KAWAI NV5S Hybrid Digital Piano User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: KAWAI

Table of Contents

KAWAI NV5S Hybrid Digital Piano
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Software Update
Preparing for the update
NV5S System software changelog
References
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KAWAI NV5S Hybrid Digital Piano

Product Information

The NV5S hybrid piano is a musical instrument that combines the traditional acoustic piano sound with digital technology. It has a system software that can be updated to enhance its features and fix any bugs or issues. The software update process requires a computer with internet access and an empty USB memory device. The update procedure takes approximately two minutes to complete. The current software version of the NV5S system can be checked before performing the update. The update file is provided in a zip format and needs to be extracted to a temporary folder on the computer. The NV5S system software has undergone several updates, each bringing improvements and fixes to the instrument’s functionality. The changelog provides a summary of the changes made in each version, including bug fixes, improvements in sound and performance, and support for additional features.

Product Usage Instructions

Download the system software update zip file from the provided source.
Extract the contents of the zip file to a temporary folder on your computer.
Copy the NVx9_P05.SYS file from the temporary folder to the root (top-most) folder of an empty USB memory device. Do not modify the update file and do not copy any other data to the USB memory device.
Ensure that the USB memory device uses the ‘FAT’ or ‘FAT32’ filesystem. The ‘exFAT’ filesystem is not supported.
Turn off the NV5S hybrid piano.
Connect the prepared USB memory device to the [USB to DEVICE] port located on the instrument’s control box, underneath the keyboard. Be careful not to confuse this port with the [USB for UPDATE] port located to the left of the control box.
Press and hold the instrument’s [POWER] button for at least 15 seconds.
The Firmware Update screen will be shown, and the update process will start automatically. Progress messages will be displayed on the LCD display.
Do not disconnect the USB memory device or turn off the instrument while the update is in progress.
After approximately 1 minute, a Boot End message will be shown in the LCD display, indicating that the system software stage of the update has been successful.
Disconnect the USB memory device from the instrument.
Press and hold the [POWER] button to turn off the instrument.
Turn on the instrument. The updated system software will be used automatically.
Repeat the steps at the beginning of this document to check the Firmware version and confirm that the update has been successful.
If the update is unsuccessful, restart the procedure from step 1.

Please note that it is important to follow the instructions carefully and not interrupt the update process to avoid any potential issues or data loss.

Software Update

(NV5S System)
This document contains instructions for updating the system software of the NV5S hybrid piano. Please read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to perform the software update.
The update procedure will require approximately two minutes to complete.

Update requirements
The software update will require a computer with internet access and an empty USB memory device.

The USB memory device must use the ‘FAT’ or ‘FAT32’ filesystem. The ‘exFAT’ filesystem is not supported.

Checking the current software versions

While the NV5S hybrid piano is turned on:

Tap the button in the top right corner of the screen to open the Menu.
Tap [SYSTEM], then scroll to the bottom of the menu and tap [Information: CHECK] to show the Version/License screen.
If the Firmware version number is greater than or equal to the update zip file filename, no further action is necessary.
Exit the menu to return to normal operation.
If the Firmware version number is lower than the update version, please follow the update instructions on the following page.

Preparing for the update

After downloading the system software update zip file, extract the contents to a temporary folder (e.g. the Desktop).
The folder should contain two files. KAWAI-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-
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copy the update file to the USB memory device

Copy the NVx9_P05.SYS file from the temporary folder to the root (i.e. top- most) folder of the empty USB memory device.

Do not attempt to modify the update file.
Do not copy any other data to the USB memory device at this time.

Connect the USB memory device

While the NV5S hybrid piano is turned off:

Connect the prepared USB memory device to the [USB to DEVICE] port located on the instrument’s control box, underneath the keyboard.
Be careful not to confuse this port with the [USB for UPDATE] port located to the left of the control box.

Start the update

Press and hold the instrument’s [POWER] button for at least 15 seconds.
The Firmware Update screen will be shown, and the update process will start automatically, with progress messages shown in the LCD display.
Do not disconnect the USB memory device or turn off the instrument while the update is in progress

Finish the update, disconnect the USB memory device

After approximately 1 minute a “Boot End” message will be shown in the LCD display, indicating that the system software stage of the update has been successful.
Disconnect the USB memory device, then press and hold the [POWER] button to turn the instrument off.
When the instrument is turned on, the updated system software will be used automatically.
Please repeat the steps at the beginning of this document to check the Firmware version, and confirm that the update has been successful.
If the update is unsuccessful, please restart this procedure from step 1.

NV5S System software changelog

V2.15 (July 2023)

Improved: The interaction between very soft/shallow key strokes and the sostenuto pedal.
Fixed: Bug related to Key-off Effect parameter adjustments not being stored to User Sound memory correctly.

V2.13 (November 2022)

Fixed: Bug related to the Overdubbing function of the Recorder.
Fixed: Bug related to data not being reset correctly following a Factory Reset.
Improved: The playing sound is now muted when disconnecting from Bluetooth MIDI.

V2.11 (January 2022)

Added: Support for minor internal hardware revision.

V2.08 (October 2021)

Added: Support for adjusting ‘User’ Virtual Technician parameters.
(Touch Curve/Voicing/Tuning/Temperament/Key Volume)
Note: This functionality also requires LCD touchpanel system update v1.2.0 (or newer) to be installed.
Fixed: Bug related to switching between Piano and Sound screens.
For more information about the added ‘User’ Virtual Technician parameters, please refer to the URL below: https://www2.kawai.co.jp/emi-web/pianoremote-docs_update/en/

V2.04 (July 2021)