Kawai PN81 - Manual (Page 14)

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2. PLAYING BACK A SONG
(1) Press the PLAY/STOP button. The song will be played back using the same tone (voice) with
which it was recorded.
(2) Press the PLAY/STOP button once again to stop the playback. If you do not press the PLAY/
STOP button, playback will automatically stop when the song is finished.
You can adjust the tempo of playback. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, hold down the
E.PIANO button while pressing the REC button to make the tempo slower or press the CHURCH
ORGAN button while pressing the REC button to make the tempo faster.
3. ADVANCED RECORDING/PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
RECORDING MORE SONGS
The PN81 can record and store a maximum of 3 songs. Please follow the steps below to save your
songs:
(1) While holding down the REC button, press the STRINGS (Song 2) button.
The LED will light to show the current song number (while the REC button
is held down). The piano will be ready to record with the Song 2. To cancel
without recording, press the REC switch again.
(2) Play the piano. Playing the piano will automatically start the recording. You can also start
recording by pressing the PLAY/STOP button.
(3) Press the PLAY/STOP button after you have finished playing.
(4) Holding down the PLAY/STOP button, press the STRINGS (Song 2) button.
(5) Releasing both buttons will play Song No.2. Playback will automatically stop when the song is
finished. You can adjust the tempo of playback. Before pressing the PLAY/STOP button, hold
down the E.PIANO button while pressing the REC button to make the tempo slower or press the
CHURCH ORGAN button while pressing the REC button to make the tempo faster.
RECORDING/PLAYING BACK THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND PARTS SEPARATELY
The PN81 can record the parts played by the left or right hand and play back these parts separately
or simultaneously. This function can be enjoyed in different ways. For example, you can practice
the right-hand part of the song while playing back the recorded left-hand part, or record the melody
part of the song while playing back the previously recorded accompaniment.
(1) While holding down the REC button, press the CHOIR (Song 3) button to select Song No.3.
Track 1 of Song No.3 will be selected and the PN81 will be ready to record. (To turn off the
metronome’s sound, press the HARPSICHORD button before releasing the REC button. To cancel
without recording, press the REC button again.