Important Information

Preparation

Owner's Manual

Basic Operation

DIGITAL PIANO
ES120

Adjustments & Settings

Appendix

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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions

Be sure to read these Safety Precautions carefully before using this instrument to ensure correct use.
When using this electronic musical instrument, please observe the following precautions for safety.
When this instrument is used by small children, please ensure safe use under the supervision of a parent.

▋ Warnings, cautions, and symbols have the following meanings.
denotes an instruction (an operation that should
be carried out) or indicative notice.

denotes that care (precaution) should be taken.
denotes a prohibited operation (an operationthat must not be done).

WARNING

Describes a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the indication
is ignored and this instrument is handled incorrectly.

Doing so may cause a electric shock, fire, injury fall, damage, or breakdown .

The product should be connected to an
AC outlet of the specified voltage.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify
this instrument.
Do notdisassemble

The included power cord and AC adaptor are only for use with this instrument.

When disconnecting the power cordplug, always hold the plug and pull out.

Do not forcibly bend, place a heavy object on, bring a high-temperature object
close to, or damage the power cord andAC adapter cord.

Disconnect the power cord during lightning storms or when this instrument isunused for long periods of time.

Do not bring the AC adaptor close to ahightemperature object or use in a manner that heat accumulates.

Should an abnormality occur in this instrument, immediately turn the power
off and disconnect the power plug fromthe outlet.

If dust accumulates on the power plug,wipe it clean with a cloth.
When any of the following cases occur,
this instrument may have broken down.
In such a case, do not use this instrument, keep the power cord disconnected from the outlet, and contact the shopfrom which the product was purchased.
1. Foreign objects fell into the instrument.
2. Water was spilled into the instrument.
3. Some parts of the instrument or accessory became abnormally hot.
4. Unusual smell or smoke occurred.

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Do not insert or pull out the power plugwith wet hands.
No wet hands

Do not get this instrument wet.
No waterImportant Information

Describes a potential hazard that could result in injury or damage to property if the indication is ignored and this instrument is handled incorrectly.

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

Doing so may cause a fall, damage, breakdown, injury, Health damage.

Keep the power cord plug in a state
where it can be disconnected from theoutlet easily.

Do not use anything other than our optional stand.
Do not run around this instrument.

This instrument is not completely shutoff from the power supply even when
the power switch is turned off.
To shut-off completely, disconnect thepower plug from the outlet.
Do not put any part of your body underthe music stand or pedals.

Do not stand on, hang down from, orpush this instrument.
When moving this instrument, always
lift in a horizontal direction by two or
more people.
Piano should be placed in a locationsuch that its position does not affect its
own ventilation. Keep a minimum distance of 5 cm around the instrument forsufficient ventilation.

Do not drop this instrument or apply alarge impact.
When using the headphones, do not listen for long periods of time at high volume levels.
Do not use this instrument in the following areas.
1. Areas where the floor is unstable and the instrument becomes wobbly.
2. Areas that become wet.
3. Extremely hot or cold areas.
4. Extremely humid or dry areas.
5. Areas where the instrument is exposed to direct
sunlight, such as those near a window.
6. Areas where a large amount of sand or dust ispresent.
7. Areas where the instrument is exposed to excessive vibrations.

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Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)

Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)▋ Exemples de symboles graphiques
Indique que des précautions doivent être prises.

Indique qu’une manipulation doit être effectuée.

Indique une manipulation interdite.

AVERTISSEMENT

Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner la mort, ou de graves lésions, si l’appareil n’est pas manipulé correctement.

Doing so may cause a electric shock, fire, injury fall, damage, or breakdown .

Faite attention de ne pas introduire un
produit étranger à l’intérieur de l’appareil.
Ne jamais placer sur le produit des objets contenant des liquides, tels que desvases ou autres recipients..
Ce produit n’est pas totalement déconnecté du circuit électrique lorsqu’il est
mis hors tension par le bouton d’arrêt.
Si l’appareil ne doit pas être utilisé pendant une longue période, débranchez lecâble d’alimentation de la prise secteur.

PRECAUTION

Indique un risque potentiel qui peut entraîner la détérioration, ou des dommages, pourl’appareil ou ses propriétés, si celui-ci n’est pas manipulé correctement.

Description de la l’emplacement de la reference(Le cas échéant):
Anglais phrase: The nameplate label is locatedon the underside of the instruments, as indicatedbelow.
Français phrase: La reference commerciale est
inscrite sur une etiquette en dessous de votre
instrument, conformement a l’indication ci-dessous.

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

Votre piano doit être placé à un endroit tel que
sa position n’altère pas sa propre ventilation.
Gardez une distance minimum de 5 cm autour del’instrument pour une aération suffisante.

Important Information▋ Nameplate location

Should an abnormality occur in the product, immediately turnthe power OFF, disconnect the power cord plug, and then contact the shop from which the product was purchased.

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

▋ An information on Disposal for users

Règles de sécurité (Supplémentairespour le Canada)▋ Notes on Repair

Nameplate

If your product is marked with this recycling
symbol it means that, at the end of its life, youmust dispose of it separately by taking it to an
appropriate collection point.You should not mix
it with general household waste. Disposing of thisproduct correctly will prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human healthwhich could otherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.
For further details, please contact your local authority. (European Union only)▋ FCC Information (U.S.A)
Caution : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by KAWAI
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits 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 in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which canbe 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.

▋ Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Products :Electronic Piano
Model Number :ES120
Responsible Party Name : Kawai America Corporation
Address :2055 East University Drive Rancho
Dominguez, CA 90220
Telephone :310-631-1771
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This applies only to products distributed by Kawai America Corporation.
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Introduction
Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Kawai digital piano.
Please read this owner’s manual carefully and keep the manual in a safe place to make full use of this product and maximise its product life.

▋ About this owner’s manualThis owner’s manual contains quick references for basic playback features and operation details for various functions.

▋ Symbols[]▋ Nameplate

This symbol shows the location of the button to
be operated, and the number in this symbol indicates the order of operation.
The value in this symbol corresponds to the number describing the operating instructions.

The information, including model name and serial number, isspecified on the nameplate located on the underside of the instrument.

▋ Intellectual property rights

This symbol indicates operating precautions.

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of suchmarks by Kawai Musical Instruments Mfg. Co., Ltd. is under license.
• “Windows” is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• “Mac” is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
• Some samples © PREMIER Engineering Inc.

This symbol describes terminology and provides
information on options.

▋ About tuning
This piano is a digital instrument and does not require tuning.
If any aspect of this instrument does not function or perform as
expected, please contact the store from where the instrument
was purchased to seek assistance.

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The characters enclosed in brackets [ ] indicate
the names of sliders, buttons, ports or jacks.

PThis symbol indicates the page to be referenced.

▋ Cleaning• Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the main body.
• Avoid using alcohol, benzene, thinner, or chlorine bleach. Doing so may result in discoloration or deformation of the keys,
exterior, or panels.
• Depending on the material of the cloth used, wiping the product repeatedly may result in discoloration or deformation.
• If the pedals become dirty, do not attempt to clean them withrust-removing solvents, abrasives, or files.

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Table of Contents
Voicing��������������� 20
Touch Curve������������� 20

Important Safety Instructions������� 2

Fall-back Noise������������ 21

Règles de sécurité(Supplémentairespour le Canada)����� 4

Damper Noise������������ 21

Introduction�������������� 6
Table of Contents������������ 7

Preparation
Part Names and Functions�������� 8
Music Rest��������������� 9
Connecting the pedal���������� 9Power���������������� 10
Volume and Headphones�������� 10

Basic Operation

Effects��������������� 21
Smart Mode������������� 22
Transpose�������������� 22
Tuning��������������� 22
Temperament������������ 23
Temperament Key���������� 23
Phones/Speaker Settings�������� 23
Spatial Headphone Sound������� 24
Phones Type������������� 24
Low Volume Balance��������� 24
Speaker EQ������������� 24
Speaker On/Off������������ 25

Sounds��������������� 11

Power/Memory Settings�������� 25

Metronome�������������� 12

Auto Power Off������������ 25

Recorder��������������� 14

Factory Reset������������ 25

Demo Songs������������� 15

Startup Settings����������� 26

Registration Memories��������� 16

Bluetooth Settings���������� 26

Adjustments & Settings

Appendix

Settings��������������� 17

Troubleshooting������������ 27

Basic Settings������������ 17

Table of Contents

Important Information

Connecting to Other Devices������ 28

Dual���������������� 18

Drum Rhythm List����������� 30

Split���������������� 19

Information about Adaptor Specifications� 31

Reverb��������������� 19

EU Declaration of Conformity������ 32

Damper Resonance���������� 20

Specifications������������� 33

Brilliance�������������� 20

Operation Guide������������ 34

For more information on MIDI and its operation details, please download the supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Global
website:https://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/7

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Part Names and Functions

DEMO
REGISTRATIONPart Names and Functions

In market locations where Bluetooth

METRONOME
1

2

3

4

⑨

functionality is not available, the Bluetooth
mark will not be printed.

① [POWER] button

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

② [MASTER VOLUME] slider

This slider controls the volume output from the built-in
speakers, headphones, or LINE OUT connectors.

③ [FUNCTION] button

This button is used to set various settings and registration
memories.

④ [PLAY/STOP] button

This button is used to play/stop recorded performancesand Internal Songs.

⑤ [RECORDER] button

This button is used to record the performance.

⑥ [TRANSPOSE] button

This button is used to set Transpose and Tuning.

⑦ SOUND buttons

These buttons are used to select sounds.
[PIANO], [E.PIANO], and [OTHERS] buttons are available.

⑧ [BLUETOOTH] button

This button is used to turn on and off Bluetooth.

P28 Connecting to Other Devices

8⑨ [PHONES] jacks

These jacks are used to connect stereo headphones tothe instrument, allowing headphones with a stereo mini
phone plug and headphones with a stereo standard plug
to be connected at the same time.

⑩ [DC IN] jackThis jack is used to connect the AC adaptor.

⑪ [USB to HOST] port

This port is used to connect the instrument to a computer
using a USB “B to A” type cable in order to send and receive
MIDI data.

⑫ [LINE OUT] jacks

These jacks are used to connect other external devices (amplifier, stereo system) to listen to the instrument’s sound, orto record to audio devices.

⑬ [DAMPER] connector

This connector is used to connect the supplied damper
pedal or optional damper pedal.

⑭ [PEDAL] connector

This connector is used to connect the optional triple pedal.
The following stand and pedals are optionally available.
• Single pedal: F-10H (for the [DAMPER] connector)• Triple pedal: GFP-3 (for the [PEDAL] connector)• Stand: HML-2• Triple pedal and pedal unit for HML-2: F-351
See the details at the following URL.
https://www.kawai-global.com/support/Preparation

Music Rest
Insert the music rest into the grooves cut on the top surface ofthe piano along the rear edge.
Do not apply excessive force when attaching and detaching themusic rest to prevent damage.

Music Rest

Connecting the pedal
Connect the supplied pedal to the [DAMPER] connector on therear panel of the main body.
The sound sustains even after hands are lifted from the keyboard.
The length of sustain can be controlled by the level of pedal depression when the optional F-10H damper pedal is connected.
(Half-pedal supported)

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Power
1. Connecting the AC adaptor to the main body
Plug the supplied AC adaptor into the power cord and insert it
into the [DC IN] jack located on the rearside of the main body.

2. Connecting the plug into an outlet
Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet.
Power

3. Turning the power on/off
Press the [POWER] button to turn the power on.
When the instrument has started up, the LED indicator of the[POWER] button will turn on.
To turn the power off, press the [POWER] button again.
Do not turn off the power until the startup process iscompleted.
Do not unplug the power cord until the LED indicatorof the [POWER] button has turned off.

Volume and Headphones▋ Adjusting the volume
Use the [MASTER VOLUME] slider located on the right side of themain body to adjust the volume.
Move the slider right to increase the volume and left to decrease
the volume.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable level by moving the slider
while striking the keys.

▋ Using headphones
Plug the headphones into the [PHONES] jack located on the left
side of the main body.
1/4” and 1/8” connectors are provided for convenience.
When the headphones are connected, the speakers on the main
body will no longer produce sound.
The internal speakers can also be muted by using the speaker
on/off setting.
P25 Speaker On/Off

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SoundsThis instrument features a selection of 25 realistic instrument sounds. Sounds are arranged into three
categories, namely “PIANO”, “E.PIANO”, and “OTHERS”, and they are assigned to the corresponding SOUND
buttons. “SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert” is selected as the default setting.
Method 1A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1

♯
♯

♯

A0

♯

♯

♯

F1 G1 A1

♯
♯

C1 D1

A0

♯

Hold

EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern
EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
EX Concert Grand Piano | Pop
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz
Upright Piano | Classic
EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert

Diapason
Church Organ
Blues Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern Electric Piano

Sounds

Hold

C1 D1

♯

♯

♯

F1 G1 A1

♯

A0

♯

Hold

C1 D1

♯

♯

♯

F1 G1 A1♯

Press and hold the desired SOUND button and press one of the keys shown below to select the sound.

Reed Electric Piano 2
Reed Electric Piano
Tine Electric Piano

Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Wood Bass & Ride
Electric Bass
Wood Bass
New Age Pad
Choir
String Ensemble
Slow Strings

Method 2
Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select the sound in ascending order in the above list.
When the last sound of the category is selected, pressing the SOUND button again will return to selecting the first sound in the category.

Example:If “EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern” is selected for the [PIANO] button, pressing the [PIANO] button again will selected the “SK-EX
Concert Grand Piano | Concert” sound.
• When Jazz Organ or Blues Organ is selected, pressing the [FUNCTION] button and [RECORDER] button simultaneously toggles theslow/fast modes of the rotary speaker effect.
• The sound currently selected by each SOUND button will be remembered until the power is turned off.

Example:If “Upright Piano | Classic” is selected for the [PIANO] button, then a different sound from the [E.PIANO] or [OTHERS] sound categories
is selected, pressing the [PIANO] button again will return to the “Upright Piano | Classic” sound.
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Metronome
The Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano.

▋ Turning the metronome on/off
Press the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously to turn the metronome on.
Press the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously again to turn the metronome off.

▋ Metronome settings
Item
Tempo
Beat/Rhythm

Description= 10 to 300.
The value can be specified in the range from
The beat setting is available from the following: 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8.

Default setting
= 120
1/4

When the setting 1/4 is selected, it produces only the click sounds
without an accent beat.
VolumeThe metronome volume can be specified in the range from 1 to 10.

5▋ Setting tempo, time signature, and volume of the metronome
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and press one of the following keys to change the setting.
The metronom tempo specify by entering the number in 3 digits.

Example:Metronome

To set the metronom tempo “60” :Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and press keys “0”, “6”, “0”.

Time signature
1/4
♯
A0

METRONOM E

Press and hold simultaneously

2/4 3/4♯
C1

4/4 4/5 3/8
♯
F1

♯
D1

♯
G1

♯
A1

♯

♯

C2 D2

♯

♯

♯

F2 G2 A2

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2

-

+

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Metronome tempo

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6/8

8

9

0

-

+

VolumeBasic Operation▋ List of tempo markings
Tempo can also be set using the tempo markings commonly used in classical music.
Tempo marking
Grave
Largo
Lento
Larghetto
AdagioAdagietto
AndanteAndantino

Description
Very slow
Broadly
SlowlyRather broadly
Slowly, with great expression
Slightly faster than Adagio
At a walking pace
Slightly faster than Andante

Tempo
40
46
52
56
60
66
72
80

Maestoso
Moderato
Allegretto
AnimatoAllegroVivacePrestoVivacissimo
Prestissimo

Majestic and stately
At a moderate speed
Moderately fast
Lively and fast
Fast, quick, and bright
Active and quick
Very, very fast
Very fast and lively
Even faster than Presto

88
96
108
120
132
160
184
192
208

▋ Tempo setting using tempo markings
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and press one of the following keys to set the tempo.
♯

♯

♯

C3 D3

♯

♯

♯

F3 G3 A3

♯

♯

C4 D4

♯

♯

♯

♯

C5 D5

F4 G4 A4

Prestissimo

Vivacissimo

PrestoVivaceAllegroAnimatoAllegretto

Moderato

Maestoso

Andantino

AndanteAdagietto

AdagioLarghetto

Lento

Largo

Grave

METRONOM E

Press and hold simultaneously

MetronomeC3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5

Tempo markings▋ Drum rhythm settings
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and specify the rhythm pattern by entering the assigned
number in 3 digits.

Example:To select the “Motown 1” rhythm pattern (no. 72):
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously and press keys “0”, “7”, “2”.
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button and [PIANO] button simultaneously, then enter [-] or [+] to select the previous or next rhythm
pattern.
♯

♯

♯

C6 D6

♯

♯

♯

F6 G6 A6♯C 7 D7♯♯♯F 7 G7 A7C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7 C8METRONOM E

Press and hold simultaneously

1

2

3

4

5

6

Rhythm

7

8

9

0

-

+

RhythmThere are 100 rhythm pattern types available.
P30 Drum Rhythm List

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RecorderThe Recorder function allows the player to record up to three songs.

▋ Recording a song♯

C1

A0 B0 C1
Hold

2

Song 3

1Song 2• The performances can be recorded with the Metronome function turned on by pressing the [METRONOME] button.

♯

A0
Song 1

1. Press and hold the [RECORDER] button and select a songmemory.
2. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to start recording.
Recording can also be started by pressing a key.
When the recording starts, the LED indicators for the [RECORDER] button and the [PLAY/STOP] button will turn on.
3. Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to finish recording.
When the recording ends, the LED indicators for the [RECORDER] button and the [PLAY/STOP] button will turn off.

3• When a song is recorded to the song memory containing performance data, the existing performance data will beoverwritten by the new performance data.
• The tempo set by the metronome will not be recorded in the recorder data.
• The total recording capacity is 15,000 notes. (This number also includes the number of times the pedal is depressed andbuttons are pressed.)
The Recorder stops automatically when the maximum capacity is reached while recording.
• Recorded songs are retained even after the power is turned off.

Recorder▋ Playing back a recorded song♯

Press and hold the [PLAY/STOP] button and press the key corresponding to the desired song memory to start the playback.
Press the [PLAY/STOP] button again to stop the playback.

A0

A0 B0 C1

14Song 3All three song memories will be deleted.
Note that songs cannot be recovered after deletion.

Hold

Song 2▋ Deleting a recorded song

Song 1

Hold

While the instrument is turned off, press and hold the [RECORDER] button and [PLAY/STOP] button and turn the power on.
The LED indicators for the [RECORDER] button and [PLAY/STOP]
button will flash while deleting.
The LED indicators will turn off when deletion is complete.

♯

C1

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Demo Songs
This instrument includes a demo song for each sound.

▋ Demo songs list
Sound Name
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert
EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert
Upright Piano | Classic
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz
EX Concert Grand Piano | Pop
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern
Tine Electric Piano

Song Title
La Campanella
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6
Alpenglühen
Original
Original
Sonata No.30 Op.109
La Fille aux Cheveux de lin
Original
Original

Composer
Liszt
Liszt
OestenKawai
Kawai
Beethoven
Debussy
Kawai
Kawai

Key
A0
B0
C1
D1
E1
F1
G1
A1
B1

Modern Electric Piano
Jazz Organ
Church Organ
Slow Strings
Electric Bass
Harpsichord
Vibraphone

Original
Original
Chorale Prelude “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme.”
Original
Original
French Suite No.6
Original

Kawai
Kawai
Bach
Kawai
Kawai
Bach
Kawai

C2
D2
E2
F2
G2
A2
B2

▋ Playing demo songs
Demo Songs

♯

♯
♯

C1 D1

♯

A0

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2

♯

Hold

F1 G1 A1

DEMO

♯

♯

C2 D2

♯

♯

♯

F2 G2 A2♯

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button and [PLAY/ STOP] button simultaneously and press one of the following keys to select the song.
The LED indicators for the [FUNCTION] button and [PLAY/STOP] button will flash.
Vibraphone
Harpsichord
Electric Bass
Slow Strings
Church Organ
Jazz Organ
Modern Electric Piano
Tine Electric Piano
EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern
EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow
EX Concert Grand Piano | Pop
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz
Upright Piano | Classic
EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert
SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert• When a song ends, the next song is automatically played.
For example, after playing the demo song for “Vibraphone”, the demo song for “SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert” will follow
automatically.
• Pressing the desired SOUND button switches to the demo song for the selected sound.
• Press the [FUNCTION] button or [PLAY/STOP] button again to stop the playback.

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Registration Memories
The Registration function memorizes settings such as selected sounds and Reverb settings, etc. Simply
pressing the button recalls the memorized settings. Up to four Registration memories can be stored.
A collection of settings can be stored to a memory. This memory is called a“Registration”.

▋ Settings that can be stored in registration memories• Sound settings (including Dual/Split combinations)• Metronome settings• Basic Settings

The “Sound settings” and “Basic Settings” cannot bechanged while a Registration memory is selected.

▋ Recalling the registration
1. Press the [FUNCTION] button. The LED indicator for the [FUNCTION] button will turn on.
2. Press one of the four registration memory (SOUND) buttons to select the registration to be recalled.

2

1
DEMO

METRONOM E

2

1

REGISTRATIO N

3

4

Registration Memories

The registration memory (SOUND) buttons• Press the [FUNCTION] button again to return to normal operation.
• By default, the Registration memories correspond to the following sounds:
Memory 1 : SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz
Memory 2 : Reed Electric Piano 2

Memory 3 : Jazz Organ
Memory 4 : String Ensemble.

▋ Storing a registration memory
With the setting to be memorized selected, press and hold the [FUNCTION] button then press one of the four registration memory(SOUND) buttons to store the current sound to the registration memory.

1

2
DEMO
REGISTRATIO N

METRONOM E

2

1

3

Hold
The registration memory (SOUND) buttons• The LED indicator for the [FUNCTION] button will flash while storing into the Registration memory.
It will stop flashing when storing is complete.

▋ Resetting all registration memories
While the instrument is turned off, press and hold the [FUNCTION] button and [TRANSPOSE] button, and turn the power on.
• The LED indicator for the [FUNCTION] button will turn on andthe LED indicator for the [TRANSPOSE] button will flash while
resetting. The LED indicators will turn off when reset is complete.
All four Registration memories will be reset.
Note that registration memories cannot be recovered after a reset.
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Press and hold simultaneously

4Adjustments & Settings

Settings
Settings can be changed to suit playing conditions.

▋ Settings
Settings
Basic Settings
Phones/Speaker Settings

Description
Adjust settings related to the selected sound etc.
Adjust settings related to the instrument’s headphone and speaker soundoutput.
Adjust settings related to the instrument’s power and memory.
Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI settings.
Adjust settings related to MIDI.
For more information on MIDI and its operation details, please download the
supplementary PDF manual from the Kawai Global website:
https://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/Power/Memory Settings
Bluetooth Settings
MIDI Settings

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Basic Settings▋ Basic Settings functions and default values
Item
Dual
Split
ReverbDamper Resonance
Brilliance
Voicing
Touch Curve
Fall-back Noise

Effects
Smart Mode

Transpose
TuningTemperament
Temperament Key

This setting simulates the resonance effects of the whole piano when
the damper pedal is pressed.
This setting adjusts the brightness of the sound.
This setting simulates different hammer properties, affecting the tonal
character of the piano.
This setting allows players to change the relationship between the volume and the strength of keystrokes.
This setting simulates the noise from the acoustic piano key action
when keys are released.
This setting adjusts the volume of the noise that occurs when the damper pedal is pressed or released as the damper head touches or leaves
the strings.
This setting allows various effects to be added to the sound.
This setting switches between various preset configurations, adjusting
various characteristics of the grand piano sound to match different musical styles.
This setting changes the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tone steps.
This setting changes the pitch of the instrument in 0.5 Hz steps.
This setting allows musicians to play the instrument using early tuning
systems popularised in the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
This setting is used to set the tonic note (key of temperament) when a
non-Equal temperament is selected.

Default setting
-

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P19

(Depending on
the sound)
Medium

P19

0

P20

Normal

P20

Normal

P20

Normal

P21

NormalP21(Depending on
the sound)
NormalP210
440.0Hz
Equal

P22
P22
P23

C

P23

P20

Settings

Damper Noise

Description
This function allows two sounds to be layered together.
This function divides the keyboard into lower and upper sections, eachof which can be played with a different sound.
This setting adjust the reverberation applied to the sound.

P22

The above default settings can be overridden using the Startup Settings
function.
Basic Settings will remain effective until the power is turned off.

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Dual▋ Layering sounds from different SOUND buttons
1. Select the desired sound used for two SOUND button categories.
2. Press and hold the SOUND button, then press another SOUND button to layer two sounds together.
P11 Sounds

Example:To layer “Upright Piano | Classic” and “Slow Strings”:
1. Select “Upright Piano | Classic” for the [PIANO] button, and“Slow Strings” for the [OTHERS] button.
2. Press and hold the [PIANO] button, then press the [OTHERS]
button.

1“Upright Piano | Classic”“Slow Strings”• The combination can be changed by pressing and holding themain SOUND button and pressing another SOUND button.
• Press one of the SOUND buttons to restore normal operation.
2
Hold▋ Layering sounds from the same SOUND button
Press and hold the SOUND category button, and:1. Press A#0.
2. Press the two keys that correspond to the two desired sounds.
P11 Sounds

Example:To layer “Slow Strings” and “Wood Bass”, press and hold the [OTHERS] button, and:1. Press A#0.
2. Press A0 and E1.
• Press one of the SOUND buttons to restore normal operation.

Hold

1
♯

A0

♯

♯

C1 D1

♯

♯

♯

F1 G1 A1

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1
2

2▋ Adjusting the layered sound volume balance
Press and hold a SOUND button and press keys F#1 and G#1 to adjust the volume balance between two sounds.
Settings

Different SOUND buttons
Same SOUND button

F#1
The volume of the sound assigned to the SOUND
button on the left increases.
The volume of the sound assigned to the lower
section increases.

Press and hold a SOUND button and press D#1 to reset the balance.

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G#1
The volume of the sound assigned to the SOUND
button on the right increases.
The volume of the sound assigned to the upper
section increases.

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Split▋ Selecting a soundSelect a sound for the upper section. Press and hold the SOUND button for the lower section and:1. Press C#1.
2. Press a key that is in the range to where the selected sound should be assigned.
P11 Sounds

Example:To assign “SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert” to the upper section and “Church Organ” to the lower section, first select “SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert”, then press and hold the [E.PIANO] button, and:1. Press C#1.
1
2. Press G1.
♯ ♯
♯
♯ ♯ ♯

A0

• Press one of the SOUND buttons to restore normal operation.
• By default, the lower section will be set to the “Wood Bass”
sound.

Hold

C1 D1

F1 G1 A1

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1
2• The split point is set to C4 and cannot be changed. C4 is the lowest note in theupper section.

▋ Adjusting the volume balance
Press and hold a SOUND button and press keys F#1 and G#1 to adjust the volume balance between two sounds.
F#1
The volume of the sound assigned to the lower section increases.

G#1
The volume of the sound assigned to the upper section increases.

Press and hold a SOUND button and press D#1 to reset the balance.

Reverb▋ Turning Reverb on/off
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press C#2 to turn Reverb off or D#2 to turn Reverb on.

▋ Reverb types
Description
Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a small rehearsal room.

Key
C2

LoungeSmall Hall
Concert Hall
Live Hall
Cathedral

Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a piano lounge.
Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a small hall.
Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a large concert hall for classical music.
Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a large hall for live music performance.
Simulates the reverberation of a performance in a large cathedral.

D2
E2
F2
G2
A2

Settings

Type
Room

▋ Reverb setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Reverb type.
If reverb is turned off, it will be turned on automatically upon selecting a reverb
type.

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Damper Resonance▋ Damper Resonance types
Type
Off
Small
MediumLarge

Description
Turns damper resonance off.
Sets the volume of the resonance to low.
Sets the volume of the resonance to medium.
Sets the volume of the resonance to high.

Key
C3
D3
E3
F3

▋ Damper Resonance setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Damper Resonance type.
The Damper Resonance effect will only be applied to the [PIANO] sound button sounds.

Brilliance▋ Adjusting the Brilliance level
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press F#3 or G#3 to decrease or increase the Brilliance level, or C#3 to turn Brilliance off.
The Brilliance level can be adjusted in the range between -10 and +10.

Voicing▋ Voicing types
Type
NormalMellow
Dynamic
BrightDescription
Normal setting.
Setting to produce a softer tone by softening the hammers.
Setting to produce a dynamic tone from soft to bright according to the touch of keys.
Setting to produce a brighter tone by hardening the hammers.

▋ Voicing setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Voicing type.

Settings

Touch Curve▋ Touch Curve types
Type
OffNormalLight
Heavy

Description
Maintains the same volume regardless of the strength of the touch.
Reproduces the standard touch sensitivity of an acoustic piano.
Maintains even sound for light touch.
Maintains soft and even sound.

▋ Touch Curve setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Touch Curve type.

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Key
C#4
F#4
G#4
A#4

Key
C4
D4
E4
F4

Adjustments & Settings

Fall-back Noise▋ Fall-back Noise types
Type
OffNormalSmall
Large

Description
Turns fall-back noise off.
Normal setting.
Sets the volume of the fall-back noise to low.
Sets the volume of the fall-back noise to high.

Key
A4
B4
C5
D5

▋ Fall-back Noise setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Fall-back Noise type.
The Fall-Back Noise effect will only be applied to the [PIANO] sound button sounds.

Damper Noise▋ Damper Noise types
Type
OffNormalSmall
Large

Description
Turns damper noise off.
Normal setting.
Sets the volume of the damper noise to low.
Sets the volume of the damper noise to high.

Key
F5
G5
A5
B5

▋ Damper Noise setting
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Damper Noise type.
The Damper Noise effect will only be applied to the [PIANO] sound button sounds.

Effects▋ Effects types
Description
This effect adds a mountain-like echo to the sound.

Ping Delay
Triple Delay

This effect echoes the sound alternately left and right.
This effect echoes the sound in the order of center, right, and left.

ChorusThis effect expands the sound by matching the original sound with a sound thathas pitch fluctuations.

Classic Chorus

This effect reproduces the chorus of yesteryear by digital signal processing.

TremoloClassic Tremolo

This effect gives fluctuations to the volume.
This effect reproduces the tremolo of yesteryear by digital signal processing.

Classic Auto Pan

This effect reproduces the sound of famous antique instruments by periodicallychanging the position of the sound source.
This effect reproduces the change in sound caused by the rotary speaker.

RotaryEffective soundPiano soundString Ensemble
Choir
Church Organ
Diapason
Harpsichord
Slow Strings
Wood BassElectric Bass
Wood Bass & Ride
Modern Electric Piano
New Age Pad
Vibraphone
Reed Electric Piano
Reed Electric Piano 2
Tine Electric Piano

Settings

Type
Mono Delay

Jazz Organ
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Adjustments & Settings▋ Turning Effects on and off
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press C#6 to turn Effects off or press D#6 to turn Effects on.

Smart Mode
▋ Smart Mode settings
Type
NormalNoiseless
Deep ResonanceLight Resonance
Soft
Brilliant

Clean
Full
Dark
Rich
Historical

Description
Smart Mode default setting.
Setting to minimise additional damper and string resonance, and mechanism noises
when keys are released.
Setting to emphasise damper pedal resonance and string resonance.
Setting to reduce damper pedal resonance and string resonance.
Setting to produce a softer tone by softening the hammers and increasing the touchweight of the keyboard, which is suitable for slow, quiet pieces.
Setting to produce a brighter tone including damper resonance by hardening the hammers, which is suitable for cheerful and elegant pieces or songs requiring good resonance.
Setting to reduce resonance by hardening the hammers and lightening the touch of keys.
Setting to emphasise noises and resonance by increasing the sensitivity of the hammers,
which is suitable for dynamic and powerful pieces.
Setting to add unique darkness to the tone by hardening the hammers and increasing
the touch weight of keys.
Setting to emphasise the resonance by increasing the sensitivity of the hammers andlightening the touch of keys.
Setting to replicate the tone of a piano used during the Classical and Romantic eras.

Key
C7
D7
E7
F7
G7
A7

C#7
D#7
F#7
G#7
A#7

▋ Selecting the Smart Mode preset
Press and hold a SOUND button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Smart Mode type.

Transpose▋ Transpose setting
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button, then press the a key 12 notes above or below middle C to set the desired transpose key.
Or press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button, then press the A0 key to decrease or B0 key to increase the value of the transpose setting.
Settings

The Transpose value can be adjusted in the range between -12 and +12 in semi-tone steps.
The LED indicator for the [TRANSPOSE] button will turn on when Transpose is turned on and the value is not set to 0.
P35 Operation Guide

Tuning▋ Adjusting the pitch
Press and hold the [TRANSPOSE] button, then press F#6 to lower the pitch or G#6 to raise the pitch.
The Tuning pitch can be adjusted in the range from 420.0 Hz to 453 Hz in 0.5 Hz increments.
Press C#6 to restore the Tuning pitch to the default setting of 440.0 Hz.

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Temperament▋ Temperament types
Type
Equal Temperament(Equal)Pure Temperament(Pure Major)
Pure Temperament(Pure Minor)
Pythagorean Temperament(Pythagorean)
Meantone Temperament(Meantone)
Werckmeister Temperament(Werckmeister)
Kirnberger Temperament(Kirnberger)

Description
The most common tuning system for modern pianos. This allows consistent harmonies
regardless of modulations and transpositions.
The tuning system that eliminated impurity from the most important third and fifthintervals. Therefore, third and fifth sound pure; however, other intervals may soundimpure.
Use this system by specifying the tonic of the piece to be played.
The tuning system that eliminated impurity from most of fifth intervals. Althoughchords sound impure due to the impurity in third intervals, the system brings out thecharacter of melodies.
The tuning system that incorporated slight impurity in fifth intervals in order to eliminate impurity from the most important major third intervals. This system was commonly used for early keyboard music.
This tuning system makes keys with fewer key signatures sound closer to the Meantone Temperament which produces chords purer, and keys with more key signatures
sound closer to the Pythagorean Temperament which brings out the character of melodies. This reflects the “character of keys” intended by the classical composers.

Key
C6
D6
E6
F6

G6

A6
B6

▋ Temperament settings
Press and hold a [TRANSPOSE] button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Temperament type.

Temperament Key▋ Selecting the Temperament Key
Press and hold a [TRANSPOSE] button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Temperament Key.
The Temperament Key can be specified in the range from C to B.
P35 Operation Guide

Phones/Speaker Settings
Type
Spatial Headphone Sound

Description
This setting is a feature that enhances the depth and realism of theacoustic piano sound through earphones or headphones. This feature
also reduces auditory discomfort and fatigue when using headphones
or earphones for extended periods of time.

Default setting
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Phones Type

This setting optimises the sound of the instrument when listening
through different types of headphones or earphones.
This setting enhances pianissimo touches, allowing the piano to beplayed more naturally when the [MASTER VOLUME] slider is set to a low
level.
This setting optimizes the sound quality of the speaker system according to the position of the instrument.
This setting turns the internal speakers on and off. This setting may be
useful when the internal speakers are no longer required, because theinstrument is connected to an external speaker or amplifier system via
the [LINE OUT] jacks.

Normal

P24

3

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Normal

P24

On

P25

Low Volume Balance

Speaker EQ
Speaker On/Off

Settings▋ Phones/Speaker Settings types

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Spatial Headphone Sound▋ Spatial Headphone Sound types
Type
Off
ForwardNormalWide

Description
Disables the Spatial Headphone Sound feature.
Provides front focused, somewhat narrow spatial positioning.
Provides naturally balanced spatial positioning that is neither forward nor wide.
Provides wide, very open spatial positioning.

Key
C#5
F#5
G#5
A#5

▋ Spatial Headphone Sound setting
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Spatial Headphone Sound type.

Phones Type▋ Phones type types
Type
NormalOpen
Semi-OpenClosedInner-ear
Canal

Description
Disables the headphone optimisation.
Optimises the sound for open-type headphones.
Optimises the sound for semi-open type headphones.
Optimises the sound for closed-type headphones.
Optimises the sound for inner-ear type headphones.
Optimises the sound for canal-type headphones.

Key
C5
D5
E5
F5
G5
A5

▋ Phones Type setting
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Phones type.

Low Volume Balance▋ Low Volume Balance setting

Settings

Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Low Volume Balance type.
The Low Volume Balance setting can be specified in the range from 1 to 5, or set to “Off”.
Increasing the value will enhance the sound of pianissimo touches when the volume is set to a reduced level.
P35 Operation Guide

Speaker EQ▋ Speaker EQ types
Type
OffNormalTable

Description
Turns Speaker EQ off. Optimum setting for connecting to the [LINE OUT] jack.
Optimum setting for placing on a stand.
Optimum setting for placing on a table.

▋ Speaker EQ setting
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Speaker EQ type.

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Key
F#6
G#6
A#6

Adjustments & Settings

Speaker On/Off▋ Speaker On/Off types
Type
Off
On

Description
Turns off the internal speakers.
Turns on the internal speakers.

Key
C#7
D#7

▋ Turning the speakers on/off
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press C#7 to turn the internal speakers off or D#7 to turn the internal speakers on.

Power/Memory Settings▋ Power/memory setting types
Type

Description

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Auto Power Off

This function can be used to automatically turn off the power after a specified period ofinactivity.
This function restores the instrument back to its factory default configuration.

P25

Factory Reset

P25

Recorded songs and registration memories will not be initialized.
Startup Settings

This function allows preferred settings to be stored in memory, and automatically recalled as the default settings every time the instrument is turned on.

P26

Auto Power Off▋ Auto Power Off types
TypeOff
15 min.
60 min.
120 min.

Description
Disables Auto Power Off.
Turns off the power after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Turns off the power after 60 minutes of inactivity.
Turns off the power after 120 minutes of inactivity.

Key
G7
A7
B7
C8
Settings

This setting will be stored to Startup Settings automatically.

▋ Auto Power Off setting
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press the key corresponding to the desired Auto Power Off type.

Factory Reset▋ Executing the Factory Reset
Press and hold the [FUNCTION] button and press G#7.
The LED indicator for the [FUNCTION] button will flash while executing the Factory Reset.
The LED indicators will turn off when reset is complete.

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Startup Settings▋ Settings stored in Startup Settings• Sound settings • Metronome settings• Reverb and Effects settings for each sound• Basic Settings • Phones/Speaker Settings • Bluetooth settings• MIDI Settings▋ Executing the Startup Settings
While the instrument is set to the desired settings, press and hold the [FUNCTION] button, then press A#7.
The LED indicator for the [FUNCTION] button will flash while storing Startup Settings.
The LED indicators will turn off when Startup Settings storing is complete.

Bluetooth Settings
Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.

▋ Bluetooth types and connection methods
Type
Bluetooth MIDI

Description
When using a smart device app that supports
Bluetooth MIDI, this function allows the instrument to be controlled by an app, or send/receive
MIDI data wirelessly.

Bluetooth Audio

This function allows audio from the connected
smart device (such as songs, videos, etc.) to beplayed through the instrument’s speakers wirelessly.

Connection method
Enable the smart device’s Bluetooth function, launch an
app that supports Bluetooth MIDI, then select “ES120”
from the app’s connection setting screen. The LED indicator for the [BLUETOOTH] button will turn on when aBluetooth MIDI application is connected.
Enable the smart device’s Bluetooth function, then select “ES120 Audio” from the device’s Bluetooth connection setting screen. If not displayed, press and hold the[BLUETOOTH] button until its LED indicator starts flashing. The LED indicator for the [BLUETOOTH] button willturn on when a smart device is successfully paired.
After pairing successfully, the instrument will automatically reconnect to the smart device when the power isturned on.

• For more detailed instructions regarding Bluetooth pairing, please refer to the supplementary Bluetooth® Connectivity
Guide manual, available from the Kawai Global website: https://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual/• Only one smart device can be connected to the piano’s Bluetooth MIDI or Bluetooth audio at a time.
• If pairing has been unsuccessful, press the [BLUETOOTH] button to stop the LED indicator flashing.
Settings▋ Bluetooth On/Off setting
If the LED indicator for the [BLUETOOTH] button turns off when the button is pressed, Bluetooth is off. Press and hold the [BLUETOOTH] button until the LED turns on to turn on Bluetooth.
If the LED indicator for the [BLUETOOTH] button turns on when the button is pressed, Bluetooth is on. Press and hold the [BLUETOOTH] button until the LED turns off to turn off Bluetooth.
The default setting is Bluetooth on.

▋ Check Bluetooth smart device connection status
When the LED indicator for the [BLUETOOTH] button is turned on, a smart device is connected. When the LED indicator for the [BLUETOOTH] button is turned off, a smart device is not connected.

▋ Adjusting the Bluetooth Audio Volume

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This setting allows the volume of the Bluetooth Audio playback to be adjusted. After first adjusting the playback volume on the smart
device or using the instrument’s [MASTER VOLUME] slider, this setting may be used to further adjust the playback volume.
Press and hold the [BLUETOOTH] button, then press the A0 key to decrease the Bluetooth Audio volume or the B0 key to increase thevolume.
The Bluetooth Audio volume can be adjusted in the range from -15 to +15. The default setting is 0.

Appendix

Troubleshooting▋ Power (Settings)
Problem
The instrument does not turnon.
The instrument turned itself
off all of a sudden.
The instrument turned off byitself.

Possible Cause and Solution
Check to see if the main connector of this instrument, AC adaptor, and power outlet
are properly connected.
Check to see if the “Auto Power Off” function is not enabled.

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▋ Sound/Performance
Problem
No sound is coming out.

Sounds get distorted in certain
performances or at specificranges.
The pitch or sound quality ofcertain piano tones is odd.

The high frequency notes
sustain longer even when thedamper pedal is not pressed.

Possible Cause and Solution• Check to see whether the volume has been set to the lowest level.
• Check to see whether a pair of headphones or a headphone conversion plug havebeen connected to the [PHONES] jacks.
• Check to see whether the Speaker setting has been set to “off”.
• Check to see whether the Local Control of MIDIsetting has been set to “off”.
For some performances, increasing the volume may cause the sound to be distorted.
If this happens, reduce the volume.

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P10

The built-in piano tones are designed to reproduce the tones created by an acoustic
grand piano as accurately as possible. Since the pianos produce a rich variety of resonance, the way the sound is perceived changes depending on the location or environment. The way the sound is perceived also changes when a single key is pressed andwhen the same key is pressed in the flow of a song. For this reason, strong overtones
may be heard in some ranges, or the pitch and sound quality may seem odd.
But this is normal.
This is normal.
The highest keys on an acoustic piano (shown below) are not equipped with dampers.
This instrument replicates this behaviour precisely and allows the sound of the keys
without dampers to sustain longer even when the damper pedal is not pressed.
♯

♯

C6 D6

♯

♯

♯

F6 G6 A6♯♯C 7 D7♯♯♯F 7 G7 A7C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7 C8
No damper is attached

The pedal does not work at
all, or it does not produce thesame effect each time.

Check to see if the pedal cable is properly connected to the instrument. Even when
they are connected, try unplugging the cable and inserting it again to make sure.

P9

Possible Cause and Solution• Check to see if the instrument’s Bluetooth function is enabled.
• Use the application’s settings to connect, instead of the Bluetooth setting of the smart
device.
If the connection gets cut off immediately after pairing, turn off the Bluetooth setting on
the smart device and turn it back on, then try connecting the device again.
It’s possible that another device is connected to the piano’s Bluetooth MIDI/Bluetooth
Audio. Press and hold the [BLUETOOTH] button until its LED indicator starts flashing to
unpair the device.
Recorded performances of built-in songs will not output from Bluetooth MIDI.

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▋ Connection
Problem
The instrument is unable toconnect to a smart device.

P26

Troubleshooting

Connection fails for thepaired smart device.
The name of the piano does
not appear in the smart
device.
Unable to send recorded performance of built-in songs.

P26

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Appendix

Connecting to Other Devices
Cable hook

Amplifier, speaker

ComputerSmart device• Turn off both this instrument and the given device before connecting to another device.
Devices can be damaged if they are connected while the power is on.
• The protection circuit of the instrument’s amplifier may stop the sound output in certain circumstances.
Restart the instrument and reset the protection circuit of the amplifier if the sound stops.
• The Phones Type and Spatial Headphone Sound effects will be applied to the sound output from the [LINE OUT] of the
instrument.
Phones Type and Spatial Headphone Sound can be turned off.
Also, both Speaker EQ and Speaker On/Off can be turned off to optimize the sound quality when using the [LINE OUT] jack.

P23 Phones/Speaker Settings
Connecting to Other Devices

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Appendix▋ USB drivers
For exchanging data between this digital piano and a computer via USB connection, the software (USB-MIDI driver) for the digital piano to function properly must be installed in the computer. On most modern operating systems, this driver software will be installed
automatically, and additional drivers will not be required.
The USB-MIDI driver to use is different depending on the computer’s operating system. For more information, please visit the Kawai
Global website:
https://www.kawai-global.com/support/manual▋ Smart devices
This product supports connection to smart devices and allows players to use applications designed for the instrument.
Before using this feature, please check the latest information on the supported applications and operating environment, which isavailable from the Kawai Global website:
https://www.kawai-global.com/support▋ Precautions for using USB
When connecting the digital piano to a computer with a USB cable, insert the USB cable first and then turn on the digital piano.
After connecting the digital piano to a computer via USB, it may take some time to establish communication between them.
If communication becomes unstable on the connection between the digital piano and the computer through a USB hub, connect
the USB cable directly to one of the computer’s USB ports.
Powering on/off the digital piano or plugging/unplugging the USB cable during any of the following situations may cause thecomputer or digital piano to exhibit unstable behaviour:- while installing the driver- while restarting the computer- while the MIDI application is running- while communicating with the computer- while the computer is in energy-saver mode
Depending on the settings of the computer, the USB function may not work as intended. Please read the owner’s manual of thecomputer and adjust the settings accordingly.

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Appendix

Drum Rhythm List

Drum Rhythm List

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No.

Rhythm NameNo.

Rhythm Name

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

8 Beat 1
8 Beat 2
8 Beat 3
16 Beat 1
16 Beat 2
16 Beat 3
16 Beat 416 Beat 516 Beat 6
Rock Beat 1
Rock Beat 2
Rock Beat 3
Hard Rock
Heavy Beat
Surf Rock
2nd Line
50 Ways
Ballad 1
Ballad 2
Ballad 3
Ballad 4
Ballad 5
Light Ride 1
Light Ride 2
Smooth Beat
Rim Beat
Slow Jam
Pop 1
Pop 2
Electro Pop 1
Electro Pop 2
Ride Beat 1
Ride Beat 2
Ride Beat 3
Ride Beat 4
Slip Beat
Jazz RockFunky Beat 1
Funky Beat 2
Funky Beat 3
Funk 1
Funk 2
Funk 3
Funk Shuffle 1
Funk Shuffle 2
Buzz Beat
Disco 1
Disco 2
Hip Hop 1
Hip Hop 2

51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100

Hip Hop 3
Hip Hop 4
Techno 1
Techno 2
Techno 3
Heavy Techno
8 Shuffle 1
8 Shuffle 2
8 Shuffle 3
Boogie16 Shuffle 1
16 Shuffle 2
16 Shuffle 3
T Shuffle
Triplet 1
Triplet 2
Triplet 3
Triplet 4
Triplet Ballad 1
Triplet Ballad 2
Triplet Ballad 3
Motown 1
Motown 2
Ride Swing
H.H. Swing
Jazz Waltz 1
Jazz Waltz 2
5/4 Swing
Fast 4 Beat
H.H. Bossa Nova
Ride Bossa Nova
BeguineMambo
Cha ChaSamba
Light Samba
Surdo Samba
Latin Groove
Afro Cuban
Songo
Bembe
Merenge
ReggaeTango
Habanera
Waltz
RagtimeCountry & WesternMarch
6/8 March

Appendix

Information about Adaptor Specifications
This adapter specification table conforms to the requirements of EU Commission Regulation (EU)2019/1782.
Adaptor Type
PS-129PS-154PS-241

PS-242

Manufacturer’s trademark

KAWAI

KAWAI

KAWAI

KAWAI

Model identifier

PS-129PS-154PS-241

PS-242

Input voltage

230 V

230 V

230 V

230 V

Input AC frequency

50 Hz

50 Hz

50 Hz

50 Hz

Output voltage

12.0 V

15.0 V

24.0 V

24.0 V

Output current

2.0 A

4.0 A

6.2 A

5.0 A

Output power

24.0 W

60.0 W

150.0 W

120.0 W

Average active efficiency

90.38%

90.17%

90.41%

91.55%

Efficiency at low load (10%)

85.71%

85.13%

78.62%

88.84%

No-load power consumption

0.061 W

0.200W

0.135 W

0.020 W

InformationaboutAdaptorSpecifications

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Appendix

EU Declaration of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity
BG
BulgarianES
SpanishCS
Czech
DA
DanishDE
GermanET
Estonian
EL
Greek
EN
EnglishFR
FrenchHR
CroatianIT
Italian
LV
LatvianLT
Lithuanian
HU
HungarianMT
MalteseNL
Dutch
PL
PolishPT
Portuguese
RO
Romanian

EU Declaration of Conformity

SK
SlovakSL
SlovenianFI
FinnishSV
SwedishОПРОСТЕНА ЕС ДЕКЛАРАЦИЯ ЗА СЪОТВЕТСТВИЕС настоящото Kawai Europa GmbH декларира, че този тип радиосъоръжение [ ES120 ] е в съответствие с Директива 2014/53/
ЕС. Цялостният текст на ЕС декларацията за съответствие може да се намери на следния интернет адрес:DECLARACIÓN UE DE CONFORMIDAD SIMPLIFICADA
Por la presente, Kawai Europa GmbH declara que el tipo de equipo radioeléctrico [ ES120 ] es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE.
El texto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está disponible en la dirección Internet siguiente:
ZJEDNODUŠENÉ EU PROHLÁŠENÍ O SHODĚ
Tímto Kawai Europa GmbH prohlašuje, že typ rádiového zařízení [ ES120 ] je v souladu se směrnicí 2014/53/EU. Úplné
znění EU prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na této internetové adrese:
FORENKLET EU-OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING
Hermed erklærer Kawai Europa GmbH, at radioudstyrstypen [ ES120 ] er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
EU-overensstemmelseserklæringens fulde tekst kan findes på følgende internetadresse:
VEREINFACHTE EU-KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
Hiermit erklärt Kawai Europa GmbH, dass der Funkanlagentyp [ ES120 ] der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht.
Der vollständige Text der EU-Konformitätserklärung ist unter der folgenden Internetadresse verfügbar:
LIHTSUSTATUD ELI VASTAVUSDEKLARATSIOON
Käesolevaga deklareerib Kawai Europa GmbH, et käesolev raadioseadme tüüp [ ES120 ] vastab direktiivi 2014/53/EL nõuetele.
ELi vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik tekst on kättesaadav järgmisel internetiaadressil:ΑΠΛΟΥΣΤΕΥΜΕΝΗ ΔΗΛΩΣΗ ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΣΗΣ ΕΕΜε την παρούσα ο/η Kawai Europa GmbH, δηλώνει ότι ο ραδιοεξοπλισμός [ ES120 ] πληροί την οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ.
Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ διατίθεται στην ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο:
SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Kawai Europa GmbH declares that the radio equipment type [ ES120 ] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
DECLARATION UE DE CONFORMITE SIMPLIFIEE
Le soussigné, Kawai Europa GmbH, déclare que l'équipement radioélectrique du type [ ES120 ] est conforme à la directive 2014/53/UE.
Le texte complet de la déclaration UE de conformité est disponible à l'adresse internet suivante:
POJEDNOSTAVLJENA EU IZJAVA O SUKLADNOSTI
Kawai Europa GmbH ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa [ ES120 ] u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU.
Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na sljede?oj internetskoj adresi:
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ UE SEMPLIFICATA
Il fabbricante, Kawai Europa GmbH, dichiara che il tipo di apparecchiatura radio [ ES120 ] è conforme alla direttiva 2014/53/UE. Il
testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet:
VIENKĀRŠOTA ES ATBILSTĪBAS DEKLARĀCIJA
Ar šo Kawai Europa GmbH deklarē, ka radioiekārta [ ES120 ] atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53/ES. Pilns
ES atbilstības deklarācijas teksts ir pieejams šādā interneta vietnē:
SUPAPRASTINTA ES ATITIKTIES DEKLARACIJA
Aš, Kawai Europa GmbH, patvirtinu, kad radijo įrenginių tipas [ ES120 ] atitinka Direktyvą 2014/53/ES. Visas
ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstas prieinamas šiuo interneto adresu:
EGYSZERŰSÍTETT EU-MEGFELELŐSÉGI NYILATKOZAT
Kawai Europa GmbH igazolja, hogy a [ ES120 ] típusú rádióberendezés megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek.
Az EU-megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege elérhető a következő internetes címen:DIKJARAZZJONI SSIMPLIFIKATA TA' KONFORMITÀ TAL-UE
B'dan, Kawai Europa GmbH, niddikjara li dan it-tip ta' tagħmir tar-radju [ ES120 ] huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE. Ittest kollu tad-dikjarazzjoni ta' konformità tal-UE huwa disponibbli f'dan l-indirizz tal-Internet li ġej:VEREENVOUDIGDE EU-CONFORMITEITSVERKLARING
Hierbij verklaar ik, Kawai Europa GmbH, dat het type radioapparatuur [ ES120 ] conform is met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU. De
volledige tekst van de EU-conformiteitsverklaring kan worden geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres:
UPROSZCZONA DEKLARACJA ZGODNOŚCI UE
Kawai Europa GmbH niniejszym oświadcza, że typ urządzenia radiowego [ ES120 ] jest zgodny z dyrektywą 2014/53/UE.
Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod następującym adresem internetowym:
DECLARAÇÃO UE DE CONFORMIDADE SIMPLIFICADA
O(a) abaixo assinado(a) Kawai Europa GmbH declara que o presente tipo de equipamento de rádio [ ES120 ] está em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/
UE. O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está disponível no seguinte endereço de Internet:
DECLARAȚIA UE DE CONFORMITATE SIMPLIFICATĂ
Prin prezenta, Kawai Europa GmbH declară că tipul de echipamente radio [ ES120 ] este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE.
Textul integral al declarației UE de conformitate este disponibil la următoarea adresă internet:
ZJEDNODUŠENÉ EÚ VYHLÁSENIE O ZHODEKawai Europa GmbH týmto vyhlasuje, že rádiové zariadenie typu [ ES120 ] je v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ.
Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na tejto internetovej adrese:
POENOSTAVLJENA IZJAVA EU O SKLADNOSTI
Kawai Europa GmbH potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme [ ES120 ] skladen z Direktivo 2014/53/EU.
Celotno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na naslednjem spletnem naslovu:
YKSINKERTAISTETTU EU-VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS
Kawai Europa GmbH vakuuttaa, että radiolaitetyyppi [ ES120 ] on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen. EUvaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen täysimittainen teksti on saatavilla seuraavassa internetosoitteessa:
FÖRENKLAD EU-FÖRSÄKRAN OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE
Härmed försäkrar Kawai Europa GmbH att denna typ av radioutrustning [ ES120 ] överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
Den fullständiga texten till EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på följande webbadress:

https://www.kawai-global.com/

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Appendix

Specifications
Keyboard

Responsive Hammer Compact (RHC)

Polyphonymax. 192 notes

Sounds25 sounds

Metronome

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8, 6/8 beat + 100 drum rhythms

Internal Recorder

3 songs – approximately 15,000 note memory capacity

Internal Songs

Demo Songs: 16 songs

Phones Settings

Spatial Headphone Sound (SHS), Phones Type

Bluetooth®

MIDI: Bluetooth (Ver. 5.0 GATT-compatible) / Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI
Specification-compliant
AUDIO: Bluetooth (Ver. 5.1 A2DP-compatible)

Other Functions

Registration Memories, Dual, Split, Reverb, Damper Resonance, Brilliance, Voicing, Touch Curve,
Fall-back Noise, Damper Noise, Effects, Smart Mode, Transpose, Tuning, Temperament,
Temperament Key, Low Volume Balance, Speaker EQ, Speaker On/Off, Auto Power Off,
Factory Reset, Startup Settings, MIDI Settings

Pedal

F-1SP switch pedal (included)
Compatible with F-10H damper pedal, GFP-3 triple pedal unit, F-351 triple pedal board accessories

Jacks

Headphones x 2 (1/4”, 1/8”), LINE OUT (1/4” L/MONO, R),
USB to Host, DAMPER, PEDAL

Output Power

10 W +10 W

Speakers

12 cm x 2

Power Consumption

9 W (PS-129 AC adaptor)

Dimensions

1305 (W) x 280 (D) x 150 (H) mm
51 1/3” (W) x 11” (D) x 6” (H)Weight12.0 kg / 26 1/2 lbs.

P11

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Availability of Bluetooth function dependent on market location.

Specifications

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DEMO

Hold

▋ DEMO SONGS

Press and hold simultaneously

METRONOM E▋ METRONOME

Hold

♯

♯

♯

♯

▋ SOUND SELECT

F1 G1 A1

♯

C1 D1

♯

3/4

♯
D1

2/4

♯
C1

1/4

♯
A0

♯
F1

4/4

♯
G1

4/5

Time signature

♯
A1

3/8

SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert

EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert

Upright Piano | Classic

SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz

EX Concert Grand Piano | Pop

SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow

EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow

EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern

♯

C2 D2

♯

6/8

♯

♯

♯

F2 G2 A2

♯

♯

C3 D3

Hold

♯

♯

♯

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1

F3 G3 A3

♯

♯

C4 D4

Tine Electric Piano

Reed Electric Piano

Reed Electric Piano 2

♯

♯

♯

F4 G4 A4

Modern Electric Piano

Jazz Organ

Blues Organ

Church Organ

Diapason

♯

♯

C5 D5

♯

♯

♯

F5 G5 A5

Hold

♯

♯

C6 D6

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1♯♯♯

F6 G6 A6

Slow Strings

String Ensemble

Choir

New Age Pad

Wood BassElectric Bass

Wood Bass & Ride

Harpsichord

Vibraphone♯♯

C 7 D7♯♯♯F 7 G7 A7

-

+

1

4

5

SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert

EX Concert Grand Piano | Concert

Upright Piano | Classic

SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Jazz

EX Concert Grand Piano | Pop

SK-EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow

EX Concert Grand Piano | Mellow

EX Concert Grand Piano | Modern

Tine Electric Piano

3

6

Metronome tempo

Modern Electric Piano

Jazz Organ

Church Organ

Slow Strings

Electric Bass

Harpsichord

Vibraphone

2

7

8

9

0

+

Volume-Hold

1
REGISTRATIO N

♯

C1

2

3

3

3

4

5

6
Rhythm7

Hold

Playing back

4

8

9

♯

A0

0

1

METRONOM E

2

2

♯

C1
A0 B0 C1♯A0

2

A0 B0 C1

▋ REGISTRATION

1

Recording▋ RECORDER

Tempo markings

1+
Rhythm

-A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7 C8A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1Sound NameA0

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2

♯
♯
♯
♯
♯
♯

♯
♯
♯
♯
♯
♯

F1 G1 A1

C1 D1

A0

F1 G1 A1

C1 D1

A0

Operation Guide

♯

♯

♯

♯

♯

♯

Andante♯Andantino♯

Maestoso♯

Moderato
Song 1♯

AllegrettoSong 3♯

AnimatoF2 G2 A2

AllegroC2 D2VivaceSong 2F1 G1 A1

PrestoC1 D1Vivacissimo

A0

Prestissimo

Song 2

Song 3

Song 1

Adagietto

AdagioLarghetto

Lento

Largo

Grave

Off

♯

♯

On

C2 D2

♯

♯

♯

F2 G2 A2

♯

Off

♯

C3 D3

♯

♯

♯

F3 G3 A3

♯

Off

♯

C4 D4

Touch Curve
Normal

♯

Light

♯

♯

Heavy

F4 G4 A4

♯

♯

C5 D5

♯

♯

♯

F5 G5 A5

♯

C6 D6

Off

♯

Effects
On

♯

♯

♯

F6 G6 A6♯C 7 D7♯

Smart Mode

♯

♯
C1

♯
D1

♯
F1

♯
G1

♯
A1

♯
C2

♯
D2

Small

Off

Live Hall

Concert Hall

Small Hall

LoungeRoom

Cathedral

♯
D4

♯
F4

Normal

♯
C4
♯ ♯
G4 A4

10

♯
C5
♯
D5

♯
F5

♯ ♯
G5 A5

♯
C6

440Hz

♯ ♯
G3 A3

8

♯
D6

♯
F6

-0.5Hz

♯
F3

6

♯ ♯
G6 A6

+0.5Hz♯D3

3Bright

1

D#

G#

♯ ♯ ♯
F 7 G7 A7F#A#

Smart Mode

Temperament Key♯ ♯C 7 D7

C#

Normal♯C3

Medium

♯ ♯
G2 A2

Large
TuningNoiseless-2

Mellow

Transpose

Dynamic

-4

Off

-6

Normal

♯
F2

-9

Small

-11

Large

ReverbOff
Damper Noise

NormalFall-back Noise

Small

Voicing

Large

Damper ResonanceDeep Resonance+♯

NormalWide

Forward

Off

♯

♯

C6 D6

♯

♯

♯

♯

Table

♯

C 7 D7OffF6 G6 A6

On

♯

♯

♯

F 7 G7 A7

-5

2

3

4

5

60 min.

15 min.

Off

NormalAuto Power Off

120 min.

Inner-ear

ClosedSemi-Open

Phones TypeOpen

Low Volume Balance1

C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7 C8

♯

Off

♯

Normal♯Factory Reset

F5 G5 A5

Startup Settings

♯

-7

-3

0

2

Transpose

-1

4

7

9

11

12

+

VolumeAudio

Bluetooth

-

A0 B0

A0

♯

▋ BLUETOOTH

5

Temperament

Pythagorean Temperament

On/OffSpeaker-8

Pure Temperament(Pure Minor)
Pure Temperament(Pure Major)

C5 D5Speaker EQ-12 -10

Meantone Temperament

Spatial Headphone Sound

Transpose-♯♯

F 7 G7 A7Light Resonance▋ FUNCTION

♯

+

-

Brilliance
Clean

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7 C8♯Reverb
Full
Soft

C

D

F

G
Temperament Key

E

A

B

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7 D7 E7 F7 G7 A7 B7 C8

♯
A0

♯

F1 G1 A1

♯

+
Dark

▋ TRANSPOSE

♯

Dual

♯

Balance reset

C1 D1

Split

A0

-

Dual / Split

Historicaloror▋ SOUND SETTINGSRich
Brilliant

Kirnberger Temperament

Werckmeister Temperament

Equal Temperament

Off

Canal

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