ClearSounds CS10 Owner's Manual

IntroductionPlaying the PianoMusic MenuRecorderSettingsAppendixCS10Owner’s Manual

10IntroductionWelcome to the Classic Series1 Feature HighlightsGrand Feel wooden-key action with Ivory Touch key surfaces and ‘Let-O’ mechanism.The C

100Settings2Send Program Change NumberThe Send Program Change Number function is used to send a Program Change Number (1-128) to the connected MIDI de

101Settings3 Local ControlThe Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed. This set

102Settings4 Transmit Program Change NumbersThe Transmit Program Change Numbers setting determines whether the CS10 digital piano will transmit progra

103Settings5 Multi-timbral ModeThe Multi-timbral Mode setting determines whether or not the CS10 digital piano is able to receive MIDI information on

104Settings6 Channel MuteThe Channel Mute setting determines which MIDI channels (1-16) are activated to receive MIDI information when Multi-timbral m

105SettingsUSB MIDI (USB to Host connector)The CS10 digital piano features a ‘USB to Host’ type connector, allowing the instrument to be connected to

106SettingsUSB MenuThe USB Menu contains functions to load/save registration memories and recorder songs from/to a USB memory device. This menu also

107Settings1 Load SongThe Load Song function is used to load CS10 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device into the instrument’s internal memory.*

108Settings2 Load RegistrationsThe Load Registrations function is used to load a CS10 registration le stored on a USB memory device into the instrume

109Settings3 Load User MemoryThe Load User Memory function is used to load a CS10 user memory setting le stored on a USB memory device into the instr

11Introduction2 Owner’s Manual ConventionsThis owner’s manual utilises a number of illustrative conventions in order to explain the CS10 digital piano

110SettingsUSB Menu4 Save SongThe Save Song function is used to save CS10 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a USB memory de

111Settings5 Save SMF SongThe Save SMF Song function is used to save CS10 recorder songs stored in the instrument’s internal memory to a USB memory de

112SettingsUSB Menu6 Save RegistrationsThe Save Registrations function is used to save CS10 registration memories stored in the instrument to a USB me

113Settings7 Save User MemoryThe Save User Memory function is used to save the current CS10 User Memory settings to a USB memory device.* For more inf

114SettingsUSB Menu8 Rename FileThe Rename File function is used to rename song, audio, and registration les stored on a USB memory device.1. Selecti

115Settings9 Delete FileThe Delete File function is used to delete song, audio, and registration les stored on a USB memory device.Once a le has bee

116Settings10 Format USBThe Format USB function is used to format the connected USB memory device, erasing all stored data.The USB Format function wil

117SettingsPower SettingsAuto Power OThe CS10 digital piano features a power saving function that can be used to automatically turn o the instrument

118AppendixConnectingtoOtherDevicesThe CS10 digital piano features a variety of jacks that allow the instrument to be connected to MIDI devices, compu

119AppendixJack PanelLINE IN jacks (1/4” phone jack)These jacks are used to connect a pair of stereo outputs from other electronic instruments or aud

12IntroductionPart Names and Functionscdefhjgiklmn o qpba

120AppendixTroubleshootingThe tables below summarise issues that may be experienced with the CS10 digital piano, explaining the typical cause(s), and

121AppendixHeadphonesIssue Possible Cause and Solution Page no.The headphone volume is too low. If the ‘Nominal Impedance’ specication of the headph

section122AppendixDemo Song ListSound Name Song Title ComposerPIANO 1Concert Grand Polonaise-Fantaisie ChopinConcert Grand 2 Petit chien ChopinStudio

section123AppendixSound ListPIANO 1Concert GrandConcert Grand 2Studio GrandStudio Grand 2Mellow GrandMellow Grand 2Jazz GrandJazz Grand 2PIANO 2Pop Pi

124AppendixSound NameMulti-timbral mode = o/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2Program Number Program NumberBankMSB LSBPIANO 1Concert Grand 1 1 121 0Concert

125AppendixSound NameMulti-timbral mode = o/on1 Multi-timbral mode = on2Program Number Program NumberBankMSB LSBHARPSI & MALLETSHarpsichord 41 7

126AppendixNo. Rhythm Name1 8 Beat 12 8 Beat 23 8 Beat 34 16 Beat 15 16 Beat 26 16 Beat 37 16 Beat 48 16 Beat 59 16 Beat 610 Rock Beat 111 Rock Beat 2

section127AppendixSpecicationsKawai CS10 Digital PianoKeyboard 88 wooden keys with Ivory Touch key surfacesGrand Feel (GF) action with Let-OSound S

section128AppendixMIDI Exclusive Data Format1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte 6th byte 7th byte 8th byte 9th byte 10th byte12345678910Byte

129AppendixMIDI Implementation ChartMode 1: omni mode On, Poly Mode 2: omni mode On, Mono{ : YesMode 3: omni mode O, Poly Mode 4: omni mode O, Mono°

13Introductiona POWER switchThis switch is used to turn the instrument on/o. Be sure to turn o the instrument after playing.* The CS10 digital pian

130AppendixUser Notes

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14IntroductionSetting Up the Piano2. Connecting the power cable to an outletConnect the instrument’s power cable to an AC outlet.1. Connecting the pow

15IntroductionAdjusting the Volume / Using HeadphonesAdjusting the volumeThe MASTER VOLUME knob controls the volume level of the instrument’s speaker

section16Playing the PianoUsing the PedalsAs with a grand piano, the CS10 digital piano features three pedals: sustain, sostenuto, and soft.Sustain p

section17Playing the PianoThe CS10 digital piano features a wide selection of realistic instrument sounds suitable for various musical styles. Sounds

18Playing the PianoThe Dual Mode function allows two sounds to be layered together, creating a more complex sound.For example, a piano sound layered w

19Playing the PianoDual Mode settingsThe Dual Mode settings menu allows characteristics of the combined sound to be adjusted.Dual Mode settingsDual M

20Playing the PianoSplit ModeThe Split Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections, allowing each section to be played with a dierent sound.

21Playing the Piano3. Changing the split pointPress and hold the FUNCTION button, then press the desired split key on the keyboard.The name of the p

22Playing the PianoFour Hands ModeThe Four Hands Mode function divides the keyboard into two sections in a similar way to that of the Split Mode funct

23Playing the Piano3. Changing the Four Hands mode split pointPress and hold the FUNCTION button, then press the desired split key on the keyboard.T

24Playing the PianoReverbReverb adds reverberation to the sound, simulating the acoustic environment of a recital room, stage, or concert hall. Some

25Playing the PianoEntering the Reverb settings menuPress and hold the REVERB button.The Reverb settings menu will be shown in the LCD display.Adjus

26Playing the PianoIn addition to reverb, various other eects can be applied to the selected sound, altering the tonal character and feeling of the i

27Playing the PianoEects settings (cont.)Eect type Eect setting DescriptionClassic Chorus Mono / Stereo Toggle between a Mono or Stereo effect.Spe

28Playing the PianoMetronome / Drum RhythmsThe Metronome function provides a steady beat to aid practicing the piano at a consistent tempo. In additi

29Playing the PianoAdjusting Metronome settingsAfter entering the Metronome settings menu:Press the d or c buttons to move the selection cursor over

Thank you for purchasing this Kawai Classic Series CS10 digital piano.This owner’s manual contains important information regarding the instrument’s us

30Playing the PianoRegistration MemoriesThe Registration function allows the current instrument setup (sound selections, split point, reverb and eect

31Playing the PianoStoring a Registration memoryPress and hold the REGISTRATION button.The eight registration memory buttons will start to ash.Press

32Music MenuDemo SongsThe Demo function provides an excellent introduction to the varied capabilities of CS10 digital piano. There are over 30 dier

33Music MenuIn addition to the sound demonstration songs, the CS10 digital piano also features a selection of popular classical piano works from the B

34Music MenuLesson FunctionThe Lesson function allows budding pianists to practice the piano using a selection of built-in song books and nger exerci

35Music Menu2 Listening to the selected lesson songThis page will explain how to play and stop the selected lesson song, and change the playback posit

36Music Menu3 Lesson Function settingsThe Lesson Function settings menu allows the left and right-hand part volumes of the current lesson song to be a

37Music Menu4 Repeating sections of a lesson songThe ‘A-B Loop’ feature of the Lesson Function allows sections of the selected lesson song to be ‘loop

38Music Menu5 Recording a lesson song practiceThe Lesson Function’s Record feature allows the left or right-hand parts of the selected lesson song to

39Music Menu6 Finger ExercisesThe lesson function also includes a selection of nger exercises for practicing major and minor scales, arpeggios, chord

Important Safety Instructionsdenotes that care should be taken.The example instructs the user to take care not to allow ngers to be trapped.denotes a

40Music MenuConcert MagicThe Concert Magic function allows complete beginners to enjoy playing the piano by simply selecting one of the 176 pre-progra

41Music Menu4. Changing the Concert Magic playback soundPress a SOUND button to change the sound used for the Concert Magic song (melody and accompani

42Music MenuConcert Magic3 Concert Magic settingsThe Concert Magic settings menu allows the playback tempo, playing mode, and volume balance to be adj

43Music Menu4 Concert Magic song arrangement typesConcert Magic songs are divided into three dierent arrangement types, each requiring a dierent lev

44RecorderSong Recorder (Internal Memory)The CS10 digital piano allows up to 10 dierent songs to be recorded, stored in internal memory, and played b

45Recorder4. Stopping the song recorderPress the PLAY/STOP button.The LED indicators for the PLAY/STOP and REC buttons will turn o, the recorder will

46Recorder2 Playing a songThis function is used to playback recorder songs stored in internal memory. To playback a song/part immediately after recor

47Recorder3 Internal Player Edit menuThe Internal Player Edit menu features transpose settings that allow the pitch of the keyboard or song to be adju

48RecorderSong Recorder (Internal Memory)4 Erasing a part/songThis function is used to erase recorder parts that may have been recorded incorrectly or

49Recorder5 Converting a song to an audio leThis function allows recorder songs stored in internal memory to be played back and saved (converted) as

WARNINGIndicates a potential hazard that could result in death or serious injury if the product is handled incorrectly.This product shall be near the

50RecorderAudio Record/Playback (USB Memory)1 Recording a MP3/WAV audio leThe CS10 digital piano is also capable of recording performances as digital

51Recorder3. Starting the USB recorderPress a key on the keyboard, or the PLAY/STOP button.The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will t

52RecorderAudio Record/Playback (USB Memory)2 Playing an MP3/WAV audio leThe CS10 digital piano is also capable of playing MP3 and WAV audio les sto

53Recorder2. Selecting an audio lePress the d or c buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the audio

54Recorder3 Playing a MIDI song leThe CS10 digital piano also supports the playback of Standard MIDI File (SMF) les and CS10 recorder songs stored o

55Recorder2. Selecting a MIDI lePress the d or c buttons to move the selection cursor, then press the FUNCTION button (SELECT) to select the MIDI l

56Recorder4 USB Player Edit menuThe USB Player Edit menu allows the playback mode of the audio/MIDI le to be changed to one of four types. This menu

57Recorder5 Converting a MIDI song le to an MP3/WAV audio leThis function allows MIDI les or CS10 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to b

58Recorder6 Overdubbing a MP3/WAV audio leThis function allows the sound of the CS10 to be recorded (overdubbed) to an existing MP3 or WAV audio le.

59SettingsFunction menusThe Function menus contain a variety of options to adjust the CS10 digital piano’s operation and sound. Settings are grouped

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60SettingsBasic SettingsThe Basic Settings menu contains settings to adjust the pitch, tuning, and general sound of the instrument.This menu also allo

61Settings1 Key TransposeThe Key Transpose setting allows the pitch of the CS10 digital piano keyboard to be raised or lowered in semi-tone steps. Thi

62Settings2 Song TransposeThe Song Transpose setting allows the pitch of MIDI les or CS10 recorder songs stored on a USB memory device to be raised o

63Settings3 Tone ControlThe Tone Control setting allows the overall sound character of the CS10 digital piano to be adjusted to provide the best sound

64SettingsUser Tone ControlThe User Tone Control option allows ner control over the instrument’s sound character, allowing the volume of four frequen

65Settings4 Speaker VolumeThe Speaker Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the CS10 digital piano’s speaker output to be reduced, providi

66Settings5 Phones VolumeThe Phones Volume setting allows the maximum volume level of the headphones output to be increased.The default setting for Ph

67Settings6 Line In LevelThe Line In Level setting allows the volume level of the CS10 digital piano’s Line In input jacks to be adjusted. This setti

68Settings7 Line Out VolumeThe Line Out Volume setting allows the level of the instrument’s Line Out output to be adjusted. This setting may be usefu

69Settings8 Wall EQThe Wall EQ setting optimises the sound character of the soundboard speaker depending on whether the CS10 digital piano (back) is p

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70SettingsBasic Settings9 TuningThe Tuning setting allows the overall pitch of the CS10 digital piano to be raised and lowered in 0.5 Hz steps, and ma

71Settings10 Damper HoldThe Damper Hold setting is used to determine whether sounds such as organ or strings should be sustained continuously when the

72SettingsBasic Settings11 Four HandsThe Four Hands setting provides an alternative method to enabling the Four Hands Mode function, and may prove use

73Settings12 LCD ContrastThe LCD Contrast setting is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display. The contrast of the display becomes sharper as t

74SettingsBasic Settings13 User MemoryThe User Memory function allows preferred panel functions/settings to be stored in the instrument’s memory, and

75Settings14 Factory ResetThe Factory Reset function clears any settings stored using the User Memory function, restoring the CS10 digital piano to it

76SettingsVirtual Technician SettingsAn experienced piano technician is essential to fully realise the potential of a ne acoustic piano. In addition

77Settings1Touch CurveAs with an acoustic piano, the CS10 digital piano produces a louder sound when the keys are struck with force, and a softer soun

78SettingsVirtual Technician Settings1Touch Curve (cont.)1. Selecting the Touch Curve settingAfter entering the Virtual Technician menu (page 76):Pres

79Settings2VoicingThe Voicing setting allows the tonal character of the CS10 digital piano to be set to one of six dierent types.* This Virtual Techn

8Important Safety Instructions ...4Table of Contents ...8IntroductionWelcome to the Classic Ser

80SettingsVirtual Technician Settings3 Damper ResonancePressing the damper pedal of an acoustic piano raises all dampers, allowing the strings to vibr

81Settings4 Damper NoiseWhen the damper pedal of an acoustic piano is pressed and released, it is often possible to hear the sound of the damper head

82SettingsVirtual Technician Settings5 String ResonanceString Resonance refers to a phenomenon that exists in acoustic pianos whereby the strings of h

83Settings6 Key-o EectWhen playing an acoustic piano – particularly in the bass region of the keyboard – if a key is played with force and released

84SettingsVirtual Technician Settings7 Fall-back NoiseWhen playing an acoustic piano, it is often possible to hear the faint sound of the keyboard act

85Settings8 Hammer DelayWhen playing pianissimo passages using an acoustic piano, there may be a perceived delay between a key being pressed and the h

86Settings9TopboardWhen playing an acoustic grand piano, the position of the instrument’s topboard (lid) aects both the volume and ‘openness’ of the

87Settings10 Decay TimeWhen playing an acoustic grand piano, the length of the instrument inuences the speed at which held notes decay, with longer g

88SettingsVirtual Technician Settings11 Minimum TouchThe Minimum Touch setting allows the minimum key velocity required to produce a sound to be adjus

89Settings12 Stretch TuningStretch tuning is a piano-specic tuning method in which the tuning for the lower notes is slightly lower and the tuning fo

9Settings (cont.)Virtual Technician Settings ...761. Touch Curve ...77User Touch Curve

90SettingsUser TuningThe User Tuning function allows each of the 88-keys to be tuned individually.1. Selecting the User Tuning memoryAfter selecting t

91Settings13 TemperamentThe Temperament setting allows the tuning system used by the CS10 digital piano to be changed from the modern ‘Equal Temperame

92SettingsVirtual Technician SettingsUser TemperamentThe User Temperament setting allows custom temperaments to be created.1. Selecting the User Tempe

93Settings14 Temperament KeyThe Temperament Key setting allows the key of the selected temperament to be specied. When using a temperament other tha

94SettingsVirtual Technician Settings15 User Key VolumeThe User Key Volume settings allows the volume of each of the 88-keys to be adjusted individual

95Settings16 Half-Pedal AdjustThe Half-Pedal Adjust setting allows the point at which the damper/sustain pedal becomes eective (i.e. when the dampers

96Settings17 Soft Pedal DepthThe Soft Pedal Depth setting adjusts the eectiveness (i.e. depth/strength) of the soft pedal.* This Virtual Technician s

97SettingsMIDI SettingsMIDI OverviewThe term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting mus

98SettingsMIDI FunctionsThe CS10 digital piano supports the following MIDI functions:Transmit/receive note informationTransmit/receive note informati

99Settings1MIDI ChannelThe MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specied. The selected channel will function as both the tr