Kawai MP5 Stage Piano Owner's Manual

This manual introduces how to use the product, how to install the power cord, how to connect other cables, and how to maintain the product


Kawai MP5 Stage Piano Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Kawai
Category
Musical instruments
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
76
File format
PDF
File size
2.5 MB
Published
10 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
CB10D881AC0E2B7F9D6DBF3159B37B4B

About this manual

This Owner's Manual for the Kawai MP5 stage piano explains how to set up and use the instrument. It begins with important safety instructions and grounding information, then introduces the MP5 and its main features: 256 internal sounds, 256 setups, 4 assignable zones, the Advanced Hammer Action IV keyboard, reverb and effects, and four control knobs. It also notes that the MP5 can be used as a MIDI master controller.

The manual then walks through the front and rear panels, basic operations such as selecting sounds, layering, splitting and using the metronome, and the SW button functions. Later sections cover EFX and reverb, the control knobs, the menu and edit parameters, storing sounds and setups, and the system menu.

What's inside

  • WELCOME TO THE MP5
  • NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
  • Basic Operations
  • SW Button
  • EFX/REVERB
  • Control Knobs
  • MENU
  • STORE
  • SYSTEM

Specifications

Internal sounds256
Setups256
Assignable zones4
Keyboard actionAdvanced Hammer Action IV
Reverb types7
Effect types22
Control knobs4 multi-function

Frequently asked questions

How many internal sounds does the Kawai MP5 have?

The MP5 features 256 internal sounds, including acoustic piano, electric piano, organ, brass and pads.

Can the MP5 keyboard be divided into zones?

Yes. The keyboard can be divided into 4 zones, each set to INT, EXT or BOTH.

What type of keyboard action does the MP5 use?

It uses the Advanced Hammer Action IV keyboard, which provides feel and control like an acoustic piano.

Can the Kawai MP5 be used as a MIDI controller?

Yes. The MP5 can also be used as a MIDI master controller.

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