Bosendorfer CEUS User manual

CEUS
User Manual
for CEUS Version 2.0
L. Bösendorfer Klavierfabrik GmbH
Bösendorferstraße 12, A-1010 Vienna
[email protected], www.boesendorfer.com
Telephone: [phone]

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing a Bösendorfer CEUS.
The CEUS system is first and foremost an expansion of the pianist’s artistic possibilities. All of
its features are subordinate to the musical instrument, a Bösendorfer concert grand.
We have integrated the system into the classical grand piano design with great care, as well
as adapting its operation to the way a concert grand is played.
Home users will no doubt also take pleasure in the Bösendorfer CEUS. With just a few simple
steps, the user is able to experience the sound of the Bösendorfer grand piano and put to-
gether his or her own personal piano recital.
Professional recording studios, music conservatories and academic institutions are also our
customers. We have therefore provided for an “open architecture” to be able to record and
access the large amount of “musical” data in any form desired, both acoustically and elec-
tronically.
Our company has 30 years of experience in computer-controlled player piano systems for the
highest demands and 180 years of experience in piano building for professional concert use.
This combination is unique in the whole world.
Now you have the Bösendorfer CEUS before you.
Please read the user guide carefully to be able to use your Bösendorfer CEUS reproducing
system to your complete satisfaction.
Brian Kemble
L. Bösendorfer Klavierfabrik GmbH
Managing Director

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Contents
FOREWORD.........................................................................................................................................1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................5
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION..........................................................................................................6
TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................................................................................9
PLAY –QUICK START..................................................................................................................... 11
1. Turn on....................................................................................................................................................... 11
2. Select piece ................................................................................................................................................ 11
3. Play piece ................................................................................................................................................... 11
RECORD –QUICK START............................................................................................................. 12
1. Select folder ............................................................................................................................................... 12
2. Start recording ........................................................................................................................................... 12
OPERATION...................................................................................................................................... 14
Before turning the CEUS on ............................................................................................................................ 14
Turning on the CEUS....................................................................................................................................... 14
OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................ 16
Piano keys—basic operation .......................................................................................................................... 16
Piano keys—basic operation .......................................................................................................................... 16
Piano keys—additional functions ................................................................................................................... 16
Arrow key functions ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Connections ................................................................................................................................................... 17
BASIC FEATURES............................................................................................................................ 19
Recording ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

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Playing the recording ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Play back from a folder .................................................................................................................................. 21
Rewind / fast forward piece........................................................................................................................... 23
ADDITIONAL FEATURES.............................................................................................................. 25
Delete piece ................................................................................................................................................... 25
Rename piece or folder .................................................................................................................................. 26
Copy piece or folder ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Move piece or folder ...................................................................................................................................... 28
SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Piano keys—additional functionality.............................................................................................................. 31
Playback menu ............................................................................................................................................... 32
Volume.............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Transpose ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Playback mode.................................................................................................................................................. 32
Playback display................................................................................................................................................ 33
Playback pause ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Piece menu .................................................................................................................................................... 34
Recording menu ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Recording display.............................................................................................................................................. 34
Network menu ............................................................................................................................................... 35
Turn MIDI on/off............................................................................................................................................... 35
Active MIDI channel.......................................................................................................................................... 36
Turn MIDI Thru on/off ...................................................................................................................................... 36
CEUS network connection .............................................................................................................................. 37
Local MIDI ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
MIDI via internet............................................................................................................................................... 37
CEUS format...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Internet requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Activate network over TCP/IP ........................................................................................................................ 38
Activate network .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Network settings............................................................................................................................................... 38
Setup menu—general settings ....................................................................................................................... 39
Language........................................................................................................................................................... 39
Contrast ............................................................................................................................................................ 39
Date and time ................................................................................................................................................... 39

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Service menu .................................................................................................................................................... 39
SERVICE............................................................................................................................................. 41
Unlock Service menu...................................................................................................................................... 41
Calibrate ........................................................................................................................................................ 42
When should you calibrate?............................................................................................................................. 42
Calibrating the keys .......................................................................................................................................... 42
Calibrating the hammers .................................................................................................................................. 44
Calibrating the pedals individually.................................................................................................................... 47
Software update ............................................................................................................................................ 49
Lock Service menu ............................................................................................................................................ 51
Maintenance and care.................................................................................................................................... 52
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................... 52
Care................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Troubleshooting and repair............................................................................................................................ 52
Does not turn on / system does not start / display remains dark .................................................................... 52
The display does not switch to show pieces but continues to show the following: System startup................ 52
Playback does not sound like the recording ..................................................................................................... 52
Playback of virtually generated files (MIDI) becomes quieter at extreme volumes......................................... 53
During playback, some keys work, while others do not ................................................................................... 53
A key does not play during playback ................................................................................................................ 53
Key number assignment does not work ........................................................................................................... 53
Keystrokes for existing recordings are extremely loud .................................................................................... 53
None of the pedals work .................................................................................................................................. 53
No playback ...................................................................................................................................................... 53
Copy / move operation interrupted ................................................................................................................. 54
Recording / piece lost ....................................................................................................................................... 54
USB not recognized........................................................................................................................................... 54
Pedal or key is pressed immediately upon startup........................................................................................... 54
Update not possible or faulty ........................................................................................................................... 54
Error messages on the display........................................................................................................................ 55

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operating Read These Important Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Terminals labeled as “Speaker Outputs” must be connected to a
speaker cabinet of the designated load rating using an un-shielded two conductor cable for speaker use at all times during
operation.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle and "WARNING" are intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.
8. Do not install near any hear sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli-
fiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, cenvenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessiores specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the ap-
paratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The equipment must be connected to the mains socket that has an earth contact.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
• Always be sure to turn off devices before connecting
them to the Bösendorfer CEUS grand piano. Also be sure
to read the instruction manual of any device you wish to
connect to the CEUS. Always use the correct cables and
connect them in accordance with the instructions.
• Set the volume of all connected devices to the mini-
mum before powering them on.
• Do not play the Bösendorfer CEUS grand at high vol-
ume for long periods, as this practice may lead to hear-
ing damage. Please seek medical attention immediately
if you suspect hearing damage.
• Very intensive use of the Bösendorfer CEUS grand
piano—i.e., playback of titles that contain large volumes
of data over a long period of time—may lead to trigger-
ing the Bösendorfer CEUS’s thermal relay. Once the
Bösendorfer CEUS grand piano has cooled off sufficient-
ly, the thermal relay will automatically revert to its origi-
nal state.
• Should an anomalous circumstance arise during nor-
mal operation—e.g., smoke emission, an unusual smell
or disturbing noises—turn off the Bösendorfer CEUS
grand piano immediately, pull the power cable from the
electrical socket and contact your dealer to have the
instrument repaired. Should a foreign object or liquid
accidentally make its way inside the Bösendorfer CEUS
grand piano, immediately turn off the CEUS piano, pull
the power cable from the electrical socket and contact
your dealer for repair.
• Strong halogen floodlights (as well as spotlights) that
shine directly into the piano may impact recording quali-
ty.
• If the Bösendorfer CEUS grand piano is not to be used
for a longer period (e.g., during vacation), unplug its
power cord.
• Before cleaning the Bösendorfer CEUS grand piano,
always remove the power cord from the electrical out-
let; otherwise there is a risk of electrical shock.
• Under no circumstances should benzene, paint thin-
ners, detergents or chemically treated cleaning cloths be
used to clean the Bösendorfer CEUS grand piano.
• Do not place metal objects with rubber feet on the
Bösendorfer CEUS grand piano, as doing so may cause
colouration or erosion of the surface finish of the Bösen-
dorfer CEUS.
•Protect the Bösendorfer CEUS grand piano from dip-
ping and splashing water. Do not place any things, which
contain water or any other liquids (a vase f.e.) on the
Bösendorfer CEUS grand piano.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the Bösendorfer
CEUS grand piano. Doing so may cause damage to the
Bösendorfer CEUS piano.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the Bösendorfer CEUS
piano. Remove persistent stains by rubbing them with a
soft cloth moistened with a small amount of water.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
• High-frequency digital circuits are used in the Bösen-
dorfer CEUS grand piano, which may interfere with the
reception of radio and television devices near the in-
strument. In such cases, place the device at a greater
distance from the instrument.
DETAILS REGARDING THE BÖSENDORFER CEUS
GRAND PIANO’S HARD DRIVE
Make regular backup copies!
Even under normal use, the hard drive is subject to the
effects of aging. It is therefore recommended to make
backup copies of all titles saved on the hard drive at
regular intervals. Failing to do so may result in perma-
nent loss of irreplaceable data.
CAVEAT EMPTOR: INDEMNITY FOR LOSS OF
DATA
In no case will Bösendorfer assume liability for business
losses that can be traced to loss or defect of data that
are saved on the hard drive, or for any losses or damage
that were caused by or can be traced to unusual circum-
stances (including circumstances that have been fore-
seen or could be foreseen by Bösendorfer), or for any
damage suffered by third parties or for damages claimed
by third parties.

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FCC INFORMATION
FCC NOTE
This product has been tested and found to comply with
the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for
Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these re-
quirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that
your use of this product in a residential environment will
not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequen-
cies and, if not installed and used according to the in-
structions found in the user manual, may cause interfer-
ence harmful to the operation of other electronic
devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guar-
antee that interference will not occur in all installations.
If this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and
“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one
of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
lead, change the lead-in to co-
axial type cable.
This product, when installed as indicated in the instruc-
tions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
Modifications not expressly approved by Bösendorfer
may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the
product
CE EUROPEAN NOTE:
We declare under our sole responsibility that the prod-
uct CEUS, Player Piano System, to which this declaration
relate is in conformity with the following standard(s) or
other normative documents(s)
EN 60065:2002
EN 61000-3-2:2000+A2:2005
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
EN 61000-6-2:2005
EN 61000-6-3:2001+A11:2004
(if applicable) following the provisions of …73/23/EEC ;
89/336/EEC…………..Directive.
PROVISIONS FOR DECOUPLING FROM POWER
SUPPLY
The electrical separator of devices whose mains plug or
appliance coupler serves as an electrical separator must
be usable without difficulty. For devices whose all-poles
mains switch serves as an electrical separator, its loca-
tion on the device and the function of the switch must
be described. The switch must be usable without difficul-
ty. The mains switch is the electrical separator and must
be freely accessible.
PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS:
Bösendorfer electronic products may have either labels
similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped
facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The ex-
clamation point within an equilateral triangle and
"WARNING" are intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed
the instructions will result in severe injury or death.
SEE BOTTOM OF ENCLOSURE OR LOWER FRONT PANEL
FOR GRAPHIC SYMBOL MARKINGS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Bösendorfer CEUS is tested and approved by an inde-
pendent safety testing laboratory in order that you may
be sure that when it is properly installed and used in is
normal and customary manner, all foreseeable risks have
been eliminated.
DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so
unless specifically authorized by Bösendorfer. Product
performance and/or safety standards may be dimin-
ished. Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be
denied if the unit is/has been modified. Implied warran-
ties may also be affected.

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BATTERY:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable
battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The
average life span of this type of battery is approximately
five years. When a replacement becomes necessary,
please contact a qualified service representative to
perform the replacement.
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or
incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away
from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the
servicer is required by law to return the defective parts.
However, you do have the option of having the servicer
dispose of these parts for you.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
Bösendorfer strives to produce products that are both
user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely
believe that our products and the production methods
used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with
both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to
be aware of the following:
DISPOSAL NOTICE:
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or
for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an
end, please observe all local, state, and federal regula-
tions that relate to the disposal of products that contain
lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relat-
ing to how a function or effect works (when the unit is
operating as designed) are not covered by the manufac-
turer's warranty, and are therefore the owners respon-
sibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
MANUAL IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES:
We offer the CEUS Operation Manual in German or
English. We assume that customers worldwide who are
interested in the Bösendorfer CEUS reproducing grand
piano are able to understand and use the CEUS manual
in German or English. Please contact us should any ques-
tions arise.
MIDI:
To guarantee trouble-free operation, please note that
only MIDI files supplied and authorised by Bösendorfer
should be played. MIDI files generated by other devices
or downloaded from the internet may result in system
crashes.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The graphic below indicates the location of the name
plate. The model number, serial number, power re-
quirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should
record the model number, serial number, and the date
of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this
manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

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TECHNICAL DATA
CEUS is an electronic concert grand piano for private and professional use.
• Power supply voltage: 100-240 V AC. (automatic switching)
Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
Rated current: 6 A
Nominal capacity:
-Normal operation: 90 Watts
-Full load: 500 W
-Switch-on current: 1700 W
Environmental temperature: 18 –30 Grad Celsius
Transportation and storage temperature: 10˚ – 30˚ Celsius (50˚ – 86˚ Fahrenheit)
Humidity: 30 –70 %
Maximum operational altitude: 2000 meters (6562 feet)
Weight: 334 –610 kg (736 –1345 lbs.) (Models 170 –290)
Dimensions: W: 146 –168 cm (4’9.5” – 5’6”), L: 170 – 290 cm (5’7” – 9’6”), H: 102 cm (3’4”)
Safety fuses: 220 V: 6.3 x 32 8 amperes, surge-proof
110 V: 6.3 x 32 12 amperes, surge-proof
• Sensor buttons in fallboard (contact-free, touch-sensitive buttons)
• Display integrated into the keyboard cover. Fallboard may be removed without disconnecting cables.
• Turning off the display occurs automatically upon closing the keyboard cover.
• Fully MIDI-compatible
• Ports: USB, LAN, MIDI data transfer via USB stick
• Hard drive or USB stick selectable as a data storage medium
• Automatic calibration
• Measurement error in recording time of keystroke: < 1 millisecond
• Measurement error in recording key movement: < 1 millisecond
• Precision of measuring time for hammer velocity: 0.001 milliseconds (speed of hammer head 1 mm before striking the
string)
• Key / pedal movements: 250 levels per millisecond
Numerous patents have been registered due to the many inventions and common developments with the Technical Univer-
sity of Vienna.
• We at Bösendorfer have made use of our enormous competitive edge as the technology leader in computerised pianos
since 1985 and have significantly expanded that edge with CEUS.
• CEUS is available for all Bösendorfer grand pianos from 170 to 290 cm.
Retroactive installation in all existing Bösendorfer grand pianos (models 170 to 290) is possible.

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QUICK START
OPERATION
OVERVIEW
BASIC FEATURES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SETTINGS
SERVICE

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PLAY –Quick Start
1. Turn on
The mains switch is near the rear piano leg. The CEUS is ready for use after about 40
seconds. The following can be seen on the display:
2. Select piece
The CEUS is supplied with selected demo pieces that can be found in the folders
“Demo Classical” and “Demo Jazz”.
Now press the piano key underneath the folder symbol. The folder “Demo Jazz” then
appears.
Pressing the folder symbol key again will open the folder.
You can select the piece within a given folder by using the red arrow keys.
3. Play piece
Now press the piano key underneath the Play symbol—displayed in green in the
above graphic—to play the first piece. Upon delivery, the CEUS is in single play
mode and stops automatically after a piece is played. To play all pieces in this folder,
please read the chapter “Settings”.
HDD

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RECORD –Quick Start
1. Select folder
Before starting to record, please select the folder in which you wish to save your
piece.
Using the folder select keys, navigate to a folder of your choice and open it by press-
ing the piano key underneath the folder symbol.
2. Start recording
Once the folder has been selected, you can start recording by pressing the Record
key—located beneath the Record symbol. Then wait for the two-second countdown.
Once the piece is finished, stop the recording by pressing the gold arrow key at the
left of the fallboard. The piece is now stamped with the current date and time. You
can rename the piece at any time. For more information, please read the chapter
“Additional Features”.
By pressing the Play key you can listen to the piece you just recorded.

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OPERATION
OVERVIEW
BASIC FEATURES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SETTINGS
SERVICE

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OPERATION
Before turning the CEUS on
Give your CEUS sufficient time to adjust to the room’s temperature and humidity.
Never turn on the CEUS immediately upon unloading from a (cold) delivery truck. Condensa-
tion may cause damage.
Check the instrument for possible damage before turning it on for the first time.
Play all pedals and keys. Make sure that everything works properly and that no spurious
noises are audible.
If necessary, contact your local piano technician and show him or her this user guide.
Turning on the CEUS
The power cord socket and the mains switch are located on the underside of the piano at the
back end, near the piano’s rear leg.
Connect the power cord to a (fused) power outlet with at least 1700 watts of capacity. This is
the maximum power that can be used during system startup. The system works at both
100/110 and 220/240 volts and adjusts to input voltage automatically—no change in settings
is necessary.
Turn on the CEUS using the mains switch.
The message “Bösendorfer Computer Grand” appears after approximately 15 seconds.
The system is ready for use after approximately 40 seconds.
Please read the following chapter carefully before you begin using the CEUS.
Caution:
Upon turning on the CEUS, the interface is at the hard drive (HDD) level. Please also read “Se-
lect piece” in the chapter “Basic Operation.”

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OPERATION
OVERVIEW
BASIC FEATURES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SETTINGS
SERVICE

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OVERVIEW
Piano keys—basic operation
A corresponding symbol appears over the piano keys that have additional functionality. Play-
ing the corresponding piano key triggers the desired operation. How hard or soft the key is
struck is irrelevant. You may strike the keys pp (pianissimo possibile), mf (mezzo forte) or
even silently, as you like.
Piano keys—basic operation
Record Play Back / Rewind Open folder Forward / Fast forward
Piano keys—additional functions
Power LED Replay Piece Recording Network Setup

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Arrow key functions
Note: In order to avoid undesirable, spurious noises, we have decided in favour of brass sen-
sor buttons.
Light tapping with the fingertip is sufficient to trigger a button’s function.
Connections
For CEUS 2.0, the communication box is located on the lower left side of the piano (inside the
rim), near the leg.
1) USB slave (prepared)
2) USB (for USB sticks)
3) MIDI Out
4) MIDI In
5) NT (LAN connection with CEUS hard drive
TCP/IP 192.168.200.2xx)
Stop recording / pause
/ stop/ back / exit
menu / up one level
scroll/change
select/OK/confirm
scroll/change
1
2
3
5
4

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OPERATION
OVERVIEW
BASIC FEATURES
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SETTINGS
SERVICE

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BASIC FEATURES
Recording
Note: Custom recordings can only be saved in designated folders. This assists in finding your
recordings more easily later on. Please note the information in the display.
For further information, please read the chapter “Additional Features.”
By pressing the low C-sharp beneath the Record symbol, a countdown timer will start at 2 se-
conds before recording begins.
You may begin recording afterwards.
If you wish to stop the recording, press the left arrow button.
The following is displayed:
Your piece will be saved on the internal hard drive (HDD) in the Bösendorfer file format.
It can now be transferred as a file to other computers by using a USB stick or via the network
connection.
You can also record directly onto the USB stick.
For further information, please see “Copy piece or folder” on page 27.
Note: A maximum of 96 pieces may be saved to a given CEUS folder. Not all USB sticks availa-
ble for purchase work with the CEUS. (See “Troubleshooting” on page 52.)
Record starts in 2 sec
Save track, please wait...