmonic Imaging™ (UPHI)Internal Sounds 60 voices
Polyphony max. 192 notes
Display 16 x 2 characters LCD
Reverb Room 1, Room 2, Stage, Hall 1, Hall 2
Effects Chorus, Delay 1, Delay 2, Delay 3, Tremolo, Rotary 1, Rotary 2
Internal Recorder 10 song, 2 track recorder - approximately 90,000 note memory capacity
USB Functions Play
Audio

MP3: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz, Mono/Stereo, Bitrate: 8-320 kbit/s (fixed & variable)
WAV: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz, Mono/Stereo

RecordAudio

MP3: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo, 192 kbit/s (fixed)
WAV: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo, 1,411 kbit/s (uncompressed)

Other

Convert Song to Audio, SMF song player, Save Song, Load Song,
Rename, Delete, Format

Storage USB memory, USB floppy disk drive
Lesson Function Lesson Songs (varies depending on market area) and Finger Exercises
Metronome Beat: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 Rhythm: 100 types
Demo Songs 34 songs
Piano Music 29 or 42 pieces (depending on market area)
Concert Magic 176 songs
Virtual Technician Voicing, Damper Resonance, String Resonance, Key-off Effect,
Touch Curve (incl. 2 user touch curves), Temperament (incl. user temperament),
Key of Temperament, Stretch Tuning
Keyboard Modes Dual Mode, Split Mode, Four Hands Mode (incl. volume/balance adjust)
Other Functions Key/Song Transpose, Tone Control, Speaker Volume, Headphone Volume,Tuning, Damper Hold,
Lower Octave Shift, Lower Pedal, Layer Octave Shift, Layer Dynamics,Panel Registration memories,
MIDI Functions and settings, User Memory, Factory Reset, Auto Power Off
Pedals Sustain (with half-pedal support), Soft, Sostenuto
Jacks MIDI (IN/OUT/THRU), USB to Host, USB to Device, LINE IN (L/MONO, R),
LINE IN Level Adjust, STEREO IN, LINE OUT (L/MONO, R), Headphones x 2
Speakers 13 cm x 2 (full range speakers)
5 cm x 2 (tweeters)
Output Power 50 W x 2Power Consumption 80 W
Key Cover Sliding type

Appendix

Dimensions 1447 (W) x 472 (D) x 950 (H) mm
57" (W) x 18 1/2" (D) x 37 1/2" (H)(Not including music rack)

Weight 80 kg / 176.3 lbs.

94

section
MIDI
Implementation Chart Kawai CS6 digital piano
Date : Dec ’10 Version : 1.0
FunctionTransmit

Receive

1

1

Settable1 - 161 - 16

At power-up

Mode 3Mode 1

Message°

Mode 1, 3**

AlternativeÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ

°21 - 108*

0 - 127

RangeÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ

0 - 127

Note on{ 9nH v=1-127{

Note off° 9nH v=0°

Key specific°°

Channel specific

°

°

°

°

0.32

{

{

Bank select

7

°

{

Volume10°{

Panpot11°{

Expression pedal

64{ (Right pedal){

Damper pedal

66{ (Middle pedal){

Sostenute pedal

67{ (Left pedal){

Soft pedal{ (0 - 127)

{ (0 - 127)

At power-up

Remarks

Basic channel

Note number* 9-120, including transpose

Velocity

After touch
Pitch bend

Control change

Program change settable
rangeÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ

Exclusive

Common{{Song position°°

Song selection

°

°

Tune

°

°

Clock

°

°

Commands°°

Local On / Off°{

All notes Off°{ (123 - 127)

Active sensing

{

{

Reset

°

°

Real time

Other functions

Transmission can be selected

AppendixMode** Omni mode is on at
power-up. Omni mode canbe turned off through MIDI
channel setting operations.

Remarks
Mode 1: omni mode On, Poly
Mode 3: omni mode Off, Poly

Mode 2: omni mode On, Mono
Mode 4: omni mode Off, Mono

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