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A New Standard in Piano Lighting: PianoLight® and PianoLight® Grand

KAWAI Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has partnered with BenQ Japan, a leading global brand known for its advanced display and lighting technologies. This collaboration brings to life the exclusive availability of the innovative piano-specific lighting solutions, the PianoLight® and PianoLight® Grand series. From June 26, these products will be showcased and made available for purchase through KAWAI's official online shop and direct retail outlets across Japan.

The Benefits of PianoLight®

The PianoLight® series features BenQ's unique STEREO-Light™ technology, which provides uniform illumination across sheet music and piano keys, significantly improving visibility and comfort during performances. The PianoLight® is designed specifically for upright pianos, enhancing the playing experience, while the PianoLight® Grand is tailored for grand pianos, delivering a concert hall-like lighting environment. Both models are equipped with advanced features, such as automatic dimming, seat detection, and adjustable brightness and color temperature, catering to the individual needs of each performer.

Additionally, this lighting series considers eye strain, incorporating blue light reduction technology and eye covers, ensuring a comfortable visual environment during extended practice sessions, lessons, or performances. This focus on user experience embodies KAWAI's dedication to enhancing musical expression.

Interactive Demonstration and Partnership Overview

The exhibition of the PianoLight® series will allow visitors to experience firsthand how the unique lighting can transform their playing environment. It will showcase beautiful, uniform light that enhances visibility and sophisticated design that complements various pianos. KAWAI aims to elevate the performance experience through these innovative lighting solutions.

A significant feature of this partnership is the focus on creating a comfortable lighting environment for piano playing, promoting a richer musical experience. Eleven of KAWAI's direct stores will offer potential customers the opportunity to experience the ideal performance atmosphere enabled by the PianoLight® series.

Product Details: PianoLight® and PianoLight® Grand

• - PianoLight®: Specifically designed for upright pianos, this light ensures a comfortable and rich performance experience with uniform illumination for sheet music and all 88 keys. It features:

- Compliance with ANSI standards for 15 levels of brightness and 6 levels of color temperature (2700K-5000K)
- Automatic dimming and seat detection capabilities
- Accessories to prevent tipping

• - PianoLight® Grand: Designed for grand pianos, it creates a concert hall-like lighting environment with:

- Uniform illumination for sheet music and all 88 keys
- Compliance with ANSI standards for 14 levels of brightness and 7 levels of color temperature (2700K-5300K)
- Automatic dimming and seat detection functionality
- Adjustable height, angle, and position through five movable joints
- High durability ensured by the use of S45C steel

Prices (including tax) are set at 49,800 JPY for the PianoLight® and 99,800 JPY for the PianoLight® Grand.

Retail Locations

The following KAWAI stores will feature the PianoLight® and PianoLight® Grand:

• - PianoLight®: KAWAI Sapporo, KAWAI Sendai, KAWAI Gunma, KAWAI Omotesando, KAWAI Yokohama, KAWAI Hamamatsu, KAWAI Fukuoka
• - PianoLight® Grand: KAWAI Kawaguchi, KAWAI Omotesando, KAWAI Nagoya, KAWAI Umeda, KAWAI Hiroshima

About BenQ Corporation

Since its establishment in 1984, BenQ Corporation has been committed to its corporate vision of 'Bringing Enjoyment and Quality to Life.' With a focus on lifestyle, business, healthcare, and education, BenQ continues to create valuable products that enhance important moments in people's lives. The PianoLight® trademark is registered by BenQ Japan.

For more information, you can visit the BenQ website here and check the product pages for PianoLight® here and PianoLight® Grand here.

For inquiries, please contact the KAWAI Sales Promotion department:

• - Address: 200 Terashima-cho, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 430-8665, Japan
• - Phone: 053-457-1370